Runco Vx3000i Ultra Operation Manual

							1080p DLPTM Home Theater Projector
INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL
VX-3000
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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers
from Runco International, LLC (“Runco”)
Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco video product and welcome to the Runco family! With proper installation, setup 
and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance.
This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it with your 
other important documents.
The following Runco product models are covered under this Limited Warranty: 
VX-3000 (“Product” individually and “Products” collectively).
SERVICE LABOR: Runco will pay for service labor at an Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of manufacturing 
defect for a period of two (2) years from the date of delivery to the initial end user (excluding the lamp).
PARTS (not including the lamp): Runco will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to defects in 
materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of delivery to the initial end user. Such 
replacement parts are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty period.
PROJECTOR LAMP: Runco will pay for service labor at an Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of a 
manufacturing defect for a period of six (6) months or 1000 hours, whichever comes first, from the effective date of delivery to 
the initial end user. In addition, Runco will provide a new or rebuilt replacement lamp for the lamp that fails due to defects in 
materials or workmanship for a period of six (6) months or 1000 hours, whichever comes first, from the effective date of delivery 
to the initial end user. Such replacement parts are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original 
warranty period.
This Limited Warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use and does 
not cover normal wear and tear nor any Product on which the serial number has been defaced, modified, or removed. This 
Limited Warranty does not cover: cabinets or any appearance items; failure resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, 
mishandling, misapplication, or faulty or improper installation or setup adjustments; improper maintenance; alteration; improper 
use of any input signal; damage due to lightning or power line surges, spikes and brownouts; damage that occurs during 
shipping or transit; damage that is attributed to acts of God; customer caused defects; or rental costs incurred due to Product 
failure. In the case of remote control units, damage resulting from leaking, old, damaged or improper batteries is also excluded 
from coverage under this Limited Warranty. 
CAUTION: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS RUNCO PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM AUTHORIZED RUNCO 
DEALERS. ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY. 
MOREOVER, DAMAGE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS 
SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT INSTALLATION 
AND SETUP WORK BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED RUNCO DEALER TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER 
THIS WARRANTY. THIS WILL ALSO ENSURE THAT YOU ENJOY THE FINE PERFORMANCE OF WHICH YOUR RUNCO 
PRODUCT IS CAPABLE WHEN INSTALLED AND CALIBRATED BY AN AUTHORIZED RUNCO DEALER.
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
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THE FOREGOING DESCRIBED WARRANTIES ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES THAT APPLY TO THE PRODUCTS. RUNCO 
MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS 
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR 
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. RUNCO’S LIABILITY RELATED TO THE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF THE 
APPLICABLE REMEDY AS NOTED ABOVE.  IN NO EVENT SHALL RUNCO BE LIABLE FOR: 
• DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT, DAMAGES BASED UPON 
INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS 
OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, INTERFERENCE WITH BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL 
LOSS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES; 
• ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE; 
• ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY; OR 
• ANY VERBAL WARRANTY ASSURANCES MADE BY A RUNCO EMPLOYEE OR A RUNCO AUTHORIZED DEALER THAT 
CONFLICTS WITH OR ENHANCES THE WRITTEN WARRANTY INCLUDED HEREIN.
This Limited Warranty begins on the date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, keep the original bill of sale as 
evidence of the purchase date.
Repairs made under the terms of this Limited Warranty covering your VX-3000 Product will be performed at the location of the 
Product, during usual working hours, provided that the location of the Product is within normal operating distance from an 
Authorized Runco Service Center. In some instances it may be necessary for the Product to be returned to the Runco factory 
for repairs. If, solely in Runco’s judgment, location of Product to be repaired is beyond normal operating distance of the closest 
Authorized Runco Service Center, or the repair requires the unit be returned to the Runco factory, it is the owner’s 
responsibility to arrange for shipment of the Product for repair. These arrangements must be made through the selling Runco 
Dealer. If this is not possible, contact Runco directly for a Return Authorization number and shipping instructions. Runco will 
return Product with transportation prepaid in the United States, unless no Product defect is discovered. In that instance, 
shipping costs will be the responsibility of the Product owner.
RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:
EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:
CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE:
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© Copyright 2009 Runco International, LLC (“Runco”). This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright, 
trademark and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any 
mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of Runco.
The trademarks reporduced in this Runco Owner’s Manual and used on the Runco Products are either owned by Runco or are 
licensed by Runco. You may not reproduce or use the trademarks without the prior written consent of Runco.
Runco Products are manufactured under one or more of the following patents: US. Patent 6755540 and Other Patents 
Pending.
To locate the name and address of the nearest Authorized Runco Service Center, or for additional information about this 
Limited Warranty, please call or write:
RUNCO INTERNATIONAL, LLC
1195 NW Compton Drive
Beaverton, OR 97006-1992
Ph: (503) 748-5799
Fax: (503) 748-8161
Toll Free: (800) 23-RUNCO (800-237-8626)
PRODUCT INFORMATION
RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS
_________________________________________________________ ________________________________________
Model Purchased Date
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Runco Authorized Dealer Name
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address
____________________________________________ __________________ ________________________
City State/Province Postal Code
____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
Phone Fax
COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS: 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 
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Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video product! It has been designed to provide you with the quality of video 
that is expected in a home theater. For the best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the 
menus and operation.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that 
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider 
than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is 
provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of 
the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point 
where they exit from the apparatus. 
11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. 
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in 
any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, 
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. The +12V trigger only outputs 12Vdc signal for triggering. Do not connect to any other power input or output. This could 
cause damage to this unit.
16. Keep the packing material in case the equipment should ever need to be shipped.
17. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 45 minutes prior to 
removing the lamp assembly for replacement. 
18. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond rated life could cause them to 
explode in rare occasions.
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING 
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure 
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric 
shock. 
 
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the 
literature accompanying the appliance. 
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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19. Never look directly into the lens when the lamp is on. 
Manufacturer’s Name:  Runco International, LLC
Manufacturer’s Address: 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006-1992
  hereby declares that the Products’ Model Numbers: 
VX-3000
conform with the provisions of: 
Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility;
EN 55022 “Limits and methods of measurements of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment” 
1998;
EN 55024 “Limits and methods of measurements of immunity characteristics of information technology equipment” 1998;
Including:
• EN 61000-4-2 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 2: 
Electrostatic discharge immunity test”
• EN 61000-4-3 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 3: Radiated, 
Radio-Frequency, Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test” 
• EN 61000-4-4 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 4: Electrical 
fast transient/burst immunity test”
• EN 61000-4-5 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 5: Surge 
immunity test"
• EN 61000-4-6 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 6: Conducted 
disturbances induced by radio-frequency fields immunity test"
• EN 61000-4-8 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 8: Conducted 
disturbances induced by power frequency magnetic fields immunity test"
• EN 61000-4-11 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 11: Voltage 
dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests"
And:
• EN 61000-3-2 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3, Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment 
input current up to and including 16 A per phase)" 2000;
• EN 61000-3-3 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3, Section 3: Limitations of voltage changes, voltage 
fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current up to and including 16 A 
and not subject to conditional connection" 1995;
Council Directive 2006/95/EC and amended by M1 and C1 on Low Voltage Equipment Safety;
EN 60950 “Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment”
The Technical Construction file required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Runco International, 
LLC, located at 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006-1992. 
Date of Declaration: September 2009
Compliance Information
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: 
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not 
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
The Product contains small amounts of tin, lead and/or mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to 
environmental considerations.
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury. This product may contain other electronic waste that can be 
hazardous if not disposed of properly. Recycle or dispose in accordance with local, state, or federal Laws. 
For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at WWW.EIAE.ORG. 
For lamp specific disposal information check WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG. 
This symbol found on your product or on its packaging, indicates that this product should not be treated as 
household waste when you wish to dispose of it. Instead, it should be handed over to an applicable collection 
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, 
you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health, which could 
otherwise be caused by inappropriate disposal of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve 
natural resources. This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please 
contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
FCC PART 15: 
INDUSTRY CANADA (ICES-003): 
PRODUCT DISPOSAL: 
IMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONS
DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (Applicable throughout the European 
Union and other European countries with separate collection programs)
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1Table of Contents
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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................................. iii
Important Safety Instructions......................................................................................... vi
Compliance Information ................................................................................................ vii
1.Introduction ................................................................................................................ 1
About This Manual  ....................................................................................................... 1
Target Audience ..................................................................................................... 1
If You Have Comments About This Manual... .......................................................... 1
Textual and Graphic Conventions ........................................................................... 1
Using This Manual  ........................................................................................................ 2
Description, Features and Benefits  ............................................................................... 3
Key Features and Benefits ...................................................................................... 4
Parts List ................................................................................................................ 4
2.Controls and Functions ............................................................................................. 5
VX-3000 at a Glance  .................................................................................................... 5
VX-3000 Rear Panel  ..................................................................................................... 8
VX-3000 Remote Control  ............................................................................................. 9
3.Installation ................................................................................................................ 13
Remote Control  .......................................................................................................... 13
Notes on Batteries ................................................................................................ 13
Notes on Remote Control Operation ..................................................................... 13
Quick Setup  ............................................................................................................... 14
Installation Considerations  .......................................................................................... 15
Installation Type .................................................................................................... 15
Ambient Light ....................................................................................................... 15
Throw Distance..................................................................................................... 16
Vertical and Horizontal Position ............................................................................. 18
Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift .......................................................................... 18
Folded Optics ....................................................................................................... 21
Other Considerations ............................................................................................ 21
Installing the Primary Projection Lens (VX-3000 Ultra only) .......................................... 22
Installing the Optional CineWide/AutoScope Lens Mount ........................................... 26
Installing the AutoScope Lens Motor..................................................................... 27
Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Prismatic Lens) ..................................... 31
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Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (Cylindrical Lens) .................................... 33
Mounting the VX-3000  ............................................................................................... 36
Floor Mounting (Upright) ....................................................................................... 36
Ceiling Mounting (Inverted) .................................................................................... 36
Adjusting the Projector Height or Projection Angle ................................................ 36
Connections to the VX-3000  ...................................................................................... 36
Connector Panel Access....................................................................................... 36
Connecting Source Components to the VX-3000 ................................................. 37
RS-232 Controller Connection .............................................................................. 40
Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment ....................... 41
Connecting to AC Power ...................................................................................... 42
Turning on the Power  ................................................................................................. 42
Primary Lens Adjustments  .......................................................................................... 43
Focus and Zoom .................................................................................................. 43
Focus and Zoom – VX-3000 Ultra ......................................................................... 43
Lens Shift ............................................................................................................. 43
Changing the OSD Language  ..................................................................................... 43
Adjusting the Picture Orientation  ................................................................................ 44
Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens ............................................. 44
Cylindrical Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment ...................................... 45
Whitney (Prismatic) Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment......................... 50
4.Operation .................................................................................................................. 53
Selecting Video Memory ............................................................................................. 53
Selecting an Aspect Ratio  .......................................................................................... 53
Adjusting the Picture  .................................................................................................. 53
Selecting An Input Source  .......................................................................................... 53
Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP)  ..................................................................................... 54
Using the On-Screen Menus  ...................................................................................... 54
Main Menu............................................................................................................ 56
Source Select ....................................................................................................... 56
Picture Adjust ....................................................................................................... 56
Aspect Ratio ......................................................................................................... 61
Installation............................................................................................................. 63
Information ........................................................................................................... 67
Setup.................................................................................................................... 67
ISF ........................................................................................................................ 69
5.Maintenance and Troubleshooting......................................................................... 73
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