Runco X 200i Projector User Manual

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3.2 
Quick Setup
Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the X-200i installation process. The sections following 
this one provide detailed instructions. 
Installation must be performed by a qualified custom video 
installation specialist.
Table 3-1. Installation Overview 
StepProcedureFor Details, Refer 
to page...
1Choose a location for the projector16
2Install CineWide lens mounting assembly (stationary base plate or...

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3.3 
Installation 
Considerations
Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are 
installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into 
account to ensure your projector performs optimally.
Installation TypeChoose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or 
inverted mount. 
Table 3-2 compares these...

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Ambient LightIn general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in your 
images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when a shaft 
of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed 
out and less vibrant.
Throw DistanceThrow distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen. 
This is an...

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Table 3-3 lists the available X-200i Series lens options and their associated throw ratios. 
Table 3-3. X-200i Lens Options and Throw Ratios (Note)
Projector Model
Throw 
Ratio with 
Primary 
Lens Only
Throw Range in 
inches, with 
108
 x 60.75-inch 
(1.78:1) Screen
Throw Ratio 
with 
Primary 
Lens and 
Anamorphic 
LensThrow Range in 
inches, with 
144
 x 60.75-inch 
(2.35:1) Screen
MinimumMaximumMinimumMaximum
X-200i +...

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Vertical and Horizontal 
Position 
Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, 
perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen.
Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way 
that the lens center is aligned with either the top or bottom edge of the screen area, and 
centered horizontally. See 
Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3. Projector...

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0%Screen Center
100% Width Lens Shift
(1.0 x W)
50% Width Lens Shift 
(0.5 x W)
Screen Width (W)
Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular 
lens or projector is used in this example. 

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Table 3-4 lists the lens shift limits for each available X-200i lens, as percentages and 
absolute measurements with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen.  
Table 3-4. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits 
Primary Lens Option
Standard or 
Short-Throw LensLong-Throw Lens
Lens Shift Limits, as Percentages of Screen Height or Width (Note 1)
Vertical
(Note 2)Up25%25%
Down60%35%
HorizontalLeft15%7.5%
Right15%7.5%
Lens Shift Limits...

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Folded OpticsIn rear-screen applications where space behind the projector is limited, a mirror may be 
used to fold the optical path, as shown in 
Figure 3-6. The position of the projector and 
mirror must be accurately set. If you are considering this type of installation, contact your 
dealer for assistance.
Figure 3-6. Folded Optics
Other ConsiderationsOther considerations and tips that can help improve your installation:...

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3.4 
Installing the Optional 
CineWide Lens Mount
If you are installing a standard (non-CineWide) X-200i, skip this step and proceed with 
Mounting the X-200i (page 28). 
If you are installing an X-200i/CineWide with a “McKinley” (cylindrical) 
anamorphic lens, proceed with 
Installing the Fixed CineWide Base 
Plate (Cylindrical Anamorphic Lens) (page 27).  
 
If you are installing an X-200i/CineWide with a “Whitney”...

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Installing the Lens Motor 
(X-200i/CineWide with 
AutoScope)
Figure 3-7 shows the X-200i/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly. 
Figure 3-7. X-200i/CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly – Exploded View
➤
4 Screw, Phillips
Pan-Head,
M6-1.0 x 12mm (14x)
1
AutoScope 
Lens
Motor23
CineWide with 
AutoScope
Ceiling Mt. Adapter/
Projector Stand, Left CineWide with AutoScope
Ceiling Mt. Adapter/
Projector Stand, Right