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Turning On the Glasses1. Ensure that the projector is powered on and displaying 3D content.
2. Press and hold the Power Button for about two seconds, then release the button. The 
LED then blinks in a pattern that indicates the battery charge state. In general, the 
more slowly and less frequently the LED blinks, the more charged (and less in need of 
charge) the glasses are. Refer to 
Table 4-3. 
3. The glasses will sync with the emitter and the 3D content will be visible through the 
glasses. 
4. Repeat Step 2 for each pair of glasses you wish to sync to the emitter. 
Auto Power-OffIf the glasses do not detect an emitter, the LED blinks on and off once per second for five 
minute. Then, to preserve battery life, the glasses automatically turn off. If the emitter is 
activated (the emitter is only active when the projector is in 3D mode) before the 
five-minute period ends, the glasses stop blinking and remain on. 
If the glasses automatically turn off, press the Power button to turn them back on. 
Table 4-3. Battery Charge State Indications
Blink Activity After 
Power-onBattery Charge State
Three (3) blue blinks (one 
second on, one second off)Battery is fully charged; 12 to 15 hours remaining. 
Six (6) blue blinks Battery is 50% charged; approximately 4 hours remaining. 
Nine (9) blue blinks Battery is 30% or more charged; approximately 2 hours remaining. 
Red blinkBattery charge is 10% or less; glasses must be charged before 
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5.1 
Lamp Replacement
The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically between 1,500 
and 3,000 hours), or sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs. Contact your 
Runco dealer to obtain a replacement lamp.
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool 
down for approximately 60 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for 
replacement. 
2. Open the rear door of the projector 
by grasping the handle and pulling it 
downward. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3. Loosen the captive screw on the 
lamp cover and pull the lamp cover 
out.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4. Loosen the two screws on the lamp 
module.
5. Pull the lamp module handle firmly to 
remove the lamp module. 
6. Perform Steps 5 through 2 (in reverse 
order) to install the new lamp 
module. 
7. Turn on the power. The lamp timer 
will reset automatically. 
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5.2 
Troubleshooting Tips
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may 
encounter with the X-200i. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you 
encounter an issue not described here, please contact Runco Technical Support. 
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart 
SymptomPossible Cause(s)Solution
The projector does not turn 
on.  The X-200i is not plugged 
in or the AC outlet is not 
active. 
 Lamp cover is not securely 
attached.  Ensure that the X-200i is 
plugged in and that the AC 
outlet is active. 
 Securely attach the lamp 
cover.
The projector does not turn 
back on after it was powered 
off.  The projector will not turn 
on for two minutes after 
power-off, to protect the 
lamp.  Wait until the X-200i 
completes its cool-down 
(POWER LED lights solid 
blue). 
The remote control does not 
work correctly.  The batteries have run out. 
 IR code set mismatch 
between remote control 
unit and projector.  Replace the batteries. 
 Press and hold the LIGHT 
and ENTER remote 
control buttons 
simultaneously until the 
remote control 
back-lighting “blinks” 
(approximately five 
seconds). Then, try again. 
The projector is on and OSD 
menus appear, but there is no 
video image on-screen.  Incorrect source selection.
 Source component is not 
turned on. 
 Source component is 
connected incorrectly or 
not at all.  Select the correct source. 
 Turn on the source.  
 Check cable connection 
from source component to 
projector. 
A projected image from a 
DVD is split or otherwise 
scrambled.  DVD player is connected 
to the Component input 
and set to progressive 
scan mode.  Turn off progressive scan 
on the DVD player. 
Image is blurred.  The lens is not correctly 
focused.  Adjust the focus. 
Image is too bright and/or 
lacks definition in the bright 
areas of the image.  Contrast is set too high.  Lower the contrast setting. 
Image appears “washed out” 
and/or dark areas appear too 
bright.  Brightness is set too high.  Lower the brightness 
setting. 
Note: You can obtain more detailed information about the cause of the error condition using 
RS-232 commands. Refer to 
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Colors in the image are 
swapped; for example, reds 
appear blue or vice versa. 
Blue/Pb outputs from the 
source are connected to 
the wrong inputs on the 
X-200i. Ensure that the source 
outputs are connected to 
the correct X-200i input. 
ISSUE LED is flashing red 
(one short flash).  The lamp has failed or 
exceeded its usage life. Replace the lamp with a 
new one. 
ISSUE LED is flashing red 
(two short flashes).  The lamp cover is open. Close the lamp cover.
ISSUE LED is flashing red 
(four short flashes). X-200i internal 
temperature is too high. Power off the X-200i and 
allow it to cool down. 
Ensure that the intake and 
exhaust vents are not 
blocked. Turn the 
projector back on. If the 
problem persists, please 
contact Runco Technical 
Support for assistance. 
ISSUE LED lights solid red. Fans are not working 
properly or power-on 
self-test has failed (Note).  Please contact Runco 
Technical Support for 
assistance. 
When displaying 3D content, 
crosstalk or “ghosting” can be 
seen — that is, the left eye is 
perceiving some of what the 
right eye should be seeing or 
vice versa.  Rear-projection installation 
uses second-surface 
mirrors that are producing 
faint, secondary 
reflections. Always use first-surface 
mirrors in your 
rear-projection installation. 
With 3D glasses, image per-
spective is reversed — that is, 
“left-eye“ frames appear in the 
right lens and vice versa. 
 Incorrect L-R Swap 
setting. 
 Change the L-R Swap 
setting (refer to L-R Swap 
on page 58). 
3D glasses do not work.  Glasses are not charged 
and/or communicating 
with the Active3D Emitter.  Refer to Using the 3D 
Glasses on page 73. 
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued)
Symptom Possible Cause(s)Solution
Note: You can obtain more detailed information about the cause of the error condition using 
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In addition to using the X-200i keypad or remote control unit, there are three methods of 
controlling the projector externally: 
 Using a serial (RS-232) link to send ASCII commands and receive responses to those 
commands.
 Using discrete infrared (IR) codes to program a third-party remote control unit.
 Using an HDMI connection to send Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) commands 
from a BD player or other source component that supports CEC. 
The following sections describe these methods. 
6.1 
Serial Communications
The DHD Controller uses a simple text-based control protocol to take requests from 
control devices and to provide responses to such devices. This section describes how to 
send control messages over a serial link between the X-200i and an automation/control 
system or a PC running terminal emulation software. 
RS-232 Connection and 
Port Configuration
To interface the X-200i with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running 
terminal emulation software:
1. Connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-14. 
2. Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal-emulation program, such as 
HyperTerminal. 
3. Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: 9600 bps, no parity, 8 data 
bits, 1 stop bit and no flow control. 
4. Type ky or op followed by a command from among those listed in Table 6-1 or 
Table 6-2 and press . For example, to change the aspect ratio to Letterbox, 
type op aspect = 1. 
Command FormatSerial commands to the X-200i take the following form:
 Commands are in ASCII format.
 Spaces and tabs can be used to improve readability and are ignored by the projector.  
 All commands must end with a carriage return (ASCII hex 0D) to signify that the 
projector can now read and execute the command.
 Commands are not case-sensitive.
The X-200i supports two types of commands: key commands and operation commands.  
Key commands mimic pressing a button on the remote control. Operation commands tell 
the projector exactly what to do.
All commands start with 2 letters:
ky for key commands.
op for operations commands.
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Key Commands: The syntax for key commands is simple: 
ky [CR]
Some key command examples:
ky menu[CR]Bring up or cancel menu display.
ky cur.up[CR]Up arrow.
The response from the projector for key commands is ACK: followed by the same 
command in UPPERCASE.
Input: ky menu[CR]
Response: ACK:MENU [CR]
Table 6-1 lists the serial command key names and IR codes. 
Table 6-1. Serial Command Key Names and IR Codes 
RS232 
KeynameRemote 
ButtonIR Code
Description
Set 1Set 2
0x010xB7Turn power on.
(none)0x020xB8Switch to the next source.
0x090xB9Turn power off.
menu0x150xBABring up or cancel menu display.
enter0x170xBBKeypad enter. 
cur.down0x180xBCKeypad down arrow. 
cur.up0x1A0xBDKeypad up arrow. 
cur.left0x1D0xBEKeypad left arrow. 
 
 
cur.righ0x1F0xBFKeypad right arrow. 
 
 
0x800xC0Bring up or cancel brightness slider.
0x810xC1Bring up or cancel contrast slider.
(none)0x840xC4Force reacquisition of active source. 
(none)0x850xC5Switch to the next gamma.
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(none)0x870xC7Switch to 2.2 gamma.
0x8B0xCBSwitch the active source to HDMI 1.
0x8C0xCCSwitch the active source to HDMI 2.
0x8D0xCDSwitch the active source to Component 1.
0x8E0xCESwitch the active source to Component 2.
0x8F0xCFSwitch the active source to RGB.
(none)0x900xD0Toggles between blank screen and regular 
display.
(none)0x910xD1Turn blank screen on.
(none)0x920xD2Turn blank screen off.
(none)0x930xD3Switch to the next Overscan mode.
(none)0x940xD4Switch to Overscan Zoom.
(none)0x950xD5Switch to Overscan Crop.
(none)0x960xD6Switch to Overscan Off.
(none)0x970xD7Switch to the next user memory.
0x980xD8Recall Custom 1 user memory.
0x990xD9Recall Custom 2 user memory.
0x9B0xDBRecall ISF Day user memory.
0x9C0xDCRecall ISF Night user memory.
0x9D0xDDSwitch to the next aspect ratio.
0x9E0xDEApply 16:9 aspect ratio to the active 
source.
0x9F0xDFApply 4:3 aspect ratio to the active source.
0xA00xE0Apply Letterbox aspect ratio to the active 
source.
0xA20xE2Apply VirtualWide aspect ratio to the active 
source.
0xAF0xEFApply Cinema aspect ratio to the active 
source.
Table 6-1. Serial Command Key Names and IR Codes (continued)
RS232 
KeynameRemote 
ButtonIR Code
Description
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Operations Commands: Operations commands allow more flexible and direct control of 
the projector. The syntax for operations commands is as follows:
op  [CR]
(Precede  and  with a space.)
The command type can be one of three functions:  
Table 6-2 lists the valid operations commands. For Set and Get functions, the response 
from the projector is ACK: followed by the command and =  where  is 
the current value or ERR:NA if the value is not available. For Execute functions the 
response is ACK: followed by the command.  All responses are in UPPERCASE.
Some operations command examples:
Input: op bright ? [CR]
Response: ACK:BRIGHT = 100 [CR]
Input: op bright = 127 [CR]
Response: ACK:BRIGHT = 127 [CR]
Input: op resync [CR]
Response: ACK:RESYNC [CR]
Input: op input = 0 [CR]
0xB00xF0Apply VIrtual Cinema aspect ratio to the 
active source.
(none)0xAC0xECToggles between power on and power off.
0xAD0xEDActivates remote backlighting only when 
pressed momentarily. 
0xB10xF1Switch to 3D Auto mode. 
0xB20xF2Switch to 3D Side-by-side mode. 
0xB30xF3Switch to 3D Top-and-bottom mode. 
Operations Control Commands
FunctionCommandAction on unit
Set= Makes the unit take that value.
Get?Asks what the current value is.
Execute(none)Performs an action such as a reset.
Table 6-1. Serial Command Key Names and IR Codes (continued)
RS232 
KeynameRemote 
ButtonIR Code
Description
Set 1Set 2