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 
AutoScope lens motor – optional) 23
3Mount the projector28
4Connect signal sources to the X-200i30
5Connect external controller to RS-232 port; connect IR repeater 
system to wired remote input (optional)33
6Connect 12-volt trigger output to retractable screen or other, 
+12V trigger-activated equipment (optional)34
7Connect the Active 3D Emitter to the projector35
8Apply power to the projector 35
9Primary lens adjustments: projected image size (zoom), position 
(shift) and focus19, 37
10Change the OSD Language (optional)38
11For rear-screen and/or ceiling-mount installations, select the 
proper picture orientation 39
12Install and adjust secondary anamorphic lens (optional)39
13
Projector calibration: adjust the following for each input; save 
settings when finished:
 Aspect ratio


 Color level

 Input position
52
14Prepare Active 3D Glasses for use and test with 3D source mate-
rial
73
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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 various installation methods. ➤
Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options 
AdvantagesConsiderations
Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation

 changed quickly


Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation





Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation





Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation




Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror



other rear screen installations

 
						

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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 important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not 
you have enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if your 
image will be the right size for your screen.
You can quickly estimate the throw distance by taking the width of the screen and 
multiplying it by the lens throw ratio; see 
Figure 3-2. The result of this calculation tells you 
roughly how far back the projector should be positioned from the screen in order to 
project a focused image large enough to fill the screen.
Figure 3-2. Estimating Throw Distance
Estimating Throw Distance
Throw Distance (TD)  = 
Screen Width (w)  x  Lens Throw Ratio
TD
Screen width (w) 
						

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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 + Standard 
Lens1.85 – 2.40199.80259.20(n/a)
X-200i/CineWide 
(Whitney Lens)(n/a)1.85 – 2.40266.40345.60
X-200i/CineWide 
(McKinley Lens)(n/a)1.39 – 1.80200.16259.20
X-200i/CineWide 
with AutoScope + 
Standard
 Lens 
1.85 - 2.40199.80259.201.39 – 1.80200.16259.20
X-200i + 
Short-Throw 
Primary Lens
1.56 - 1.86168.48200.88(n/a)
X-200i/CineWide 
(McKinley Lens) + 
Short-Throw 
Primary Lens
(n/a)1.17 - 1.39168.48200.16
X-200i/CineWide 
with AutoScope + 
Short-Throw 
Primary Lens
1.56 - 1.86168.48200.881.17 - 1.39168.48200.16
X-200i + 
Long-Throw 
Primary Lens 
2.40 – 4.00259.20432.00(n/a)
X-200i/CineWide 
(McKinley Lens) + 
Long-Throw 
Primary Lens
(n/a)1.80 – 3.00259.20432.00
X-200i/CineWide 
with AutoScope + 
Long-Throw 
Primary Lens
2.40 – 4.00259.20432.001.80 – 3.00259.20432.00
Note: Due to normal manufacturing variances, throw distance can vary by up to +/- 5 percent from 
these specifications. 
						

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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 Placement
Lens ShiftYou can use the lens shift controls on the projector to center the image on the screen. 
Lens shift is generally expressed as a percentage of the screen height or width, as shown 
in 
Figure 3-4 and Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-4. Vertical Lens Shift (Example Only)
Screen Height
Projection DistanceCeiling
x
Lens Center Lens Center
Ceiling Installation
Screen
Height 
Floor Lens Center
Projection Distance
Floor Installation
Lens Center
x
50% Height
Lens Shift 
(0.5 x H)
100% Height
Lens Shift
(1.0 x H)
Screen Center0%
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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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 in Inches, with a 100-by-56 inch (1.78:1) Screen
Vertical
(Note 2)Up14.0014.00
Down33.6019.60
HorizontalLeft15.007.50
Right15.007.50
Notes: 
1. Vertical shift limits are percentages of the screen height. Horizontal shift limits are percentages of 
the screen width.
2. Vertical lens shift figures are for ceiling mount configurations.  For floor installations 
(where the projector is upright), reverse the up/down vertical lens shift percentages.  
						

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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:
 Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the projector 
away from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause 
drifts in the projector circuitry, which may affect performance.
 Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as 
motors and transformers. Common sources of these include slide projectors, 
speakers, power amplifiers and elevators.
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For best performance, always use “first-surface” mirrors in your 
rear-projection installation (as opposed to conventional, 
“second-surface” mirrors with the reflective surface behind a 
transparent substrate such as glass or acrylic). 
First-surface mirrors provide a strict reflection without the 
“ghosting” effect seen with a second surface mirror, where a faint 
secondary reflection could be observed coming from the front 
surface of the glass. 
This is especially critical for 3D viewing; with a conventional 
second-surface mirror, the resulting image quality may be 
unacceptable. 
 
Screen
Mirror
Tip
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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” (prismatic) 
anamorphic lens, proceed with 
Installing the Fixed CineWide Base 
Plate (Prismatic Anamorphic Lens) (page 26).  
 
If you are installing an X-200i/CineWide with AutoScope, proceed as follows to install the 
AutoScope lens motor. 
Remove Projector Feet: Place the 
projector upside down on a blanket or 
other soft surface. Loosen and remove 
the two front feet on the projector. 
1. Do not install the CineWide lens yet, only the fixed CineWide 
base plate or AutoScope lens motor. You will install the 
CineWide lens after you install the projector and adjust the 
primary lens. 
2. Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly 
from what is shown in these instructions.
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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
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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