Runco X 450d Projector User Manual

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Audio/Video 
Synchronization Issues Due to its extraordinarily high level of video processing performance, the Dimension Digital 
Controller may distribute video signals with a perceptible level of audio latency. In order to 
easily solve this issue, Runco recommends using the Dimension Digital Controller with a 
high-quality audio receiver that has the ability to effectively synchronize audio and video 
signals.
Most...

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3.4 
Installing the Optional 
CineWide Lens MountIf you are installing a standard X-400d/X-450d (without an anamorphic lens), skip this step 
and proceed with Mounting the X-400d/X-450d (page 32).
If you are installing an X-400d/X-450d/CineWide with a “McKinley” 
(cylindrical) anamorphic lens, proceed with Installing the Fixed 
CineWide Base Plate (Cylindrical Anamorphic Lens) (page 31). 
If you are installing an...

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Installing the AutoScope 
Lens Motor 
(X-400d/X-450d/CineWide 
with AutoScope) Figure 3-6 shows the X-400d/X-450d/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly. 
Figure 3-6. X-400d/X-450d/CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly – 
Exploded View
Remove Projector Front Feet: 
Place the projector upside down on a 
blanket or other soft surface. Use a 
Phillips screwdriver to loosen the 
screws attaching the two front feet to 
the...

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Install Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands: For ceiling installations, the 
adapters bring the attachment points for the projector mounting rails (included with the 
projector ceiling mount kit) from the bottom of the projector up above the AutoScope lens 
motor housing. For floor installations (where the projector is upright), the adapters allow 
the projector to lie flat on the mounting surface.
Using eight (8) each of...

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Install Lens Motor: Position the AutoScope Lens Motor as shown in Figure 3-8. Line up 
the mounting holes on the lens motor housing with those on the underside of the 
projector. Secure the motor to the projector with the four remaining Pan-Head Phillips 
screws. 
Figure 3-8. AutoScope Lens Motor Installation
After you have installed the AutoScope lens motor, proceed with Mounting the 
X-400d/X-450d (page 32).  

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Installing the Fixed
CineWide Base Plate
(Prismatic Anamorphic
Lens)To install the fixed CineWide base plate on a X-400d/X-450d/CineWide with a prismatic 
anamorphic lens:
1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. 
2. Secure the CineWide base plate and Ceiling Mount Plate (if used) to the projector with 
the three, M4 x 0.7 x 14mm screws provided with the CineWide lens base plate. See 
Figure 3-9....

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Installing the Fixed 
CineWide Base Plate 
(Cylindrical Anamorphic 
Lens) To install the fixed CineWide base plate on a X-400d/X-450d/CineWide with a cylindrical 
anamorphic lens:
1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface.
2. Place the CineWide base plate on the bottom of the projector. 
3.If you are mounting the projector on a ceiling: Line up the three holes on the left 
and right mounting rails...

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3.5 
Mounting the 
X-400d/X-450dThere are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen 
installation, one method may be more suitable than another. 
Floor Mounting (Upright)In typical front and rear screen installations, the projector can be mounted to a secure and 
level surface such as a table or cart. Carts are useful when moving a projector during a 
presentation or from site to site. If possible,...

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3.6 
Mounting the 
Dimension Digital 
ControllerThe Dimension Digital Controller unit can be placed on any flat, stable surface such as a 
shelf or table, or it can be rack-mounted using the supplied mounting hardware. Place it in 
a location that provides easy access to the power connectors. 
The Dimension Digital Controller unit requires 2U (3.5 inches) or more of vertical rack 
space. 
To mount the Dimension Digital...

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3.7 
System 
InterconnectionsProceed as follows to connect the X-400d/X-450d system components to each other and 
to AC power.
When connecting your equipment:
 Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
 Use the correct signal cables for each source. 
 For best performance and to minimize cable clutter, use high-quality cables that are 
only as long as necessary to connect two devices. (Don’t use a 20-foot cable...