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Miscellaneous: Select Miscellaneous from the Service menu to set the following options: 
 Language: Select Language from the Miscellaneous menu and press the up- or 
down-arrows to select the OSD Language (English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, 
Español, Svenska,  (Simplified Chinese),   (Traditional Chinese), 
Português,  (Russian),  (Japanese) or  (Korean)). 
SD Timer: Select OSD Timer from the Miscellaneous menu to set the OSD Timer, 
which controls how long the menus remain on-screen after selecting them. Select from 
5 to 60 seconds, in one-second increments. Or, set the timer to 0 (disabled) if you want 
the menus to remain on-screen indefinitely. 
SD Messages: When you select a new aspect ratio, input source or memory preset, 
the Dimension Digital Controller briefly displays an on-screen message confirming your 
new selection. To prevent the display of these messages, select OSD Messages from 
the Miscellaneous menu to and set it to Off. 
Screen Color: Select Blank Screen Color from the Miscellaneous menu to 
select the color that appears when no incoming signal is present. The range is from 0 
to 255 inclusive for each color component (red, green and blue). 
Sidebar Color: Select Sidebar Color from the Miscellaneous menu to change the 
color of the inactive image area. The range is from 0 to 255 inclusive for each color 
component (red, green and blue). The inactive image area is on either side of the active 
image area when using the 4:3 aspect ratio.
 Film Mode: Use Film Mode to smooth out moving images from interlaced, 
standard-definition (SD) sources. In most cases, the Dimension Digital Controller 
detects the proper “pull-down” rate and vertical frequency. However, if your source is 
jittery and/or tearing you may want to enable Film Mode to ensure stable processing for 
that source. 
sampling Error) Correction: Some DVD players use MPEG 
decoders that do not correctly “upsample” the 4:2:0 format chroma information on the 
DVD to the 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 format required by the video encoder of the display device.
This so-called “chroma bug” sometimes causes streaky or spiky horizontal lines 
running through the chroma channel. It is most noticeable in static, interlaced scenes 
and on diagonal edges (especially red ones). Set CUE to On to correct this issue. 
Sync Threshold: Select Sync Threshold to adjust the threshold at which negative 
pulses on the component video green/luma channel are interpreted to be sync pulses.
Sync Threshold adjustment is occasionally necessary when a DVD player or HDTV 
source signal drops “below black” (for example, during scenes with explosions or when 
subtitles are present) and causes the projector to temporarily lose sync. If the sync level 
from the source is persistently too low, the display device won’t sync with the source at 
all. 
The range is from 0 (approximately 60 millivolts (mV)) to 15 (approximately 300 mV).  
						

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HDMI: Select HDMI from the Service menu to set the following options affecting 
communication between HDMI sources, the Dimension Digital Controller and the 
X-400d/X-450d. 
 HDMI EDID Extension: Extended display identification data (EDID) is a data structure 
provided by a display device to describe its capabilities to a graphics card. It is what 
enables a modern personal computer to know what kind of monitor is connected. 
Some modern display devices provide more information via EDID than others, in the 
form of “extensions.” Some computer graphics cards do not recognize or properly 
interpret this extended EDID information. 
Select HDMI EDID Extension from the HDMI menu to specify whether or not the EDID 
extensions from the display device are passed through to the sources connected to the 
HDMI and/or DisplayPort inputs. By default, the extensions are on. Change these 
settings only if HDMI EDID incompatibility issues arise.
Select Audio Format from the HDMI menu to choose an option for 
routing the audio signal from an HDMI source. With the X-400d/X-450d, the 
recommended setting is HDMI Out (Audio Only). (This is also the default setting.)
This control chooses whether or not the Dimension Digital Controller responds to 
HDMI CEC control messages from a disc player, set-top box or other HDMI source. 
The default setting is On. For more information about CEC, refer to Using HDMI CEC 
Messages on page 127. 
 HPD Toggle Rejection: Select HPD Toggle Rejection from the HDMI menu to specify 
whether or not the Dimension Digital Controller ignores extraneous Hot Plug Detect 
(HPD) signal state changes from a downstream HDMI device (third-party display or 
audio/video receiver). 
The default setting, Auto, disables HPD toggle rejection on the X-400d/X-450d. Use 
the other settings to troubleshoot compatibility issues or reduce the amount of time 
needed to lock to an incoming signal. 
Front Panel Brightness: Select Front Panel Brightness from the Service menu to adjust 
the brightness of the front-panel LED and LCD status indicators.The Dimension Digital Controller does not transmit HDMI CEC 
control messages from the “HDMI Audio Out” connector, 
regardless of the CEC setting. 
Note
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 Logo LED: Select Logo LED from the Front Panel Brightness menu to adjust the 
brightness of the large, illuminated logo on the left side of the display. The range is from 
0 (off) to 31. 
Standby LED: Select Standby LED from the Front Panel Brightness menu to change 
the behavior of the front-panel STANDBY indicator LED. When set to ON, the LED 
lights amber when the system is in standby mode; otherwise, it is off. When set to OFF, 
the LED is always off. 
 LCD: Select LCD from the Front Panel Brightness menu to adjust the brightness of the 
front-panel LCD. The range is from 0 (off) to 4. 
Auto Power Off: Select Auto Power Off from the Service menu to have the 
X-400d/X-450d turn itself off after a specified period of time.
By default, Auto Power Off is set to No Signal. With this setting, the 
X-400d/X-450d powers off after a specified period of inactivity (no source signal 
present). To change this behavior, select Enable from the Auto Power Off sub-menu. 
Then, set it to On to have the X-400d/X-450d power off after the specified time period 
whether a source signal is present or not. Or, set it to Off to disable this feature 
altogether. 
s: Select Hours from the Auto Power Off sub-menu to specify the number of 
hours after which the X-400d/X-450d should power off. The default time-out period is 
one hour; the range is from 1 to 24 hours. 
Standby Mode: Select Standby Mode from the Service menu to control the Dimension 
Digital Controller’s power management feature. 
Low Power (the default setting) to have the Dimension Digital Controller shut 
down completely when it is turned off. This conserves power but increases the amount 
of time required by the Dimension Digital Controller to start up when it is turned on. 
Fast Startup is a “quick-start” mode that keeps the Dimension Digital Controller 
running when it is turned off, even though it appears to be in standby mode.  This 
results in much quicker startup times but consumes more power.
System Reset: To reset ALL controller settings (including image settings) back to their 
factory defaults, choose System Reset from the Service menu. 
A confirmation message appears. Select Yes to continue with the reset or select No to 
cancel. 
 During a firmware upgrade, this LED lights at full brightness 
regardless of the Logo LED setting. 
During a firmware upgrade, this LED lights at full brightness 
regardless of the Standby LED setting. 
This action is not undoable. Proceed with caution! Before you 
perform a System Reset, save your “Custom” Memory Presets 
(page 74) and ISF Day/Night Memory Presets (page 82).
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4.2 
Using the 3D Glasses The 3D LCD Shutter Glasses function with the Runco Active 3D Emitter and the projector 
to provide unsurpassed 3D stereoscopic viewing. This section describes the features, 
connection, setup and operation of the 3D LCD Shutter Glasses. 
Key Features RF synchronization for uninterrupted 3D performance 
 Supports refresh rates from 50 to 240 Hz for compatibility with both current and future 
3D technology 
 High contrast ratio, high uniformity and fast response time for an excellent 3D 
experience 
 Rechargeable battery provides up to 15 hours of 3D viewing per charge 
 Battery charge indicator lets you know remaining operating time 
Functional OverviewThe 3D LCD Shutter Glasses have the following key 
functional components:  
Battery Status LED
Indicates battery charge state as described in the 
following sections, Charging the Battery and 
Turning On the Glasses. 
Power Button
Press to turn the glasses on or off.
Power Input 
To charge the glasses, connect this input to your 
PC or other USB power source, using the included 
charging cable. 
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Battery Status
LED (Red/Blue)
Power Button
Power
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Charging the Battery The glasses must be fully charged before first use and whenever the Battery Status LED 
flashes red once every couple of seconds. The glasses will charge a completely dead 
battery in approximately five hours. You may use the glasses while the battery is being 
charged. 
To charge the 3D Glasses:
1. Attach one end of the supplied charging cable to the Power Input above the left lens 
on the glasses. 
2. Attach the other end of the cable to any USB “A” port on a USB hub, personal 
computer or display device. The Battery Status LED lights solid red while the battery is 
charging. 
3. When the Battery Status LED lights solid blue, the battery is fully charged. You can 
disconnect the glasses from the power source. 
The battery in the 3D glasses is designed to operate approximately 15 hours on a full 
charge. The glasses consume more power as needed to maximize reliability. As a result, 
battery life is a function of many factors, including how much interference from 2.4-GHz 
devices like wireless routers must be compensated. Under worst-case conditions, 
fully-charged glasses should operate flawlessly for a minumum of about 12 hours. 
When attached to a computer, the Runco Active 3D Glasses use 
the computer only to receive power; the glasses do not appear as a 
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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 will then blink 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 4-5. 
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. 
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Table 4-5. 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 blink Battery charge is 10% or less; glasses must be charged before 
further use. 
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5.1 
Lamp ReplacementThe lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically between 2,000 
and 3,000 hours depending on the Lamp Power setting), or sooner if a noticeable 
degradation in brightness occurs. 
Keep track of the number of hours the lamp has been in use and be aware of any changes 
to brightness. These indicators will help you effectively maintain operation of the projector. 
To find out how long the currently-installed lamp has been in service, select Display Info. 
from the Display Device - Configure menu (available by selecting Service -> Display 
Device -> Configure -> Display Info., in sequence). 
For lamp or filter replacement, please contact your nearest Runco authorized 
service center or Runco dealer. Do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself!
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool 
down for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for 
replacement. 
2. Loosen the two rear Lamp Cover screws and 
remove the cover.
3. Remove the two lamp assembly mounting screws.
4. Grasp the lamp assembly handle and pull gently, removing the lamp module from the 
projector housing.
5. Install the new lamp module. 
6. Replace the lamp cover and re-tighten all screws.
7. Turn on the Dimension Digital Controller and projector. 
8. Reset the Lamp Hour counter. To do this, select Lamp Hours Reset from the Display 
Device - Configure menu. A confirmation dialog box appears. Select “Yes,” then press 
ENTER to continue with the reset or “No” to cancel the operation. 
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5.2 
Troubleshooting TipsTable 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may 
encounter with the X-400d/X-450d. 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
Symptom Possible Cause(s)Solution
The projector does not turn 
on.  The projector is not 
plugged in, or the AC 
outlet is not active.
 The Dimension Digital 
Controller is not plugged in 
and switched on, or the 
AC outlet is not active. 

batteries have run out. 
 The serial connection from 
the Dimension Digital 
Controller to the 
X-400d/X-450d is 
incorrect.  Ensure that the projector is 
plugged in and that the AC 
outlet is active. 
 Ensure that the Dimension 
Digital Controller is 
plugged in and switched 
on, and that the AC outlet 
is active. 
 Replace the batteries. 
 Ensure that the Pri. 
Display Control output 
from the Dimension Digital 
Controller is properly 
connected to the RS-232C 
input on the 
X-400d/X-450d (see 
Figure 3-14). 
The projector and Dimension 
Digital Controller are both on, 
but there is no picture and 
on-screen menus do not 
appear. 
 Lamp failed to ignite. 
 Faulty or incorrect video 
connection between the 
Dimension Digital 
Controller and the 
X-400d/X-450d.  Ensure that the lens cover 
is off. 
 Ensure that the lamp door 
is closed. If it is and the 
problem persists, replace 
the lamp. 
 Ensure that the HDMI 
output from the Dimension 
Digital Controller is 
properly connected to the 
PRIMARY input on the 
X-400d/X-450d (see 
Figure 3-14). 
The display is on and menus 
appear, but there is no 
picture.  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 
component. 
 Check connections from 
source component to 
Dimension Digital 
Controller. 
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. Or, 
connect the DVD player to 
the HD1 or HD2 input. 
Image geometry is incorrect.  Incorrect aspect ratio 
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The display is jittery or 
unstable. Poor-quality or improperly 
connected source. 
 The horizontal or vertical 
scan frequency of the 
input signal may be out of 
range for the projector.  Ensure that the source is 
properly connected and of 
adequate quality for 
detection. 
 Correct at the source. 
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. 
Colors in the image from a 
Component video source are 
swapped; for example, reds 
appear blue or vice versa. 
Blue/Pb outputs from the 
source are connected to 
the wrong inputs on the 
Dimension Digital 
Controller.  Ensure that the source 
outputs are connected to 
the correct Dimension 
Digital Controller 
Component input 
connector (see Figure 
3-22). 
The display freezes suddenly.  Excessive voltage noise on 
the AC or ground input has 
interrupted the projector’s 
ability to lock on to a 
signal. Power down the projector 
and disconnect from AC. 
Then, plug in again and 
power up as usual.
The projector will not turn 
back on after it was powered 
down, or the image disap-
pears during operation.  The projector will not turn 
on for two minutes after 
power-down, to protect 
the lamp. 
 The lamp has failed.  Wait until the 
STANDBY LED at the front 
of the Dimension Digital 
Controller turns on 
(see Figure 2-4). 
 Replace the lamp. 
Anamorphic lens transport 
does not work. The motor is not plugged 
in and turned on, or the AC 
outlet is not active.
 The motor is not 
connected to a trigger 
output on the Dimension 
Digital Controller. 
 Incorrect trigger 
assignment.  Ensure that the motor is 
plugged in and turned on, 
and that the AC outlet is 
active. 
 Check the trigger 
connection between the 
lens motor and Dimension 
Digital Controller 
(see Figure 3-17). 
 Correct the trigger 
assignment (refer to 
Configure Lens Motor 
Trigger on Dimension 
Digital Controller on 
page 55). 
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued)
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The projector does not turn 
on or respond to user com-
mands. The vacuum fluores-
cent display on the Dimension 
Digital Controller front panel 
displays the following mes-
sage:
Primary Display Error
Communication Failure The serial connection from 
the Dimension Digital 
Controller to the display is 
incorrect or the cable is 
faulty.  Ensure that the 
Pri. Display Control 
(RS-232) output from the 
Dimension Digital 
Controller is properly 
connected to the display 
(see Figure 3-14). 
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.  Primary and Secondary 
images are not properly 
aligned. 
 Rear-projection installation 
uses second-surface 
mirrors that are producing 
faint, secondary 
reflections.  Refer to Adjusting the 
Image Geometry on 
page 50.
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 Reverse Eyes 
setting.  Change the 
ReverseEyes setting 
(refer to Reverse Eyes on 
page 75). 
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued)
Symptom Possible Cause(s)Solution