Runco X 450d Projector User Manual

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A X-400d/X-450d Active 3D Projection System consists of the following components: 
 The projector (equipped with dual digital video inputs) with optional anamorphic lens 
and lens transport assembly. 
 The DC-300 Dimension Digital Controller™ unit that provides “left-eye” and “right-eye“ 
video signals and the on-screen display (OSD) menu to the projector. In addition, the 
Dimension Digital Controller controls the projector in response to user input via its 
infrared (IR) remote control unit or front-panel keypad, an external control system or 
HDMI Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) messages. 
 An Active 3D Emitter that receives a left/right synchronization signal from the Dimension 
Digital Controller and transmits it to the Active 3D Glasses worn by the viewers. This 
signal precisely controls when left and right fields are visible through the glasses. 
Figure 2-1 shows how these components connect to and interact with each other. The 
following sections describe each one in detail. 
Figure 2-1. X-400d/X-450d Active 3D Projection System Block Diagram
2. System Overview
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RS-232
Secondary Video
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L/R Stereo Sync
HDMI Audio Out
Secondary Video
Anamorphic
Lens
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2D/3D Video
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2.1 
ProjectorA X-400d/X-450d Active 3D Projection System can display both traditional 2D and 
stereoscopic 3D video content. 
An active 3D presentation requires a specialized video signal source configuration and 
content to be displayed correctly. Images from a stereo 3D video source consist of a 
series of images (called frames or fields) that alternate quickly between two slightly 
different view points, corresponding to a viewer’s left and right eyes.
When these frames are displayed fast enough and viewed with special stereo glasses 
synchronized to the left/right changes, the resulting image appears with the same depth 
and perspective that is sensed in the real world.
Figure 2-2 shows the key X-400d/X-450d components. 
Figure 2-2. X-400d/X-450d Front/Bottom/Side/Top Views
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1.PROJECTION LENS
The inside of the lens barrel is threaded to accommodate a standard, 72-mm lens 
filter. For example, with a smaller screen you can install a neutral-density filter to 
reduce the overall light output. 
2.RUNCO LOGO
The logo can be rotated to match the projector orientation: inverted (ceiling-mounted) 
or upright. To rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away from the projector and 
rotate it 180 degrees. 
3.EXHAUST VENT
Warm air exits the projector through this vent. Ensure that it is not blocked. 
4.INTAKE VENT
Internal fans draw cool air into the projector through this vent. 
5.CEILING MOUNTING HOLES
Use these to attach the ceiling bracket (if needed) to the projector. 
6.CABLE OPENING
Pass cables through this opening. 
2.2 
X-400d/X-450d Rear 
PanelFigure 2-3 shows the X-400d/X-450d rear panel.
Figure 2-3. X-400d/X-450d Rear Panel
1.RS232 (Control)
A female, 9-pin D-sub connector that provides a serial communication link to the 
Dimension Digital Controller, via its Pri. Display Control output (see Figure 2-5). 
2.3D LED
Lights green when the projector is displaying 3D content.
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3.PRIMARY VIDEO INPUT 
Connect the HDMI Out To Primary Display connector from the Dimension Digital 
Controller to this input (see Figure 2-5).
4.PRIMARY SOURCE LED
Lights amber when the projector detects a valid primary video signal from the 
Dimension Digital Controller.
5.SECONDARY VIDEO INPUT 
Connect the HDMI Out To Sec. Display connector from the Dimension Digital 
Controller to this input (see Figure 2-5).
6.SECONDARY SOURCE LED
Lights amber when the projector detects a valid secondary video signal from the 
Dimension Digital Controller.
7.POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC)
Connect the X-400d/X-450d to power here. 
2.3 
DC-300 Dimension 
Digital ControllerThe Dimension Digital Controller provides “left-eye” and “right-eye” video signals and the 
OSD menu to the projector. It controls the other system components in response to user 
input via the following interfaces:
 Front-panel keypad
 IR remote control unit
 HDMI CEC messages
 Serial commands via RS-232 or TCP/IP

Front Panel LayoutFigure 2-4 shows the controls and indicators on the Dimension Digital Controller front 
panel; the paragraphs that follow describe them.
Figure 2-4. Dimension Digital Controller Front Panel
1.RUNCO ICON
Lights blue to indicate that the controller is on or powering up. 
2.IR SENSOR
Receives IR commands from the remote control. 
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3.VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY
Can be used instead of the On-Screen Display (OSD). Displays currently-selected 
menu or – if no menu is selected – the connected display device model, current 
source, input resolution and aspect ratio/screen. 
4.ON/STANDBY BUTTON
Press once to toggle from standby mode to on mode. Press it again to return to 
standby mode. For a discrete on or off command, you can use the direct access 
buttons on the remote control. 
5.LEFT BUTTON
Used to direct-select inputs or move the menu cursor left in the OSD. When no menu 
is present on-screen, the LEFT button toggles through the different sources, in this 
order: 
DisplayPort - HDMI 8 - HDMI 7 - HDMI 6 - HDMI 5 - HDMI 4 - HDMI 3 - HDMI 2 - 
HDMI 1 - SCART - HD 2 - HD 1 - Component - Composite 3 - Composite 2 - 
Composite 1
6.DOWN BUTTON
Use to direct-select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor down in the OSD. When 
no menu is present on-screen, this button toggles through aspect ratios in the 
following order: 
16:9 - 4:3 - Letterbox - VirtualWide - Cinema - Virtual Cinema - Native
7.RIGHT BUTTON
Used to direct-select inputs or move the menu cursor right in the OSD. When no 
menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button toggles through the different 
sources, in this order: 
Composite 1 - Composite 2 - Composite 3 - Component - HD 1 - HD 2 - SCART - 
HDMI 1 - HDMI 2 - HDMI 3 - HDMI 4 - HDMI 5 - HDMI 6 - HDMI 7 - HDMI 8 - 
DisplayPort
8.MENU BUTTON 
Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu, or to exit the current menu and 
return to the previous one. 
9.UP BUTTON
Use to direct-select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor up in the OSD. When no 
menus are present on-screen, the UP button toggles through aspect ratios in the 
following order: 
Native - Virtual Cinema - Cinema - VirtualWide - Letterbox - 4:3 - 16:9
10.ENTER BUTTON
When an item is highlighted on the OSD, the ENTER button selects the item.
11.STA N D B Y  L E D
Lights amber when the Dimension Digital Controller is in standby mode; otherwise it is 
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Rear Panel LayoutFigure 2-5 shows the rear connector panel on the Dimension Digital Controller.
Figure 2-5. DC-300 Dimension Digital Controller Rear Panel
1.MAIN POWER SWITCH
Disconnects or applies power to the Dimension Digital Controller.
2.3D Sync Out
A 3-pin, VESA standard mini-DIN connector for connecting the Runco Active 3D 
Emitter to the Dimension Digital Controller (see Figure 3-26). 
3.TRIGGERS 
Connection for up to three (3), 12-volt trigger-controlled devices such as retractable 
screens or screen masks. Output current is limited to 250 milliamperes (mA). 
4.USB
A standard, USB Series “B” connection to a personal computer, for performing 
software upgrades and other service procedures. 
5.RS-232 (To Accessory Box)
Reserved for future use.
6.Pri. Display Control
Connect this to the RS-232 input on the projector. 
7.Sec. Display Control
Not used. 
8.IR
Wired input from a Niles- or Xantech-compatible, infrared (IR) repeater system. It is a 
3.5-mm, mini phono jack, wired as follows:
Ring = No connection
Tip = IR Input
Sleeve = Ground
 
9.RS-232 (PC / Control)
A female, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or automation/control 
system. 
10.POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC)
Connect the Dimension Digital Controller to power here. 
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11.DisplayPort
DisplayPort 1.1a and DisplayPort-HDCP 1.1 compliant, SD/HD input for connecting 
SDTV, EDTV or HDTV component video sources.
12.HD1 / HD2 In (15-pin VGA)
Two inputs for connecting standard-definition (SD = 480i/576i), enhanced-definition 
(ED = 480p/576p) or high-definition (HD = 720p/1080i/1080p) component video 
sources, or RGBHV sources such as personal computers. 
13.Component / SCART In (3 x RCA connectors)
SD/HD input for connecting SDTV, EDTV or HDTV component video sources. Also 
provides RGB input for SCART RGBS sources. 
14.Video 1 / Video 2 / Video 3 In
Standard, composite video inputs for connecting a VCR, camcorder or other 
composite video source. The Video 1 input also provides composite sync input for 
SCART RGBS sources. 
15.HDMI 1 ... HDMI 8 In (Digital)
Eight (8), HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting HDMI or DVI sources.
16.Ethernet
A female RJ-45 connector for wired network communications. 
17.HDMI Out (Audio Only)
Connect this output to an audio control system to pass through HDMI audio. 
18.HDMI Out (To Secondary Display)
Connect this to the SECONDARY video input on the projector. 
19.HDMI Out (To Primary Display)
Connect this to the PRIMARY video input on the projector. The Dimension Digital Controller does not transmit HDMI CEC 
control messages from the “HDMI Audio Out” connector. 
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2.4 
X-400d/X-450d 
Remote Control Unit Figure 2-6 shows the X-400d/X-450d remote control, and the paragraphs that follow 
describe its functionality.
Figure 2-6. Dimension Digital Controller Remote Control Unit for X-400d/X-450d 
The X-400d/X-450d remote control unit supports an “extended” 
key code mode that allows certain buttons to perform alternate 
functions. The following list identifies those buttons that have both 
standard and extended-mode functions. 
For more information, refer to Remote Control on page 87 and IR 
Command List (Extended Mode) on page 126. Note
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1.IR OUTPUT INDICATOR
Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that an IR signal is being transmitted.
2.OFF (Standard) / Sleep Timer = 30 Minutes (Extended)
Press to turn off the Dimension Digital Controller and projector. In extended mode, 
press to set the Sleep Timer to 30 minutes.
3.ON (Standard) / Sleep Timer = Off (Extended)
Press to turn on the Dimension Digital Controller and projector. In extended mode, 
press to disable the Sleep Timer.
4.Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons
Use these buttons to select an aspect ratio directly, as follows: 
16:9 (Standard) / Sleep Timer = 60 Minutes (Extended)
For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. In extended 
mode, press to set the Sleep Timer to 60 minutes.
4:3 (Standard) / Sleep Timer = 90 Minutes (Extended)
Scales the input signal to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen. In extended 
mode, press to set the Sleep Timer to 90 minutes.
LETBOX (Letterbox - Standard) / Sleep Timer = 2 Hours (Extended)
For viewing non-anamorphic (“full-screen”) DVDs on a 16:9 screen. In extended 
mode, press to set the Sleep Timer to 2 hours.
V-WIDE (VirtualWide - Standard) / Sleep Timer = 4 Hours (Extended)
Enlarges a 4:3 image horizontally in a non-linear fashion to fit 16:9 full screen display. 
In extended mode, press to set the Sleep Timer to 4 hours.
CINEMA (Standard) / Video 1 Input (Extended)
For viewing 2.35:1 source material. In extended mode, press to select the Video 1 
(Composite 1) input. 
V-CINE (Standard) / Component Input (Extended) 
Selects the Virtual Cinema aspect ratio, used for viewing 16:9 source material on a 
2.35:1 screen. In extended mode, press to select the Component input.
NATIVE (Standard) / HD 1 Input (Extended)
Displays the source signal in its native resolution, centered in the display area. In 
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5.Numeric Buttons (Standard)
Use these buttons to enter numeric characters (0 ... 9), such as when changing 
remote control codes (refer to Remote Control on page 87). 
Numeric Buttons (Extended)
In extended mode, press a numbered button to select a video source, as follows: 
6.SCREEN 1 (Standard) / Video 3 Input (Extended) 
SCREEN 2 
Use these buttons to select a screen profile. For more information, refer to Screen on 
page 66. 
In extended mode, press SCREEN 1 to select the Video 3 (Composite 3) input. 
7.Memory Preset Buttons:
ISF NIGHT (Standard) / SCART (Extended) 
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset. In 
extended mode, press to select the SCART input. 
ISF DAY (Standard) / Video 2 (Extended) 
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset. In 
extended mode, press to select the Video 2 (Composite 2) input. 
CUST 1 (Standard) / 3D Mode = Off (Extended) 
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 1” memory preset. In 
extended mode, press to set the 3D Mode to Off (for 2D content). 
CUST 2 (Standard) / Aspect Ratio = Auto Cinema (Extended)
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 2” memory preset. In 
extended mode, press to set the Aspect Ratio to Auto Cinema. 
8.EXIT
Press this button to exit the current menu and return to the previous one. 
Remote Control ButtonSource Assignment in Extended Key Code Mode
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