Runco VX-2i User Manuals

Table of Contents

• TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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• Safety Precautions

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• 1. Introduction

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  • 1.1 About This Manual

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    • Target Audience

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    • If You Have Comments About This Manual...

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    • Textual and Graphic Conventions

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      • Text Conventions

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      • Graphic Conventions

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  • 1.2 Using This Manual

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  • 1.3 Description, Features and Benefits

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    • Key Features and Benefits

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    • Parts List

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      • Optional Accessories

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• 2. Controls and Functions

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  • 2.1 VX-2i at a Glance

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    • Figure 2-1 . VX-2i Front/Bottom/Side View

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  • 2.2 VX-2i Rear Panel

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    • Figure 2-2 . VX-2i Rear Panel

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  • 2.3 VX-2i Remote Control

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    • Figure 2-3 . VX-2i Remote Control Functions

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• 3. Installation

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  • 3.1 Remote Control

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    • Notes on Batteries

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    • Notes on Remote Control Operation

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  • 3.2 Quick Setup

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    • Table 3-1 . Installation Overview

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  • 3.3 Installation Considerations

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    • Installation Type

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      • Table 3-2 . Projector Installation Options

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    • Screen Type and Size

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      • Front Screen Installations

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        • Figure 3-1 . Flat vs. Curved Screens

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      • Rear screen installations

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      • Screen Size

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    • Ambient Light

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    • Other Considerations

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    • Throw Distance

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      • Figure 3-2 . Estimating Throw Distance

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      • Table 3-3 . VX-2i Lens Options

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    • Vertical and Horizontal Position

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      • Figure 3-3 . Projector Placement

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    • Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift

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      • Vertical Lens Shift

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      • Horizontal Lens Shift

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        • Figure 3-4 . Vertical Lens Shift

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        • Figure 3-5 . Horizontal Lens Shift

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    • Adjusting the Projection Angle

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    • Mounting

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      • Floor Mounting

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      • Ceiling Mounting

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    • Folded Optics

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      • Figure 3-6 . Folded Optics

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  • 3.4 Connections to the VX-2i

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    • Connector Panel Access

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    • Connecting the VX-2i to Source Components

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      • DVI Connections

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        • Figure 3-7 . DVI Source Connections

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      • Digital (DTV) RGB Connections

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        • Figure 3-8 . Digital (DTV) RGB Connections

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      • Analog (Computer) RGB Connections

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        • Figure 3-9 . Analog RGB Connections

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      • Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections

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        • Figure 3-10 . Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections

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    • RS-232 Controller Connection

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      • Figure 3-11 . RS-232 Control System Connection

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    • Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs to External Theater Components

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      • Figure 3-12 . Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs

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    • Connecting to AC Power

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• 4. Operation

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  • 4.1 Turning on the Power

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  • 4.2 Adjusting the Picture Orientation

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  • 4.3 Lens Adjustments

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    • Focus

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    • Zoom

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    • Shift

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  • 4.4 Using the On-Screen Menus

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    • Figure 4-1 . VX-2i OSD Menu Structure

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    • Main Menu

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    • Input Source

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    • Aspect Ratio

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      • Table 4-1 . Aspect Ratio Settings

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    • Picture

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      • Brightness

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        • Figure 4-2 . Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness

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      • Contrast

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        • Figure 4-3 . Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast

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      • Color Saturation

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        • Figure 4-4 . Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint

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      • Tint

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      • Sharpness

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        • Figure 4-5 . Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness

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    • Input Position

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      • Left/Right

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      • Up/Down

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      • Width

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      • Height

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      • Overscan

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    • ISF Presets

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    • Information

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    • Calibration

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      • ISF Night - Display Color

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      • ISF Night - Input Image

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      • ISF Night - Input Color

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      • ISF Day - Display Color

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      • ISF Day - Input Image

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      • ISF Day - Input Color

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      • Output Shift

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      • Splash Configure

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      • OSD Position

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    • Service

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      • Test Video

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      • Language

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      • Remote Control

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      • Display Device

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      • HD Format

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      • Triggers

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      • Miscellaneous

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      • System Reset

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• 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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  • 5.1 Lamp Replacement

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  • 5.2 Troubleshooting Tips

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    • Table 5-1 . Troubleshooting Chart

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• 6. Serial Communications

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  • 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration

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  • 6.2 Serial Command Syntax

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    • Table 6-1 . Serial Commands

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• 7. Specifications

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  • 7.1 VX-2i Specifications

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    • Table 7-1 . VX-2i Specifications

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  • 7.2 VX-2i Dimensions

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    • Figure 7-1 . VX-2i Dimensions

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