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INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL
VX-8d
TM
DLP Home Theater Projector
and Digital High Definition (DHD™) Controller/Scaler/Processor
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RuncoCare™ Standard Two Year Limited Warranty Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco® product! With proper installation, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance. This RuncoCare Standard Limited Warranty is provided free of charge by Runco International with the purchase of a covered Runco product. The following sets forth Runco’s Standard Limited Warranty applicable to all Runco projectors, processors, 1 LCD and plasma display products, with the ex
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RuncoCare Claim Procedure In the event of a product defect, please follow the warranty claim procedure provided below: 1. The Customer is required to contact a Runco dealer or Runco Technical Support via email at support@runco.com or via phone at (toll free) 800-23RUNCO (800-237-8626). If the customer is located outside North America, call +3589 4200 554 in Europe for product service. 2. Be prepared to provide the date of purchase, the place of purchase, serial number, product model number,
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j Failure to follow maintenance procedures as outlined in the product’s user guide where a schedule is specified for regular cleaning of the product k Opening the product and/or tampering with internal circuitry l Products lost, stolen or discarded m Any damage or dissatisfaction associated with latent images, “burnin,” or any other damage determined by Runco to be the result of customer use patterns n Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect in material or workmanship 5
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Exclusion of Damages RUNCO’S MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. 1. RUNCO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT, DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, INTERFERENCE WITH BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS, EVEN IF THE CUSTOMER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
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Important Safety Instructions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video product! It has been designed to provide you with the quality of video that is expected in a home theater. For the best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation. WARNING This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure DO NOT OPEN that may be of
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19. Never look directly into the lens when the lamp is on. Compliance Information DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: Manufacturer’s Name: Runco International, LLC Manufacturer’s Address: 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 hereby declares that the Products’ Model Numbers: VX-8d, VX-8d/CineWide and VX-8d/CineWide with AutoScope conform with the provisions of: Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility; EN 55022 “Limits and methods of measurements of radio interferen
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FCC PART 15: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarant
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Notes: x Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual PRELIMINARY
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1Table of Contents RuncoCare™ Standard Two Year Limited Warranty ................................................... iii Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... vii Compliance Information .............................................................................................. viii 1. Introduction ...............................................................................................................1 About
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Table of Contents Other Considerations............................................................................................23 Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount ..............................................................23 Installing the AutoScope Lens Motor (VX-8d/CineWide with AutoScope)...............24 Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (VX-8d/CineWide) ..................................27 Mounting the VX-8d ...........................................................
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Table of Contents 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................................................69 Lamp Replacement ....................................................................................................69 Troubleshooting Tips ..................................................................................................70 6. Serial Communications ..........................................................................................71 RS-232 Conne
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Table of Contents Notes: xiv Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation Manual PRELIMINARY
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1List of Figures 2-1. VX-8d Front/Bottom/Side/Top Views............................................................................5 2-2. VX-8d Rear Panel.........................................................................................................7 2-3. DHD Controller Front Panel ..........................................................................................8 2-4. DHD Controller Rear Panel ....................................................................................
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List of Figures 4-7. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram .................................................................................60 7-1. VX-8d Dimensions (with Optional Ceiling Mount).........................................................80 7-2. VX-8d/CineWide Dimensions (with Optional Ceiling Mount).........................................81 7-3. VX-8d/CineWide with AutoScope Dimensions ............................................................82 xvi Runco VX-8d Installation/Operation Ma
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1. Introduction This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco VX-8d DLP 1.1 Home Theater Projector and DHD Controller. About This Manual Throughout this manual, the Runco VX-8d DLP Home Theater Projector and DHD Controller are referred to collectively as the “VX-8d.” Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the Target Audience most out of the VX-8d. Runco has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of
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Introduction Graphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual, to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems with your equipment or injury: TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using Tip certain features. NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special Note significance. They also provide supplemental information. CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can Caution degrade performa
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Introduction Runco steps into the future once again with the Video Xtreme™ VX-8d Digital Light 1.3 Processing (DLP™) Home Theater Projector and DHD Controller. Description, Features and Benefits The VX-8d optical light engine utilizes three, 16:9 SuperOnyx™ Digital Micromirror Device™ (DMD™) chips featuring 1280 x 720, high-definition resolution for unsurpassed black level performance. Unlike previous, single-chip DLP implementations, no color wheel is used. This reduces mechanical comple
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Introduction Key Features and Benefits The VX-8d offers these key features and benefits: ➤ � Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio) � Three-chip Digital Light Processing (DLP™) system � Two HDMI Inputs (on DHD Controller) with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) � HDTV Compatible �CinOptx™ Proteus lens options for stunning sharpness and throw distance flexibility Parts List Your VX-8d is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, ➤
