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OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
VX-44d
VX-55d
TM
1080p Digital Light Processing Projector
and Digital High Definition (DHD™) Controller
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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco video product and welcome to the Runco family! We believe Runco produces “The World’s Finest Home Theater Products.” With proper installation, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance. This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it with your other important documents. WHAT I
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EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE: This warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, keep the original bill of sale as evidence of the purchase date. IMPORTANT – WARRANTY REGISTRATION: Please fill out and mail your warranty registration card. It is imperative that Runco knows how to reach you promptly if we should discover a safety problem or product update for which you must be notified. CONTACT A RUNCO AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Repairs mad
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To locate the name and address of the nearest Runco Authorized Service Center, or for additional information about this Limited Warranty, please call or write: RUNCO INTERNATIONAL, INC. Attn: Customer Service Department 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587 Ph: (510) 324-7777 Fax: (510) 324-9300 Toll Free: (800) 23-RUNCO RUNCO VIDEO-PRODUCT INFORMATION RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS _________________________________________________________ ___________________
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Safety Precautions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video projector! 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 sufficie
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1Table of Contents TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................. iii Safety Precautions .........................................................................................................vi 1. Introduction ...............................................................................................................1 About This Manual ...............................................................................................
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Table of Contents Installing the Projection Lens ......................................................................................25 Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount ..............................................................26 Remove Projector Front Feet (CineWide with AutoScope).....................................26 Install Anamorphic Lens Motor (CineWide with AutoScope) or Base Plate (fixed CineWide) .......................................................................
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4. Operation .................................................................................................................61 Using the On-Screen Menus ......................................................................................61 Main Menu............................................................................................................63 Input Source.........................................................................................................63 Aspect Ratio ...
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Table of Contents Notes: x Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual PRELIMINARY
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1List of Figures 2-1. VX-44d/-55d Top/Rear/Front View ...............................................................................5 2-2. VX-44d/-55d Input Panel..............................................................................................6 2-3. VX-44d/-55d Rear-Panel Keypad .................................................................................8 2-4. DHD Controller Front Panel ........................................................................................10
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List of Figures 5-1. Removing the Lamp Door...........................................................................................79 5-2. Unlocking the Lamp ...................................................................................................79 5-3. Removing the Lamp ...................................................................................................80 5-4. Installing A New Lamp......................................................................................
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1. Introduction This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco Video 1.1 Extreme™ Series DLP Projector (Models VX-44d and VX-55d) and DHD Controller. About This Manual Throughout this manual, the Runco Video Extreme DLP Projector and DHD Controller are referred to as the “VX-44d/-55d.” The information in this manual applies to both projectors except where otherwise indicated. Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the Ta
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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’s VX-44d and VX-55d bring the most advanced technology, 1080p SuperOnyx™ 1.3 ® resolution and the world’s first THX Certified home video products together in truly Description, Features awesome fashion. and Benefits They use a new, ingeniously engineered 3-chip DLP™ light engine, combined with an advanced Xenon lamp illumination system to bring astoundingly high performance and ultra high resolution to the very best home theaters on the planet. The VX-44d features a 1000
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Introduction Key Features and Benefits The VX-44d/-55d offers these key features and benefits: ➤ � Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 � Three-chip Digital Light Processing (DLP) system � Two HDMI Inputs (on DHD Controller) with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) � HDTV Compatible �CinOptx™ Telesto lens options for stunning sharpness and throw distance flexibility Parts List Your VX-44d/-55d is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or ➤ damaged, please contact
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2. Controls and Functions Figure 2-1 shows the key VX-44d/-55d components. 2.1 VX-44d/-55d at a Glance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Figure 2-1. VX-44d/-55d Top/Rear/Front View Runco VX-44d/-55d Owner’s Operating Manual 5 PRELIMINARY
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Controls and Functions 1. TOP IR SENSOR 2. BUILT-IN KEYPAD The built-in keypad is located at the back of the projector, beside the input panel. Use it similarly to the TheaterMaster Remote Control to perform service-related tasks on the projector. 3. INPUT PANEL Connect the DHD Controller outputs here. 4. LED STATUS DISPLAY Indicates current operating status of the projector. 5. LAMP COVER Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment. 6. REAR FOOT (Stationary) 7. POWER INPUT (100 to
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Controls and Functions 1. RS232 IN Connect the RS-232 output from the DHD Controller here, using the provided RJ11-to-DB9 adapter and communication cable. 2. RS232 OUT Not used. 3. RS422 Not used. 4. GPIO Not used. 5. REMOTE Wired input from an external remote control or infrared receiver. 6. ETHERNET Reserved for future use. 7. INPUT 3 (Video) / INPUT 4 (S-Video) Not used. Connect all video sources to the DHD Controller. 8. INPUT 2 (DVI) HDCP-compliant digital video input.
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Controls and Functions Figure 2-3 shows the VX-44d/-55d rear-panel keypad. 2.3 VX-44d/-55d Rear-Panel Keypad 1 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 2 6 12 11 Figure 2-3. VX-44d/-55d Rear-Panel Keypad 1. LED STATUS DISPLAY The LED status window displays an active pattern of segments to indicate the projector is changing its state from powered down to powered up. The message “On” appears in the display when the projector has completed its initialization and is ready for use. 2. POWER BUTTON Not used. Use the
