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OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
VX-2ix
TM
Digital Light Processing Projector
and 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 Mounting the VX-2ix ...................................................................................................20 Floor Mounting (Upright) .......................................................................................20 Ceiling Mounting (Inverted)....................................................................................20 Adjusting the Projection Angle ..............................................................................20 Connections to the
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Table of Contents APPENDIX A. VX-2ix Color Gamut Adjustment ........................................................A-1 Required Hardware and Software ............................................................................ A-2 Serial Connections and Equipment Setup ................................................................ A-2 Serial Command Syntax ........................................................................................... A-3 Adjusting the Gamut ......................
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Table of Contents Notes: x Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual
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1List of Figures 2-1. VX-2ix Front/Bottom/Side View ....................................................................................5 2-2. VX-2ix Rear Panel.........................................................................................................6 2-3. VX-2ix Remote Control.................................................................................................9 3-1. Estimating Throw Distance .............................................................................
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List of Figures Notes: xii Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual
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1. Introduction This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco VX-2ix DLP 1.1 Projector. Throughout this manual, the Runco VX-2ix DLP Projector is referred to simply About This Manual as the “VX-2ix.” Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the Target Audience most out of the VX-2ix. Runco has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed. However, because of ongoing product improv
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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-2ix Digital Light 1.3 ® Processing (DLP™) Projector, one of the world’s first THX Certified, high-definition home Description, Features theater projectors. and Benefits THX recommends the use of 720p source material for optimal Note performance with this product. The VX-2ix optical light engine utilizes three, 16:9 SuperOnyx™ Digital Micromirror Device™ (DMD™) chips featuring 1280 x 720, high-definition resoluti
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Introduction Key Features and Benefits The VX-2ix offers these key features and benefits: ➤ Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio) Three-chip Digital Light Processing (DLP™) system Two DVI Inputs with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) HDTV Compatible CinOptx™ Proteus lens options for stunning sharpness and throw distance flexibility Parts List Your VX-2ix is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, ➤ please contact your
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2. Controls and Functions Figure 2-1 shows the key VX-2ix components. 2.1 VX-2ix at a Glance 1 23 55 4 6 Figure 2-1. VX-2ix Front/Bottom/Side View 1. INTAKE VENT 2. LENS 3. 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. 4. EXHAUST VENT 5. CABLE OPENINGS Pass cables through these openings. 6. IR SENSOR Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Oper
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Controls and Functions Figure 2-2 shows the VX-2ix rear panel. 2.2 VX-2ix Rear Panel 123 4 5 6 7 8 INPUTS TRIGGERS HD1 1 2 3 IR HD2 R G B HV Y S-VIDEO 1 Pr Pb S-VIDEO 2 Pb Pr Y VIDEO RS-232 DVI 1 DVI 2 COMPONENT VIDEO CONTROL STANDBY / POWER RUNCO INTERNATIONAL ON / OFF (LAMP COVER) UNION CITY, CA VX-2i DIGITAL PROJECTOR MADE IN USA ENTER MENU AC IN 110-240V 60HZ 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Figure 2-2. VX-2ix Rear Panel 1. DVI 1 / DVI 2 (Digital) Two, HDCP-compliant digital video input
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Controls and Functions 5. 12-VOLT (750 mA) TRIGGER OUTPUTS Connection for up to three (3), 12-volt trigger-controlled devices. These can be retractable screens, screen masks or the Runco CineWide with AutoScope system. 6. S-VIDEO 1 / S-VIDEO 2 Two, standard S-Video inputs for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR. 7. IR Wired input from an external remote control or infrared receiver. It is a 3.5-mm, mini phono jack, wired as follows: Ring = +5V Tip = IR
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Controls and Functions 14. RIGHT BUTTON Used to direct-select inputs or move the menu cursor right in the On Screen Display. When no menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button toggles you through the different sources, in this order: Composite - S-Video 1 - S-Video 2 - Component SD - HD/RGB 1 - HD/RGB 2 - DVI 1 - DVI 2 15. MENU BUTTON Pressing the MENU button brings up the main menu. Also, if you are in an adjustment mode or function, pressing MENU brings the menu back one level. 16.
