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OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
VX-2i
Digital Light Processing Projector
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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 ma
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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 Connections to the VX-2i ............................................................................................20 Connector Panel Access ......................................................................................20 Connecting the VX-2i to Source Components.......................................................20 RS-232 Controller Connection..............................................................................24 Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs to Exte
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1List of Figures 2-1. VX-2i Front/Bottom/Side View ......................................................................................5 2-2. VX-2i Rear Panel ..........................................................................................................6 2-3. VX-2i Remote Control Functions...................................................................................8 3-1. Flat vs. Curved Screens...................................................................................
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List of Figures Notes: x Runco VX-2i 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-2i DLP 1.1 Projector. Throughout this manual, the Runco VX-2i DLP Projector is referred to simply as About This Manual the “VX-2i.” Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the Target Audience most out of the VX-2i. Runco has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed. However, because of ongoing product improvemen
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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-2i Digital Light 1.3 Processing (DLP™) Projector, one of the first DLP projectors to offer a 16:9 native Description, Features resolution, 3-chip system for home theater. and Benefits The VX-2i optical light engine utilizes three advanced, 16:9 Digital Micromirror Device™ (DMD™) chips featuring 1280 x 720, high-definition resolution and 12-degree mirror tilt for unsurpassed black level performance. Unlike previou
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Introduction Parts List ➤ Your VX-2i is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at (800) 23-RUNCO. VX-2i DLP Projector Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries AC Power Cord (1) Warranty information and registration card Runco VX-2i Owner’s Operating Manual (this document) Optional Accessories: CineWide™ with AutoScope™ system (anamorphic lens and motorized mount) Ceiling mount
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2. Controls and Functions Figure 2-1 shows the key VX-2i components. 2.1 VX-2i at a Glance 1 23 55 4 6 Figure 2-1. VX-2i 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-2i Owner’s Operatin
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Controls and Functions Figure 2-2 shows the VX-2i rear panel. 2.2 VX-2i 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-2i Rear Panel 1. DVI 1 / DVI 2 (Digital) Two, HDCP-compliant digital video inputs f
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Controls and Functions 5. 12-VOLT (800 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. 8. RS-232 CONTROL PORT A female, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home the
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Controls and Functions 17. POWER BUTTON Press once to turn on the VX-2i. Press it again to put it into Standby mode. For a discrete on or off command, you can use the direct access buttons on the remote control. 18. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the VX-2i to power here. 19. MAIN POWER SWITCH Disconnects or applies power to the VX-2i. 20. POWER/STANDBY LED Figure 2-3 shows the VX-2i remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its 2.3 functionality. VX-2i Remote Control
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Controls and Functions 1. ON / OFF Press to turn the projector on or off. 2. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that an IR signal is being transmitted. 3. ENTER Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting. 4. Cursor Keys ( , , , ) Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display patterns. When no menus are present on-screen, the UP and DOWN buttons toggle through the available aspect ratios, in this o
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Controls and Functions 9. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons Use the red buttons to select an aspect ratio directly or to enter numeric characters, as follows: ANA (Anamorphic) (3) For 16:9 DVDs. 4X3 (Standard 4:3) (6) The input signal is scaled to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen. LETBOX (Letterbox) (9) Image in letterbox format is enlarged to fit 16:9 full screen display and the upper/ lower portions are “blanked off.” V-WIDE (VirtualWide) 4:3 image is enla
