Page 3 - LIMITED WARRANTY; Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco video product and welcome to the Runco family! Webelieve Runco produces “The World’s Finest Home Theater Products”. With proper installation, setupand care, you will enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance. Please read this cons...
Page 5 - WARNING
Runco CL-500 Video Projector User’s Manual 1 Runco CL-500 Video Projector User’s Manual 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 manu...
Page 7 - Features; and DTV RGB) is input through RGB BNC port, providing the
1. Overview User’s Manual 3 1. Overview Features High Contrast and Picture Quality This single-DMD DLP TM projector provides excellent contrast ratio, color uniformity and seamlesss picture quality. Fantastic Dynamic Performance and Rich Gray-scale With a 6-segment color wheel, the picture's refresh...
Page 8 - Location; Focus Ring and Zoom Ring; Adjusts the focus and zoom of image.; Power LED and Lamp LED; AC main power switch.; Ceiling mount holes
1. Overview Runco 4 Location ❚ Front / Upper Side ❚ Rear / Bottom Side 1. Front Lamp Cover Remove this cover when replacing the lamp. 2. Projection Lens 3. Front IR Sensor 4. Ventilation Holes (exhaust) 5. Focus Ring and Zoom Ring Adjusts the focus and zoom of image. 6. Power LED and Lamp LED Show t...
Page 9 - Controls and Functions; Control Panel; POWER LED; Indicate the status of the power; LAMP LED; Indicates the status of lamp; Zoom Ring; Adjust the size of the image; Focus Ring; Adjust the focus of the image
1. Overview User’s Manual 5 Controls and Functions ❚ Control Panel 1. POWER LED Indicate the status of the power ■ Light Orange when the AC power cord is plugged into the wall outlet (standby mode). Once in the standby mode, you can turn on the projector by pressing ON key on the remote control for ...
Page 10 - Connector Panel; Composite video signal input.
1. Overview Runco 6 ❚ Connector Panel 1. Video (RCA Jack) Composite video signal input. 2. S-Video (mini DIN 4-pin) Y/C (S-video) signal input 3. Component (RCA Jacks) 480i Component (Y/C B /C R ) video signal input 4. RGB/ HDTV (BNC) DTV Y/P B /P R or DTV RGB video signal input. 5. Computer (D-Sub ...
Page 11 - Remote Control; input
1. Overview User’s Manual 7 ❚ Remote Control ON Hold down this button for ONE second to turn on the unit. OFF Press this button to turn off the unit. ANAMORPHIC: For 16: 9 DVDs. 4 X 3: The input signal will be scaled to fit 4: 3 display mode in the center of screen. LETTERBOX: Letter box mode. Image...
Page 12 - Notes on Batteries; Projector; Connect the Power Cord
2. Installation Runco 8 2. Installation Remote Control Notes on Batteries ■ Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries. ■ Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries. ■ If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove th...
Page 13 - Adjust the Lens Zoom/Focus ring
2. Installation User’s Manual 9 ❚ Adjust the Lens Zoom/Focus ring ❚ Adjust the height Adjust the projected image size you need with the zoom ring on the lens. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring on the lens. There are 4 screw adjusters on the bottom of this unit. You can adjust the height or p...
Page 14 - Ceiling; Installation
Screen __________ (H) x __________ (W) C) VERTICAL OFFSET: Distance between lens center and top edge of viewing area (bottom edge for floor mount): For use on 16 x 9 ratio screens: (screen width x .215) = __________ inches For use on 4 x 3 ratio screens: (screen width x .12) = __________ inches B) T...
Page 15 - Throw Distance Chart
Throw Distance Chart 2. Installation 11 CL-500 16 x 9 Aspect Ratio Screen Screen Height Screen Width Min Throw Distance Max Throw Distance Vertical Offset Position 40.50 72.00 116.06 147.06 15.50 43.00 77.00 123.23 156.14 16.46 45.00 80.00 128.96 163.40 17.22 47.00 84.00 134.69 170.67 17.99 49.00 87...
Page 16 - Turn off all equipment before making any connections.; Connecting Video Inputs
3. Connecting Runco 12 3. Connecting When connecting, make sure to: 1. Turn off all equipment before making any connections. 2. Use the correct signal cables for each source. 3. Ensure the cables are firmly connected. 4. Connect all audio signals to external speakers. This projector is not equipped ...
Page 17 - unit will auto detect the resolution automatically.
3. Connecting User’s Manual 13 ❚ Progressive Component (DTV Y/P B /P R ) ❚ RGBHV (DTV RGB) The RGB BNC input supports two kinds of HDTV formats: Progressive component (DTV Y/P B /P R ) and DTV RGB. The unit will auto detect the resolution automatically. G / Y B / P R / P H V B R Y C C R S - 2 3 2 C ...
Page 18 - Connecting a Computer
3. Connecting Runco 14 Connecting a Computer This unit only supports resolutions up to XGA. If the input signal is greater than XGA, the projector will display a warning message. S - Vi d e o C o m p u t e r G/Y B/P R/P H V B R Tr i g g e r Vi d e o Y C C R S - 2 3 2 C 1 2 V B R PC or Notebook
Page 19 - Turning on the Power
4. Basic Operation User’s Manual 15 4. Basic Operation Turning on the Power Zoom/ Focusing Selecting Input Source ■ The Power LED lights orange when power is applied and the power switch is turned on. ■ Press and hold the ON key on the remote control for ONE second to turn on the unit. The POWER LED...
Page 20 - Selecting Video Memory
4. Basic Operation Runco 16 Selecting "ASPECT ratio" Selecting Video Memory Setting Menu ■ Select the proper Aspect Ratio according to the format of signal content. There are four Aspect Ratio for choice: ■ ANAMORPHIC: 4:3 image is stretched horizontally to fit the 16: 9 screen. This is for ...
Page 21 - PIP function; Press the PIP button to enable the PIP function
4. Basic Operation User’s Manual 17 PIP function Turning off the Power ■ Press the PIP button to enable the PIP function ■ For PIP purposes, there are two groups of inputs separated by their display modes: Video Group: Video, S-Video and Component Y/C B /C R inputs Graphic Group: HDTV input and Comp...
Page 22 - Using the Menu; Press the MENU button to turn on /off the on-screen display menu.; PICTURE Setting Page
5. Menu Runco 18 5. Menu Using the Menu This unit is equipped with an on screen display (OSD) menu for making various adjustments and settings. There are 3 different menu languages; page 21 Language setting for more details. ■ Press the MENU button to turn on /off the on-screen display menu. ■ Use t...
Page 23 - DISPLAY Setting Page
5. Menu User’s Manual 19 5. TINT: Adjust color tones (0 ~ 30). The higher the setting, the picture becomes greenish. The lower the setting, the picture becomes purplish. 6. COLOR TEMP.: Adjust the color temperature. ■ 0 : The default color temperature of lamp. ■ 1 : Low color temperature (6500°K). M...
Page 24 - including all menu items of the Picture Setting Menu.
5. Menu 20 Active Image Area Active Image Area 16:9 Screens: 4:3 Screens: LETTERBOX: The image in the Letterbox mode will be stretched vertically, and the top and bottom portion 'blanked off'. This ratio is best suited for LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVD's. VIRTUAL WIDE: A 4:3 image is horizo...
Page 25 - ENVIRONMENT Setting Page
5. Menu User’s Manual 21 ENVIRONMENT Setting Page In this Menu, the global settings for the projector can be made. There are 5 Menu Items: DEFAULT — LAMP TIMER — BACK LIGHT — AUTO OFF — LAMP HOURS. 1. DEFAULT: Load the default value of current input source. 2. LAMP TIMER: Resets the lamp timer. This...
Page 26 - Additional Information; Warning Message; Put on the lamp shield.
6. Additional Information Runco 22 6. Additional Information Warning Message Replace the Lamp (Contact your Runco Dealer) ■ It is normal for lamp to be darker when this unit has been used for a period of time. ■ " Lamplife is expired ! Please change a new lamp. And reset the lamp timer " mes...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting; Problem
6. Additional Information User’s Manual 23 Troubleshooting 10. Tighten the three screws of lamp shield. 11. Put on the front lamp cover. 12. Tighten the screw of front lamp cover. 13. Turn on the power and go into Environment Setting Page to reset the "Lamp Timer " item. Problem Cause Remedy...
Page 28 - Specifications; Max .250 Amp, activ e when the projector is on; Regulatory Approvals:
Runco Specifications Projector Type: Digital Light Processing™ (DLP™) Native Resolution: 848 x 600 Video Standards: NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM Lamp: 150W P-VIP Lamp Life: 1500 hours Picture Size: 40” to 300” diagonal Throw Distance: For 16:9 Screens: 1.61 to 2.04 x screen widthFor 4:3 Scre...
Page 29 - Dimensions
Dimensions Unit: in. (mm) 15.75 in. (400 mm) 1.6 in. (4.5 mm) 1.4 in. (35.26 mm) 13.09 in. (332.5 mm) 6.3 in. (160 mm) 5.9 in. (150 mm) 7.93 in. (201.5 mm) 13.66 in. (347 mm) 4.6 in. (117.7 mm) 5.1 in. (130.2 mm) 6. Additional Information 25 User's Manual + 9.66 in. (245.43 mm) 2.78 in. (70.64 mm)
Page 30 - RS-232C Control Codes; Code Function; None; All codes are in the ASCII format; PC Out Adapter
RS-232C Control Codes Code Function X01 Power On X02 Power Off X03 Message On X04 Message Off X10 Menu (arrow key) X11 Enter (arrow key) X12 Exit (arrow key) X13 Up (arrow key) X14 Down (arrow key) X15 Left (arrow key) X16 Right (arrow key) X20 Switch to Composite input X21 Switch to S_Video input X...
