Page 3 - Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual; Table of Contents
3 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Table of Contents Limited Warranty ............................................................................ 5Safety Precautions ......................................................................... 8Overview ...............................................
Page 5 - TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers; WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
5 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual 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...
Page 6 - EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:
6 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Runco limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period. There are no express warranties. Runco also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or consequential damages related to the fai...
Page 7 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:; Attn: Customer Service Department; RUNCO VIDEO PRODUCT INFORMATION
7 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual 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 Stree...
Page 8 - Safety Precautions
Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating 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 manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus...
Page 9 - Overview; • High Contrast and Picture Quality; 2-degree mirrors with dark metal process.; • High Dynamic Range and Rich Gray-scale; High-performance light engine with Cat’s Eye optics.; • Wide Variety of Inputs; free images possible.; • ISF Calibration; calibrations be inadvertently disturbed.
9 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Overview • Native 16:9 Aspect Ratio, SuperOnyx TM DMD 1280 x 720p • High Contrast and Picture Quality 12-degree mirrors with dark metal process. • High Dynamic Range and Rich Gray-scale 6-segment, 5x color wheel with wide color space. • TIR (Total Internal Ref...
Page 10 - Focus Ring and Zoom Ring; Adjust the focus and zoom of image.
10 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Overview 1. Exhaust Vent 2. Focus Ring and Zoom Ring Access Adjust the focus and zoom of image. 3. Runco Logo Can be rotated to match floor or ceiling installation. See “Runco Logo” on page 14. 4. Top IR Sensor 5. Status LEDs See “Control Panel” on page 13. 6...
Page 11 - AC Power IN Socket
11 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Overview 1. Connector Panel See “Connector Panel” on page 14. 2. AC Power IN Socket 3. AC Power Switch 4. Cable Access Door Open to access connectors. See “Connector Panel” on page 14. 5. Cable Opening Pass cables through this opening. 6. Runco Logo Can be ro...
Page 13 - Controls and Functions; Control Panel
13 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual 1. FOCUS RING Adjust the focus of the image - R otate the focus ring right or left to focus the image. 2. ZOOM RING Adjust the size of the image - Rotate right to enlarge the image. - Rotate left to reduce the image. 3. LAMP LED Indicates the status of the la...
Page 14 - Connector Panel; Runco Logo; +12V output, active when the projector is turned on
14 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Connector Panel Controls and Functions Runco Logo To access the connector panel, pull firmly on the cable access cover to open it. 1. S-Video (mini DIN 4-pin) Y/C (S-video) signal input 2. 12v Trigger (mini jack, diameter 5.5 mm outside, 2.5 mm inside) +12V o...
Page 15 - Remote Control
15 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions Remote Control FOCUS LENS ZOOM LIGHT OFF ON VID S-VID COMP1 RGBHD INFO RVR ENTER EXIT MENU BRT CONT COL TNT HDMI COMP2 MEM1 FACT ISF DAY ISF NIGHT ANA 16X9 VWIDE LBOX 4X3 CINEMA VCINE PBP PIP PIP+ ACT PIP- 2 1 5 4 6 3 9 8 0 7 LIGHT Pres...
Page 17 - Installation; Notes on Batteries; damage from battery leakage.
17 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Installation Remote Control Push the battery cover and slide it off. Install the two AAA batteries with the correct polarity and then replace the cover. Notes on Batteries • Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries. • Do...
Page 18 - Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation; Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation; Front Screen Installations
18 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Installation Installation Type ➤ Installation Considerations Screen Type and Size ➤ Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should take the following...
Page 19 - Rear screen installations; Screen size
19 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Installation Rear screen installations There are two basic types of rear screens: diffused and optical.A diffusion screen has a surface that spreads the light striking it. Purely diffused screens have a gain of less than 1. The main advantage of the diffused ...
Page 21 - Ceiling Installation; On-Screen Display Menus
21 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Installation ➤ Vertical and Horizontal Position Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen. Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the scre...
Page 22 - CEILING MOUNT—; The projector can also be inverted and suspended from the ceiling
22 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Installation Mounting ➤ There are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen installation, one method may be more suitable than another. In typical front and rear screen installations the projector can be mounted to a secure and leve...
Page 23 - Connecting Video Inputs; When connecting your equipment, make sure to:; Connections; DVD Player
23 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Connecting Video Inputs When connecting your equipment, 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. Connections DVD Player ➤ Video / S-Vide...
Page 24 - The RGB BNC input (labeled
24 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Connections Progressive Component ➤ (DTV Y/P B /P R ) The RGB BNC input (labeled COMP 2 / RGB ) supports two kinds of HDTV formats: Progressive component (DTV Y/P B /P R ) and DTV RGB. The projector will automatically detect the resolution. RGBHV (DTV RGB) ➤ ...
Page 25 - PC or Notebook; H D M I S o u r c e
25 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Connections Connecting a Computer (GBRHV) Vert Horiz Red Blue Green Connecting an HDMI™ Device This unit is compatible with the following computer resolutions: 1024x768, 800x600 and 640x480. Use an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable to connect ...
Page 26 - Connecting to AC Power
26 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Powerswitch The CL-610 ships with various types of AC power cords. Choose the one that is appropriate to your locale. Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the projector (AC 100V ~ 240V). Then, connect the other end to yo...
Page 27 - Turning on the Power; Basic Operation
27 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Turning on the Power Basic Operation LIGHT OFF ON VID S-VID COMP1 RGBHD HDMI COMP2 Focus Zoom out Zoom in • Adjust the projected image size with the zoom ring on the lens. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring on the lens. Adjusting the Zoom and Focus • T...
Page 28 - Selecting an Aspect Ratio; Selecting Video Memory; ISF NIGHT
28 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Basic Operation Selecting an Aspect Ratio Adjusting the Picture ANA 16X9 VWIDE LBOX 4X3 CINEMA VCINE 2 1 Select an aspect ratio that suits the format of the video signal. The following aspect ratios are available. • CINEMA: The image in the Letterbox mode is ...
Page 29 - Setting the Menu
29 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Setting the Menu INFO RVR ENTER EXIT MENU • Press INFO to view information about the active signal source and aspect ratio. • Press MENU to open or close the on-screen menu. • Use the arrow buttons ( ▲,◄,▼,► ) to select menu items or make adjustments. • Press...
Page 30 - Turning off the Power; OFF
30 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Turning off the Power LIGHT OFF ON VID S-VID COMP1 RGBHD HDMI COMP2 Basic Operation • Press the OFF button to tur n off the projector. • The POWER LED will blink green and the fans will speed up for a quick cool-down. The projector will not respond to any com...
Page 31 - Using the Menu; NOTE: If the Main Menu is displayed, you can also press; Enter; Main Menu; Menu
31 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual On-Screen Display Menus Using the Menu INFO RVR ENTER EXIT MENU T h i s u n i t i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n o n - s c re e n display (OSD) menu for making adjustments and changing settings. There are five menu languages; see the Language setting under “In...
Page 32 - Video
32 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual On-Screen Display Menus Picture Quality Adjustments To access the picture quality adjustments, press Menu , highlight the active source and press Enter or ► . The picture quality sub-menu then appears (see above). To adjust a setting, highlight it with the ▲ ...
Page 33 - Color Temperature
33 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual The CL-610 has six memory settings for Color Temperature . Four of these settings are factory set to default as follows: 0 -- Original lamp color temperature 1 -- 5400 kelvins 2 -- 6500 kelvins 3 -- 8500 kelvins 4 -- Custom 5 -- Custom Custom 4 and 5 memory a...
Page 34 - Aspect Ratio; • LETTERBOX
34 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Aspect Ratio To access the Aspect Ratio adjustments, press Menu , then press the ▲ or ▼ arrows to highlight Aspect Ratio and press Enter . The Aspect Ratio sub-menu then appears (see above). There are six aspect ratios available that can be selected for video...
Page 37 - Option; Lamp Hours
37 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Runco CL-610 > Video S-Video Component1 Component2 RGB-HD HDMI ------------------------ Aspect Ratio Installation Option Setup ISF Calibration Option Reset Image Settings Sleep TimerLamp HoursOSD TimerOSD PositionPC & HD AdjustPIP/PBP Set UpDNR On-Scre...
Page 38 - Image Shift
38 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual On-Screen Display Menus PC & HD Adjust Auto Yes? Freq. 0 Phase +10 H.Pos. 0 V.Pos. 0 Press Enter to display the PC & HD Adjust menu. Use these settings to fine-tune 480p and higher-resolution signals for optimum picture quality.• Auto: Adjusts the pha...
Page 39 - Setup; Set Up; and press; . Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the; on the remote control.; When you are finished adjusting the
39 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual On-Screen Display Menus Setup To access advanced picture quality adjustments, use the up- or down-arrow keys to highlight Set Up and press Enter . Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the Set Up menu passcode when prompted and press Enter again. Then...
Page 40 - Gamma Selection; Horizontal
40 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual On-Screen Display Menus The normal gamma setting of 2.2 is correct for almost all signals and conditions. If excess ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or impossible to see details in dark areas, lower the gamma setting to compensate. ...
Page 41 - Video Black Level
41 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual On-Screen Display Menus NOTES: 1. To adjust the image position with a 480p or higher-resolution source, use the PC & HD Adjust controls in the Option menu, described on page 38. 2. The values shown represent where the approximate center of the image lies ...
Page 43 - ISF; . Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter; ISF Calibration; arrow key to highlight “Yes” then
43 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual On-Screen Display Menus The CL-610 has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards established by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed carefully crafted, industry-recognized standards for optimal video performance and h...
Page 44 - luminance; ISF Night
44 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual On-Screen Display Menus ICC Adjust ➤ Use the ICC Adjust controls to customize the stored NTSC, HDTV and/or PAL color characteristics. To do this, select the color space to modify. Then, select a component color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan or Magenta).For ...
Page 45 - Lamp Replacement; Allow the projector to cool down for
45 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Lamp Replacement (Contact Your Runco Dealer) The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 2000 hours), or sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs. 1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Allow the pro...
Page 47 - Troubleshooting
47 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY The projector does not turn on There is no power from the power cable. Plug the power cord into the AC power socket on the rear of the projector and an electrical outlet. The power switch is not turned on. Turn on the power switc...
Page 49 - RS-232 Pin Assignments
49 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual RS-232 Setup Connecting RS-232 to the Projector 1. Connect a D-Sub 9-pin female-to-RJ-11 adapter (not included) to a COM port on your PC. The adapter must be wired as follows: RS-232 Pin Assignments D-Sub 9-pin female 4-pin RJ-11 Function 2 2 Transmit Data 3 ...
Page 50 - RS-232C Control Codes; Code Function
50 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual RS-232 Setup RS-232C Control Codes Code Function x001x Power Onx002x Power Offx003x Menux004x Enterx005x Exitx006x Up (arrow key)x007x Down (arrow key)x008x Left (arrow key)x009x Right (arrow key)x011x Show active source and aspect ratio information x021x Key...
Page 53 - Specifications
53 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Projector Type: Digital Light Processing™ (DLP™), Single-Chip SuperOnyx™ DMD™ Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 (16:9) Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, VirtualWide™, Cinema, Virtual Cinema™ Video Standards: NTSC, PAL, SECAM DTV Compatibility: 480p,...
Page 54 - Home Theater Calibration Specifications; Specifications are subject to change without notice.
54 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Specifications Brightness and Contrast: Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) Specifications - Brightness: 12.3 to 19.3 foot-Lamberts (fL)- Contrast Ratio: 185:1 to 205:1 These measurements are taken from the projector in a controlled, home theater envir...
Page 55 - Dimensions
55 Runco CL-610 Owner’s Operating Manual Dimensions 16.31 in. (414.27 mm) 5.56 in. (141.22 mm) 6.12 in. (155.45 mm) 2.66 in. (67.53 mm) 11.0 in. (279.4 mm) 16.5 in. (419.10 mm) 14.80 in. (376.0 mm) 8.86 in. (225.0 mm) 8.07 in. (205 mm) 12.57 in. (319.15 mm) 0.91 in. (23 mm) 2.36 in. (60 mm)
