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Table of Contents i-1 Table of contents .................................................................................................................................................................................. i Runco Limited Warranty ...........................................................
Page 5 - Runco Limited Warranty
Runco Limited Warranty ii-1 Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco video product and welcome to the Runco family! We believe Runco produces the world’sfinest home theater products. With proper installation, setup, and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance.Please re...
Page 7 - Safety Instructions; WARNING; Federal Communication Commission (FCC Statement); Instructions to the user :; On Safety; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Notice on Safety
Safety Instructions 1-1 WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT Federal Communication Commission (FCC Statement) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsof a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits a...
Page 8 - neutral; On Installation; Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.; On Cleaning; - To keep the cabinet looking brand-new, periodically clean it with a; - To ensure the highest optical performance and resolution, the; On Repacking
Safety Instructions 1-2 WARNING FOR THE CUSTOMERS: THIS APPARATUS MUST BEGROUNDED (EARTHED) via the supplied 3 conductor AC powercable. (If the supplied power cable is not the correct one, consult yourdealer.) A. Mains lead (Power cord) with CEE 7 plug: The wires of the mains lead are colored in acc...
Page 9 - Location and Function of Controls; LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF CONTROLS; REAR PANEL TERMINOLOGY; AC Power Input; operational mode of the projector.; Power Switch: press the switch to turn the projector ON.
Location and Function of Controls 2-1 2 LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF CONTROLS REAR PANEL TERMINOLOGY FRONT PANEL TERMINOLOGY 5 1 2 V NOM1 MAXFREQ 120/230 Volt 7/5 Amp50/60Hz 3 4 RS232 IN RS232 OUT IR REMOTE 1 2 RS 232 Input PortConnection between the projector and an IBM PC (orcompatible) or MAC (RS422)...
Page 10 - b. RCU Control Panel Terminology; Digit Buttons: direct aspect ratio selection.; Control Panel Terminology; Gaining Access
Location and Function of Controls 2-2 b. RCU Control Panel Terminology This remote control includes a battery powered infrared (IR) transmit-ter that allows the user to control the projector remotely.This remote control is used for source selection, control, adaptationand set-up. It includes automat...
Page 11 - Connections; CONNECTIONS; Power Check
Connections 3-1 3 CONNECTIONS AC Power (mains) Cord Connection Use the supplied power cord to connect your projector to the wall outlet. Plug the female power connector intothe male connector at the front side of the projector. Power Check Power voltage indication is on the sticker on the rear side ...
Page 12 - Start Up with Full White Image.; Signal Input Connection to the Projector; RGB
Connections 3-2 Start Up with Full White Image. If no action is taken, a white image will be displayed for 20 minutes.This white image will be shifted on the faceplate of the CRT to avoida CRT burn in. During this warm-up period, it is possible to interruptthis white image projection by pressing the...
Page 13 - Connecting a RGB Analog Source to Port 3
Connections 3-3 Connecting a RGB Analog Source to Port 3 Connect your RGB source via an interface to Port 3. Always use an interface when a computer and local monitor have to beconnected to the projector. RGB analog input with automatic sync detection. (Separate H and V sync inputs, with composite s...
Page 15 - Controlling; CONTROLLING; Battery Installation in the RCU; A new battery has been packaged inside the plastic bag with the
Controlling 4-1 4 CONTROLLING Battery Installation in the RCU A new battery has been packaged inside the plastic bag with the power cord. Before using the RCU, install the battery first. Remove the battery cover on the backside of the RCU by pushing the indicated handle a little to the bottom of the...
Page 16 - IR Receiver Locations on the Projector:; How to Use Your RCU; a. Software set up of the projector address; addresses between 0 and 255.
Controlling 4-2 When using the wireless remote control, make sure you are within theeffective operating distance (30m, 100ft in a straight line). The remotecontrol unit will not function properly if strong light strikes the sensorwindow or if there are obstacles between the remote control unit andth...
Page 17 - How to Display a Projector Address; input not available; How to Program an Address into the RCU; Brightness Control
Controlling 4-3 How to Display a Projector Address Input Selection When a valid and available source is selected, there will be informa-tion displayed on the screen about that source (if 'Text' is on). Thisinformation includes: - source number- horizontal frequency- vertical frequency When the entry...
Page 18 - Controlling Chained Projectors; Projectors can be controlled individually as well as in a group.
Controlling 4-4 Controlling Chained Projectors Projectors can be controlled individually as well as in a group. For individual control, see previous pages. For group control of the projectors, see Input Selection and AnalogPicture Control. Program the 'zero address' into any RCU. Press on the addres...
Page 19 - Start Up of the Adjustment Mode; START UP OF THE ADJUSTMENT MODE; Adjustment Mode; Warning during the start up of the installation mode
Start Up of the Adjustment Mode 5-1 5 START UP OF THE ADJUSTMENT MODE Adjustment Mode All picture geometry and convergence adjustments are made while inthe ' Adjustment Mode'. Press the ADJUST key to enter the 'Adjustment Mode'. You are now in the 'Adjustment mode'. The Control disk is used to make ...
Page 21 - Random Access Adjustment Mode; RANDOM ACCESS ADJUSTMENT MODE; Starting Up the Random Access Adjustment Mode
Random Access Adjustment Mode 6-1 6 RANDOM ACCESS ADJUSTMENT MODE Starting Up the Random Access Adjustment Mode Push the control disk up or down to highlight "RANDOM ACCESS" and then press ENTER. Some items in the Random Access Mode are password protected(when the password function is enable...
Page 23 - Selecting Setup Pattern
Random Access Adjustment Mode 6-3 Selecting Setup Pattern If an external source is connected to the projector, this menu will bedisplayed. Push the control disk up or down to highlight the desiredsetup pattern and then press ENTER. Genlocked pattern: internally generated crosshatch pattern, basedon ...
Page 24 - EXIT returns to the Picture Tuning Menu.; Random Access Adjustment Mode Selection Menu; Highlight; Color Balance; Custom Color Balance
Random Access Adjustment Mode 6-4 Select Custom Red & Blue Gain with the control disk and press ENTER tostart the adjustment. Push the control disk up or down to adjust theRed Gainand push the control disk to the left or to the right to adjust the Blue Gain.A bar scale indicates the amount of ad...
Page 25 - Peaking; Sync Fast/Slow Adjustment
Random Access Adjustment Mode 6-5 Note: SYNC is normally used in the SLOW position. ENTER will toggle Sync between FAST and SLOWEXIT will return to the Random Access Adjustment Menu Peaking Peaking improves the contours in an projected image. Highlight PEAKING by pushing the control disk up or down ...
Page 26 - Color Select; and press ENTER to display the Color Select Menu.
Random Access Adjustment Mode 6-6 Color Select Highlight COLOR SELECT by pushing the control disk up or down and press ENTER to display the Color Select Menu. ENTER continues to the Color Select MenuEXIT will return to Internal Crosshatch Selection or Setup PatternSelection MenuADJUST returns to Ope...
Page 27 - Focusing; FOCUSING; ADJUST returns to Operational Mode.; Focusing Color Select; 'Blue On Source' on the Focusing Menu and repeat the
Random Access Adjustment Mode 6-7 Focusing Before starting the focusing adjustment, be sure the lenses arecorrectly focused. Push the control disk up or down to select FOCUSING and press ENTER. ENTER continues to the Focusing (Color Select) Menu.EXIT returns to Internal Crosshatch Selection or Setup...
Page 28 - Geometry Adjustments; ENTER continues to Geometry Menu
Random Access Adjustment Mode 6-8 Geometry Adjustments The geometry adjustments have to be done only on the green image.These adjustments are automatically implemented for the other colorimages: Left-right (EW) and Top-Bottom Corrections, Blanking, Hori-zontal Amplitude, Vertical Amplitude, Vertical...
Page 29 - Raster Shift Adjustment; Press EXIT to return to the Geometry Menu.
Random Access Adjustment Mode 6-9 Raster Shift Adjustment The green raster must be centered both horizontally and vertically onthe center of the CRT surface. To center the green raster, look into thegreen lens and use the control disk to move the raster. CAUTION: It is necessary to look into the len...
Page 30 - The following adjustments can be executed:; the Geometry Menu and then press ENTER.; Use this correction to adjust the right side of the
Random Access Adjustment Mode 6-10 Left-Right (East-West) Adjustments Left-right adjustments affect only the vertical lines of the projectedimage. Only the green image is displayed while making left-rightadjustments. The red and blue images will automatically be correctedin the same manner. Converge...
Page 31 - Seagull Correction; TION on the Left-Right Menu and then press ENTER.; Left Side Correction; Push the control disk up or down to highlight; TION on the Geometry Menu and then press ENTER.
Random Access Adjustment Mode 6-11 Seagull Correction Use this correction only if, after adjusting the vertical lines with the sidebow or side keystone, an 'S' deformation is still visible on the left andthe right side of the image. The default value on the bar scale for thiscorrection is 50. Push t...
Page 32 - Push the control disc up or down to highlight
Random Access Adjustment Mode 6-12 Top-Bottom (North-South) Adjustments Top-Bottom and center adjustments affect only the horizontal lines ofthe projected image. To start up the Top-Bottom and center correc-tions, follow the next procedure: Push the control disc up or down to highlight TOP-BOTTOM (N...
Page 33 - EXIT will return to the Geometry Menu.
Random Access Adjustment Mode 6-13 Seagull Correction Use this correction after the image has been adjusted with top andbottom bow and keystone. If a deformation is still visible (like a seagull)on top and bottom of the image, proceed to the seagull correction.Due to interaction, it is possible that...
Page 34 - Vertical Linearity Adjustment; Vertical Size Adjustment; Menu and then press ENTER.; - if the internal # pattern was selected, this pattern remains on the
Random Access Adjustment Mode 6-14 Vertical Linearity Adjustment The vertical linearity adjustment function corrects for vertical non-linearities that extend from the center of the image to the top andbottom of the image. Push the control disk up or down to highlightV LINEARITY on the Geometry Menu ...
Page 35 - Blanking Adjustments
Random Access Adjustment Mode 6-15 Select with or then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return BLANKING TOP BOTTOM LEFT RIGHT Blanking Adjustments Blanking adjustments affect only the edges of the projected image andare used to frame the projected image on to the screen and to hide orblack out unwanted...
Page 36 - Convergence Adjustment; - Vertical corners: adjust the horizontal lines in the four corners,; The screen area is divided into 25 areas.; Horizontal Sides
Random Access Adjustment Mode 6-16 Convergence Adjustment Convergence adjustments affect both the horizontal and vertical linesof the setup pattern. These adjustments are performed on the redimage while superimposed on the green image and then on the blueimage while superimposed on the green image. ...
Page 37 - Vertical Corners; or as close as possible to the green lines.; Fine Convergence Adjustment; EXIT returns to Convergence Menu.
Random Access Adjustment Mode 6-17 Vertical Corners To make a coarse adjustment of the red or blue horizontal lines in zone10, 14, 18, and 22 simultaneously, highlight 'Vertical Corners' andpress ENTER to start the adjustment. Select with or then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return. COARSE CONVERGE...
Page 39 - Service Mode; Starting up the Service Mode; SERVICE MODE
Service Mode 7-1 ADJUSTMENT MODE Select with or then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return. Select a path frombelow : GUIDED RANDOM ACCESS INSTALLATION SERVICE EYE-Q source 1 Starting up the Service Mode Use the control disk to highlight 'Service' and then press ENTER. Some items in the Service Mode ...
Page 40 - Identification; ENTER. ENTER will select the highlighted item.
Service Mode 7-2 Identification Highlight 'Identification' with the control disk and press ENTER. The 'Identification' screen gives information concerning: - projector address, to change the address of your projector, contact a qualified service technician. - software version - configuration possibl...
Page 41 - Deletion of Blocks; ENTER gives a confirmation message before deleting.
Service Mode 7-3 Deletion of Blocks This item is password protected.The delete function is used to clear all data (settings) from anadjustment block.A delete can be given: - block by block or- for all blocks Deleting Block by Block The delete a block function deletes the settings of a selected block...
Page 42 - Change Password
Service Mode 7-4 Change Password This item is password protected. Highlight 'Change Password' with the control disk and press ENTER. The current password is displayed. The new password must consistof 4 digits between 0 and 9. Push the control disk to the left or to theright to select the digits to b...
Page 43 - Set to Midposition
Service Mode 7-5 Set to Midposition This item is password protected. Highlight 'Set to Midposition' with the control disk and press ENTER to set all settings to their midposition.A confirmation menu will be displayed first. ENTER will set all settings to their midposition. EXIT will cancel theoperat...
Page 44 - Dynamic Astigmatism (Spot Shape Adjustment); Follow this procedure:; SEL: select the adjustment area on the screen where the spot shape
Service Mode 7-6 Dynamic Astigmatism (Spot Shape Adjustment) The spot shape adjustments correct the spot shape in 8 differentareas on the screen and for the three colors separately. The spotshape is adjusted according to the axial axises and the diagonalaxises when using the arrow keys on the RCU. T...
Page 45 - G2 Adjust; Gamma Corrections; ENTER to continue. If not qualified, press; CRT Run in Cycle
Service Mode 7-7 G2 Adjust This item is password protected. Highlight 'G2 Adjust' with the control disk and press ENTER to continue. A safety notice will be displayedon the screen since it is necessary to open the top cover to adjust theG2. G2 adjustment should be performed by Runco personnel orRunc...
Page 46 - CRT Drive Mode
Service Mode 7-8 Select with or then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return. SERVICE MODE G2 ADJUSTMENT GAMMA CORRECTIONS CRT RUN IN CYCLE PROJECTOR WARM UP CRT DRIVE MODE MEMORYBANKS MORE... Projector Warm-Up Highlight 'Projector Warm-Up' by pushing the control disk up or down and press ENTER to sele...
Page 47 - Memory Banks
Service Mode 7-9 Memory Banks This function allows the creation of various aspect ratios while thehorizontal scan rate stays the same. If this feature is ON, then the unit will have the capability of having eight(8) separate aspect ratios within the same frequency (there are a totalof 32 separate me...
Page 49 - Messages, warnings and failures; MESSAGES, WARNINGS AND FAILURES; End of adjustment range.
Messages, warnings and failures 8-1 MESSAGES, WARNINGS AND FAILURES When selecting a new source, in-formation about this source will bedisplayed on the screen. Sourcenumber, horizontal, and verticalf r e q u e n c i e s o f t h e d i s p l a y e dsource. SOURCE 05 Announcement of the selectedsource....
Page 51 - Specifications; Crosshatch; Power Consumption: 590 W; SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications 9-1 Scan Frequency: Horizontal: 15-75 kHz autolockVertical: 37-155 Hz Retrace Time: Horizontal: 2.5 m S Vertical: 200 m S Bandwidth: 120 MHz (-3 dB) CRT: 9-inch, high brightness, high definitionliquid coupled tubes withelectromagnetic focus Lenses: Super high definition, fully colorco...
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