Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 3 Warnings and Safety Precautions .................................................................................. 4 Warning ........................
Page 5 - Introduction; The new VX-4000ci builds off of the versatility of the VX-5000c DLP; Features
3 Introduction The new VX-4000ci builds off of the versatility of the VX-5000c DLP ™ by employing Runco's 3rd Generation engineering practices. The GEN 3 features included with the VX-4000ci are: motorizedReflectance Volume Regulation (RVR), digital video input with HDCP, 9 point Color Balance, and ...
Page 6 - Warnings and Safety Precautions; TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.; WARNING; • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
4 Warnings and Safety Precautions WARNING FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expresslyapproved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. DO NOT...
Page 7 - Do not place heavy objects on top of the Projector or Controller.; INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
5 Declaration of Conformity SAFETY TIPS Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below to ensure the equipment is free fromdamage, and to ensure that no injury will occur as a result of improper use. · Do not insert any object, especially metal or liquids, into the Projector or DHD Contr...
Page 8 - LIMITED WARRANTY; WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY:; Limited Warranty
6 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 should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance. Please read this ...
Page 9 - CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
7 EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE: This warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, keep theoriginal 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 R...
Page 10 - Features and Benefits
Features and Benefits The VX-4000ci system is a very unique system and has many important features, including: • Native 1280 x 720, Single HD2+, 16:9 DMD™ Chip creates images with appropriate black levels in darkened scenes . • DVI input allows digital connections for a richer pixel for pixel and un...
Page 11 - Projector Description; Input Panel
9 Projector Description Input Panel Top View Exhaust Vent Vertical Lens Shift Motorized Focus & Zoom Cover Screw Intake Vents Power Lamp Temp Vertical Lens Shift: Using the provided adjustment tool, turn this to move the lens upand down. Power: Led is red when unit is in standby, blue when it is...
Page 12 - Ceiling Mount Dimensions; Lens Offset from the; Front View
10 Ceiling Mount Dimensions 12.241 4.315 10.979 20.870 11.227 Lens Offset from the logo side of Projector 5.960 1.015 Feet Height 8.935 12.500 1.645 Bracket Height 27.804 0 5. 858 (3X ) 10 .8 46 15 .83 4 (3X ) 0 6.500 (2X) 15.000 (2X) 8.796 14.004 10.750 (2X) 26.304 11.400 Center of Bracket Front Vi...
Page 13 - Horizontal Vertical and Lens Shift
11 Horizontal Vertical and Lens Shift Vertical Lens Shift (Up or Down) 1.015 1.645 10.580 12.500 10.750 8.796 Base plate to center of lens Approx. 5-6" (depends on the amount of lens shift) P o w e r L a m p Te m p 0% Screen Center 100% Width Lens Shift (1.0 x W) 50% Width Lens Shift (0.5 x W) 1...
Page 14 - Lens Shift Range
12 Lens Option 1: Throw Distance 1.2 - 1.4 x Width of Screen When only Vertical or only Horizontal Shift is used:Maximum. Vertical Shift = 60% of screen height (.6 x height)Maximum Horizontal Shift = 25% of screen width (.25 x width) Amount of Horizontal Shift when Vertical is @ maximum:Maximum Hori...
Page 16 - Lens Option 6: Throw Distance 0.67 Fixed x Width of Screen
Lens Option 5: Throw Distance 3.60 - 5.70 x Width of Screen When only Vertical or only Horizontal Shift is used:Maximum. Vertical Shift = 85% of screen height (.85 x height)Maximum Horizontal Shift = 40% of screen width (.4 x width) Amount of Horizontal Shift when Vertical is @ maximum:Maximum Horiz...
Page 19 - ProntoNeo Remote Control Description; Volume Up and; Use the cursor to move up, down, left or right; Context Specific Buttons:
17 ProntoNeo Remote Control Description OK CH VOL + + - - Sending LED Learning Eye LCD Touch Screen Device Button to activate the Device Overview 2 Content Specific Buttons Hard Buttons Mode Button to switch to another mode Page Down Button Page Up Button Backlight Button to activate the display Ser...
Page 20 - Battery Installation and Replacement
Insert the 3 AA batteries, making sure to set them in with the proper polarity. 1. Press and open the back cover. 2. Align the batteries according to the (+) and (-) indication inside the case. 3. Replace the back cover. 18 Battery Installation and Replacement
Page 21 - ProntoNeo Remote Control Usage; Runco Screen
19 ProntoNeo Remote Control Usage Main Screen: This screen will turn on theProjector and send you tothe Aspect Ratio or Sourcescreen. Source Screen: This screen will allow you toselect your Source. Aspect Ratio Screen: This screen will allow you toselect your Aspect Ratio. Menu Screen: This screen w...
Page 22 - DHD Controller Description; Front Panel
1 DHD Controller Description Front Panel 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. RUNCO ICON When the Red light is displayed the unit is in Standby, when Blue light is displayed the unit is On. 2. POWER BUTTON Press once to toggle on from Standby mode to On mode, a second time to place into Standby mode.For a discre...
Page 23 - Rear Panel; NOTE: If DVI input is used with HDCP; OUT; MAIN POWER SWITCH
Rear Panel 2 Pb Pr Y Video 3 IR RS-232 Control S-Video 1 S-Video 2 HD1 HD2 1 2 Pr R YG Pb B R Pr GY B Pb H V DVI 1 DVI 2 DVI Out H/V V H Pr R YG Pb B H V TRIGGERS RS-232 Out CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUAL...
Page 24 - Connection Examples
22 Quick Set-up Guide Connection Examples While there are many different ways to connect your source equipment to your Controller, the examples shown above are themost common and are recommended by Runco. • COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT: Composite video is the most common type of signal used, but is also th...
Page 25 - PROJECTOR CONFIGURATION; Press MENU and ENTER at the same time, this enables service mode.; ISF Calibration
23 DIGITAL INPUTS: • DVI 1 / DVI 2 These are High Definition Digital inputs. Runco recommends using these digital inputs whenever possible. Usingthe DVI 1 and DVI 2 inputs ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domainthroughout the entire signal path, from sou...
Page 26 - Overall Functional Description; The; DHD Controller; and the
24 Overall Functional Description The VX-4000ci system consists of the DHD Controller and the VX-4000ci Projector . This system is unique in the way it is controlled; the control center for this system is located within the DHD Controller. The DHD Controller tells the Projector to turn on or off, co...
Page 27 - Menu Description and Navigation; appear on-screen. An example of the main menu is shown above.; Opening Screen; The active source is indicated; by an arrow to the left of the source note that in the example to the; To select a source via the main menu,; press either the up or down buttons; This is in compliance with HDCP regulations.; opposed to pressing MENU.; Input Source; Input Source; Composite
25 Menu Description and Navigation When the MENU button is pressed on either the remote control or the front panel, the main menu will appear on-screen. An example of the main menu is shown above. Opening Screen • Press ENTER to access the Input Source selection menu • Press ENTER to access the Aspe...
Page 28 - buttons on the remote control.; Aspect Ratio; Picture; Indicates selection has been made for the Picture selection menu; Anamorphic; Picture
26 Aspect Ratio provides selection of one of four aspect ratios: Anamorphic, Standard 4:3, Letterbox or VirtualWide. To select an aspect ratio via the main menu, press either the up and down buttons on the remote or front panel, highlight ASPECT RATIO and press ENTER. The aspect ratio menu will then...
Page 29 - Tall color bars; BRIGHTNESS
27 While each of the picture quality adjustments can be set to suit the needs of the user, there is a 'prop- er' way to set the adjustments. For setting TINT and COLOR, please refer to the color bar test pattern below. TINT (also known as 'hue') is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color ...
Page 30 - SHARPNESS; Input Position; ISF Presets; Information; Serial Num
28 SHARPNESS adjusts the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. This can be adjusted to the preference of the user. Keep in mind that when SHARPNESS is decreased, fine details in the image willbecome 'soft'; when it is increased, fine details will become sharper but will also make the picture...
Page 31 - Lens Replacement Procedure; : Motor Assembly Electrical Connector and Harness
29 Lens Replacement Procedure 1 4 3 2 5 Item 1 : Front of Lens Item 2 : Motor Assembly Item 3 : 9/64 Hex Screw (qty. 6) for Mounting Lens Item 4 : Motor Assembly Electrical Connector and Harness Item 5 : Removable Front Lens Ring IMPORTANT: Please read through the Lens Replacement Procedure before a...
Page 33 - Make sure to route the wire harness; Install New Lens Assembly; Figure 6
31 Step 5: Remove the Lens and Motor Assembly by pulling forward and to the left in order to clear the Projector chassis with the Motor Assembly. Step 6: Install new Lens Assembly in reverse order. Make sure to route the wire harness (Item 4) in original position and away from moving lens stages and...
Page 34 - Basic Troubleshooting Tips; PROBLEM
32 Basic Troubleshooting Tips The following is a basic troubleshooting guide that can assist you in resolving typical problems mayresult in normal operation. If you have encountered problems that are not listed in this guide, pleasecontact your Runco dealer for assistance. The projector does not tur...
Page 36 - RS-232 Communications; General Information; No Parity; In between commands, a comma or space may be used; A carriage return must be used after each command or string.; below their range may cause unpredictable (but not fatal) results.
34 RS-232 Communications General Information Baud rate: 19200 (fixed) Bits: 8 No Parity All protocol in ASCII format RS-232 input connector pin numbers: TxD= Pin# 2, RxD= Pin# 3, GnD= Pin# 5 Command format (single command): command value (i.e. brightness 100). NOTE: A space (not an underscore) or co...
Page 39 - VX-4000ci Projector Dimensions; Top View; Lens Factor; NA
VX-4000ci Projector Dimensions 37 Top View Front View Bottom View Side View Lens Factor Lens Diameter Projector Front to Center of Bracket 1.20 - 1.40 4.25 15” 1.40 - 1.77 4.25 15” 1.77 - 2.35 4.25 15” 2.35 - 3.60 4.25 15” 3.60 - 5.7 4.25 15” 0.67:1 Fixed NA NA Lens Dimensions 7.194 0 12.241 0 8.947...
Page 40 - DHD Controller Dimensions
DHD Controller Dimensions 38 17.5" 3.5" 11" Front Panel Top Panel
Page 41 - Specifications; Operating Environment:
39 Specifications Projector Type: Digital Light Processing™ (DLP)™ Single HD2+ DMD Chip Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 (Designed for 16:9 screens only) Aspect Ratio: Determined by supplied processor Video Standards: NTSC, PAL DTV Compatibility: 480p, 720p, 1080i Scan Frequency: Horizontal: 15-81 KHz,...
Page 42 - Supplied Accessories; NTSC and PAL; Operating Environments:
40 DHD Controller: Supplied Accessories • ProntoNeo Remote Control with 3 AA batteries• Rack Mount hardware for the DHD Controller• Power cables (one for Projector, one for DHD Controller)• 50’ RJ-11 phone type cable• 6” RGBHV Extension• D-Sub9 to RJ-11• 3/16 Allen Tool for lens adjustment• User’s M...
