Page 3 - PRE; TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers; WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual iii PRE L IMINAR Y 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.” ...
Page 4 - EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:
iv Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 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. Please fill out and mail your warranty registration card. It is imperative tha...
Page 5 - Attn: Customer Service Department; RUNCO VIDEO-PRODUCT INFORMATION; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual v PRE L IMINAR Y 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 ...
Page 6 - Safety Precautions
vi Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 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 you...
Page 7 - Table of Contents
Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual vii 1 Table of Contents PRE L IMINAR Y TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................. iii Safety Precautions ........................................................................................
Page 11 - List of Figures
Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual xi 1 List of Figures 2-1. CL-810 Front/Side/Top View ........................................................................................ 5 2-2. CL-810 Rear/Bottom/Side View ................................................................................
Page 13 - EXIT; Introduction; Note
Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 1 PRE L IMINAR Y 1.1 About This Manual This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco CL-810 Series Digital Light Processing (DLP™) Projectors. This product family consists of the CL-810 and the CL-810 Ultra Projectors, each of...
Page 14 - Graphic Conventions:
Introduction 2 Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 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: 1.2 Using This Manual Use the following table...
Page 17 - RUNCO LOGO; INTAKE VENT; Controls and Functions
Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 5 PRE L IMINAR Y 2.1 CL-810 at a Glance Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key CL-810 components. Figure 2-1. CL-810 Front/Side/Top View 1. RUNCO LOGO The logo can be rotated to match the projector orientation: inverted (ceiling-mounted) or urighTo rotte ...
Page 19 - LAMP MODULE COVER; CEILING MOUNT HOLES
Controls and Functions Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 7 PRE L IMINAR Y 4. LAMP MODULE COVER Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment. 5. FRONT/REAR ADJUSTERS Use these to adjust the projector height or projection angle. 6. CEILING MOUNT HOLES Use these to attach the ceiling bra...
Page 20 - COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT; Tip
Controls and Functions 8 Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 3. COMP 1 (RCA connectors) Standard Definition (480i/576i) Component (YPrPb) input. This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players. 4. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Standard composite video input for...
Page 25 - Installation
Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 13 PRE L IMINAR Y 3.1 Remote Control To install batteries in the 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 p...
Page 27 - Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options
Installation Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 15 PRE L IMINAR Y 3.3 Installation Considerations 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 into account to ...
Page 30 - Ceiling Installation
Installation 18 Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 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 perpe...
Page 32 - Table 3-4. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits
Installation 20 Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Table 3-4 lists the lens shift limits for each available CL-810 lens, as percentages and absolute measurements with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen. Table 3-4. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits Lens Option CL-810 CL-...
Page 36 - If your installation does not include an SDC-1:
Installation 24 Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Connecting Source Components to the CL-810 If your installation does not include an SDC-1: Connect your video sources to the CL-810 as shown and described in the sections that follow. HDMI/DVI Connections: See Figure 3-7. Wi...
Page 37 - Progressive Component Video Connections:; Figure 3-9. Progressive Component Video Connections
Installation Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 25 PRE L IMINAR Y RGB Connections: Connect your personal computer or other RGB source (DVD player or HD set top box) to the COMP 2/RGB input; see Figure 3-8. You can use the included DB15HD-to-5 x BNC cable if your RGB source has a 15-pin, VG...
Page 41 - Operation
Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 29 PRE L IMINAR Y 4.1 Turning on the Power 1. Turn on your source components. 2. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the projector. The POWER LED lights orange. The LAMP and TEMP LEDs light red briefly, then go out. 3. Press the ON button on the ...
Page 44 - Option
Operation 32 Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Figure 4-1. CL-810 OSD Menu Structure Option Reset Image Settings Yes / No Sleep Timer 0, 10, 20, 30 ... 180 minutes Lamp Hours (read only) OSD Timer 0, 3, 6, 9 ... 60 seconds OSD Position Horizontal Vertical PC & HD Adjust...
Page 45 - MENU
Operation Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 33 PRE L IMINAR Y Main Menu The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions. (The Set Up and ISF Calibration menus are hidden and not accessible until you enter a passcode.) The active source is indicated by an arrow (&...
Page 46 - Perform the adjustments in the order listed here.
Operation 34 Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Although it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked eye and regular program material, Runco recommends using the following calibration tools for best results: • External test pattern source -- Sen...
Page 47 - Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast
Operation Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 35 PRE L IMINAR Y Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast Select Contrast from the Adjustment menu and press...
Page 49 - Filter; With a 480p or higher-resolution signal,
Operation Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 37 PRE L IMINAR Y Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust sharpness, select Sharpness from the Adjustment menu and press ENTER . On your external test pattern source, select a pattern like the one sh...
Page 50 - Store Image Settings:
Operation 38 Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Color Temperature: The CL-810 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 -- 85...
Page 59 - Splash Screen Timer:
Operation Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 47 PRE L IMINAR Y Splash Screen Timer: Use the or button to set the Splash Screen Timer. This timer controls how long the startup (ISF and Runco logo) image stays on-screen after you turn on the projector. Select from 5 to 60 seconds, in 1-secon...
Page 61 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 49 PRE L IMINAR Y 5.1 Lamp Replacement 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. Contact your Runco dealer to obtain a replacement lamp. 1. Turn off ...
Page 65 - Serial Communications
Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 53 PRE L IMINAR Y 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration To interface the CL-810 with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software: 1. Connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-11. 2. Start ...
Page 69 - Specifications
Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual 57 PRE L IMINAR Y 7.1 CL-810 Specifications Table 7-1 lists the CL-810 specifications. 7 Specifications Table 7-1. CL-810 Specifications Projector Type: Digital Light Processing (DLP), Single-Chip SuperOnyx DMD Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 (16:9) Aspect ...
Page 70 - RELI
Specifications 58 Runco CL-810 Series Owner’s Operating Manual P RELI M INARY Brightness and Contrast: Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) Specifications - Brightness*: 14.5 to 21.6 foot-Lamberts (fL) - Contrast Ratio*: 200:1 to 220:1 *Variable depending on RVR setting These measurements are ...
Page 76 - Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual
Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual Runco Inter national • 2900 Faber Street • Union City, CA 94587 • Ph (510) 324-7777 / (800) 23RUNCO / Fax (510) 324-9300 www.runco.com RUMA-011135 rev 02-14-06 v2.0 S E R I A L N U M B E R
