Page 3 - Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual; Table of Contents
3 Runco CL-810 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-810 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-810 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-810 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-810 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; 2-degree mirrors with dark metal process.
9 Runco CL-810 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 11 - AC Power IN Socket
11 Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual Overview 1. Connector Panel See “Connector Panel” on page 14. 2. AC Power IN Socket 3. AC Power Switch 4. Runco Logo Can be rotated to match floor or ceiling installation. See “Runco Logo” on page 14. 5. Cable Opening Pass cables through this opening. 6. Cabl...
Page 13 - Controls and Functions; Control Panel
13 Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual 1. LAMP LED Indicates the status of the lamp - Red when the lamp has exceeded its usage life or developed a problem . Please contact your R unco Dealer for assistance. - Flashing Red when the fans are not working or the lamp cover is open. Please contact your...
Page 14 - Connector Panel; Runco Logo; Digital video signal input
14 Runco CL-810 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. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Input Digital video signal input 2. Component (RCA Jacks) 480i Component (Y/CB/CR...
Page 15 - Remote Control
15 Runco CL-810 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+ FOCUS ACT ZOOM PIP- 2 1 5 4 6 3 9 8 0 7...
Page 17 - Installation; Notes on Batteries; damage from battery leakage.
17 Runco CL-810 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-810 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-810 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-810 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-810 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:; Connections; DVD Player
23 Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual Connecting Video Inputs When connecting your equipment: 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 ➤ Video / S-Video / Component (Interlaced...
Page 24 - The RGB BNC input (labeled
24 Runco CL-810 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-810 Owner’s Operating Manual Connections Connecting a Computer (GBRHV) 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 the projector to an HDMI d...
Page 26 - Connecting to AC Power
26 Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual Powerswitch The CL-810 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-810 Owner’s Operating Manual Turning on the Power Basic Operation LIGHT OFF ON VID S-VID COMP1 RGBHD HDMI COMP2 • Adjust the projected image size with the ZOOM and arrow buttons on the remote control. To focus the image, use the FOCUS and arrow buttons. Adjusting the Zoom and Focus Adjus...
Page 28 - Selecting an Aspect Ratio; Selecting Video Memory; ISF NIGHT
28 Runco CL-810 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-810 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-810 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; Menu; NOTE: If the Main Menu is displayed, you can also press; Enter; Main Menu; Video
31 Runco CL-810 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 33 - NOTE: You must enter a passcode in order to enter the Set Up menu.; Color Temperature
33 Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual ➤ Filter The Filter setting controls the behavior of the Sharpness control. The available s e t t i n g s d e p e n d o n t h e v e r t i c a l re s o l u t i o n o f t h e i n p u t s i g n a l , a s f o l l o w s : • With a 480i signal , you can apply the s...
Page 34 - Aspect Ratio; • LETTERBOX
34 Runco CL-810 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-810 Owner’s Operating Manual Runco CL-810 > 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-810 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-810 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; RVR
40 Runco CL-810 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 - Horizontal; Video Black Level
41 Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual On-Screen Display Menus The Image Shift menu allows you to precisely center the image on the screen. (These controls are available only with a 480i source signal.) Horizontal: This control moves the image right or left within the area of available pixels. Ver...
Page 42 - to confirm the reset.
42 Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual On-Screen Display Menus The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary infrared (IR) codes assigned to the CL-810. The Primary IR code is permanently set to +20. The secondary IR code is also +20. You can change the secondary IR code if either:• ...
Page 43 - Fan Control; Fan Control; Fan Speed
43 Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual ➤ Fan Control Fan Control Mode Fan Speed Set Up White BalanceGamma SelectionSD EnhanceRVR AdjustImage Over ScanImage ShiftAmplitude AdjustVideo Black LevelLamp PowerRemote ControlReset Lamp TimerFan Control Return to User OSD Fan Control > Auto Normal Auto...
Page 44 - ISF; ISF Calibration
44 Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual On-Screen Display Menus The CL-810 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 45 - ISF Night; luminance
45 Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual ➤ ICC Adjust ➤ Store Settings ➤ Splash Screen Timer ICC Adjust Color NTSC R G B Y C MIntensity +100 Sat. +100 Hue M C 0 Store Setting Store Settings Memory 1 ISF Night ISF Day Splash Screen Timer +20 + CALIBRATED FOR: CUSTOM BUILT BY: ISF Enable > Off On U...
Page 46 - Return
46 Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual Return to User OSD ➤ To exit the ISF Calibration menu, use the up- or down-arrow keys to highlight Return to User OSD and press Enter . To return to the ISF Calibration menu, select it from the Main Menu, press Enter twice, then press MENU on the remote contr...
Page 47 - Lamp Replacement; Allow the projector to cool down for
47 Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual 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 the projector and unplug t...
Page 49 - Troubleshooting
49 Runco CL-810 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 51 - RS-232 Pin Assignments
51 Runco CL-810 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 52 - RS-232C Control Codes; Code Function
52 Runco CL-810 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 55 - Specifications
55 Runco CL-810 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 56 - Home Theater Calibration Specifications; Specifications are subject to change without notice.
56 Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual Specifications 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 These measurements are taken from the projector in a controlled, home theater envir...
Page 57 - Dimensions
57 Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual Dimensions 18.21 in. (462.50 mm) 17.72 in. (450.00 mm) 9.84 in. (250.00 mm) 19.69 in. (500.00 mm) 17.32 in. (440.00 mm) 8.86 in. (225.00 mm) 9.25 in (235.00 mm) 12.99 in. (330.00 mm) 2.17 in. (55.00 mm) 1.38 in. (35.00 mm) 8.16 in. (207.27 mm) 8.85 in. (224.7...
