Page 2 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 3 Warnings and Safety Precautions .................................................................... 4 Limited Warranty ...........................................
Page 4 - Introduction; Features
3 Introduction The new VX-1000d is one of the flagships of Runco International's 3rd Generation of DLP ™ front pro- jectors. Some of the GEN 3 features include Reflectance Volume Regulation (RVR), digital video inputwith HDCP, 9 point Color Balance, and the latest ultra-high contrast 16:9 DMD (Digit...
Page 5 - 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.
Warnings and Safety Precautions WARNING 4 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 6 - 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 7 - 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 8 - 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 9 - Features and Benefits
Features and Benefits The VX-1000d system is a very unique system and has many important features, including: • Native 1280 x 720, the latest 16:9 DMD™ Chip creates images with appropriate black levels in darkened scenes . • DVI input with HDCP allows digital connections for a richer pixel for pixel...
Page 10 - Projector Description; Input Panel
9 Projector Description Input Panel Top View Exhaust Vents Vertical Lens Shift Zoom Tab Focus Ring Intake Vents (Side) Power Lamp Temp Focus Ring: Turn this ring to focus the image. Zoom Tab: Turn this tab to make the image larger or smaller. Vertical Lens Shift: Using the provided adjustment tool, ...
Page 11 - Projector Placement and Offset Information; Ceiling Mount Configuration; These figures are; Floor Mount Configuration; Distance between lens center and top edge of viewing area
10 Projector Placement and Offset Information Ceiling Mount Configuration Screen Center Screen Top Projector Base angle B A Full Screen Length Half Screen Length 3.500Base plate to center of lens 8.200 1.015 Screen Center Screen Top Projector Base angle B A Full Screen Length Half Screen Length 3.50...
Page 12 - DHD Controller Description; Front Panel
11 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 discr...
Page 13 - Rear Panel; NOTE: If DVI input is used with HDCP; OUT; MAIN POWER SWITCH
Rear Panel 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 QUALIF...
Page 14 - Remote Control Description
13 Remote Control Description (1) ON/OFF Switches Power ON/OFF. (This does not operate when POWER/STANDBY indicator ofthe main unit is off.) (2) IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Illuminates when a button in pressed, indicating that an IR signal is being transmitted. (3) ENTER BUTTON When an item is highlighted o...
Page 15 - Connection Examples; DHD Controller; the examples shown above are the most common.; (be sure to shut off progressive scan on your DVD player)
14 Quick Set-up Guide Connection Examples 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 IN...
Page 16 - PROJECTOR CONFIGURATION; Press MENU and ENTER at the same time, this enables service mode.; ISF Calibration
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 source...
Page 17 - Overall Functional Description; The; VX-1000d Projector and DHD Controller; . This system is unique
16 Overall Functional Description The VX-1000d system consists of the VX-1000d Projector and DHD Controller . This system is unique in the way it is controlled; the control center for this system is located within the DHD Controller. TheDHD Controller tells the Projector to turn on or off, controls ...
Page 18 - Menu Description and Navigation; Main Menu; 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
17 Menu Description and Navigation Main Menu 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 acces...
Page 19 - buttons on the remote control.; Aspect Ratio; Picture; Indicates selection has been made for the Picture selection menu; Anamorphic; Picture
18 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 20 - Tall color bars; BRIGHTNESS
While each of the picture quality adjustments can be set to suit the needs of the user, there is a 'proper' 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 porti...
Page 21 - SHARPNESS; Input Position; ISF Presets; Information; Serial Num
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 ap...
Page 22 - Basic Troubleshooting Tips; PROBLEM
21 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 24 - RS-232 Communications; 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.; General Information
23 RS-232 Communications 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 comma may be used betw...
Page 27 - Specifications; Determined by supplied processor; Operating Environment:; (2) Two year parts and labor from the date of delivery to the
26 Specifications Projector Type: Digital Light Processing™ (DLP™), Single HD-2+ DMD™ Chip Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 (Designed for 16:9 screens only) Aspect Ratios: Determined by supplied processor Video Standards: NTSC, PAL DTV Compatibility: 480p, 720p, 1080i Scan Frequency: Horizontal: 15-81 ...
Page 28 - Supplied Accessories; Operating Environments:
27 DHD Controller: Supplied Accessories Aspect Ratios: Anamorphic, Letterbox, VirtualWide™, 4:3 Input standards: NTSC / PAL Output resolution: 720P Outputs: (1) HD - R (Pr), G (Y), B (Pb), H, V; (1) DVI w/HDCP Inputs: (1) Composite; (2) S-Video; (1) Component; (2) HD - R (Pr), G (Y), B (Pb), H, V; (...
