I NSTALLATION/ O PERATION M ANUAL VX-33i 1080p, 3-chip Digital Light ProcessingTM Projector
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Important Safety Instructions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video product! 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 and operation. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions.
19. Never look directly into the lens when the lamp is on.
FCC PART 15: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. EL IM IN A R • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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1 Table of Contents RuncoCare™ Standard Two Year Limited Warranty ................................................... iii Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... vii Compliance Information .............................................................................................. viii 1. Introduction ...............................................................................................................
Table of Contents Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount ..............................................................22 Installing the AutoScope Lens Motor (VX-33i/CineWide with AutoScope) ..............23 Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (VX-33i/CineWide) ..................................26 Mounting the VX-33i ...................................................................................................27 Floor Mounting (Upright) .......................................................
Table of Contents 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................................................59 Lamp Replacement ....................................................................................................59 Filter Replacement .....................................................................................................60 Troubleshooting Tips ..................................................................................................61 6.
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1 List of Figures 2-1. VX-33i Front/Bottom/Side View ....................................................................................5 2-2. VX-33i Rear Panel ........................................................................................................6 2-3. Rear Connector Panel ..................................................................................................8 2-4. VX-33i Remote Control..........................................................................................
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1. Introduction This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco VX-33i DLP Projector. Throughout this manual, the Runco VX-33i DLP Projector is referred to simply as the “VX-33i.” Target Audience Y Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the VX-33i. 1.1 About This Manual EL IM IN A R Runco has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed.
Introduction 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: Note NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance. They also provide supplemental information. Caution CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can degrade performance or cause a malfunction.
Introduction Runco further solidifies its leadership role with the introduction of the Video Xtreme™ VX-33i Digital Light Processing (DLP™) Projector. This overachiever combines state-of-the-art, 1920x1080 SuperOnyx™ DLP™ resolution with advanced 3-chip engineering. The results are simply stunning, with jaw-dropping images that must be seen to be believed! 1.
Introduction Parts List ➤ Your VX-33i is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at (800) 23RUNCO.
2. Controls and Functions 2.1 VX-33i at a Glance Figure 2-1 shows the key VX-33i components. 2 3 4 5 PR 4 EL IM IN A R Y 1 Figure 2-1. VX-33i Front/Bottom/Side View 1. INTAKE VENT 2. LENS OPENING 3. RUNCO LOGO The logo can be rotated to match the projector orientation: inverted (ceiling-mounted) or upright. To rotate the logo, grip it at the sides, pull it away from the projector and rotate it 180 degrees. 4. CABLE OPENING Pass cables through this opening. 5.
2.2 VX-33i Rear Panel Figure 2-2 shows the VX-33i rear panel. 16 14 15 WIRED REMOTE HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr) WIRED REMOTE HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr) Y Service port. Not for user access HD1 (RCA) EL IM IN A R PR 2 Remove the screw to pull off the lamp cover. 1 4 3 6 5 SERVICE PORT AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY L L HD2 (BNC) Remove the screw to pull off the lamp cover. HD1 (RCA) HD2 (BNC) 13 8 7 10 9 12 11 Figure 2-2. VX-33i Rear Panel 1.
5. LEFT BUTTON Used to direct-select inputs or move the menu cursor left in the OSD. When no menu is present on-screen, the LEFT button toggles through the different sources, in this order: HDMI 2 - HDMI 1 - HD3 (VGA/Y-Pb-Pr) - HD 2 (BNC) - HD 1 (RCA) - S-Video Composite (VID) Y 6. UP BUTTON Use to direct-select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor up in the OSD.
2.3 VX-33i Rear Connector Panel Figure 2-3 shows the rear connector panel on the VX-33i, and the paragraphs that follow describe them. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 WIRED REMOTE HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr) WIRED REMOTE Y HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr) EL IM IN A R Service port. Not for user access HD1 (RCA) HD1 (RCA) HD2 (BNC) HD2 (BNC) 1 2 Figure 2-3. Rear Connector Panel 1. HD2 INPUT Five BNCs for connecting either RGB or component high-definition sources (up to 1080p).
7. HDMI I (1) / HDMI II (2) (Digital) Two, HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting a DVD player, HD tuner or other digital video source (up to 1080p) with a DVI or HDMI output. 8. HD3 INPUT Provides a standard, 15-pin VGA-style connection to either an RGB or component high-definition source, or to a personal computer. The VX-33i automatically detects the input signal resolution. 9.
Figure 2-4 shows the VX-33i remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. 1 ON 2 OFF SOURCE VID S-VID HDMI1 HD1 HD2 HD3 EL IM IN A R 3 LIGHT HDMI2 Y 2.4 VX-33i Remote Control INFO 4 ENTER EXIT 5 BRT CONT COL MENU TINT PICTURE MEMORY CUST1 ISF NIGHT ISF DAY CUST2 ASPECT RATIO PR 7 9 16:9 4:3 LBOX VWIDE CINEMA 1 2 VCINE 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 FOCUS FOCUS ZOOM ZOOM LENS LENS 6 8 Figure 2-4.
1. LIGHT Press to illuminate the buttons. 2. ON / OFF Use these buttons to turn the projector on or off. 3. Source Selection Buttons: VID Press to select Composite video input as the source. Y S-VID (S-Video) Press to select the S-Video input as the source. EL IM IN A R HDMI 1 (I) / HDMI 2 (II) Press to select an HDMI input. HD 1 / HD 2 / HD 3 Press to select the HD 1 (RCA), HD 2 (BNC) or HD 3 (PC) video input as the source. 4. INFO Press to display input signal and product information.
6. Memory Preset Buttons: CUST1 Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 1” memory preset. ISF NIGHT Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset. ISF DAY Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset. Y CUST2 (THX) Press to recall settings for the current input from the “THX” memory preset. EL IM IN A R 7.
3. Installation 3.1 Remote Control EL IM IN A R Y To install batteries in the remote control, press up on the battery cover retainer clip and lift off the cover. Install the two AAA batteries with the correct polarity and then replace the cover. • Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries. Notes on Batteries • Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.
3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-33i installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Note Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation specialist. Y Table 3-1. Installation Overview Procedure PR EL IM IN A R Step For Details, Refer to page...
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 ensure your projector performs optimally. 3.3 Installation Considerations Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or inverted mount. Table 3-2 compares these various installation methods.
Throw Distance ➤ Throw distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen. This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not you have enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if your image will be the right size for your screen. You can quickly estimate the throw distance by taking the width of the screen and multiplying it by the lens throw ratio; see Figure 3-1.
Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen. Vertical and Horizontal Position Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way that the lens center is aligned with either the top or bottom edge of the screen area, and centered horizontally. See Figure 3-2.
100% Width Lens Shift (1.0 x W) 50% Width Lens Shift (0.5 x W) Screen Center Screen Width (W) PR EL IM IN A R Y 0% Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular lens or projector is used in this example. Figure 3-4.
Table 3-4 lists the lens shift limits for each available VX-33i lens, as percentages and absolute measurements with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen. Table 3-4. VX-33i Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits Lens Option Apollo B Apollo C Apollo D Lens Shift Limits, as Percentages of Screen Height or Width (Notes 1 and 2) 30% 32% 28% Down 61% 62% 65% Left 12% Right 12% Y Horizontal (Note 2) Up EL IM IN A R Vertical (Note 2) Lens Shift Limits in Inches, with a 100-by-56 inch (1.
Other Considerations ➤ Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation: • Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the projector away from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause drifts in the projector circuitry, which may affect performance. • Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers.
EL IM IN A R Y 3. Remove the Lens Cavity Front Cover. PR 4. Remove the Rear Lens Cap. 5. Hold the lens assembly with the motor facing the upper-right corner of the Lens Cavity. Carefully insert the back of the lens assembly into the hole in the lens flange. DO NOT PUSH THE LENS ASSEMBLY ALL THE WAY IN. Only push the lens assembly in far enough so that the front of the lens motor is clearly behind the projector chassis cover. 6.
Caution Make sure to route the wire harness in its original position and away from the moving lens stages and Motor Assembly, to prevent unexpected disconnection or lens damage. EL IM IN A R Y 7. Lock the lens in place by turning the Lens Locking Nut (to the left of the lens) 180 degrees counter-clockwise. (Use a 6.0mm hex wrench.) 8. Replace the Lens Cavity Front Cover. 9. Reattach the Projector Front Jewelry by sliding the top down onto the two retaining dowels.
Figure 3-6 shows the VX-33i/CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly. Installing the AutoScope Lens Motor (VX-33i/CineWide with AutoScope) 3 CineWide with AutoScope Ceiling Mt. Adapter/ Projector Stand, Right Screw, Phillips 2 Pan-Head, M6-1.0 x 12mm (12x) EL IM IN A R AutoScope 1 Lens Motor Y 4 CineWide with AutoScope Ceiling Mt. Adapter/ Projector Stand, Left PR Figure 3-6.
Install Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands: For ceiling installations, the adapters bring the attachment points for the projector mounting rails (included with the projector ceiling mount kit) from the bottom of the projector up and around the AutoScope lens motor housing. For floor installations (where the projector is upright), the adapters allow the projector to lie flat on the mounting surface.
PR EL IM IN A R Y Install Lens Motor: Position the AutoScope Lens Motor (item #1) as shown in Figure 3-8. Line up the mounting holes on the lens motor housing with those on the underside of the projector. Secure the motor to the projector with the six remaining M6 x 12mm Pan-Head Phillips screws (item #2). Figure 3-8. AutoScope Lens Motor Installation After you have installed the AutoScope lens motor, proceed with Mounting the VX-33i (page 27).
Installing the Fixed ➤ CineWide Base Plate (VX-33i/CineWide) To install the fixed CineWide base plate on a VX-33i/CineWide: 1. Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface. 2. Line up the mounting holes on the lens mount base plate with those on the bottom of the projector, directly below the primary lens (see Figure 3-9). Screw, Phillips Pan-Head, M6-1.0 x 12mm (4x) PR EL IM IN A R CineWide Base Plate Y 3.
There are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen installation, one method may be more suitable than another. 3.6 Mounting the VX-33i Floor Mounting (Upright) For fixed installations, and for those that want the projector out of sight or have a limited space for projector and audience, you can invert the VX-33i and suspend it from the ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture.
3.7 Connections to the VX-33i Proceed as follows to connect the VX-33i to your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power. When connecting your equipment: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the correct signal cables for each source. • Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors that have them. Y To access the connector panel, pull firmly on the cable access cover to open it.
Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-11 and Figure 3-12. WIRED REMO HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr) RED REMOTE Y HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr) HD1 (RCA) HD2 (BNC) Vert Horiz Red/Pr EL IM IN A R HD1 (RCA) HD2 (BNC) Blue/Pb Green/Y PR Vert Horiz Red/Pr Blue/Pb Green/Y DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source Figure 3-11.
HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr) EL IM IN A R Y HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr) PR Green/Y Blue/Pb Red/Pr Horiz Vert DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source Figure 3-12.
Analog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-13. Personal Computer HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr) HD2 (BNC) Horiz Red/Pr Blue/Pb Green/Y PR Vert EL IM IN A R Y HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr) HD2 (BNC) Figure 3-13.
S-Video/Composite Video Connections: See Figure 3-14. HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr) PR EL IM IN A R Y HD3 (VGA / Y-Pb-Pr) DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver, Laser Disc etc. Figure 3-14.
Use a “null-modem” 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232/485 port on the VX-33i; see Figure 3-15. For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 63. WIRED REMOTE WIRED REMOTE EL IM IN A R Y Service port. Not for user access 1 6 to Automation/ Control System or PC 3 2 7 4 8 5 9 5 Ground 3 Transmit Data 2 Receive Data (none of the other pins are used) PR Figure 3-15.
Connecting 12-volt ➤ Trigger Outputs to External Equipment If your VX-33i is equipped with a CineWide with AutoScope system, connect the AutoScope lens motor to a 12-volt trigger output on the VX-33i; see Figure 3-16. Similarly connect other 12-volt trigger-activated equipment (such as retractable screens or screen masks) to the other trigger outputs. For more information on using the 12-volt triggers, refer to Triggers on page 58. AC Input EL IM IN A R Power Switch Y AutoScope Lens Motor (Rear) 3.
If infrared signals from the remote control cannot reach the projector due to excessive distance or obstructions such as walls or cabinet doors, you can connect an external IR receiver to the WIRED REMOTE input on the VX-33i to extend the range of the remote control. See Figure 3-17. Connecting an External IR Receiver to the VX-33i IR Receiver 0 IWIDE 6 IWIDE 2.
3.8 Turning on the Power 1. Turn on your source components. 2. If this is an AutoScope-equipped projector, turn on the main power switch at the rear of the AutoScope lens motor. The lens motor power switch is located next to the AC input (see Figure 3-16). 3. Press the ON button on the remote control – or the SOFT PWR button on the projector rear panel – to turn on the system. The vacuum fluorescent display on the projector rear panel briefly displays “Starting Display.” EL IM IN A R Y 4.
To access the motorized lens controls, use the FOCUS, ZOOM and LENS buttons on the VX-33i remote control unit (described on page 12). Alternatively, select Display Device from the Service Menu. Select Configure, then Lens from the Display Device menu. The Lens menu gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus: 3.10 Primary Lens Adjustments Focus To make the picture smaller (zoom out), use the cursor buttons to highlight the minus sign (-).
Note It is extremely important that the primary lens is properly adjusted before you install the anamorphic lens. Ensure that the image from the primary lens is perfectly centered on the screen. The VX-33i Anamorphic lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3-18. Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in these instructions. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at (800) 23RUNCO.
2. Place the Anamorphic Lens Holder on top of the AutoScope Carriage Plate or fixed CineWide Base Plate (item #7). Position the bracket so that the long slot at the bottom of the lens holder is perpendicular to the corresponding slots on the plate. 3. Secure the Anamorphic Lens Holder to the plate using the Hex Bolts/Washers (item #6) and Yaw/X Adjustment Levers that you removed in Step 1. 4.
Configure Lens Motor ➤ Trigger CineWide with AutoScope maintains constant image height independent of the aspect ratio, while using the full display resolution of the projector. It accomplishes this by moving the anamorphic lens in front of the primary lens when widescreen material is being viewed. When the viewer transitions back to 16:9 or 4:3 source material, the anamorphic lens moves out of the light path. To configure the lens motor trigger on the VX-33i for proper AutoScope operation: 1. Project a 2.
Adjusting the Height (Y): With the white field still on-screen, loosen the Height/Y Adjustment T-Screws on either side of the lens. Then, slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top or bottom of the screen: EL IM IN A R Y Too Low Correct position Too High When the height is properly set, tighten the Height Adjustment T-Screws to secure the lens in place. PR Pitch (Angle): Next, angle the lens to even out any top-to-bottom pincushion distortion.
Adjusting the Yaw: Loosen the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to allow the lens to pivot freely from side to side. Then, angle the lens to even out any left-right pincushion distortion: EL IM IN A R Y Anamorphic Lens (Top View) Correct Position Wrong Position PR Once the proper lens angle has been set, firmly tighten the Yaw/X-Adjustment Levers to secure the lens in place.
Adjusting the Geometry: 1. Input an anamorphic cross-hatch test pattern to the projector. 2. Unscrew the Anamorphic Lens just enough to allow it to rotate freely. Y 3. Grasp the lens by the center ring and rotate the lens until the image is properly anamorphic: Correct Position EL IM IN A R Wrong Position 4. When the image geometry appears correct, tighten the Anamorphic Lens Set Screw (item #10) to secure the lens in place.
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4. Operation To display the Main Menu, press the MENU button on the remote control (Figure 2-4) or projector rear panel (Figure 2-2). EL IM IN A R Y To select a menu item, use the and buttons on the remote control or projector rear panel to highlight it. Then, to confirm your selection, press ENTER on the remote control (or SELECT on the projector rear panel). PR The VX-33i OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1.
Picture Input Position Memory Presets Information (read-only) PR Test Video ISF Night - Input Image ISF Night - Input Color Note: Virtual Cinema is available only on VX-33i projectors equipped with the CineWide option (secondary anamorphic lens).
The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions. Main Menu (The Calibration and Service menus are hidden and not accessible until you enter a passcode.) Runco Video Input Source Aspect Ratio Picture Input Position Memory Presets Information Calibration EL IM IN A R Y Service From the Main Menu, select Input Source to choose a video signal source. PR The active source is indicated by an arrow (>) to its left; in this example, Composite is the active source.
Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Remote Control Key 16:9 16:9 Description Select 16:9 to view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. EL IM IN A R Y 16:9 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) 4:3 images are stretched horizontally to fit a 16:9 screen. 4:3 Image, stretched to fill 16:9 Screen (Display) 4:3 VirtualWide 4:3 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) Standard 4:3 scales the input signal to fit in the center of the 16:9 screen.
Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Remote Control Key Cinema CINEMA Description Select Cinema to view 2.35 source material in its native aspect ratio. EL IM IN A R 2.35:1 Image on 16:9 Screen (Cinema aspect ratio / no CineWide) 2.35:1 Image on 2.35:1 Screen (Cinema aspect ratio / CineWide) Virtual Cinema VCINE With a 16:9 screen and a non-CineWide projector (no anamorphic lens), the upper and lower portions of the screen are masked, but the geometry of the active image area is unchanged.
Note When you change a picture quality setting, save the change to a preset afterwards. Otherwise, the change will be lost when a different input is selected. (Picture quality settings are saved for each input separately.) For information about saving settings, refer to Memory Presets on page 54.
EL IM IN A R 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 and press ENTER or SELECT. Adjust the contrast to a point just below which the white rectangle starts to increase in size. Brightness and contrast controls are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting.
blue red EL IM IN A R Y magenta green cyan yellow gray Select Color and press ENTER or SELECT. While looking at the color bar pattern through a blue filter, adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray and blue) color bars appear to be a single shade of blue: Tint: Tint or “hue” is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image. When tint is decreased, the image appears redder; when it is increased the image appears greener.
EL IM IN A R Y Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture menu and press ENTER or SELECT. On your external test pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5. Adjust as needed, looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and differently-sized lines in the “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate them. Figure 4-5.
Overscan: Image Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of the video signal out beyond the edge of the display area. Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area. Overscan effectively trims away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to fill the display area. Select from 1% to 10% of Overscan, as desired.
Use the Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments. This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only. Calibration Calibration Note You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menu. ISF Night Display Color Input Image Input Color To recall the ISF Night or ISF Day settings, select “ISF Night” or “ISF Day” from the ISF Presets menu (see page 54) or use the corresponding buttons on the remote control.
ISF Night - Input Color: The Input Color controls are similar to those in the Display Color menu (see above), but adjust the color balance of the incoming signal. These settings are also saved independently for each input. • Gain/Offset: Refer to ISF Night - Display Color, above. • Chroma Delay: use the Chroma Delay control to correct a mis-aligned image from a Composite, S-Video or Component video source.
Use the Service menu to access advanced projector configuration settings. This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only. Service Service Note You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu. Test Video Display Device HD Format Triggers Test Video: Select Test Video from the Service Menu to access the internal test patterns on the VX-33i. Four patterns are available: Horizontal Ramp, Vertical Ramp, Color Bars 1 (solid bars) and Color Bars 2 (SMPTE “checkerboard” pattern).
Triggers: Select Triggers from the Service menu to configure the 12-volt trigger outputs. You can assign one or more trigger outputs to each aspect ratio. Those triggers are then activated by selecting that aspect ratio. If your projector is equipped with the Runco CineWide with AutoScope system, assign at least one trigger output (the same one to which the lens motor is connected) to the Cinema and Virtual Cinema aspect ratios.
5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 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. When you replace a lamp, you should replace the filters as well. Y For lamp or filter replacement, please contact your nearest Runco authorized service center or Runco dealer. Do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself! The VX-33i lamp is under high pressure. Handle it with great care at all times.
6. Install the new lamp module. Y 7. Replace the lamp cover and re-tighten all screws. Whenever you replace the lamp – or more often if the projector is installed in an extremely dusty environment – you should also replace the filter located at the right side of the projector. EL IM IN A R 5.2 Filter Replacement 1. Loosen the four captive screws holding the filter access panel in place. Then, remove the panel. Side Filter Access Panel 2. Pull the filter out of the projector and discard.
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the VX-33i. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact Runco Technical Support. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart Solution The projector does not turn on after initial installation. • The VX-33i is not plugged in or the AC outlet is not active. • Ensure that the VX-33i is plugged in and that the AC outlet is active.
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6. Serial Communications To interface the VX-33i with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software, connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-15. Use a null-modem cable. 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration If you are using a PC to communicate with the VX-33i: Y 1. Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal-emulation program, such as HyperTerminal. EL IM IN A R 2.
Table 6-1 lists the serial commands supported by the VX-33i and the responses it sends back to the control system or PC. Table 6-1. Serial Commands and Responses Command Description Response Turns projector off Powering Down on Turns projector on Powering Up Gennum Init Complete rev Display system firmware version information: (see description) Y off EL IM IN A R > rev * Runco Gennum Scaler Board * * Rev 0.31 (T23) 23 Jul 2007 * File Name: Runco_Gennum.
Table 6-1. Serial Commands and Responses (continued) Command Description Response Image Preset Commands SISF 0 Loads “ISF Night” image preset ISF Night SISF 1 Loads “ISF Day” image preset ISF Day SISF 2 Loads “Custom 1” image preset Custom 1 SISF 3 Loads “THX” image preset THX Y Menu Navigation Commands EL IM IN A R The following serial commands are meant to emulate buttons on the remote control or DHD Controller front panel.
Table 6-1. Serial Commands and Responses (continued) Command Description Response Status Commands STATUS 1 Returns power status; for example: (see description) ============================== 1.Power : Power ON ============================== STATUS 2 Returns current source input; for example: EL IM IN A R Y ============================== 2.Source : Component RCA ============================== STATUS 3 Returns current aspect ratio; for example: ============================== 3.
Table 6-1. Serial Commands and Responses (continued) Command STATUS 10 Description Response Returns current input resolution; for example: (see description) ============================== 10.Resolution: 720P60 ============================== STATUS Display all system status information; for example: 3.Aspect 4.Memory : Component RCA EL IM IN A R 2.Source Y ============================== 1.Power : Power ON : 16:9 : ISF Night 5.Brightness : 00 6.Contrast 7.Color 8.Tint 9.
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7. Specifications 7.1 VX-33i Specifications Table 7-1 lists the VX-33i specifications. Table 7-1. VX-33i Specifications Digital Light Processing (DLP), 3-chip, 16:9 DMD Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9) Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, VirtualWide, Cinema, Virtual Cinema EL IM IN A R Video Standards: Y Projector Type: NTSC, NTSC 4.
Table 7-1. VX-33i Specifications (continued) Brightness and Contrast: Cinema Standards Measurement System (CSMS) Specifications Brightness: 146.8 foot-Lamberts (fL) Contrast Ratio: 138:1 EL IM IN A R Y These measurements are taken from the projector in a controlled, home theater environment. All measurements are made to ANSI/NAPM IT7.228-1997 specifications using the Photo Research PR-650 SpectraColorimeter and Minolta LS-100 Luminance Meter, Video Essentials test DVD and a 1.
7.2 VX-33i Dimensions 29.77 8.39 36.23 6.47 EL IM IN A R Y 10.04 14.18 Figure 7-1 shows the VX-33i dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). 3.91 10.07 10.08 20.81 16.26 10.23 Runco VX-33i Installation/Operation Manual 71 29.29 7.23 10.83 11.48 15.73 0 4.23 PR 0 Figure 7-1.
7.3 Supported Timings Table 7-2 lists the signal types supported by each input on the VX-33i. Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings by Input 800x600 1024x768 1152x864 1280x768 1280x960 1280x1024 1360x768 1400x1050 800x600 1024x768 1152x864 31.469 72.00 37.861 RGBHV Component HDMI 1 HDMI 2 25.175 √ – √ – 31.500 √ – √ – 37.500 31.500 √ – √ – 85.00 43.269 36.000 √ – √ – 60.00 37.879 40.000 √ – √ – 72.00 48.077 50.000 √ – √ – 75.00 46.875 49.
Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings by Input (continued) Format Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Supported? (√ = Yes, – = No) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) HD 1/HD 2/HD 3 RGBHV Component HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Composite S-Video 720x487 59.94 15.734 13.500 √ √ √ √ 480/60p 720x483 59.94 31.469 27.000 √ √ √ – 576/50i 720x576 50.00 15.625 14.750 √ √ √ √ 576/50p 720x576 50.00 31.250 29.000 √ √ √ – 720/50p 1280x720 50.00 37.500 75.
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