OWNER’S OPERATING MANUALVX-4000dVX-5000dDigital Light ProcessingTM Projectorand DHD™ ControllerSoftware Version 2.00

Table of Contentsx Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYNotes:

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Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 1 PRELIMINARY1.1 About This ManualThis Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate th

Introduction2 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYGraphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the m

IntroductionRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 3 PRELIMINARY1.3 Description, Features and BenefitsThe Reflection™ VX-4000d and VX-5000d

Introduction4 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYParts List Your VX-4000d/VX-5000d is shipped with the following items. If an

Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 5 PRELIMINARY2.1 VX-4000d/VX-5000d at a GlanceFigure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key VX-4000d/VX-5000

Controls and Functions6 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYFigure 2-2. VX-5000d Front/Top/Side/Bottom View610445678912 11123

Controls and FunctionsRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 7 PRELIMINARY1. VERTICAL LENS SHIFT Using a 3/16” hex wrench, turn this to move

Controls and Functions8 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY2.2 VX-4000d/VX-5000d Rear PanelFigure 2-3 shows the VX-4000d/VX-50

Controls and FunctionsRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 9 PRELIMINARY2.3 DHD Controller Front PanelFigure 2-4 shows the controls and in

Controls and Functions10 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY8. DOWN BUTTON Used to direct select aspect ratios or move the men

Controls and FunctionsRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 11 PRELIMINARY2.4 DHD Controller Rear PanelFigure 2-5 shows the rear connector

Controls and Functions12 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY6. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Standard composite video input for connec

Controls and FunctionsRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 13 PRELIMINARY2.5 VX-4000d/VX-5000d Remote Control UnitsThe VX-4000d/VX-5000d s

Controls and Functions14 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Lights when a button is pressed to indicate

Controls and FunctionsRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 15 PRELIMINARY9. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons Use the red buttons to select a

Controls and Functions16 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYTouch-Screen Remote The touch-screen remote control unit furnished

Controls and FunctionsRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 17 PRELIMINARY4. POWER ON/OFF Use these buttons to turn the VX-4000d/VX-5000d o

Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual iii PRELIMINARYTWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYFor Projectors, Video Processors and ControllersCongratulatio

Controls and Functions18 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY16. ENTER / Cursor Buttons ( , , , ) Use these buttons to sele

Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 19 PRELIMINARY3.1 Remote ControlBattery InstallationTo install batteries in the remote control: 1. Re

Installation20 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY• Do not drop the remote control or expose it to moisture or high temperatur

InstallationRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 21 PRELIMINARY3.2 Quick SetupTable 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-4000d/VX-5000d in

Installation22 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY3.3 Installation ConsiderationsProper installation of your projector will en

InstallationRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 23 PRELIMINARYThrow DistanceThrow distance is the distance measured from the front of the

Installation24 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYThrow Distance Ranges - VX-5000d: Table 3-4 lists the available lens options

InstallationRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 25 PRELIMINARYVertical and Horizontal Position Proper placement of the projector relative

Installation26 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYFigure 3-5. Horizontal Lens ShiftVertical Lens Shift - VX-4000d: The VX-4000

InstallationRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 27 PRELIMINARYFolded OpticsIn rear screen applications where space behind the projector i

iv Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYThis warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your conveni

Installation28 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY3.5 Mounting the VX-4000d/VX-5000dThere are several methods for mounting the

InstallationRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 29 PRELIMINARYConnect the DVI, RGBHV and RS-232 outputs of the DHD Controller to the corr

Installation30 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYConnecting Source Components to the DHD Controller Connect your video source

InstallationRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 31 PRELIMINARYDigital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-9. Figure 3-

Installation32 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYAnalog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-10. Figure 3-10. Analog RGB

InstallationRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 33 PRELIMINARYComposite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-11. Figure 3-11

Installation34 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYRS-232 Controller ConnectionUse a standard, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a

InstallationRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 35 PRELIMINARYConnecting to AC PowerThe VX-4000d/VX-5000d system includes two (2) AC powe

Installation36 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYNotes:

Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 37 PRELIMINARY4.1 Turning on the Power1. Turn on your source components. 2. Turn on the main power sw

Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual v PRELIMINARYTo locate the name and address of the nearest Runco Authorized Service Center, or for ad

Operation38 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY4.4 Lens AdjustmentsLens zoom and focus are motorized adjustments that are adju

OperationRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 39 PRELIMINARY4.5 Using the On-Screen MenusPress the MENU button on either the remote contro

Operation40 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYFigure 4-2. DHD Controller OSD Menu Structure for VX-4000d/VX-5000dServiceTest

OperationRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 41 PRELIMINARYMain MenuThe Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector funct

Operation42 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYTable 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio DescriptionAnamorphic Select Anam

OperationRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 43 PRELIMINARYPicture Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate your VX-4000d/VX-500

Operation44 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYAlthough it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the na

OperationRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 45 PRELIMINARYContrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pat

Operation46 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYSelect Color and press ENTER. While looking at the color bar pattern through a

OperationRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 47 PRELIMINARYSharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To

vi Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYThank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video projector! It has been designed

Operation48 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYOverscan: Image Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of

OperationRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 49 PRELIMINARYCalibrationUse the Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjust

Operation50 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYISF Night - Input Color: The Input Color controls are similar to those in the D

OperationRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 51 PRELIMINARYServiceUse the Service menu to access advanced projector configuration setting

Operation52 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYWhen you change a remote code on the VX-4000d/VX-5000d, you must re-program the

OperationRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 53 PRELIMINARY• Lamp Hours: This menu page also displays the number of hours that the lamp h

Operation54 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYMiscellaneous: Select Miscellaneous from the Service menu to set the following

Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 55 PRELIMINARY5.1 Lamp ReplacementThe lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (ty

Maintenance and Troubleshooting56 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY5.2 Lens ReplacementFigure 5-1 shows the VX-5000d lens as

Maintenance and TroubleshootingRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 57 PRELIMINARY2. Locate and unplug the Motor Assembly Connector. Note

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting58 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY5.3 Troubleshooting TipsTable 5-1 provides some general g

Maintenance and TroubleshootingRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 59 PRELIMINARYImage is too bright and/or lacks definition in the brigh

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Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 61 PRELIMINARY6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port ConfigurationTo interface the DHD Controller with a home

Serial Communications62 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYInput Selection CommandsCOMPONENT NA YES Selects the Component inpu

Serial CommunicationsRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 63 PRELIMINARYPicture Adjust CommandsBRIGHTNESS -100/100 YES Sets a value for br

Serial Communications64 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYInput Position CommandsIHEIGHT -100/100 YES Sets the value for inpu

Serial CommunicationsRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 65 PRELIMINARYMiscellaneous CommandsBKGND -100/100 YES Sets the background color

Serial Communications66 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYSTATUS NA NA Returns current operating status (power, input source,

Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 67 PRELIMINARY7.1 VX-4000d/VX-5000d SpecificationsTable 7-1 lists the VX-4000d/VX-5000d specification

Table of Contentsviii Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYFolded Optics ...

Specifications68 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYBrightness and Contrast (variable, depending on RVR calibration):Cinema St

SpecificationsRunco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 69 PRELIMINARY7.2 DHD Controller SpecificationsTable 7-2 lists the DHD Controller speci

Specifications70 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY7.3 VX-4000d/VX-5000d DimensionsFigure 7-1 shows the VX-4000d/VX-5000d dim

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