Document Outline

• ON
• Hold down this button for ONE second to turn on the unit.
• OFF
• Press this button to turn off the unit.
• ANAMORPHIC: For 16: 9 DVDs.
• 4 X 3: The input signal will be scaled to fit 4: 3 display mode in the center of screen.
• LETTERBOX: Letter box mode. Image in letter box format is enlarged to fit 16:9 full screen displa...
• VIRTUAL WIDE: 4:3 image is enlarged NON- linearly in horizontal direction to fit 16: 9 full scree...
• VIDEO: Composite video signal input.
• S-VIDEO: S-Video signal input
• COMPONENT: Component Y/ CB/CR input
• COMPONENT HD: DTV Y/ PB/PR signal input
• RGB HD: DTV RGBHV signal input
• PC: Computer signal input
• PIP (Picture in Picture)
• Enable the PIP function. Use ARROW keys to adjust the position of the PIP window (see "PIP functi...
• ACTIVE: Switch to the active window in PIP display mode.
• PIP+: Enlarge the size of PIP window.
• PIP-: Shrink the size of PIP window.
• LIGHT: Turn on the backlight of remote control.
• CUSTOM
• Recall memory 1 ~ 3 sequentially (see "Selecting Video Memory" on page16).
• PICTURE
• Access the Picture Setting menu (see "PICTURE Setting Page" on page18).
• ARROW (Е/Й/З/С)
• Use to select the menu or to make various adjustments.
• ENTER
• Enter the setting of items in the menu.
• EXIT
• Exit and save the setting(s) of items in the menu.
• MENU
• Turns on /off the on-screen display menu.
• Runco CL-500 Video Projector
• User’s Manual
  • Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video projector! It has been designed to provid...
• WARNING
  • This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated " dangerous voltage " wi...
  • This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance ...
  • This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, ...
  • 1. Read these instructions.
  • 2. Keep these instructions.
  • 3. Heed all warnings.
  • 4. Do not use this projector near water, outdoors or otherwise exposed to the elements.
  • 5. Clean only with a dry cloth.
  • 6. Do not block any ventilation openings.
  • 7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appar...
  • 8. Do not defeat the safety feature of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized type plu...
  • 9. The RJ11 telephone jack of RS323C port does not connect for telephine line connection.
  • 10. The 12V trigger only output DC 12V signal for triggering. Do not connect to any other power i...
  • 11. Only use accessories specified by RUNCO International.
  • 12. Keep the packing material in case the projector should ever need to be shipped.
  • 13. Unplug this projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used for an extended per...
  • 14. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool down for approxi...
  • 15. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the projector ...
• Table of Contents
• 1. Overview
  • Features
    • High Contrast and Picture Quality
      • This single-DMD DLP™ projector provides excellent contrast ratio, color uniformity and seamless p...
    • Fantastic Dynamic Performance and Rich Gray-scale
      • With a 6-segment color wheel, the picture's refresh rate can attain speeds of up to 240 Hz. By do...
    • Sealed Optical Engine with a High- Quality Lens Design
      • The optical engine uses a high-quality lens for maximizing optical performance. The sealed optica...
    • Low Noise Operation
      • The projector's unique cooling system design prevents annoying fan noise, and is rated at less th...
    • Wide Variety of Inputs
      • This unit can support various video formats, including Composite, S-Video, Component, DTV Y/PB/PR...
    • HDTV Ready
      • 480i, 480P, 1080i and 720P formats are all compatible with this unit (via an external DTV decoder...
    • De-interlacing with 3:2 Pull-down
      • Using Runco's proprietary De-interlacing technology, this projector provides exceptional scaling ...
    • PIP function
      • Picture in picture functions allow you to display two inputs on the screen at the same time.
    • Video Memory
      • This projector allows the users to store up to three different settings in the video memories.
  • Location
    • Front / Upper Side
      • 1. Front Lamp Cover
        • Remove this cover when replacing the lamp.
      • 2. Projection Lens
      • 3. Front IR Sensor
      • 4. Ventilation Holes (exhaust)
      • 5. Focus Ring and Zoom Ring
        • Adjusts the focus and zoom of image.
      • 6. Power LED and Lamp LED
        • Show the status of power and lamp. For more details, see "Control Panel" on page5
      • 7. Top IR Sensor
      • 8. Power ON Indicator
      • 9. Cord cover
    • Rear / Bottom Side
      • 1. Connector Panel
        • For more details, see "Connector Panel" on page6
      • 2. AC Power IN Socket.
      • 3. AC Power Switch
        • AC main power switch.
      • 4. Ventilation Holes (intake)
      • 5. Rear Adjusters
        • Adjust the height or projection angle
      • 6. Front Adjusters
        • Adjust the height or projection angle
      • 7. Ceiling mount holes
        • The connecting holes with ceiling mounting device.
  • Controls and Functions
    • Control Panel
      • Power
      • 1.
      • POWER LED
      • Indicate the status of the power
        • Light Orange when the AC power cord is plugged into the wall outlet (standby mode). Once in the s...
        • Light Green when the power is turned on (operational mode).
        • Flash Orange for the first 30 seconds after power-up indicating that the lamp is warming up.
        • Flash Green for one minute after the projector was powered off indicating that the lamp is coolin...
      • 2.
      • LAMP LED
      • Indicates the status of lamp
        • Light red when the lamp has developed a problem. Please contact your Runco dealer for assistance.
      • 3.
  • Zoom Ring
  • Adjust the size of the image
    • Rotate right to enlarge the image, and rotate left to make the image smaller.
    • 4.
  • Focus Ring
  • Adjust the focus of the image
    • Rotate the focus ring right or left to focus the image.
    • Connector Panel
      • 1.
      • Video (RCA Jack)
      • Composite video signal input.
      • 2.
      • S-Video (mini DIN 4-pin)
      • Y/C (S-video) signal input
      • 3.
      • Component (RCA Jacks)
      • 480i Component (Y/CB/CR) video signal input
      • 4.
      • RGB/ HDTV (BNC)
      • DTV Y/PB/PR or DTV RGB video signal input.
      • 5.
      • Computer (D-Sub 15-pin)
      • RGB Computer signal input.
      • 6.
      • RS-232C (RJ-11 Jack)
      • RS-232C control signal input.
      • 7.
      • 12v Trigger (mini jack)
      • +12V output, active when the projector is turned on.
    • Remote Control
• 2. Installation
  • Remote Control
    • Push and slide to open the cover. Install the two AAA batteries with the correct polarity, then c...
      • Notes on Batteries
        • Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries.
        • Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.
        • If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from...
      • Notes on Remote Control Operation
        • Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote control and the ...
        • The useable range is between 3m (from the front of the projector) and 4m (from the rear of the pr...
  • Projector
    • Connect the Power Cord
  • Plug the supplied power cord into the AC inlet in the rear of this unit.
  • Turn on the main power switch in the rear of this unit (next to the AC inlet). The POWER LED will...
    • Adjust the Lens Zoom/Focus ring
      • Adjust the projected image size you need with the zoom ring on the lens. To focus the image, rota...
        • Focus
    • Adjust the height
      • There are 4 screw adjusters on the bottom of this unit. You can adjust the height or projection a...
    • Installation
    • Throw Distance Chart
• 3. Connecting
  • When connecting, make sure to:
  • 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.
  • 4. Connect all audio signals to external speakers. This projector is not equipped with speakers.
  • Connecting Video Inputs
    • Video/ S-Video/ Component (Interlaced Video)
      • DVD Player
    • Progressive Component (DTV Y/PB/PR)
      • DTV Source
    • RGBHV (DTV RGB)
      • DTV Source
      • The RGB BNC input supports two kinds of HDTV formats: Progressive component (DTV Y/PB/PR) and DTV...
  • Connecting a Computer
    • S-Video
    • This unit only supports resolutions up to XGA. If the input signal is greater than XGA, the proje...
• 4. Basic Operation
  • Turning on the Power
    • The Power LED lights orange when power is applied and the power switch is turned on.
    • Press and hold the ON key on the remote control for ONE second to turn on the unit. The POWER LED...
    • " Searching…." will be displayed on the screen before the projector identifies the input signal. ...
    • If the horizontal frequency of the input signal exceeds the range of the projector (XGA), a " Not...
  • Zoom/ Focusing
    • Adjust the projection image size you need with the zoom ring on the lens. To focus the image, rot...
      • Focus
  • Selecting Input Source
    • When this unit is turned on, it will search for the input source you selected last time.
    • You may select the input source directly on the remote control.
  • Selecting "ASPECT ratio"
    • Select the proper Aspect Ratio according to the format of signal content. There are four Aspect R...
    • ANAMORPHIC: 4:3 image is stretched horizontally to fit the 16: 9 screen. This is for 16:9 DVDs.
    • 4 X 3: The input signal will be scaled to fit 4 : 3 display mode in the center of screen.
    • LETTERBOX: Letter box mode. Image in letter box format is enlarged to fit 16:9 full screen displa...
    • VIRTUAL WIDE: 4:3 image is enlarged NON- linearly in horizontal direction to fit 16: 9 full scree...
  • Selecting Video Memory
    • Press the CUSTOM button to recall a setting in the memory. Each time you press this button, the u...
  • Setting Menu
    • Press the MENU button to turn on /off the on- screen display menu.
    • Use the ARROW buttons (Е/Й/З/С) to select the menu or to make various adjustments.
    • Press the ENTER button to enter the setting of items in the menu, or press the EXIT button to lea...
    • For more detail settings, see "5. Menu" on page18
  • PIP function
    • Press the PIP button to enable the PIP function
    • For PIP purposes, there are two groups of inputs separated by their display modes: Video Group: V...
    • The PIP can show one input from the Graphic Group within one input from the Video Group, or show ...
    • Press the PIP button to switch to the main window or turn off PIP function.
    • Select the input source of main window by pressing the INPUT button.
    • Press the ACTIVE button to switch to the active window. You can change the the input signal setti...
    • Press PIP+ or PIP- to adjust the size of PIP window.
    • Adjust the position of the PIP window with the ARROW keys (Е/Й/З/С).
  • Turning off the Power
    • Press the OFF key on the remote control to turn off the unit
    • After turning off the unit, the POWER LED will blink green and the fans will operate for 1 minute...
• 5. Menu
  • Using the Menu
    • This unit is equipped with an on screen display (OSD) menu for making various adjustments and set...
    • There are 3 different menu languages; page21 Language setting for more details.
      • Press the MENU button to turn on /off the on-screen display menu.
      • Use the ARROW buttons (Е/Й/З/С) to select the menu or to make various adjustments.
      • Press the ENTER button to enter the setting of items in the menu, or press the EXIT button to lea...
  • PICTURE Setting Page
    • In this Menu, all 'front panel' adjustments can be made. These settings can be stored in 3 separa...
    • There are 12 Menu Items: BRIGHTNESS — CONTRAST — COLOR — SHARPNESS — TINT — COLOR TEMPERATURE — F...
    • 1. BRIGHTNESS: Adjust the picture brightness (0 ~ 60) . Higher the setting, brighter the picture....
    • 2. CONTRAST: Adjust the picture contrast (0 ~ 30). Higher the setting, greater the contrast. And ...
    • 3. COLOR: Adjust color intensity (0 ~ 30). Higher the setting, the greater the color intensity. A...
    • 4. SHARPNESS: Adjust the picture sharpness (0 ~ 6). Higher the setting, the sharper the picture. ...
    • 5. TINT: Adjust color tones (0 ~ 30). The higher the setting, the picture becomes greenish. The l...
    • 6. COLOR TEMP.: Adjust the color temperature.
      • 0 : The default color temperature of lamp.
      • 1 : Low color temperature (6500˚K). Make the white color reddish.
      • 2 : Middle color temperature (9000˚K). Make the white color normal.
      • 3 : High color temperature (11500˚K). Make the white color bluish.
    • 7. FILTERS: Turn on /off the video filters. This could reduce the noise in the picture to get sha...
    • 8. RED: Adjust red color independently (0 ~ 30). Higher the setting, the greater the red color in...
    • 9. GREEN: Adjust green color independently (0 ~ 30). Higher the setting, the greater the green co...
    • 10. BLUE: Adjust blue color independently (0 ~ 30). Higher the setting, the greater the blue colo...
    • 11. YELLOW: Adjust yellow color independently (0 ~ 30). Higher the setting, the greater the yello...
    • 12. WHITE: Adjust the white color independently (0 ~ 10). Higher the setting, the greater the whi...
  • DISPLAY Setting Page
    • In this Menu Page, you could set the way how the projector display the picture.
    • There are 5 Menu Items in this page: SOURCE — ASPECT — PC&HDTV — SAVE — LOAD.
    • 1. SOURCE: Select the input source.
      • VIDEO: Composite video signal input.
      • S-VIDEO: S-Video signal input
      • COMPONENT: Component Y/CB/CR input
      • COMPONENT HD: DTV Y/PB/PR input
      • RGB HD: DTV RGBHV signal input
      • PC: Computer signal input PC
    • 2. ASPECT: there are 4 aspect ratios could be selected for video signal inputs:
      • ANAMORPHIC: For 16 : 9 DVDs.
        • Active image area
      • 4 X 3: The input signal will be scaled to fit 4 : 3 display mode in the center.
      • LETTERBOX: Letter box mode. Image in letter box format is enlarged to fit 16:9 full screen displa...
        • Active image area
      • VIRTUAL WIDE: 4:3 image is enlarged NON-linearly in horizontal direction to fit 16: 9 full screen...
    • 3. PC&HDTV: The following settings are only available with a PC or DTV RGB signal:
      • AUTO: Adjust the phase, frequency and position automatically.
      • PHASE: Adjusts the phase of signal.
      • FREQUENCY: Adjusts the frequency of signal.
      • H. POS.: Adjusts the horizontal position of the image.
      • V. POS.: Adjusts the vertical position of image.
    • 4. SAVE: There are 3 video memories in which the user could save their settings, including all me...
    • 5. LOAD: Loads the settings from one of three video memories.
  • ENVIRONMENT Setting Page
    • In this Menu, the global settings for the projector can be made.
    • There are 5 Menu Items: DEFAULT — LAMP TIMER — BACK LIGHT — AUTO OFF — LAMP HOURS.
    • 1. DEFAULT: Load the default value of current input source.
    • 2. LAMP TIMER: Resets the lamp timer. This should only be done after the lamp has been replaced.
    • 3. BACK LIGHT: Turn on/off the Power ON Indicator.
    • 4. AUTO OFF: Set the auto shutdown timer. The setting timer is from 10 minutes to 3 hours.
    • 5. LAMP HOURS: This displays the number of hours the lamp has been used (the useable lifetime of ...
  • INSTALL Setting Page
    • This menu contains items necessary for installation.
    • There are 4 Menu Items included: LANGUAGE, MIRROR, KEYSTONE and SCREEN.
    • 1. LANGUAGE: There are 3 languages that could be selected for the menus: English, French and Span...
    • 2. MIRROR: The projector could be installed on a ceiling or behind a screen, or with one or more ...
      • FLOOR FRONT
      • CEILING FRONT
      • FLOOR REAR
      • CEILING REAR
    • 3. KEYSTONE: Corrects for trapezoidal distortion as a result of the angle of projection (-12 ~ +1...
    • 4. SCREEN: Select the right aspect ratio for your screen.
      • 4 X 3 n 16 X 9
• 6. Additional Information
  • Warning Message
    • It is normal for lamp to be darker when this unit has been used for a period of time.
    • " Lamplife is expired ! Please change a new lamp. And reset the lamp timer " message will be disp...
    • Lamplife is expired !
    • Please change new lamp
    • And reset the lamp timer
      • " Please change the lamp, Lamp will exceed its lifetime after (hours): " message will be displaye...
    • Please change the lamp !
    • Lamp will exceed its lifetime after (hours):
      • " Please change the lamp ! " message will display on the screen all the time and the POWEER LED w...
      • The power will turn off automatically after 10 minutes.
    • Please change the lamp !
  • Replace the Lamp
    • 1. Loosen the screw of front lamp cover
    • 2. Take off the front lamp cover
    • 3. Loosen the three screws of lamp shield
    • 4. Take off the lamp shield
    • 5. Loosen the two screws of lamp module.
    • 6. Pull out the lamp module horizontally.
    • 7. Insert the new lamp module into this projector horizontally until it is securely in place.
    • 8. Tighten the two screws of lamp module.
    • 9. Put on the lamp shield.
    • 10. Tighten the three screws of lamp shield.
    • 11. Put on the front lamp cover.
    • 12. Tighten the screw of front lamp cover.
    • 13. Turn on the power and go into Environment Setting Page to reset the "Lamp Timer " item.
  • Troubleshooting
    • Problem
    • Cause
    • Remedy
      • This unit does not turn on.
      • There is no power from power cable.
      • Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the rear of this unit, and plug the power cord into to t...
      • The power switch is not turned on.
      • Turn on the power switch.
      • Turn on this unit again within the cooling down procedure.
      • Wait this unit complete the cooling down procedure.
      • Front lamp cover is not attached well.
      • Correctly attach the front lamp cover.
      • No picture
      • The front lamp cover is not correctly attached.
      • Correctly attach the front lamp cover.
      • This unit is not correctly connected to the input source device.
      • Check the connection.
      • The input signal has not been correctly selected.
      • Select the correct input signal with INPUT key on the remote control.
      • The input signal has not been correctly selected in " INPUT SOURCE " item in " DISPLAY Setting Pa...
      • Select the correct input signal.
      • POWER LED or LAMP LED blinking.
      • Please contact your Runco dealer for assistance.
      • Image is unstable
      • The connection cables are not connected to this unit.
      • Correctly connect the cables to the appropriate terminals.
      • Picture is burred
      • The projection lens is not correctly focused.
      • Adjust the focus of projection lens with the focus ring.
      • This unit and the screen are not placed squarely. (90 degree)
      • Adjust the projection angle and direction, and the height of this unit.
      • Remote control does not work correctly
      • The batteries are exhausted.
      • Replace both batteries with new ones.
      • LAMP LED blink in red
      • The front lamp cover is not correctly attached.
      • Correctly attach the front lamp cover.
      • The cooling fan does not work well.
      • Please contact your Runco dealer for assistance.
      • The temperature inside this unit is extremely high.
      • Check that the ventilation holes are not blocked.
      • POWER LED blink in orange and green sequentially
      • The lamp has exceed its specified usage hours.
      • Replace the lamp with a new one.
      • The lamp has burned out.
      • Replace the lamp with a new one.
  • Specifications
  • Optical Characteristics
    • Projection System
    • Single chip DLPTM system.
    • DMD Chip
    • 0.7" DMD, 848 x 600 pixels.
    • Lens
    • 1.3 times zoom ratio, f 31 to 44mm ± 5 mm, F 2.81 - 3.1
    • Focus distance
    • 1.5m -5m
    • Projection Size
    • 40 to 300 inches
    • Lamp
    • 150W VIP
  • Electrical Characteristics
    • Color system
    • NTSC3.58 — NTSC 4.43 — SECAM and PAL-M / PAL-N
    • Resolution
    • 480 Horizontal TV lines (16 : 9)
    • 800 x 600 (RGB input)
  • Input/Output
    • Video (RCA Jack)
    • Composite video, 1 Vp-p ± 2 dB sync negative (75 ohms terminated)
    • S-Video (mini DIN 4-pin)
    • Y (luminance), 1 Vp-p ± 2 dB sync negative (75 ohms terminated)
    • C (chrominance), burst 0.286 Vp-p ± 2 dB (NTSC) (75 ohms terminated), burst 0.3 Vp-p ± 2 dB (PAL)...
    • Component (RCA Jacks)
    • Y (luminance), 1 Vp-p ± 2 dB sync negative (75 ohms terminated)
    • CB: 0.7 Vp-p ± 2 dB
    • CR: 0.7 Vp-p ± 2 dB
    • RGB/ HDTV (BNC)
    • G with sync /Y: 1 Vp-p ± 2 dB sync negative (75 ohms terminated)
    • B/PB: 0.7 Vp-p ± 2 dB
    • R/PR: 0.7 Vp-p ± 2 dB
    • H (horizontal sync): 1-5 Vp-p high impedance, positive/negative
    • V (vertical sync): 1-5 Vp-p high impedance, positive/ negative
    • Computer (D-Sub 15-pin)
    • RS-232C (RJ-11 Jack)
    • 12v Trigger (mini jack)
    • Power On DC12V
  • General Characteristics
    • Dimensions
    • 400L x 347W x 116H (mm)
    • Weight
    • 14.8 lbs (6702 g)
    • Power
    • VAC 100 - 240 Full range switch (50/60Hz), 3 Wire Grounded
    • Power Consumption
    • Max 200 W
    • Operating Temperature
    • 5˚C to 35˚C
    • Operating Humidity
    • 20% - 85%
    • Storage Temperature
    • -20˚C- 60˚C
    • Storage Humidity
    • 20% - 90%
    • Dimensions
      • Unit: mm
    • RS-232C Control Codes
      • Code
      • Function
      • Code
      • Function
        • X01
        • Power On
        • X41
        • Load memory 2 settings
        • X02
        • Power Off
        • X42
        • Load memory 3 settings
        • X10
        • Menu
        • X46
        • Load default of current source
        • X11
        • Enter
        • X47
        • Save memory 1 settings
        • X12
        • Exit
        • X48
        • Save memory 2 settings
        • X13
        • Up (arrow key)
        • X49
        • Save memory3 settings
        • X14
        • Down (arrow key)
        • X55
        • Switch active source
        • X15
        • Left (arrow key)
        • X56
        • Picture in picture display
        • X16
        • Right (arrow key)
        • X57
        • Picture by picture display
        • X20
        • Switch to Composite input
        • X60
        • Switch language - English
        • X21
        • Switch to S-Video input
        • X61
        • Switch language - French
        • X22
        • Switch to Component input
        • X62
        • Switch language - Spanish
        • X23
        • Switch to D-sub _PC input
        • X85
        • PC input - auto
        • X24
        • Switch to YPBPR input
        • X90
        • Image orientation - floor front
        • X25
        • Switch to BNC_PC input
        • X91
        • Image orientation - ceiling front
        • X35
        • Anamorphic
        • X92
        • Image orientation - floor rear
        • X36
        • Standard
        • X93
        • Image orientation - ceiling rear
        • X37
        • Letter box
        • X94
        • Back light on
        • X38
        • 4:3 full
        • X95
        • Back light off
        • X40
        • Load memory 1 settings