Document Outline

• RuncoCare™ Standard Two Year Limited Warranty
• Important Safety Instructions
• Compliance Information
• 1. Introduction
  • 1.1 About This Manual
    • Target Audience
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    • Textual and Graphic Conventions
      • Text Conventions
      • Graphic Conventions
  • 1.2 Using This Manual
  • 1.3 Description, Features and Benefits
    • Key Features and Benefits
    • Parts List
      • Optional Accessories
• 2. Controls and Functions
  • 2.1 VX-8d at a Glance
    • Figure 2-1 . VX-8d Front/Bottom/Side/Top Views
  • 2.2 VX-8d Rear Panel
    • Figure 2-2 . VX-8d Rear Panel
  • 2.3 DHD Controller Front Panel
    • Figure 2-3 . DHD Controller Front Panel
  • 2.4 DHD Controller Rear Panel
    • Figure 2-4 . DHD Controller Rear Panel
    • Outputs
    • Inputs
  • 2.5 VX-8d Remote Control Unit
    • Figure 2-5 . DHD Controller/VX-8d Remote Control
• 3. Installation
  • 3.1 Remote Control
    • Notes on Batteries
    • Notes on Remote Control Operation
  • 3.2 Quick Setup
    • Table 3-1 . Installation Overview
  • 3.3 Installation Considerations
    • Installation Type
      • Table 3-2 . Projector Installation Options
    • Ambient Light
    • Throw Distance
      • Figure 3-1 . Estimating Throw Distance
      • Table 3-3 . VX-8d Lens Options and Throw Ratios
    • Vertical and Horizontal Position
      • Figure 3-2 . Projector Placement
    • Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift
      • Figure 3-3 . Vertical Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY)
      • Figure 3-4 . Horizontal Lens Shift (EXAMPLE ONLY)
      • Vertical Lens Shift
      • Horizontal Lens Shift
    • Folded Optics
      • Figure 3-5 . Folded Optics
    • Audio/Video Synchronization Issues
      • Table 3-4 . Possible Audio Latency for Various Input Timings
    • Other Considerations
  • 3.4 Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount
    • Installing the AutoScope Lens Motor (VX-8d/CineWide with AutoScope)
      • Figure 3-6 . VX-8d/CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly - Exploded View
      • Remove Projector Front Feet
      • Install Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands
        • Figure 3-7 . Installing the Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands
      • Install Lens Motor
        • Figure 3-8 . AutoScope Lens Motor Installation
    • Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate (VX-8d/CineWide)
      • Figure 3-9 . VX-8d/CineWide with Anamorphic Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Rails - Exploded View
  • 3.5 Mounting the VX-8d
    • Floor Mounting (Upright)
    • Ceiling Mounting (Inverted)
    • Adjusting the Projection Angle
  • 3.6 Connections to the VX-8d and DHD Controller
    • Connector Panel Access
    • Connecting the DHD Controller to the VX-8d
      • Digital Video Connection
        • Figure 3-10 . Connecting the VX-8d to the DHD Controller
      • RS-232 Connection
        • Figure 3-11 . RS-232 Connection from the DHD Controller to the VX-8d
    • Connecting Source Components to the DHD Controller
      • HDMI Source Connections
        • Figure 3-12 . HDMI Source Connections
      • Component Video Source Connections
        • Figure 3-13 . Component Video Source Connections
      • RGBHV Source Connections
        • Figure 3-14 . RGBHV Source Connections
      • SCART RGBS Source Connections
        • Figure 3-15 . SCART RGBS Source Connections
      • Composite and S-Video Source Connections
        • Figure 3-16 . S-Video and Composite Video Source Connections
    • RS-232 Controller Connection
      • Figure 3-17 . RS-232 Control System Connection
    • Connecting 12-volt Trigger Outputs to External Equipment
      • Figure 3-18 . Connecting 12-volt Trigger Outputs
    • Connecting an External IR Receiver to the DHD Controller
      • Figure 3-19 . External IR Receiver Connection
    • Connecting to AC Power
      • Projector/DHD Controller
      • AutoScope Lens Motor
  • 3.7 Turning on the Power
  • 3.8 Primary Lens Adjustments
    • Focus
    • Zoom
    • Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift
  • 3.9 Adjusting the Picture Orientation
  • 3.10 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens
    • Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment
      • Figure 3-20 . Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly - Exploded View
      • Figure 3-21 . Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Ring
      • Configure Lens Motor Trigger
      • Adjusting the Horizontal (X) Lens Position
      • Adjusting the Height (Y)
      • Adjusting the Pitch (Angle)
      • Adjusting the Yaw
      • Geometry
      • Focus
• 4. Operation
  • 4.1 Using the On-Screen Menus
    • Figure 4-1 . DHD Controller OSD Menu Structure for VX-8d
    • Main Menu
    • Input Source
    • Aspect Ratio
      • Table 4-1 . Aspect Ratio Settings
    • Picture
      • Brightness
        • Figure 4-2 . Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness
      • Contrast
        • Figure 4-3 . Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast
      • Color Saturation
        • Figure 4-4 . Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint
      • Tint
      • Sharpness
        • Figure 4-5 . Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness
      • Noise Filter
    • Input Position
      • Left/Right
      • Up/Down
      • Width
      • Height
      • Overscan/Overscan Mode
        • Figure 4-6 . Overscan Modes
      • Phase (RGB, Component or SCART sources)
      • Tracking (RGB, Component or SCART sources)
    • Memory Presets
    • Information
      • Signal / System
      • Field Service / Manufacturing
    • Calibration
      • Display Color
        • Figure 4-7 . CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram
        • Table 4-2 . Color Temperature Presets and Associated Color Points
      • Input Image
      • Input Color
      • Save ISF Night/Save ISF Day
      • Copy/Paste
      • Output Shift
      • Splash Configure
      • OSD Position
    • Service
      • Test Video
      • Input Names
      • Remote Control
      • Display Device - Configure
      • Color Space
      • Color Gamut
        • Table 4-3 . x/y Color Gamut Values
      • Triggers
      • Miscellaneous
      • Sync Threshold
      • HDMI EDID Extension
      • Front Panel Brightness
      • System Reset
• 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  • 5.1 Lamp Replacement
  • 5.2 Troubleshooting Tips
    • Table 5-1 . Troubleshooting Chart
• 6. External Control
  • 6.1 Serial Communications
    • RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration
    • Serial Command Syntax
      • Table 6-1 . Serial Commands
  • 6.2 Using Discrete IR Codes
    • IR Command Protocol
      • Figure 6-1 . RC5 Message Format
    • IR Command List
      • Table 6-2 . RC5 Control Codes for the DHD Controller
• 7. Specifications
  • 7.1 VX-8d Specifications
    • Table 7-1 . VX-8d Specifications
  • 7.2 DHD Controller Specifications
    • Table 7-2 . DHD Controller Specifications
  • 7.3 VX-8d Dimensions
    • Figure 7-1 . VX-8d Dimensions (with Optional Ceiling Mount)
  • 7.4 VX-8d/CineWide Dimensions
    • Figure 7-2 . VX-8d/CineWide Dimensions (with Optional Ceiling Mount)
  • 7.5 VX-8d/CineWide with AutoScope Dimensions
    • Figure 7-3 . VX-8d/CineWide with AutoScope Dimensions
  • 7.6 Supported Timings
    • Table 7-3 . Supported Signal Timings by Input