Runco Video Xtreme VX-2cx User manual

VIDEO XTREME™ PORTFOLIO
VX-2ix, VX-2cx, VX-2dcx
THX CERTIFIED HOME THEATER AND
HOME CINEMA PROJECTORS

he Runco® Video Xtreme™ Portfolio of VX-2x Series 3-chip DLP™ projectors are the world’s first video products to be
THX® Certified. ese projectors have been designed for outstanding picture quality while offering a comprehensive
array of features.
ese systems also offer the industry’s best black level and contrast performance. ree models are offered with configuration
options creating nine distinct versions, for a broad and versatile lineup that will easily meet the needs of almost any installation requirement.
e VX-2x Series projectors feature a native resolution of 1280 x 720, utilizing advanced 16:9 SuperOnyx™ DMD™ technology. Combined
with Runco’s award winning Vivix II® video processing, the resulting images are breathtaking– even standard NTSC program material is
elevated to near high definition quality. In addition, Runco’s VirtualWide® aspect ratio allows older 4:3 video sources to fill a 16:9 screen
without significant loss of picture quality.
e VX-2ix is equipped with an integrated, all-digital video signal processor/controller, while the VX-2cx and VX-2dcx are supplied with
Runco’s newest, next generation all digital DHD Controller. All three models feature advanced Vivix II video processing, superb scaling and
aspect ratio control.
e VX-2ix and VX-2cx offer premium CinOptx™ Proteus lenses with six different throw distance ranges available. e VX-2dcx includes
world-class Telesto lenses–the same lenses usually associated with the most expensive professional screening applications. Telesto lenses are
available in five different throw distance ranges to accommodate a wide variety of implementations.
Runco has engineered ISF™ calibration standards into every model for the purest video performance and has incorporated AxiShift™
technology with a motorized horizontal and vertical lens shift system to resolve even the most difficult projector placement issues.
For the ultimate in viewing flexibility and enjoyment, all Video Xtreme projectors offer Runco’s exclusive, award winning CineWide™ and
CineWide with AutoScope™ technology is available. is groundbreaking option can transform all of these superb home theater systems into
a true home cinema experience, reproducing 2:35 CinemaScope™ movies with breathtaking accuracy and full vertical screen height, eliminating
useless black bars.
VIDEO XTREME™ VX2xPORTFOLIO
VX-2dcx
VX-2cx
™

O-Path™ Technology and CinOptx™
Premium Grade Lens Systems are
featured on various Video Extreme
Portfolio projectors. O-Path
efficiently collimates the light energy
from the lamp though the optical
path to maximize light output and
eliminate stray light that can reduce
brightness and compromise contrast
ratio performance. The broad variety
of lenses in the CinOptx family are
designed to bring images faithfully to
the screen without the geometric
and color spectrum aberrations
common among “production” lenses.
Runco International has carefully
developed a full set of specification
standards for our video projectors
that is founded upon more realistic
and easier to understand criteria
for expressing the light output or
brightness capability of a display
device, as well as its contrast ratio.
The Cinema Standards Measurement
System™ was developed based
on the actual experience one has in
a movie theater, providing the
consumer with an objective
reference point to compare
specifications.
Runco’s exclusive CineWide™ and
CineWide with AutoScope™
technology ensures uncompromised
widescreen reproduction of movies
originally filmed in the CinemaScope
2.35:1 format. Through a combination
of software, electronics and
anamorphic optics, each projector is
able to use the full pixel array on its
DMD chips, thereby producing a 2.35
image with enhanced resolution and
increased brightness. No resolution
is lost to annoying black bars.
The new Video Xtreme Portfolio
products incorporate the Imaging
Science Foundation’s “ISF 3c™”
(Certified Calibration Configuration)
setup and calibration standards in
projector GUI menus to facilitate
picture quality conforming to the
highest standards in the industry.
THX®has long been recognized as
the leader in both the finest movie
theater presentations and superb
home theater performance. The THX
Video Display Program has
established the industry’s highest
standards of video performance for
home video display products. Runco
is proud to be the first home video
display manufacturer to meet these
demanding standards and offer THX
Certified products to our customers.
The THX moniker attests to the
exacting performance of these
products and your ability to bring
Hollywood home without
compromise.
VX-2ix

CINEWIDE™ AND CINEWIDE WITH AUTOSCOPE™
NO MORE BLACK BARS ABOVE AND BELOW THE PICTURE!
unco’s award winning development
of CineWide and CineWide with
AutoScope technology has created
a revolution in faithful movie
reproduction, for the first time transforming home
theater into home cinema.
This technology provides uncompromised widescreen
reproduction of movies originally filmed in the CinemaScope™
2.35:1 format. It maintains constant vertical height on the screen just as in a movie theater.
When a viewer transitions from 1.78:1 (16:9) program material to superwide 2.35:1, the
image simply gets wider while full screen height is maintained, eliminating black bars.
This is done through an ingenious combination of software, electronics and precision
anamorphic optics. With the AutoScope option, the anamorphic lens is motorized and
remote controlled.
With CineWide the projection system is able to use the full pixel array on its SuperOnyx™
DMD™ chips, thereby producing a 2.35:1 image with enhanced resolution and increased
brightness. No resolution or image area is lost to useless black bars on the top and bottom
of the screen that contain no picture information.
CineWide and AutoScope technology is the talk of the industry.
These are among the awards and acknowledgements we have already received.
2005 Overall Most
Creative New Product
Best Video Product
2005
Manufacturer’s
Excellence Award Best
New Product 2005
Electronic House
Product of the Year
2005
Best New Product
2005
A conventional 2.35:1 image displayed
on a 1.78:1 (16:9) screen.
Constant vertical height and full resolution
are maintained. 100% of pixels are used.
Black Bars are eliminated.
Black bars = lost resolution
CineWide™ Technology
Conventional Method
2:35:1 image area
How it works:
The video processor anamorphically “stretches” the 2.35:1 image vertically
to completely fill the display’s imaging chips. This allows all pixels to be used.
2.35:1 Picture on a 16:9 imaging chip 16:9 Image Area
The anamorphic lens then “stretches” the image width to 2.35:1. Correct geometry is restored,
while 100% of the pixels are now used to maintain full resolution and eliminate black bars.
STRETCH
VERTICAL
STRETCH
REMOVES
BLACK BARS
SQUEEZED
APPEARANCE
CineWide requires the use of a 2.35:1 or similar aspect ratio superwide format screen.
IMAGE AREA
16:9 IMAGE AREA

DHD™ CONTROLLER
he Video Xtreme VX-2cx and VX-2dcx projection systems include Runco’s DHD™
controller/processor. The DHD is engineered with advanced, Vivix II digital video
processing to produce stunning video imagery, even elevating standard NTSC material to
near high definition levels. Superb scaling capabilities output all signals at the native
display resolution of the projectors.
The DHD provides for a pure digital signal path from input to output and resides outboard of the projector chassis. This simplifies installation by
placing the DHD and its associated input connections in the equipment rack. Only one digital signal cable is then required to the projector. These
projection systems can also take full advantage of Runco’s exclusive LiveLink® digital cable solution to preserve HD signal quality and bandwidth
over much longer runs than conventional digital signal cables.
The VX-2ix has been engineered with Runco’s renowned Vivix II video processing integrated into the projector chassis.
DHD Controller SpeCifiCationS
Aspect Ratios: 4:3, 16:9 Anamorphic, Letterbox,
VirtualWide®,Cinema, Virtual Cinema™
Video Standards: NTSC, PAL, ATSC
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;
(2) DVI w/HDCP
Communication
Control Ports:
(1) RS-232 (via DB9 connector),
(1) RJ-11 output (for display only),
IR (with discreet commands), Front panel
controls
Screen Trigger/
Masking Outputs:
(3) +12 VDC, each rated at 750 mA and
thermal fuse-protected
Bandwidth: 150 Mega Samples/Second (MSPS)
Power Requirements: 100–240V AC (auto sensing)
50/60 Hz, 160W
Operating
Environments:
41°–95° F, (5° – 35° C),
0%– 90% Humidity (non-condensing)
Dimensions:
(w/out feet)
Width: 17 1/2 in. (444.50 mm),
Depth: 11 3/16 in. (284.10 mm),
Height: 3 3/4 in. (95.25 mm),
Weight: 13 lbs. (5.9 kg)
Included Accessories: Rack mounting brackets
Limited Warranty: (2) Two years parts and labor from the date
of delivery to the end user

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1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006
1-800-237-8626
www.runco.com
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Optional ceiling bracket available.
© 2008 Runco International, Inc. All rights reserved. Reflection, Enhanced GEN3, DHD, Vivix,
Virtual Cinema, CineWide, AutoScope, O-Path, CinOptx, LiveLink, CSMS, SuperOnyx and
VirtualWide are trademarks of Runco International, Inc.
Digital Light Processing, DLP and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments.
CinemaScope is a trademark of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.
ISF is a trademark of Imaging Science Foundation.
THX is a trademark of THX Ltd. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights
reserved.
Theater installation photo courtesy of Electronics Design Group, Inc., Piscataway, NJ
Specifications VX-2ix VX-2cx VX-2dcx
Projector Type: Digital Light Processing™ (DLP™),
3-chip, 16:9 SuperOnyx™ DMD™
Digital Light Processing™ (DLP™),
3-chip, 16:9 SuperOnyx™ DMD™
Digital Light Processing™ (DLP™),
3-chip, 16:9 SuperOnyx™ DMD™
Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Aspect Ratios: 4:3, 16:9 Anamorphic, Letterbox,
VirtualWide®, Cinema, Virtual Cinema™
Determined by supplied processor Determined by supplied processor
Video Standards: NTSC, PAL, ATSC Determined by supplied processor Determined by supplied processor
DTV Compatibility: 480p, 720p, 1080i 480p, 720p, 1080i 480p, 720p, 1080i
Picture Size
(16:9 screens):
Recommended Width: 72 – 120 in.
Maximum Width: 250 in.
Recommended Width: 72 – 120 in.
Maximum Width: 250 in.
Recommended Width: 72 – 120 in.
Maximum Width: 250 in.
Throw Distance
Factor x Screen Width:
(All CineWide Throws are specified using a
2.35:1 screen)
Proteus Lens Options:
A:Fixed 0.64 (for rear-screen
applications)
B:Zoom 1.22 – 1.44
C:Zoom 1.45 – 1.76
D:Zoom 1.82 – 2.39
(with CineWide 1.39 – 1.77)
E: Zoom 2.42 – 3.57
(with CineWide 1.84 – 2.64)
F: Zoom 3.63 – 5.72
(with CineWide 2.75 – 4.26)
(Proteus A, B or C options not available with CineWide or
CineWide w/AutoScope)
Proteus Lens Options:
A:Fixed 0.64 (for rear-screen
applications)
B:Zoom 1.22 – 1.44
C:Zoom 1.45 – 1.76
D:Zoom 1.82 – 2.39
(with CineWide 1.39 – 1.77)
E: Zoom 2.42 – 3.57
(with CineWide 1.84 – 2.64)
F: Zoom 3.63 – 5.72
(with CineWide 2.75 – 4.26)
(Proteus A, B or C options not available with CineWide or
CineWide w/AutoScope)
Telesto Lens Options:
A:Fixed 0.80 (for rear-screen
applications)
B:Zoom 1.64 – 1.97
C:Zoom 2.02 – 2.70
(with CineWide 1.53 – 2.00)
D:Zoom 2.84 – 4.80
(with CineWide 2.15 – 3.56)
E: Zoom 4.92 – 7.90
(with CineWide 3.73 – 5.90)
(Telesto A, or B options not available with CineWide or
CineWide w/AutoScope)
Horizontal and Vertical Offset Without
CineWide Option:
(Note: With CineWide option offsets vary per lens.
Please contact Runco Technical Support for more
information.)
Vertical: 0% up from center of screen,
As much as 80% down from center of
screen (ceiling mount, depending on
lens), Horizontal: 10% left or right of
screen center
(Short throw fixed lenses have no offset capabilities)
Vertical: 0% up from center of screen,
As much as 80% down from center of
screen (ceiling mount, depending on
lens), Horizontal: 10% left or right of
screen center
(Short throw fixed lenses have no offset capabilities)
Vertical: 18% – 40% up from center of
screen, 55% – 110% down from center of
screen, depending on lens
Horizontal: 18% left or right of screen
center
(Short throw fixed lenses have no offset capabilities)
Light Output: CSMS** Specifications: Home Theater
Calibration: 1227 ANSI Lumens;
52.1 Foot-Lamberts (fL);
2500 ANSI Lumens*
CSMS** Specifications: Home Theater
Calibration: 1227 ANSI Lumens;
52.1 Foot-Lamberts (fL);
2500 ANSI Lumens*
CSMS** Specifications: Home Theater
Calibration: 1389 ANSI Lumens;
57.6 Foot-Lamberts (fL);
2800 ANSI Lumens*
Contrast Ratio: CSMS** Contrast Ratio: 271:1;
3100:1 ANSI
CSMS** Contrast Ratio: 271:1;
3100:1 ANSI
CSMS** Contrast Ratio: 304:1;
3500:1 ANSI
Lamp: 275W UHP 275W UHP 275W UHP
Lamp Life: 2000 hours 2000 hours 2000 hours
Inputs: (1) Composite, (2) S-Video,
(1) SD Component, (2) RGB/Component
(HD), (2) DVI w/HDCP
(1) DVI Connector (1) DVI Connector
12V Output: (3) 12V DC, 1/8A triggers See Controller for Specifications See Controller for Specifications
Power Requirements: 100 – 240V AC, 50/60 Hz, 510W 100 – 240V AC, 50/60 Hz, 510W 100 – 240V AC, 50/60 Hz, 510W
Operating Environments: 40°–95° F, (5° – 35° C), 0%–90% Humidity
(non-condensing)
40°–95° F, (5° – 35° C), 0%–90% Humidity
(non-condensing)
40°–95° F, (5° – 35° C), 0%–90% Humidity
(non-condensing)
Dimensions (w/o feet): Width: 21 1/4 in. (539.75 mm),
Depth: 24 1/2 in. (622.30 mm),
Height: 11 1/2 in. (292.10 mm),
Weight: 84 lbs. (38.10 kg)
(without lens)
Width: 19 3/16 in. (487.20 mm),
Depth: 26 7/16 in. (672.00 mm),
Height: 8 1/8 in. (206.40 mm),
with feet 9 3/4 in. (247.70 mm)
Weight: 81 lbs. (36.8 kg)
(without lens)
Width: 19 1/4 in. (488.95 mm),
Depth: 28 1/4 in. (717.55 mm),
Height: 9 3/4 in. (247.65 mm),
Weight: 83 lbs. (37.65 kg)
(without lens)
Limited Warranty: Projector: (2) Two years parts and labor
from the date of delivery to the end user
Lamp Warranty: 1000 hours or (6) six
months, which ever comes first.
Projector: (2) Two years parts and labor
from the date of delivery to the end user
Lamp Warranty: 1000 hours or (6) six
months, which ever comes first.
Projector: (2) Two years parts and labor
from the date of delivery to the end user
Lamp Warranty: 1000 hours or (6) six
months, which ever comes first.
* ANSI Lumen specification:
This is the typical projector luminosity (brightness) specification found in most sales literature. This measurement
is included in RUNCO literature to allow for direct comparison with other manufacturer’s projectors. These mea-
surements can be taken at 9,000 to 13,000º Kelvin to get expected performance data when the projector is used in
professional, commercial, and industrial displays.
**CSMS Home Theater Calibration ANSI Lumen Specification:
These measurements are taken from the projector as set up in a home theater environment. The projector is
calibrated to ISF specifications including setting the color temperature to 6500º Kelvin, the standard for reproduc-
ing video.
**CSMS Home Theater Calibration foot-Lambert (fL) Specification:
This is the unit of measurement used in commercial movie theaters to express image brightness. The Society of
Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) specifies 16 fL as the target image brightness for film-based
projectors using an open gate (without film in the projector). More importantly, today SMPTE specifies 12 fL as the
target image brightness in Digital Cinema
theaters using DLP™ technology. The foot-Lambert is dependant on screen size, screen gain, and projector light
output.
All measurements are made at RUNCO 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 Stewart
Filmscreen StudioTech 130, 1.3 gain 72-inch wide screen. The projector is calibrated to a color temperature of
6500º Kelvin and has a minimum of 150 hours of usage.
Engineered for ISF®calibration.