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OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
DR-300c Projector
& PFP Controller
Digital Light Processing™ Projector &
Pixel For Pixel™ Controller with Vivix™ Technology
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Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................ 3 Warnings and Safety Precautions .................................................................... 4 Warning .......................................................................................................... 5 Safety Tips ...................................................................................................... 5 Limited Warranty ........
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Introduction The DR-300c is Runco's second generation in the award winning Reflection series of DLP™ projectors. With a native resolution of 1024 x 768, the DR-300c is fully DTV compati- ble, and will accept and display all ATSC HDTV formats including 720p and 1080i. With an incredible 1000 ANSI lumen light output capability, the DR-300c can deliver the big screen home theater experience. The projector’s sleek high-tech design gives it a small footprint, while its features - including electronic
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Warnings and Safety Precautions CAUTION: To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plugs from power outlets. The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible. REMARQUE: Pour mettre l’appareil hors circut, s’assurer de retirer la fiche de la prise d’alimentation. La prise d’alimentation doit être installé aussi proche que possible de l’appareil et doit être facile d’ accès. WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE
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WARNING 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 reason- able protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the installation manual, may cause harmful interfer- ence to radio communications. Ope
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Limited Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco video product and welcome to the Runco family! We believe Runco produces “The World’s Finest Home Theater Products”. With proper installation, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance. Please read this con- sumer protection plan carefully and retain it with your other important documents. This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined by the U.S. Consumer Product Warranty and Federal Trade
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EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE: This warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, keep the original bill of sale as evidence of the purchase date. IMPORTANT: WARRANTY REGISTRATION: Please fill out and mail your warranty registration card. It is imperative that Runco knows how to reach you promptly if we should discover a safety problem or product update for which you must be notified. TO OBTAIN SERVICE, CONTACT YOUR RUNCO DEALER: Repairs made under the terms
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Features and Benefits The DR-300c system is a very unique system and has many important features, including: • Full control of the Projector via the PFP Controller. This control includes all image quality adjustments as well as Projector adjustments such as image configuration. • 1000 ANSI lumens light output. • Reliable lamp with 1000 hour life span. • Native 1024 x 768, Widescreen 1024 X 576 • RGB/Component (via 15 pin connector) port for DTV or computer signals. RGB and Component signa
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Projector Description Top View Lens Lens adjustments • Outer ring focuses the lens • Inner ring zooms the image Status LED: indicates status of Projector, including any faults. See page 26 for fault indications. Status Power IR Receiver: Receives infrared commands from the Projector’s remote (not used in the DR-300c system). Power Indication: Green = Operation Blinking = Warming up/cooling down Orange = Standby Input Panel S-Video Video RGB / Component / HD Power Inlet ComLink Input Panel Bottom
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Projector Placement and Offset Information Ceiling Mount Configuration 6.090 2.842 1.895 B Projector Base 1.745 Base plate to center of lens 3.398 C angle A Screen Top Half Screen Length Screen Center Full Screen Length Screen __________ (H) x __________ (W) NOTE: These figures B) THROW DISTANCE FOR 4 x 3 or 16 x 9 SCREENS: are the same for both ceiling and floor Minimum: = (screen width x 2.0) = __________ inches configurations. The Maximum: = (screen width x 2.3) = __________ inches of
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< r u e t n u t PFP Controller Description Front Panel 1 2 3 ratio < > ratio TM PIXEL FOR PIXEL 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. IR RECEIVER Receives the infrared signal from the remote control. 2. POWER BUTTON Turns the unit ON or OFF. The Main Power switch on the rear of the unit must be on first for this button to be active. 3. POWERINDICATOR When the PFP Controller is ON, this LED will illuminate GREEN. When the unit is OFF or in STANDBY, this LED will i
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Rear Panel 5 CAUTION RUNCO INTERNATIONAL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK HAYWARD, CA ! DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR MADE IN USA COMLINK OUT CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER. 12V FUSE AC 120V 60Hz, 15W WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE RGB OUTPUT VIDEO INPUTS THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. RS-232 IN V H B G R RGB/COMPONENT
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T I U N P P Remote Control Description A. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Illuminates when a button is pressed, indicating that an IR signal is being A B transmitted. B. POWER BUTTON Toggles the power on and off. For a discrete on or off command, you can PWR use the direct access buttons (see 'J'). Note: When the main AC power C switch is first turned ON, the PFP Controller will go through an initiation G cycle for approximately 15 seconds. The PFP Controller cannot be turned on or operated until the initia
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To DR-300c Quick Set-up Guide Connection Examples CAUTION RUNCO INTERNATIONAL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK HAYWARD, CA DO NOT OPEN ! MADE IN USA AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR COMLINK OUT CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER. 12V FUSE AC 120V 60Hz, 15W WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE RGB OUTPUT VIDEO INPUTS THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTU
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Overall Functional Description The DR-300c system consists of the PFP Controller and the DR-300c Projector. This sys- tem is unique in the way it is controlled; the control center for this system is located within the PFP Controller. The PFP Controller tells the Projector to turn on or off, controls its brightness, contrast, color temperature and more. All of this is accomplished by Runco's unique ComLink, which is the transfer of information between the PFP Controller and the Projector via thei
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Menu Description and Navigation Menu Tree Tint Input Select: Color Composite Brightness Contrast S-Video Sharpness >Component Luma Enhance* High Definition: Chroma Enhance* Color Temperature* RGB/Component Color Balance* Aspect Ratio Select Installer Adjust Anamorphic Standard 4:3 Letterbox 4:3 Screen 16:9 Screen Anamorphic Lens 16:9 Position Keystone Picture Orientation Lamp Hours 20 The menu tree above is an overall glance at the menu system in the DR-300c. This menu is shown with the installa
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Source Selection is done by highlighting the desired source with the up or down arrows and pressing ENTER. Sources may also be selected by pressing the left or right arrows on the front panel or remote, or by one of the direct access buttons on the remote (pg. 13). Picture adjustments such as color, tint, brightness, etc, are unique per source. Aspect Ratio selection is done by highlighting 'Aspect Ratio' on the main menu and press- ing enter. The Aspect Ratio menu will then appear; and either A
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Picture Quality Adjustments Main Menu sub-menu TINT > COMPOSITE COLOR S-VIDEO BRIGHTNESS COMPONENT CONTRAST RGB/COMPONENT SHARPNESS LUMA ENHANCE* ASPECT RATIO SELECT CHROMA ENHANCE* INSTALLER ADJUST COLOR TEMPERATURE* COLOR BALANCE* * Active only when the installation mode is enabled (pg. 21). Picture quality adjustments (also known as "Front Panel Controls") are the controls that change differ- ent parameters of the image such as the amount of color, black level, etc. While these adjustmen
