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Runco VX-2ix Owner’s Operating Manual 3
1.3
Description, Features
and Benefits
Runco steps into the future once again with the Video Xtreme™ VX-2ix Digital Light
Processing (DLP™) Projector, one of the world’s first THX
®
Certified, high-definition home
theater projectors.
The VX-2ix optical light engine utilizes three, 16:9 SuperOnyx™ Digital Micromirror
Device™ (DMD™) chips featuring 1280 x 720, high-definition resolution and 12-degree
mirror tilt for unsurpassed black level performance. Unlike previous, single-chip DLP
implementations, no color wheel is used. This reduces mechanical complexity and
compromises to color spectrum purity. The impressive brightness inherent in 3-chip
systems is further bolstered by the improved contrast capabilities of the VX-2ix light
engine design, offering the best of both worlds.
The VX-2ix is equipped with an embedded, all-digital signal processor/controller featuring
advanced Vivix II™ video processing, superb scaling and aspect ratio control. The VX-2ix
is enhanced further by significant horizontal and vertical lens shift capability for maximum
installation flexibility.
The VX-2ix produces an impressive 2500 ANSI lumens of light output (CSMS™ light
output of 52.1 ft-Lamberts). The VX-2ix’s 16:9 native aspect ratio DMD array makes it
ideal for widescreen viewing, while its 3-chip, 1280 x 720 native resolution produces crisp,
crystal clear high-definition images with richly saturated colors, deep black levels and
natural, highly refined detail.
This advanced design provides pure digital connections from input to light engine for
absolutely stellar pictures. In addition, Runco’s multiple aspect ratio control includes its
unique VirtualWide™ mode for viewing standard video formats in widescreen without loss
of image quality.
For uncompromising widescreen reproduction of movies originally filmed in the “scope”
(2.35:1) format, the VX-2ix can be equipped with Runco’s patent-pending CineWide™
technology, a combination of software, electronics and high-quality anamorphic optics.
CineWide 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 2.35:1, the image simply
gets wider while full height is maintained. Also available with the VX-2ix is CineWide with
AutoScope™, an enhanced, remote-controlled motorized version of CineWide.
Discrete IR and RS-232 control make custom installation seamless, while discrete source
and aspect ratio selection accommodate any automation control system.
THX recommends the use of 720p source material for optimal
performance with this product.
CineWide requires the use of a 2.35:1 or similar aspect ratio superwide
format screen.
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