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5.3 
Troubleshooting Tips
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may 
encounter with the VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the 
problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact Runco Technical 
Support. 
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom
Possible Cause(s)
Solution
The projector does not turn 
on after initial installation. 
• The
VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d is 
not plugged in or the AC 
outlet is not active. 
• The DHD Controller is not
plugged in or the AC outlet 
is not active. 
• The remote control
batteries have run out.
• The serial connection from
the DHD Controller to the 
VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d is 
incorrect. 
• Ensure that the
VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d is 
plugged in and that the AC 
outlet is active. 
• Ensure that the DHD
Controller is plugged in 
and that the AC outlet is 
active. 
• Replace the batteries.
• Ensure that the RS-232
output from the DHD 
Controller is properly 
connected to the RS-232C 
input on the 
VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d 
(see Figure 3-8). 
The projector and DHD 
Controller are both on, but 
there is no picture and 
on-screen menus do not 
appear. 
• Lens cover is on or shutter
is closed.
• Lamp failed to ignite.
• Faulty or incorrect video
connection between the 
DHD Controller and the 
VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d. 
• Incorrect input source
selection.
• Display Device input
source is set to RGB, DHD 
Controller input is set to 
DVI 1 or DVI 2 and DVI 
source is 
HDCP-encrypted. 
• Ensure that the lens cover
is off and the shutter is 
open. 
• Ensure that the lamp door
is closed. If it is and the 
problem persists, replace 
the lamp. 
• Ensure that the DVI and/or
RGBHV outputs from the 
DHD Controller are 
properly connected to the 
video inputs on the 
VX-40d/-50d/-60d/-80d 
(see Figure 3-8). 
• Choose the correct input
source on the projector 
(refer to 
• Set the Display Device
input source to DVI/HDMI 
or use a different input on 
the DHD Controller for the 
encrypted source material. 
