For this reason, Runco International makes no warrants or claims as to the reliable operation of this plasma display monitor product at altitudes greater than 5000 feet above sea level. If you are planning to operate a plasma monitor at a location above 5000 feet, please contact Runco technical support for further information.
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...
Runco Dealer for a replacement cord. · Do not remove the cover of the Plasma display for any reason. If any problems arise with the unit, please contact a Runco Dealer or Runco International for service. Removing the covers will void the warranty.
PLASMA GLASS PANEL: Runco will pay for service labor by a Runco Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of a manufacturing defect for a period of one (1) year from the effective date of delivery to the end user. In addition, Runco will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the effective date of delivery to the end user.
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.
The Runco CW-43MC and CW-50MC are standalone flat panel plasma displays with outboard VivixII™ video processing. With 1024 x 768 native resolution for the CW-43MC and 1280 x 768 native resolution for the CW-50MC, both are capable of imaging native HDTV. The CW-43MC and CW-50MC include a DVI digital input as well as standard analog inputs.
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DIGITAL RGB (INPUT2) (DVI-D jack-non HDCP) Use to connect a computer resolution only. (VESA standard) AUDIO (INPUT2) (Stereo mini jack) Used to obtain sound when INPUT1, INPUT2 is selected. Connect this jack to the audio output connector of the device connected to the plasma display’s INPUT1 or INPUT2.
CONNECTING THE PLASMA DISPLAY Modular Controller Card - Input Connections Plasma Rear View Component S-Video Composite Push Button INPUT 5 DVI SOURCE INPUT (WITH HDCP DECRYPTION): (Digital 480P, 720P, 1080i): Input for set top box or PC with DVI digital output. INPUT 4 COMPONENT INPUT: Component video is the best type of signal that can be used.
1. STANDBY Indicator This indicator is red during standby mode. The flashing pattern is also used to indicate error messages. 2. ON Indicator Lights green when the plasma display is operating. When flashing, the indicator is used to indicate error messages. The indicator flashes green once every one second when the (AUTO POWER OFF) function is operating.
REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION Plasma Remote Control A. ASPECT RATIO Press to change the aspect ratio or geometry of the image. Different resolutions will allow for different aspect ratios. B. RGB SETUP When entering a computer-type (VESA) signal, press this to automatically center and resize the image.
OSD Menus for Video NTSC, PAL or Digital 480p & HDTV These menus will appear only when displayed for video. CINEMAWALL PICTURE SCREEN SET UP CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS FACTORY CINEMAWALL PICTURE SCREEN SET UP POSITION DISPLAY RESET CINEMAWALL PICTURE SCREEN SET UP...
OSD Menus for Video NTSC, PAL or Digital 480p & HDTV This menu will appear only when displayed for video. CINEMAWALL PICTURE SCREEN SET UP LANGUAGE ENERGY MODE PDP PROTECT ORBITER SIDEBAR ADJ. AUTO SET UP MODE : OFF INPUT PRIORITY AUDIO OUT LEVEL 4.
OSD Menus for PC/HDTV-I D-Sub Input These menus will appear only when displayed for computer. CINEMAWALL PICTURE SCREEN SET UP OPTION CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS R. ADJUST G. ADJUST B. ADJUST H. SHARPEN V. SHARPEN FACTORY CINEMAWALL PICTURE SCREEN SET UP OPTION POSITION FREQ.
INSTALLER ADJUST Menus for Video NTSC, PAL or Digital 480p & HDTV These menus will appear only when displayed for video. Gaining access to the INSTALLER ADJUST Menu is done by pressing the installer adjust button below SDTV-2 button (number 4) using a small paperclip (with no menu present). Press menu at any time to exit INSTALLER ADJUST mode.
ISF mode. Once in ISF, values selected in WHITE BAL. will be saved as settings in ISF. Once NORMAL is chosen setting are defaulted. • RUNCO PRO is for adjusting the underscan, setting markers, enable or disable of color and specifying the signal type.
ASPECT RATIOS There are four aspect ratios available that can be selected for video signal inputs. 16:9 Screens: • ANAMORPHIC: The image is compressed vertically, but anamorphic software will appear properly proportioned. This is best suited for use with 16:9 DVD’s. •...
Through the unit’s RS-232 terminal, it is possible to use the PC to make various adjustments and settings. 1) About the RS-232C Adjustment Mode • Adjustments in the RS-232C adjustment mode: - The adjustments are written to the same memory area as for the installer mode. 2) Display screen in the RS-232C adjustment mode: •...
Interface 1) Connector: D-sub 9 pins (male) 2) Pin Layout: Pin No. 3) Baud Rate: 9600 bps (standard) (switchable to 1200, 2400, 4800, 19200, 38400 bps) NOTE: The baud rate of this display should be set to match the baud rate of the computer. Also, when the RS-232C cable is to be extended over a long distance, a slower baud rate is recommended.
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Interface 6) Protocol: From computer to plasmas display: (1) When sending one command at a time: STX (02 hex) ID (2 Byte) COMMAND (3 Byte or 6 Byte) (2) When transmitting commands in batches (up to max. 3 commands are possible): (NOTE) STX (02 hex) ID (2 Byte) COMMAND (3 Byte)
RS-232C Commands How to read this table: • RS-232C Adjustment Validity: Indicates whether or not the RS-232 adjustment mode can be used. • Normal Validity: Indicates whether or not the normal-operation mode can be used • Numerical Direct Validity: When a number (3-digit number) is attached to the end of a command, the command can directly set that adjustment value.
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Command Full Name Name COLOR TEMP: ******** CTPS01 COLOR TEMP.: 1 CTPS02 COLOR TEMP.: 2 CTPS03 COLOR TEMP.: 3 CTPS04 COLOR TEMP.: 4 CTPS05 COLOR TEMP.: 5 CTI: ### CTRS00 CTI: OFF CTRS01 CTI: ON OSD: ON VIDEO NR: ##### DNRS00 VIDEO NR: OFF DNRS01...
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Command Full Name Name SCREEN MASK: ##### FMKS00 SCREEN MASK: OFF FMKS02 SCREEN MASK: INVERSE FMKS03 SCREEN MASK: WHITE FMKS04 SCREEN MASK: RED FMKS05 SCREEN MASK: GREEN FMKS06 SCREEN MASK: BLUE FMKS07 SCREEN MASK: YELLOW FRC: ##### FRCS01 FRC: MODE1 FRCS02 FRC: MODE2 FRCS03...
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Command Full Name Name FRONT INDICATOR: OFF FRONT INDICATOR: ON LOUDNESS: OFF LOUDNESS: ON COLOR DECODING: ****** MCDS01 COLOR DECODING: RGB MCDS02 COLOR DECODING: COMPONENT1 MCDS03 COLOR DECODING: COMPONENT2 MASK CONTROL: OFF MASK CONTROL: ON ############# MGFS00 2 x 2: OFF MGFS01 2 x 2 : ON #############...
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Command Full Name Name BRT. ENHANCE: OFF BRT. ENHANCE: ON CINEMAMODE: ###### PUCS00 CINEMAMODE: OFF PUCS01 CINEMAMODE: STANDARD PUCS02 CINEMAMODE: ADVANCE R. GAIN: *** R. OFFSET: *** R SIDEBAR ADJ. LEVEL: *** SIGNAL FORMAT: #### SFTS01 SIGNAL FORMAT: VGA or XGA or SXGA or 720PC SFTS02 SIGNAL FORMAT: WVGA or WXGA or SXGA+...
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Command Full Name Name UNDERSCAN: *** USCS00 UNDERSCAN: OFF USCS01 UNDERSCAN: ON VOLUME: *** V. POSITION: *** AUDIO OUT VARIABLE V. SIZE RS-232C Normal Numerical Adjustment Validity Direct Validity Validity ○ ○ Adds 10 to the adjustment value. ○ ○ Adds n to the adjustment value (n = 1 to 9).
GET Commands What are GET Commands? • They are commands for outputting TXD such as adjustment data from the internal microcomputer of the plasma display to a PC. • Adjustment data, etc., is output in ASCII code. NOTE: Command names are given inside brackets < >. •...
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2) <GPI> (GET PICTURE DATA: Gets installer/Picture data.) Order Data Contents CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS C. DETAIL R (RED) C. DETAIL Y (YELLOW) C. DETAIL G (GREEN) C. DETAIL C (CYAN) C. DETAIL B (BLUE) C. DETAIL M (MAGENTA) H SHARPEN V SHARPEN COLOR TINT SHARPNESS...
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5) <GSS> (GET STATUS SETUP: Gets menu and installer SETUP data.) Order Data GAMMA BRT. ENHANCE SUB VOLUME COLOR TEMP. VIDEO NR MPEG NR CINEMAMODE COLOR DECODING COLOR SYSTEM SIGNAL FORMAT Dummy data Input function data (main) Screen size data Check sum SIGNAL FORMAT •...
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2 x 2 2 x 2 LAYOUT & TYPE MIRROR MODE FRONT INDICATOR FAN CONTROL COLOR MODE RUNCO PRO UNDERSCAN RUNCO PRO COLOR OFF Dummy data Input function data (main) Sceen size data Check sum Total • 21and 22 output the same contents as GST items 3 and 5.
Data/Graphics Capability: 640 x 400 to 1600 x 1200 Inputs: Power Requirements: Power Consumption: Operating Environments: Dimensions Regulatory Approvals: Limited Warranty: CW-43MC 1024 x 768 43 in. (diagonal) 16:9 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, VirtualWide 37 3/8 in. (949.30 mm) x 21 1/8 in. (536.60 mm)
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RUMA-011000 11-08-04 v2.1 Runco International • Union City, CA 94587 • Ph: 510-324-7777 • Fax: 510-324-9300 • www.runco.com...
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