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Runco CinemaWall CW-42i Owner's Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 WNER’S PERATING ANUAL CW-42i with Flat Panel Plasma Display Monitor...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ... 2 Important Information ... 3 Limited Warranty ... 5 How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor ... 7 Part Names and Functions ... 8 Front View ... 8 Rear View / Terminal Board ... 9 Plasma Remote Control ... 10 Overall Functional Description ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    DTV-compatible, flat-panel plasma display monitor. It is high altitude compliant to 9000 feet. The CW-42i features an anti-glare filter to diffuse direct light sources, making images easier to view under adverse lighting conditions. Runco incorporates its acclaimed Vivix™ processing into the CW-42i. This standard video processing includes 3D scan conversion with motion compensation and 3:2 pulldown for excel- lent video performance with both video-based and film-based material.

  • Page 5: Important Information

    » Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your plasma monitor and keep the manual handy for future reference. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any part inside this unit.
  • Page 6 Important Information NOTE: When you connect a computer to this monitor, use an RGB cable including the ferrite core on both ends of the cable. And regarding DVI and power cable, attach the supplied ferrite cores. If you do not do this, the monitor will not conform to mandatory FCC standards.

  • Page 7: Limited Warranty

    (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.

  • Page 8: Additional Information

    Runco Authorized Service Center, or the repair requires the unit be returned to the Runco factory, it is the owner’s responsibility to arrange for shipment of the product for repair. These arrangements must be made through the selling Runco Dealer. If this is not possible, contact Runco directly for a Return Authorization number and shipping instructions.

  • Page 9: How To Attach Options To The Plasma Monitor

    • This device cannot be installed on its own. Be sure to use a stand or original mounting unit. (wallmount unit, stand, etc.) • For correct installation and mounting, it is required to use a trained, Runco Authorized Dealer. Failure to follow correct mounting procedures could result in damage to the equipment or injury to the installer. Product warranty does not cover damage caused by improper installation.

  • Page 10: Part Names And Functions

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS » Front View POWER Turns the plasma monitor’s power on and off. REMOTE SENSOR WINDOW Receives the signals from the remote control. POWER When the power is on it will light GREEN. When the power is on the standby mode, it will light RED. INPUT SELECT / EXIT Switches the input, in the following order.

  • Page 11: Rear View / Terminal Board

    AC IN Connect the included power cord here. Connect speakers (not available from Runco) here. Maintain the correct polarity. VIDEO 1,2,3 (BNC, RCA, S-Video) Connect VCR’s, DVD’s or Video Cameras, etc here. VIDEO1 can be used for INPUT or OUTPUT.

  • Page 12: Plasma Remote Control

    Part Names and Functions » Plasma Remote Control 1 ON/OFF Switches Power ON/OFF. (This does not operate when POWER/STANDBY indicator of the main unit is off. 2 MENU Press this button to access the OSD controls. Press this button during the display of the main menu to go to the sub-menu.

  • Page 13: Overall Functional Description

    DIGITAL INPUTS: • DVD 1 / HD1 This is a High Definition Digital input. Runco recommends using this digital input whenever possible. This ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source component output, into the plasma.

  • Page 14: Installation

    INSTALLATION » Plasma Connection Examples VIDEO VIDEO 1-3 AUDIO 1 (MONO) DVD1/HD1 Cb/Pb Cr/Pr AUDIO 2 (MONO) DVD2/HD2 RGB2 Cb/Pb RGB1 D-SUB AUDIO 3 (MONO) DVD3/HD3 RGB3 D-SUB EXTERNAL CONTROL To video inputs on the plasma monitor VCR or Laser Disc Player DVD Player IBM VGA or Compatibles Macintosh or Compatibles...

  • Page 15: Connecting Your Pc Or Macintosh Computer

    Installation » Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your plasma monitor will enable you to display your computer’s screen image for an impressive presentation. The plasma monitor supports the signals described on page 61. To connect a PC, Macintosh or compatible graphics adapter, simply: 1.

  • Page 16: Pin Assignments For 15-Pin Rgb (Analog)

    Installation » Pin Assignments for 15-pin RGB (analog) 10 9 15 14 13 12 11 » Pin Configuration of the RGB3 Connector (DVI Connector) The unit is equipped with a type of connector commonly used for digital. (This cannot be used for an analog input.) RGB 3 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 21 22 23 24...

  • Page 17: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS » POWER To turn the unit ON and OFF: 1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. 2. Press the POWER ON button (on the remote control or control panel) to turn on the unit. The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator will light up (green) when the unit is on.

  • Page 18: Aspect Ratio Controls

    ASPECT RATIO CONTROLS » Aspect Ratio Operations (Manual) There are four aspect ratios available that can be selected for video signal inputs. When viewing videos or DVDs: 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. 2. Within 3 seconds... Press the ASPECT button again.

  • Page 19: Wide Screen Operation With Computer Signals

    » Wide Screen Operation with Computer Signals Switch to the wide screen mode to expand the 4:3 image to fill the entire screen. 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. 2. Within 3 seconds... Press the ASPECT button again. The screen size switches as follows: STD (4:3) ANAMPHC LTR BOX...

  • Page 20: Osd (On Screen Display) Controls

    OSD (ON SCREEN DISPLAY) CONTROLS » Menu Operations The OSD window is displayed with respect to the screen as shown on the diagram. * Depending on the screen’s mode, the OSD may be displayed differently. In the explanation, the OSD section is shown close up.
  • Page 21 Main Menu Sub Menu PICTURE CONTRAST ADJUST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR TINT PICTURE MEM VIDEO NR KELVIN WHITE RED GAIN BALANCE GREEN GAIN BLUE GAIN RED OFFSET GREEN OFFSET BLUE OFFSET RESET GAMMA DITHER COLOR CHART GREEN BLUE YELLOW MAGENTA CYAN RESET Main Menu Sub Menu...
  • Page 22 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls Main Menu Sub Menu HD TYPE INPUT SKIP FACTORY Main Menu Sub Menu INSTALL 2 AUTO OFF CINEMA MODE PDP PROTECT LUM. SETTING ORBITER INVERSE IMAGE SWEEP SOFTEN SIDEBAR ADJ S1/S2 Main Menu Sub Menu INSTALL 3 TIMER PRESENT TIME...

  • Page 23: Picture Adjust Menu

    » PICTURE ADJUST Menu Adjusting the picture The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can be adjusted as desired. Example: Adjusting the contrast Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.
  • Page 24 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls Setting the picture mode according to the brightness of the room There are four picture modes that can be used effectively according to the environment in which you are viewing the display. Example: Setting the “CUSTOM1” mode Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
  • Page 25 Reducing noise in the picture Use these settings if the picture has noise due to poor reception or when playing video tapes on which the picture quality is poor. Example: Setting “VID NR3” Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.
  • Page 26 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls Setting the KELVIN Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasma display. Example: Setting “6500K” Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Color To The Desired Level

    Adjusting the Color to the Desired Level Use this procedure to adjust the white balance for each color temperature to achieve the desired color quality. Example: Adjusting the “RED GAIN” of “9300K” color temperature. Perform the following operations. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... Perform Steps 1-3 of KELVIN, then...
  • Page 28 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls Changing the GAMMA This feature adjusts the brightness of the midtone areas while keeping shadows and highlights unchanged. Example: Setting “2.8” Perform the following operations. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Colors

    Information ■ DITHER settings AUTO ... Will automatically appraise the picture and make adjustments. STILL ... Will apply the dither method suitable for still pictures. MOTION ... Will apply the dither method suitable for motion pictures. DIFFUSE ... Will apply the error diffusion method. ■...

  • Page 30: Audio Menu

    OSD (On Screen Display) Controls » AUDIO Menu Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right balance and audio input select The treble, bass and left/right balance can be adjusted to suit your tastes. Example: Adjusting the bass Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.
  • Page 31 Setting the allocation of the audio connectors Setting the AUDIO 1, 2, and 3 connectors to the desired input. Example: Setting “AUDIO INPUT1” to “VIDEO1” Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.

  • Page 32: Image Options Menu

    OSD (On Screen Display) Controls » IMAGE OPTIONS Menu The position of the image can be adjusted and flickering of the image can be corrected. Example: Adjusting the vertical position in the normal mode Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.
  • Page 33 Information ■ When “COMPUTER” is off IMAGE OPTIONS ASPECT RATIO : VRTWIDE V SHIFT H SHIFT V-SIZE H-SIZE COMPUTER : OFF FINE PICTURE PICTURE ADJ EXIT SEL. ADJ. When Auto Picture is off, the Fine Picture and the Picture ADJ. items area displayed so that you can adjust them. ■...

  • Page 34: Install 1 Menu

    OSD (On Screen Display) Controls » INSTALL 1 Menu Setting the on-screen menu This sets the position of the menu, the display format (horizontal or vertical) etc. Example: Turning the DISPLAY OSD off Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.

  • Page 35: Setting The Bnc Connectors

    Setting the BNC connectors Select whether to set the input of the 5 BNC connectors to RGB and Component. Example: Set the BNC INPUT mode to “COMP” Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.
  • Page 36 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls Checking the signal being transmitted to RGB1 terminal Use this to confirm the signal being transmitted to the RGB1 terminal. It is set to RGB and can not be adjusted. INSTALL 1 BNC INPUT COMP D-SUB TYPE RGB TYPE AUTO...
  • Page 37 Information ■ RGB TYPE modes One of these 6 modes must be selected in order to display the following signals correctly. AUTO: Select the suitable mode for the specifications of input signals as listed in the table “Computer input signals supported by this system”...

  • Page 38: Setting The Input Skip

    OSD (On Screen Display) Controls Setting the Input Skip When this is ON, signals which are not present will be skipped over and only pictures whose signals are being transmitted will be displayed. This setting is valid only for the INPUT SELECT button on the unit. Example: Set to “OFF”...
  • Page 39 Resetting to the default values Use these operations to restore all the settings (PICTURE ADJUST, AUDIO, IMAGE OPTIONS, INSTALL 1~3, etc) to the factory default values. 1. On the MAIN MENU, select “INSTALL 1”, then press the MENU button. The “INSTALL 1” menu appears. 2.

  • Page 40: Install 2 Menu

    OSD (On Screen Display) Controls » INSTALL 2 Menu Setting the Auto Off for computer images This energy-saving (Auto Off) function automatically reduces the monitor’s power consumption if no operation is performed for a certain amount of time. Example: Turning the Auto Off function on Perform the following operations.
  • Page 41 POWER / STANDBY indicator AUTO POWER / AUTO OFF Description STANDBY operating mode indicator status Green Horizontal and activated. vertical synchronizing signals are present from the computer. Activated. Horizontal and/or vertical synchronizing signals are not sent from the computer. Setting the picture to suit the movie The film image is automatically discriminated and projected in an image mode suited to the picture.
  • Page 42 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls Plasma Display Panel Protection (PDP PROTECT) Reducing burn-in of the screen The brightness of the screen, the position of the picture, positive/negative mode and image sweep are adjusted to reduce burn-in of the screen. Perform the following operations. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
  • Page 43 ORBITER Use this to set the picture shift. Example: Setting ”ORBITER” to “AUTO1” Perform Steps 1-2 of PDP PROTECT, then... 3. Use the buttons to select “ORBITER” (relates to above). 4. Use the buttons to select “AUTO1”. The mode switches as follows each time the OFF AUTO1 AUTO2 Information...
  • Page 44 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls INVERSE Use this to set the inverse mode or to display a white screen. Example: Setting “INVERSE” to “WHITE” Perform Steps 1-2 of PDP PROTECT, then... 3. Use the buttons to select “INVERSE”. 4. Use the buttons to select “WHITE”.
  • Page 45 IMAGE SWEEP When this is set to ON, a white vertical bar moves repeatedly from the left and of the screen to the right end at a constant speed. Example: Setting “IMAGE SWEEP” to “ON” Perform Steps 1-2 of PDP PROTECT, then... 3.
  • Page 46 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls SOFTEN Reduces edges and softens the image. Example: Setting “SOFTEN” to “2” 3. Use the buttons to select “SOFTEN”. 4. Use the button to select “2”. The mode switches as follows each time the PDP PROTECT LUM.

  • Page 47: Auto Install

    Setting the screen size for S1/S2 video input If the S-Video signal contains screen size information, the image will be automatically adjusted to fit the screen when this S1/S2 is set to AUTO. This feature is available only when an S-Video signal is input via the VIDEO3 terminal. Example: Setting the “S1/S2”...

  • Page 48: Install 3 Menu

    OSD (On Screen Display) Controls » INSTALL 3 Menu Using the timer This function sets the monitor to turn ON/OFF automatically at a set time. Perform the following operations. 1. On the MAIN MENU, select “INSTALL 3”, then press MENU button. The “INSTALL 2” screen appears. 2.

  • Page 49: Program Timer

    The mode switches as follows each time the • DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME • DAY SUNDAY MONDAY • HOUR/MINUTES 00:00 00:01 00:02 5. Once the setting is completed... Use the buttons to select “SET”, then press the MENU button. The adjustments are stored and return to the TIMER menu.
  • Page 50 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls Information ■ PROGRAM TIMER settings DATE ... Set the day of the week (e.g. Sunday). ON (hour, minutes) ... Set the time at which the power will be turned on in the 24-hour format. OFF (hour, minutes)... Set the time at which the power will be turned off in the 24-hour format. INPUT ...
  • Page 51 Information ■ INPUT SELECT settings LAST ... Last mode (the mode that was last selected at the time the power was switched off). VIDEO 1, 2, 3 ... VIDEO input mode. RGB 1, 2, 3 ... RGB input mode. HD 1, 2 ... HD/DVD input mode. ■...

  • Page 52: Loop Out Setting

    OSD (On Screen Display) Controls Enabling/disabling remote control wireless transmission This function enables/disables remote control wireless transmission. Example: Setting “OFF” Perform the following operations. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.

  • Page 53: Id Number Setting

    RETURN * To reset back to ALL, press the CLEAR button. To set the ID number for the remote control (requires special remote control available only from Runco factory Service Department) Example: Setting “2” 1. Use the buttons to select “ID NUMBER”.

  • Page 54: Video Wall Setting

    OSD (On Screen Display) Controls Video Wall Setting Use this feature to configure a 2×2 or 3×3 video wall. Perform the following operations. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.
  • Page 55 DIVIDER Set the 2x2 or 3x3 video wall. Example: Setting “4” Perform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO WALL, then... 3. Use the buttons to select “DIVIDER”. 4. Use the buttons to select “4”. The mode switches as follows each time the VIDEO WALL DIVIDER POSITION...

  • Page 56: Disp. Mode

    OSD (On Screen Display) Controls DISP. MODE Select the screen mode from between two options (Splitting, Blanking). Example: Setting “BLANK” Perform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO WALL, then... 3. Use the buttons to select “DISP. MODE”. 4. Use the buttons to select “BLANK”. The mode switches as follows each time the VIDEO WALL DIVIDER...

  • Page 57: Image Adjust

    IMAGE ADJUST The position of the image can be adjusted and flickering of the image can be corrected. Example: Adjusting the vertical position. Perform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO WALL, then... 3. Use the buttons to select “IMAGE OPT”, then press the MENU button. The “IMAGE OPT” screen appears.
  • Page 58 OSD (On Screen Display) Controls LUM SET LINK Use this function to set a uniform brightness for each display. Turn on the AUTO ID before the following operations. Example: Setting “ON” Perform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO WALL, then... 3. Use the buttons to select “LUM SET LINK”.
  • Page 59 REPEAT TIME (REPEAT) Use this to set two timers. Each timer can use the DIVIDER, SOURCE and ACTIVE functions. Turn on the AUTO ID before the following operations. Example: TIMER1... VIDEO1 will be displayed for 3 minutes. TIMER2... RGB1 will be displayed for 6 minutes in a 2×2 video wall. Perform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO WALL, then...

  • Page 60: Language Menu

    OSD (On Screen Display) Controls » LANGUAGE Menu Setting the language for the menus The menu display can be set to one of seven languages: English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish. Example: Setting the menu display to “DEUTSCH” Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.

  • Page 61: Color System Menu

    » COLOR SYSTEM Menu Setting the video signal format Use these operations to set the video standards of composite video signals or Y/C input signals. Example: Setting the color system to “3.58 NTSC” Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.

  • Page 62: Signal Info. Menu

    OSD (On Screen Display) Controls » SIGNAL INFO. Menu Checking the frequencies, polarities of input signals, and resolution Use this function to check the frequencies and polarities of the signals currently being input from a computer, etc. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.

  • Page 63: Table Of Signals Supported

    • When the screen mode is STD 4:3, each signal is converted to a 640 dots x 480 lines signal. (Except for *2, *4) • When the screen mode is ANAMPHC, each signal is converted to a 853 dots x 480 lines signal. (Except for *3) Computer input signals supported by this system Vertical Horizontal...
  • Page 64 Table of Signals Supported (continued) Vertical Horizontal Model Freq. Dots x Lines [ Signal Type ] (Hz) 1024 X 768 60.0 Work Station (Sun) 1280 X 1024 60.0 IDC-3000G PAL625P 768 X 576 50.0 NTSC525P 640 X 480 59.9 *1 Only when using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of displaying 852 x 480. *2 Display only 400 lines with the screen center of the vertical orientation located at the center.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    60 minutes. If the problem persists, contact your Runco Authorized Dealer. *2 In the following case, power off the monitor immediately and contact your Runco Authorized Dealer or Runco Authorized Service Center. The monitor turns off 5 seconds after powering on and then the POWER/STANDBY indicator blinks. It indicates that the power supply circuit, plasma display panel or temperature sensor have been damaged.

  • Page 66: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS 3.875 25.625 42" diagonal 41.250...

  • Page 67: Specifications

    Native Resolution: 853 x 480 Screen Size: 42 in. (diagonal) Screen Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Available Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, VirtualWide™ Image Area (W x H): 36 1/3 in. (921 mm) x 20 7/16 in. (518 mm) DTV Compatibility: 480p, 720p, 1080i Contrast Ratio: 1000:1...
  • Page 70 RUMA-010400 01-17-06 v2.0 Runco International 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587 Ph (510) 324-7777 / Fax (510) 324-9300 1-800-23RUNCO...

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