High definition, 1080p flat panel plasma display with widevision and digital high definition controller/scaler/processor with vivix iiitm technology (96 pages)
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.
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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.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To locate the name and address of the nearest Runco Authorized Service Center, or for additional information about this Limited Warranty, please call or write: RUNCO VIDEO-PRODUCT INFORMATION RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS _________________________________________________________ Model Purchased ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________...
Safety Precautions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco product! It has been designed to provide you with the quality of video that is expected in a home theater. This manual is your guide through the menus and operation. For the best performance, please read it carefully and keep it handy for future reference.
Safety Precautions ... vi 1. Introduction ...1 2. Controls and Functions ...5 3. Installation ...13 Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual About This Manual ...1 Target Audience ...1 If You Have Comments About This Manual..1 Textual and Graphic Conventions ...1 Using This Manual ...2...
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Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control ...51 Cleaning the Screen...51 Cleaning the Vents...51 Troubleshooting Tips ...51 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ...53 Serial Command Syntax ...53 Example ...53 CinemaWall Specifications ...65 CinemaWall Dimensions ...67 Computer/Video Signal Compatibility ...70 viii Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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4-9. Viewing an Enlarged Area of the Display ...49 7-1. CinemaWall Model SP-42 Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand) ...67 7-2. CinemaWall Model SP-50 Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand) ...68 7-3. CinemaWall Model SP-60 Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand) ...69 Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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List of Figures Notes: Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the CinemaWall. Runco has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed. However, because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback, it may require updating from time to time.
Information about obtaining service General information about the CinemaWall Flat-Panel Plasma Dis- play Monitor Installation instructions First-time configuration instructions Advanced configuration instructions Troubleshooting tips Specifications for the CinemaWall Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor ... Turn to page: Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
For video originally made in film, the CinemaWall has built-in 3:2 pulldown for the sharpest and most artifact-free images possible. Like all Runco plasmas, it can be mounted on a wall, ceiling or placed on a tabletop and is bright enough for use in any lighting situation: its size is such that it can be the centerpiece of many home theaters.
➤ Parts List Your CinemaWall is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at (800) 23-RUNCO. • CinemaWall Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor • AC Power Cord •...
INFO INPUT ASPECT RATIO STANDBY/ON MENU / SET Figure 2-1. CinemaWall Controls and Indicators Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 2. Controls and Functions (SP-42/SP-50) (SP-60) – VOL + CinemaWall at a Glance Controls and Indicators...
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) / VOL – and RIGHT ( These decrease or increase the volume of sound from the speakers, or move the cursor left or right in the OSD mode. ) / VOL + Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
Figure 2-2, Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-4 show the rear-panel connector locations on the SP-42, SP-50 and SP-60 respectively. RS-232 DVI VIDEO COMBINATION RS-232C Figure 2-2. SP-42 Connector Panel Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual COMPONENT OUTPUT INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT1 ANALOG RGB OUT...
3 4 5 COMPONENT OUTPUT INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT1 ANALOG RGB OUT ANALOG RGB IN (D-Sub) (D-Sub) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO 3 4 5 Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual INPUT1 INPUT2 ANALOG RGB IN DIGITAL RGB (D-Sub) (DVI-D) INPUT2 DIGITAL RGB (DVI-D)
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For connection of an external right speaker. Connect a speaker that has an impedance of 6 ohms. 15. EXTERNAL SPEAKER OUTPUT (LEFT) For connection of an external left speaker. Connect a speaker that has an impedance of 6 ohms. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...
P-OFF P-ON CLEAR Figure 2-5. CinemaWall Remote Control 1. ASPECT RATIO Press this button repeatedly to select a display aspect ratio. 2. INPUT SELECT Press one of these buttons to select an input. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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19. P-ON (pin hole) Using a straightened paper clip or similar object, press this button to program a discrete IR code for powering on the CinemaWall into a control/automation system. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...
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Controls and Functions Notes: Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
Figure 3-1. (23 feet) 30° 30° Remote Sensor Figure 3-1. Available Range of the Remote Control Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual While pressing down lightly, slide in the direction of the arrow. 3. Installation Remote Control Two AA (R6)
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• If the effective range of the remote control decreases, or it stops working, replace the batteries with new ones. • Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this happens, point the remote control at the plasma display and repeat the operation. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
Display calibration: adjust the following for each input; save settings when finished: • Aspect ratio • Brightness • Contrast • Color level • Tint • Sharpness Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual Quick Setup For Details, refer to page... 34 through 40 Installation...
Runco has found the SP-42, SP-50 and SP-60 to operate reliably at altitudes of up to 6000 feet MSL (mean sea level). The SP-42xa, SP-50xa and SP-60xa have been found to operate reliably at altitudes of up to 9000 feet MSL.
• Protect the inside of the unit from liquids and small metal objects. In case of accident, unplug the power cord and have it serviced by an authorized Runco Service Center. • Do not hit or scratch the panel surface as this causes flaws on the surface of the screen.
In order for Plug and Play to work correctly, you must turn on the CinemaWall before you turn on the connected computer. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual Connections to the CinemaWall...
DVD player, DTV decoder or any other device with a DVI output. Connect such devices to INPUT 2 as shown in Figure 3-5. Use a 24-pin, DVI-D (digital only) cable. INPUT2 DIGITAL RGB (DVI-D) Figure 3-5. DVI-D (INPUT 2) Connection Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
You cannot switch from the Composite to the S-Video input (or vice Note versa) using the remote control. Press to switch between Composite and S-Video input AV component Figure 3-6. Composite or S-Video (INPUT 3) Connection Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual Installation...
DVD player, DTV decoder or any other device with a DVI output (computer signals are not supported). Connect such devices to INPUT 5 as shown in Figure 3-8. Use a 24-pin, DVI-D (digital only) cable. DVI VIDEO COMPONENT Figure 3-8. DVI-D (INPUT 5) Connection Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
Twist exposed wire strands together. Push tab to the open position, and insert the wire. Then, close tab firmly to secure the wire in place. Figure 3-12. Connecting Speakers (positive) and (negative) speaker wires Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
SIG GND System NO CONNECTION 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 DB-9 Female Figure 3-13. RS-232 Control System Connection Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual RCV DATA CinemaWall XMT DATA RS-232 SIG GND 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9...
Option from the Main Menu. 3. Press SET to select Language. 4. Press the right- or left-arrow button ( press SET. The change takes effect immediately. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual Ferrite core Cable tie To AC IN ) to highlight the desired language and 4.
F H : 3 1 . 5 k H z F V : 6 0 . 0 H z 6 4 0 POL.H : NEGA POL.V : POSI Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual INFO DVI VIDEO INPUT1 4 8 0...
1. Not all aspect ratios are available on some inputs. For example, Note Standard 4:3 is not available on Input 5. 2. The aspect ratio selection is saved independently for each input. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual Changing the Aspect Ratio Operation...
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Letterbox is best suited for viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9 screen. VirtualWide scales a 4:3 image NON-linearly (more on the sides than in the center) to fit a 16:9 screen. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Area (14:9) PIX BY PIX 1280x720 Image within 1365x768 Display Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual Description A 2.35:1 image is stretched anamorphically in both directions to fill a 16:9 display area. The 2.35:1 image is cropped on all sides.
The CinemaWall OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-2. Depending on the selected input source and signal characteristics, some menu options may not be available. ) to highlight it. ) to select the setting you want to change. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
2. When adjusting the Brightness (black level) for RGB and Component HD (480p/720p/1080i) signals, use the “User mode” Brightness control. For 480i and digital video sources, either Brightness control (“User” mode or Installer Adjust mode) can be used. Figure 4-2. CinemaWall OSD Menu Structure Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual (Installer Adj.: 0 ... +255)
Although it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked eye and regular program material, Runco recommends using the following calibration tools for best results: • External test pattern source – Ovation Multimedia, Video Essentials or AVIA test DVD (or equivalent).
Brightness and contrast controls are interactive. A change to one Note may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual ) buttons, ) buttons, Operation...
To reset the white balance settings to the factory default values, select White Bal. Reset. Then, press to highlight YES and press SET. Select Return to exit the White Balance menu. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual R. GAIN G. GAIN B. GAIN R.
) to shift the image ) to shift the image up; use ) to shift the image ) to shift the image to the left. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual ) to shift the ) to highlight ) to...
Video NR: To apply Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) to the input signal, select Video NR from the Set-Up menu. Noise reduction is useful for improving the signal-to-noise ratio of video signals. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual ) to increase the height; use ) to increase the width; use...
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Brt. Enhance from the Set-Up menu and set it to ON. This reduces the brightness of the outer areas of the display by about 3 to 5%, relative to the center. For uniform brightness over the entire screen area, set Brt. Enhance to OFF. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
• Select AUTO (Model SP-42), AUTO1 or AUTO2 (Model SP-50/SP-60) to have the CinemaWall adjust the brightness automatically in response to ambient lighting conditions, to optimize picture quality. • To disable the Energy Mode feature, select MUTE. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual INPUT POWER SELECTOR...
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If this occurs, set Auto Setup Mode to OFF and manually adjust the image position, frequency and phase; refer to Screen on page 38. ) to set the time. Press SET again Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
• Choose WHITE to display a white field. • Choose INVERSE to display an inverse image. • Choose ORBITER to display an “orbiting” image. 8. Press SET. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual INSTALLER ADJ. PICTURE to select one of DATE –...
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Select Return to exit the Sidebar Adj. menu. Baud Rate: The default Baud Rate setting is 9600BPS. Do not change it unless specifically instructed to do so by Runco Technical Support! ID Number: The ID Number uniquely identifies the CinemaWall in multiple-panel or video-wall installations.
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• Underscan: Underscan causes the outer edge of the display to appear beyond the normal effective data area for a video signal. To use Underscan, select it from the Runco Pro menu and set it to ON. Then, exit the menu system and use the ASPECT RATIO remote control button to select Underscan mode.
YES and press SET. This action resets ALL settings (except the display ID Number) to their default values, as set at the factory. This action is not undoable. Proceed with caution! Caution Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
The PIP sub-window appears beside the main image window. Press SPLIT again to display the sub-window superimposed on the main window. Press SPLIT again to turn PIP off. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PIP FUNCTION SPLIT SUB INPUT SWAP...
2. The MAGNIFY function is cancelled if the input signal changes, or if you switch inputs or select PIP mode. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual ) to select a magnified image area to display. As Magnification Level 3 (2x)
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the CinemaWall. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Technical Support.
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CinemaWall and/or clean the vents. • Immediately turn off malfunctioned. power, remove the power plug from its outlet, and consult your Runco dealer. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual Solution Color on page 40). Screen on page 38).
(255): ID (2 bytes) 30 31 2A 2A <Ctrl> ASCII Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 6. Serial Communications Command (3 bytes) Argument (3 bytes) 43 4E 54 32 35 35 RS-232 Connection...
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– Sets the aspect ratio to Standard 4:3. – – Sets the aspect ratio to ANAMORPHIC 16:9. – – Sets the aspect ratio to LETTERBOX. – – Sets the aspect ratio to VIRTUALWIDE. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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1. When making input-specific adjustments such as to image quality, screen position/size or audio sub-volume, select the input you wish to affect before making such adjustments. 2. These settings are not stored in memory. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual Value Range Description –...
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Swaps main and sub-screens in PIP 2-screen mode. – – Sets 2-screen operation to PoutP (side-by-side; small sub-screen on right). – – Sets 2-screen operation to 2 SCREEN (side-by-side, full height; main screen on left). Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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1. When making input-specific adjustments such as to image quality, screen position/size or audio sub-volume, select the input you wish to affect before making such adjustments. 2. These settings are not stored in memory. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual Value Range Description –...
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Sets the SIGNAL FORMAT to Type1. – – Sets the SIGNAL FORMAT to Type2. – – Sets the SIGNAL FORMAT to Type3. – – Sets the SIGNAL FORMAT to Type4. – – Sets the SIGNAL FORMAT to Type5. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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1. When making input-specific adjustments such as to image quality, screen position/size or audio sub-volume, select the input you wish to affect before making such adjustments. 2. These settings are not stored in memory. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual Value Range Description –...
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Sets the GAMMA to 1.9. – – Sets the GAMMA to 2.0. – – Sets the GAMMA to 2.1. – – Sets the GAMMA to 2.2. – – Sets the GAMMA to 2.3. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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1. When making input-specific adjustments such as to image quality, screen position/size or audio sub-volume, select the input you wish to affect before making such adjustments. 2. These settings are not stored in memory. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual Value Range Description –...
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– – Sets the DISPLAY PROFILE to MONO- TONE. – – Sets the DISPLAY PROFILE to HIGH CONTRAST. – – Sets FRONT L.E.D. to OFF. – – Sets FRONT L.E.D. to ON. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 01IDC...
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1. When making input-specific adjustments such as to image quality, screen position/size or audio sub-volume, select the input you wish to affect before making such adjustments. 2. These settings are not stored in memory. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual Value Range Description –...
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Sets the adjustment value to the mini- mum value. – – Adds n to the adjustment value (n = 1 to 9). – – Adds 10 to the adjustment value. – – Sets the adjustment value to maximum. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
Model SP-50: 377 watts (10 watts in standby), maximum Model SP-60: 475 watts (10 watts in standby), maximum 40ºF to 95ºF (5ºC to 35ºC); 20% to 80% humidity (non-condensing) Altitude – up to 9,000 feet/2,740m MSL (Models SP-42xa, SP-50xa and SP-60xa only) 7. Specifications CinemaWall...
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Three (3) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user (except for plasma glass panel). Plasma Glass Panel: One (1) year parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. Runco CinemaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual...
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