1. Runco may update this list of products excluded from this warranty from time to time at Runco’s sole discretion, but updates to the list of covered products will not apply on a retroactive basis.
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3. Runco Technical Support staff will attempt to correct any minor issues that may be causing the problem. If Runco is unable to fix the problem to the customer’s satisfaction, Runco will issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA) if it is determined that the claim was made within the coverage period of the Standard Limited Warranty.
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6. Runco’s warranty does not cover black uniformity issues or other LCD issues associated with usage outside the Runco recommended guidelines and specifications for the product 7. Second day shipment delivery time and availability may vary based on origin and destination and Runco is unable to deliver to PO Box and FPO Box addresses Extended Service Options Runco offers extended and expanded service plans.
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Important Safety Instructions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco product! For best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION:...
Compliance Information DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: Manufacturer’s Name: Runco International, LLC Manufacturer’s Address: 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 hereby declares that the products Model Numbers: XP-50, XP-OPAL50, XP-65 and XP-OPAL65 conform with the provisions of: Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility;...
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FCC PART 15: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
RuncoCare™ Standard Two Year Limited Warranty ... iii Important Safety Instructions ... vii Compliance Information ... viii 1. Introduction ...1 2. Controls and Functions ...5 3. Installation ...11 CinemaWall Installation/Operation 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 Description, Features and Benefits ...3...
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4. Operation ...21 Turning on the Power ...21 Changing the OSD Language ...21 Setting the Day and Time ...21 Setting the Computer Display Properties ...22 Selecting an Input Source ...23 Changing the Aspect Ratio ...23 Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ...26 Activating PIP ...26 Swapping the Main and PIP Images ...26 Selecting a PIP Target Screen or Input Source...27 Changing the PIP Window Position...27...
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List of Figures 2-1. CinemaWall XP-50 and XP-OPAL50 Front-Panel Controls and Indicators...5 2-2. CinemaWall XP-65 and XP-OPAL65 Front-Panel Controls and Indicators...5 2-3. CinemaWall Rear Panel ...7 2-4. CinemaWall Remote Control...9 3-1. Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting ...14 3-2. HDMI Source Connections ...16 3-3.
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List of Figures Notes: CinemaWall Installation/Operation 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.
Introduction Using This Manual Graphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual, to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems with your equipment or injury: TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using certain features.
“solarization” and “stair stepping” characteristics previously plaguing digital flat panel displays. The CinemaWall features all of the Runco technologies you have come to expect from the World's Finest Home Theater Products. Discrete, multiple aspect ratio control includes VirtualWide™...
➤ 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 •...
Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the CinemaWall front-panel controls and indicators. (behind front bezel) Figure 2-1. CinemaWall XP-50 and XP-OPAL50 Front-Panel Controls and Indicators (behind front bezel) Figure 2-2. CinemaWall XP-65 and XP-OPAL65 Front-Panel Controls and Indicators CinemaWall Installation/Operation Manual 2.
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Controls and Functions 1. DISPLAY STAND Optional accessory for table-top installations. 2. POWER BUTTON Connects or disconnects the display panel from the AC power source. 3. STANDBY/ON INDICATOR - Lights solid green to indicate normal operation; - Flashes green to indicate that a Power-On Screen delay has been set (waiting to power up);...
Figure 2-3 shows the rear-panel connector locations on the CinemaWall. XP-65 / XP-OPAL65 AV IN SLOT1 Figure 2-3. CinemaWall Rear Panel 1. SLOT 1 (Dual HDMI input) Two, HDCP-compliant digital video inputs. 2. SLOT 2 (Dual HDMI input) Two, HDCP-compliant digital video inputs. CinemaWall Installation/Operation Manual XP-50 / XP-OPAL50 AUDIO...
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Controls and Functions 3. SLOT 3 (COMPONENT/RGB input) Video/audio input (3 x BNC, 2 x RCA) for connecting either RGB (with sync on green) or component high-definition television signals. 4. PC IN Provides a 15-pin VGA connection and a 3.5-mm, stereo audio connection to a personal computer.
Figure 2-4 shows the CinemaWall remote control and describes its functionality. SURROUND button Press the SURROUND button to turn surround-sound mode on or off. Note: The surround settings are memorized separately for each AUDIO MENU setting (STANDARD, DYNAMIC, CLEAR). ACTION button Press ACTION to confirm a menu selection.
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Controls and Functions Notes: CinemaWall Installation/Operation Manual...
To install batteries in the remote control: 1. Press on the tab on the battery compartment cover and lift the cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the included batteries. Ensure that the polarities correctly match the markings inside the battery compartment. 3.
Installation Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the CinemaWall installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Installation must be performed by a qualified custom video Note installation specialist. Table 3-1. Installation Overview Step Procedure Mount the CinemaWall on a wall or table stand Connect signal sources to the CinemaWall Connect external controller to CinemaWall SERIAL port...
At higher elevations, each panel may react differently, depending upon the altitude, air pressure, humidity and other meteorological factors. If you are planning to use this product at a high-altitude location (above 9,000 feet), please contact Runco technical support for further information.
Installation ➤ Ambient Light ➤ Ventilation • As it lies flat with the screen face down. Place the protective sheet, which was wrapped around the plasma monitor when it was packaged, between the screen and your work surface to avoid scratching or otherwise damaging the screen surface.
Here are some other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation, avoid damage and prolong operating life: • Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the display away from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause drifts in the display circuitry, which may affect performance.
Installation Connections to the CinemaWall ➤ Connecting Source Components to the CinemaWall Proceed as follows to connect the CinemaWall to your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power. When connecting your equipment: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. •...
RGB and Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-3. COMPONEN T VIDEO OUT Y , P DTV-Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) AUDIO Computer RGB Camcorder Figure 3-3. RGB and Component Video Connections 1. Change the “COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT” setting in the Note SET UP menu to “COMPONENT” or “RGB” according to the color space used by the source.
Installation Analog (Computer) RGB Connections: The CinemaWall has an RGB input and a stereo audio input for connecting a personal computer; see Figure 3-4. 1. Refer to Supported Timings on page 66 for a list of computer Note signals compatible with the CinemaWall. Use with signals other than those listed may cause some functions not to work.
Use a straight-through RS-232 cable with a 9-pin male connector to connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the CinemaWall; see Figure 3-5. For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 55.
Installation ➤ Connecting AC Power Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the CinemaWall. Connect the other end to your AC power source. XP-50 / XP-OPAL50 XP-65 / XP-OPAL65 Figure 3-7. AC Power Connection CinemaWall Installation/Operation Manual...
1. Turn on your source components. 2. Press the main power switch on the CinemaWall (see Figure 2-1 or Figure 2-2). The standby/on indicator lights green. 3. After a brief warm-up period (approximately five seconds), the CinemaWall will display an image. 4.
Operation Setting the Computer Display Properties To maximize image quality when using the CinemaWall with a personal computer, you may need to adjust the display properties of your computer’s video card. To do this on a Microsoft® Windows®-based PC: 1. Choose Settings from the Windows Start Menu and click on “Control Panel.”...
1. The native resolution of the CinemaWall is 1920 x 1080. Other Note horizontal or vertical resolutions may be scaled upward or downward to fit the display. 2. With most computers, you can get the best picture at 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz. To prevent image retention (burn) on your display, ALWAYS use a WARNING screen saver and set it to the shortest possible time.
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Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Setting (Note) Input Image -> Displayed Image All Aspect All Aspect = ON = OFF 16:9 16:9 14:9 – VIRTUAL- VIRTUAL- WIDE1 WIDE VIRTUAL- – WIDE2 Note: To make all of the aspect ratio selections listed here available to the viewer, set All Aspect in the OPTIONS menu (described on page 51) to On.
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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Aspect Ratio Setting (Note) Input Image -> Displayed Image All Aspect All Aspect = ON = OFF 4:3(1) 4:3(2) – FILL FILL LETTER- LETTER- BOX1 LETTER- – BOX2 Note: To make all of the aspect ratio selections listed here available to the viewer, set All Aspect in the OPTIONS menu (described on page 51) to On.
Operation Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ➤ Activating PIP ➤ Swapping the Main and PIP Images Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Aspect Ratio Setting (Note) Input Image -> Displayed Image All Aspect All Aspect = ON = OFF LETTER- – BOX3 CINEMA CINEMA Note: To make all of the aspect ratio selections listed here available to the viewer, set All Aspect in...
Press SELECT ( ) to choose a target screen (main or sub) for PIP operations. The audio signal associated with the target screen is heard through the speakers. Press INPUT ( ) to select an input to display on the target screen (main or sub). To change the PIP window position, press MOVE/ZOOM ( ) repeatedly until the window is in...
Operation H-POS H-SIZE V-POS V-SIZE POS./SIZE DOT CLOCK (INPUT3/PC INPUT only) CLOCK PHASE (INPUT3/PC INPUT only) 1:1 PIXEL MODE (1080i/1080p signals only) PICTURE MENU PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP COLOR MANAGEMENT PICTURE ADVANCED SETTINGS (OFF) ADVANCED SETTINGS (ON) AUDIO MENU BASS SOUND...
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MULTI DISPLAY SETUP (Note: Must set MULTI PIP SETUP -> DISPLAY MODE to “-” (normal) MULTI PIP SETUP SET UP (2/2) PORTRAIT SETUP (Note: Must set MULTI PIP SETUP -> DISPLAY MODE to “-” (normal) SET UP TIMER PRESENT TIME SETUP Weekly Command Timer Onscreen Display Initial INPUT...
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).
PICTURE MENU: The CinemaWall provides four picture memories per input for storing and recalling image quality settings. To store settings in a picture memory, highlight PICTURE MENU in the PICTURE menu and select STANDARD, ISF DAY, ISF NIGHT or MONITOR. The CinemaWall “remembers” any adjustments you make when you switch to a different picture memory, then switch back.
Operation BRIGHTNESS: On your external test pattern source, select a PLUGE pattern. (PLUGE is an acronym for “Picture Line-Up Generation Equipment.”) Figure 4-3 shows a typical PLUGE pattern. Below Black Above Black Figure 4-3. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black, white and gray areas against a black background.
COLOR: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint Select COLOR from the PICTURE menu. While looking at the color bar pattern through a blue filter, adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray and blue) color bars appear to be a single shade of blue: TINT: Tint or “hue”...
Operation SHARPNESS: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust sharpness, select SHARPNESS from the PICTURE menu. On your external test pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5. Adjust as needed, looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and different sized lines in the “sweep”...
• GAMMA: The default gamma setting (2.2) is correct for almost all signals and conditions. If excess ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or impossible to see details in dark areas, lower the gamma setting to compensate. This will improve contrast while maintaining good details for blacks.
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Operation AUTO SETUP (PC INPUT only): To automatically adjust the position, size, clock and phase of incoming computer signals for optimum picture quality, press to highlight AUTO SETUP in the menu, then press the ACTION ( H-POS/V-POS: Select H-POS or V-POS and use the displayed image position.
1. 1:1 PIXEL MODE is available only when the input signal is 1080i Note or 1080p and the Aspect Ratio is set to 16:9 (refer to page 23). 2. You cannot adjust H-SIZE, V-SIZE or DOT CLOCK when 1:1 PIXEL MODE is enabled. Use the controls in the SOUND menu to adjust the CinemaWall audio settings.
Operation ➤ SET UP Use the controls in the SET UP menu to perform advanced image quality adjustments and access various other CinemaWall features. SET UP SIGNAL SCREENSAVER COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT INPUT LABEL POWER SAVE STANDBY SAVE POWER MANAGEMENT AUTO POWER OFF OSD LANGUAGE SET UP MULTI DISPLAY SETUP...
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• XGA MODE (INPUT3/PC INPUT only): You can force the CinemaWall to use a specific output resolution with RGB PC sources. To do this select XGA MODE from the SIGNAL menu and set it to 1024x768, 1280x768 or 1366x768. • NOISE REDUCTION: To apply noise reduction to the source signal, select NOISE REDUCTION from the SIGNAL menu.
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Operation • START TIME/SHOW DURATION: When the screen saver MODE is TIME OF DAY, set START TIME to the time of day that you want the screen saver to activate. When the screen saver MODE is INTERVAL, set SHOW DURATION to the “normal presentation”...
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POWER SAVE: Select POWER SAVE from the SET UP menu and set it to ON to reduce the overall image intensity by a small amount, thereby reducing power consumption. STANDBY SAVE: Select STANDBY SAVE from the SET UP menu and set it to ON to minimize power consumption during standby mode.
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Operation • SEAM HIDES VIDEO: Select SEAM HIDES VIDEO from the MULTI DISPLAY SETUP menu and set it to ON when displaying moving images on a video wall. SEAM HIDES VIDEO joins the edges of adjacent displays in a video wall together in such a way as to compensate for the gap between them.
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MULTI PIP SETUP: The CinemaWall can display an image from two sources at the same time in a variety of ways. To set up this feature, select MULTI PIP SETUP from the SET UP menu and press the ACTION ( ) button.
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Operation • TRANSPARENCY/TRANSPARENCY LEVEL: If you are using the Blend PIP feature, you can make the overlay (sub) image transparent so that the main (background) image shows through. To do this, select TRANSPARENCY from the MULTI PIP SETUP menu and set it to ON. Then, select TRANSPARENCY LEVEL from the MULTI PIP SETUP menu to control the degree to which you want the main image to show through.
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PORTRAIT SETUP: You can create a video wall consisting of three (3x1) CinemaWall displays in “portrait” mode and display an enlarged image across all of them. To do this, select PORTRAIT SETUP from the SET UP menu and press the ACTION ( button.
Operation ➤ OPTIONS Use the controls in the OPTIONS menu to set up the Weekly Command Timer and perform other advanced, installation-related tasks. To access the OPTIONS menu: 1. Press SET UP. 2. Press repeatedly until OSD LANGUAGE is highlighted. 3.
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Weekly Command Timer: You can program the CinemaWall to perform a series of actions at specific times of the day and days of the week. To do this, you create command sequences or “programs” consisting of a series of up to 64 individual commands.
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Operation • Program Edit: To edit the seven timer programs, press Program Edit and press the ACTION ( a Program: Press to select a program to edit. b To define the first command in the program, press to select “01” and press the ACTION ( ) button.
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Initial VOL level: Select Initial VOL level from the OPTIONS menu to set the desired sound volume level upon power-up. Press to set it to On, then use the VOL- or VOL+ ( initial volume level. When you do, the volume changes so you can preview your selection before exiting the menu.
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• On: The CinemaWall returns to “power on” mode. The power indicator lights green. When using multiple displays – such as in a video wall – Runco Note recommends setting this to “Standby” in order to minimize power load.
Power On Screen Delay: In a large video wall installation, it may be advisable to turn the displays on one at a time rather than all at once, so as not to overload the power source. To make this easier, you can set the CinemaWall to wait up to 30 seconds after you press the POWER button to turn itself on.
5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of the CinemaWall. Before cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Do not under any circumstances use solvents such as benzene or thinner to clean the CinemaWall.
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.
To interface the CinemaWall with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software, connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-5. Use a straight-through cable. Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: •...
Specifications CinemaWall Dimensions Figure 7-1 and Figure 7-2 show the CinemaWall dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Figure 7-1. CinemaWall Model XP-50 and XP-OPAL50 Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand) CinemaWall Installation/Operation Manual...
Table A-1 lists the CinemaWall factory-default image settings. All of these settings are in the PICTURE menu except for 1:1 PIXEL MODE, which is in the POS./SIZE menu. Table A-1. Runco Factory Default Settings for CinemaWall Menu Setting ISF Night...