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- Page 1 ’ W N E R P E R A T I N G A N U A L CW-42HD CW-50XA CW-61 Flat Panel Plasma Display Monitor with...
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Page 3: Three Year Limited 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. - Page 4 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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Page 5: Additional Information
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 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________... -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
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. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Safety Precautions ... vi 1. Introduction ...1 2. Controls and Functions ...5 3. Installation ...13 Runco CinemaWall 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... - Page 8 Audio ...34 Image Options ...34 Install ...36 Function ...38 Signal Info ...41 Troubleshooting Tips ...43 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ...45 Serial Command Syntax ...45 CinemaWall Specifications ...47 CinemaWall Dimensions ...49 Computer/Video Signal Compatibility ...52 viii Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 9 2-1. CinemaWall Controls and Indicators ...5 2-2. CW-42HD Connector Panel ...6 2-3. CW-50XA and CW-61 Connector Panel ...7 2-4. CW-42HD and CW-50XA Remote Control ...8 2-5. CW-61 Remote Control...10 3-1. Available Range of the Remote Control ...13 3-2. Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting ...17 3-3.
- Page 10 List of Figures Notes: Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 11: Introduction
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. -
Page 12: Using This Manual
Information about obtaining service General information about the CinemaWall Flat-Panel Plasma Display 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 Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 13: Description, Features And Benefits
The CinemaWall offers these key features and benefits: • 16:9 Native Resolution: CW-42HD = 1024 x 768; CW-50XA and CW-61 = 1365 x 768 • Screen Size (diagonal): CW-42HD = 42 inches; CW-50XA = 50 inches;... -
Page 14: Parts List
Introduction 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 •... -
Page 15: Cinemawall Controls And Indicators
- Flashes red to indicate that the internal temperature is too high. 4. INPUT SELECT/EXIT Press this button to switch inputs, or exit the current menu if an On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is visible. Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual 2. Controls and Functions Located on bottom of Plasma... -
Page 16: Cw-42Hd Connector Panel
(MONO) (MONO) VIDEO AUDIO DVD/HD AUDIO DVD/HD Cb/Pb Cr/Pr Cb/Pb Cr/Pr (MONO) (MONO) Figure 2-2. CW-42HD Connector Panel ) buttons in OSD mode. PC/RGB AUDIO DVD/HD DVD/HD EXTERNAL CONTROL REMOTE D-SUB D-SUB Cb/Pb Cr/Pr H D M I H D M I... -
Page 17: Cw-50Xa And Cw-61 Connector Panel
DVD player or high-definition TV source. For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode. 6. PC/RGB (15-pin D-Sub) Connect an analog RGB signal from a computer or DTV decoder here. Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual AC IN RIGHT LEFT... -
Page 18: Cinemawall Remote Control
Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-5 show the CinemaWall remote controls. The paragraphs that follow each figure describe their functionality. MENU EXIT LIGHT ASPECT MUTE DVD-HD DISPLAY VOL + AUTO VOL - Figure 2-4. CW-42HD and CW-50XA Remote Control Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 19 14. AUTO OFF Press this button to set the sleep timer. Press it repeatedly to scroll through the available options (30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes; or, select 0 to turn the timer off). Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...
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Page 20: Cw-61 Remote Control
RGB/PC DVD/HD Video Mode Info A/CH Device RuncoCW61c menu < > exit Mode Info A/CH Device Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual RuncoCW61c Mute Display Off Timer Aspect Ratio Mode Info A/CH Device RuncoCW61c 2900 Faber St. Union City, CA 94587 www.RUNCO.com... -
Page 21: Off Timer
14. OFF TIMER Press this button to set the sleep timer. Press it repeatedly to scroll through the available options (30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes; or, select 0 to turn the timer off). Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions... - Page 22 Controls and Functions Notes: Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 23: Available Range Of The Remote Control
The remote control can be used to control the CinemaWall within the ranges shown in Figure 3-1. Approx. 7m /23ft Figure 3-1. Available Range of the Remote Control Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual markings inside the battery compartment. After a few seconds, the remote starts up automatically and 3. Installation Remote Control... - Page 24 • 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 Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 25: Quick Setup
• Aspect ratio • Brightness • Contrast • Color level • Tint • Sharpness Configure audio inputs Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual For Details, refer to page... for each input 27 through 33 Installation Quick Setup... -
Page 26: Installation Considerations
The wall must be capable of supporting a redundant weight factor three (3) times the weight of the display, or be reinforced. Runco recommends that this be done by a custom installation specialist. Use only a Runco-approved wall-mount kit or table stand that is Note specifically designed for your display. -
Page 27: Ventilation
• 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. -
Page 28: Connections To The Cinemawall
IBM VGA or Compatibles Macintosh or Compatibles (Desktop type) Monitor adapter for Macintosh HD Set Top Box or DVD Player with HDMI or DVI Output PC or Automation/Control System Wired Remote Control Wired IR Input of Other Equipment Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 29: Audio Connections
Connect the to the EXT SPEAKER terminals on both the LEFT and RIGHT channels. Maintain the correct polarity. For more information, refer to the owner’s manual for your speakers. Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual (positive) and (negative) speaker wires... -
Page 30: Rs-232 Controller Connection
(DB-9 or other connector type, as required) Figure 3-4. RS-232 Control System Connection RCV DATA XMT DATA SIG GND REQUEST TO SEND CLEAR TO SEND DATA TERMINAL READY DATA SET READY NO CONNECTION 1, 9 Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual DB-9 Female... -
Page 31: Cable Management
Install the clamps as shown in Figure 3-5. Back of the unit mounting holes To attach clamp mounting hole To detach Figure 3-5. Installing the Cable Clamps Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual cables Installation Cable Management... - Page 32 Installation Notes: Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 33: Operation
2. Select Install from the Main Menu. 3. Select Language from the Install Menu. 4. Press right- or left-arrow button ( OK or MENU. The change takes effect immediately. Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual Ferrite Core ) to highlight the desired language and press 4. Operation... -
Page 34: Setting The Pc Display Properties
3. Click the Settings tab on the display dialog box. 4. Adjust the resolution to 1024x768 pixels. 5. Click the Advanced button and click the Monitor tab on the dialog box. Set the vertical frequency to 60Hz and click OK. Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 35: Using The On-Screen Menus
1. The native resolution of the CW-50XA and CW-61 is 1365 x 768; Note the native resolution of the CW-42HD is 1024 x 768. Other 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. -
Page 36: Cinemawall Osd Menu Structure
Last, Video 1, Input Select Video 2, DVD, HD Last Mode 1-4 or RGB Volume 0 ... 40 Advanced OSD Off or On (Note) V. Freq. H. Freq. H. Polarity V. Polarity Neg. Pos. Mode Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 37: Main Menu
Runco video display devices. Accordingly, Runco recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF-certified installation technician. -
Page 38: Typical Pluge Pattern For Adjusting Brightness
Operation 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). -
Page 39: Typical Color Bar Pattern For Adjusting Color Saturation And Tint
Color Saturation: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5. Figure 4-5. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual Operation... - Page 40 (on either side of the green bar) appear to be a single shade of blue. Like the brightness and contrast controls, the color and tint controls Note are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting. Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 41: Typical Test Pattern For Adjusting Sharpness
(Color temperature defines the “color of gray.”) Use the left- and/or right-arrow buttons to select 5400K, 6500K, 8500K or 9300K. The default setting, 6500K, is appropriate for most situations. Higher settings produce a “bluer” picture; lower ones impart a reddish hue to the image. Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 42: White Balance
For some types of video, you may want to override the setting. Generally, if black appears crushed when brightness = 32, choose “NORMAL.” If black appears excessively elevated, use “STEP 1” or “STEP 2.” Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 43 When you have finished entering the note, press OK or MENU. To recall a picture memory setting, perform Steps 1 and 2 above. Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual GREEN BLUE YELLOW...
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Page 44: Audio
Aspect Ratio: To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, select Aspect Ratio from the Image Options Menu and press OK or MENU. Select the appropriate aspect ratio for the type of program material being viewed; refer to Table 4-1. Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 45 V Size: Use the up- or down-arrow buttons ( right-arrow button ( ) to increase the height; use the left-arrow button ( Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual Description Select Anamorphic to view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio.
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Page 46: Install
HDMI: Select HDMI from the Install menu to adjust the black level of the displayed HDMI signal. Set it to LOW if blacks appear elevated (dark gray). If blacks appear “crushed” (too dark), set it to HIGH. ) to highlight H Size. Then, use the ) to decrease Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 47 Install menu and set it to ON. “SETTING NOW” appears on the screen during the reset, then disappears when the reset is complete. All CinemaWall settings revert to their default values, with the following exceptions: • Image Options: Aspect Ratio, Computer • Install: Language, HD Type, HDMI, Color System Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual Operation...
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Page 48: Function
Horizontal and/or vertical synchronizing signals are not present from the computer. Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual Turning the picture back on Picture already on. Press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. The picture reappears. - Page 49 • 1, 2, 3, 4: Activates the SOFT FOCUS setting. Higher numbers create a “softer” image. The Sharpness control (in the Picture Adjust menu) is disabled Note when you turn on the Soften feature. Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual Operation...
- Page 50 Once the CinemaWall has been installed and calibrated, you may wish to have it display only a subset of its menus, for the sake of simplicity. If so, set Advanced OSD to OFF. When you do, the CinemaWall hides the menu items shown in italics in Figure 4-2. Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 51: Signal Info
Select Signal Info from the Main menu to check the frequencies and polarities of the current input signal. (If RGB/PC is the current input, “MODE” is replaced by “MEMORY.”) Press EXIT ( ) to return to the Main menu. Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual H. FREQ V. FREQ H. POLARITY V. - Page 52 Operation Notes: Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 53: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the CinemaWall. If you encounter an issue not described here, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Technical Support. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart Symptom The display does not turn on •... - Page 54 (refer to Computer/Video Signal not compatible with the Compatibility on CinemaWall. page 52). • Adjust the image size (refer to Image Options on adjusting. page 34). Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual Solution...
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Page 55: Serial Communications
LETTERBOX STD 4:3 ANAMORPHIC Computer Cinema Mode Note: Contact your Runco dealer or Runco Technical Support for a complete list of external control codes if needed. Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual 6. Serial Communications Code Data 00H CDH 00H CEH... - Page 56 Serial Communications Notes: Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 57: Specifications
Model CW-50XA -- 50 in. Model CW-61 -- 60 in. Model CW-42HD -- 36.1 x 20.4 in. (918 x 518 mm) Model CW-50XA -- 43.5 x 24.5 in. (1106 x 622 mm) Model CW-61 -- 53.2 x 29.9 in. (1351 x 760 mm) 16:9 Standard 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, VirtualWide™... - Page 58 Weight (with Stand): Regulatory Approvals: Limited Warranty: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Model CW-42HD -- 59.5 lbs. (27.60 kg) Model CW-50XA -- 97.9 lbs. (44.50 kg) Model CW-61 -- 134.2 lbs. (61.00 kg) Complies with FCC Three (3) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user (except for plasma glass panel).
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Page 59: Cinemawall Dimensions
Figure 7-1, Figure 7-2 and Figure 7-3 show the CinemaWall dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Figure 7-1. CinemaWall Model CW-42HD Dimensions Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual CinemaWall Dimensions 30.502 10.975 Specifications... -
Page 60: Cinemawall Model Cw-50Xa Dimensions
Specifications 34.252 14.801 Figure 7-2. CinemaWall Model CW-50XA Dimensions Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 61: Cinemawall Model Cw-61 Dimensions
38.127 20.607 Figure 7-3. CinemaWall Model CW-61 Dimensions Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual 46.103 27.992 12.638 58.739 Specifications... -
Page 62: Computer/Video Signal Compatibility
2. All modes other than the native resolution (1024x768 for the CW-42HD or 1365x768 for the CW-50XA and CW-61) are scaled up or down to that resolution. - Page 63 2. All modes other than the native resolution (1024x768 for the CW-42HD or 1365x768 for the CW-50XA and CW-61) are scaled up or down to that resolution.
- Page 64 Specifications Runco CinemaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
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