Vistage series ultra-thin flat-panel displays (94 pages)
Summary of Contents for Runco CRYSTAL CX-70DHD
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N S T A L L A T I O N P E R A T I O N A N U A L CX-70DHD 1080p, High-Definition Flat Panel LCD and Digital High Definition (DHD) Controller/Scaler/Processor with...
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 video product! It has been designed to provide you with the quality of video that is expected in a home theater. For the best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation.
Council Directive 2006/95/EC and amended by M1 and C1 on Low Voltage Equipment Safety; EN 60950 “Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment” The Technical Construction file required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Runco International, LLC, located at 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006-1992.
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FCC PART 15: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
RuncoCare™ Standard Two Year Limited Warranty ... iii Important Safety Instructions ... vii Compliance Information ... viii 1. Introduction ...1 2. Controls and Functions ...5 3. Installation ...15 CX-70DHD 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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Table of Contents 4. Operation ...33 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...57 6. External Control ...59 7. Specifications ...67 Connecting the CX-70DHD to the DHD Controller ...21 Connecting Source Components to the DHD Controller ...23 RS-232 Controller Connection ...29 Connecting 12-volt Trigger Outputs to External Equipment...30 Connecting an External IR Receiver to the DHD Controller ...31 Connecting AC Power ...32 Turning on the Power ...33...
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List of Figures 2-1. CX-70DHD Controls and Indicators ...5 2-2. CX-70DHD Connector Locations...6 2-3. DHD Controller Front Panel ...7 2-4. DHD Controller Rear Panel ...9 2-5. DHD Controller/CX-70DHD Remote Control...11 3-1. Available Range of the Remote Control ...15 3-2. Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting ...17 3-3.
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List of Figures Notes: CX-70DHD Installation/Operation Manual...
Runco has prepared this manual to help installers and end users get the most out of the CX-70DHD. 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.
The Runco CX-70DHD is a native “Full-HD” (1920 x 1080) LCD that is ideal for rooms of distinction where a large screen size is desired, but where ambient light makes front projection difficult and the glare of a plasma screen simply unacceptable.
➤ Parts List Your CX-70DHD 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. • CX-70DHD Flat-Panel LCD and DHD Controller • Table Stand •...
Figure 2-1 shows the CX-70DHD controls and indicators. Figure 2-1. CX-70DHD Controls and Indicators CX-70DHD Installation/Operation Manual 2. Controls and Functions CX-70DHD at a Glance Controls and Indicators...
Controls and Functions ➤ Connectors 1. DISPLAY STAND Included with the CX-70DHD for table-top installations. 2. POWER SWITCH Connects or disconnects the display panel from the AC power source. 3. STANDBY/ON INDICATOR - Lights blue to indicate normal operation; - Lights red to indicate that the CX-70DHD is in standby mode. 4.
CX-70DHD 16:9 Figure 2-3. DHD Controller Front Panel 1. RUNCO ICON Lights blue to indicate that the controller is on or powering up. 2. IR SENSOR Receives IR commands from the remote control. 3. VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY Can be used instead of the On-Screen Display (OSD).
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Controls and Functions 5. LEFT BUTTON Used to direct-select inputs or move the menu cursor left in the OSD. When no menu is present on-screen, the LEFT button toggles through the different sources, in this order: HDMI 2 - HDMI 1 - SCART - HD 2 - HD 1 - Component - S-Video 2 - S-Video 1 - Composite Video 6.
Figure 2-4 shows the rear connector panel on the DHD Controller. Figure 2-4. DHD Controller Rear Panel 1. HDMI Out Connect this to the DVI IN connector on the CX-70DHD (see Figure 2-2). 2. Display Control Connect this to the RS-232 input on the CX-70DHD, using the provided communication cable.
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Controls and Functions 10. IR Wired input from a Niles- or Xantech-compatible, infrared (IR) repeater system. It is a 3.5-mm, mini phono jack, wired as follows: Ring = No connection Tip = IR Input Sleeve = Ground 11. RS-232 / RS-485 A female, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or automation/control system.
Figure 2-5 shows the CX-70DHD remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. (not available on RETURN some models) EXIT HDMI HDMI CUST CUST Figure 2-5. DHD Controller/CX-70DHD Remote Control CX-70DHD Installation/Operation Manual 16 : 9 4 : 3 Controls and Functions CX-70DHD Remote Control Unit...
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Controls and Functions 1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that an IR signal is being transmitted. 2. ON / OFF Press to turn the display on or off. 3. ENTER Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting. 4.
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10. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons Use the red buttons to select an aspect ratio directly or to enter numeric characters, as follows: 16:9 (3) For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. 4:3 (6) Scales the input signal to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen. LETBOX (Letterbox) (9) For viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9 screen.
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Controls and Functions Notes: CX-70DHD Installation/Operation Manual...
To install batteries in the remote control: 1. Press down the tab on the cover and pull 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.
Installation Quick Setup • Do not drop the remote control or expose it to moisture or high temperature. • The remote control may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp. If that occurs, move the plasma display away from the fluorescent lamp. •...
In order to easily solve this issue, Runco recommends using the DHD Controller with a high-quality audio receiver that has the ability to effectively synchronize audio and video signals.
Installation ➤ Other Considerations In addition, many A/V receivers introduce additional latency that needs to be compensated for during the installation. Table 3-2 shows the amount of possible audio latency given different signal input timings. Table 3-2. Possible Audio Latency for Various Input/Output Timings Input Timing 480i 480p...
You can install the CX-70DHD either on a table or other flat surface (using the included table stand) or on a wall using the optional wall-mounting kit. Before installing the wall mount or table stand, place the panel face down on a soft, flat surface. Place the protective sheet, which was wrapped around the panel when it was packaged, between the screen and...
Installation Item Qty Figure 3-3. Assembling and Installing the Table Stand Description Table stand upright 1/4-20 x 1.5" Low head socket cap screw Table stand foot M8 x 40mm, Socket head cap screw Rubber Bumper CX-70DHD Installation/Operation Manual...
The wall must be capable of supporting a redundant weight factor five (5) 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.
Installation HDMI OUT Figure 3-4. Connecting the CX-70DHD to the DHD Controller Digital Video Connection: Connect the HDMI output from the DHD Controller to the DVI IN input on the CX-70DHD, using an HDMI-to-HDMI cable and the included, DVI-to-HDMI adapter. RS-232 Communication Cable...
RS-232 Connection: Connect the Display Control output from the DHD Controller to the RS-232 IN input on the CX-70DHD. Use a cable with an RJ11 plug at the DHD Controller end and an RJ-45 plug at the CX-70DHD end. (The CX-70DHD accessory kit includes such a cable.) If you make your own cable, it must be wired as shown in Figure 3-5.
Component Video Source Connections: Connect your component video sources to the HD1, HD2 and/or Component/SCART inputs as shown in Figure 3-7. RCA-to-BNC adapter COMPONEN T VIDEO OUT BD/DVD Figure 3-7. Component Video Source Connections CX-70DHD Installation/Operation Manual DTV-Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) Installation...
SCART RGBS Source Connections: Connect the green, blue and red outputs from your SCART source to the Component/SCART input on the DHD Controller. Connect the sync output from your SCART source to the Video input on the DHD Controller. See Figure 3-9.
Use a straight-through, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-11. For more information about using this connection, refer to External Control on page 59. to Automation/ Control System or PC...
Installation ➤ Connecting 12-volt Trigger Outputs to External Equipment If your installation includes equipment that responds to 12-volt triggers, connect it to the 12-volt trigger outputs as shown in Figure 3-12. Sleeve = Ground To 12-volt trigger-activated Tip = +12V device Figure 3-12.
If infrared signals from the remote control cannot reach the DHD Controller due to excessive distance or obstructions such as walls or cabinet doors, you can connect an external IR receiver to the DHD Controller to extend the range of the remote control. See Figure 3-13.
Installation ➤ Connecting AC Power Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the CX-70DHD. Connect the other end to your AC power source. Similarly connect the DHD Controller to a nearby AC outlet. CX-70DHD Installation/Operation Manual...
1. Turn on your source components. 2. Press the main power switch on the CX-70DHD (see Figure 2-1). The standby/on indicator lights red. 3. Set the main power switch at the rear of the DHD Controller (see Figure 2-4) to the “on” position.
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Operation 2. Double click on the Display icon. 3. Click the Settings tab on the display dialog box. 4. Set the Screen area to 1024x768 pixels. 5. Click the Advanced button and click the Monitor tab on the dialog box. Set the Refresh Frequency to 60Hz and click 1.
To display the Main Menu, press the MENU button on the remote control (Figure 2-5) or DHD Controller front panel (Figure 2-3). To select a menu item, use the front panel to highlight it. Then, to confirm your selection, press ENTER on the remote control or DHD Controller front panel.
Sync Threshold HDMI EDID Extension Front Panel Brightness System Reset Note: Default settings appear in bold type. Figure 4-1. CX-70DHD OSD Menu Structure (continued) ➤ Main Menu Runco Video Input Source Aspect Ratio Picture Input Position Memory Presets Information Calibration...
From the Main Menu, select Input Source to choose a video signal source. The active source is indicated by an arrow ( active source. To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, select Aspect Ratio from the Main Menu and press ENTER. Select the appropriate aspect ratio for your screen size and the type of program material being viewed;...
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Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Remote Aspect Ratio Control 16:9 16:9 4:3 Image, stretched to fill 16:9 Screen (Display) Letterbox LBOX (Letterbox aspect ratio) VirtualWide VWIDE Description Select 16:9 to view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. 16:9 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) 4:3 images are stretched...
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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Remote Aspect Ratio Control Cinema CINEMA Virtual Cinema Native (none) CX-70DHD Installation/Operation Manual Description Select Cinema to view 2.35:1 source material on a 16:9 screen. The upper and lower 2.35:1 Image on portions of the screen are 16:9 Screen masked, but the geometry of the active image area is not...
PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black, white and gray areas against a black background. The example above includes two vertical bars and four shaded boxes. Select Brightness from the Picture menu and press ENTER. Adjust the brightness so that: •...
Operation Color Saturation: 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 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or DHD Controller front panel. 2.
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11.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” is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image. When tint is decreased, the image appears redder;...
Operation Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture menu and press ENTER. 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 differently-sized lines in the “sweep”...
Use the controls in the Input Position Menu to fine-tune the aspect ratio and image position for the current source. The input position settings are automatically saved for each input Note and resolution. Left/Right: Select Left/Right from the Input Position menu to shift the projected image horizontally.
Operation No Overscan Crop Zoom 16 :9 = Source Image Area = Mask (Crop) Area = Screen (16:9) Figure 4-6. Overscan Modes Phase (RGB, Component or SCART sources): This control adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal. Adjust the phase when an RGB, Component or SCART image still shows shimmer or “noise”...
For each input, the CX-70DHD lets you save image quality settings as presets that you can recall at a later time. You can create up to four presets per input and display mode (resolution and frame rate). The DHD Controller stores the following display modes in each memory preset: •...
DHD Controller and display device. Should you ever need to contact Runco Technical Support, this information will help them answer your questions or resolve product performance issues.
• Gamma: Select Gamma from the Display Color menu to choose a de-gamma curve. Used correctly, the Gamma control can improve contrast while maintaining good details for blacks and whites. 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.
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Operation Table 4-2 lists the x- and y-coordinates for each color temperature preset. Table 4-2. Color Temperature Presets and Associated Color Points Color Temperature Preset 3200K 5500K 6500K • Backlight: The Backlight control changes the apparent brightness of the displayed image.
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• Splash Timer: When you turn on the CX-70DHD, it projects a welcome screen with the Runco and ISF logos, along with the personalized information you enter as described above. Select Splash Timer from the Splash Configure menu to set the amount of time for which this screen appears.
Operation ➤ Service Service Test Video Input Names Remote Control Display Device Color Space Triggers Miscellaneous Sync Threshold HDMI EDID Extension Front Panel Brightness System Reset Input Names Restore C o m p o s i t e Composite S - V i d e o S-Video 1 S - V i d e o S-Video 2...
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When you change a remote code on the CX-70DHD, you must re-program the CX-70DHD remote control to send that same code. To do this: 1. Press and hold the LIGHT button on the remote control for approximately three seconds, or until the LED on the remote lights solid red.
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Operation Triggers: Select Triggers from the Service menu to configure the 12-volt trigger outputs. You can assign one or more trigger outputs to each aspect ratio. Those triggers are then activated by selecting that aspect ratio. Miscellaneous: Select Miscellaneous from the Service menu to set the following options: •...
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HDMI EDID Extension: Extended display identification data (EDID) is a data structure provided by a display device to describe its capabilities to a graphics card. It is what enables a modern personal computer to know what kind of monitor is connected. Some modern display devices provide more information via EDID than others, in the form of “extensions.”...
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the CX-70DHD. 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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Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Symptom The CX-70DHD and DHD • Faulty or incorrect video Controller are both on, but there is no picture and on-screen menus do not appear. The display is on and menus • Incorrect source selection. appear, but there is no •...
In addition to using the DHD Controller front-panel keypad or remote control unit, there are two methods of controlling the CX-70DHD and DHD Controller externally: • Using a serial (RS-232) link to send ASCII commands and receive responses to those commands.
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External Control Table 6-1 lists the RS-232 command set. The “Parameter (min/max)” column shows the valid parameter ranges, or “NA” for commands that take no parameters. When you enter a valid command, the DHD Controller executes it and acknowledges it with a plus sign on the command line (+ >).
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Parameter Command (min/max) Miscellaneous Commands DISPLAY? INRES? MODEL? OUTRES? SERNUM? SWVER? SYSSTATE? TRIGGER The following serial commands are meant to emulate buttons on the remote control or DHD Con- troller front panel. Each button has its own serial command, so effectively it is as if you were using the IR remote only you’ll be doing so via serial commands.
External Control Using Discrete IR Codes ➤ IR Command Protocol The DHD Controller accepts commands in the form of IR signals that conform to the Phillips RC5 protocol. Each DHD Controller remote control button has an RC5 control code associated with it. You can use these codes to program a third-party, “universal”...
Figure 6-1 shows the pulse train for this command (with the toggle bit set to zero). Data Word Start Bits Toggle Bit Encoded Data Word 1.78 ms Modulated Carrier Zoom In of Carrier 27.8 µs First Packet RC5 Packet Transmission 14 cycles, 24.9 ms 64 cycles, 113.8 ms Figure 6-1.
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External Control Table 6-2. RC5 Control Codes for the DHD Controller (continued) RC5 Data from Remote Control Remote Button Name Control (Note) CUST 1 0x3472 CUST 2 0x3473 DOWN 0x3446 ENTER 0x3444 EXIT 0x3474 HD 1 0x3451 HD 2 0x3452 HDMI 1 0x3453 HDMI 2...