For this reason, Runco International makes no warrants or claims as to the reliable operation of this plasma display monitor product at altitudes greater than 5000 feet above sea level. If you are planning to operate a plasma monitor at a location above 5000 feet, please contact Runco technical support for further information.
WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plugs from power outlets. The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible. REMARQUE: Pour mettre l’appareil hors circut, s’assurer de retirer la fiche de la prise d’alimentation. La prise d’alimentation doit être installé...
Runco Dealer for a replacement cord. · Do not remove the cover of the Plasma display for any reason. If any problems arise with the unit, please contact a Runco Dealer or Runco International for service. Removing the covers will void the 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.
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.
General Overview The Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD are a plasma panel systems with the flat panel plasma displays and an external DHD™ controller for video processing. With 1024 x 768 native resolution for the PL-43DHD and 1280 x 768 native resolution for the PL-50DHD, both are capable of imaging native HDTV. The PL-43DHD and PL- 50DHD includes two DVI digital inputs as well as standard analog inputs.
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DIGITAL RGB (INPUT2) (DVI-D jack) Use to connect a computer (supports HDCP). NOTE: The DHD™ Controller is connected to this input. AUDIO (INPUT2) (Stereo mini jack) Used to obtain sound when INPUT1, INPUT2 is selected. Connect this jack to the audio output connector of the device connected to the plasma display’s INPUT1 or INPUT2.
1. ON Indicator Lights green when the plasma display is operating. When flashing, the indicator is used to indicate error messages. The indicator flashes green once every one second when the (AUTO POWER OFF) function is operating. 2. STANDBY Indicator This indicator is red during standby mode.
Front Panel RUNCO ICON When the Red light is displayed the unit is in Standby, when Blue light is displayed the unit is On. POWER BUTTON Press once to toggle on from Standby mode to On mode, a second time to place into Standby mode.
Rear Panel Serial No Runco International Union City, CA Model OUTPUTS Video Processor / Controller DVI Out OUTPUTS: ANALOG OUTPUTS (BNC Connectors) (This output is not used when married to the VX-2c) The various output lines used to drive the analog input of the display device. Individually, the jacks are: V=vertical sync, H=horizontal sync, B=Blue, G=Green, R=Red.
DHD ™ Controller Remote Control (1) ON/OFF Switches Power ON/OFF. (This does not operate when POWER/STANDBY indicator of the main unit is off.) (2) IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Illuminates when a button in pressed, indicating that an IR signal is being transmitted. (3) ENTER BUTTON When an item is highlighted on a menu, pressing ENTER will select that item.
Computer While there are many different ways to connect your source equipment to your DHD Controller, the examples shown above are the most common and are recommended by Runco. • COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Composite video is the most common type of signal used, but is also the lowest in picture quality. Many sources have outputs that are limited to Composite video, such as some VCR’s and camcorders.
• DVI 1 / DVI 2 These are High Definition Digital Video Interface (DVI) inputs; Runco recommends using these digital inputs whenever possible. Using the DVI 1 and DVI 2 inputs ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source component output, through the DHD and finally into the plasma.
QUICK SETUP GUIDE Step I Connection 1. Connect the RGBHV cable between the Plasma display and the DHD RGBHV output 2. Connect the 9-pin to RJ-11 adapter only to the plasma’s Com Link (RS-232) input, tighten the retaining screws. 3. Connect the RJ-11 phone type cable between the projector and the DHD controller. 4.
Pass-through was selected. If you wish to choose another source, Runco recommends using the direct access buttons to select the desired source as opposed to pressing MENU. Pass-through is not available when the DVI output is in use.
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Aspect Ratio provides selection of one of five aspect ratios: Anamorphic, Standard 4:3, Letterbox, VirtualWide and Cinema. To select an aspect ratio via the main menu, press either the up and down buttons on the remote or front panel, highlight ASPECT RATIO and press ENTER. The aspect ratio menu will then appear with the four choices;...
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CONTRAST adjusts the white level of the image. For Fixed-pixel displays, adjust contrast until there is a distinct definition between the two brightest bars. NOTE: For best results, Runco recommends that CONTRAST be set to ‘0’ or very close to it. (see lower right chart).
SHARPNESS adjusts the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. This can be adjusted to the preference of the user. Keep in mind that when SHARPNESS is decreased, fine details in the image will become ‘soft’; when it is increased, fine details will become sharper but will also make the picture appear ‘noisy’ if adjusted too high. All the picture adjustments (contrast, brightness, color, tint and sharpness) must be saved manually to Custom 1 or Custom 2 under ISF presets menu.
There are four aspect ratios available that can be selected for video signal inputs. 16:9 Screens: • ANAMORPHIC: The image is compressed vertically, but anamorphic software will appear properly proportioned. This is best suited for use with 16:9 DVD’s. • STANDARD 4 x 3: The input signal will be scaled to fit in the center of the 16:9 sceen. ������������...
RS-232 COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMANDS Baud rate: 19200 (fixed) Bits: 8 No Parity All protocol in ASCII format RS-232 input connector pin numbers: TxD= Pin# 2, RxD= Pin# 3, GnD= Pin# 5 Command format (single command): command value (i.e. brightness 100). NOTE: A space (not an underscore) or comma may be used between the command and its value.
NOTE: FOR DEALER USE ONLY A. ASPECT RATIO Press to change the aspect ratio or geometry of the image. Different resolutions will allow for different aspect ratios. B. RGB SETUP When entering a computer-type (VESA) signal, press to automatically center and resize the image. C.
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