Runco Climate Portfolio CX-70DHD User Manual

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  • Page 1 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 with...
  • Page 3: One Year Limited Warranty

    (1) year from the date of delivery to the initial end user (excluding the lamp). PARTS (not including the lamp): 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 initial end user.
  • Page 4 Product, during usual working hours, provided that the location of the Product is within normal operating distance from an Authorized Runco Service Center. In some instances it may be necessary for the Product to be returned to the Runco factory for repairs.
  • Page 5: Product Information

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To locate the name and address of the nearest Authorized Runco Service Center, or for additional information about this Limited Warranty, please call or write: Toll Free: (800) 23-RUNCO (800-237-8626) _________________________________________________________ Model Purchased ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Runco Authorized Dealer Name...
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 7: Compliance Information

    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.
  • Page 8: Fcc Part

    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.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ... iii Important Safety Instructions ... vi Compliance Information ... vii 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...
  • Page 10 Connections to the CX-70DHD and DHD Controller ...21 Connecting the CX-70DHD to the DHD Controller ...21 Connecting Source Components to the DHD Controller ...23 RS-232 Controller Connection ...28 Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs to External Equipment ...28 Connecting an External IR Receiver to the DHD Controller ...29 Connecting AC Power ...29 4.
  • Page 11 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 Remote Control ...11 3-1. Available Range of the Remote Control ...15 3-2. Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting ...18 3-3.
  • Page 12 List of Figures Notes: CX-70DHD Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 13: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 14: Using This Manual

    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.
  • Page 15: Description, Features And Benefits

    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.
  • Page 16: Parts List

    ➤ 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 •...
  • Page 17: Cx-70Dhd Controls And Indicators

    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...
  • Page 18: Cx-70Dhd Connector Locations

    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.
  • Page 19: Dhd Controller Front Panel

    Figure 2-3 shows the controls and indicators on the DHD Controller front panel; the paragraphs that follow describe them. Figure 2-3. DHD Controller Front Panel 1. RUNCO ICON Lights red to indicate that the DHD Controller is in standby mode; lights blue to indicate that the unit is on.
  • Page 20 Controls and Functions 5. UP BUTTON Used to direct select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor up in the OSD. When no menu is present on-screen, the UP button toggles through aspect ratios in the following order: 16:9 - 4:3 - Letterbox - VirtualWide - Cinema 6.
  • Page 21: Dhd Controller Rear Panel

    Figure 2-4 shows the rear connector panel on the DHD Controller. Serial No Model Video Processor / Controller HDMI Out Figure 2-4. DHD Controller Rear Panel 1. HDMI OUT Connect this to the DVI IN input on the CX-70DHD (see Figure 2-2). 2.
  • Page 22: Main Power Switch

    Controls and Functions 8. 12-VOLT (750 mA) TRIGGER OUTPUTS Connection for up to three (3), 12-volt trigger-controlled devices such as retractable screens or screen masks. 9. IR Wired input from a wired remote control or infrared receiver. It is a 3.5-mm, mini phono jack, wired as follows: Ring = +5V Tip = IR Input...
  • Page 23: Dhd Controller Remote Control

    Figure 2-5 shows the DHD Controller 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 Remote Control CX-70DHD Installation/Operation Manual 16 : 9 4 : 3 Controls and Functions DHD Controller Remote Control...
  • Page 24 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 CX-70DHD on or off. 3. ENTER Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting. 4.
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 Controls and Functions Notes: CX-70DHD Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 27: Available Range Of The Remote Control

    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.
  • Page 28 Installation • 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. • Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote control and the IR receiver on the plasma display.
  • Page 29: Quick Setup

    Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the CX-70DHD installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video Note installation specialist. Table 3-1. Installation Overview Step Procedure Mount the CX-70DHD on a wall or table stand Connect the DHD Controller to the CX-70DHD Connect signal sources to the DHD Controller Connect external controller to DHD Controller RS-232 port...
  • Page 30: Installation Considerations

    Installation Installation Considerations ➤ Ambient Light ➤ Ventilation Proper installation of your CX-70DHD will ensure the highest possible picture quality. Whether you are installing the CX-70DHD temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into account to ensure that it performs optimally. In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the display.
  • Page 31: Other Considerations

    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.
  • Page 32: Assembling And Installing The Table Stand

    Installation Table Stand Assembly: Figure 3-3 shows how to assemble the included table stand and attach it to the panel. 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...
  • Page 33: Connections To The Cx-70Dhd And Dhd Controller

    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.
  • Page 34: Connecting The Cx-70Dhd To The Dhd Controller

    Installation Serial No INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb Model Video Processor / Controller R/Pr B/Pb HDMI Out HDMI 1 HDMI 2 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-DVI cable.
  • Page 35: Connecting Source Components To The Dhd Controller

    RS-232 Connection: Connect the RS-232 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.
  • Page 36: Hdmi Source Connections

    Installation INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb R/Pr B/Pb HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Figure 3-6. HDMI Source Connections TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Component Video Video S-Video 2 HDMI Source (HD-DVD/BD/DVD Player or HD Tuner with HDMI or DVI out) CX-70DHD Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 37: Digital (Dtv) Rgb Or Component Video Connections

    Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-7. INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb R/Pr B/Pb HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Red/Pr Green/Y Blue/Pb Horiz DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source Figure 3-7. Digital (DTV) RGB or Component Video Connections CX-70DHD Installation/Operation Manual TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Video...
  • Page 38: Analog Rgb Connections

    Installation Analog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-8. 1. Refer to Supported Timings on page 60 for a list of computer Note signals compatible with the CX-70DHD. Use with signals other than those listed may cause some functions not to work. 2.
  • Page 39: Composite, S-Video And Component Video Connections

    Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-9. INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb R/Pr B/Pb HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver, Laser Disc etc. Figure 3-9. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections CX-70DHD Installation/Operation Manual TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 Component Video Installation...
  • Page 40: Rs-232 Controller Connection

    Installation ➤ RS-232 Controller Connection ➤ Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs to External Equipment Use a standard, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 Control port on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-10. For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 51.
  • Page 41: Connecting An External Ir Receiver To The Dhd Controller

    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 3-12.
  • Page 42 Installation Notes: CX-70DHD Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 43: Operation

    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.
  • Page 44 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. The native resolution of the CX-70DHD is 1920 x 1080. Other...
  • Page 45: Using The Dhd Controller Menus

    Press the MENU button on either the remote control or the DHD Controller front panel to display the Main Menu. To select a menu item, use the UP ( on either the remote control or the DHD Controller front panel to highlight it. Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
  • Page 46: Dhd Controller Osd Menu Structure For Cx-70Dhd

    Left/Right Up/Down Output Shift Width Height Save Owner Name ISF Calibrated ISF Other Splash Configure Runco/ISF Logo Splash Screen Timers (2 ... 60 sec.) OSD Position Vert./Horiz., Normal/Wide, Height Brightness Contrast Sharpness ISF Night - Display Image Back Light Red Gain, Blue Gain, Green Gain...
  • Page 47: Main Menu

    The aspect ratio selection is automatically saved for each input and Note resolution. CX-70DHD Installation/Operation Manual ” to its left; in this example, 16:9 is Operation Main Menu Runco Video Input Source Aspect Ratio Picture Input Position Memory Presets Information...
  • Page 48 Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Remote Aspect Ratio Control 16:9 16:9 4:3 Image, stretched to fill Letterbox VirtualWide V-WIDE Cinema CINEMA 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 hori- zontally to fit a 16:9 screen.
  • Page 49: Picture

    Memory Presets on page 41. 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 50: Typical Gray Bar Pattern For Adjusting Contrast

    Operation 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: •...
  • Page 51: 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 4-4. Figure 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint Select Color and press ENTER. 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”...
  • Page 52: Input Position

    Operation ➤ Input Position Input Position Left/Right Up/Down Width Height Overscan 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”...
  • Page 53: Memory Presets

    Select Information from the Main Menu to see information that uniquely identifies your display: its serial number, the installed hardware and firmware versions and the firmware version build date. Should you ever need to contact Runco Technical Support, this information will help them answer your questions or resolve product performance issues.
  • Page 54: Calibration

    Operation ➤ Calibration Calibration ISF Night Display Color Input Image Input Color ISF Day Display Color Input Image Input Color Save ISF Settings Output Shift Splash Configure OSD Position Use the Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments on the analog inputs.
  • Page 55 • Runco/ISF Logo Splash Screen Timers: When you turn on the CX-70DHD, it projects a welcome screen with the Runco logo followed by one with the ISF logo. Select Splash Timer from the Splash Configure menu to set the amount of time that these two images appear.
  • Page 56: Service

    Operation ➤ Service Service Test Video Input Names Remote Control Analog Out Mode Display Device HD Format Triggers Miscellaneous System Reset Restore Saved Settings Input Names Restore Composite Composite S-Video 1 S-Video 1 S-Video 2 S-Video 2 Component SD Component SD HD/RGB 1 HD/RGB 1 HD/RGB 2...
  • Page 57 Remote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary infrared (IR) codes to which the DHD Controller will respond. By default, both are set to 17. You can change these codes if either: • Another device in the theater (a DVD player, for example) is responding to commands from the DHD Controller remote control (Figure 2-5) in ways that are unpredictable or undesirable.
  • Page 58 Operation Display Device: The options in the Display Device menu allow you to perform the following LCD image adjustments. • Display Position: Select Display Position from the Display Device menu to perform the following display device adjustments (these are global, independent of any input): •...
  • Page 59 • HD/RGB 1 and HD/RGB 2 (Color Space): Select Auto, RGB or YUV. • ADC Bandwidth: Select Auto, 75 MHz, 150 MHz or 300 MHz. • YPbPr Input Resolution: Select Auto or specify the input resolution, if known: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p or 1080i. Triggers: Select Triggers from the Service menu to configure the 12-volt trigger outputs.
  • Page 60 Operation Notes: CX-70DHD Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 61: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 62 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 •...
  • Page 63: Serial Communications

    To interface the CX-70DHD with an automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software, connect it to the RS-232 output of the DHD Controller as shown in Figure 3-5. Connect your control system or PC to the RS-232 input of the DHD Controller as shown in Figure 3-10.
  • Page 64 Serial Communications 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 (+ >).
  • Page 65 Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Parameter Command (min/max) Picture Adjust Commands (not available on HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 inputs) BRIGHTNESS -100/100 BRIGHTNESS? CHROMADELAY -12/12 CHROMADELAY? COLOR -100/100 COLOR? CONTRAST -100/100 CONTRAST? FILMMODE FILMMODE? FILTER 0/15 FILTER? PHASE PHASE? SHARPNESS -6/6 SHARPNESS? TINT...
  • Page 66 Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Parameter Command (min/max) Input Position Commands (not available on HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 inputs) IHEIGHT -100/100 IHEIGHT? IHPOS -100/100 IHPOS? IVPOS -100/100 IVPOS? IWIDTH -100/100 IWIDTH? OVERSCAN 0/10 OVERSCAN? Output Shift Commands (not available on HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 inputs) OHEIGHT -100/100 OHEIGHT?
  • Page 67 Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Parameter Command (min/max) Miscellaneous Commands (not available on HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 inputs) BKGND -100/100 BKGND? DATE? HDINPUTRES HWVER? INRES? Miscellaneous Commands (available on all inputs) SWVER? TRIGGER CX-70DHD Installation/Operation Manual Value Description Stored? Sets the background color for 4:3 aspect ratio (-100 = black;...
  • Page 68 Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Parameter Command (min/max) 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.
  • Page 69: Specifications

    Table 7-1 lists the CX-70DHD specifications. Table 7-1. CX-70DHD Specifications Native Resolution: Screen Size (Active Area): Screen Aspect Ratio: Available Aspect Ratios: DTV Compatibility: Response Time: Contrast Ratio: Data/Graphics Compatibility (DVI-D input): Inputs (from DHD Controller): Power Requirements: Current: Power Consumption: Operating Environment: Dimensions: Weight...
  • Page 70: Dhd Controller Specifications

    Specifications DHD Controller Specifications Table 7-2 lists the DHD Controller specifications. Table 7-2. DHD Controller Specifications Aspect Ratios: Video Standards: Inputs: Outputs: Control Options: RS-232 Communication Parameters: Trigger Outputs: Bandwidth: Power Requirements: Operating Environment: Dimensions: Weight: Regulatory Approvals: Limited Warranty: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 71: Cx-70Dhd Dimensions

    Figure 7-1 shows the CX-70DHD dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). 1.21 4X 21.40 4X 45.02 66.04 66.57 Figure 7-1. CX-70DHD Dimensions (with Table Stand) CX-70DHD Installation/Operation Manual CX-70DHD Dimensions Specifications...
  • Page 72: Supported Timings

    Specifications Supported Timings Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input Refresh Format Resolution Rate (Hz) 60.00 72.00 640x480 640x480 75.00 85.00 56.00 60.00 800x600 800x600 72.00 75.00 85.00 60.00 1024x768 1024x768 70.00 75.00 1280x1024 1280x1024 60.00 1920x1080 1920x1080 60.00 480/60i 720x487 59.94 480/60p...
  • Page 73 Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input (continued) Refresh Format Resolution Rate (Hz) PAL-N – 50.00 PAL-60 – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 CX-70DHD Installation/Operation Manual Horizontal Pixel Frequency Frequency HD/RGB 1 (MHz) (kHz) HD/RGB 2 15.625 3.580 4.430 Supported? (√ = Yes, – = No) HDMI 1 S-Video 1 Component...
  • Page 74 Specifications Notes: CX-70DHD Installation/Operation Manual...
  • Page 76 S ER IAL N UM B E R 020-0925-00 Rev. A August 2008 Runco International • (800) 23RUNCO • Fax (503) 748-8161 • www.runco.com...

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