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- Page 1 ’ W N E R P E R A T I N G A N U A L CX-40HD CX-46HD 1080p High-Definition LCD Flat Panel Displays with...
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Page 3: One Year Limited Warranty
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY: SERVICE LABOR: 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. - 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.
- Page 5 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 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________...
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Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
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:... -
Page 7: Compliance Information
Compliance Information DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: Manufacturer’s Name: Runco International, a subsidiary of Planar Systems, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 2900 Faber Street, Union City, CA 94587 hereby declares that the products Model Numbers: CX-40HD, CX-46HD conform with the provisions of: Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility;... - Page 8 The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. viii Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Compliance Information ... vii 1. Introduction ...1 2. Controls and Functions ...5 3. Installation ...13 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD 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 10 Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control ...51 Cleaning the Screen...51 Cleaning the Vents...51 Troubleshooting Tips ...51 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ...53 Serial Command Syntax ...53 Crystal Series LCD Specifications ...59 Crystal Series LCD Dimensions ...61 Computer Signal Compatibility ...63 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 11 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast ...32 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint...33 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness...34 4-6. Crystal Series LCD Splash Screen...44 7-1. CX-40HD Dimensions ...61 7-2. CX-46HD Dimensions ...62 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 12 List of Figures Notes: Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 13: Introduction
Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the Crystal Series LCD. 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
Information about obtaining service General information about the CX-40HD and CX-46HD Flat-Panel LCDs Installation instructions First-time configuration instructions Advanced configuration instructions Troubleshooting tips Specifications for the CX-40HD and CX-46HD Flat-Panel LCDs ... Turn to page: Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 15: Description, Features And Benefits
Runco presents the Crystal Series CX-40HD and CX-46HD Flat-Panel LCDs, perfect for those who demand our award-winning flat panel performance in a more intimate size than we offer with our larger plasma monitors. The Crystal Series LCDs are ideal for close-in viewing where picture quality remains a high priority, but larger displays cannot be accommodated. -
Page 16: Parts List
Parts List Your Crystal Series LCD 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-40HD or CX-46HD LCD Display (with Table Stand) •... -
Page 17: Controls And Functions
Lights red to indicate that the Crystal Series LCD is in standby mode; lights green to indicate normal operation; flashes green when the Crystal Series LCD receives a signal from the remote control. 8. Speakers Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions Right Side TV/AV MENU –... -
Page 18: Crystal Series Lcd Inputs And Outputs
Connect the Crystal Series LCD to power here. 7. RGB A 15-pin VGA connection to a personal computer. The Crystal Series LCD automatically detects the signal resolution. 8. HDMI1/Computer Input (Digital) INPUT4 Monitor-Out INPUT3 INPUT1 Monitor-Out INPUT4 INPUT3 INPUT1 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 19 A female, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater automation/control system. 27. SPEAKER OUTPUT (RIGHT) 28. SPEAKER OUTPUT (LEFT) For connection of the right (27) left (28) speakers. Connect a speaker with an impedance of 4 ohms. Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...
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Page 20: Crystal Series Lcd Remote Control
HOLD SUB PAGE SUB PAGE CANCEL CANCEL MUTE S.MODE SURRND MTS/SAP REVEAL REVEAL SIZE SIZE INDEX INDEX PREV CHAN CHAN Figure 2-3. Crystal Series LCD Remote Control VWIDE VOL + EXIT EXIT TEXT TEXT INFO Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 21 Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset. ISF DAY Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset. Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual button to enter DTV Controls and Functions...
- Page 22 Press to recall settings for the PIP input from either the “ISF Night” or “ISF Day” memory preset. S.SWAP Press to switch between the main and PIP audio programs. SWAP Press to swap the main and PIP windows. TV/AV Press to switch to a different PIP video source. Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 23 CLOSED CAPTIONING Press this button to turn Closed Captioning on or off. INFO Press this button to view input signal information (source and resolution) or program information (if available) when viewing DTV channels. Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual Controls and Functions...
- Page 24 Controls and Functions Notes: Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 25: Installation
• Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this happens, point the remote control at the LCD display and repeat the operation. Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 3. Installation Remote Control... -
Page 26: Quick Setup
Display calibration: adjust the following for each input; save settings when finished: • Brightness • Contrast • Color level • Tint • Position/phase (for RGB sources) For Details, refer to page... 29 through 41 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 27: 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 the Runco-approved wall-mount kit designed for your Note display. -
Page 28: Connections To The Crystal Series Lcd
Antenna/Cable TV Connection: Connect your antenna or cable television source to the AIR or CABLE jacks on the rear of the Crystal Series LCD; see Figure 3-1. Input Panel Figure 3-1. Antenna/Cable TV Connection Cable Television Network Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 29: Hdmi Connections
Rear of the Display INPUT4 INPUT3 HDMI or DVI-to-HDMI Cable (sold separately) Rear of the Display (Sold Separately) HDMI-to-DVI Cable (Sold Separately) Figure 3-2. HDMI Connections Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual BD/HD-DVD/ DVD/DTV STB Rear of the PC Audio Cable Installation... -
Page 30: Analog Rgb Connections
“CRT only” mode. If you are unsure how to do this, refer to your notebook computer’s user manual. Rear of the PC INPU INPUT3 Audio Cable (Sold Separately) Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 31: Composite And S-Video Connections
Composite Video (INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3 or INPUT 4) INPUT1 S-Video (INPUT 1 or INPUT 2) INPUT2 Audio VIDEO S-VIDEO Figure 3-5. Composite and S-Video Connections Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual DVD/DTV STB Camcorder Video Game Device Installation... -
Page 32: Av Out Connection
VCR or other equipment as shown in Figure 3-6. You can route either the main or picture-in-picture (PIP) source signal to the AV output. For more information, refer to Monitor Out on page 40. The audio output level is fixed. (The volume and mute controls affect Note only the speaker and headphone outputs.) -
Page 33: Connecting External Speakers (Optional)
See Figure 3-9. Remove these screws to allow the speakers to be detached. Figure 3-9. Removing the Built-in Speakers Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual Right Speaker Left Speaker Installation... -
Page 34: Connecting To A Dolby Digital Amplifier
The audio output level is fixed. (The volume and mute controls affect Note only the speaker and headphone outputs.) Digital Audio Cable, Digital Audio Cable, - or - Optical (Sold Separately) (Sold Separately) Dolby Digital Amplifier Figure 3-10. Digital Audio Connection Coaxial Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 35: Rs-232 Controller Connection
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 53. DB-9 Male Rear Panel Figure 3-11. RS-232 Control System Connection Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual To PC or Automation/ Control System Connector Pin Assignments: Transmit Data... - Page 36 Installation Notes: Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 37: Operation
2. Select Setup from the Main Menu. 3. Select OSD Language from the Setup Menu. 4. Press to highlight the desired language and press ENTER. The change takes effect immediately. Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 4. Operation Turning on the Power Changing the OSD Language... -
Page 38: Setting The Pc Display Properties
2. Click the Settings tab on the display dialog box. 3. Set the Screen area to 1024x768 pixels. 4. Click the Advanced button and click the Monitor tab on the dialog box. 5. Set the Refresh Frequency to 60Hz and click OK. Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 39: Using The On-Screen Menus
The Crystal Series LCD OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1. Depending on the selected input source and/or signal characteristics, some menu options may not be available. Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual ) on the remote ) to select the setting you want to change. -
Page 40: Crystal Series Lcd Osd Menu Structure
Save Settings Night R/G/B Gain White Balance R/G/B Offset Blue Enable (Enable/Disable) 115200, 19200, 9600 Baud Rate or 2400 Serial Link On / Off Factory Reset Splash Duration 0, 1, 2, 3, ... 60 secs. Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 41: Main Menu
The currently-selected aspect ratio is indicated by an arrow (>) to its left; in the example at right, Anamorphic is selected. The aspect ratio selection persists until you change it. (It is not Note saved independently for each input.) Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual Runco CX-40HD Source Aspect Ratio Picture Adjust... - Page 42 DVDs on a 16:9 screen. VirtualWide scales a 4:3 image NON-linearly (more on the sides than in the 4:3 Image on center) to fit a 16:9 screen. 16:9 Screen (Display) 4:3 Image on 16:9 Display with VirtualWide Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 43: Picture Adjust
Save Settings on page 35. 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, Digital Video Essentials or AVIA test DVD or equivalent. -
Page 44: Typical Gray Bar Pattern For Adjusting Contrast
Brightness and contrast controls are interactive. A change to one Note may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting. Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 45: Typical Color Bar Pattern For Adjusting Color Saturation And Tint
(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 CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual Operation... -
Page 46: Typical Test Pattern For Adjusting Sharpness
Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. (Color temperature defines the “color of gray.”) The choices are 5400K, 6500K, 8500K and Custom. 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 CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 47: Audio
Surround: The Crystal Series LCD has a “surround sound” mode that simulates a multi-channel sound system. To use the surround mode, select Surround from the Audio menu and set it to On. Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual Audio Balance Equalizer... -
Page 48: Channel
Then, use the left- or right-arrow button to specify the channel number. To erase a favorite channel selection, press ENTER. Press EXIT when you have finished programming favorite channels. To recall a favorite channel, press the FAV CHAN button repeatedly on the remote control. Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 49: Timer
You can also manually adjust the time to reflect DST. Set Daylight Saving to On if DST is currently in effect. Set it to Off if DST is not currently in effect or not observed in your region at all. Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual Timer Time... -
Page 50: Setup
The text field is sometimes used for embedding ) to highlight Clock. Then, use the ) to highlight H Position. Then, ) to highlight V Position. Then, Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual ) to... - Page 51 TV-G General audience – suitable for children and adults TV-Y7 Children 7 and up TV-Y Suitable for all children Fantasy violence or cartoon violence Sexual dialogue Offensive language Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual Description Operation...
- Page 52 Parental Control menu and select Allow or Block. Press ENTER to confirm your choice. • Change PIN: The default PIN for accessing the parental controls or bypassing content restrictions is 0000. Runco recommends changing this to something less obvious. Letterbox Mode: Select Letterbox Mode from the...
- Page 53 When Auto Off is set to zero (0) minutes (disabled), the Crystal Series LCD remains in normal operating mode, regardless of the presence or absence of an input sync signal. Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 54: Isf Calibration
The default setting (32) results in a minimum black level of approximately 0 IRE. Adjust as needed to match the dynamic range of the source; increase the value if blacks appear elevated (dark gray). If blacks appear “crushed” (too dark), use a lower settting. Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 55 Factory Reset: To reset all Crystal Series LCD settings to their factory defaults, select Factory Reset from the ISF Calibration menu and press ENTER. This command is not undoable. Use it with caution! Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual White Balance R Gain...
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Page 56: Crystal Series Lcd Splash Screen
Figure 4-6. To prevent this screen from appearing, set the Splash Duration to 0. CALIBRATED FOR: John Doe By: Tinh Ho CUSTOM BUILT BY: Figure 4-6. Crystal Series LCD Splash Screen Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 57: Using Picture-In-Picture (Pip)
To use PIP, press the PIP ( ) button. The PIP window appears inside the main image window. Press PIP again to switch to side-by-side PIP mode. Press PIP again to turn PIP off. Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual ASPECT SIZE POSITION S.SWAP SWAP TV/AV TIMER 2. - Page 58 √ – – √ √ √ √ – √ √ √ √ – √ √ √ √ – Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual HDMI HDMI √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ –...
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Page 59: Changing The Pip Position
To change the aspect ratio of the PIP window from 4:3 to 16:9 or vice versa, press the ASPECT ( button on the remote control. Refer to Table 4-1 for more information about aspect ratios. Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual ASPECT SIZE POSITION S.SWAP... -
Page 60: Swapping The Main And Pip Images
To swap the main and PIP audio programs, press the S.SWAP button on the remote control. ASPECT SIZE POSITION S.SWAP TIMER ASPECT SIZE POSITION S.SWAP TIMER Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual SWAP TV/AV SWAP TV/AV... -
Page 61: Stereo Sound/Sap
Table 4-4 summarizes the audio broadcast modes supported by the Crystal Series LCD. Table 4-4. Compatibility with Stereo and SAP Audio Broadcasts Broadcast Mode Mono Mono Mono Stereo Mono Mono+SAP Mono Stereo+SAP Mono Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual HOLD HOLD SUB PAGE SUB PAGE S.MODE SURRND REVEAL REVEAL SIZE SIZE PREV... - Page 62 Operation Notes: Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 63: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the Crystal Series LCD. 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 64 • Adjust the image size (refer to PC Mode Adjust on adjusting. page 38). • Use the MTS/SAP button stereo broadcast may be on the remote control to unstable in an area with a select mono. weak signal. Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual Solution...
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Page 65: Serial Communications
1 = Input1 2 = Input2 3 = Input3 4 = Input4 6 = RGB 8 = HDMI1 9 = HDMI2 Example: [S4A0006 selects RGB Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 6. Serial Communications Description RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration Serial Command Syntax... - Page 66 (Note: You must send a “Set major channel” command first.) Example: [SCD0001 selects minor channel 1 TV channel up TV channel down Set PIP mode 000# 0 = OFF 1 = PIP 2 = PBP Example: [SDA0002 selects PBP Description Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 67 Number 4 0008 Number 5 0009 Number 6 0010 Number 7 0012 Number 8 0013 Number 9 0014 Number “–” 0035 Number 0 0017 0023 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual Description ]0015 ). All commands are in ASCII. Serial Communications...
- Page 68 Up-Arrow key 0018 Left-Arrow key 0011 ENTER 0046 MENU 0026 EXIT 0100 PIP ASPECT RATIO 0063 PIP SIZE 0047 PIP POSITION 0034 0032 TIMER OFF 0037 S.SWAP 0052 SWAP 0033 TV/AV 0036 S.MODE 0053 Description Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 69 Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command SURROUND 0054 MTS/SAP 0024 MUTE 0091 PREVIOUS CHANNEL 0057 FAVORITE CHANNEL 0045 CLOSED CAPTION (on/off) 0044 INFO 0055 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual Description Serial Communications...
- Page 70 Serial Communications Notes: Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 71: Specifications
Tuner: Discrete IR Control: Power Requirements: Power Consumption: Operating Environment: Dimensions: Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 1920 x 1080 CX-40HD = 40 in. (diagonal) CX-46HD = 46 in. (diagonal) 16:9 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 (Anamorphic), VirtualWide™ 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p... - Page 72 Specifications are subject to change without notice. CX-40HD = 63.93 lbs. (29.0 kg) CX-46HD = 76.28 lbs. (34.6 kg) Complies with FCC, UL One (1) year parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 73: Crystal Series Lcd Dimensions
Figure 7-1 and Figure 7-2 show the Crystal Series LCD dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). 1.14 3.15 5.42 7.40 Figure 7-1. CX-40HD Dimensions Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 19.65 Active Area 23.58 27.88 7.87 7.87 3.59 Specifications Crystal Series LCD... -
Page 74: Cx-46Hd Dimensions
Specifications 22.62 Active Area 26.56 1.14 3.15 30.86 5.42 7.87 7.87 8.72 5.25 Figure 7-2. CX-46HD Dimensions Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 75: Computer Signal Compatibility
Note: The Crystal Series LCD may not be able to display images from notebook computers in simultaneous (CRT/LCD) mode. Should this occur, switch the notebook computer to “CRT only” mode. If you are unsure how to do this, refer to your notebook computer’s user manual. Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual Vertical Horizontal... - Page 76 Specifications Notes: Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual...
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