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- Page 1 ’ W N E R P E R A T I N G A N U A L PL-50XA Flat Panel Plasma Display Monitor with Digital High Definition Controller with Vivix II Technology Software Version 2.00...
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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.
- 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 INTERNATIONAL, INC. Attn: Customer Service Department 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587...
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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
Remote Control ......................15 Notes on Batteries ....................15 Notes on Remote Control Operation ..............15 Quick Setup .......................17 Installation Considerations ..................18 Mounting the PlasmaWall on a Wall or Table Stand ..........18 Ambient Light .......................18 Ventilation ......................19 Other Considerations ....................19 Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 8 Troubleshooting Tips ....................47 6. Serial Communications ..................49 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ...............49 Serial Command Syntax .....................49 7. Specifications ......................55 PlasmaWall Specifications ..................55 DHD Controller Specifications ..................56 PlasmaWall Dimensions .....................57 Computer/Video Signal Compatibility .................58 viii Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 9 4-4. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast ............37 4-5. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint........38 4-6. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness..............39 7-1. PlasmaWall Model PL-50XA Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand) ......57 Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 10 List of Figures Notes: Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 11: Introduction
Target Audience most out of the PlasmaWall. 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. You can always find the latest version of this and other Runco product manuals on-line, at www.runco.com. -
Page 12: Using This Manual
Information about obtaining service General information about the PlasmaWall Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor and DHD Con- troller Installation instructions First-time configuration instructions Advanced configuration instructions Troubleshooting tips Specifications for the PlasmaWall Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor and DHD Controller Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 13: Description, Features And Benefits
Multiple aspect ratio control includes Runco’s VirtualWide™ for viewing 4:3 material in widescreen with no loss of picture quality. The DHD provides for a pure digital signal path from input to output, making this system ready for Runco’s exclusive LiveLink™ DVI cable solution to preserve HD signal quality over long runs. -
Page 14: Parts List
Parts List Your PlasmaWall 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. • PlasmaWall Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor and DHD Controller • AC Power Cords (2) •... -
Page 15: Controls And Functions
Receives the signals from the remote control. 3. POWER/STANDBY INDICATOR - Lights red to indicate that the PlasmaWall is in standby mode; - Lights green to indicate normal operation; - Flashes red to indicate that the internal temperature is too high. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 16: Connectors
Not used with this model. Use the DHD Controller to access the on-screen menus. The Power on/off switch does not disconnect the plasma display WARNING completely from the supply mains. Connectors Figure 2-2 shows the locations of the PlasmaWall connectors. AC IN RIGHT LEFT Figure 2-2. PlasmaWall Connectors Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 17 10. REMOTE OUT (3.5-mm mini phone jack, tip/ring/sleeve) Wired output to the REMOTE IN jack of another device; allows you to control both the PlasmaWall and the other device using the same wired remote control. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 18: Dhd Controller Front Panel
4. VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY Can be used instead of the On-Screen Display (OSD). Displays currently-selected menu or – if no menu is selected – the current source, signal format (NTSC or PAL), input resolution and aspect ratio. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 19 - DVI 2 - HD Pass Thru 1 - HD Pass Thru 2 10. MENU BUTTON Pressing the MENU button brings up the main menu. Also, if you are in an adjustment mode or function, pressing MENU brings the menu back one level. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 20: Dhd Controller Rear Panel
5. COMPONENT VIDEO (RCA connectors) Standard Definition (480i/576i) Component (YPrPb) input. This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players. For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 21 Connect the DHD Controller to power here. 13. MAIN AC FUSE This is the main AC input fuse (5mm x 20mm, 500 mA, 250V slow-blow). 14. MAIN POWER SWITCH Disconnects or applies power to the DHD Controller. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 22: Dhd Controller Remote Control
Controls and Functions Figure 2-5 shows the DHD Controller remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. DHD Controller Remote Control Figure 2-5. DHD Controller Remote Control Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 23 Press to select Composite video input as the source or to enter the numeric character “1.” 8. COMP (Component) (2) Press to select Component SD (480i/576i) video input as the source or to enter the numeric character “2.” Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 24 Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset. CUST 1 Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 1” memory preset. CUST 2 Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 2” memory preset. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 25: Installation
The remote control can be used to control the PlasmaWall within the ranges shown in Notes on Remote Control Figure 3-1. Operation Approx. 7m /23ft Figure 3-1. Available Range of the Remote Control Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 26 • 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 PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 27: Quick Setup
If using the PlasmaWall with a PC, adjust PC display prop- erties Display calibration: adjust the following for each input, 34 through 40 starting with Component SD; save settings when finished: • Aspect ratio • Brightness • Contrast • Color level • Tint • Sharpness Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 28: 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 29: Ventilation
• For correct installation and mounting it is strongly recommended to use a trained, authorized dealer. • To avoid sulfurization, it is strongly recommended not to place the unit in a dressing room in a public bath or hot spring bath. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 30: Connections To The Plasmawall And Dhd Controller
100-230VAC 50-60 Hz, 165 Watts Max DVI Out DVI 1 DVI 2 Option Component Video Video S-Video 2 RS-232 Out RS-232 Control Made In USA RGB-HV RS-232 DVD/HD3 EXTERNAL CONTROL (RS-232) Figure 3-3. Connecting the PlasmaWall to the DHD Controller Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 31: Rs-232 Connection From The Dhd Controller To The Plasmawall
To/From REQUEST TO SEND Controller CLEAR TO SEND DATA TERMINAL READY DATA SET READY NO CONNECTION 1, 6 1, 9 DB-9 Female RJ-11 Male Figure 3-4. RS-232 Connection from the DHD Controller to the PlasmaWall Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 32: Connecting Source Components To The Dhd Controller
INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb TRIGGERS R/Pr B/Pb S-Video 1 DVI 1 DVI 2 Component Video Video S-Video 2 DVI Source (DVD Player or HD Tuner with HDMI or DVI out) Figure 3-5. DVI Source Connections Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 33: Digital (Dtv) Rgb Connections
Digital (DTV) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-6. INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb TRIGGERS R/Pr B/Pb S-Video 1 Video S-Video 2 DVI 1 DVI 2 Component Video Red/Pr Green/Y Blue/Pb Horiz Vert DTV or Progressive Component (YPbPr) Source Figure 3-6. Digital (DTV) RGB Connections Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 34: Analog Rgb Connections
Contact your nearest authorized service center or dealer. INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb TRIGGERS R/Pr B/Pb S-Video 1 DVI 1 DVI 2 Video S-Video 2 Component Video Red Green Blue Horiz Vert Personal Computer Figure 3-7. Analog RGB Connections Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 35: Composite, S-Video And Component Video Connections
Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-8. INPUTS R/Pr B/Pb TRIGGERS R/Pr B/Pb S-Video 1 DVI 1 DVI 2 Video S-Video 2 Component Video DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver, Laser Disc etc. Figure 3-8. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 36: Rs-232 Controller Connection
12-volt trigger outputs as shown in Figure 3-10. External Theater Components TRIGGERS S-Video 1 Component Video Video S-Video 2 RS-232 Out RS-232 Control 3.5-mm mini plug to 12-Volt trigger-activated equipment Figure 3-10. Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 37: Cable Management
Install the clamps as shown in Figure 3-11. Back of the unit mounting holes To attach clamp cables mounting hole To detach Figure 3-11. Installing the Cable Clamps Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 38 Installation Notes: Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 39: Operation
DHD Controller (or press the power button on the front of the DHD Controller). The power indicator on the DHD Controller lights solid blue. 8. After a brief warm-up period (approximately 10 seconds), the PlasmaWall will display an image. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 40: Selecting The Input Source
1. Choose Settings from the Windows Start menu and click on “Control Panel.” 2. Double click on the Display icon. 3. Click the Settings tab on the display dialog box. 4. Adjust the resolution to 1024x768 pixels. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 41 RGB/HD input you are using. 4. The PlasmaWall supports 36-bit color (68.7 billion possible colors). To prevent image retention (burn) on your display, ALWAYS use a WARNING screen saver and set it to the shortest possible time. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 42: Using The On-Screen Menus
DHD Controller front panel to highlight it. Press ENTER Menus to confirm your selection. The PlasmaWall OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-2. Depending on the selected input source and signal characteristics, some menu options may not be available. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 43: Dhd Controller Osd Menu Structure For Plasmawall
Menu Mode Miscellaneous Timeout Side Bar Color Film Mode (SD src. only) 800x600 ... 1400x1050 Resolution 480p ... 720p ... 1080i System Reset Restore Saved Settings Figure 4-2. DHD Controller OSD Menu Structure for PlasmaWall Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 44: Main Menu
The currently-selected aspect ratio is indicated by a “ ” to its left; in the example at left, Anamorphic is selected. Standard 4:3 Letterbox The aspect ratio selection is automatically saved for each input and VirtualWide Note resolution. Cinema Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 45 Select Cinema to view 2.35 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 changed. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 46: Picture
ISF Presets on page 40. 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 47: Typical Gray Bar Pattern For Adjusting Contrast
Select Contrast and press ENTER. Adjust the contrast to a point just below which the white rectangle starts to increase in size. 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 PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 48: 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 PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 49: Input Position
Height: Select Height from the Input Position menu to change the projected image height. Use the right or up cursor button to increase the height; use the left or down button to decrease it. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 50: Isf 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 information will help them answer your questions or resolve product performance issues. -
Page 51: Calibration
Input Color menu. The Noise Filter is useful for clearing up noisy images from 480i video sources. Use the left- or right-arrow buttons to select the desired amount of noise reduction, keeping in mind that higher settings (which reduce high frequencies) may also “soften” the image. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 52: Service
PlasmaWall. Four patterns are available, consisting of white/gray or colored bars. These are useful for calibrating other theater source components (DVD player, HD tuner Miscellaneous etc.) that have their own picture controls. Resolution System Reset Press MENU to exit test pattern mode. Restore Saved Settings Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 53 9 as “09.” 3. The LED turns off to confirm the code change. If you enter an invalid code, the LED flashes for three or four seconds. Try again, entering a valid code. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 54 You can assign one or more trigger outputs to each aspect ratio. Those triggers are then activated by selecting that aspect ratio. To save the trigger settings so that they can be restored after a System Reset (described below), press repeatedly to highlight “Save.” Then, press ENTER. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 55 Presets (page 40), ISF Day/Night presets (page 40), Output Shift settings (page 42), Input Names (page 43) and Trigger settings (page 44). Restore Saved Settings: Following a System Reset, select Restore Saved Settings to apply all previously-saved settings to the PlasmaWall and DHD Controller. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 56 Operation Notes: Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 57: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the PlasmaWall. If you encounter an issue not described here, please Troubleshooting Tips contact your Runco dealer or Runco Technical Support. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Possible Cause(s) - Page 58 Computer/Video Signal not compatible with the Compatibility on PlasmaWall. page 58). The image is too large or too • Image size needs • Adjust the image size (refer to Input Position on small. adjusting. page 39). Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 59: Serial Communications
DHD Controller ignores it and returns a minus sign (- >). Table 6-1. Serial Commands Parameter Value Command Description (min/max) Stored? Power On/Off Commands Turns system off Turns system on POWER Turns system on or off (toggles on/off state) POWER? Returns power status Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 60 Returns the input source aspect ratio ASPECTOUT? Returns output screen size CINEMA Selects the Cinema aspect ratio LETTERBOX Selects the Letterbox aspect ratio STANDARD Selects the Standard (4:3) aspect ratio VIRTUALWIDE Selects the VirtualWide aspect ratio Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 61 Loads “Custom 1” image preset CUSTOM2 Loads “Custom 2” image preset Loads “ISF Day” image preset NIGHT Loads “ISF Night” image preset PRESET? Returns currently-selected preset (ISF Day, ISF Night, Custom 1 or Custom 2) Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 62 OHPOS? Returns output horizontal position value OVPOS -100/100 Sets the value for output vertical position OVPOS? Returns output vertical position value OWIDTH -100/100 Sets the value for output width OWIDTH? Returns output horizontal width value Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 63 RGBPP Sets output color space to RGB with positive horizontal and vertical sync RGBS Sets output color space to RGB with composite sync SWVER? Returns software version number TRIGGER Assigns trigger to currently-selected aspect ratio Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
- Page 64 Serial Communications Notes: Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
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Page 65: Specifications
Three (3) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user (except for plasma glass panel). Plasma Glass Panel: One (1) year parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 66: Dhd Controller Specifications
13.0 lbs. (5.90 kg) Regulatory Approvals: Complies with FCC, CE C-Tick Limited Warranty: Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 67: Plasmawall Dimensions
Specifications Figure 7-1 shows the PlasmaWall dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). PlasmaWall Dimensions 14.801 34.252 Figure 7-1. PlasmaWall Model PL-50XA Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand) Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... -
Page 68: Computer/Video Signal Compatibility
2. When the aspect ratio is set to Anamorphic, all modes other than 1365x768 are scaled up or down to 1365x768. When the aspect ratio is set to Standard 4:3, all modes other than 1024x768 are scaled up or down to 1024x768. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual... - Page 69 2. When the aspect ratio is set to Anamorphic, all modes other than 1365x768 are scaled up or down to 1365x768. When the aspect ratio is set to Standard 4:3, all modes other than 1024x768 are scaled up or down to 1024x768. Runco PlasmaWall Owner’s Operating Manual...
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- Page 72 S ER IAL N UM B E R RUMA-010950 rev 04-14-06 v3.2 Runco International • 2900 Faber Street • Union City, CA 94587 • Ph (510) 324-7777 / (800) 23RUNCO / Fax (510) 324-9300 www.runco.com Runco CL-810 Owner’s Operating Manual...