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  • Page 1 N S T A L L E R N T E G R A T O R A N U A L VideoWall™ VW-100HD CineWall™ CW-95HD Full HD, In-Wall Display...
  • Page 2 Runco. The trademarks reproduced in this Runco Owner’s Manual and used on the Runco Products are either owned by Runco or are licensed by Runco. You may not reproduce or use the trademarks without the prior written consent of Runco.

  • Page 3: 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 4: Compliance Information

    Compliance Information DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: Manufacturer’s Name: Runco International, LLC Manufacturer’s Address: 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 hereby declares that the Products’ Model Numbers: VideoWall™ VW-100HD and CineWall™ CW-95HD conform with the provisions of: Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility;...
  • Page 5 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 6 PRODUCT DISPOSAL: The Product contains small amounts of tin, lead and/or mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. IMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONS Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury. This product may contain other electronic waste that can be hazardous if not disposed of properly.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................iii Compliance Information ....................iv 1. Introduction .......................1 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 Key Features and Benefits ..................4 Parts List ........................4 Required Personnel, Tools and Materials ..............4...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Connections to the VideoWall/CineWall ..............26 Connecting Source Components to the VideoWall/CineWall .........26 RS-232 Controller Connection ................28 Connecting to AC Power ..................29 Installing the Screen ....................29 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ..............32 Notes on Remote Control Operation ..............32 Turning on the Power ....................32 Aligning the Image ......................33 Color Balancing the VideoWall/CineWall ..............34...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Key Commands....................58 Operation Commands ..................58 String Commands....................58 Addresses in Commands ...................58 Direct Addressing ....................58 Command Structure ....................59 Using the Operation Commands Table ...............61 Operations and Operation Numbers ..............61 Target........................61 Command Types Allowed..................61 Values........................62 Reading the Response..................62 Using Key Commands ....................64 Command Word Key Commands .................64 Numeric Equivalent Commands................65 Examples of Operation Commands ................66...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Notes: VideoWall™/CineWall™ Installer/Integrator Manual...

  • Page 11: List Of Figures

    5-1. Remote Control Button Names Used in Serial Commands .........64 5-2. Remote Control Button Numeric Equivalents ..............65 6-1. VideoWall/CineWall OSD Menu Structure ..............92 6-2. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness..............95 6-3. VideoWall VW-100HD Dimensions ................117 6-4. CineWall CW-95HD Dimensions................118 VideoWall™/CineWall™ Installer/Integrator Manual...
  • Page 12 Notes: VideoWall™/CineWall™ Installer/Integrator Manual...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Target Audience and optimize the performance of the VideoWall/CineWall. 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 14: Using This Manual

    Introduction 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. NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special Note significance.

  • Page 15: Description, Features And Benefits

    Introduction Runco, the leading brand in luxury video solutions, proudly announces its new VideoWall™ VW-100HD and CineWall™ CW-95HD in-wall video displays, which offer Description, Features custom home theater design and installation professionals new levels of installation and Benefits versatility and convenience while achieving full-HD imagery perfection.

  • Page 16: Key Features And Benefits

    ➤ Parts List Your VideoWall/CineWall 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. • VideoWall/CineWall™ Full HD, In-Wall Display: • Chassis Assembly •...

  • Page 17: Videowall/Cinewall System Components

    Introduction This section briefly describes the various VideoWall/CineWall system components. VideoWall/CineWall System Components The Chassis Assembly is a sheet metal assembly that contains all of the active Chassis Assembly components of the VideoWall/CineWall, as shown below. The lower middle section of the chassis assembly contains all of the active components described below.

  • Page 18: Input Connectors And Leds

    Introduction ➤ Input Connectors and The VideoWall/CineWall interface board provides connections for up to six video sources, LEDs as well as an RS-232 serial connection for personal computer (PC) or automation/control system interface. For a list of supported display modes on each input, refer to Supported Timings on page 119.

  • Page 19: Remote Control

    Introduction The VideoWall/CineWall remote control unit, shown below, allows you to perform the Remote Control following tasks: 1. ON Press to turn the VideoWall/CineWall on. 2. Source Select Buttons Use these buttons to select a video HDMI source (Analog, Digital DVI, Digital ANALOG CPONENT HDMI, Component, S-Video or...

  • Page 20: Screen Assembly

    Introduction ➤ Screen Assembly The Screen Assembly comprises all of the components associated with the screen which is attached on the outer side of the installation wall. The Screen Assembly is packaged separately from the Chassis Assembly, to facilitate unpacking and installation. Southco-type latches at the bottom of the screen secure the screen in the closed position.

  • Page 21: Other System Components

    This filter can be accessed and replaced by a service person by opening the screen and reaching in to replace it. The air filter is Runco part number 379-0012-00. Fold Mirror: The fold mirror reflects light from the display engine and directs it towards the screen.
  • Page 22 Introduction Notes: VideoWall™/CineWall™ Installer/Integrator Manual...

  • Page 23: Installation Preparation

    2. Installation Preparation Prior to installing the VideoWall/CineWall, confirm that the installation site meets the requirements described in this section. Site Requirements The VideoWall/CineWall is designed for installation into a dedicated, framed, structurally Infrastructure capable wall with at least 32.50 inches (826 mm) of distance between the user-viewable surface of this wall and anything immediately behind the open framed area.

  • Page 24: Power Requirements

    Installation Preparation ➤ Power Requirements The VideoWall/CineWall requires clean, noise-free AC power. The power cord provided with the VideoWall/CineWall is 6 feet (1.83 meters) long. In order to use it, the power outlet must be no more than 48 inches (1.22 meters) from the cable openings on the right side of the chassis.

  • Page 25: Environmental Considerations

    Installation Preparation Also confirm that doorways and elevators (if used) provide sufficient clearances: Minimum Doorway/Elevator Clearances Width min. 2,000 mm Height Depth min. 900 mm 2,000 2,800 1,700 2,700 2,800 2,000 2,700 1,700 Do not store or transport the VideoWall/CineWall on its side! It WARNING should only be placed on its side if absolutely necessary during loading and unloading.

  • Page 26: Unpacking And Inspecting

    VideoWall/CineWall is protected in the shipping containers. Unpack them carefully, inspecting the chassis and screen for scratches, dents or other signs of damage. If the equipment is damaged, save all packing materials and notify both Runco and the carrier immediately.
  • Page 27 Installation Preparation 4. With the help of your assistant, grasp the chassis by the handles on either side and lift it straight up and out of the shipping container. Handles 5. Carefully unpack the screen by opening one end of the shipping container and sliding the screen out of the box.

  • Page 28: Site Preparation

    • Stud spacing: 24 inches • Screen position: • VideoWall VW-100HD – Centered vertically between floor and ceiling (bottom edge of screen approximately 24 inches from floor) • CineWall CW-95HD – Bottom edge of screen approximately 36 inches from floor •...
  • Page 29 Installation Preparation Create opening in dedicated wall: 1. Locate three studs 48 inches apart. 2. At the center of the middle stud, mark the location of the screen center based on the desired screen height. 3. From this point, measure/mark 44.375 inches to the left and to the right and the appropriate distance above and below (25.25 inches for a VW-100HD;...
  • Page 30 Installation Preparation 3. Reinforce the bottom of the wall opening from behind with a 2x6 x 88.75 in. stud. Wall Opening Reinforcement - VideoWall VW-100HD 48.000" (1219.2 mm) 48.000" (1219.2 mm) 8.500" 94.750" (2406.7 mm) (215.9 mm) 11.500" (292.1 mm) 88.750"...
  • Page 31 Installation Preparation 4. Reinforce the top of the wall opening from behind with two (2), 2x12 x 94.75 in. studs. Secure them to the outer studs using 1/4x4-in. lag bolts and washers (two per side), or a suitable equivalent. For additional stability, secure the 2x12 studs to each other using suitable hardware.
  • Page 32 Installation Preparation Notes: VideoWall™/CineWall™ Installer/Integrator Manual...

  • Page 33: Installation

    3. Installation Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VideoWall/CineWall installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Overview Table 3-1. Installation Overview For Details, Refer to Step Procedure page... Install Top Flange and Bottom Brackets on Chassis Assembly Place Chassis Assembly with brackets installed into opening in dedicated wall...

  • Page 34: Mounting The Videowall/Cinewall Chassis

    Left Center and Right Center Bottom Brackets in the two intermediate locations. The illustration below shows the Bottom Brackets for a CineWall Note CW-95HD. The VideoWall VW-100HD brackets are slightly different but the installation method is the same. Screw, Phillips Pan-Head, 0.164-32 x 0.25 x 0.25 (5x)

  • Page 35: Install Chassis Assembly Into Wall

    Installation With the help of your assistant(s), lift the Chassis Assembly by the handles. Install Chassis Assembly into Wall While tilting the Chassis Assembly downward, carefully move the Chassis Assembly into the wall opening. Allow the bottom brackets to come to rest on the bottom of the wall opening.
  • Page 36 Installation The VideoWall/CineWall includes a special spacing tool to make it easier to level the Top Flange and Spacing ensure that it is the correct distance Tool from the Bottom Brackets. 1. Place the Spacing Tool on Top Flange either the Left Center or Right Center Bottom Bracket, as shown.
  • Page 37 Installation 5. Secure the Left and Right Side Light Blocks to the chassis and the opening frame. 6. Secure the Bottom Center Light Block/Strut Catch to the opening frame, between the two Center Bottom Brackets. 7. Install the other Bottom Light Blocks (left, left center, right center, right) as shown below.

  • Page 38: Connections To The Videowall/Cinewall

    Installation Proceed as follows to connect the VideoWall/CineWall to your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power. Connections to the VideoWall/CineWall When connecting your equipment: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the correct signal cables for each source. •...

  • Page 39: Component Video Connections

    Installation VGA (RGB PC) Connections: Connect your personal computer or other RGB source to the ANALOG input; see Figure 3-3. DIGITAL DVI DIGITAL HDMI ANALOG INPUT Figure 3-3. VGA Connections Component Video Connections: Connect your progressive component source (DVD player or HD set top box) to the COMPONENT input as shown in Figure 3-4. INPUT DVD/DTV STB COMPONENT...

  • Page 40: Controller Connection

    Installation Composite/S-Video Connections: Connect your Composite and S-Video sources to the VideoWall/CineWall as shown in Figure 3-5. COMPONENT Camcorder S-VIDEO COMPOSITE Gaming Console Figure 3-5. Composite and S-Video Connections ➤ RS-232 Controller Connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port Connection as shown in Figure 3-6.
  • Page 41 Installation To install the screen: 1. Remove the Spacing Tool (used to install the chassis; see page 24). 2. With the help of your assistant(s), lift the screen and position it in front of the Chassis Assembly. VideoWall™/CineWall™ Installer/Integrator Manual...
  • Page 42 Installation 3. Use the hooks to hang the frame on the hinge at the top of the chassis. 4. Use the strut at the bottom of the frame to prop the screen in the open position. VideoWall™/CineWall™ Installer/Integrator Manual...

  • Page 43: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    Installation 5. Install the safety catches at the top rear corners of the screen. These prevent the screen from separating from the hinge when the screen is opened or closed. a Remove the nut at one end Safety Remove this nut, of the hinge wing on the Catch install Safety Catch...

  • Page 44: Aligning The Image

    Installation The VideoWall/CineWall optical engine was perfectly adjusted when it left the factory. However, vibration in transit may have moved it. Before performing any other image Aligning the Image adjustments, proceed as follows to confirm proper image alignment. To align the optical engine: 1.

  • Page 45: Color Balancing The Videowall/Cinewall

    2. Press MENU on the remote control and enter the Installer Menu passcode. To obtain this passcode, contact Runco Technical Support. 3. Select Advanced Options from the Main Menu. 4. Select Color Balance from the Advanced Options menu.

  • Page 46: Picture Adjustments

    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 47: Selecting A Source

    5. Press MENU again to close all menus. You must enter a passcode to access the Memory, Diagnostics Note and Advanced Options menus. Otherwise, they are hidden. To obtain this passcode, contact Runco Technical Support. Main Menu Picture Size & Position...

  • Page 48: Input Levels - Analog Rgb Sources

    Installation Computer sources vary greatly from computer to computer and even between video Input Levels – Analog RGB outputs on the same video card. Video sources vary more. Use the Input Levels controls Sources to make the VideoWall/CineWall respond correctly to these non-standard sources. Input Levels and Color Balance (described on page 34) do not Note affect each other, but they both affect the final picture.
  • Page 49 Installation Main Menu Picture Size & Position Aspect Ratio Picture Memory Source Analog ISF Memories Sync Type Separate H&V Program Information Vertical Frequency 60 Hz Horizontal Frequency 43.36 kHz Pixel Frequency 66.02 MHz Node iD: 123 HPer: 1563 VLines: 1066 Horizontal Resolution 1280 Vertical Resolution...
  • Page 50 Installation 3. Select Picture from the Main Menu. 4. Select Input Levels from the Picture Menu. 5. Select Auto White Level (Gain) and press ENTER. The VideoWall/CineWall is now adjusted to the white levels of this computer using this video card. If you change computers or video output cards in the computer, you must do this again.

  • Page 51: Input Levels - Hdmi, Digital, Component, Composite Or S-Video Sources

    Installation ➤ Input Levels – HDMI, The Input Levels menu for HDMI, Digital, Component, Composite and S-Video sources, Digital, Component, shown below, is simpler than that for Analog sources, but serves the same basic purpose: Composite or S-Video maximizing contrast without “crushing” (where lighter areas appear white or darker areas Sources appear black).
  • Page 52 Installation Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 3-9. Figure 3-9. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast Select Contrast from the Picture menu and press ENTER. Adjust the contrast to a point just below which the white rectangle starts to increase in size.
  • Page 53 Installation 2. Select Blue Only from the Input Levels menu and press ENTER. 3. Select Saturation from the Input Levels menu. 4. Adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray and blue) color bars appear to be a single shade of blue: Hue: Hue or “tint”...

  • Page 54: Adjusting Image Position

    Installation Use the Picture Position controls to center the picture on the screen. (This is NOT the Adjusting Image Position same as optical engine alignment.) Picture Position Use arrow keys to move image Horizontal Position Vertical Position To adjust the image position: 1.

  • Page 55: Saving Your Work And Recalling A Memory

    Installation ➤ Saving Your Work and Using ISF Memories: Four memory slots are reserved for use by ISF-certified Recalling a Memory technicians. These are named “Day,” “Night,” “Custom 1” and “Custom 2.” The ISF Memories are functionally similar to the other, numbered memory slots (described below), but provide some additional useful capabilities: •...
  • Page 56 Installation 5. Navigate to an unchecked slot number, or to a checked slot if you want to overwrite what’s already saved. Press ENTER. 6. This menu shows all the data that will be saved. You can change the slot name in this menu but you can’t change anything else.
  • Page 57 Installation To manually recall a memory slot: 1. Press MENU. 2. Select Memory from the Main Menu. 3. Select Recall from the Memory Menu. 4. Navigate to the slot you want to recall. You can only land on slot numbers that are not empty (have checks).

  • Page 58: Memory: What Is Saved And Where

    Installation Some parameters (values) are associated with a display “mode” – the horizontal and Memory: What is Saved vertical resolution and the vertical frequency of the incoming source picture. (There are and Where other characteristics that define the display “mode,” but those are the primary ones.) Some parameters are associated with a physical input: Analog, Component, Digital DVI, Digital HDMI, S-Video or Composite Video.
  • Page 59 Installation Table 3-2. Saved Parameter Associations (continued) Saved to ISF Parameter Global Memory Phase Plug and Play (EDID) Position, Horizontal Position, Vertical Resolution, Horizontal Resolution, Vertical Retry On Lost Signal Saturation Scale Mode Sharpness Unit ID Viewport Window Bottom Viewport Window Left Viewport Window Right Viewport Window Top White Boost...

  • Page 60: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning Dirt is everywhere, and unless the VideoWall/CineWall is in a super-clean room, from time Cleaning the Screen, to time you will need to clean the screens, mirrors and/or lens. Mirrors and Lens Cleaning products and how to use them: For mirrors and screens, a foam spray cleaner works well.

  • Page 61: Where Is The Dirt

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Removing dry dust: Often the cleaning problem is just dust, not fingerprints or other oily dirt. If it’s just dust, wiping with a dry cheesecloth or a dry Shop Towel will usually do the job. Or use one of the cleaning products designed specifically for picking up dust. •...

  • Page 62: Lamp Replacement

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Change the lamp after 6,000 hours of use, or sooner if you notice a significant decrease in brightness. Lamp Replacement 1. Open the screen. Removing the Old Lamp 2. Turn off the AC power switch and remove the power cord. 3.

  • Page 63: Installing The New Lamp

    Removing the Air Filter 1. Open the screen. 2. Turn off the AC power switch and remove the power cord. 3. Lift the air filter up and toward you. Then, replace it with a new one (Runco part number 379-0012-00). VideoWall™/CineWall™ Installer/Integrator Manual...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting Tips

    If the solutions suggested here fail to resolve your issue or if you Troubleshooting Tips encounter an issue not described, please contact Runco Technical Support. The On-Screen code is a sequence of red and amber lights that flash on the screen to On-Screen Codes indicate what is wrong.
  • Page 65 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 4-1 lists the On-Screen codes and describes their meaning. Table 4-1. VideoWall/CineWall On-Screen Codes Condition Priority Each block represents 0.2 seconds Door open Power Supply Fan Amber failed DLP™ Fan failed Amber 380V failed Amber Optical Engine Amber failed Lamp failed...

  • Page 66: Status Leds

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting The LEDs on the electronics module can give Status LEDs you more detailed information about the current DIGITAL DVI operational state of the VideoWall/CineWall. To Fan - System see them, open the screen. Fan - DMD DIGITAL HDMI Fan - Lamp Ballast Status Engine Status...

  • Page 67: Isolating Faulty Parts

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting ➤ Isolating Faulty Parts If you suspect that a part may be faulty, replace it with a known-good one if available. This is a very effective way to find a problem. If the problem goes away, the original part was at fault.

  • Page 68: Serial Communications

    5. Serial Communications To interface the VideoWall/CineWall with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software: RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration 1. Connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-6. 2. Press MENU on the remote control and enter the Installer Menu passcode. 3.

  • Page 69: Types Of Commands

    Serial Communications The VideoWall/CineWall supports two types of commands: key commands and operation commands. Types of Commands ➤ Key Commands Key commands mimic pressing a button on the remote control. This is only useful if you can see the screen, otherwise you won’t know where the selector is in the menu. ➤...

  • Page 70: Command Structure

    Serial Communications All commands start with two letters: Command Structure for operations commands (but not for key commands (but not for string commands (but not The next two characters are the address. The next section of the command is the operation, the remote key, or the string, the main part of the command telling the display what to do.
  • Page 71 Serial Communications Sample Operation Commands Command Example (Note) Explanation op 00 auto.position.disable = DISABLED [CR] Disable the auto position feature in display 00 op 00 auto.position.disable ? [CR] Is the auto position feature enabled or disabled in display 00? op 00 brightness + [CR] Increment the brightness in all dis- plays with Group ID 0 op 00 curtain [CR]...

  • Page 72: Using The Operation Commands Table

    Serial Communications The Operation Commands table starts on page 71. Using the Operation Commands Table The commands are listed in alphabetical order by Operation. In a command, you may use Operations and Operation either the ascii text of the operation or its Operation Number. For instance, to get the Numbers aspect status, all these commands are equivalent: op 38 auto.level.status ? [CR]...

  • Page 73: Values

    Serial Communications Table 5-1. Command Types Symbol Meaning Example Result op 04 lamp.hours.reset [CR] [none] Execute means the Resets the lamp hours meter command is for the Lamp in unit 04. executed. No character fol- lows the com- mand (or the Target, if it has one) Any word or character or phrase that appears between [square...
  • Page 74 Serial Communications Command Sent Response Explanation op 00 ascii.response = symbolic OP 00 ASCII.RESPONSE=SYMBOLIC The unit received the command <code>[CR] and has set the response type to symbolic and replies will be ascii characters op 00 curtain.pattern ? <code>[CR] OP 00 CURTAIN.PATTERN=BLACK The curtain pattern is set to black.

  • Page 75: Using Key Commands

    Serial Communications Key commands always start with . There are two kinds of key commands, command word and numeric equivalent commands. Using Key Commands ➤ Command Word Key Command word key commands simulate pressing a button on the remote. For example, Commands the command: ky 00 menu [CR]...

  • Page 76: Numeric Equivalent Commands

    Serial Communications Numeric equivalent commands also simulate pressing a remote button. For example, the Numeric Equivalent command: Commands [CR] ky 00 r50 simulates pressing the MENU key on the remote. All the keys have “R” numbers associated with them. Figure 5-2 shows the numeric equivalents for the remote control buttons used in serial commands.

  • Page 77: Examples Of Operation Commands

    Serial Communications Examples of Operation Commands ➤ Recalling Memories Remember: The slot target number used in the command is one less than the memory slot number as seen in the menus. For example, to recall memory slot #40, in commands slot.target = 39 you’d specify .
  • Page 78 Serial Communications This action fails, because there is op 17 slot.action (recall) [CR] nothing in slot #5. Nothing happens to the picture on the screen; it does not change. ▲ Sets the memory slot to #6. op 17 slot.recall.target = 5 [CR] ▲...

  • Page 79: Asking (Get) And Telling (Set)

    Serial Communications ➤ Asking (Get) and Telling To ask about a value or condition, use a question mark [ ? ]. No character should follow (Set) the question mark. To set a value or condition, use an equal sign [ = ]. A value must follow the equal sign.
  • Page 80 Serial Communications Table 5-4. Data-Only Response Examples Command and Respond Explanation Examples would get the Data-Only response op 00 auto.lamp ? [CR] You get only the answer and only in numeric form. This is used mainly when a sequence of commands is sent and the data is acted upon by the program.
  • Page 81 Serial Communications Notes: VideoWall™/CineWall™ Installer/Integrator Manual...

  • Page 82: Operation Commands

    All commands are Operation commands which should start with “op”, except those marked with [ST] which are String commands. Operation For String commands, use the form ST -- build.date ?, and substitute the unit ID for the There is no target for string commands. Commands Table 5-5.
  • Page 83 Table 5-5. Operation and String Commands for VideoWall/CineWall (continued) Command Value types allowed Operation (Target) If numbers listed first, use num- (Use only one Target or Target number must Notes bers only. Data in [square symbol) String [ ST ] be in parentheses.
  • Page 84 Table 5-5. Operation and String Commands for VideoWall/CineWall (continued) Command Value types allowed Operation (Target) If numbers listed first, use num- (Use only one Target or Target number must Notes bers only. Data in [square symbol) String [ ST ] be in parentheses.
  • Page 85 Table 5-5. Operation and String Commands for VideoWall/CineWall (continued) Command Value types allowed Operation (Target) If numbers listed first, use num- (Use only one Target or Target number must Notes bers only. Data in [square symbol) String [ ST ] be in parentheses.
  • Page 86 Table 5-5. Operation and String Commands for VideoWall/CineWall (continued) Command Value types allowed Operation (Target) If numbers listed first, use num- (Use only one Target or Target number must Notes bers only. Data in [square symbol) String [ ST ] be in parentheses.
  • Page 87 Table 5-5. Operation and String Commands for VideoWall/CineWall (continued) Command Value types allowed Operation (Target) If numbers listed first, use num- (Use only one Target or Target number must Notes bers only. Data in [square symbol) String [ ST ] be in parentheses.
  • Page 88 Table 5-5. Operation and String Commands for VideoWall/CineWall (continued) Command Value types allowed Operation (Target) If numbers listed first, use num- (Use only one Target or Target number must Notes bers only. Data in [square symbol) String [ ST ] be in parentheses.
  • Page 89 Table 5-5. Operation and String Commands for VideoWall/CineWall (continued) Command Value types allowed Operation (Target) If numbers listed first, use num- (Use only one Target or Target number must Notes bers only. Data in [square symbol) String [ ST ] be in parentheses.
  • Page 90 Table 5-5. Operation and String Commands for VideoWall/CineWall (continued) Command Value types allowed Operation (Target) If numbers listed first, use num- (Use only one Target or Target number must Notes bers only. Data in [square symbol) String [ ST ] be in parentheses.
  • Page 91 Table 5-5. Operation and String Commands for VideoWall/CineWall (continued) Command Value types allowed Operation (Target) If numbers listed first, use num- (Use only one Target or Target number must Notes bers only. Data in [square symbol) String [ ST ] be in parentheses.
  • Page 92 Table 5-5. Operation and String Commands for VideoWall/CineWall (continued) Command Value types allowed Operation (Target) If numbers listed first, use num- (Use only one Target or Target number must Notes bers only. Data in [square symbol) String [ ST ] be in parentheses.
  • Page 93 Table 5-5. Operation and String Commands for VideoWall/CineWall (continued) Command Value types allowed Operation (Target) If numbers listed first, use num- (Use only one Target or Target number must Notes bers only. Data in [square symbol) String [ ST ] be in parentheses.
  • Page 94 Table 5-5. Operation and String Commands for VideoWall/CineWall (continued) Command Value types allowed Operation (Target) If numbers listed first, use num- (Use only one Target or Target number must Notes bers only. Data in [square symbol) String [ ST ] be in parentheses.
  • Page 95 Table 5-5. Operation and String Commands for VideoWall/CineWall (continued) Command Value types allowed Operation (Target) If numbers listed first, use num- (Use only one Target or Target number must Notes bers only. Data in [square symbol) String [ ST ] be in parentheses.
  • Page 96 Table 5-5. Operation and String Commands for VideoWall/CineWall (continued) Command Value types allowed Operation (Target) If numbers listed first, use num- (Use only one Target or Target number must Notes bers only. Data in [square symbol) String [ ST ] be in parentheses.
  • Page 97 Table 5-5. Operation and String Commands for VideoWall/CineWall (continued) Command Value types allowed Operation (Target) If numbers listed first, use num- (Use only one Target or Target number must Notes bers only. Data in [square symbol) String [ ST ] be in parentheses.
  • Page 98 Table 5-5. Operation and String Commands for VideoWall/CineWall (continued) Command Value types allowed Operation (Target) If numbers listed first, use num- (Use only one Target or Target number must Notes bers only. Data in [square symbol) String [ ST ] be in parentheses.
  • Page 99 Table 5-5. Operation and String Commands for VideoWall/CineWall (continued) Command Value types allowed Operation (Target) If numbers listed first, use num- (Use only one Target or Target number must Notes bers only. Data in [square symbol) String [ ST ] be in parentheses.
  • Page 100 Table 5-5. Operation and String Commands for VideoWall/CineWall (continued) Command Value types allowed Operation (Target) If numbers listed first, use num- (Use only one Target or Target number must Notes bers only. Data in [square symbol) String [ ST ] be in parentheses.
  • Page 101 Table 5-5. Operation and String Commands for VideoWall/CineWall (continued) Command Value types allowed Operation (Target) If numbers listed first, use num- (Use only one Target or Target number must Notes bers only. Data in [square symbol) String [ ST ] be in parentheses.

  • Page 102: Reference

    6. Reference • Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main Menu. To select a menu item, use the buttons on the remote control to highlight it. Press On-Screen Display ENTER or to confirm your selection. (OSD) Menus •...

  • Page 103: Picture

    Reference Analog, Digital, HDMI, Recall Memory Source Component, S-Video or Save Change Name Composite (passcode required) Delete Video Standard Unit Status (Composite or NTSC or PAL (read-only) (read-only) Serial Port Status S-Video sources only) White, Black, Gray, Custom Color, Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Yellow, Separate H &...

  • Page 104: Memory

    The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all VideoWall/CineWall functions. Main Menu You must enter a passcode to access the Memory, Diagnostics Note and Advanced Options menus. Otherwise, they are hidden.To obtain this passcode, contact Runco Technical Support. Main Menu Picture Size & Position Aspect Ratio...
  • Page 105 Reference Picture Menu – Digital or HDMI Sources Picture Source Digital Vertical Frequency 60 Hz Horizontal Frequency 43.36 kHz Horizontal Resolution 1280 Vertical Resolution Sharpness Input Levels Picture Menu – Component Sources Picture Source Component (YPbPr) Vertical Frequency (frame locked) 60 Hz Horizontal Frequency 43.36 kHz...
  • Page 106 Reference 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 6-2. Adjust as needed, looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and differently-sized lines in the “sweep”...
  • Page 107 Reference Input Levels (Analog Sources): Refer to Input Levels – Analog RGB Sources on page 37. Input Levels Auto White Level (Gain) Center Point Black Level (Offset) - All Green Blue White Level (Gain) - All Green Blue Input Levels (HDMI, Digital, Component, Composite or S-Video Sources): Refer to Input Levels –...
  • Page 108 Reference Zoom Window Top & Left/Zoom Window Bottom & Right: Zoom enlarges or reduces the picture. It is primarily used to eliminate black edges at the sides of the picture that cannot be removed using the Picture Position controls. To adjust the zoom: 1.
  • Page 109 Reference Zoom menu entries: • Image Resolution is the resolution of the source picture. • This Unit is the number of pixels this unit is using of all the incoming pixels. Viewport Window Top & Left/Viewport Window Bottom & Right: The controls in the Viewport menus adjust the number of pixels actually used on the DMD™.
  • Page 110 Reference 7. Use the button to change the number of masked (unused) pixels at the bottom edge of the picture. Use the button to do the same at the right edge of the picture. Viewport Bottom & Right Arrows move bottom and right -100 +100 Display Resolution...
  • Page 111 Reference ➤ Aspect Ratio Select Aspect Ratio from the Main Menu to adjust the size, position and scaling method, as needed. Aspect Ratio Scale Mode Fill Screen Justify Center Overscan Scale Mode: To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, press to highlight Scale Mode and press ENTER or .
  • Page 112 Reference Table 6-1. Scale Mode Settings (continued) Aspect Geometry of Projected Image (Note) Aspect Ratio/ Ratio of Scale Description Source VW-100HD (16:9 Screen) CW-95HD (2.35:1 Screen) Mode Signal Setting 16:9 Letterbox mode scales (zooms in on) a 4:3 image linearly (by the same amount on all sides) to fill a 16:9 dis- Letterbox...
  • Page 113 Reference Table 6-1. Scale Mode Settings (continued) Aspect Geometry of Projected Image (Note) Aspect Ratio/ Ratio of Scale Description Source VW-100HD (16:9 Screen) CW-95HD (2.35:1 Screen) Mode Signal Setting (available with 480i/480p 16:9 souce material only) 4:3 linearly scales the source active image hori- zontally and vertically to fill a 4:3 screen.
  • Page 114 Reference Table 6-1. Scale Mode Settings (continued) Aspect Geometry of Projected Image (Note) Aspect Ratio/ Ratio of Scale Description Source VW-100HD (16:9 Screen) CW-95HD (2.35:1 Screen) Mode Signal Setting 2.35:1 Select Cinema to view 2.35:1 source material in its native aspect ratio. Cinema masks the upper and lower portions of the screen to create a view-...
  • Page 115 Reference Table 6-1. Scale Mode Settings (continued) Aspect Geometry of Projected Image (Note) Aspect Ratio/ Ratio of Scale Description Source VW-100HD (16:9 Screen) CW-95HD (2.35:1 Screen) Mode Signal Setting 1080i HDTV Image 1080i HDTV Image 16:9 Select One to One to dis- play the source signal in 720p HDTV Image 720p HDTV Image...
  • Page 116 Reference Select ISF Memories from the Main Menu to recall, save or delete the contents of the ISF ISF Memories memory slots. For more information about using the ISF memory slots, refer to Using ISF Memories on page 44. ISF Memories Night Custom 1 Custom 2...
  • Page 117 The VideoWall/CineWall provides 40 memory locations or slots for storing settings. To manage these stored settings, select Memory from the Main Menu. You must enter a passcode to access the Memory menu. Note Otherwise, it is hidden. To obtain this passcode, contact Runco Technical Support. Memory Recall...
  • Page 118 Reference Save: In the Save grid, use the arrow keys to cycle through the available memories. As you navigate through all 40 memories, Save Now will show (Overwrite), as shown here, if Save the slot already has something in it. Save Save to Slot Save Now...

  • Page 119: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics To see current VideoWall/CineWall status information, select Diagnostics from the Main Menu. Should you ever need to contact Runco Technical Support, this information will help them answer your questions and/or resolve product performance issues. You must enter a passcode to access the Diagnostics menu.
  • Page 120 Reference Test Patterns: The VideoWall/CineWall has numerous internal test patterns that are useful to technicians for advanced calibration, measurement and fault isolation purposes. To access them, select Test Patterns from the Diagnostics menu. Test Patterns <ENTER> to select, None to show picture None Red Scale Logo...
  • Page 121 Reference Lamp Ballast: To see current lamp ballast status information, select Lamp Ballast from the Diagnostics menu. Ballast Voltage 89 V Current -or- P/P Ratio 1.75 Temperature 59°C Software Version 1109 Waveform ID -or- Status Hours: To see current system and lamp uptime information, or to reset the current lamp hour counter, select Hours from the Diagnostics menu.

  • Page 122: Advanced Options

    Advanced Options from the Main Menu. You must enter a passcode to access the Advanced Options Note menu. Otherwise, it is hidden. To obtain this passcode, contact Runco Technical Support. Advanced Options Color Balance Miscellaneous Options...
  • Page 123 Reference • Test Pattern: Refer to Test Patterns on page 109. • Gamma: Gamma changes the colors slightly for Film or Video display. Use Film for deeper reds. Use Video for optimal brightness. • White Boost: White Boost can increase the brightness of the brightest parts of the picture.
  • Page 124 Reference Lamp Settings: Select Lamp Settings from the Advanced Options menu to enable or disable the following settings: • Auto Lamp On: Auto Lamp On makes the lamp turn on soon after AC power is applied. The VideoWall/CineWall must always go through its initialization and sometimes wait for the lamp to cool.

  • Page 126: Program Information

    Program Information your display: the native resolution, the installed firmware version 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. Program Information...

  • Page 127: Videowall/Cinewall Specifications

    Reference Table 6-2 lists the VideoWall/CineWall specifications. VideoWall/CineWall Table 6-2. VideoWall/CineWall Specifications Specifications Native Resolution: Model VW-100HD: 1920 x 1080 (16:9) Model CW-95HD: 1920 x 817 (2.35:1) Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, Fill Screen, VirtualWide, Cinema, Virtual Cinema, One to One Video Standards: NTSC, PAL, ATSC Video Compatibility:...

  • Page 128: Dimensions

    Reference Figure 6-3 shows the VideoWall VW-100HD dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Dimensions Figure 6-3. VideoWall VW-100HD Dimensions VideoWall™/CineWall™ Installer/Integrator Manual...

  • Page 129: Cinewall Cw-95Hd Dimensions

    Reference Figure 6-4 shows the CineWall CW-95HD dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Figure 6-4. CineWall CW-95HD Dimensions VideoWall™/CineWall™ Installer/Integrator Manual...

  • Page 130: Supported Timings

    Reference Table 6-3 lists the signal types supported by each input on the VideoWall/CineWall. Supported Timings Table 6-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input Supported? (√ = Yes, – = No) Horizontal Refresh Pixel Frequency Format Resolution Frequency HDMI/ Composite Rate (Hz) (MHz) Component (kHz)
  • Page 131 Reference Table 6-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input (continued) Supported? (√ = Yes, – = No) Horizontal Refresh Pixel Frequency Format Resolution Frequency HDMI/ Composite Rate (Hz) (MHz) Component (kHz) S-Video √ √ 1366x768 1366x768 60.00 50.000 80.000 – – √...
  • Page 133 S ER IAL N UM B E R 020-0963-00 Rev. A October 2008 Runco International • (800) 23RUNCO • Fax (503) 748-8161 • www.runco.com...

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