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Runco CinemaWall CW-42i Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ’ WNER ANUAL CW-42i Flat Panel Plasma Display Monitor...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Important Information Limited Warranty How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor ....................1 Part Names and Function............................2 Front View................................2 Rear View / Terminal Board..........................3 Remote Control..............................4 Battery Installation and Replacement ......................... 5 Operating Range ..............................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    853 x 480 with a 16:9 aspect ratio. • Multiple aspect ratio control • Less than 4 inches thin The CW-42i is one of the few plasma display products • Digital 480p input via DVI with HDCP capable of high altitude performance, being high altitude compliant to 9000 feet.

  • Page 4: Important Information

    Important Information Precautions Warnings and Safety Precaution This plasma monitor designed Please read this manual carefully before using your plasma manufactured to provide long, trouble-free service. monitor and keep the manual handy for future reference. No maintenance other than cleaning is required. Please see the section “Plasma monitor cleaning CAUTION procedure”...
  • Page 5 Recommendations to avoid or minimize phosphor burn-in: NOTE: Like all phosphor-based display devices and all other gas When you connect a computer to this monitor, use an RGB plasma displays, plasma monitors can be susceptible to cable including the ferrite core on both ends of the cable. phosphor burn under certain circumstances.

  • Page 6: Recommandations Importantes

    Recommandations importantes Précautions Mises en garde et précautions de sécurité Veuillez lire avec attention ce manuel avant d’utiliser le moniteur à plasma et le conserver accessible pour s’y référer Ce moniteur à plasma a été conçu et fabriqué pour ultérieurement. une utilisation fiable et durable.
  • Page 7 Méthode de nettoyage du moniteur à plasma: REMARQUE: 1. Nettoyer le panneau avant et le cadre en procédant à l’aide Pour raccorder un ordinateur à ce moniteur, procéder à d’un chiffon doux et sec. Ne jamais utiliser de solvents l’aide d’un câble RGB à âme de ferrite aux deux du type alcool ou diluant pour le nettoyage de ces surfaces.
  • Page 8 (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 9 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 10: How To Attach Options To The Plasma Monitor

    (Wall mount unit, stand, etc.) • For correct installation and mounting it is required to use a trained, Runco Authorized Dealer. Drawing B Failure to follow correct mounting procedures could result in damage to the equipment or injury to the installer.

  • Page 11: Part Names And Function

    Part Names and Function Front View Located on bottom Located on bottom of Plasma of Plasma VOLUME INPUT SELECT MENU / ENTER DOWN LEFT/- RIGHT/+ /EXIT 1 POWER 5 LEFT/- and RIGHT/+ Turns the plasma monitor’s power on and off. Enlarges or reduces the image.

  • Page 12: Rear View / Terminal Board

    Rear View / Terminal Board RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS MUST HAVE MORE THAN 7WATT RATING IMPEDANCE 6 OHM RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS MUST HAVE MORE THAN 7WATT RATING IMPEDANCE 6 OHM A AC IN G RGB1 (mini D-Sub 15pin) Connect the included power cord here. Connect an analog RGB signal from a computer, etc.

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Remote Control DVD / HD Press this button to select DVD/HD as the source. The available sources depend on the setting of “BNC INPUT”. RGB: HD/DVD/DTV COMP.: → HD1/DVD1/DTV1 → HD2/DVD2/DTV2 POWER DVD/HD can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT button on the monitor.

  • Page 14: Battery Installation And Replacement

    Battery Installation and Replacement Insert the 2 “AAA” batteries, making sure to set them in with the proper polarity. 1.Press and open the cover. 2.Align the batteries according to the (+) and (–) indication inside the case. 3.Replace the cover.

  • Page 15: Operating Range

    Using the wired remote control mode Operating Range Connect the remote cable* to the remote control’s remote * Use the remote control within a distance of about 23 ft. jack and the “REMOTE IN” terminal on the monitor. When (7m) from the front of the monitor’s remote control sensor the cable is connected, the mode automatically switches to and at horizontal an vertical angles of up to approximately wired remote control.

  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation VCR or Laser Disc Player VIDEO 1-3 To video inputs on the plasma monitor DVD Player IBM VGA or Compatibles Macintosh or Compatibles (Desktop type) Monitor adapter for Macintosh To Mini D-Sub 15 pin connector on the plasma monitor HD Set Top Box with DVI HDCP Output...

  • Page 17: Connecting Your Pc Or Macintosh Computer

    Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player: Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your plasma Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your monitor will enable you to display your computer’s screen VCR or laser disc player to your plasma monitor.

  • Page 18: Pin Assignments And Signal Levels For 15 Pin Rgb (Analog)

    Pin Assignments and Signal Levels Pin Configuration and Signal of the for 15 pin RGB (Analog) RGB 3 Connector (DVI Connector) The unit is equipped with a type of connector commonly used for digital. (This cannot be used for an analog input.) 10 9 15 14 13 12 11 RGB 3...

  • Page 19: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations POWER DIGITAL ZOOM To turn the unit ON and OFF: Digital zoom specifies the picture position and enlarges the picture. 1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. 1. Press the POINTER button to display the pointer. ( 2.

  • Page 20: Off Timer

    OFF TIMER To cancel the off timer: To set the off timer: 1. Press the OFF TIMER button twice in a row. The off timer can be set to turn the power off after 30, 60, 2. The off timer is canceled. 90 or 120 minutes.

  • Page 21: Aspect Ratio Control

    Aspect Ratio Control Wide Screen Operations (Manual) STADIUM size screen With this function, you can select one of five sizes. When viewing videos or DVDs: 1. Press the WIDE button on the remote control. 2. Within 3 seconds... The picture is expanded in the horizontal and vertical Press the WIDE button again.

  • Page 22: Wide Screen Operation With Computer Signals

    Wide Screen Operation with Information Computer Signals Supported resolution Switch to the wide screen mode to expand the 4 : 3 image See page 41 for details on the display output of the to fill the entire screen. various VESA signal standards supported by the 1.

  • Page 23: Osm (On Screen Menu) Controls

    Controls (On Screen Menu) Menu Operations 5. The adjustments or the settings that are stored in memory. The OSM window is displayed with respect to the The change is stored until you change it again. screen as shown on the diagram. 6.
  • Page 24 Main menu Sub menu Functions Default Reset PICTURE CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast. Center BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness. Center SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness. Center COLOR Adjusts the color. Center TINT Adjusts the tint. Center PICTURE MODE Sets the picture mode according to the VIDEO environment and image software. NORMAL Reduces noise visible in image.
  • Page 25 Main menu Sub menu Functions Default Reset OPTION2 PWR. MGT. Sets the monitor for use as an energy-saving display when used with a computer. CINEMA MODE Sets the picture to suit the movie. LONG LIFE Limits screen brightness to reduce burn-in of the display. AUTO ORBITER Moves the picture intermittently.

  • Page 26: Picture Settings Menu

    Picture Settings Menu Setting the picture mode according to the brightness of the room Adjusting the picture There are four picture modes that can be used effectively The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can be according to the environment in which you are viewing adjusted as desired.
  • Page 27 Reducing noise in the picture Setting the color temperature Use these settings if the picture has noise due to poor Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasma reception or when playing video tapes on which the picture display.
  • Page 28 5. Use the buttons to select “GAIN RED”. 4. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. WHITE BALANCE COLOR TEMP. HIGH To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once GAIN RED more.

  • Page 29: Audio Settings Menu

    Audio Settings Menu Adjusting the colors Use this procedure to adjust hue and color density for red, Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan. balance and audio input select Such adjustments will not affect the other colors. The treble, bass and left/right balance can be adjusted to You can accentuate the green color of trees, the blue of suit your tastes.

  • Page 30: Image Adjust Settings Menu

    Setting the allocation of the audio connectors Image Adjust Settings Menu Setting the AUDIO 1, 2, and 3 connectors to the desired Adjusting the Position, Size, Fine Picture, Picture Adj input. The position of the image can be adjusted and flickering Example: Setting “AUDIO INPUT1”...

  • Page 31: Option1 Settings Menu

    Option1 Settings Menu Information Setting the on-screen menu When “AUTO PICTURE” is “OFF” This sets the position of the menu, the display format (horizontal or vertical) etc. IMAGE ADJUST Example: Turning the DISPLAY OSM off ASPECT MODE FULL V-POSITION Press the MENU/ENTER button on the remote control to H-POSITION V-HEIGHT display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
  • Page 32 “V” Checking the signal being transmitted to OPTION1 RGB1 terminal BNC INPUT D-SUB INPUT Use this to confirm the signal being transmitted to the RGB SELECT AUTO HD SELECT 1080B RGB1 terminal. INPUT SKIP ALL RESET It is set to RGB and can not be adjusted. 1024 768 SEL.
  • Page 33 4. Once the setting is completed ... Information Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. RGB SELECT modes To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. One of these 6 modes must be selected in order to display the following signals correctly.

  • Page 34: Option2 Settings Menu

    Option2 Settings Menu Resetting to the default values Use these operations to restore all the settings (PICTURE, Setting the power management for computer AUDIO, IMAGE ADJUST, OPTION1~3, etc) to the images factory default values. This energy-saving (power management) function Refer to page 16 for items to be reset. automatically reduces the monitor’s power consumption if no operation is performed for a certain amount of time.
  • Page 35 Restoring the factory default settings Reducing burn-in of the screen The brightness of the screen, the position of the picture, Select “ALL RESET” under the OPTION1 menu. Note positive/negative mode and screen wiper are adjusted to that this also restores other settings to the factory reduce burn-in of the screen.
  • Page 36 • H-DOT Information →1 DOT ↔ 2 DOT ↔ ..↔ 19 DOT ↔ 20 DOT← PLE settings • V-LINE AUTO ....The brightness of the screen is →1 LINE ↔ 2 LINE ↔ ..↔ 19 LINE ↔ 20 LINE← adjusted automatically to suit the picture quality.
  • Page 37 Setting the time for INVERSE/WHITE SCREEN WIPER Set a time duration. When this is set to ON, a white vertical bar moves repeatedly from the left and of the screen to the right end Example: Setting to that the INVERSE mode starts at a constant speed.
  • Page 38 Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen Information Use this procedure to set the gray level for the parts on the Setting the time screen on which nothing is displayed when the screen is set to the 4:3 size. WORKING TIME ..

  • Page 39: Option3 Settings Menu

    Option3 Settings Menu 4. Use the buttons to select the item, then adjust using the buttons. Using the timer This function sets the monitor to turn ON/OFF PRESENT TIME RETURN automatically at a set time. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the main menu (1/ 2), then perform the following operations.
  • Page 40 OFF (hour, minutes) ... Set the time at which the power PROGRAM TIMER will be turned off in the 24-hour This sets the day and time at which the power will be format. switched ON/OFF as well as the input mode. INPUT .....
  • Page 41 3 / 3 OPTION3 Information PREVIOUS PAGE TIMER CONTROL LOCK settings PWR. ON MODE VIDEO2 CONTROL LOCK ON ..Disables the buttons on the front panel. IR REMOTE LOOP OUT OFF ..Enables the buttons on the front panel. ID NUMBER VIDEO WALL * Even when the CONTROL LOCK is set, the POWER SEL.
  • Page 42 Loop Out setting 1. Use the buttons to select “OPTION3”, then When this feature is set to ON, the received signal will be press the MENU/ENTER button. looped out. The “OPTION3” screen appears. Example: Setting “ON” 2. Use the buttons to select “ID NUMBER”. Set “ADVANCED OSM”...
  • Page 43 Video Wall setting VIDEO WALL Use this feature to configure a 2×2 or 3×3 video wall. DIVIDER POSITION Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the main menu (1/ DISP. MODE SPLIT AUTO ID 2), then perform the following operations. IMAGE ADJUST P.
  • Page 44 DISP. MODE Information Select the screen mode from between two options AUTO ID settings (Splitting, Blanking). ON ..Enables Auto ID function. In the case shown Example: Setting “BLANK” below, display 1 will be set as ID 1, display 2 Perform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO WALL, then...
  • Page 45 P. ON DELAY (Power on delay) PLE LINK Use this function to activate power-on delay. Use this function to set a uniform brightness for each Turn on the AUTO ID before the following operations. display. Turn on the AUTO ID before the following operations. Example: Setting “ON”...

  • Page 46: Advanced Osm Settings Menu

    Advanced OSM Settings Menu REPEAT TIMER Setting the menu mode Use this to set two timers. Each timer can use the This allows you to access full menu items. DIVIDER, SOURCE and WORK TIME functions. When P. ON DELAY or PLE LINK is ON, this won’t be Turn on the AUTO ID before the following operations.

  • Page 47: Source Information Menu

    → ENGLISH ↔ DEUTSCH ↔ FRANÇAIS ← Information → ↔ SVENSKA ↔ ITALIANO ↔ ESPAÑOL ← Video signal formats LANGUAGE Different countries use different formats for video LANGUAGE signals. Set to the color system used in your current DEUTSCH country. AUTO ....

  • Page 48: External Control

    External Control Application Communication Format These specifications cover the communications control of 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit the plasma monitor by external equipment. Command 1 Connections Unit ID 1 Connections are made as described below.

  • Page 49: Command Reference List

    Command Reference List 01. Power ON Function The external control equipment switches on the power of the plasma monitor. CMD1 CMD2 LEN Transmission Data 01. Power ON 02. Power OFF 03. Input Switch Change 04. VOLUME Gain Data The plasma monitor returns the following ACK when the power is switched on. 05.

  • Page 50: Volume Gain Data

    04. VOLUME Gain Data Function DATA00 DATA01 CKS The external control equipment changes the VOLUME gain data of the plasma DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag monitor. DATA01: CONTRAST Gain Flag Transmission Data DFH 80H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS 08. BRIGHT Gain Data Function DATA00: USER SOUND Gain Flag The external control equipment changes the BRIGHT gain data of the plasma...

  • Page 51: Color Gain Data

    10. COLOR Gain Data 13. COLOR TEMP SELECT Function Function The external control equipment changes the COLOR gain data of the plasma The external control equipment changes the COLOR TEMP of the plasma monitor. monitor. Transmission Data Transmission Data DFH 80H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS DFH 80H DATA00 CKS...

  • Page 52: Green Gain Data

    15. GREEN Gain Data 17. NR MODE Set Function Function The external control equipment changes the GREEN Gain Data of the plasma The external control equipment sets the NR (Noise Reduction) mode of the monitor. plasma monitor. Transmission Data Transmission Data DFH 80H DATA00 to DATA03 DFH 80H...

  • Page 53: Balance Gain Data

    20. BALANCE Gain Data 23. H. POSITION Gain Data Function Function The external control equipment changes the BALANCE gain data of the plasma The external control equipment changes the H. POSITION gain data of the monitor. plasma monitor. Transmission Data Transmission Data DFH 80H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS...

  • Page 54: Auto Picture Select

    26. AUTO PICTURE Select 28. CLOCK Gain Data Function Function The external control equipment switches on or off the AUTO PICTURE of the The external control equipment changes the CLOCK gain data (ratio of frequency plasma monitor. division) of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data Transmission Data DFH 80H...

  • Page 55: Osm Adj. Gain Data

    30. OSM ADJ. Gain Data 33. CINEMA MODE Set Function Function The external control equipment sets the position of the OSM menu of the The external control equipment switches on or off the CINEMA MODE of the plasma monitor. plasma monitor. Transmission Data Transmission Data DFH 80H...

  • Page 56: Inverse Set

    36. INVERSE Set 38. RESET Function Function The external control equipment sets the INVERSE (inverse of image brightness) The external control equipment resets the user adjustment of the plasma and the WHITE of the plasma monitor. monitor. Transmission Data Transmission Data DFH 80H C7H 03H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS...

  • Page 57: Bnc Select

    40. BNC SELECT 43. LANGUAGE Select Function Function The external control equipment sets the BNC SELECT of the plasma monitor. The external control equipment sets the LANGUAGE SELECT of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data Transmission Data DFH 80H 8CH 01H DATA00 CKS DFH 80H 5BH 01H...

  • Page 58: Frequency Request

    45. FREQUENCY Request RESOLUTION DATA07: Dots (Low-order byte) 00H: 0 (No signal: 00H) Function The external control equipment inquires the Horizontal frequency, Vertical frequency, Horizontal sync polarity, Vertical sync polarity, Mode, and Resolution FFH: 256 DATA08: Dots (High-order byte) 00H: 257 (No signal: 00H) of the plasma monitor.

  • Page 59: Video Adj Request

    47. VIDEO ADJ Request DATA05: SHARPNESS Gain F0H: -16 Function FFH: -01 The display returns the video adjustments information by the external control equipment’ s request. 00H: 0 01H: +01 Transmission Data 10H: +16 0CH DATA00 to DATA11 DATA06: CONTRAST Gain CCH: -52 DATA00: RED Gain(Bias) D8H: -40...

  • Page 60: Audio Select Request

    48. Audio Select Request 50. MODEL NAME Request Function Function The external control equipment inquires the current combinations of audio The external control equipment inquires the product code of the plasma monitor. and video inputs for the plasma monitor. Transmission Data Transmission Data 60H 17H The plasma monitor returns the following ACK:...

  • Page 61: Table Of Signals Supported

    Table of Signals Supported Supported resolution • When the screen mode is NORMAL, each signal is converted to a 640 dots 480 lines signal. (Except for *2, *4) • When the screen mode is FULL, each signal is converted to a 853 dots 480 lines signal. (Except for *3) Computer input signals supported by this system Sync Polarity Presence...
  • Page 62 *1 Only when using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of displaying 852 480. *2 Display only 400 lines with the screen center of the vertical orientation located at the center. *3 The picture is displayed in the original resolution. The picture will be compressed for other signals. *4 Aspect ratio is 5:4.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the picture quality is poor or there is some other problem, check the adjustments, operations, etc., before requesting service. Symptom Checks Remedy Picture is disturbed. • Is a connected component set directly in • Leave some space between the display and Sound is noisy.
  • Page 64 60 minutes. If the problem persists, contact your Runco Authorized Dealer. * 2 In the following case, power off the monitor immediately and contact your Runco Authorized Dealer or Runco Authorized Service Center.

  • Page 65: Specifications

    Specifications Native Resolution: 853 x 480 2.914 in (74 mm) 41.288 in (1049 mm) Screen Size: 42 in. (diagonal) Screen Aspect Ratio: 16:9 36.308 in (922 mm) Available Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox 16:9 Anamorphic 20.680 in (525 mm) 25.660 in (652 mm) Image Area (W x H): 36 1/3 in.
  • Page 67 RUMA-010400 10-03 rev 1 Runco International 2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587 ph (510) 324-7777 fax (510) 324-9300 www.runco.com...

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