Runco CinemaWall CW-43MC Owner's Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 ’ WNER PERATING ANUAL CW-43MC CW-50MC with Flat Panel Display Monitor...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction ............2 Features and Benefits .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    For this reason, Runco International makes no warrants or claims as to the reliable operation of our plasma display monitor products at altitudes greater than 5000 feet above sea level. If you are planning to operate a plasma monitor at a location above 5000 feet, please contact Runco technical support for further information.
  • Page 5: Warnings And Safety Precautions

    WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plugs from power outlets. The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible. REMARQUE: Pour mettre l’appareil hors circut, s’assurer de retirer la fiche de la prise d’alimentation. La prise d’alimentation doit être installé...
  • Page 6: Warning

    Should the power cord become damaged in any way, please contact your Runco Dealer for a replacement cord. · Do not remove the cover of the Plasma display for any reason. If any problems arise with the unit, please contact a Runco Dealer or Runco International for service.
  • Page 7: Limited Warranty

    PARTS: 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 8 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 9: Operation

    OPERATION General Overview The Runco CW-43MC and CW-50MC are standalone flat panel plasma displays with built-in Vivix™ video processing. With 1024 x 768 native resolution for the CW-43MC and 1280 x 768 native resolution for the CW-50MC, both are capable of imaging HDTV native. The CW-43MC and CW-50MC includes a new digital 480p input as well as standard analog inputs.
  • Page 10: Inputs And Controls

    For connection of an external right speaker. Connect a speaker whose impedance is 8 -16 Ω. CONTROL IN/OUT (monaural mini jacks) For connection of RUNCO components that bear the SR mark. Making CONTROL connection enables control of the main unit as a component in a system.
  • Page 11 INPUT2 (BNC jacks) For connection of components that have RGB or component output jacks such as a personal computer, DVD player, or external RGB decoder. Synchronizing signal impedance selector switch Depending on the connections made at INPUT2, it may be necessary to set this switch to match the output impedance of the connected component’s synchronization signal.
  • Page 12: Connecting The Plasma Display

    CONNECTING THE PLASMA DISPLAY Modular Controller Card - Input Connections Plasma Rear View Component S-Video Composite Push Button INPUT 5 DVI-I SOURCE INPUT (WITH HDCP DECRYPTION): (Digital 480 Progressive): Input for set top box or PC with DVI digital output. INPUT 4 COMPONENT INPUT: Component video is the best type of signal that can be used.
  • Page 13: Front Panel

    FRONT PANEL 1. STANDBY/ON Indicator This indicator is red during standby mode, and turns green when the unit is in the operation mode. It flashes green when Power-Management function is operating. The flashing pattern is also used to indicate error messages. 2.
  • Page 14: Remote Control Description

    REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION A. ASPECT RATIO Press to change the aspect ratio or geometry of the image. Different resolutions will allow for different aspect ratios. B. RGB SETUP When entering a computer-type (VESA) signal, press this to automatically center and resize the image.
  • Page 15: Menus For Video Ntsc, Pal Or Digital 480P And Hdtv

    MENUS for Video NTSC, PAL or Digital 480p & HDTV OSD Menus for Video NTSC, PAL or Digital 480p & HDTV These menus will appear only when displayed for video. 1. PICTURE Tab MAIN MENU INPUT 4 The PICTURE menu allows for adjustment of picture that are unique per input and stored automatically.
  • Page 16: Menus For Pc/Hdtv-I D-Sub Input

    MENUS for PC/HDTV-I D-Sub Input OSD Menus for PC/HDTV-I D-Sub Input These menus will appear only when displayed for computer. 1. PICTURE Tab MAIN MENU INPUT 5 The Picture menu lists adjustments for computer input to the plasma: SCREEN PICTURE SET UP OPTION •...
  • Page 17: Installer Menus For Video Ntsc, Pal Or Digital 480P And Hdtv

    INSTALLER MENUS for Video NTSC, PAL or Digital 480p & HDTV INSTALLER ADJUST Menus for Video NTSC, PAL or Digital 480p & HDTV These menus will appear only when displayed for video. Gaining access to the INSTALLER ADJUST Menu is done by putting panel into standby mode (wait 5 seconds), then press the menu button momentarily, then press the power button.
  • Page 18: Installer Menus For Video Ntsc, Pal Or Atsc

    INSTALLER MENUS for Video NTSC, PAL or ATSC INSTALLER ADJUST Menus for Video NTSC, PAL or ATSC These menus will appear only when displayed for video. 4. SETUP Tab INSTALLER ADJUST INPUT 4 • 2x2 MODE is used for video wall applications. Up to 4 plasmas can be linked in a 2x2 configuration with no WHITEBAL.
  • Page 19: Aspect Ratios

    ‘black bars’ above and below the image: Obviously, watching a movie like this does not lend itself to a truly cinematic experience! This is why Runco invented the first-ever multiple aspect-ratio projection system back in 1991, so true movie-lovers can watch actual widescreen (letterbox) movies on a WIDESCREEN! A WIDESCREEN can be a number of aspect ratios;...
  • Page 20 Active image area Blanked (cut off) (Actual screen area) areas As you can see, our screen in this example is a 1.85:1 ratio. The dashed lines show the area that we ‘blanked’. If you recall, watching a letterbox movie on a 4:3 screen gave us black bars; therefore with letterbox movies, we’re not losing any information! The ‘other’...
  • Page 21: Rs-232C Adjustment Mode

    RS-232C ADJUSTMENT MODE Through the unit’s RS-232 terminal, you can use the PC to make various adjustments and settings. 1) When carrying out adjustments in the RS-232C adjustment mode: • The data is written into the same memory area as for integrator mode. 2) Screen displayed in the RS-232C adjustment mode: 1280X1024@60 •...
  • Page 22: Interface

    Interface 1) Connector: D-sub 9 pins 2) Pin Layout: Pin No. Signal NC (not connected) TxD (Transmit Data) RxD (Receive Data) NC (not connected) NC (not connected) NC (not connected) RTS (Request to Send) NC (not connected) 3) Baud Rate: 4800 bps (standard) (switchable to 1200, 2400, 9600, 19200, 38400 bps) NOTE: Set the baud rate to match that of the computer presently in use.
  • Page 23 NOTE: Transmit the following commands one at a time. Transmit the next command after waiting at least the fol- lowing waiting times: Power ON/OFF commands Command Function Waiting time (seconds) Perform power ON Perform power standby Function switching command Command Function Waiting time (seconds) IN1 ~ IN5...
  • Page 24: Rs-232C Commands

    RS-232C Commands How to read this table: • RS-232C Adjustment Validity: Shows availability in RS-232C adjustment mode. • Normal Validity: Shows availability in normal operating mode. Valid commands can be used even if they do not follow the sending of the AJY command. •...
  • Page 25 Function Command Full Name RS-232C Normal Numerical Name Adjustment Validity Direct Down Validity Validity Validity FAN CONTROL AUTO ○ Puts control of fan’s rotation on AUTO. FAN CONTROL MAX ○ Puts control of fan’s rotation on MAX. FULL MASK BLUE ○...
  • Page 26 Function Command Full Name RS-232C Normal Numerical Name Adjustment Validity Direct Down Validity Validity Validity NEGATIVE MODE NO ○ Turns inverse mode (negative-positive reversal) OFF. NEGATIVE MODE YES ○ Turns inverse mode (negative-positive reversal) ON. DIGITAL NR HIGH ○ Sets DIGITAL NR to HIGH. ○...
  • Page 27 Function Command Full Name RS-232C Normal Numerical Name Adjustment Validity Direct Down Validity Validity Validity TINT ○ ○ ○ Adjusts TINT. COLOR SYSTEM AUTO ○ Sets COLOR SYSTEM to AUTO. UP10 ○ Increases adjustment value by 10. ○ UP n Increases adjustment value by n.
  • Page 28: Get Commands

    GET Commands What are GET Commands? • They are commands used for TXD output of adjustment data and the like from the plasma display’s built-in microcomputer to a personal computer. • Adjustment data, etc., is output in ASCII code. NOTE: Command names are given inside brackets < >. •...
  • Page 29 3) <GSS> (GET STATUS SET UP) Set data for SET UP will be output as follows: Order Data Size Output Remarks COLOR TEMP 1byte 1:COLOR TEMP1 see NOTE 2:COLOR TEMP2 3:COLOR TEMP3 4:COLOR TEMP4 5:COLOR TEMP5 DIGITAL NR 1byte 0:OFF see NOTE 1:LOW 2:MIDDLE...
  • Page 30 4) <GSO> (GET STATUS OPTION) Set data for OPTION will be output as follows: Order Data Size Output Remarks Same as RS-232C Command POWER CONTROL 3byte OSD DISPLAY 1byte 0:OSD display disabled 1:OSD display enabled Same as RS-232C Command FULL MASK 3byte R SIDE MASK LEVEL 3byte...
  • Page 31 CW-43MC DIMENSIONS ����� ������ ������ ������ ������ � ������ ������ ������ ����� � �����...
  • Page 32 CW-50MC DIMENSIONS ������ ������ � ����� ����� ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ ����� ����� ��������� ����� ������ ������ ����� ����� � �����...
  • Page 33: Dimensions

    CW-43MC SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: 1024 x 768 Screen Size: 43 in. (diagonal) Screen Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Available Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, Virtual Wide Image Area (W x H): 37 3/8 in. (949.30 mm) x 21 1/8 in. (536.60 mm) DTV Compatibility: 480p, 720p, 1080i Contrast Ratio:...
  • Page 34 CW-50MC SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: 1280 x 768 Screen Size: 50 in. (diagonal) Screen Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Available Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, Virtual Wide Image Area (W x H): 43 1/4 in. (1099 mm) x 24 1/2 in. (622.30 mm) DTV Compatibility: 480p, 720p, 1080i Contrast Ratio:...
  • Page 36 RUMA-010200 rev 7-03 Runco International • Union City, CA 94587 • Ph: 510-324-7777 • Fax: 510-324-9300 • www.runco.com...

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