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OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL

SP-42DHD / SP-42DHDxa

SP-50DHD / SP-50DHDxa

SP-60DHD / SP-60DHDxa

Flat Panel Plasma Display Monitor

with

and

Digital High Definition

TM

Controller

with Vivix II

TM

Technology

TM

PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual iii

PRELIMINARY

THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

For Plasma Displays

Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco video product and welcome to the Runco family! We believe Runco produces

“The World’s Finest Home Theater Products.” With proper installation, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of

unparalleled video performance.

This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it with your

other important documents.

SERVICE LABOR: Runco will pay for service labor by a Runco Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of a

manufacturing defect for a period of three (3) years from the effective date of delivery to the end user (excluding the plasma

glass panel).

PARTS (not including plasma glass panel): Runco will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to

defects in materials or workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the effective date of delivery to the end user. Such

replacement parts are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty period.

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. Such replacement parts are then subsequently warranted for the

remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty period.

Image burn-in on plasma display panels is specifically excluded from coverage under this Limited Warranty. Image burn-in is

the result of misuse of the product and therefore cannot be repaired under the terms of this Limited Warranty.

Normal viewing material such as television/satellite broadcasts, videotape or DVDs (not put into pause for extended periods of

time) will not cause damage to your display under normal conditions. Many DVD players are also equipped with screen savers

for this reason.

TO AVOID IMAGE RETENTION (Burn-in): Please ensure that still images are left on your plasma display panel for no more

than a few minutes. Also ensure that images displayed in the 4:3 aspect ratio mode (black or gray stripes, but no picture

information is present on the left and right edges of the screen) are used as infrequently as possible. This will prevent

permanent image burns on your plasma display panel, which can be seen permanently under certain conditions once burn-in

has occurred.

The types of images to avoid include video games, still images and computer screens with stationary tool bars and icons. (This

is why computers are equipped with screen savers – to prevent still images from burning into the monitor’s phosphors after

being displayed continuously for an extended period of time).

This Limited Warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use and does

not cover normal maintenance. This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinets or any appearance items; failure resulting from

accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty or improper installation or setup adjustments; improper

maintenance, alteration, improper use of any input signal; damage due to lightning or power line surges, spikes and

brownouts; damage that occurs during shipping or transit; or damage that is attributed to acts of God. In the case of remote

control units, damage resulting from leaking, old, damaged or improper batteries is also excluded from coverage under this

Limited Warranty.

CAUTION: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS RUNCO PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM RUNCO AUTHORIZED

DEALERS. ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY.

WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:

WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:

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MOREOVER, DAMAGE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS

SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT INSTALLATION

AND SETUP WORK BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED RUNCO DEALER TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER

THIS WARRANTY. THIS WILL ALSO ENSURE THAT YOU ENJOY THE FINE PERFORMANCE OF WHICH YOUR RUNCO

PRODUCT IS CAPABLE WHEN INSTALLED AND CALIBRATED BY RUNCO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.

Runco limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period. There

are no express warranties. Runco also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or consequential damages related to

the failure of this product to function properly. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and

some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So the above limitations or

exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from

state to state.

This warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, keep the original bill of sale as

evidence of the purchase date.

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.

Repairs made under the terms of this Limited Warranty covering your Runco video product will be performed at the location of

the product, during usual working hours, providing location of product is within normal operating distance from a Runco

Authorized Service Center. In some instances it may be necessary for the product to be returned to the Runco factory for

repairs. If, solely in Runco’s judgment, location of product to be repaired is beyond normal operating distance of the closest

Runco Authorized Service Center, or the repair requires the unit be returned to the Runco factory, it is the owner’s

responsibility to arrange for shipment of the product for repair. These arrangements must be made through the selling Runco

Dealer. If this is not possible, contact Runco directly for a Return Authorization number and shipping instructions. Runco will

return product transportation prepaid in the United States, unless no product defect is discovered. In that instance, shipping

costs will be the responsibility of the owner.

© Copyright 2007 Runco International. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright, trademark and

other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical,

electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.

Reflection, Enhanced GEN3, DHD, Vivix, Virtual Cinema, CineWide, AutoScope, O-Path, CinOptx, LiveLink, CSMS, SuperOnyx

and VirtualWide are trademarks of Runco International. All other trademarks and registered trademarks used in this document

are the property of their respective owners.

Runco International products are manufactured under one or more of the following patents: US. Patent 6755540 and Other

Patents Pending.

RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:

EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:

IMPORTANT – WARRANTY REGISTRATION:

CONTACT A RUNCO AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE:

COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS:

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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

Ph: (510) 324-7777

Fax: (510) 324-9300

Toll Free: (800) 23-RUNCO

RUNCO VIDEO-PRODUCT INFORMATION

RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS

_________________________________________________________ ________________________________________

Model Purchased Date

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Serial Number

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Runco Authorized Dealer Name

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address

____________________________________________ __________________ ________________________

City State/Province Postal Code

____________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

Phone Fax

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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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.

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.

WARNING

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO DO NOT USE THIS

UNIT’S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS, UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN

BE FULLY INSERTED. REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

Installation Manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area

may cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below to ensure the equipment is free from damage, and to ensure that no

injury will occur as a result of improper use.

• Do not insert any object, especially metal or liquids, into the plasma display.

• Do not place any objects containing water or any other liquid on top of the plasma display.

• Do not place the units in direct sunlight, near heaters or in extremely dusty or humid locations.

• Do not install this system outdoors or otherwise exposed to the elements.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the plasma display.

• If the power cord is damaged or frayed in any way, electrical shock and/or fire may result. Do not place objects on the

power cord, and keep the cord away from heat-emitting devices. 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. Removing the covers will void the warranty.

Safety Precautions

WARNING

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual vii

1Table of Contents

PRELIMINARY

THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................. iii

Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................... vi

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 ......................................................................................3

Parts List ...............................................................................................................4

2. Controls and Functions ............................................................................................5

PlasmaWall at a Glance ................................................................................................5

Controls and Indicators...........................................................................................5

Connectors ............................................................................................................6

DHD Controller Front Panel ........................................................................................10

DHD Controller Rear Panel .........................................................................................12

Outputs ................................................................................................................12

Inputs ...................................................................................................................12

DHD Controller Remote Control .................................................................................14

3. Installation ...............................................................................................................17

Remote Control ..........................................................................................................17

Notes on Batteries ................................................................................................17

Notes on Remote Control Operation.....................................................................17

Quick Setup ...............................................................................................................19

Installation Considerations ..........................................................................................20

High-Altitude Operation ........................................................................................20

Mounting the PlasmaWall on a Wall or Table Stand ..............................................20

Ambient Light .......................................................................................................21

Ventilation .............................................................................................................21

Other Considerations ............................................................................................22

Connections to the PlasmaWall and DHD Controller ...................................................23

Connecting the PlasmaWall to the DHD Controller ................................................23

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Connecting Source Components to the DHD Controller .......................................25

RS-232 Controller Connection ..............................................................................29

Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs to External Equipment ..................................29

Cable Management ..............................................................................................30

4. Operation .................................................................................................................31

Turning on the Power .................................................................................................31

Selecting the Input Source .........................................................................................32

Setting the Computer Display Properties ....................................................................32

Using the On-Screen Menus ......................................................................................34

Main Menu ...........................................................................................................36

Input Source ........................................................................................................36

Aspect Ratio ........................................................................................................36

Picture .................................................................................................................38

Input Position........................................................................................................41

ISF Presets ...........................................................................................................42

Information ...........................................................................................................42

Calibration ............................................................................................................43

Service .................................................................................................................45

5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................................................49

Cleaning .....................................................................................................................49

Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control ..........................................49

Cleaning the Screen..............................................................................................49

Cleaning the Vents................................................................................................49

Troubleshooting Tips ..................................................................................................50

6. Serial Communications ..........................................................................................53

RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ...............................................................53

Serial Command Syntax .............................................................................................53

7. Specifications ..........................................................................................................59

PlasmaWall Specifications ..........................................................................................59

DHD Controller Specifications ....................................................................................60

PlasmaWall Dimensions .............................................................................................61

Computer/Video Signal Compatibility .........................................................................64

APPENDIX A. PlasmaWall Service Remote Control ................................................. A-1

Overview .................................................................................................................. A-1

Service/Setup Menu ................................................................................................. A-3

Video NR (Noise Reduction)................................................................................ A-3

MPEG Filter ........................................................................................................ A-4

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1List of Figures

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2-1. PlasmaWall Front-Panel Controls and Indicators...........................................................5

2-2. PlasmaWall Model SP-42DHD Rear Panel....................................................................6

2-3. PlasmaWall Model SP-50DHD Rear Panel....................................................................7

2-4. PlasmaWall Model SP-60DHD Rear Panel....................................................................8

2-5. DHD Controller Front Panel ........................................................................................10

2-6. DHD Controller Rear Panel .........................................................................................12

2-7. DHD Controller Remote Control .................................................................................14

3-1. Available Range of the Remote Control ......................................................................17

3-2. Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting .......................................................21

3-3. Connecting the PlasmaWall to the DHD Controller .....................................................23

3-4. RS-232 Connection from the DHD Controller to the PlasmaWall ................................24

3-5. DVI Source Connections ............................................................................................25

3-6. Digital (DTV) RGB Connections...................................................................................26

3-7. Analog RGB Connections...........................................................................................27

3-8. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections...........................................28

3-9. RS-232 Control System Connection...........................................................................29

3-10. Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs .........................................................................29

3-11. Installing the Cable Ties ............................................................................................30

4-1. DHD Controller OSD Menu Structure for PlasmaWall..................................................35

4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness .........................................................38

4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast ..........................................................39

4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint................................40

4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness..............................................................41

7-1. PlasmaWall Model SP-42DHD Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand) ......................61

7-2. PlasmaWall Model SP-50DHD Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand) ......................62

7-3. PlasmaWall Model SP-60DHD Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand) ......................63

A-1. PlasmaWall Service Remote Control ........................................................................ A-1

A-2. PlasmaWall Setup Menu .......................................................................................... A-3

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1.1

About This Manual

This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate a Runco PlasmaWall

Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor and DHD Controller (Model SP-42DHD, SP-42DHDxa,

SP-50DHD, SP-50DHDxa, SP-60DHD or SP-60DHDxa).

Throughout this manual, the Runco PlasmaWall Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor and

DHD Controller are referred to collectively as the “PlasmaWall.” Except where otherwise

indicated, the information in this manual applies to all six PlasmaWall models.

Target AudienceRunco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the

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.

If You Have Comments

About This Manual...

Runco welcomes your comments about this manual. Send them to techpub@runco.com.

Textual and Graphic

Conventions

Text Conventions: The following conventions are used in this manual, in order to clarify

the information and instructions provided:

• Remote control button identifiers are set in upper-case bold type; for example, “Press

EXIT to return to the previous menu.”

• Computer input (commands you type) and output (responses that appear on-screen) is

shown in monospace (fixed-width) type; for example: “To change the aspect ratio to

Anamorphic, type ANAMORPHIC <Enter>.”

• All keys with functional names are initial-capped, set in bold type and enclosed in angle

brackets. These keys are the following: <Enter>, <Spacebar>, <Control>, <Esc>

and <Tab>.

•<Enter> indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your

computer keyboard if it has both keys.

In addition to these conventions, underlining, boldface and/or italics are occasionally used

to highlight important information, as in this example:

1. Introduction

A carriage return must be used after each command or string.

Note

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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:

1.2

Using This Manual

Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual.

TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using

certain features.

NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special

significance. They also provide supplemental information.

CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can

degrade performance or cause a malfunction.

WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action can result

in damage to the equipment, or possible non-fatal injury to the user.

DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or

death.

Tip

Note

Caution

WARNING

DANGER!

If you need... ... Turn to page:

Information about obtaining service iv

General information about the PlasmaWall

Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor and DHD Con-

troller

3

Installation instructions 17

First-time configuration instructions 31

Advanced configuration instructions 43

Troubleshooting tips 50

Specifications for the PlasmaWall Flat-Panel

Plasma Display Monitor and DHD Controller

59

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1.3

Description, Features

and Benefits

The PlasmaWall SP Series flat-panel plasma monitor brings outstanding picture quality to

its size category with true, high-definition native resolution of up to 1365 x 768

(1024 x 768 on the Model SP-42DHD) for no-compromise viewing of any video source.

The PlasmaWall is supplied with Runco’s next-generation, Digital High Definition (DHD)

Controller, featuring advanced Vivix II™ processing. This controller produces stunning

video imagery, elevating even standard NTSC material to near high-definition levels.

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.

The PlasmaWall’s black level performance and shadow detail capability have been

enhanced with Active Gray Scale Rendering to provide smoother transitions from dark to

light, resulting in richly detailed textures even in shadowy scenes.

The PlasmaWall is easily integrated into custom installation systems. Both RS-232C and

IR control interfaces are incorporated for simple automation. Its profile is less than 5-1/2

inches thin for wall-mounting simplicity.

For high-altitude installations, Runco also offers the SP-42DHDxa, SP-50DHDxa and

SP-60DHDxa with industry-leading high-altitude compliance to over 9000 feet (2,740

meters) mean sea level (MSL). The SP-42DHDxa, SP-50DHDxa and SP-60DHDxa share

all other features and specifications with the SP-42DHD, SP-50DHD and SP-60DHD

respectively.

Key Features and BenefitsThe PlasmaWall offers these key features and benefits:

• 16:9 Native Resolution: 1024 x 768 (Model SP-42DHD) or 1365 x 768

(Models SP-50DHD and SP-60DHD)

• Multiple Aspect Ratios with VirtualWide™ Mode

• 160 degree horizontal/vertical viewing angle

• Accepts all DTV formats (via outboard decoder), including 1080i, 720p and 480p

• Less than 5-1/2 inches deep

• Two DVI Inputs (on DHD Controller) with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection

(HDCP)

• Exceptional detail and artifact-free video enhancement

• Vivix™ video processing with 3:2 film detection circuitry

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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)

• Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries

• Service Remote Control Unit and two (2), AA-size batteries

• RJ-11 Telephone Cable, 50 feet (15.24 meters)

• Serial Port Adapter, RJ-11 Female to DB-9 Female

• Rack-mount hardware for the DHD Controller

• Cleaning Cloth

• Cable Ties (2)

• Warranty information and registration card

• PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual (this document)

Optional Accessories:

• Wall Mount Kit – part number RUHK-004300 (SP-42DHD/SP-50DHD) or

RUHK-003800 (SP-60DHD)

• Table Stand – part number RUHK-004400 (SP-42DHD/SP-50DHD) or RUHK-003850

(SP-60DHD)

• LiveLink™ DVI Cabling System

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2.1

PlasmaWall at a

Glance

Controls and IndicatorsFigure 2-1 shows the PlasmaWall front-panel controls and indicators.

Figure 2-1. PlasmaWall Front-Panel Controls and Indicators

1. DISPLAY STAND

Optional accessory for tabletop installations.

2. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

Receives the signals from the remote control.

3. STANDBY/ON INDICATOR

- Lights green to indicate normal operation;

- Lights red to indicate that the PlasmaWall is in standby mode;

- Flashes green or red (twice per second) to indicate an error condition.

4. HANDLES

ALWAYS use the handles when carrying the unit.

2. Controls and Functions

1

3

2

4

4

(SP-60DHD)

(SP-42DHD/SP-50DHD)

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Connectors Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3 show the rear-panel connector and power switch locations on

the SP-42DHD and SP-50DHD respectively.

Figure 2-2. PlasmaWall Model SP-42DHD Rear Panel

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COMBINATION

IN OUT

RS-232C AUDIO AUDIO

INPUT1

AUDIO

OUTPUT INPUT2

ANALOG RGB OUT

(D-Sub)

ANALOG RGB IN

(D-Sub)

INPUT1

DIGITAL RGB

(DVI-D)

INPUT2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

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Figure 2-3. PlasmaWall Model SP-50DHD Rear Panel

COMBINATION

IN OUT

RS-232C AUDIO AUDIO

INPUT1

AUDIO

OUTPUT INPUT2

ANALOG RGB OUT

(D-Sub)

ANALOG RGB IN

(D-Sub)

INPUT1

DIGITAL RGB

(DVI-D)

INPUT2

9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

11

12

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Figure 2-4. PlasmaWall Model SP-60DHD Rear Panel

COMBINATION

IN OUT

RS-232C AUDIO AUDIO

INPUT1

AUDIO

OUTPUT INPUT2

ANALOG RGB OUT

(D-Sub)

ANALOG RGB IN

(D-Sub)

INPUT1

DIGITAL RGB

(DVI-D)

INPUT2

910

123 4 5 6 7 8

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1. COMBINATION IN/OUT

Not used.

2. RS-232C (9-pin, male D-Sub)

Connect the RS-232 OUT port on the DHD Controller to this input.

3. AUDIO (OUTPUT) (3.5-mm stereo mini jack)

Not used with this model.

4. AUDIO (INPUT 1) (3.5-mm stereo mini jack)

Not used with this model. Connect the audio outputs from your sources to an external

audio receiver.

5. AUDIO (INPUT 2) (3.5-mm stereo mini jack)

Not used with this model. Connect the audio outputs from your sources to an external

audio receiver.

6. ANALOG RGB OUT (INPUT 1) (15-pin D-Sub)

If desired, connect this output to the RGB input of a second display device.

7. ANALOG RGB IN (INPUT 1) (15-pin D-Sub)

Connect the RGBHV (5xBNC) output from the DHD Controller here.

8. DIGITAL RGB (INPUT 2) (DVI-D)

HDCP-compliant digital video input. Connect the DVI output from the DHD

Controller to this input.

9. EXTERNAL SPEAKER OUTPUT (RIGHT)

Not used. Connect speakers to an external audio amplifier/receiver.

10. EXTERNAL SPEAKER OUTPUT (LEFT)

Not used. Connect speakers to an external audio amplifier/receiver.

11. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC)

Connect the PlasmaWall to power here, using the included power cord.

12. MAIN POWER SWITCH

Connects or disconnects the PlasmaWall from the AC power source.

This output is not active when the PlasmaWall is off or in standby

mode.

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2.2

DHD Controller Front

Panel

Figure 2-5 shows the controls and indicators on the DHD Controller front panel; the

paragraphs that follow describe them.

Figure 2-5. DHD Controller Front Panel

1. RUNCO ICON

Lights red to indicate that the DHD Controller is in standby mode; lights blue to

indicate that the unit is on.

2. POWER BUTTON

Press once to toggle from standby mode to on mode. Press it again to return to

standby mode. For a discrete on or off command, you can use the direct access

buttons on the remote control.

3. IR SENSOR

Receives IR commands from the remote.

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.

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5. UP BUTTON

Use to direct-select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor up in the OSD. When no

menu is present on-screen, the UP button toggles through aspect ratios in the

following order:

Anamorphic - Standard (4:3) - Letterbox - VirtualWide - Cinema

(For more information about aspect ratios, refer to Table 4-1.)

6. LEFT BUTTON

Used to direct-select inputs or move the menu cursor left in the OSD. When no menu

is present on-screen, the LEFT button toggles through the different sources, in this

order:

HD Pass Thru 2 - HD Pass Thru 1 - DVI 2 - DVI 1 - HD/RGB2 - HD/RGB1 -

Component SD - S-Video 2 - S-Video 1 - Composite

7. ENTER BUTTON

When an item is highlighted on the OSD, press ENTER to select it.

8. DOWN BUTTON

Use to direct-select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor down in the OSD. When

no menu is present on-screen, the DOWN button toggles through the different aspect

ratios, in this order:

Cinema - VirtualWide - Letterbox - Standard (4:3) - Anamorphic

9. RIGHT BUTTON

Used to direct-select inputs or move the menu cursor right in the OSD. When no

menu is present on-screen, the RIGHT button toggles through the different sources,

in this order:

Composite - S-Video 1 - S-Video 2 - Component SD - HD/RGB 1 - HD/RGB 2 - DVI 1

- 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.

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2.3

DHD Controller Rear

Panel

Figure 2-6 shows the rear connector panel on the DHD Controller.

Figure 2-6. DHD Controller Rear Panel

Outputs 1. ANALOG OUTPUTS (RGBHV)

Connect these to the ANALOG RGB IN input of the PlasmaWall, using a

5 x BNC-to-VGA breakout cable.

2. DVI OUT

Connect this to the DIGITAL RGB (DVI-D) input on the PlasmaWall.

Inputs 3. DVI 1 / DVI 2 (Digital)

Two, HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting a DVD player or HD tuner

with a DVI or HDMI output.

4. HD1 / HD2 (5 x Analog BNCs)

Two inputs (five BNCs per input) for connecting either RGB or component

high-definition television signals. The DHD Controller automatically detects the signal

format: RGB(HV) or YPrPb, 480p, 720p, 480i, 576i or 1080i.

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.

Pb Pr Y

Video

3

IR

RS-232 Control

S-Video 1

S-Video 2

HD1

HD2

12

R/Pr G/Y B/Pb

R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H V

DVI 1 DVI 2DVI OutH/VVH

R/Pr G/Y B/Pb

HV

TRIGGERS

RS-232 Out

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER.

AVI S: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

!

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

100-230VAC 50-60 Hz, 165 Watts Max

OUTPUTS

INPUTS

SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE

Component Video

SDI

Option

Serial No

Video Processor / Controller

Model

Runco International

Union City, CA

Made In USA

235611 12 13 14

19

7

810

4

➤

➤

For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode.

Tip

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6. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT

Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player

or other composite video source.

7. S-VIDEO 1 / S-VIDEO 2

Two, standard S-Video inputs for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super

VHS (S-VHS) VCR.

8. 12-VOLT (750 mA) TRIGGER OUTPUTS

Connection for up to three (3), 12-volt trigger-controlled devices.

9. RS-232 OUTPUT (6-Wire, RJ-11 jack)

Connect this to the RS-232C input of the PlasmaWall, using the supplied serial port

adapter and communication cable.

10. IR

Wired input from an external remote control or infrared receiver. It is a 3.5-mm, mini

phono jack, wired as follows:

Ring = +5V

Tip = IR Input

Sleeve = Ground

11. RS-232 CONTROL PORT

A female, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater

automation/control system.

12. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC)

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.

When an external remote control or infrared receiver is connected

to the wired IR input, the IR sensor on the front of the DHD

Controller is disabled.

Note

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2.4

DHD Controller

Remote Control

Figure 2-7 shows the DHD Controller remote control, and the paragraphs that follow

describe its functionality.

Figure 2-7. DHD Controller Remote Control

12

1

2

3

6

8

9

11

10

13

5

7

4

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1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR

Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that an IR signal is being transmitted.

2. ON / OFF

Press to turn the PlasmaWall on or off.

3. ENTER

Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting.

4. Cursor Keys ( , , , )

Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display

patterns.

When no menus are present on-screen, the UP and DOWN buttons toggle through

the available aspect ratios, in this order:

UP Button = Anamorphic - Standard (4:3) - Letterbox - VirtualWide - Cinema

DOWN Button = Cinema - VirtualWide - Letterbox - Standard (4:3) - Anamorphic

Likewise, the LEFT and RIGHT buttons toggle through the different source inputs, in

this order:

LEFT Button = HD Pass Thru 2 - HD Pass Thru 1 - DVI 2 - DVI 1 - HD/RGB2 -

HD/RGB 1 - Component SD - S-Video 2 - S-Video 1 - Composite

RIGHT Button = Composite - S-Video 1 - S-Video 2 - Component SD - HD/RGB 1 -

HD/RGB 2 - DVI 1 - DVI 2 - HD Pass Thru 1 - HD Pass Thru 2

5. LIGHT

Press to illuminate the buttons.

6. MENU

Press this button to access the OSD controls, or to exit the current menu and return

to the previous one.

7. VIDEO (1)

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.”

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9. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons

Use the red buttons to select an aspect ratio directly or to enter numeric characters,

as follows:

ANA (Anamorphic) (3)

For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio.

4X3 (Standard 4:3) (6)

Scales the input signal to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen.

LETBOX (Letterbox) (9)

For viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9 screen.

V-WIDE (VirtualWide)

Enlarges a 4:3 image horizontally in a NON-linear fashion to fit 16:9 full screen display.

CINEMA

For viewing 2.35:1 source material on a 1.78:1 (16:9) screen. The upper and lower

portions are masked.

SVC

Not used.

10. S-VID 1 (4) / S-VID 2 (5) (S-Video)

Press to select an S-Video input or to enter the numeric character “4” or “5.”

11. HD 1 (7) / HD 2 (8)

Press to select a HD (RGBHV or YPbPr component) input or to enter the numeric

character “7” or “8.”

12. DVI 1 / DVI 2 (0)

Press to select a Digital Video input. Press DVI2 to enter the numeric character “0.”

13. Memory Preset Buttons:

ISF NIGHT

Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset.

ISF DAY

Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset.

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.

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3.1

Remote Control

To install batteries in the remote control:

1. Press down the tab on the cover and

pull the cover in the direction of the

arrow.

2. Insert the included batteries. Ensure

that the polarities correctly match the

and markings inside the battery

compartment.

3. Insert the lower tab of the cover into the

opening, and press down the cover until

it clicks in place.

Notes on Batteries• When installing batteries, make sure that the battery polarities are correct.

• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.

• If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid

damage from battery leakage.

Notes on Remote Control

Operation

The remote control can be used to control the PlasmaWall within the ranges shown in

Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1. Available Range of the Remote Control

3. Installation

Approx.

7m/23ft

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• Do not drop the remote control or expose it to moisture or high temperature.

• The remote control may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp. If that occurs, move the

plasma display away from the fluorescent lamp.

• Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote

control and the IR receiver on the plasma display.

• 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.

The signal from the remote control can be reflected by walls or

other surfaces.

Note

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3.2

Quick Setup

Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the PlasmaWall installation process. The sections

following this one provide detailed instructions.

Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video

installation specialist.

Table 3-1. Installation Overview

Step Procedure For Details, refer to

page...

1Mount the PlasmaWall on a wall or table stand 20

2Connect the DHD Controller to the PlasmaWall 23

3Connect signal sources to the DHD Controller 25

4Connect external controller to DHD Controller RS-232 port

(optional)

29

5Apply power to the PlasmaWall 31

6If using the PlasmaWall with a computer, adjust computer

display properties

32

7Display calibration: adjust the following for each input;

save settings when finished:

• Aspect ratio

• Brightness

• Contrast

• Color level

• Tint

• Sharpness

36 through 44

Note

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3.3

Installation

Considerations

Proper installation of your PlasmaWall will ensure the highest possible picture quality.

Whether you are installing the PlasmaWall temporarily or permanently, you should take the

following into account to ensure that it performs optimally.

High-Altitude Operation Due to the design of all plasma glass panels made by every manufacturer, and the

interaction between ambient air pressure and the plasma gases contained inside of the

panel, reliable operation of your plasma display cannot be assured during operation at

certain high-altitude locations.

Runco has found the SP-42DHD, SP-50DHD and SP-60DHD to operate reliably at

altitudes of up to 6000 feet MSL (mean sea level). The SP-42DHDxa, SP-50DHDxa and

SP-60DHDxa have been found to operate reliably at altitudes of up to 9000 feet MSL.

At higher elevations, each panel may react differently, depending upon the altitude, air

pressure, humidity and other meteorological factors. If you are planning to use this

product at a location above 9000 feet, please contact Runco technical support for further

information.

Mounting the PlasmaWall

on a Wall or Table Stand

To install the PlasmaWall, you will need either an optional table stand or wall-mounting kit.

The PlasmaWall cannot be installed on its own.

If you do decide to wall-mount the PlasmaWall, ensure that the wall-mount bracket is

installed according to the instructions included with it. 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.

You can attach your optional mounts or stand to the PlasmaWall in either of two ways:

• While it is upright.

➤

➤

Use only a Runco-approved wall-mount kit or table stand that is

specifically designed for your display.

Note

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• As it lies flat with the screen face

down. Place the protective sheet,

which was wrapped around the

plasma monitor when it was

packaged, between the screen and

your work surface to avoid

scratching or otherwise damaging

the screen surface.

Ambient LightIn general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the display. Contrast ratio in your

images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the display, such as when a shaft

of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed

out and less vibrant.

VentilationIf you are mounting the PlasmaWall in an enclosure, leave at least 2 inches (50 mm) of

space on all sides between it and surrounding objects, as shown in Figure 3-2. This allows

heat to disperse, maintaining the proper operating temperature.

Figure 3-2. Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting

50

mm

(2")

50

mm

(2") 50

mm

(2")

Wall

Wall

50

mm

(2")

50

mm

(2")

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Other Considerations Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation, avoid damage and

prolong operating life:

• Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the display away

from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause drifts in

the display circuitry, which may affect performance.

• Keep the PlasmaWall away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as

motors and transformers. Common sources of these include slide projectors,

speakers, power amplifiers and elevators.

• Handle the unit carefully when installing or carrying it. Use the built-in handles; DO NOT

touch or hold the screen face.

• Set the unit away from heat, excessive dust, and direct sunlight.

• Protect the inside of the unit from liquids and small metal objects. In case of accident,

unplug the power cord and have it serviced by an authorized Service Center.

• Do not hit or scratch the panel surface as this causes flaws on the surface of the

screen.

• 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.

➤

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3.4

Connections to the

PlasmaWall and DHD

Controller

Proceed as follows to connect the PlasmaWall to the DHD Controller, your video sources,

external controller(s) – if present – and AC power.

When connecting your equipment:

• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.

• Use the correct signal cables for each source.

• Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on

connectors that have them.

Connecting the

PlasmaWall to the DHD

Controller

Connect the DHD Controller to the PlasmaWall as shown in Figure 3-3 and described in

the sections that follow.

Figure 3-3. Connecting the PlasmaWall to the DHD Controller

COMBINATION

IN OUT

RS-232C AUDIO AUDIO

INPUT1

AUDIO

OUTPUT INPUT2

ANALOG RGB OUT

(D-Sub)

ANALOG RGB IN

(D-Sub)

INPUT1

DIGITAL RGB

(DVI-D)

INPUT2

Pb Pr Y

Video

3

IR

RS-232 Control

S-Video 1

S-Video 2

HD1

HD2

12

R/Pr G/Y B/Pb

R/Pr G/Y B/Pb H V

DVI 1 DVI 2DVI OutH/VVH

R/Pr G/Y B/Pb

HV

TRIGGERS

RS-232 Out

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER.

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

!

WARNI NG:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

100-230VAC 50-60 Hz, 165 Watts Max

OUTPUTS

INPUTS

SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE

Component Video

SDI

Option

Serial No

Video Processor / Controller

Model

Runco International

Union City, CA

Made In USA

ANALOG

RGB IN

(INPUT 1)

DIGITAL

RGB

(INPUT 2)

RS-232C

DHD Controller

RS-232

OUT

DVI

OUT

RGB-HV

OUT

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Digital Video Connection: The PlasmaWall has a DVI input, labeled DIGITAL RGB.

Connect the DVI output from the DHD Controller to this input, using a standard DVI cable.

RGBHV Connection: Connect the RGBHV output from the DHD Controller to the

ANALOG RGB IN input on the PlasmaWall. Use a standard, RGBHV breakout cable with

five BNCs at the DHD end and a 15-pin, D-sub male connector at the PlasmaWall end.

RS-232 Connection: Connect the RS-232 output from the DHD Controller to the

RS-232C input on the PlasmaWall. Use a standard, modular telephone cable with RJ11

plugs at both ends. On the PlasmaWall end, use the provided RJ11-to-DB9 adapter. This

adapter is wired as shown in Figure 3-4.

Figure 3-4. RS-232 Connection from the DHD Controller to the PlasmaWall

3

4

2, 5

XMT DATA RCV DATA

REQUEST TO SEND

SIG GND

3

2

8

7

5

RCV DATA XMT DATA

CLEAR TO SEND

NO CONNECTION

1, 6 1, 9

SIG GND

To/From

DHD

Controller

PlasmaWall

RJ-11 Male

DB-9 Female

1 5

6 9

RS-232C

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Connecting Source

Components to the DHD

Controller

Connect your video sources to the DHD Controller as shown and described in the

sections that follow.

DVI Connections: See Figure 3-5.

Figure 3-5. DVI Source Connections

Use the DVI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the highest

video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain

throughout the entire signal path, from source component output

into the display.

Tip

DVI 1

HD1

HD2

G/Y

INPUTS

HVR/Pr B/Pb

G/Y H VR/Pr B/Pb

DVI 2 Component Video

Pb Pr Y

Video S-Video 2

S-Video 1

IR12 3

TRIGGERS

DVI Source

(DVD Player or

HD Tuner with

HDMI or DVI out)

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Digital (DTV) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6. Digital (DTV) RGB Connections

DVI 1

HD1

HD2

G/Y

INPUTS

HVR/Pr B/Pb

G/Y H VR/Pr B/Pb

DVI 2

Component Video

Pb Pr Y Video S-Video 2

S-Video 1

12 3

TRIGGERS

DTV or Progressive

Component (YPbPr)

Source

Red/Pr Green/Y Blue/Pb Horiz Vert

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Analog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-7.

Figure 3-7. Analog RGB Connections

1. Refer to Computer/Video Signal Compatibility on page 64 for

a list of computer signals compatible with the PlasmaWall. Use

with signals other than those listed may cause some functions not

to work.

2. Some Macintosh computers may require a Macintosh video

adapter. Contact your nearest authorized service center or dealer.

Note

DVI 1

HD1

HD2

G/Y

INPUTS

HVR/Pr B/Pb

G/Y H VR/Pr B/Pb

DVI 2

Component Video

Pb Pr Y Video S-Video 2

S-Video 1

12 3

TRIGGERS

Personal Computer

Red Green Blue Horiz Vert

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Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-8.

Figure 3-8. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections

DVI 1

HD1

HD2

G/Y

INPUTS

HVR/Pr B/Pb

G/Y H VR/Pr B/Pb

DVI 2

Component Video

Pb Pr Y Video S-Video 2

S-Video 1

12 3

TRIGGERS

DVD Player, VCR,

Satellite Receiver,

Laser Disc etc.

Pb Pr Y

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RS-232 Controller

Connection

Use a standard, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or home theater control/automation

system (if present) to the RS-232 Control port on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-9.

For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on

page 53.

Figure 3-9. RS-232 Control System Connection

Connecting 12-Volt

Trigger Outputs to

External Equipment

If your home theater contains equipment that responds to 12-Volt triggers, connect it to

the 12-Volt trigger outputs as shown in Figure 3-10.

Figure 3-10. Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs

Pb Pr Y

Video

3

IR

RS-232 Control

S-Video 1

S-Video 2

12

TRIGGERS

RS-232 OutComponent Video

1

2

345

7

89 6

to Automation/

Control System

or PC

2 Transmit Data

3 Receive Data

5 Ground

(none of the other pins are used)

Pb Pr Y

Video

3

IR

RS-232 Control

S-Video 1

S-Video 2

12

TRIGGERS

RS-232 OutComponent Video

to 12-Volt

trigger-activated

equipment

3.5-mm

mini plug

Tip = +12V

Sleeve = Ground

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Cable Management To minimize cable clutter, you can use the cable ties provided with the PlasmaWall to

bundle the video, control and power cables at the back of the display. Install the cable ties

as shown in Figure 3-11. Cables can be routed to the right or left.

Figure 3-11. Installing the Cable Ties

➤

Do not allow excessive stress to be placed on the ends of cables.

Note

* As viewed from the rear of the display.

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4.1

Turning on the Power

1. Turn on your source components.

2. Plug the female end of the power cord into

the AC receptacle on the rear of the

PlasmaWall. Connect the other end to your

AC power source.

3. Similarly connect the DHD Controller to a

nearby AC outlet.

4. Set the main power switch at the rear of the PlasmaWall (see Figure 2-2) to the “on”

position. Its power indicator lights red.

5. Set the main power switch at the rear of the DHD Controller (see Figure 2-6) to the “on”

position.

6. Press the ON button on the remote control to

turn on the DHD Controller and PlasmaWall (or

press the power button on the front of the DHD

Controller). The power indicator on the DHD

Controller lights solid blue.

7. After a brief warm-up period (approximately 10

seconds), the PlasmaWall will display an image.

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4.2

Selecting the Input

Source

By default, the PlasmaWall is configured to display the signal received on its RGBHV

(ANALOG RGB IN) input. To use the DVI-D (DIGITAL RGB) input instead:

1. Press MENU and enter the Service Menu passcode.

2. Select Service from the Main Menu.

3. Select Display Device from the Service Menu.

4. Press to select DVI/HDMI, then press ENTER.

4.3

Setting the Computer

Display Properties

To maximize image quality when using the PlasmaWall with a personal computer, you

may need to adjust the display properties of your computer’s video card. To do this on a

Microsoft® Windows®-based PC:

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.

You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu.

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5. Click the Advanced button and click the

Monitor tab on the dialog box. Set the

vertical frequency to 60Hz and click OK.

1. The native resolution of the SP-42DHD is 1024 x 768; the native

resolution of the SP-50DHD and SP-60DHD is 1365 x 768. Other

horizontal or vertical resolutions may be scaled upward or

downward to fit the display.

2. With most computers, you can get the best picture at

1024 x 768 @ 60Hz.

3. For best results when using a computer, set the input on the

DHD Controller to HD Pass Thru 1 or HD Pass Thru 2, depending

on which RGB/HD input you are using.

To prevent image retention (burn) on your display, ALWAYS use a

screen saver and set it to the shortest possible time.

Note

WARNING

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4.4

Using the On-Screen

Menus

Press the MENU button on either the remote control or the DHD Controller front panel to

display the Main Menu. To select a menu item, use the UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) buttons

on either the remote control or the DHD Controller front panel to highlight it. Press ENTER

to confirm your selection.

The PlasmaWall OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1.

Depending on the selected input source and signal characteristics, some menu options

may not be available.

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Figure 4-1. DHD Controller OSD Menu Structure for PlasmaWall

Service

Test Video

Grey Bars 1

Grey Bars 2

Color Bars 1

Color Bars 2

Input Names Rename, Restore or Save

Remote Control Primary

Secondary

Analog Out Mode RGB--, RGB++ or RGBS

Display Device

Input Source RGB or DVI/HDMI

Configure

Left/Right

Up/Down

Width

Height

HD Format

HD/RGB 1 Auto, RGB or YUV

HD/RGB 2

ADC Bandwidth Auto, 75 MHz, 150 MHz or 300 MHz

YPbPr Input Resolution Auto, 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p or 1080i

Triggers 1 / 2 / 3 / Save

Miscellaneous

Language (currently, English only)

Menu Mode

Timeout

Side Bar Color

Film Mode (SD src. only)

Resolution 800x600 ... 1400x1050

480p ... 720p ... 1080i

System Reset

Restore Saved Settings

Input Source

Composite

S-Video 1

S-Video 2

Component SD

HD/RGB 1

HD/RGB 2

DVI 1

DVI 2

HD Pass Thru 1/

HD Pass Thru 2

(available only when Display Device

Input Source = RGB)

Aspect Ratio

Anamorphic

Standard 4:3

Letterbox

VirtualWide

Cinema

Picture

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Input Position

Left/Right

Up/Down

Width

Height

Overscan

ISF Presets

Recall ISF Night

Recall ISF Day

Recall/Save Custom 1

Recall/Save Custom 2

Reset Custom 1 & 2 to Factory Default

Information

(read-only)

Serial Number

Hardware

Firmware

Date

Calibration

ISF Night - Display Color

Gain

Offset

Color Temp.

(available only when

Display Device Input

Source = RGB)

ISF Night - Input Image

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

ISF Night - Input Color

Gain

Offset

Chroma Delay

Phase

Noise Filter

ISF Day - Display Color

Gain

Offset

Color Temp.

(available only when

Display Device Input

Source = RGB)

ISF Day - Input Image

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

ISF Day - Input Color

Gain

Offset

Chroma Delay

Phase

Noise Filter

Save ISF Settings Back / Confirm

Output Shift

Left/Right

Up/Down

Width

Height

Save

Splash Configure

Owner Name

ISF Calibrated

ISF Other

Runco/ISF Logo Splash

Screen Timers (SP-50DHD

and SP-60DHD only)

(2 ... 60 sec.)

OSD Position

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Main Menu The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all display functions.

(The Calibration and Service menus are hidden and not accessible until you enter a

passcode.)

Input Source From the Main Menu, select Input Source to choose a video signal source.

The active source is indicated by an arrow (>) to its left; in the example at left, Composite

is the active source.

Aspect Ratio To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, select Aspect Ratio

from the Main Menu and press ENTER. Select the appropriate aspect ratio for your

screen size and the type of program material being viewed; refer to Table 4-1.

The currently-selected aspect ratio is indicated by a “7” to its left; in the example at left,

Anamorphic is selected.

Runco Video

Input Source

Aspect Ratio

Picture

Input Position

ISF Presets

Information

Calibration

Service

➤

Input Source

>Composite

S-Video 1

S-Video 2

Component SD

HD/RGB 1

HD/RGB 2

DVI 1

DVI 2

HD Pass Thru 1

HD Pass Thru 2

➤

1. HD Pass Thru 1 and HD Pass Thru 2 are available only when the

Display Device Input Source is set to RGB; refer to Display

Device on page 46.

2. Selecting HD Pass Thru 1 or HD Pass Thru 2 loops the

HD/RGB 1 or HD/RGB 2 input signal respectively to the RGB

output. This prevents display of the on-screen menus. To switch

from HD Pass Thru 1 or 2 to another source, use the direct

access buttons on the remote control, or the left- or right-arrow

buttons on the DHD Controller.

3. If the DVI 1 or DVI 2 input is active and the input signal is

HDCP-encrypted, the RGBHV output of the DHD Controller is

disabled.

Note

Aspect Ratio

7Anamorphic

Standard 4:3

Letterbox

VirtualWide

Cinema

➤

The aspect ratio selection is automatically saved for each input and

resolution.

Note

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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings

Aspect Ratio

Remote

Control

Key

Description

16:9

(Anamorphic)

ANA Select 16:9 (Anamorphic) to

view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV

programs in their native aspect

ratio.

4:3 images are stretched hori-

zontally to fit a 16:9 screen.

Standard 4:3 4X3 Standard 4:3 scales the input

signal to fit in the center of the

16:9 screen. 4:3 is the aspect

ratio used by computer

monitors, standard television

programming and most VHS

video cassettes.

Letterbox LET

BOX

Letterbox mode scales (zooms

in on) a 4:3 image linearly (by the

same amount on all sides) to fill

a 16:9 display.

Letterbox is best suited for

viewing LaserDisc movies or

non-anamorphic DVDs on a

16:9 screen.

VirtualWide V-WIDE VirtualWide scales a 4:3 image

NON-linearly (more on the sides

than in the center) to fit a 16:9

screen.

Cinema CINEMA Select Cinema to view 2.35:1

source material on a 16:9

screen. The upper and lower

portions of the screen are

masked, but the geometry of the

active image area is not

changed.

4:3 Image, stretched to fill

16:9 Screen (Display)

16:9 Image on

16:9 Screen (Display)

4:3 Image on

16:9 Screen (Display)

4:3 Image on

16:9 Display

(Letterbox aspect ratio)

4:3 Image on

16:9 Screen

with VirtualWide

2.35:1 Image on

16:9 Screen

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Picture Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate your PlasmaWall for optimum picture

quality.

The PlasmaWall has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards

established by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed carefully

crafted, industry-recognized standards for optimal video performance and has

implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to

obtain optimal picture quality from Runco video display devices. Accordingly, Runco

recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF-certified installation

technician.

All signal types require separate processing. Therefore, you need to calibrate each DHD

Controller input separately.

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).

• A blue filter (provided with many test DVDs), for color level and tint adjustments.

Connect your test pattern source to the input that you are calibrating and proceed as

follows. Perform the adjustments in the order listed here.

Brightness: On your external test pattern source, select a PLUGE pattern. (PLUGE is an

acronym for “Picture Line-Up Generation Equipment.”) Figure 4-2 shows a typical PLUGE

pattern.

Figure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness

Picture

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Tint

Sharpness

➤

When you change a picture quality setting, save the change to a

preset afterwards. Otherwise, the change will be lost when a

different input is selected. (Picture quality settings are saved for

each input separately.) For information about saving settings, refer

to ISF Presets on page 42.

Note

Below Black

A

bove Black

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PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black, white and gray

areas against a black background. The example above includes two vertical bars and four

shaded boxes.

Select Brightness from the Picture menu and press ENTER. Adjust the brightness so that:

• The darkest black bars disappear into the background.

• The dark gray areas are barely visible.

• The lighter gray areas are clearly visible.

• The white areas are a comfortable level of true white.

• The image contains only black, gray and white (no color).

Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like the

one shown in Figure 4-3.

Figure 4-3. 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

may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the

optimum setting.

Note

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Color Saturation: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the

one shown in Figure 4-4.

Figure 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint

Select Color and press ENTER. While looking at the color bar pattern through a blue filter,

adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray and blue) color bars appear to be

a single shade of blue:

Tint: Tint or “hue” is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image.

When tint is decreased, the image appears redder; when it is increased the image

appears greener. To set the tint, select Tint and press ENTER. While looking at the color

bar pattern through a blue filter, adjust the tint level until the cyan and magenta color bars

(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

are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the

other in order to achieve the optimum setting.

gray

yellow

cyan

green

magenta

red

blue

gray

yellow

cyan

green

magenta

red

blue

Note

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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 4-5. Adjust as needed,

looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and differently-sized lines

in the “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate

them.

Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness

Input PositionUse the controls in the Input Position Menu to fine-tune the aspect ratio and image

position for the current source.

Left/Right: Select Left/Right from the Input Position menu to shift the projected image

horizontally. Use the right or up cursor button to shift the image to the right; use the left or

down button to shift it to the left.

Up/Down: Select Up/Down from the Input Position menu to shift the projected image

vertically. Use the right or up cursor button to shift the image upward; use the left or down

button to shift it downward.

Width: Select Width from the Input Position menu to change the projected image width.

Use the right or up cursor button to increase the width; use the left or down button to

decrease it.

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.

Input Position

Left/Right

Up/Down

Width

Height

Overscan

The input position settings are automatically saved for each input

and resolution.

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Overscan: Image Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of the

video signal out beyond the edge of the display area.

Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television

sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area. Over scan effectively

trims away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to

fill the display area.

Select from 1% to 10% of Overscan, as desired.

For HDTV, DVDs and other video sources, Overscan is generally not necessary or

desirable.

ISF Presets For each input, the PlasmaWall lets you save image quality settings as presets that you

can recall at a later time. You can create up to four presets per input and resolution. Use

the ISF Presets menu to recall saved image presets, or to save image settings in the

“Custom 1” or “Custom 2” memory location. The currently-selected preset is indicated by

a “7” to its left; in the example shown here, ISF Night is selected.

You should save changes to any of the following settings to a preset; otherwise they will

be lost when a new input source or resolution is selected:

•Brightness

•Contrast

• Color saturation

•Tint

• Sharpness

To reset the Custom 1 and Custom 2 image presets to their factory defaults, select

Factory Default and press ENTER.

Information 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 will help them answer your questions or resolve product performance issues.

ISF Presets

7ISF Night

ISF Day

Custom 1 Save

Custom 2 Save

Factory Default

➤

Information

Serial Number

Hardware 0

Firmware 0002.034B

Date Nov 25 2006

➤

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CalibrationUse the Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments. This menu

should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.

To recall the ISF Night or ISF Day settings, select “ISF Night” or “ISF Day” from the ISF

Presets menu (see above). Or, use the corresponding buttons on the remote control.

ISF Night - Display Color: Use the Display Color settings to adjust the color balance at

the display device (as opposed to the DHD Controller). These settings are saved

independently for each input.

•Gain: Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of the

image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of solid white

areas, such as an 80 IRE “window” pattern. If the white areas contain traces of red,

green or blue, decrease the Gain for that color.

•Offset: Use the Offset controls in the White Balance sub-menu to correct color

imbalances in the dark areas of the image. A good way to do this is to use a test

pattern consisting mostly of dark gray areas, such as a 30 IRE “window” pattern. If the

gray areas contain traces of red, green or blue, decrease the Offset for that color.

• Color Temp (RGB Display Device only): Select Color Temp from the Display Color

menu to adjust the color temperature. The default setting is appropriate for most

situations. Higher settings produce a “bluer” picture.

ISF Night - Input Image: The Input Image controls are similar to those in the Picture

menu, but are accessible only by entering the Calibration menu passcode. This makes it

possible to restore the picture quality settings to what they were when the display was

installed, simply by recalling the “ISF Night” preset.

ISF Night - Input Color: The Input Color controls are similar to those in the Display Color

menu (see above), but adjust the color balance at the DHD Controller (as opposed to the

display device). These settings are also saved independently for each input.

•Gain/Offset: Refer to ISF Night - Display Color, above.

•Chroma Delay: use the Chroma Delay control to correct a mis-aligned image from a

Composite, S-Video or Component video source. Chroma delay in an image causes

color shifts to occur to the left of the vertical edge transitions, producing artificial

shadows or a “halo” effect. If necessary, adjust this setting to eliminate them.

•Phase: Adjust the phase if the image (usually from an RGB source) shows shimmer or

“noise.” Pixel phase adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the

incoming signal. The effect of this control is similar to that of a tracking control on a

VCR.

For best results, use a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear

pattern of black and white pixels, or a similar “half on, half off” graphic image. (You may

notice that you can stabilize the image at more than one point. Use either setting in this

case.)

Calibration

ISF Night

Display Color

Input Image

Input Color

ISF Day

Display Color

Input Image

Input Color

Save ISF Settings

Output Shift

Splash Configure

OSD Position

You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menu.

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•Noise Filter: To apply noise filtering to the input signal, select Noise Filter from the

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.

ISF Day - Display Color: Refer to ISF Night - Display Color.

ISF Day - Input Image: Refer to ISF Night - Input Image.

ISF Day - Input Color: Refer to ISF Night - Input Color.

Save ISF Settings: Whenever you make a change to the ISF settings, you should always

save it. Select Save ISF Settings from the ISF Calibration menu to do this. In the event you

ever have to perform a System Reset, you can restore the saved ISF settings by selecting

Restore Saved Settings in the Service menu. (System Reset and Restore Saved Settings

are described on page 47.)

Output Shift: The controls in the Output Shift menu are similar to those in the Input

Position menu, except that they change the characteristics of the output signal. These

settings are saved independently for each aspect ratio.

Splash Configure: Use the Splash Configure menu to customize the appearance of the

start-up message that appears on the vacuum fluorescent display upon power-up.

•Owner Name/ISF Calibrated/ISF Other: You can have the PlasmaWall display the

owner’s name, your name, the phrase “ISF Calibrated” and/or any other string, up to

20 characters in length.

Use the up or down cursor button to select a character. Use the right and left cursor

buttons to change the cursor position. Press MENU when you have finished entering

text. Then, check the “Splash Enable” box to have the PlasmaWall display the

information you enter here when it is turned on.

•Runco/ISF Logo Splash Screen Timers (SP-50DHD and SP-60DHD only): When

you turn on the PlasmaWall, it projects a welcome screen with the Runco logo followed

by one with the ISF logo. Select Splash Timer from the Splash Configure menu to set

the amount of time that these two images appear. The range is from 2 to 60 seconds,

in one-second increments.

Use the up or down cursor button to select a timer value to adjust. Use the right or left

cursor button to change the timer value. Press MENU when you have finished

configuring both timers.

OSD Position: Select OSD Position, press ENTER and use the arrow buttons to change

the size and position of the OSD controls.

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ServiceUse the Service menu to access advanced display configuration settings. This menu

should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.

Test Video: Select Test Video from the Service Menu to access the internal test patterns

on the 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

etc.) that have their own picture controls.

Press MENU to exit test pattern mode.

Input Names: You can give each DHD Controller input a descriptive name. For example,

you may want to change the default input name to the type of source component

connected to it: “VCR,” “DVD,” “Laptop” et cetera. Composite, S-Video and Component

SD input names can be up to 12 characters long; the others can be up to eight characters

long.

To edit an input name, select Input Names from the Service menu. Press or to select

an input and press ENTER. Use the or buttons to change a character; press or

to select a character to change. When you have finished editing the input name, press

MENU.

To restore the default input name, press repeatedly to highlight that input name in the

“Restore” column. Then, press ENTER.

To save input names so that they can be restored after a System Reset (described on

page 47), press repeatedly to highlight “Save.” Then, press ENTER.

Remote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary

infrared (IR) codes to which the DHD Controller will respond. By default, both are set to

17. You can change these codes if either:

• Another device in the theater (a DVD player, for example) is responding to commands

from the DHD Controller remote control (Figure 2-7) in ways that are unpredictable or

undesirable.

• You have multiple DHD Controllers and want to control them independently, as

opposed to broadcasting commands from a single remote to all of them. In this

scenario, you can use multiple remotes programmed to use different IR codes. Or, you

can use a single remote and change the IR code as needed to address a specific

device.

Service

Test Video

Input Names

Remote Control

Analog Out Mode

Display Device

HD Format

Triggers

Miscellaneous

Resolution

System Reset

Restore Saved Settings

You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu.

Note

Input Names

Restore

Composite Composite

S-Video 1 S-Video 1

S-Video 2 S-Video 2

Component SD Component SD

HD/RGB 1 HD/RGB 1

HD/RGB 2 HD/RGB 2

DVI 1 DVI 1

DVI 2 DVI 2

Save

The button takes you from top to bottom in the left column, then

from top to bottom in the right column. To highlight “Save,” scroll

through both columns.

Use the DHD Controller front-panel keypad to change its IR code.

Then, change the code sent by the remote to match as described

below.

Note

Tip

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When you change a remote code on the DHD Controller, you must re-program your

remote control to send that same code. To do this:

1. Using a straightened paper clip or similar object, press and hold the

CODE button on the remote control for approximately three

seconds, or until the red LED on the remote lights solid red.

2. Enter a new two-digit code between 00 and 31 inclusive. Include a

leading zero for single-digit codes; for example, enter 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.

Analog Out Mode: Select Analog Out Mode from the Service menu to change the

characteristics of the analog output signal from the DHD Controller. The choices are

RGB-- (separate sync with negative polarity), RGB++ (separate sync with positive polarity)

or RGBS (composite sync).

Display Device: The options in the Display Device menu allow you to perform certain

adjustments at the plasma display.

•Input Source: Select Input Source from the Display Device menu to switch from one

DHD Controller output/PlasmaWall input to the other. Use the or button to select

RGB or DVI/HDMI, then press ENTER.

• Configure: Select Configure from the Display Device menu to perform the following

display device adjustments (these are global, independent of any input):

•Select Left/Right or Up/Down and use the or buttons to fine-tune the

displayed image position.

•Select Width or Height and use the or buttons to fine-tune the display device

aspect ratio.

HD Format: If the characteristics of the incoming signal on the HD1 or HD2 inputs are

known, select HD Format from the Service menu and set them as described below. Doing

so can reduce the time it takes the DHD Controller to switch from HD to 480i signals or

vice versa.

This is generally not necessary unless the DHD Controller – for whatever reason – has

difficulty determining the color space (RGB or YUV), bandwidth or resolution of the

incoming HD signal. In most situations, the Auto settings work well.

•HD/RGB 1 and HD/RGB 2 (Color Space): Select Auto, RGB or YUV.

• ADC Bandwidth: Select Auto, 75 MHz, 150 MHz or 300 MHz.

Do not change the “Type” setting in this menu.

If the DVI 1 or DVI 2 DHD Controller input is active and the input signal is

HDCP-encrypted, the RGBHV output of the DHD Controller is disabled.

Use the serial command DISPLAY 1 or DISPLAY 2 to set the Input

Source to RGB or DVI/HDMI respectively, so that the DHD Controller

retains this setting after a System Reset. (This is not the case when you

change the Input Source in the Display Device menu.) For more

information, refer to Miscellaneous Commands on page 57.

Note

Note

Tip

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• YPbPr Input Resolution: Select Auto or specify the input resolution, if known: 480i,

480p, 576i, 576p, 720p or 1080i.

Triggers: Select Triggers from the Service menu to configure the 12-volt trigger outputs.

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.

Miscellaneous: Select Miscellaneous from the Service menu to set the following options:

• Language: Select Language from the Miscellaneous menu and press the up- or

down-arrows to select the OSD language. (Currently, only English is supported.)

• Menu Mode: This is the manner in which the OSD menus appear and disappear when

you press MENU. Choose one of the following:

0 = No transition; menus abruptly appear and disappear.

1 = Menus fade in and out.

2 = “Checkerboard” dissolve; menus appear and disappear in sections.

3 = “Window shade” effect; menus are drawn on a diagonal from top left to bottom

right, and retract in the opposite direction.

•Timeout - Short/Long: These settings control how long the OSD menus stay on

screen. Select a time-out period of from 2 to 60 seconds.

•Side Bar Color: This controls the color of the inactive image area. The range is from

-100 (black) to 100 (white).

The inactive image area is on either side of the active image area when using the

Standard 4:3 aspect ratio (or the entire screen when no incoming video signal is

present).

• Film Mode: Enable Film Mode to smooth out moving images from interlaced,

standard-definition (SD) sources. In most cases, the PlasmaWall detects the proper

“pull-down” rate and vertical frequency. However, if your source is jittery and/or tearing

you may wish to enable Film Mode to ensure stable processing for that source.

Resolution: The DHD Controller defaults to an output resolution of 720p. When using the

PlasmaWall with a computer or certain HD sources, you may want to force the DHD

Controller to use a different output resolution. If so, select Resolution from the Service

menu and choose one. Then, press ENTER to confirm.

System Reset: To reset ALL DHD Controller settings (including image settings) back to

their factory defaults, choose System Reset from the Service menu.

A confirmation message appears, reminding you to save your settings before you perform

the reset, so that you can restore them afterwards. If you have done this, select Confirm to

continue with the reset. Otherwise, click Back to cancel.

Restore Saved Settings: Following a System Reset, select Restore Saved Settings to

apply all previously-saved settings to the PlasmaWall and DHD Controller.

This action is not undoable. Proceed with caution! Before you

perform a System Reset, save ALL settings, including “Custom” ISF

Presets (page 42), ISF Day/Night presets (page 42), Output Shift

settings (page 44), Input Names (page 45) and Trigger settings

(page 47).

Caution

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5.1

Cleaning

Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of the PlasmaWall. Before cleaning,

be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

Cleaning the Display

Panel Body and Remote

Control

Do not under any circumstances use solvents such as benzene or thinner to clean the

PlasmaWall. Doing so may cause deterioration or peeling of paint from the display or

remote control unit.

Wipe the display and remote control gently with a soft cloth. In the case of excessive dirt

buildup, dampen a soft cloth with a diluted neutral cleaning detergent and after wringing

the cloth thoroughly, wipe the component and then dry it with a dry soft cloth.

Cleaning the ScreenAfter dusting, wipe the screen gently using the supplied cleaning cloth or another soft

cloth (cotton, flannel etc.). Do not use tissue or a rough cloth. The screen surface is easily

scratched; do not rub it or hit it with a hard object.

If you clean the surface of the screen with a wet cloth, water droplets on the surface may

enter into the product and cause a malfunction.

Cleaning the VentsAs a general rule, use a vacuum cleaner about once a month to clean the vents on the

rear panel of the display of dust buildup (set the vacuum cleaner to its weakest setting

when doing this). If not removed, accumulated dust can cause the internal temperature to

increase, resulting in possible breakdown or fire.

5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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5.2

Troubleshooting Tips

Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may

encounter with the PlasmaWall. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if

you encounter an issue not described here, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco

Technical Support.

Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom Possible Cause(s)Solution

The display does not turn on

after initial installation.

• The PlasmaWall is not

plugged in or the AC outlet

is not active.

• The DHD Controller is not

plugged in or the AC outlet

is not active.

•The remote control

batteries have run out.

• The serial connection from

the DHD Controller to the

PlasmaWall is incorrect.

• Ensure that the

PlasmaWall is plugged in

and that the AC outlet is

active.

• Ensure that the DHD

Controller is plugged in

and that the AC outlet is

active.

• Replace the batteries.

• Ensure that the RS-232

output from the DHD

Controller is properly

connected to the RS-232C

input on the PlasmaWall

(see Figure 3-3).

The PlasmaWall and DHD

Controller are both on, but

there is no picture and

on-screen menus do not

appear.

• Faulty or incorrect video

connection between the

DHD Controller and the

PlasmaWall.

• Incorrect input source

selection.

• Display Device input

source is set to RGB, DHD

Controller input is set to

DVI 1 or DVI 2 and DVI

source is

HDCP-encrypted.

• Ensure that the DVI and/or

RGBHV outputs from the

DHD Controller are

properly connected to the

video inputs on the

PlasmaWall (see Figure

3-3).

• Choose the correct input

source on the display (refer

to Selecting the Input

Source on page 32).

• Set the Display Device

input source to DVI/HDMI

or use a different input on

the DHD Controller for the

encrypted source material.

The display is on and menus

appear, but there is no

picture.

• Incorrect source selection.

• Source component is not

turned on.

• Source component is

connected incorrectly or

not at all.

• Select the correct source.

• Turn on the source

component.

• Check connections from

source component to DHD

Controller.

Image is too bright and/or

lacks definition in the bright

areas of the image.

• Contrast is set too high. • Lower the contrast setting.

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Image appears “washed out”

and/or dark areas appear too

bright.

• Brightness is set too high. • Lower the brightness

setting.

Colors in the image are

swapped; for example, reds

appear blue or vice versa.

•The Red/Pr, Green/Y or

Blue/Pb outputs from the

source are connected to

the wrong inputs on the

DHD Controller.

• The Red, Green or Blue

(analog) outputs from the

DHD Controller are

connected to the wrong

inputs on the PlasmaWall.

• Ensure that the source

outputs are connected to

the correct DHD Controller

input.

• Ensure that the DHD

Controller outputs are

connected to the correct

inputs on the PlasmaWall.

RGB-HD images appear

“noisy.”

• Clock and Phase settings

need adjustment.

• Adjust Clock and Phase

settings (refer to ISF Night

- Display Color on

page 43).

“Out of range” appears

on-screen.

• The resolution and

frequency of the video

card in the computer are

not compatible with the

PlasmaWall.

• Select a compatible

resolution and vertical

frequency (refer to

Computer/Video Signal

Compatibility on

page 64).

The image is too large or too

small.

• Image size needs

adjusting.

• Adjust the image size (refer

to Input Position on

page 41).

Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued)

Symptom Possible Cause(s)Solution

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6.1

RS-232 Connection

and Port Configuration

To interface the PlasmaWall with a home theater automation/control system or a PC

running terminal emulation software, connect it to the RS-232 output of the DHD

Controller as shown in Figure 3-3. Connect your control system or PC to the RS-232 input

of the DHD Controller as shown in Figure 3-9.

Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, eight (8) data bits,

one (1) stop bit and no flow control. Set the baud rate to 19200, to match that of the DHD

Controller RS-232 port.

6.2

Serial Command

Syntax

Serial commands to the DHD Controller take the following form:

• Commands are not case-sensitive.

• For a single command that takes no parameters, type the command followed by a

carriage return; for example, to set the aspect ratio to Letterbox, type

LETTERBOX <Enter>.

• For a single command that takes a parameter, type the command, a space or a

comma and the desired value followed by a carriage return; for example, to set the

brightness to -10, type BRIGHTNESS -10 <Enter> or

BRIGHTNESS,-10 <Enter>.

• You can also send a string of multiple commands on a single line, separated by

commas. For example, COMPOSITE,BRIGHTNESS 100,ANAMORPHIC <Enter>

switches to the Composite video input, sets the brightness to 100 and sets the aspect

ratio to Anamorphic. Command strings can be up to 255 characters long.

6. Serial Communications

Avoid combining the ON or POWER 1 commands with other commands

on a single line. After sending ON or POWER 1, allow at least five (5)

seconds for the DHD Controller to power up. If you have enabled the

ISF splash screen (refer to Splash Configure on page 44), allow 15

seconds for the DHD Controller to power up.

Once it does, it will accept and properly execute multiple serial

commands.

Note

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Table 6-1 lists the RS-232 command set. The “Parameter (min/max)” column shows the

valid parameter ranges, or “NA” for commands that take no parameters.

When you enter a valid command, the DHD Controller executes it and acknowledges it

with a plus sign on the command line (+ >). When you enter an invalid command – one

that is misspelled or followed by values outside the valid range for that command – the

DHD Controller ignores it and returns a minus sign (- >).

Table 6-1. Serial Commands

Command Parameter

(min/max)

Value

Stored? Description

Power On/Off Commands

OFF NA NA Turns system off

ON NA NA Turns system on

POWER 0/1 NA Turns system on or off (toggles on/off state)

POWER? NA NA Returns power status

Input Selection Commands

COMPONENT NA YES Selects the Component input

COMPOSITE NA YES Selects the Composite video input

DVI1 NA YES Selects the DVI 1 input

DVI2 NA YES Selects the DVI 2 input

HD1 NA YES Selects the RGB HD 1 input

HD2 NA YES Selects the RGB HD 2 input

HD1PASS NA YES Loops HD1 input to RGBHV output

HD2PASS NA YES Loops HD2 input to RGBHV output

INPUT? NA NA Returns active input

SVIDEO1 NA YES Selects the S-Video 1 input

SVIDEO2 NA YES Selects the S-Video 2 input

Aspect Ratio Commands

ANAMORPHIC NA YES Selects the Anamorphic aspect ratio

ASPECT? NA NA Returns current aspect ratio

ASPECTIN? NA NA Returns the input source aspect ratio

ASPECTOUT? NA NA Returns output screen size

CINEMA NA YES Selects the Cinema aspect ratio

LETTERBOX NA YES Selects the Letterbox aspect ratio

STANDARD NA YES Selects the Standard (4:3) aspect ratio

VIRTUALWIDE NA YES Selects the VirtualWide aspect ratio

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Picture Adjust Commands

BRIGHTNESS -100/100 YES Sets a value for brightness

BRIGHTNESS? NA NA Returns brightness setting value

CHROMADELAY -12/12 YES Sets a value for input color chroma delay

CHROMADELAY? NA NA Returns input color chroma delay setting

COLOR -100/100 YES Sets a value for color

COLOR? NA NA Returns color setting value

CONTRAST -100/100 YES Sets a value for contrast

CONTRAST? NA NA Returns contrast setting value

FILMMODE 0/1 YES Sets Film Mode off (0) or on (1)

FILMMODE? NA NA Returns Film Mode setting (0 = off; 1 = on)

FILTER 0/15 YES Sets a value for input color noise filter

FILTER? NA NA Returns input color noise filter setting

PHASE 0/3 YES Adjusts phase

PHASE? NA NA Returns phase setting value

SHARPNESS -6/6 YES Sets a value for sharpness

SHARPNESS? NA NA Returns sharpness setting value

TINT -100/100 YES Sets a value for tint

TINT? NA NA Returns tint setting value

Image Preset Commands

CUSTOM1 NA YES Loads “Custom 1” image preset

CUSTOM2 NA YES Loads “Custom 2” image preset

DAY NA YES Loads “ISF Day” image preset

NIGHT NA YES Loads “ISF Night” image preset

PRESET? NA NA Returns currently-selected preset

(ISF Day, ISF Night, Custom 1 or Custom 2)

Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)

Command Parameter

(min/max)

Value

Stored? Description

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Input Position Commands

IHEIGHT -100/100 YES Sets the value for input height

IHEIGHT? NA NA Returns input height value

IHPOS -100/100 YES Sets a value for horizontal input position

IHPOS? NA NA Returns input horizontal position value

IVPOS -100/100 YES Sets a value for vertical input position

IVPOS? NA NA Returns input vertical position value

IWIDTH -100/100 YES Sets the value for input width

IWIDTH? NA NA Returns input horizontal width value

OVERSCAN 0/10 YES Sets the overscan percentage

OVERSCAN? NA NA Returns overscan percentage

Output Shift Commands

OHEIGHT -100/100 YES Sets the value for output height

OHEIGHT? NA NA Returns output height value

OHPOS -100/100 YES Sets the value for output horizontal position

OHPOS? NA NA Returns output horizontal position value

OVPOS -100/100 YES Sets the value for output vertical position

OVPOS? NA NA Returns output vertical position value

OWIDTH -100/100 YES Sets the value for output width

OWIDTH? NA NA Returns output horizontal width value

Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)

Command Parameter

(min/max)

Value

Stored? Description

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Miscellaneous Commands

BKGND -100/100 YES Sets the background color for 4:3 aspect

ratio (-100 = black; 100 = white)

BKGND? NA NA Returns background setting value

DATE? NA NA Returns product manufacture date

DISPLAY 1 or 2 YES Sets display device input source

(1 = RGB; 2 = DVI/HDMI)

DISPLAY? NA NA Returns display device input source value

HDINPUTRES NA YES Sets YPbPr input resolution and refresh

rate for HD1/HD2, as follows:

0 = 480i

1 = 480p

2 = 576i

3 = 576p

4 = 720p / 60 Hz

5 = 1080i / 60 Hz

6 = 720p / 50 Hz

7 = 1080i / 25 Hz

Any other value = Auto

HWVER? NA NA Returns hardware version number

INRES? NA NA Returns input resolution

OUTRES 0/5 YES Sets output resolution, as follows:

0 = 480i

1 = 576i

2 = 480p

3 = 576p

4 = 720p

5 = 1080i

OUTRES? NA NA Returns output resolution

RGBNN NA NA Sets output color space to RGB with

negative horizontal and vertical sync

RGBPP NA NA Sets output color space to RGB with

positive horizontal and vertical sync

RGBS NA NA Sets output color space to RGB with

composite sync

SWVER? NA NA Returns software version number

TRIGGER 1/3 YES Assigns trigger to currently-selected aspect

ratio

Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)

Command Parameter

(min/max)

Value

Stored? Description

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The following serial commands are meant to emulate buttons on the remote control or DHD Con-

troller front panel. Each button has its own serial command, so effectively it is as if you were using

the IR remote only you’ll be doing so via serial commands. These commands provide active OSD

responses just like the IR remote.

DOWN NA NA Down-Arrow ( ) key

ENTER NA NA ENTER key

LEFT NA NA Left-Arrow ( ) key

MENU NA NA MENU

RIGHT NA NA Right-Arrow ( ) key

UP NA NA Up-Arrow ( ) key

Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)

Command Parameter

(min/max)

Value

Stored? Description

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7.1

PlasmaWall

Specifications

Table 7-1 lists the PlasmaWall specifications.

7. Specifications

Table 7-1. PlasmaWall Specifications

Native Resolution: Model SP-42DHD: 1024 x 768

Model SP-50DHD: 1365 x 768

Model SP-60DHD: 1365 x 768

Screen Size (diagonal): Model SP-42DHD: 42 in.

Model SP-50DHD: 50 in.

Model SP-60DHD: 60 in.

Active Screen Area: Model SP-42DHD: 36.28 x 20.29 in. (921.6 x 515.3 mm)

Model SP-50DHD: 43.45 x 28.98 in. (1103.6 x 736.0 mm)

Model SP-60DHD: 51.93 x 29.21 in. (1319.0 x 741.9 mm)

Screen Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Available Aspect Ratios:Refer to Table 7-2

DTV Compatibility: 480p, 720p, 1080i

Contrast Ratio: 1000:1

ISF Settings:Yes

Data/Graphics Compatibility: Refer to Table 7-3

Inputs (from DHD Controller): (1) DVI 1.0 with HDCP

(1) RGB/Component (15-pin D-sub)

(1) RS-232 (9-pin, D-sub male)

Outputs:(1) RGB (15-pin D-sub)

Power Requirements:100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz

Power Consumption: Model SP-42DHD:

360 watts (1.5 watts in standby), maximum

Model SP-50DHD:

377 watts (10 watts in standby), maximum

Model SP-60DHD:

475 watts (10 watts in standby), maximum

Operating Environment: 40ºF to 95ºF (5ºC to 35ºC);

20% to 80% humidity (non-condensing)

Altitude = up to 9,000 feet/2,740m MSL (Models

SP-42DHDxa, SP-50DHDxa and SP-60DHDxa only)

Dimensions:Model SP-42DHD: See Figure 7-1

Model SP-50DHD: See Figure 7-2

Model SP-60DHD: See Figure 7-3

Weight (with Stand): Model SP-42DHD: 83.0 lbs. (37.65 kg)

Model SP-50DHD: 94.2 lbs. (42.73 kg)

Model SP-60DHD: 150.5 lbs. (68.27 kg)

Specifications

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7.2

DHD Controller

Specifications

Table 7-2 lists the DHD Controller specifications.

Limited Warranty: 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.

Table 7-1. PlasmaWall Specifications (continued)

Table 7-2. DHD Controller Specifications

Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, VirtualWide, Cinema

Video Standards:NTSC, PAL

Output Resolution: 480p, 576p, 720p, 840p, 960p, 1080i

Inputs: (1) Composite; (2) S-Video; (1) Component; (2) HD-R (Pr), G

(Y), B (Pb), H, V; (2) DVI with HDCP

Outputs: (1) HD-R (Pr), G (Y), B (Pb), H, V

(1) DVI-I with HDCP

Control Options:- Discrete infrared remote

- Serial commands via RS-232

- Front-panel controls

RS-232 Communication

Parameters:

19200 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control

Trigger Outputs: (3) +12 VDC, each rated at 750 mA and thermal

fuse-protected

Bandwidth: 150 Mega Samples per Second (MSPS)

Power Requirements: 100 to 240 VAC (auto-sensing), 50/60 Hz, 160 Watts

Operating Environment: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C), 0% to 90% humidity

(non-condensing)

Dimensions:Width = 17.50 inches (444.5 mm)

Depth = 11.19 inches (284.1 mm)

Height = 3.75 inches (95.3 mm)

Weight: 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.

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7.3

PlasmaWall

Dimensions

Figure 7-1, Figure 7-2 and Figure 7-3 show the PlasmaWall dimensions (all dimensions

are in inches).

Figure 7-1. PlasmaWall Model SP-42DHD Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand)

25.365

41.478

1.709

6.901

4.556

0

6.771

12.677

18.583

0

10.975

30.502

M8 x 1.25

40.418

39.252

4.043

Specifications

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Figure 7-2. PlasmaWall Model SP-50DHD Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand)

29.9

1.2

49.1

4.0

47.9

44.0

6.9

4.6

0

9.0

14.9

20.8

29.9

0

14.8

34.3

49.1

Specifications

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Figure 7-3. PlasmaWall Model SP-60DHD Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand)

1.787

35.596

58.653

17.000

34.440

33.835

0

5.950

11.000

12.530

57.593

0

8.429

28.114

0

12.411

46.246

M8 SCREW

Specifications

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7.4

Computer/Video Signal

Compatibility

The PlasmaWall can display video signals from a variety of computer sources via its RGB

and DVI inputs.

Table 7-3 lists the signal types that are compatible with the PlasmaWall.

Table 7-3. Computer/Video Signal Compatibility Chart

Input

Resolution

(DotsxLines)

Refresh Rate

Input 1 Input 2 Remarks

Vert.

(Hz)

Horiz.

(kHz)

640x400 70.1 31.5 √–

720x400 70.1 31.5 √ √

85.1 37.9 √ √

640x480

60.0 31.5 √ √

66.7 35.0 √–Apple® Macintosh® 13”

72.8 37.9 √ √

75.0 37.5 √ √

85.0 43.3 √ √

100.4 51.1 √ √ I/O DATA

120.4 61.3 √ √ I/O DATA

848x480 60.0 31.0 √ √

852x480 60.0 31.7 √ √ I/O DATA

800x600

56.0 35.2 √ √

60.0 37.9 √ √

72.0 48.1 √ √

75.0 46.9 √ √

85.0 53.7 √ √

99.8 63.0 √ √ I/O DATA

120.0 75.7 √ √ I/O DATA

832x624 74.6 49.7 √–Apple Macintosh 16”

1024x768

60.0 48.4 √ √

60.0 49.7 √ √

70.0 56.5 √ √

75.0 60.0 √ √

74.9 60.2 √–Apple Macintosh 19”

85.0 68.7 √ √

100.6 80.5 √ √ I/O DATA

119.4 95.6 √ √

1152x864

60.0 53.7 √ √

72.0 64.9 √ √

75.0 67.5 √ √

1152x870 75.1 68.5 √–Apple Macintosh 21”

1152x900 66.0 61.8 √ √ Sun Microsystems LO

76.0 71.7 √ √ Sun Microsystems HI

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1280x768

56.0 45.1 √ √

60.0 47.8 √ √

70.0 56.1 √ √

1280x800 60.0 49.7 √ √ CVT

1280x854 60.0 53.1 √ √ PC

1280x960 60.0 60.0 √ √

85.0 85.9 √ √

1280x1024

60.0 64.0 √ √ Workstation (SGI)

60.0 64.6 √ √ Workstation (EWS4800)

71.2 75.1 √ √ Workstation (EWS4800)

72.0 78.1 √ √ Workstation (HP)

75.0 80.0 √ √

76.1 81.1 √ √ Workstation (SUN)

85.0 91.2 √ √

100.1 108.5 √–I/O DATA

1360x765 60.0 47.7 √–

1360x768 60.0 47.7 √ √ I/O DATA

1376x768 59.9 48.3 √ √ I/O DATA

1400x1050

60.0 65.3 √ √

74.9 82.3 –√

75.0 82.3 √–

85.0 93.9 √–

1440x900 60.0 56.0 √ √ Apple Macintosh 17”

1600x1200

60.0 75.0 √ √

65.0 81.3 √–

70.0 87.5 √–

75.0 93.8 √–

85.0 106.3 √–

1680x1050 60.0 65.3 √ √

1920x1200 60.0 74.6 √–CVT

1920x1200RB 60.0 74.0 √ √ CVT

Table 7-3. Computer/Video Signal Compatibility Chart (continued)

Input

Resolution

(DotsxLines)

Refresh Rate

Input 1 Input 2 Remarks

Vert.

(Hz)

Horiz.

(kHz)

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PlasmaWall Service Remote Control

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A.1

Overview

The PlasmaWall system includes two remote control units: the standard DHD remote

control (see Figure 2-7) and the Service Remote Control, shown in Figure A-1 and

described in the paragraphs that follow.

Figure A-1. PlasmaWall Service Remote Control

Appendix A. PlasmaWall Service Remote

Control

S / V COMP DVI VIDEO

DVI-DRGB-HD

POWER

ASPECT

RATIO

RGB

SETUP

INFO

INPUT SELECTION

MENU MAGNIFY

SET

MUTE VOLUME

12

345

-+

17

8

9

12

2

3 11

10

4

5

6

PlasmaWall Service Remote Control

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1. ASPECT RATIO

Press this button repeatedly to select a display aspect ratio (this may be necessary

with certain computer resolutions).

2. Input Selection Buttons:

RGB-HD

Selects INPUT 1 (ANALOG RGB IN) on the PlasmaWall.

DVI-D

Selects INPUT 2 (DIGITAL RGB) on the PlasmaWall.

3. MENU

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.

4. Directional Buttons ( / / / )

Use these buttons to navigate the OSD menus and adjust various settings.

5. SET BUTTON

When an item is highlighted on the On-Screen Display, the SET button selects the

item.

6. MUTE

Not used with the PlasmaWall.

7. RGB SETUP

When using INPUT 1 to display images from a computer, press this button to

automatically set the Position, Clock and Phase settings to their optimum values.

8. STANDBY/ON ( )

Press to put the display into operation or standby mode.

9. INFO

Displays currently-selected input, aspect ratio and signal timing information.

10. INSTALLER ADJUST (pin hole)

Used to access the INSTALLER ADJUST menu.

11. MAGNIFY

Press this button to select and enlarge one part of the screen image.

12. VOLUME + / -

Not used with the PlasmaWall.

The PlasmaWall service remote control is intended for use only by

authorized Runco dealers. Use it only as described here or as

instructed to by Runco Technical Support.

Note

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A.2

Service/Setup Menu

For the vast majority of installations, the DHD Controller remote control gives you all the

control you need over display quality settings. However, there are two settings internal to

the PlasmaWall that can improve the displayed image quality on INPUT 1: VIDEO NR

(noise reduction) and MPEG FILTER. These settings can be found in the Setup Menu,

shown in Figure A-2.

Figure A-2. PlasmaWall Setup Menu

Video NR (Noise

Reduction)

To apply Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) to the input signal, select Video NR from the

Set-Up menu. Noise reduction is useful for improving the signal-to-noise ratio of video

signals.

To change the Noise Reduction setting on INPUT 1:

1. Press 1 to switch to PlasmaWall INPUT 1.

2. Press MENU on the PlasmaWall Service Remote Control.

3. Press or to select SETUP.

4. Press to select VIDEO NR, then press SET.

5. Press or to select the desired amount of noise reduction (OFF, LOW, MIDDLE or

HIGH).

6. Press SET to confirm your selection.

INPUT 1

PLASMAWALL

SCREEN SET-UP OPTION

PICTURE

COLOR TEMP. : MIDDLE

VIDEO NR : MIDDLE

AUTO OFF : OFF

MPEG FILTER : LOW

CHROMA EE : ON

FILM MODE : OFF

COLOR SPACE : RGB

SIGNAL : 720p

SETSET EXIT

MENU

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MPEG Filter Use the MPEG Filter to reduce or eliminate so-called “mosquito noise” in

MPEG-compressed video signals (digital broadcasts or DVDs). Set it to LOW, MIDDLE or

HIGH, as needed to minimize distortion around the edges of moving objects, moving

artifacts around edges and/or blotchy noise patterns superimposed over the objects.

To change the MPEG Filter setting on INPUT 1:

1. Press 1 to switch to PlasmaWall INPUT 1.

2. Press MENU on the PlasmaWall Service Remote Control.

3. Press or to select SETUP.

4. Press to select MPEG FILTER, then press SET.

5. Press or to select the desired amount of filtering (OFF, LOW, MIDDLE or HIGH).

6. Press SET to confirm your selection.

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