Runco PL-43DHD User Manual

OWNER’S OPERATING MANUALPL-43DHDPL-50DHDFlat Panel Plasma Display MonitorwithandDigital High DefinitionTM Controllerwith Vivix IITM TechnologySoftwar

List of Figuresx Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYNotes:

Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 1 PRELIMINARY1.1 About This ManualThis Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operat

Introduction2 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYGraphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout t

IntroductionRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 3 PRELIMINARY1.3 Description, Features and BenefitsThe PlasmaWall PL-43DHD and PL-50D

Introduction4 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYParts List Your PlasmaWall is shipped with the following items. If any i

Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 5 PRELIMINARY2.1 PlasmaWall at a GlanceFigure 2-1 shows the locations of the PlasmaWall front-pan

Controls and Functions6 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYConnectors Figure 2-2 shows the locations of the PlasmaWall co

Controls and FunctionsRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 7 PRELIMINARY1. EXTERNAL SPEAKER OUTPUT (RIGHT) Not used. Connect speakers

Controls and Functions8 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY2.2 DHD Controller Front PanelFigure 2-3 shows the controls and

Controls and FunctionsRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 9 PRELIMINARY5. UP BUTTON Use to direct-select aspect ratios or move the me

Controls and Functions10 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY2.3 DHD Controller Rear PanelFigure 2-4 shows the rear connect

Controls and FunctionsRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 11 PRELIMINARY6. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Standard composite video input for c

Controls and Functions12 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY2.4 DHD Controller Remote ControlFigure 2-5 shows the DHD Cont

Controls and FunctionsRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 13 PRELIMINARY1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Lights when a button is pressed to ind

Controls and Functions14 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY9. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons Use the red buttons to selec

Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 15 PRELIMINARY3.1 Remote ControlTo install batteries in the remote control: 1. Press down the tab

Installation16 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY• Do not drop the remote control or expose it to moisture or high temper

InstallationRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 17 PRELIMINARY3.2 Quick SetupTable 3-1 gives a quick overview of the PlasmaWall insta

Installation18 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY3.3 Installation ConsiderationsProper installation of your PlasmaWall wi

InstallationRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 19 PRELIMINARY• As it lies flat with the screen face down. Place the protective sheet

Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual iii PRELIMINARYTHREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYFor Plasma DisplaysCongratulations on your purchase of

Installation20 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYOther Considerations Other considerations and tips that can help improve

InstallationRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 21 PRELIMINARY3.4 Connections to the PlasmaWall and DHD ControllerProceed as follows

Installation22 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYDigital Video Connection: The PlasmaWall has a DVI input, labeled DIGITA

InstallationRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 23 PRELIMINARYConnecting Source Components to the DHD Controller Connect your video s

Installation24 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYDigital (DTV) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-6. Figure 3-6. Digital (DTV)

InstallationRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 25 PRELIMINARYAnalog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-7. Figure 3-7. Analog R

Installation26 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYComposite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-8. Figure 3-

InstallationRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 27 PRELIMINARYRS-232 Controller Connection Use a standard, 9-pin RS-232 cable to conn

Installation28 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYCable Management To minimize cable clutter, you can use the cable ties p

Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 29 PRELIMINARY4.1 Turning on the Power1. Turn on your source components.2. Plug the female end of

iv Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYCAUTION: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS RUNCO PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM RUNCO AUTHO

Operation30 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY4.2 Selecting the Input SourceBy default, the PlasmaWall is configured to d

OperationRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 31 PRELIMINARY5. Click the Advanced button and click the Monitor tab on the dialog box.

Operation32 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY4.4 Using the On-Screen MenusPress the MENU button on either the remote con

OperationRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 33 PRELIMINARYFigure 4-1. DHD Controller OSD Menu Structure for PlasmaWallServiceTest Vi

Operation34 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYMain Menu The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all display fun

OperationRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 35 PRELIMINARYTable 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect RatioRemote ControlKeyDescriptionA

Operation36 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYPicture Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate your PlasmaWall f

OperationRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 37 PRELIMINARYPLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black, wh

Operation38 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYColor Saturation: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar

OperationRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 39 PRELIMINARYSharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image

Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual v PRELIMINARYTo locate the name and address of the nearest Runco Authorized Service Center, or fo

Operation40 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYOverscan: Image Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area

OperationRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 41 PRELIMINARYCalibrationUse the Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality ad

Operation42 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY• Noise Filter: To apply noise filtering to the input signal, select Noise

OperationRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 43 PRELIMINARYInput Names: You can give each DHD Controller input a descriptive name. Fo

Operation44 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYAnalog Out Mode: Select Analog Out Mode from the Service menu to change the

OperationRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 45 PRELIMINARYHD Format: If the characteristics of the incoming signal on the HD1 or HD2

Operation46 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYSystem Reset: To reset ALL DHD Controller settings (including image setting

Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 47 PRELIMINARY5.1 Troubleshooting TipsTable 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshoot

Maintenance and Troubleshooting48 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYImage is too bright and/or lacks definition in the br

Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 49 PRELIMINARY6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port ConfigurationTo interface the PlasmaWall with a home

vi Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYThank you for your purchase of this quality Runco product! It has been designed to p

Serial Communications50 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYInput Selection CommandsCOMPONENT NA YES Selects the Component

Serial CommunicationsRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 51 PRELIMINARYPicture Adjust CommandsBRIGHTNESS -100/100 YES Sets a value fo

Serial Communications52 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYInput Position CommandsIHEIGHT -100/100 YES Sets the value for

Serial CommunicationsRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 53 PRELIMINARYMiscellaneous CommandsBKGND -100/100 YES Sets the background c

Serial Communications54 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYNotes:

Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 55 PRELIMINARY7.1 PlasmaWall SpecificationsTable 7-1 lists the PlasmaWall specifications. 7. Spe

Specifications56 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY7.2 DHD Controller SpecificationsTable 7-2 lists the DHD Controller sp

SpecificationsRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 57 PRELIMINARY7.3 PlasmaWall DimensionsFigure 7-1 and Figure 7-2 show the PlasmaWal

Specifications58 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYFigure 7-2. PlasmaWall Model PL-50DHD Dimensions49.13330.04550.22943.7

SpecificationsRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual 59 PRELIMINARY7.4 Computer/Video Signal CompatibilityThe PlasmaWall can display vid

Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual vii 1Table of ContentsPRELIMINARYTHREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ...

Specifications60 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARY1152x870 75.1 68.5 *** *** – Apple Macintosh 21”1152x90066.0 61.8 ***

PlasmaWall Service Remote ControlRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual A-1 A.1 OverviewThe PlasmaWall system includes two remote contro

PlasmaWall Service Remote ControlA-2 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual1. ASPECT RATIO Press this button repeatedly to select a disp

PlasmaWall Service Remote ControlRunco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual A-3 Figure A-2. PlasmaWall Setup MenuVideo NR (Noise Reduction)T

PlasmaWall Service Remote ControlA-4 Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualNotes:

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viii Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating ManualPRELIMINARYConnections to the PlasmaWall and DHD Controller ...

Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD Owner’s Operating Manual ix 1List of FiguresPRELIMINARY2-1. PlasmaWall Front-Panel Controls and Indicators.....