Runco CW-43MC manual

O WNER ’ S O PERATING M ANUAL CW -43MC CW -50MC Flat Panel Display Monitor with[...]

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 High Altitude Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the CW -43MC/CW -50MC Plasma display! Y our CW -43MC/CW -50MC will provide you with many years of enjoyment no other plasma can match. It is compatible with current NTSC and P AL systems, as well as DTV standards. And since the display is the 16:9 aspect ratio, DVD widescreen movies and Digital T ele[...]

W ARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: T o turn off main power , be sure to remove the plugs from power outlets. The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible. REMARQUE: Pour mettre l’appareil hors circut, s’assurer de retirer la fiche de la prise d’alimentation. La prise [...]

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class ‘B’ digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequen[...]

LIMITED W ARRANTY IMPOR T ANT : RUNCO IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR IMAGE BURNS ON ANY DISPLA Y . PLEASE EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN USING A 4:3 IMAGE ON A 16:9 SCREEN. 5 Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco International video product and welcome to the Runco family! W e believe Runco produces “The W orld’ s Finest Home Theater Products”. W ith pr[...]

6 This Limited W arranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use and does not cover normal maintenance. This Limited W arranty does not cover cabinets or any appearance items; failure resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty or improper installation or [...]

OPERA TION The Runco CW -43MC and CW -50MC are standalone flat panel plasma displays with outboard V ivixII™ video processing. W ith 1024 x 768 native resolution for the CW -43MC and 1280 x 768 native resolution for the CW -50MC, both are capable of imaging native HDTV . The CW -43MC and CW -50MC include a DVI digital input as well as standard an[...]

INPUTS AND CONTROLS 8 1 SPEAKER (R) terminal For connection of an external right speaker . Connect a speaker whose impedance is 8 -16 Ω. 2 COMBINA TION IN/OUT Used when a number of sets are controlled collectively . Use a mini DIN 6 pin cable (straight, fully connected). 3 RS-232C This is used for serial integration with automation systems. 4 ANAL[...]

9 7 DIGIT AL RGB (INPUT2) (DVI-D jack-non HDCP) Use to connect a computer resolution only . (VESA standard) 8 AUDIO (INPUT2) (Stereo mini jack) Used to obtain sound when INPUT1, INPUT2 is selected. Connect this jack to the audio output connector of the device connected to the plasma display’ s INPUT1 or INPUT2. 9 AUDIO (OUTPUT) (Stereo mini jack)[...]

CONNECTING THE PLASMA DISPLA Y INPUT 5 DVI SOURCE INPUT (WITH HDCP DECR YPTION): (Digital 480P , 720P , 1080i): Input for set top box or PC with DVI digital output. INPUT 4 COMPONENT INPUT : Component video is the best type of signal that can be used. The most common sources that use component outputs are DVD players, and it is highly recommended t[...]

FRONT P ANEL 1 . ST A N DB Y In di c a to r This indicator is red during standby mode. The flashing pattern is also used to indicate error messages. 2 . ON In d i c a to r Lights green when the plasma display is operating. When flashing, the indicator is used to indicate error messages. The indicator flashes green once every one second when the (AU[...]

SDTV -1 SDTV -2 DIGIT AL IN HDTV -2 PC/HDTV -1 POWER ASPECT RA TIO RGB SETUP INFO 1 2 3 4 MENU MAGNIFY SET - + MUTE VOLUME A D G J C F B I K R S Q P E H L, M, N, O REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION 12 A. ASPECT RA TIO Press to change the aspect ratio or geometry of the image. Different resolutions will allow for different aspect ratios. B. RGB SETUP When [...]

MENUS for VIDEO NTSC, P AL or DIGIT AL 480P and HDTV INPUT 3 CINEMA W ALL SCREEN SET UP OPTION PICTURE CONTRAST : 0 BRIGHTNESS : 0 COLOR : 0 TINT : 0 SHARPNESS : 0 FACTORY INPUT3 CINEMA W ALL SCREEN SET UP OPTION PICTURE POSITION : 0/ 0 DISPLAY RESET INPUT 3 CINEMA W ALL SCREEN SET UP OPTION PICTURE AUTO POWER OFF : DISABLE COLOR TEMP. : MIDDLE VID[...]

MENUS for VIDEO NTSC, P AL or DIGIT AL 480P and HDTV OSD Menus for V ideo NTSC, P AL or Digital 480p & HDTV This menu will appear only when displayed for video. 4. OPTION T ab The OPTION menu has selection for optional functionality of the panel: • LANGUAGE allows selection of the desired language and what language will be set in the memory .[...]

INPUT 1 CINEMA WALL SCREEN SET UP OPTION PICTURE CONTRAST : 0 BRIGHTNESS : 0 R. ADJUST : 0 G. ADJUST : 0 B. ADJUST : 0 H. SHARPEN : 0 V. SHARPEN : 0 FACTORY INPUT1 CINEMA W ALL SCREEN SET UP OPTION PICTURE POSITION : 0/ 0 FREQ. ADJ. : 0 PHASE ADJ. : 0 DISPLAY RESET INPUT1 CINEMA W ALL SCREEN SET UP OPTION PICTURE LANGUAGE : ENGLISH ENERGY MODE : AU[...]

INPUT 3 INST ALLER ADJUST PICTURE CONTRAST : 128 BRIGHTNESS : 128 COLOR : 64 TINT : 30 SHARPNESS : 8 WHITE BAL. SCREEN SET UP OPTION INPUT 3 INST ALLER ADJUST PICTURE R. GAIN : 128 G. GAIN : 128 B. GAIN : 128 R. OFFSET : 128 G. OFFSET : 128 B. OFFSET WHITE BAL. DEFAULT WHITE BAL. SCREEN SET UP OPTION INPUT 3 INST ALLER ADJUST PICTURE H SHIFT : 64 V[...]

INPUT 3 INST ALLER ADJUST PICTURE GAMMA : 2.0 BRT. ENHANCE : OFF SUB VOLUME : 20 WHITE BAL. SCREEN SET UP OPTION INPUT 3 INST ALLER ADJUST PICTURE OSD FRONT INDICATOR : OFF FAN CONTROL : AUTO COLOR MODE : NORMAL RUNCO PRO FRC : MODE1 WHITE BAL. SCREEN SET UP OPTION INPUT 3 INST ALLER ADJUST PICTURE PDP PROTECTION SCREEN MASK : OFF SIDEBAR ADJ. : NO[...]

ASPECT RA TIOS 18 There are four aspect ratios available that can be selected for video signal inputs. 16:9 Screens: • ANAMORPHIC: The image is compressed vertically , but anamorphic software will appear properly proportioned. This is best suited for use with 16:9 DVD’ s. • LETTERBOX: The image in the Letterbox mode will be stretched vertical[...]

RS-232C ADJUSTMENT MODE 19 Through the unit’ s RS-232 terminal, it is possible to use the PC to make various adjustments and settings. 1) About the RS-232C Adjustment Mode • Adjustments in the RS-232C adjustment mode: - The adjustments are written to the same memory area as for the installer mode. 2) Display screen in the RS-232C adjustment mod[...]

20 1) Connector: D-sub 9 pins (male) 2) Pin Layout: Interface Pin No. Signal 1 NC (not connected) 2 TxD (T ransmit Data) 3 RxD (Receive Data) 4 NC (not connected) 5 GnD 6 NC (not connected) 7 NC (not connected) 8 RTS (Request to Send) 9 NC (not connected) 3) Baud Rate: 9600 bps (standard) (switchable to 1200, 2400, 4800, 19200, 38400 bps) NOTE: The[...]

21 6) Protocol: Fr om computer to plasmas display: (1) When sending one command at a time: STX (02 hex) ID (2 Byte) COMMAND (3 Byte or 6 Byte) ETX (03 hex) COMMAND: 3 Byte (ASCII) ARGUMENT: 3 Byte (ASCII) (2) When transmitting commands in batches (up to max. 3 commands are possible): (NOTE) STX (02 hex) ID (2 Byte) COMMAND (3 Byte) ARGUMENT (3 Byte[...]

22 Command Name Full Name RS-232C Adjustment V alidity Normal V alidity Numerical Direct V alidity Description A AJN - ● T erminates the RS-232C installer adjustment mode. AJY ADJUST : ON ● Starts the RS-232C installer adjustment mode. AMN AUDIO MUTING: OFF ● ● T urns audio mute OFF . AMY AUDIO MUTING: ON ● ● T urns audio mute ON. AST A[...]

23 Command Name Full Name RS-232C Adjustment V alidity Normal V alidity Numerical Direct V alidity Description C CTP COLOR TEMP: ******** ● Displays the current COLOR TEMP . CTPS01 COLOR TEMP .: 1 ○ Sets the COLOR TEMP . to LOW (equal to -3000K) CTPS02 COLOR TEMP .: 2 ○ Sets the COLOR TEMP . to MID-LOW (equal to -2000K) CTPS03 COLOR TEMP .: 3[...]

Command Name Full Name RS-232C Adjustment V alidity Normal V alidity Numerical Direct V alidity Description F FMK SCREEN MASK: ##### ● Displays the current SCREEN MASK setting. FMKS00 SCREEN MASK: OFF ○ Sets the SCREEN MASK to OFF . FMKS02 SCREEN MASK: INVERSE ○ Sets the SCREEN MASK to INVERSE (negative-positive inversion) FMKS03 SCREEN MASK:[...]

25 Command Name Full Name RS-232C Adjustment V alidity Normal V alidity Numerical Direct V alidity Function L LEN FRONT INDICA TOR: OFF ○ T urns OFF the front indicator . LEY FRONT INDICA TOR: ON ○ T urns ON the front indicator . LNN LOUDNESS: OFF ○ ○ Disables LOUDNESS. LNY LOUDNESS: ON ○ ○ Enables LOUDNESS. M MCD COLOR DECODING: ******[...]

26 * NOTE: Make sure to use commands for adjusting sub-volume (SV1~5) after rst switching to the prescribed input using the input switching commands (IN1~5). Command Name Full Name RS-232C Adjustment V alidity Normal V alidity Numerical Direct V alidity Function P PLN BRT . ENHANCE: OFF ○ Turns the center brightness enhancement OFF . PL Y BRT [...]

27 Command Name Full Name RS-232C Adjustment V alidity Normal V alidity Numerical Direct V alidity Function U UPO # ○ ○ Adds 10 to the adjustment value. UPn # ○ ○ Adds n to the adjustment value (n = 1 to 9). UPF # ○ ○ Sets the adjustment value to maximum. USC UNDERSCAN: *** ○ Displays the current UNDERSCAN setting. USCS00 UNDERSCAN: O[...]

28 GET Commands What are GET Commands? • They are commands for outputting TXD such as adjustment data from the internal microcomputer of the plasma display to a PC. • Adjustment data, etc., is output in ASCII code. NOTE: Command names are given inside brackets < >. • Data output format STX (o2hex) Data Data .... Checksum ETX (03hex) NOT[...]

29 2) <GPI> (GET PICTURE DA T A: Gets installer/Picture data.) Order Data Contents Size Remarks 1 CONTRAST 3byte # 2 BRIGHTNESS 3byte # 3 C. DET AIL R (RED) 3byte # 4 C. DET AIL Y (YELLOW) 3byte # 5 C. DET AIL G (GREEN) 3byte # 6 C. DET AIL C (CY AN) 3byte # 7 C. DET AIL B (BLUE) 3byte # 8 C. DET AIL M (MAGENT A) 3byte # 9 H SHARPEN 3byte Out[...]

5) <GSS> (GET ST A TUS SETUP: Gets menu and installer SETUP data.) Order Data Size Output Remarks 1 GAMMA 1byte 1: GAMMA 2.0 2: GAMMA 1.8 3: GAMMA 2.2 4: DRE MID 5: DRE HIGH 6: DRE LOW 7: HIGH CNT . # 2 BRT . ENHANCE 1byte 0:OFF 1: ON # 3 SUB VOLUME 2byte 00 to 20 4 COLOR TEMP . 1byte 1: LOW 2: MID LOW 3: MIDDLE 4: MID HIGH 5: HIGH # 5 VIDEO [...]

6) <GSO> (GET ST A TUS OPTION: Gets menu and installer OPTION data.) Order Data Size Output Remarks 1 ENERGY MODE 1byte 1: ST ANDARD 2: MODE 1 3: MODE 2 4: MODE 3 5: AUTO 2 ORBITER 1byte 0:OFF 1: ON 3 MASK CONTROL 1byte 0:OFF 1: ON 4 AUDIO OUT 1byte 1:FIXED 2: V ARIABLE 5 SCREEN MASK 1byte 0: OFF 2: INVERSE 3: WHITE 4: RED 5: GREEN 6: BLUE 7:[...]

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SPECIFICA TIONS 34 CW -43MC CW-50MC Native Resolution: 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 Screen Size: 43 in. (diagonal) 50 in. (diagonal) Screen Aspect Ratio: 16:9 16:9 A vailable Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, V irtualW ide 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, V irtualW ide Image Ar ea (W x H): 37 3/8 in. (949.30 mm) x 21 1/8 in. (536.60 mm) 43 1[...]

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