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OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
TM
SP-42DHD
SP-50DHD
SP-60DHD
Flat Panel Plasma Display Monitor
with
and
TM
Digital High Definition Controller
TM
with Vivix II Technology
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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. WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS O
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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. RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS: Runco limit
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 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 _________________________________________________________ ___________________
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Safety Precautions 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. WARNING This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that ma
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1Table of Contents THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................. iii Safety Precautions .........................................................................................................vi 1. Introduction ...............................................................................................................1 About This Manual .................................................................................................
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Table of Contents 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 ...........................................................
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1List of Figures 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 ......
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List of Figures Notes: x PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRELIMINARY
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1. Introduction This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco PlasmaWall 1.1 Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor and DHD Controller (Model SP-42DHD, SP-50DHD or About This Manual SP-60DHD). 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 three PlasmaWall models. Runco has prepared this
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Introduction 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: TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using Tip certain features. NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special Note significance. They also provide supplemental information. CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can Caution degrade performan
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Introduction The PlasmaWall SP Series flat-panel plasma monitor brings outstanding picture quality to 1.3 its size category with true, high-definition native resolution of up to 1365 x 768 Description, Features (1024 x 768 on the Model SP-42DHD) for no-compromise viewing of any video source. and Benefits 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,
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Introduction 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 �
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2 1 3 2. Controls and Functions 2.1 PlasmaWall at a Glance Figure 2-1 shows the PlasmaWall front-panel controls and indicators. Controls and Indicators (SP-42DHD/SP-50DHD) 4 (SP-60DHD) 4 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 Plasma
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Controls and Functions 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. 9 10 11 12 IN OUT OUTPUT INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT1 INPUT2 ANALOG RGB OUT ANALOG RGB IN DIGITAL RGB (D-Sub) (D-Sub) (DVI-D) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO RS-232C COMBINATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 2-2. PlasmaWall Model SP-42DHD Rear Panel 6 PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRELIMINARY
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Controls and Functions 11 12 IN OUT OUTPUT INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT1 INPUT2 ANALOG RGB OUT ANALOG RGB IN DIGITAL RGB (D-Sub) (D-Sub) (DVI-D) RS-232C AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO COMBINATION 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 2-3. PlasmaWall Model SP-50DHD Rear Panel PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 7 PRELIMINARY
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Controls and Functions 11 12 IN OUT OUTPUT INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT1 INPUT2 ANALOG RGB OUT ANALOG RGB IN DIGITAL RGB (D-Sub) (D-Sub) (DVI-D) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO RS-232C COMBINATION 9 3 4 5 6 7 1 10 2 8 Figure 2-4. PlasmaWall Model SP-60DHD Rear Panel 8 PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRELIMINARY
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Controls and Functions 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
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Controls and Functions Figure 2-5 shows the controls and indicators on the DHD Controller front panel; the 2.2 paragraphs that follow describe them. DHD Controller Front Panel 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 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
