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OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
CW-43MC
CW-50MC
with
Flat Panel Display Monitor
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CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 High Altitude Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings and Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the CW-43MC/CW-50MC Plasma display! Your CW-43MC/CW-50MC will provide you with many years of enjoyment no other plasma can match. It is compatible with current NTSC and PAL systems, as well as DTV standards. And since the display is the 16:9 aspect ratio, DVD widescreen movies and Digital Television will look the way they were meant to look- in the widescreen format. Plasma technology is proving to be the most flexible and reliable type of dis
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plugs from power outlets. The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible. REMARQUE: Pour mettre l’appareil hors circut, s’assurer de retirer la fiche de la prise d’alimentation. La prise d’alimentation doit être installé aussi proche que possible de l’appareil et doit être facile d’ accès. WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPO
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WARNING 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 frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Installation Manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. O
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LIMITED WARRANTY Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco International 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 OF THIS LIMITED WAR
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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 browno
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OPERATION General Overview The Runco CW-43MC and CW-50MC are standalone flat panel plasma displays with outboard VivixII™ video processing. With 1024 x 768 native resolution for the CW-43MC and 1280 x 768 native resolution for the CW-50MC, both are capable of imaging native HDTV. The CW-43MC and CW-50MC include a DVI digital input as well as standard analog inputs. QUICK SETUP Instructions 1. Install the Plasma display. This could be either table mount or wall mount configurations. 2.
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INPUTS AND CONTROLS � � � � � ��� �� ����� � � � � � � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � ��� �������� � � ��������� �� �� �� �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ����� ���� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� �������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������������
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7 DIGITAL 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) Used to output the audio of the selected source component connected to the plasma display to an AV amplifier or similar co
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CONNECTING THE PLASMA DISPLAY Modular Controller Card - Input Connections Plasma Rear View DVI Component S-Video Composite Push Button INPUT 5 DVI SOURCE INPUT (WITH HDCP DECRYPTION): (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 that component be used when possible.
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FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 1. STANDBY Indicator This indicator is red during standby mode. The flashing pattern is also used to indicate error messages. 2. ON Indicator 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 (AUTO POWER OFF) function is operating. 3. Display Stand Optional accessory
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REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION Plasma Remote Control A. ASPECT RATIO Press to change the aspect ratio or geometry of the image. Different resolutions will allow for B POWER ASPECT different aspect ratios. RGB RATIO SETUP C A B. RGB SETUP E PC/HDTV-1 HDTV-2 INFO When entering a computer-type (VESA) signal, D F 1 2 press this to automatically center and resize the image. SDTV-1 SDTV-2 DIGITAL IN 4 I G 3 C. POWER Press this to cycle the monitor between on and
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MENUS for VIDEO NTSC, PAL or DIGITAL 480P and HDTV OSD Menus for Video NTSC, PAL or Digital 480p & HDTV These menus will appear only when displayed for video. 1. PICTURE Tab CINEMAWALL INPUT 3 The PICTURE menu allows for adjustment of picture PICTURE SCREEN SET UP OPTION that are unique per input and stored automatically. CONTRAST : 0 BRIGHTNESS : 0 COLOR : 0 • CONTRAST is used to set the white level. TINT : 0 • BRIGHTNESS. is used to set
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MENUS for VIDEO NTSC, PAL or DIGITAL 480P and HDTV OSD Menus for Video NTSC, PAL or Digital 480p & HDTV This menu will appear only when displayed for video. 4. OPTION Tab CINEMAWALL INPUT 3 The OPTION menu has selection for optional PICTURE SCREEN SET UP OPTION functionality of the panel: LANGUAGE : ENGLISH ENERGY MODE : AUTO PDP PROTECT : OFF • LANGUAGE allows selection of the desired language ORBITER : OFF and what language will be set in the memory. SIDEBAR ADJ. : OFF AUTO SET
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MENUS for PC/HDTV-I D-SUB INPUT OSD Menus for PC/HDTV-I D-Sub Input These menus will appear only when displayed for computer. 1. PICTURE Tab CINEMAWALL INPUT 1 The Picture menu lists adjustments for computer PICTURE SCREEN SET UP OPTION input to the plasma: CONTRAST : 0 BRIGHTNESS : 0 R. ADJUST : 0 • CONTRAST is used to set the white level. G. ADJUST : 0 B. ADJUST : 0 • BRIGHTNESS is used to set the black level. H. SHARPEN : 0 • R., G., B. AD
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INSTALLER MENUS for VIDEO NTSC, PAL or DIGITAL 480P and HDTV INSTALLER ADJUST Menus for Video NTSC, PAL or Digital 480p & HDTV These menus will appear only when displayed for video. Gaining access to the INSTALLER ADJUST Menu is done by pressing the installer adjust button below SDTV-2 button (number 4) using a small paperclip (with no menu present). Press menu at any time to exit INSTALLER ADJUST mode. The adjustments are stored automatically. (see page 12) INSTALLER ADJUST INPUT
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INSTALLER MENUS for VIDEO NTSC, PAL or ATSC INSTALLER ADJUST Menus for Video NTSC, PAL or ATSC These menus will appear only when displayed for video. INSTALLER ADJUST INPUT 3 4. SETUP Tab PICTURE WHITE BAL. SCREEN SET UP OPTION • GAMMA is the relationship between pixel value and GAMMA : 2.0 displayed intensity. BRT. ENHANCE : OFF SUB VOLUME : 20 • BRT. ENHANCE is used to enhance the black levels. • SUB VOLUME is used to configure sub-woofer levels. 5. OP
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ASPECT RATIOS 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. � � ��� �� � � � � � � � � � � • STANDARD 4 x 3: The input signal will be scaled to fit in the center of the 16:9 sceen. � � ��� � ����� � 3 units tall � � � � 4 units wide • LETTERBOX: The image in the Le
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RS-232C ADJUSTMENT MODE 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 mode: • The screen shown below illustrates the set ID number is displayed in the ‘--’ area at the upper left part of the screen. -- 1280X1024
