I NSTALLATION/ O PERATION M ANUAL CX-52HD CX-57HD 1080p High-Definition LCD Flat Panel Displays with
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1 Table of Contents ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................................. iii Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................ vi Compliance Information ............................................................................................... vii 1. Introduction ...............................................................................................................
Table of Contents 4. Operation .................................................................................................................23 Turning on the Power .................................................................................................23 Changing the OSD Language .....................................................................................23 Setting the PC Display Properties ...............................................................................
1 List of Figures 2-1. Crystal Series LCD Controls and Indicators ..................................................................5 2-2. Crystal Series LCD Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs ......................................................6 2-3. Crystal Series LCD Remote Control..............................................................................9 3-1. HDMI Connections .....................................................................................................16 Y 3-2.
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1. Introduction Y This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco Crystal Series Model CX-52HD and CX-57HD Flat-Panel LCDs. Throughout this manual, the Runco CX-52HD and CX-57HD Flat-Panel LCDs are referred to simply as the “Crystal Series LCD.” EL IM IN A R Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the Crystal Series LCD. 1.
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: Note NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance. They also provide supplemental information. Caution CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can degrade performance or cause a malfunction.
Introduction Runco presents the Crystal Series CX-52HD and CX-57HD Flat-Panel LCDs, perfect for those who demand our award-winning flat-panel performance along with advanced LCD technology and lightweight design. 1.3 Description, Features and Benefits The Crystal Series LCD incorporates the superb Vivix™ digital video processing that produces outstanding picture quality with a wide range of both standard and high definition source material.
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2. Controls and Functions 2.1 Crystal Series LCD at a Glance EL IM IN A R Y Figure 2-1 shows the locations of the Crystal Series LCD controls and indicators. Right Side AV 1 MENU 2 + VOL 3 PR – 4 5 7 6 Figure 2-1. Crystal Series LCD Controls and Indicators 1. AV Button (Input Source Selection) To select a source, press the AV button (with no menus visible on-screen). Use the or button (see below) to highlight the desired input source and press AV again.
Controls and Functions 3. Volume Adjustment Buttons (VOL - / VOL +) Use these buttons to adjust the sound volume. When a menu is visible on-screen, these buttons operate identically to the left- and right-arrow ( and ) buttons on the Crystal Series LCD remote control unit. 4. / When a menu is visible on-screen, these buttons operate identically to the up- and down-arrow ( and ) buttons on the Crystal Series LCD remote control unit. 5. Power Button 6. Remote Control Sensor EL IM IN A R Y 7.
Controls and Functions 1. INPUT2 Audio Input 2. INPUT2 Composite Video Input Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player or other composite video source. 3. INPUT2 S-Video Input Standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR. 4. Headphone Jack 5. Main Power Switch Y 6. Power Input (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the Crystal Series LCD to power here. EL IM IN A R 7. RGB A 15-pin VGA connection to a personal computer.
Controls and Functions 22. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (S/PDIF – Coaxial) 23. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (TosLink – Optical) Connect either #22 or #23 to the digital audio input of an A/V amplifier with a Dolby Digital® decoder. 24. RS-232 CONTROL PORT A female, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater automation/control system. 25. SPEAKER OUTPUT (RIGHT) 26. SPEAKER OUTPUT (LEFT) PR EL IM IN A R Y For connection of the right (25) and left (26) speakers.
Controls and Functions Figure 2-3 shows the Crystal Series LCD remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. OFF ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Y 1 9 0 – TV SOURCE INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 3 HDMI2 SLEEP MEMORY CUST ISF NT ISF DAY VOL - 7 MENU ASPECT 4X3 LET BOX ENTER 4 VWIDE PR ANA INPUT 4 RGB HD HDMI1 ASPECT RATIO 5 EL IM IN A R 2 VOL + EXIT 6 8 SIZE POSITION PIP S.SWAP SWAP TV/AV S.
Controls and Functions 1. OFF / ON Use these buttons to turn the Crystal Series LCD on or off. 2. Numeric Buttons Use these buttons to enter menu pass codes. 3. Source Selection Buttons INPUT 1 Press this button to switch to Input 1. Y INPUT 2 Press this button to switch to Input 2. EL IM IN A R INPUT 3 Press this button to switch to Input 3. INPUT 4 Press this button to switch to Input 4. Note Input 1 and Input 2 have both S-Video and composite video connectors.
Controls and Functions 5. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons ANA (16:9 Anamorphic) For 16:9 DVDs or HDTV program material. 4X3 (Standard 4:3) The input signal is scaled to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen. LETBOX (Letterbox) Image in letterbox format is enlarged to fit 16:9, full-screen display and the upper/lower portions are “blanked off.” Y VWIDE (VirtualWide) 4:3 image is enlarged NON-linearly in horizontal direction to fit 16:9 full screen display. EL IM IN A R 6.
Controls and Functions 10. TIMER OFF Button Press this button to set the sleep timer. Press it repeatedly to scroll through the available options (Off, 10, 30, 60, 120 or 180 minutes). 11. Sound Control Buttons S.MODE Press this button repeatedly to scroll through the available Equalizer presets (Custom, Standard, Music, Film or Speech). Y SURRND (Surround) Press this button to turn Surround Mode on or off. EL IM IN A R MTS/SAP Press this button to select Mono or Stereo sound output.
3. Installation 3.1 Remote Control To install batteries in the remote control: Battery Installation 1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and remove it. EL IM IN A R 3. Slide the battery cover back on until it snaps into place. Note and Y 2. Insert the included batteries. Ensure that the polarities correctly match the markings inside the battery compartment. 1. Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries. 2.
Installation 3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the Crystal Series LCD installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Note Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation specialist. Y Table 3-1. Installation Overview Procedure PR EL IM IN A R Step For Details, refer to page...
Installation Proper installation of your Crystal Series LCD will ensure the highest possible picture quality. Whether you are installing the Crystal Series LCD temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into account to ensure that it performs optimally. You can either place the Crystal Series LCD on a table or in an entertainment center, or mount it on a wall. 3.
Installation Connect your video sources to the Crystal Series LCD as shown and described in the sections that follow. HDMI Connections: The Crystal Series LCD has two HDMI inputs for connecting a BD/HD-DVD/DVD player, DTV decoder, personal computer or any other device with an HDMI or DVI output. Connect such devices as shown in Figure 3-1. Tip This Crystal Series LCD supports the VESA Display Data Channel (DDC) standard.
Installation RGB Connections: The Crystal Series LCD has an RGB input for connecting a personal computer; see Figure 3-2. Rear of the Display Rear of the PC INPU INPUT3 Y Audio Cable (Sold Separately) EL IM IN A R D-Sub 15 Pin Cable (Sold Separately) Figure 3-2. Analog RGB Connections Note 1. Refer to Computer Signal Compatibility on page 57 for a list of computer signals compatible with the Crystal Series LCD. Use with signals other than those listed may cause some functions not to work. 2.
Installation Component Video Connections: If you have a DVD player or DTV decoder with a component (YPbPr) output, connect it to INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 of the Crystal Series LCD as shown in Figure 3-3. INPUT4 Y INPUT3 EL IM IN A R Audio Cable DVD/DTV STB Video Cable Figure 3-3. Component Video Connections Composite/S-Video Connections: The Crystal Series LCD has two (2) S-Video and four (4) composite video inputs for connecting a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player or DVD player; see Figure 3-4.
Installation The Crystal Series LCD has stereo audio and Composite video outputs for connecting to a second VCR or other auxiliary equipment. Connect the Monitor-OUT audio and video jacks to the audio and video inputs of the VCR or other equipment as shown in Figure 3-5. Monitor OUT Connection You can route either the main or picture-in-picture (PIP) source signal to the AV output. For more information, refer to Monitor Out on page 37. The audio output level is fixed.
Installation Connecting External ➤ Speakers (Optional) Connect the (positive) and (negative) speaker wires to the rear-panel SPEAKER-R and SPEAKER-L terminals; see Figure 3-7. Maintain the correct polarity. For more information, refer to the owner’s manual for your speakers. m 12 m Twist exposed wire strands together. Right Speaker Left Speaker EL IM IN A R Y Push tab to the open position, and insert the wire. Then, close tab firmly to secure the wire in place. Figure 3-7.
Installation Use a straight-through RS-232 cable with a 9-pin male connector to connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the Crystal Series LCD; see Figure 3-9. For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 49. EL IM IN A R Connector Pin Assignments: 2 3 5 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 Rear Panel Y DB-9 Male To PC or Automation/ Control System Transmit Data Receive Data Ground Not Connected PR Figure 3-9.
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4. Operation 1. Turn on your source components. 2. Plug the female end of the supplied power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the Crystal Series LCD (AC 100V ~ 240V). See Figure 2-2. 4.1 Turning on the Power 3. Connect the other end to your AC power source. EL IM IN A R 5. Press the ON button on the remote control to turn on the display (or press the power button on the side of the display). The power indicator lights solid green. Y 4.
Operation To maximize image quality when using the Crystal Series LCD with a personal computer, you may need to adjust the display properties of your PC video card. To do this: 1. Choose Settings from the Windows Start menu and click on “Control Panel.” EL IM IN A R Y 4.3 Setting the PC Display Properties 2. Double click on the Display icon. 3. Click the Settings tab on the display dialog box. PR 4. Set the Screen area to 1920x1080 pixels. 5.
Operation Note 1. The maximum available resolution and vertical frequency is 1920x1080/60Hz or the maximum supported by your video card, whichever is lower. You can get the best picture at 1920x1080/60Hz. 2. The Crystal Series LCD supports 24-bit color (16,777,216 possible colors). 1. Press MENU to display the Main Menu. , ) on the remote EL IM IN A R 2. To select a menu item, use the up- or down-arrow buttons ( control to highlight it. Y To use the on-screen menus: 3.
Operation Picture Adjust Color Temp. Gamma Save Settings Restore Settings Balance Audio Equalizer Surround Speaker Audio Delay Time On Timer Timer Off Timer Digital Analog 0, 1, 2, 3 ... 100 CC On Mute 0, 5, 10, ... 100 0, 10, 20, ... 100 0, 1, 2, 3 ... 63 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, ... 100 5400, 6500, 8500 or Custom 2.00, 2.02, 2.04 ... 2.40 Custom Custom, ISF Day, ISF Night L10, L9, L8 ... 0 ... R8, R9, R10 Standard, Music, Film, Speech or Custom (On/Off) (On/Off) 0, 1, 2 ... 40 msecs.
Operation The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all Crystal Series LCD functions. (The ISF Calibration menu is not accessible until you enter a passcode.) Main Menu Runco CX-52HD Source Aspect Ratio Picture Adjust Audio Timer Setup EL IM IN A R From the Main Menu, select Source to choose a video signal source. Y ISF Calibration The active source is indicated by an arrow (>) to its left; in this example, Input 1 is the active source.
Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Remote Control Key 16:9 ANA Description EL IM IN A R Y 16:9 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) Select 16:9 to view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. 4:3 images are stretched horizontally to fit a 16:9 display.
Operation Use the controls in the Picture Adjust menu to calibrate your Crystal Series LCD for optimum picture quality. The Crystal Series LCD has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards established by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF).
Operation 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 Adjust menu. Using the left- and right-arrow ( buttons, 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.
Operation EL IM IN A R Y blue red magenta green cyan yellow gray 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 blue red magenta green cyan PR yellow gray Select Color from the Picture Adjust menu.
Operation EL IM IN A R Y Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture Adjust 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 different sized lines in the “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate them. PR Figure 4-5.
Operation Each color temperature setting has six (6) “white balance” parameters associated with it (two each for red, green and blue). These are described later in this section; refer to White Balance on page 40. Gamma: The Gamma control determines how gray shades are displayed between minimum input (black) and maximum input (white) for all signals. A good gamma setting helps to optimize blacks and whites while ensuring smooth transitions for the “in-between” values utilized in other grays.
Operation Surround: The Crystal Series LCD has a “surround sound” mode that simulates a multi-channel sound system. To use the surround mode, select Surround from the Audio menu and set it to On. Note When Surround is set to On, the graphic equalizer is disabled. Y Speaker: To disable the speakers, select Speaker from the Audio menu, set it to Off and press ENTER.
Operation Use the controls in the Setup menu to perform advanced image quality adjustments and access various other Crystal Series LCD features. OSD Language: Select OSD Language from the Setup menu and press ENTER. Then, use the up- or down-arrow buttons to select the OSD language (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese or German). Press ENTER again to confirm your selection.
Operation there is no information there to see.) The text field is sometimes used for embedding Internet data (called Interactive TV Links, or ITV Links) in the captions. • CC On Mute: To have the Crystal Series LCD show captions when the audio output is muted, set this option to Yes. • Digital Font Option: Select Digital Font Option from the Caption menu to customize the appearance of closed captions in digital TV broadcasts.
Operation Table 4-2. FCC Ratings and Content Categories (continued) Rating/Category Description L Offensive language S Sexual content V Violence EL IM IN A R Y • Movie Rating: Select Movie Rating from the Parental Control menu to block movies carrying a given rating, to prevent children from watching movies that are deemed inappropriate.
Operation Overscan (not available with PC signals): 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. Overscan effectively trims away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to fill the display area.
Operation Use the ISF Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments. This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only. ISF Calibration ISF Calibration Note You must enter a passcode to access the ISF Calibration menu. Picture Adjust White Balance Blue Enable Baud Rate Picture Adjust: The controls in this menu are identical to those in the main Picture Adjust menu, but are accessible only by entering the ISF Calibration menu passcode.
Operation • Save Settings: For each input and supported resolution, the Crystal Series LCD lets you save image quality settings as presets that you can recall at a later time. You can create up to three presets – designated “Custom,” “ISF Day” and “ISF Night” – per input and resolution.
Operation Splash Duration: Use Splash Duration to control how long the Crystal Series LCD splash screen remains on-screen after power-up; see Figure 4-6. To prevent this screen from appearing, set the Splash Duration to 0. Y CALIBRATED FOR: John Doe By: Tinh Ho EL IM IN A R CUSTOM BUILT BY: PR Figure 4-6.
Operation To use PIP, press the PIP ( 4.5 Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ) button. ASPECT SIZE POSITION PIP S.SWAP SWAP TV/AV TIMER OFF EL IM IN A R Y The PIP window appears inside the main image window. 2. Press the ( Press PIP again to switch to side-by-side PIP mode. PR Press PIP again to turn PIP off.
Operation Press the TV/AV button ( ) to select a PIP signal source. For each source, Table 4-3 shows which of the other sources are available as a PIP source. Table 4-3.
Operation Changing the PIP ➤ Position To change the PIP window position, press the POSITION ( ) button on the remote control repeatedly until the window is in the desired position. ASPECT SIZE POSITION PIP S.SWAP SWAP TV/AV TIMER OFF 4 1 Y 2 To change the PIP window size, press the SIZE ( ) button on the remote control repeatedly to achieve the desired window size.
Operation To swap the main and PIP images, press the SWAP button on the remote control. ASPECT SIZE POSITION PIP S.SWAP SWAP TV/AV Swapping the Main and PIP Images EL IM IN A R Y TIMER OFF To swap the main and PIP audio programs, press the S.SWAP button on the remote control. ASPECT PR TIMER OFF Runco CX-52HD/CX-57HD Installation/Operation Manual 45 SIZE POSITION PIP S.
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5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of the Crystal Series LCD. Before cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control Y Do not under any circumstances use solvents such as benzene or thinner to clean the Crystal Series LCD. Doing so may cause deterioration or peeling of paint from the display or remote control unit. 5.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Symptom Possible Cause(s) Picture is okay, but there is no sound. • Audio output is muted. PR EL IM IN A R Y • Volume setting is too low. • Source component is connected incorrectly or not at all. • Speakers are connected incorrectly or not at all. • Audio settings are incorrect. Solution • Press the MUTE button on the remote control. • Turn up the volume. • Check audio connections to source component.
6. Serial Communications To interface the Crystal Series LCD with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software, connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-9. (Use a straight-through cable.) 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration EL IM IN A R Y Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no flow control. Set the baud rate to match that of the Crystal Series LCD RS-232 port.
Serial Communications Table 6-1.
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command [ SDF Description 000# Set PIP window position 0 = Top/Left 1 = Top/Right 2 = Bottom/Left 3 = Bottom/Right Example: [SDF0001 positions PIP window in upper-right corner of display area EL IM IN A R Y The following serial commands are meant to emulate buttons on the remote control. 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.
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command key ISF NIGHT 0031 ISF DAY 0040 16:9 (ANA) 0043 4:3 0039 LETTERBOX 0126 VIRTUALWIDE 0007 Right-Arrow key 0016 Down-Arrow key 0018 Up-Arrow key 0011 Left-Arrow key 0046 ENTER EL IM IN A R [ key 0062 Y [ Description key 0026 MENU [ key 0100 EXIT [ key 0063 PIP ASPECT RATIO 0047 PIP SIZE 0034 PIP POSITION 0032 PIP 0037 TIMER OFF 0052 S.SWAP 0033 SWAP 0036 TV/AV 0053 S.
7. Specifications 7.1 Crystal Series LCD Specifications Table 7-1 lists the Crystal Series LCD specifications. 1920 x 1080 Screen Size: CX-52HD = 52 in. (diagonal) CX-57HD = 57 in.
Specifications Table 7-1. Crystal Series LCD Specifications (continued) Regulatory Approvals: Complies with FCC, CE, C-Tick, NRTL, GOST, MIC, SABS, RoHS, China RoHS Limited Warranty: One (1) year parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. PR EL IM IN A R Y Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications EL IM IN A R 49.84 45.35 Y Figure 7-1 and Figure 7-2 show the Crystal Series LCD dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). 25.51 3.72 4.51 9.84 Wall Mount Screw 6 x M8 Tap PR 30.00 33.72 23.62 7.87 7.87 5.55 Figure 7-1. CX-52HD Dimensions Runco CX-52HD/CX-57HD Installation/Operation Manual 55 7.
Specifications IM IN A R Y 53.70 49.21 32.13 35.85 4.51 9.84 PR Wall Mount Screw 6 x M8 Tap EL 3.72 27.64 23.62 7.87 7.87 6.61 Figure 7-2.
Specifications The Crystal Series LCD can display video signals from a variety of computer sources via its RGB-HD and HDMI inputs. Table 7-2 lists the signal types that are compatible with the Crystal Series LCD, and indicates which of those are VESA standards. Table 7-2. Computer/Video Signal Compatibility Chart Signal Type Mode Vertical Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) RGB HDMI 640x350 85 85.00 31.28 √ – VESA 640x400 85 85.00 35.
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