OWNER ’S OPERATING MANUAL TM PL-43DHD PL-50DHD Flat Panel Display Monitor with and Digital High Definition™ Controller with Vivix II™ Technology
CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 High Altitude Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings and Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warning . .
INTRODUCTION The PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD are actually a two-piece system - the plasma panel and the DHD™ controller with VivixII™ video processing. The digital high definition DHD™ controller is a digital scaler that converts NTSC Video, S-Video or Component video to 720p, whether it is the PL-43DHD at 1024 x 768 or the PL50DHD at 1280 x 768.
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 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.
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.
This Limited Warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use and does not cover normal maintenance.
OPERATION General Overview The Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD are a plasma panel systems with the flat panel plasma displays and an external DHD™ controller for video processing. With 1024 x 768 native resolution for the PL-43DHD and 1280 x 768 native resolution for the PL-50DHD, both are capable of imaging native HDTV. The PL-43DHD and PL50DHD includes two DVI digital inputs as well as standard analog inputs. Quick Setup Instructions 1. Install the Plasma display.
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7 DIGITAL RGB (INPUT2) (DVI-D jack) Use to connect a computer (supports HDCP). NOTE: The DHD™ Controller is connected to this input. 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.
FRONT PANEL 12 3 4 1. 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. 2. STANDBY Indicator This indicator is red during standby mode. The flashing pattern is also used to indicate error messages. 3. Display Stand Optional accessory for tabletop mount. 4.
DHD™ CONTROLLER DESCRIPTION Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. RUNCO ICON When the Red light is displayed the unit is in Standby, when Blue light is displayed the unit is On. 2. POWER BUTTON Press once to toggle on from Standby mode to On mode, a second time to place into Standby mode. For a discreet on or off command, you can use the direct access buttons on the remote control. 3. IR RECEIVER Receives the IR commands from the remote. 4.
Rear Panel 5 6 11 13 SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE INPUTS Serial No Pr R Y G Pb B V Runco International Union City, CA Y G CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER.
DHD ™ Controller Remote Control (1) ON/OFF Switches Power ON/OFF. (This does not operate when POWER/STANDBY indicator of the main unit is off.) (2) IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Illuminates when a button in pressed, indicating that an IR signal is being transmitted. (3) ENTER BUTTON When an item is highlighted on a menu, pressing ENTER will select that item. NOTE: If the remote control loses its ‘memory’ as a result of weak or dead batteries, it must be re-programmed for the Controller’s code set.
DHD™ CONTROLLER CONNECTION EXAMPLES SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE INPUTS Serial No Pr R Y G Pb B H Runco International Union City, CA HD1 1 Pr R Y G ! AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR TRIGGERS 2 3 IR Model OUTPUTS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN V Pb B CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER.
OVERALL FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION DIGITAL INPUTS: • DVI 1 / DVI 2 These are High Definition Digital Video Interface (DVI) inputs; Runco recommends using these digital inputs whenever possible. Using the DVI 1 and DVI 2 inputs ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source component output, through the DHD and finally into the plasma. This maintains maximum signal purity.
QUICK SETUP GUIDE Step I Connection 1. Connect the RGBHV cable between the Plasma display and the DHD RGBHV output 2. Connect the 9-pin to RJ-11 adapter only to the plasma’s Com Link (RS-232) input, tighten the retaining screws. 3. Connect the RJ-11 phone type cable between the projector and the DHD controller. 4. Connect the AC Power cord to the Plasma, but leave the Main AC in Off position. 5. Connect all input sources to the controller.
MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION When the MENU button is pressed on either the remote control or the front panel, the main menu will appear on-screen. An example of the main menu is shown to the right. The UP and DOWN buttons on the front panel, and IR Remote Control will move the selected item on the menu.
Aspect Ratio provides selection of one of five aspect ratios: Anamorphic, Standard 4:3, Letterbox, VirtualWide and Cinema. To select an aspect ratio via the main menu, press either the up and down buttons on the remote or front panel, highlight ASPECT RATIO and press ENTER. The aspect ratio menu will then appear with the four choices; highlight the desired aspect ratio with the up or down buttons and press ENTER.
While each of the picture quality adjustments can be set to suit the needs of the user, there is a ‘proper’ way to set the adjustments. For setting TINT and COLOR, please refer to the color bar test pattern below. TINT (also known as ‘hue’) is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image. If TINT is decreased, the image will appear redder, and increasing it will cause the image to appear greener.
SHARPNESS adjusts the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. This can be adjusted to the preference of the user. Keep in mind that when SHARPNESS is decreased, fine details in the image will become ‘soft’; when it is increased, fine details will become sharper but will also make the picture appear ‘noisy’ if adjusted too high. All the picture adjustments (contrast, brightness, color, tint and sharpness) must be saved manually to Custom 1 or Custom 2 under ISF presets menu.
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.
RS-232 COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMANDS Baud rate: 19200 (fixed) Bits: 8 No Parity All protocol in ASCII format RS-232 input connector pin numbers: TxD= Pin# 2, RxD= Pin# 3, GnD= Pin# 5 Command format (single command): command value (i.e. brightness 100). NOTE: A space (not an underscore) or comma may be used between the command and its value. Command string format: command, command value, command etc. (i.e.
RS-232C Commands Command Parameter (min/max) Value Stored? POWER ON OFF COMPOSITE SVIDEO1 SVIDEO2 COMPONENT HD1 HD2 DVI1 DVI2 HD1Pass HD2Pass ANAMORPHIC STANDARD LETTERBOX VIRTUALWIDE CINEMA RGBNN RGBPP RGBS YUV IHPOS 0/1 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA -100/100 NA NA NA YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES IVPOS -100/100 YES IWIDTH -100/100 YES IHEIGHT -100/100 YES OVERSCAN 0/10 YES OHPOS OVPOS OWIDTH OHEIGHT BRIGHT
Command IHPOS? IHEIGHT? OHPOS? OHEIGHT? COLOR? ASPECT? INPUT? OUTRES? SERIALNUM? DATE? IVPOS? OVERSCAN? OVPOS? BRIGHTNESS? TINT? PRESET? POWER? ASPECTIN? SWVER? IWIDTH? PHASE? OWIDTH? CONTRAST? SHARPNESS? BKGND? INRES? ASPECTOUT? HWVER? Parameter (min/max) Value Stored? NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Description Returns input horizontal position value Returns input ve
DIMENSIONS PL-43DHD Plasma ������ ����� ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ � ����� ����� ������ ������ ������ ����� ����� 25 ������ ������ ������ ���� � ���� �
PL-50DHD Plasma ����� ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ ������ � ����� ����� ������ ������ ������ ����� 26 ������ ������ ������ ����� ���� � �
SPECIFICATIONS Plasma PL-43DHD Native Resolution: Screen Size: Screen Aspect Ratio: Available Aspect Ratios: Image Area (W x H): DTV Compatibility: Contrast Ratio: Data/Graphics Capability: Inputs: Power Requirements: Power Consumption: Operating Environments: Dimensions Regulatory Approvals: Limited Warranty: PL-50DHD 1024 x 768 43 in. (diagonal) 16:9 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, VirtualWide 37 3/8 in. (949.30 mm) x 21 1/8 in. (536.
DHD Controller Aspect Ratios: Input Standards: Output Resolution: Output: Inputs: Control Optoins: Screen Trigger/ Masking Outputs: Bandwidth: Anamorphic, Letterbox, VirtualWide™, 4:3 (on either 16:9 or 4:3 screens) NTSC/PAL 720p (1) HD- R (Pr), G (Y), B (Pb), H, V; (1) DVI with HDCP (1) Composite; (2) S-Video; (1) Component; (2) HD- R (Pr), G (Y), B (Pb), H, V; (2) DVI with HDCP Discrete infrared remote, (2) RS-232, (1) 9-pin Connector, (9) RJ-11, Front panel controls (3) 12V DC, 1/8A 180 Mega Samples/Sec
PLASMA SERVICE REMOTE CONTROL NOTE: FOR DEALER USE ONLY A. ASPECT RATIO Press to change the aspect ratio or geometry of the image. Different resolutions will allow for different aspect ratios. B B. RGB SETUP When entering a computer-type (VESA) signal, press to automatically center and resize the image. A D C. POWER Press to cycle the monitor between on and standby. G POWER RGB SETUP C PC/HDTV-1 HDTV-2 1 2 SDTV-1 SDTV-2 3 4 INFO DIGITAL IN I T (svc)* MENU MAGNIFY K J E.
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