O W N E R ’S O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L CR-26HD CR-32HDi High-Definition, Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) Panels with
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FCC PART 15: NOTE: 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 in a residential installation. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. EL IM IN A R • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
1 Table of Contents ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................................. iii Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................ vi Compliance Information ............................................................................................... vii 1. Introduction ...............................................................................................................
4. Operation .................................................................................................................23 Turning on the Power .................................................................................................23 Changing the OSD Language .....................................................................................23 Setting the PC Display Properties ...............................................................................24 Using the On-Screen Menus ......
1 List of Figures 2-1. Crystal Series LCD Display Controls and Indicators ......................................................5 2-2. Crystal Series LCD Display Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs ..........................................6 2-3. Crystal Series LCD Display Remote Control..................................................................8 3-1. Antenna/Cable TV Connection ...................................................................................16 3-2. DVI Connections ....................
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1. Introduction 1.1 About This Manual Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the Crystal Series LCD Display. Target Audience Y This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco CR-26HD and CR-32HDi LCD Displays. Throughout this manual, the Runco CR-26HD and CR-32HDi LCD Displays are referred to simply as the “Crystal Series LCD Display.
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 high performance CR-26HD and CR-32HDi LCD Displays, perfect for those who demand our award-winning flat panel performance in a more intimate size than we offer with our larger plasma monitors. The Crystal Series LCD Displays are ideal for close-in viewing where picture quality remains a high priority, but larger displays cannot be accommodated. 1.
Introduction Parts List ➤ Your Crystal Series LCD Display 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.
2. Controls and Functions 2.1 Crystal Series LCD Display at a Glance EL IM IN A R Y Figure 2-1 shows the locations of the Crystal Series LCD Display controls and indicators. Right Side TV/AV 1 2 3 8 5 PR 4 7 6 Figure 2-1. Crystal Series LCD Display Controls and Indicators 1. TV/AV Button (Input Source Selection) 2. MENU Selection Button 3. Volume Adjustment Buttons 4. Channel Selection Buttons 5. Remote Control Sensor 6. Power Button 7.
Controls and Functions Crystal Series LCD Display ➤ Inputs and Outputs Figure 2-2 shows the locations of the Crystal Series LCD Display inputs and outputs. SERVICE Left Side 17 EL IM IN A R 19 INPUT1 18 MONITOR-OUT Y 16 15 14 Right Side 13 12 INPUT3 R S-VIDEO Rear 1 11 ANT 2 VIDEO L Audio INPUT2 3 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 PR Figure 2-2. Crystal Series LCD Display Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs 1.
Controls and Functions 8. DVI/Computer Input (Digital) HDCP-compliant digital video input for connecting a DVD player, personal computer or HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output. Tip For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode. 9. Audio Input (RGB/DVI) Connect the audio output from your RGB or DVI source here. Y 10. ATSC DTV Input 75-ohm coaxial input for connecting a TV antenna or CATV system to the digital TV tuner. EL IM IN A R 11.
Controls and Functions 2.2 Crystal Series LCD Display Remote Control Figure 2-3 shows the Crystal Series LCD Display remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality.
Controls and Functions 1. OFF / ON Use these buttons to turn the Crystal Series LCD Display on or off. 2. Numeric Buttons Use these buttons to enter TV channel numbers or menu pass codes. Use the 100 button to enter channel numbers above 99. Use the - button to enter DTV sub-channel numbers. 3. 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). 4.
Controls and Functions 6. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons: ANA (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 7.
Controls and Functions 11. Sound Control Buttons: S.MODE Press this button repeatedly to scroll through the available Equalizer presets (CUSTOM, STANDARD, MUSIC, FILM or SPEECH). SURRND (Surround) Press this button to turn Surround Mode on or off. Y MTS/SAP (Multichannel Television Sound/Second Audio Program) Press this button repeatedly to scroll through the available MTS settings (MONO, STEREO, SAP or Mono+SAP). EL IM IN A R MUTE Press this button to mute the audio output. PR 12.
Controls and Functions PR EL IM IN A R Y Notes: 12 Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual
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 Display 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 Display will ensure the highest possible picture quality. Whether you are installing the Crystal Series LCD Display temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into account to ensure that it performs optimally. You can either place the Crystal Series LCD Display on a table or in an entertainment center, or mount it on a wall. 3.
Installation 3.4 Connections to the Crystal Series LCD Display Proceed as follows to connect the Crystal Series LCD Display to your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power. When connecting your equipment: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the correct signal cables for each source. • Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors that have them.
Installation Note This Crystal Series LCD Display supports the VESA Display Data Channel (DDC) standard. This standard provides “Plug and Play” capability; the display and a VESA DDC-compatible computer communicate their setting requirements, allowing for quick and easy setup. In order for Plug and Play to work correctly, you must turn on the display before you turn on the connected computer.
Installation RGB Connections: The Crystal Series LCD Display has an RGB input for connecting a personal computer; see Figure 3-3. Rear of the Display Rear of the PC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Y Audio Cable (Sold Separately) EL IM IN A R D-Sub 15 Pin Cable (Sold Separately) Figure 3-3. Analog RGB Connections Note 1. Refer to Computer/Video Signal Compatibility on page 56 for a list of computer signals compatible with the Crystal Series LCD Display.
Installation Y INPUT3 Component Video Connections: If you have a DVD player or DTV decoder with a component (YPbPr) output, connect it to INPUT 3 of the Crystal Series LCD Display as shown in Figure 3-4. EL IM IN A R Figure 3-4. Component Video Connections Composite/S-Video Connections: The Crystal Series LCD Display has two (2) S-Video and three (3) composite video inputs for connecting a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player or DVD player; see Figure 3-5.
Installation MONITOR OUT ➤ Connection The Crystal Series LCD Display has a monitor out feature for connecting 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 3-6. EL IM IN A R Y MONITOR OUT You can route either the main or picture-in-picture (PIP) source signal to the monitor outputs. For more information, refer to Monitor Out on page 37. Figure 3-6.
Installation Use a “null-modem” RS-232 cable with a 9-pin female connector to connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the Crystal Series LCD Display; see Figure 3-8. For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 49.
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4. Operation 1. Turn on your source components. 2. Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the Crystal Series LCD Display (AC 100V ~ 240V). 4.1 Turning on the Power 3. Connect the other end to your AC power source. Y 4. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the display (CR-32HDi only). EL IM IN A R 5. The power indicator lights red to indicate that the Crystal Series LCD Display is in “standby” mode. 6.
Operation 4.3 Setting the PC Display Properties To maximize image quality when using the Crystal Series LCD Display with a personal computer, you may need to adjust the display properties of your PC video card. To do this: EL IM IN A R Y 1. Choose Settings from the Windows Start menu and click on “Control Panel.” 2. Double click on the Display icon. 3. Click the Settings tab on the display dialog box. PR 4. Adjust the resolution to 1024x768 pixels. 5.
Operation Note 1. The maximum available resolution and vertical frequency is 1024x768 at 75Hz or the maximum supported by your video card, whichever is lower. You can get the best picture at 1024x768/60Hz. 2. The Crystal Series LCD Display 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. Backlight Save Settings (not available on RGB input) Restore Settings (not available on RGB input) Balance Equalizer Audio Surround Audio Language TV Speaker Auto Tuning Channel Add/Erase Favorite Channel Time On Timer Off Timer Caption 0 ... 100 Setup Parental Control 5400, 6500, 8500 or Custom 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, ... 100 Letterbox Mode Custom Input Selection Custom, ISF Day, ISF Night Monitor Out Overscan (not available on RGB input) L10, L9, L8 ... 0 ...
Operation The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all Crystal Series LCD Display functions. (The ISF Calibration menu is not accessible until you enter a passcode.) Main Menu Runco CR-26HD Source Aspect Ratio Picture Adjust Audio Channel 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 a green square (■) to its left; in this example, TV is the active source.
Operation Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Remote Control Key Anamorphic ANA Description EL IM IN A R Y 16:9 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) Select Anamorphic 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 Display for optimum picture quality. The Crystal Series LCD Display 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 Save Settings (not available for RGB input): The Crystal Series LCD Display lets you save image quality settings for each input and supported resolution to a preset. You can recall this preset at a later time by simply pressing a button on the remote control or using the Restore Settings menu command (see below).
Operation Channel ➤ Channel To set up the Crystal Series LCD Display channel tuner, select TV as the source. Then, select Channel from the Main Menu and press ENTER. Auto Tuning: To have the Crystal Series LCD Display automatically detect available TV or CATV channels, select Auto Tuning and press ENTER. Auto Tuning Add/Erase • Off-Air Channels: If you are using an off-air antenna, select AIR and press ENTER again.
Operation Time Zone: To set the local (North American) time zone, select Time Zone from the Timer menu and press ENTER. Use the up- or down-arrow button to select Eastern, Central, Mountain or Pacific. Press ENTER to confirm your selection. Use the controls in the Setup menu to perform advanced image quality adjustments and access various other Crystal Series LCD Display features. OSD Language: Select OSD Language from the Setup menu and press ENTER.
Operation Caption: Select Caption from the Setup menu to control the display of closed captions when watching programs that contain them. • Display: Select On or Off to control the display of closed captions. • Mode: Select one of four captioning modes: CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. CC1 usually contains the native-language captions; if a program is captioned in more than one language, those captions are carried on CC2, CC3 or CC4.
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 ISF Calibration ➤ Use the ISF Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments. This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only. ISF Calibration Picture Adjust Note White Balance You must enter a passcode to access the ISF Calibration menu. Blue Enable DNR 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 White Balance: To remove any trace of color from the white areas of the projected image, choose White Balance from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. • Gain: Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of the image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of solid white areas, such as an 80 IRE “window” pattern. If the white areas contain traces of red, green or blue, decrease the Gain for that color.
Operation Factory Reset: To reset all Crystal Series LCD Display settings to their factory defaults, select Factory Reset from the ISF Calibration menu and press ENTER. This command is not undoable. Use it with caution! Y Splash Duration: Use Splash Duration to control how long the Crystal Series LCD Display splash screen remains on-screen after power-up; see Figure 4-6. To prevent this screen from appearing, set the Splash Duration to 0.
Operation To use PIP, press the PIP ( ) button. ASPECT SIZE POSITION PIP P.MODE S.SWAP SWAP TV/AV HOLD SUB PAGE CANCEL TEXT 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. Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual 41 4.
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 SIZE POSITION PIP P.MODE S.SWAP SWAP TV/AV HOLD SUB PAGE CANCEL TEXT EL IM IN A R To change the aspect ratio of the PIP window from 4:3 to 16:9 or vice versa, press the ASPECT ( ) button on the remote control. Changing the PIP Size ASPECT Y To change the PIP window size, press the SIZE ( ) button on the remote control repeatedly to achieve the desired window size. Refer to Table 4-1 for more information about aspect ratios.
Operation To swap the main and PIP images, press the SWAP button on the remote control. ASPECT SIZE POSITION PIP P.MODE S.SWAP SWAP TV/AV HOLD SUB PAGE CANCEL TEXT ASPECT SIZE POSITION PIP P.MODE S.SWAP SWAP TV/AV HOLD SUB PAGE CANCEL TEXT EL IM IN A R Y Swapping the Main and ➤ PIP Images To swap the main and PIP audio programs, press the S.SWAP button on the remote control.
Operation The Crystal Series LCD Display supports Multichannel Television Sound (MTS), the broadcast audio standard that allows transmission of both stereo and Secondary Audio Program (SAP) content. The SAP is usually a foreign-language translation. However, it can also be used for other purposes such as Described Video Services (DVS), which provide descriptive narration of key visual elements in programs for the benefit of the visually impaired. HOLD SUB PAGE CANCEL TEXT S.
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5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of the Crystal Series LCD Display. 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 Display. 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) • Contrast is set too high. • Lower the contrast setting. Image appears “washed out” and/or dark areas appear too bright. • Brightness is set too high. • Lower the brightness setting. Black or white dots appear on all channels or a specific channel. • Antenna or cable TV source is connected incorrectly or not at all. • Broadcast signal is weak. • Check the antenna or cable TV connection.
6. Serial Communications To interface the Crystal Series LCD Display 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 3-8. 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration 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 Display RS-232 port; the default baud rate is 115200.
Serial Communications Table 6-1.
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command Description 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. These commands provide active OSD responses just like the IR remote.
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued) Command 4X3 0039 LETTERBOX 0126 VIRTUALWIDE 0007 Right-Arrow key 0016 Down-Arrow key 0018 Up-Arrow key 0011 Left-Arrow key 0046 ENTER Y key 0043 PR EL IM IN A R [ Description [ key 0026 MENU [ key 0100 EXIT [ key 0063 PIP ASPECT RATIO 0047 PIP SIZE 0034 PIP POSITION 0032 PIP 0037 P.MODE 0052 S.SWAP 0033 SWAP 0036 TV/AV 0053 S.
7. Specifications 7.1 Crystal Series LCD Display Specifications Table 7-1 lists the Crystal Series LCD Display specifications. 1366 x 768 WXGA Screen Size: CR-26HD = 26 in. (diagonal) CR-32HDi = 32 in.
Specifications 7.2 Crystal Series LCD Display Dimensions Figure 7-1 and Figure 7-2 show the Crystal Series LCD Display dimensions. 7.48 in. (190 mm) 3.46 in. (88 mm) PR EL IM IN A R 3.94 in. (100 mm) Y 7.87 in. (200 mm) 23.70 in. (602 mm) 26 .00 in. 0 (66 mm ) 27.00 in. (686 mm) 19.88 in. (505 mm) Figure 7-1.
Specifications 8.27 in. (210 mm) EL IM IN A R 3.86 in. (98 mm) Y 3.94 in. (100 mm) 7.87 in. (200 mm) in. .00 32 26.73 in. (679 mm) ) mm 3 (81 31.69 in. (805 mm) PR 23.03 in. (585 mm) Figure 7-2.
Specifications 7.3 Computer/Video Signal Compatibility The Crystal Series LCD Display can display video signals from a variety of computer sources via its RGB and DVI inputs. Table 7-2 lists the signal types that are compatible with the Crystal Series LCD Display, and indicates which of those are VESA standards. Table 7-2. Computer/Video Signal Compatibility Chart SD Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 720x240 60i 59.94 15.75 720x480 60p 59.94 31.50 1280x720 60p 60.00 44.90 HD 1920x1080 60i 60.
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