Runco WindowWall Installation Guide
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Table of Contents Runco WindowWall Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Wall Installation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Installing the LCD Mount Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Matrix Layout Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Adjusting Color Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Understanding Color Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Saving and Recalling Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Advantages of Saving Configurations to Memory Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 What the Memories Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Global Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents LCD Front View - Portrait. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 LCD Rear View - Portrait. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 LCD Side View - Portrait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction The Runco WindowWall display wall uses cutting edge technology to provide a video wall solution using commercial-grade 46” LCDs in a tiled application. The narrowbezel results in a 7.3mm pixel-to-pixel gap between images on adjacent tiles in a video wall. Each LCD tile is a WXGA format, with a 1366 x 768 resolution. Each LCD tile is 4.14” deep and has an aspect ratio of 1.77 (16:9).
Safety Information Safety Information This display was designed with safety in mind. If you don’t heed the safety warnings and cautions, you could get hurt. The safety warnings are on stickers in various places in and on the display. Important Safety Instructions 2 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use any of the Runco WindowWall display wall products near water.
Safety Information 10 Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 11 Unplug all Runco WindowWall display wall products during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 12 You must follow all National Electrical Code regulations. In addition, be aware of local codes and ordinances when installing your system. 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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Recommended Usage Recommended Usage In order to get the most out of your LCD tiles, use the following recommended guidelines to optimize the display. Burn-In Versus Temporary Image Retention Burn-in causes the screen to retain an image essentially forever, with little or no way to correct the problem. Under normal use, an LCD tile will not experience burn-in, as plasma displays do, nor will it retain images in any way.
Recommended Usage Normal Use Thermal Guidelines Normal use of the LCD tile, Quad Input Manager Module and power supply module are defined as operating in the open air to prevent heat buildup, and without direct or indirect heat sources such as lighting fixtures, heating ducts, or direct sunlight that can cause the modules to experience high operating temperatures. For all modules, do not block fans or ventilation openings.
System Architecture System Architecture The Runco WindowWall has three main electronic components: the LCD tile, power supply module and the Quad Input Manager Module. The LCD tile has a removable interface board, which connects to the off-board power supply and Quad Input Manager Modules. Using external modules produces less heat and allows for reduced and/or easier service of the LCD tile itself.
TileAlign Mounts, General Description The following example shows the connections for a basic video wall. A1 A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 RS-232 Dual Link In Digital 1 Digital 2 Digital 3 Loop Out Digital 4 Quad Input Manager Module IR A RS485 Dual Link In Digital 1 Digital 2 Digital 3 Loop Out Digital 4 Quad Input Manager Module B TileAlign Mounts, General Description Runco-supplied mounts are used to secure the Runco WindowWall for display. Follow these instructions carefully.
Runco WindowWall The Runco WindowWall display wall consists of several different modules. These are described in more detail on the following pages. LCD Tiles The LCD tile is composed of a basic LCD without a cosmetic enclosure but with a mechanical subframe for mounting. The LCD tiles incorporate a simple interface board designed to distribute off-board power, video and control signals to the LCD tile keeping depth, weight, heat and points of potential failure to a minimum.
LCD Mounting Structure LCD Mounting Structure The TileAlign mounting system simplifies the task of installing and aligning the LCD tiles while allowing for efficient in-wall service. TileAlign is designed to be attached to a wall, used with optional free-standing bases or secured overhead in a flying configuration. When assembled, horizontal and vertical connection brackets ensure that each mount is perfectly spaced from its neighbor in the video wall.
Off-Board Equipment and Components Off-Board Equipment and Components To reduce heat issues and to make servicing of the video wall easier, the two main Runco WindowWall components are modules that are separate from the LCD tile itself. The Quad Input Manager Modules and power supply modules can be housed in an equipment rack that is typically situated away from the video wall itself.
Off-Board Equipment and Components Power Supply Module The power supply module provides power for up to four LCDs and one Quad Input Manager Module.
Off-Board Equipment and Components Equipment Rack (Optional) Runco’s optional equipment rack easily stores the Quad Input Manager Modules and the power supply modules. The open rear design allows you to route cables from the rear of the modules to the LCDs.
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Installing a Runco WindowWall This section explains how to install a Runco WindowWall. We suggest that you read the entire section before you attempt to install the wall. Before You Begin Make sure you have all the items in these lists before you begin unpacking and installing your Runco WindowWall(s).
Before You Begin Plan Your Installation You should have a detailed plan of how the displays are to be configured. The plan should include calculations for the following: • Floor/wall load. Make sure the floor/wall is strong enough to support the weight of the whole Runco WindowWall system. • Each power supply module requires a 20A circuit for 115V operation. • At least 8’’ (203mm) of space above the LCDs so they can be moved up and open for service. The recommended amount of space is 10” (254mm).
Installation Checklist Installation Checklist Use this quick checklist to ensure you have performed the installation steps in the correct order. 1 Unpack and install the LCD mount brackets. 2 Install Quad Input Manager Modules and power supply modules. 3 Run cables between LCD mount and brackets. 4 Install LCD tiles. Unpacking and Checking Accessories The following diagram shows a basic connection of the different cables that connect to the different modules.
Unpacking and Checking Accessories The following list are includes items found in your shipment boxes. Per Quad/Power Supply Part Description Quad Input Manager Module Routes up to four digital source images to the LCDs. 1 Power supply module Supplies power for up to four LCDs and one Quad Input Manager Module. 1 Power cable (4ft) Connects the power supply module to the Quad Input Manager Module.
Unpacking and Checking Accessories Part Description LCD tile 1 or 2 per box depending on your order. LCD mount 1 or 2 per box depending on your order.
Unpacking and Checking Accessories Part 20 Description Number Vertical bracket Secures the LCD mount. Depends on configuration requirements. Horizontal bracket Secures the LCD mount. Depends on configuration requirements. AC power cable (3m) Depending on your order, cable will be for use in North America or Europe. Gloves Used to handle LCDs. Remote control Used to control your on-screen menus.
Unpacking and Checking Accessories Part Description Number Installation manual Provides detailed setup and configuration information. 1 IR sensor Connects to Quad Input Manager Module A. Mount in a convenient location near your wall. Typically, this might be near the master (A1) display. 1 Cable labels Used to help you identify each cable. 1 dispenser of 150 labels M6 Alignment adjustment tool Used to align modules.
Unpacking and Checking Accessories Part Description Number Wall adapter bracket kit Enables wall mounting. Depends on configuration Cosmetic trim Used to finish off display tile edges Depends on configuration Runco DHD3 Provides video processing, scaling and A/D switching.
Wall Installation Before you start building your wall, keep the following points in mind: • A structure that is plumb and flat will greatly reduce issues with mounting and alignment of the Runco WindowWall system. • Brackets are to be installed first - do not remove LCDs from their boxes until the entire wall of brackets is installed, level and plumb. • For each row of brackets, build from the center outwards. • After each row of brackets is built, check it for level and plumb.
Installing the LCD Mount Structure Installing the LCD Mount Structure The TileAlign mounting system is the most important part of the wall installation. The TileAlign mounting system simplifies the task of installing and aligning the LCD tiles while allowing for efficient in-wall service. TileAlign is designed to be attached to a wall, used with optional free-standing bases or secured overhead in a flying configuration.
Mounting Brackets to a Wall Mounting Brackets to a Wall The basic concept of mounting brackets to a wall is to start from the center of the wall and build out the first row. It is recommended that the wall is a flat surface. If the wall is not flat, you will need to insert shims in between the LCD mounts and the wall. Caution: For whatever structure is used to mount the LCD wall, be sure that it is sufficiently engineered to handle the weight of the LCDs.
Mounting Brackets to a Wall Installing Brackets on the First Row of a Fixed Wall 26 1 Remove the LCD mounts from the LCD tile boxes. Set aside the boxes with the LCD tiles still in them for later installation. Unpack the horizontal/vertical brackets and hardware from the wall accessory box(es). 2 Use the following drawing to determine the location of the center mount based on the desired LCD location. The LCD mounts are designed to mount with either four M6 or #1/4-20 hardware and a washer.
Mounting Brackets to a Wall 45.672 1160.06 2X CABLE TIE DOWNS MOUNT HOLES FOR #1/4-20 OR M6X1.0 BOLTS AND WASHERS KICK STAND FOR SERVICE POSITION DETAIL H SCALE 1 : 2 CABLE ROUTE HOLES HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT BRACKET USE M5X8 BUTTON HEAD SCREWS .015 0.38 DISPLAY OUTLINE 80.775 2051.68 40.395 1026.03 13.386 340.00 3.307 84.00 10.178 258.53 1.914 48.62 19.000 482.60 centering notch .015 0.38 22.843 580.22 3 Mark on the wall vertically where the center of the display will be.
Mounting Brackets to a Wall 5 Using a level (a digital one is highly recommended), level the bracket as you keep in mind the string at the bottom. 6 Align the v-shaped notch on the LCD mount with the desired center of the LCD (this is done for the first bracket only). 7 Tighten the screws as necessary. Note: Be sure that as you tighten the screws, the wall is flat. If it is not, use shims near the mount points as necessary.
Mounting Brackets to a Wall Installing Brackets on Subsequent Rows 1 Using two screws, mount vertical brackets to each LCD mount in the first row. 2 Install all the LCD mounts and attach with the two screws to the vertical brackets. 3 Loosely attach LCD mounts to the wall. 4 Install the horizontal brackets. As you add each new set of brackets, make sure the row continues to be level and plumb. Tighten the screws that attach the LCD mount to the wall.
Routing Cables Routing Cables Before you install LCD tiles, you need to route cables through the LCD mounts. Notches on the horizontal brackets make routing cables easier. As you configure your wall, it important to think about how it will be set up and where the master (A1) display should be located. This does not need to be the upper left display in an array, but rather should be in a location that will be easily accessible.
Placing Off-Board Module Equipment 3 If the IR sensor will be mounted near the LCD wall, route the IR sensor cable now. Placing Off-Board Module Equipment Before you install your LCDs, first place your Quad Input Manager Modules and power supply modules where they will be installed. Note: You need a 20A circuit for each power supply module. Plugging In Cables to the Off-Board Modules Once the modules are placed, complete the following steps.
Placing Off-Board Module Equipment 4 For each power supply module, plug one end of the AC power cable into the power supply module and then the other end into the wall outlet. 5 For each power supply module that will plug into an LCD, plug in one end of the longer power cable into one of the 24V connectors on the power supply module. Rear of Quad Input Manager Module Plug one end of the power cable into this connector and other end into the power supply connector.
Installing LCD Tiles Installing LCD Tiles The basic concept of installing LCD tiles in the wall is similar to installing brackets. Start from the center of the wall and build out the first row. As you complete each row, ensure the entire row is level. Caution: It is important that you check communication between the LCD tiles as you build each row! This will help minimize changes once your wall is fully installed.
Installing LCD Tiles Caution: Be careful to limit contact with the thick edge of the bezel on the LCD, as it can be easily damaged. Avoid resting the LCD on the corners, as it can cause damage. If the LCD needs to be rested against a surface, it should be rested face out and resting on the LCD edge that has the thinner bezel (LCD bottom surface).
Installing LCD Tiles 4 Slide the horizontal support bar on the back of the LCD into the notch of the LCD mount. The LCD tile is now in the pre-service mode position.
Installing LCD Tiles 5 Connect the Cat 6 data and video cables from the first Quad Input Manager Module to the gray COMM and VIDEO connectors on the bottom of the LCD. Be sure to keep the cables in pairs; Do not connect the video cable from one LCD output into a different LCD tile than the data cable on that output. LCD Tile 6 Connect the power cable from the power supply module to the power connector on the bottom of the LCD.
Installing LCD Tiles 7 Make sure the Quad Input Manager Module and the power supply module are turned on. Turn on the LCD tile to make sure the data and video cables are feeding information to the LCD tile. The data information is flowing correctly if you see a green light flashing next to the COM connector. The video information is flowing correctly if you see solid green light next to the VIDEO connector. If you have accidentally reversed these two cables, you will not see green lights at all.
Installing LCD Tiles 11 For displays in the same row, make sure they are in a straight line using a digital level. Use this level to ensure the displays are plumb (true vertically for both sides and the front) and aligned from display to display. While the displays will be set to a nominal position prior to shipment, you might need to make minor adjustments, which are described in the following steps. 12 Each LCD tile will come from the factory in the nominal position.
Installing LCD Tiles Z-axis adjuster 18 Adjust the x-axis of the last installed display so there is a .38mm gap (approximate thickness of a business card) between the displays. 19 If the gap is tapered, you can make slight adjustments to the y-axis to correct it. This could be one or both displays that have the taper. Keep in mind if you adjust too far out of level, it can cause issues with the alignment of subsequent displays. Note: A slight waviness in the gap is typical.
Installing LCD Tiles Installing Second and Subsequent Rows 1 Starting at the center display of the next row that you want to install, follow steps 1-9 of "Installing the First or Bottom Row" on page 33. Caution: Depending on how the previous row was adjusted, when placing one display on top of another display, be sure to avoid contact between the displays. Damage may occur from the upper displays banging into or resting on the lower displays.
Installing LCD Tiles Mounting the IR Sensor Before you mount the IR sensor, keep the following points in mind: • Because most menus will be controlled on the master (A1) display, it is suggested the you mount the IR sensor near this display. • No matter which display a menu is on, you will still need to point the remote towards this one IR sensor that controls the entire wall. Connecting the IR Remote Connect the IR remote to Quad Input Manager Module A.
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Checking Your Connections Below is a diagram of a basic configuration. This illustrates which cables are connected where. Use this to make sure you have correctly made all of the basic connections.
System Addresses System Addresses Each Quad Input Manager Module contains four microprocessor/scaler engines that each control one LCD. Each microprocessor has an address to which the master uses to communicate with. These are also the addresses that an external host computer will use when controlling the system through RS232. Unlike other Runco wall products, these addresses are determined by the system, not by the installer. Each Quad Input Manager Module has a letter address: A through P.
System Addresses Setting the Address of Each Quad Input Manager Module For each Quad Input Manager Module that is connected to LCDs, you will need to set an address (similar to a unit ID) on the front of the Quad Input Manager Module. Using the Quad Input Manager Module address adjustment tool, manually turn the dial in the middle of the address selector to the letter you want to be identified with the LCDs connected to this Quad Input Manager Module.
Connecting Sources Connecting Sources Note: If you do not want to connect your sources at this time, you may do Runco WindowWall Layout (see "Matrix Layout Menu" on page 59) and perform color balance before sources are connected. The digital inputs of the Runco WindowWall gives you the flexibility to create a variety of configurations that can be displayed. There are three basic ways that you will most likely use your video wall.
Loop-Through Loop-Through All of the “Quick Configure” settings and many other configurations rely on the system being configured for loop through as shown in the diagram below. Connect a DVI-D cable from the Digital Loop Out connector of the first Quad Input Manager Module, to the Dual Link Input connector of the next Quad Input Manager Module. Connect the Digital Loop Out connector of the final Quad Input Manager Module to the Dual Link In connector of the first module, completing the loop.
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Configuring a Runco WindowWall Menu Settings There are four different menu settings that are available when you open the onscreen menus: navigational, global, local and status. These will be described in more detail on the following pages. Basic Configuration Steps Configure your displays when you perform steps in the following order: 1 Runco WindowWall Layout (global) - see "Matrix Layout Menu" on page 59. 2 Color Balance the displays (local) - see "Adjusting Color Balance" on page 61.
Menus and the Remote Menus and the Remote All on-screen menus are controlled using a specific remote control created for the Runco WindowWall display wall. This remote allows you to access the four menu types: navigational, global, local and status. These menus are described below. 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 13 11 12 14 15 Note: Keep in mind that you need to point the remote towards where the IR sensor is mounted. Number 50 Definition 1 Turn the display ON/OFF. 2 Move the target left or right.
Menus and the Remote Number Definition 9 With each press, go to Unit Status, Serial Port Status, Setup Summary and Test Patterns. 10 Open the Wall Configuration menu. 11 Bring up the on-screen menus. 12 Return to the previous menu. 13 Press to select a menu option. 14 Move highlight to the top line of the menu. 15 Arrow keys move the highlight around on the menu to select the option you want. Arrows on menu lines lead to other menus.
Menus and the Remote Navigational Menus Navigational menus appear only on the master display, which can be identified on screen by A1. These menus simply allow you to get to other menus, and there are no active functions directly available from them. The MAIN MENU and ADVANCED OPTIONS are navigational menus.
Menus and the Remote Status Menus Status menus appear on all displays simultaneously and show information specific to each display. Status menus are information only and no settings can be changed.
Menus and the Remote Local Menus Local menus allow you to make changes to a specific display as needed. This allows you to better fine-tune certain settings, such as scaling or overscan. Local menus can appear on any display, either one at a time or on all at once. You will need to select which display you want to control by using the target control buttons on the remote control.
Menus and the Remote Display IDs LCD displays are identified with a letter and a number, called a display ID. The letter is set on the front panel of the Quad Input Manager Module (see "Setting the Address of Each Quad Input Manager Module" on page 45). The number is chosen by the connector to which the display is connected. If this display will show local menus, the display ID has a green square around it. The master (A1) display has a red square around it. Shows which display a local menu will be on.
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RS232 Communication RS232 Communication RS232 control is not necessary for operation, but is a convenient way to control displays from a computer at a distance. If your installation will not use RS232 control, skip this section. Everything you can do with the remote, you can do with RS232 commands. Plus, you can send inquiries to the displays and find out the current settings and values. RS232 connections are made with cables like Ethernet straight-through cables.
RS232 Communication Connecting RS232 Cables 1 Connect the 9-pin adapter to the serial output connector of the controlling computer. (This computer does not have to be the same one as the computer used as a picture source.) The serial output is sometimes called the Comm Port, and sometimes there is more than one. 2 Connect a cable from the RJ-45 adapter to the In connector of the Quad Input Manager Module A.
Matrix Layout Menu The Runco WindowWall LCDs are equipped with sensors that allow them to know their position in the array. The master (A1) keeps track of this information and displays it in the layout menu. To start the automatic discovery process, go to the MATRIX LAYOUT MENU (MAIN MENU > WALL CONFIGURATION > MATRIX LAYOUT) and select the AUTO option. The discovery process takes about 5-10 seconds for the entire wall.
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Adjusting Color Balance Color Balance is used to select the color temperature of each display, as well as to match the colors of adjacent displays when several displays are arranged in an array. When you see a yellow car move across a video array from one display to another, you want it to have the same color for the whole trip, not change from yellow to tan to orange. Colors vary slightly from one display to the next, because of slight variations in the backlights and displays.
Adjusting Color Balance 1 Turn on all the displays in the array and let them warm up for at least five minutes. The backlights must be thoroughly warm before you color balance. 2 Press MISC twice on the remote to open the BACKLIGHT CONTROL menu. Confirm that the BACKLIGHT INTENSITY is greater than 1.
Adjusting Color Balance 5 If the array has never been color balanced, make sure you start with the same color temperature setting on each display. If you are not interested in achieving a specific color temperature, use NATIVE, which is the brightest. If the display has been color balanced before, it will display CUSTOM in the COLOR TEMPERATURE line, because the balance values don’t match any of the pre-set color temperatures. 6 Highlight the WHITE TEST PATTERN line and press ENTER.
Adjusting Color Balance 15 When all displays match in gray, highlight the REMOVE TEST PATTERN line and press ENTER. Press MENU to close all the menus. Tips for Color Balancing • • • • • • 64 COPY TO CLIPBOARD will save all the current settings to a temporary memory. You can then make more adjustments to see if it gets better or worse. RECALL FROM CLIPBOARD will restore these saved settings. The clipboard is only for testing. These values are not saved when AC power is off.
Advanced Options Advanced Options Advanced options are used mostly for fine tuning and will rarely need to be used.
Advanced Options Miscellaneous Options The MISCELLANEOUS menu contains several unrelated settings. To access the MISCELLANEOUS menu, press MISC once on the remote. Mi sce ll an eo u s C ab l e E qu al iz a ti on M en u Ti m eo u t Ne ver Ti m e Ou t R o tat e Men u N o ne ( E D ID ) P l ug a n d P la y A ll ow F ram e L oc k Cable Equalization This feature adjusts the long line video system to compensate for cable type and length.
Advanced Options (EDID) Plug and Play Plug and Play allows the source computer’s video card to query the display and send the correct resolution. Most video cards work with Runco displays. For the few that don’t, you may need to turn off Plug and Play and manually specify the video card settings based on the display’s capabilities. Allow Frame Lock Frame lock causes the display to synchronize its vertical refresh timing with that of the incoming source. This prevents frame tearing or frame dropping.
Advanced Options Set Cl oc k / Sc hedule Eve n ts Pre ss to set cl ock and sch edu le e ven ts Curr ent D ate /Tim e: T ue F eb 28 20 07 01 0 7:3 0 Dai ly Tu rn On 02 2 1:3 0 Dai ly Tu rn Off 03 1 2:3 0 Mon day s Re cal l #0 4 04 1 6:0 0 Wednesdays Re cal l #2 3 05 0 2:0 0 Apr 1 2 007 Cl k + 1 Hr 06 0 2:0 0 Oct 28 2 007 Cl k - 1 Hr 1 0:4 0 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 68 2 Press ENTER to open the EVENT popup menu.
Advanced Options Setting the Clock Use the following instructions to set the clock. 1 If 0 is not already selected in the Event # line, use the -/+ keys to select it.
Advanced Options Scheduling an Event The most important event that can be “scheduled” for the Runco WindowWall is to turn it on or off. Scheduling an automatic shut off time for the Runco WindowWall helps ensure that Temporary Image Retention does not occur. The following events can be scheduled: • Turn unit off/on • Set the clock ahead/back 1 hour • Recall a memory slot Use the following instructions to schedule an event.
Advanced Options 3 Use the up/down arrows to select the Action line. Use the -/+ keys to scroll through the list of Action items until you find the one you want. The following actions can be selected: • Turn Unit Off • Turn Unit On • Recall Slot • Set Clock Ahead 1 Hour • Set Clock Back 1 Hour 4 Do one of the following: • If you selected “Recall Slot” in the previous step and want to recall a memory slot other than the one shown, go to 5.
Advanced Options 72 7 Continue setting up events until you are finished. Changes are automatically saved each time you move from line to line. 8 When you are finished making the appropriate changes, press ENTER to see the new events on the SET CLOCK / SCHEDULE EVENTS menu. 9 Press MENU to close the menu system.
Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Settings The aspect ratio of any picture is its width divided by its height. W/H = Aspect Ratio The native aspect ratio of the Runco WindowWall is 1.77. This is sometimes referred to as 16:9 for 1.77. The native resolution of the Runco WindowWall is 1366 x 768. Many pictures do not have this aspect ratio. Standard television, VGA, SVGA, and XGA signals are 1.33. Movies from DVDs vary depending on the original film format, but are often 1.85.
Aspect Ratio Settings Note: The display is not capable of compressing the image in one direction while stretching it in the other. For example, if you try to display a UXGA (1600 x 1200) on an Runco WindowWall in a 1 x 2 column arrangement (1366 x 768) at Fill All, the display will letterbox the image and the following note will appear at the bottom of the menu: “Can’t display Change Scale Mode.” You can leave the scale mode at Fill All or change it to Letterbox. You can also select Crop or One to One.
Aspect Ratio Settings Affect on Input Type on 16 x 9 Display Scale Mode 16 x 9 4 x 3 source (e.g. Standard Video or VGA/SVGA/XGA) 16 x 9 source (e.g. 1080i or WXGA computer source) Stretches image to fill width without affecting height Displays full image without distortion (16 x 9) forces the aspect ratio to 16 x 9 (1.77), the standard for many DVD movies. This will distort any picture other than 16 x 9 aspect ratio pictures. 16 x 9 can be used to display anamorphic DVDs on an array.
Aspect Ratio Settings Justify Settings Justify determines how the picture will be placed in a wall of displays. For a single display, Justify determines placement on the screen. For a wall of displays, if the image is not large enough to fill all the displays in the wall, some will be left blank. Top/Left Positions the image starting with the top, leftmost display, then across and down.
Backlight Control Backlight Control The backlight is optimized for the LCD operation. For normal operating conditions, the backlight can be adjusted for maximum brightness if desired. If you are operating at higher altitudes up to 2000 meters, it is recommended that you run the backlight at a reduced intensity. Running at maximum intensity at high altitudes can affect the lifetime expectancy.
Backlight Control Backlight Intensity The backlight intensity can range from 1-10. Confirm that the BACKLIGHT INTENSITY is greater than 1. If you are operating at higher altitudes up to 2000 meters, it is recommended that you run the backlight at a reduced intensity.
Adjusting Position Adjusting Position Position moves the picture on the screen but does not move the menus. Picture Position Open the PICTURE POSITION menu (MAIN MENU > ADVANCED OPTIONS > SIZE AND POSITION > PICTURE POSITION). The four arrow keys move the picture on the screen.
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Spreading Images Across the Wall Spreading Images Across the Wall For the Runco WindowWall, you will need to set up a variety of options that relate to how each display fits into the wall. Whether you use Runco’s Big PictureTM or an external video processor, your goal is to make the picture fit together properly at the edges. Using an External Video Processor The processor divides a single picture into several sections and sends each part on a separate cable. Connect these cables to the proper display.
Spreading Images Across the Wall Wall Width and Wall Height These show the number of displays wide and high for the picture. This may be different from the physical size of the wall. You could build a 4 x 3 array of displays and use WALL MODE to put a single picture on the four displays in the upper left corner, for instance. Using the QUICK CONFIGURE line on the WALL CONFIGURATION menu will set these automatically. Unit Column and Unit Row These represent the position of the display in this “array.
Spreading Images Across the Wall Frame Compensation When video displays are used in an array, the intent is to display a large version of an image. However, even the thinnest of mullions break up the image oddly. One way around this is to adjust the image. Imagine looking out a window made up of many panes of glass. The image you see is partially obscured by the frames, but your mind assembles the image and ignores the frames.
Spreading Images Across the Wall Frame compensation allows you to mimic the mind’s function by “hiding” portions of the picture (as if the mullions were actually hiding the image) and allow the distributed image to appear as one very large image. To ensure images containing diagonal lines remain correctly diagonal, turn on Frame Compensation. Depending on how closely you space the displays, you must determine how much of the picture to “hide” behind the display’s mullions and the space between displays.
Zoom and Viewport Zoom and Viewport Zoom fits the edges of a large picture - one that covers many displays’ screens - from side to side and top to bottom. To access the Zoom menus, select MAIN MENU > ADVANCED OPTIONS > SIZE AND POSITION. Then select the ZOOM TOP & LEFT menu or the ZOOM BOTTOM & RIGHT menu. You can zoom the sides up to +100 pixels larger in each direction. You can also zoom the sides up to –100 pixels smaller, but only if that side is not the edge of the overall picture.
Zoom and Viewport Viewport Adjustment Use the VIEWPORT menu (MAIN MENU > ADVANCED OPTIONS > SIZE AND POSITION > VIEWPORT WINDOW) to adjust the number of pixels actually used on the display. You can’t increase this number, but you can reduce it.
Zoom and Viewport View p o r t To p & L eft View p o r t B ot t o m & Ri gh t Ar ro ws mo ve t op an d le ft Ar ro ws move b ott om an d rig ht 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D is pl ay R eso l ut io n 13 66 x 768 D isp l ay Re so lu t io n 13 66 x 768 Vie w p or t 13 66 x 768 Vie w po rt 13 66 x 768 Display Resolution Shows the resolution of the display. This has nothing to do with the resolution of the source picture. Viewport Shows the number of display pixels being used.
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Serial Port Settings and Diagnostics Serial Port Settings and Diagnostics If you want to control the displays remotely with RS232 commands from a computer, read this section. For more information, see "RS232 Communication" on page 57. RS232 is also used to upgrade the firmware of the Quad Input Manager Modules. Diagnostic information is available from the UNIT STATUS and HOURS menus. For more information, see "Diagnostics" on page 91.
Serial Port Settings and Diagnostics Serial Port Status The SERIAL PORT STATUS menu provides diagnostic information for the serial port. To view RS232 port status, select MAIN MENU > DIAGNOSTICS > SERIAL PORT STATUS. You will see the status of the serial port that has had the most recent activity. To view the status on a different serial port, use the arrow key.
Diagnostics Diagnostics Most of the submenus available from the DIAGNOSTICS menu are not used on a regular basis. Examples of these menus can be found in "On-Screen Menus" on page 119. To check status information for the system or to see usage information, use the UNIT STATUS and HOURS menus, which are explained in the following sections. Checking Unit Status The UNIT STATUS menu shows information for the LCD, Quad Input Manager Module and the power supply module.
Diagnostics Power Supply Indicates if individual power supplies within the power supply module are operating correctly. Note: In order for this menu to show power supply module information correctly, the PS MON cable must be plugged in. If it is not plugged in, you will see the message “PS MON CABLE IS NOT CONNECTED.” Checking System Usage The HOURS menu shows the hours the system and backlights have been in use. It also shows the average LCD usage information.
Saving and Recalling Configurations Saving and Recalling Configurations Advantages of Saving Configurations to Memory Slots • You can compare multiple settings quickly • You don’t have to repeat settings when comparing entire configurations • You can revert to a known good setting when testing new configurations What the Memories Store The following settings can be stored in a memory slot and recalled when needed: • • • • • • • Selected source Resolution (and much more about the signal) Phase Sharpness P
Saving and Recalling Configurations Memory: What Is Saved? And Where? In the display, some parameters (values) are associated with the mode. The mode is primarily the horizontal and vertical resolution and the vertical frequency of the incoming source picture. It is more than that, but if you think of it this way, you will be close enough. Some parameters are associated with the input. The parameters specific to mode and input are saved in memory slots. Some parameters are global.
Saving and Recalling Configurations Saving Configurations 1 Set up the display the way you want it. 2 Press the SAVE button twice. S av e 1 9 17 25 33 2 10 18 26 34 3 11 19 27 35 4 12 20 28 36 5 13 21 29 37 6 14 22 30 38 7 15 23 31 39 8 16 24 32 40 The SAVE grid menu displays. This menu contains 40 numbered memory slots. 3 Using the arrow keys on the remote, navigate to a slot: • An unchecked slot number allows you to save new settings.
Saving and Recalling Configurations 4 Press ENTER. The SAVE SLOT menu displays. Sav e S lo t Nu m b er ( C ur r en t ) 1 S ave N o w ( w il l ov erwr it e o c cu p ied slo t ) N am e D I 1 36 6x 768 S ou rc e Di gi tal C o lo rspa ce RGB R es ol u ti on 1 36 6 x 7 68 Wall 2 x 2 S cal e/ Ju st if y 1: 1 O n e to O n e / C e n te r P os ti o n/ O ve r sc an 168 ,1 9 / 0 % Z o o m UL / L R +0, + 0 Vi ew p or t UL /L R +0 ,+0 / / + 0, + 0 +0, + 0 F r e qu e nc y/ Ph ase 16 02 / 22 .
Saving and Recalling Configurations Changing the Name of the Memory Slot The default name is an abbreviation of the source connector, resolution, and if Wall Mode is on, wall settings. In the following example, the name tells you that the source is connected to Digital, which displays 1366 x 768, is part of a 2 x 2 array, and is the display in the upper left corner (column 1, row 1). 1 If you want a more descriptive name, select NAME and press ENTER. A little bar appears beneath the NAME line.
Saving and Recalling Configurations Recalling Stored Configurations 1 Press SAVE once to open the RECALL grid menu. Re ca ll 1 9 17 25 33 2 10 18 26 34 3 11 19 27 35 4 12 20 28 36 5 13 21 29 37 6 14 22 30 38 7 15 23 31 39 8 16 24 32 40 2 Navigate to the slot you want to recall. When navigating, you can only go to the checked numbers. All the slots with checks have something stored in them. The others are grayed out. 3 Press ENTER to open the RECALL SLOT menu.
Saving and Recalling Configurations The name of the memory is listed here, as well as all the important parameters (data) stored in that memory slot. 4 If the name is not the one you want, press PREV and choose another memory. 5 In the RECALL SLOT menu, RECALL NOW is selected. Press ENTER to recall the parameters currently displayed in the menu. 6 We suggest that you create a list of memory slots that contains each slot number, name and description.
Saving and Recalling Configurations 4 In the DELETE SLOT menu, DELETE NOW is selected. De le te S lo t Nu m b er 17 D el et e No w N am e D I 1 36 6x 768 S ou rc e Di gi tal C o lo rspa ce RGB R es ol u ti on 1 36 6 x 7 68 Wall 2 x 2 S cal e/ Ju st if y P os ti o n/ O ve r sc an 168 ,1 9 / 0 % Z o o m UL / L R +0, + 0 Vi ew p or t UL /L R +0 ,+0 / F r e qu e nc y/ Ph ase / +0, + 0 +0, + 0 1 60 2 / 2 2.
Understanding Wall Configuration The Runco WindowWall system is quite flexible. Its digital inputs can be displayed on the LCD tiles in a variety of ways. However, it is not as flexible as a high cost matrix switcher system. This section contains examples of common scenarios that can be accomplished with the Runco WindowWall system.
Configuration Scenarios Read through the scenarios below and use the flowchart on the previous page to find the ones that apply to your installation. If you fall into more than one scenario, make sure that the cabling of the system is the same for all of your configurations. Configuration of a wall can be broken down into three parts: cabling, source routing and wall configuration.
Configuration Scenarios Scenario 1: Individual Inputs A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 A1 Quick C onfigure Big Picture Individual Inputs A Digital 1 Source 1 Digital 2 Source 2 Digital 3 D igital 4 B Digital 2 Digital 3 D igital 4 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 D igital 1 Digital 2 C Digital 3 D igital 4 Source 8 Loop O ut Source 3 D igital 1 Source 7 Dual Link In Dual Link In Loop O ut D ual Link In Loop Out Source 9 Note: 3 x 3 wall with individual inputs The simplest way to configure a
Configuration Scenarios Wall Settings Big Picture is not used in this scenario, so WALL MODE should be set to off on the BIG PICTURE SETUP menu for all displays. The Quick Configure setting takes care of this for you. Scenario 2: Runco Big Picture When in Runco Big Picture, one source is spread over the entire wall. In the Runco WindowWall product, any input can easily be used as the source for big picture.
Configuration Scenarios Cabling Because the Runco WindowWall has position sensing, LCDs can be cabled to the Quad Input Manager Modules in any way that is convenient. Keep in mind that most of the configuration menus will appear on the module connected to LCD 1 on the A Quad Input Manager Module so you may want to put that one in a convenient location. The Loop Out connector of each Quad Input Manager Module should be connected to the Dual Link In connector of the next module.
Configuration Scenarios Wall Configuration Each display’s wall configuration is set up automatically by the Quick Configure setting. Wall Mode is turned on, the wall width and wall height is set to the width and height of the Runco WindowWall, and each display’s row and column are setting according to its position. Scenario 3: One Sub Wall and Individual Inputs In this scenario, one input is spread over multiple LCDs, while the rest of the LCDs display individual inputs.
Configuration Scenarios In the diagrams that follow, a darkened bar over a settings means that setting is not necessary for this scenario and it doesn’t matter to what it is set.
Configuration Scenarios Switch 1 Digital 1 Wall Width 2 Switch 2 Digital 2 Wall Height Switch 3 Digital 3 Unit Row Switch 4 Loop Unit Column Internal Loop Digital 1 O Wall Mode X External Loop Use Loop A2 A1 Quad Module Route A Wall Width 2 2 Wall Height 2 1 Unit Row 1 1 Unit Column 1 A3 Wall Width 2 Wall Height 2 Unit Row 1 Unit Column 1 O Wall Mode O Wall Mode Dual Link In External B1 Quad Module Route B Switch 1 Digital 1 Switch 2 Digital 2 Switch 3 Loop
Configuration Scenarios Quad Module Route A Switch 1 Digital 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 A2 A1 Wall Width 2 Wall Width 2 Digital 2 Wall Height 2 Wall Height 2 Digital 3 Unit Row 1 Unit Row 1 Switch 4 Loop Unit Column 1 Unit Column 1 Internal Loop Digital 1 X External Loop Use Loop O Wall Mode 2 Wall Height 2 Unit Row 1 Unit Column 1 O Wall Mode O Wall Mode Dual Link In External Quad Module Route B Switch 1 A3 Wall Width Loop B1 B2 B3 Wall Width 2 Wall Width 2 Wall Wi
Configuration Scenarios Standard Cabling With Restrictions on LCD Placement Scenarios 4, 5 & 6 require a little more planning than the previous scenarios. The LCDs are cabled to specific Quad Input Manager Modules depending on how they will be used in sub walls. A system cabled for one of these scenarios can also use scenarios 1, 2 or 3. Scenario 4: One Sub Wall Per Quad Input Manager Module This scenario uses an external video processor, but saves on the number of outputs required for that processor.
Configuration Scenarios Cabling Cable the LCDs so each Quad Input Manager Module controls a 2 x 2 square of LCDs. The order within the square does not matter because the position sensors will be used. Cable each output of the video processor to the same numbered input in each Quad Input Manager Module. This could be Digital 1, Digital 2, Digital 3 or Digital 4. It is not necessary to cable the Loop Out connector of the Quad Input Manager Module.
Configuration Scenarios Scenario 5: Two Sub Walls Per Quad Input Manager Module This scenario uses an external video processor, but saves on the number of outputs required for that processor. Each output of the processor drives two LCDs. The processor outputs can be a higher resolution than the native 1366 x 768 resolution of the tile, thus allowing for better use of the available pixels. Note: 4 x 4 Runco WindowWall with two high resolution sources per Quad Input Manager Module.
Configuration Scenarios Source Routing The QUICK CONFIGURE QUAD setting in the WALL CONFIGURATION menu is used to configure this scenario. Use Quick Configure Quad 1 & 3. Wall Settings By choosing the Quick Configure, the system will configure each LCD automatically. Because the settings are different for each display, the system must send many commands to each LCD. Quick Configure Quad takes a bit longer to respond than other Quick Configure settings.
Configuration Scenarios Cabling Cluster the displays into the groups where you want your small sub walls, and cable each sub wall to a single Quad Input Manager Module. Cable the Loop Out of each Quad Input Manager Module to the Dual Link In of the next module and loop the last loop out into the Dual Link In of the first module.
Configuration Scenarios Complex Configurations It is possible to design systems that don’t fall into any of the above scenarios, but not all combinations of inputs on sub walls are possible. A system cabled for such a complex configuration may or may not be able to also have some of the simpler configurations. Scenario 7: Multiple Large Sub Walls The previous scenario was restricted such that only one sub wall in a Runco WindowWall could be larger than a single Quad Input Manager Module.
Configuration Scenarios Quad Module Route A A2 A1 B1 B2 Switch 1 Loop Switch 2 Loop Wall Width 2 Wall Width 2 Wall Width 2 Wall Width 2 4 Switch 3 Loop Wall Height 4 Wall Height 4 Wall Height Wall Height 4 Switch 4 Loop Unit Row 1 Unit Row 1 Unit Row 1 Unit Row 1 Internal Loop Digital 1 Unit Column 1 Unit Column 2 Unit Column 2 Unit Column 2 X External Loop Use Loop Dual Link In X Wall Mode X Wall Mode X Wall Mode X Wall Mode External A3 Quad Module Route
Configuration Scenarios Source Routing For each display that is part of a large sub wall, set each switch to Loop, and Use External Loop. Set the External Loop of the Quad Input Manager Module that contains the source for a large sub wall to that source. Set the External Loop of all the other Quad Input Manager Modules to Dual Link In. Note that the source for the sub wall must be in the first Quad Input Manager Module unless you have looped the sub wall back on itself.
Configuration Scenarios • An LCD can display its own digital input, its immediate neighbor or the “loop”. • The loop out connector can display any of the five inputs. • The “loop” can be any of the four inputs. It can also be the Dual Link in connector but in that case, the Loop Out connector must also be displaying the Dual Link In input. The QUAD MODULE ROUTE menu allows you to set these switches. There is one QUAD MODULE ROUTE menu for each Quad Input Manager Module in your system.
On-Screen Menus Main Menu and Submenus Ma in M en u Wal l C o nf i gu ra ti o n Wall C on f ig u r at i on Q ui ck Co n f ig u r e Bi g P ic tu r e P ict u re Big P ic tu r e S e tu p M em o ry M at r i x L a yo u t D ia gn o st i cs Q ua d M o d ul e A Ro u te A d va nc ed Op t io n s > P ro g r a m I n f o r m a t i o n P ic tu re St re tc h /sh ri n k t h e im ag e B ig P ic tu r e A 3 E n ab le Hi g h Re so lu t io n an d D u al L in k In pu ts S yn ch r o n iz e H ig h Re so lu t io n
Main Menu and Submenus Wall Configuration and Submenus Wal l C o nf i gu r a ti on Qu ic k Co n fi g ur e B ig P ict u re < s ele ct > B ig P ict u r e S et u p M at r ix L ay ou t Q u ad Mo du l e A R o ut e En a bl e Hi gh R es o lu ti o n an d D ua l Li nk I np u ts S y n ch r o n iz e Hi gh Re so lu t io ns Q ui ck Co n f ig u r e Sp re ad i np ut o ve r en ti r e wa l l A1 A2 A3 A4 C1 C2 C3 C4 Quad 2 Qu ad 3 Quad 4 B1 B2 1 & 3 D Li nk B3 B4 D Li nk Qu ad 1 No BP B ig P i ct u
Main Menu and Submenus Wall Configuration and Submenus Continued Wal l C o nf i gu r a ti on Q u i ck Co n f ig u r e Big P ic tu r e < s el ect > B ig P ic tu r e S e tu p M at ri x L ay o ut Q u a d M o d ul e A Ro u te E na b le Hi g h Re so lu t io n an d D u al L in k I n pu ts S yn ch r o n iz e Hi g h Re so lu t io n s Depending on how many Quad Input Manager Modules you have, the number of Quad Module “N” Route lines will be reflected on this menu.
Main Menu and Submenus Picture Menu and Submenus Pic tu re In f o rm at io n P ic tu re St re tc h /sh ri n k t h e im ag e Pi ct u re In fo rm a ti on Pi ct u re Set u p A sp ec t Ra ti o > Sy nc Ver t ic al F r eq u en c y (f ra m e l oc ke d) Pro gr es siv e 60 Hz Ho r i z on ta l F r e q ue nc y 50 .0 0k Hz P ix el F r eq u en c y 8 0.
Main Menu and Submenus Memory Menu and Submenus M em o ry R ec al l S ave D el et e R ec al l 1 9 17 25 33 2 10 18 26 34 3 11 19 27 35 4 12 20 28 36 5 13 21 29 37 6 14 22 30 38 7 15 23 31 39 8 16 24 32 40 Sav e D el et e 1 9 17 25 33 1 9 17 25 33 2 10 18 26 34 2 10 18 26 34 3 11 19 27 35 3 11 19 27 35 4 12 20 28 36 4 12 20 28 36 5 13 21 29 37 5 13 21 29 37 6 14 22 30 38 6 14 22 30 38 7 15 23 31 39 7
Main Menu and Submenus Diagnostics Menu and Submenus D ia g no s ti cs U n it Statu s A1 S e r ia l P o r t Sta tu s > > Test Pat t ern s Setup Summary > > Un it Sta t us Ho u r s M X 46 L 0 10 -11 68 L CD Qu ad Mo du le Se rial Port Sta t us R S 48 5 P owe r S u pp ly to clea r; +/ - to sele ct d i ffer e nt ser i al por t Co m m an ds R ec eiv ed 34 Re pl ie s S en t 34 La st P ack et Ty pe Operation La st P ack et A d dr ess No t A dd re ss ed By te s Re cei ve d 9 21
Main Menu and Submenus Diagnostics Menu and Sub Menus (Continued) D ia g no s ti cs Un it Sta t us > > S e r ia l P o r t Sta tu s Test Pat t ern s Setup Summary > Ho u r s > Setup Summary Cu r r e n t S et u p I n f or ma t i o n Co lo rs pac e RGB Q ua d M o d u le Ro u t e C o de 68 2 Wal l 1:1 3 x 3 Sca le /Ju s ti fy 2 04 8 F il l Scre en /C en t er Po st io n /Ov ers can 10 0,1 00 Zo o m U L/ L R +0, + 0 Vi ew p o r t U L/ L R + 0, + 0 S h arp n es s / 0% / + 0, + 0 / +
Main Menu and Submenus Advanced Options and Submenus A d va nc ed Op t io n s Co lo r Ba lan c e Co lo r Ba lan c e C o lo r Te mp e rat u re S iz e an d P o s it io n Na t ive W hi te Te st Pa tt e rn M is ce lla n eo us O p t io n s Wh i te B ala n ce - Al l Ba ckl ig h t S et t in g s S e r i a l P or t S e t t i ng s ( C lip b o ard ) R ed 10 0 ( 10 0) Green 10 0 ( 10 0) B lu e 10 0 ( 10 0) R ed 7 ( 7) Green 7 ( 7) B lu e 7 ( 7) Set Clock / Sc he dul e Eve nts Gr ay Te
Main Menu and Submenus Advanced Options and Submenus (Continued) M isc el lan e ou s Serial Port Settings Ca bl e Eq ua li za t io n M en u Tim eo u t AS CII R es po n se Typ e AS CII R es po n se Ter mi n at or Ne ve r Tim e Out Ba ud Ra te Ro tat e Me nu Symbolic CR 1 920 0 No n e (E DI D) P l u g an d P l ay Ba ck lig h t C on t r o l Al lo w F r a me L o ck Note: See page 129 for all of the submenus.
Main Menu and Submenus Size & Position Submenus S iz e & Po si ti on Pi ct u re Po sit io n Pic tu re Po s it io n Zo o m Win d o w To p & L eft Zo o m Win d o w B ot t o m & Ri gh t View p o r t Win d o w To p & L eft View p o r t Win d o w B ot t o m & Ri gh t U s e a r ro w k e y s t o m o v e i m a g e H or izo n tal Po sit i on Ve rti ca l P os it io n 168 19 Re se t Al l Wi nd o w s to De fa ul t * * ** Co p y S et t in g s t o A ll Di sp la ys Z o om Top & L e ft Z o om B o t to m
Main Menu and Submenus Miscellaneous Submenu M isc el lan e ou s Ca bl e Eq ua li za t io n M en u Tim eo u t Ro tat e Me nu (E DI D) P l u g an d P l ay Mi sc el lan e ou s Ne ve r Tim e Out Ca bl e Eq ua li za t io n * *** 1 Co p y Settin g s to A ll Di sp la ys No n e Note: The last line will only appear on the master (A1) display.
Main Menu and Submenus Set Clock/Schedule Events Submenu S e t Cl oc k / S ch ed u le E v en ts Pre ss to set cl ock and sc hedu le even ts Curr ent D ate /Ti me: T ue F eb 28 20 07 1 0:4 0 01 0 7:3 0 Dai ly T urn On 02 2 1:3 0 Dai ly T urn Off 03 1 2:3 0 Mon day s R ecal l # 04 04 1 6:0 0 Wednesdays R ecal l # 23 05 0 2:0 0 Apr 1 2 007 C lk + 1 H r 06 0 2:0 0 Oct 28 2 007 C lk - 1 H r 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Ev en t # (0 = s et c lo ck ) F r e qu en c
Main Menu and Submenus Program Information Menu P r o g r am In fo r m a ti on Runco International 119 5 N W C o m pt o n Dr ive Be av ert o n, OR 9 700 6- 19 92 , U S A +1. 80 0.2 37 .86 26 w w w. r un c o . c o m MX4 6 1 366 x 7 68 01 0- 116 8 R ev 02 C od e G en er at ed D at e: F eb 8 2 01 0 a t 16 :0 9: 07 L CD In t erf a ce: 0 1: Ja n 07 20 10 14 : 17: 3 6 FP G A Vers io n: 11 Note: The last line will only appear on processor number 1 of each Quad Input Manager Module.
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Troubleshooting Below is a troubleshooting table of some common issues you might encounter when installing or running your Runco WindowWall display wall. What to look for What you know if you see it What to look for if you don’t see it Solid Green LED next to Video connection on LCD interface board (on the back of the display tile) Video connection is good. Check power connections to display tile and Quad Input Manager Module. Make sure Video and Comm connections are not swapped.
All LCD backlights turn on with IR remote. IR sensor is connected Quad Input Manager Module A is configured and cabled to the other Quad Input Manager Module (per your configuration). Comm connection to display tiles is good. IR sensor must be plugged in to ‘A’ Quad Input Manager Module.
UNIT STATUS menu: Power Supplies show OK and power supply fan is OK. The power supply that is being monitored by this Quad Input Manager Module is operating normally. This portion of the menu only shows up on processor 1 of a Quad Input Manager Module. If the message “PS Mon cable is not connected” shows in this menu, there is no power supply monitor cable connected. Connect the RJ45 on the back of the Quad Input Manager Module to that on the power supply module.
< > buttons on the IR remote move a slave menu sequentially to each display in the display wall. 136 Auto Layout has been performed. If Auto Layout has not been completed or had errors, the menu will appear on each display in address order (A1, A2,A3). If no display is connected for a particular address, the menu will “disappear”. Press the arrow key again to move it to the next one until it comes back. You can see which display is being addressed by watching the info pane on any display.
Servicing When LCD tiles need to be accessed or removed, this can be accomplished without removing other LCDs in the wall. Starting at the top of the wall, LCDs can be pulled up and out to place them in service mode, allowing the LCDs below to be accessed. Within each LCD tile, the simple interface board can be disconnected and replaced using thumbscrews with access from either the front or the back of the wall. LCDs can also be completely removed and replaced very quickly.
LCD tile installed 138 LCD tile between installed and service mode Runco WindowWall Installation Guide LCD tile in service mode
Specifications LCD Tile Specifications Specification Dimensions LCD Tile in/lbs mm/kg Width 40.4” 1026mm Height 22.8” 579mm Diagonal overall 46.3” 1176mm Depth 4.14” 105mm Weight 48lbs 22kg Width - Landscape 30.9” 785mm Height - Landscape 20” 508mm Width - Portrait 21.9” 556mm Height - Portrait 20” 508mm Weight 13lbs 6kg Shipping Weight Shipping Dimensions Notes 2 LCDs per box: 142 lbs (64kg) 47” x 18” x 32.
Quad Input Manager Module Specifications Quad Input Manager Module Specification Dimensions in/lbs mm/kg Width 19” 483mm Height 1.7” 43.2mm Depth 18.2” 462mm Weight 12lbs 5.4kg Connector Power In MiniFit RS232 In/Out RJ45 RS485 In/Out RJ45 Video Input DVI-D Dual Link In DVI-D Video Loop Out DVI-D IR 3.
Power Supply Module Specifications (Continued) Power Supply Module Specification PS Monitor Output Connector Notes RJ45 Input Ratings Input voltage 100-264 VAC Input frequency 47-63 Hz Input current 115 VAC 230 VAC 20A 5A Inrush current 115 VAC 230 VAC 30A 60A Output Ratings Output voltage 24 VDC Output current 13A per LCD tile 5A per Quad Input Manager Module Maximum LCD Optical Specifications Specification Maximum Minimum Screen brightness Typical 500 cd/m Contrast ratio 2500:1 Un
Environmental Specifications Specification Maximum Temperature operating, LCD tile Minimum 35° C 95° F 0° C 32° F 20° C +/- 3° C operating, Quad Input Manager Module 45° C 113° F 10° C 50° F 20° C 68° F operating, Power supply module 45° C 113° F 10° C 50° F 20° C 68° F non-operating, LCD tile 50° C 122° F –20° C –4° F 20° C +/- 10° C non-operating, Quad Input Manager Module 85° C 122° F –20° C –4° F non-operating, Power supply module 85° C 122° F –20° C –4° F Altitude (barometric p
Signal Compatibility Vert. Rate (Hz) Hor. Rate (KHz) Pixel Freq. (MHz) Pixels Scan Type Per Line Digital Frame Lock Input Connector 60 72 VGA 640 x 480 75 85 56 60 SVGA 800 x 72 600 75 85 50 60 60 XGA 1024 x 70 768 75 85 31.469 37.861 37.500 43.269 35.156 37.879 48.077 46.875 53.674 40.600 48.363 47.816 56.476 60.023 68.677 25.175 31.500 31.500 36.000 36.000 40.000 50.000 49.500 56.250 54.570 65.000 63.500 75.000 78.750 94.
Signal Compatibility Video Mode Vert. Rate (Hz) Hor. Rate (KHz) 60 75 Progressive Yes Progressive No ✓ Progressive No ✓ Progressive Yes ✓ Progressive No ✓ Progressive Yes ✓ Progressive No ✓ Progressive No ✓ Progressive Yes Progressive Yes ✓ 60 60 1400 x 1050 60 1864 Progressive Yes ✓ 1800 Progressive Yes ✓ 1560 Progressive Yes ✓ 2160 Progressive Yes ✓ 2160 Progressive Yes ✓ 2240 Progressive Yes ✓ 1840 Progressive Yes ✓ 66.587 138.50 2080 0 67.521 148.55 2640 0 67.
Signal Compatibility Vert. Rate (Hz) Hor. Rate (KHz) 1920 x 1200 50 1920 x 1200 55 1920 x 1200 RB* 60 61.800 158.22 2560 0 66.230 139.87 2112 0 74.020 148.04 2000 0 NTSC (720 x 480) PAL (720 x 576) 480i (720 x 480) 576i (720 x 576) 59.94 15.734 13.500 858 Interlaced Yes 50 15.625 13.500 864 Interlaced Yes 59.94 15.730 13.500 858 Interlaced Yes ✓ 50 Interlaced Yes ✓ 59.94 31.466 27.000 858 Progressive Yes ✓ 50 31.250 27.000 864 Progressive Yes ✓ 50 59.94 24 25 30 24 25 30 37.
Input Minimum Sync and Blanking Specifications Parameter Symbol Minimum Horizontal Setting Minimum Vertical Setting Sync pulse width Tsy 2 pixels 2 lines Sync back porch width Tbp 20 pixels 64 (tri-level sync) 3 lines Sync front porch width Tfp 1% of HRes 1 line Note: The following illustration shows the timing characteristics for the Input Sync, Front Porch and Back Porch.
Dimensions LCD Tile Dimensions Diagrams and CAD drawings of the particular WindowWall configurations are posted at www.runco.com. LCD Front View - Landscape Y-ADJUSTMENT ±3mm 3mm HEX KEY TOP CORNER Z-ADJUSTMENT ±3mm 3mm HEX KEY X-ADJUSTMENT ±3mm 3mm HEX KEY W TOP VIEW 40.380 1025.65 22.829 579.84 46.
LCD Tile Dimensions LCD Rear View - Landscape HANDLES TILE ALIGN MOUNT EASY AXIS MOUNT INTERFACE INTERFACE INTERFACE MODULE 2X POSITION SENSOR TRANSMITTER POSITION SENSOR RECEIVERS BACK VIEW 148 Runco WindowWall Installation Guide
LCD Tile Dimensions LCD Side View - Landscape WITH MOUNT WITHOUT MOUNT SERVICE MODE WALL 8.0 203 MIN [10.0] 254 RECOMMENDED CEILING 12° 4.14 105.0 4.50 114.2 8.24 209.
LCD Tile Dimensions LCD Front View - Portrait Y-ADJUSTMENT ±3mm 3mm HEX KEY X-ADJUSTMENT ±3mm 3mm HEX KEY TOP CORNER Z-ADJUSTMENT ±3mm 3mm HEX KEY TOP VIEW 22.829 579.84 46.0 1168 40.380 1025.
LCD Tile Dimensions LCD Rear View - Portrait 2X POSITION SENSOR TRANSMITTERS TILE ALIGN MOUNT EASY AXIS MOUNT INTERFACE INTERFACE INTERFACE MODULE POSITION SENSOR RECEIVERS BACK VIEW Runco WindowWall Installation Guide 151
LCD Tile Dimensions LCD Side View - Portrait WITH MOUNT WITHOUT MOUNT PR SERVICE MODE WALL 8.0 203 MIN [10.0] 254 RECOMMENDED CEILING 11° 4.08 103.7 4.50 114.2 SIDE VIEWS 152 Runco WindowWall Installation Guide 9.71 246.
Power Supply Module Dimensions Power Supply Module Dimensions E R P 19.0 483 3.5 88 2U REMOVABLE RACK MOUNT BRACKETS 13.780 350.00 6X M4X0.8 FOR FEET OR MOUNT BRACKET SCREW PENETRAION 4mm MAX 5.906 150.00 7.480 190.00 14.961 380.00 18.221 462.82 18.6 472 17.
Quad Input Manager Module Dimensions Quad Input Manager Module Dimensions R A N 19.0 483 1U 1.7 44 REMOVABLE RACK MOUNT BRACKETS 13.780 350.00 6X M4X0.8 FOR FEET OR MOUNT BRACKET SCREW PENETRATION 4mm MAX 5.906 150.00 7.480 190.00 14.961 380.00 18.173 461.60 17.4 443 154 Runco WindowWall Installation Guide 18.
Accessories The follow sections describe how to install the following accessories: • Wall Adapter Bracket - See "Wall Adapter Bracket" on page 155. • Cosmetic Trim - See "Cosmetic Trim" on page 158. • Floor Stand - See "Floor Stand" on page 160. Wall Adapter Bracket For each LDC module, the stud adapter bracket kit contains the following items: • Two adapter brackets • Four M6 nuts/washers 1 For each LCD tile, mount two adapter brackets to the wall.
Wall Adapter Bracket 2 156 Install the LCD mount on the adapter brackets.
Wall Adapter Bracket 3 Install an M6 washer/nut in each mount point of the LCD mount. 4 Repeat steps 1-3 for each LCD tile that you want to mount to a wall.
Cosmetic Trim Cosmetic Trim For each LDC module, the cosmetic trim kit varies depending on your order: • Left/Right, Top/Bottom Trim • M4 x 10 Phillips flathead black screws 158 1 Using three M4 x 10 flathead screws for each piece of cosmetic trim, install the left and right trim for each outer LCD tile of the video wall. 2 Using five M4 x 10 flathead screws for each piece of cosmetic trim, install the top trim for each LCD tile in the outer top row of the video wall.
Cosmetic Trim 3 If using a floor stand, remove the two tabs in metal. 4 Using five M4 x 10 flathead screws for each piece of cosmetic trim, install the bottom trim for each LCD tile in the bottom row of the video wall.
Floor Stand Floor Stand These instructions explain how to assemble the Runco WindowWall column floor stand. Each column floor stand and its related accessories are shipped in one box. Below is a list of all of the parts that you should find in your box. The parts are in two wrapped bundles. Check the contents of the box to make sure you have received all of the parts.
Floor Stand Leveling feet (4) 1/4-20 flange button head screws, lock washers and t-nuts (4) m6 hex nuts (6) m6 x 12mm button head screws (2) End caps (4) with push in hardware m6 x 40 screws (4) Washers (8) 4mm ball end hex driver (1) 3/16” Allen key (1) Runco WindowWall Installation Guide 161
Assembling the Column Floor Stand Assembling the Column Floor Stand Use the following instructions to assemble the column floor stand. 1 Slide the cross support onto one foot. 2 The assembly tool is used to properly space pieces. Slide the assembly tool to meet the cross support. The support should slide to where it meets the assembly tool. Cross support assembly tool cutout. End of foot meets flange of assembly tool.
Assembling the Column Floor Stand 3 Using the ball end driver, tight two anchors on each side of the cross support. Note: This is easier to do with the foot on its side. 4 Remove the assembly tool. 5 Slide the cross support onto the other foot and repeat steps 1-4 for the other foot.
Assembling the Column Floor Stand 6 Take a leg and remove the adapter bracket to which it is attached. There are ten screws to remove. 7 Slide that same leg onto the cross support. Use the assembly tool to line it up. 8 Tighten down the two anchors with the ball end driver. 9 Tighten eight screws on the side. 10 Repeat steps 6-9 for the other leg.
Assembling the Column Floor Stand 11 Do one of the following: • If you are going to anchor the column floor stand base to the floor, slide the anchor bracket until the holes line up. • If you are not going to anchor the column floor stand base to the floor, attach the anchor so it is not protruding from the foot. 12 Screw in the leveling feet. Note: The non-anchored position is shown.
Assembling the Column Floor Stand 13 Tighten the two 1/4 20 cap screws with a 3/16” Allen key. As seen from the side. Note: This picture shows a silver column floor stand. Yours will be black. 14 Install the end caps with the push in hardware. 15 Repeat steps 11-14 in the remaining column floor stand corners. 16 If you need to properly space multiple column mounts horizontally, proceed with steps 17-18. Otherwise, go to step 19.
Assembling the Column Floor Stand 17 Install four 1/4-20 button head flange screws, t-nuts, and washers on the assembly tool. 18 Slide the assembly tool over the leg and make sure it is all the way against the leg. Tighten the button head flange screws that will attach to the leg. This side attaches to the next column floor stand prior to assembly of the adapter brackets.
Assembling the Column Floor Stand 19 Attach the adapter bracket to the LCD mount using an M6 x 12 button head screw and nut. 20 Loosely attach the side of the bracket with M6 x 40 screws, washers, lock washers and nuts. 21 Repeat steps 19-20 for the other side.
Assembling the Column Floor Stand 22 Slide the adapter brackets on top of the column floor stand until the LCD mount is seated on top of the column floor stand. 23 For both brackets, tighten the screws in the front first.
Assembling the Column Floor Stand 24 For both brackets, tighten all of the other screws on both sides.
Accessing Additional Runco Resources A wealth of information is available at www.runco.com. Additional resources are on the Partner Portal site. 1 Go to http://partners.runco.com 2 Once you enter your login and password, you can access downloadable utility software, new firmware, user manuals, and service manuals.
Downloading Additional Documentation and Firmware 172 Runco WindowWall Installation Guide
Regulatory Information Manufacturer's Name: Manufacturer's Address: Runco 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton, OR 97006 Declares that the products Model Numbers:MX46L (Direct-view LCD) Conforms with the provisions of: Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility; EN55022:2006 Radiated and Conducted Emissions from IT Equipment EN55024:1998 Immunity of IT Equipment Including: EN61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge EN61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity EN61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transients EN61000-4-5 Lin
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Index Operation Numbers B 1 to 1/ keep original size, 75 9-pin to RJ45 adapter, 57 backlight auto on, 77 control menu, 62, 77 high temperature warning, 78 hours, 139 intensity, 78 time, 92 turn off with no source, 77 usage hours, 92 warning, 3 barometric pressure, 142 baseline display, 63 basic configuration, 49 connections example, 8 before you begin installing a wall, 15 tools/equipment list, 15 big picture, 81 configuration, 104 setup menu, 81, 120 black level, 61 blanking specifications, 146 brackets
Index C cable equalization, 129 cables AC power, 20 connecting, 36 connecting RS232, 58 labels for identifying, 21 power, 18 power supply monitor, 18 routing, 30 certifications, 174 checking unit status, 91 cleaning the LCD screen, 15 clock setting ahead/behind one hour, 71 color balance adjusting, 61 menu, 62, 126 multiple displays, 61 tips, 64 where stored, 93 color gamut LCD tile, 141 color native CIE, 141 color temperature adjusting, 61 understanding, 61 column, 82 base installation, 23 complex configu
Index leveling feet, 161 mount adapter brackets, 160 FPGA version information, 131 frame compensation, 83 height and width, 84 lock, 67, 129 free-standing mount, 23 G global menus, 52 saving, 94 storage, 93 gloves, 20 gray test pattern, 63 H high temperature warning, 78 horizontal bracket, 20, 25 position, 79, 128 hours menu, 92, 125 where stored, 93 hue where stored, 93 humidity, 142 brackets first row, 26 on subsequent rows, 29 checklist, 17 LCD tiles first row, 33 subsequent rows, 40 mount points, 27
Index LCD tile, 7, 9, 19 color CIE, 141 color gamut, 141 contents in box, 19 contrast ratio, 141 dimensions, 139, 147 gloves for handling, 20 installing, 33 installing first row, 33 installing subsequent rows, 40 mounting structure, 10 operating temperature, 142 orientation, 139 screen brightness, 141 service mode, 35, 138 servicing, 137 specifications, 139 uniformity, 141 viewing angle, 141 weight, 3 local menus, 54 loop out connector, 118 M main menu, 119 manufacturer’s address, 173 master display, 49 M
Index optical specifications, 141 option key, 81 optional accessories, 22 equipment rack, 13 orientation of LCD tile, 139 of menus, 66 output ratings ps module, 141 overwriting a memory, 96 Q Quad Input Manager Module, 7, 11, 18 address adjustment tool, 21 digital video inputs, 117 dimensions, 140, 154 operating temperature, 142 placing, 31 RS485 connections, 41 specifications, 140 temperature, 91 weight, 140 quad module route menu, 118, 120 understanding, 117 P parameters saved, 94 phase where stored, 9
Index save, 95 menu, 123 to slot, 96 saved parameters, 94 saving your work, 95 scale mode settings, 73, 74 scheduling events, 70 screen brightness, 141 serial port diagnostic values, 90 settings, 89, 127 status menu, 124 service mode of LCD tile, 35, 138 servicing LCD tiles, 137 set clock/schedule events menu, 127, 130 setting the clock ahead/behind one hour, 71 setup summary menu, 125 sharpness, 76 where stored, 93 signal compatibility, 143 size and position menu, 126, 128 where stored, 93 slave displays,
Index unit column and row, 82 status menu, 91, 124 unpacking accessories, 17 usage information, 5 X x-axis adjustment, 39 Y V y-axis adjustment, 38 ventilation requirements, 16 vertical bracket, 20, 25 position, 79, 128 video controls, 61 inputs digital, 117 viewing angle of LCD, 141 viewport, 86 bottom and right menu, 128 top and left menu, 128 Z z-axis adjustment, 38 zoom bottom and right menu, 128 menus, 85 top and left menu, 128 W wall adapter bracket, 155 and aspect ratio where stored, 93 config
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