Page 2 - CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 High Altitude Operation . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; 0DHD, especially the safety precautions!; Features and Benefits; be assured during operation at certain high altitude locations.; High Altitude Operation
INTRODUCTION The PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD are actually a two-piece system - the plasma panel and the DHD™ controller with VivixII™ video processing. The digital high definition DHD™ controller is a digital scaler that converts NTSC Video, S-Video or Component video to 720p, whether it is the PL-43DHD a...
Page 4 - WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; AVERTISSEMENT
WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plugs from power outlets. The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible. REMARQUE: Pour mettre l’appareil hors circut, s’assurer de retirer la fi...
Page 5 - Do not place heavy objects on top of the Plasma display.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class ‘B’ digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment ...
Page 6 - LIMITED WARRANTY; IMPORTANT: RUNCO IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR IMAGE BURNS ON ANY DISPLAY.; you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance.; WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:; original warranty period.; WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:; are also equipped with screen savers for this reason.
LIMITED WARRANTY IMPORTANT: RUNCO IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR IMAGE BURNS ON ANY DISPLAY. PLEASE EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN USING A 4:3 IMAGE ON A 16:9 SCREEN. 5 Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco International video product and welcome to the Runco family! We believe Runco produces “The World’s Fine...
Page 7 - COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.; EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:; bill of sale as evidence of the purchase date.; CONTACT A RUNCO AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE:; responsibility of the owner.; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:; about this Limited Warranty, please call or write:; RUNCO INTERNATIONAL; Attn: Customer Service Department
6 This Limited Warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use and does not cover normal maintenance. This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinets or any appearance items; failure resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, mis...
Page 8 - OPERATION; Plug in AC power to the Plasma display, and turn the plasma on.; General Overview
OPERATION The Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD are a plasma panel systems with the flat panel plasma displays and an external DHD™ controller for video processing. With 1024 x 768 native resolution for the PL-43DHD and 1280 x 768 native resolution for the PL-50DHD, both are capable of imaging native HDTV...
Page 9 - INPUTS AND CONTROLS; This is used for serial integration with automation systems.
INPUTS AND CONTROLS 8 1 SPEAKER (R) terminal For connection of an external right speaker. Connect a speaker whose impedance is 8 -16 Ω. 2 COMBINATION IN/OUT Used when number of sets are controlled collectively. Use a mini DIN 6 pin cable (straight, fully connected). 3 RS-232C This is used for serial...
Page 10 - 0 MAIN POWER switch; Used to switch the main power or the main unit on and off.
9 7 DIGITAL RGB (INPUT2) (DVI-D jack) Use to connect a computer (supports HDCP). NOTE: The DHD™ Controller is connected to this input. 8 AUDIO (INPUT2) (Stereo mini jack) Used to obtain sound when INPUT1, INPUT2 is selected. Connect this jack to the audio output connector of the device connected to ...
Page 11 - FRONT PANEL; Optional accessory for tabletop mount.
FRONT PANEL 1. ON Indicator Lights green when the plasma display is operating. When flashing, the indicator is used to indicate error messages. The indicator flashes green once every one second when the (AUTO POWER OFF) function is operating. 2. STANDBY Indicator This indicator is red during standby...
Page 12 - Front Panel
11 DHD ™ CONTROLLER DESCRIPTION Front Panel 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. RUNCO ICON When the Red light is displayed the unit is in Standby, when Blue light is displayed the unit is On. 2. POWER BUTTON Press once to toggle on from Standby mode to On mode, a second time to place into Standby mode. For a di...
Page 13 - Rear Panel
Rear Panel Pb Pr Y Video 3 IR RS-232 Control S-Video 1 S-Video 2 HD1 HD2 1 2 Pr R YG Pb B R Pr GY B Pb H V DVI 1 DVI 2 DVI Out H/V V H Pr R YG Pb B H V TRIGGERS RS-232 Out CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIF...
Page 14 - DHD TM Controller Remote Control
13 (1) ON/OFF Switches Power ON/OFF. (This does not operate when POWER/STANDBY indicator of the main unit is off.) (2) IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Illuminates when a button in pressed, indicating that an IR signal is being transmitted. (3) ENTER BUTTON When an item is highlighted on a menu, pressing ENTER w...
Page 15 - shown above are the most common and are recommended by Runco.; • COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT; and the overall picture appears more well-defined.; DHD
Pb Pr Y Video 3 IR RS-232 Control S-Video 1 S-Video 2 HD1 HD2 1 2 Pr R YG Pb B R Pr GY B Pb H V DVI 1 DVI 2 DVI Out H/V V H Pr R YG Pb B H V TRIGGERS RS-232 Out CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE...
Page 16 - OVERALL FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION; and finally into the plasma. This maintains maximum signal purity.
OVERALL FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION DIGITAL INPUTS: • DVI 1 / DVI 2 These are High Definition Digital Video Interface (DVI) inputs; Runco recommends using these digital inputs whenever possible. Using the DVI 1 and DVI 2 inputs ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digita...
Page 17 - QUICK SETUP GUIDE
Step I Connection 1. Connect the RGBHV cable between the Plasma display and the DHD RGBHV output 2. Connect the 9-pin to RJ-11 adapter only to the plasma’s Com Link (RS-232) input, tighten the retaining screws. 3. Connect the RJ-11 phone type cable between the projector and the DHD controller. 4. Co...
Page 18 - MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION; Opening Screen; Runco Video; Input Source; To select a source via the main menu,
MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION When the MENU button is pressed on either the remote control or the front panel, the main menu will appear on-screen. An example of the main menu is shown to the right. The UP and DOWN buttons on the front panel, and IR Remote Control will move the selected item on th...
Page 20 - definition between the two brightest bars.
19 While each of the picture quality adjustments can be set to suit the needs of the user, there is a ‘proper’ way to set the adjustments. For setting TINT and COLOR, please refer to the color bar test pattern below. TINT (also known as ‘hue’) is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color po...
Page 21 - LEFT and RIGHT arrows.; ISF Presets; presets that you may use to save picture settings.; Information
20 SHARPNESS adjusts the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. This can be adjusted to the preference of the user. Keep in mind that when SHARPNESS is decreased, fine details in the image will become ‘soft’; when it is increased, fine details will become sharper but will also make the pictur...
Page 22 - ASPECT RATIOS; This is best suited for use with 16:9 DVD’s.
ASPECT RATIOS 21 There are four aspect ratios available that can be selected for video signal inputs.16:9 Screens: • ANAMORPHIC: The image is compressed vertically, but anamorphic software will appear properly proportioned. This is best suited for use with 16:9 DVD’s. • LETTERBOX: The image in the L...
Page 23 - RS-232 COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMANDS
Baud rate: 19200 (fixed) Bits: 8 No Parity All protocol in ASCII format RS-232 input connector pin numbers: TxD= Pin# 2, RxD= Pin# 3, GnD= Pin# 5 Command format (single command): command value (i.e. brightness 100). NOTE: A space (not an underscore) or comma may be used between the command and its v...
Page 26 - DIMENSIONS
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Page 28 - SPECIFICATIONS; Available Aspect Ratios:
SPECIFICATIONS 27 PL-43DHD PL-50DHD Native Resolution: 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 Screen Size: 43 in. (diagonal) 50 in. (diagonal) Screen Aspect Ratio: 16:9 16:9 Available Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, VirtualWide 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9 Anamorphic, VirtualWide Image Area (W x H): 37 3/8 i...
Page 29 - panel controls; Operating Environments:; Rack mounting brackets; Regulatory Approvals:; (2) Two years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user.; DHD Controller
Aspect Ratios: Anamorphic, Letterbox, VirtualWide ™ , 4:3 (on either 16:9 or 4:3 screens) Input Standards: NTSC/PAL Output Resolution: 720p Output: (1) HD- R (Pr), G (Y), B (Pb), H, V; (1) DVI with HDCP Inputs: (1) Composite; (2) S-Video; (1) Component; (2) HD- R (Pr), G (Y), B (Pb), H, V; (2) DVI w...
Page 30 - PLASMA SERVICE REMOTE CONTROL; NOTE: FOR DEALER USE ONLY
P. SET Use for entering a sub-menu when selected by high light. Q. MUTE Used to mute the sound system. R. VOLUME - Used to reduce the volume of the sound system. S. VOLUME + Used to reduce the volume of the sound system. T. INSTALLER ADJUST - svc (pin hole)* Used to access the INSTALLER ADJUST MENU....
