Page 3 - PRE; THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; For Plasma Displays; TO AVOID IMA
PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual iii PRE L IMINAR Y THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For Plasma Displays Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco video product and welcome to the Runco family! We believe Runco produces “The World’s Finest Home Theater Products.” With proper installation, ...
Page 4 - EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:
iv PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y MOREOVER, DAMAGE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT INSTALLATION AND SETUP WORK BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZ...
Page 5 - PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual; Attn: Customer Service Department; RUNCO VIDEO-PRODUCT INFORMATION; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual v PRE L IMINAR Y To locate the name and address of the nearest Runco Authorized Service Center, or for additional information about this Limited Warranty, please call or write: RUNCO INTERNATIONAL, INC. Attn: Customer Service Department 2900 Faber Street...
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vi PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco product! It has been designed to provide you with the quality of video that is expected in a home theater. This manual is your guide through the menus and operation. For the best perform...
Page 7 - Compliance Information; DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:
PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual vii PRE L IMINAR Y Manufacturer’s Name: Runco International, a subsidiary of Planar Systems, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 2900 Faber Street, Union City, CA 94587 hereby declares that the products Model Numbers: XP-50DHD, XP-50DHDxa, XP-65DHD, XP-65DHDxa,...
Page 8 - • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; IMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONS
viii PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 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 ...
Page 9 - Table of Content
PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual ix 1 Table of Content s PRE L IMINAR Y THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................. iii Important S afety In s truction s ..........................................................................
Page 10 - Maintenance and Trouble
x PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Other Considerations ............................................................................................ 21 Connections to the PlasmaWall and DHD Controller ................................................... 22 Connecting the P...
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PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual xi 1 Li s t of Figure s PRE L IMINAR Y 2-1. PlasmaWall XP-50DHD Front-Panel Controls and Indicators ........................................ 5 2-2. PlasmaWall XP-65DHD Front-Panel Controls and Indicators ........................................ 5 2-3. Pl...
Page 12 - Note
List of Figures xii PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Note s :
Page 13 - Target Audience; t Convention; the information and instructions provided:; EXIT; to return to the previous menu.”
PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 1 PRE L IMINAR Y 1.1 About This Manual This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate a Runco PlasmaWall XP Series Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor and DHD Controller (Model XP-50DHD, XP-50DHDxa, XP-65DHD, XP-65DHDxa or XP-103DHD). Thr...
Page 14 - raphic Convention; These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the; Tip
Introduction 2 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y G raphic Convention s : 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: 1.2 Using This Manual Use the following t...
Page 15 - Key Features and Benefits
Introduction PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 3 PRE L IMINAR Y 1.3 Description, Features and Benefits The PlasmaWall XP Series Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor and DHD Controller establish a higher threshold for flat panel display products. The PlasmaWall XP Series is available in thre...
Page 16 - Parts List; ss
Introduction 4 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Parts List Your PlasmaWall 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. • PlasmaWall XP Series Flat-Panel Plasma Disp...
Page 17 - Controls and Indicators; and Indicator; and Function
PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 5 PRE L IMINAR Y 2.1 PlasmaWall at a Glance Controls and Indicators Figure 2-1, Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3 show the PlasmaWall front-panel controls and indicators. Figure 2-1. Pla s maWall XP-50DHD Front-Panel Control s and Indicator s Figure 2-2. Pla s m...
Page 18 - Optional accessory for table-top installations.
Controls and Functions 6 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Figure 2-3. Pla s maWall XP-103DHD Front-Panel Control s and Indicator s 1. DI S PLAY S TAND Optional accessory for table-top installations. 2. POWER BUTTON Connects or disconnects the display panel from the AC pow...
Page 19 - Connectors; maWall Rear Panel
Controls and Functions PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 7 PRE L IMINAR Y Connectors Figure 2-4 shows the rear-panel connector locations on the PlasmaWall. Figure 2-4. Pla s maWall Rear Panel SERIAL PC IN AUDIO SLOT1 SLOT3 P R /C R /R P B /C B /B Y/G AUDIO R L COMPONENT/RGB IN SLOT2 AV I...
Page 21 - button toggles through aspect ratios in the
Controls and Functions PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 9 PRE L IMINAR Y 4. VACUUM FLUORE S CENT DI S PLAY Can be used instead of the On-Screen Display (OSD). Displays currently-selected menu or – if no menu is selected – the current source, signal format (NTSC or PAL) and aspect ratio....
Page 22 - Figure 2-6 shows the rear connector panel on the DHD Controller.; GG; For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode.
Controls and Functions 10 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 2.3 DHD Controller Rear Panel Figure 2-6 shows the rear connector panel on the DHD Controller. Figure 2-6. DHD Controller Rear Panel Outputs 1. HDMI OUT Connect this to the S LOT 2 input on the PlasmaWall (see Fig...
Page 23 - Connect the DHD Controller to power here.; MAIN AC FU; Disconnects or applies power to the DHD Controller.
Controls and Functions PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 11 PRE L IMINAR Y 8. ComLink (R S -232) OUTPUT Connect this to the ComLink (RS-232) input on the projector, using the provided communication cable. 9. IR Wired input from a wired remote control or infrared receiver. It is a 3.5-mm,...
Page 24 - Figure 2-7. DHD Controller Remote Control
Controls and Functions 12 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 2.4 DHD Controller Remote Control Figure 2-7 shows the DHD Controller remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. Figure 2-7. DHD Controller Remote Control CUST 1 THX SVC HDMI 1 HDMI...
Page 25 - MENU
Controls and Functions PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 13 PRE L IMINAR Y 1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that an IR signal is being transmitted. 2. ON / OFF Press to turn the PlasmaWall on or off. 3. ENTER Press to select a highlighted menu item or co...
Page 26 - For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio.
Controls and Functions 14 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 10. A s pect Ratio S election Button s Use the red buttons to select an aspect ratio directly or to enter numeric characters, as follows: 16 : 9 (3) For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ra...
Page 27 - To install batteries in the remote control:; Available Range of the Remote Control; tallation
PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 15 PRE L IMINAR Y 3.1 Remote Control To install batteries in the remote control: 1. Press down the tab on the cover and pull the cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the included batteries. Ensure that the polarities correctly match the and mar...
Page 28 - plasma display away from the fluorescent lamp.
Installation 16 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y • Do not drop the remote control or expose it to moisture or high temperature. • The remote control may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp. If that occurs, move the plasma display away from the fluorescent lamp. • Make su...
Page 29 - tallation Overview; tep
Installation PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 17 PRE L IMINAR Y 3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the PlasmaWall installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installati...
Page 30 - Special Requirements for; everal; Runco
Installation 18 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 3.3 Installation Considerations Proper installation of your PlasmaWall will ensure the highest possible picture quality. Whether you are installing the PlasmaWall temporarily or permanently, you should take the following in...
Page 31 - • While it is upright.
Installation PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 19 PRE L IMINAR Y You can attach your optional mounts or stand to the PlasmaWall in either of two ways: • While it is upright. • As it lies flat with the screen face down. Place the protective sheet, which was wrapped around the plasma monit...
Page 32 - for Enclo
Installation 20 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Figure 3-2. Ventilation Requirement s for Enclo s ure Mounting (XP-50DHD and XP-65DHD) Figure 3-3. Ventilation Requirement s for Enclo s ure Mounting (XP-103DHD) 50 mm (2") 50 mm (2") 50 mm (2") Wall Wall 50 mm ...
Page 33 - Other Considerations
Installation PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 21 PRE L IMINAR Y Other Considerations Here are some other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation, avoid damage and prolong operating life: • Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the disp...
Page 34 - When connecting your equipment:; ion) to the DHD Controller; Pla
Installation 22 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 3.4 Connections to the PlasmaWall and DHD Controller Proceed as follows to connect the PlasmaWall to the DHD Controller, your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power. When connecting your equipment...
Page 36 - Digital Video Connection:; The PlasmaWall has a dual HDMI input board, labeled; HDMI; Some PlasmaWall XP Series models have a DVI input board (labeled; ERIAL
Installation 24 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Digital Video Connection: The PlasmaWall has a dual HDMI input board, labeled HDMI ( S LOT 2) . Connect the HDMI output from the DHD Controller to input “A” on this board, using an HDMI-to-HDMI cable. Some PlasmaWall XP Ser...
Page 37 - HDMI Connection
Installation PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 25 PRE L IMINAR Y Connecting Source Components to the DHD Controller Connect your video sources to the DHD Controller as shown and described in the sections that follow. HDMI Connection s : See Figure 3-7. Figure 3-7. HDMI S ource Connection...
Page 38 - B Connection
Installation 26 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Digital (DTV) R G B Connection s : See Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8. Digital (DTV) R G B Connection s HD1 HD2 G/Y INPUTS H V R/Pr B/Pb G/Y H V R/Pr B/Pb Component Video Pb Pr Y Video S-Video 2 S-Video 1 1 2 3 TRIGGERS HDMI 1 HDMI...
Page 39 - PlasmaWall Specifications; Personal Computer
Installation PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 27 PRE L IMINAR Y Analog (Computer) R G B Connection s : See Figure 3-9. Figure 3-9. Analog R G B Connection s 1. Refer to PlasmaWall Specifications on page 61 for a list of computer signals compatible with the PlasmaWall. Use with signals o...
Page 40 - Compo
Installation 28 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Compo s ite/ S -Video/Component Video Connection s : See Figure 3-10. Figure 3-10. Compo s ite, S -Video and Component Video Connection s HD1 HD2 G/Y INPUTS H V R/Pr B/Pb G/Y H V R/Pr B/Pb Component Video Pb Pr Y Video S-Vi...
Page 41 - For more information about using this connection, refer to; tem Connection; Control; mit Data; equipment
Installation PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 29 PRE L IMINAR Y RS-232 Controller Connection Use a standard, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 Control port on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-11. For more information ...
Page 42 - Connecting an External IR; ternal IR Receiver Connection
Installation 30 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Connecting an External IR Receiver to the DHD Controller If infrared signals from the remote control cannot reach the DHD Controller due to excessive distance or obstructions such as walls or cabinet doors, you can connect ...
Page 43 - Connecting AC Power
Installation PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 31 PRE L IMINAR Y Connecting AC Power Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the PlasmaWall. Connect the other end to your AC power source. (The XP-103DHD requires 200-240 VAC.) Figure 3-14. AC Power Conn...
Page 44 - Cable Management
Installation 32 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Cable Management To reduce cable clutter, use the cable clamps provided with the PlasmaWall to bundle the video, audio and control cables at the back of the display. Install the clamps as shown in Figure 3-15. Figure 3-15. ...
Page 45 - ON; button on the remote control to
PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 33 PRE L IMINAR Y 4.1 Turning on the Power 1. Turn on your source components. 2. Press the main power switch on the PlasmaWall (see Figure 2-1, Figure 2-2 or Figure 2-3). The standby/on indicator lights green. 3. Set the main power switch at the rear of ...
Page 46 - Double click on the
Operation 34 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 2. Double click on the Di s play icon. 3. Click the S etting s tab on the display dialog box. 4. Set the S creen area to 1024x768 pixels. 5. Click the Advanced button and click the Monitor tab on the dialog box. Set the Refre ...
Page 47 - Press the; to confirm your selection.; Input Source
Operation PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 35 PRE L IMINAR Y 4.3 Using the DHD Controller Menus Press the MENU button on either the remote control or the DHD Controller front panel to display the Main Menu. To select a menu item, use the UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) buttons on either the remote ...
Page 49 - Main Menu; ENTER; . Select the appropriate aspect ratio for your
Operation PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 37 PRE L IMINAR Y Main Menu The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all display functions. (The Calibration and Service menus are hidden and not accessible until you enter a passcode.) Input Source From the Main Menu, select Input Sou...
Page 50 - pect Ratio
Operation 38 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Table 4-1. A s pect Ratio S etting s A s pect Ratio Remote Control Key De s cription 16:9 16:9 Select 16:9 to view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. 4:3 images are stretched hori-zontally to fit a 16:9 ...
Page 51 - Picture; Below Blac
Operation PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 39 PRE L IMINAR Y Picture Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate the analog inputs on the PlasmaWall for optimum picture quality. The PlasmaWall has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards established by the Imag...
Page 53 - Select Color and press
Operation PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 41 PRE L IMINAR Y Color S aturation: 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 Adju s ting Color S aturation and Tint Select Color and press ENTE...
Page 54 - harpne; sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture menu and press; Input Position
Operation 42 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y S harpne ss : “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture menu and press ENTER . On your external test pattern source, select a pattern like the one s...
Page 55 - Over; Memory Presets; Information
Operation PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 43 PRE L IMINAR Y Over s can: Image Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of the video signal out beyond the edge of the display area. Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television set...
Page 56 - Calibration
Operation 44 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Calibration Use the Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments on the analog inputs. Thi s menu s hould be u s ed by I S F-certified technician s only. To recall the ISF Night or ISF Day settings, select ...
Page 57 - Color
Operation PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 45 PRE L IMINAR Y I S F Night - Input Color: The Input Color controls are similar to those in the Display Color menu (see above), but adjust the color balance at the DHD Controller (as opposed to the display device). These settings are also sav...
Page 58 - Service; The
Operation 46 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y • Runco/I S F Logo S pla s h S creen Timer s : When you turn on the PlasmaWall, it projects a welcome screen with the Runco logo followed by one with the ISF logo. Select Splash Timer from the Splash Configure menu to set the ...
Page 59 - CODE; Do not change the “Type” setting in this menu.
Operation PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 47 PRE L IMINAR Y Remote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary infrared (IR) codes to which the DHD Controller will respond. By default, both are set to 17. You can change these codes if either: • Another device i...
Page 62 - tem Re; their factory defaults, choose System Reset from the Service menu.; Re; Following a System Reset, select Restore Saved Settings to; Caution
Operation 50 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y S y s tem Re s et: To reset ALL DHD Controller settings (including image settings) back to their factory defaults, choose System Reset from the Service menu. A confirmation message appears, reminding you to save your settings ...
Page 63 - Cleaning the Screen; Maintenance and Trouble
PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 51 PRE L IMINAR Y 5.1 Cleaning Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of the PlasmaWall. Before cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control Do not under any circumsta...
Page 64 - hooting Chart; ymptom
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 52 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 5.2 Troubleshooting Tips Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the PlasmaWall. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you enc...
Page 67 - Serial commands to the DHD Controller take the following form:; erial Communication; Splash Configure
PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 55 PRE L IMINAR Y 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration To interface the PlasmaWall with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software, connect it to the RS-232 output of the DHD Controller as shown in Figure...
Page 68 - RELI; erial Command
Serial Communications 56 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual P RELI M INARY Table 6-1 lists the RS-232 command set. The “Parameter (min/max)” column shows the valid parameter ranges, or “NA” for commands that take no parameters. When you enter a valid command, the DHD Controller executes i...
Page 73 - Table 7-1 lists the PlasmaWall specifications.; pecification; maWall; maximum
PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 61 PRE L IMINAR Y 7.1 PlasmaWall Specifications Table 7-1 lists the PlasmaWall specifications. 7. S pecification s Table 7-1. Pla s maWall S pecification s Native Re s olution: 1920 x 1080 S creen S ize: XP-50DHD / XP-50DHD x a: 43.50 in. W x 24.50 in. H...
Page 74 - Table 7-2 lists the DHD Controller specifications.; HDMI with HDCP
Specifications 62 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 7.2 DHD Controller Specifications Table 7-2 lists the DHD Controller specifications. Limited Warranty: Three (3) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user (except for plasma glass panel). Plasma Glas...
Page 75 - maWall Model XP-50DHD Dimen
Specifications PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 63 PRE L IMINAR Y 7.3 PlasmaWall Dimensions Figure 7-1, Figure 7-2 and Figure 7-3 show the PlasmaWall dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Figure 7-1. Pla s maWall Model XP-50DHD Dimen s ion s (with Optional Table S tand) 30.000 50.4...
Page 76 - maWall Model XP-65DHD Dimen
Specifications 64 PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Figure 7-2. Pla s maWall Model XP-65DHD Dimen s ion s (with Optional Table S tand) 0 1.7 2.5 35.0 37.5 1.1 18.7 0 7.48.8 10.0 31.2 62.3 59.8 2.5 65.4 17.0 7.0 4.5 2.1 4.1 5.6 4.5 2.1 0 1.7 12.0 25.1 30.4 37.5 9.0 0 10.3 5...
Page 77 - maWall Model XP-103DHD Dimen
Specifications PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 65 PRE L IMINAR Y Figure 7-3. Pla s maWall Model XP-103DHD Dimen s ion s (with Floor S tand) 102.500 87.875 96.125 89.375 50.750 59.500 40.000 5.375 21.500 12.625 11.875 69.000 5.250 33.000 16.625 0.375
Page 80 - Operating Manual; Runco Inter national • 2900 Faber
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