Page 3 - PRE; THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; For Plasma Displays; WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation Manual iii PRE L IMINAR Y THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For Plasma Displays from Runco International, LLC (“Runco”) Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco video product and welcome to the Runco family! With proper installation, setup and care, you shoul...
Page 4 - from coverage under this Limited Warranty.; EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:
iv PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation Manual PRE L IMINAR Y from coverage under this Limited Warranty. CAUTION: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS RUNCO PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM AUTHORIZED RUNCO DEALERS. ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY. MOREOVER,...
Page 5 - PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation Manual; RUNCO INTERNATIONAL, LLC; PRODUCT INFORMATION; COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS:
PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation Manual v PRE L IMINAR Y © Copyright 2008 Runco International, LLC (“Runco”). This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be repro...
Page 6 - Important
vi PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video product! It has been designed to provide you with the quality of video that is expected in a home theater. For the best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is...
Page 7 - Compliance Information; DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:
PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation Manual vii PRE L IMINAR Y Manufacturer’s Name: Runco International, LLC Manufacturer’s Address: 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 hereby declares that the Products’ Model Numbers: XP-50DHD, XP-50DHDxa, XP-65DHD, XP-65DHDxa and XP-103DHD confo...
Page 8 - • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; IMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONS
viii PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 ...
Page 9 - Table of Content
PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 Installation/Operation Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Other Considerations ............................................................................................ 21 Connections to the PlasmaWall and DHD Controller ................................................... 22 Connecting ...
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PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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-...
Page 12 - Note
List of Figures xii PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 Installation/Operation 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)...
Page 14 - Graphic Convention; These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the; Tip
Introduction 2 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Graphic 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 followi...
Page 15 - Key Features and Benefits
Introduction PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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...
Page 16 - Parts List; ss
Introduction 4 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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...
Page 17 - Controls and Indicators; and Indicator; and Function
PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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. Pl...
Page 18 - Optional accessory for table-top installations.
Controls and Functions 6 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 A...
Page 19 - Connectors; maWall Rear Panel
Controls and Functions PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 SLOT2 AV IN A B XP-50DHD 1 2 3 4 5 XP-65DHD XP-103DHD 5 5
Page 20 - Connect the RS-232 OUT port on the DHD Controller to this input.
Controls and Functions 8 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 1. S LOT 1 Not used. 2. S LOT 2 (Dual HDMI input) HDCP-compliant digital video inputs. Connect the HDMI output from the DHD Controller to input “A” in thi s s lot. 3. PC IN Not used. 4. R S -232C (9-pin, male ...
Page 21 - button toggles through aspect ratios in the
Controls and Functions PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation Manual 9 PRE L IMINAR Y 5. UP BUTTON Used to direct select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor up in the OSD. When no menu is present on-screen, the UP button toggles through aspect ratios in the following order: 16:9 - 4:3 - Lette...
Page 22 - Figure 2-6 shows the rear connector panel on the DHD Controller.; HDMI OUT; Connect this to the; Analog BNC; For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode.
Controls and Functions 10 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 (se...
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 Installation/Operation 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....
Page 24 - Figure 2-7. DHD Controller Remote Control
Controls and Functions 12 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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...
Page 25 - MENU
Controls and Functions PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 ...
Page 26 - For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio.
Controls and Functions 14 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 aspe...
Page 27 - To install batteries in the remote control:; Available Range of the Remote Control; tallation
PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 an...
Page 28 - plasma display away from the fluorescent lamp.
Installation 16 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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. • Ma...
Page 29 - tallation Overview; tep
Installation PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 insta...
Page 30 - Special Requirements for; everal; Runco
Installation 18 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 followi...
Page 31 - • While it is upright.
Installation PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 ...
Page 32 - for Enclo
Installation 20 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 5...
Page 33 - Other Considerations
Installation PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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...
Page 34 - When connecting your equipment:; maWall to the DHD Controller; The PlasmaWall has a dual HDMI input board, labeled; HDMI; Pla
Installation 22 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 equi...
Page 35 - Connect the RS-232 output from the DHD Controller to the; ERIAL
Installation PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation Manual 23 PRE L IMINAR Y R S -232 Connection: Connect the RS-232 output from the DHD Controller to the S ERIAL input on the PlasmaWall. Use a standard, modular telephone cable with RJ11 plugs at both ends. On the PlasmaWall end, use the provid...
Page 36 - Connecting Source; HDMI Connection
Installation 24 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation Manual 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 3-6. Figure 3-6. HDMI S ource Conne...
Page 38 - PlasmaWall Specifications; Personal Computer
Installation 26 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Analog (Computer) RGB Connection s : See Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8. Analog RGB Connection s 1. Refer to PlasmaWall Specifications on page 61 for a list of computer signals compatible with the PlasmaWall. Use with signals ...
Page 39 - Compo
Installation PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation Manual 27 PRE L IMINAR Y Compo s ite/ S -Video/Component Video Connection s : See Figure 3-9. Figure 3-9. 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...
Page 40 - Connection; tem Connection; Trigger Outputs to; Control; mit Data; equipment
Installation 28 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation Manual 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 3-10. For more informa...
Page 41 - ternal IR Receiver Connection
Installation PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation Manual 29 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 con...
Page 42 - Connecting AC Power
Installation 30 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation Manual 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 3-13. AC Power...
Page 43 - Cable Management
Installation PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation Manual 31 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 3-14. Figure 3...
Page 45 - ON; button on the remote control to
PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 rea...
Page 46 - Double click on the
Operation 34 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 R...
Page 47 - Press the; to confirm your selection.; Input Source
Operation PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 re...
Page 49 - Main Menu; ENTER; . Select the appropriate aspect ratio for your
Operation PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 Inpu...
Page 50 - pect Ratio
Operation 38 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 ...
Page 51 - Picture; Below Blac
Operation PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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...
Page 53 - Select Color and press
Operation PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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...
Page 54 - harpne; sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture menu and press; Input Position
Operation 42 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 ...
Page 55 - Over; Memory Presets; Information
Operation PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 televisio...
Page 56 - Calibration
Operation 44 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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, se...
Page 57 - Color
Operation PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 als...
Page 58 - Service; The
Operation 46 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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...
Page 59 - CODE; Do not change the “Type” setting in this menu.
Operation PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 dev...
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 Installation/Operation 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 sett...
Page 63 - Cleaning the Screen; Maintenance and Trouble
PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 circ...
Page 64 - hooting Chart; ymptom
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 52 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 yo...
Page 67 - Serial commands to the DHD Controller take the following form:; erial Communication; Splash Configure
PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 F...
Page 68 - RELI; erial Command
Serial Communications 56 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 execu...
Page 73 - Table 7-1 lists the PlasmaWall specifications.; pecification; maWall; maximum
PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 ...
Page 74 - Table 7-2 lists the DHD Controller specifications.; HDMI with HDCP
Specifications 62 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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...
Page 75 - maWall Model XP-50DHD Dimen
Specifications PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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...
Page 76 - maWall Model XP-65DHD Dimen
Specifications 64 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation 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 1...
Page 77 - maWall Model XP-103DHD Dimen
Specifications PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation Manual 65 PRE L IMINAR Y Figure 7-3. Pla s maWall Model XP-103DHD Dimen s ion s (with Floor S tand) 5.25 34.30 16.00 1.45 6.50 89.38 59.50 96.13 50.75 102.50 42.30 69.40
Page 78 - upported
Specifications 66 PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 7.4 Supported Timings Table 7-3 lists the signal types supported by each input on the DHD Controller. Table 7-3. S upported S ignal Timing s by Input Format Re s olution Refre s h Rate (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz)...
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R u n c o I n t e r n a t i o n a l • ( 8 0 0 ) 2 3 R U N C O • F a x ( 5 0 3 ) 7 4 8 - 8 1 6 1 • w w w . r u n c o . c o m S E R I A L N U M B E R 020-0726-01 rev. A January 2008
