Page 2 - CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 High Altitude Operation . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; the safety precautions!; Features and Benefits; operation at certain high altitude locations.; High Altitude Operation
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the CW-43MC/CW-50MC Plasma display! Your CW-43MC/CW-50MC will provide you with many years of enjoyment no other plasma can match. It is compatible with current NTSC and PAL systems, as well as DTV standards. And since the display is the 16:9 aspect ra...
Page 4 - WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible.; 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 - to correct the interference at his own expense.; DOC compliance Notice; WARNING; that no injury will occur as a result of improper use.; 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.; many years of unparalleled video performance.; WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:; for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty period.; WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:; 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 - EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:; as evidence of the purchase date.; CONTACT A RUNCO AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE:; 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; General Overview
OPERATION The Runco CW-43MC and CW-50MC are standalone flat panel plasma displays with outboard VivixII™ video processing. With 1024 x 768 native resolution for the CW-43MC and 1280 x 768 native resolution for the CW-50MC, both are capable of imaging native HDTV. The CW-43MC and CW-50MC include a DV...
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 a number of sets are controlled collectively. Use a mini DIN 6 pin cable (straight, fully connected). 3 RS-232C This is used for seri...
Page 10 - 0 MAIN POWER switch
9 7 DIGITAL RGB (INPUT2) (DVI-D jack-non HDCP) Use to connect a computer resolution only. (VESA standard) 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 the plasma display’s INPUT1 o...
Page 11 - CONNECTING THE PLASMA DISPLAY; and the overall picture appears more well-defined.; COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT:; Modular Controller Card - Input Connections
CONNECTING THE PLASMA DISPLAY INPUT 5DVI SOURCE INPUT (WITH HDCP DECRYPTION): (Digital 480P, 720P, 1080i): Input for set top box or PC with DVI digital output. INPUT 4COMPONENT INPUT: Component video is the best type of signal that can be used. The most common sources that use component outputs are ...
Page 12 - FRONT PANEL; Optional accessory for tabletop mount.
FRONT PANEL 1. STANDBY Indicator This indicator is red during standby mode. The flashing pattern is also used to indicate error messages. 2. ON Indicator Lights green when the plasma display is operating. When flashing, the indicator is used to indicate error messages. The indicator flashes green on...
Page 13 - REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION; Plasma Remote Control
SDTV-1 SDTV-2 DIGITAL IN HDTV-2 PC/HDTV-1 POWER ASPECT RATIO RGB SETUP INFO 1 2 3 4 MENU MAGNIFY SET - + MUTE VOLUME A D G J C F B I K R S Q P E H L, M, N, O REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION 12 A. ASPECT RATIO Press to change the aspect ratio or geometry of the image. Different resolutions will allow for ...
Page 14 - MENUS for VIDEO NTSC, PAL or DIGITAL 480P and HDTV; OSD Menus for Video NTSC, PAL or Digital 480p & HDTV
MENUS for VIDEO NTSC, PAL or DIGITAL 480P and HDTV INPUT 3 CINEMAWALL SCREEN SET UP OPTION PICTURE CONTRAST : 0 BRIGHTNESS : 0COLOR : 0TINT : 0SHARPNESS : 0 FACTORY INPUT3 CINEMAWALL SCREEN SET UP OPTION PICTURE POSITION : 0/ 0 DISPLAY RESET INPUT 3 CINEMAWALL SCREEN SET UP OPTION PICTURE AUTO POWER...
Page 17 - INSTALLER MENUS for VIDEO NTSC, PAL or DIGITAL 480P and HDTV; INSTALLER ADJUST Menus for Video NTSC, PAL or Digital 480p & HDTV
INPUT 3 INSTALLER ADJUST PICTURE CONTRAST : 128 BRIGHTNESS : 128 COLOR : 64 TINT : 30 SHARPNESS : 8 WHITE BAL. SCREEN SET UP OPTION INPUT 3 INSTALLER ADJUST PICTURE R. GAIN : 128 G. GAIN : 128 B. GAIN : 128 R. OFFSET : 128 G. OFFSET : 128 B. OFFSET WHITE BAL. DEFAULT WHITE BAL. SCREEN SET UP OPTION ...
Page 18 - INSTALLER MENUS for VIDEO NTSC, PAL or ATSC; INSTALLER ADJUST Menus for Video NTSC, PAL or ATSC
INPUT 3 INSTALLER ADJUST PICTURE GAMMA : 2.0 BRT. ENHANCE : OFF SUB VOLUME : 20 WHITE BAL. SCREEN SET UP OPTION INPUT 3 INSTALLER ADJUST PICTURE OSD FRONT INDICATOR : OFFFAN CONTROL : AUTO COLOR MODE : NORMAL RUNCO PROFRC : MODE1 WHITE BAL. SCREEN SET UP OPTION INPUT 3 INSTALLER ADJUST PICTURE PDP P...
Page 19 - ASPECT RATIOS; This is best suited for use with 16:9 DVD’s.
ASPECT RATIOS 18 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 20 - RS-232C ADJUSTMENT MODE; that could affect the life of the display.
RS-232C ADJUSTMENT MODE 19 Through the unit’s RS-232 terminal, it is possible to use the PC to make various adjustments and settings. 1) About the RS-232C Adjustment Mode • Adjustments in the RS-232C adjustment mode: - The adjustments are written to the same memory area as for the installer mode. 2)...
Page 21 - Interface; check pin functions not just pin numbers.
20 1) Connector: D-sub 9 pins (male) 2) Pin Layout: Interface Pin No. Signal 1 NC (not connected) 2 TxD (Transmit Data) 3 RxD (Receive Data) 4 NC (not connected) 5 GnD 6 NC (not connected) 7 NC (not connected) 8 RTS (Request to Send) 9 NC (not connected) 3) Baud Rate: 9600 bps (standard) (switchable...
Page 23 - Description; How to read this table:; Indicates whether or not the normal-operation mode can be used; ○ or ●; No Mark
22 Command Name Full Name RS-232C Adjustment Validity Normal Validity Numerical Direct Validity Description A AJN - ● Terminates the RS-232C installer adjustment mode. AJY ADJUST: ON ● Starts the RS-232C installer adjustment mode. AMN AUDIO MUTING: OFF ● ● Turns audio mute OFF. AMY AUDIO MUTING: ON ...
Page 26 - Function
25 Command Name Full Name RS-232C Adjustment Validity Normal Validity Numerical Direct Validity Function L LEN FRONT INDICATOR: OFF ○ Turns OFF the front indicator. LEY FRONT INDICATOR: ON ○ Turns ON the front indicator. LNN LOUDNESS: OFF ○ ○ Disables LOUDNESS. LNY LOUDNESS: ON ○ ○ Enables LOUDNESS....
Page 29 - GET Commands; What are GET Commands?
28 GET Commands What are GET Commands? • They are commands for outputting TXD such as adjustment data from the internal microcomputer of the plasma display to a PC. • Adjustment data, etc., is output in ASCII code. NOTE: Command names are given inside brackets < >. • Data output format STX (o2...
Page 33 - DIMENSIONS
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Page 35 - SPECIFICATIONS; Available Aspect Ratios:
SPECIFICATIONS 34 CW-43MC CW-50MC 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 in....