Page 3 - iii; PRE; ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; For LCD Displays; TO AVOID IMA
Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual iii PRE L IMINAR Y ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For LCD 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, setu...
Page 4 - iv; EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:
iv Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Runco limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period. There are no express warranties. Runco also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or consequential d...
Page 5 - Attn: Customer Service Department; RUNCO VIDEO-PRODUCT INFORMATION; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD 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 Stree...
Page 6 - • Do not place heavy objects on top of the LCD display.; afety Precaution; WARNIN
vi Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD 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. For the best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guid...
Page 7 - vii; Table of Content
Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual vii 1 Table of Content s PRE L IMINAR Y ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................................. iii S afety Precaution s ..................................................................................
Page 8 - Maintenance and Trouble
Table of Contents viii Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 4. Operation ................................................................................................................. 25 Turning on the Power ...................................................................
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Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual ix 1 Li s t of Figure s PRE L IMINAR Y 2-1. Crystal Series LCD Display Controls and Indicators ...................................................... 5 2-2. Crystal Series LCD Display Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs ..........................................
Page 10 - List of Figures
List of Figures x Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y
Page 11 - Target Audience; Text Convention; the information and instructions provided:; EXIT; to return to the previous menu.”; Note
Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD 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 the Runco Crystal Series Model CX-40HD and CX-46HD LCD Displays. Throughout this manual, the Runco CX-40HD and CX-46HD LCD Displays are referred to s...
Page 12 - Introduction; raphic Convention; These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the; Tip
Introduction 2 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD 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 ...
Page 13 - Key Features and Benefits
Introduction Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 3 PRE L IMINAR Y 1.3 Description, Features and Benefits Runco presents the Crystal Series CX-40HD and CX-46HD LCD Displays, perfect for those who demand our award-winning flat panel performance in a more intimate size than we offer with our...
Page 14 - Parts List; Optional Acce; • Wall Mount kit
Introduction 4 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Parts List Your Crystal Series LCD Display 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. • CX-40HD or CX-46HD LCD Dis...
Page 15 - Controls and Indicators; Control; Right Side
Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 5 PRE L IMINAR Y 2.1 Crystal Series LCD Display at a Glance Controls and Indicators Figure 2-1 shows the locations of the Crystal Series LCD Display controls and indicators. Figure 2-1. Cry s tal S erie s LCD Di s play Control s and Indicator s 1. TV/AV...
Page 16 - Controls and Functions; Crystal Series LCD Display; Rear
Controls and Functions 6 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Crystal Series LCD Display Inputs and Outputs Figure 2-2 shows the locations of the Crystal Series LCD Display inputs and outputs. Figure 2-2. Cry s tal S erie s LCD Di s play Rear-Panel Input s and Output s 1. IN...
Page 17 - Connect the audio output from a personal computer here.
Controls and Functions Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 7 PRE L IMINAR Y 9. HDMI2/Computer Input (Digital) Two, HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting a DVD player, personal computer or HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output. 10. PC Audio Input Connect the audio output from a p...
Page 18 - tal; TV
Controls and Functions 8 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 2.2 Crystal Series LCD Display Remote Control Figure 2-3 shows the Crystal Series LCD Display remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. Figure 2-3. Cry s tal S erie s LCD Di s play...
Page 19 - Input Selection
Controls and Functions Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 9 PRE L IMINAR Y 1. OFF / ON Use these buttons to turn the Crystal Series LCD Display on or off. 2. Numeric Button s Use these buttons to enter TV channel numbers or menu pass codes. Use the TV button to switch to the Antenna/DTV/...
Page 20 - Press to choose from three PIP window sizes.
Controls and Functions 10 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 5. A s pect Ratio S election Button s ANA (16:9 Anamorphic) For 16:9 DVDs or HDTV program material. 4X3 ( S tandard 4:3) The input signal is scaled to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen. LETBOX (Let...
Page 21 - Press this button to turn Surround Mode on or off.
Controls and Functions Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 11 PRE L IMINAR Y 10. TIMER OFF Button Press this button to set the sleep timer. Press it repeatedly to scroll through the available options (Off, 10, 30, 60, 120 or 180 minutes). 11. S ound Control Button s S .MODE Press this but...
Page 23 - Battery Installation; tallation; Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of
Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 13 PRE L IMINAR Y 3.1 Remote Control Battery Installation To install batteries in the remote control: 1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and remove it. 2. Insert the included batteries. Ensure that the polarities correctly match th...
Page 24 - Installation; tallation Overview; tep; Mount the Crystal Series LCD Display on a wall (optional)
Installation 14 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the Crystal Series LCD Display installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Installation should be performed by a qualified custom...
Page 25 - Ambient Light
Installation Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 15 PRE L IMINAR Y 3.3 Installation Considerations Proper installation of your Crystal Series LCD Display will ensure the highest possible picture quality. Whether you are installing the Crystal Series LCD Display temporarily or permanently,...
Page 26 - Rear Connector Access; Input Panel
Installation 16 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 3.4 Connections to the Crystal Series LCD Display Proceed as follows to connect the Crystal Series LCD Display to your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power. When connecting your equipment: • Tu...
Page 27 - HDMI Connection; The Crystal Series LCD Display has two HDMI inputs for connecting; Rear of the Di; Audio Cable
Installation Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 17 PRE L IMINAR Y HDMI Connection s : The Crystal Series LCD Display has two HDMI inputs for connecting a DVD player, DTV decoder, personal computer or any other device with an HDMI or DVI output. Connect such devices as shown in Figure 3-2...
Page 28 - The Crystal Series LCD Display has an RGB input for connecting a; B Connection; Computer Signal Compatibility
Installation 18 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y R G B Connection s : The Crystal Series LCD Display has an RGB input for connecting a personal computer; see Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3. Analog R G B Connection s 1. Refer to Computer Signal Compatibility on page 61 for a list...
Page 29 - Component Video Connection; If you have a DVD player or DTV decoder with a; Compo
Installation Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 19 PRE L IMINAR Y Component Video Connection s : If you have a DVD player or DTV decoder with a component (YPbPr) output, connect it to INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 of the Crystal Series LCD Display as shown in Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4. Component Video...
Page 30 - AV OUT Connection
Installation 20 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y AV OUT Connection The Crystal Series LCD Display has stereo audio and Composite video outputs for connecting to a second VCR or other auxiliary equipment. Connect the AV OUT audio and video jacks to the audio and video inp...
Page 31 - Connect the; Maintain the correct polarity.; For more; peaker Connection
Installation Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 21 PRE L IMINAR Y Connecting External Speakers (Optional) The Crystal Series LCD Display is equipped with stereo speakers, which are mounted directly below the screen. If you prefer, you can connect the rear-panel speaker outputs to externa...
Page 32 - Connecting to a Dolby; Optical; Dolby Digital
Installation 22 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Connecting to a Dolby Digital Amplifier If your home theater has a Dolby Digital amplifier or receiver, connect the digital audio output from the Crystal Series LCD Display to the digital audio input of the amplifier/recei...
Page 33 - For more information about using this connection, refer to; tem Connection; Rear Panel; Connector Pin A; Receive Data
Installation Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 23 PRE L IMINAR Y RS-232 Controller Connection Use a standard RS-232 cable with a 9-pin male connector to connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the Crystal Series LCD Display; see Figure 3...
Page 35 - ON
Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 25 PRE L IMINAR Y 4.1 Turning on the Power 1. Turn on your source components. 2. Plug the female end of the supplied power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the Crystal Series LCD Display (AC 100V ~ 240V). See Figure 2-2. 3. Connect the other e...
Page 36 - Operation
Operation 26 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 4.3 Setting the PC Display Properties To maximize image quality when using the Crystal Series LCD Display with a personal computer, you may need to adjust the display properties of your PC video card. To do this: 1. Choose Se...
Page 37 - The maximum available resolution and vertical frequency is
Operation Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 27 PRE L IMINAR Y 4.4 Using the On-Screen Menus To use the on-screen menus: 1. Press MENU to display the Main Menu. 2. To select a menu item, use the up- or down-arrow buttons ( , ) on the remote control to highlight it. 3. Press ENTER or the ...
Page 39 - Main Menu; . Select the appropriate aspect ratio for the type of
Operation Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 29 PRE L IMINAR Y Main Menu The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all Crystal Series LCD Display functions. (The ISF Calibration menu is not accessible until you enter a passcode.) Source From the Main Menu, select Source to choose...
Page 40 - pect Ratio
Operation 30 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD 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 ANA Select 16:9 to view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. 4:3 images are stretched horizontally to fit a 16:9 d...
Page 41 - Picture Adjust; ss; Below Blac
Operation Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 31 PRE L IMINAR Y Picture Adjust Use the controls in the Picture Adjust menu to calibrate your Crystal Series LCD Display for optimum picture quality. The Crystal Series LCD Display has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standa...
Page 42 - • The darkest black bars disappear into the background.; Contra
Operation 32 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black, white and gray areas against a black background. The example above includes two vertical bars and four shaded boxes. Select Brightness from the Picture A...
Page 43 - Color
Operation Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 33 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 from the Pict...
Page 44 - To adjust the color temperature, select Color Temp. from the
Operation 34 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD 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 Adjust menu and press ENTER . On your external test pattern source, select a pattern like t...
Page 45 - Audio
Operation Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 35 PRE L IMINAR Y G amma: The Gamma control determines how gray shades are displayed between minimum input (black) and maximum input (white) for all signals. A good gamma setting helps to optimize blacks and whites while ensuring smooth transi...
Page 46 - Channel
Operation 36 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Audio Language: Some digital TV broadcasts provide audio soundtracks in multiple languages. If you are watching such a program, select Audio Language from the Audio menu to choose a soundtrack language: English, Français, Esp...
Page 47 - Timer
Operation Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 37 PRE L IMINAR Y Timer To set the Crystal Series LCD Display’s internal clock or configure the on/off timers, select Timer from the Main Menu and press ENTER . Time: To set the Crystal Series LCD Display internal clock, select Time from the T...
Page 48 - Setup
Operation 38 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Setup Use the controls in the Setup menu to perform advanced image quality adjustments and access various other Crystal Series LCD Display features. O S D Language: Select OSD Language from the Setup menu and press ENTER . Th...
Page 49 - • Digital Font Option:; and Content Categorie; cription
Operation Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 39 PRE L IMINAR Y embedding Internet data (called Interactive TV Links, or ITV Links) in the captions. • CC On Mute: To have the Crystal Series LCD Display show captions when the audio output is muted, set this option to Yes. • Digital Font Op...
Page 50 - Sexual content
Operation 40 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y • Movie Rating: Select Movie Rating from the Parental Control menu to block movies carrying a given rating, to prevent children from watching movies that are deemed inappropriate. These ratings have been established by the Mo...
Page 51 - Over
Operation Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 41 PRE L IMINAR Y Over s can (not available for R G B input): 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 assumptio...
Page 52 - You must enter a passcode to access the ISF Calibration menu.
Operation 42 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y ISF Calibration Use the ISF Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments. Thi s menu s hould be u s ed by I S F-certified technician s only. Picture Adju s t: The controls in this menu are identical to tho...
Page 53 - To remove any trace of color from the white areas of the projected
Operation Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 43 PRE L IMINAR Y White Balance: To remove any trace of color from the white areas of the projected image, choose White Balance from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER . • G ain: Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in the br...
Page 54 - To use PIP, press the; Press; Press; PIP; again to turn PIP off.
Operation 44 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 4.5 Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) To use PIP, press the PIP ( ) button. The PIP window appears inside the main image window. Press PIP again to switch to side-by-side PIP mode. Press PIP again to turn PIP off. ASPECT SIZE PO...
Page 55 - Press the; ource Combination; PIP Input; can it display RGB and HDMI (digital) signals simultaneously.
Operation Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 45 PRE L IMINAR Y Press the TV/AV button ( ) to select a PIP signal source. For each source, Table 4-3 shows which of the other sources are available as a PIP source. Table 4-3. Available Main and PIP S ource Combination s PIP Input S ource TV...
Page 56 - Changing the PIP; PO; Changing the PIP Size; IZE; Changing the PIP Aspect; PECT
Operation 46 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Changing the PIP Position To change the PIP window position, press the PO S ITION ( ) button on the remote control repeatedly until the window is in the desired position. Changing the PIP Size To change the PIP window size, p...
Page 57 - To swap the main and PIP images, press the; button on the remote control.; button on the remote control.
Operation Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 47 PRE L IMINAR Y Swapping the Main and PIP Images To swap the main and PIP images, press the S WAP button on the remote control. Swapping the Main and PIP Audio Programs To swap the main and PIP audio programs, press the S . S WAP button on t...
Page 58 - MT; tereo and
Operation 48 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y You can select sound options (Mono, Stereo, SAP or Mono+SAP) depending on the broadcast signal by pressing the MT S / S AP button on the remote control. • Choose Stereo for channels that are broadcasting in stereo. • Choose M...
Page 59 - Maintenance and Trouble; hooting Chart; ymptom
Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 49 PRE L IMINAR Y 5.1 Troubleshooting Tips Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the Crystal Series LCD Display. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue...
Page 60 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting; PC
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 50 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Colors in the image are swapped; for example, reds appear blue or vice versa. • The Red/Pr, Green/Y or Blue/Pb outputs from the source are connected to the wrong inputs on the Crystal Series LCD Display....
Page 61 - • Commands are in ASCII format and are not case-sensitive.; erial Communication; erial Command; Command
Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 51 PRE L IMINAR Y 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration To interface the Crystal Series LCD Display with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software, connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Fig...
Page 62 - Serial Communications
Serial Communications 52 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y [ +4A Select “next” Main AV input [ S4E 000# Aspect ratio selection 0 = 4:3 (Standard) 1 = VirtualWide 2 = Letterbox 3 = 16:9 (Anamorphic) Example: [S4E0002 selects Letterbox [ S4G 000# PIP Input selection 0 = TV ...
Page 63 - SDB
Serial Communications Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 53 PRE L IMINAR Y [ SDB 000# Set PIP size 0 = small 1 = medium 2 = large Example: [SDB0001 selects medium PIP size [ SDE 000# Set PIP aspect ratio 0 = 4:3 1 = 16:9 Example: [SDE0001 selects 16:9 aspect ratio PIP window [ SDF 000# S...
Page 65 - SURROUND; key; PREVIOUS CHANNEL
Serial Communications Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 55 PRE L IMINAR Y 0054 SURROUND 0024 MTS/SAP 0091 MUTE [ key 0057 PREVIOUS CHANNEL 0045 FAVORITE CHANNEL 0044 CLOSED CAPTION (on/off) 0055 INFO Table 6-1. S erial Command s (continued) Command De s cription
Page 67 - Table 7-1 lists the Crystal Series LCD Display specifications.; Table 7-1. Crystal Series LCD Display Specifications; Available Aspect Ratios:; Yes; Operating Environment:
Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 57 PRE L IMINAR Y 7.1 Crystal Series LCD Display Specifications Table 7-1 lists the Crystal Series LCD Display specifications. 7. Specifications Table 7-1. Crystal Series LCD Display Specifications Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Screen Size: CX-40HD = 4...
Page 68 - Specifications; RELI; Regulatory Approval; Complies with FCC, UL; pecification
Specifications 58 Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual P RELI M INARY Weight: CX-40HD = 63.93 lbs. (29.0 kg) CX-46HD = 76.28 lbs. (34.6 kg) Regulatory Approval s : Complies with FCC, UL Limited Warranty: One (1) year parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. S pecification...
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Specifications Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 59 PRE L IMINAR Y 7.2 Crystal Series LCD Display Dimensions Figure 7-1 and Figure 7-2 show the Crystal Series LCD Display dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). Figure 7-1. CX-40HD Dimen s ion s 4.72 38.84 34.91 Fr ont s ide view Top ...
Page 71 - ignal Compatibility Chart
Specifications Runco CX-40HD/CX-46HD Owner’s Operating Manual 61 PRE L IMINAR Y 7.3 Computer Signal Compatibility The Crystal Series LCD Display can display video signals from a variety of computer sources via its RGB-HD and HDMI inputs. Table 7-2 lists the signal types that are compatible with the ...
Page 74 - Operating Manual; Runco Inter national • 2900 Faber
Runco CL-810 Owner’ s Operating Manual Runco Inter national • 2900 Faber S treet • Union City, CA 94587 • Ph (510) 324-7777 / (800) 23RUNCO / Fax (510) 324-9300 www.runco.com S E R I A L N U M B E R RUMA-009805 rev 12-01-06 v1.1