Page 3 - PRE; ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; For LCD Displays; TO AVOID IMA
Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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, set...
Page 4 - EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:
iv Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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 ...
Page 5 - Attn: Customer Service Department; RUNCO VIDEO-PRODUCT INFORMATION; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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 Stre...
Page 6 - Important
vi Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco product! For best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed al...
Page 7 - Compliance Information; DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:
Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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: CR-26HD, CR-32HDi conform with the provis...
Page 8 - • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; IMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONS
viii Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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 ...
Page 9 - Table of Content
Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual ix 1 Table of Content s PRE L IMINAR Y ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................................................. iii Important S afety In s truction s .....................................................................
Page 10 - Maintenance and Trouble
x Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 4. Operation ................................................................................................................. 23 Turning on the Power .......................................................................................
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Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual xi 1 Li s t of Figure s 2-1. Crystal Series LCD Display Controls and Indicators ...................................................... 5 2-2. Crystal Series LCD Display Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs .......................................... 6 2-3. Cry...
Page 12 - Note
List of Figures xii Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual Note s :
Page 13 - Target Audience; Text Convention; the information and instructions provided:; EXIT; to return to the previous menu.”
Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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 CR-26HD and CR-32HDi LCD Displays. Throughout this manual, the Runco CR-26HD and CR-32HDi LCD Displays are referred to simply as the “Crys...
Page 14 - raphic Convention; These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the; Tip
Introduction 2 Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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 15 - Key Features and Benefits
Introduction Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual 3 PRE L IMINAR Y 1.3 Description, Features and Benefits Runco presents the high performance CR-26HD and CR-32HDi LCD Displays, perfect for those who demand our award-winning flat panel performance in a more intimate size than we offer with...
Page 16 - Parts List; Optional Acce; • Wall Mount kit
Introduction 4 Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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. • CR-26HD or CR-32HDi LCD D...
Page 17 - Controls and Indicators; Control; Right Side
Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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/A...
Page 18 - Crystal Series LCD Display; Rear
Controls and Functions 6 Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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. I...
Page 19 - Connect the audio output from your RGB or DVI source here.
Controls and Functions Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual 7 PRE L IMINAR Y 8. DVI/Computer Input (Digital) HDCP-compliant digital video input for connecting a DVD player, personal computer or HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output. 9. Audio Input (R G B/DVI) Connect the audio output from yo...
Page 20 - tal
Controls and Functions 8 Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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 pla...
Page 21 - Input Selection
Controls and Functions Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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 100 button to enter channel numbers ab...
Page 22 - Press to choose from three PIP window sizes.
Controls and Functions 10 Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 6. A s pect Ratio S election Button s : ANA (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 (Lette...
Page 23 - Press this button to turn Surround Mode on or off.
Controls and Functions Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual 11 PRE L IMINAR Y 11. S ound Control Button s : S .MODE Press this button repeatedly to scroll through the available Equalizer presets (CUSTOM, STANDARD, MUSIC, FILM or SPEECH). S URRND ( S urround) Press this button to turn Surr...
Page 25 - Battery Installation; tallation; Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of
Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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 t...
Page 26 - tallation Overview; tep
Installation 14 Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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 custo...
Page 27 - Ambient Light
Installation Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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 28 - Rear Connector Access; DVI Connection
Installation 16 Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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: • T...
Page 29 - Audio Cable
Installation Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual 17 PRE L IMINAR Y Figure 3-2. DVI Connection s This Crystal Series LCD Display supports the VESA Display Data Channel (DDC) standard. This standard provides “Plug and Play” capability; the display and a VESA DDC-compatible computer communi...
Page 30 - The Crystal Series LCD Display has an RGB input for connecting a; B Connection; Computer/Video Signal Compatibility
Installation 18 Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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/Video Signal Compatibility on page 56 for...
Page 31 - Component Video Connection; If you have a DVD player or DTV decoder with a; Compo; Input 2; Video
Installation Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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 of the Crystal Series LCD Display as shown in Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4. Component Video Connectio...
Page 33 - For more information about using this connection, refer to; tem Connection; Connector Pin A
Installation Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual 21 PRE L IMINAR Y RS-232 Controller Connection Use a “null-modem” RS-232 cable with a 9-pin female 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 F...
Page 35 - ON
Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual 23 PRE L IMINAR Y 4.1 Turning on the Power 1. Turn on your source components. 2. Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the Crystal Series LCD Display (AC 100V ~ 240V). 3. Connect the other end to your AC power sour...
Page 37 - MENU; The maximum available resolution and vertical frequency is
Operation Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual 25 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 CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual 27 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 choos...
Page 40 - pect Ratio
Operation 28 Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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 Anamorphic ANA Select Anamorphic to view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. 4:3 images are stretched horizontally to...
Page 41 - Picture Adjust; ss; Below Blac
Operation Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual 29 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 stand...
Page 42 - • The darkest black bars disappear into the background.; Contra
Operation 30 Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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 ...
Page 43 - Color
Operation Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual 31 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 Pic...
Page 44 - To adjust the color temperature, select Color Temp. from the
Operation 32 Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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 ...
Page 46 - Channel
Operation 34 Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Channel To set up the Crystal Series LCD Display channel tuner, select TV as the source. Then, select Channel from the Main Menu and press ENTER . Auto Tuning: To have the Crystal Series LCD Display automatically detect avai...
Page 47 - Setup
Operation Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual 35 PRE L IMINAR Y Time Zone: To set the local (North American) time zone, select Time Zone from the Timer menu and press ENTER . Use the up- or down-arrow button to select Eastern, Central, Mountain or Pacific. Press ENTER to confirm your sel...
Page 48 - • Di; and Content Categorie; cription
Operation 36 Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Caption: Select Caption from the Setup menu to control the display of closed captions when watching programs that contain them. • Di s play: Select On or Off to control the display of closed captions. • Mode: Select one of f...
Page 50 - You must enter a passcode to access the ISF Calibration menu.
Operation 38 Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi 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 th...
Page 51 - To remove any trace of color from the white areas of the projected; The Command Ack setting enables or disables the echo of serial
Operation Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual 39 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 b...
Page 52 - select Factory Reset from the ISF Calibration menu and press
Operation 40 Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Factory Re s et: To reset all Crystal Series LCD Display settings to their factory defaults, select Factory Reset from the ISF Calibration menu and press ENTER . This command is not undoable. Use it with caution! S pla s h D...
Page 53 - To use PIP, press the; Press; Press; PIP; again to turn PIP off.
Operation Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual 41 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. HOLD SUB PAGE...
Page 54 - Press the; PO; ) button on the remote control; ource Combination; Main
Operation 42 Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual 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. Changing the PIP Position To change the PIP window position, press the PO S...
Page 55 - Changing the PIP Size; IZE; ) button on the remote control repeatedly to; PECT; button on the remote control.
Operation Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual 43 PRE L IMINAR Y Changing the PIP Size To change the PIP window size, press the S IZE ( ) button on the remote control repeatedly to achieve the desired window size. Changing the PIP Aspect Ratio To change the aspect ratio of the PIP window ...
Page 56 - Swapping the Main and; WAP
Operation 44 Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual 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 ...
Page 57 - MT; tereo and
Operation Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual 45 PRE L IMINAR Y 4.6 Stereo Sound/SAP The Crystal Series LCD Display supports Multichannel Television Sound (MTS), the broadcast audio standard that allows transmission of both stereo and Secondary Audio Program (SAP) content. The SAP is usu...
Page 59 - Cleaning the Screen; Maintenance and Trouble; hooting Chart; ymptom
Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual 47 PRE L IMINAR Y 5.1 Cleaning Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of the Crystal Series LCD Display. Before cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control Do not u...
Page 61 - ) followed by the four-digit numeric code; erial Communication; erial Command; Command
Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual 49 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 Fi...
Page 65 - Table 7-1 lists the Crystal Series LCD Display specifications.; pecification
Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual 53 PRE L IMINAR Y 7.1 Crystal Series LCD Display Specifications Table 7-1 lists the Crystal Series LCD Display specifications. 7. S pecification s Table 7-1. Cry s tal S erie s LCD Di s play S pecification s Native Re s olution: 1366 x 768 WXGA S creen...
Page 66 - RELI; ion
Specifications 54 Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual P RELI M INARY 7.2 Crystal Series LCD Display Dimensions Figure 7-1 and Figure 7-2 show the Crystal Series LCD Display dimensions. Figure 7-1. CR-26HD Dimen s ion s 27.00 in. (686 mm) 23.70 in. (602 mm) 26.00 in. (660 mm) 19.88 in. (5...
Page 68 - ignal Compatibility Chart; ignal Type
Specifications 56 Runco CR-26HD/CR-32HDi Owner’s Operating Manual P RELI M INARY 7.3 Computer/Video Signal Compatibility The Crystal Series LCD Display can display video signals from a variety of computer sources via its RGB and DVI inputs. Table 7-2 lists the signal types that are compatible with t...
Page 70 - Operating Manual
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