Page 3 - PRE; THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; For Plasma Displays; TO AVOID IMA
PlasmaWall SP 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 SP 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 - Attn: Customer Service Department; RUNCO VIDEO-PRODUCT INFORMATION; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
PlasmaWall SP 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...
Page 6 - CAUTION; • Do not place heavy objects on top of the plasma display.; afety Precaution; WARNING
vi PlasmaWall SP 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 - Table of Content
PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual vii 1 Table of Content s PRE L IMINAR Y THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................. iii S afety Precaution s ......................................................................................
Page 8 - Maintenance and Trouble
Table of Contents viii PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Connecting Source Components to the DHD Controller ....................................... 25 RS-232 Controller Connection .............................................................................. 29 Connecting ...
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PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual ix 1 Li s t of Figure s PRE L IMINAR Y 2-1. PlasmaWall Front-Panel Controls and Indicators........................................................... 5 2-2. PlasmaWall Model SP-42DHD Rear Panel ...............................................................
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List of Figures x PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Note s :
Page 11 - Target Audience; t Convention; the information and instructions provided:; EXIT; to return to the previous menu.”
PlasmaWall SP 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 the Runco PlasmaWall Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor and DHD Controller (Model SP-42DHD, SP-50DHD or SP-60DHD). Throughout this manual, the Runco Pl...
Page 12 - raphic Convention; These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the; Tip
Introduction 2 PlasmaWall SP 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 13 - Key Features and Benefits
Introduction PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 3 PRE L IMINAR Y 1.3 Description, Features and Benefits The PlasmaWall SP Series flat-panel plasma monitor brings outstanding picture quality to its size category with true, high-definition native resolution of up to 1365 x 768 (1024 x 768 o...
Page 14 - Parts List; Optional Acce
Introduction 4 PlasmaWall SP 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 Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monito...
Page 15 - Controls and Indicators; and Function
PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 5 PRE L IMINAR Y 2.1 PlasmaWall at a Glance Controls and Indicators Figure 2-1 shows the PlasmaWall front-panel controls and indicators. Figure 2-1. Pla s maWall Front-Panel Control s and Indicator s 1. DI S PLAY S TAND Optional accessory for tabletop in...
Page 16 - Connectors; maWall Model
Controls and Functions 6 PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Connectors Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3 show the rear-panel connector and power switch locations on the SP-42DHD and SP-50DHD respectively. Figure 2-2. Pla s maWall Model S P-42DHD Rear Panel ➤ COMBINATION IN OUT RS-2...
Page 19 - Connect the RS-232 OUT port on the DHD Controller to this input.
Controls and Functions PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 9 PRE L IMINAR Y 1. COMBINATION IN/OUT Not used. 2. R S -232C (9-pin, male D- S ub) Connect the RS-232 OUT port on the DHD Controller to this input. 3. AUDIO (OUTPUT) (3.5-mm s tereo mini jack) Not used with this model. 4. AUDIO (I...
Page 20 - Receives IR commands from the remote.
Controls and Functions 10 PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 2.2 DHD Controller Front Panel Figure 2-5 shows the controls and indicators on the DHD Controller front panel; the paragraphs that follow describe them. Figure 2-5. DHD Controller Front Panel 1. RUNCO ICON Lights ...
Page 22 - Figure 2-6 shows the rear connector panel on the DHD Controller.; For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode.
Controls and Functions 12 PlasmaWall SP 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. ANALO G OUTPUT S (R G BHV) Connect these to the ANALO G R G B IN inpu...
Page 23 - GG; Connect this to the
Controls and Functions PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 13 PRE L IMINAR Y 6. COMPO S ITE VIDEO INPUT Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player or other composite video source. 7. S -VIDEO 1 / S -VIDEO 2 Two, standard S-Video inputs for connecting ...
Page 24 - Figure 2-7. DHD Controller Remote Control
Controls and Functions 14 PlasmaWall SP 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 12 1 2 3 6 8 9 11 10 13 5 ...
Page 26 - For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio.
Controls and Functions 16 PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 9. 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: ANA (Anamorphic) (3) For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native ...
Page 27 - To install batteries in the remote control:; Available Range of the Remote Control; tallation
PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 17 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 18 PlasmaWall SP 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 SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 19 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 - High-Altitude Operation
Installation 20 PlasmaWall SP 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 - • As it lies flat with the screen face; for Enclo
Installation PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 21 PRE L IMINAR Y • As it lies flat with the screen face down. Place the protective sheet, which was wrapped around the plasma monitor when it was packaged, between the screen and your work surface to avoid scratching or otherwise damaging t...
Page 32 - Other Considerations
Installation 22 PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Other Considerations 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 display away from ...
Page 33 - When connecting your equipment:; maWall to the DHD Controller
Installation PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 23 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 34 - The PlasmaWall has a DVI input, labeled
Installation 24 PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Digital Video Connection: The PlasmaWall has a DVI input, labeled DI G ITAL R G B . Connect the DVI output from the DHD Controller to this input, using a standard DVI cable. R G BHV Connection: Connect the RGBHV output from...
Page 35 - DVI Connection
Installation PlasmaWall SP 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. DVI Connection s : See Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5. DVI S ource Connection s...
Page 36 - B Connection; DTV or Progressive; Horiz
Installation 26 PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Digital (DTV) R G B Connection s : See Figure 3-6. Figure 3-6. Digital (DTV) R G B Connection s DVI 1 HD1 HD2 G/Y INPUTS H V R/Pr B/Pb G/Y H V R/Pr B/Pb DVI 2 Component Video Pb Pr Y Video S-Video 2 S-Video 1 1 2 3 TRIGGERS...
Page 37 - Computer/Video Signal Compatibility; Personal Computer
Installation PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 27 PRE L IMINAR Y Analog (Computer) R G B Connection s : See Figure 3-7. Figure 3-7. Analog R G B Connection s 1. Refer to Computer/Video Signal Compatibility on page 64 for a list of computer signals compatible with the PlasmaWall. Use with...
Page 38 - Compo
Installation 28 PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Compo s ite/ S -Video/Component Video Connection s : See Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8. Compo s ite, S -Video and Component Video Connection s DVI 1 HD1 HD2 G/Y INPUTS H V R/Pr B/Pb G/Y H V R/Pr B/Pb DVI 2 Component Video Pb Pr Y ...
Page 39 - For more information about using this connection, refer to; tem Connection; Control
Installation PlasmaWall SP 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 3-9. For more information a...
Page 40 - Cable Management; talling the Cable Tie; Do not allow excessive stress to be placed on the ends of cables.; viewed from the rear of the di
Installation 30 PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Cable Management To minimize cable clutter, you can use the cable ties provided with the PlasmaWall to bundle the video, control and power cables at the back of the display. Install the cable ties as shown in Figure 3-11. C...
Page 41 - Plug the female end of the power cord into; ON; button on the remote control to
PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 31 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 PlasmaWall. Connect the other end to your AC power source. 3. Similarly connect the DHD Contr...
Page 42 - You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu.
Operation 32 PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 4.2 Selecting the Input Source By default, the PlasmaWall is configured to display the signal received on its RGBHV ( ANALO G R G B IN ) input. To use the DVI-D ( DI G ITAL R G B ) input instead: 1. Press MENU and enter the Se...
Page 43 - Advanced; button and click the; Monitor; tab on the dialog box. Set the; OK; The native resolution of the SP-42DHD is 1024 x 768 the native
Operation PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 33 PRE L IMINAR Y 5. Click the Advanced button and click the Monitor tab on the dialog box. Set the vertical frequency to 60Hz and click OK . 1. The native resolution of the SP-42DHD is 1024 x 768; the native resolution of the SP-50DHD and SP-6...
Page 44 - Press the; MENU; to confirm your selection.
Operation 34 PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 4.4 Using the On-Screen 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 contr...
Page 46 - ENTER; . Select the appropriate aspect ratio for your
Operation 36 PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 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 47 - pect Ratio
Operation PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 37 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 (Anamorphic) ANA Select 16:9 (Anamorphic) to view 16:9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio. 4:3 images are stretched hor...
Page 48 - Picture; ss
Operation 38 PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Picture Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate your PlasmaWall for optimum picture quality. The PlasmaWall has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards established by the Imaging Science Foundati...
Page 50 - Select Color and press
Operation 40 PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 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 51 - harpne; sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture menu and press; Input Position
Operation PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 41 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 52 - Over; ISF Presets; Information
Operation 42 PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 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 53 - Calibration
Operation PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 43 PRE L IMINAR Y Calibration Use the 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. To recall the ISF Night or ISF Day settings, select “ISF Night” or “ISF D...
Page 54 - ISF Night - Display Color
Operation 44 PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y • Noi s e Filter: To apply noise filtering to the input signal, select Noise Filter from the Input Color menu. The Noise Filter is useful for clearing up noisy images from 480i video sources. Use the left- or right-arrow butto...
Page 55 - The
Operation PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 45 PRE L IMINAR Y Input Name s : You can give each DHD Controller input a descriptive name. For example, you may want to change the default input name to the type of source component connected to it: “VCR,” “DVD,” “Laptop” et cetera. Composite,...
Page 56 - Use the serial command
Operation 46 PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y Analog Out Mode: Select Analog Out Mode from the Service menu to change the characteristics of the analog output signal from the DHD Controller. The choices are RGB-- (separate sync with negative polarity), RGB++ (separate syn...
Page 57 - This action is not undoable. Proceed with caution!; Caution
Operation PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 47 PRE L IMINAR Y Mi s cellaneou s : Select Miscellaneous from the Service menu to set the following options: • Language: Select Language from the Miscellaneous menu and press the up- or down-arrows to select the OSD language. (Currently, only ...
Page 59 - Cleaning the Screen; Maintenance and Trouble
PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 49 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 60 - hooting Chart; ymptom
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 50 PlasmaWall SP 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 63 - Serial commands to the DHD Controller take the following form:; erial Communication; Splash Configure
PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 53 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 64 - RELI; erial Command
Serial Communications 54 PlasmaWall SP 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 69 - Table 7-1 lists the PlasmaWall specifications.; pecification; maWall
PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual 59 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: Model S P-42DHD: 1024 x 768 Model S P-50DHD: 1365 x 768 Model S P-60DHD: 1365...
Page 70 - Table 7-2 lists the DHD Controller specifications.
Specifications 60 PlasmaWall SP 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 74 - ignal Compatibility Chart; sx
Specifications 64 PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y 7.4 Computer/Video Signal Compatibility The PlasmaWall can display video signals from a variety of computer sources via its RGB and DVI inputs. Table 7-3 lists the signal types that are compatible with the PlasmaWall. Tab...
Page 77 - Appendi
PlasmaWall Service Remote Control PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual A-1 PRE L IMINAR Y A.1 Overview The PlasmaWall system includes two remote control units: the standard DHD remote control (see Figure 2-7) and the Service Remote Control, shown in Figure A-1 and described in the paragraph...
Page 79 - PLASMAWALL
PlasmaWall Service Remote Control PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual A-3 PRE L IMINAR Y A.2 Service/Setup Menu For the vast majority of installations, the DHD Controller remote control gives you all the control you need over display quality settings. However, there are two settings intern...
Page 80 - MPEG Filter
PlasmaWall Service Remote Control A-4 PlasmaWall SP Series Owner’s Operating Manual PRE L IMINAR Y MPEG Filter Use the MPEG Filter to reduce or eliminate so-called “mosquito noise” in MPEG-compressed video signals (digital broadcasts or DVDs). Set it to LOW, MIDDLE or HIGH, as needed to minimize dis...
Page 82 - Operating Manual
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