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OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
TM
PL-61cx
Flat Panel Display Monitor &
TM TM
Pixel-For-Pixel Controller with Vivix Technology
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Table of Contents Introduction Important Information Limited Warranty How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor................................................................................................... 1 Part Names and Function...................................................................................................................................... 2 Front View..............................................................................................................
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OSM (On Screen Menu) Controls ....................................................................................................................... 29 Menu Operations................................................................................................................................................ 29 Menu Tree .......................................................................................................................................................... 30 P
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Intr oduction Introduction to the Runco The features you’ll enjoy include: PlasmaWall™ PL-61cx Plasma • Fully integrated system, with the Controller being the control center for the system. All automation Display Monitor controls need only be connected to the Controller; no The PL-61cx is a state-of-the-art DTV ready, flat-panel need to control the plasma separately. plasma display monitor. The 61-inch widescreen offers a • 1366 x 768 DTV resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio resolution of 1365
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Important Information Precautions Warnings and Safety Precaution Please read this manual carefully before using your plasma This plasma monitor is designed and monitor and keep the manual handy for future reference. manufactured to provide long, trouble-free service. No maintenance other than cleaning is required. Please see the section “Plasma monitor cleaning CAUTION procedure” on the next page. The plasma display panel consists of fine picture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK elements (cells) wi
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To avoid damage and prolong operating life: Recommendations to avoid or minimize phosphor burn-in: 1. Use only with 120V 50/60Hz AC power supply. Like all phosphor-based display devices and all other gas Continued operation at line voltages greater than 120 Volts plasma displays, plasma monitors can be susceptible to AC will shorten the life of the unit, and might even cause phosphor burn under certain circumstances. Certain a fire hazard. operating conditions, such as the continuous display of
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THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For Plasma Display Monitors 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, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance. This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it with your other important documents. WHAT IS COVERED UNDER TH
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CAUTION: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS RUNCO PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM AND INSTALLED BY RUNCO AUTHORIZED DEALERS. ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. MOREOVER, DAMAGE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS: Runco limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the
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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers 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, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance. This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it with your other important documents. WHAT I
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CAUTION: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS RUNCO PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM RUNCO AUTHORIZED DEALERS. ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. MOREOVER, DAMAGE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS: Runco limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty perio
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How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor You can attach your optional mounts or stand to the plasma monitor in one of the following two ways: 1) While it is upright. (See drawing A) Drawing A 2) As it is laid down with the screen face down (See drawing B). Lay the protective sheet, which was wrapped around the plasma monitor when it was packaged, beneath the screen surface so it does not scratch the screen face. * DO NOT touch or hold the screen face when carrying the unit. • This devic
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Part Names and Function Front View Located on bottom Located on bottom of Plasma of Plasma VOLUME INPUT SELECT MENU / ENTER DOWN UP LEFT/- RIGHT/+ /EXIT 7 6 5 4 1 3 2 1 POWER 5 LEFT/- and RIGHT/+ Turns the plasma monitor’s power on and off. Enlarges or reduces the image. Functions as the CURSOR buttons in the On-Screen Menu (OSM) 2 Remote sensor window mode. Receives the signals from the remote control. 6 VOLUME DOWN and UP 3 POWER / STANDBY indicator Adjusts the v
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VIDEO VIDEO 2 AUDIO 1 DVD1 / HD1 AUDIO 2 RGB2 / DVD2 / HD2 RGB 1 AUDIO 3 RGB 3 R R R/ G/ B/ R VIDEO 1 ( ) IN/OUT Cr/Pr Y Cb/Pb HD VD (IN / OUT) IN OUT Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr DVI ( Digital RGB ) External Control REMOTE L L L ( ) ( ) ( ) VIDEO 3 MONO MONO MONO Rear View / Terminal Board C D E F G AC IN RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS MUST HAVE MORE THAN IMPEDANCE 6 OH 7WATT RATING M H I AC IN RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS MUST HAVE MORE THAN J 7WATT RATING IMPEDANCE 6 OHM K A B A AC IN G RGB1 (mini D-Sub 1
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s Installation Remote Control (Not needed for normal use. Please use the Controller's remote for normal operation.) 15 16 DVD / HD Press this button to select DVD/HD as the source. The available sources depend on the setting of “BNC INPUT”. RGB: HD/DVD/DTV POWER OFF ON ® HD1/DVD1/DTV1 ® HD2/DVD2/DTV2 COMP.: RGB/PC DVD/HD DVD/HD can also be selected using the INPUT VIDEO SELECT button on the monitor. POSITION MENU/ENTER / CONTROL VIDEO Press this button to select VIDEO as the source. ® ® ® VID
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Use of Installation Remote Control The Installation remote has been included with the PL-61cx in order to allow the adjustment of size and position for HDTV signals, or any other high-resolution signal sent into the “HDTV/Computer” port on the Controller. Do not use this remote to make color balance adjustments or any other image quality adjustments to the plasma itself. All image quality adjustments are stored in the PFP Controller, NOT in the plasma. Any adjustments made to the plasma will n
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Battery Installation and Replacement Insert the 2 “AAA” batteries, making sure to set them in with the proper polarity. 1.Press and open the cover. 2. Align the batteries according to the (+) and (–) indication inside the case. 3.Replace the cover. 6
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IN OUT External Control REMOTE Using the wired remote control mode Operating Range Connect the remote cable* to the remote control’s remote * Use the remote control within a distance of about 23 ft. jack and the “REMOTE IN” terminal on the monitor. When (7m) from the front of the monitor’s remote control sensor the cable is connected, the mode automatically switches to and at horizontal an vertical angles of up to approximately o. wired remote control. When the wired remote control 30 is used
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VIDEO VIDEO 2 AUDIO 1 DVD1 / HD1 AUDIO 2 RGB2 / DVD2 / HD2 RGB 1 AUDIO 3 RGB 3 R R R VIDEO 1 R/ G/ B/ (IN/OUT) Cr/Pr Y Cb/Pb HD VD ( ) IN OUT Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr IN / OUT DVI ( Digital RGB ) External Control REMOTE L L L (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) VIDEO 3 Plasma Monitor Installation VCR or Laser Disc Player VIDEO 1-3 To video inputs on the plasma monitor DVD Player IBM VGA or Compatibles Macintosh or Compatibles (Desktop type) Monitor adapter for Macintosh To Mini D-Sub 15 pin connector on the plasma
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Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer Connecting Your Document Camera Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your plasma You can connect your plasma monitor to a document monitor will enable you to display your computer’s screen camera. To do so, simply: image for an impressive presentation. The plasma monitor 1. Turn off the power to your plasma monitor and supports the signals described on page 7 of Model document camera. Information. To connect a PC, Macintosh or compatible graphics a
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Pin Assignments and Signal Levels Pin Configuration and Signal of the for 15 pin RGB (Analog) RGB 3 Connector (DVI Connector) The unit is equipped with a type of connector commonly used for digital. 5 4 3 2 1 (This cannot be used for an analog input.) 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 (TMDS can be used for one link only.) RGB 3 Pin No. Signal (Analog) 1 Red 1 2 3 4 567 8 2 Green or sync-on-green 910 11 12 13 14 15 16 3 Blue 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 4 No connection 5 Ground 6 Red ground Pin No. Signal (D
