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OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
CW-42i
with
Flat Panel Plasma Display Monitor
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................ 2 Important Information .......................................................... 3 Limited Warranty .................................................................. 5 How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor .................... 7 Part Names and Functions .................................................... 8 Front View .......................................................
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INTRODUCTION » Introduction to the Runco CinemaWall™ CW-42i Flat Panel Display Monitor The CW-42i is a state-of-the-art, DTV-compatible, flat-panel plasma display monitor. It is high altitude compliant to 9000 feet. The CW-42i features an anti-glare filter to diffuse direct light sources, making images easier to view under adverse lighting conditions. Runco incorporates its acclaimed Vivix™ processing into the CW-42i. This standard video processing includes 3D scan conversion with motion com
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION » Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your plasma monitor and keep the manual handy for future reference. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ! DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any
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Important Information NOTE: When you connect a computer to this monitor, use an RGB cable including the ferrite core on both ends of the cable. And regarding DVI and power cable, attach the supplied ferrite cores. If you do not do this, the monitor will not conform to mandatory FCC standards. Attaching the ferrite cores: Set the ferrite cores on both ends of the DVI cable (not supplied), and both ends of the power cable (supplied). Close the lid tightly until the clamps click. Use the band t
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LIMITED WARRANTY Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco International 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 THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WAR
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Limited Warranty 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
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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) 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 device cannot be i
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS » Front View 1 POWER Turns the plasma monitor’s power on and off. 2 REMOTE SENSOR WINDOW Receives the signals from the remote control. 3 POWER When the power is on it will light GREEN. When the power is on the standby mode, it will light RED. 4 INPUT SELECT / EXIT Switches the input, in the following order. The available inputs depend on the setting of “BNC INPUT”. RGB: VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 HD/COMP/DTV RGB/PC3 RGB
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Part Names and Functions A AC IN Connect the included power cord here. B Connect speakers (not available from Runco) here. Maintain the correct polarity. C VIDEO 1,2,3 (BNC, RCA, S-Video) Connect VCR’s, DVD’s or Video Cameras, etc here. VIDEO1 can be used for INPUT or OUTPUT. D AUDIO1, AUDIO2, AUDIO3 These are audio input terminals. The input is selectable. Set which video image to distribute them from the audio menu screen. E DVD1 / HD1 Connect DVD’s, High Definition or Laser
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Part Names and Functions » Plasma Remote Control 1 ON/OFF Switches Power ON/OFF. (This does not operate when POWER/STANDBY indicator of the main unit is off. 2 MENU Press this button to access the OSD controls. Press this button during the display of the main menu to go to the sub-menu. 3 CURSOR ( ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► ) Use these buttons to select items or settings and to adjust settings or switch the display patterns. 4 LIGHT* Press this to illuminate the buttons. * Not available on all models
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OVERALL FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION DIGITAL INPUTS: • DVD 1 / HD1 This is a High Definition Digital input. Runco recommends using this digital input whenever possible. This ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source component output, into the plasma. This maintains maximum signal purity. Connect Digital High Definition sources that have a DVI output, such as HD tuners and set top boxes, satellite receivers, DV
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INSTALLATION » Plasma Connection Examples VIDEO VIDEO 1-3 1 To video inputs on the plasma monitor 2 3 AUDIO 1 L R (MONO) VCR or Laser Disc Player DVD1/HD1 Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr AUDIO 2 L R (MONO) DVD2/HD2 RGB2 DVD Player R G Y IBM VGA or Compatibles B Cb/Pb HD VD Macintosh or Compatibles (Desktop type) RGB1 D-SUB AUDIO 3 L R (MONO) Monitor adapter for Macintosh DVD3/HD3 RGB3 DVI HD Set Top Box with DVI HDCP Output To Mini D-Sub 15 pin connector D-SUB on the plasma monitor EXTERNAL CONT
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Installation » Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your plasma monitor will enable you to display your computer’s screen image for an impressive presentation. The plasma monitor supports the signals described on page 61. To connect a PC, Macintosh or compatible graphics adapter, simply: 1. Turn off the power to your plasma monitor and computer. 2. If your PC does not support SXGA/XGA/SVGA/VGA you will need to install an SXGA/XGA/SVGA/ VGA g
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Installation » Pin Assignments for 15-pin RGB (analog) Pin No. Signal (Analog) 1 Red 2 Green or sync-on-green 5 4 3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 3 Blue 15 14 13 12 11 4 No connection 5 Ground 6 Red ground 7 Green ground 8 Blue ground 9 No connection 10 Sync signal ground 11 No connection 12 Bi-directional DATA (SDA) 13 Horizontal sync or Composite sync 14 Vertical sync 15 Data clock » Pin Configuration of the RGB3 Connector (DVI Connector) The unit is equipped with a type of connector commonly used for digital
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BASIC OPERATIONS » POWER To turn the unit ON and OFF: 1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. 2. Press the POWER ON button (on the remote control or control panel) to turn on the unit. The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator will light up (green) when the unit is on. 3. Press the POWER OFF button (on the remote control or control panel) to turn off the unit. The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator turns red and the standby mode is set (only when turning off the unit with the remote c
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ASPECT RATIO CONTROLS » Aspect Ratio Operations (Manual) There are four aspect ratios available that can be selected for video signal inputs. When viewing videos or DVDs: 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. 2. Within 3 seconds... Press the ASPECT button again. The screen size switches as follows: LTR BOX STD (4:3) ANAMPHC VRTWIDE LTR BOX mode STD 4:3 mode The image in the Letterbox mode will be zoomed in, The input signal will be scaled to fit in the center of the and the to
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Aspect Ratio Controls » Wide Screen Operation with Computer Signals Switch to the wide screen mode to expand the 4:3 image to fill the entire screen. 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. 2. Within 3 seconds... Press the ASPECT button again. The screen size switches as follows: STD (4:3) ANAMPHC LTR BOX STD 4:3 mode (4:3 or SXGA 5:4) Active Image Area The picture has the same size as the normal computer image. ANAMPHC mode Active Image Area The image is expanded in
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OSD (ON SCREEN DISPLAY) CONTROLS » Menu Operations The OSD window is displayed with respect to the screen as shown on the diagram. * Depending on the screen’s mode, the OSD may be displayed differently. In the explanation, the OSD section is shown close up. The following describes how to use the menus and the selected items. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU. CINEMAWALL 1 / 2 PICTURE ADJUST AUDIO IMAGE OPTIONS INSTALL 1 INSTALL 2 INSTALL 3 ADVANCED
