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OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
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PL-43DHD
PL-50DHD
Flat Panel Display Monitor
with
and Digital High Definition™ Controller with Vivix II™ Technology
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CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 High Altitude Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings and Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION The PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD are actually a two-piece system - the plasma panel and the DHD™ controller with VivixII™ video processing. The digital high definition DHD™ controller is a digital scaler that converts NTSC Video, S-Video or Component video to 720p, whether it is the PL-43DHD at 1024 x 768 or the PL- 50DHD at 1280 x 768. Typically, fixed pixel devices provide a much more resolved and artifact-free image when they are fed a progressive signal matched to the display’s nat
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plugs from power outlets. The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible. REMARQUE: Pour mettre l’appareil hors circut, s’assurer de retirer la fiche de la prise d’alimentation. La prise d’alimentation doit être installé aussi proche que possible de l’appareil et doit être facile d’ accès. WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPO
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WARNING 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Installation Manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. O
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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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This Limited Warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use and does not cover normal maintenance. This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinets or any appearance items; failure resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty or improper installation or setup adjustments; improper maintenance, alteration, improper use of any input signal; damage due to lightning or power line surges, spikes and browno
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OPERATION General Overview The Runco PL-43DHD and PL-50DHD are a plasma panel systems with the flat panel plasma displays and an external DHD™ controller for video processing. With 1024 x 768 native resolution for the PL-43DHD and 1280 x 768 native resolution for the PL-50DHD, both are capable of imaging native HDTV. The PL-43DHD and PL- 50DHD includes two DVI digital inputs as well as standard analog inputs. Quick Setup Instructions 1. Install the Plasma display. This could be either ta
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7 DIGITAL RGB (INPUT2) (DVI-D jack) Use to connect a computer (supports HDCP). NOTE: The DHD™ Controller is connected to this input. 8 AUDIO (INPUT2) (Stereo mini jack) Used to obtain sound when INPUT1, INPUT2 is selected. Connect this jack to the audio output connector of the device connected to the plasma display’s INPUT1 or INPUT2. 9 AUDIO (OUTPUT) (Stereo mini jack) Used to output the audio of the selected source component connected to the main unit to an AV ampli
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FRONT PANEL 1 3 4 2 1. ON Indicator Lights green when the plasma display is operating. When flashing, the indicator is used to indicate error messages. The indicator flashes green once every one second when the (AUTO POWER OFF) function is operating. 2. STANDBY Indicator This indicator is red during standby mode. The flashing pattern is also used to indicate error messages. 3. Display Stand Optional accessory for tabletop mount. 4. Remote C
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™ DHD CONTROLLER DESCRIPTION Front Panel 2 4 5 6 8 9 1 3 7 10 1. RUNCO ICON When the Red light is displayed the unit is in Standby, when Blue light is displayed the unit is On. 2. POWER BUTTON Press once to toggle on from Standby mode to On mode, a second time to place into Standby mode. For a discreet on or off command, you can use the direct access buttons on the remote control. 3. IR RECEIVER Receives the IR commands from the remote. 4. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Reads out all rel
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Rear Panel 5 6 11 13 INPUTS SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Serial No Pr Y Pb DO NOT OPEN ! R G B H V AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR TRIGGERS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC Runco International SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER- Union City, CA HD1 SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER. 1 2 3 IR Model WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OUTPUTS OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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DHD ™ Controller Remote Control (1) ON/OFF Switches Power ON/OFF. (This does not operate when POWER/STANDBY indicator of the main unit is off.) NOTE: If the remote control loses its (2) IR OUTPUT INDICATOR ‘memory’ as a result of weak or dead Illuminates when a button in pressed, indicating that an IR signal is being transmitted. batteries, it must be re-programmed for the Controller’s code set. To reprogram the (3) ENTER BUTTON remote to the default IR Code Set, press and When an item i
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™ DHD CONTROLLER CONNECTION EXAMPLES INPUTS SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Serial No Pr Y Pb DO NOT OPEN ! R G B H V AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR TRIGGERS Runco International CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER- Union City, CA HD1 SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER. 1 2 3 IR Model WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OUTPUTS OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAI
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OVERALL FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION DIGITAL INPUTS: • DVI 1 / DVI 2 These are High Definition Digital Video Interface (DVI) inputs; Runco recommends using these digital inputs whenever possible. Using the DVI 1 and DVI 2 inputs ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source component output, through the DHD and finally into the plasma. This maintains maximum signal purity. Use these inputs to connect digital High
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QUICK SETUP GUIDE Step I Connection 1. Connect the RGBHV cable between the Plasma display and the DHD RGBHV output 2. Connect the 9-pin to RJ-11 adapter only to the plasma’s Com Link (RS-232) input, tighten the retaining screws. 3. Connect the RJ-11 phone type cable between the projector and the DHD controller. 4. Connect the AC Power cord to the Plasma, but leave the Main AC in Off position. 5. Connect all input sources to the controller. Video (Composite), S-Video to1 or 2, Component 48
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MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION When the MENU button is pressed on either the remote control or the front panel, the main menu will appear on-screen. An example of the main menu is shown to the right. The UP and DOWN buttons on the front panel, and IR Remote Control will move the selected item on the menu. Runco Video Opening Screen • Press ENTER to access the Input Source selection menu Input Source • Press ENTER to access the Aspect Ratio selection menu Aspect Ratio • Press ENTER to acc
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Aspect Ratio provides selection of one of five aspect ratios: Anamorphic, Standard 4:3, Letterbox, VirtualWide and Cinema. To select an aspect ratio via the main menu, press either the up and down buttons on the remote or front panel, highlight ASPECT RATIO and press ENTER. The aspect ratio menu will then appear with the four choices; highlight the desired aspect ratio with the up or down buttons and press ENTER. Otherwise, you may select an aspect ratio by pressing either the up or down arr
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While each of the picture quality adjustments can be set to suit the needs of the user, there is a ‘proper’ way to set the adjustments. For setting TINT and COLOR, please refer to the color bar test pattern below. TINT (also known as ‘hue’) is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image. If TINT is decreased, the image will appear redder, and increasing it will cause the image to appear greener. To set TINT properly, look at the color bar pattern through a blue fi
