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 THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
SERVICE LABOR: Runco will pay for service labor by a Runco Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of a
manufacturing defect for a period of one (1) year from the effective date of delivery to the end user.
PARTS: Runco will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to defects in materials or workmanship
for a period of one (1) year from the effective date of delivery to the end user. Such replacement parts are then subsequently
warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty period.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
Image retention on LCD display panels is specifically excluded from coverage under this Limited Warranty. Image retention or
staining of an image is the result of misuse of the product and therefore cannot be repaired under the terms of this Limited
Warranty.
Normal viewing material such as television/satellite broadcasts, videotape or DVDs (not put into pause for extended periods of
time) will not cause damage to your display under normal conditions. Many DVD players are also equipped with screen savers
for this reason.
TO AVOID IMAGE RETENTION (Burn-in): Please ensure that still images are not left on your LCD display panel. Also
ensure that images displayed in the 4:3 aspect ratio mode (black or gray stripes, but no picture information is present on the
left and right edges of the screen) are used as infrequently as possible. This will prevent permanent retention on your LCD
display panel, which can be seen permanently under certain conditions once burn-in has occurred.
The types of images to avoid include video games, still images and computer screens with stationary tool bars and icons. (This
is why computers are equipped with screen savers – to prevent still images from burning into the monitor’s phosphors after
being displayed continuously for an extended period of time).
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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
brownouts; damage that occurs during shipping or transit; or damage that is attributed to acts of God. In the case of remote
control units, damage resulting from leaking, old, damaged or improper batteries is also excluded from coverage under this
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. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT
INSTALLATION AND SETUP WORK BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED RUNCO DEALER TO PROTECT YOUR
RIGHTS UNDER THIS WARRANTY. THIS WILL ALSO ENSURE THAT YOU ENJOY THE FINE PERFORMANCE OF WHICH
YOUR RUNCO PRODUCT IS CAPABLE WHEN INSTALLED AND CALIBRATED BY RUNCO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
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 damages related to
the failure of this product to function properly. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and
some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from
state to state.
EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:
This warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, keep the original bill of sale as
evidence of the purchase date.
IMPORTANT – WARRANTY REGISTRATION:
Please fill out and mail your warranty registration card. It is imperative that Runco knows how to reach you promptly if we
should discover a safety problem or product update for which you must be notified.
CONTACT A RUNCO AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE:
Repairs made under the terms of this Limited Warranty covering your Runco video product will be performed at the location of
the product, during usual working hours, providing location of product is within normal operating distance from a Runco
Authorized Service Center. In some instances it may be necessary for the product to be returned to the Runco factory for
repairs. If, solely in Runco’s judgment, location of product to be repaired is beyond normal operating distance of the closest
Runco Authorized Service Center, or the repair requires the unit be returned to the Runco factory, it is the owner’s
responsibility to arrange for shipment of the product for repair. These arrangements must be made through the selling Runco
Dealer. If this is not possible, contact Runco directly for a Return Authorization number and shipping instructions. Runco will
return product transportation prepaid in the United States, unless no product defect is discovered. In that instance, shipping
costs will be the responsibility of the owner.
Reflection, Enhanced GEN3, DHD, Vivix, Virtual Cinema, CineWide, AutoScope, O-Path, CinOptx, LiveLink, CSMS, SuperOnyx
and VirtualWide are trademarks of Runco International. All other trademarks and registered trademarks used in this document
are the property of their respective owners.
Runco International products are manufactured under one or more of the following patents: US. Patent 6755540 and Other
Patents Pending.
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:
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.
WARNING
CAUTION
RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOTOPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
CAUTION:
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is
provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
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10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by Runco.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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:
CX-52HD, CX-57HD
conform with the provisions of:
Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility;
EN 55022 “Limits and methods of measurements of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment”
1998;
EN 55024 “Limits and methods of measurements of immunity characteristics of information technology equipment” 1998;
Including:
• EN 61000-4-2 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 2:
Electrostatic discharge immunity test”
• EN 61000-4-3 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 3: Radiated,
Radio-Frequency, Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test”
• EN 61000-4-4 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 4: Electrical
fast transient/burst immunity test”
• EN 61000-4-5 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 5: Surge
immunity test"
• EN 61000-4-6 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 6: Conducted
disturbances induced by radio-frequency fields immunity test"
• EN 61000-4-8 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 8: Conducted
disturbances induced by power frequency magnetic fields immunity test"
• EN 61000-4-11 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 11: Voltage
dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests"
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And:
• EN 61000-3-2 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3, Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment
input current up to and including 16 A per phase)" 2000;
• EN 61000-3-3 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3, Section 3: Limitations of voltage changes, voltage
fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current up to and including 16 A
and not subject to conditional connection" 1995;
Council Directive 2006/95/EC and amended by M1 and C1 on Low Voltage Equipment Safety;
EN 60950 “Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment”
The Technical Construction file required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Planar Systems, Inc.,
1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006.
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 a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
INDUSTRY CANADA (ICES-003):
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury. This product may contain other electronic waste that can be
hazardous if not disposed of properly. Recycle or dispose in accordance with local, state, or federal Laws.
For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at WWW.EIAE.ORG.
For lamp specific disposal information check WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG.
DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (Applicable throughout the European
Union and other European countries with separate collection programs)
This symbol found on your product or on its packaging, indicates that this product should not be treated as
household waste when you wish to dispose of it. Instead, it should be handed over to an applicable collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate disposal of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve
natural resources. This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco Crystal
Series Model CX-52HD and CX-57HD Flat-Panel LCDs. Throughout this manual, the
Runco CX-52HD and CX-57HD Flat-Panel LCDs are referred to simply as the “Crystal
Series LCD.”
most out of the Crystal Series LCD.
Runco has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was
printed. However, because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback, it
may require updating from time to time. You can always find the latest version of this and
other Runco product manuals on-line, at www.Runco.com.
Runco welcomes your comments about this manual. Send them to techpub@runco.com.
Text Conventions: The following conventions are used in this manual, in order to clarify
the information and instructions provided:
• Remote control button identifiers are set in upper-case bold type; for example, “Press
EXIT to return to the previous menu.”
• Computer input (commands you type) and output (responses that appear on-screen) is
shown in monospace (fixed-width) type; for example: “To change the aspect ratio to
Letterbox, type [S4E0002.”
• All keys with functional names are initial-capped, set in bold type and enclosed in angle
brackets. These keys are the following: <Enter>, <Spacebar>, <Control>, <Esc>
and <Tab>.
• <Enter> indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your
computer keyboard if it has both keys.
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About This Manual
Target AudienceRunco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the
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Textual and Graphic
Conventions
In addition to these conventions, underlining, boldface and/or italics are occasionally used
to highlight important information, as in this example:
A carriage return must be used after each command or string.
Graphic Conventions: 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:
TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using
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certain features.
NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special
significance. They also provide supplemental information.
CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can
degrade performance or cause a malfunction.
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WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action can result
in damage to the equipment, or possible non-fatal injury to the user.
DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or
death.
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Using This Manual
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General information about the CX-52HD and
CX-57HD Flat-Panel LCDs
Installation instructions13
First-time configuration instructions 23
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Troubleshooting tips47
Specifications for the CX-52HD and CX-57HD
Flat-Panel LCDs
Runco presents the Crystal Series CX-52HD and CX-57HD Flat-Panel LCDs, perfect for
those who demand our award-winning flat-panel performance along with advanced LCD
technology and lightweight design.
The Crystal Series LCD incorporates the superb Vivix™ digital video processing that
produces outstanding picture quality with a wide range of both standard and high
definition source material. In addition, the handsome, anodized black-finish television is
engineered with ISF™ calibration standards for the purest video performance.
The Crystal Series LCD offers PIP, PBP, closed captioning, Parental Control (V-Chip)
functionality and multi-language support. The display includes an integrated stereo audio
system incorporating surround sound technology and generous power amplification.
The advanced, TFT active-matrix liquid crystal display panel offers 1920 x 1080 resolution
and includes Runco’s discrete aspect ratio control with VirtualWide™ mode to fill the 16:9
screen with standard 4:3 images without loss of picture quality. Also included are discrete
source, aspect ratio and power selection and an RS-232 interface for whole-house or
automated control system integration.
The Crystal Series LCD is multimedia ready, with simple computer connections making
gaming, Internet browsing and other computing activities quick and easy.
• Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio)
• Multiple Aspect Ratios with VirtualWide™ Mode
• Less than 5 inches deep
• Two HDMI Inputs with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)
• Exceptional detail and artifact-free video enhancement
• Runco video processing with 3:2 film detection circuitry
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Description, Features
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Key Features and BenefitsThe Crystal Series LCD offers these key features and benefits:
damaged, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at (800)
23-RUNCO.
• CX-52HD or CX-57HD LCD Display (with Table Stand)
• Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries
Controls and IndicatorsFigure 2-1 shows the locations of the Crystal Series LCD controls and indicators.
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AV
MENU
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VOL
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Figure 2-1. Crystal Series LCD Controls and Indicators
1. AV Button (Input Source Selection)
To select a source, press the AV button (with no menus visible on-screen). Use the
or button (see below) to highlight the desired input source and press AV again.
When a menu is visible on-screen, this button operates identically to the ENTER
button on the Crystal Series LCD remote control unit (refer to
Remote Control on page 9).
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Crystal Series LCD
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2
3
4
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2. MENU Selection Button
Press this button to access the on-screen display (OSD) controls, or to exit the
current menu and return to the previous one.
Use these buttons to adjust the sound volume. When a menu is visible on-screen,
these buttons operate identically to the left- and right-arrow (
Crystal Series LCD remote control unit.
4. /
When a menu is visible on-screen, these buttons operate identically to the up- and
down-arrow (
5. Power Button
6. Remote Control Sensor
7. Status Indicator LED
- Lights red to indicate that the Crystal Series LCD is in standby mode;
- Lights green during power-on sequence and during normal operation;
- Flashes green when the Crystal Series LCD receives a signal from the remote
control.
and ) buttons on the Crystal Series LCD remote control unit.
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Crystal Series LCD Inputs
and Outputs
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Figure 2-2 shows the locations of the Crystal Series LCD inputs and outputs.
Right Side
INPUT2
R
Audio
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INPUT4
INPUT3
INPUT4
Monitor-Out
INPUT1
Monitor-Out
INPUT3
Figure 2-2. Crystal Series LCD Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs
Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player
or other composite video source.
3. INPUT2 S-Video Input
Standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS
(S-VHS) VCR.
4. Headphone Jack
5. Main Power Switch
6. Power Input (100 to 240 VAC)
Connect the Crystal Series LCD to power here.
7. RGB
A 15-pin VGA connection to a personal computer. The Crystal Series LCD
automatically detects the signal resolution.
8. HDMI1/Computer Input (Digital)
9. HDMI2/Computer Input (Digital)
Two, HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting a DVD player, personal
computer or HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output.
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10. PC Audio Input
Connect the audio output from a personal computer here.
11. INPUT3 Component Video (RCA connectors)
Standard-definition (480i/576i) or high-definition (720p/1080i), YPrPb component
input. This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players.
12. INPUT3 Composite Video Input
13. INPUT3 Audio Input
Connect the audio output from your Input 3 source here.
14. INPUT4 Component Video (RCA connectors)
Standard-definition (480i/576i) or high-definition (720p/1080i), YPrPb component
input. This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players.
15. INPUT4 Composite Video Input
16. INPUT4 Audio Input
Connect the audio output from your Input 4 source here.
17. INPUT1 Composite Video Input
18. INPUT1 Audio Input
Connect the audio output from your Input 1 source here.
Use these buttons to turn the Crystal Series LCD on or off.
2. Numeric Buttons
Use these buttons to enter menu pass codes.
3. Source Selection Buttons
INPUT 1
Press this button to switch to Input 1.
INPUT 2
Press this button to switch to Input 2.
INPUT 3
Press this button to switch to Input 3.
INPUT 4
Press this button to switch to Input 4.
Input 1 and Input 2 have both S-Video and composite video
connectors. Input 3 and Input 4 have both component and
composite video connectors.
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Press this button to switch to the RGB HD input.
4. Memory Preset Buttons
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Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom” memory preset.
ISF NT (Night)
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset.
ISF DAY
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset.
To specify which connection type you are using – or to switch from
one to the other if equipment is connected to both – use the Input
Selection menu under Setup (refer to Input Selection on page 37).