Runco XP-OPAL65DHD, XP-50DHD, XP-103DHD, XP-OPAL50DHD User Manual

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I NSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL
XP-50DHD
XP-OPAL50DHD
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XP-65DHD
XP-OPAL65DHD
XP-103DHD
High Definition, 1080p Flat Panel Plasma Display
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Digital High Definition
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RuncoCare™ Standard Two Year Limited
Warranty
Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco® product! With proper installation, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance.
This RuncoCare Standard Limited Warranty is provided free of charge by Runco International with the purchase of a covered Runco product. The following sets forth Runco’s Standard Limited Warranty applicable to all Runco projectors, processors, LCD and plasma display products, with the exception of the following models: XP-103DHD, SC-1, SC-1a and VW-100HD1.
The following terms and conditions of the RuncoCare Standard Limited Warranty represent a contract between us, Runco International and you, the customer who has purchased a Runco product. This contract applies to purchases of covered Runco products occurring on or after September 1, 2008. Runco reserves the right to change the terms of this contract, and such changes shall apply to purchases of covered Runco products that occur on or after any future effective date.
RuncoCare Standard Features
• Two-year protection from defects in material and workmanship
• Access to 24x7 phone support
• Complimentary, second-day one-way shipping
Warranty Coverage
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Runco warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period provided below. If, in Runco’s determination, a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, Runco will repair the product, replace the product with a similar new or like new product, or refund a prorata share of the purchase price (calculated based on the remainder of the warranty period and the then-current MSRP2 of a similar product), if repair or replacement of the product is determined by Runco to not be feasible.
Length of Warranty
Runco products are warranted for two (2) years from the date of shipment from Runco. Lamps are warranted six (6) months from the date of shipment or 1000 hours, whichever comes first. All other accessories, which includes, but is not limited to, cables, remotes, carrying cases, lens cap and other peripherals sold with the Runco product, are warranted for ninety (90) days from the date of shipment. Repaired product or replacement lamp is subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty term or 90 days from the date the product was shipped to you, whichever is longer.
Eligibility
This RuncoCare Standard Limited Warranty is valid only for the first customer who purchases the covered product from an authorized Runco dealer or distributor. This warranty is not transferable. You may be required to provide proof of purchase in order to receive warranty services.
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1. Runco may update this list of products excluded from this warranty from time to time at Runco’s sole discretion, but updates to the list of covered products will not apply on a retroactive basis.
2. MSRP is defined as the most recent product price listed on Runco’s price list.
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RuncoCare Claim Procedure
In the event of a product defect, please follow the warranty claim procedure provided below:
1. The Customer is required to contact a Runco dealer or Runco Technical Support via E-mail at support@runco.com or via phone at (toll free) 800-23RUNCO (800-237-8626). If the customer is located outside North America, call +3589 4200 554 in Europe for product service.
2. Be prepared to provide the date of purchase, the place of purchase, serial number, product model number, description of the problem and troubleshooting steps already attempted.
3. Runco Technical Support staff will attempt to correct any minor issues that may be causing the problem. If Runco is unable to fix the problem to the customer’s satisfaction, Runco will issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA) if it is determined that the claim was made within the coverage period of the Standard Limited Warranty.
4. The customer will need to return the defective product to the Runco repair depot location specified by the Runco technical support representative. The customer will need to properly package the defective product, consisting of the product only, and not include any accessories (e.g., cables, remotes, carrying cases, lens, lens cap and other peripherals) and return it to the Runco repair depot specified by the technical support representative. It is the customer’s responsibility to properly package the hardware, include all appropriate materials, and return it to the location specified by the Runco technical support department. The customer will need to address and resolve any shipping damage claims directly with the shipping company.
5. The customer is responsible for providing a suitable box to ship the defective product to an authorized Runco repair depot. Boxes may be purchased from a Runco technical support representative.
6. The customer is responsible for paying freight charges to ship the defective product to an authorized Runco repair depot.
7. Runco will pay freight charges to return the repaired/replacement product to the customer from the Runco repair depot.
8. Once an RMA has been created, the customer may contact serviceorders@runco.com for follow-up questions or confirmation status of the claim process.
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Warranty Exclusions
This RuncoCare Standard Limited Warranty does not include or is limited by the following:
1. Products not purchased from an authorized Runco dealer
2. Rental costs incurred by the customer in the event of product defect or failure
3. Any product with a defaced, modified, or removed serial number
4. Damage, deterioration, or malfunction resulting from: a Accident, abuse, misuse, neglect, improper ventilation, fire, water, disaster, lightning, or other acts of nature, smoke
exposure (cigarette or otherwise), unauthorized product modification (including use of an unauthorized mount), or failure
to follow instructions supplied with the product b Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Runco c Any damage to the product due to shipment d Removal or installation of the product e Causes external to the product, such as electric power fluctuations or failure f Use of supplies or parts not meeting Runco’s specifications g Normal wear and tear h Expected lamp degradation and normal decrease in lamp output over a period of time or as the lamp is consumed i Customer caused defects, including but not limited to, scratched/defaced/altered plastics
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j Failure to follow maintenance procedures as outlined in the product’s user guide where a schedule is specified for
regular cleaning of the product k Opening the product and/or tampering with internal circuitry l Products lost, stolen or discarded m Any damage or dissatisfaction associated with latent images, “burnin,” or any other damage determined by Runco to be
the result of customer use patterns n Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect in material or workmanship
5. Removal, installation, and setup service charges are excluded from this Standard Limited warranty
6. Runco’s warranty does not cover black uniformity issues or other LCD issues associated with usage outside the Runco recommended guidelines and specifications for the product
7. Second day shipment delivery time and availability may vary based on origin and destination and Runco is unable to deliver to PO Box and FPO Box addresses
Extended Service Options
Runco offers extended and expanded service plans. For information on additional product protection, please E-mail serviceorders@runco.com or call (toll free) 800-23RUNCO (800-237-8626).
Online Product Registration
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Please visit http://www.runco.com/info.html to register product.
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RUNCO PROVIDES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT THOSE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN. RUNCO EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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Exclusion of Damages
RUNCO’S MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
1. RUNCO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT, DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, INTERFERENCE WITH BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS, EVEN IF THE CUSTOMER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
2. RUNCO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE.
3. RUNCO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
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Effect of Local Law
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from locality to locality. Some localities do not allow limitations on implied warranties and/or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS:
© Copyright 2009 Runco International, LLC (“Runco”). This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of Runco.
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The trademarks reproduced in this Runco Owner’s Manual and used on the Runco Products are either owned by Runco or are licensed by Runco. You may not reproduce or use the trademarks without the prior written consent of Runco.
THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.
Runco Products are manufactured under one or more of the following patents: US. Patent 6755540 and Other Patents Pending.
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Important Safety Instructions

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.
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Compliance Information

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:
Manufacturer’s Name: Runco International, LLC
Manufacturer’s Address: 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006-1992
hereby declares that the products Model Numbers:
XP-50DHD, XP-OPAL50DHD, XP-65DHD, XP-OPAL65DHD and XP-103DHD
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.
Date of Declaration: September 2009
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FCC PART 15:
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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IMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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1Table of Contents
RuncoCare™ Standard Two Year Limited Warranty ................................................... iii
Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... vii
Compliance Information .............................................................................................. viii
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1
About This Manual .......................................................................................................1
Target Audience .....................................................................................................1
If You Have Comments About This Manual.............................................................1
Textual and Graphic Conventions ...........................................................................1
Using This Manual ........................................................................................................ 2
Related Documents ................................................................................................2
Description, Features and Benefits ...............................................................................3
Key Features and Benefits ......................................................................................3
Parts List ...............................................................................................................4
2. Controls and Functions ............................................................................................ 5
PlasmaWall at a Glance ................................................................................................5
Controls and Indicators...........................................................................................5
Connectors.............................................................................................................7
DHD Controller Front Panel ..........................................................................................8
DHD Controller Rear Panel .........................................................................................10
Outputs ................................................................................................................10
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PlasmaWall Remote Control Unit ................................................................................ 12
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3. Installation ...............................................................................................................15
Remote Control ..........................................................................................................15
Notes on Batteries ................................................................................................15
Notes on Remote Control Operation ..................................................................... 15
Quick Setup ...............................................................................................................16
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Table of Contents
Installation Considerations ..........................................................................................17
Special Requirements for the XP-103DHD ............................................................17
High-Altitude Operation ........................................................................................17
Mounting the PlasmaWall on a Wall or Table Stand/Floor Pedestal .......................17
Ambient Light .......................................................................................................18
Ventilation............................................................................................................. 18
Audio/Video Synchronization Issues...................................................................... 20
Other Considerations ............................................................................................21
Connections to the PlasmaWall and DHD Controller ................................................... 22
Connecting the PlasmaWall to the DHD Controller................................................22
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Connecting Source Components to the DHD Controller .......................................24
RS-232 Controller Connection ..............................................................................29
Connecting 12-volt Trigger Outputs to External Equipment...................................30
Connecting an External IR Receiver to the DHD Controller....................................31
Connecting AC Power .......................................................................................... 32
4. Operation .................................................................................................................33
Turning on the Power .................................................................................................33
Setting the Computer Display Properties ....................................................................33
Using the On-Screen Menus ......................................................................................35
Main Menu............................................................................................................36
Input Source.........................................................................................................37
Aspect Ratio......................................................................................................... 37
Picture.................................................................................................................. 40
Input Position........................................................................................................45
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5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 59
Memory Presets .................................................................................................. 47
Information ...........................................................................................................48
Calibration ............................................................................................................49
Service ................................................................................................................. 53
Cleaning .....................................................................................................................59
Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control ..........................................59
Cleaning the Screen.............................................................................................. 59
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Cleaning the Vents................................................................................................59
Troubleshooting Tips ..................................................................................................60
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6. External Control ......................................................................................................63
Serial Communications ...............................................................................................63
RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ..........................................................63
Serial Command Syntax .......................................................................................63
Using Discrete IR Codes ............................................................................................68
IR Command Protocol ..........................................................................................68
IR Command List..................................................................................................69
7. Specifications .......................................................................................................... 71
PlasmaWall Specifications ..........................................................................................71
DHD Controller Specifications .................................................................................... 72
PlasmaWall Dimensions .............................................................................................73
Supported Timings .....................................................................................................76
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1List of Figures
2-1. PlasmaWall XP-50DHD and XP-OPAL50DHD Front-Panel Controls and Indicators ......5
2-2. PlasmaWall XP-65DHD and XP-OPAL65DHD Front-Panel Controls and Indicators ......5
2-3. PlasmaWall XP-103DHD Front-Panel Controls and Indicators ......................................6
2-4. PlasmaWall Rear Panel................................................................................................. 7
2-5. DHD Controller Front Panel ..........................................................................................8
2-6. DHD Controller Rear Panel .........................................................................................10
2-7. DHD Controller/PlasmaWall Remote Control ..............................................................12
3-1. Available Range of the Remote Control ......................................................................15
3-2. Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting (XP-50DHD, XP-OPAL50DHD,
XP-65DHD and XP-OPAL65DHD)...............................................................................19
3-3. Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting (XP-103DHD) .................................19
3-4. Connecting the PlasmaWall to the DHD Controller .....................................................22
3-5. RS-232 Connection from the DHD Controller to the PlasmaWall ................................23
3-6. HDMI Source Connections ......................................................................................... 24
3-7. Component Video Source Connections...................................................................... 25
3-8. RGBHV Source Connections......................................................................................26
3-9. SCART RGBS Source Connections............................................................................27
3-10. S-Video and Composite Video Source Connections .................................................28
3-11. RS-232 Control System Connection.........................................................................29
3-12. Connecting 12-volt Trigger Outputs..........................................................................30
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3-13. External IR Receiver Connection...............................................................................31
3-14. AC Power Connection ..............................................................................................32
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4-1. PlasmaWall OSD Menu Structure ...............................................................................35
4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness ......................................................... 40
4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast ..........................................................41
4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint................................42
4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness..............................................................44
4-6. Overscan Modes ........................................................................................................46
4-7. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram .................................................................................50
6-1. RC5 Message Format ................................................................................................ 69
7-1. PlasmaWall Model XP-50DHD and XP-OPAL50DHD Dimensions
(with Optional Table Stand) .........................................................................................73
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List of Figures
7-2. PlasmaWall Model XP-65DHD and XP-OPAL65DHD Dimensions
(with Optional Table Stand) .........................................................................................74
7-3. PlasmaWall Model XP-103DHD Dimensions (with Floor Stand) ................................... 75
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1. Introduction

This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate a Runco PlasmaWall XP Series Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor and DHD Controller (Model XP-50DHD, XP-OPAL50DHD, XP-65DHD, XP-OPAL65DHD or XP-103DHD).
Throughout this manual, the Runco PlasmaWall XP Series Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor and DHD Controller are referred to collectively as the “PlasmaWall.” Except where otherwise indicated, the information in this manual applies to all PlasmaWall models.
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most out of the PlasmaWall.
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 info@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 LETTERBOX <Enter>.”
• 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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1.1 About This Manual

Target AudienceRunco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the

If You Have Comments About This Manual...

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:
Note
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A carriage return must be used after each command or string.
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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
Tip
certain features.
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Using This Manual

Note
Caution
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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WARNING
DANGER!
Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual.
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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Related Documents The following are related Runco documents available from your Runco dealer or

First-time configuration instructions 33
Advanced configuration instructions 49
Troubleshooting tips 60
Specifications for the PlasmaWall XP Series Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor and DHD Con­troller
representative, or from www.Runco.com:
• 42"/50" Plasma Display Wall-Mount Kit Installation Instructions
• 65" Flat-Panel Plasma Display Wall-Mount Kit Installation Instructions
• 103" Flat-Panel Wall-Mount Kit Installation Instructions
• Runco XP-103DHD Installation Site Pre-Qualification
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Introduction
The PlasmaWall XP Series Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor and DHD Controller establish a higher threshold for flat panel display products. The PlasmaWall XP Series is available in three sizes, including our largest and highest-resolution plasma ever, at 103 inches diagonal and 1920 x 1080 (1080p) native resolution.
The PlasmaWall takes picture quality to a whole new level, boasting our brightest picture, best contrast ratio, deepest black levels and most spot-on high definition colorimetry ever! In addition, sophisticated 16-bit digital video processing, a new milestone, results in 4096 steps of graduation for seamless images completely devoid of the primitive "solarization" and "stair stepping" characteristics previously plaguing digital flat panel displays.
The PlasmaWall features all of the Runco technologies you have come to expect from the World's Finest Home Theater Products. Discrete, multiple aspect ratio control includes VirtualWide™ for viewing 4:3 content in widescreen without appreciable picture degradation, as well as ISF(ccc) calibration modes to easily maintain ISF standards. The automation interface includes RS-232 control with discrete aspect ratio, input and power on/off selection.
The included Digital High-Definition (DHD) Video Controller/Scaler/Processor provides a pure digital signal path from input to output as well as a broad array of video input choices, all available from its position in the equipment rack, with only digital video and command cables running to the display itself.
The PlasmaWall not only represents a leap forward in high definition flat-panel technology, but our engineering advances in plasma design ensure that it will enjoy a long life in any installation, with operation extending to as much as 60,000 hours. At less than 5-3/4 inches thin, the PlasmaWall provides unlimited installation flexibility as well.
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1.3 Description, Features and Benefits

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• 16:9 Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Models XP-OPAL50DHD and XP-OPAL65DHD feature Runco-exclusive Optical Path Alignment (OPAL) technology, which delivers extreme glare reduction and enhanced contrast for high ambient light environments
• Multiple Aspect Ratios with VirtualWide™ Mode
• Includes the new DHD Video Controller/Scaler/Processor
• Less than 5-3/4 inches thin
• High-altitude compliant to 9,000 feet (2,743 meters)
• Exceptional detail and artifact-free video enhancement
•ViVix III™ video processing with 3:2 film detection circuitry
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Key Features and BenefitsThe PlasmaWall offers these key features and benefits:

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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 XP Series Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor and DHD Controller
• AC Power Cords (2)
• Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries
• RJ-11 Telephone Cable, 50 feet (15.24 meters)
• Serial Port Adapter, RJ-11 Female to DB-9 Female
• Rack-mount hardware for the DHD Controller
• PlasmaWall XP Series Installation/Operation Manual (this document)
• PlasmaWall XP Series Quick Setup Guide
Optional Accessories – XP-50DHD and XP-OPAL50DHD:
• Wall Mount Kit (part number 956-0081-00)
• Table Stand (part number 956-0082-00)
Optional Accessories – XP-65DHD and XP-OPAL65DHD:
• Wall Mount Kit (part number 956-0103-00)
• Table Stand (part number 956-0105-00)
Optional Accessories – XP-103DHD:
• Wall Mount Kit (part number 997-5371-00)
• Floor Stand (part number 997-5269-00)
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front bezel)

2. Controls and Functions

2.1 PlasmaWall at a Glance

Controls and IndicatorsFigure 2-1, Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3 show the PlasmaWall front-panel controls and

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1. DISPLAY STAND
Optional accessory for table-top installations.
2. POWER BUTTON
Connects or disconnects the display panel from the AC power source.
3. STANDBY/ON INDICATOR
- Lights green to indicate normal operation;
- Lights red to indicate that the PlasmaWall is in standby mode.
4. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
Receives the signals from the remote control.
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ConnectorsFigure 2-4 shows the rear-panel connector locations on the PlasmaWall.

XP-50DHD / XP-OPAL50DHD
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1. SLOT 1
Not used.
2. SLOT 2 (Dual HDMI input)
Two, HDCP-compliant digital video inputs. Connect the HDMI output from the
DHD Controller to input “A” in this slot.
3. SLOT 3 (COMPONENT/RGB input)
Not used.
4. PC IN
Not used.
5. RS-232C (9-pin, male D-Sub)
Connect the Display Control (RS-232 OUT) port on the DHD Controller to this input.
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DHD Controller Front Panel

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1. RUNCO ICON
Lights blue to indicate that the controller is on or powering up.
2. IR SENSOR
Receives IR commands from the remote control.
3. VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY
Can be used instead of the On-Screen Display (OSD). Displays currently-selected menu or – if no menu is selected – the connected display device model, current source, input resolution and aspect ratio.
4. ON/STANDBY BUTTON
Press once to toggle from standby mode to on mode. Press it again to return to standby mode. For a discrete on or off command, you can use the direct access buttons on the remote control.
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5. LEFT BUTTON
Used to direct-select inputs or move the menu cursor left in the OSD. When no menu is present on-screen, the LEFT button toggles through the different sources, in this order: HDMI 2 - HDMI 1 - SCART - HD 2 - HD 1 - Component - S-Video 2 - S-Video 1 ­Composite
6. DOWN BUTTON
Use to direct-select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor down in the OSD. When no menu is present on-screen, this button toggles through the different aspect ratios, in this order: 16:9 - 4:3 - Letterbox - VirtualWide - Cinema - Virtual Cinema - Native
7. RIGHT BUTTON
Used to direct-select inputs or move the menu cursor right in the OSD. When no menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button toggles through the different sources, in this order: Composite Video - S-Video 1 - S-Video 2 - Component - HD 1 - HD 2 - SCART ­HDMI
8. MENU BUTTON
Press the MENU button to bring up the main menu, or to exit the current menu and return to the previous one.
9. UP BUTTON
Use to direct-select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor up in the OSD. When no menus are present on-screen, the UP button toggles through aspect ratios in the following order: Native - Virtual Cinema - Cinema - VirtualWide - Letterbox - 4:3 - 16:9
10. ENTER BUTTON
When an item is highlighted on the OSD, the ENTER button selects the item.
11. STANDBY LED
Lights amber when the DHD Controller is in standby mode; otherwise it is off.
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DHD Controller Rear Panel

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Figure 2-6. DHD Controller Rear Panel

Outputs 1. HDMI Out

Figure 2-6 shows the rear connector panel on the DHD Controller.
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3. TRIGGERS
Connection for up to three (3), 12-volt trigger-controlled devices. Output current is limited to 250 milliamperes (mA).
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A standard, USB Series “B” connection to a personal computer. (For future use.)
5. HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 (Digital)
HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting an HDMI or DVI source.
6. HD1 / HD2 (5 x Analog BNCs)
Two inputs (five BNCs per input) for connecting standard-definition (SD = 480i/576i), enhanced-definition (ED = 480p/576p) or high-definition (HD = 720p/1080i/1080p) component video sources, or RGBHV sources such as personal computers.
7. Component / SCART (5 x RCA connectors)
SD/HD input for connecting SDTV, EDTV or HDTV component video sources, or RGBHV sources. Also provides RGB input for SCART RGBS sources.
8. Video
Standard, composite video input for connecting a VCR, camcorder or other composite video source. Also provides composite sync input for SCART RGBS sources.
9. S-Video 1 / S-Video 2
Two, standard S-Video inputs for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR.
10. IR
Wired input from a Niles- or Xantech-compatible, infrared (IR) repeater system. It is a
3.5-mm, mini phono jack, wired as follows: Ring = No connection Tip = IR Input Sleeve = Ground
11. RS-232 / RS-485
A female, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or automation/control system. (Currently, only RS-232 interface is supported.)
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12. MAIN AC FUSE
This is the main AC input fuse (5mm x 20mm, 500 mA, 250V slow-blow).
13. MAIN POWER SWITCH
Disconnects or applies power to the DHD Controller.
14. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC)
Connect the DHD Controller to power here.
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2.4

PlasmaWall Remote Control Unit

Figure 2-7 shows the PlasmaWall remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality.
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1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR
Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that an IR signal is being transmitted.
2. ON / OFF
Press to turn the display on or off.
3. ENTER
Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting.
4. Cursor Buttons ( , , , )
Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display patterns.
When no menu is present on-screen, the UP and DOWN buttons toggle through the available aspect ratios, in this order:
UP Button = Native - Virtual Cinema - Cinema - VirtualWide - Letterbox - 4:3 - 16:9 DOWN Button = 16:9 - 4:3 - Letterbox - VirtualWide - Cinema - Virtual Cinema -
Native
Likewise, the LEFT and RIGHT buttons toggle through the different source inputs, in this order: LEFT Button = HDMI 2 - HDMI 1 - SCART - HD 2 - HD 1 - Component - S-Video 2 ­S-Video 1 - Composite RIGHT Button = Composite Video - S-Video 1 - S-Video 2 - Component - HD 1 ­HD
5. RETURN / EXIT
Press this button to exit the current menu and return to the previous one.
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6. LIGHT
Press to illuminate the buttons.
7. MENU
Press this button to access the OSD controls, or to exit the current menu and return to the previous one.
8. VIDEO (1)
Press to select Composite video input as the source or to enter the numeric character
9. COMP (Component) (2)
Press to select Component/SCART video input as the source or to enter the numeric character “2.”
“1.”
Not all remote control units have this button. If yours does not, use the MENU button (see below) to exit the current menu.
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10. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons
Use the red buttons to select an aspect ratio directly or to enter numeric characters, as follows:
16:9 (3)
For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio.
4:3 (6)
Scales the input signal to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen.
LETBOX (Letterbox) (9)
For viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9 screen.
V-WIDE (VirtualWide)
Enlarges a 4:3 image horizontally in a NON-linear fashion to fit 16:9 full screen display.
CINEMA For viewing 2.35:1 source material. The upper and lower portions are masked.
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Selects the Virtual Cinema aspect ratio.
11. S-VID 1 (4) / S-VID 2 (5) (S-Video)
Press to select an S-Video input or to enter the numeric character “4” or “5.”
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Press to select a HD (RGBHV or YPbPr component) input or to enter the numeric character “7” or “8.”
13. HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 (0)
Press to select a Digital Video input. Press HDMI 2 to enter the numeric character “0.”
14. Memory Preset Buttons:
ISF NIGHT
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset.
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Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset.
CUST 1
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 1” memory preset.
THX (XP-65DHD and XP-OPAL65DHD) / CUST 2 (XP-50DHD, XP-OPAL50DHD and XP-103DHD)
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “THX” or “Custom 2” memory preset.
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3. Installation

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 markings inside the battery
compartment.
3. Insert the lower tab of the cover into the
opening, and press down the cover until it clicks in place.
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• If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage.
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Notes on Batteries• When installing batteries, make sure that the battery polarities are correct.

The remote control can be used to control the PlasmaWall within the ranges shown in Figure 3-1.
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• 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 sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote control and the IR receiver on the plasma display.
The signal from the remote control can be reflected by walls or
Note
• If the effective range of the remote control decreases, or it stops working, replace the batteries with new ones.
• Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this happens, point the remote control at the plasma display and repeat the operation.
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3.2 Quick Setup

Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the PlasmaWall installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions.
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Table 3-1. Installation Overview

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6 If using the PlasmaWall with a computer, adjust computer
display properties
Installation must be performed by a qualified custom video installation specialist.
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7 Display calibration: adjust the following for each input and
display mode (resolution and frame rate); save settings when finished:
• Aspect ratio
• Brightness
• Contrast
• Color level
• Tint
• Sharpness
• White Balance
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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 into account to ensure that it performs optimally.
The extremely large size and high power consumption of the XP-103DHD place unique demands upon both the installation personnel and the installation site, over and above those of the 50-inch and 65-inch PlasmaWall models.
Installing the XP-103DHD requires the following:
Several people familiar with complex mechanical installations.
• Specialized equipment.
• A dedicated 220VAC circuit.
• A “carry-in” path with sufficient clearances.
• An installation location that can support the weight of both the plasma panel and mounting hardware (floor pedestal or wall mount).
These and other installation requirements are detailed in a document called Runco XP-103DHD Installation Site Pre-Qualification, available from your Runco dealer or representative, or from www.Runco.com. Before proceeding with an XP-103DHD installation, obtain, read and make sure you understand everything in this document.
interaction between ambient air pressure and the plasma gases contained inside of the panel, reliable operation of your plasma display cannot be assured during operation at certain high-altitude locations.
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3.3 Installation Considerations

Special Requirements for the XP-103DHD

High-Altitude OperationDue to the design of all plasma glass panels made by every manufacturer, and the

At higher elevations, each panel may react differently, depending upon the altitude, air pressure, humidity and other meteorological factors. If you are planning to use this product at a location above 9,000 feet, please contact Runco technical support for further information.
To install the PlasmaWall, you will need either an optional table stand, floor pedestal or wall-mounting kit. (The XP-103DHD must be either wall-mounted or attached to a floor pedestal.)
If you do decide to wall-mount the PlasmaWall, ensure that the wall-mount bracket is installed according to the instructions included with it. The wall must be capable of supporting a redundant weight factor five (5) times the weight of the display, or be reinforced.
Runco recommends that this be done by a custom installation specialist.
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Parts List on page 4 for ordering information.

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You can attach your optional mounts or stand to the PlasmaWall in either of two ways:
• While it is upright.
• 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 the screen surface.
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Ventilation If you are mounting the PlasmaWall in an enclosure, leave sufficient space on all sides

images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the display, such as when a shaft of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant.
between it and surrounding objects, as shown in to disperse, maintaining the proper operating temperature.
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Figure 3-2. Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting (XP-50DHD, XP-OPAL50DHD, XP-65DHD and XP-OPAL65DHD)
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Audio/Video
Synchronization Issues
Due to its extraordinarily high level of video processing performance, the DHD Controller
may distribute video signals with a perceptible level of audio latency. In order to easily solve this issue, Runco recommends using the DHD Controller with a high-quality audio receiver that has the ability to effectively synchronize audio and video signals.
Most mainstream audio receiver/switchers have the ability to synchronize the audio and video to the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) prescribed tolerances. According to the ATSC, the sound program should never lead the video program by more than 15 milliseconds, and should never lag behind the video program by more than 45 milliseconds.
In addition, many A/V receivers introduce additional latency that needs to be compensated for during the installation. latency given different signal input timings.
Table 3-2. Possible Audio Latency for Various Input/Output Timings
Input Timing Possible Audio Latency (milliseconds)
480i 133
480p 83
576i 160
576p 100
720p/50 100
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damage and prolong operating life:
• Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the display away from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause drifts in the display circuitry, which may affect performance.
• Keep the PlasmaWall away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers. Common sources of these include slide projectors, speakers, power amplifiers and elevators.
• Handle the unit carefully when installing or carrying it. Use the built-in handles; DO NOT touch or hold the screen face.
• Set the unit away from heat, excessive dust, and direct sunlight.
• Protect the inside of the unit from liquids and small metal objects. In case of accident, unplug the power cord and have it serviced by an authorized Service Center.
• Do not hit or scratch the panel surface as this causes flaws on the surface of the screen.
• For correct installation and mounting it is strongly recommended to use a trained, authorized dealer.
• To avoid sulfurization, it is strongly recommended not to place the unit in a dressing room in a public bath or hot spring bath.
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3.4

Connections to the PlasmaWall and DHD Controller

Connecting the
PlasmaWall to the 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:
• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
• Use the correct signal cables for each source.
• Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors that have them.
Connect the DHD Controller to the PlasmaWall as shown in Figure 3-4 and described in
the sections that follow.
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RS-232
Cable and
Display Control (RS-232 OUT)
Figure 3-4. Connecting the PlasmaWall to the DHD Controller
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Digital Video Connection: The PlasmaWall has a dual HDMI input board, labeled HDMI (SLOT 2). Connect the HDMI output from the DHD Controller to input “A” on this board,
using an HDMI-to-HDMI cable.
RS-232 Connection: Connect the Display Control (RS-232) output from the DHD Controller to the SERIAL input on the PlasmaWall. Use a standard, modular telephone cable with RJ11 plugs at both ends. On the PlasmaWall end, use the provided RJ11-to-DB9 adapter. This adapter is wired as shown in
Figure 3-5.
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DHD
Controller
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Connecting Source
Components to the DHD
Controller
Connect your video sources to the DHD Controller as shown and described in the
sections that follow.
HDMI Source Connections: See Figure 3-6.
Use the HDMI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the highest
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video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source component output into the display.
You can also connect computers with DVI output to these inputs. Refer to input signals.
Supported Timings on page 76 for a list of compatible
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Figure 3-6. HDMI Source Connections
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Component Video Source Connections: Connect your component video sources to the HD1, HD2 and/or Component/SCART inputs as shown in
RCA-to-BNC adapter
Figure 3-7.
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Figure 3-7. Component Video Source Connections
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RGBHV Source Connections: Connect personal computers and/or other RGB sources to the HD1, HD2 and/or Component/SCART inputs as shown in
Figure 3-8.
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RGB Camcorder
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H-Sync
Blue
V-Sync
Red
Figure 3-8. RGBHV Source Connections
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SCART RGBS Source Connections: Connect the green, blue and red outputs from your SCART source to the Component/SCART input on the DHD Controller. Connect the sync output from your SCART source to the Video input on the DHD Controller. See Figure 3-9.
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Composite
S-Video
S-Video
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S-Video
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Use a straight-through, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the DHD Controller; see
For more information about using this connection, refer to External Control on page 63.
Figure 3-11.
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Figure 3-11. RS-232 Control System Connection
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Connecting 12-volt
Trigger Outputs to
External Equipment
If your installation includes equipment that responds to 12-volt triggers, connect it to the
12-volt trigger outputs as shown in
To 12-volt
trigger-activated
device
Figure 3-12. Connecting 12-volt Trigger Outputs
Sleeve = Ground
Figure 3-12.
Tip = +12V
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If infrared signals from the remote control cannot reach the DHD Controller due to excessive distance or obstructions such as walls or cabinet doors, you can connect an external IR receiver to the DHD Controller to extend the range of the remote control. See Figure 3-13.
IR Sensor
Remote Control
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Connecting an External IR Receiver to the DHD Controller

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Connecting AC Power 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. (The XP-103DHD requires 200-240
XP-50DHD / XP-OPAL50DHD
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4. Operation

1. Turn on your source components.
2. Press the main power switch on the PlasmaWall (see Figure 2-1, Figure 2-2 or Figure 2-3). Its standby/on indicator lights red.
3. Set the main power switch at the rear of the DHD Controller (see Figure 2-6) to the “on” position. Its standby/on indicator lights amber.
4. Press the ON button on the remote control (or the ON/STANDBY ( Controller front panel) to turn on the system. The power indicator on the DHD Controller lights solid blue; the standby/on indicator turns off.
5. After a brief warm-up period (approximately 10 seconds), the PlasmaWall will display an image.
To maximize image quality when using the PlasmaWall with a personal computer, you may need to adjust the display properties of your computer’s video card. To do this on a Microsoft® Windows®-based PC:
1. Choose Settings from the Windows Start Menu and click on “Control Panel.”
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2. Double click on the Display icon.
3. Click the Settings tab on the display dialog box.
4. Set the Screen area to 1024x768 pixels.
5. Click the Advanced button and click the
Monitor tab on the dialog box. Set the Refresh Frequency to 60Hz and click OK.
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WARNING
1. The native resolution of the PlasmaWall is 1920 x 1080. Other horizontal or vertical resolutions may be scaled upward or downward to fit the display.
2. With most computers, you can get the best picture at 1024
x 768 @ 60Hz.
To prevent image retention (burn) on your display, ALWAYS use a screen saver and set it to the shortest possible time.
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To display the Main Menu, press the MENU button on the remote control (Figure 2-5) or DHD Controller front panel (Figure 2-3).
To select a menu item, use the and buttons on the remote control or DHD Controller front panel to highlight it. Then, to confirm your selection, press ENTER on the remote control or DHD Controller front panel.
The PlasmaWall OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1. Depending on the selected input source and signal characteristics, some menu options may not be available.
Input Source
Aspect Ratio
Picture
Input Position
Memory Presets
Information
Composite S-Video 1 S-Video 2 Component HD1 HD2 SCART HDMI 1 HDMI 2 16:9 4:3 Letterbox VirtualWide Cinema Virtual Cinema Native Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Noise Filter Left/Right Up/Down Width Height Overscan Overscan Mode
(Zoom/Crop) Phase
(RGB/Component/SCART signals only)
Tracking (RGB/Component/SCART signals only)
Recall ISF Night Recall ISF Day Recall/Save Custom 1 Recall/Save Custom 2 Reset Custom 1 and Custom 2 to
Factory Default Signal System Field Service Manufacturing
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Input Image
Calibration
Input Color
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Save ISF Day
Copy/Paste
Output Shift
Splash Configure
OSD Position Hor. / Ver. 0, 1, 2 ... 100
Gain Offset
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Gamma
Color Temp
Black Level 0, 1, 2 ... 8 Input Level -100, -99... 0 ... 99, 100 Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Gain -32, -31... 0 ... 31, 32
Offset
Chroma Delay
Noise Filter 0, 1, 2 ... 63
Back / Confirm
Copy Settings Paste Settings Left/Right Up/Down Width Height Owner Name ISF Calibrated ISF Other Splash Timer 5, 6, 7 ... 15 ... 59, 60 Splash Enable On/Off

4.3 Using the On-Screen Menus

-100, -99... 0 ... 99, 100 (Red, Green, Blue)
2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5 or S-Curve
Simple (5500K, 6500K or 7500K)
-50, -49 ... 0 ... 49, 50
(HD 1, HD 2 and Component inputs only)
0, 1, 2 ... 7 (S-Video 1, S-Video 2 and Composite inputs only)
-50, -49 ... 0 ... 49, 50
-50, -49, 48 ... 0

Figure 4-1. PlasmaWall OSD Menu Structure

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Service
Color Bars 1
Test Video
Input Names Rename/Restore
Remote Control
Display Device - Configure
Color Space
Triggers 1 / 2 / 3
Miscellaneous
Sync Threshold 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 ... 15
HDMI EDID Extension HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 On / Off
Front Panel Brightness
System Reset
Color Bars 2 Focus Grey Bars
Remote Code 00, 01, 02 ... 17 ... 31 COMP Key Source Component or SCART
Installation
Diagnostics
Auto, REC601, REC709, RGB-PC or RGB-Video
Language
OSD Timer 0 (no timeout) or 5, 6, 7 ... 15 ... 60 sec. OSD Messages On / Off Blank Screen Color Sidebar Color Film Mode
(SD sources only) CUE
(Chroma Upsampling Error)
Logo LED 0 (off), 1, 2 ... 31 Standby LED On / Off LCD 0 (off), 1, 2, 3 or 4
Display Orientation: Floor Front, Ceiling Front, Floor Rear or Ceiling Rear
White, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta
(Not available on S-Video or Composite video inputs)
English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano. Español, Svenska, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Português or Russian
Red/Green/Blue = 0, 1, 2, 3 ... 255
On / Off
On / Off
(HD 1, HD 2 and Component inputs only)
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Main Menu The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all PlasmaWall functions.

Runco Video
Input Source Aspect Ratio Picture Input Position Memory Presets Information Calibration Service
(You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration and Service menus.)
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Input SourceFrom the Main Menu, select Input Source to choose a video signal source.
The active source is indicated by an arrow () to its left; in this example, Composite is the active source.
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The currently-selected aspect ratio is indicated by a “7” to its left; in this example, 16:9 is selected.
Note that some aspect ratios are unavailable and/or not useful with certain types of source material. The optimal setting depends on a number of factors, such as:
• The aspect ratio of the source material, as broadcast or encoded on the playback medium.
• The “display type” (16:9 or 4:3) and output resolution settings at the source component. Most modern DVD/BD players and set-top boxes have such controls.
• Viewer preference (original aspect ratio with “black bars,” or a full-screen presentation with some distortion or cropping).
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Table 4-1.

Input Source

Composite
S-Video 1 S-Video 2 Component HD1 HD2 SCART HDMI 1 HDMI 2
Aspect RatioTo change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, select Aspect Ratio

Aspect Ratio

16:9
7
4:3
Letterbox
VirtualWide
Cinema
Virtual Cinema
Native
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The aspect ratio selection is automatically saved for each input and resolution.
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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings
Remote
Aspect Ratio
16:9 16:9 Select 16:9 to view 16:9 DVDs
Control
Button
16:9 Image on
16:9 Screen (Display)
4:3 Image, stretched to fill
16:9 Screen (Display)
Description
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and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio.
4:3 images are stretched horizontally to fit a 16:9 screen.
4:3 4:3 4:3 scales the input signal to fit
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4:3 Image on
16:9 Screen (Display)
4:3 Image on 16:9 Display
(Letterbox aspect ratio)
4:3 Image on
16:9 Screen (Display)
4:3 Image on
16:9 Screen
with VirtualWide
in the center of the 16:9 screen. 4:3 is the aspect ratio used by computer monitors, standard television programming and most VHS video cassettes.
in on) a 4:3 image linearly (by the same amount on all sides) to fill a 16:9 display. Letterbox is best suited for viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9 screen.
NON-linearly (more on the sides than in the center) to fit a 16:9 screen.
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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued)
Remote
Aspect Ratio
Cinema CINEMA Select Cinema to view 2.35:1
Control
Button
2.35:1 Image on 16:9 Screen
Description
source material on a 16:9 screen. The upper and lower portions of the screen are masked, but the geometry of the active image area is not changed.
Operation
Virtual Cinema SVC A 2.35:1 image is stretched
anamorphically in both directions to fill a 16:9 display
2.35:1 Image on 16:9 Screen
2.35:1 Image on
16:9 Screen with
Virtual Cinema
area.
The 2.35:1 image is cropped on all sides.
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Native (none) Select Native to display the
source signal in its native resolution, centered in the
1080i HDTV Image
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720p HDTV Image
display area with no re-sizing or overscan.
This means, for example, that 720p HDTV programs will display with unused pixels on all sides: 320 on the left and right sides and 180 above and below.
With SDTV and EDTV sources, the PlasmaWall scales the image horizontally to achieve a 16:9 aspect ratio.
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Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Noise Filter

Picture

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 Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed carefully crafted, industry-recognized standards for optimal video performance and has implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to obtain optimal picture quality from Runco video display devices. Accordingly, Runco recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician.
All signal types require separate processing. Therefore, you need to calibrate each DHD Controller input separately.
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Although it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked eye and regular program material, Runco recommends using an external test pattern source (Ovation Multimedia, Digital Video Essentials or AVIA test DVD or equivalent) for best results.
Connect your test pattern source to the input that you are calibrating and proceed as follows. Perform the adjustments in the order listed here.
Brightness: On your external test pattern source, select a PLUGE pattern. (PLUGE is an acronym for “Picture Line-Up Generation Equipment.”) pattern.
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Figure 4-2. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness
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PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black, white and gray areas against a black background. The example above includes two vertical bars and four shaded boxes.
Select Brightness from the Picture menu and press ENTER. Adjust the brightness so that:
• The darkest black bars disappear into the background.
• The dark gray areas are barely visible.
• The lighter gray areas are clearly visible.
• The white areas are a comfortable level of true white.
• The image contains only black, gray and white (no color).
Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like the one shown in
Figure 4-3.
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Select Contrast and press ENTER. Adjust the contrast to a point just below which the white rectangle starts to increase in size.
Note
Brightness and contrast controls are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting.
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Color Saturation: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the one shown in
Figure 4-4.
gray
yellow
cyan
green
red
magenta
blue
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Figure 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or DHD Controller front panel.
2. Select Service from the Main Menu and press ENTER.
3. Enter the Service menu passcode.
4. Select Display Device from the Service menu and press ENTER.
5. Press ENTER again to select Configure.
6. Select Diagnostics and press ENTER.
7. Select Blue from the Diagnostics menu, then press ENTER to display only the blue color channel.
8. Press RETURN (or MENU) repeatedly to return to the Main Menu.
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9. Select Picture from the Main Menu and press ENTER.
10.Select Color from the Picture menu and press ENTER.
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11.Adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray and blue) color bars appear to be a single shade of blue:
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gray
yellow
cyan
green
red
magenta
blue
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Tint: Tint or “hue” is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image. When tint is decreased, the image appears redder; when it is increased the image appears greener.
To adjust the tint, enable “blue only” display mode in the Diagnostics menu, as you would for adjusting color saturation (refer to the previous section, Color Saturation).
Select Tint from the Picture menu and press ENTER. Adjust the tint level until the cyan and magenta color bars (on either side of the green bar) appear to be a single shade of blue.
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Sharpness: “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 shown in looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and differently-sized lines in the “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate them.
Figure 4-5. Adjust as needed,
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Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness
Noise Filter: To apply noise filtering to the input signal, select Noise Filter from the Picture
menu. The Noise Filter is useful for clearing up noisy images from 480i video sources.
Use the left- or right-arrow buttons to select the desired amount of noise reduction, keeping in mind that higher settings (which reduce high frequencies) may also “soften” the
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position for the current source.
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Left/Right: Select Left/Right from the Input Position menu to shift the projected image horizontally. Press
Up/Down: Select Up/Down from the Input Position menu to shift the projected image vertically. Press
Width: Select Width from the Input Position menu to change the projected image width. Press
Height: Select Height from the Input Position menu to change the projected image height. Press
Overscan/Overscan Mode: Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of the video signal out beyond the edge of the display area.
to increase the width; press to decrease it.
The input position settings are automatically saved for each input and resolution.
to shift the image to the right; press to shift it to the left.
to shift the image upward; press to shift it downward.
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to increase the height; press to decrease it.
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Input PositionUse the controls in the Input Position Menu to fine-tune the aspect ratio and image

Input Position

Left/Right Up/Down Width Height Overscan Overscan Mode Phase Tracking
Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area. Overscan effectively trims away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to fill the display area.
For HDTV, DVDs and other video sources, Overscan is generally not necessary or desirable.
This control defines the amount of overscan applied to the image. The range is from 0
to 20. There are two overscan modes:
•In Crop mode, each increment adds a mask at the top, bottom, left and right edges of the source image equal to 0.5% of the displayed horizontal resolution (1% total). A setting of 10, for example, crops the image 5% on all sides or 10% total.
•In Zoom mode, each increment adds a factor to the scaling of the source image so that the vertical and horizontal resolutions are 100% plus 1% increments of the size determined by the aspect ratio function. A setting of 10, for example, zooms in on the image 5% on all sides or 10% total.
Figure 4-6 illustrates the effect of each overscan mode setting.
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No Overscan Crop Zoom
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Figure 4-6. Overscan Modes
Phase (RGB, Component or SCART sources): This control adjusts the phase of the
pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal. Adjust the phase when an RGB, Component or SCART image still shows shimmer or “noise” after optimized.
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Tracking (RGB, Component or SCART sources): Tracking determines the frequency of the pixel sampling clock, indicated by the number of incoming pixels per line, so that all pixels generated by a particular source are sampled.
Steady flickering or several soft vertical stripes or bands across the entire image indicates poor pixel tracking. Proper pixel tracking helps ensure that the image quality is consistent across the screen, that aspect ratio is maintained and that pixel phase (see above) can be optimized.
Tracking has been
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can recall at a later time. You can create up to four presets per input and display mode (resolution and frame rate).
The DHD Controller stores the following display modes in each memory preset:
• 480i
• 480p
• 576i
• 576p
• 720p/24 Hz
• 720p/25 Hz
• 720p/30 Hz
• 720p/50 Hz
• 720p/60 Hz
• 1080i/50 Hz
• 1080i/50 Hz (Australia)
• 1080i/60 Hz
• 1080p/24 Hz
• 1080p/25 Hz
• 1080p/30 Hz
• 1080p/50 Hz
• 1080p/60 Hz
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Memory Presets

ISF Night
ISF Day Custom 1 Save Reset Custom 2 Save Reset
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Use the Memory Presets menu to recall saved image presets, or to save image settings in the “Custom 1” or “Custom 2” memory location. The currently-selected preset is indicated by a “
” to its left; in the example shown here, ISF Night is selected.
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On the XP-65DHD and XP-OPAL65DHD, “Custom 2” is labeled “THX.”
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You should save changes to any of the following settings to a preset; otherwise they will be lost when a new input source or resolution is selected:
• Brightness
•Contrast
• Color saturation
•Tint
• Sharpness
•Gamma
• Lamp Settings
• Color temperature and white balance
To select a memory preset, press or to highlight it and press ENTER.
To save the settings for the current input and display mode to the Custom 1 or Custom ENTER.
2/THX memory preset, select it, press or to highlight Save and press
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Information

Signal System Field Service Manufacturing
Note
To reset the Custom 1 or Custom 2/THX memory preset to its factory-default state, select it, press
Information Signal / System: Select Information from the Main Menu, then choose either Signal or
System to display information about the current input signal (resolution, frequency, type et cetera) and installed firmware versions, as well as other information that uniquely identifies your DHD Controller and display device.
Should you ever need to contact Runco Technical Support, this information will help them answer your questions or resolve product performance issues.
Input Source HDMI 1 Signal Format 1080p/60 Input Resolution 1920x1080 Vertical Freq 59.94 Hz Horizontal Freq 67.500 kHz Pixel Clock 148.500 MHz Color Space REC709 Sync Type Separate Memory Preset ISF Night
or to highlight Reset and press ENTER.
Signal
To save the settings for the current input and display mode to the ISF
Night or ISF Day memory preset, select Save ISF Night or Save
ISF Day from the Calibration menu (refer to Save ISF Night/Save ISF Day on page 51).
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System
Model DHD3 Display Name XP-50DHD Output Resolution 1920x1080 Serial Number 00000000 Boot Version 3.0 Firmware Version 3.4 Micro Version 3.3
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should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.
Note
To recall the ISF Night or ISF Day settings, select “ISF Night” or “ISF Day” from the Memory Presets menu (see page 47) or use the corresponding remote control buttons.
Display Color: Use the Display Color settings to adjust the color balance at the DHD Controller output. These settings are saved independently for each input and display mode.
•Gain: Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of the image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of solid white areas, such as an 80 IRE “window” pattern. If the white areas contain traces of red (Pr), green (Y) or blue (Pr), decrease the Gain for that color.
•Offset: Use the Offset controls to correct color imbalances in the dark areas of the image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of dark gray areas, such as a 30 IRE “window” pattern. If the gray areas contain traces of red (Pr), green (Y) or blue (Pr), decrease the Offset for that color.
• Gamma: Select Gamma from the Display Color menu to choose a de-gamma curve. Used correctly, the Gamma control can improve contrast while maintaining good details for blacks and whites. If excess ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or impossible to see details in dark areas, lower the gamma setting to compensate. This improves contrast while maintaining good details for blacks. Conversely, if the image is washed out and unnatural, with excessive detail in black areas, increase the setting.
Select S-Curve to emphasize mid-level (gray area) detail, relative to the black and white areas of the image.
You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menu.
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CalibrationUse the Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments. This menu

Calibration

ISF Settings
Display Color Input Image Input Color Save ISF Night Save ISF Day Copy/Paste Output Shift Splash Configure OSD Position
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• Color Temp: Select Color Temp from the Display Color menu to adjust the color temperature. Color temperature establishes the “color of gray” by adjusting the 75% white point to various color points.
What are “color points?” A “color point” is an x/y coordinate pair that defines a color’s location on the standard CIE chromaticity graph, shown in stands for “Commission Internationale de l’Éclairage” (International Commission on Illumination), the organization responsible for color measurement and management standards.)
1.0
y
0.9
Figure 4-7. (CIE
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
Figure 4-7. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram
Simple: Select Simple mode from the Color Temp menu (with the PlasmaWall, this
is the only choice) to choose one of three color temperature presets: 5500K, 6500K
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Table 4-2 lists the x- and y-coordinates for each color temperature preset.
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D65
D93
5000
5714
6667
8000
10000
4000
3333
2857
2500
2222
2000
x
Table 4-2. Color Temperature Presets and Associated Color Points
Color Temperature Preset
5500K 0.332 0.348
6500K 0.313 0.329
7500K 0.299 0.315
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• Black Level: Select Black Level from the Display Color menu to adjust the black level
“floor” (lower limit). If blacks appear too gray, set Black Level to a higher value.
• Input Level: Select Input Level from the Display Color menu to adjust the overall, apparent brightness of the displayed image. Its effect is similar to a backlight control on an LCD. If parts of the image are extremely bright and hard to see, lower the to compensate.
Input Image: The Input Image controls are functionally similar to those in the Picture menu (refer to page 40), but are accessible only by entering the Calibration menu passcode.
Input Level
Operation
Note
Input Color: The Input Color controls are similar to those in the Display Color menu (see above), but adjust the color balance of the incoming signal. These settings are also saved independently for each input and display mode.
• Gain/Offset (HD1, HD2 and Component/SCART inputs only): These controls operate similarly to those in the the Y, Pb and Pr signal components rather than the red, green and blue channels.
•Chroma Delay: use the Chroma Delay control to correct a mis-aligned image from a Composite or S-Video source. Chroma delay in an image causes color shifts to occur to the left of the vertical edge transitions, producing artificial shadows or a “halo” effect. If necessary, adjust this setting to eliminate them.
• Noise 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 buttons to select the desired amount of noise reduction, keeping in mind that higher settings (which reduce high frequencies) may also “soften” the image.
The Input Image settings establish the “zero point” for the Picture menu settings, whose values represent offsets from the Input Image settings. For example, if you set Brightness to 10 in this menu, setting Brightness to 10 in the Picture menu results in an actual setting value of 20 (10+10).
Display Color menu (described on page 49), but affect
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Save ISF Night or Save ISF Day from the Calibration menu to
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Copy/Paste
Copy Settings Paste Settings
Copied From: Input Source HDMI 1 Signal Format 1080p/60 Memory Preset ISF Night
Copy/Paste: You can copy and paste settings from one memory location to another. This gives you a convenient starting point for creating a new preset based on an existing one, to make the calibration process less time-consuming.
For example, you can use the Copy/Paste feature to:
• Apply settings from HDMI 1 to HDMI 2, or from HD1 to HD2.
• Calibrate an input for 720p source signals, then use those settings for 1080i sources.
• Duplicate ISF Night settings for a given source and signal format and save them in the Custom
To use this feature, select Copy/Paste from the Calibration menu.
• Copy Settings: Select Copy Settings from the Copy/Paste menu to place the settings for the current input source, signal format (resolution and frame rate) and memory preset onto a “clipboard,” which is a temporary memory location. When you do, the message “Settings Copied” briefly appears on-screen. The re-appears, indicating the source of the copied settings.
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• Paste Settings: To apply the settings on the clipboard to a different input source, signal format and/or memory preset, do any or all of the following:
• Switch to another DHD Controller input (for example, from HD1 to HD2).
• Change the output signal format at the source (for example, from 720p/60 to
1080i/60).
• Switch to another Memory Preset (for example, from ISF Night to Custom 1).
Then, select Paste Settings from the Copy/Paste menu. If you want to keep these new settings, you must save them! (Refer to Save ISF Night/Save ISF Day on page 51 or Memory Presets on page 47.)
Output Shift: The controls in the Output Shift menu are similar to those in the Input Position menu, except that they change the characteristics of the output signal. These
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settings are saved independently for each aspect ratio.
Splash Configure: Use the Splash Configure menu to control the appearance and
behavior of the “splash” screen that appears on the display upon power-up.
• Owner Name/ISF Calibrated/ISF Other: You can have the PlasmaWall display the owner’s name, your name, the phrase “ISF Calibrated” and/or any other string, up to 30 characters in length.
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Use the up or down cursor button to select a character. Use the right and left cursor buttons to change the cursor position. Press MENU when you have finished entering text.
• Splash Timer: When you turn on the PlasmaWall, it projects a welcome screen with the Runco and ISF logos, along with the personalized information you enter as described above. Select amount of time for which this screen appears. The range is from 5 to 60 seconds, in one-second increments. Press
• Splash Enable: When you have finished customizing the splash screen, select Splash Enable from the Splash Configure menu. Then, select On and press ENTER.
Splash Timer from the Splash Configure menu to set the
or to set the timer, then press MENU.
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OSD Position: To adjust the position of the OSD, select OSD Position from the Calibration menu and press ENTER.
Press or to select “Hor.” or “Ver.” Then, press or to change the position.
should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.
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Test Video: Select Test Video from the Service Menu to access the internal test patterns on the PlasmaWall. Four patterns are available: Horizontal Ramp, Vertical Ramp, Color Bars 1 (solid bars) and Color Bars 2 (SMPTE “checkerboard” pattern).
Press MENU to exit test pattern mode.
You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu.
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ServiceUse the Service menu to access advanced display configuration settings. This menu

Service

Test Video Input Names Remote Control Display Device Color Space Triggers Miscellaneous Sync Threshold HDMI EDID Extension Front Panel Brightness System Reset
Input Names: 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. Input names can be up to 12 characters long.
To edit an input name, select Input Names from the Service menu. Press or to select an input and press ENTER. Use the or buttons to change a character; press
or to select a character to change. When you have finished editing the input name,
press ENTER or MENU.
To restore the default input name, press repeatedly to highlight that input name in the “Restore” column. Then, press ENTER.
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C o m p o s i t e S - V i d e o 1 S - V i d e o 2 C o m p o n e n t H D 1 H D 2 S C A R T H D M I 1 H D M I 2
Restore
Composite S-Video 1 S-Video 2 Component HD 1 HD 2 SCART HDMI 1 HDMI 2
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Remote Control: Select Remote Control from the Service menu to change the following settings related to remote control operation.
• Remote Code: Select Remote Code from the Remote Control menu to set the infrared (IR) code set to which the PlasmaWall will respond. By default, it is set to 17. You can change this setting if either:
• Another device in the theater (a DVD player, for example) is responding to
commands from the PlasmaWall remote control ( unpredictable or undesirable.
• You have multiple DHD Controllers and want to control them independently, as
opposed to broadcasting commands from a single remote to all of them. In this scenario, you can use multiple remotes programmed to use different IR codes. Or, you can use a single remote and change the IR code as needed to address a specific DHD Controller.
Figure 2-5) in ways that are
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Use the DHD Controller front-panel keypad to change the IR code to
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When you change a remote code on the PlasmaWall, you must re-program the PlasmaWall remote control to send that same code. To do this:
1. Press and hold the LIGHT button on the remote control for approximately three seconds, or until the LED on the remote lights solid red.
2. Enter a new two-digit code between 00 and 31 inclusive. Include a leading zero for single-digit codes; for example, enter 9 as “09.”
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3. The LED turns off to confirm the code change. If you enter an invalid code, the LED flashes for three or four seconds. Try again, entering a valid code.
• COMP Key Source: Select COMP Key Source from the Remote Control menu to assign the COMP remote control button to either the Component or SCART input.
which the controller will respond. Then, change the code sent by the remote to match as described below.
RETURN
EXIT
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Display Device - Configure: The options in the Display Device - Configure menu allow you to change the picture orientation, perform lens adjustments or access other, display-device specific functions.
• Installation – Orientation: Select Installation from the Display Device - Configure menu, then select Orientation to change the picture orientation to suit the method of installation (Floor Front, Floor Rear, Ceiling Front or Ceiling Rear).
• Diagnostics: Select Diagnostics from the Display Device - Configure menu, then select Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Cyan or Magenta to display only that color channel (simulating a filter of that color). This can be useful for calibration or measurement purposes.
To restore the normal picture (all colors), select White.
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Color Space: Select Color Space from the Service menu to choose the color space of the source signal for HDMI, RGB, and component connections.
• The default setting, Auto, functions as follows:
HDMI: If the Auxiliary Video Information (AVI) infoframe contains color space and/or range data, the PlasmaWall uses that information. Otherwise, for RGB sources, the PlasmaWall uses the RGB-Video color space. For component SDTV and EDTV resolutions, REC601 is used. For other component video resolutions, REC709 is used.
RGB: If Hsync or Vsync signals are present, the PlasmaWall uses the RGB-PC color space. Otherwise, REC601 is used for SDTV and EDTV sources, and REC709 for all other sources.
Component: For SDTV and EDTV resolutions, the PlasmaWall uses the REC601 color space. For all other resolutions, REC709 is used.
In most cases, the Auto setting determines the correct color space to use. If it does not, you can force the PlasmaWall to use a specific color space. Choose one of the following:
REC709 sets the color space matrix to that defined in ITU-R BT.709.
REC601 sets the color space matrix to that defined in ITU-R BT.601.
RGB-PC uses RGB color space and sets black at 0,0,0 RGB and white at 255,255,255 RGB, assuming an 8-bit image.
RGB-Video uses RGB color space and sets black at 16,16,16 RGB and white at 235,235,235, assuming an 8-bit image, to correspond to the luminance values defined in digital component standards.
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Triggers: Select Triggers from the Service menu to configure the 12-volt trigger outputs. You can assign one or more trigger outputs to each aspect ratio. Those triggers are then activated by selecting that aspect ratio.
Miscellaneous: 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 (English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Español, Svenska, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Português or Russian).
• OSD Timer: Select OSD Timer from the Miscellaneous menu to set the OSD Timer, which controls how long the menus remain on-screen after selecting them. Select from 5 to 60 seconds, in one-second increments. Or, set the timer to 0 (disabled) if you want the menus to remain on-screen indefinitely.
• OSD Messages: When you select a new aspect ratio, input source or memory preset, the DHD Controller briefly displays an on-screen message confirming your new selection. To prevent the display of these messages, select Miscellaneous menu to and set it to Off.
• Blank Screen Color: Select Blank Screen Color from the Miscellaneous menu to select the color that appears when no incoming signal is present. The range is from 0 to 255 inclusive for each color component (red, green and blue).
• Sidebar Color: Select Sidebar Color from the Miscellaneous menu to change the color of the inactive image area. The range is from 0 to 255 inclusive for each color component (red, green and blue). The inactive image area is on either side of the active image area when using the 4:3 aspect ratio.
• Film Mode: Use Film Mode to smooth out moving images from interlaced, standard-definition (SD) sources. In most cases, the PlasmaWall detects the proper “pull-down” rate and vertical frequency. However, if your source is jittery and/or tearing you may want to enable
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• CUE (Chroma Upsampling Error) Correction: Some DVD players use MPEG decoders that do not correctly “upsample” the 4:2:0 format chroma information on the DVD to the 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 format required by the video encoder of the display device.
This so-called “chroma bug” sometimes causes streaky or spiky horizontal lines running through the chroma channel. It is most noticeable in static, interlaced scenes and on diagonal edges (especially red ones). Set
Sync Threshold: Select Sync Threshold to adjust the threshold at which negative pulses on the component video green/luma channel are interpreted to be sync pulses.
Sync Threshold adjustment is occasionally necessary when a DVD player or HDTV source signal drops “below black” (for example, during scenes with explosions or when subtitles are present) and causes the display device to temporarily lose sync. If the sync level from the source is persistently too low, the display device won’t sync with the source at all.
The range is from 0 (approximately 60 millivolts (mV)) to 15 (approximately 256 mV).
HDMI EDID Extension: Extended display identification data (EDID) is a data structure provided by a display device to describe its capabilities to a graphics card. It is what enables a modern personal computer to know what kind of monitor is connected.
Some modern display devices provide more information via EDID than others, in the form of “extensions.” Some computer graphics cards do recognize or properly interpret this extended EDID information.
CUE to On to correct this issue.
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Select HDMI EDID Extension from the Service menu to specify whether or not the EDID extensions from the display device are passed through to the sources connected to the HDMI
1 or HDMI 2 inputs. By default, the extensions are on. Change these settings only if
HDMI EDID incompatibility issues arise.
Front Panel Brightness: Select Front Panel Brightness from the Service menu to adjust the brightness of the front-panel LED and LCD status indicators.
Logo LED
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• Logo LED: Select Logo LED from the Front Panel Brightness menu to adjust the brightness of the large, illuminated logo on the left side of the display. The range is from 0 (off) to 31.
• Standby LED: Select Standby LED from the Front Panel Brightness menu to change the behavior of the front-panel STANDBY indicator LED. When set to ON, the LED lights amber when the system is in standby mode; otherwise, it is off. When set to OFF, the LED is always off.
• LCD: Select LCD from the Front Panel Brightness menu to adjust the brightness of the front-panel LCD. The range is from 0 (off) to 4.
LCD
Standby LED
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System Reset: To reset ALL controller settings (including image settings) back to their factory defaults, choose System Reset from the Service menu.
A confirmation message appears. Select Yes to continue with the reset or select No to cancel.
Caution
This action is not undoable. Proceed with caution! Before you
perform a System Reset, save your “Custom” Memory Presets (
page 47) and ISF Day/Night Memory Presets (page 51).
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5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of the PlasmaWall. Before cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
Do not under any circumstances use solvents such as benzene or thinner to clean the PlasmaWall. Doing so may cause deterioration or peeling of paint from the display or remote control unit.
Wipe the display and remote control gently with a soft cloth. In the case of excessive dirt buildup, dampen a soft cloth with a diluted neutral cleaning detergent and after wringing the cloth thoroughly, wipe the component and then dry it with a dry soft cloth.
cloth (cotton, flannel etc.). Do not use tissue or a rough cloth. The screen surface is easily scratched; do not rub it or hit it with a hard object.
If you clean the surface of the screen with a wet cloth, water droplets on the surface may enter into the product and cause a malfunction.
rear panel of the display of dust buildup (set the vacuum cleaner to its weakest setting when doing this). If not removed, accumulated dust can cause the internal temperature to increase, resulting in possible breakdown or fire.
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5.1 Cleaning

Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control

Cleaning the ScreenAfter dusting, wipe the screen gently using the supplied cleaning cloth or another soft

Cleaning the VentsAs a general rule, use a vacuum cleaner about once a month to clean the vents on the

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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 encounter an issue not described here, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Technical Support.

Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution
The display does not turn on after initial installation.
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• The DHD Controller is not plugged in or the AC outlet is not active.
•The remote control batteries have run out.
• The serial connection from the DHD Controller to the PlasmaWall is incorrect.
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• Ensure that the PlasmaWall is plugged in and that the AC outlet is active.
• Ensure that the DHD Controller is plugged in and that the AC outlet is active.
• Replace the batteries.
• Ensure that the Display Control (RS-232) output from the DHD Controller is properly connected to the input on the PlasmaWall
Figure 3-4 and Figure
(see 3-5).
SERIAL
The PlasmaWall and DHD Controller are both on, but there is no picture and on-screen menus do not appear.
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The display is on and menus appear, but there is no picture.
Image is too bright and/or lacks definition in the bright areas of the image.
Image appears “washed out” and/or dark areas appear too bright.
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• Faulty or incorrect video connection between the DHD Controller and the PlasmaWall.
• Incorrect source selection.
• Source component is not turned on.
• Source component is connected incorrectly or not at all.
• Contrast is set too high. • Lower the contrast setting.
• Brightness is set too high. • Lower the brightness
• The Red/Pr, Green/Y or Blue/Pb outputs from the source are connected to the wrong inputs on the DHD Controller.
• Ensure that the HDMI output from the DHD Controller is properly connected to the SLOT 2A input on the PlasmaWall (see Figure 3-4).
• Select the correct source.
• Turn on the source component.
• Check connections from source component to DHD Controller.
setting.
• Ensure that the source outputs are connected to the correct DHD Controller input.
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Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued)
Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
RGB-HD images appear “noisy.”
Computer images do not dis­play correctly.
The image is too large or too small.
• Clock and Phase settings need adjustment.
• The resolution and frequency of the video card in the computer are not compatible with the PlasmaWall.
• Image size needs adjusting.
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• Select a compatible resolution and vertical frequency (refer to Supported Timings on page 76).
• Adjust the image size (refer to Input Position on page 45).
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6. External Control

In addition to using the DHD Controller front-panel keypad or remote control unit, there are two methods of controlling the PlasmaWall and DHD Controller externally:
• Using a serial (RS-232) link to send ASCII commands and receive responses to those commands.
• Using discrete infrared (IR) codes to program a third-party remote control unit.
The following sections describe both of these methods.
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The DHD Controller uses a simple text-based control protocol to take requests from control devices and to provide responses to such devices. This section describes how to send control messages over a serial link between the DHD Controller and an automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software.

6.1 Serial Communications

To interface the PlasmaWall with an automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software, connect it to the Display Control output of the DHD Controller as shown in Controller as shown in Figure 3-11.
Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, eight (8) data bits, one (1) stop bit and no flow control. Set the baud rate to 19200, to match that of the DHD Controller RS-232 port.
Figure 3-5. Connect your control system or PC to the RS-232 input of the DHD
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• Commands are not case-sensitive.
• For a single command that takes no parameters, type the command followed by a carriage return; for example, to set the aspect ratio to Letterbox, type
LETTERBOX
• For a single command that takes a parameter, type the command, a space or a comma and the desired value followed by a carriage return; for example, to set the brightness to -10, type BRIGHTNESS
BRIGHTNESS,-10
• You can also send a string of multiple commands on a single line, separated by commas. For example, COMPOSITE,BRIGHTNESS the Composite video input, sets the brightness to 50 and sets the aspect ratio to 16:9. Command strings can be up to 255 characters long.
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<Enter>.
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-10 <Enter> or
<Enter>.
50,16:9<Enter> switches to
Avoid combining the ON or POWER 1 commands with other commands on a single line. After sending ON or POWER 1, allow at least five (5) seconds for the DHD ISF splash screen (refer to seconds for the DHD Controller to power up.
Controller to power up. If you have enabled the
Splash Configure on page 52), allow 15

RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration

Serial Command SyntaxSerial commands to the DHD Controller take the following form:

Once it does, it will accept and properly execute multiple serial commands.
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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 it and acknowledges it with a plus sign on the command line (+ >). When you enter an invalid command – one that is misspelled or followed by values outside the valid range for that command – the DHD Controller ignores it and returns a minus sign (- >).
Table 6-1. Serial Commands
Command
OFF NA NA Turns display off
ON NA NA Turns display on
POWER 0/1 NA Turns display on and off
POWER? NA NA Returns power status
COMPONENT NA YES Selects the Component input
COMPOSITE NA YES Selects the Composite video input
HDMI1 NA YES Selects the HDMI 1 input
HDMI2 NA YES Selects the HDMI 2 input
HD1 NA YES Selects the RGB HD 1 input
HD2 NA YES Selects the RGB HD 2 input
INPUT? NA NA Returns active input
SCART NA YES Selects the SCART input
Parameter
(min/max)
Power On/Off Commands
Input Selection Commands
INARY
M
Value
Stored?
Description
SVIDEO1 NA YES Selects the S-Video 1 input
SVIDEO2 NA YES Selects the S-Video 2 input
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)
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Command
16:9 NA YES Selects the 16:9 aspect ratio
4:3 NA YES Selects the 4:3 aspect ratio
ASPECT? NA NA Returns current aspect ratio
CINEMA NA YES Selects the Cinema aspect ratio
LETTERBOX NA YES Selects the Letterbox aspect ratio
NATIVE NA YES Selects the Native aspect ratio
VIRTUALWIDE NA YES Selects the VirtualWide aspect ratio
VIRTUALCINEMA NA YES Selects the Virtual Cinema aspect ratio
BRIGHTNESS -50/50 YES Sets a value for brightness
BRIGHTNESS? NA NA Returns brightness setting value
CHROMADELAY -7/7 YES Sets a value for input color chroma delay
CHROMADELAY? NA NA Returns input color chroma delay setting
COLOR -50/50 YES Sets a value for color
COLOR? NA NA Returns color setting value
Parameter
(min/max)
Aspect Ratio Commands
Picture Adjust Commands
Value
Stored?
Description
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CONTRAST -50/50 YES Sets a value for contrast
CONTRAST? NA NA Returns contrast setting value
FILMMODE 0/1 YES Sets Film Mode off (0) or on (1)
FILMMODE? NA NA Returns Film Mode setting
FILTER 0/10 YES Sets a value for input color noise filter
FILTER? NA NA Returns input color noise filter setting
PHASE 0/31 YES Adjusts phase
PHASE? NA NA Returns phase setting value
SHARPNESS -50/50 YES Sets a value for sharpness
SHARPNESS? NA NA Returns sharpness setting value
TINT -50/50 YES Sets a value for tint
TINT? NA NA Returns tint setting value
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)
Command
CUSTOM1 NA YES Loads “Custom 1” image preset
CUSTOM2 NA YES Loads “Custom 2” (“THX”) image preset
DAY NA YES Loads “ISF Day” image preset
NIGHT NA YES Loads “ISF Night” image preset
PRESET? NA NA Returns currently-selected preset
IHEIGHT 0/20 YES Sets the value for input height
IHEIGHT? NA NA Returns input height value
IHPOS -50/50 YES Sets a value for horizontal input position
IHPOS? NA NA Returns input horizontal position value
IVPOS -50/50 YES Sets a value for vertical input position
IVPOS? NA NA Returns input vertical position value
Parameter
(min/max)
Image Preset Commands
Input Position Commands
INARY
Value
Stored?
Description
(ISF Day, ISF Night, Custom 1 or Custom 2/THX)
IWIDTH 0/50 YES Sets the value for input width
IWIDTH? NA NA Returns input horizontal width value
OVERSCAN 0/20 YES Sets the overscan percentage
OVERSCAN? NA NA Returns overscan percentage
OVERSCANMODE 0/1 YES Sets the overscan mode (0=zoom;
OVERSCANMODE? NA NA Returns the overscan mode (0=zoom;
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OHEIGHT -50/50 YES Sets the value for output height
OHEIGHT? NA NA Returns output height value
OHPOS -50/50 YES Sets the value for output horizontal posi-
OHPOS? NA NA Returns output horizontal position value
OVPOS -50/50 YES Sets the value for output vertical position
OVPOS? NA NA Returns output vertical position value
OWIDTH -50/50 YES Sets the value for output width
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1=crop)
1=crop)
Output Shift Commands
tion
OWIDTH? NA NA Returns output horizontal width value
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)
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Command
DISPLAY? NA NA Returns display device input source
INRES? NA NA Returns input resolution
MODEL? NA NA Returns product model name
OUTRES? NA NA Returns output resolution
SERNUM? NA NA Returns DHD Controller serial number
SWVER? NA NA Returns software version number
SYSSTATE? 0/4 NA Returns current system state
TRIGGER 1/3 YES Assigns trigger to currently-selected
Parameter
(min/max)
Miscellaneous Commands
Value
Stored?
Description
value, as follows: 1 = Auto 22 = XP-50DHD 23 = XP-65DHD 24 = XP-103DHD
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The following serial commands are meant to emulate buttons on the remote control or DHD Con­troller front panel. Each button has its own serial command, so effectively it is as if you were using the IR remote only you’ll be doing so via serial commands. These commands provide active OSD responses just like the IR remote.
DOWN NA NA Down-Arrow ( ) key
ENTER NA NA ENTER key
EXIT NA NA EXIT (RETURN) key
LEFT NA NA Left-Arrow ( ) key
MENU NA NA MENU
RIGHT NA NA Right-Arrow ( ) key
UP NA NA Up-Arrow ( ) key
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6.2

Using Discrete IR Codes

IR Command Protocol The IR control codes have the following characteristics:

The DHD Controller accepts commands in the form of IR signals that conform to the Phillips RC5 protocol. Each DHD Controller remote control button has an RC5 control code associated with it.
You can use these codes to program a third-party, “universal” remote control unit to work with the DHD Controller. These third-party products usually come with a computer software application for this purpose. For more information, consult the documentation provided with the remote control unit.
• Each code consists of 14 bits:
• Two (2) start bits (always 1);
•A toggle bit. This bit is inverted every time a key is released and pressed again. This allows the DHD Controller to distinguish between a button that remains down or is pressed repeatedly.
• Five (5) address bits. The default address is 17 (binary 10001). To change it, select Remote Control from the Service menu and follow the steps given on page 54.
• Six (6) data bits.
• The carrier frequency is 36 kHz, with the modulated pulses having a 25% duty cycle.
• Commands are sent at a maximum rate of 9 Hz.
For example, here is the RC5 control code for the ON button on the DHD Controller remote control unit (assuming the default address is used):
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Hex 3 4 4 1
Binary 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Hex 3 C 4 1
Binary 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
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Start
P
Bits
M
Toggle
Bit
With Toggle Bit = 0
With Toggle Bit = 1
Address Command
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Figure 6-1 shows the pulse train for this command (with the toggle bit set to zero).
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Data Word
Encoded Data Word
Modulated Carrier
Zoom In of Carrier
RC5 Packet Transmission
S1S2TB A4A3A2A1A0C5C4C3C2C1C
Start Bits Toggle Bit
110100 01000001
1.78 ms
27.8 µs
First Packet Repeated Packet
Address Bits Command Bits
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p
3t
p
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Figure 6-1. RC5 Message Format
Table 6-2. RC5 Control Codes for the DHD Controller
Remote Control
Button Name
(none) 0x346E 0x3C6E Native aspect ratio
(none) 0x3457 0x3C57 SCART video input
16:9 0x3449 0x3C49 16:9 aspect ratio
4:3 0x344A 0x3C4A 4:3 aspect ratio
CINEMA 0x346C 0x3C6C Cinema aspect ratio
COMP 0x344E 0x3C4E Component video input
Note: These codes assume that the default address of 17 is used. If you change it to something other than 17, you will need to modify these codes accordingly.
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RC5 Data
from
Remote
Control
(Note)
RC5 Data
with Toggle
Bit = 1 (Note)
Description

IR Command ListTable 6-2 lists the RC5 control codes for the DHD Controller.

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Table 6-2. RC5 Control Codes for the DHD Controller (continued)
RC5 Data
Remote Control
Button Name
CUST 1 0x3472 0x3C72 Custom 1 memory preset
CUST 2 0x3473 0x3C73 Custom 2 memory preset
DOWN 0x3446 0x3C46 Down-Arrow ( )
ENTER 0x3444 0x3C44 ENTER
EXIT 0x3474 0x3C74 EXIT (RETURN)
HD 1 0x3451 0x3C51 HD1 video input
HD 2 0x3452 0x3C52 HD2 video input
HDMI 1 0x3453 0x3C53 HDMI1 video input
HDMI 2 0x3454 0x3C54 HDMI2 video input
ISF DAY 0x3471 0x3C71 ISF Day memory preset
ISF NIGHT 0x3470 0x3C70 ISF Night memory preset
LEFT 0x3447 0x3C47 Left-Arrow ( )
LET BOX 0x344B 0x3C4B Letterbox aspect ratio
from
Remote
Control
(Note)
INARY
RC5 Data
with Toggle
Bit = 1
(Note)
Description
MENU 0x3443 0x3C43 MENU
OFF 0x3442 0x3C42 Power off
ON 0x3441 0x3C41 Power on
RIGHT 0x3448 0x3C48 Right-Arrow ( )
SVC 0x346D 0x3C6D Virtual Cinema aspect ratio
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S-VID 1 0x344F 0x3C4F S-Video 1 video input
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S-VID 2 0x3450 0x3C50 S-Video 2 video input
UP 0x3445 0x3C45 Up-Arrow ( )
VIDEO 0x344D 0x3C4D Composite video input
V-WIDE 0x344C 0x3C4C VirtualWide aspect ratio
Note: These codes assume that the default address of 17 is used. If you change it to something other than 17, you will need to modify these codes accordingly.
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7. Specifications

Table 7-1 lists the PlasmaWall specifications.

Table 7-1. PlasmaWall Specifications

Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Screen Size: XP-50DHD and XP-OPAL50DHD:
43.50 in. W x 24.50 in. H (1104.9 x 622.3 mm) 50 in. (1270.0 mm) diagonal
XP-65DHD and XP-OPAL65DHD:
56.50 in. W x 31.80 in. H (1434.0 x 807.0 mm) 65 in. (1646.0 mm) diagonal
XP-103DHD:
89.30 in. W x 50.30 in. H (2268.2 x 1277.6 mm) 103 in. (2616.2 mm) diagonal
Screen Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Available Aspect Ratios: Refer to Table 7-2
DTV Compatibility: 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Contrast Ratio: 400:1 (measured at 100 lux); 5,000:1 maximum
Data/Graphics Compatibility: VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA (compressed)
Horiz. scan frequency = 15 to 110 kHz Vert. scan frequency = 48 to 120 Hz
Inputs (from DHD Controller): (1) Digital Video (HDMI 1.2A with HDCP)
(1) RS-232 (9-pin, D-sub male)
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Power Requirements: XP-50DHD / XP-OPAL50DHD / XP-65DHD /
XP-OPAL65DHD: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz XP-103DHD: 200 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: XP-50DHD / XP-OPAL50DHD: 650 W (1.0 W in standby),
Operating Environment: 40ºF to 95ºF (5ºC to 35ºC);
Dimensions: XP-50DHD / XP-OPAL50DHD: See Figure 7-1
Weight (panel only, without stand):
Regulatory Approvals: Complies with FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003, UL6500
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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maximum XP-65DHD / XP-OPAL65DHD: 790 W (1.0 W in standby), maximum XP-103DHD: 1500 W (1.5 W in standby), maximum
20% to 80% humidity (non-condensing) Altitude – up to 9,000 feet (2,743m)
XP-65DHD / XP-OPAL65DHD: See Figure 7-2 XP-103DHD: See Figure 7-3
XP-50DHD / XP-OPAL50DHD: 93.0 lbs. (42.18 kg) XP-65DHD / XP-OPAL65DHD: 163.1 lbs. (73.98 kg) XP-103DHD: 485.0 lbs. (220.0 kg)
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7.2 DHD Controller Specifications

Table 7-2 lists the DHD Controller specifications.

Table 7-2. DHD Controller Specifications

Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, VirtualWide, Cinema, Virtual Cinema,
Native
Video Standards: NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Inputs: (1) Composite
(2) S-Video (1) Component/RGBHV/SCART (5 x RCA) (2) Component/RGBHV (5 x BNC) (2) HDMI 1.3 with HDCP
Outputs: HDMI 1.3 with HDCP
Control Options: - Discrete infrared remote
- Serial commands via RS-232
- Front-panel controls
RS-232 Communication Parameters:
Trigger Outputs: (3) +12 VDC, each rated at 250 mA and thermal
Bandwidth: 150 Mega Samples per Second (MSPS)
Power Requirements: 100 to 240 VAC (auto-sensing), 50/60 Hz, 160 Watts
Operating Environment: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C), 0% to 90% humidity
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19200 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control
fuse-protected
(non-condensing)
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Dimensions: Width = 17.50 inches (444.5 mm)
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Weight: 13.0 lbs. (5.90 kg)
Regulatory Approvals: Complies with FCC, CE C-Tick
Limited Warranty: Two (2) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Depth = 11.19 inches (284.1 mm) Height = 3.75 inches (95.3 mm)
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Figure 7-1, Figure 7-2 and Figure 7-3 show the PlasmaWall dimensions (all dimensions are in inches).
30.000
4.566
15.500
8.122
50.420
34.000
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10.230
16.136
14.387
20.293
22.828
8.481
0
22.042
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30.000
48.807
29.574

Figure 7-1. PlasmaWall Model XP-50DHD and XP-OPAL50DHD Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand)

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1.98
2.35
3.69
7.87
12.37
50.10
54.60
62.45
IR RECEIVER
1.26
1.63
0
1.34
0
37.69
2.49
all around
17.00
6.39
4.19
0 .55
4.34
8.27
Y
54.19
58.12
61.90
2.07
10.05
62.45
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4.50
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6.19
1.73

Figure 7-2. PlasmaWall Model XP-65DHD and XP-OPAL65DHD Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand)

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6.50
1.45
50.75
34.30
16.00
102.50
69.40
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96.13
89.38
59.50
Y
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5.25
42.30

Figure 7-3. PlasmaWall Model XP-103DHD Dimensions (with Floor Stand)

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7.4 Supported Timings

Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input

Format Resolution
640x480 640x480
800x600 800x600
832x624 832x624 74.54 52.849 60.036
848x480 848x480
Refresh
Rate (Hz)
60.00 31.469 25.175
66.59 35.892 29.862
72.00 37.861 31.500
75.00 37.500 31.500
85.00 43.269 36.000
60.00 37.879 40.000
72.00 48.077 50.000
75.00 46.875 49.500
85.00 53.674 56.250
47.95 25.270 27.089
60.00 31.020 33.750
Table 7-3 lists the signal types supported by each input on the DHD Controller.
Supported? ( = Yes, – = No)
Horizontal Frequency
(kHz)
Pixel Frequency
(MHz)
HD1
HD2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Component/
SCART
RGBHV
S-Video 1
S-Video 2
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60.00 48.363 65.000
1024x768 1024x768
1152x864 1152x864 75.00 67.500 108.000
1280x720 1280x720 47.95 37.833 64.769
1280x768 1280x768
1280x960 1280x960
70.00 56.476 75.000
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75.00 60.023 78.750
85.00 68.677 94.500
60.00 47.396 68.250
60.00 47.776 79.500
75.00 60.289 102.250
85.00 68.633 117.500
60.00 60.000 108.000
85.00 85.938 148.500
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Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input (continued)
Specifications
Supported? ( = Yes, – = No)
Format Resolution
1280x1024 1280x1024
1360x768 1360x768 60.00 47.712 85.500
1400x1050 1400x1050
1600x1200 1600x1200 60.00 75.000 162.000
1680x1050 1680x1050 60.00 64.674 119.000
1920x1080 1920x1080 47.95 56.821 150.007
1920x1200 1920x1200 60.00 74.038 154.000
SCART
RGBS
50.00
Refresh
Rate (Hz)
60.00 63.981 108.000
75.00 79.976 135.000
85.00 91.146 157.500
60.00 64.744 101.000
60.00 65.317 121.750
75.00 82.278 156.000
Horizontal Frequency
(kHz)
Pixel Frequency
(MHz)
HD1
HD2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
RGBHV
Component/
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S-Video 1
S-Video 2
Video
480/60i 720x487 59.94 15.734 13.500
480/60p 720x483 59.94 31.469 27.000
576/50i 720x576 50.00 15.625 14.750
576/50p 720x576 50.00 31.250 29.000
720/24p 1280x720 23.98/24.00 17.982/18.000 59.341/59.400
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720/25p 1280x720 25.00 18.750 74.250
720/30p 1280x720 29.97/30.00 22.478/22.500 74.175/74.250
720/50p 1280x720 50.00 37.500 75.250
720/60p 1280x720 60.00 45.000 74.250
1080/50i 1920x1080 50.00 28.125/31.250 74.250/72.000
1080/60i 1920x1080 59.94/60.00 33.716/33.750 74.175/74.250
1080/24p 1920x1080 23.98/24.00 26.978/27.000 74.175/74.250
1080/50p 1920x1080 50.00 56.250 148.500
1080/60p 1920x1080 59.94/60.00 67.433/67.500 148.350/148.500
NTSC 3.58 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 3.580
NTSC 4.43 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 4.430
PAL-B/G/H/I 50.00 15.625 4.430
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Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input (continued)
Supported? ( = Yes, – = No)
Format Resolution
PAL-M 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 3.580
PAL-N 50.00 15.625 3.580
SECAM 50.00 15.625 13.500
Refresh
Rate (Hz)
Horizontal Frequency
(kHz)
Pixel Frequency
(MHz)
HD1
HD2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
RGBHV
Component/
SCART
S-Video 1
S-Video 2
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