Runco Flat Panel Television CX 52HD User Guide

OWNERS OPERATING MANUAL  
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
For LCD Displays  
Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco video product and welcome to the Runco family! We believe Runco produces  
“The World’s Finest Home Theater Products.” With proper installation, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of  
unparalleled video performance.  
This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it with your  
other important documents.  
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:  
SERVICE LABOR: Runco will pay for service labor by a Runco Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of a  
manufacturing defect for a period of one (1) year from the effective date of delivery to the end user.  
PARTS: Runco will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to defects in materials or workmanship  
for a period of one (1) year from the effective date of delivery to the end user. Such replacement parts are then subsequently  
warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty period.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:  
Image retention on LCD display panels is specifically excluded from coverage under this Limited Warranty. Image retention or  
staining of an image is the result of misuse of the product and therefore cannot be repaired under the terms of this Limited  
Warranty.  
Normal viewing material such as television/satellite broadcasts, videotape or DVDs (not put into pause for extended periods of  
time) will not cause damage to your display under normal conditions. Many DVD players are also equipped with screen savers  
for this reason.  
TO AVOID IMAGE RETENTION (Burn-in): Please ensure that still images are not left on your LCD display panel. Also  
ensure that images displayed in the 4:3 aspect ratio mode (black or gray stripes, but no picture information is present on the  
left and right edges of the screen) are used as infrequently as possible. This will prevent permanent retention on your LCD  
display panel, which can be seen permanently under certain conditions once burn-in has occurred.  
The types of images to avoid include video games, still images and computer screens with stationary tool bars and icons. (This  
is why computers are equipped with screen savers – to prevent still images from burning into the monitor’s phosphors after  
being displayed continuously for an extended period of time).  
This Limited Warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use and does  
not cover normal maintenance. This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinets or any appearance items; failure resulting from  
accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty or improper installation or setup adjustments; improper  
maintenance, alteration, improper use of any input signal; damage due to lightning or power line surges, spikes and  
brownouts; damage that occurs during shipping or transit; or damage that is attributed to acts of God. In the case of remote  
control units, damage resulting from leaking, old, damaged or improper batteries is also excluded from coverage under this  
Limited Warranty.  
CAUTION: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS RUNCO PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM RUNCO AUTHORIZED  
DEALERS. ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED  
WARRANTY. MOREOVER, DAMAGE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP  
IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT  
INSTALLATION AND SETUP WORK BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED RUNCO DEALER TO PROTECT YOUR  
RIGHTS UNDER THIS WARRANTY. THIS WILL ALSO ENSURE THAT YOU ENJOY THE FINE PERFORMANCE OF WHICH  
YOUR RUNCO PRODUCT IS CAPABLE WHEN INSTALLED AND CALIBRATED BY RUNCO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.  
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RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:  
Runco limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period. There  
are no express warranties. Runco also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or consequential damages related to  
the failure of this product to function properly. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and  
some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So the above limitations or  
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from  
state to state.  
EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:  
This warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, keep the original bill of sale as  
evidence of the purchase date.  
IMPORTANT – WARRANTY REGISTRATION:  
Please fill out and mail your warranty registration card. It is imperative that Runco knows how to reach you promptly if we  
should discover a safety problem or product update for which you must be notified.  
CONTACT A RUNCO AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE:  
Repairs made under the terms of this Limited Warranty covering your Runco video product will be performed at the location of  
the product, during usual working hours, providing location of product is within normal operating distance from a Runco  
Authorized Service Center. In some instances it may be necessary for the product to be returned to the Runco factory for  
repairs. If, solely in Runco’s judgment, location of product to be repaired is beyond normal operating distance of the closest  
Runco Authorized Service Center, or the repair requires the unit be returned to the Runco factory, it is the owner’s  
responsibility to arrange for shipment of the product for repair. These arrangements must be made through the selling Runco  
Dealer. If this is not possible, contact Runco directly for a Return Authorization number and shipping instructions. Runco will  
return product transportation prepaid in the United States, unless no product defect is discovered. In that instance, shipping  
costs will be the responsibility of the owner.  
COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS:  
© Copyright 2007 Runco International. 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 the manufacturer.  
Reflection, Enhanced GEN3, DHD, Vivix, Virtual Cinema, CineWide, AutoScope, O-Path, CinOptx, LiveLink, CSMS, SuperOnyx  
and VirtualWide are trademarks of Runco International. All other trademarks and registered trademarks used in this document  
are the property of their respective owners.  
Runco International products are manufactured under one or more of the following patents: US. Patent 6755540 and Other  
Patents Pending.  
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  
To locate the name and address of the nearest Runco Authorized Service Center, or for additional information about this  
Limited Warranty, please call or write:  
RUNCO INTERNATIONAL, INC.  
Attn: Customer Service Department  
2900 Faber Street  
Union City, CA 94587  
Ph: (510) 324-7777  
Fax: (510) 324-9300  
Toll Free: (800) 23-RUNCO  
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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  
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.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
CAUTION:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)  
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED  
SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of  
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the  
literature accompanying the appliance.  
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.  
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.  
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, a subsidiary of Planar Systems, Inc.  
Manufacturer’s Address: 2900 Faber Street, Union City, CA 94587  
hereby declares that the products Model Numbers:  
CX-52HD, CX-57HD  
conform with the provisions of:  
Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility;  
EN 55022 “Limits and methods of measurements of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment”  
1998;  
EN 55024 “Limits and methods of measurements of immunity characteristics of information technology equipment” 1998;  
Including:  
• EN 61000-4-2 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 2:  
Electrostatic discharge immunity test”  
• EN 61000-4-3 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 3: Radiated,  
Radio-Frequency, Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test”  
• EN 61000-4-4 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 4: Electrical  
fast transient/burst immunity test”  
• EN 61000-4-5 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 5: Surge  
immunity test"  
• EN 61000-4-6 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 6: Conducted  
disturbances induced by radio-frequency fields immunity test"  
• EN 61000-4-8 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 8: Conducted  
disturbances induced by power frequency magnetic fields immunity test"  
• EN 61000-4-11 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 11: Voltage  
dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests"  
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: October 2007  
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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.  
IMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONS  
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.  
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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List of Figures  
Notes:  
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1. Introduction  
This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Runco Crystal  
Series Model CX-52HD and CX-57HD Flat-Panel LCDs. Throughout this manual, the  
Runco CX-52HD and CX-57HD Flat-Panel LCDs are referred to simply as the “Crystal  
Series LCD.”  
1.1  
About This Manual  
Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the  
most out of the Crystal Series LCD.  
Target Audience  
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  
If You Have Comments  
About This Manual...  
Text Conventions: The following conventions are used in this manual, in order to clarify  
the information and instructions provided:  
Textual and Graphic  
Conventions  
• Remote control button identifiers are set in upper-case bold type; for example, “Press  
EXIT to return to the previous menu.”  
• Computer input (commands you type) and output (responses that appear on-screen) is  
shown in monospace (fixed-width) type; for example: “To change the aspect ratio to  
Letterbox, type [S4E0002.”  
• All keys with functional names are initial-capped, set in bold type and enclosed in angle  
brackets. These keys are the following: <Enter>, <Spacebar>, <Control>, <Esc>  
and <Tab>.  
<Enter> indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your  
computer keyboard if it has both keys.  
In addition to these conventions, underlining, boldface and/or italics are occasionally used  
to highlight important information, as in this example:  
A carriage return must be used after each command or string.  
Note  
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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  
certain features.  
Tip  
NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special  
significance. They also provide supplemental information.  
Note  
CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can  
degrade performance or cause a malfunction.  
Caution  
WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action can result  
in damage to the equipment, or possible non-fatal injury to the user.  
WARNING  
DANGER!  
DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or  
death.  
Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual.  
1.2  
Using This Manual  
If you need...  
... Turn to page:  
Information about obtaining service  
General information about the CX-52HD and  
CX-57HD Flat-Panel LCDs  
Installation instructions  
First-time configuration instructions  
Advanced configuration instructions  
Troubleshooting tips  
Specifications for the CX-52HD and CX-57HD  
Flat-Panel LCDs  
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Runco presents the Crystal Series CX-52HD and CX-57HD Flat-Panel LCDs, perfect for  
those who demand our award-winning flat panel performance along with advanced LCD  
technology and lightweight design.  
1.3  
Description, Features  
and Benefits  
The Crystal Series LCDs incorporate the superb Vivix™ digital video processing that  
produces outstanding picture quality with a wide range of both standard and high  
definition source material. In addition, the handsome, gloss black-finish television is  
engineered with ISF™ calibration standards for the purest video performance.  
The CX-52HD also features a built-in ATSC tuner that receives terrestrial DTV broadcasts,  
in addition to an advanced, 185 channel, cable-ready NTSC stereo tuner. The CX-52HD  
offers PIP, PBP, closed captioning, Parental Control (V-Chip) functionality and  
multi-language support. The display includes an integrated stereo audio system  
incorporating surround sound technology and generous power amplification.  
The advanced, TFT active-matrix liquid crystal display panel offers 1920 x 1080 resolution  
and includes Runco’s discrete aspect ratio control with VirtualWide™ mode to fill the 16:9  
screen with standard 4:3 images without loss of picture quality. Also included are discrete  
source, aspect ratio and power selection and an RS-232 interface for whole-house or  
automated control system integration.  
The Crystal Series LCD is multimedia ready, with simple computer connections making  
gaming, Internet browsing and other computing activities quick and easy.  
The Crystal Series LCD offers these key features and benefits:  
• Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio)  
• Multiple Aspect Ratios with VirtualWide™ Mode  
• Less than 5 inches deep  
Key Features and Benefits  
• Two HDMI Inputs with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)  
• Model CX-52HD has built-in HDTV Tuner  
• Exceptional detail and artifact-free video enhancement  
• Runco video processing with 3:2 film detection circuitry  
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Parts List  
Your Crystal Series LCD 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.  
• CX-52HD or CX-57HD LCD Display (with Table Stand)  
• Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries  
• AC Power Cord  
• Warranty information and registration card  
• Runco CX-52HD/CX-57HD Owner’s Operating Manual (this document)  
Optional Accessories:  
• Wall Mount kit  
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2.  
Controls and Functions  
2.1  
Crystal Series LCD at a  
Glance  
Figure 2-1 shows the locations of the Crystal Series LCD controls and indicators.  
Controls and Indicators  
Right Side  
TV/AV  
MENU  
1
2
+
VOL  
3
CH  
4
5
7
6
Figure 2-1. Crystal Series LCD Controls and Indicators  
1. TV/AV Button (Input Source Selection)  
To select a source, press the TV/AV button (with no menus visible on-screen). Use  
the CH or CH button (see below) to highlight the desired input source and press  
TV/AV again.  
When a menu is visible on-screen, this button operates identically to the ENTER  
button on the Crystal Series LCD remote control unit (refer to Crystal Series LCD  
2. MENU Selection Button  
Press this button to access the on-screen display (OSD) controls, or to exit the  
current menu and return to the previous one.  
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3. Volume Adjustment Buttons (VOL - / VOL +)  
Use these buttons to adjust the sound volume. When a menu is visible on-screen,  
these buttons operate identically to the left- and right-arrow ( and ) buttons on the  
Crystal Series LCD remote control unit.  
4. CH  
/ CH  
Use these buttons to scroll through available TV channels (CX-52HD only).  
When a menu is visible on-screen, these buttons operate identically to the up- and  
down-arrow (  
and  
) buttons on the Crystal Series LCD remote control unit.  
5. Power Button  
6. Remote Control Sensor  
7. Status Indicator LED  
- Lights red to indicate that the Crystal Series LCD is in standby mode;  
- Lights green during power-on sequence and during normal operation;  
- Flashes green when the Crystal Series LCD receives a signal from the remote  
control.  
Crystal Series LCD Inputs  
and Outputs  
Figure 2-2 shows the locations of the Crystal Series LCD inputs and outputs.  
Right Side  
INPUT2  
R
Audio  
L
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
Rear  
INPUT4  
INPUT3  
Monitor-Out  
INPUT1  
Monitor-Out  
INPUT4  
INPUT3  
INPUT1  
Figure 2-2. Crystal Series LCD Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs  
1. INPUT2 Audio Input  
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2. INPUT2 Composite Video Input  
Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player  
or other composite video source.  
3. INPUT2 S-Video Input  
Standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS  
(S-VHS) VCR.  
4. Headphone Jack  
5. Main Power Switch  
6. Power Input (100 to 240 VAC)  
Connect the Crystal Series LCD to power here.  
7. RGB  
A 15-pin VGA connection to a personal computer. The Crystal Series LCD  
automatically detects the signal resolution.  
8. HDMI1/Computer Input (Digital)  
9. HDMI2/Computer Input (Digital)  
Two, HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting a DVD player, personal  
computer or HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output.  
For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode.  
Tip  
10. PC Audio Input  
Connect the audio output from a personal computer here.  
11. INPUT3 Component Video (RCA connectors)  
Standard-definition (480i/576i) or high-definition (720p/1080i), YPrPb component  
input. This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players.  
12. INPUT3 Composite Video Input  
13. INPUT3 Audio Input  
Connect the audio output from your Input 3 source here.  
14. INPUT4 Component Video (RCA connectors)  
Standard-definition (480i/576i) or high-definition (720p/1080i), YPrPb component  
input. This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players.  
15. INPUT4 Composite Video Input  
16. INPUT4 Audio Input  
Connect the audio output from your Input 4 source here.  
17. INPUT1 Composite Video Input  
18. INPUT1 Audio Input  
Connect the audio output from your Input 1 source here.  
19. INPUT1 S-Video Input  
20. Monitor-OUT (Composite Video)  
21. Monitor-OUT (Audio)  
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22. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (S/PDIF – Coaxial)  
23. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (TosLink – Optical)  
Connect either #22 or #23 to the digital audio input of an A/V amplifier with a Dolby  
®
Digital decoder.  
24. AIR (Antenna) Input (CX-52HD only)  
75-ohm coaxial input for connecting a TV antenna to the digital TV input.  
25. CABLE Input (CX-52HD only)  
75-ohm coaxial input for connecting a CATV system to the digital TV input.  
26. RS-232 CONTROL PORT  
A female, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater  
automation/control system.  
27. SPEAKER OUTPUT (RIGHT)  
28. SPEAKER OUTPUT (LEFT)  
For connection of the right (27) left (28) speakers. Connect a speaker with an  
impedance of 4 ohms.  
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Figure 2-3 shows the Crystal Series LCD remote control, and the paragraphs that follow  
describe its functionality.  
2.2  
Crystal Series LCD  
Remote Control  
1
2
OFF  
ON  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
0
TV  
SOURCE  
INPUT  
2
INPUT  
3
INPUT  
4
INPUT  
1
3
5
RGB  
HD  
HDMI1  
HDMI2  
MEMORY  
SLEEP  
ISF  
NT  
ISF  
DAY  
CUST  
4
ASPECT RATIO  
LET  
BOX  
ANA  
4X3  
VWIDE  
CHANNEL UP  
ENTER  
VOL -  
VOL +  
6
8
MENU  
EXIT  
PIP  
7
CHANNEL DOWN  
ASPECT  
SIZE  
POSITION  
SWAP  
9
S.SWAP  
TV/AV  
TIMER  
OFF  
10  
HOLD  
SUB PAGE  
CANCEL  
TEXT  
S.MODE  
SURRND  
MTS/SAP  
MUTE  
11  
13  
REVEAL  
PREV  
CHAN  
SIZE  
FAV  
CHAN  
MIX  
INDEX  
INFO  
12  
Figure 2-3. Crystal Series LCD Remote Control  
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1. OFF / ON  
Use these buttons to turn the Crystal Series LCD on or off.  
2. Numeric Buttons  
Use these buttons to enter menu pass codes.  
CX-52HD only: Use the numeric buttons to enter TV channel numbers. Use the TV  
button to switch to the Antenna/DTV/CATV input. Use the - button to enter DTV  
sub-channel numbers.  
3. Source Selection Buttons  
INPUT 1  
Press this button to switch to Input 1.  
INPUT 2  
Press this button to switch to Input 2.  
INPUT 3  
Press this button to switch to Input 3.  
INPUT 4  
Press this button to switch to Input 4.  
Input 1 and Input 2 have both S-Video and composite video  
connectors. Input 3 and Input 4 have both component and  
composite video connectors.  
Note  
To specify which connection type you are using – or to switch from  
one to the other if equipment is connected to both – use the Input  
Selection menu under Setup (refer to Input Selection on page 38).  
HDMI 1 / HDMI 2  
Use these buttons to select a Digital Video input (HDMI 1 or HDMI 2).  
RGB HD  
Press this button to switch to the RGB HD input.  
4. Memory Preset Buttons  
CUST  
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom” memory preset.  
ISF NT (Night)  
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset.  
ISF DAY  
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset.  
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5. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons  
ANA (16:9 Anamorphic)  
For 16:9 DVDs or HDTV program material.  
4X3 (Standard 4:3)  
The input signal is scaled to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen.  
LETBOX (Letterbox)  
Image in letterbox format is enlarged to fit 16:9, full-screen display and the  
upper/lower portions are “blanked off.”  
VWIDE (VirtualWide)  
4:3 image is enlarged NON-linearly in horizontal direction to fit 16:9 full screen display.  
6. Arrow Buttons ( ,  
,
,
)
Use these buttons to change TV channels (CX-52HD only), select items or settings,  
adjust settings or adjust sound volume.  
ENTER  
Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting.  
7. MENU  
Press this button to access the on-screen display (OSD) controls, or to exit the  
current menu and return to the previous one.  
8. EXIT  
Press this button to hide the OSD controls.  
9. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Function Buttons  
ASPECT  
Press to change the aspect ratio of the PIP window from 4:3 to 16:9 or vice versa.  
SIZE  
Press to choose from three PIP window sizes.  
POSITION  
Press to choose the PIP window position (top left, top right, bottom left or bottom  
right corner).  
PIP  
Press to change the PIP mode (picture-in-picture, picture-by-picture or off).  
P.MODE  
Press to recall settings for the PIP input from either the “ISF Night” or “ISF Day”  
memory preset.  
S.SWAP  
Press to switch between the main and PIP audio programs.  
SWAP  
Press to swap the main and PIP windows.  
TV/AV  
Press to switch to a different PIP video source.  
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10. TIMER OFF Button  
Press this button to set the sleep timer. Press it repeatedly to scroll through the  
available options (Off, 10, 30, 60, 120 or 180 minutes).  
11. Sound Control Buttons  
S.MODE  
Press this button repeatedly to scroll through the available Equalizer presets  
(CUSTOM, STANDARD, MUSIC, FILM or SPEECH).  
SURRND (Surround)  
Press this button to turn Surround Mode on or off.  
MTS/SAP (Multichannel Television Sound/Second Audio Program)  
(CX-52HD only)  
Press this button repeatedly to scroll through the available MTS settings (MONO,  
STEREO, SAP or Mono+SAP).  
MUTE  
Press this button to mute the audio output to the speakers and headphones.  
12. Channel Selection Short-Cuts (CX-52HD only)  
PREV CHAN  
Press this button to return to the previously-selected channel.  
FAV CHAN  
Press this button repeatedly to select a stored, “favorite” channel. You can store up to  
five favorite channels. To store favorite channels, select Favorite Channel from the  
Channel (CX-52HD only) menu (described in Section 4).  
13. Miscellaneous Functions  
CLOSED CAPTIONING  
(CX-52HD only)  
Press this button to turn Closed Captioning on or off.  
INFO  
Press this button to view program information (if available) when viewing DTV  
channels (CX-52HD only) or input signal information (source and resolution).  
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3. Installation  
3.1  
Remote Control  
To install batteries in the remote control:  
Battery Installation  
1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and remove it.  
2. Insert the included batteries. Ensure that the polarities correctly match the  
markings inside the battery compartment.  
and  
3. Slide the battery cover back on until it snaps into place.  
1. Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of  
batteries.  
Note  
2. If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the  
batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage.  
• Do not drop the remote control or expose it to moisture or high temperature.  
Notes on Remote Control  
Operation  
• The remote control may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp. If that occurs, move the  
LCD 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 LCD display.  
The signal from the remote control can be reflected by walls or  
other surfaces.  
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 LCD display and repeat the operation.  
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Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the Crystal Series LCD installation process. The  
sections following this one provide detailed instructions.  
3.2  
Quick Setup  
Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video  
installation specialist.  
Note  
Table 3-1. Installation Overview  
For Details, refer to  
Step  
Procedure  
page...  
Mount the Crystal Series LCD on a wall (optional)  
Connect signal sources to the Crystal Series LCD  
Connect external controller to RS-232 port (optional)  
Apply power to the Crystal Series LCD  
1
2
3
4
5
Change the OSD language  
If using the Crystal Series LCD with a PC, adjust PC display  
properties  
6
Display calibration: adjust the following for each input;  
save settings when finished:  
• Brightness  
• Contrast  
7
• Color level  
• Tint  
• Input position  
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Proper installation of your Crystal Series LCD will ensure the highest possible picture  
quality. Whether you are installing the Crystal Series LCD temporarily or permanently, you  
should take the following into account to ensure that it performs optimally.  
3.3  
Installation  
Considerations  
You can either place the Crystal Series LCD on a table or in an entertainment center, or  
mount it on a wall.  
Wall-Mounting the Crystal  
Series LCD  
If you do decide to wall-mount the Crystal Series LCD, 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 three (3) times the weight of the display, or be  
reinforced.  
Runco recommends that this be done by a custom installation specialist.  
Use only the Runco-approved wall-mount kit designed for your  
display.  
Note  
In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the display. Contrast ratio in your  
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.  
Ambient Light  
Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation:  
Other Considerations  
• 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 Crystal Series LCD away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy  
such as motors and transformers. Common sources of these include slide projectors,  
speakers, power amplifiers and elevators.  
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Proceed as follows to connect the Crystal Series LCD to your video sources, external  
controller(s) – if present – and AC power.  
3.4  
Connections to the  
Crystal Series LCD  
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.  
• Use the left audio input when connecting mono audio sources.  
Connecting the Crystal  
Series LCD to Source  
Components  
Connect your video sources to the Crystal Series LCD as shown and described in the  
sections that follow.  
Antenna/Cable TV Connection (CX-52HD only): Connect your antenna or cable  
television source to the AIR or CABLE jacks on the rear of the Crystal Series LCD; see  
Input Panel  
Cable Television  
Network  
Figure 3-1. Antenna/Cable TV Connection (CX-52HD only)  
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HDMI Connections: The Crystal Series LCD has two HDMI inputs for connecting a  
BD/HD-DVD/DVD player, DTV decoder, personal computer or any other device with an  
HDMI or DVI output. Connect such devices as shown in Figure 3-2.  
Use the HDMI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the highest  
Tip  
video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain  
throughout the entire signal path, from source component output  
into the display.  
This Crystal Series LCD supports the VESA Display Data Channel  
(DDC) standard. This standard provides “Plug and Play” capability;  
the display and a VESA DDC-compatible computer communicate  
their setting requirements, allowing for quick and easy setup.  
Note  
In order for Plug and Play to work correctly, you must turn on the  
display before you turn on the connected computer.  
Rear of the Display  
INPUT4  
INPUT3  
HDMI or  
DVI-to-HDMI Cable  
(sold separately)  
BD/HD-DVD/  
DVD/DTV STB  
Rear of the Display  
Rear of the PC  
Audio Cable  
(Sold Separately)  
HDMI-to-DVI Cable (Sold Separately)  
Figure 3-2. HDMI Connections  
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RGB Connections: The Crystal Series LCD has an RGB input for connecting a personal  
computer; see Figure 3-3.  
Rear of the Display  
Rear of the PC  
INPU  
INPUT3  
Audio Cable  
(Sold Separately)  
D-Sub 15 Pin Cable (Sold Separately)  
Figure 3-3. Analog RGB Connections  
1. Refer to Computer Signal Compatibility on page 61 for a list of  
computer signals compatible with the Crystal Series LCD. Use  
with signals other than those listed may cause some functions not  
to work.  
Note  
2. Some Macintosh computers may require a Macintosh video  
adapter. Contact your nearest authorized service center or dealer.  
3. This Crystal Series LCD may not be able to display images from  
notebook computers in simultaneous (CRT/LCD) mode. Should  
this occur, switch the notebook computer to “CRT only” mode. If  
you are unsure how to do this, refer to your notebook computer’s  
user manual.  
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Component Video Connections: If you have a DVD player or DTV decoder with a  
component (YPbPr) output, connect it to INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 of the Crystal Series LCD as  
shown in Figure 3-4.  
INPUT4  
NPUT3  
Audio Cable  
DVD/DTV STB  
Video Cable  
Figure 3-4. Component Video Connections  
Composite/S-Video Connections: The Crystal Series LCD has two (2) S-Video and  
four (4) composite video inputs for connecting a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player or DVD  
player; see Figure 3-5.  
Composite Video (INPUT 1, INPUT 2,  
INPUT 3 or INPUT 4)  
INPUT1  
VCR  
S-Video (INPUT 1 or INPUT 2)  
Camcorder  
INPUT2  
R
L
Audio  
VIDEO  
Video Game Device  
S-VIDEO  
Figure 3-5. Composite and S-Video Connections  
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AV OUT Connection  
The Crystal Series LCD has stereo audio and Composite video outputs for connecting to a  
second VCR or other auxiliary equipment. Connect the AV OUT audio and video jacks to  
the audio and video inputs of the VCR or other equipment as shown in Figure 3-6.  
You can route either the main or picture-in-picture (PIP) source signal to the AV output.  
For more information, refer to Monitor Out on page 39.  
The audio output level is fixed. (The volume and mute controls affect  
only the speaker and headphone outputs.)  
Note  
VCR  
Camcorder  
A/V Receiver  
Monitor-OUT  
INPUT1  
Figure 3-6. AV OUT Connections  
Connecting Headphones  
You can connect a set of headphones to the Crystal Series LCD to watch a program  
without disturbing others. Connect them to the headphone output located at INPUT2; see  
INPUT2  
R
Audio  
L
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
Figure 3-7. Connecting Headphones  
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Connect the  
(positive) and  
(negative) speaker wires to the rear-panel SPEAKER-R  
Connecting External  
and SPEAKER-L terminals; see Figure 3-8. Maintain the correct polarity. For more  
Speakers (Optional)  
information, refer to the owner’s manual for your speakers.  
12 mm  
Twist exposed  
wire strands  
together.  
Push tab to the  
open position, and  
insert the wire.  
Then, close tab firmly to  
secure the wire in place.  
Right Speaker  
Left Speaker  
Figure 3-8. External Speaker Connection  
If your home theater has a Dolby Digital amplifier or receiver, connect the digital audio  
output from the Crystal Series LCD to the digital audio input of the amplifier/receiver as  
shown in Figure 3-9. The Crystal Series LCD supports both coaxial (S/PDIF) and optical  
(TosLink) digital audio connections.  
Connecting to a Dolby  
Digital Amplifier  
The audio output level is fixed. (The volume and mute controls affect  
only the speaker and headphone outputs.)  
Note  
Digital Audio Cable,  
Optical  
(Sold Separately)  
Digital Audio Cable,  
Coaxial  
(Sold Separately)  
- or -  
Dolby Digital  
Amplifier  
Figure 3-9. Digital Audio Connection  
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RS-232 Controller  
Connection  
Use a straight-through RS-232 cable with a 9-pin male connector to connect a PC or  
home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the Crystal  
Series LCD; see Figure 3-10.  
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on  
To PC or  
Automation/  
Control  
System  
DB-9  
Male  
Connector Pin Assignments:  
2
3
5
Transmit Data  
Receive Data  
Ground  
1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9  
Not Connected  
Rear Panel  
Figure 3-10. RS-232 Control System Connection  
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4. Operation  
1. Turn on your source components.  
4.1  
Turning on the Power  
2. Plug the female end of the supplied power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of  
the Crystal Series LCD (AC 100V ~ 240V). See Figure 2-2.  
3. Connect the other end to your AC power source.  
4. Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the display. The power indicator lights  
red to indicate that the Crystal Series LCD is in “standby” mode.  
5. Press the ON button on the remote control to  
turn on the display (or press the power button  
on the side of the display). The power indicator  
OFF  
ON  
lights solid green.  
6. After a brief warm-up period (approximately 10  
seconds), the Crystal Series LCD will display  
an image.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
The Crystal Series LCD OSD language is initially set to English, but can also display the  
menus in French, Spanish, Portuguese or German. To change the OSD language:  
4.2  
Changing the OSD  
Language  
1. Press MENU.  
2. Select Setup from the Main Menu.  
3. Select OSD Language from the Setup Menu.  
4. Press or to highlight the desired language and press ENTER. The change takes  
effect immediately.  
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To maximize image quality when using the Crystal Series LCD with a personal computer,  
you may need to adjust the display properties of your PC video card. To do this:  
4.3  
Setting the PC Display  
Properties  
1. Choose Settings from the Windows Start  
menu and click on “Control Panel.”  
2. Double click on the Display icon.  
3. Click the Settings tab on the display  
dialog box.  
4. Set the Screen area to 1920x1080 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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1. The maximum available resolution and vertical frequency is  
1920x1080/60Hz or the maximum supported by your video  
card, whichever is lower. You can get the best picture at  
1920x1080/60Hz.  
Note  
2. The Crystal Series LCD supports 24-bit color (16,777,216  
possible colors).  
To use the on-screen menus:  
4.4  
Using the On-Screen  
Menus  
1. Press MENU to display the Main Menu.  
2. To select a menu item, use the up- or down-arrow buttons (  
control to highlight it.  
,
) on the remote  
3. Press ENTER or the right-arrow button ( ) to access that menu.  
4. Use the up- or down-arrow buttons ( ) to select the setting you want to change.  
Then, press ENTER or the right-arrow button ( ).  
5. Press the right- or left-arrow button ( ) to change that setting.  
6. To return to the previous menu, press MENU or ( ).  
,
,
The Crystal Series LCD OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1.  
Depending on the selected input source and/or signal characteristics, some menu options  
may not be available.  
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TV (CX-52HD only)  
Input1  
English, Français,  
Español, Português or  
Deutsch  
OSD Language  
PC Mode Adjust  
Input2  
Auto Adjust  
Clock  
Input3  
Source  
Input4  
Phase  
RGB  
H. Position  
V. Position  
Factory Reset  
Display  
HDMI1  
HDMI2  
16:9  
On / Off  
4:3  
Aspect Ratio  
Service1, Service2,  
Service3 ... Service6  
Digital (CX-52HD only)  
Letterbox  
VirtualWide  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Color  
CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4  
Text1, Text2, Text3 or  
Text4  
Analog  
0, 1, 2, 3 ... 100  
CC On Mute  
Yes / No  
Control  
Tint  
Caption  
Font Size  
Font Style  
FG Color  
BG Color  
Edge Color  
FG Opacity  
BG Opacity  
Edge Style  
Sharpness  
DNR  
0, 5, 10, ... 100  
0, 10, 20, ... 100  
0, 1, 2, 3 ... 63  
MPEG NR  
Backlight  
Picture Adjust  
Digital Font Option  
(CX-52HD only)  
0, 5, 10, 15, 20, ... 100  
5400, 6500, 8500 or  
Custom  
Color Temp.  
Setup  
Gamma  
2.00, 2.02, 2.04 ... 2.40  
Custom  
Save Settings  
Custom, ISF Day,  
ISF Night  
Parental Lock  
Restore Settings  
Balance  
(On/Off), TV Rating,  
Movie Rating, Unrated  
(Allow/Block), Change  
PIN (default is 0000)  
Parental Control  
(CX-52HD only)  
L10, L9, L8 ... 0 ... R8,  
R9, R10  
Standard, Music, Film,  
Speech or Custom  
Equalizer  
Surround  
Letterbox or  
Cinema Fill  
Letterbox Mode  
(On/Off)  
Audio  
Automatic, Video or  
S-Video  
Audio Language  
(CX-52HD only)  
English, Français,  
Español or Português  
Input 1/Input 2  
Input Selection  
Monitor Out  
Automatic, Video or  
Component  
Digital Audio Out  
TV Speaker  
PCM or Dolby Digital  
Input 3/Input 4  
(On/Off)  
Main or PIP: Video  
Audio Delay  
0, 1, 2 ... 40 msecs.  
Overscan  
(not available with PC  
signals)  
H. Overscan, H. Shift,  
V. Overscan, V. Shift  
STD  
HRC  
IRC  
Channel  
(CX-52HD  
only)  
Auto Tuning  
Input Label  
HDMI Audio  
RGB Signal  
Film Mode  
Auto Backlight  
OSD Timer  
Auto Off  
Return  
HDMI or PC  
Video or PC  
Off, 2:3, 2:2 or Auto  
Off / On  
Add/Erase  
Favorite Channel  
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM  
or Auto Setup  
Time  
0, 10, 20 ... 60 sec.  
0, 30, 60 or 120 min.  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Enable/Disable, Time,  
Channel, Volume  
On Timer  
Off Timer  
Sleep Timer  
Timer  
(CX-52HD  
only)  
Enable/Disable, Time  
Off, 10, 30, 60, 120 or  
180 minutes  
0, 1, 2, 3 ... 100  
Color  
Tint  
Eastern, Central,  
Mountain, Pacific,  
Alaska or Hawaii  
Sharpness  
ADC Phase Adj.  
DNR  
0, 5, 10, ... 100  
0, 1, 2, 3 ... 63  
Time Zone  
Daylight Saving  
On / Off or Automatic  
0, 10, 20, ... 100  
0, 1, 2, 3 ... 63  
Picture Adjust  
MPEG NR  
Backlight  
0, 5, 10, 15, 20, ... 100  
5400, 6500, 8500 or  
Custom  
Color Temp.  
ISF Calibration  
Gamma  
2.00, 2.02, 2.04 ... 2.40  
0, 1, 2, 3 ... 64  
Black Level  
Custom, ISF Day, ISF  
Night  
Save Settings  
R/G/B Gain  
White Balance  
R/G/B Offset  
(Enable/Disable)  
Blue Enable  
Baud Rate  
115200, 19200, 9600  
or 2400  
Serial Link  
On / Off  
Factory Reset  
Splash Duration  
0, 1, 2, 3, ... 60 secs.  
Figure 4-1. Crystal Series LCD OSD Menu Structure  
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The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all Crystal Series LCD functions.  
(The ISF Calibration menu is not accessible until you enter a passcode.)  
Main Menu  
Runco CX-52HD  
Source  
Aspect Ratio  
Picture Adjust  
Audio  
Channel  
Timer  
Setup  
ISF Calibration  
From the Main Menu, select Source to choose a video signal source.  
Source  
The active source is indicated by an arrow (>) to its left; in the example at right, TV is the  
active source.  
>
TV  
Input1  
Input2  
Input3  
Input4  
RGB  
HDMI1  
HDMI2  
To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, select Aspect Ratio  
from the Main Menu and press ENTER. Select the appropriate aspect ratio for the type of  
program material being viewed; refer to Table 4-1.  
Aspect Ratio  
>
16:9  
4:3  
The currently-selected aspect ratio is indicated by an arrow (>) to its left; in the example at  
right, Anamorphic is selected.  
Letterbox  
VirtualWide  
The aspect ratio selection persists until you change it. (It is not  
saved independently for each input.)  
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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings  
Remote  
Aspect Ratio  
Control  
Key  
Description  
16:9  
ANA  
Select 16:9 to view 16:9  
DVDs and HDTV programs  
in their native aspect ratio.  
16:9 Image on  
16:9 Screen (Display)  
4:3 images are stretched  
horizontally to fit a 16:9  
display.  
4:3 Image, stretched to fill  
16:9 Screen (Display)  
4:3  
4X3  
4:3 scales the input signal to  
fit in the center of a 16:9  
display. 4:3 is the aspect  
ratio used by computer  
monitors, standard  
4:3 Image on  
16:9 Screen (Display)  
television programming and  
most VHS video cassettes.  
Letterbox  
LET  
BOX  
Letterbox mode scales  
(zooms in on) a 4:3 image  
linearly (by the same amount  
on all sides) to fill a 16:9  
display.  
4:3 Image on  
16:9 Display  
(Letterbox aspect ratio)  
Letterbox is best suited for  
viewing LaserDisc movies or  
non-anamorphic DVDs on a  
16:9 screen.  
VirtualWide  
VWIDE  
VirtualWide scales a 4:3  
image NON-linearly (more  
on the sides than in the  
center) to fit a 16:9 screen.  
4:3 Image on  
16:9 Screen (Display)  
4:3 Image on  
16:9 Display  
with VirtualWide  
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Use the controls in the Picture Adjust menu to calibrate your Crystal Series LCD for  
optimum picture quality.  
Picture Adjust  
Picture Adjust  
Brightness  
Contrast  
The Crystal Series LCD 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.  
Color  
Tint  
Sharpness  
DNR  
All signal types require separate processing. Therefore, you need to calibrate each input  
separately.  
MPEG NR  
Backlight  
Color Temp.  
Gamma  
When you change a picture quality setting, save the change to a  
Note  
preset afterwards. Otherwise, the change will be lost when a  
different input is selected. (Picture quality settings are saved for  
each input and resolution separately.) For information about saving  
settings, refer to Save Settings on page 33.  
Save Settings  
Restore Settings  
Although it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked eye and  
regular program material, Runco recommends using the following calibration tools for best  
results:  
• External test pattern source – Ovation Multimedia, Digital Video Essentials or AVIA test  
DVD or equivalent.  
• A blue filter (provided with many test DVDs), for color level and tint adjustments.  
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.”) Figure 4-2 shows a typical PLUGE  
pattern.  
Below Black  
Above Black  
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 Adjust menu. Using the left- and right-arrow (  
buttons, 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.  
Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast  
Select Contrast from the Picture Adjust menu. Using the left- and right-arrow (  
buttons, adjust the contrast to a point just below which the white rectangle starts to  
increase in size.  
)
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.  
Note  
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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.  
Figure 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint  
Select Color from the Picture Adjust menu. While looking at the color bar pattern through  
a blue filter, adjust the color saturation level until the outermost (gray and blue) color bars  
appear to be a single shade of blue:  
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 set the tint, select Tint from the Picture Adjust menu. While looking at  
the color bar pattern through a blue filter, 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.  
Like the brightness and contrast controls, the color and tint 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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Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust  
sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. On your  
external test pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5. Adjust as  
needed, looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and different  
sized lines in the “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to  
eliminate them.  
Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness  
DNR: To apply Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) to the input signal, select DNR from the  
Picture Adjust menu. Noise reduction is useful for clearing up noisy RGB images such as  
those from a PC. Adjust as desired using the left- or right-arrow buttons, keeping in mind  
that reducing noise (which reduces high frequencies) may also “soften” the image.  
MPEG NR: Use the MPEG Filter to reduce or eliminate so-called “mosquito noise” in  
MPEG-compressed video signals (digital broadcasts or DVDs). Adjust as needed to  
minimize distortion around the edges of moving objects, moving artifacts around edges  
and/or blotchy noise patterns superimposed over the objects.  
Backlight: The Backlight control changes the apparent brightness of the displayed  
image. Its effect is similar to that of a lamp intensity control on a projector.  
The Backlight control is disabled when Auto Backlight (described  
on page 39) is set to On.  
Note  
Color Temperature: To choose a color temperature setting, select Color Temp. from the  
Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. (Color temperature defines the “color of gray.”)  
The choices are 5400K, 6500K, 8500K and Custom. The default setting, 6500K, is  
appropriate for most situations. Higher settings produce a “bluer” picture; lower ones  
impart a reddish hue to the image.  
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Each color temperature setting has six (6) “white balance” parameters associated with it  
(two each for red, green and blue). These are described later in this section; refer to White  
Gamma: The Gamma control determines how gray shades are displayed between  
minimum input (black) and maximum input (white) for all signals. A good gamma setting  
helps to optimize blacks and whites while ensuring smooth transitions for the  
“in-between” values utilized in other grays.  
Unlike brightness and contrast controls, Gamma allows you to lighten or darken the  
overall tone of your images without changing the extremes. All images will be more vibrant  
while still showing good detail in dark areas.  
The default Gamma setting of 2.20 is appropriate for most typical home theater  
environments.  
Save Settings: The Crystal Series LCD lets you save image quality settings for each input  
and supported resolution to a preset. You can recall this preset at a later time by simply  
pressing a button on the remote control or using the Restore Settings menu command  
(see below).  
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  
• Color temperature selection (5400, 6500, 8500 or Custom)  
Restore Settings: To recall a preset, choose Restore Settings from the Picture Adjust  
menu and select “Custom,” “ISF Day” or “ISF Night.” Or, use the corresponding buttons  
on the remote control.  
To adjust the Crystal Series LCD audio settings, select Audio from the Main Menu and  
press ENTER.  
Audio  
Balance: To adjust the left/right speaker balance, select Balance from the Audio Menu  
and press ENTER. Use the left- and/or right-arrow buttons to make one channel louder  
than the other.  
Equalizer: The Crystal Series LCD has a five-band graphic equalizer that you can use to  
boost or cut certain audio frequencies. To use it, select Equalizer from the Audio menu  
and press ENTER. Select one of four equalizer presets – Standard (flat), Music, Film or  
Speech – or select Custom to create your own according to taste. The five frequency  
bands are 100, 300, 1000, 3000 and 10,000 Hertz (Hz).  
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Surround: The Crystal Series LCD has a “surround sound” mode that simulates a  
multi-channel sound system. To use the surround mode, select Surround from the Audio  
menu and set it to On.  
When Surround is set to On, the graphic equalizer is disabled.  
Note  
Audio Language: Some digital TV broadcasts provide audio soundtracks in multiple  
languages. If you are watching such a program, select Audio Language from the Audio  
menu to choose a soundtrack language: English, Français, Español or Português.  
Digital Audio Out: The Crystal Series LCD can output either two or six channels of digital  
audio. Select Dolby Digital if your A/V receiver can decode a Dolby Digital-encoded,  
5.1-channel bitstream. Otherwise, select PCM to have the Crystal Series LCD output  
PCM-encoded, stereo audio.  
TV Speaker: To disable the speakers, select TV Speaker from the Audio menu, set it to  
Off and press ENTER. The effect is similar to using the MUTE button, except that the  
Crystal Series LCD “remembers” this setting if you turn off the display, then turn it back  
on.  
Audio Delay: Use the Audio Delay control to correct audio/video synchronization issues  
with DTV broadcasts. Select from 0 to 40 milliseconds of delay, as needed.  
To set up the Crystal Series LCD channel tuner, select TV as the source. Then, select  
Channel from the Main Menu and press ENTER.  
Channel  
Auto Tuning: To have the Crystal Series LCD automatically detect available TV or CATV  
channels, select Auto Tuning and press ENTER. Then, select STD and press ENTER  
again.  
Auto Tuning  
Add/Erase  
Favorite Channel  
The Crystal Series LCD searches all channel frequencies and adds a channel to its  
memory when it detects a signal on that channel frequency. (This may take a few  
minutes.) If Auto Tuning fails to detect any CATV channels, select HRC or IRC and try  
again. (STD, HRC and IRC refer to different sets of frequencies used by cable television  
providers. IRC stands for “Incrementally Related Carrier;” HRC stands for “Harmonically  
Related Carrier.”)  
Add/Erase: If Auto Tuning fails to detect a channel, select Add/Erase from the Channel  
menu and press  
or  
to select it. Then, select Add to add it to the channel list. To  
erase the currently-selected channel from the available channel list, select Add/Erase from  
the Channel menu, then select Erase.  
Favorite Channel: You can specify up to five channels as “favorite” channels that can be  
accessed by pressing a single button on the remote, instead of manually entering the channel  
number. To do this, select Favorite Channel from the Channel menu and press ENTER.  
Use the up- or down-arrow button to select the memory location in which you want to  
store the favorite channel. Then, use the left- or right-arrow button to specify the channel  
number.  
To erase a favorite channel selection, press ENTER.  
Press EXIT when you have finished programming favorite channels.  
To recall a favorite channel, press the FAV CHAN button repeatedly on the remote  
control.  
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To set the Crystal Series LCD’s internal clock or configure the on/off timers, select Timer  
from the Main Menu and press ENTER.  
Timer  
Time: To set the Crystal Series LCD internal clock, select Time from the Timer menu and  
press ENTER. Then, do either of the following:  
Time  
On Timer  
• To synchronize the internal clock with time codes sent by the local Public Broadcasting  
Service (PBS) member station, select Auto Setup. The display must be connected to  
an off-air antenna or CATV system in order for this to work.  
Off Timer  
Sleep Timer  
Time Zone  
Daylight Saving  
• To manually set the clock, use the up- or down-arrow button to select the hour of the  
day, AM/PM or the minute of the hour to set. Then, use the left- or right-arrow buttons  
to set that component of the time.  
When finished, press MENU or EXIT.  
On Timer: Use the On Timer to turn the Crystal Series LCD on at a specific time of day.  
You can also specify a channel and a volume level.  
Off Timer: Use the Off Timer to turn the Crystal Series LCD off at a specific time of day.  
Sleep Timer: Use the Sleep Timer to turn off the Crystal Series LCD after a specified  
interval.  
To set the Sleep Timer:  
• Select Sleep Timer from the Timer menu and press ENTER. Use the right- or left-arrow  
button to select 10, 30, 60, 120 or 180 minutes. Then, press MENU.  
– OR –  
• Press the TIMER OFF button on the remote control repeatedly to select the desired  
timer interval.  
Time Zone: To set the local (North American) time zone, select Time Zone from the Timer  
menu and press ENTER. Use the up- or down-arrow button to select Eastern, Central,  
Mountain, Pacific, Alaska or Hawaii. Press ENTER to confirm your selection.  
Daylight Saving: If you are in a region that observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), select  
Daylight Saving from the Timer menu and set it to Automatic to have the Crystal Series  
LCD automatically adjust the time (one hour ahead on the first Sunday in April; one hour  
back on the last Sunday in October). The display must be connected to an off-air antenna  
or CATV system in order for this to work.  
You can also manually adjust the time to reflect DST. Set Daylight Saving to On if DST is  
currently in effect. Set it to Off if DST is not currently in effect or not observed in your  
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Setup  
Use the controls in the Setup menu to perform advanced image quality adjustments and  
access various other Crystal Series LCD features.  
Setup  
OSD Language: Select OSD Language from the Setup menu and press ENTER. Then,  
use the up- or down-arrow buttons to select the OSD language (English, French, Spanish,  
Portuguese or German). Press ENTER again to confirm your selection.  
PC Mode Adjust: To improve the quality of displayed images from a computer or other  
VESA-compliant, RGB (480p or higher) source, select PC Mode Adjust and press  
ENTER.  
• Auto Adjust: Auto Adjust automatically adjusts settings to optimize computer images.  
To execute Auto Adjust on command, select Auto Adjust and press ENTER.  
Auto Adjust may take some time to complete, depending on the  
characteristics of the incoming signal.  
Note  
• Clock: Use the up- or down-arrow buttons (  
,
) to highlight Clock. Then, use the  
right-arrow button (  
) to increase the pixel clock rate; use the left-arrow button (  
)
to decrease it.  
• Phase: Adjust the phase if the image shows shimmer or “horizontal noise.” Pixel phase  
adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal. The effect  
of this control is similar to that of a tracking control on a VCR.  
For best results, use a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear  
pattern of black and white pixels, or a similar “half on, half off” graphic image. (You may  
notice that you can stabilize the image at more than one point. Use either setting in this  
case.)  
• H Position: Use the up- or down-arrow buttons (  
use the right-arrow button ( ) to shift the image to the right; use the left-arrow button  
) to shift the image to the left.  
• V Position: Use the up- or down-arrow buttons (  
,
) to highlight H Position. Then,  
(
,
) to highlight V Position. Then,  
use the right-arrow button (  
) to shift the image up; use the left-arrow button ( ) to  
shift the image down.  
To restore the factory-default Clock, Phase and Position settings, select Factory Reset  
and press ENTER.  
Caption: Select Caption from the Setup menu to control the display of closed captions  
when watching programs that contain them.  
• Display: Select On or Off to control the display of closed captions.  
Digital (CX-52HD only): For digital TV broadcasts, select one of six captioning modes  
(Service1, Service2 ... Service6). Service1 usually contains the native-language  
captions; if a program is captioned in more than one language, those captions are  
carried on Service2 through Service6.  
• Analog: Select one of four captioning modes: CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. CC1 usually  
contains the native-language captions; if a program is captioned in more than one  
language, those captions are carried on CC2, CC3 or CC4.  
The Crystal Series LCD also supports “text mode” captioning; to use this feature, select  
Text1, Text2, Text3 or Text4. The text modes, instead of displaying a few lines of  
captions somewhere on the picture, take over all or half of the screen to display  
scrolling text information. (The text modes are seldom used today, so most of the time  
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there is no information there to see.) The text field is sometimes used for embedding  
Internet data (called Interactive TV Links, or ITV Links) in the captions.  
• CC On Mute: To have the Crystal Series LCD show captions when the audio output is  
muted, set this option to Yes.  
the Caption menu to customize the appearance of closed captions in digital TV  
broadcasts.  
Control: Select Program to view the closed captions as presented by the  
broadcaster. Or, select User to override the program’s closed caption formatting.  
Font Size/Font Style: These settings alter the size and typeface of closed captions.  
FG Color/BG Color/Edge Color: These settings alter the text color, background  
color and text border color respectively.  
FG Opacity/BG Opacity: These settings alter the degree to which the program  
“shows through” the captions.  
Edge Style: This setting alters the text border style.  
Parental Control (CX-52HD only): To block the display of television programs or  
movies based on their ratings, select Parental Control from the Setup menu and press  
ENTER. Enter the default Personal Identification Number (PIN) – 0000 – and press  
ENTER again.  
• Parental Lock: This is the “master switch” for the parental controls. Set it to On on  
Off.  
• TV Rating: Select TV Rating from the Parental Control menu to block television  
programs carrying a given rating, to prevent children from watching programs that are  
deemed inappropriate. These ratings and content labels have been established by the  
United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help parents and other  
caregivers determine if a program is suitable for young viewers.  
To block programs carrying a given rating, use the up- or down-arrow to select a  
rating. Then, press the right-arrow button to require the PIN code to be entered to view  
a program with that rating. A lock icon ( ) appears to indicate that the restriction is  
active.  
Table 4-2. FCC Ratings and Content Categories  
Rating/Category  
Description  
TV-MA  
Mature Audience Only - graphic violence, explicit sexual  
content and/or offensive language  
TV-14  
TV-PG  
Parents strongly cautioned - intense violence, sexual  
situations, coarse language and/or suggestive dialogue  
Parental guidance suggested - violence, sexual situations,  
coarse language and/or suggestive dialogue  
TV-G  
TV-Y7  
TV-Y  
FV  
General audience – suitable for children and adults  
Children 7 and up  
Suitable for all children  
Fantasy violence or cartoon violence  
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Table 4-2. FCC Ratings and Content Categories (continued)  
Rating/Category  
Description  
D
L
Sexual dialogue  
Offensive language  
Sexual content  
Violence  
S
V
• Movie Rating: Select Movie Rating from the Parental Control menu to block movies  
carrying a given rating, to prevent children from watching movies that are deemed  
inappropriate. These ratings have been established by the Motion Picture Association  
of America (MPAA) to help parents and other caregivers determine if a movie is suitable  
for young viewers.  
To block movies carrying a given rating, press the right-arrow button to require the PIN  
code to be entered to view a movie with that rating. A lock icon ( ) appears to indicate  
that the restriction is active.  
For more information on movie ratings, please visit  
• Unrated: To allow or block access to unrated content, select Unrated from the  
Parental Control menu and select Allow or Block. Press ENTER to confirm your choice.  
• Change PIN: The default PIN for accessing the parental controls or bypassing content  
restrictions is 0000. Runco recommends changing this to something less obvious.  
Letterbox Mode: Select Letterbox Mode from the  
Setup menu to change the zoom factor that takes  
effect when you select the Letterbox aspect ratio  
(refer to Table 4-1).  
Letterbox Mode = Letterbox  
4:3 Image on  
16:9 Display  
(Letterbox aspect ratio)  
When you select Letterbox, the image is enlarged  
(zoomed in) by a factor of approximately 1.33.  
When you select Cinema Fill, the zoom factor is  
approximately 1.77 (1.33 x 1.33).  
Letterbox Mode = Cinema Fill  
4:3 Image on  
16:9 Display  
(Letterbox aspect ratio)  
Input Selection: Input 1 and Input 2 have both S-Video and Composite video  
connectors. Input 3 and Input 4 have both Component and Composite video connectors.  
To specify which connection type you are using – or to switch from one to the other if  
equipment is connected to both – select Input Selection from the Setup menu and press  
ENTER.  
The default setting for all four AV inputs is Automatic. With this setting, the Crystal Series  
LCD searches for an active source on both connectors and displays the first one it  
detects. If equipment is connected to both, Automatic input selection triggers a switch  
when a source component is disconnected or powered off.  
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Monitor Out: If you have equipment connected to the AV OUT, select Monitor Out from  
the Setup menu to route either the main or PIP audio/video signals to that output.  
Overscan (not available with PC signals): Overscan pushes the outside edge of the  
active picture area of the video signal out beyond the edge of the display area.  
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.  
Use the on-screen slidebars to set the desired amount of horizontal and vertical overscan,  
as well as horizontal and vertical image shift.  
These settings only affect 480i source material. For HDTV, DVDs and other video sources,  
Overscan is generally not necessary or desirable.  
Input Label: You can give each Crystal Series LCD input a descriptive name. To do this,  
select Input Label from the Setup menu and choose one from the list.  
HDMI Audio: If the HDMI source is a PC or other device that does not support audio  
output via HDMI, set HDMI Audio to PC.  
If the source does support audio output via HDMI, set this option to HDMI to route the  
HDMI (digital) audio signal to the speakers when HDMI1 or HDMI2 is selected.  
RGB Signal: The RGB input supports both DTV and VESA (computer) resolutions and  
signal timings. If the RGB source is a computer, select PC. If it is a DTV set-top box or  
other equipment with an RGB output, select Video.  
Film Mode: To smooth out moving images from interlaced, standard-definition (SD)  
sources, select Film Mode and set it to Automatic.  
In most cases, the Crystal Series LCD detects the proper “pull-down” rate and vertical  
frequency. However, if your source is jittery and/or tearing you may wish to specify the  
pull-down rate (2:2 or 3:2) to ensure stable processing for that source.  
Auto Backlight: Select Auto Backlight from the Setup menu and set it to On to have the  
Crystal Series LCD adjust the Backlight setting automatically, according to the ambient  
light level in the viewing area.  
OSD Timer: Use the  
or  
button to set the OSD Timer. This timer controls how long  
the menus remain on-screen after selecting them. Select from 0 to 60 seconds, in  
10-second increments. When you set the OSD to 0, the menus remain on-screen until  
you hide them by pressing EXIT.  
Auto Off: Set Auto Off to 30, 60 or 120 minutes to have the Crystal Series LCD go into  
standby mode when no source signal is present for the selected amount of time.  
When Auto Off is set to zero (0) minutes (disabled), the Crystal Series LCD remains in  
normal operating mode, regardless of the presence or absence of an input sync signal.  
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ISF Calibration  
Use the ISF Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments. This  
menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.  
ISF Calibration  
Picture Adjust  
White Balance  
Blue Enable  
You must enter a passcode to access the ISF Calibration menu.  
Note  
Baud Rate  
Picture Adjust: The controls in this menu are identical to those in the main Picture Adjust  
menu, but are accessible only by entering the ISF Calibration menu passcode. This makes  
it possible to restore the picture quality settings to what they were when the Crystal Series  
LCD was installed, simply by recalling the “ISF Night” or “ISF Day” preset.  
Factory Reset  
Splash Duration  
• Brightness: Refer to Brightness on page 29.  
• Contrast: Refer to Contrast on page 30.  
• Color: Refer to Color Saturation on page 31.  
• Tint: Refer to Tint on page 31.  
Sharpness: Refer to Sharpness on page 32.  
ADC Phase Adj.: This control works similarly to the Phase adjustment for RGB signals  
(refer to Phase on page 36). Use it to improve the apparent sharpness of 720p and  
lower-resolution Component, S-Video or Composite sources. For best results, adjust  
ADC Phase while displaying a “Sharpness” pattern (Figure 4-5).  
DNR: Refer to DNR on page 32.  
MPEG NR: Refer to MPEG NR on page 32.  
• Color Temp.: To choose a color temperature setting, select Color Temp. from the  
Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER. (Color temperature defines the “color of gray.”)  
The choices are 5400K, 6500K, 8500K and Custom. The default setting, 6500K, is  
appropriate for most situations. Higher settings produce a “bluer” picture; lower ones  
impart a reddish hue to the image.  
Each color temperature setting has six (6) “white balance” parameters associated with  
it (two each for red, green and blue). (The White Balance settings for the 5400K, 6500K  
and 8500K color temperatures are factory-set and cannot be changed.)  
To create a “Custom” color temperature, select Custom from the  
Tip  
Color Temp. menu and press ENTER. Then, press ENTER a  
second time to go directly to the White Balance menu. (This shortcut  
is available only from the ISF Calibration menu.)  
Gamma: Refer to Gamma on page 33.  
Black Level: This control compensates for incoming elevated black levels present in  
certain video signals. The default setting (32) results in a minimum black level of  
approximately 0 IRE. Adjust as needed to match the dynamic range of the source;  
increase the value if blacks appear elevated (dark gray). If blacks appear “crushed” (too  
dark), use a lower settting.  
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Save Settings: For each input and supported resolution, the Crystal Series LCD lets  
you save image quality settings as presets that you can recall at a later time. You can  
create up to three presets – designated “Custom,” “ISF Day” and “ISF Night” – per  
input and resolution.  
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  
• Color temperature selection (5400, 6500, 8500 or Custom)  
To save image settings to a preset, select Save Settings from the Picture Adjust menu  
and select “Custom,“ “ISF Day” or “ISF Night.”  
White Balance: To remove any trace of color from the white areas of the displayed  
image, set the Color Temp. to Custom. Then, choose White Balance from the ISF  
Calibration menu and press ENTER.  
White Balance  
R Gain  
100  
100  
100  
50  
G Gain  
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,  
green or blue, decrease the Gain for that color.  
B Gain  
R Offset  
G Offset  
B Offset  
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• Offset: Use the Offset controls in the White Balance sub-menu 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, green or blue, decrease the Offset for that color.  
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Any white balance adjustments you make here are automatically  
Note  
stored as a “Custom” color temperature. The White Balance  
settings for the 5400K, 6500K and 8500K color temperatures are  
factory-set and cannot be changed. Always set the Color Temp.  
to Custom before making any white balance adjustments, so  
you can see how those adjustments affect the image.  
Blue Enable: Blue Enable removes all red and green color information from the image,  
simulating a blue filter. You can use it instead of a blue filter when performing color and tint  
adjustments.  
Baud Rate: Select Baud Rate from the ISF Calibration menu to set the data transfer rate  
of the Crystal Series LCD’s RS-232 SERVICE port. (This setting must match the data rate  
of the device connected to the RS-232 input.)  
Serial Link: Select Serial Link from the ISF Calibration menu to configure the RS-232  
Service port (see Figure 3-10) for normal operation (On) or for software upgrades (Off).  
Factory Reset: To reset all Crystal Series LCD settings to their factory defaults, select  
Factory Reset from the ISF Calibration menu and press ENTER. This command is not  
undoable. Use it with caution!  
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Splash Duration: Use Splash Duration to control how long the Crystal Series LCD splash  
screen remains on-screen after power-up; see Figure 4-6. To prevent this screen from  
appearing, set the Splash Duration to 0.  
CALIBRATED FOR:  
John Doe By: Tinh Ho  
CUSTOM BUILT BY:  
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To use PIP, press the PIP (  
) button.  
4.5  
Using  
ASPECT  
SIZE  
POSITION  
SWAP  
PIP  
S.SWAP  
TV/AV  
Picture-In-Picture (PIP)  
TIMER  
OFF  
The PIP window appears inside the main image  
window.  
Press PIP again to switch to side-by-side PIP  
mode.  
Press PIP again to turn PIP off.  
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Press the TV/AV button (  
) to select a PIP signal source. For each source, Table 4-3  
shows which of the other sources are available as a PIP source.  
Table 4-3. Available Main and PIP Source Combinations  
PIP Input Source  
INPUT3  
INPUT4  
INPUT INPUT  
HDMI HDMI  
TV  
RGB  
1
2
1
2
VIDEO COMP VIDEO COMP  
Notes:  
1. “” means that that source is available as a PIP source when that input is selected; “–” means  
that it is not.  
2. The Crystal Series LCD cannot display the same source in both the main and PIP windows, nor  
can it display RGB and HDMI (digital) signals simultaneously.  
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To change the PIP window position, press the  
POSITION ( ) button on the remote control  
repeatedly until the window is in the desired position.  
Changing the PIP Position  
ASPECT  
SIZE  
POSITION  
SWAP  
PIP  
S.SWAP  
TV/AV  
TIMER  
OFF  
3
4
2
1
To change the PIP window size, press the SIZE  
) button on the remote control repeatedly to  
achieve the desired window size.  
Changing the PIP Size  
ASPECT  
SIZE  
POSITION  
SWAP  
PIP  
(
S.SWAP  
TV/AV  
TIMER  
OFF  
To change the aspect ratio of the PIP window from 4:3  
Changing the PIP Aspect  
Ratio  
ASPECT  
SIZE  
POSITION  
SWAP  
PIP  
to 16:9 or vice versa, press the ASPECT (  
)
button on the remote control.  
S.SWAP  
TV/AV  
TIMER  
OFF  
Refer to Table 4-1 for more information about aspect  
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Swapping the Main and  
To swap the main and PIP images, press the SWAP  
button on the remote control.  
ASPECT  
SIZE  
POSITION  
SWAP  
PIP  
PIP Images  
S.SWAP  
TV/AV  
TIMER  
OFF  
Swapping the Main and  
PIP Audio Programs  
To swap the main and PIP audio programs, press the  
S.SWAP button on the remote control.  
ASPECT  
SIZE  
POSITION  
SWAP  
PIP  
S.SWAP  
TV/AV  
TIMER  
OFF  
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The Crystal Series LCD supports Multichannel Television Sound (MTS), the broadcast  
audio standard that allows transmission of both stereo and Secondary Audio Program  
(SAP) content.  
4.6  
Stereo Sound/SAP  
(CX-52HD only)  
The SAP is usually a foreign-language translation. However, it can also be used for other  
purposes such as Described Video Services (DVS), which provide descriptive narration of  
key visual elements in programs for the benefit of the visually impaired.  
You can select sound options (Mono, Stereo, SAP or  
Mono+SAP) depending on the broadcast signal by  
HOLD  
SUB PAGE  
CANCEL  
TEXT  
S.MODE  
SURRND  
MTS/SAP  
MUTE  
REVEAL  
PREV  
CHAN  
SIZE  
FAV  
CHAN  
MIX  
INDEX  
pressing the MTS/SAP button on the remote control.  
INFO  
• Choose Stereo for channels that are broadcasting  
in stereo.  
• Choose Mono for channels that are broadcasting in  
mono, or if you are having difficulty receiving a  
stereo signal.  
• Choose SAP to listen to the Secondary Audio  
Program.  
• Choose Mono+SAP to listen to both the primary  
and secondary audio programs (for example, when  
a program has a DVS audio track).  
Table 4-4 summarizes the audio broadcast modes supported by the Crystal Series LCD.  
Table 4-4. Compatibility with Stereo and SAP Audio Broadcasts  
Receive Mode  
Broadcast Mode  
Mono  
Mono  
Stereo  
Mono  
SAP  
Mono+SAP  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
SAP  
Stereo  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
Stereo  
Mono  
Stereo  
Stereo  
Mono+SAP  
Stereo+SAP  
Mono+SAP  
Mono+SAP  
SAP  
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5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting  
Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of the Crystal Series LCD. Before  
cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet.  
5.1  
Cleaning  
Do not under any circumstances use solvents such as benzene or thinner to clean the  
Crystal Series LCD. Doing so may cause deterioration or peeling of paint from the display  
or remote control unit.  
Cleaning the Display  
Panel Body and Remote  
Control  
Wipe the display and remote control gently with a soft cloth. In case of excessive dirt  
buildup, dampen a soft cloth with a diluted neutral cleaning detergent. Wring the cloth  
thoroughly, then wipe the component and dry it with a dry soft cloth.  
After dusting, wipe the screen gently using a soft cloth (cotton, flannel etc.). Do not use  
tissue or coarse fabric. The screen surface is easily scratched; do not rub it or hit it with a  
hard object.  
Cleaning the Screen  
Cleaning the Vents  
If you clean the surface of the screen with a wet cloth, do not allow water droplets on the  
surface to enter into the product; this may cause a malfunction.  
As a general rule, use a vacuum cleaner about once a month to clean the vents on the  
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.  
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may  
encounter with the Crystal Series LCD. 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.  
5.2  
Troubleshooting Tips  
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart  
Symptom  
Possible Cause(s)  
Solution  
The display does not turn on  
after initial installation.  
• The Crystal Series LCD is  
not plugged in or the AC  
outlet is not active.  
• Ensure that the Crystal  
Series LCD is plugged in  
and that the AC outlet is  
active.  
• The remote control  
batteries have run out.  
• Replace the batteries.  
The display is on, but there is  
no picture.  
• Incorrect source selection.  
• Source component is not  
turned on.  
• Select the correct source.  
• Turn on the source  
component.  
• Source component is  
connected incorrectly or  
not at all.  
• Check video connections  
to source component.  
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Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued)  
Symptom  
Possible Cause(s)  
Solution  
Picture is okay, but there is no  
sound.  
• Audio output is muted.  
• Press the MUTE button  
on the remote control.  
• Volume setting is too low.  
• Source component is  
connected incorrectly or  
not at all.  
• Turn up the volume.  
• Check audio connections  
to source component.  
• Speakers are connected  
incorrectly or not at all.  
• Audio settings are  
incorrect.  
• Check speaker  
connections (Figure 3-8).  
• Check the following  
(page 39).  
Image is too bright and/or  
lacks definition in the bright  
areas of the image.  
• Contrast is set too high.  
• Brightness is set too high.  
• Lower the contrast setting.  
Image appears “washed out”  
and/or dark areas appear too  
bright.  
• Lower the brightness  
setting.  
Black or white dots appear on  
all channels or a specific  
channel.  
• Antenna or cable TV  
source is connected  
incorrectly or not at all.  
• Broadcast signal is weak.  
• Check the antenna or  
cable TV connection.  
• If using an off-air antenna,  
adjust its position or  
location.  
Colors in the image are  
swapped; for example, reds  
appear blue or vice versa.  
• The Red/Pr, Green/Y or  
Blue/Pb outputs from the  
source are connected to  
the wrong inputs on the  
Crystal Series LCD.  
• Ensure that the source  
outputs are connected to  
the correct Crystal Series  
LCD input.  
RGB-HD images appear  
“noisy.”  
• Clock and Phase settings  
need adjustment.  
• Manually adjust Clock and  
Phase settings, or perform  
an Auto-Adjust (refer to PC  
page 36).  
“Invalid mode” appears  
on-screen.  
• The resolution and  
frequency of the video  
card in the computer are  
not compatible with the  
Crystal Series LCD.  
• Select a compatible  
resolution and vertical  
frequency (refer to  
Computer Signal  
Compatibility on  
page 61).  
The image is too large or too  
small.  
• Image size needs  
adjusting.  
• Adjust the image size (refer  
page 36).  
Poor broadcast sound quality. • The sound quality of a  
stereo broadcast may be  
• Use the MTS/SAP button  
on the remote control to  
select mono.  
unstable in an area with a  
weak signal.  
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6. Serial Communications  
To interface the Crystal Series LCD with a home theater automation/control system or a  
PC running terminal emulation software, connect it to your control system or PC as shown  
in Figure 3-10. (Use a straight-through cable.)  
6.1  
RS-232 Connection  
and Port Configuration  
Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop  
bit and no flow control. Set the baud rate to match that of the Crystal Series LCD RS-232  
port. To check the baud rate setting, select Baud Rate from the ISF Calibration menu (refer  
to page 41).  
• Commands are in ASCII format and are not case-sensitive.  
• A carriage return is not required after a command.  
6.2  
Serial Command  
Syntax  
• When you send a valid command, the Crystal Series LCD executes it and  
acknowledges it with a right-bracket character (]) followed by the four-digit numeric  
code you sent; for example, ]0002.  
• When you send an invalid command (one followed by values outside the valid range for  
that command), the Crystal Series LCD ignores it and returns >MAX or <MIN instead of  
the four-digit code.  
• When you send an unrecognized/misspelled command, the Crystal Series LCD ignores  
it and returns -N/A instead of the four-digit code.  
Table 6-1 lists the RS-232 command set.  
Table 6-1. Serial Commands  
Command  
Description  
Set audio volume to ### ( = 000-100)  
[
S3A  
0###  
Example: [S3A0075 sets volume to 75  
Audio volume up  
[
[
[
+3A  
-3A  
S3E  
Audio volume down  
Audio mute (speakers/headphones)  
0 = not muted, 1 = muted  
000#  
Example: [S3E0001 mutes the audio output  
Main input selection  
0 = TV  
[
S4A  
000#  
1 = Input1  
2 = Input2  
3 = Input3  
4 = Input4  
6 = RGB  
8 = HDMI1  
9 = HDMI2  
Example: [S4A0006 selects RGB  
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)  
Command  
Description  
Select “next” Main AV input  
[
[
+4A  
S4E  
Aspect ratio selection  
0 = 4:3 (Standard)  
1 = VirtualWide  
000#  
2 = Letterbox  
3 = 16:9 (Anamorphic)  
Example: [S4E0002 selects Letterbox  
PIP Input selection  
0 = TV  
[
S4G  
000#  
1 = Input1  
2 = Input2  
3 = Input3  
4 = Input4  
6 = RGB  
8 = HDMI1  
9 = HDMI2  
Example: [S4G0003 selects PIP Input3  
Select “next” PIP AV input  
[
[
+4G  
SAB  
Power on/off control  
0 = standby, 1 = on  
000#  
Example: [SAB0001 turns unit on  
Caption on/off  
0 = off  
[
SCA  
000#  
1 = on  
Example: [SCA0000 turns caption off  
Set major channel (AIR); ## = 01 - 99  
[
SCB  
Example: [SCB0002 selects off-air channel 2  
Set major channel (CABLE); ### = 001 - 125  
00##  
[
SCB  
1###  
Example: [SCB1102 selects cable channel 102  
Set minor channel; #### = 0000 - 9999  
[
SCD  
####  
(Note: You must send a “Set major channel” command first.)  
Example: [SCD0001 selects minor channel 1  
TV channel up  
[
[
[
+CB  
-CB  
SDA  
TV channel down  
Set PIP mode  
0 = OFF  
000#  
1 = PIP  
2 = PBP  
Example: [SDA0002 selects PBP  
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)  
Command  
Description  
Set PIP size  
0 = small  
[
SDB  
000#  
1 = medium  
2 = large  
Example: [SDB0001 selects medium PIP size  
Set PIP aspect ratio  
0 = 4:3  
[
SDE  
000#  
1 = 16:9  
Example: [SDE0001 selects 16:9 aspect ratio PIP window  
Set PIP window position  
0 = Top/Left  
[
SDF  
000#  
1 = Top/Right  
2 = Bottom/Left  
3 = Bottom/Right  
Example: [SDF0001 positions PIP window in upper-right corner of display area  
The following serial commands are meant to emulate buttons on the remote control. 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.  
Each command begins with [key followed by the four-digit number of the button. No carriage  
return is necessary. The response you receive from the unit if the command is valid will be a  
right-bracket (]) followed by the four-digit numeric code you sent. (For example, the ‘ON’ com-  
mand is [key0015; the response will be ]0015). All commands are in ASCII.  
OFF  
[
key  
0002  
0015  
0004  
0005  
0006  
0008  
0009  
0010  
0012  
0013  
0014  
0035  
0017  
0023  
ON  
Number 1  
Number 2  
Number 3  
Number 4  
Number 5  
Number 6  
Number 7  
Number 8  
Number 9  
Number “–”  
Number 0  
TV  
[
key  
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)  
Command  
Description  
INPUT1  
[
key  
0105  
0027  
0028  
0001  
0102  
0101  
0019  
0003  
0062  
0031  
0040  
0043  
0039  
0126  
0007  
0016  
0018  
0011  
0046  
0026  
0100  
0063  
0047  
0034  
0032  
0037  
0052  
0033  
0036  
0053  
INPUT2  
INPUT3  
INPUT4  
HDMI1  
HDMI2  
RGB HD  
CUSTOM  
ISF NIGHT  
ISF DAY  
[
[
key  
key  
16:9 (ANA)  
4:3  
LETTERBOX  
VIRTUALWIDE  
Right-Arrow key  
Down-Arrow key  
Up-Arrow key  
Left-Arrow key  
ENTER  
[
key  
MENU  
[
[
[
key  
key  
key  
EXIT  
PIP ASPECT RATIO  
PIP SIZE  
PIP POSITION  
PIP  
TIMER OFF  
S.SWAP  
SWAP  
TV/AV  
S.MODE  
[
key  
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)  
Command  
Description  
SURROUND  
0054  
0024  
0091  
0057  
0045  
0044  
0055  
MTS/SAP  
MUTE  
PREVIOUS CHANNEL  
FAVORITE CHANNEL  
CLOSED CAPTION (on/off)  
INFO  
[
key  
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7. Specifications  
Table 7-1 lists the Crystal Series LCD specifications.  
7.1  
Crystal Series LCD  
Specifications  
Table 7-1. Crystal Series LCD Specifications  
Native Resolution:  
1920 x 1080  
Screen Size:  
CX-52HD = 52 in. (diagonal)  
CX-57HD = 57 in. (diagonal)  
Screen Aspect Ratio:  
Available Aspect Ratios:  
DTV Compatibility:  
ISF Settings:  
16:9  
4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, VirtualWide™  
480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p  
Yes  
Contrast Ratio:  
CX-52HD = 2000:1  
CX-57HD = 1200:1  
Data/Graphics Compatibility:  
Vivix Processing:  
Inputs:  
Refer to Table 7-2  
3:2 or 2:2 pull down  
Multiple input combinations with up to  
(4) Composite Video  
(2) S-Video  
(2) Component Video  
(2) HDMI w/HDCP  
(1) RGB (15-pin D-sub)  
(1) RS-232 Control  
(5) Analog Audio  
(4 stereo RCA pairs + 3.5-mm stereo mini jack)  
(1) RF Antenna (CX-52HD only)  
(1) CATV (75-ohm coaxial) (CX-52HD only)  
Outputs:  
(1) Composite Video  
(1) Analog Audio (stereo RCA pair)  
(1) Stereo headphone (3.5-mm stereo mini jack)  
(1) Digital Audio (S/PDIF, RCA coaxial)  
(1) Digital Audio (TosLink optical)  
Audio System:  
10W RMS x 2 Stereo Amplifier  
Tuner (CX-52HD only):  
NTSC/ATSC Stereo (PAL as monitor only), HDTV,  
PIP/PBP, Parental Control (V-Chip), Closed Caption  
Discrete IR Control:  
Power Requirements:  
Power Consumption:  
Source, power and aspect ratios  
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz  
CX-52HD = 350 watts (1194.5 BTUs/hour)  
CX-57HD = 400 watts (1365.2 BTUs/hour)  
Operating Environment:  
40ºF to 95ºF (5ºC to 35ºC);  
20% to 80% humidity (non-condensing)  
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Table 7-1. Crystal Series LCD Specifications (continued)  
Dimensions:  
Weight (including stand):  
Regulatory Approvals:  
Limited Warranty:  
CX-52HD = 89.5 lbs. (40.60 kg)  
CX-57HD = 118.0 lbs. (53.52 kg)  
Complies with FCC, CE, C-Tick, NRTL, GOST, MIC, SABS,  
RoHS, China RoHS  
One (1) year parts and labor from the date of delivery to the  
end user.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Figure 7-1 and Figure 7-2 show the Crystal Series LCD dimensions (all dimensions are in  
inches).  
7.2  
Crystal Series LCD  
Dimensions  
25.51  
3.72  
30.00  
33.72  
7.87  
7.87  
5.55  
Figure 7-1. CX-52HD Dimensions  
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27.64  
32.13  
3.72  
35.85  
7.87  
7.87  
6.61  
Figure 7-2. CX-57HD Dimensions  
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The Crystal Series LCD can display video signals from a variety of computer sources via  
its RGB-HD and HDMI inputs.  
7.3  
Computer Signal  
Compatibility  
Table 7-2 lists the signal types that are compatible with the Crystal Series LCD, and  
indicates which of those are VESA standards.  
Table 7-2. Computer/Video Signal Compatibility Chart  
Signal  
Type  
Vertical  
Frequency (Hz)  
Horizontal  
Frequency (kHz)  
Mode  
640x350  
RGB  
HDMI  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
MAC  
85  
85  
60  
67  
72  
75  
56  
60  
72  
75  
60  
70  
75  
60  
75  
60  
60  
85.00  
85.00  
60.00  
66.70  
72.80  
75.00  
56.00  
60.30  
72.20  
75.00  
60.00  
70.10  
75.00  
60.00  
75.00  
60.00  
60.00  
31.28  
35.78  
29.82  
35.00  
37.90  
37.50  
35.20  
37.90  
48.70  
46.90  
48.40  
56.50  
60.00  
47.70  
80.17  
74.52  
67.50  
640x400  
640x480  
640x480  
MAC  
640x480  
MAC  
640x480  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
800x600  
800x600  
800x600  
800x600  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1280x768  
1280x1024  
1600x1200  
1920x1080  
Note: The Crystal Series LCD may not be able to display images from notebook computers in  
simultaneous (CRT/LCD) mode. Should this occur, switch the notebook computer to “CRT only”  
mode. If you are unsure how to do this, refer to your notebook computer’s user manual.  
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SERIAL NUMBER  
020-0713-00 Rev. A  
October 2007  
Runco International • 2900 Faber Street • Union City, CA 94587 • Ph (510) 324-7777 / (800) 23RUNCO / Fax (510) 324-9300  
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