Runco Flat Panel Television XP 50DHD, XP 50DHDxa, XP 65DHD, XP 65DHDxa, XP 103DHD User Guide

OWNERS OPERATING MANUAL  
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XP-65DHD / XP-65DHDxa  
XP-103DHD  
High Definition, 1080p Flat Panel Plasma Display  
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Digital High Definition Controller  
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THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
For Plasma 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 three (3) years from the effective date of delivery to the end user (excluding the plasma  
glass panel).  
PARTS (not including plasma glass panel): Runco will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to  
defects in materials or workmanship for a period of three (3) years 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.  
PLASMA GLASS PANEL: 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. In addition, 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 burn-in on plasma display panels is specifically excluded from coverage under this Limited Warranty. Image burn-in 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 left on your plasma display panel for no more  
than a few minutes. 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 image burns on your plasma 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 WARRANTY.  
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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.  
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.  
THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.  
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! It has been designed to provide you with the quality of video that is  
expected in a home theater. This manual is your guide through the menus and operation. For the best performance, please  
read it carefully and keep it handy for future reference.  
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:  
XP-50DHD, XP-50DHDxa, XP-65DHD, XP-65DHDxa, XP-103DHD  
conform with the provisions of:  
Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility;  
EN 55022 “Limits and methods of measurements of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment”  
1998;  
EN 55024 “Limits and methods of measurements of immunity characteristics of information technology equipment” 1998;  
Including:  
• EN 61000-4-2 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 2:  
Electrostatic discharge immunity test”  
• EN 61000-4-3 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 3: Radiated,  
Radio-Frequency, Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test”  
• EN 61000-4-4 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 4: Electrical  
fast transient/burst immunity test”  
• EN 61000-4-5 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 5: Surge  
immunity test"  
• EN 61000-4-6 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 6: Conducted  
disturbances induced by radio-frequency fields immunity test"  
• EN 61000-4-8 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 8: Conducted  
disturbances induced by power frequency magnetic fields immunity test"  
• EN 61000-4-11 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 11: Voltage  
dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests"  
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: November 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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Notes:  
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1. Introduction  
This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate a Runco PlasmaWall XP  
Series Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor and DHD Controller (Model XP-50DHD,  
XP-50DHDxa, XP-65DHD, XP-65DHDxa or XP-103DHD).  
1.1  
About This Manual  
Throughout this manual, the Runco PlasmaWall XP Series Flat-Panel Plasma Display  
Monitor and DHD Controller are referred to collectively as the “PlasmaWall.” Except where  
otherwise indicated, the information in this manual applies to all PlasmaWall models.  
Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the  
most out of the PlasmaWall.  
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 LETTERBOX <Enter>.”  
• All keys with functional names are initial-capped, set in bold type and enclosed in angle  
brackets. These keys are the following: <Enter>, <Spacebar>, <Control>, <Esc>  
and <Tab>.  
<Enter>indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your  
computer keyboard if it has both keys.  
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 PlasmaWall XP  
Series Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor and  
DHD Controller  
Installation instructions  
First-time configuration instructions  
Advanced configuration instructions  
Troubleshooting tips  
Specifications for the PlasmaWall XP Series  
Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor and DHD Con-  
troller  
Related Documents  
The following are related Runco documents available from your Runco dealer or  
representative, or from www.Runco.com:  
• Runco SP-42/SP-42DHD/SP-50/SP-50DHD/XP-50DHD Wall-Mount Kit Installation  
Instructions  
• Runco XP-65DHD Wall-Mount Kit Installation Instructions  
• Runco XP-103DHD Wall-Mount Kit Installation Instructions  
• Runco XP-103DHD Installation Site Pre-Qualification  
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The PlasmaWall XP Series Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor and DHD Controller  
establish a higher threshold for flat panel display products. The PlasmaWall XP Series is  
available in three sizes, including our largest and highest-resolution plasma ever, at 103  
inches diagonal and 1920 x 1080 (1080p) native resolution.  
1.3  
Description, Features  
and Benefits  
The PlasmaWall takes picture quality to a whole new level, boasting our brightest picture,  
best contrast ratio, deepest black levels and most spot-on high definition colorimetry ever!  
In addition, sophisticated 16-bit digital video processing, a new milestone, results in 4096  
steps of graduation for seamless images completely devoid of the primitive "solarization"  
and "stair stepping" characteristics previously plaguing digital flat panel displays.  
The PlasmaWall features all of the Runco technologies you have come to expect from the  
World's Finest Home Theater Products. Discrete, multiple aspect ratio control includes  
VirtualWide™ for viewing 4:3 content in widescreen without appreciable picture  
degradation, as well as ISF(ccc) calibration modes to easily maintain ISF standards. The  
automation interface includes RS-232 control with discrete aspect ratio, input and power  
on/off selection.  
The included DHD with HDMI Digital Video Controller/Processor provides a pure digital  
signal path from input to output as well as a broad array of video input choices, all  
available from its position in the equipment rack, with only digital video and command  
cables running to the display itself.  
The PlasmaWall not only represents a leap forward in high definition flat-panel technology,  
but our engineering advances in plasma design ensure that it will enjoy a long life in any  
installation, with operation extending to as much as 60,000 hours. At less than 5-3/4  
inches thin, the PlasmaWall provides unlimited installation flexibility as well.  
For high-altitude installations, Runco also offers the XP-50DHDxa and XP-65DHDxa with  
industry-leading, high-altitude compliance to 9,100 feet mean sea level (MSL). The xa  
versions share all other features and specifications with the XP-50DHD, XP-65DHD and  
XP-103DHD.  
The PlasmaWall offers these key features and benefits:  
• 16:9 Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080  
Key Features and Benefits  
• Multiple Aspect Ratios with VirtualWide™ Mode  
• Includes the new DHD with HDMI video controller/processor  
• Less than 5-3/4 inches thin  
• Models XP-50DHDxa and XP-65DHDxa are high-altitude compliant to 9,100 feet  
• Exceptional detail and artifact-free video enhancement  
• ViVix™ video processing with 3:2 film detection circuitry  
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Parts List  
Your PlasmaWall is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged,  
please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at (800) 23-RUNCO.  
• PlasmaWall XP Series Flat-Panel Plasma Display Monitor and DHD Controller  
• AC Power Cords (2)  
• Remote Control Unit and two (2), AAA-size batteries  
• RJ-11 Telephone Cable, 50 feet (15.24 meters)  
• Serial Port Adapter, RJ-11 Female to DB-9 Female  
• Rack-mount hardware for the DHD Controller  
• Cable Ties  
• Warranty information and registration card  
• PlasmaWall XP Series Owner’s Operating Manual (this document)  
Optional Accessories – XP-50DHD and XP-50DHDxa:  
• Wall Mount Kit (Runco part number RUHK-004300)  
• Table Stand (Runco part number RUHK-005130)  
Optional Accessories – XP-65DHD and XP-65DHDxa:  
• Wall Mount Kit (Runco part number RUHK-005075)  
• Table Stand (Runco part number RUHK-005100)  
Optional Accessories – XP-103DHD:  
• Wall Mount Kit (Runco part number RUHK-005120)  
• Floor Stand (Runco part number RUHK-005110)  
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2. Controls and Functions  
2.1  
PlasmaWall at a  
Glance  
Figure 2-1, Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3 show the PlasmaWall front-panel controls and  
indicators.  
Controls and Indicators  
(behind  
front bezel)  
2
4
3
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Figure 2-1. PlasmaWall XP-50DHD Front-Panel Controls and Indicators  
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4
2
(behind  
front bezel)  
1
Figure 2-2. PlasmaWall XP-65DHD Front-Panel Controls and Indicators  
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Figure 2-3. PlasmaWall XP-103DHD Front-Panel Controls and Indicators  
1. DISPLAY STAND  
Optional accessory for table-top installations.  
2. POWER BUTTON  
Connects or disconnects the display panel from the AC power source.  
3. STANDBY/ON INDICATOR  
- Lights green to indicate normal operation;  
- Lights red to indicate that the PlasmaWall is in standby mode.  
4. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR  
Receives the signals from the remote control.  
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Figure 2-4 shows the rear-panel connector locations on the PlasmaWall.  
Connectors  
XP-50DHD  
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XP-65DHD  
6
XP-103DHD  
NOTE: Some PlasmaWall  
models have a DVI-D input  
board installed in SLOT 2.  
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A
B
R
AUDIO  
L
PR/CR/R  
PB/CB/B  
Y/G  
AUDIO  
AV IN  
COMPONENT/RGB IN  
SLOT1  
SLOT2  
SLOT3  
PC IN  
SERIAL  
1
2
3
4
5
Figure 2-4. PlasmaWall Rear Panel  
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1. SLOT 1  
Not used.  
2. SLOT 2 (DVI-D or Dual HDMI input)  
HDCP-compliant digital video input(s). Connect the HDMI output from the DHD  
Controller to this input.  
If SLOT 2 is equipped with an Dual HDMI input board, connect the HDMI output  
from the DHD Controller to input “A” on this board.  
If SLOT 2 is equipped with a DVI-D input board, the audio input is not used. Connect  
the audio outputs from your sources to an external audio receiver.)  
3. SLOT 3  
Not used.  
4. PC IN  
Not used.  
5. RS-232C (9-pin, male D-Sub)  
Connect the RS-232 OUT port on the DHD Controller to this input.  
6. POWER INPUT  
Connect the PlasmaWall to AC power here.  
Figure 2-5 shows the controls and indicators on the DHD Controller front panel; the  
paragraphs that follow describe them.  
2.2  
DHD Controller Front  
Panel  
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4
5
6
8
9
1
3
7
10  
Figure 2-5. DHD Controller Front Panel  
1. RUNCO ICON  
Lights red to indicate that the DHD Controller is in standby mode; lights blue to  
indicate that the unit is on.  
2. POWER BUTTON  
Press once to toggle from standby mode to on mode. Press it again to return to  
standby mode. For a discrete on or off command, you can use the direct access  
buttons on the remote control.  
3. IR SENSOR  
Receives IR commands from the remote.  
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4. VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY  
Can be used instead of the On-Screen Display (OSD). Displays currently-selected  
menu or – if no menu is selected – the current source, signal format (NTSC or PAL)  
and aspect ratio.  
5. UP BUTTON  
Used to direct select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor up in the OSD. When no  
menu is present on-screen, the UP button toggles through aspect ratios in the  
following order:  
16:9 - 4:3 - Letterbox - VirtualWide - Cinema  
6. LEFT BUTTON  
Used to direct select inputs or move the menu cursor left in the On-Screen Display.  
When no menu is present on-screen, the LEFT button toggles through the different  
sources, in this order:  
HDMI 2 - HDMI 1 - HD/RGB 2 - HD/RGB1 - Component SD - S-Video 2 - S-Video 1  
- Composite  
7. ENTER BUTTON  
Press ENTER to select a highlighted menu item.  
8. DOWN BUTTON  
Used to direct select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor down in the OSD. When  
no menu is present on-screen, this button toggles through the different aspect ratios,  
in this order:  
Cinema - VirtualWide - Letterbox - 4:3 - 16:9  
9. RIGHT BUTTON  
Used to direct select inputs or move the menu cursor right in the OSD. When no  
menu is present on-screen, the RIGHT button toggles through the different sources,  
in this order:  
Composite - S-Video 1 - S-Video 2 - Component SD - HD/RGB 1 - HD/RGB 2 -  
HDMI 1 - HDMI 2  
The “direct select” function of the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT  
buttons is available only on the analog inputs (HD/RGB, SD  
Note  
Component, Composite and S-Video).  
10. MENU BUTTON  
Press this button to access the OSD controls, or to exit the current menu and return  
to the previous one.  
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Figure 2-6 shows the rear connector panel on the DHD Controller.  
2.3  
DHD Controller Rear  
Panel  
7
9
3
SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
Serial No  
INPUTS  
B/Pb  
!
R/Pr  
G/Y  
H
V
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR  
TRIGGERS  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-  
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING  
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER.  
HD1  
HD2  
1
2
3
IR  
Model  
Video Processor / Controller  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE  
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE  
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
R/Pr  
G/Y  
B/Pb  
H
V
Pb  
Pr  
Y
S-Video 1  
100-230VAC 50-60 Hz, 165 Watts Max  
Made In USA  
HDMI Out  
HDMI 1  
HDMI 2  
Component Video  
Video  
S-Video 2 RS-232 Out  
RS-232 Control  
1
2
8
10  
11  
4
5
6
12  
13  
Figure 2-6. DHD Controller Rear Panel  
Outputs  
1. HDMI OUT  
Connect this to the SLOT 2 input on the PlasmaWall (see Figure 2-4).  
Inputs  
2. HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 (Digital)  
Two, HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting a DVD player or HD tuner  
with a DVI or HDMI output.  
3. HD1 / HD2 (5 x Analog BNCs)  
Two inputs (five BNCs per input) for connecting either RGB or component  
high-definition television signals. The DHD Controller automatically detects the signal  
format: RGB(HV) or YPrPb, 480p, 720p, 480i, 576i or 1080i.  
4. COMPONENT VIDEO (RCA connectors)  
Standard Definition (480i/576i) Component (YPrPb) input. This is the input for  
component video from sources such as DVD players.  
For best results, do not run your DVD player in progressive mode.  
Tip  
5. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT  
Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, laser disc player or other  
composite video source.  
6. S-VIDEO 1 / S-VIDEO 2  
Two, standard S-Video inputs for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super  
VHS (S-VHS) VCR.  
7. 12-VOLT (750 mA) TRIGGER OUTPUTS  
Connection for up to three (3), 12-volt trigger-controlled devices such as retractable  
screens or screen masks.  
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8. ComLink (RS-232) OUTPUT  
Connect this to the ComLink (RS-232) input on the projector, using the provided  
communication cable.  
9. IR  
Wired input from a wired remote control or infrared receiver. It is a 3.5-mm, mini  
phono jack, wired as follows:  
Ring = +5V  
Tip = IR Input  
Sleeve = Ground  
When an external remote control or infrared receiver is connected  
to the wired IR input, the IR sensor on the front of the DHD is  
disabled.  
Note  
10. RS-232 CONTROL PORT  
A female, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater  
automation/control system.  
11. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC)  
Connect the DHD Controller to power here.  
12. MAIN AC FUSE  
This is the main AC input fuse (5mm x 20mm, 500 mA, 250V slow-blow).  
13. MAIN POWER SWITCH  
Disconnects or applies power to the DHD Controller.  
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Figure 2-7 shows the DHD Controller remote control, and the paragraphs that follow  
describe its functionality.  
2.4  
DHD Controller  
Remote Control  
2
1
3
4
(not available on  
some models)  
RETURN  
5
7
EXIT  
6
8
9
16 : 9  
4 : 3  
11  
12  
13  
10  
HDMI  
1
HDMI  
2
14  
CUST  
1
SVC  
THX  
(“CUST 2” on  
some models)  
Figure 2-7. DHD Controller Remote Control  
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1. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR  
Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that an IR signal is being transmitted.  
2. ON / OFF  
Press to turn the PlasmaWall on or off.  
3. ENTER  
Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting.  
4. Cursor Keys (  
,
,
,
)
Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display  
patterns.  
When no menus are present on-screen, the UP and DOWN buttons toggle through  
the available aspect ratios, in this order:  
UP Button = 16:9 - 4:3 - Letterbox - VirtualWide - Cinema  
DOWN Button = Cinema - VirtualWide - Letterbox - 4:3 - 16:9  
Likewise, the LEFT and RIGHT buttons toggle through the different source inputs, in  
this order:  
LEFT Button = HDMI 2 - HDMI 1 - HD/RGB2 - HD/RGB 1 - Component SD - S-Video  
2 - S-Video 1 - Composite  
RIGHT Button = Composite - S-Video 1 - S-Video 2 - Component SD - HD/RGB 1 -  
HD/RGB 2 - HDMI 1 - HDMI 2  
5. RETURN / EXIT  
Press this button to exit the current menu and return to the previous one.  
Not all remote control units have this button. If yours does not, use  
the MENU button (see below) to exit the current menu.  
Note  
6. LIGHT  
Press to illuminate the buttons.  
7. MENU  
Press this button to show or hide the OSD controls.  
8. VIDEO (1)  
Press to select Composite video input as the source or to enter the numeric  
character “1.”  
9. COMP (Component) (2)  
Press to select Component SD (480i/576i) video input as the source or to enter the  
numeric character “2.”  
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10. Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons  
Use the red buttons to select an aspect ratio directly or to enter numeric characters,  
as follows:  
16 : 9 (3)  
For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio.  
4 : 3 (6)  
Scales the input signal to fit 4:3 display mode in the center of the screen.  
LETBOX (Letterbox) (9)  
For viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9 screen.  
V-WIDE (VirtualWide)  
Enlarges a 4:3 image horizontally in a NON-linear fashion to fit 16:9 full screen display.  
CINEMA  
For viewing 2.35:1 source material on a 1.78:1 (16:9) screen. The upper and lower  
portions are masked.  
SVC  
Not used.  
11. S-VID 1 (4) / S-VID 2 (5) (S-Video)  
Press to select an S-Video input or to enter the numeric character “4” or “5.”  
12. HD 1 (7) / HD 2 (8)  
Press to select a HD (RGBHV or YPbPr component) input or to enter the numeric  
character “7” or “8.”  
13. HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 (0)  
Press to select a Digital Video input. Press HDMI2 to enter the numeric character “0.”  
14. Memory Preset Buttons:  
ISF NIGHT  
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Night” memory preset.  
ISF DAY  
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “ISF Day” memory preset.  
CUST 1  
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “Custom 1” memory preset.  
THX / CUST 2  
Press to recall settings for the current input from the “THX” or “Custom 2” memory  
preset.  
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3. Installation  
To install batteries in the remote control:  
3.1  
Remote Control  
1. Press down the tab on the cover and  
pull the cover in the direction of the  
arrow.  
2. Insert the included batteries. Ensure  
that the polarities correctly match the  
and  
markings inside the battery  
compartment.  
3. Insert the lower tab of the cover into the  
opening, and press down the cover until  
it clicks in place.  
• When installing batteries, make sure that the battery polarities are correct.  
• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.  
Notes on Batteries  
• If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid  
damage from battery leakage.  
The remote control can be used to control the PlasmaWall within the ranges shown in  
Notes on Remote Control  
Operation  
Approx.  
7m/23ft  
Figure 3-1. Available Range of the Remote Control  
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• Do not drop the remote control or expose it to moisture or high temperature.  
• The remote control may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp. If that occurs, move the  
plasma display away from the fluorescent lamp.  
• Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote  
control and the IR receiver on the plasma display.  
The signal from the remote control can be reflected by walls or  
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 plasma display and repeat the operation.  
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Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the PlasmaWall 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...  
1
Mount the PlasmaWall on a wall, table stand or floor ped-  
estal  
2
3
4
Connect the DHD Controller to the PlasmaWall  
Connect signal sources to the DHD Controller  
Connect external controller to DHD Controller RS-232 port  
(optional)  
5
6
Apply power to the PlasmaWall  
If using the PlasmaWall with a computer, adjust computer  
display properties  
7
Display calibration: adjust the following for analog inputs;  
save settings when finished:  
• Aspect ratio  
• Brightness  
• Contrast  
• Color level  
• Tint  
• Sharpness  
• White Balance  
8
Repeat Step 7 for digital inputs  
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Proper installation of your PlasmaWall will ensure the highest possible picture quality.  
Whether you are installing the PlasmaWall temporarily or permanently, you should take the  
following into account to ensure that it performs optimally.  
3.3  
Installation  
Considerations  
Special Requirements for  
the XP-103DHD  
The extremely large size and high power consumption of the XP-103DHD place unique  
demands upon both the installation personnel and the installation site, over and above  
those of the 50-inch and 65-inch PlasmaWall models.  
Installing the XP-103DHD requires the following:  
Several people familiar with complex mechanical installations.  
• Specialized equipment.  
• A dedicated 220VAC circuit.  
• A “carry-in” path with sufficient clearances.  
• An installation location that can support the weight of both the plasma panel and  
mounting hardware (floor pedestal or wall mount).  
These and other installation requirements are detailed in a document called Runco  
XP-103DHD Installation Site Pre-Qualification, available from your Runco dealer or  
installation, obtain, read and make sure you understand everything in this document.  
High-Altitude Operation  
Due to the design of all plasma glass panels made by every manufacturer, and the  
interaction between ambient air pressure and the plasma gases contained inside of the  
panel, reliable operation of your plasma display cannot be assured during operation at  
certain high-altitude locations.  
Runco has found the XP-50DHD, XP-65DHD and XP-103DHD to operate reliably at  
altitudes of up to 7,800 feet MSL (mean sea level).  
The XP-50DHDxa and XP-65DHDxa have been found to operate reliably at altitudes of up  
to 9,100 feet MSL.  
At higher elevations, each panel may react differently, depending upon the altitude, air  
pressure, humidity and other meteorological factors. If you are planning to use this  
product at a location above 9,000 feet, please contact Runco technical support for further  
information.  
Mounting the PlasmaWall  
on a Wall or Table  
To install the PlasmaWall, you will need either an optional table stand, floor pedestal or  
wall-mounting kit. (The XP-103DHD must be either wall-mounted or attached to a floor  
pedestal.)  
Stand/Floor Pedestal  
If you do decide to wall-mount the PlasmaWall, ensure that the wall-mount bracket is  
installed according to the instructions included with it. The wall must be capable of  
supporting a redundant weight factor five (5) times the weight of the display, or be  
reinforced.  
Runco recommends that this be done by a custom installation specialist.  
Use only a Runco-approved wall-mount kit, table stand or floor  
pedestal that is specifically designed for your display. Refer to  
Note  
Parts List on page 4 for ordering information.  
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You can attach your optional mounts or stand to the PlasmaWall in either of two ways:  
• While it is upright.  
• As it lies flat with the screen face  
down. Place the protective sheet,  
which was wrapped around the  
plasma monitor when it was  
packaged, between the screen and  
your work surface to avoid  
scratching or otherwise damaging  
the screen surface.  
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  
Ventilation  
If you are mounting the PlasmaWall in an enclosure, leave sufficient space on all sides  
between it and surrounding objects, as shown in Figure 3-2 or Figure 3-3. This allows heat  
to disperse, maintaining the proper operating temperature.  
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Wall  
50mm (2")  
50mm (2")  
Wall  
50mm (2")  
Figure 3-2. Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting (XP-50DHD and  
XP-65DHD)  
Wall  
300mm  
(11.8")  
300mm  
(11.8")  
Wall  
200mm  
(7.87")  
Figure 3-3. Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting (XP-103DHD)  
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Here are some other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation, avoid  
damage and prolong operating life:  
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 PlasmaWall away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as  
motors and transformers. Common sources of these include slide projectors,  
speakers, power amplifiers and elevators.  
• Handle the unit carefully when installing or carrying it. Use the built-in handles; DO NOT  
touch or hold the screen face.  
• Set the unit away from heat, excessive dust, and direct sunlight.  
• Protect the inside of the unit from liquids and small metal objects. In case of accident,  
unplug the power cord and have it serviced by an authorized Service Center.  
• Do not hit or scratch the panel surface as this causes flaws on the surface of the  
screen.  
• For correct installation and mounting it is strongly recommended to use a trained,  
authorized dealer.  
• To avoid sulfurization, it is strongly recommended not to place the unit in a dressing  
room in a public bath or hot spring bath.  
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Proceed as follows to connect the PlasmaWall to the DHD Controller, your video sources,  
external controller(s) – if present – and AC power.  
3.4  
Connections to the  
PlasmaWall and DHD  
Controller  
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.  
Connecting the  
PlasmaWall to the DHD  
Controller  
Connect the DHD Controller to the PlasmaWall as shown in Figure 3-4 or Figure 3-5 and  
described in the sections that follow.  
PlasmaWall  
Rear Panel  
(XP-65DHD shown here)  
A
B
R
AUDIO  
L
PR/CR/R  
PB/CB/B  
Y/G  
AUDIO  
AV IN  
COMPONENT/RGB IN  
SLOT1  
SLOT2  
SLOT3  
PC IN  
SERIAL  
Optional Terminal  
Board Insert Slot  
(covered)  
SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
Serial No  
INPUTS  
B/Pb  
!
R/Pr  
G/Y  
H
V
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR  
TRIGGERS  
2
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-  
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING  
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER.  
HD1  
HD2  
1
3
IR  
Video Proller  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE  
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE  
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
R/Pr  
G/Y  
B/Pb  
H
V
SDI  
Pb  
Pr  
Y
S-Video  
S-Video  
1
2
100-230VAC 50-60 Hz, 165 Watts Max  
Made In USA  
HDMI Out  
HDMI  
1
HDMI  
2
Option  
Component Video  
Video  
RS-232 Out  
RS-232 Control  
HDMI OUT  
RS-232  
OUT  
Figure 3-4. Connecting the PlasmaWall (HDMI Version) to the DHD Controller  
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PlasmaWall  
Rear Panel  
(XP-65DHD shown here)  
AUDIO  
R
AUDIO  
L
PR/CR/R  
PB/CB/B  
Y/G  
AUDIO  
DVI-D IN  
COMPONENT/RGB IN  
SLOT1  
SLOT2  
SLOT3  
PC IN  
SERIAL  
Optional Terminal  
Board Insert Slot  
(covered)  
SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
Serial No  
INPUTS  
B/Pb  
!
R/Pr  
G/Y  
H
V
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR  
TRIGGERS  
2
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-  
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING  
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER.  
HD1  
HD2  
1
3
IR  
Video Proller  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE  
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE  
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
R/Pr  
G/Y  
B/Pb  
H
V
SDI  
Pb  
Pr  
Y
S-Video  
S-Video  
1
2
100-230VAC 50-60 Hz, 165 Watts Max  
Made In USA  
HDMI Out  
HDMI  
1
HDMI  
2
Option  
Component Video  
Video  
RS-232 Out  
RS-232 Control  
HDMI OUT  
RS-232  
OUT  
Figure 3-5. Connecting the PlasmaWall (DVI Version) to the DHD Controller  
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Digital Video Connection: The PlasmaWall has a dual HDMI input board, labeled HDMI  
(SLOT 2). Connect the HDMI output from the DHD Controller to input “A” on this board,  
using an HDMI-to-HDMI cable.  
Some PlasmaWall XP Series models have a DVI input board (labeled DVI-D IN (SLOT 2))  
in place of the dual HDMI input board. Connect the HDMI output from the DHD Controller  
to this input, using a DVI-to-HDMI cable or equivalent cable/adapter combination.  
RS-232 Connection: Connect the RS-232 output from the DHD Controller to the  
SERIAL input on the PlasmaWall. Use a standard, modular telephone cable with RJ11  
plugs at both ends. On the PlasmaWall end, use the provided RJ11-to-DB9 adapter. This  
adapter is wired as shown in Figure 3-6.  
XMT DATA  
RCV DATA  
SIG GND  
RCV DATA  
XMT DATA  
3
2
5
4
3
PlasmaWall  
1
5
SIG GND  
2, 5  
To/From  
DHD  
Controller  
6
9
REQUEST TO SEND  
CLEAR TO SEND  
8
7
SERIAL  
NO CONNECTION  
1, 6  
1, 9  
DB-9 Female  
RJ-11 Male  
Figure 3-6. RS-232 Connection from the DHD Controller to the PlasmaWall  
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Connect your video sources to the DHD Controller as shown and described in the  
sections that follow.  
Connecting Source  
Components to the DHD  
Controller  
HDMI Connections: See Figure 3-7.  
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 projector.  
INPUTS  
B/Pb  
R/Pr  
G/Y  
H
V
TRIGGERS  
2
HD1  
HD2  
1
3
IR  
R/Pr  
G/Y  
B/Pb  
H
V
Pb  
Pr  
Y
S-Video 1  
HDMI 1  
HDMI 2  
Component Video  
Video  
S-Video 2  
HDMI Source  
(HD-DVD/BD/DVD Player or  
HD Tuner with  
HDMI or DVI out)  
Figure 3-7. HDMI Source Connections  
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Digital (DTV) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-8.  
INPUTS  
R/Pr  
G/Y  
B/Pb  
H
V
TRIGGERS  
2
HD1  
HD2  
1
3
R/Pr  
G/Y  
B/Pb  
H
V
S-Video 1  
HDMI 1  
HDMI 2  
Pb  
Pr  
Y
Video  
S-Video 2  
Component Video  
Red/Pr Green/Y Blue/Pb  
Horiz  
Vert  
DTV or Progressive  
Component (YPbPr)  
Source  
Figure 3-8. Digital (DTV) RGB Connections  
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Analog (Computer) RGB Connections: See Figure 3-9.  
1. Refer to PlasmaWall Specifications on page 61 for a list of  
Note  
computer signals compatible with the PlasmaWall. Use with  
signals other than those listed may cause some functions not to  
work.  
2. Some Macintosh computers may require a Macintosh video  
adapter. Contact your nearest authorized service center or dealer.  
INPUTS  
R/Pr  
G/Y  
B/Pb  
H
V
TRIGGERS  
2
HD1  
HD2  
1
3
R/Pr  
G/Y  
B/Pb  
H
V
S-Video 1  
HDMI 1  
HDMI 2  
Pb  
Pr  
Component Video  
Y
Video  
S-Video 2  
Red Green Blue Horiz Vert  
Personal Computer  
Figure 3-9. Analog RGB Connections  
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Composite/S-Video/Component Video Connections: See Figure 3-10.  
INPUTS  
R/Pr  
G/Y  
B/Pb  
H
V
TRIGGERS  
2
HD1  
HD2  
1
3
R/Pr  
G/Y  
B/Pb  
H
V
S-Video 1  
HDMI 1  
HDMI 2  
Pb  
Pr  
Component Video  
Y
Video  
S-Video 2  
Pb Pr  
Y
DVD Player, VCR,  
Satellite Receiver,  
Laser Disc etc.  
Figure 3-10. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections  
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Use a standard, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or home theater control/automation  
system (if present) to the RS-232 Control port on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-11.  
RS-232 Controller  
Connection  
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on  
5
4
3
1
2
TRIGGERS  
2
6
9
8
7
1
3
IR  
Pb  
Pr  
Y
S-Video 1  
2 Transmit Data  
3 Receive Data  
5 Ground  
Component Video  
Video  
S-Video 2 RS-232 Out  
RS-232 Control  
(none of the other pins are used)  
to Automation/  
Control System  
or PC  
Figure 3-11. RS-232 Control System Connection  
If your home theater contains equipment that responds to 12-Volt triggers, connect it to  
the 12-Volt trigger outputs as shown in Figure 3-12.  
Connecting 12-Volt  
Trigger Outputs to  
External Equipment  
TRIGGERS  
1
2
3
IR  
Pb  
Pr  
Y
S-Video 1  
Component Video  
Video  
S-Video 2 RS-232 Out  
RS-232 Control  
3.5-mm  
mini plug  
to 12-Volt  
trigger-activated  
equipment  
Sleeve = Ground  
Tip = +12V  
Figure 3-12. Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Outputs  
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Connecting an External IR  
Receiver to the DHD  
Controller  
If infrared signals from the remote control cannot reach the DHD Controller due to  
excessive distance or obstructions such as walls or cabinet doors, you can connect an  
external IR receiver to the DHD Controller to extend the range of the remote control. See  
SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
!
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR  
TRIGGERS  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-  
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING  
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTER.  
1
2
3
IR  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE  
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE  
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
S-Video  
S-Video  
1
2
100-230VAC 50-60 Hz, 165 Watts Max  
Made In USA  
Video  
RS-232 Out  
RS-232 Control  
Ring = +5V  
Tip = IR Input  
IR Receiver  
Sleeve = Ground  
Remote  
Control  
(3.5-mm  
mini phono  
plug)  
Figure 3-13. External IR Receiver Connection  
When an external IR receiver is connected to the wired IR input, the  
built-in IR sensor on the DHD Controller is disabled.  
Note  
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Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the  
PlasmaWall. Connect the other end to your AC power source. (The XP-103DHD requires  
200-240 VAC.)  
Connecting AC Power  
XP-50DHD  
XP-65DHD  
XP-103DHD (NOTE: The XP-103DHD requires 200 - 240 VAC)  
Figure 3-14. AC Power Connection  
Similarly connect the DHD Controller to a nearby AC outlet.  
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Cable Management  
To reduce cable clutter, use the cable clamps provided with the PlasmaWall to bundle the  
video, audio and control cables at the back of the display. Install the clamps as shown in  
Securing the AC cord to the rear of the panel (XP-50DHD)  
1. Open the clamp.  
2. Insert the AC cord  
and close the clamp  
securely.  
3. Slide the clamp upward  
to secure the AC cord.  
4. Insert the end of the  
clamp band into the  
small hole on the lower  
right of  
To loosen  
the clamp:  
the back  
cover.  
Clamp  
AC cord  
Note: The power plug provided with your panel may differ from the one shown here.  
Securing the AC cord to the rear of the panel (XP-65DHD)  
To close:  
1 Connect the AC cord plug to  
the panel.  
Attach the left clamp.  
Attach the right clamp.  
2
3
Push until the hook clicks.  
1
3
2
To open:  
Squeeze the tabs together  
and pull out.  
Note: The power plug provided with your panel may differ from  
the one shown here.  
Securing the AC cord to the rear of the panel (XP-103DHD)  
To close:  
Unplug the AC cord  
Push until the  
hook clicks.  
To open:  
Plug the AC cord into the power inlet on the  
panel until it clicks.  
Squeeze the  
tabs together  
and pull out.  
Attach the clamp.  
Press the two tabs together  
and pull out.  
Note: Make sure that the AC cord is locked.  
Using Cable Ties  
Pass the cable fixing  
band through the clip  
as shown.  
To secure cables connected to the panel, wrap the cable tie around them.  
Then, pass the pointed end through the locking block as shown. Ensure that there is  
sufficient slack in the cables to minimize stress, especially in the power cord.  
To tighten:  
To loosen:  
Push the catch  
Pull  
Pull  
1
2
Figure 3-15. Cable Management  
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4. Operation  
1. Turn on your source components.  
4.1  
Turning on the Power  
2. Press the main power switch on the PlasmaWall (see Figure 2-1, Figure 2-2 or Figure  
2-3). The standby/on indicator lights green.  
3. Set the main power switch at the rear of the DHD Controller (see Figure 2-6) to the “on”  
position.  
4. Press the ON button on the remote control to  
turn on the DHD Controller and PlasmaWall (or  
press the power button on the front of the DHD  
Controller). The power indicator on the DHD  
Controller lights solid blue.  
5. After a brief warm-up period (approximately 10  
seconds), the PlasmaWall will display an image.  
To maximize image quality when using the PlasmaWall with a personal computer, you  
may need to adjust the display properties of your computer’s video card. To do this on a  
Microsoft® Windows®-based PC:  
4.2  
Setting the Computer  
Display Properties  
1. Choose Settings from the Windows Start  
Menu and click on “Control Panel.”  
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2. Double click on the Display icon.  
3. Click the Settings tab on the display dialog  
box.  
4. Set the Screen area to 1024x768 pixels.  
5. Click the Advanced button and click the  
Monitor tab on the dialog box. Set the  
Refresh Frequency to 60Hz and click  
OK.  
1. The native resolution of the PlasmaWall is 1920 x 1080. Other  
horizontal or vertical resolutions may be scaled upward or  
downward to fit the display.  
Note  
2. With most computers, you can get the best picture at  
1024 x 768 @ 60Hz.  
To prevent image retention (burn) on your display, ALWAYS use a  
screen saver and set it to the shortest possible time.  
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Press the MENU button on either the remote control or the DHD Controller front panel to  
display the Main Menu. To select a menu item, use the UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) buttons  
on either the remote control or the DHD Controller front panel to highlight it. Press ENTER  
to confirm your selection.  
4.3  
Using the DHD  
Controller Menus  
The PlasmaWall OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1.  
Depending on the selected input source and signal characteristics, some menu options  
may not be available.  
When the input signal resolution is 1080i analog (via the HD1 or  
HD2 input) or lower, the menus appear both on-screen and on the  
Note  
front-panel display of the DHD Controller as you navigate them:  
Input Source  
Aspect Ratio  
When the input signal resolution is 1080i digital or 1080p (via the  
HDMI1 or HDMI2 input), the menus appear on the front-panel  
display only.  
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Gain  
Composite  
S Video 1  
S Video 2  
Component SD  
HD/RGB 1  
HD/RGB 2  
HDMI 1  
Offset  
Gamma  
Color Temp.  
AGC  
ISF Night - Display Color  
Input Source  
Input Level  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Color  
HDMI 2  
ISF Night - Input Image  
ISF Night - Input Color  
16:9  
Tint  
4:3  
Sharpness  
Gain  
Letterbox  
Aspect Ratio  
Picture  
VirtualWide  
Cinema  
Offset  
Chroma Delay  
Phase  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Noise Filter  
Gain  
Color  
Tint  
Offset  
Sharpness  
Left/Right  
Up/Down  
Gamma  
Color Temp.  
AGC  
ISF Day - Display Color  
ISF Day - Input Image  
Width  
Input Position  
Input Level  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Color  
Height  
Calibration  
(1080i analog and lower-res-  
olution sources)  
Overscan  
Recall ISF Night  
Recall ISF Day  
Recall or Save Custom 1  
Recall or Save THX/Custom 2  
Tint  
Memory Presets  
Sharpness  
Gain  
Reset Custom 1 and THX/Custom 2  
to Factory Default  
Offset  
Serial Number  
Hardware  
Firmware  
Date  
ISF Day - Input Color  
Save ISF Settings  
Output Shift  
Chroma Delay  
Phase  
Information  
(read-only)  
Noise Filter  
Back / Confirm  
Left/Right  
Up/Down  
Width  
Height  
Save  
Owner Name  
ISF Calibrated  
ISF Other  
Grey Bars 1  
Splash Configure  
OSD Position  
Grey Bars 2  
Runco/ISF Logo Splash  
Screen Timers  
(2 ... 60 sec.)  
Test Video  
Color Bars 1  
Color Bars 2  
Rename, Restore or Save  
Primary  
Vert./Horiz., Normal/Wide,  
Height  
Input Names  
Remote Control  
Secondary  
Left/Right, Up/Down, Width, Height  
Display Position  
Pix By Pix  
(Enable/Disable; 1080i/p sources only)  
Brightness, Contrast  
Sharpness, Color Temp.  
AGC, Input Level  
Display Device  
Display Image  
(1080i digital or 1080p  
sources only)  
Red Gain, Blue Gain  
Red Offset, Blue Offset  
Gamma  
Service  
HD/RGB 1  
Auto, RGB or YUV  
HD/RGB 2  
HD Format  
Triggers  
ADC Bandwidth  
YPbPr Input Resolution  
1 / 2 / 3 / Save  
Language  
Auto, 75 MHz, 150 MHz or 300 MHz  
Auto, 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p or 1080i  
(currently, English only)  
Menu Mode  
Miscellaneous  
Timeout  
Side Bar Color  
Film Mode (SD src. only)  
System Reset  
Restore Saved Settings  
Figure 4-1. DHD Controller OSD Menu Structure for PlasmaWall  
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The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all display functions.  
Main Menu  
Runco Video  
(The Calibration and Service menus are hidden and not accessible until you enter a  
passcode.)  
Input Source  
Aspect Ratio  
Picture  
Input Position  
ISF Presets  
Information  
Calibration  
Service  
From the Main Menu, select Input Source to choose a video signal source.  
Input Source  
Input Source  
The active source is indicated by an arrow (>) to its left; in this example, Composite is the  
active source.  
>
Composite  
S-Video 1  
S-Video 2  
Component SD  
HD/RGB 1  
HD/RGB 2  
HDMI 1  
HDMI 2  
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 your  
screen size and the type of program material being viewed; refer to Table 4-1.  
Aspect Ratio  
Aspect Ratio  
16:9  
7
The currently-selected aspect ratio is indicated by a “7” to its left; in this example, 16:9 is  
selected.  
4:3  
Letterbox  
VirtualWide  
Cinema  
The aspect ratio selection is automatically saved for each input and  
Note  
resolution.  
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Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings  
Remote  
Aspect Ratio  
Control  
Key  
Description  
16:9  
16:9  
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 hori-  
zontally to fit a 16:9 screen.  
4:3 Image, stretched to fill  
16:9 Screen (Display)  
4:3  
4:3  
4:3 scales the input signal to fit  
in the center of the 16:9 screen.  
4:3 is the aspect ratio used by  
computer monitors, standard  
television programming and  
most VHS video cassettes.  
4:3 Image on  
16:9 Screen (Display)  
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.  
Letterbox is best suited for  
viewing LaserDisc movies or  
non-anamorphic DVDs on a  
16:9 screen.  
4:3 Image on  
16:9 Display  
(Letterbox aspect ratio)  
VirtualWide  
V-WIDE  
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  
with VirtualWide  
Cinema  
CINEMA  
Select Cinema to view 2.35:1  
source material on a 16:9  
screen. The upper and lower  
portions of the screen are  
masked, but the geometry of the  
active image area is not  
changed.  
2.35:1 Image on  
16:9 Screen  
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Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate the analog inputs on the PlasmaWall for  
Picture  
optimum picture quality.  
Picture  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Color  
To calibrate the digital (HDMI 1 and HDMI 2) inputs, use the Display  
Image controls in the Service menu. For more information, refer to  
Note  
Tint  
The PlasmaWall has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards  
established by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed carefully  
crafted, industry-recognized standards for optimal video performance and has  
implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to  
obtain optimal picture quality from Runco video display devices. Accordingly, Runco  
recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF-certified installation  
technician.  
Sharpness  
All signal types require separate processing. Therefore, you need to calibrate each DHD  
Controller input separately.  
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 separately.) For information about saving settings, refer  
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, 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 menu and press ENTER. Adjust the brightness so that:  
• The darkest black bars disappear into the background.  
• The dark gray areas are barely visible.  
• The lighter gray areas are clearly visible.  
• The white areas are a comfortable level of true white.  
• The image contains only black, gray and white (no color).  
Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like the  
one shown in Figure 4-3.  
Figure 4-3. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast  
Select Contrast and press ENTER. 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.  
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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 and press ENTER. 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 and press ENTER. 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.  
Note  
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Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust  
sharpness, select Sharpness from the Picture menu and press ENTER. On your external  
test pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5. Adjust as needed,  
looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and differently-sized lines  
in the “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate  
them.  
Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness  
Input Position  
Use the controls in the Input Position Menu to fine-tune the aspect ratio and image  
position for the current source.  
Input Position  
Left/Right  
Up/Down  
Width  
The input position settings are automatically saved for each input  
and resolution.  
Note  
Height  
Left/Right: Select Left/Right from the Input Position menu to shift the projected image  
horizontally. Use the right or up cursor button to shift the image to the right; use the left or  
down button to shift it to the left.  
Overscan  
Up/Down: Select Up/Down from the Input Position menu to shift the projected image  
vertically. Use the right or up cursor button to shift the image upward; use the left or down  
button to shift it downward.  
Width: Select Width from the Input Position menu to change the projected image width.  
Use the right or up cursor button to increase the width; use the left or down button to  
decrease it.  
Height: Select Height from the Input Position menu to change the projected image  
height. Use the right or up cursor button to increase the height; use the left or down  
button to decrease it.  
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Overscan: Image 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. Over scan effectively  
trims away these inactive, outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to  
fill the display area.  
Select from 1% to 10% of Overscan, as desired.  
For HDTV, DVDs and other video sources, Overscan is generally not necessary or  
desirable.  
For each input, the PlasmaWall lets you save image quality settings as presets that you  
can recall at a later time. You can create up to four presets per input and resolution. Use  
the Memory Presets menu to recall saved image presets, or to save image settings in the  
“Custom 1” or “THX” (“Custom 2” on some models) memory location. The  
currently-selected preset is indicated by a “7” to its left; in the example shown here, ISF  
Night is selected.  
ISF Night  
7
ISF Day  
Custom 1  
Save  
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:  
THX (Custom 2) Save  
• Brightness  
• Contrast  
Factory Default  
• Color saturation  
• Tint  
• Sharpness  
To reset the Custom 1 and THX (Custom 2) image presets to their factory defaults, select  
Factory Default and press ENTER.  
Select Information from the Main Menu to see information that uniquely identifies your  
display: its serial number, the installed hardware and firmware versions and the firmware  
version build date. Should you ever need to contact Runco Technical Support, this  
information will help them answer your questions or resolve product performance issues.  
Information  
Information  
Serial Number  
Hardware  
Firmware  
Date  
0
0100.075B  
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Calibration  
Use the Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments on the analog  
inputs. This menu should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.  
Calibration  
ISF Night  
To calibrate the digital (HDMI 1 and HDMI 2) inputs, use the Display  
Image controls in the Service menu. For more information, refer to  
Note  
Display Color  
Input Image  
Input Color  
ISF Day  
You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menu.  
Note  
Display Color  
Input Image  
Input Color  
To recall the ISF Night or ISF Day settings, select “ISF Night” or “ISF Day” from the ISF  
Presets menu (see above). Or, use the corresponding buttons on the remote control.  
Save ISF Settings  
Output Shift  
ISF Night - Display Color: Use the Display Color settings to adjust the color balance at  
the display device (as opposed to the DHD Controller) for analog sources (up to 1080i).  
These settings are saved independently for each input.  
Splash Configure  
OSD Position  
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 or  
blue, decrease the Gain for that color.  
• 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 or blue, decrease the Offset for that color.  
Gamma: The default gamma setting (1) is correct for almost all signals and conditions.  
If excess ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or impossible to  
see details in dark areas, lower the gamma setting to compensate. This will improve  
contrast while maintaining good details for blacks. Conversely, if the image is washed  
out and unnatural, with excessive detail in black areas, increase the setting. Again,  
good gamma improves contrast while maintaining good details for blacks and whites.  
Color Temp.: Select Color Temp from the Display Color menu to adjust the color  
temperature. For most situations, the appropriate setting is (1). The higher setting (2)  
produces a “bluer” picture; the lower one (0) a “warmer” picture with more pronounced  
red and orange hues.  
AGC (Automatic Gain Control): AGC increases the brightness of dark signals  
automatically. To enable AGC, set it to 1 (on). To disable it, set it to 0 (off).  
Input Level: The Input Level control allows you to adjust parts which are extremely  
bright and hard to see. (This cannot be adjusted when the input signal is digital.)  
ISF Night - Input Image: The Input Image controls are similar to those in the Picture  
menu, but are accessible only by entering the Calibration menu passcode. This makes it  
possible to restore the picture quality settings to what they were when the display was  
installed, simply by recalling the “ISF Night” preset.  
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ISF Night - Input Color: The Input Color controls are similar to those in the Display Color  
menu (see above), but adjust the color balance at the DHD Controller (as opposed to the  
display device). These settings are also saved independently for each input.  
Gain/Offset: These controls operate similarly to those in the ISF Night - Display  
Color menu (see above), but affect the Y, Pb and Pr signal components rather than the  
red and blue channels.  
• Chroma Delay: use the Chroma Delay control to correct a mis-aligned image from a  
Composite, S-Video or Component video source. Chroma delay in an image causes  
color shifts to occur to the left of the vertical edge transitions, producing artificial  
shadows or a “halo” effect. If necessary, adjust this setting to eliminate them.  
• Phase: Adjust the phase if the image (usually from an RGB source) shows shimmer or  
“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.)  
• Noise Filter: To apply noise filtering to the input signal, select Noise Filter from the  
Input Color menu. The Noise Filter is useful for clearing up noisy images from 480i  
video sources.  
Use the left- or right-arrow buttons to select the desired amount of noise reduction,  
keeping in mind that higher settings (which reduce high frequencies) may also “soften”  
the image.  
ISF Day - Display Color: Refer to ISF Night - Display Color.  
ISF Day - Input Image: Refer to ISF Night - Input Image.  
ISF Day - Input Color: Refer to ISF Night - Input Color.  
Save ISF Settings: Whenever you make a change to the ISF settings, you should always  
save it. Select Save ISF Settings from the ISF Calibration menu to do this. In the event you  
ever have to perform a System Reset, you can restore the saved ISF settings by selecting  
are described on page 50.)  
Output Shift: The controls in the Output Shift menu are similar to those in the Input  
Position menu, except that they change the characteristics of the output signal. These  
settings are saved independently for each aspect ratio.  
Splash Configure: Use the Splash Configure menu to customize the appearance of the  
start-up message that appears on the vacuum fluorescent display upon power-up.  
Owner Name/ISF Calibrated/ISF Other: You can have the PlasmaWall display the  
owner’s name, your name, the phrase “ISF Calibrated” and/or any other string, up to  
20 characters in length.  
Use the up or down cursor button to select a character. Use the right and left cursor  
buttons to change the cursor position. Press MENU when you have finished entering  
text. Then, check the “Splash Enable” box to have the PlasmaWall display the  
information you enter here when it is turned on.  
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Runco/ISF Logo Splash Screen Timers: When you turn on the PlasmaWall, it  
projects a welcome screen with the Runco logo followed by one with the ISF logo.  
Select Splash Timer from the Splash Configure menu to set the amount of time that  
these two images appear. The range is from 2 to 60 seconds, in one-second  
increments.  
Use the up or down cursor button to select a timer value to adjust. Use the right or left  
cursor button to change the timer value. Press MENU when you have finished  
configuring both timers.  
OSD Position: Select OSD Position, press ENTER and use the arrow buttons to change  
the size and position of the OSD controls.  
Service  
Use the Service menu to access advanced display configuration settings. This menu  
should be used by ISF-certified technicians only.  
Service  
Test Video  
You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu.  
Note  
Input Names  
Remote Control  
Analog Out Mode  
Display Device  
HD Format  
Test Video: Select Test Video from the Service Menu to access the internal test patterns  
on the PlasmaWall. Four patterns are available, consisting of white/gray or colored bars.  
These are useful for calibrating other theater source components (DVD player, HD tuner  
etc.) that have their own picture controls.  
Triggers  
Miscellaneous  
Press MENU to exit test pattern mode.  
System Reset  
Restore Saved Settings  
Input Names: You can give each DHD Controller input a descriptive name. For example,  
you may want to change the default input name to the type of source component  
connected to it: “VCR,” “DVD,” “Laptop” et cetera. Composite, S-Video and Component  
SD input names can be up to 12 characters long; the others can be up to eight characters  
long.  
Input Names  
Restore  
Composite  
S-Video 1  
S-Video 2  
Composite  
S-Video 1  
To edit an input name, select Input Names from the Service menu. Press or to select  
S-Video 2  
an input and press ENTER. Use the  
to select a character to change. When you have finished editing the input name, press  
MENU.  
or  
buttons to change a character; press  
or  
Component SD Component SD  
HD/RGB 1  
HD/RGB 2  
HDMI 1  
HDMI 2  
Save  
HD/RGB 1  
HD/RGB 2  
HDMI 1  
To restore the default input name, press  
“Restore” column. Then, press ENTER.  
repeatedly to highlight that input name in the  
HDMI 2  
To save input names so that they can be restored after a System Reset (described on  
page 50), press  
repeatedly to highlight “Save.” Then, press ENTER.  
The button takes you from top to bottom in the left column, then  
from top to bottom in the right column. To highlight “Save,” scroll  
through both columns.  
Note  
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Remote Control: The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary  
infrared (IR) codes to which the DHD Controller will respond. By default, both are set to  
17. You can change these codes if either:  
• Another device in the theater (a DVD player, for example) is responding to commands  
from the DHD Controller remote control (Figure 2-7) in ways that are unpredictable or  
undesirable.  
• You have multiple DHD Controllers and want to control them independently, as  
opposed to broadcasting commands from a single remote to all of them. In this  
scenario, you can use multiple remotes programmed to use different IR codes. Or, you  
can use a single remote and change the IR code as needed to address a specific  
device.  
Use the DHD Controller front-panel keypad to change its IR code.  
Then, change the code sent by the remote to match as described  
below.  
Tip  
Do not change the “Type” setting in this menu.  
Note  
When you change a remote code on the DHD Controller, you must re-program your  
remote control to send that same code. To do this:  
1. Using a straightened paper clip or similar object,  
press and hold the CODE button on the remote  
control for approximately three seconds, or until the  
LED on the remote lights solid red.  
– OR –  
If your remote control unit does not have a CODE  
button, press and hold the LIGHT button on the  
RETURN  
remote control for approximately three seconds, or  
until the LED on the remote lights solid red.  
EXIT  
2. Enter a new two-digit code between 00 and 31 inclusive. Include a leading zero for  
single-digit codes; for example, enter 9 as “09.”  
3. The LED turns off to confirm the code change. If you enter an invalid code, the LED  
flashes for three or four seconds. Try again, entering a valid code.  
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Display Device: The options in the Display Device menu allow you to perform certain  
adjustments at the plasma display.  
Display Position: Select Display Position from the Display Device menu to perform the  
following display device adjustments (these are global, independent of any input):  
• Select Left/Right or Up/Down and use the  
or  
buttons to fine-tune the  
displayed image position.  
• Select Width or Height and use the  
or  
buttons to fine-tune the display device  
aspect ratio.  
• Select Pix By Pix from the Display Position menu and set it to Enable to have the  
PlasmaWall map a 1920x1080 input signal to 1080p HD panel pixels, displaying  
100% of the original content. By skipping the scaling process, the PlasmaWall can  
produce high-definition images in their original, 1:1 pixel form.  
When Pix By Pix mode is disabled, the picture source is scaled for over-scanning  
and 97% of the original is displayed. Use this setting to minimize or elimate image  
flicker.  
1. Pix By Pix is available only when the input signal is 1080i or  
1080p.  
Note  
2. You cannot adjust the Width or Height when Pix By Pix is  
enabled.  
Display Image (1080i digital and 1080p signals ONLY): Select Display Image from  
the Display Device menu to perform the following display device adjustments.  
• Brightness  
• Contrast  
• Sharpness  
• Color Temperature  
• AGC  
• Input Level  
• Gain (red and blue)  
• Offset (red and blue)  
• Gamma  
For detailed instructions for making these adjustments, refer to Calibration on  
The PlasmaWall stores any changes you make to these settings in  
Note  
the currently-selected ISF preset (ISF Day or ISF Night). After  
calibrating the display for one ISF preset, save your settings, select  
the other ISF preset and repeat the process.  
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HD Format: If the characteristics of the incoming signal on the HD1 or HD2 inputs are  
known, select HD Format from the Service menu and set them as described below. Doing  
so can reduce the time it takes the DHD Controller to switch from HD to 480i signals or  
vice versa.  
This is generally not necessary unless the DHD Controller – for whatever reason – has  
difficulty determining the color space (RGB or YUV), bandwidth or resolution of the  
incoming HD signal. In most situations, the Auto settings work well.  
• HD/RGB 1 and HD/RGB 2 (Color Space): Select Auto, RGB or YUV.  
• ADC Bandwidth: Select Auto, 75 MHz, 150 MHz or 300 MHz.  
• YPbPr Input Resolution: Select Auto or specify the input resolution, if known: 480i,  
480p, 576i, 576p, 720p or 1080i.  
Triggers: Select Triggers from the Service menu to configure the 12-volt trigger outputs.  
You can assign one or more trigger outputs to each aspect ratio. Those triggers are then  
activated by selecting that aspect ratio.  
To save the trigger settings so that they can be restored after a System Reset (described  
below), press  
repeatedly to highlight “Save.” Then, press ENTER.  
Miscellaneous: Select Miscellaneous from the Service menu to set the following options:  
• Language: Select Language from the Miscellaneous menu and press the up- or  
down-arrows to select the OSD language. (Currently, only English is supported.)  
• Menu Mode: This is the manner in which the OSD menus appear and disappear when  
you press MENU. Choose one of the following:  
0 = No transition; menus abruptly appear and disappear.  
1 = Menus fade in and out.  
2 = “Checkerboard” dissolve; menus appear and disappear in sections.  
3 = “Window shade” effect; menus are drawn on a diagonal from top left to bottom  
right, and retract in the opposite direction.  
• Timeout - Short/Long: These settings control how long the OSD menus stay on  
screen. Select a time-out period of from 2 to 60 seconds.  
Side Bar Color: This controls the color of the inactive image area. The range is from  
-100 (black) to 100 (white).  
The inactive image area is on either side of the active image area when using the  
Standard 4:3 aspect ratio (or the entire screen when no incoming video signal is  
present).  
• Film Mode: Enable Film Mode to smooth out moving images from interlaced,  
standard-definition (SD) sources. In most cases, the PlasmaWall detects the proper  
“pull-down” rate and vertical frequency. However, if your source is jittery and/or tearing  
you may wish to enable Film Mode to ensure stable processing for that source.  
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System Reset: To reset ALL DHD Controller settings (including image settings) back to  
their factory defaults, choose System Reset from the Service menu.  
A confirmation message appears, reminding you to save your settings before you perform  
the reset, so that you can restore them afterwards. If you have done this, select Confirm to  
continue with the reset. Otherwise, click Back to cancel.  
This action is not undoable. Proceed with caution! Before you  
perform a System Reset, save ALL settings, including “Custom” ISF  
Caution  
Presets (page 43), ISF Day/Night presets (page 43), Output Shift  
settings (page 45), Input Names (page 46) and Trigger settings  
(page 49).  
Restore Saved Settings: Following a System Reset, select Restore Saved Settings to  
apply all previously-saved settings to the PlasmaWall and DHD Controller.  
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5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting  
Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of the PlasmaWall. Before cleaning,  
be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet.  
5.1  
Cleaning  
Do not under any circumstances use solvents such as benzene or thinner to clean the  
PlasmaWall. Doing so may cause deterioration or peeling of paint from the display or  
remote control unit.  
Cleaning the Display  
Panel Body and Remote  
Control  
Wipe the display and remote control gently with a soft cloth. In the case of excessive dirt  
buildup, dampen a soft cloth with a diluted neutral cleaning detergent and after wringing  
the cloth thoroughly, wipe the component and then dry it with a dry soft cloth.  
After dusting, wipe the screen gently using the supplied cleaning cloth or another soft  
cloth (cotton, flannel etc.). Do not use tissue or a rough cloth. The screen surface is easily  
scratched; do not rub it or hit it with a hard object.  
Cleaning the Screen  
Cleaning the Vents  
If you clean the surface of the screen with a wet cloth, water droplets on the surface may  
enter into the product and cause a malfunction.  
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.  
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Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may  
encounter with the PlasmaWall. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if  
you encounter an issue not described here, please contact your Runco dealer or Runco  
Technical Support.  
5.2  
Troubleshooting Tips  
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart  
Symptom  
Possible Cause(s)  
Solution  
The display does not turn on  
after initial installation.  
• The PlasmaWall is not  
plugged in or the AC outlet  
is not active.  
• Ensure that the  
PlasmaWall is plugged in  
and that the AC outlet is  
active.  
• The DHD Controller is not  
plugged in or the AC outlet  
is not active.  
• Ensure that the DHD  
Controller is plugged in  
and that the AC outlet is  
active.  
• The remote control  
• Replace the batteries.  
batteries have run out.  
• The serial connection from  
the DHD Controller to the  
PlasmaWall is incorrect.  
• Ensure that the RS-232  
output from the DHD  
Controller is properly  
connected to the RS-232C  
input on the PlasmaWall  
3-5).  
The PlasmaWall and DHD  
Controller are both on, but  
there is no picture and  
on-screen menus do not  
appear.  
• Faulty or incorrect video  
connection between the  
DHD Controller and the  
PlasmaWall.  
• Ensure that the HDMI  
output from the DHD  
Controller is properly  
connected to the SLOT 2  
input on the PlasmaWall  
3-5).  
The display is on and menus  
appear, 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 connections from  
source component to DHD  
Controller.  
Image is too bright and/or  
lacks definition in the bright  
areas of the image.  
• Contrast is set too high.  
• Lower the contrast setting.  
Image appears “washed out”  
and/or dark areas appear too  
bright.  
• Brightness is set too high.  
• Lower the brightness  
setting.  
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  
DHD Controller.  
• Ensure that the source  
outputs are connected to  
the correct DHD Controller  
input.  
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Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued)  
Symptom  
Possible Cause(s)  
Solution  
RGB-HD images appear  
“noisy.”  
• Clock and Phase settings  
need adjustment.  
• Adjust Clock and Phase  
settings (refer to ISF Night  
page 45).  
Computer images do not dis-  
play correctly.  
• The resolution and  
frequency of the video  
card in the computer are  
not compatible with the  
PlasmaWall.  
• Select a compatible  
resolution and vertical  
frequency (refer to  
PlasmaWall  
Specifications on  
page 61).  
The image is too large or too  
small.  
• Image size needs  
adjusting.  
• Adjust the image size (refer  
page 42 or Display  
Device - Display  
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6. Serial Communications  
To interface the PlasmaWall with a home theater automation/control system or a PC  
6.1  
running terminal emulation software, connect it to the RS-232 output of the DHD  
Controller as shown in Figure 3-5. Connect your control system or PC to the RS-232 input  
of the DHD Controller as shown in Figure 3-11.  
RS-232 Connection  
and Port Configuration  
Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, eight (8) data bits,  
one (1) stop bit and no flow control. Set the baud rate to 19200, to match that of the DHD  
Controller RS-232 port.  
Serial commands to the DHD Controller take the following form:  
• Commands are not case-sensitive.  
6.2  
Serial Command  
Syntax  
• For a single command that takes no parameters, type the command followed by a  
carriage return; for example, to set the aspect ratio to Letterbox, type  
LETTERBOX <Enter>.  
• For a single command that takes a parameter, type the command, a space or a  
comma and the desired value followed by a carriage return; for example, to set the  
brightness to -10, type BRIGHTNESS -10 <Enter>or  
BRIGHTNESS,-10 <Enter>.  
• You can also send a string of multiple commands on a single line, separated by  
commas. For example, COMPOSITE,BRIGHTNESS 100,16:9<Enter>switches to  
the Composite video input, sets the brightness to 100 and sets the aspect ratio to  
16:9. Command strings can be up to 255 characters long.  
Avoid combining the ONor POWER 1commands with other commands  
Note  
on a single line. After sending ONor POWER 1, allow at least five (5)  
seconds for the DHD Controller to power up. If you have enabled the  
ISF splash screen (refer to Splash Configure on page 45), allow 15  
seconds for the DHD Controller to power up.  
Once it does, it will accept and properly execute multiple serial  
commands.  
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Table 6-1 lists the RS-232 command set. The “Parameter (min/max)” column shows the  
valid parameter ranges, or “NA” for commands that take no parameters.  
When you enter a valid command, the DHD Controller executes it and acknowledges it  
with a plus sign on the command line (+ >). When you enter an invalid command – one  
that is misspelled or followed by values outside the valid range for that command – the  
DHD Controller ignores it and returns a minus sign (- >).  
Table 6-1. Serial Commands  
Parameter  
(min/max)  
Value  
Stored?  
Command  
Description  
Power On/Off Commands  
OFF  
NA  
NA  
0/1  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
Turns system off  
Turns system on  
ON  
POWER  
POWER?  
Turns system on or off (toggles on/off state)  
Returns power status  
Input Selection Commands  
COMPONENT  
COMPOSITE  
HDMI1  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
NA  
Selects the Component input  
Selects the Composite video input  
Selects the HDMI 1 input  
Selects the HDMI 2 input  
Selects the RGB HD 1 input  
Selects the RGB HD 2 input  
Returns active input  
HDMI2  
HD1  
HD2  
INPUT?  
SVIDEO1  
SVIDEO2  
YES  
YES  
Selects the S-Video 1 input  
Selects the S-Video 2 input  
Aspect Ratio Commands (not available on HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 inputs)  
16:9  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
YES  
NA  
Selects the 16:9 aspect ratio  
Returns current aspect ratio  
ASPECT?  
CINEMA  
LETTERBOX  
4:3  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
Selects the Cinema aspect ratio  
Selects the Letterbox aspect ratio  
Selects the 4:3 aspect ratio  
VIRTUALWIDE  
Selects the VirtualWide aspect ratio  
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)  
Parameter  
(min/max)  
Value  
Stored?  
Command  
Description  
Picture Adjust Commands (not available on HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 inputs)  
BRIGHTNESS  
BRIGHTNESS?  
CHROMADELAY  
-100/100  
NA  
YES  
NA  
Sets a value for brightness  
Returns brightness setting value  
Sets a value for input color chroma delay  
Returns input color chroma delay setting  
Sets a value for color  
-12/12  
YES  
NA  
CHROMADELAY? NA  
COLOR  
-100/100  
YES  
NA  
COLOR?  
CONTRAST  
CONTRAST?  
FILMMODE  
FILMMODE?  
FILTER  
NA  
Returns color setting value  
-100/100  
NA  
YES  
NA  
Sets a value for contrast  
Returns contrast setting value  
Sets Film Mode off (0) or on (1)  
Returns Film Mode setting (0 = off; 1 = on)  
Sets a value for input color noise filter  
Returns input color noise filter setting  
Adjusts phase  
0/1  
YES  
NA  
NA  
0/15  
NA  
YES  
NA  
FILTER?  
PHASE  
0/3  
YES  
NA  
PHASE?  
NA  
Returns phase setting value  
Sets a value for sharpness  
SHARPNESS  
SHARPNESS?  
TINT  
-6/6  
NA  
YES  
NA  
Returns sharpness setting value  
Sets a value for tint  
-100/100  
NA  
YES  
NA  
TINT?  
Returns tint setting value  
Memory Preset Commands  
CUSTOM1  
CUSTOM2  
PRESET?  
NA  
NA  
NA  
YES  
YES  
NA  
Loads “Custom 1” image preset  
Loads “THX” (“Custom 2”) image preset  
Returns currently-selected preset  
(ISF Day, ISF Night, Custom 1 or  
THX/Custom 2)  
DAY  
NA  
NA  
YES  
YES  
Loads “ISF Day” image preset  
Loads “ISF Night” image preset  
NIGHT  
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)  
Parameter  
(min/max)  
Value  
Stored?  
Command  
Description  
Input Position Commands (not available on HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 inputs)  
IHEIGHT  
IHEIGHT?  
IHPOS  
-100/100  
NA  
YES  
NA  
Sets the value for input height  
Returns input height value  
-100/100  
NA  
YES  
NA  
Sets a value for horizontal input position  
Returns input horizontal position value  
Sets a value for vertical input position  
Returns input vertical position value  
Sets the value for input width  
IHPOS?  
IVPOS  
-100/100  
NA  
YES  
NA  
IVPOS?  
IWIDTH  
-100/100  
NA  
YES  
NA  
IWIDTH?  
OVERSCAN  
OVERSCAN?  
Returns input horizontal width value  
Sets the overscan percentage  
Returns overscan percentage  
0/10  
YES  
NA  
NA  
Output Shift Commands (not available on HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 inputs)  
OHEIGHT  
OHEIGHT?  
OHPOS  
-100/100  
NA  
YES  
NA  
Sets the value for output height  
Returns output height value  
-100/100  
NA  
YES  
NA  
Sets the value for output horizontal position  
Returns output horizontal position value  
Sets the value for output vertical position  
Returns output vertical position value  
Sets the value for output width  
OHPOS?  
OVPOS  
-100/100  
NA  
YES  
NA  
OVPOS?  
OWIDTH  
OWIDTH?  
-100/100  
NA  
YES  
NA  
Returns output horizontal width value  
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)  
Parameter  
(min/max)  
Value  
Stored?  
Command  
Description  
Miscellaneous Commands (not available on HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 inputs)  
BKGND  
-100/100  
YES  
Sets the background color for 4:3 aspect  
ratio (-100 = black; 100 = white)  
BKGND?  
DATE?  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
Returns background setting value  
Returns product manufacture date  
NA  
HDINPUTRES  
YES  
Sets YPbPr input resolution and refresh  
rate for HD1/HD2, as follows:  
0 = 480i  
1 = 480p  
2 = 576i  
3 = 576p  
4 = 720p / 60 Hz  
5 = 1080i / 60 Hz  
6 = 720p / 50 Hz  
7 = 1080i / 25 Hz  
Any other value = Auto  
HWVER?  
INRES?  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
Returns hardware version number  
Returns input resolution  
Miscellaneous Commands (available on all inputs)  
SWVER?  
TRIGGER  
NA  
1/3  
NA  
Returns software version number  
YES  
Assigns trigger to currently-selected aspect  
ratio  
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands (continued)  
Parameter  
(min/max)  
Value  
Stored?  
Command  
Description  
The following serial commands are meant to emulate buttons on the remote control or DHD Con-  
troller front panel. Each button has its own serial command, so effectively it is as if you were using  
the IR remote only you’ll be doing so via serial commands. These commands provide active OSD  
responses just like the IR remote.  
DOWN  
ENTER  
LEFT  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
Down-Arrow ( ) key  
ENTER key  
Left-Arrow ( ) key  
MENU  
MENU  
RIGHT  
UP  
Right-Arrow ( ) key  
Up-Arrow ( ) key  
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7. Specifications  
Table 7-1 lists the PlasmaWall specifications.  
7.1  
PlasmaWall  
Specifications  
Table 7-1. PlasmaWall Specifications  
Native Resolution:  
1920 x 1080  
Screen Size:  
XP-50DHD / XP-50DHDxa:  
43.50 in. W x 24.50 in. H (1104.9 x 622.3 mm)  
50 in. (1270.0 mm) diagonal  
XP-65DHD / XP-65DHDxa:  
56.50 in. W x 31.80 in. H (1434.0 x 807.0 mm)  
65 in. (1646.0 mm) diagonal  
XP-103DHD:  
89.30 in. W x 50.30 in. H (2268.2 x 1277.6 mm)  
103 in. (2616.2 mm) diagonal  
Screen Aspect Ratio:  
Available Aspect Ratios:  
DTV Compatibility:  
16:9  
Refer to Table 7-2  
480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p  
400:1 (measured at 100 lux); 5,000:1 maximum  
Contrast Ratio:  
Data/Graphics Compatibility:  
VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA (compressed)  
Horiz. scan frequency = 15 to 110 kHz  
Vert. scan frequency = 48 to 120 Hz  
Inputs (from DHD Controller):  
(1) Digital Video (HDMI 1.2A or DVI 1.0 with HDCP)  
(1) RS-232 (9-pin, D-sub male)  
Power Requirements:  
XP-50DHD / XP-50DHDxa / XP-65DHD /  
XP-65DHDxa: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz  
XP-103DHD: 200 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz  
Power Consumption:  
XP-50DHD / XP-50DHDxa: 650 W (1.0 W in standby),  
maximum  
XP-65DHD / XP-65DHDxa: 790 W (1.0 W in standby),  
maximum  
XP-103DHD: 1500 W (1.5 W in standby), maximum  
Operating Environment:  
40ºF to 95ºF (5ºC to 35ºC);  
20% to 80% humidity (non-condensing)  
Altitude – Models XP-50DHDxa and XP-65DHDxa =  
up to 9,100 feet (2,774m)  
Altitude – Models XP-50DHD, XP-65DHD and XP-103DHD  
= up to 7,800 feet (2,377m)  
Dimensions:  
XP-50DHD / XP-50DHDxa: See Figure 7-1  
XP-65DHD / XP-65DHDxa: See Figure 7-2  
Weight  
(panel only, without stand):  
XP-50DHD / XP-50DHDxa: 93.0 lbs. (42.18 kg)  
XP-65DHD / XP-65DHDxa: 163.1 lbs. (73.98 kg)  
XP-103DHD: 485.0 lbs. (220.0 kg)  
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Table 7-1. PlasmaWall Specifications (continued)  
Limited Warranty:  
Three (3) years parts and labor from the date of delivery to  
the end user (except for plasma glass panel).  
Plasma Glass Panel: One (1) year parts and labor from the  
date of delivery to the end user.  
Regulatory Approvals:  
Complies with FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003, UL6500  
Ver.2  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Table 7-2 lists the DHD Controller specifications.  
7.2  
DHD Controller  
Specifications  
Table 7-2. DHD Controller Specifications  
Aspect Ratios:  
Video Standards:  
Inputs:  
4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, VirtualWide, Cinema  
NTSC, PAL  
(1) Composite  
(2) S-Video  
(1) Component  
(2) HD-R (Pr), G (Y), B (Pb), H, V  
(2) HDMI with HDCP  
Outputs:  
HDMI with HDCP  
Control Options:  
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-
-
Discrete infrared remote  
Serial commands via RS-232  
Front-panel controls  
RS-232 Communication  
19200 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control  
Parameters:  
Trigger Outputs:  
(3) +12 VDC, each rated at 750 mA and thermal  
fuse-protected  
Bandwidth:  
150 Mega Samples per Second (MSPS)  
Power Requirements:  
Operating Environment:  
100 to 240 VAC (auto-sensing), 50/60 Hz, 160 Watts  
41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C), 0% to 90% humidity  
(non-condensing)  
Dimensions:  
Width = 17.50 inches (444.5 mm)  
Depth = 11.19 inches (284.1 mm)  
Height = 3.75 inches (95.3 mm)  
Weight:  
13.0 lbs. (5.90 kg)  
Regulatory Approvals:  
Limited Warranty:  
Complies with FCC, CE C-Tick  
Two (2) years 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, Figure 7-2 and Figure 7-3 show the PlasmaWall dimensions (all dimensions  
are in inches).  
7.3  
PlasmaWall  
Dimensions  
Figure 7-1. PlasmaWall Model XP-50DHD Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand)  
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2.5  
7.4  
8.8  
10.0  
31.2  
59.8  
62.3  
0
2.3  
10.3  
18.5  
43.0  
52.3  
60.0  
62.3  
Figure 7-2. PlasmaWall Model XP-65DHD Dimensions (with Optional Table Stand)  
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Figure 7-3. PlasmaWall Model XP-103DHD Dimensions (with Floor Stand)  
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Table 7-3 lists the signal types supported by each input on the DHD Controller.  
7.4  
Supported Timings  
Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input  
Supported? (= Yes, = No)  
Horizontal  
Frequency  
(kHz)  
Refresh  
Rate (Hz)  
PixelFrequency  
Format  
Resolution  
HD/RGB 1 HDMI 1  
HD/RGB 2 HDMI 2  
S-Video 1  
S-Video 2  
(MHz)  
Component  
Video  
60.00  
72.00  
75.00  
85.00  
56.00  
60.00  
72.00  
75.00  
85.00  
60.00  
70.00  
75.00  
60.00  
31.469  
37.861  
37.500  
43.269  
35.156  
37.879  
48.077  
46.875  
53.674  
48.363  
56.476  
60.023  
63.981  
25.175  
31.500  
31.500  
36.000  
36.000  
40.000  
50.000  
49.500  
56.250  
65.000  
75.000  
78.750  
108.000  
640x480  
640x480  
800x600  
800x600  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1280x1024 1280x1024  
1920x1080 1920x1080  
60.00  
74.038  
154.000  
(Note)  
480/60i  
480/60p  
576/50i  
720x487  
720x483  
59.94  
59.94  
50.00  
50.00  
50.00  
60.00  
50.00  
15.734  
31.469  
15.625  
31.250  
37.500  
45.000  
13.500  
27.000  
14.750  
29.000  
75.250  
74.250  
720x576  
576/50p  
720/50p  
720/60p  
1080/50i  
1080/60i  
720x576  
1280x720  
1280x720  
1920x1080  
28.125/31.250 74.250/72.000  
1920x1080 59.94/60.00 33.716/33.750 74.175/74.250  
1080/24p 1920x1080 23.98/24.00 26.978/27.000 74.175/74.250  
(Note)  
1080/50p 1920x1080  
50.00  
56.250  
148.500  
1080/60p 1920x1080 59.94/60.00 67.433/67.500 148.350/148.500  
NTSC 3.58  
NTSC 4.43  
59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750  
59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750  
3.580  
4.430  
Note: 1920x1080/60Hz and 1080/24p signals are supported only by PlasmaWall models equipped with an HDMI input board.  
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Table 7-3. Supported Signal Timings by Input (continued)  
Supported? (= Yes, = No)  
Horizontal  
Frequency  
(kHz)  
Refresh  
Rate (Hz)  
PixelFrequency  
Format  
Resolution  
HD/RGB 1 HDMI 1  
HD/RGB 2 HDMI 2  
S-Video 1  
S-Video 2  
(MHz)  
Component  
Video  
PAL-B/G  
PAL-M  
PAL-N  
50.00  
15.625  
4.430  
3.580  
3.580  
4.430  
59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750  
50.00 15.625  
59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750  
PAL-60  
Note: 1920x1080/60Hz and 1080/24p signals are supported only by PlasmaWall models equipped with an HDMI input board.  
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SERIAL NUMBER  
020-0726-00 rev. A  
(RUMA-009825)  
November 2007  
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