Runco Projector PFP 11 User Guide

OWNERS OPERATING MANUAL  
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P I X E L F O R P I X E LTM  
PFP-7/PFP-11  
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The software installed in the PFP-7/PFP-11 is protected by copyright laws and International  
copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties.  
IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: This Runco License Agreement is a legal agreement between you  
(either an individual or a single entity) and Runco International for the Runco software product installed  
within the PFP-7/PFP-11. By using the PFP-7/PFP-11, you agree to be bound by the terms of this  
License Agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this License Agreement, do not use the  
PFP-7/PFP-11; you may, however, return it to your place of purchase.  
© 2001, Runco International. All rights reserved.  
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CONTENTS  
Warnings and Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
General Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Front and Rear Panel Description. . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Remote Control Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Quick Set-up Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Connection Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Overall Function Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Menu Description and Navigation. . . . . . . . . . 14  
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Picture Quality Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Installation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Screen Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Scan Rate/Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Selecting a Resolution (Scan Rate) . . . . . . . . 19  
Fixed Pixel Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Output Format (Sync) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Side Bar Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Image Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Blanking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
System Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Aspect Ratios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
RS-232 Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
RS-232 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Supplied Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
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Warnings and Safety Precautions  
CAUTION:  
To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet. The power outlet socket should  
be installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible.  
REMARQUE:  
Pour mettre l’appareil hors circut, s’assurer de retirer la fiche de la prise d’alimentation. La prise d’ali-  
mentation doit être installé aussi proche que possible de l’appareil et doit être facile d’ accès.  
WARNING  
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
ALSO DO NOT USE THIS UNIT’S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR  
OTHER OUTLETS, UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED. REFRAIN FROM OPENING  
THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO  
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
AVERTISSEMENT  
POUR EVITER UN FEU OU UN RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS EXPOSER CET ENSEMBLE  
A LA PLUIE OU A L’HUMIDITE; DE MEME, NE PAS BRANCHER LA PRISE POLAIRE AVEC UNE  
RALLONGE A MOINS QUE LES DENTS DE LA PREMIERE NE S’Y INSERENT PLEINEMENT.  
EVITER D’OUVRIR LE COFFRET CAR IL Y A, A L’INTERIEUR, DES COMPOSANTS SOUMIS A UNE  
HAUTE-TENSION; POUR LES REPARATIONS, S’ADRESSER A UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.  
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WARNING  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-  
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment  
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance  
with the installation manual, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely  
to cause harmful interference, in which case, the user will be required to correct the interference at his  
own expense.  
DOC compliance Notice  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment  
Regulations.  
DOC avis de conformation  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le Matériel  
D’interférence du Canada.  
Safety Tips  
Please read and follow the safety precautions listed below to ensure the equipment is free from damage,  
and to ensure that no injury will occur as a result of improper use.  
Do not insert any object, especially metal or liquids, into the PFP-7/PFP-11.  
Do not place any objects containing water or any other liquid on top of the PFP-7/PFP-11.  
Do not place the unit in direct sunlight, near heaters or in extremely dusty or humid locations  
Do not install this unit outdoors or otherwise exposed to the elements  
Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit  
If the power cord is damaged or frayed in any way, electrical shock and/or fire may result. Please do  
not place objects on the power cord, and keep the cord away from heat-emitting devices. Should the  
power cord become damaged in any way, please contact your Runco dealer for a replacement cord.  
Do not remove the cover of the unit for any reason. If any problems arise with the unit, please contact  
a Runco dealer or Runco International for service. Removing the cover will void the warranty.  
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INTRODUCTION  
General Description  
Congratulations on your purchase of the PFP-7/PFP-11 video processor with Vivix™ technology! This  
processor is designed to maximize the image quality of your fixed-pixel display or rear-screen television while  
adding an extra level of flexibility to your system. The PFP-7/PFP-11's Vivix™ processing techniques enable  
this processor to be used with virtually any fixed-pixel display from Plasmas, LCD projectors, DLP projectors  
and even D-ILA projectors, and will provide the most stunning image that your display can possibly deliver.  
Vivix™ is a proprietary technique developed by Runco engineers to match the output resolution of the  
processor precisely to the display it will be used with. This precision processing technique resolves all the  
problems that conventional video processors have with fixed-pixel displays, which include pixel-tracking  
artifacts (jagged lines, moiré, jerky motion, etc.), too much overscan (significant loss of image) and even  
improper and disproportionate aspect ratios. The results of Vivix™ technology is an image that nearly rivals  
that of a CRT, while providing three geometrically-correct aspect ratios on a 16:9 or a 4:3 screen.  
In addition to fixed-pixel displays, the 480p, 540p, 600p and 720p output options of the PFP-7/PFP-11 is  
designed specifically for rear-screen high-definition capable televisions. These RPTV's are quite flexible by  
themselves, but often have lower-quality processors built in leaving the NTSC image much to be desired.  
The PFP-7/PFP-11 will provide the best possible image from your RPTV, while providing all the other bene-  
fits that the Vivix™ technology provides including aspect ratio control. Finally, the PFP-7/PFP-11 can be  
configured for either an RGB or a Component output, making this processor compatible with virtually every  
HD-capable RPTV on the market today.  
Features and Benefits  
The PFP-7/PFP-11 have many great features and benefits that make it a flexible, high-quality processor.  
Its many benefits include:  
• VivixTM Technology, which maximizes image quality and flexibility of fixed-pixel displays.  
• An adaptive 2-dimensional comb filter that greatly reduces artifacts when using a composite  
video signal as an input.  
• A Luma edge enhancement circuit makes the edges of objects appear sharper without the ringing  
and noise increase associated with traditional sharpness circuits  
• A Chroma edge enhancement circuit is included to compensate for lower chroma resolution found  
in composite and S-video.  
• Inverse Telecine (3:2 pulldown) detection and processing allows the scaler to almost completely  
eliminate interlace artifacts associated with other scalers  
• The controller can correctly scale anamorphic, letterbox and 4:3 formats to fit on a wide aspect-ratio  
screen, and scale anamorphic formats on a 4:3 screen  
• A pass-through connector is supplied for routing HDTV or computer graphics directly to the display.  
• An RS-232 input is provided for easy integration into the automated home theater environment  
• A TBC (Time Base Corrector) circuit is provided for unstable sources such as VCR’s.  
• 12V outputs are provided for drop screens and screen masking.  
• A simple 7-button remote controls all aspects of operation. One button source selection and aspect ratio  
control is also provided via the remote control.  
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FRONT AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIONS  
Front Panel  
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1. IR RECEIVER  
Receives the IR commands from the remote control.  
2. POWER BUTTON  
Toggles the power on and off. For a discreet on or off command, you can use the direct access buttons on the  
remote control. NOTE: When the main AC power switch is first turned ON, the processor will go through an  
initiation cycle for approximately 15 seconds. The processor cannot be turned on or operated until the  
initialization is complete  
3. LED DISPLAY  
Indicates the model number, current source, scan rate or resolution and aspect ratio.  
4. UP BUTTON  
When no menus are present on-screen, the UP button will toggle you through aspect ratios in the following order:  
Standard (4:3)  
Letterbox  
Anamorphic  
When the menu is on-screen, the UP button will move the cursor up within the menu.  
When an adjustment item has been selected (i.e. brightness), the UP button will increase the value of that  
function.  
5. LEFT BUTTON  
When no menu is present on-screen, the LEFT button will toggle you through the four different sources, in the  
order of:  
Pass-through  
Component  
S-Video  
Composite  
6. ENTER BUTTON  
When an item is highlighted on the On-Screen Display, the ENTER button will select the item.  
7. DOWN BUTTON  
When no menu is present on-screen, this button will toggle you through the different aspect ratios.  
When the menu is on-screen, the down button will move the cursor down within a menu. When an adjustment  
function has been selected (i.e. brightness), the DOWN button will decrease the value of that function.  
8. RIGHT BUTTON  
When no menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button will toggle you through the four different sources, in  
the order of:  
Composite  
S-Video  
Component  
Pass-through  
9. MENU BUTTON  
Pressing the MENU button will bring up the main menu. If no action is taken within approximately 10 seconds,  
the menu will time-out (disappear). Also, if you are in an adjustment mode or function, pressing MENU will bring  
the menu back one level.  
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Rear Panel  
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RUNCO INTERNATIONAL  
HAYWARD, CA  
12V FUSE  
AC 120V 60Hz, 15W  
RGB VIDEO OUTPUT  
VIDEO INPUTS  
RS-232 IN  
V
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PASS THROUGH  
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S-VIDEO COMPOSITE  
MASK  
SCREEN  
MADE IN USA  
12V TRIGGER  
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1. 12v Fuse  
This fuse protects the 12v outputs from the MASK and SCREEN jacks.  
(Screen Fuse: 5mm x 25mm, AGC, 0.5A 250V Fast Acting, 250V, Fast Blow)  
2. Mask  
This is a 12V output that is used to trigger masking on screens that have that capability.  
(For use on motorized screens only).  
3. Screen  
This is a 12V output that is used to trigger the screen to drop.  
(For use on motorized screens only).  
4. RS-232 In  
This is for systems using serial (RS-232) to control the PFP-7/PFP-11.  
5. Reserved for future use.  
6. RGB OUTPUT  
This is the main output of the PFP-7/PFP-11. The RGB Signal goes directly to the display; If  
component is used through the pass-through, then only the R (Pr), G(Y) and B(Pb) jacks will be active.  
Individually, the jacks are: V=vertical sync, H=horizontal sync, B=Blue, G=Green, R=Red.  
Note: If setting the output for ‘sync on green’ or ‘component’ (see Installation Menu section); disconnect the  
sync cables (H & V) from the processor. If using composite sync, the sync output will be on the ‘H’  
connector.  
7. Pass-through  
Anything input to this port will by-pass the processing of the PFP-7/PFP-11 and be sent straight to the display.  
This is useful for computer graphics and HDTV signals which do not require processing.  
8. Component Input  
This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players.  
Note: The component output from a DTV decoder or a progressive-scan DVD cannot be used with this port;  
it must be input to the Pass-through port.  
9. S-Video Input  
This is the input for S-video from sources such as Satellite receivers, S-VHS VCR’s and DVD players.  
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10. Composite Video Input  
This is the input for Composite video from sources such as Laser disc players, VCRs and other  
miscellaneous video sources.  
11. Power Input  
Plug in main power here.  
12. 115 VAC Fuse  
This is the main AC input fuse.(Main Fuse: 5mm x 20 mm, 500mA, 250v, Slow Blow)  
13. Main Power Switch  
Disconnects or applies main power to the processor.  
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REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION  
A. IR OUTPUT INDICATOR  
Illuminates when a button is pressed, indicating that an IR signal is being  
transmitted.  
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B
B. POWER BUTTON  
Toggles the power on and off. For a discreet on or off command, you can  
use the direct access buttons (see 'J'). Note: When the main AC power  
switch is first turned ON, the processor will go through an initiation cycle  
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for approximately 15 seconds. The processor cannot be turned on or  
operated until the initialization is complete.  
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C. UP BUTTON  
When no menus are present on-screen, the UP button will toggle you  
through aspect ratios in the following order:  
Standard (4:3) Letterbox Anamorphic  
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When the menu is on-screen, the UP button will move the cursor up  
within the menu. When an adjustment item has been selected (i.e.  
brightness), the UP button will increase the value of that function.  
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D. LEFT BUTTON  
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When no menus are present on-screen, the LEFT button will toggle you  
through the four different sources in the following order:  
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Pass-through  
Component  
S-Video  
Composite  
OFF  
ON  
E. DOWN BUTTON  
When no menus are present on-screen, the DOWN button will toggle you  
through aspect ratios in the following order:  
Anamorphic  
Letterbox  
Standard (4:3)  
When the menu is on-screen, the DOWN button will move the cursor  
down within the menu. When an adjustment item has been selected (i.e.  
brightness), the DOWN button will decrease the value of that function.  
F. RIGHT BUTTON  
When no menus are present on-screen, the RIGHT button will toggle you  
through the four different sources in the following order:  
J. DIRECT ACCESS BUTTONS  
These buttons will allow you to directly  
Composite  
S-Video  
Component  
Pass-through  
access an aspect ratio, source, or turn the  
unit on or off without having to go through  
any menus. These buttons are:  
G. MENU BUTTON  
Pressing the MENU button will bring up the main menu. If no action is  
taken within approximately 10 seconds, the menu will time-out (disap-  
pear). Also, if you are in an adjustment mode or function, pressing MENU  
will bring the menu back one level.  
1: Selects COMPOSITE video  
2: Selects S-video  
3: Selects COMPONENT video  
4: Not used  
5: Selects PASS-THROUGH  
6: Enables or Disables the Installation  
Menu (see page 18)  
H. ENTER BUTTON  
When an item is highlighted on a menu, pressing ENTER will select that  
item.  
7: Selects the ANAMORPHIC aspect ratio  
8: Selects the STANDARD (4:3) aspect  
ratio  
9: Selects the LETTERBOX aspect ratio  
0: Turns the processor ON.  
OFF: Also known as the button left of '0',  
this turns the processor OFF.  
I. PROGRAM BUTTON  
If the remote control loses its 'memory' as a result of weak or dead bat-  
teries, it must be re-programmed for the PFP-7/PFP-11's code set. To  
reprogram the remote, press the PROGRAM button followed by 0,1,3.  
Note: Pressing Enter after typing in the code is not necessary.  
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QUICK SET-UP GUIDE  
Connection Examples  
RUNCO INTERNATIONAL  
HAYWARD, CA  
12V FUSE  
AC 120V 60Hz, 15W  
RGB VIDEO OUTPUT  
VIDEO INPUTS  
Pr Pb S-VIDEO COMPOSITE  
RS-232 IN  
V
H
B
G
R
PASS THROUGH  
Y
MASK  
SCREEN  
MADE IN USA  
12V TRIGGER  
Reserved for  
future use  
DVD Player  
VCR, Laser  
disc player,  
camcorders  
Automation  
System  
RUNCO  
Computer or  
DTV decoder  
Sattelite  
receiver or  
Display Device  
SVHS player  
While there are many different ways to connect your source equipment to your PFP-7/PFP-11,  
the examples shown above are the most common.  
• COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT:  
Composite video is the most common type of signal used, but is also the lowest in picture quality. Many  
sources have outputs that are limited to composite video, such as some VCR’s and camcorders; others  
such as Laser Disc players actually produce slightly better results when using composite video.  
• S-VIDEO INPUT  
S-video is the second-best type of signal that can be used, but is MUCH better than composite video.  
Using such sources as Satellite receivers, high-quality VCRs and DVD players (with no component  
output) will produce a MUCH cleaner and sharper signal.  
• COMPONENT INPUT  
Component video is the best type of signal that can be used. The most common sources that use com-  
ponent outputs are DVD players, and it is highly recommended that component be used when possible.  
Component video goes one step beyond S-video in picture quality; chroma (color) information is more  
resolved and the overall picture appears more well-defined.  
• PASS-THROUGH  
This input is used to ‘pass-through’ any high-definition or computer signals that do not require process-  
ing. The signal by-passes the PFP-7/PFP-11’s processing and is sent directly to the display. The pass-  
through may be used for COMPONENT outputs from a DTV decoder, a progressive-scan DVD player  
or RGB outputs from a computer or other high-resolution sources.  
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Getting Started  
Now that your PFP-7/PFP-11 has been installed, it's time to get it configured for use in your system.  
Please follow the procedures and recommendations below:  
1. First, connect all sources (DVD, VCR, Satellite receiver, etc.) to the PFP-7/PFP-11, if this has not already  
been done. Also, ensure all sources are ON and functioning, if possible.  
2. Connect the RGB (or component) output of the PFP-7/PFP-11 to the display device it is to be used with.  
NOTE: It may be necessary to set the 'output format' and 'resolution' in the Installation menu to match the  
input type and scan rate of the display device it is to be used with (see page 19).  
3. With everything properly connected, turn the PFP-7/PFP-11 on, followed by the display device itself.  
4. If the output scan rate and output format have not been optimized for the display device the processor will be  
used with, set them now (see page 19 for recommendations).  
5. Next, set the 'screen type' in the installation menu, either 16:9 screen (for installations using widescreens or  
other display devices with a 16:9 aspect ratio (i.e. a plasma display)) or 4:3 screen for those displays using a  
4:3 screen only.  
Once the initial settings have been completed, the 'front panel settings' (color, tint, sharpness, etc.) can be  
adjusted for each aspect ratio. The calibration procedures for these adjustments are outlined in 'picture quality  
adjustments', page 15.  
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Overall Functional Description  
The PFP-7/PFP-11 has many useful purposes. It has many different scan rate outputs that can match most fixed-  
pixel displays, as well as most HD-capable rear-screen televisions. Also, the sync polarity and output type (RGB,  
Component, Sync on green, etc.) can be changed to meet the requirements of the display device, ensuring that  
the PFP-7/PFP-11 will be fully compatible in all respects to just about every type of display.  
In addition to being compatible with most displays, it also includes aspect-ratio control. This is extremely beneficial  
for those displays that do not have any type of aspect ratio control, as all movies can now be viewed in their native  
format instead of having to settle for 4:3.  
So, how does the PFP-7/PFP-11 work, anyways? In a nutshell, the PFP-7/PFP-11 is an advanced processor  
known as a SCALER. A scaler takes the interlaced NTSC signal (such as that from a standard DVD player or  
VCR, for example), de-interlaces it, and then scales it to one of many selectable resolutions.  
It is the proprietary VivixTM technology that gives the PFP-7/PFP-11 the ability to change not only scan rates or  
resolutions, but aspect ratios as well.  
Compatibility  
As mentioned, the PFP-7/PFP-11 is compatible with many types of display devices. To ensure a display device is  
capable of working with the PFP-7/PFP-11, it must have the following specifications:  
Capable of a horizontal scan rate of at least 31.5 KHz  
Capable of a resolution of at least 854 x 480 (480p)  
Can accept RGB (separate or composite syncs, or sync on green), or component signals  
In addition, the processor is designed to work properly on widescreens with an aspect ratio of either 1.78:1 (16:9)  
or 1.85:1, or any 4:3 screen. The processor is not designed to provide aspect ratio control for 2.35:1 screens.  
For input signals, the PFP-7/PFP-11 can accept NTSC or PAL signals from most typical sources. This includes  
interlaced signals from standard DVD players, Satellite receivers, VCRs, Laser Disc players, camcorders and  
other similar equipment. For higher-resolution signals such as a computer, high-definition decoder or progressive  
DVD players, these signals MUST be connected to the Pass-through port. The PFP-7/PFP-11 will not accept pro-  
gressive signals on its Component input port (i.e. progressive DVD players).  
Ensure that your display device is compatible with any high-resolution signal you input to the pass-through port.  
NOTE: The PFP-7/PFP-11 will not process any signal on its pass-through port; it will simply loop the signal directly  
to its output. Also, the pass-through port will not convert component signals to RGB signals; component signals  
input to the pass-through port will be output as component signals.  
NOTE: The PFP-7/PFP-11 will not accept PAL signals for the 854 x 480, 480p or 540p  
resolutions. All other resolutions are both NTSC/PAL compatible.  
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MENU DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION  
Main Menu  
MAIN MENU  
> COMPOSITE  
S-VIDEO  
Source selection and  
picture quality adjustments  
COMPONENT  
PASS THROUGH  
ASPECT RATIO  
INSTALLATION  
Aspect ratio selection  
See "installation" section  
When the MENU button is pressed on either the remote control or the front panel, the main menu will  
appear on-screen. An example of the main menu is shown above.  
The active source is indicated by an arrow to the left of the source; note that in the example above,  
Composite is the current source.  
To select a source via the main menu, press either the up or down buttons on the remote or front  
panel and highlight the desired source, and press ENTER. Otherwise, you may select a source by  
pressing either the left or right arrow buttons (on the remote or front panel) when no menus are  
on-screen, or by pressing one of the direct access buttons on the remote control  
(recommended; see page 10).  
If pass-through is selected, note that no on-screen menus will be displayed since the signal is simply  
being 'looped' directly to the output. When pass-through is the selected source, pressing MENU will  
automatically select the last selected input before Pass-through was selected. If you wish to choose  
another source, Runco recommends using the direct access buttons to select the desired source as  
opposed to pressing MENU.  
Aspect Ratio provides selection of one of three aspect ratios: Anamorphic, Letterbox or standard 4:3.  
To select an aspect ratio via the main menu, press either the up and down buttons on the remote or  
front panel, highlight ASPECT RATIO and press ENTER. The aspect ratio menu will then appear with  
the three choices; highlight the desired aspect ratio with the up or down buttons and press ENTER.  
Otherwise, you may select an aspect ratio by pressing either the up or down arrow buttons (on the  
remote or front panel) when no menus are on-screen, or by pressing one of the direct access buttons  
on the remote control (recommended; see page 10).  
Installation is where the scan rate and sync types can be adjusted, as well as screen types,  
'side bar' levels, image shift and blanking controls. A full description of this menu is on page 18.  
NOTE: If INSTALLATION does not appear on the main menu, see page 18 for an explanation on how  
to access the Installation menu.  
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Picture Quality Adjustments  
MAIN MENU  
TINT  
> COMPOSITE  
S-VIDEO  
COLOR  
BRIGHTNESS  
CONTRAST  
SHARPNESS  
LUMA ENHANCE  
CHROMA ENHANCE  
COMPONENT  
PASS THROUGH  
ASPECT RATIO  
INSTALLATION  
Picture quality adjustments (also known as "Front Panel Controls") are the controls that change different  
parameters of the image such as the amount of color, black level, etc. While these adjustments can be set to suit  
the needs of the user, there is a way to set these properly. This section will describe what each function does and  
how to adjust them properly.  
To access the picture quality adjustments, press MENU, highlight the active source (indicated by the arrow) and  
press ENTER. The picture quality sub-menu will then appear (see above).  
To make an adjustment to a particular function, highlight the function with the up or down arrow buttons and press  
ENTER. Once the function is on-screen (i.e. brightness), pressing the UP arrow button on the remote or front  
panel will increase the value of that function; pressing the DOWN arrow on the remote or front panel will decrease  
the value of that function.  
While each of the picture quality adjustments can be set to suit the needs of the user, there is a 'proper' way to set  
the adjustments. For setting TINT and COLOR, please refer to the color bar test pattern below.  
NOTE: For many display devices, a BLUE FILTER must be used so only the blue color bars can be seen; if no  
blue color filter is available, see if the display device has the ability to mute (turn off) the red and green  
colors via its menu structure (most CRT projectors have this feature). Blue filters are provided with the Video  
Essentials or AVIA test DVDs, or can be purchased from the Imaging Science Foundation  
(www.imagingscience.com).  
Tall color bars  
Short color bars  
Tint  
Color  
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TINT (also known as 'hue') is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image.  
If TINT is decreased, the image will appear redder, and increasing it will cause the image to appear  
greener. To set TINT properly, look at the color bar pattern through a blue filter (or mute the red and  
green outputs). Adjust TINT until the middle two tall color bars match the middle short color bars  
(see color bar drawing).  
COLOR (also known as 'saturation') increases or decreases the amount of color in the image. To set  
COLOR properly, look at the color bar pattern through a blue filter (or mute the red and green outputs).  
Adjust COLOR until the outer two tall color bars match the outer short color bars  
(see color bar drawing).  
For setting CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS, please refer to the PLUGE pattern below:  
CONTRAST adjusts the white level of the image. To adjust this properly for CRT projectors, adjust  
Set contrast  
untill there is  
no 'blooming'  
in this bar.  
Below black  
Above black  
CONTRAST until there is no blooming (or distortion) in the brightest bar in the PLUGE pattern (see  
above). For Fixed-pixel displays, adjust contrast until there is a distinct definition between the two  
brightest bars.  
NOTE: For best results, Runco recommends that CONTRAST be set to '0' or very close to it.  
BRIGHTNESS adjusts the black level of the image. To adjust this properly, adjust BRIGHTNESS until  
the 'below black' bar JUST disappears, but the 'above black' bar is still barely visible.  
NOTE: Some DVD players cannot pass the 'blacker than black' bar (they won't pass PLUGE), and that  
bar will never be visible. In a case like this, adjust the 'above black' bar until it is slightly brighter than  
the background that surrounds it.  
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SHARPNESS adjusts the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. This can be adjusted to the  
preference of the user. Keep in mind that when SHARPNESS is decreased, fine details in the image will  
become 'soft'; when it is increased, fine details will become sharper but will also make the picture  
appear 'noisy' if adjusted too high.  
LUMA ENHANCE acts as an edge enhancement, especially around black to white transitions in the  
image. Essentially, this has the same characteristics as sharpness but affects the edges of objects far  
more that the rest of the image.  
FREQUENCIES HIGH/LOW affect the overall range of the LUMA ENHANCE feature. For example, if  
using a lower-quality video source such as a VCR, the FREQUENCIES should be set to LOW. For a  
good quality source such as a DVD player, set FREQUENCIES to HIGH. To set FREQUENCIES, press  
ENTER while LUMA ENHANCE is on-screen.  
CHROMA ENHANCE acts as an edge enhancement, especially around color transitions in the image.  
Essentially, this has the same characteristics as sharpness but affects the edges of objects far more  
that the rest of the image.  
FREQUENCIES HIGH/LOW affect the overall range of the CHROMA ENHANCE feature. For example,  
if using a lower-quality video source such as a VCR, the FREQUENCIES should be set to LOW. For a  
good quality source such as a DVD player, set FREQUENCIES to HIGH. To set FREQUENCIES, press  
ENTER while CHROMA ENHANCE is on-screen.  
Installation Menu  
The Installation menu is where you can adjust the scan rate and sync type, as well as set the type of  
screen (4:3 or 16:9), shift the image or set blanking, and even set the level of the 'sidebars'.  
When the PFP-7/PFP-11 is turned on for the first time, the INSTALLATION item will not appear in the  
main menu. To enable the INSTALLATION menu, there are two options:  
· With the processor ON and no menus on-screen, simultaneously press the ENTER, UP and LEFT  
buttons (you don't need to hold them down). Release the three buttons and press MENU, ensure  
INSTALLATION is now on the bottom of the main menu.  
· With the remote control, press button 6 (with no menus on-screen).  
After pressing '6', press MENU and ensure INSTALLATION is now on the bottom of the main menu.  
After INSTALLATION has been accessed, press MENU, highlight INSTALLATION and press ENTER.  
This will bring up the INSTALLATION MENU, shown below:  
INSTALLATION  
4:3 SCREEN  
> 16:9 SCREEN  
RESOLUTION  
OUTPUT FORMAT  
SIDE BAR LEVEL  
IMAGE SHIFT  
BLANKING  
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Screen Type  
When you are installing the processor for the first time, the first order of business is to define what type of  
screen will be used with this system. If a 1.78:1 (16:9) or 1.85:1 screen is used, highlight 16:9 SCREEN and  
press ENTER. If a standard 4:3 screen is installed, highlight 4:3 SCREEN and press enter. However, if your  
display is a native 16:9 aspect ratio (such as most plasmas), you only need to select the actual resolution of  
the device. The PFP-7/PFP-11 will automatically switch itself to the proper mode.  
The purpose of defining the screen type is to tell the processor how to create aspect ratios (see page 27 for  
a definition of aspect ratios). For example, on a 16:9 screen, the letterbox and anamorphic aspect ratios will  
use the entire 16:9 screen, and the 4:3 aspect ratio will be displayed in the center of the 16:9 screen (you'd  
have 'black bars' on the left and right sides of the image).  
On the other hand, on a 4:3 screen, the 4:3 aspect ratio would fill the screen, but the letterbox and  
anamorphic aspect ratios would be displayed in the center of the screen vertically (there would be 'black  
bars' on the top on bottom of the image).  
Important note on aspect ratios for 4:3 screens: If 4:3 SCREEN is selected, the only way the processor  
will provide all three aspect ratios is if one of the FIXED PIXEL scan rates are selected  
(i.e. 1024 x 768). The processor will NOT provide three aspect ratios on a 4:3 screen if 480p, 540p, 600p or  
720p are selected. The reason for this is that CRT projectors will provide the best resolution if two separate  
memories are created by the projector itself, one for anamorphic, one for full 4:3. This way, the CRT projec-  
tor can provide the maximum number of lines of resolution on either aspect ratio since it is simply compress-  
ing a 4:3 image to an anamorphic image. Therefore, Runco recommends that the CRT projector create the  
aspect ratios on 4:3 screens (if possible) for best results.  
For fixed pixel displays, the number of pixels cannot be changed nor do many of the displays provide the  
ability to create aspect ratios. Therefore, the PFP-7/PFP-11 will provide three full aspect ratios for fixed pixel  
displays (WHEN a fixed-pixel scan rate is selected) for use on 4:3 screens.  
In any event, if 16:9 SCREEN is selected, the PFP-7/PFP-11 will provide three aspect ratios regardless of  
the selection of the scan rate type or display device used.  
Scan Rate/Resolution  
SCAN RATE is how many lines of resolution can be output in a single image. For example, 540p means that  
there are 540 visible lines of resolution, and 'p' means the signal is PROGRESSIVE. A Progressive output is  
where ALL lines of resolution will be displayed during each frame as opposed to an INTERLACED signal,  
which only displays half the lines of the frame during one field and the other half the next. Progressive  
outputs are far better than Interlaced outputs as all lines of resolution are always displayed, and fixed-pixel  
displays produce far better results when using a progressive signal. The fixed-pixel outputs are also progres-  
sive, but are referred to in PIXELS (Picture Elements) as opposed to the actual number of lines of resolution.  
This is because fixed-pixel displays are referred to in their native resolution in pixels, i.e. 1024 x 768  
(meaning 1024 vertical rows of pixels and 768 horizontal rows of pixels).  
Selecting a scan rate (resolution) for your display device is an extremely important task. The first thing that  
should be done is to determine what resolution will provide the best results for your display. The following  
are some guidelines that will assist you in determining the best possible results for your type of projector.  
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Selecting A Resolution (Scan Rate)  
To select a scan rate, first determine which type of display will be used with the PFP-7/PFP-11  
(see 'Fixed pixel displays' or 'CRT displays' below). If the display is a FIXED PIXEL display, you'll want  
to use one of the FIXED PIXEL scan rates. If using a CRT projector, you'll want to use one of the CRT  
scan rates.  
To select a resolution, follow this procedure:  
· Press MENU and ensure 'INSTALLATION' is on the bottom of the menu. If it's not, enable the  
INSTALLATION menu using the procedures on page 17.  
· Using the up or down arrow buttons, highlight INSTALLATION and press ENTER.  
· Once the INSTALLATION menu is on-screen, use the up or down arrow buttons to highlight SCAN  
RATE and press ENTER.  
· Note that at the top of the SCAN RATE menu that it will say either "PROGRESSIVE" or  
"SCAN RATE-FIXED PIXEL"; if it indicates the wrong mode for your system (i.e. you have a CRT  
projector but the menu says "FIXED PIXEL"), simply highlight the word "MORE…" on the bottom of  
the menu and press ENTER. This will toggle you to the appropriate scan rate type for your display.  
· Next, highlight the desired SCAN RATE and press ENTER. The PFP-7/PFP-11 will immediately go to  
that scan rate. To confirm your scan rate selection, you must press MENU within ten seconds or the  
processor will revert to the scan rate it was at before you made the selection.  
Runco recommends that you ensure your display device produces an image before confirming the  
scan rate. If it does not, allow the processor to revert to its previous scan rate and consult the  
owner's manual of your display to see what it's scan rate or resolution capabilities are.  
SCAN RATE menus:  
Note that the arrow indicates the currently selected scan rate (854 x 480, in this example):  
PFP-7  
PFP-11  
Fixed Pixel Resolutions  
CRT Scan Rates  
Fixed Pixel - 4:3 Device  
CRT Scan Rates  
4:3 Device  
4:3 Device  
800 x 600  
1024 x 768  
Progressive  
480p  
540p  
600p  
720p  
Progressive  
480p  
540p  
600p  
720p  
800 x 600  
1024 x 768  
1280 x 1024  
1366 x 1024  
16:9 Device  
854 x 480  
>
1280 x 720  
1280 x 768  
1024 x 1024  
More...  
More...  
16:9 Device  
854 x 480  
1280 x 720  
1280 x 768  
1366 x 768  
1024 x 1024  
>
More...  
More...  
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Fixed Pixel Displays  
A fixed pixel display can be one of several types of displays, including Plasma (flat panel) displays,  
DLP™ projectors, LCD projectors and D-ILA projectors. Selecting a scan rate for these types of  
displays is actually quite easy since the display has a fixed resolution, commonly known as the  
display's native resolution.  
To determine which scan rate output to use, first determine your display's native resolution.  
For example, if you have a DLP™ or an LCD projector with a native resolution of 1024 x 768, set the  
SCAN RATE for 1024 x 768.  
Runco recommends that for fixed-pixel displays the output scan rate ALWAYS be set to match the  
native resolution of the display for best results. Selecting a resolution output higher or lower than that  
of the native resolution of the display will cause the display to scale the image, resulting is decreased  
resolution and performance.  
If you have a fixed-pixel display and its native resolution does not match any of the resolution outputs  
of the PFP-7/PFP-11, try different resolutions to see which one gives you the best picture quality.  
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Output Format (Sync)  
This feature allows you to change the sync polarity or type of output of the PFP-7/PFP-11.  
The default output is positive horizontal sync, positive vertical sync (+ Horizontal + Vertical). However,  
some display devices work better with some sync polarities and some may not be compatible with  
others. There is not a 'best type of sync' to use (unlike the best scan rate), it's just that each display is  
designed differently and have their own requirements. Consult the owner's manual to see what type of  
sync or sync polarity is recommended for your display device.  
OUTPUT FORMAT (SYNC)  
- Horizontal - Vertical  
+ Horizontal - Vertical  
- Horizontal + Vertical  
+ Horizontal + Vertical  
C SYNC  
Sync On Green  
Component  
OUTPUT FORMAT Menu  
Note that the arrow indicates the currently selected sync output  
(Positive horizontal, Positive Vertical in this example).  
Besides sync polarity options, you may also choose COMPOSITE SYNC, SYNC ON GREEN or COM-  
PONENT.  
COMPOSITE SYNC is the combination of horizontal and vertical syncs on one connector, which is out-  
put on the H sync connector on the rear of the processor (see page 8). Many projectors have a 'four-  
wire' RGB input (as opposed to the more common five-wire), meaning that they must have composite  
sync to function.  
SYNC ON GREEN is where the horizontal and vertical syncs are actually combined with the green sig-  
nal. Some older displays used sync on green as opposed to RGB and separate or composite syncs.  
COMPONENT (Y, Pb, Pr) is a bit different from RGB; instead of the video and color information being  
combined on the Red, Green and Blue outputs and having the sync on separate cables (H and V),  
Component is actually the Luminance (the black and white part of the image) on the 'Y' output (which  
also includes the sync information), and the color information on the Pb (blue) and Pr (red) outputs.  
Many types of displays, especially rear-screen projection televisions (RPTV's), use Component inputs  
exclusively and do not have RGB inputs.  
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Side Bar Level  
Some displays, especially phosphor-based displays such as CRT projectors and Plasma (flat panel)  
displays, can be 'burned' by still-images or otherwise not using the full display or raster. Examples of  
this include ATM's, where the bank logo is permanently burned into the display. This is also the reason  
why most projector manufacturers strongly recommend against the use of video games with projection  
televisions, as many video games have still images in them.  
Some types of projectors are not susceptible to burns, like DLP™ projectors. Since a DLP™ projector  
uses tiny mirrors to create the image, burning the image is not a concern as the reflectivity of the  
mirrors does not decay like the phosphor in a CRT or Plasma.  
Besides still images, using a 4:3 image on a widescreen display could cause a '4:3 burn' (see below):  
Side  
Bar  
Area  
Side  
Bar  
Area  
Widescreen display  
‘4:3 burn’  
The example above shows what would happen on a widescreen display if a small 4:3 image were used  
more often than widescreen images. This happens most frequently with CRT projectors or RPTV's, or  
Plasma displays.  
To minimize this problem, the PFP-7/PFP-11 can provide SIDE BARS, which will put grey bars up on  
either side of a small 4:3 image (see 'side bar area' in the drawing above). This illuminates the other-  
wise unused portion of the display, minimizing a potential 4:3 burn.  
SIDE BAR LEVEL is the amount of illumination in the side bars. The goal is not to make them so bright  
that they are much brighter than the 4:3 image itself (which could cause a reverse 4:3 burn), but not too  
dim where they cannot be effective. While there is not a recommended level, Runco recommends keep-  
ing the side bar level at a moderate level, approximately the same as the average light used on the 4:3  
portion of the image.  
NOTE: SIDE BAR LEVEL is only active on 16:9 screens. For 4:3 screens, side bar level is not active.  
IMPORTANT: Runco is not responsible for image burns on any display. Please exercise  
caution when using a 4:3 image on a 16:9 screen with Plasmas and CRT-based televisions.  
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To use side bar level, it will be necessary to 'unblank' the left and right sides of the image.  
Please follow this procedure to set side bar level:  
·
·
Ensure an active source is displayed on the screen or display.  
Select the standard (4:3) aspect ratio. NOTE: Ensure 16:9 screen is selected in the  
INSTALLATION menu.  
·
·
Access the INSTALLATION menu, highlight BLANKING and press ENTER.  
Highlight LEFT with the up or down arrow buttons, then press and hold the left arrow  
button. You will begin to see the sidebar slowly appear on the left side.  
Continue holding down the left arrow button until the left sidebar fills the left side of  
the screen.  
·
·
When the left side is fully unblanked, perform the same procedure for the right side.  
Once both sides are fully unblanked, you can set the level of the sidebars. Highlight  
SIDE BAR LEVEL on the INSTALLATION menu and press ENTER. Use the up arrow  
button to increase the illumination of the side bars, or the down arrow to decrease  
their illumination. NOTE: It is recommended that an active image be displayed on-  
screen, and the level of the sidebars be set to match the average amount of illumina  
tion on the 4:3 portion of the image.  
Runco PFP-7  
Side Bar Level  
013  
Image Shift  
IMAGE SHIFT moves the entire image up, down, left or right. If the image is slightly off-center on-  
screen after installation, using IMAGE SHIFT can center the image on your screen or display.  
While using IMAGE SHIFT will not cause any problems with your display, it is possible to use too much  
image shift, which could cause the image to shake or disappear. Therefore, Runco recommends that  
image shift be done with the display device itself whenever possible.  
Image Shift  
Hstart: 268  
Vstart: 131  
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Blanking  
The BLANKING function allows you to 'cut off' part of the image to fit the screen properly, or to elimi-  
nate anomalies on the extreme outsides (usually the top) of the image. This can be done to the top,  
bottom, left or right sides individually.  
Blanking  
Top  
Bottom  
Left  
131  
707  
241  
1292  
Right  
To adjust BLANKING, highlight the desired area you wish to blank (top, bottom, left or right),  
and use the left and right arrows to make the adjustment.  
Most CRT projectors themselves have blanking controls, and it is recommended that you use the  
controls on the projector as opposed to the processor, if possible. In the event that your display device  
does not have blanking controls, however, use the blanking controls provided in the processor.  
System Reset  
In the event that your PFP-7/PFP-11 appears to have a software problem, or adjustments have been  
made so far out of range that the image is no longer on-screen or discernable, you can reset the  
processor back to factory values. This sets ALL settings back to factory values, so any adjustments  
made previously will be lost.  
To reset your PFP-7/PFP-11, follow this procedure:  
·
·
Turn off the MAIN POWER switch on the back of the processor  
Hold down the DOWN ARROW button, and turn the MAIN POWER SWITCH back on.  
Continue holding the down arrow button until the LED on the front panel blinks,  
then release the down arrow button.  
Once this is done, your processor has been completely reset to factory values.  
After resetting the unit, Composite video will be the active source.  
SYSTEM RESET is not on any of the menus; it must be performed using the instructions above.  
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ASPECT RATIOS  
An ‘aspect ratio’ is simply the ratio of the width vs. the height of the screen. For example, the current  
aspect ratio standard is 4:3 (or 1.33:1), where the image is 4 units wide and 3 units tall.  
3 units tall  
4 units wide  
All of our ‘regular’ televisions are this aspect ratio. You have probably noticed that occasionally you’ll watch  
a movie that does not fill the screen vertically. This is because the movie was filmed in WIDESCREEN  
(letterbox), and the result is ‘black bars’ above and below the image:  
Obviously, watching a movie like this does not lend itself to a truly cinematic experience!  
This is why Runco invented the first-ever multiple aspect-ratio projection system back in 1991,  
so true movie-lovers can watch actual widescreen (letterbox) movies on a WIDESCREEN!  
A WIDESCREEN can be a number of aspect ratios; many movies are either 1.85:1 or 2.35:1, and  
HDTV is always 1.78:1 (16:9). The way we create a widescreen (or LETTERBOX) aspect ratio is to take  
a full 4:3 image, then ‘blank’ (or cut off) the top and bottom so the displayed image is in a widescreen  
format. For movies recorded in ‘letterbox’, there would be no information above and below the screen  
anyways, so we’re not losing any of the picture. However, if you were to watch standard television  
broadcast this way, you would lose some information (see next drawing).  
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Active image area  
(Actual screen area)  
Blanked (cut off)  
areas  
As you can see, our screen in this example is a 1.85:1 ratio. The dashed lines show the area that we  
‘blanked’. If you recall, watching a letterbox movie on a 4:3 screen gave us black bars; therefore with  
letterbox movies, we’re not losing any information!  
The ‘other’ type of widescreen is called ‘ANAMORPHIC’. The image is still a widescreen format, but  
instead of ‘blanking’ the top and bottom, we simply reduce the overall height of the image:  
As a result, all objects will be ‘short and fat’ (like the circle above), right? Well, not if you’re using  
software that is anamorphic. Most (but not all) DVD movies have an anamorphic option.  
Anamorphic material will always produce a better image when using a high quality scaler such as the  
PFP-7/PFP-11. The reason is that you will actually get more lines of resolution (and ultimately more  
detail) when using anamorphic titles. Basically, a TV image is made of 480 lines. When using  
LETTERBOX (the drawing at the top of the page), we’re ‘throwing away’ information by blanking the top  
and bottom. The end result is that there will only be around 360 lines of information on the screen and  
480 with anamorphic.  
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DIMENSIONS  
Front Panel  
17.45"  
ratio  
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3.5"  
ratio  
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Rear Panel  
17"  
RUNCO INTERNATIONAL  
HAYWARD, CA  
12V FUSE  
AC 120V 60Hz, 15W  
3.025"  
RGB VIDEO OUTPUT  
VIDEO INPUTS  
RS-232 IN  
V
H
B
G
R
PASS THROUGH  
Y
Pr  
Pb  
S-VIDEO COMPOSITE  
MASK  
SCREEN  
MADE IN USA  
12V TRIGGER  
Top  
17"  
16"  
17.45"  
Side  
3.5"  
16"  
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RS-232 COMMUNICATIONS  
General Information  
Baud rate: 9600 (fixed)  
Bits: 8  
No Parity  
All protocol in ASCII format  
RS-232 input connector pin numbers:  
TxD= Pin# 2  
RxD= Pin# 3  
GnD= Pin# 5  
Command format (single command): command value (i.e. brightness 30).  
NOTE: A space (not an underscore) or comma may be used between the command and its value.  
Command string format: command,command value, command etc.  
(i.e. COMPOSITE,BRIGHTNESS 30,ANAMORPHIC)  
NOTE: In between commands, a comma must be used; a comma or space may be used in  
between a command and its value.  
Other notes:  
· For command strings, a maximum of 255 characters can be used in a single string.  
· If it is necessary to input multiple commands, they should all be together in a single string.  
Inputting commands one at a time requires a 15 second delay between commands, as the  
information is stored into non-volatile memory after each command.  
· For values not automatically stored (see next paragraph), the command "!STORE" must be  
sent in order for the PFP-7/PFP-11 to keep the settings. Otherwise, the values will be  
considered temporary and will revert to their stored settings upon source change or power-up.  
· The "Value stored" column refers to a command that is either automatically stored or if it must  
be manually stored with the "!STORE" command.  
· PARAMETER min/max refers to a function's minimum and maximum value range. Inputting  
values above or below their range may cause unpredictable (but not fatal) results.  
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RS-232 COMMANDS  
COMMAND  
PARAMETER (min/max)  
Value stored?  
DESCRIPTION  
ON  
OFF  
DISPLAY  
NA  
NA  
0/4  
NA  
NA  
YES  
Turns 4404 on  
Turns 4404 off  
Adjusts the brightness of the  
front panel display  
COMPOSITE  
NA  
YES  
Selects the Composite  
Video input  
SVIDEO  
COMPONENT  
NA  
NA  
YES  
YES  
Selects the S-Video Input  
Selects the Component  
Video input  
PASSTHRU  
ANAMORPHIC  
NA  
NA  
YES  
YES  
Selects the Pass-through input  
Selects the anamorphic  
aspect ratio  
STANDARD  
NA  
YES  
Selects the standard (4:3)  
aspect ratio  
LETTERBOX  
TINT  
COLOR  
NA  
YES  
NO  
NO  
NO  
Selects the letterbox aspect ratio  
Sets a value for tint  
Sets a value for color  
-127/127  
-127/127  
0/1  
AGCCOLOR  
0=Disable Color AGC  
1=Enable Color AGC  
BRIGHTNESS  
CONTRAST  
AGCCONTRAST  
-127/127  
-127/127  
0/1  
NO  
NO  
NO  
Sets a value for brightness  
Sets a value for contrast  
0=Disable Contrast AGC  
1=Enable Contrast AGC  
Sets a value for sharpness  
Sets a value for high-frequency  
chroma edge enhancement  
Sets a value for low-frequency  
chroma edge enhancement  
Sets a value for high-frequency  
luminance edge enhancement  
Sets a value for low-frequency  
luminance edge enhancement  
Selects the Composite Sync  
output  
SHARPNESS  
CHROMAHIGH  
0/255  
0/127  
NO  
NO  
CHROMALOW  
LUMAHIGH  
LUMALOW  
CSYNC  
0/127  
0/127  
0/127  
NA  
NO  
NO  
NO  
YES  
YES  
SYNCGREEN  
NA  
Selects the Sync on Green  
output  
SYNCCOMPONENT  
+H+V  
NA  
NA  
YES  
YES  
Selects the Component output  
Selects positive horizontal and  
positive Vertical sync  
+H-V  
-H+V  
-H-V  
NA  
NA  
NA  
YES  
YES  
YES  
Selects positive horizontal and  
negative vertical sync output  
Selects negative horizontal and  
positive vertical sync output  
Selects negative horizontal and  
negative vertical sync output  
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COMMAND  
PARAMETER (min/max)  
Value stored?  
DESCRIPTION  
SR800X600  
SR854x480  
SR1024X768  
SR1024x1024  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
Selects the 800 x 600 scan rate  
Selects the 854 x 480 scan rate  
Selects the 1024 x 768 scan rate  
Selects the 1024 x 1024  
scan rate  
SR1280x720  
SR1280X768  
SR1280X1024  
NA  
NA  
NA  
YES  
YES  
YES  
Selects the 1280 x 720 scan rate  
Selects the 1280 x 768 scan rate  
Selects the 1280 x 1024  
scan rate (PFP-11 only)  
Selects the 1366 x 768  
scan rate (PFP-11 only)  
Selects the 1366 x 1024  
scan rate (PFP-11 only)  
Selects the 480p scan rate  
Selects the 540p scan rate  
Selects the 600p scan rate  
Selects the 720p scan rate  
Stores the current set of values  
(all values) into non-volatile  
memory  
SR1366x768  
SR1366x1024  
NA  
NA  
YES  
YES  
SR480P  
SR540P  
SR600P  
SR720P  
!STORE  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
!RESTORE  
!FACTORY  
NA  
NA  
YES  
YES  
Restores the stored values  
Restores all values to factory  
default levels  
!STATUS  
NA  
NA  
Asks the 4404 to provide the  
hardware information, current  
values and system status to the  
automation system  
!RESTART  
!ECHO  
NA  
NA  
NO  
NO  
Restarts the 4404  
(same as turning it on and off)  
Enables the 4404 to echo back  
commands and values to the  
automation system  
!NOECHO  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NO  
NA  
NA  
NA  
NA  
Disables the 4404's character  
echoing  
!INSTALLMODEOFF  
!INSTALLMODEON  
!MODEL  
Disables the Installation menu  
(removes it from the main menu)  
Enables the Installation menu  
(enables it on the main menu)  
Makes the front panel display  
the model number  
!PANELTEST  
Makes the front panel display a  
test sentence  
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S
PECIFICATIONS  
Inputs:  
(1) Composite, (1) S-video, (1) Component, (1) Pass-through  
Input standards:  
Resolution:  
NTSC (all scan rates), PAL (all scan rates except 480p, 540p and 854 x 480)  
PFP-7  
PFP-11  
852 x 480  
800 x 600  
1024 x 768  
1024 x 1024  
1280 x 720  
1280 x 768  
480p  
852 x 480  
800 x 600  
480p  
540p  
600p  
720p  
1024 x 768  
1024 x 1024  
1280 x 720  
1280 x 768  
1280 x 1024  
1366 x 768  
1366 x 1024  
540p  
600p  
720p  
Bandwidth:  
Composite, S-Video and Component inputs: 5.5 MHz, Pass-through: 100 MHz  
100-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz (200-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, export version)  
15W  
Power Requirements:  
Power Consumption:  
Control Options:  
Operating Environment:  
Dimensions:  
RS-232, IR, Front Panel  
41°-95°F (5°-35° C), 0-90% humidity, Non-condensing  
Width: 17.45 in./443.23 mm  
Depth: 16 in./406.40 mm  
Height: 3.5 in./88.90 mm  
Weight:  
16 lbs./7.26 kg  
Safety Regulations:  
Complies with UL, FCC Class 'B', CE, C-tick  
Supplied Accessories  
• Remote Control w/ 2 AAA Batteries  
• Power Cord  
• User’s Manual  
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RUMA-006200 rev 04-01  
2900 Faber Street Union City, CA 94587 Ph: 510-324-7777 Fax: 510-324-9300 www.runco.com  
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