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1. Remote Aspect Ratio Control Description Key 16 9 ANA Select 16 9 to view 16 9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio 16 9 Image on 16 9 Screen Display 4 3 images are stretched horizontally to fit a 16 9 display 4 3 Image stretched to fill 16 9 Screen Display 4 3 4X3 4 3 scales the input signal to fit in the center of a 16 9 M display 4 3 is the aspect Image on 16 9 Screen Display ratio used by computer monitors standard television programming and most VHS video cassettes Letterbox LET Letterbox mode scales BOX zooms in on a 4 3 image 4 3 Image on linearly by the same amount 16 9 Display on all sides to fill a 16 9 Letterbox aspect ratio di spl ay Letterbox is best suited for viewing LaserDisc movies or non anamorphic DVDs on a 16 9 screen VirtualWide VWIDE VirtualWide scales a 4 3 image NON linearly more d on the sides than in the 3 Image on 16 9 Screen Display center to fit a 16 9 screen 4 3 Image on 16 9 Display with VirtualWide 28 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Operation Use the controls in the Picture Adjust menu to calibrate your Crystal Series LCD for lt Picture Adjust optimum picture quality The Crystal Series LCD has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards established by the Imaging Science Foundation ISF The ISF has developed carefully crafted industry recognized standards for optimal video p
2. 4 3 To maximize image quality when using the Crystal Series LCD with a personal computer Setting the PC Display You may need to adjust the display properties of your PC video card To do this Properties 1 Choose Settings from the Windows Start menu and click on Control Panel IMMER dq sm m Address is Control Panel z es var t e mm e control Panel Ecc a Teen E Use the settings in Control Panel to pa Lr GT S Double click on the Display icon Click the Settings tab on the display dialog box Set the Screen area to 1920x1080 pixels 5 Click the Advanced button and click the Monitor tab on the dialog box Set the Refresh Frequency to 60Hz and click OK 23 object s J IE My Computer E personalize your computer Date Time Fax Folder Options Display Select an item to view its description S P Windows Update s A 2 Beg Windows 2000 Support Fonts Game Internet Keyboard Controllers Options S i ZN gt 1 o B amp y Mouse Network and Phoneand Power Options Dial up Co Modem a 9 Aa Printers Regional Scanners and Scheduled Options Cameras Tasks E Sounds and System Users and Multimedia Passwords Display Properties A xl Background Screen Saver Appearance Web Effects Settings Display Default Monitor Less E More n fn 1920 by 1080 pixels Screen area Troubleshoot Advanced Plug and Play Monit
3. S SWAP SWAP TV AV en en aa PREV FAV oo co GG Q Q Figure 2 3 Crystal Series LCD Remote Control Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 9 Controls and Functions 1 3 OFF ON Use these buttons to turn the Crystal Series LCD on or off Numeric Buttons Use these buttons to enter menu pass codes CX 52HD only Use the numeric buttons to enter TV channel numbers Use the TV button to switch to the Antenna DTV CATV input Use the button to enter DTV sub channel numbers Source Selection Buttons INPUT 1 Press this button to switch to Input 1 INPUT 2 Press this button to switch to Input 2 INPUT 3 Press this button to switch to Input 3 INPUT 4 Press this button to switch to Input 4 Input 1 and Input 2 have both S Video and composite video A Note connectors Input 3 and Input 4 have both component and composite video connectors To specify which connection type you are using or to switch from one to the other if equipment is connected to both use the Input Selection menu under Setup refer to Input Selection on page 36 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Use these buttons to select a Digital Video input HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 RGB HD Press this button to switch to the RGB HD input Memory Preset Buttons CUST Press to recall settings for the current input from the Custom memory preset ISF NT Night Press to recall settings for the current input from the ISF Night memory preset
4. Check speaker connections Figure 3 8 Check the following settings Digital Audio Out page 34 TV Speaker page 34 and HDMI Audio page 39 Lower the contrast setting Lower the brightness setting Check the antenna or cable TV connection If using an off air antenna adjust its position or location Ensure that the source outputs are connected to the correct Crystal Series LCD input Manually adjust Clock and Phase settings or perform an Auto Adjust refer to PC Mode Adjust on page 36 Select a compatible resolution and vertical frequency refer to Computer Signal Compatibility on page 61 Adjust the image size refer to PC Mode Adjust on page 36 Use the MTS SAP button on the remote control to select mono 50 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 6 Serial Communications To interface the Crystal Series LCD with a home theater automation control system or a PC running terminal emulation software connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3 10 Use a straight through cable Configure the RS 232 controller or PC serial port as follows no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no flow control Set the baud rate to match that of the Crystal Series LCD RS 232 port To check the baud rate setting select Baud Rate from the ISF Calibration menu refer to page 41 e Commands are in ASCII format and are not case sensitive Acarriage return is not requir
5. Table 5 1 Troubleshooting Chart continued Symptom Picture is okay but there is no sound Image is too bright and or lacks definition in the bright areas of the image Image appears washed out and or dark areas appear too bright Black or white dots appear on all channels or a specific channel Colors in the image are swapped for example reds appear blue or vice versa RGB HD images appear noisy Invalid mode appears on screen The image is too large or too small Poor broadcast sound quality Possible Cause s Audio output is muted Volume setting is too low Source component is connected incorrectly or not at all Speakers are connected incorrectly or not at all Audio settings are incorrect Contrast is set too high Brightness is set too high Antenna or cable TV source is connected incorrectly or not at all Broadcast signal is weak The Red Pr Green Y or Blue Pb outputs from the source are connected to the wrong inputs on the Crystal Series LCD Clock and Phase settings need adjustment The resolution and frequency of the video card in the computer are not compatible with the Crystal Series LCD Image size needs adjusting The sound quality of a stereo broadcast may be unstable in an area with a weak signal Solution Press the MUTE button on the remote control e Turn up the volume Check audio connections to source component
6. ISF DAY Press to recall settings for the current input from the ISF Day memory preset 10 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Controls and Functions 5 Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons ANA 16 9 Anamorphic For 16 9 DVDs or HDTV program material 4X3 Standard 4 3 The input signal is scaled to fit 4 3 display mode in the center of the screen LETBOX Letterbox Image in letterbox format is enlarged to fit 16 9 full screen display and the upper lower portions are blanked off VWIDE VirtualWide 4 3 image is enlarged NON linearly in horizontal direction to fit 16 9 full screen display 6 Arrow Buttons A 4 V gt Use these buttons to change TV channels CX 52HD only select items or settings adjust settings or adjust sound volume ENTER Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting 7 MENU Press this button to access the on screen display OSD controls or to exit the current menu and return to the previous one 8 EXIT Press this button to hide the OSD controls 9 Picture In Picture PIP Function Buttons ASPECT Press to change the aspect ratio of the PIP window from 4 3 to 16 9 or vice versa SIZE Press to choose from three PIP window sizes POSITION Press to choose the PIP window position top left top right bottom left or bottom right corner PIP Press to change the PIP mode picture in picture picture by picture or off P MODE va Pres
7. RGB 480p or higher source select PC Mode Adjust and press ENTER Auto Adjust Auto Adjust automatically adjusts settings to optimize computer images To execute Auto Adjust on command select Auto Adjust and press ENTER A Note Clock Use the up or down arrow buttons A V to highlight Clock Then use the right arrow button gt to increase the pixel clock rate use the left arrow button lt q to decrease it Auto Adjust may take some time to complete depending on the characteristics of the incoming signal Phase Adjust the phase if the image shows shimmer or horizontal noise Pixel phase adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal The effect of this control is similar to that of a tracking control on a VCR For best results use a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear pattern of black and white pixels or a similar half on half off graphic image You may notice that you can stabilize the image at more than one point Use either setting in this case s H Position Use the up or down arrow buttons A V to highlight H Position Then use the right arrow button gt to shift the image to the right use the left arrow button 4 to shift the image to the left s V Position Use the up or down arrow buttons A W to highlight V Position Then use the right arrow button gt to shift the image up use the left arrow button lt
8. VirtualWide 480i p 576i p 720p 1080i 1080p Yes CX 52HD 2000 1 CX 57HD 1200 1 Refer to Table 7 2 3 2 or 2 2 pull down Multiple input combinations with up to Composite Video S Video Component Video S w HDCP GB 15 pin D sub is 232 Control Analog Audio 4 stereo RCA pairs 3 5 mm stereo mini jack 1 RF Antenna CX 52HD only 1 CATV 75 ohm coaxial CX 52HD only 4 2 2 2 1 U X ILL III 5 1 Composite Video 1 Analog Audio stereo RCA pair 1 Stereo headphone 3 5 mm stereo mini jack 1 Digital Audio S PDIF RCA coaxial 1 Digital Audio TosLink optical 10W RMS x 2 Stereo Amplifier NTSC ATSC Stereo PAL as monitor only HDTV PIP PBP Parental Control V Chip Closed Caption Source power and aspect ratios 100 to 240 VAC 50 60Hz CX 52HD 350 watts 1194 5 BTUs hour CX 57HD 400 watts 1365 2 BTUs hour 40 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C 20 to 80 humidity non condensing Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 57 7 Specifications 7 1 Crystal Series LCD Specifications Specifications Table 7 1 Crystal Series LCD Specifications continued Dimensions CX 52HD see Figure 7 1 CX 57HD see Figure 7 2 Weight including stand CX 52HD 89 5 Ibs 40 60 kg CX 57HD 118 0 Ibs 53 52 kg Regulatory Approvals Complies with FCC CE C Tick NRTL GOST MIC SABS RoHS China RoHS Limited Warranty One 1 year parts and lab
9. minutes If Auto Tuning fails to detect any CATV channels select HRC or IRC and try again STD HRC and IRC refer to different sets of frequencies used by cable television providers IRC stands for Incrementally Related Carrier HRC stands for Harmonically Related Carrier Add Erase If Auto Tuning fails to detect a channel select Add Erase from the Channel menu and press A or WV to select it Then select Add to add it to the channel list To erase the currently selected channel from the available channel list select Add Erase from the Channel menu then select Erase Favorite Channel You can specify up to five channels as favorite channels that can be accessed by pressing a single button on the remote instead of manually entering the channel number To do this select Favorite Channel from the Channel menu and press ENTER Use the up or down arrow button to select the memory location in which you want to store the favorite channel Then use the left or right arrow button to specify the channel number To erase a favorite channel selection press ENTER Press EXIT when you have finished programming favorite channels To recall a favorite channel press the FAV CHAN button repeatealy on the remote control 34 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Operation To set the Crystal Series L CD s internal clock or configure the on off timers select Timer Timer CX 52HD only from the Main
10. 0004 Aspect ratio selection O 4 3 Standard 1 VirtualWide 2 Letterbox 3 16 9 Anamorphic Example S4E0002 selects Letterbox S4G 0004 PIP Input selection O TV 1 Input 2 Input2 3 Input3 4 Input4 6 RGB 8 HDMI1 9 HDMI2 Example S4G0003 selects PIP Input3 4G Select next PIP AV input SAB 000 Power on off control U standby 1 on Example SABOO01 turns unit on SCA 000 Caption on off 0 off 1 on Example SCA0000 turns caption off SCB OO Set major channel AIR O1 99 Example SCB0002 selects off air channel 2 SCB 1 Set major channel CABLE 001 125 Example SCB1102 selects cable channel 102 SCD HHHH Set minor channel 0000 9999 Note You must send a Set major channel command first Example SCD0001 selects minor channel 1 CB TV channel up CB TV channel down SDA 0004s Set PIP mode U OFF 1 PIP 2 PBP Example SDA0002 selects PBP 52 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Table 6 1 Serial Commands continued Command Description SDB 0004 Set PIP size O small 1 medium 2 large Example SDB0001 selects medium PIP size SDE 000 Set PIP aspect ratio 0 4 3 1 16 9 Example SDE0001 selects 16 9 aspect ratio PIP window SDF 000 Set PIP window position O Top Left 1 Top Right 2 Bottom Left 3 Bottom Right Example S
11. 3 5 Composite and S Video Connections Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 19 Installation Installation AV OUT Connection Connecting Headphones x The Crystal Series LCD has stereo audio and Composite video outputs for connecting to a second VCR or other auxiliary equipment Connect the AV OUT audio and video jacks to the audio and video inputs of the VCR or other equipment as shown in Figure 3 6 You can route either the main or picture in picture PIP source signal to the AV output For more information refer to Monitor Out on page 39 The audio output level is fixed The volume and mute controls affect A Note only the speaker and headphone outputs 900 0e00 Figure 3 6 AV OUT Connections You can connect a set of headphones to the Crystal Series LCD to watch a program without disturbing others Connect them to the headphone output located at INPUT2 see Figure 3 7 R Audio L VIDEO S VIDEO Q Figure 3 7 Connecting Headphones 20 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Connect the CD positive and negative speaker wires to the rear panel SPEAKER R and SPEAKER L terminals see Figure 3 8 Maintain the correct polarity For more information refer to the owner s manual for your speakers Twist exposed RS wire strands ACAO together Fe E Push tab to the Sa N open position and d ll A 9 N insert the wire SEE Then close tab firmly
12. aet tt o pel ctt bate 49 Troubleshooting FpS s EE 49 Serial Communications ssssssssssseves sss ves sss ves ssse essere essere sse enne ennes ennen 51 RS 232 Connection and Port Configuration sssri a r e 51 Serial Command BCEE 51 Delete 57 Crystal Series LCD Specifications eee eee eee ee eee 57 Crystal Series LCD Dimensions 59 Computer Signal Compatibility taxi soos tre tree e ette tete e vto e eve vet e een 61 X Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual List of Figures 2 1 Crystal Series LCD Controls and Indicators sssssese em 5 2 2 Crystal Series LCD Rear Panel Inputs and Outputs eee eee ee 6 2 3 Crystal Series LCD Remote Control 9 3 1 Antenna Cable TV Connection CX 52HD only eee eee 16 3 2 GIR CONOC IONE eerte e vette t dte nter FU epe RR EE Date exe Poet tte seat 17 3 3 Analog RGB Conpechonmg mener enne enirn n nnns 18 3 4 Component Video Commechomg sss eee 19 3 5 Composite and S Video COnnecioOnS eee e e nnn 19 3 6 AV OUT COMMECHONS E 20 3 1 GONNECTING Headphones dite attende te EE eot end ie pod eaves ERR 20 3 8 External Speaker CORFrection io eee eoe tn Pedo vet ote bM eie butt 21 3 9 Digital Audio Connection nico D stacked t Re RE e ep Ea 21 3 10 RS 232 Control System Connechon een 22 4 1 Crystal Series LCD OSD Menu Structure eee e 26 4 2 Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness AA 29 4 3 Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast sss 30
13. appropriate for most situations Higher settings produce a bluer picture lower ones impart a reddish hue to the image 32 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Operation Each color temperature setting has six 6 white balance parameters associated with it two each for red green and blue These are described later in this section refer to White Balance on page 41 Gamma The Gamma control determines how gray shades are displayed between minimum input black and maximum input white for all signals A good gamma setting helps to optimize blacks and whites while ensuring smooth transitions for the in between values utilized in other grays Unlike brightness and contrast controls Gamma allows you to lighten or darken the overall tone of your images without changing the extremes All images will be more vibrant while still showing good detail in dark areas The default Gamma setting of 2 20 is appropriate for most typical home theater environments Save Settings The Crystal Series LCD lets you save image quality settings for each input and supported resolution to a preset You can recall this preset at a later time by simply pressing a button on the remote control or using the Restore Settings menu command see below You should save changes to any of the following settings to a preset otherwise they will be lost when a new input source or resolution is selected Brightness e Contrast Color
14. arrow button to select Eastern Central Mountain Pacific Alaska or Hawaii Press ENTER to confirm your selection Daylight Saving If you are in a region that observes Daylight Saving Time DST select Daylight Saving from the Timer menu and set it to Automatic to have the Crystal Series LCD automatically adjust the time one hour ahead on the first Sunday in April one hour back on the last Sunday in October The display must be connected to an off air antenna or CATV system in order for this to work You can also manually adjust the time to reflect DST Set Daylight Saving to On if DST is currently in effect Set it to Off if DST is not currently in effect or not observed in your region at all Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 35 Operation PC Mode Adjust Caption Parental Control CX 52HD only Letterbox Mode Input Selection Monitor Out Overscan Input Label HDMI Audio RGB Signal Film Mode Auto Backlight OSD Timer Auto Off Setup Use the controls in the Setup menu to perform advanced image quality adjustments and access various other Crystal Series LCD features OSD Language Select OSD Language from the Setup menu and press ENTER Then use the up or down arrow buttons to select the OSD language English French Spanish Portuguese or German Press ENTER again to confirm your selection PC Mode Adjust To improve the quality of displayed images from a computer or other VESA compliant
15. result of misuse of the product and therefore cannot be repaired under the terms of this Limited Warranty Normal viewing material such as television satellite broadcasts videotape or DVDs not put into pause for extended periods of time will not cause damage to your display under normal conditions Many DVD players are also equipped with screen savers for this reason TO AVOID IMAGE RETENTION Burn in Please ensure that still images are not left on your LCD display panel Also ensure that images displayed in the 4 3 aspect ratio mode black or gray stripes but no picture information is present on the left and right edges of the screen are used as infrequently as possible This will prevent permanent retention on your LCD display panel which can be seen permanently under certain conditions once burn in has occurred The types of images to avoid include video games still images and computer screens with stationary tool bars and icons This is why computers are equipped with screen savers to prevent still images from burning into the monitor s phosphors after being displayed continuously for an extended period of time This Limited Warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use and does not cover normal maintenance This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinets or any appearance items failure resulting from accident misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication faulty or improp
16. results in a minimum black level of approximately O IRE Adjust as needed to match the dynamic range of the source increase the value if blacks appear elevated dark gray If blacks appear crushed too dark use a lower settting 40 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Operation Save Settings For each input and supported resolution the Crystal Series LCD lets you save image quality settings as presets that you can recall at a later time You can create up to three presets designated Custom ISF Day and ISF Night per input and resolution You should save changes to any of the following settings to a preset otherwise they will be lost when a new input source or resolution is selected Brightness Contrast Color saturation Tint Sharpness Gamma Color temperature selection 5400 6500 8500 or Custom To save image settings to a preset select Save Settings from the Picture Adjust menu and select Custom ISF Day or ISF Night White Balance To remove any trace of color from the white areas of the displayed image set the Color Temp to Custom Then choose White Balance from the ISF Calibration menu and press ENTER Gain Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of the G Gain Moi image A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of solid white B Gain 100 areas such as an 80 IRE window pattern If the white areas co
17. source material For HDTV DVDs and other video sources Overscan is generally not necessary or desirable Input Label You can give each Crystal Series LCD input a descriptive name To do this select Input Label from the Setup menu and choose one from the list HDMI Audio If the HDMI source is a PC or other device that does not support audio output via HDMI set HDMI Audio to PC If the source does support audio output via HDMI set this option to HDMI to route the HDMI digital audio signal to the speakers when HDMI1 or HDMI2 is selected RGB Signal The RGB input supports both DTV and VESA computer resolutions and signal timings If the RGB source is a computer select PC If itis a DTV set top box or other equipment with an RGB output select Video Film Mode To smooth out moving images from interlaced standard definition SD Sources select Film Mode and set it to Automatic In most cases the Crystal Series LCD detects the proper pull down rate and vertical frequency However if your source is jittery and or tearing you may wish to specify the pull down rate 2 2 or 3 2 to ensure stable processing for that source Auto Backlight Select Auto Backlight from the Setup menu and set it to On to have the Crystal Series LCD adjust the Backlight setting automatically according to the ambient light level in the viewing area OSD Timer Use the 4 or K button to set the OSD Timer This timer controls how long the menus remain o
18. to secure the wire in place Right Speaker Left Speaker Figure 3 8 External Speaker Connection If your home theater has a Dolby Digital amplifier or receiver connect the digital audio output from the Crystal Series LCD to the digital audio input of the amplifier receiver as shown in Figure 3 9 The Crystal Series LCD supports both coaxial S PDIF and optical TosLink digital audio connections The audio output level is fixed The volume and mute controls affect A Note only the speaker and headphone outputs DIGITAL R AUDIO OUT a A S VIDEO COA O AL Digital Audio Cable Optical Sold Separately Digital Audio Cable Coaxial Sold Separately Dolby Digital Amplifier Figure 3 9 Digital Audio Connection Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 21 Installation Connecting External Speakers Optional Connecting to a Dolby Digital Amplifier Installation RS 232 Controller y Use a straight through RS 232 cable with a 9 pin male connector to connect a PC or Connection home theater control automation system if present to the RS 232 port on the Crystal Series LCD see Figure 3 10 For more information about using this connection refer to Serial Communications on page 51 To PC or Automation Control System DB 9 Male EJ 2 Con
19. 0x400 85 85 00 35 78 V VESA 640x480 60 60 00 29 82 V V MAC 640x480 67 66 70 35 00 V V MAC 640x480 72 72 80 37 90 V V MAC 640x480 75 75 00 37 50 V V VESA 800x600 56 56 00 35 20 V V VESA 800x600 60 60 30 37 90 V V VESA 800x600 72 72 20 48 70 N V VESA 800x600 75 75 00 46 90 V V VESA 1024x768 60 60 00 48 40 V V VESA 1024x768 70 70 10 56 50 V V VESA 1024x768 75 75 00 60 00 V V VESA 1280x768 60 60 00 47 70 V VESA 1280x1024 75 75 00 80 17 V V VESA 1600x1200 60 60 00 74 52 V V VESA 1920x1080 60 60 00 67 50 N V Note The Crystal Series LCD may not be able to display images from notebook computers in simultaneous CRT LCD mode Should this occur switch the notebook computer to CRT only mode If you are unsure how to do this refer to your notebook computer s user manual Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 61 Specifications 7 3 Computer Signal Compatibility Specifications Notes 62 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual SERIAL NUMBER 020 0713 00 Rev A October 2007 Runco International e 2900 Faber Street e Union City CA 94587 e Ph 510 324 7777 800 28RUNCO Fax 510 324 9300 www runco com
20. 4 4 Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tt 31 4 5 Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Gharpomess ee 32 4 6 Crystal Series LCD Splash Green 42 51 CX252 AD DIMENSIONS Aa idea te tenter ite eget d rette t es ete eem m eed atte t Lats 59 1 2 QX bT HD DImensi nis ets dete ber aet tete e PU ue yuan t eus 60 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual xi List of Figures Notes Xii Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 1 Introduction This Owner s Manual describes how to install set up and operate the Runco Crystal 1 1 Series Model CX 52HD and CX 57HD Flat Panel LCDs Throughout this manual the About This Manual Runco CX 52HD and CX 57HD Flat Panel LCDs are referred to simply as the Crystal Series LCD Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the Target Audience most out of the Crystal Series LCD Runco has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed However because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback it may require updating from time to time You can always find the latest version of this and other Runco product manuals on line at www Runco com Runco welcomes your comments about this manual Send them to techpubQrunco com lt lt If You Have Comments About This Manual Text Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual in order to clarify lt Tex
21. Channel Time 12 00 AM 11 59 PM or Auto Setup S Enable Disable Time On Timer Timer Channel Volume Off Timer Enable Disable Time CX 52HD i Off 10 30 60 120 or Sleep Timer fi only 180 minutes Eastern Central Time Zone Mountain Pacific Alaska or Hawaii Daylight Saving On Off or Automatic Figure 4 1 Crystal Series LCD OSD Menu Structure Analog Text1 Text2 Text3 or Text4 CC On Mute Yes No Control Caption Font Size Font Style Digital Font Opti ae CX 52HD NE SE Edge Color FG Opacity Setup BG Opacity Edge Style Parental Lock On Off TV Rating Coe kids NEES que Allow Block Change PIN default is 0000 Letterbox Mode EE d nput 1 Input 2 nee Video OF Input Selection see Input 3 Input 4 Automatic Video or Component Monitor Out Main or PIP Video Overscan i H Overscan H Shift doo ad with pe V Overscan V Shift Input Label HDMI Audio HDMI or PC RGB Signal Video or PC Film Mode Off 2 3 2 2 or Auto Auto Backlight Off On OSD Timer 0 10 20 60 sec Auto Off 0 30 60 or 120 min Brightness Contrast 0 1 2 3 100 Color Tint Sharpness 0 5 10 100 ADC Phase Adj 0 1 2 3 63 DNR O 10 20 100 Picture Adjust MPEG NR 0 1 2 3 63 Backlight 0 5 10 15 20 100 Color Temp Ge 6500 8500 or ustom ISF Calibration Gamma 2 00 2 02 2 04 2 40 Black Level 0 1 2 3 64 Save Setti
22. D show captions when the audio output is muted set this option to Yes Digital Font Option CX 52HD only Select Digital Font Option CX 52HD only from the Caption menu to customize the appearance of closed captions in digital TV broadcasts Control Select Program to view the closed captions as presented by the broadcaster Or select User to override the program s closed caption formatting Font Size Font Style These settings alter the size and typeface of closed captions FG Color BG Color Edge Color These settings alter the text color background color and text border color respectively FG Opacity BG Opacity These settings alter the degree to which the program shows through the captions Edge Style This setting alters the text border style Parental Control CX 52HD only To block the display of television programs or movies based on their ratings select Parental Control from the Setup menu and press ENTER Enter the default Personal Identification Number PIN 0000 and press ENTER again Parental Lock This is the master switch for the parental controls Set it to On on Off e TV Rating Select TV Rating from the Parental Control menu to block television programs carrying a given rating to prevent children from watching programs that are deemed inappropriate These ratings and content labels have been established by the United States Federal Communications Commission FCC to help parents an
23. DF0001 positions PIP window in upper right corner of display area remote The following serial commands are meant to emulate buttons on the remote control Each button has its own serial command so effectively it is as if you were using the IR remote only you ll be doing so via serial commands These commands provide active OSD responses just like the IR Each command begins with key followed by the four digit number of the button No carriage return is necessary The response you receive from the unit if the command is valid will be a right bracket followed by the four digit numeric code you sent For example the ON com mand is key0015 the response will be 0015 All commands are in ASCII key 0002 OFF 0015 ON key 0004 Number 1 0005 Number 2 0006 Number 3 0008 Number 4 0009 Number 5 0010 Number 6 0012 Number 7 0013 Number 8 0014 Number 9 0035 Number 3 0017 Number O 0023 IV Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 53 Serial Communications Serial Communications Table 6 1 Serial Commands continued Command Description key 0105 INPUT1 0027 NPUT2 0028 NPUTS3 0001 NPUT4 0102 HDMI1 0101 HDMI2 0019 RGBHD key 0003 CUSTOM 0062 ISF NIGHT 0031 ISF DAY key 0040 16 9 ANA 0043 4 3 0039 L
24. ETTERBOX 0126 VIRTUALWIDE key 0007 Right Arrow key 0016 Down Arrow key 0018 Up Arrow key 0011 Left Arrow key 0046 ENTER key 0026 MENU key 0100 EXIT key 0063 PIP ASPECT RATIO 0047 PIPSIZE 0034 PIP POSITION 0032 PIP 0037 TIMER OFF 0052 S SWAP 0033 SWAP 0036 TV AV key 0053 S MODE 54 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Serial Communications Table 6 1 Serial Commands continued Command Description 0054 SURROUND 0024 MTS SAP 0091 MUTE key 0057 PREVIOUS CHANNEL 0045 FAVORITE CHANNEL 0044 CLOSED CAPTION on off 0055 INFO Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 55 Serial Communications Notes 56 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Table 7 1 lists the Crystal Series LCD specifications Table 7 1 Crystal Series LCD Specifications Native Resolution Screen Size Screen Aspect Ratio Available Aspect Ratios DTV Compatibility ISF Settings Contrast Ratio Data Graphics Compatibility Vivix Processing Inputs Outputs Audio System Tuner CX 52HD only Discrete IR Control Power Requirements Power Consumption Operating Environment 1920 x 1080 CX 52HD 52 in diagonal CX 57HD 57 in diagonal 16 9 4 3 Letterbox 16 9
25. Faber Street Union City CA 94587 Ph 510 324 7777 Fax 510 324 9300 Toll Free 800 23 RUNCO RUNCO VIDEO PRODUCT INFORMATION RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS Model Purchased Date Serial Number Runco Authorized Dealer Name Address City State Province Postal Code Phone Fax Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual V Important Safety Instructions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco product For best performance please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation WARNING This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of AN A N uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric CAUTION shock TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK D OU SEA ERC ABLE PARTSINS DE This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the SERVICE PERSONNEL literature accompanying the appliance Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions o N oO om bk O N 3 Do not ins
26. Menu and press ENTER Time To set the Crystal Series LCD internal clock select Time from the Timer menu and D RN press ENTER Then do either of the following On Timer To synchronize the internal clock with time codes sent by the local Public Broadcasting Service PBS member station select Auto Setup The display must be connected to otr Timar an off air antenna or CATV system in order for this to work Sleep Timer Time Zone e To manually set the clock use the up or down arrow button to select the hour of the day AM PM or the minute of the hour to set Then use the left or right arrow buttons Daylight Saving to set that component of the time When finished press MENU or EXIT On Timer Use the On Timer to turn the Crystal Series LCD on at a specific time of day You can also specify a channel and a volume level Off Timer Use the Off Timer to turn the Crystal Series LCD off at a specific time of day Sleep Timer Use the Sleep Timer to turn off the Crystal Series LCD after a specified interval To set the Sleep Timer e Select Sleep Timer from the Timer menu and press ENTER Use the right or left arrow button to select 10 30 60 120 or 180 minutes Then press MENU OR e Press the TIMER OFF button on the remote control repeatedly to select the desired timer interval Time Zone To set the local North American time zone select Time Zone from the Timer menu and press ENTER Use the up or down
27. Note computer signals compatible with the Crystal Series LCD 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 3 This Crystal Series LCD may not be able to display images from notebook computers in simultaneous CRT LCD mode Should this occur switch the notebook computer to CRT only mode If you are unsure how to do this refer to your notebook computer s user manual 18 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Component Video Connections If you have a DVD player or DTV decoder with a component YPbPr output connect it to INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 of the Crystal Series LCD as shown in Figure 3 4 INPUT4 Y Pb Pr VIDEO L Audio R VII PC Audio Audio Cable DVD DTV STB L 0 rr Video Cable Figure 3 4 Component Video Connections Composite S Video Connections The Crystal Series LCD has two 2 S Video and four 4 composite video inputs for connecting a VCR camcorder laser disc player or DVD player see Figure 3 5 Composite Video INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 AV OUT lio R FS L Audio R 9000 1066 suse VCR eee OG S Video INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 Camcorder Audio a VIDEO Video Game Device T gu ill S VIDEO Ren Uan mf Ce Q Figure
28. OwNER s OPERATING MANUAL CRYSTAL S E H CX 52HD CX 57HD 1080p High Definition LCD Flat Panel Displays with WideVision RUNCO THE WorLd s Finest Home THEATER PRODUCTS ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For LCD Displays Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco video product and welcome to the Runco family We believe Runco produces The World s Finest Home Theater Products With proper installation setup and care you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act Please read it carefully and retain it with your other important documents WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SERVICE LABOR Runco will pay for service labor by a Runco Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of a manufacturing defect for a period of one 1 year from the effective date of delivery to the end user PARTS Runco will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the effective date of delivery to the end user Such replacement parts are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion if any of the original warranty period WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY Image retention on LCD display panels is specifically excluded from coverage under this Limited Warranty Image retention or staining of an image is the
29. 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada IMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONS Lamps inside this product contain mercury This product may contain other electronic waste that can be Hg hazardous if not disposed of properly Recycle or dispose in accordance with local state or federal Laws For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at WWW EIAE ORG For lamp specific disposal information check WWW LAMPRECYCLE ORG DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Applicable thro
30. al characteristics some menu options may not be available Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 25 Operation TV CX 52HD only OSD Language English Francais Espa ol Portugu s or Deutsch PC Mode Adjust Auto Adjust Clock Phase H Position V Position Factory Reset Display On Off Digital CX 52HD only Service1 Service2 Services Service6 CC1 CC2 CC3 or CC4 nput1 nput2 nput3 Source nput4 HGB HDMI1 HDMI2 16 9 Aspect Ratio gt Letterbox VirtualWide Brightness Contrast 0 1 2 3 100 Color Tint Sharpness 0 5 10 100 DNR O 10 20 100 Picture Adjust MPEG NR 0 1 2 3 63 Backlight 0 5 10 15 20 100 5400 6500 8500 or Color Temp C ustom Gamma 2 00 2 02 2 04 2 40 Save Settings Custom i Custom ISF Day Restore Settings SF Night Balance L10 L9 L8 O R8 R9 R10 Eaualizor Standard Music Film q Speech or Custom Surround On Off Audio SE Audio Language English Francais CX 52HD only Espa ol or Portugu s Digital Audio Out POM or Dolby Digital TV Speaker On Off Audio Delay 0 1 2 40 msecs SID HRC Channel Auto Tuning RC CX 52HD Return only Add Erase Favorite
31. aphic Conventions TTT 1 SING Tis Metal oett AE tr iter reed teret e tue e dec tp UM RE OR UE wet eet irt UNS 2 Description Features and Benefits AA 3 Key Features and BenefIts 3 2 ee eet edo Er iv sea tene e oe DEE 3 Parts Est dede tes ettet es du ema de gend du m me un ENNS REE 4 2 Controls and Functions eeeeeeeeeeeeeee ees eeen enne nna tnnn nhan nennen aste 5 Crystal Senes LCD ata Glance s aote eet tiet eet ten e e e qa PER Meshes 5 Controls and Mierer 5 Crystal Series LCD Inputs and Outpute ees 6 Crystal Series LCD Remote Control sese 9 3 Installation 2 netter niti tun a leon niii d e i eed CD dd n nd di 13 Remote Control rasistei etae te alu e ttl ve P puc ede ha n e ERG 13 Battery Instalati Nenn cote to atero ge sta t rot d rk dE ENEE 13 Notes on Remote Control Operation 13 QUICK viuo EE 14 Installation Considerations 2 eiae een er ee e E ER RECHT RERO RS 15 Wall Mounting the Crystal Series LOD oiar na eem 15 Ambient Re RI 15 Other Considerations utc tener teet oet tede cia dr fe i nde dedak 15 Connections to the Crystal Series LCD 16 Connecting the Crystal Series LCD to Source CGomponente 16 AV OUT COnMECTION c reed eme E d OE HOHER ERR EDU ES 20 Connecting Headphones ren rne te rer e e ge 20 Connecting External Speakers Optional see eee 21 Connecting to a Dolby Digital Amplifier eee ASE me 21 RS 232 Controler CONNECCION En ET EE 22 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s O
32. d other caregivers determine if a program is suitable for young viewers To block programs carrying a given rating use the up or down arrow to select a rating Then press the right arrow button to require the PIN code to be entered to view a program with that rating A lock icon appears to indicate that the restriction is active Table 4 2 describes the TV ratings and content categories For more information visit http www fcc gov parents parent guide html Table 4 2 FCC Ratings and Content Categories Rating Category Description TV MA Mature Audience Only graphic violence explicit sexual content and or offensive language TV 14 Parents strongly cautioned intense violence sexual situations coarse language and or suggestive dialogue TV PG Parental guidance suggested violence sexual situations coarse language and or suggestive dialogue TV G General audience suitable for children and adults TV Y7 Children 7 and up TV Y Suitable for all children FV Fantasy violence or cartoon violence Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 37 Operation Table 4 2 FCC Ratings and Content Categories continued Rating Category Description D Sexual dialogue L Offensive language S Sexual content V Violence Movie Rating Select Movie Rating from the Parental Control menu to block movies carrying a given rating to prevent children from watchin
33. duct 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 GENS DHD Vivix Virtual Cinema CineWide AutoScope O Path CinOptx LiveLink CSMS SuperOnyx and VirtualWide are trademarks of Runco International All other trademarks and registered trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective owners Runco International products are manufactured under one or more of the following patents US Patent 6755540 and Other Patents Pending iv Runco CX 52HD OCX 5 7HD Owner s Operating Manual 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
34. e ADC Phase Adj This control works similarly to the Phase adjustment for RGB signals refer to Phase on page 36 Use it to improve the apparent sharpness of 720p and lower resolution Component S Video or Composite sources For best results adjust ADC Phase while displaying a Sharpness pattern Figure 4 5 e DNR Refer to DNR on page 32 s MPEG NR Refer to MPEG NR on page 32 e Backlight Refer to Backlight on page 32 Color Temp To choose a color temperature setting select Color Temp from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER Color temperature defines the color of gray The choices are 5400K 6500K 8500K and Custom The default setting 6500K is appropriate for most situations Higher settings produce a bluer picture lower ones impart a reddish hue to the image Each color temperature setting has six 6 white balance parameters associated with it two each for red green and blue The White Balance settings for the 5400K 6500K and 8500K color temperatures are factory set and cannot be changed To create a Custom color temperature select Custom from the Tip Color Temp menu and press ENTER Then press ENTER a second time to go directly to the White Balance menu This shortcut is available only from the ISF Calibration menu e Gamma Refer to Gamma on page 33 Black Level This control compensates for incoming elevated black levels present in certain video signals The default setting 32
35. ed after a command e When you send a valid command the Crystal Series LCD executes it and acknowledges it with a right bracket character followed by the four digit numeric code you sent for example 0002 e When you send an invalid command one followed by values outside the valid range for that command the Crystal Series LCD ignores it and returns MAX or MIN instead of the four digit code e When you send an unrecognized misspelled command the Crystal Series LCD ignores it and returns N A instead of the four digit code Table 6 1 lists the RS 232 command set Table 6 1 Serial Commands Command S3A OHHH Description Set audio volume to 000 100 Example S3A0075 sets volume to 75 3A Audio volume up 3A Audio volume down S3E 0004 Audio mute speakers headphones O 2 not muted 1 muted Example S3E0001 mutes the audio output S4A 0004 Main input selection 0 TV nput1 nput2 nput3 nput4 RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 Oo O E GM A ll Example S4A0006 selects RGB Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 51 6 1 RS 232 Connection and Port Configuration 6 2 Serial Command Syntax Serial Communications Table 6 1 Serial Commands continued Command Description 4A Select next Main AV input SAE
36. ent input This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players 5 INPUT4 Composite Video Input 6 INPUT4 Audio Input Connect the audio output from your Input 4 source here 7 INPUT1 Composite Video Input 8 INPUT1 Audio Input Connect the audio output from your Input 1 source here INPUT1 S Video Input 20 21 Monitor OUT Composite Video Monitor OUT Audio Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 7 Controls and Functions 22 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S PDIF Coaxial 23 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT TosLink Optical Connect either 22 or 23 to the digital audio input of an A V amplifier with a Dolby Digital decoder 24 AIR Antenna Input CX 52HD only 75 ohm coaxial input for connecting a TV antenna to the digital TV input 25 CABLE Input CX 52HD only 75 ohm coaxial input for connecting a CATV system to the digital TV input 26 RS 232 CONTROL PORT A female 9 pin D sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater automation control system 27 SPEAKER OUTPUT RIGHT 28 SPEAKER OUTPUT LEFT For connection of the right 27 left 28 speakers Connect a speaker with an impedance of 4 ohms 8 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Controls and Functions Figure 2 3 shows the Crystal Series LCD remote control and the paragraphs that follow 2 2 describe its functionality Crystal Series LCD Remote Control ASPECT SIZE POSITION PIP O O O
37. er installation or setup adjustments improper maintenance alteration improper use of any input signal damage due to lightning or power line surges spikes and brownouts damage that occurs during shipping or transit or damage that is attributed to acts of God In the case of remote control units damage resulting from leaking old damaged or improper batteries is also excluded from coverage under this Limited Warranty CAUTION THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS RUNCO PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM RUNCO AUTHORIZED DEALERS ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MOREOVER DAMAGE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT INSTALLATION AND SETUP WORK BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED RUNCO DEALER TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THIS WARRANTY THIS WILL ALSO ENSURE THAT YOU ENJOY THE FINE PERFORMANCE OF WHICH YOUR RUNCO PRODUCT IS CAPABLE WHEN INSTALLED AND CALIBRATED BY RUNCO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual iji 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 al
38. erformance and has Contrast implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to Color obtain optimal picture quality from Runco video display devices Accordingly Runco Tint recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation Sharpness technician DNR All signal types require separate processing Therefore you need to calibrate each input MPEG NR separately Backlight Color Temp When you change a picture quality setting save the change to a Gamma A Note preset afterwards Otherwise the change will be lost when a Save Settings different input is selected Picture quality settings are saved for Restore Settings each input and resolution separately For information about saving settings refer to Save Settings on page 33 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 e External test pattern source Ovation Multimedia Digital Video Essentials or AVIA test DVD or equivalent A blue filter provided with many test DVDs for color level and tint adjustments Connect your test pattern source to the input that you are calibrating and proceed as follows Perform the adjustments in the order listed here Brightness On your external test pattern source select a PLUGE pattern PLUGE is an acronym for Picture Line Up Gene
39. es LCD on a table or in an entertainment center or Wall Mounting the Crystal mount it on a wall Series LCD If you do decide to wall mount the Crystal Series LCD ensure that the wall mount bracket is installed according to the instructions included with it The wall must be capable of supporting a redundant weight factor three 3 times the weight of the display or be reinforced Runco recommends that this be done by a custom installation specialist Use only the Runco approved wall mount kit designed for your A Note display In general minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the display Contrast ratio in your lt lt Ambient Light 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 Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation lt Other Considerations e 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 e Keep the Crystal Series LCD away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers Common sources of these include slide projectors speakers power amplifiers and elevators Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 15 Insta
40. g movies that are deemed inappropriate These ratings have been established by the Motion Picture Association of America MPAA to help parents and other caregivers determine if a movie is suitable for young viewers To block movies carrying a given rating press the right arrow button to require the PIN code to be entered to view a movie with that rating A lock icon appears to indicate that the restriction is active For more information on movie ratings please visit http www mpaa org movieratings Unrated To allow or block access to unrated content select Unrated from the Parental Control menu and select Allow or Block Press ENTER to confirm your choice Change PIN The default PIN for accessing the parental controls or bypassing content restrictions is 0000 Runco recommends changing this to something less obvious Letterbox Mode Select Letterbox Mode from the Letterbox Mode Letterbox Setup menu to change the zoom factor that takes effect when you select the Letterbox aspect ratio refer to Table 4 1 4 3 Image on 16 9 Display When you select Letterbox the image is enlarged Letterbox aspect ratio zoomed in by a factor of approximately 1 33 When you select Cinema Fill the zoom factor is Letterbox Mode Cinema Fill approximately 1 77 1 33 x 1 33 4 3 Image on 16 9 Display Letterbox aspect ratio Input Selection Input 1 and Input 2 have both S Video and Composi
41. graphic equalizer is disabled A ote Audio Language Some digital TV broadcasts provide audio soundtracks in multiple languages If you are watching such a program select Audio Language from the Audio menu to choose a soundtrack language English Francais Espanol or Portugu s Digital Audio Out The Crystal Series LCD can output either two or six channels of digital audio Select Dolby Digital if your A V receiver can decode a Dolby Digital encoded 5 1 channel bitstream Otherwise select PCM to have the Crystal Series LCD output PCM encoded stereo audio TV Speaker To disable the speakers select TV Speaker from the Audio menu set it to Off and press ENTER The effect is similar to using the MUTE button except that the Crystal Series LCD remembers this setting if you turn off the display then turn it back on Audio Delay Use the Audio Delay control to correct audio video synchronization issues with DTV broadcasts Select from O to 40 milliseconds of delay as needed To set up the Crystal Series LCD channel tuner select TV as the source Then select Channel from the Main Menu and press ENTER Auto Tuning To have the Crystal Series LCD automatically detect available TV or CATV channels select Auto Tuning and press ENTER Then select STD and press ENTER again The Crystal Series LCD searches all channel frequencies and adds a channel to its memory when it detects a signal on that channel frequency This may take a few
42. he SWAP PIP Images button on the remote control ASPECT SIZE POSITION S SWAP SWAP Swapping the Main and To swap the main and PIP audio programs press the PIP Audio Programs S SWAP button on the remote control ED S SWAP WAP TV AV TIMER OFF 46 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual The Crystal Series LCD supports Multichannel Television Sound MTS the broadcast audio standard that allows transmission of both stereo and Secondary Audio Program SAP content The SAP is usually a foreign language translation However it can also be used for other purposes such as Described Video Services DVS which provide descriptive narration of key visual elements in programs for the benefit of the visually impaired You can select sound options Mono Stereo SAP or Mono SAP depending on the broadcast signal by pressing the MTS SAP button on the remote control PREV FAV SURRND MTS SAP MUTE i Choose Stereo for channels that are broadcasting in stereo Choose Mono for channels that are broadcasting in mono or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal Choose SAP to listen to the Secondary Audio Program Choose Mono SAP to listen to both the primary and secondary audio programs for example when a program has a DVS audio track Table 4 4 summarizes the audio broadcast modes supported by the Crystal Series LCD Table 4 4 Compatibility with Stereo and SAP Audio Broadcast
43. hown in Figure 4 5 Adjust as needed looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and different sized lines in the sweep patterns at the top and bottom Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate them Figure 4 5 Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness DNR To apply Digital Noise Reduction DNR to the input signal select DNR from the Picture Adjust menu Noise reduction is useful for clearing up noisy RGB images such as those from a PC Adjust as desired using the left or right arrow buttons keeping in mind that reducing noise which reduces high frequencies may also soften the image MPEG NR Use the MPEG Filter to reduce or eliminate so called mosquito noise in MPEG compressed video signals digital broadcasts or DVDs Adjust as needed to minimize distortion around the edges of moving objects moving artifacts around edges and or blotchy noise patterns superimposed over the objects Backlight The Backlight control changes the apparent brightness of the displayed image Its effect is similar to that of a lamp intensity control on a projector The Backlight control is disabled when Auto Backlight described A Note on page 39 is set to On Color Temperature To choose a color temperature setting select Color Temp from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER Color temperature defines the color of gray The choices are 5400K 6500K 8500K and Custom The default setting 6500K is
44. llation 3 4 Proceed as follows to connect the Crystal Series LCD to your video sources external Connections to the controller s if present and AC power Crystal Series LCD When connecting your equipment Turn off all equipment before making any connections Use the correct signal cables for each source Ensure that the cables are securely connected Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors that have them Use the left audio input when connecting mono audio sources Connecting the Crystal Connect your video sources to the Crystal Series LCD as shown and described in the Series LCD to Source sections that follow Components Antenna Cable TV Connection CX 52HD only Connect your antenna or cable television source to the AIR or CABLE jacks on the rear of the Crystal Series LCD see Figure 3 1 Input Panel AUDIO OUT Q A amp VIDEO COAXIAL AIR OPTICAL i H DIGITAL i i i i Cable Television Network Figure 3 1 Antenna Cable TV Connection CX 52HD only 16 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Installation HDMI Connections The Crystal Series LCD has two HDMI inputs for connecting a BD HD DVD DVD player DTV decoder personal computer or any other device with an HDMI or DVI output Connect such devices as shown in Figure 3 2 video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path from source component output int
45. low 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 pro
46. measurement techniques Section 8 Conducted disturbances induced by power frequency magnetic fields immunity test EN 61000 4 11 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and measurement techniques Section 11 Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests And EN 61000 3 2 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 Section 2 Limits for harmonic current emissions equipment input current up to and including 16 A per phase 2000 EN 61000 3 3 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 Section 3 Limitations of voltage changes voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current up to and including 16 A and not subject to conditional connection 1995 Council Directive 2006 95 EC and amended by M1 and C1 on Low Voltage Equipment Safety EN 60950 Safety of information technology equipment including electrical business equipment The Technical Construction file required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Planar Systems Inc 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton OR 97006 Date of Declaration October 2007 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual vii 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
47. n screen after selecting them Select from 0 to 60 seconds in 10 second increments When you set the OSD to 0 the menus remain on screen until you hide them by pressing EXIT Auto Off Set Auto Off to 30 60 or 120 minutes to have the Crystal Series LCD go into standby mode when no source signal is present for the selected amount of time When Auto Off is set to zero 0 minutes disabled the Crystal Series LCD remains in normal operating mode regardless of the presence or absence of an input sync signal Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 39 Operation ISF Calibration gt White Balance Blue Enable Baud Rate Factory Reset Splash Duration Use the ISF Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments This menu should be used by ISF certified technicians only Not You must enter a passcode to access the ISF Calibration menu A ote Picture Adjust The controls in this menu are identical to those in the main Picture Adjust menu but are accessible only by entering the ISF Calibration menu passcode This makes it possible to restore the picture quality settings to what they were when the Crystal Series LCD was installed simply by recalling the ISF Night or ISF Day preset Brightness Refer to Brightness on page 29 Contrast Refer to Contrast on page 30 Color Refer to Color Saturation on page 31 s Tint Refer to Tint on page 31 e Sharpness Refer to Sharpness on page 32
48. nector Pin Assignments Z De 2 Transmit Data S 2 3 Receive Data e e RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 5 Ground 1 4 6 7 8 9 Not Connected Rear Panel Figure 3 10 RS 232 Control System Connection 22 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 4 Operation 1 Turn on your source components 4 1 2 Plug the female end of the supplied power cord into the AC receptacle on the rearof Turning on the Power the Crystal Series LCD AC 100V 240V See Figure 2 2 Connect the other end to your AC power source Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the display The power indicator lights red to indicate that the Crystal Series LCD is in standby mode 5 Press the ON button on the remote control to turn on the display or press the power button on the side of the display The power indicator lights solid green Je 6 After a brief warm up period approximately 10 seconds the Crystal Series LCD will display 1 NM 2 E an image D s ED ED The Crystal Series LCD OSD language is initially set to English but can also display the 4 2 menus in French Spanish Portuguese or German To change the OSD language Changing the OSD 1 Press MENU Language 2 Select Setup from the Main Menu 3 Select OSD Language from the Setup Menu 4 Press A or Y to highlight the desired language and press ENTER The change takes effect immediately Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 23 Operation
49. ngs Na ISF Day ISF White Balance VOB Gain R G B Offset Blue Enable Enable Disable Baud Rate m Ee 19200 9600 Serial Link On Off Factory Reset Splash Duration 0 1 2 3 60 secs 26 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all Crystal Series LCD functions The ISF Calibration menu is not accessible until you enter a passcode From the Main Menu select Source to choose a video signal source The active source is indicated by an arrow gt to its left in the example at right TV is the active source To change the aspect ratio size and shape of the projected image select Aspect Ratio from the Main Menu and press ENTER Select the appropriate aspect ratio for the type of program material being viewed refer to Table 4 1 The currently selected aspect ratio is indicated by an arrow gt to its left in the example at right Anamorphic is selected A Note The aspect ratio selection persists until you change it It is not saved independently for each input Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 27 Operation Main Menu Runco CX 52HD Aspect Ratio Picture Adjust Audio Channel Timer Setup ISF Calibration Source gt TV DCN Input2 Input3 Input4 RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 Aspect Ratio ae 4 3 Letterbox VirtualWide Operation Table 4 1 Aspect Ratio Settings
50. ntain traces of red R Offset EJ green or blue decrease the Gain for that color G Offset E Offset Use the Offset controls in the White Balance sub menu to correct color B Offset EJ imbalances in the dark areas of the image A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of dark gray areas such as a 30 IRE window pattern If the gray areas contain traces of red green or blue decrease the Offset for that color Not Any white balance adjustments you make here are automatically AN ote stored as a Custom color temperature The White Balance settings for the 5400K 6500K and 8500K color temperatures are factory set and cannot be changed Always set the Color Temp to Custom before making any white balance adjustments so you can see how those adjustments affect the image Blue Enable Blue Enable removes all red and green color information from the image simulating a blue filter You can use it instead of a blue filter when performing color and tint adjustments Baud Rate Select Baud Rate from the ISF Calibration menu to set the data transfer rate of the Crystal Series LCD s RS 232 SERVICE port This setting must match the data rate of the device connected to the RS 232 input Serial Link Select Serial Link from the ISF Calibration menu to configure the RS 232 Service port see Figure 3 10 for normal operation On or for software upgrades Off Factory Reset To reset all Crystal Series LCD
51. o clean the vents on the rear panel of the display of dust buildup set the vacuum cleaner to its weakest setting when doing this If not removed accumulated dust can cause the internal temperature to increase resulting in possible breakdown or fire Table 5 1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the Crystal Series LCD If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Technical Support Table 5 1 Troubleshooting Chart Symptom The display does not turn on N after initial installation The display is on butthereis e no picture N Possible Cause s The Crystal Series LCD is not plugged in or the AC outlet is not active The remote control batteries have run out Incorrect source selection Source component is not turned on Source component is connected incorrectly or not at all Solution Ensure that the Crystal Series LCD is plugged in and that the AC outlet is active Replace the batteries Select the correct source Turn on the source component Check video connections to source component Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 49 5 1 Cleaning X Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control lt Cleaning the Screen Cleaning the Vents 5 2 Troubleshooting Tips Maintenance and Troubleshooting
52. o the display T Use the HDMI inputs whenever possible This ensures the highest amp 10 This Crystal Series LCD supports the VESA Display Data Channel A Note DDC standard This standard provides Plug and Play capability the display and a VESA DDC compatible computer communicate their setting requirements allowing for quick and easy setup In order for Plug and Play to work correctly you must turn on the display before you turn on the connected computer Rear of the Display INPUTA L Y Pb Pr VIDE o o OOe of POO HDMI1 HDMI2 PC Audio INPUT3 HDMI or DVI to HDMI Cable sold separately BD HD DVD DVD DTV STB Rear of the Display Audio Cable Sold Separately HDMI to DVI Cable Sold Separately Figure 3 2 HDMI Connections Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 17 Installation RGB Connections The Crystal Series LCD has an RGB input for connecting a personal computer see Figure 3 3 Hear of the Display Rear of the PC Zen mU T N els Y Pb Pr SERVICE o o ED o 000C RGB HDMI1 HDMI2 PC Audio oc I Audio Cable Sold Separately D Sub 15 Pin Cable Sold Separatel Figure 3 3 Analog RGB Connections 1 Refer to Computer Signal Compatibility on page 61 for a list of A
53. on DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer s Name Runco International a subsidiary of Planar Systems Inc Manufacturer s Address 2900 Faber Street Union City CA 94587 hereby declares that the products Model Numbers CX 52HD CX 57HD conform with the provisions of Council Directive 2004 108 EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility EN 55022 Limits and methods of measurements of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment 1998 EN 55024 Limits and methods of measurements of immunity characteristics of information technology equipment 1998 Including e EN 61000 4 2 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and measurement techniques Section 2 Electrostatic discharge immunity test e EN 61000 4 3 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and measurement techniques Section 3 Radiated Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test e EN 61000 4 4 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and measurement techniques Section 4 Electrical fast transient burst immunity test e 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
54. or and Nvidia Riva TNT2 Properti 21xl General Adapter Monitor Troubleshooting Color Management p Monitor Type aj ico m Monitor Settings Refresh Frequency 6onz gt IV Hide modes that this monitor cannot display Unchecking this box will allow you to set your display to modes that this monitor cannot display correctly This may lead to an unusable display and or damaged hardware 24 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Operation 1 The maximum available resolution and vertical frequency is A Note 1920x1080 60Hz or the maximum supported by your video card whichever is lower You can get the best picture at 1920x1080 60Hz 2 The Crystal Series LCD supports 24 bit color 16 777 216 possible colors To use the on screen menus 4 4 1 Press MENU to display the Main Menu Using the On Screen Menus 2 To select a menu item use the up or down arrow buttons A V on the remote control to highlight it Press ENTER or the right arrow button gt to access that menu Use the up or down arrow buttons A Y to select the setting you want to change Then press ENTER or the right arrow button gt 5 Press the right or left arrow button gt to change that setting 6 To return to the previous menu press MENU or 4 The Crystal Series LCD OSD menus are arranged hierarchically as shown in Figure 4 1 Depending on the selected input source and or sign
55. or from the date of delivery to the end user Specifications are subject to change without notice 58 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Specifications Figure 7 1 and Figure 7 2 show the Crystal Series LCD dimensions all dimensions are in 7 2 inches Crystal Series LCD Dimensions va m NS GE Sy v8 6v 25 51 3 72 30 00 33 72 6006060 M S JUNON IRAM del gw x 9 C9 CZ Figure 7 1 CX 52HD Dimensions Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 59 Specifications d J P LZ6v KK 27 64 342 02 19 35 85 M S JUNON IEM deL 84X9 N c9 cz haa 787 7 87 6 61 Figure 7 2 CX 57HD Dimensions 60 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual The Crystal Series LCD can display video signals from a variety of computer sources via its RGB HD and HDMI inputs Table 7 2 lists the signal types that are compatible with the Crystal Series LCD and indicates which of those are VESA standaras Table 7 2 Computer Video Signal Compatibility Chart Pa Mode ce E Porta RGB HOM VESA 640x350 85 85 00 31 28 Y VESA 64
56. perating Manual ix Table of Contents d Operation geed 23 T rning on thie POWOE i ia ioe ne eer dote eine dde edd dra E ede geb de erg i ERE 23 Changing the OSD language di t De b e A gl p o e e E Ee ER a es 23 Setting the PC Display Properties 24 Using thexOnsSere en Menus ax He Gt ee ten ed bp ERR HEURE 25 Nap MER UE REL 27 SOURCE dice epe Pepe e et le Pdf ER T Ee eves 27 ASPECT RATIO ech Hcr 27 Picture Adjust vt RR HORROR EORR UHR P ERR DERE JAREN 29 Melon RN 33 Channel OXs52EID only s iiie ete epo TO Red bet ve i ERA 34 Timer e RE RE 35 Setup suas cn e DE RH OM O e OO RT ren pul te RTE TES 36 ISF Calibration ET 40 Using Picture IN PICture PIP tsar end tort ett rt pe tht e eb ULP ERA LAU US ene 43 Changing the PIP POSITIOFE sten ter erm e HEN Hb eee ate 45 Changing the PIP GRE ete tho eto a re PO P ite a a cae P us 45 hanging the PIP Aspect Ratio erret tet er teet ne 45 Swapping the Main and PIP Images A 46 Swapping the Main and PIP Audio Programa sees em 46 Stereo Sound SAP CX 52HD only sse es eee eee 47 Maintenance and Troubleshooting serene BELLE esses eene 49 Cleaning deret ri tes ot e mo ene eap pcc at rg Da rp d p E t te Pu E ta 49 Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control eee eee 49 Cleaning the SOreern i uci c eder cede e en ve S Due E E LE e 49 Cleaning the Vents unt ete ea rd tt aet
57. q to shift the image down To restore the factory default Clock Phase and Position settings select Factory Reset and press ENTER Caption Select Caption from the Setup menu to control the display of closed captions when watching programs that contain them Display Select On or Off to control the display of closed captions Digital CX 52HD only For digital TV broadcasts select one of six captioning modes Service1 Service2 Service6 Service1 usually contains the native language captions if a program is captioned in more than one language those captions are carried on Service2 through Service6 Analog Select one of four captioning modes CC1 CC2 CC3 or CC4 CC1 usually contains the native language captions if a program is captioned in more than one language those captions are carried on CC2 CC3 or CC4 The Crystal Series LCD also supports text mode captioning to use this feature select Text1 Text2 Text3 or Text4 The text modes instead of displaying a few lines of captions somewhere on the picture take over all or half of the screen to display scrolling text information The text modes are seldom used today so most of the time 36 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Operation there is no information there to see The text field is sometimes used for embedding Internet data called Interactive TV Links or ITV Links in the captions e CC On Mute To have the Crystal Series LC
58. r Crystal Series LCD is shipped with the following items If any items are missing or damaged please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at 800 23 RUNCO e CX 52HD or CX 57HD LCD Display with Table Stand e Remote Control Unit and two 2 AAA size batteries AC Power Cord e Warranty information and registration card e Runco CX 52HD OX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual this document Optional Accessories e Wall Mount kit 4 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Controls and Functions Figure 2 1 shows the locations of the Crystal Series LCD controls and indicators Right Side O o ER lt amp 0000000 G Figure 2 1 Crystal Series LCD Controls and Indicators 1 TV AV Button Input Source Selection To select a source press the TV AV button with no menus visible on screen Use the CH A or CH V button see below to highlight the desired input source and press TV AV again When a menu is visible on screen this button operates identically to the ENTER button on the Crystal Series LCD remote control unit refer to Crystal Series LCD Remote Control on page 9 MENU Selection Button Press this button to access the on screen display OSD controls or to exit the current menu and return to the previous one N Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 5 2 1 Crystal Series LCD at a Glance Controls and Indicators Controls and Functions C
59. ration Equipment Figure 4 2 shows a typical PLUGE pattern x Figure 4 2 Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness Below Black Above Black Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 29 Operation PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black white and gray areas against a black background The example above includes two vertical bars and four shaded boxes Select Brightness from the Picture Adjust menu Using the left and right arrow lt q gt buttons adjust the brightness so that The darkest black bars disappear into the background The dark gray areas are barely visible The lighter gray areas are clearly visible The white areas are a comfortable level of true white The image contains only black gray and white no color Contrast On your external test pattern source select a stepped gray bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4 3 Figure 4 3 Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast Select Contrast from the Picture Adjust menu Using the left and right arrow lt gt buttons adjust the contrast to a point just below which the white rectangle starts to increase in size Brightness and contrast controls are interactive A change to one A Note may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting 30 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Operation Color Saturation On your external test pattern so
60. re 2 2 Crystal Series LCD Rear Panel Inputs and Outputs INPUT2 Audio Input 6 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 10 11 12 18 14 Controls and Functions INPUT2 Composite Video Input Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR camcorder laser disc player or other composite video source INPUT2 S Video Input Standard S Video input for connecting a DVD player satellite receiver or Super VHS S VHS VCR Headphone Jack Main Power Switch Power Input 100 to 240 VAC Connect the Crystal Series LCD to power here RGB A 15 pin VGA connection to a personal computer The Crystal Series LCD automatically detects the signal resolution HDMI1 Computer Input Digital HDMI2 Computer Input Digital Two HDCP compliant digital video inputs for connecting a DVD player personal computer or HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output 7i For best results do not run your DVD player in progressive mode FN 10 PC Audio Input Connect the audio output from a personal computer here INPUT3 Component Video RCA connectors Standard definition 480i 576i or high definition 720p 1080i YPrPb component input This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players INPUTS Composite Video Input INPUTS Audio Input Connect the audio output from your Input 3 source here INPUT4 Component Video RCA connectors Standard definition 480i 576i or high definition 7 200671 080i YPrPb compon
61. rystal Series LCD Inputs gt and Outputs Right Side Volume Adjustment Buttons VOL VOL Use these buttons to adjust the sound volume When a menu is visible on screen these buttons operate identically to the left and right arrow lt q and ki buttons on the Crystal Series LCD remote control unit CHA CHV Use these buttons to scroll through available TV channels CX 52HD only When a menu is visible on screen these buttons operate identically to the up and down arrow A and W buttons on the Crystal Series LCD remote control unit Power Button Remote Control Sensor Status Indicator LED Lights red to indicate that the Crystal Series LCD is in standby mode Lights green during power on sequence and during normal operation Hashes green when the Crystal Series LCD receives a signal from the remote control Figure 2 2 shows the locations of the Crystal Series LCD inputs and outputs pm cel Lem aupio our SPEAKER Y Pb Pr VIDEO aes R Fun an S INPUTS Gg Sen PERKER oO ur zl Ac 100 240V Y Pb Pr VIDEO L Awo R4 VDEO aech S VIDEO OPTICAL o 6 660 d e INPUT4 Monitor Out DIGITAL Y Pb Pr VIDEO L Audio R VIDEO L Audio R AUDIO GUT o 000000000 O o G00000000 HDMI1 HDMI2 PC Audio S VIDEO COAXIAL AIR CABLE INPUTS INPUT1 OPTICAL Figu
62. s Receive Mode Broadcast Mode Mono Stereo SAP Mono SAP Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Mono SAP Mono Mono SAP Mono SAP Stereo SAP Mono Stereo SAP Mono SAP Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 47 Operation 4 6 Stereo Sound SAP CX 52HD only Operation Notes 48 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of the Crystal Series LCD Before cleaning be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet Do not under any circumstances use solvents such as benzene or thinner to clean the Crystal Series LCD Doing so may cause deterioration or peeling of paint from the display or remote control unit Wipe the display and remote control gently with a soft cloth In case of excessive dirt buildup dampen a soft cloth with a diluted neutral cleaning detergent Wring the cloth thoroughly then wipe the component and dry it with a dry soft cloth After dusting wipe the screen gently using a soft cloth cotton flannel etc Do not use tissue or coarse fabric The screen surface is easily scratched do not rub it or hit it with a hard object If you clean the surface of the screen with a wet cloth do not allow water droplets on the surface to enter into the product this may cause a malfunction As a general rule use a vacuum cleaner about once a month t
63. s to recall settings for the PIP input from either the ISF Night or ISF Day memory preset S SWAP Press to switch between the main and PIP audio programs SWAP Press to swap the main and PIP windows TV AV Press to switch to a different PIP video source Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 11 Controls and Functions 10 TIMER OFF Button Press this button to set the sleep timer Press it repeatedly to scroll through the available options Off 10 30 60 120 or 180 minutes Sound Control Buttons S MODE Press this button repeatedly to scroll through the available Equalizer presets CUSTOM STANDARD MUSIC FILM or SPEECH SURRND Surround Press this button to turn Surround Mode on or off MTS SAP Multichannel Television Sound Second Audio Program CX 52HD only Press this button repeatedly to scroll through the available MTS settings MONO STEREO SAP or Mono SAP MUTE Press this button to mute the audio output to the speakers and headphones Channel Selection Short Cuts CX 52HD only PREV CHAN Press this button to return to the previously selected channel FAV CHAN Press this button repeatedly to select a stored favorite channel You can store up to five favorite channels To store favorite channels select Favorite Channel from the Channel CX 52HD only menu described in Section 4 Miscellaneous Functions CLOSED CAPTIONING cc CX 52HD only Press this bu
64. saturation e Tint e Sharpness e Gamma Color temperature selection 5400 6500 8500 or Custom Restore Settings To recall a preset choose Restore Settings from the Picture Adjust menu and select Custom ISF Day or ISF Night Or use the corresponding buttons on the remote control To adjust the Crystal Series LCD audio settings select Audio from the Main Menu and lt Audio press ENTER Balance To adjust the left right speaker balance select Balance from the Audio Menu nnn and press ENTER Use the left and or right arrow buttons to make one channel louder than the other Equalizer Surround Equalizer The Crystal Series LCD has a five band graphic equalizer that you can use to Audio Language boost or cut certain audio frequencies To use it select Equalizer from the Audio menu CX 52HD only and press ENTER Select one of four equalizer presets Standard flat Music Film or Digital Audio Out Speech or select Custom to create your own according to taste The five frequency bands are 100 300 1000 3000 and 10 000 Hertz H2 TV Speaker Audio Delay Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 33 Operation Channel CX 52HD only gt Add Erase Favorite Channel Surround The Crystal Series LCD has a surround sound mode that simulates a multi channel sound system To use the surround mode select Surround from the Audio menu and set it to On Not When Surround is set to On the
65. settings to their factory defaults select Factory Reset from the ISF Calibration menu and press ENTER This command is not undoable Use it with caution Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 41 Operation Splash Duration Use Splash Duration to control how long the Crystal Series LCD splash Screen remains on screen after power up see Figure 4 6 To prevent this screen from appearing set the Splash Duration to O CALIBRATED FOR John Doe By Tinh Ho CUSTOM BUILT BY RUNCO THE WorLD S FINEST Home THEATER PRODUCTS Figure 4 6 Crystal Series LCD Splash Screen 42 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual To use PIP press the PIP C9 button The PIP window appears inside the main image window Press PIP again to switch to side by side PIP mode Press PIP again to turn PIP off Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual ASPECT 43 E Operation 4 5 Using Picture In Picture PIP Operation Press the TV AV button amp 3 to select a PIP signal source For each source Table 4 3 shows which of the other sources are available as a PIP source Table 4 3 Available Main and PIP Source Combinations PIP Input Source qy INPUT INPUT INPUT3 INPUT4 Rog HDMI HDMI 1 2 VIDEO COMP VIDEO COMP 1 2 E EENEG NEEN e SE Mere e E E E jv dy zZ E gt Ni NW ENEE EE EN NEO z S old v
66. tall 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 3 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 4 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 vi Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Compliance Informati
67. te video connectors Input 3 and Input 4 have both Component and Composite video connectors To specify which connection type you are using or to switch from one to the other if equipment is connected to both select Input Selection from the Setup menu and press ENTER The default setting for all four AV inputs is Automatic With this setting the Crystal Series LCD searches for an active source on both connectors and displays the first one it detects If equipment is connected to both Automatic input selection triggers a switch when a source component is disconnected or powered off 38 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Operation Monitor Out If you have equipment connected to the AV OUT select Monitor Out from the Setup menu to route either the main or PIP audio video signals to that output Overscan not available with PC signals Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of the video signal out beyond the edge of the display area Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television Sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area Overscan effectively trims away these inactive outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to fill the display area Use the on screen slidebars to set the desired amount of horizontal and vertical overscan as well as horizontal and vertical image shift These settings only affect 480i
68. tton to turn Closed Captioning on or off INFO Press this button to view program information if available when viewing DTV channels CX 52HD only or input signal information Source and resolution 12 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 3 Installation 3 1 Remote Control To install batteries in the remote control lt Battery Installation 1 2 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and remove it Insert the included batteries Ensure that the polarities correctly match the Q and CH markings inside the battery compartment Slide the battery cover back on until it snaps into place 1 Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of A Note batteries 2 If you will not use the remote control for a long time remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage Do not drop the remote control or expose it to moisture or high temperature lt lt Notes on Remote Control The remote control may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp If that occurs move the Operation LCD display away from the fluorescent lamp Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote control and the IR receiver on the LCD display The signal from the remote control can be reflected by walls or A Note other surfaces If the effective range of the remote control decreases or it stops working replace the batteries with new ones Ambient conditions ma
69. tual and Graphic the information and instructions provided Conventions e Remote control button identifiers are set in upper case bold type for example Press EXIT to return to the previous menu e Computer input commands you type and output responses that appear on screen is shown in monospace fixed width type for example To change the aspect ratio to Letterbox type S4E0002 e 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 Not A carriage return must be used after each command or string A ote Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 1 Introduction 1 2 Using This Manual 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 A Tip certain features NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special A Note significance They also provide supplemental information CAUTIONS alert users that a gi
70. ughout 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 m s Contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal viii Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Table of Contents ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY succeer erne ere senten nnn nnn LEE mesas snas tnn ELDELE ELLE iii Important Safety Instructions 1Lccccec sss seves ess ss sees cra esa nuni pao rere esen vi Compliance Information vesse esse esse ee ees ess enne nnman nunnana ennes ennes vii Tic Introduction aiios u chin A osse Ful nuns sa SCRI gus aS CELOS ura n CUR aS Cre aAA AARS 1 About This Manual 2 tun nine 1 Target A dlence zie e ep edet ERR keith 1 If You Have Comments About This Manual 1 Textual and Gr
71. urce select a color bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4 4 lt Tall color bars Short color bars SEERE Tint Color Figure 4 4 Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint Select Color from the Picture Adjust menu While looking at the color bar pattern through a blue filter adjust the color saturation level until the outermost gray and blue color bars appear to be a single shade of blue Tall color bars Short color bars NE Tint Color Tint Tint or hue is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image When tint is decreased the image appears redder when it is increased the image appears greener To set the tint select Tint from the Picture Adjust menu While looking at the color bar pattern through a blue filter adjust the tint level until the cyan and magenta color bars on either side of the green bar appear to be a single shade of blue are interactive A change to one may require a subtle change to the Like the brightness and contrast controls the color and tint controls A Note other in order to achieve the optimum setting Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 31 Operation Sharpness Sharpness is the amount of high frequency detail in the image To adjust sharpness select Sharpness from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER On your external test pattern source select a pattern like the one s
72. vanced 185 channel cable ready NTSC stereo tuner The CX 52HD offers PIP PBP closed captioning Parental Control V Chip functionality and multi language support The display includes an integrated stereo audio system incorporating surround sound technology and generous power amplification The advanced TFT active matrix liquid crystal display panel offers 1920 x 1080 resolution and includes Runco s discrete aspect ratio control with VirtualWide mode to fill the 16 9 Screen with standard 4 3 images without loss of picture quality Also included are discrete Source aspect ratio and power selection and an RS 232 interface for whole house or automated control system integration The Crystal Series LCD is multimedia ready with simple computer connections making gaming Internet browsing and other computing activities quick and easy The Crystal Series LCD offers these key features and benefits Native Resolution 1920 x 1080 16 9 Native Aspect Ratio e Multiple Aspect Ratios with VirtualWide Mode e Less than 5 inches deep Two HDMI Inputs with High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP e Model CX 52HD has built in HDTV Tuner Exceptional detail and artifact free video enhancement e Runco video processing with 3 2 film detection circuitry Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 3 Introduction 1 3 Description Features and Benefits Key Features and Benefits Introduction Parts List gt You
73. ven action or omitted action can A Caution degrade performance or cause a malfunction WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action can result A WARNING in damage to the equipment or possible non fatal injury to the user e DANGER pie as appears when a given action can cause severe injury or Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual If you need Turn to page Information about obtaining service iv General information about the CX 52HD and 3 CX 57HD Flat Panel LCDs Installation instructions 13 First time configuration instructions 23 Advanced configuration instructions 40 Troubleshooting tips 49 Specifications for the CX 52HD and CX 57HD 57 Flat Panel LCDs 2 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Runco presents the Crystal Series CX 52HD and CX 57HD Flat Panel LCDs perfect for those who demand our award winning flat panel performance along with advanced LCD technology and lightweight design The Crystal Series LCDs incorporate the superb Vivix digital video processing that produces outstanding picture quality with a wide range of both standard and high definition source material In addition the handsome gloss black finish television is engineered with ISF calibration standards for the purest video performance The CX 52HD also features a built in ATSC tuner that receives terrestrial DTV broadcasts in addition to an ad
74. vy 144 4 g 5 2 S 7 uu 8 8 v NER vp vy juju fy 5 O 2 O wi LLI Sl LPS N oy e 2 ag i s ossa SCC ENEE O m O Y Y Y Y Y Y Y ke 2 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y E E I e Z Sl vv wd 288 EMI am Notes 1 means that that source is available as a PIP source when that input is selected means that it is not 2 The Crystal Series LCD cannot display the same source in both the main and PIP windows nor can it display RGB and HDMI digital signals simultaneously 44 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual To change the PIP window position press the POSITION 3 button on the remote control repeatedly until the window is in the desired position To change the PIP window size press the SIZE C button on the remote control repeatedly to achieve the desired window size To change the aspect ratio of the PIP window from 4 3 to 16 9 or vice versa press the ASPECT 3 button on the remote control Refer to Table 4 1 for more information about aspect ratios Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Operation Changing the PIP Position ASPECT SIZE POSITION PIP E SWAP SWAP TV AV TIMER OFF Changing the PIP Size ASPECT SIZE POSITION PIP S SWAP SWAP TV AV Changing the PIP Aspect ASPECT SIZE POSITION PIP R L atio P SWAP TV AV 45 Operation Swapping the Main and To swap the main and PIP images press t
75. y possibly impede the operation of the remote control If this happens point the remote control at the LCD display and repeat the operation Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual 13 Installation 3 2 Table 3 1 gives a quick overview of the Crystal Series LCD installation process The Quick Setup sections following this one provide detailed instructions Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video A Note installation specialist Table 3 1 Installation Overview Step Procedure For Details refer to page 1 Mount the Crystal Series LCD on a wall optional 15 2 Connect signal sources to the Crystal Series LCD 16 3 Connect external controller to RS 232 port optional 22 4 Apply power to the Crystal Series LCD 23 5 Change the OSD language 23 6 If using the Crystal Series LCD with a PC adjust PC display 24 properties Display calibration adjust the following for each input 27 through 39 save settings when finished Brightness 7 e Contrast Color level e Tint Input position 14 Runco CX 52HD CX 57HD Owner s Operating Manual Installation Proper installation of your Crystal Series LCD will ensure the highest possible picture 3 3 quality Whether you are installing the Crystal Series LCD temporarily or permanently yu Installation should take the following into account to ensure that it performs optimally Considerations You can either place the Crystal Seri

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