Runco XP-50DHD Plasma Display User Manual

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3.1 
Remote Control
To install batteries in the remote control: 
1. Press down the tab on the cover and 
pull the cover in the direction of the 
arrow. 
 
 
 
2. Insert the included batteries. Ensure 
that the polarities correctly match the 
 and  markings inside the battery 
compartment. 
 
3. Insert the lower tab of the cover into the 
opening, and press down the cover until 
it clicks in place.
Notes on Batteries When installing...

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 Do not drop the remote control or expose it to moisture or high temperature.
 The remote control may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp. If that occurs, move the 
plasma display away from the fluorescent lamp.
 Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote 
control and the IR receiver on the plasma display.
 If the effective range of the remote control decreases, or it stops working,...

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3.3 
Installation 
Considerations
Proper installation of your PlasmaWall will ensure the highest possible picture quality. 
Whether you are installing the PlasmaWall temporarily or permanently, you should take the 
following into account to ensure that it performs optimally.
Special Requirements for 
the XP-103DHD
The extremely large size and high power consumption of the XP-103DHD place unique 
demands upon both the...

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You can attach your optional mounts or stand to the PlasmaWall in either of two ways: 
 While it is upright. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 As it lies flat with the screen face 
down. Place the protective sheet, 
which was wrapped around the 
plasma monitor when it was 
packaged, between the screen and 
your work surface to avoid 
scratching or otherwise damaging 
the screen surface. 
Ambient LightIn general, minimize or...

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Figure 3-2. Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting (XP-50DHD, 
XP-OPAL50DHD, XP-65DHD and XP-OPAL65DHD)
Figure 3-3. Ventilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting (XP-103DHD)
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Wall
200mm 
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Audio/Video
Synchronization Issues
Due to its extraordinarily high level of video processing performance, the DHD Controller 
may distribute video signals with a perceptible level of audio latency. In order to easily 
solve this issue, Runco recommends using the DHD Controller with a high-quality audio 
receiver that has the ability to effectively synchronize audio and video signals.
Most mainstream audio receiver/switchers...

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Other ConsiderationsHere are some other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation, avoid 
damage and prolong operating life: 
 Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the display away 
from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause drifts in 
the display circuitry, which may affect performance.
 Keep the PlasmaWall away from devices that radiate...

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3.4 
Connections to the 
PlasmaWall and DHD 
Controller
Proceed as follows to connect the PlasmaWall to the DHD Controller, your video sources, 
external controller(s) – if present – and AC power. 
When connecting your equipment:
 Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
 Use the correct signal cables for each source.
 Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on 
connectors that...

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Digital Video Connection: The PlasmaWall has a dual HDMI input board, labeled HDMI 
(SLOT 2). Connect the HDMI output from the DHD Controller to input “A” on this board, 
using an HDMI-to-HDMI cable.
RS-232 Connection: Connect the Display Control (RS-232) output from the DHD 
Controller to the SERIAL input on the PlasmaWall. Use a standard, modular telephone 
cable with RJ11 plugs at both ends. On the PlasmaWall end, use the...

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Connecting Source 
Components to the DHD 
Controller
Connect your video sources to the DHD Controller as shown and described in the 
sections that follow. 
HDMI Source Connections: See Figure 3-6. 
Figure 3-6. HDMI Source Connections
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Use the HDMI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the highest 
video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain 
throughout the entire signal path, from source component...