Runco CW-50MC - Manual (Page 3)

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the CW-43MC/CW-50MC Plasma display! Your CW-43MC/CW-50MC will provide
you with many years of enjoyment no other plasma can match. It is compatible with current NTSC and PAL systems, as
well as DTV standards. And since the display is the 16:9 aspect ratio, DVD widescreen movies and Digital Television will
look the way they were meant to look- in the widescreen format. Plasma technology is proving to be the most flexible and
reliable type of display device currently available. The CW-43MC/CW-50MC is considered a fixed-pixel device, like an
LCD or DLP™ projector. LCD and DLP™ projectors require a light bulb to create the light, and the light is then reflected
off of the tiny DMD™ mirrors in a DLP™, or passed through LCD panels in LCD projectors. The plasma, however, uses
micro gas-filled cells to create the pixel images, which generate their own light. This is very advantageous, as this allows
the plasma display to be used in any type of situation, from dark theaters to light-filled rooms. And it also makes the plasma
the most maintenance-free type of display device - no bulbs or CRTs to change, ever!
This manual will explain how to use your CW-43MC/CW-50MC plasma display, as well as its features, benefits and other
important information. Please ensure you read this manual carefully before using your CW-43MC/CW-50MC, especially
the safety precautions!
• 1024 x 768 (CW-43MC) and 1280 x 768 (CW-50MC) HDTV resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio
• Designed for custom automation control with RS-232C and IR interfaces
• Accepts all DTV formats
• Multiple aspect ratio control
• Less than 4 1/2 inches thin
• Digital 480P, 720P, 1080i input via DVI w/HDCP
• Advanced VivixII™ modular controller with orthogonal processing
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Features and Benefits
Due to the design of all plasma glass panels made by every manufacturer, and the interaction between ambient air pressure
and the plasma gases contained inside of the panel, reliable operation of your plasma display cannot be assured during
operation at certain high altitude locations.
We have found this plasma monitor to be reliable at altitudes of up to 5000 MSL (mean sea level). At elevations higher
than this, each panel may react differently, depending upon the altitude, air pressure, humidity and other meteorological
factors.
For this reason, Runco International makes no warrants or claims as to the reliable operation of this plasma display monitor
product at altitudes greater than 5000 feet above sea level.
If you are planning to operate a plasma monitor at a location above 5000 feet, please contact Runco technical support for
further information.
High Altitude Operation