Runco PL-61CX manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Checks Remedy

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Troubleshooting

If the picture quality is poor or there is some other problem, check the adjustments, operations, etc., before requesting service.

Symptom

Checks

Remedy

Mechanical sound is heard.

• Maybe the sound from the cooling fans used to prevent over heating.

The unit emits a crackling sound.

• Are the image and sound normal?

• If there are no abnormalities in the image

 

 

and sound, the noise is caused by the

 

 

cabinet reacting to changes in humidity. This

 

 

will not affect performance.

 

 

 

Picture is disturbed.

• Is a connected component set directly in

• Leave some space between the display and

Sound is noisy.

front or at the side of the display?

the connected components.

Remote control operates erroneously.

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control does not work.

• Are the remote control’s batteries worn

• Replace both batteries with new ones.

 

out?

 

 

 

 

 

• Is IR REMOTE set to ON?

• Set IR REMOTE OFF on OPTION3 menu.

 

• Has an ID number been set for the main

• Set an ID number with the ID SELECT

 

unit?

button, or set the ID number to ALL.

 

 

 

Monitor’s power does not turn on

• Is the monitor’s power cord plugged into

• Plug the monitor’s power cord into a power

when the remote control’s power

a power outlet?

outlet.

button is pressed.

 

 

• Are all the monitor’s indicators off?

• Press the power button on the monitor to

 

 

turn on the power.

 

 

 

 

• Are the remote control’s batteries worn

• Replace both batteries with new ones.

 

out?

 

 

 

 

 

• Is IR REMOTE set to ON?

• Set IR REMOTE OFF.

 

 

 

 

• Has an ID number been set for the main

• Set an ID number with the ID SELECT

 

unit?

button, or set the ID number to ALL.

 

 

 

Monitor does not operate when the

• Is the remote control pointed at the

• Point the remote control at the monitor’s

remote control’s buttons are pressed.

monitor, or is there an obstacle between

remote control sensor when pressing

 

the remote control and the monitor?

buttons, or remove the obstacle.

 

 

 

 

• Is direct sunlight or strong artificial light

• Eliminate the light by closing curtains,

 

shining on the monitor’s remote control

pointing the light in a different direction, etc.

 

sensor?

 

 

 

 

 

• Are the remote control’s batteries worn out?

• Replace both batteries with new ones.

 

 

 

 

• The remote cable is plugged into the

• Unplug the remote cable from the monitor.

 

REMOTE IN terminal (Wired).

 

 

 

 

The front panel buttons of the main

• The front panel buttons do not function

• Set the Control Lock to OFF.

unit do not function.

during Control Lock.

 

 

 

 

No sound or picture is produced.

• Is the monitor’s power cord plugged into

• Plug the monitor’s power cord into a power

 

a power outlet?

outlet.

 

 

 

Picture appears but no sound is

• Is the volume set at the minimum?

• Increase the volume.

produced.

 

 

• Is the mute mode set?

• Press the remote control’s MUTE button.

 

• Are the speakers properly connected?

• Connect the speakers properly.

 

 

 

 

• Is AUDIO INPUT set correctly?

• Set AUDIO INPUT on the AUDIO menu

 

 

correctly.

 

 

 

Poor picture with VIDEO signal input.

• Improper control setting.

• Adjust picture control as needed.

 

Local interference.

Try another location for the monitor.

 

Cable interconnections.

Be sure all connections are secure.

 

Input impedance is not correct level.

 

 

 

 

Poor picture with RGB signal input.

• Improper control setting.

• Adjust picture controls as needed.

 

Incorrect 15 PIN connector pin

Check pin assignments and connections.

 

connections.

 

 

 

 

Tint is poor or colors are weak.

• Are the tint and colors properly adjusted?

• Adjust the tint and color (under PICTURE).

Nothing appears on screen.

• Is the computer’s power turned on?

• Turn on the computer’s power.

 

 

 

 

• Is a source connected?

• Connect source to the monitor.

 

 

 

 

• Is the power management function in the

• Operate the computer (move the mouse,

 

standby or off mode?

etc.).

 

 

 

 

• Is LOOP OUT set to ON?

• Set LOOP OUT OFF.

 

 

 

Part of picture is cut off or picture is

• Is the position adjustment appropriate?

• Adjust the IMAGE ADJUST properly.

not centered.

 

 

 

 

 

Image is too large or too small.

• Is the screen size adjustment

• Press the WIDE button on the remote

 

appropriate?

control and adjust properly.

 

 

 

Picture is unstable.

• Is the computer’s resolution setting

• Set to the proper resolution.

 

appropriate?

 

 

 

 

POWER/STANDBY indicator is

• Horizontal and / or vertical sync signal is

• Check the input signal.

lighted in red.

not present when the Intelligent Power

 

 

Manager control is on.

 

 

 

 

POWER/STANDBY indicator is

• The temperature inside the main unit has

• Promptly switch off the power of the main

blinking in red.

become too high and has activated the

unit and wait until the internal temperature

 

protector.

drops. See*1.

 

 

 

POWER/STANDBY indicator is

— — — — — —

• Prompty switch off the power of the main

blinking in green and red, or green.

unit. See *2.

 

 

 

 

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Contents PL-61cx Table of Contents External Control Introduction Features you’ll enjoy includeContents of the package OptionsImportant Information PrecautionsRisk of Electric Shock Do not Open To avoid damage and prolong operating life Plasma monitor cleaning procedureRecommendations to avoid or minimize phosphor burn-in Three Year Limited Warranty RIGHTS, Limits and Exclusions TWO Year Limited Warranty RIGHTS, Limits and Exclusions How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor Sets the On-Screen Menu mode and displays the main menu Turns the plasma monitor’s power on and offReceives the signals from the remote control Part Names and FunctionRear View / Terminal Board Connect the included power cord hereConnect DVD’s, High Definition or Laser Discs, etc here Installation Remote Control Use of Installation Remote Control Battery Installation and Replacement Operating Range Using the wired remote control mode1/8 Stereo Mini cable must be purchased separeately Plasma Monitor Installation VideoConnecting Your DVD Player Connecting Your Document CameraConnecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player Connections with Equipment that have a Digital InterfacePin Assignments and Signal Levels for 15 pin RGB Analog Pin No Signal AnalogCreating a video wall Cable ManagementPFP Controller Installation & Overall Description PFP Controller Description Front PanelRear Panel RGB Output Video InputsPFP Controller Remote Description Quick Set-up Guide Connection ExamplesMenu Tree Main MenuPicture Quality Adjustments Page Page Installation Menu Side Bar LevelInvert Input Shift Output ShiftIR Code Select Blanking System ResetBlanking Basic Operations After the power is turned off with the off timer To set the off timerTo cancel the off timer To check the remaining timeWhen viewing videos or digital video discs Wide Operations Supported resolution Wide Screen Operation with Computer SignalsWhen Picture Size is set to OFF  Picture Size setting Advanced menu mode Menu OperationsReset Menu TreeOPTION2 PWR. MGT Picture Settings Menu Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the color to the desired level Setting the color temperatureReducing noise in the picture  Gamma settings Making the Low Tone adjustments Adjusting the white balance  LOW Tone settings Color Tune settings Audio Settings MenuAdjusting the colors  Audio settings menuAdjusting the Position, Size, Fine Picture, Picture Adj Image Adjust Settings MenuSetting the allocation of the audio connectors Example Setting Audio INPUT1 to VideoOption1 Settings Menu Setting the on-screen menuSetting a computer image to the correct RGB select screen Setting the BNC connectorsChecking the signal being transmitted to RGB1 terminal  OSM Orbiter settings Input Skip settings Setting high definition images to the suitable screen sizeSetting the Input Skip  RGB Select modesResetting to the default values Option2 Settings MenuSetting the power management for computer images  PLE settings POWER/STANDBY indicatorSetting the picture to suit the movie Reducing burn-in of the screen Orbiter Function settings  Orbiter settings Inverse Settings  To select on for the Working Time  Setting the timeScreen Wiper Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen Setting the screen size for S1/S2 video input Soft Focus settings  Gray Level settings S1/S2 settings Setting the picture size for RGB input signalsSetting the signal and black level for DVI signal  PLUG/PLAY settings Present Time settings Option3 Settings MenuUsing the timer Present Time To reset the data Setting the power on mode To reset the program  Special characters in the Program Timer screen Control Lock settings Enabling/disabling remote control wireless transmission PWR. on Mode settings  IR Remote settingsLoop Out setting ID number setting Video Wall Position settings Video Wall setting Divider settings Screens DISP. Mode settings  Auto ID settings Image Adjust settings  PLE Link settings On Delay Power on delay P. on Delay settings PLE LinkRepeat Timer Advanced OSM Settings MenuSetting the menu mode  Repeat Timer settingsSetting the language for the menus Language Settings MenuColor System Settings Menu Setting the video signal formatConnections External ControlApplication Communication ParametersSupported resolution Table of Signals SupportedComputer input signals supported by this system PFP Controller RS-232 Communications General InformationPFP Controller RS-232 Commands Parameter min/max Value stored?Store YES Troubleshooting Symptom Checks RemedyPage Yellow after the power button After initial installation.Power LED on the front Plasma does not turn onBright, and there is a loss On, and the power LED onImage appears too Definition in the brightDiagonal Weight 140 lbs .5 kg1366 x 169Pfptm Controller Specifications & Dimensions RUMA-006830-SPL
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