Overall Functional Description, Digital Inputs

OVERALL FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

DIGITAL INPUTS:

• DVI 1 / DVI 2

These are High Definition Digital Video Interface (DVI) inputs; Runco recommends using these digital inputs whenever possible. Using the DVI 1 and DVI 2 inputs ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source component output, through the DHD and finally into the plasma. This maintains maximum signal purity.

Use these inputs to connect digital High Definition sources that have a DVI output, such as HD tuners and set top boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, etc. Both DVI inputs supports the HDCP (High Defintion Content Protection) system.

ISF Calibration:

The PL-43DHD/PL-50DHD plasmas have 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 performance and has implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to obtain optimal picture quality from Runco video display devices. Accordingly, Runco recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician.

All signal types require separate processing. Therefore there is a need to calibrate each and every input separately.

When beginning calibration of the DHD and display, it is imperative that at least one of the analog SD inputs (S- Video or RCA Component) be calibrated first. In doing this, the plasma is calibrated to the controller. After one of the SD inputs is calibrated, calibration of the HD analog or DVI sections can follow.

Once the initial settings have been completed, the “front panel display” (color, tint, sharpness, etc.) can be adjusted for each aspect ratio. The calibration procedures for these adjustments are outlined in “picture quality adjustments”.