Runco V 50hd Installation And Operation Manual

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3.4 
Connections to the 
V-50HD/V-63HD and 
DHD ControllerProceed as follows to connect the DHD Controller to the V-50HD/V-63HD, your video 
sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power.
To access the rear-panel connectors, use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screws 
securing the protective cover plates (see Figure 2-3) to the panel, then remove the plates.
When connecting your equipment:...

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Connecting Source
Components to the DHD
ControllerConnect your video sources to the DHD Controller as shown and described in the 
sections that follow. 
HDMI Source Connections: See Figure 3-3. 
Figure 3-3. HDMI Source Connections➤
Use the HDMI inputs whenever possible. Not only does this ensure 
the best possible picture quality, it provides a communication 
channel for CEC command messages between the display...

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Component Video Source Connections: Connect your component video sources to 
the HD1, HD2 and/or Component/SCART inputs as shown in Figure 3-4. 
Figure 3-4. Component Video Source Connections
Video 1 Y Video 2
Video 3
Pr Pb Pr
R Pb
B Y
GHD1
HD2
HV
Y PBPR COMPONEN T
VIDEO OUT 
BD/DVD
DTV-Set-Top Box
(DTV-STB) 
RCA-to-BNC
adapter
 

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RGBHV Source Connections: Connect personal computers and/or other RGB sources 
to the HD1 and/or HD2 inputs as shown in Figure 3-5. 
Figure 3-5. RGBHV Source Connections
Pr
R Pb
B Y
G
HD1
HD2
HV
or
ComputerRGB Camcorder
Green
Blue
Red
H-Sync
V-Sync
 

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SCART RGBS Source Connections: Connect the green, blue and red outputs from 
your SCART source to the Component/SCART input on the DHD Controller. Connect the 
sync output from your SCART source to the Video 1 input on the DHD Controller. See 
Figure 3-6. 
Figure 3-6. SCART RGBS Source Connection
Composite Source Connections: See Figure 3-7. 
Figure 3-7. Composite Video Source Connections
Video 1 Y Video 2...

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Connecting an Audio
Processor or Secondary
Display Device to the DHD
Controller (Optional)The DHD Controller provides a second HDMI output (labeled HDMI Out (Audio Only)) for 
connection to an audio receiver/switching system or secondary display device for 
monitoring purposes. See Figure 3-8. 
Figure 3-8. Audio Processor Connection to DHD Controller➤
The DHD Controller does not transmit HDMI CEC control...

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RS-232 Controller 
Connection Use a straight-through, 9-pin RS-232 cable to connect a PC or control/automation 
system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the DHD Controller; see Figure 3-9. 
For more information about using this connection, refer to External Control on page 59.
Figure 3-9. RS-232 Control System Connection
Ethernet Network 
Connection Use a standard, Category 5 network cable with an RJ-45 plug...

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Connecting to AC PowerThe V-50HD/V-63HD ships with two (2), AC power cords: one for the DHD Controller and 
one for the display.
1. Plug the female end of one of the power cords into the AC receptacle on the rear of 
the V-50HD/V-63HD (AC 100V ~ 240V); see Figure 2-3. 
2. Connect the other end to your AC power source. 
3. Re-attach the AC input cover plate, routing the power cord through the slot on the 
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4.1 
Setting the Computer 
Display PropertiesTo maximize image quality when using the V-50HD/V-63HD with a personal computer, 
you may need to adjust the display properties of your computer’s video card. To do this 
on a Microsoft® Windows®-based PC: 
1. Choose Settings from the Windows Start 
Menu and click on “Control Panel.”  
2. Double click on the Display icon.
3. Click the Settings tab on the display dialog...

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5. Click the Advanced button and click the 
Monitor tab on the dialog box. Set the 
Refresh Frequency to 60Hz and click 
OK.
1. The native resolution of the V-50HD/V-63HD is 1920 x 1080. 
Other horizontal or vertical resolutions may be scaled upward or 
downward to fit the display.
2. With most computers, you can get the best picture at 
1024 x 768 @ 60Hz.
To prevent image retention (burn) on your display, ALWAYS...