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Loudmouse
Joined: 09 Jul 2008
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Location: Portland, Oregon
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| Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 11:06 pm Post subject: Plasma help Runco PL-50HDX UPDATE--NOW WORKING!!! |
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Just got this from craigslist dirt cheap, mostly for the separate processor unit that I hope to use with my Runco IDP980 front projector.
I suspect a dead power supply because nothing happens when you turn on the switch on the back (I would expect at least fans or a pilot light or something) I have read that was a known problem with these and the pioneer model this is based on.
I don't have the remote, do I need it to turn it on?
Anybody have any troubleshooting tips to confirm it is a power supply problem or any other pearls of wisdom?
I hate to just recycle the set if it still has life left in it.
Last edited by Loudmouse on Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:41 pm; edited 1 time in total
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Loudmouse
Joined: 09 Jul 2008
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Location: Portland, Oregon
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| Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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Oh wait!
Plugged it in and have a steady glowing red light on the bottom left!
Could be good, could be good.
I tried power on with my Runco projector remote but nothing happened.
Does the processor box or a source need to be hooked up before it will come on?
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Loudmouse
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Location: Portland, Oregon
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| Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 12:22 am Post subject: |
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So far...
The remote sensor on the plasma itself is not used according to the manual. It indicates(rather vaguely) that the TV is controlled through a funky "comlink control cable" that is mandatory. It looks like a standard telephone plug on the processor side to a serial computer cable on the TV side.
I don't think the TV will turn on without this cable.
Anybody have a clue?
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So I guess I am looking for the comlink cable that goes from the control box to the plasma screen.
If I find the cable is unavailable would anyone happen to know the pinout configuration so I could build one?
Thanks for your help.
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Loudmouse
Joined: 09 Jul 2008
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Location: Portland, Oregon
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| Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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me again. I know you are all dying to know...
Telephoned a place called Planar Systems that was one of the most friendly and helpful places I've ever come across.
They confirmed that the PL-50HDX does need to be plugged into the controller box to even be turned on/off.
They have the comlink cable and sent me one in the mail FREE!!!!! Unbelievably cool!!!!
When I get the cable I'll be able to see if the plasma will turn on or if I'm out the $20 I paid for it.
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Loudmouse
Joined: 09 Jul 2008
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Location: Portland, Oregon
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| Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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HOLY CRAP!!!!
Got the comlink cable from the incredibly cool Planar Systems and hooked it up.
IT WORKS!!!!!!!
50" Runco plasma for 20 bucks!!! 
Bless you craigslist. 
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ecrabb
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Joined: 13 Mar 2006
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Location: Utah
TV/Projector: JVC RS40, Epson 5010
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| Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, congrats. Just googled the model number and found a writeup... $16,995 retail. Nice score. Congrats!
SC
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Loudmouse
Joined: 09 Jul 2008
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Location: Portland, Oregon
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| Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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$16,995 I saw that too. Wow, is Runco stuff really that overpriced?
I'm happy the plasma panel is working because the scaler box that came with it won't do what I need for my projector. It only passes component through and doesn't transcode so I still can't get 1080i to my Runco IDP980 projector with it.
I need to use the scaler box now to turn the plasma on and off anyway, But I'm still watching 480i "upscaled" to 480p on my projector!
Plus I don't really need another TV. I'm thinking it would make a killer computer monitor...
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Curt Palme
CRT Tech
Joined: 08 Mar 2006
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Location: Langley, BC
TV/Projector: All of them!
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Ahem, this deserves a big :
YOU SUCK!
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Loudmouse
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Location: Portland, Oregon
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Thanks Curt, that means something coming from you.
I imagine you've found more A/V deals than I've had hot dinners.
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Hank802
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Does anyone know if controller for PL50hdx is still available? If so what is the model number?
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