Search by Topic  Choose a Topic Accessories Amplification Amplifiers Analog Audio Furniture Bookshelf CD Players Cables And Power Products Cartridges Custom Install D/A Converters DVD Players Digital Displays Full-Range HDTV Hometheater Integrated Amps Phono Stages Pre-amps Speakers Speakers In/On Wall Subwoofers Surround Theater Processors Tonearms Tuners Turntables Video Processors There is only one company which truly makes high end video. Video displays which come close and in some cases even surpass the color accuracy , brightness and depth of 35mm film. That company is Runco. Crystal Series lcd flat panel displays        Crystal Portfolio™        CX-40HD and CX-46HD Key Features: Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio) Multiple Aspect Ratios with VirtualWide™ Mode Less than 4 inches thin Two HDMI Inputs with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) Built-in HDTV Tuner Exceptional detail and artifact-free video enhancement Runco video processing with 3:2 film detection circuitry Optical and coaxial digital audio outputs from the terrestrial ATSC tuner for direct connection to a surround sound audio system. Runco presents the Crystal Series CX-40HD  and CX-46HD LCD Flat Panel Display, perfect for those who demand their award-winning flat panel performance in a more intimate size than they offer with their larger plasma monitors. The Crystal Series LCD Displays are ideal for close-in viewing where picture quality remains a high priority, but larger displays cannot be accommodated. Its spectacular 1080p resolution is the highest available. The Crystal Series CX-40HD LCD Display incorporate Runco’s superb Vivix™ digital video processing to produce outstanding picture quality with a wide range of both standard and high definition source material. In addition, the handsome, gloss black-finish television is engineered with ISF™ calibration standards for the purest video performance. The CX-40HD and CX-46HD LCD Displays also feature a built-in ATSC tuner that receives terrestrial DTV broadcasts, in addition to an advanced, 185 channel, cable-ready NTSC stereo tuner. It offers PIP, PBP, closed captioning, Parental Control (V-Chip) functionality and multi-language support. The display includes an integrated stereo audio system incorporating surround sound technology with two-way removable speakers placed below the screen and generous power amplification. Crystal Portfolio™ CR-32HDi & CR-26 HD The Crystal Series™ CR-32HDi and CR-26HD, high-performance WideVision™ LCD display are perfect for those who demand our award-winning flat-panel performance in smaller sizes. These high-definition HDTV-ready display incorporates Runco’s exclusive Vivix™ digital video processing, which produces outstanding picture quality from both standard and high-definition source material. In addition, these handsome, gloss black television are engineered with ISF™ calibration standards in every model for the purest video performance. All the CR series LCD advanced TFT active matrix LCD displays offer 1366 x 768 resolution and include Runco’s discrete aspect ratio control with VirtualWide™ mode to fill the 16:9 screen with standard 4:3 images without loss of picture quality. Also included are discrete source, aspect ratio, and power selection, as well as an RS-232 interface for whole-house or automated control system integration. The Crystal Series is also multimedia-ready, with simple computer connections that make gaming, internet browsing, and other computer applications quick and easy. Plasma display monitors PlasmaWall™ XP-65DHD The new Runco XP-65DHD plasma monitor is their largest and highest resolution plasma ever, at 65 inches diagonal and 1920 x 1080 (1080p) native resolution. The XP-65DHD's outstanding performance is so good that it complies with the extremely high THX certification standards, In addition, Runco’s XP-65DHD takes picture quality to a whole new level boasting our brightest picture, best contrast ratio, deepest black levels and most spot-on high definition coloremtry ever! In addition, sophisticated 16-bit digital video processing, a new milestone, results in 4096 steps of graduation for seamless images, completely void of the primitive "solarization" and "stair stepping" characteristics previously plaguing digital flat panel displays. The XP-65DHD features all of the Runco technologies you have come to expect from the World's Finest Home Theater Products. Discrete multiple aspect ratio control includes VirtualWide™ for viewing 4:3 content in widescreen without appreciable picture degradation, as well as ISF(ccc) calibration modes to easily maintain ISF standards. The automation interface includes RS-232 control with discrete aspect ratio, input and power on/off selection. CinemaWall™ SP-42 The SP-42, SP-50, SP-60, SP-42DHD, SP-50DHD and SP-60DHD are state-of-the-art High Definition flat-panel plasma display monitor designed specifically for outstanding performance in a wide variety of environments. These new plasma monitors offer Runco picture quality superior to that found in "mass market" name brand plasma displays. These products have been skillfully engineered for the finest video performance. The advanced design accommodates custom installation and every day operation with ease. At less than 4 inches thin it can be wall-mounted or used with a tabletop stand. The 42-inch widescreen boasts High Definition resolution of 1024 x 768 with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The included DVI input enables a pure digital signal path for optimum image quality and compatibility. PlasmaWall™ SP-50DHD The 50-inch widescreen boasts High Definition resolution of 1365 x 768 with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The included DVI inputs enable a pure digital signal path for optimum image quality and compatibility with todays newest sources. The SP-42DHD and the SP-50DHD include Runco's renowned DHD controller. Simplified installation is made possible with all inputs going to the rack mountable DHD controller and only one video and one control connection between the Controller and the display. Additionally, the DHD Controller allows advanced image quality adjustments, resulting in the most accurately calibrated image a plasma display could have. Runco State of the Art High Definition Projectors Video Xtreme VX-2000d Of course, Runco became world famous for creating some of the brightest projectors with the best resolution available. Runco makes over 50 variations of front DLP projectors to answer every need and to work in every possible condition of light and screen proximity. Three of our favorite projectors are the VX-2000d, VX-2i and the VX-22d. The new VX-2000d retains all of the features and performance that made the VX-1000, Runco’s most popular projector ever, the undisputed leader in its category while incorporating new, cutting edge technology and 1080p SuperOnyx™ performance. Performance so impressive that the VX-2000d has earned its place in our exclusive, Video Xtreme™ family of products — Runco’s top of the line and the world’s first video products to earn prestigious THX™ certification*. The VX-2000d incorporates Runco’s Enhanced GEN 3™ engineering advancements for more efficient use of optical light engine design. This includes a sophisticated color balancing system and the industry’s best gray scale tracking. Runco’s exclusive Reflectance Volume Regulation (RVR™) enables an ideal balance between black and white levels for each individual installation. The VX-2000d is supplied with Runco’s newest, next generation all digital DHD controller, featuring advanced Vivix II™ processing. This controller produces stunning video imagery, even elevating standard NTSC material to near high definition levels. With such outstanding performance, a CineWide™ option, and a generous array of custom friendly features, there is no doubt that the VX-2000d will find its way into a large number of custom home theater installations. When customer expectations are high, the VX-2000d is the choice. Video Xtreme VX-22d Runco further solidifies its leadership role with the introduction of the THX certified* VX-22d projector. This overachiever combines state of the art 1920 x 1080 SuperOnyx™ DLP™ resolution with advanced 3-chip engineering. The results are simply stunning, with jaw-dropping images that must be seen to be believed! Runco has taken 1080p performance to a new level with this machine and harnessed the brightness and contrast capabilities inherent in 3-chip light engine design for a powerful presentation. The VX-22d is supplied with Runco’s latest, next generation all digital DHD controller, featuring advanced Vivix II™ video processing, superb scaling and aspect ratio control. The VX-22d and DHD connect via a DVI-D Dual Link cable for a pure digital signal path from input to output. The VX-22d is enhanced further by motorized AxiShift™ horizontal and vertical lens shift capability for maximum installation flexibility. Additional features include Runco’s newest cinema-quality CinOptx™ lenses and O-Path™ light path enhancement technology for stunningly sharp video. Runco’s exclusive and widely heralded CineWide™ and CineWide™ with AutoScope™ technology options are available on the VX-22d for award-winning 2.35:1 presentations with no annoying black bars and every pixel of resolution preserved. Video Xtreme VX-2ix Runco stepped into the future two years ago with the Video Xtreme™ VX-2ix Digital Light Processing (DLP™) Projector, one of the first DLP projectors to offer a 16:9 native resolution, 3-chip system for home theater. The VX-2ix optical light engine utilizes three advanced, 16:9 Digital Micromirror Device™ (DMD™) chips featuring 1280 x 720, high-definition resolution and 12-degree mirror tilt for unsurpassed black level performance. The VX-2ix is equipped with an embedded, all-digital signal processor/controller featuring advanced Vivix II™ video processing, superb scaling and aspect ratio control. Runco’s exclusive LiveLink™ DVI cable system circuitry is integrated into the projector to preserve HD signal quality over long runs. Cinewide With Autoscope Key Features: CineWide with AutoScope is available on the Runco VX-2c, VX-2ix, VX-22d, VX-2000d, VX-40d, VX-50d, VX-60d, VX-80d, and SC-1 projectors. 2-way, belt-driven, precision AC motor (T-Geared Synchronous series) Amorphic Lenses are Cinema grade, hand-ground pure glass elements, multi-coated, custom crafted in Germany 1.33 lens for converting 1280 x 720 image to 2.35:1 at full resolution 1.90 lens for converting 1400 x 1050 image to 2.35:1 at full resolution CineWide with AutoScope technology provides uncompromised widescreen reproduction of movies originally filmed in the CinemaScope™ 2.35:1 format. It maintains constant vertical height on the screen just as in a movie theater. When a viewer transitions from 1.78:1 (16:9) program material to 2.35:1, the image simply gets wider while full height is maintained. Through a combination of software, electronics and remote controlled motorized anamorphic optics, each projector is able to use the full pixel array on its SuperOnyx™ DMD™ chips, thereby producing a 2.35:1 image with enhanced resolution and increased brightness. No resolution is lost to annoying black stripes on the top and bottom of the screen that contain no picture information. Questions? Call us: 212.924.8600 Questions? Call us: 212.924.8600