Operating Instructions PLASMA TELEVISION
To use your plasma television for a long period of time Cautions regarding screen burning After-image lagging and screen burning After-image lagging: When characters, images or images of fixed patterns with very high luminance are displayed on a plasma television screen, even if displayed for a relatively short period of time, the image may remain on the screen due to the residual electric load of the panel. However, this is not a malfunction.
IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However the method of connecting and operating the unit are the same.
Contents Video Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Sleep Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Using a password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 11 Using with other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Connecting a set top box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Connecting a DVD player . . . . . . . . . . .
01 Important user information Chapter 1 Important user information In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from this Pioneer PDP508XDA/PDP-428XDA plasma television, please first read this information carefully. With the Pioneer PDP-508XDA/PDP-428XDA, you can be assured of a high quality plasma television with long-life and high reliability.
01 Important user information Plasma television protection function Condensation When still images (such as photos and computer images) stay on the screen for an extended period of time, the screen will be slightly dimmed. This is because the protection function of the plasma television automatically adjusts the brightness to protect the screen when detecting still images; so this does not designate malfunction. The screen is dimmed when a still image is detected for about three minutes.
01 Important user information To use this product for a long period of time The Energy Save function can maintain efficiency of the screen for a long period of time. Setting the Energy Save function to “Mode1” is recommended in order to maintain the efficiency of the screen for a long period of time. Caution Panel sticking and after-image lag Displaying the same images such as still images for a long time may cause after-image lagging. This may occur in the following two cases.
02 Safety precautions Chapter 2 Safety precautions Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product.
02 Safety precautions Installation precautions Side view Mounting surface Observe the following precautions when installing with any items such as the optional stand. Plasma television When using the optional stand, brackets, or equivalent items Mounting bracket (or equivalent item) Ask your dealer to perform the installation. M8 screw Be sure to use the supplied bolts. 12 mm to 18 mm For details, see the instruction manual that comes with the optional stand (or equivalent items).
03 Supplied accessories Chapter 3 Supplied accessories Check that all of the following accessories are supplied in the box.
04 Part names Chapter 4 Part names Plasma television (Front) Side PDP-508XDA PDP-428XDA Side 11 7 8 12 9 13 10 14 15 ON STANDBY 2 3 SLEEP ON 1 4 5 6 STANDBY SLEEP 2 3 4 5 1 6 Viewed from the underside of the display Viewed from the front of the display The terminals on side panels are common to the PDP-508XDA and PDP-428XDA.
04 Part names Plasma television (Rear) PDP-508XDA PDP-428XDA MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER SUB WOOFER DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER SUB WOOFER DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 1 15 16 17 18 19 14 13 12 11 MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER 20 21 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 26 25 27 15 16 17 18 19 2 22 24 23 MONITOR OUT 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 * For exact terminal positions, refer to the terminal position sheet located near the terminal compartment.
04 Part names Remote control unit 9 This section describes the functions of the buttons available when the TV mode has been selected by using the SELECT button. For the buttons controlling other equipment, see Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unit on page 60.
05 Preparation Chapter 5 Preparation Installing the plasma television (for PDP-508XDA) Under speaker Over 50 cm Over 10 cm Side speaker Location • Avoid direct sunlight. Maintain adequate ventilation. Caution • If you do not leave sufficient space above the plasma television, it will not receive enough ventilation and will not operate properly.
Preparation Preventing the plasma television from falling over Using a wall for stabilization After installing the stand, be sure to take special care to ensure that the plasma television will not fall over and is stabilized to both the wall and rack. 2 Use strong cords to stabilize it appropriately and firmly to a wall, pillar, or other sturdy element. Perform this work in the same way on the left and right sides.
05 Preparation Basic connections Antenna cable (commercially available) Connecting the antenna To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the types of connections that are used for a coaxial cable. If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with a standard DIN45325 plug (IEC169-2), plug it into the antenna terminal at the rear of the plasma television. Note • If the antenna is not connected correctly, the quality of reception may be impaired.
05 Preparation Tidying the speaker cables (PDP-508XDA only) Use the supplied bead bands as necessary to tidy the speaker cables. Inserting batteries Speaker cable Rear view Preparing the remote control unit 1 MONITOR OUT Open the battery cover. SUB WOOFER DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL Bead band 2 Load the supplied two AA size batteries while inserting their respective negative polarity (–) ends first.
05 Preparation Operating range of the remote control unit Operate the remote control unit while pointing it toward the remote control sensor located at the bottom right of the front panel of the plasma television. The distance from the remote control sensor must be within 7 m and the angle relative to the sensor must be within 30 degrees in the right, left, upward, or downward direction. Caution • Do not expose the remote control unit to shock.
06 Watching TV Chapter 6 Watching TV Important PDP-508XDA • Before watching broadcast channels, the built-in TV tuner must be set up. See Setting up TV channels automatically on page 27 for how to do this. Turning the power on • Press a on the plasma television when the POWER ON and STANDBY indicators are off. • The system is on. POWER ON indicator STANDBY indicator • The POWER ON indicator lights up blue.
06 Watching TV Using 0 to 9 on the remote control unit Note • You can select “Auto”, “High”, “Mid” or “Low” for the brightness of the POWER ON indicator. When “Auto” is selected, the brightness of the indicator changes to “High”, “Mid” or “Low” to match the brightness level of the viewing area. For details, see Blue LED Dimmer on page 48. • Select channels directly by pressing buttons 0 to 9. For example: Press 2 to select channel 2 (one-digit channel).
06 Watching TV Switching the broadcast audio channel • While watching a digital TV channel, press - to change the audio channel. Depending on the broadcast, you can switch the audio channel. Mpeg • Before operating with the remote control unit, make sure to select the TV mode using its SELECT button. See Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unit on page 60. Dolby Digital The table below shows the available channel number displayed when receiving digital TV broadcasts.
06 Watching TV Using the multiscreen functions Before operating with the remote control unit, make sure to select the TV mode using its SELECT button. See Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unit on page 60. • The left screen (in the 2-screen mode) or the larger screen (in the picture-in-picture mode) is the active screen, indicated by a “z” icon. You can use any of the normal functions to change the picture and sound.
06 Watching TV Freezing images Use the following procedure to capture and freeze one frame from a moving image that you are watching. • Before operating with the remote control unit, make sure to select the TV mode using its SELECT button. See Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unit on page 60. Important • Displaying a static image for a long period of time, or for shorter periods of time everyday, may result in image retention. • Press d.
07 The HOME MENU Chapter 7 The HOME MENU HOME MENU overview For PC source For AV source HOME MENU Item Page Picture AV Selection 30 Contrast 31 Brightness 31 HOME MENU Item Page Picture AV Selection 30 Contrast 31 Brightness 31 Red 31 Colour 31 Green 31 Tint 31 Blue 31 Sharpness 31 Reset 31 Pro Adjust 31 Reset 31 Sound Same as the AV source 35 Power Control Energy Save 36 Power Management 37 Sound Power Control Treble 35 Bass 35 Balance 35 Reset 3
07 The HOME MENU Using the HOME MENU The following describes the typical procedure for setting up the menus. For the actual procedures, see the appropriate pages that describe individual functions. 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Press / to select a menu item, and then press ENTER. 3 Repeat step 2 until you access the desired submenu item. The number of menu layers differs depending on the menu items. 4 Press / to select an option (or parameter), and then press ENTER.
08 Setting up Chapter 8 Setting up Setting up TV channels automatically Setting up analogue TV channels manually This section describes how to automatically search for and set up TV channels. Use the Manual Adjust function to set up analogue TV channels manually. 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Setup“ (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “Analogue TV Setup“ (/ then ENTER). The password entry screen appears. Enter your four-digit password using buttons 0 to 9.
08 Setting up Setting Child Lock Note • Manual Adjust also allows you to make selections for “Tuner NR”, “Child Lock”, and “High Deviation”. See Reducing video noise, Setting Child Lock, and Suppressing audio distortion respectively. Child Lock inhibits selected TV channels from being tuned and watched. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 6 provided for Reducing video noise. After selecting a programme number (using Programme Entry), perform the following steps: 2 Select “Child Lock“ (/). 3 Select “Block“ (/).
08 Setting up Labeling TV channels Sorting preset TV channels You can name TV channels that you have set up, using up to five characters. This may help you easily identify the channels during selections. Use the following procedure to change the sequence of the preset TV programmes. 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Setup“ (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “Analogue TV Setup“ (/ then ENTER). Enter your four-digit password using buttons 0 to 9 when prompted. 4 Select “Label“ (/ then ENTER).
08 Setting up AV Selection Note • You can also press AV SELECTION on the remote control to change the viewing option. Select from the seven viewing options depending on the current environment (e.g., room brightness), the type of the current TV programme, or the type of images input from external equipment. 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Picture“ (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “AV Selection“ (/ then ENTER). 4 Select the desired option (/ then ENTER).
08 Setting up When the bar is in display, you can also change the item to be adjusted, by pressing /. 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.
08 Setting up Using the Picture Detail Using Colour Temp 1 Press HOME MENU. 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Picture” (/ then ENTER). 2 Select “Picture“ (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “Pro Adjust” (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “Pro Adjust“ (/ then ENTER). 4 Select “Picture Detail” (/ then ENTER). 4 Select “Colour Detail“ (/ then ENTER). 5 Select an item to be adjusted (/ then ENTER). • You can select “DRE Picture”, “Black Level”, “ACL”, “Enhancer Mode” or “Gamma”.
08 Setting up Using CTI and Colour Space Item button button 1 Press HOME MENU. R Closer to magenta Closer to yellow 2 Select “Picture“ (/ then ENTER). Y Closer to red Closer to green 3 Select “Pro Adjust“ (/ then ENTER). G Closer to yellow Closer to cyan 4 Select “Colour Detail“ (/ then ENTER). C Closer to green Closer to blue 5 Select “CTI“ or “Colour Space” (/ then ENTER). B Closer to cyan Closer to magenta 6 Select the desired parameter (/ then ENTER).
08 Setting up Mosquito NR Reduces mosquito noise in DVD and high-definition images, resulting in noisefree images Selections 7 Off Deactivates Mosquito NR On Activates Mosquito NR Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. Using the 3DYC and I-P Mode 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Picture“ (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “Pro Adjust“ (/ then ENTER). 4 Select “Others“ (/ then ENTER). 5 Select “3DYC” or “I-P Mode” (/ then ENTER). 6 Select the desired parameter (/ then ENTER).
08 Setting up Sound adjustments SRS FOCUS Selections You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings.
08 Setting up 5 Select “Sub Volume” (/). No Signal off (AV source only) 6 Select the desired volume level (/). The system will be automatically placed into the standby mode if no signal is received for 15 minutes. Sound Effect Headphone Output Sub Volume 7 Sub 15 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. Note 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Power Control“ (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “No Signal off“ (/ then ENTER). 4 Select “Enable“ (/ then ENTER).
08 Setting up Power Management (PC source only) The system will be automatically placed into the standby mode when no signal is received from the PC. 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Power Control” (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “Power Management” (/ then ENTER). 4 Select “Mode1” or “Mode2” (/ then ENTER). Power Management Selections 5 Off (default) No power management Mode1 • Places the system into the standby mode when no signal is received from the personal computer for eight minutes.
09 Enjoying DTV broadcasts Chapter 9 Enjoying DTV broadcasts Watching DTV programmes Viewing a channel banner (i-PLATE) Digital TV (DTV) opens up a new world of free-to-air terrestrial programming. It provides more channels, clearer picture quality, and various types of useful information. You can enjoy high-quality digital programmes, simply by selecting the channel number from available digital stations on the menu.
09 Enjoying DTV broadcasts 9 Programme Status A bar graph displays the elapsed time of the current programme. 10 Next Programme Information Information on the next programme is displayed. 11 Signal Strength Level Signal strength level of the current broadcast is displayed. The stronger the signal, the higher the bar in the graph. 3 To view more detailed programme information, press p again.
09 Enjoying DTV broadcasts Activating the Favourites function After having registered your favourite channels, make sure to activate this function to select them. Use the following procedure. 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Setup” (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “DTV Setup” (/ then ENTER). 4 Select “Channel Setup” (/ then ENTER). • The password entry screen appears. Enter your four-digit password using buttons 0 to 9. 5 Select “Channel Change” (/ then ENTER). 6 Select “Favourites List” (/).
09 Enjoying DTV broadcasts Quick Scan Auto Scan If you live in one of the cities or regions listed in the “Quick Scan” menu, select your city or region and start scanning all available digital channel signals. Auto Scan searches for digital programmes on receivable channels through the VHF and UHF bands without designating the city or region you live in. 1 Press HOME MENU. 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Setup” (/ then ENTER). 2 Select “Setup” (/ then ENTER).
09 Enjoying DTV broadcasts • To quit a channel scan in progress, press RETURN. If you quit scanning halfway, all channels may not be registered properly. Make sure to repeat scanning again until it is completed. 8 After entering the correct RF Channel No., select “Start Scan” (/ then ENTER). • Scanning starts for the designated RF channel. Note Channel No.: 9 Frequency : 198500 KHz Bandwidth : 7 MHz • You can select “DTV Setup” only while viewing DTV channels.
09 Enjoying DTV broadcasts 6 Select “Yes” and start initializing all the DTV settings (/ then ENTER). • Once the initialization starts, you cannot stop it halfway. • To perform the initialization properly, do not turn the power off while the initialization is in progress. Selecting a digital audio format Use the following procedure to switch between the PCM and Dolby Digital audio format. 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Setup” (/ then ENTER).
09 Enjoying DTV broadcasts Selecting an audio language Displaying technical information Use the following procedure to switch the audio language for the programme being watched. Use this function to check the hardware/software version number. 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Setup” (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “DTV Setup” (/ then ENTER). 4 Select “Setup” (/ then ENTER). 5 Select “Audio Setup” (/ then ENTER). 6 Select “Audio Language” (/ then ENTER). 1 Press HOME MENU.
10 Useful adjustment settings Chapter 10 Useful adjustment settings About “Option” menus Adjusting image positions (AV source only) The “Option” menu consists of two screens. To select the desired menu, press repeatedly / to switch between Screen 1 and Screen 2. The current screen number appears at the top right corner on the screen. Adjust the horizontal and vertical positions of images on the plasma television. Option 1/2 Position Auto Size Off Side Mask 1 Press HOME MENU.
10 Useful adjustment settings Adjusting image positions and clock manually (PC source only) Usually you can easily adjust the positions and clock of images using Auto Setup. Use Manual Setup to optimize the positions and clock of images when necessary. 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Option“ (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “Game Control Pref” (/ then ENTER). 4 Select “On” or “Off” (/then ENTER). Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Option” (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “Manual Setup” (/ then ENTER).
10 Useful adjustment settings Selecting a screen size automatically AV source Item Description 4:3 For 4:3 “standard” pictures. A side mask appears on each side. FULL 14:9 For 14:9 squeezed pictures. A thin side mask appears on each side. CINEMA 14:9 For 14:9 letterbox pictures. A thin side mask appears on each side, and you may also see bars on the top and bottom on some programmes.
10 Useful adjustment settings Room Light Sensor Note • You cannot set the Side Mask detection to “On” or “Off” when “Off” is selected in “Auto Size”. • The Side Mask detection does not operate on 4:3 content displayed in SD signals. This function automatically adjusts the brightness of the display panel in accordance with the brightness level of the viewing area. For details, use the following procedure. 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Option” (/ then ENTER).
10 Useful adjustment settings Orbiter Sleep Timer This function automatically shifts the image little by little to reduce the occurrence of the burning. When the selected time elapses, the Sleep Timer automatically places the system into the standby mode. 1 Press HOME MENU. 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Option” (/ then ENTER). 2 Select “Sleep Timer“ (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “Orbiter” (/ then ENTER). 3 4 Select “On” (/ then ENTER). Select the desired time (/ then ENTER).
10 Useful adjustment settings Changing the password Use the following procedure to change the password. 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Setup“ (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “Password“ (/ then ENTER). The password entry screen appears. Enter the current four-digit password using buttons 0 to 9. 4 Select “Change Password“ (/ then ENTER). 5 Enter a four-digit password to be newly set, using buttons 0 to 9. Change Password Please Input New Password. Resetting the password function 1 Press HOME MENU.
11 Using with other equipment Chapter 11 Using with other equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your plasma television, like a set top box, VCR, DVD player, personal computer, game console, and camcorder. To view images coming from external equipment, select the input source using INPUT 1 to INPUT 6 or PC on the remote control unit (page 14) or INPUT on the plasma television. Note • Signal priority for the INPUT 1 terminals is (1) Component video, (2) S-Video, (3) Video.
11 Using with other equipment Connecting a VCR Connecting a game console or camcorder Use the INPUT 3 terminals when connecting a VCR and other audiovisual equipment. Use the INPUT 6 terminals to connect a game console, camcorder and other audiovisual equipment. Use either an S-Video or standard video cable for the video signal. Use a stereo audio cable for the audio. (If you’re using the standard video input, you can use a red/white/yellow audio/video cable.
11 Using with other equipment Connecting a personal computer Connecting an amplifier/AV receiver Use the PC terminals to connect a personal computer. You can enjoy more powerful sound by connecting an amplifier/ AV receiver and subwoofer to the plasma television. • The PC input terminal is DDC1/2B-compatible.
11 Using with other equipment Avoiding unwanted feedback Using the HDMI Inputs You can prevent unwanted feedback from adversely affecting the quality of images. Specify the output terminal whose output is to be inhibited. The INPUT 3, INPUT 4 and INPUT 5 terminals are HDMI terminals to which digital video and audio signals can be input. To use the HDMI terminals, activate the terminal and specify the types of video and audio signals to be received from the connected equipment.
11 Using with other equipment Activating the INPUT 3 HDMI terminal Note • It may take a short while until the image is displayed, depending on the equipment connected. • Make sure to use an HDMI compliant cable. • When inputting 1080p signals, we recommend you use an HDMI cable that supports HDMI Category 2. • When connecting a PC to the HDMI terminal, use the HDMI compliant PC or video card.
11 Using with other equipment Specifying the type of digital video signals 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Option“ (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “HDMI Input“ (/ then ENTER). 4 Select “Video“ (/ then ENTER). 5 Select the type of digital video signals (/ then ENTER). • If you select “Auto”, an attempt will be made to identify the type of digital video signals when digital video signals are received.
11 Using with other equipment Enjoying through USB interface (Home Gallery function) On this system, you can watch JPEG images that have been captured and stored in memory cards using a digital still camera. You can also connect your digital camera directly to the plasma television using a USB connector cable. Connecting a USB device Hold the USB device’s connector with its top side facing the front panel, and then insert it into the USB port on the side of the plasma television.
11 Using with other equipment Starting the initial Home Gallery screen ➂ File name When you connect a USB device while the system is on, the initial screen appears automatically. If the screen does not appear, use the steps 1 and 2. ➃ Rotation angle ➄ Image selection cursor 1 Press HOME MENU. ➅ Appears for unreadable images and images that could not be displayed on a single screen. 2 Select “Home Gallery” (/ then ENTER).
11 Using with other equipment Starting the Slide Show Setup screen When the thumbnail screen is displayed, press GREEN to start the screen for setting up for Slide Show that sequentially changes images. 1 Select “Display Mode” (/). 2 Select “Normal” or “Full” (/). • With “Full” selected, images are displayed using the full screen. 3 Select “Playback Order” (/). 4 Select “Name Order” or “Random” (/). 5 Select “Repeat Mode” (/). 6 Select “Single Time” or “Loop” (/).
11 Using with other equipment Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unit Manufacture codes Using the supplied remote control unit, you can control other equipment in connection: a set-top box (STB), DVD player, DVD/ HDD recorder (DVR), BD player or VCR. STB 000 PIONEER 1 (factory default) Before using this function, you need to preset the supplied remote control unit with the manufacture code of the equipment to be controlled.
11 Using with other equipment DVR VCR 200 PIONEER 1 527 PHILIPS 2 201 PIONEER 2 528 PHILIPS 3 202 PIONEER 3 529 SANYO 203 PANASONIC 530 SAMSUNG 1 204 PHILIPS 1 531 SAMSUNG 2 205 PHILIPS 2 532 SAMSUNG 3 206 SHARP 533 SAMSUNG 4 207 SONY 534 SHARP 208 TOSHIBA 535 SONY 1 536 SONY 2 537 SONY 3 538 SONY 4 539 SONY 5 540 SONY 6 541 SONY 7 542 THOMSON 543 TOSHIBA BD 300 PIONEER VCR 500 PIONEER 1 (factory default) 501 PIONEER 2 502 AIWA 1 503 AIWA 2 5
11 Using with other equipment STB (set - top box) control buttons When in the STB mode, the buttons on the remote control unit function as below. 1 2 3 1 4 5 2 3 6 6 7 62 En 8 9 4 5 7 8 9 0 to 9 Function as the numeric buttons. P+/P– Press to tune in a higher or lower channel. RETURN When the broadcasting menu screen is in display, press to restore the immediately previous screen. ENTER Press to activate the selected function.
11 Using with other equipment DVD/DVR control buttons 1 2 3 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 When in the DVD/DVR mode, the buttons on the remote control unit function as below. 1 0 to 9 Function as the numeric buttons. 2 P+/P– (DVD/HDD recorder (DVR) only) Press to change the channel of the tuner built in the DVD/ HDD recorder (DVR). 3 RETURN When the DVD menu is in display, press to restore the immediately previous screen. 4 ENTER Press to activate the selected function.
11 Using with other equipment VCR control buttons When in the VCR mode, the buttons on the remote control unit function as below. 1 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 2 8 5 3 4 64 En 6 7 8 9 9 0 to 9 Function as the numeric buttons. P+/P– Press to select channels of the TV tuner on the VCR. ● (REC) Starts recording. F (PAUSE/STILL) Sets pauses and still pictures. SOURCE Turns the power of the VCR on and off. ■ (STOP) Stops playback. I (PLAY) Starts playback. V (FF) Fast-forward the tape and allows picture search.
12 Using the HDMI Control Chapter 12 Using the HDMI Control Using the HDMI Control functions • Press i+/– or e to adjust volume for the AV system. • Press , , , , ENTER, RETURN ( ) or colour (BLUE, RED, YELLOW, GREEN) buttons to use such functions as the disc navigator and electronic programme guide (EPG) on the connected recorder or player.
12 Using the HDMI Control On-screen control panel Making the HDMI Control connections For an AV system When you make changes in connections between the plasma television and the device(s) that supports the HDMI Control functions or settings for the “HDMI Control Setting”, perform the following procedure: Switches the surround mode in order 2 Switches the input source in 1 6 SURROUND+ 2 7 reverse order INPUTINPUT+ 3 Switches the surround mode in 3 reverse order SURROUND4 4 Closes the control panel to r
12 Using the HDMI Control Connecting a DVD recorder MONITOR OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER SUB WOOFER DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL (Rear view) (Rear view) MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL HDMI compliant cable (HDMI cable having the HDMI mark) DVD recorder Note • Maximum number of devices that can be connected and controlled using the remote control unit of the plasma television is as follows: recorder x 2, player x 2, AV system x 1.
12 Using the HDMI Control Setting the HDMI Control Selecting the Power-On Ready Selecting the input terminal You can select whether or not the plasma television is turned On when the connected Pioneer recorder or player is turned On and images are input to the plasma television. (factory default is “On”) Select the HDMI terminal to which the external device is connected in order to use the HDMI Control functions. 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Option” (/ then ENTER).
12 Using the HDMI Control Using the HDMI Control menus You can enjoy various functions with the connected Pioneer recorder, player or AV system that supports the HDMI Control functions by selecting and using the corresponding HDMI Control menus. 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “HDMI Control” (/ then ENTER). The HDMI Control menu is displayed. HDMI Control Note • To use the HDMI Control functions, a Pioneer recorder, player or AV system that supports the HDMI Control functions is required.
13 Using Teletext Chapter 13 Using Teletext Using the Teletext functions Operating the Teletext basics for analogue TV or external input sources What is Teletext? Teletext broadcasts pages of information and entertainment to specially equipped television sets. Your plasma television receives Teletext signals broadcast by TV networks, and decodes them into graphical format for viewing. News, weather and sports information, stock exchange prices and programme previews are among many services available.
13 Using Teletext Operating the Teletext basics for DTV Displaying subpages You can display several subpages as they are transmitted. 203 TEXT 203 01:44:37 Note • When the current DTV programme contains Teletext information, you can display it on the screen by pressing m. In this case, the “TTX” is displayed in the banner (i-PLATE). Turning Teletext on and off P- 1 2 P+ 01 Life 02 03 Promis 04 Press m to display Teletext.
14 Additional information Chapter 14 Additional information Troubleshooting Problem Possible solution GENERAL • No power. • System cannot be switched on. • • • • • Power is suddenly turned off. • The system’s internal temperature has increased. Remove any objects blocking vent or clean. (See page 15.) • Check the power control setting. (See page 36.) • Check the sleep timer setting. (See page 49.) • The system cannot be operated.
14 Additional information Problem Possible solution • After-image lag. • After displaying a still image or a very bright image for a certain period of time, if the screen is then switched to a darker scene, the previous image may appear as an after-image. • This can be rectified by playing a rather bright moving image for several minutes. However, displaying a still image for excessively long periods of time may cause permanent display deterioration.
14 Additional information Signal assignments for 15-pin D-sub connector 74 En Pin No. Signal assignment Pin No.
14 Additional information Specifications Item 50” plasma television, model: PDP-508XDA 42” plasma television, model: PDP-428XDA Number of pixels 1365 x 768 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels Audio amplifier 17 W + 17 W (1 kHz, 10 %, 6 Ω) Speakers – Sound Effect Woofer: 4.8 cm x 13 cm cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm semidome type SRS FOCUS/SRS/SRS TruBass Power Requirements 240 V AC, 50 Hz, 369 W (0.4 W Standby) 240 V AC, 50 Hz, 299 W (0.
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