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USER MANUAL PDP506XDE PIONEER

PLASMA DISPLAY SYSTEM SYSTEME D’ÉCRAN PLASMA PLASMA DISPLAY-SYSTEM PDP-506XDE PDP-436XDE Operating Instructions

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WARNING This apparatus must be earthed. The following symbols are found on

labels attached to the product. They alert

the operators and service personnel of

this equipment to any potentially

dangerous conditions.

STANDBY: When placed into the standby mode, the mainpower flow is cut and the unit is no longer fullyoperational. STANDBY/ON Indicator The indicator is lit red when the unit is in the standby modeand is lit blue when it is in the power-on mode. WARNING This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filed with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. D3-4-2-1-3_A_EnThis product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC). WARNING The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230V or 120V) written on the rear panel. D3-4-2-1-4_A_En Before plugging in for the first time, read the following

WARNING This product equipped with a three-wire grounding (earthed) plug - a plug that has a third (grounding) pin. This plug only fits a grounding-type power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded one. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug. D3-4-2-1-6_A_En

WARNING This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe

practice which can result in personal

injury or property damage.

CAUTION This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe

practice which can result in severe

personal injury or death.

WARNING To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.D3-4-2-1-7a_A_En VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation. For the minimum space required, see page 16. WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed. CAUTION The power switch does not completely separate the unit from the mains in off position. Therefore install the unit suitable places easy to disconnect the mains plug in case of the accident. The mains plug of unit should be unplugged from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time. PDP506XDE.book Page 3 Friday, June 17, 2005 3:08 PM4

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 is the same.

01 Important User Guidance Information

02 Safety Precautions

03 Supplied Accessories

Identifying the main units 12

Installing the Plasma Display 16

Installing the Media Receiver 16

Preventing the Plasma Display from

Connecting the system cable 18

Connecting the power cord 19

Connecting to an antenna 21

Preparing the remote control unit 22

Inserting batteries 22

Cautions regarding batteries 22

Allowed operation range of the

remote control unit 22

Cautions regarding the remote

06 Watching TV Turning on/off the power 23

Changing channels 24

Tuning to your favourite (analogue)

Changing the volume and sound 25

Use the multiscreen functions 27

Splitting the screen 27

08 Basic Adjustment Settings

Setting up TV channels automatically .... 30

Using Auto Installation 30

Setting up analogue TV channels

Using Manual Adjust 30

Reducing video noise 31

Setting Child Lock 31

Selecting a decoder input terminal ... 31

Labelling TV channels 32

Sorting preset TV channels 32

Language setting 32

Basic picture adjustments 33

Advanced picture adjustments 34

Using PureCinema 34

Using Colour Temp 34

Using Colour Management 35

Eliminating noise from images 35

Using the Dynamic Range Expander

Using the 3DYC and I-P Mode 36

Sound adjustments 36

Listening to audio from the sub

screen using headphones 37

09 Enjoying DTV broadcasts

Watching DTV programmes 39

Changing channels 39

Reselecting a country 40

Replacing the existing channels 40

Adding new channels 40

Checking signal strength 41

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Switching on/off the power to the

Restoring the system defaults 41

Customizing channel related settings .... 42

Setting Channel Options 42

Activating the Favourites function 42

Activating the Auto Skip 42

Setting the Child Lock 43

Sorting preset DTV channels 43

Selecting a digital audio format 43

Selecting languages for audio, subtitles,

Using MHEG application (UK only) .... 45

Common Interface 45

Inserting a CA Card 45

10 Using the Electronic Programme Guide

(EPG)(for Analogue TV only)

Setting up for using the EPG 46

Updating EPG information

Restricting the display of EPG

Searching programmes 46

Viewing programme information 47

Recording a programme using a

recording equipment 47

Selecting a programme for immediate

Using auto channel select and standby

Setting the timer manually 51

Priority rules for overlapped

Changing/cancelling TV programme

Changing priorities for overlapped

12 Useful Adjustment Settings

Switching the vertical drive frequency

Adjusting image positions

Adjusting image positions and clock

automatically (PC mode only) 54

Adjusting image positions and clock

manually (PC mode only) 54

Selecting an input signal type 55

Colour system setting (AV mode only) ... 55

Selecting a screen size manually 56

Selecting a screen size automatically .... 57

Selecting a screen size for received

4:3 aspect ratio signals 57

Changing the brightness at both sides

of the screen (Side Mask) 57

Using a password (AV mode only) 58

Entering a password 58

Changing the password 58

Resetting the password function 59

Disabling the password function 59

13 Enjoying through External Equipment

Watching a decoder image 60

Connecting a decoder 60

Displaying a decoder image 60

Watching a VCR image 60

Connecting a VCR 60

Displaying a VCR image 60

Using HDMI Input 61

Connecting HDMI equipment 61

Using i/o Link.A 62

Watching a DVD image 63

Connecting a DVD player 63

Displaying a DVD image 63

Using the SCART output function 63

Switching the SCART output 64

Enjoying a game console or watching

camcorder images 64

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Connecting a game console or

Displaying an image from the game

console or camcorder 64

Watching an image from a personal

Connecting a personal computer 65

Displaying an image from a personal

Computer compatibility chart 65

Enjoying through audio equipment in

Connecting audio equipment 65

Connecting control cords 66

Enjoying through memory cards

(Home Gallery function) 66

Readable memory cards 66

Readable data files 66

Inserting a memory card 67

Removing a memory card 67

Starting the initial Home Gallery

Selecting a folder 67

Starting a standard single-image

Starting the Slide Show Setup

Starting the Slide Show screen 69

Adjusting the picture quality 69

Controlling other equipment using the

supplied remote control unit 69

Manufacture codes 70

STB (set - top box) control buttons 71

DVD/DVR control buttons 72

VCR control buttons 73

14 Using the Teletext Functions

What is Teletext? 74

Operating the Teletext basics 74

Turning on and off Teletext 74

Selecting and operating Teletext

Connecting pin assignments for

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In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from this Pioneer

PureVision PDP-506XDE/PDP-436XDE Plasma Display

System, please first read this information carefully.

With the Pioneer PureVision PDP-506XDE/PDP-436XDE, you

can be assured of a high quality Plasma Display System with

long-life and high reliability. To achieve images of exceptional

quality, this Pioneer Plasma Display System incorporates

state-of-the-art design and construction, as well as very precise

and highly advanced technology.

The Pioneer PureVision PDP-506XDE/PDP-436XDE

incorporates the latest in colour filter technology

Colour Filter. This improves the colour/picture reproduction of

these models as compared to previous models. It also

eliminates the need for a physical glass panel to be placed in

front of the plasma panel, which furthers Pioneer’s continued

goal of reducing environmental waste in consumer

electronics, now during the manufacturing process and in the

future during the recycling process.

Over the course of its lifetime, the luminosity of the Pioneer

PDP-506XDE/PDP-436XDE Plasma Display System will

diminish very slowly, such as with all phosphor-based screens

(for example, a traditional tube-type television). To enjoy

beautiful and bright images on your Pioneer Plasma Display

System for a long time, please carefully read and follow the

usage guidances below:

All phosphor-based screens (including conventional tube-type

televisions) can be affected by displaying static images for a

prolonged period. Plasma Display System’s are no exception to

this rule. After-image and permanent effects on the screen can

be avoided by taking some basic precautions. By following the

recommendations listed below, you can ensure longer and

satisfactory results from your plasma:

• Whenever possible, avoid frequently displaying the same

image or virtually still moving pictures (e.g. closed-captioned

images or video game images which have static portions).

• Do not display Teletext for a prolonged period of time.

• Avoid viewing the On Screen Display for extended periods,

from a decoder, DVD player, VCR and all other components.

• Do not leave the same picture freeze-framed or paused

continuously over a long period of time, when using the still

picture mode from a TV, VCR, DVD player or any other

• Images which have both very bright areas and very dark

areas side by side should not be displayed for a prolonged

• When playing a game, the “GAME” mode setting within “AV Selection” is strongly recommended. However, please limit

its use to less than 2 hours at a time.

• After playing a game, or displaying a PC image or any still

image, it is best to view a normal moving picture in the

“WIDE” or “FULL” screen setting for more than 3 times the

length of the previous still moving image.

• After using the Plasma Display System, always switch the

The Pioneer PureVision PDP-506XDE/PDP-436XDE Plasma

Display System incorporates a very thin design. To ensure

safety, please take the proper measures to mount or install the

Plasma Display, in order to prevent the unit from tipping over

in the event of vibration or accidental movement.

This product should be installed by using only parts and

accessories designed by PIONEER. Use of accessories other

than the PIONEER stand or installation bracket may result in

instability, and could cause injury. For custom installation,

please consult the dealer where the unit was purchased. To

ensure correct installation, experienced and qualified experts

must install the unit. PIONEER will not be held responsible for

accident or damage caused by the use of parts and

accessories manufactured by other companies.

To avoid malfunction and overheating, make sure that the

vents on the main unit are not blocked when installing to

ensure proper heat emission:

• Distance the unit slightly from other equipment, walls, etc.

For the minimum space required around the unit, see page

• Do not fit the unit inside narrow spaces where ventilation is

• Do not cover with a cloth, etc.

• Clean the vents on the sides and rear of the unit to remove

dust build-up, by using a vacuum cleaner set to its lowest

• Do not place the product on a carpet or blanket.

• Do not leave the product tilted over except the case of vertical

installation of the Media Receiver.

• Do not reverse the product.

Using the unit without proper ventilation may cause the

internal temperature to rise, and could result in possible

malfunction. When the surrounding or internal temperature

exceeds a certain degree, the display will automatically power

off in order to cool the internal electronics and prevent

hazardous occurrences.

Any malfunction may occur due to: an inappropriate

installation site, improper assembly, installation, mounting, or

operation of this product, modifications made to the product.

However, PIONEER cannot be held responsible for such

accidents or malfunction.

NOTE The following are typical effects and characteristics of a

phosphor-based matrix display and as such, are not covered by

the manufacturer’s limited warranties:

• Permanent residual images upon the phosphors of the

• The existence of a minute number of inactive light cells.

• Panel generated sounds, examples: Fan motor noise, and

electrical circuit humming / glass panel buzzing

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Important User Guidance Information

CAUTION PIONEER bears no responsibility for any damage arising from

incorrect use of the product by you or other people,

malfunctions when in use, other product related problems,

and use of the product except in cases where the company

Plasma Display protection function

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 Display 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.

Information of pixel defect

Plasma screens display information using pixels. Pioneer

plasma display panels contain a very large number of pixels.

(Depending on the panel size; over 2.3 million cells in case of a

43 inch display, over 2.9 million pixels in case of a 50 inch

display, over 3.1 million cells in case of a 61 inch display). All

Pioneer display panels are manufactured using a very high

level of ultra-precision technology and undergo individual

In rare cases, some pixels can be permanently switched off, or

on, resulting in either a black or coloured pixel permanently

fixed on the screen.

This effect is common to all plasma displays because it is a

consequence of the technology.

If the defective pixels are visible at a normal viewing distance

of between 2.5 and 3.5 meters whilst viewing a normal

broadcast (i.e. not a test card, still image or single colour

display) please contact the supplying dealer.

If, however, they can only be seen close up or during single

colour displays then this is considered normal for this

The Plasma Display releases infrared rays because of its

characteristics. Depending on how the Plasma Display is in

use, the remote controls of nearby equipment may be

adversely affected or wireless headphones using infrared rays

are interfered by noise. If this is the case, place that equipment

at a location where its remote control sensor is not affected.

While this product meets the required specifications, it emits a

small amount of noise. If you place such equipment as an AM

radio, personal computer, and VCR close to this product, that

equipment may be interfered. If this happens, place that

equipment far enough from this product.

Plasma Display driving sound

The screen of the Plasma Display is composed of extremely

fine pixels and these pixels emit light according to received

video signals. This principle may make you hear buzz sound or

electrical circuit hamming from the Plasma Display.

Also note that the rotation speed of the cooling fan motor

increases when the ambient temperature of the Media

Receiver becomes high. You may hear the sound of the fan

Do not attach such items as labels and tape to the

• This may result in the discolouration or scratch of the

When not using the product for a long period of

• If you do not use the product for a long period of time, the

functions of the product may be adversely affected. Switch

on and run the product occasionally.

• Condensation may take place on the surface or inside of the

product when the product is rapidly moved from a cold place

to a warm place or just after a heater is switched on in winter

morning, for example. When condensation takes place, do

not switch on the product and wait until condensation

disappears. Using the product with condensation may result

Cleaning the surface of the screen and the glossy

surface of the front cabinet

• When cleaning the surface of the screen or the glossy

surface of the front cabinet, gently wipe it with a dry soft

cloth; the supplied cleaning cloth or other similar cloths

(e.g., cotton and flannel). If you use a dusty or hard cloth or

if you rub the screen hard, the surface of the product will be

• If you clean the surface of the screen with a wet cloth, water

droplets on the surface may enter into the product, resulting

Cleaning the cabinet

• When cleaning the cabinet of this product, gently wipe it

with a clean soft cloth (e.g., cotton and flannel). If you use a

dusty or hard cloth or if you rub the cabinet hard, the surface

of the cabinet will be scratched.

• The cabinet of this product is mostly composed of plastic. Do

not use chemicals such as benzene or thinner to clean the

cabinet. Using these chemicals may result in quality

deterioration or coating removal.

• Do not expose the product to volatile gas or fluid such as

pesticide. Do not make the product contact with rubber or

vinyl products for a long period of time. The effect of

plasticizer in the plastic may result in quality deterioration or

• If you clean the surface of the cabinet with a wet cloth, water

droplets on the surface may enter into the product, resulting

Handles at the rear of the Plasma Display

• Do not remove the handles from the rear of the Plasma

• When moving the Plasma Display, ask another person for

help and use the handles attached to the rear of the Plasma

Display. Do not move the Plasma Display by holding only a

single handle. Use the handles as shown.

• Do not use the handles to hang the product when installing

or carrying the product, for example. Do not use the handles

for the purpose of preventing the product from tilting over.

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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.

1 After-image lagging due to remaining electrical load

When image patterns with very high peak luminance are

displayed for more than 1 minute, after-image lagging may

occur due to the remaining electric load. The after-images

remaining on the screen will disappear when moving images

are displayed. The time for the after-images to disappear

depends on the luminance of the still images and the time they

2 After-image (lag image) due to burning

Avoid displaying the same image on the Plasma Display

continuously over a long period of time. If the same image is

displayed continuously for several hours, or for shorter periods

of time over several days, a permanent after-image may remain

on the screen due to burning of the fluorescent materials.

Such images may become less noticeable if moving images

are later displayed, but they will not disappear completely.

• The energy save function can be set to help prevent damage

from screen burning (see page 38).

• The compatibility of this product with digital terrestrial

services has been fixed - details described in the product

specifications - at the time of its introduction.

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling. Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one). For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal.

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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. To ensure your

safety and prolong the service life of your product, please read

the following precautions carefully before using the product.

1. Read instructions — All operating instructions must be

read and understood before the product is operated.

2. Keep this manual in a safe place — These safety and

operating instructions must be kept in a safe place for

3. Observe warnings — All warnings on the product and in

the instructions must be observed closely.

4. Follow instructions — All operating instructions must be

5. Cleaning — Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet

before cleaning the product. To clean the product, use the

supplied cleaning cloth or other soft clothes (e.g., cotton,

flannel). Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

6. Attachments — Do not use attachments not

recommended by the manufacturer. Use of inadequate

attachments can result in accidents.

7. Water and moisture — Do not use the product near water,

such as bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink and laundry tub,

swimming pool and in a wet basement.

8. Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart,

stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable

base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious

personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use

only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by

the manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting

the product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s

instructions. Use only the mounting hardware

recommended by the manufacturer.

9. When relocating the product placed on a cart, it must be

moved with utmost care. Sudden stops, excessive force

and uneven floor surface can cause the product to fall from

10. Ventilation — The vents and other openings in the cabinet

are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block these

vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause

overheating and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not

place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar

surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This

product is not designed for built-in installation; do not

place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase

or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the

manufacturer’s instructions are followed.

11. Power source — This product must operate on a power

source specified on the specification label. If you are not

sure of the type of power supply used in your home, consult

your dealer or local power company.

12. Power cord protection — The power cords must be routed

properly to prevent people from stepping on them or

objects from resting on them. Check the cords at the plugs

13. The plasma Display used in this product is made of glass.

Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or

applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken

glass pieces in case the plasma Display breaks.

14. Overloading — Do not overload AC outlets or extension

cords. Overloading can cause fire or electric shock.

15. Entering of objects and liquids — Never insert an object

into the product through vents or openings. High voltage

flows in the product, and inserting an object can cause

electric shock and/or short internal parts. For the same

reason, do not spill water or liquid on the product.

16. Servicing — Do not attempt to service the product yourself.

Removing covers can expose you to high voltage and other

dangerous conditions. Request a qualified service person

to perform servicing.

17. Repair — If any of the following conditions occurs, unplug

the power cord from the AC outlet, and request a qualified

service person to perform repairs.

a. When the power cord or plug is damaged.

b. When a liquid was spilled on the product or when

objects have fallen into the product.

c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. When the product does not operate properly as

described in the operating instructions.

Do not touch the controls other than those described in

the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of

controls not described in the instructions can cause

damage, which often requires extensive adjustment

work by a qualified technician.

e. When the product has been dropped or damaged.

f. When the product displays an abnormal condition. Any

noticeable abnormality in the product indicates that the

product needs servicing.

18. Replacement parts — In case the product needs

replacement parts, make sure that the service person uses

replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or those

with the same characteristics and performance as the

original parts. Use of unauthorized parts can result in fire,

electric shock and/or other danger.

19. Safety checks — Upon completion of service or repair work,

request the service technician to perform safety checks to

ensure that the product is in proper operating condition.

20. Wall or ceiling mounting — When mounting the product

on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product according

to the method recommended by the manufacturer.

21. Heat sources — Keep the product away from heat sources

such as radiators, heaters, stoves and other heat-

generating products (including amplifiers).

22. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before installing

23. Never expose the screen of the Plasma Display to a strong

impact, for example, by hitting it. The screen may be

broken, resulting in fire or personal injury.

24. Do not expose the Plasma Display to direct sunlight for a

long period of time. The optical characteristics of the front

protection panel changes, resulting in discolouration or

25. The Plasma Display weighs about 31.8 kg (70.1 lbs.) for the

PDP-506PE and about 25.8 kg (56.9 lbs.) for the PDP-

436PE. Because it has small depth and is unstable,

unpack, carry, and install the product with one more

person at least and use the handles.

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Observe the following precautions when installing with any items such as the optional stand.

When using the optional stand, brackets, or equivalent items

• Ask your dealer to perform the installation.

• Be sure to use the supplied bolts.

• For details, see the instruction manual that comes with the optional stand (or equivalent items).

When using other items

• Consult your dealer.

• The following six mounting holes can be used for the installation:

• Be sure to use four or more mounting holes symmetrical to the vertical and horizontal median lines.

• Use M8 screws, which go 12 to 18 mm in depth from the mounting surface of the Plasma Display. See the side view above.

• Be careful not to block the ventilation opening at the rear of the Plasma Display.

• Be sure to install the Plasma Display on a flat surface because it contains glass.

• The screw holes other than the above are to be used only for the specified products. Never use them for mounting non-specified

• Do not mount or remove the Plasma Display to or from the stand, with speakers attached.

• It is strongly recommended to use the optional PIONEER mounting products.

• PIONEER shall not be liable for any personal injury or product damage that results from the use of mounting items other than

the optional PIONEER products. SYSTEM CABLEWHITEBLACK Rear view Side view

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Supplied Accessories

Supplied Accessories

Identifying the main units

Use the following table to check that you have received the correct Media Receiver and Plasma Display models.

The speakers are available as options.

• Always use the power cord supplied with the Plasma Display

and the one supplied with the Media Receiver for each

Model Name of the Entire Plasma

Model Name of the Main Unit

Media Receiver Plasma Display

PDP-506XDE PDP-R06XE PDP-506PE PDP-436XDE PDP-436PE Power cord (2 m)

(For Europe, except UK

Only the power cord that is appropriate in your country or region

Speed clamp x 3 Bead band x 3 Warranty card

(For Europe, except UK

Only the power cord that is appropriate in your country or region

Two operating instructions

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04 English Part Names

Remote control sensor

SPEAKER (right/left) terminals

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RS-232C terminal (used for factory setup)

ANT OUT terminal (Antenna through out)

ANT IN terminal (Antenna in for DTV)

• Power can be supplied through this

DIGITAL OUT terminal (OPTICAL)

COMMON INTERFACE slot

• For a CA Module with a smart card

SUB WOOFER OUTPUT terminal

6 7 13 1 2 3 Front view Pull this section to open the door. INPUT 1

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This section describes the functions of the buttons available

when the TV mode has been selected using the SELECT button.

For the buttons for controlling other equipment, see

“Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote

control unit” starting from page 69.

Turns on the power to the Plasma Display or places it into

2 INPUT Selects an input source of the Plasma Display. (INPUT 1,

INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4)

TV/External input mode: Selects a channel.

TELETEXT mode: Selects a page.

4PC Selects the PC terminal as an input source.

Selects INPUT 5 as the input source of the Plasma Display.

Switches the screen mode among 2-screen, picture-in-

picture, and single-screen.

TV/External input mode: Selects a channel.

TELETEXT mode: Selects a page.

8TV/DTV Switches between the TV and DTV input modes.

9 SELECT Switches the selection among TV, STB, DVD/DVR, and

VCR, so that you can control other equipment in

connection, using the supplied remote control unit.

VCR These indicators show the current selection and status

when you control other equipment in connection using the

supplied remote control unit.

11 RETURN Restores the previous menu screen.

Selects a desired item on the setting screen.

ENTER Executes a command.

13 EXIT Returns to the normal screen in one step.

14 Colour (RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE)

TELETEXT mode: Selects a page.

TV/External input mode: Jumps to the Teletext subtitle page.

DTV input mode: Turns subtitle on and off.

TELETEXT mode: Displays hidden characters.

INFO TV/External input mode: Displays the channel information.

DTV input mode: Displays the banner information.

Moves the location of the small screen when in the picture-

Switches between the two screens when in the 2-screen or

picture-in-picture mode.

TELETEXT mode: Displays an Index page for the CEEFAX/FLOF

format. Displays a TOP Over View page for the TOP format.

TV/External input mode: Selects the screen size.

TELETEXT mode: Switches Teletext images. (full/upper

TV/External input mode: Freezes a frame from a moving image.

Press again to cancel the function.

TELETEXT mode: Stops updating Teletext pages. Press

again to release the hold mode.

• When using the remote control unit, point it at the Plasma Display.

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• Avoid direct sunlight. Maintain adequate ventilation.

• The length of the system cable used to connect the Plasma

Display and the Media Receiver is about 3 m.

• Because the Plasma Display is heavy, be sure to have

someone help you when moving it.

• If you place anything on the top of the Media Receiver it will

not receive enough ventilation and will not operate properly.

• Allow enough space around the upper and back parts when

installing to ensure adequate ventilation of the rear of the

Using the optional PIONEER stand

• For details on installation, refer to the instruction manual

supplied with the stand.

Using the optional PIONEER speakers

• For details on installation, refer to the instruction manual

supplied with the speaker.

CAUTION Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity:

+0°C to +40°C; less than 85% RH (cooling vents not blocked)

Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in

locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong

Installing the Media Receiver

• Do not place a VCR or any other device on the top

of the Media Receiver.

• When installing, allow enough space on the sides

and above the Media Receiver.

• Do not block the side ventilation opening or the

rear exhaust opening of the Media Receiver.

CAUTION Placing the Media Receiver alone in the vertical position can

result in product damage and malfunction.

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Preventing the Plasma Display from Falling Over

After installing the stand, be sure to take special care to ensure that the Plasma Display will not fall over.

Stabilizing on a table or floor

Stabilize the Plasma Display as shown in the diagram using

screws that are available on the market.

NOTE To stabilize the Plasma Display on a table or on the floor, use

screws that have a nominal diameter of 6 mm and that are at

CAUTION A table or an area of the floor with adequate strength should

always be used to support the Plasma Display. Failure to do so

could result in personal injury and physical damage.

When installing the Plasma Display, please take the necessary

safety measures to prevent it from falling or overturning in case

of emergencies, such as earthquakes, or of accidents.

If you do not take these precautions, the Plasma Display could

fall down and cause injury.

The screws, hooks, chains and other fittings that you use to

secure the Plasma Display to prevent it from overturning will

vary according to the composition and thickness of the surface

to which it will be attached.

Select the appropriate screws, hooks, chains, and other fittings

after first inspecting the surface carefully to determine its

thickness and composition and after consulting a professional

installer if necessary.

Using a wall for stabilization

1. Attach falling prevention bolts (hooks) to

2. Use strong cords or chains 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.

NOTE Use hooks, ropes, chains, and fittings that are available on the

Recommended hook: Nominal diameter 8 mm Length 12 to 15

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Connecting the system cable

COMPONENT VIDEO Y AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT 4

R-AUDIO-L SUB WOOFER PB PR BLACK WHITE AC IN SYSTEM CABLEWHITEBLACKSYSTEM CABLE WHITE BLACK Connecting the system cable to the Media Receiver

Media Receiver (rear view)

For details on optional PIONEER speaker

installation, refer to the instruction manual that

came with the speaker.

Plasma Display (rear view)

Connecting the system cable to the Plasma Display

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Connecting the power cord

Plasma Display (rear view)

• Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, Plasma Display and Media Receiver when the system is not going to be used

Media Receiver (rear view)

Attaching the ferrite core

To help prevent noise, attach the supplied ferrite core to the

connector end of the power cord as shown. Use the supplied

cable tie to prevent the ferrite core from slipping on the

To AC IN As close as possible

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Speed clamps and bead bands are supplied for bunching cables. Once properly bunched, follow the steps below to route the

Attaching speed clamps to the main unit

Attach the speed clamps using the 2 holes marked with

below, depending on your routing system.

Attaching and removing speed clamps

Insert [1] into an appropriate hole on the rear of the Plasma

Display and snap [2] into the back of [1] to lock the clamp.

Speed clamps are designed to be difficult to undo once in

place. Please attach them carefully.

Use pliers to twist the clamp 90°, pulling outward. The clamp

may deteriorate over time and become damaged if removed.

When the speakers are installed at the bottom

• Use the supplied bead bands as necessary.

• For only the PDP-436PE 43" Plasma Display, you can install

the speakers at its bottom.

Using the cable binders supplied with the stand, put the

speaker and system cables together so that the cables are

invisible from the front. At that time be careful not to apply

any force to the connection sections of the cables. SYSTEM CABLEWHITEBLACK When the speakers are installed on the sides (rear view)

Speaker cableSpeed clamp

Cable binders (supplied

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Connecting to an 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.

Antenna cable (commercially available) INPUT 1INPUT 1CONTROLSERVICE ONLYIN OUT ANT

75-ohm coaxial cable (round cable)

(commercially available)

• For viewing both analogue and

digital broadcasts, connect the

antenna cable to the ANT OUT

terminal (antenna through out)

and ANT (analogue input)

• If “Aerial Power” setting is

enabled, use an indoor antenna

with signal amplifier, 5V 30mA.

• For viewing analogue broadcasts only, connect

the 75-ohm coaxial cable (commercially

available) to ANT (analogue input) terminal.

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

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Preparing the remote control unit

1 Open the battery cover.

2 Load the supplied two AA size batteries while inserting

their respective negative polarity (–) ends first.

• Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the

(+) and (–) indicators in the battery compartment.

3 Close the battery cover.

Cautions regarding batteries

Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or

explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below.

• When you replace the batteries, use manganese or alkaline

• Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding to the

(+) and (–) indicators.

• Do not mix batteries of different types. Different types of

batteries have different characteristics.

• Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new

batteries can shorten the life of new batteries or cause

chemical leakage in old batteries.

• Remove batteries as soon as they have worn out. Chemicals

that leak from batteries can cause a rash. If you find any

chemical leakage, wipe thoroughly with a cloth.

• The batteries supplied with this product may have a shorter

life expectancy due to storage conditions.

• If you will not use the remote control unit for an extended

period of time, remove the batteries from it.

• WHEN DISPOSING OF USED BATTERIES, PLEASE COMPLY WITH GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS OR ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC INSTRUCTION’S RULES THAT APPLY IN YOUR COUNTRY/AREA.

Allowed operation range of the remote control

Operate the remote control unit while pointing it toward the

remote control sensor (t) located at the bottom right of the

front panel of the Plasma Display. 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.

Cautions regarding the remote control unit

• Do not expose the remote control unit to shock. In addition,

do not expose the remote control unit to liquids, and do not

place in an area with high humidity.

• Do not install or place the remote control unit under direct

sunlight. The heat may cause deformation of the unit.

• The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote

control sensor of the Plasma Display is under direct sunlight

or strong lighting. In such case, change the angle of the

lighting or Plasma Display, or operate the remote control

unit closer to the remote control sensor.

• When any obstacle exists between the remote control unit

and the remote control sensor, the remote control unit may

• As the batteries become empty, the remote control unit can

function within a shorter distance from the remote control

sensor. Replace the batteries with new ones early enough.

• The Plasma Display emits very weak infrared rays from its

screen. If you place such equipment operated through

infrared remote control as a VCR nearby, that equipment

may not receive commands from its remote control unit

properly or entirely. If this is the case, place that equipment

at a location far enough from the Plasma Display.

• Depending on the installation environment, infrared rays

from the Plasma Display may not allow this system to

properly receive commands from the remote control unit or

may shorten allowable distances between the remote

control unit and the remote control sensor. The strength of

infrared rays emitted from the screen differs, depending on

images displayed on the screen.

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Watching TV Unless you set up TV channels that you can watch under the

current conditions, you cannot tune in those channels. For the

procedure, see “Setting up TV channels automatically” on page

Turning on/off the power

• When the Media Receiver is plugged into a power outlet, it is

placed into the standby mode; the STANDBY indicator on its

front panel should flash red. The Media Receiver stays in the

standby mode unless it is unplugged from the power outlet.

To turn on the system, press POWER on the Plasma Display.

• The POWER ON indicators on the Plasma Display and Media

Receiver light up in blue.

To turn off the system, press a on the remote control unit or

STANDBY/ON on the Media Receiver.

• The Plasma Display and Media Receiver are placed into the

standby mode; their respective STANDBY indicators light up

• You can then turn on the system again by pressing a or 0 to

9 on the remote control unit or STANDBY/ON on the Media

Receiver. If you press 0 on the remote control unit, images

come from the INPUT 1 source. If you press 1 to 9, TV images

You can also press POWER on the Plasma Display to turn off

the system. However, you cannot then turn on the system

again by pressing the buttons on the remote control unit and

• 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

• It is recommended not to unplug the Media Receiver from a

power outlet when it is not in use. When in the standby

mode, the Media Receiver automatically receives Electronic

Programme Guide and DTV Auto Update signals.

• When the system is placed into the standby mode, the main

power flow is cut and the system is no longer fully

operational. A minute flow of power feeds the system to

maintain operation readiness.

• If you are not going to use the Plasma Display System for a

long period of time, be sure to remove the power cord from

Plasma Display/Media Receiver status indicators

The table below shows the operational status of the Plasma

Display System. You can check the current status of the system

with the indicators on the Plasma Display and Media Receiver.

For other than the above, see “Troubleshooting” on page 76.

DVR VCR SOURCE P Indicator Status System Status

Plasma Display Media Receiver

POWER ON STANDBY POWER ON STANDBY The power cords of both the Plasma Display and the Media Receiver have been

disconnected. Or, the power cord of the Plasma Display has been connected but

the POWER button of the Plasma Display is off.

Power to the system is on.

The system is in the standby mode.

The power cord of the Media Receiver has been disconnected.

Power to the Plasma Display is off. Or the power cord of the Plasma Display has

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• 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

Switching between the

•Press INPUT on the Media Receiver or TV/DTV on the

on the remote control unit

•Press P + to increase the channel number.

•Press P – to decrease the channel number.

When viewing Teletext information:

•Press P + to increase the page number.

•Press P – to decrease the page number.

• For Teletext, see “Using the Teletext Functions” on pages 74

• CHANNEL +/– on the Media Receiver operates the same as

• P +/P – cannot pick up analogue channels that are set to

skip. For Channel Skip for analogue channels, see steps 13

and 14 under “Using Manual Adjust” (page 30).

• When in the DTV mode, P +/P – also cannot pick up digital

channels that are set to skip. For Channel Skip for digital

channels, see “Setting Channel Options” (page 42).

• P +/P – cannot pick up analogue channels that are not

registered as favourites. For analogue favourite channel

registration, see steps 13 and 14 under “Using Manual

• When in the DTV mode, P +/P – also cannot pick up digital

channels that are not registered as favourites. For digital

favourite channel registration, see “Setting Channel

on the remote control unit

Select channels directly by pressing buttons 0 to 9.

• To select channel 2 (1-digit channel), press 2.

• While in DTV mode, to select channel 123 (3-digit channel),

When viewing Teletext information:

View a page directly which is 3-digit page number from 100 to

899 by pressing buttons 0 to 9. See page 74.

• In the standby mode, when you press 0, the power turns on

and images come from the INPUT 1 source. Or, when you

press any button from 1 to 9, TV images display. TIMERSTANDBYONSTANDBY/ONINPUT VOLUME CHANNEL Media Receiver

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Tuning to your favourite (analogue)

If you have registered your favourite (analogue) channels,

selecting from the registered list may be the easiest way to

tune to those channels.

• You can register up to 16 analogue channels as your

favourite channels. For the registration, see steps 13 and 14

under “Using Manual Adjust” (page 30).

1 While watching analogue broadcasts, press ENTER to call

up the Favourite Channel List.

2 Select a favourite channel to tune in ( / / / then

• Press RETURN to exit the Favourite Channel List.

Changing the volume and sound

• 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

on the remote control unit

• VOLUME +/– on the Media Receiver operates the same as

on the remote control unit

e mutes the current sound output.

•“e” appears on the screen.

2 Press e again to cancel the mute mode.

• Pressing i + also cancels the mute mode.

DVR VCR SOURCE P Volume adjustment

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• In each of the sound multiplex mode selected using the g button, the display changes depending on broadcasting signals being received. • Once the MONO mode is selected, the Plasma Display System sound remains mono even if the system receives a stereo

broadcast. You must switch the mode back to I or II mode if you want to hear stereo sound again.

• Selecting a sound multiplex mode while the input source is INPUT 1 to 5 does not change the type of sound. In this case, sound

is determined by the video source.DVD HDD DISC NAVI

p mode pp mode MONO mode

t Each time you press g , MTS toggles as shown below. 1

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Use the multiscreen functions

Splitting the screen

Use the following procedure to select 2-screen or picture-in-

1 Press c to select the display mode.

• Each time you press c, the display mode is switched

among 2-screen, picture-in-picture, and single-screen.

• In 2-screen or picture-in-picture mode, press to

switch the position of the 2 screens shown.

The left screen (in the 2-screen mode) or the larger

screen (in the picture-in-picture mode) is the active

screen which will be indicated by “z”. The user is

allowed to operate picture and sound.

• In 2-screen mode, press f to change the size of the left

• In picture-in-picture mode, press to move the position

of the small screen anti-clockwise.

2 To select the desired input source, press the appropriate

• The multiscreen function cannot display images from the

same input source at the same time. If you make such an

attempt, a warning message appears.

• The multiscreen function cannot display images from

combinations of two external input sources (Input 1 to 5, PC).

It can display images from the following combinations of

- Analogue TV and digital TV

- Analogue TV (or digital TV) and external source

• When you press HOME MENU the single-screen mode is

restored and the corresponding menu is displayed.

• When in the 2-screen mode, images displayed on the right

screen may look less fine, depending on the images.

• While in the 2-screen or picture-in-picture mode, the

analogue favourite channel list is not available.While in the

2-screen or picture-in-picture mode, the digital channel list is

• If you select 1920*1080P@24Hz for the main screen in the

picture-in-picture mode, video images may not be displayed

properly because of the system's capability.

• With headphones connected, you can listen to audio coming

from the sub screen when in the 2-screen or picture-in-

picture mode. For more information, see page 37.

• PAL 60 signals are not suited for image display on the Sub

Main screen Sub screen

Main screen Sub screen

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Use the following procedure to capture and freeze one frame

from a moving image that you are watching.

• A still image appears on the right screen while a moving

image is shown on the left screen.

2 Press d again to cancel the function.

• With the screen split, any image cannot be frozen.

• When this function is not available, a warning message

• 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

DVD HDD DISC NAVI Normal image

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The following describes the typical procedure for setting up the

menus. For the actual procedures, see the appropriate pages

that describes individual functions.

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

4 Press / to select an option (or parameter), and then

• You can return to the upper menu levels by pressing

• 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 69. Home Menu Item PagePicture AV Selection 33Contrast 33Brightness 33Colour 33Tint 33Sharpness 33Pro Adjust 34Reset 34 Sound Treble 36 Bass 36Balance 36Reset 36FOCUS 36Front Surround 37Headphone Output 37Sub Volume 37Power Control Energy Save 38No Signal off 38No Operation off 38Sleep Timer 58 Option Position 54 Auto Size 574:3 Mode 57Side Mask 57HDMI Input 61Drive Mode 54Colour System 55Input Select 55Setup Auto Installation 30 Analogue TV Setup 30 – 32, 46 DTV Setup 40 – 44, 51SCART Output 64Password 58, 59Language 30Home Gallery 67 – 69Home Menu Item PagePicture AV Selection 33Contrast 33Brightness 33Red 33Green 33Blue 33Reset 34 Sound Treble 36

Bass 36Balance 36Reset 36FOCUS 36Front Surround 37Headphone Output 37Sub Volume 37Power Control Energy Save 38Power Management 38Sleep Timer 58Option Auto Setup 54Manual Setup 54Home Gallery 67 – 69SELECTRETURN MENU EXIT EPGHOME MENU TV DVD TOP MENU / GUIDE STB DVD/

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Basic Adjustment Settings

Basic Adjustment Settings

Setting up TV channels automatically

This section describes how to automatically search for and set

Using Auto Installation

When the Plasma Display System is switched on for the first

time after purchase, the initial auto installation is initiated. You

can automatically set language, country and channels in

successive operations.

1 Select “Language” ( / ).

2 Select a language ( / ).

• You can select from among 14 languages; English,

German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish,

Portuguese, Greek, Finnish, Russian, Turkish,

Norwegian, and Danish.

3 Select “Country” ( / ).

• You can select among 3 options; All, Digital, and

7 Select “Aerial Power” ( / ).

• Only selectable when “Digital” or “All” is selected for

• You can start Auto Installation from the Home menu after

moving to another country, for example. Perform the

following steps 1 to 3 before starting Auto Installation.

➁ Select “Setup” ( / then ENTER).

• The password entry screen appears. Enter your 4-digit

password using buttons 0 – 9.

• If no channel is found, check the antenna connections, and

then retry Auto Installation.

Setting up analogue TV channels

This section describes how to set up analogue TV channels

Use Manual Adjust to set up analogue TV channels manually.

2 Select “Setup” ( / then ENTER).

3 Select “Analogue TV Setup” ( / then ENTER).

• The password entry screen appears. Enter your 4-digit

password using buttons 0 – 9. For the password, see

“Using a password” on page 58.

4 Select “Manual Adjust” ( / then ENTER).

5 Select “Programme Entry” ( / ).

• You can select 1 through 99.

7 Select “Search” ( / ).

8 Enter a frequency using buttons 0 – 9 and ENTER.

• You can also press / to enter a frequency. Auto InstallationCountryLanguageTuner TypeAerial PowerInstallationEnglishAustria All

Off StartManual AdjustSearchSystemProgramme EntryColour SystemStoreTuner NRChild LockDecoder41.75MHz

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Basic Adjustment Settings

• You can select from among “B/G”, “D/K”, “I”, “L”, and

11 Select “Colour System” ( / ).

• You can select from among “Auto”, “PAL”, “SECAM”,

13 Select “Store” ( / ).

14 Select “Yes”, “Yes (Listed)”, or “No” ( / ).

• To set up for another channel, repeat steps 6 to 14.

15 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

• The above procedure transfers and sets the selected channel

information to the connected recording equipment such as

a VCR or DVD recorder (DVR).

• Manual Adjust also allows you to make selections for “Tuner

NR”, “Child Lock”, and “Decoder”. See “Reducing video

noise”, “Setting Child Lock”, and “Selecting a decoder input

Reducing video noise

For the individual channels, you can specify whether the

Plasma Display System should reduce video noise depending

on the levels of broadcasting signals.

1 Repeat steps 1 to 6 provided for “Using Manual Adjust”.

• After selecting a channel (using Programme Entry),

perform the following steps.

2 Select “Tuner NR” ( / ).

• This function may not achieve a satisfactory result,

depending on the conditions of broadcasting signals.

• When using a decoder with a decoder terminal selected, this

function may fail to achieve a good result.

Child Lock inhibits selected TV channels from being tuned and

1 Repeat steps 1 to 6 provided for “Using Manual Adjust”.

After selecting a channel (using Programme Entry),

perform the following steps.

2 Select “Child Lock” ( / ).

3 Select “Block” ( / ).

• The selection is switched between “View” and “Block”.

4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

Selecting a decoder input terminal

If you have connected a decoder, select a decoder input

1 Repeat steps 1 to 6 provided for “Using Manual Adjust”.

After selecting a channel (using Programme Entry), do the

• With “Off” (factory default) selected, you cannot watch any

images from the decoder.

Yes You can select the channel using P +/P –. Yes (Listed ) Select this option to register the channel as your favourite channel.You can select the channel using the Favourite Channel list and P +/P –. No You cannot select the channel using P +/P –. Manual AdjustSearchSystemProgramme Entry42.75MHz 1

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Basic Adjustment Settings

Labelling 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. 1 Press HOME MENU.

3 Select “Analogue TV Setup” ( / then ENTER). • The password entry screen appears. Enter your 4-digit password using buttons 0 – 9. 4 Select “Label” ( / then ENTER).

5 Select “Programme Entry” ( / ).

6 Select a programme number ( / ). • You can select 1 through 99. 7 Select “Label” ( / then ENTER). • The name entry screen appears. 8 Select the first character ( / , / then ENTER). • The cursor moves to the second character. 9 Repeat step 8 to enter up to five characters.

• To correct entered characters, select [] or [] on the screen, and then press ENTER. The cursor moves to the preceding or subsequent character. • To delete the current character, select [Delete] on the screen, and then press ENTER. • To put a space for the current character, select [Space] on the screen, and then press ENTER. 10 To complete the name entry, press / or / to select

[OK] on the screen, and then press ENTER.

11 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

NOTE • The above procedure transfers and sets the selected channel information to the connected recording equipment such as a VCR or DVD recorder (DVR). Sorting preset TV channels 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). • The password entry screen appears. Enter your 4-digit password using buttons 0 – 9. 4 Select “Sort” ( / then ENTER). • The sort screen appears. 5 Select a channel to be shifted ( / , / then ENTER).

6 Select a new location ( / , / then ENTER). • Sorting is executed. 7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

NOTE • To change a page on the Sort screen in step 6, select ▲

on the screen with / to select a page, and then press ENTER . • The above procedure transfers and sets only the shifted channel information to recording equipment such as a VCR or DVD recorder (DVR). Clock setting Use the following procedure to set the time correctly. 1 Press HOME MENU.

2 Select “Setup” ( / then ENTER).

3 Select “Analogue TV Setup” ( / then ENTER). • The password entry screen appears. Enter your 4-digit password using buttons 0 – 9. 4 Select “Clock” ( / then ENTER).

5 Select a TV channel to be used for auto clock setting ( /

6 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

NOTE • If the system fails to set the date and time through the selected TV channel, the “Time & Date” entry screen appears. Set the correct, current time.• The system obtains and displays time by adding Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) and Local Time Offset (LTO) data received with broadcasting signals. If the system fails to display a correct time, check with your local broadcasting station. Language setting You can select the language to be used for on-screen display such as menus and instructions, from among 14 languages; English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Portuguese, Greek, Finnish, Russian, Turkish, Norwegian, and Danish. For the language to be used in the TELETEXT mode, you can select from among West Europe, East Europe, Greece/Turkey, Russia, and Arabia. 1. Press HOME MENU.

Basic Adjustment Settings

Select from the five 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

• If you have selected “DYNAMIC”, you cannot select

“Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Colour”, “Tint”, “Sharpness”, “Pro

Adjust”, and “Reset”; these menu items are dimmed.

Basic picture adjustments

Adjust the picture to your preference for the chosen AV Selection option (except DYNAMIC).

2 Select “Picture” ( / then ENTER).

For PC source or Home Gallery, the following screen appears.

4 Select the desired level ( / ).

• When an adjustment screen is in display, you can also

change the item to be adjusted, by pressing / .

5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

For AV source Item Description STANDARD For a highly defined image in a normally bright

room This selection is shared by an external input and TV input sources.DYNAMIC For a very sharp image with the maximum contrastThis mode does not allow manual image quality adjustment.This selection is shared by an external input and TV input sources.MOVIE For a movieThis selection is shared by an external input and TV input sources.GAME Lowers image brightness for easier viewingThis selection is shared by an external input and TV input sources.USER Allows the user to customize settings as desired. You can set the mode for each input source.Item DescriptionSTANDARD(factory default)For a highly defined image in a normally bright room USER Allows the user to customize settings as desired. You can set the mode for each input source.LanguageTeletext Menu

West EuropeEnglishAV SelectionSTANDARDDYNAMICMOVIE GAME USER Item button buttonContrast For less contrast For more contrast Brightness For less brightness For more brightness

Colour For less colour intensity For more colour intensity Tint Skin tones become purplishSkin tones become greenish Sharpness For less sharpness For more sharpness PictureAV SelectionContrastBrightnessColour Tint SharpnessPro AdjustResetSTANDARD 40

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Basic Adjustment Settings

• To perform advanced picture adjustments, select “Pro

Adjust” in step 3 and then press ENTER. For the subsequent

procedures, see “Advanced picture adjustments”.

• To restore the factory defaults for all items, press / to

select “Reset” in step 3, and then press ENTER. A

confirmation screen appears. Press / to select “Yes”, and

Advanced picture adjustments

The Plasma Display System provides various advanced

functions for optimising the picture quality. For details on

these functions, see the tables.

• “ADV” is not selectable when PAL, SECAM, 576i, or

1080i@50Hz signals are input.

• Neither “Standard” nor “ADV” is selectable when 576p,

720p@50Hz, or 1080p@24Hz signals are input.

• You may rather want to perform fine adjustment. To do

this, select “Manual” first and then press and hold

ENTER for more than three seconds. The manual

adjustment screen appears. Then go to step 7.

7 Select an item to be adjusted ( / then ENTER).

8 Select the desired level ( / ).

• To perform adjustment for another item, press RETURN,

and then repeat steps 7 and 8.

• You may press / to immediately change an item to

5 Select “CTI” ( / then ENTER).

Item button buttonContrast For less contrast For more contrastBrightness For less brightness For more brightnessRed For weaker red For stronger redGreen For weaker green For stronger greenBlue For weaker blue For stronger bluePureCinemaAutomatically detects a film-based source (originally encoded at 24 frames/second), analyses it, then recreates each still film frame for high-definition picture quality.Selections Off Deactivates the PureCinema.Standard Produces smooth and vivid moving images (film specific) by automatically detecting recorded image information when displaying DVD or high-definition images (e.g., movies) having 24 frames per second.ADV Produces smooth and quality moving images (as shown on theatre screens) by converting to 72 Hz when displaying DVD images (e.g., movies) having 24 frames per second.Colour TempAdjusts the colour temperature, resulting in a better white balance.Selections High White with bluish toneMid-High Intermediate tone between High and MidMid Natural toneMid-Low Intermediate tone between Mid and LowLow White with reddish toneManual Colour temperature adjusted to your preference Item button buttonR High Fine adjustment for bright portionsFor weaker red For stronger red G High For weaker green For stronger green

B High For weaker blue For stronger blue R Low Fine adjustment for dark portionsFor weaker red For stronger red G Low For weaker green For stronger green

B Low For weaker blue For stronger blue

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Using Colour Management

5 Select “Colour Management” ( / then ENTER).

6 Select an item to be adjusted ( / then ENTER).

7 Select the desired level ( / ).

• To perform adjustment for another item, press RETURN,

and then repeat steps 6 and 7.

• You may press / to immediately change an item to

8 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

Eliminating noise from images

• You can select “DNR” or “MPEG NR”.

6 Select the desired parameter ( / then ENTER).

7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

Using the Dynamic Range Expander (DRE)

• You can select “Dynamic Contrast”, “Black Level”, “ACL”

6 Select the desired parameter ( / then ENTER).

CTI Provides images with clearer colour contours. The CTI stands for Colour

R Closer to magenta Closer to yellow

Y Closer to red Closer to green

G Closer to yellow Closer to cyan

C Closer to green Closer to blue

B Closer to cyan Closer to magenta

M Closer to blue Closer to red Colour Management 0

Y R G C B M DNR Eliminates video noise for clean crisp images. The DNR stands for Digital

Selections Off Deactivates the DNR.

High Enhanced DNR Mid Standard DNR Low Moderate DNR MPEG NR Eliminates mosquito noise from video images when a digital TV channel is

watched or a DVD is played, resulting in noise-free images.

Selections Off Deactivates the MPEG NR.

High Enhanced MPEG NR Mid Standard MPEG NR Low Moderate MPEG NR Dynamic Contrast

Emphasises the contrast on images so that the difference between

brightness and darkness becomes more distinct.

Selections Off Deactivates the Dynamic Contrast.

High Enhanced Dynamic Contrast

Low Moderate Dynamic Contrast

Emphasises dark portion on images so that the difference between

brightness and darkness becomes more distinct.

Selections Off Deactivates the Black Level.

On Activates the Black Level.

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7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

Using the 3DYC and I-P Mode

• You can select “3DYC” or “I-P Mode”.

You have selected INPUT 1, 2, or 3 as the input source and

“Video” as the input signal type (page 55); or

You have selected INPUT 5 as the input source without a

S-Video cable in connection; or

You have selected the analog tuner.

• For the I-P Mode, the individual parameters are not

selectable for the following input signals:

480p, 720p@60Hz, 576p, 720p@50Hz, 1080p@24Hz

You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the

Adjust the sound to your preference for the chosen AV Selection option. See page 33.

• To restore the factory defaults for all items, press / to

select “Reset” in step 3, and then press ENTER. A

confirmation screen appears. Press / to select “Yes”, and

• You cannot adjust the sound quality for listening with

• If you perform sound adjustments with phones connected,

the new settings will become effective for sound from the

speakers after the phones are disconnected.

FOCUS This shifts the sound coming direction (sound images) upward

and produces clear sound contours.

ACL Performs such compensation that results in the optimum contrast characteristics for images.Selections Off Deactivates the ACL.On Activates the ACL.GammaAdjusts the gamma characteristics (image gradation characteristics).Selections 1 Selects gamma characteristics 1.2 Selects gamma characteristics 2.3 Selects gamma characteristics 3. 3DYC Optimises characteristics for separating brightness signals and colour signals. This works for both video and still images.Selections Off Deactivates the 3DYC.High Enhanced 3DYCMid Standard 3DYCLow Moderate 3DYCI-P ModePerform optimum conversion from interlace signals to progressive signals. This works for both video and still images.Selections 1 Optimum for video images2 Standard setting3 Optimum for still images Item button buttonTreble For weaker treble For stronger trebleBass For weaker bass For stronger bassBalance Decreases audio from the right speaker.Decreases audio from the left speaker. Bass BalanceTrebleResetFOCUSFront SurroundHeadphone OutputSub Volume 0

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• The effect of this function differs depending on signals.

• You cannot set up the sound field for listening with phones.

• If you set up the sound field with phones connected, the new

setting will become effective for sound from the speakers

after the phones are disconnected.

This provides three-dimensional sound effects and/or deep,

• (WOW) designates a status where the FOCUS is on

and TruBass + SRS has been selected for Front Surround.

• is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.

• WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

• The effect of this function differs depending on signals.

• You cannot set up the sound field for listening with phones.

• If you set up the sound field with phones connected, the new

setting will become effective for sound from the speakers

after the phones are disconnected.

Listening to audio from the sub screen

With headphones connected, you can listen to audio coming

from the sub screen when in the 2-screen or picture-in-picture

mode; audio coming from the main screen is output from the

speakers. To use this function, follow the procedure below.

2 Select “Sound” ( / then ENTER).

3 Select “Headphone Output” ( / ).

• To adjust the volume for headphones after selecting “Sub”,

always use the menu item (shown in the procedure) no

matter whether the screen is in the single, 2-screen, or

picture-in-picture mode. When the screen is in the single

mode with “Sub” selected, audio coming from the screen is

output from speakers even with headphones connected.

• Audio from a connected subwoofer is muted when you have

selected "Sub" for "Headphone Output" and connected

headphones. Item Description Off (factory default)Deactivates the FOCUS.On Activates the FOCUS.Item DescriptionOff Deactivates both the SRS and TruBass.SRS Reproduces highly effective three-dimensional sound.TruBass (factory default)Provides deep, rich bass using a new technology.TruBass + SRS Provides both TruBass and SRS effects.Item DescriptionMain Audio coming from the main screen is output from the PHONES output terminal. Sub When in the 2-screen or picture-in-picture mode, audio coming from the sub screen is output from the PHONES output terminal.Front SurroundHeadphone OutputSub Volume Off

Main Front SurroundHeadphone OutputSub Volume Off

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Power Control provides convenient functions for power saving.

You may use one of the three Energy Save modes to save power

4 Select “Save 1”,”Save 2”, or “Picture Off” ( / then

5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

• You can also select this function using the Home menu

when the input source is a PC.

No Signal off (AV mode only)

The system will be automatically placed into the standby mode

if no signal is received for 15 minutes.

• Five minutes before the system is placed into the standby

mode, a message appears every minute.

• The system may not be placed into the standby mode when

noise signals are present at the Media Receiver after a TV

No Operation off (AV mode only)

The system will be automatically placed into the standby mode

when no operation is performed for three hours.

2 Select “Power Control” ( / then ENTER).

3 Select “No Operation off” ( / then ENTER).

5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

• Five minutes before the system is placed into the standby

mode, a message appears every minute.

Power Management (PC mode only)

The system will be automatically placed into the standby mode

when no signal is received from the personal computer.

4 Select “Mode 1” or “Mode 2” ( / then ENTER).

5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. Item DescriptionStandard Does not decrease the picture brightness.Save1 Slightly lowers power consumption while slightly suppressing the brightness drop level.Save2 Decreases the picture brightness and lowers power consumption.Picture Off Deactivates the screen to save power. To restore the screen display, press any button other than i +/i – and e.This setting is not memorised by the system.Item DescriptionDisable (factory default)Does not place the system into the standby mode.Enable Places the system into the standby mode if no signal is received for 15 minutes.Item DescriptionDisable (factory default)Does not place the system into the standby mode.Enable Places the system into the standby mode if no operation is performed for three hours.Item Description Off (factory default)No power management Mode1 • Places the system into the standby mode when no signal is received from the personal computer for eight minutes.• Even when you start using the computer and a signal is received again, the system stays off. • The system is switched on again by pressing STANDBY/ON on the Media Receiver or TV a on the remote control unit.Mode2 •Places the system into the standby mode when no signal is received from the personal computer for eight seconds.• When you start using the computer and a signal is input again, the system is switched on.

• The system is switched on again by pressing

STANDBY/ON on the Media Receiver or TV a on the remote control unit.

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Enjoying DTV broadcasts

Watching DTV programmes

Digital TV (DTV) not only replaces the conventional analogue TV

channels, but also provides more channels, clearer picture

quality, and various types of useful information. It also provides

various features, including subtitling and multiple audio

• When executing Auto Installation (page 30), make sure to

select “Digital” or “All” as the tuner type.

• Selecting the DTV mode when no channels yet searched will

only display “DTV Setup” screen with only the item

“Installation” selectable.

• While in the DTV mode, press m to display the Teletext

screen (except in UK).

1 Press TV/DTV to select the DTV mode.

2 Press ENTER to call up the Channel List screen.

3 Select a channel ( / then ENTER).

• You can also select channels by pressing buttons 0 to 9

or P +/P – on the remote control unit.

• While in DTV mode, press 001 to access channel 1 (1-digit

channel) quickly. You can, however, select the channel 1 by

pressing 01 or 1 but have to wait for 2 seconds since the last

digit input. The same applies for 2-digit channels.

• P +/P – cannot pick up channels that are set to skip or not

registered as favourites (with the Favourite function set to

“On”. For favourite channels, see page 25.).

• If the channel is locked, you must enter the correct password

each time (see page 58 ).

• While receiving DTV radio channels, the screen saver

automatically starts when no operation is done for 3

Viewing a channel banner

A channel banner shows programme names, start/end time of

programmes and other channel information.

1 Press TV/DTV to select the DTV mode.

• A channel banner appears.

• To tune into the channel selected on the banner, press

• The channel banner also displays icons for Favourites

(), Subtitles ([) and Teletext (m) if they apply to the

• To quit banner display, press EXIT.

3 To view more detailed programme information, press p

• To switch between Now and Next programme

information, press / .

• To display detailed information about other channels,

• To tune into the channel selected on the banner, press

• To quit display of detailed information, press RETURN.

• To quit display of all the banners, press EXIT.

• If the banner contains further information, “More ...” is

displayed. Press the BLUE button to view the entire

• Banner information is updated every minute.

• Some programmes may not provide detailed programme

• Due to inaccurate information provided by the broadcaster,

some icons may appear or be absent in error.

When in the DTV mode, press [ to turn subtitles on and off.

• When a programme is recorded with this function on,

subtitles are also recorded.

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Reconfiguring the DTV channel settings

This section describes how to reconfigure the DTV channel

settings after setting up DTV channels using Auto Installation

(page 30). You can select “DTV Setup” only when watching DTV

Reselecting a country

• The password entry screen appears. Enter your 4-digit

• The password entry screen does not appear if you have

disabled the password function. For details, see “Using a

password (AV mode only)” on page 58.

• You can select “DTV Setup” only when watching DTV

Replacing the existing channels

The following procedure discards the current DTV channel

setups and searches for receivable channels to redo the

• The password entry screen appears. Enter your 4-digit

password using buttons 0 – 9.

5 Select “Replace Existing Channels” ( / then ENTER).

• The system first erases all channel information and then

starts channel search.

• To quit a channel search in progress, press HOME MENU.

• To complete “Replace Existing Channels”, there must be

more than 1 hour at least left to the next preset recording or

preset Auto Update time.

• The password entry screen does not appear if you have

disabled the password function. For details, see “Using a

password (AV mode only)” on page 58.

• You can select “DTV Setup” only when watching DTV

Use the following procedure to search and register new

channels with the current DTV channel setups saved.

• The password entry screen appears. Enter your 4-digit

5 Select “Add New Channels” ( / then ENTER).

is found, it is automatically registered on the Media

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• The password entry screen does not appear if you have

disabled the password function. For details, see “Using a

password (AV mode only)” on page 58.

• You can select “DTV Setup” only when watching DTV

Checking signal strength

You can check the signal strength and signal quality of each TV

1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 provided for “Adding New Channels”.

2 Select “Signal Check” ( / then ENTER).

3 Select “RF Channel” ( / then ENTER).

4 Select the channel to be checked ( / ).

• Use “Add New Channels” function here to add channels

within the selected RF channel (receiving frequency).

• You can select “DTV Setup” only when watching DTV

Switching on/off the power to the antenna

Use the following procedure to switch on or off the power to the

antenna connected with the DTV antenna terminal.

1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 provided for “Adding New Channels”.

2 Select “Aerial Power” ( / ).

3 Select “On” or “Off” ( / ).

• You can select “DTV Setup” only when watching DTV

Restoring the system defaults

settings to the factory defaults.

• The password entry screen appears. Enter your 4-digit

password using buttons 0 – 9.

5 Select “Restore System Defaults” ( / then ENTER).

• A confirmation screen appears.

6 With “OK” pressed, the system restores the factory

defaults. Then Auto Installation is initiated automatically.

• The password entry screen does not appear if you have

disabled the password function. For details, see “Using a

password (AV mode only)” on page 58.

• You can select “DTV Setup” only when watching DTV

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Customizing channel related settings

This section describes how to customize various channel

related settings. These settings include favourite channel

registration, Channel Skip, and Channel Lock.

Setting Channel Options

Use the following procedure to select individual channels and

switch on the Favourite, Channel Skip, or Channel Lock for the

3 Select “DTV Setup” ( / then ENTER).

4 Select “Channel Management” ( / then ENTER).

• The password entry screen appears. Enter your 4-digit

password using buttons 0 – 9.

5 Select “Channel Options” ( / then ENTER).

• The Channel options screen with a list of registered

6 Select an individual channel (/// then ENTER to

• Select “On” for Favourites if you want the channel to be

registered as your favourite (digital) channels. Selecting

from the registered list may be the easiest way to tune to

• Select “On” for Channel Skip if you want the channel to

be skipped when operating P +/P – on the remote

control unit or CHANNEL +/– on the Media Receiver.

• Select “On” for Channel Lock if you want the channel not

to be tuned without password entry.

7 After the setting is complete, make sure to complete the

• If you have registered any channel as your favourite one,

see “Enabling Favourite Channels” and activate the

Favourites function.

• If you have selected any channel for Channel Lock, set

“Using a password (AV mode only) on page 58 and set

an appropriate 4-digit password.

• The password entry screen does not appear if you have

disabled the password function. For details, see “Using a

password (AV mode only)” on page 58.

• You can select “DTV Setup” only when watching DTV

Activating the Favourites function

Make sure to activate this function after favourite channels are

1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 provided for “Setting Channel

2 Select “Favourites” ( / ).

3 Select “On” ( / ).

• With favourite channels registered, you can select them

using P +/P – on the remote control unit or CHANNEL +/

– on the Media Receiver.

• You can select “DTV Setup” only when watching DTV

Activating the Auto Skip

This function lets you skip group of services, such as radio and

1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 provided for “Setting Channel

2 Select “Auto Skip” ( / ).

3 Select a channel to skip ( / ).

• You can select from among “Off”, “Radio”, “Data” or

• “Auto Skip” function lets you skip “group” of services such as

radio and text data. On the other hand, individual channel

settings set to skip in “Channel Options” screen will not be

affected by this setting.

• You can select “DTV Setup” only when watching DTV

channels. Channel Options Channel Skip001 ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗002 ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗007 ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗∗030 ∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗∗∗∗ 040 ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗ ∗∗051 ∗∗∗ ∗800 ∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗ Off Channel ManagementAuto SkipChild LockFavouritesChannel Options Off

Off Channel Sort Off Channel ManagementAuto SkipChild LockFavouritesChannel Options Off

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Setting the Child Lock

With this function, parents can prevent their children from

watching age-restricted TV programmes. This function

becomes effective depending on the country selected for

channel setup. You can specify an age limit in the range from

4 and 18, so that the password has to be entered to watch TV

programmes that matches the specified age limit.

1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 provided for “Setting Channel

2 Select “Child Lock” ( / ).

3 Select an age limit ( / ).

• You can select 4 to 18, and “Off”.

• With “Off” selected, password entry is not required no

matter which age-restricted TV programme is selected.

Sorting preset DTV channels

Use the following procedure to change the sequence of the

preset DTV channels.

1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 provided for “Setting Channel

2 Select “Channel Sort” ( / then ENTER).

• The Sort screen appears.

3 Select a channel to be shifted (/// then ENTER).

4 Select a new location (/// then ENTER).

• Sorting is executed.

5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

• To change a page on the Sort screen in step 4, select

the screen with / / / to select a page, and then press

• You can select “DTV Setup” only when watching DTV

Selecting a digital audio format

Use the following procedure to switch between the PCM and

• You can select “DTV Setup” only when watching DTV

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Selecting languages for audio, subtitles,

You may manually configure language settings for audio,

subtitles, and teletext.

1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 provided for “Selecting a digital audio

2 Select “Language Setting” ( / then ENTER).

3 Select “Primary Audio”, “Secondary Audio”, “Primary

Subtitle”, “Secondary Subtitle” or “Teletext” ( / ).

4 Select a language ( / ).

• The Plasma Display System automatically selects the

language based on the “Country” setting (page 30) when the

selected language for audio, subtitle, or teletext is not

• You can select “DTV Setup” only when watching DTV

Using Software Update

This function downloads and updates the system’s software at

With this function on, the Plasma Display System checks if

updated software is available and then downloads it (as

necessary). After this, the system executes Add New Channels

operation (page 40). This series of operations are automatically

executed at the specified time.

• We recommend that you normally select “On”.

• For Auto Update to start, there must be more than 1 hour left

to the start of the next preset recording/watching.

• 60 seconds before the scheduled update, a message prompt

appears asking if you want to carry out Auto Update or not.

Auto Update automatically starts if “OK” is selected or no

selection is made after 50 seconds.

• To quit an update in progress, press HOME MENU.

• You can select “DTV Setup” only when watching DTV

You can set the time your Plasma Display System performs

Auto Update each day. To use this function, set “Auto Update”

1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 provided for “Using Auto Update”.

3 Set a time for Auto Update (/// or 0 – 9).

Starting Manual Update

This function allows you to manually execute Software Update.

If less than 1 hour is left to the next scheduled Auto Update or

programmed recording/watching, Manual Update cannot be

1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 provided for “Using Auto Update”.

2 Select “Start Manual Update” ( / then ENTER).

• For Manual Update to start, there must be more than 1 hour

left to the start of the next preset recording/watching.

• For Manual Update to start, there must be more than 1 hour

left to the start of Auto Update.

• You can select “DTV Setup” only when watching DTV

channels. Software UpdateSet Update TimeStart Manual UpdateAuto UpdateTechnical Information On Set Update Time Time 11 32 :

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Use this function to check the hardware/software version

1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 provided for “Using Auto Update”.

2 Select “Technical Information” ( / then ENTER).

• You can select “DTV Setup” only when watching DTV

Using MHEG application (UK only)

Some stations bring you programmes with the MHEG

(Multimedia and Hypermedia Expert Group) application

encoded, letting you experience DTV interactively.

When provided, the MHEG application will start when you

press any of the colour buttons or m.

• This function is not available when subtitle is activated (see

• You can select “DTV Setup” only when watching DTV

The screen saver automatically starts when no operation is

performed for 3 minutes while receiving DTV radio channels.

• While the screen saver is active, you can perform the

following operations:

• Press TV/DTV to switch to analogue TV.

• Press any other button to switch to the normal radio

• Programme Timer is active while the screen saver is

To receive scrambled DTV signals you will need a CA module

and a smart card provided by the service provider.

Although CA module types may vary depending on the

manufacturer, each one of the CA modules supports a certain

kind of encryption system. Your Plasma Display supports CA

modules which are made to work with the DVB standard.

Contact a service provider for the right type of CA module.

Please note that a smart card may only be valid for a single

service provider and due to this, a specific range of channels.

• CA modules and smart cards are neither supplied nor

optional accessories from PIONEER.

After inserting a card, leave it in the slot permanently. Do not

remove it from the terminal unless asked to do so. For instance,

your card has to be in the slot when your service provider wants

to download new information to the smart card.

Common Interface card slot is located at the rear of the Media

1 Hold the tab of the slot cover on the rear of the Media

Receiver, and remove the cover while releasing the tab’s

2 Insert the specified CA Module into the Common Interface

slot as far as it will go.

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Using the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)(for Analogue TV only)

Using the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)(for Analogue TV only)

Use the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) to search desired

TV programmes or view information about them. Using the

timer, it also allows you to preset desired programmes for

recording with a VCR.

For the EPG for the digital tuner, see “Using Electronic

Programme Guide (EPG) (for DTV only)” on page 48.

Setting up for using the EPG Updating EPG information automatically

EPG information from a specified broadcasting station.

Specify a broadcasting station to acquire EPG information.

6 Select the desired broadcasting station ( / ).

Restricting the display of EPG information

programmes that can be actually received and watched.

• A list of searched programmes appear.

4 Press EPG to exit the menu.

• For “Time” or “Date”, you cannot select a past time or date.

• Before displaying EPG information, tune to a TV channel and

return the screen to the single-screen mode.

• While EPG information is in display, only the following

buttons are functional:

Icons displayed on the Programme List and

Programme Information Item DescriptionDisable(factory default)Deactivates the EPG. Enable Automatically acquires EPG information at midnight and when watching a broadcasting station specified as an EPG information provider. Data Provider EPG Disable Off Station MatchingData Auto UpdateItem Description Off (factory default)Displays all broadcasting stations’ EPG information processed by the specified EPG information provider.On Displays EPG information about TV programmes that can be actually received and watched.Icon MeaningAspect ratio 4:3Aspect ratio 16:9BilingualStereoChannel with subtitles Time

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• Information about the selected programme appears.

• To return to the programme list screen, press RETURN.

Recording a programme using a

When recording equipment (such as a VCR or DVD recorder)

is in connection, you may use the Electronic Programme Guide

to preset TV programmes for recording.

2 Select the desired programme ( / then ENTER).

• Information about the selected programme appears.

7 Select “ON” or “OFF” ( / ).

• Make sure to leave the VCR power on when presetting TV

programmes for recording.

• You can return to the programme list screen by pressing

• This function is available only when recording equipment

has been connected to the INPUT 2 or 3 terminal with the i/

o Link.A activated, using a SCART cable.

• For programmes preset (for recording) using the EPG, you

can perform deletion or change only on the recording

equipment (VCR or DVD recorder) which is a transfer

Selecting a programme for immediate

Using the EPG, you can also select a TV programme currently

on air to immediately start watching.

2 Select the desired programme currently on air ( / then

• Information about the selected programme appears.

3 Press the GREEN button.

• The EPG menu is quitted and the selected TV

programme is displayed using the entire screen. Fri.02.07.04 12:46Record13:00-13:30 ************************Programme InformationExitEPGProgramme ListRETURNFri.02.07.04 12:46Record13:00-13:30 ************************Programme InformationExitEPGProgramme ListRETURNProgramme Information Fri.02.07.04 12:46Record22:00-23:30 ************************Rec Speed LPSPPDC/VPS OFFONCANCELOKExitEPGProgramme ListRETURNRecord?Fri.02.07.04 12:46Record13:00-13:30 ************************Programme InformationExitEPGProgramme ListRETURN PDP506XDE.book Page 47 Friday, June 17, 2005 3:08 PM48

Using the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)(for DTV only)

Using the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)(for DTV only)

The Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) shows the table of

scheduled digital TV programmes and detailed information

about individual programmes. It also allows you to easily select

and tune to a desired programme.

The EPG Screen consists of the Programme Information,

Channel List, and General Programme List. This section

describes information to be displayed on the schedule and

information windows.

• For digital TV programmes that do not provide EPG

information, you cannot view the corresponding EPG

• If the current time has not been correctly set, there may be

TV programmes whose EPG information is not displayed.

1 Appears when the schedule table can be scrolled forward

4 Highlights the currently selected channel

5 Indicates the programme set for recording/watching

6 Appears when other programmes (often short ones) have

been scheduled for the same period

8 Indicates the programme set for recording/watching (but

another programme is set for recording in the same

4 Appear when other programmes have been scheduled for

• The general programme list may show sections whose

bottom right corners have been folded. This indicates that

other programmes have been scheduled for that period. To

view the title of such a programme and related information,

highlight a folded section, and then press / .

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Using the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)(for DTV only)

Using the EPG Use the following procedure to check the schedule of digital TV

programmes, view information about desired programmes,

and/or select programmes.

• The EPG screen appears.

• The EPG screen updates automatically if the EPG data is

acquired successfully. If not, the EPG screen shows a

2 Select a desired TV programme ( / , / ).

• Press P +/P – to skip to the next or previous channel list

• Information about the selected programme appears in

the information window.

• To watch a programme currently on air, select the

programme (then ENTER).

• You can check information about programmes

scheduled up to 1 week ahead, depending on

• Depending on conditions, it may take some time to

3 To view more information (not currently displayed) about

the selected programme, press p.

• Detailed information appears in the schedule window.

• If the screen contains further information, “More ...” is

• To quit the display of detailed information, press p

4 To quit the Programme Guide, press EPG again.

• The general programme list does not show finished

• 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

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Presetting TV programmes using the

EPG Using the EPG, you can easily preset digital TV programmes for

watching (auto channel select) and recording later.

You must also adjust your recording equipment settings to

record the programme. Refer to the operation manual provided

with your recording equipment.

Using auto channel select and standby

With the power to the system left on, this function

automatically selects a preset TV programme when its on-air

time comes. That way you will not miss the start of an

important TV programme because you were enjoying another

Even if the system is in the standby mode when the preset TV

programme’s on-air time comes, the Media Receiver wakes up

and outputs AV signals for recording.

• The EPG screen appears.

2 Select a programme to be preset ( / , / then ENTER).

• Select a programme not yet started.

• A setup menu appears.

• Select a programme currently on-air (then ENTER): The

EPG screen closes and a channel is tuned in.

• Select a programme currently on-air (then GREEN): The

programme can be set for recording/watching the next

time (or week) it is shown.

• Select a programme not yet started (then ENTER or

GREEN): The programme can be set for recording/

3 Select “Yes” in a confirmation dialogue box ( / then

• The Programme Timer screen with a list of other preset

programmes information appears.

• You can modify the presettings here ( / , / then

• You can register the presettings here ( or ENTER).

4 Press RETURN to return to the EPG screen.

• The EPG screen updates with the new presettings.

• A red clock icon appears for the preset programme.

• A yellow triangle icon appears for overlapped

5 Press EPG to exit the EPG screen.

With the system switched on, a channel switch alarm message

appears approximately 60 seconds before execution and the

channel is switched a short time before the start of the

• Auto channel select is not executed when the system is in

• Even in the standby mode, preset programmes can be

recorded as only the Media Receiver alone wakes up and

outputs AV signals when the preset time comes.

• Finish presetting operations three minutes before the start of

• For priorities about overlapped presettings, see “Priority

rules for overlapped presettings” on page 51.

• The TIMER indicator on the front of the Media Receiver lights

up in orange when a programme is preset for recording/

• Recording may fail because of watching restrictions

imposed by the CA module.

Using the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)(for DTV only)

Setting the timer manually

Using the menu, you can also preset digital TV programmes by

specifying their scheduled date and time.

• The schedule table appears.

5 Select a programme number ( / then ).

• You can select any desired programme number.

8 Specify a channel number ( / or 0 – 9, then ).

9 Register the preset settings after all items are set (ENTER).

• If a preset time is in the past or the channel is locked, an

alert message appears.

• An yellow triangle icon indicates that the recording/

watching may fail due to overlapped presettings.

• If presetting another programme, repeat steps 5 to 9.

• Preset recording/watching begins immediately when

presetting operations are performed within three minutes of

the start of the programme.

• Presettings made using the EPG are automatically shown in

the scheduled table.

• Recording may fail because of watching restrictions

imposed by the CA module.

Priority rules for overlapped presettings

When preset TV programmes are overlapped, the following two

rules are used to determine higher priority. If more than one of

the two rules are met, the rules are applied in the order 1 then

Rule 1:If two presettings are overlapped, the presetting with

the earlier start time is given a higher priority. If two

presettings are sequential, the last portion of the first

programme or the first portion of the second may not be

Rule 2:If presettings with the same start time are overlapped,

the presetting with the bigger list number is given a

Using the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)(for DTV only)

Changing/cancelling TV programme presettings

Using the EPG Use the following procedure to change or cancel programme

presettings using the EPG.

• The EPG screen appears.

2 Select the desired preset programme ( / , / then

• A dialogue box appears.

• If you select “Yes”, go to step 3.

• To quit the operation, select “No”.

3 Select the preset programme ( or ENTER).

4 Select a programme number to edit ( / ).

• You can delete the preset programme by pressing the

5 Edit the selected preset programme and update the

• The screen alerts you if the preset programme being

edited has already started or finished.

6 When the setting is complete, press EPG to exit the EPG

• When you want to stop recording/watching in progress that

was started by a programme presetting, for example, to

change the channel, an alert message appears indicating

that the presetting will be cancelled. In this case, you cannot

cancel the programme presetting using the EPG.

Use the following procedure to change or cancel programme

• The schedule table appears.

5 Select a programme number to be edited ( / ).

• Delete the programme presetting (RED).

•Start editing (ENTER).

6 Adjust the desired item ( / , / ).

7 Press ENTER to complete the setting.

• The screen alerts you if the preset programme being

edited has already started or finished.

8 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

Changing priorities for overlapped presettings

You can change the priority order for overlapped preset

programmes to suit your preference.

• The schedule table appears.

5 Select a programme to edit ( / then BLUE).

6 Select the position to move the selected programme

7 Now move the programme to the selected position by

Using the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)(for DTV only)

Using other useful EPG functions

Below are some useful functions that guide you through the

EPG screen and save your time.

1 Press RED when the EPG screen (Programme List,

Detailed information and Search Result) is displayed.

2 Select “Date” ( / ).

3 Select the day (within one week) to jump to ( / ).

4 Select “Time” ( / ).

5 Select the time of the day (0:00 a.m. to 23:00 p.m.) to jump

1 Press YELLOW when the EPG screen (Programme List,

Detailed information and Search Result) is displayed.

2 Select “Date” ( / ).

3 Select the day (within one week) to search ( / ).

4 Select “Time” ( / ).

5 Select the time of the day (0:00 a.m. to 23:00 p.m.) to

Pressing ENTER again will delete the selected genre from

10 Select “OK” ( / , / then ENTER).

• An EPG search with your customised settings starts.

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Useful Adjustment Settings

Switching the vertical drive frequency

You can switch the vertical drive frequency for screen display

between 75 Hz and 100 Hz. Choose the drive frequency that

better suits your broadcasting signals.

• This setting can be made for each input source separately.

• This setting cannot be made when 480i, 480p, 1080i@60Hz,

720p@60Hz, or 1080p@24Hz signals are input.

• If you select “Auto” for “Side Mask” (page 57), the selection

for “Drive Mode” becomes ineffective.

Adjusting image positions

Adjust the horizontal and vertical positions of images on the

• To restore the factory defaults for all items, press / to

select “Reset” in step 4, and then press ENTER. A

confirmation screen appears. Press / to select “Yes”, and

• Adjustments are stored separately according to input

Adjusting image positions and clock

automatically (PC mode only)

Use Auto Setup to automatically adjust the positions and clock

of images coming from a personal computer.

2 Select “Option” ( / then ENTER).

• Auto Setup starts.

4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

• When Auto Setup is finished, “Auto Setup completed.”

• Even when “Auto Setup completed” appears, Auto Setup

may have failed, depending on conditions.

• Auto Setup may fail with a PC image composed of similar

patterns or monochrome. If not successful, change the PC

image and try again.

• Be sure to connect the computer to the Media Receiver and

switch it on before starting Auto Setup.

Adjusting image positions and clock

manually (PC mode only)

Usually you can easily adjust the positions and clock of images

using Auto Setup. Use Manual Setup to optimise the positions

and clock of images when necessary.

4 Select the item to be adjusted ( / then ENTER).

5 Perform adjustment ( / and / ).

With “Clock” or “Phase” selected, you can change the

• To restore the factory defaults for all the items, press / to

select “Reset” in step 4, and then press ENTER. A

confirmation screen appears. Press / to select “Yes”, and

then press ENTER. Drive Mode 75Hz 100HzPositionH/V Position AdjustResetOptionAuto SetupManual SetupManual SetupH/V Position AdjustClockPhaseReset 0

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Selecting an input signal type

After connecting to the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, or INPUT 3 terminal,

specify the type of video signals to be received from the

connected equipment. For the type of the signals, see the

operation manual that came with the connected equipment.

Before starting the menu, press INPUT 1, INPUT 2, or INPUT 3

on the remote control unit or press INPUT on the Media

Receiver to select an input source.

• If no image appears or images appear in inappropriate

colours, specify another video signal type.

• For the signal types to be specified, check the operation

manual that came with the connected equipment.

Colour system setting (AV mode only)

If an image does not appear clearly, select another colour

system (e.g., PAL, NTSC).

• You can select “Auto”, “PAL”, “SECAM”, “NTSC”, or

• With “Auto” selected, input signals are automatically

5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

• The factory default is “Auto”.

• You need to perform colour system setting for each of INPUT

• For the colour system setting, see steps 11 and 12 under

“Using Manual Adjust” (page 30). Input SelectVideoS-Video RGB COMPONENTColour System Auto

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Selecting a screen size manually

Press f to switch among the screen size options selectable

for the type of video signals currently received.

• Each time you press f, the selection is switched.

• The selectable screen sizes differ depending on the types of

PC mode except for XGA signals

PC mode for XGA signals

(Ex. 1024 x 768 input at PDP-506XDE)

• The specifications given for the PC mode is for the PDP-

506XDE. For the PDP-436XDE, the number of panel pixels is

different, and thus signal processing and actual viewing

conditions will vary slightly.

• While watching High Definition TV broadcasting, pressing

f switches among FULL, WIDE, 4:3, and ZOOM.

PC mode except for XGA signals

PC mode for XGA signals

For 4:3 “standard” pictures. A side mask appears on each side.FULL 14:9 For 14:9 squeeze 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 with some programmes.WIDE In this mode the picture is progressively stretched toward each side of the screen.FULL For 16:9 squeeze pictures.ZOOM For 16:9 letterbox pictures. Bars may appear on the top and bottom with some programmes.CINEMA For 14:9 letterbox pictures. Bars may appear on the top and bottom on some programmes. Item Description 4:3 Fills the screen without altering the input signal aspect ratio.FULL Full 16:9 screen displayDot by Dot Matches input signal with same number of screen pixels. Item Description 4:3 Matches input signal with the same number of screen pixels.Optimised for 1024 x 768 displayFULL1 Full 16:9 screen displayOptimised for 1024 x 768 displayFULL2 For wide signal displayUse when displaying 1280 x 768 signal resolution.

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The Plasma Display automatically selects an appropriate

screen size when the received video signals contain WSS (wide

screen signaling) information or when video signals are

received from a connected HDMI equipment (see page 61). To

activate this function, use the following procedure.

• Manually select an appropriate screen size if an image does

not automatically switch to a correct screen format.

• When the video signal contains no aspect ratio information,

the function will not work even with “On” selected.

Selecting a screen size for received 4:3 aspect

Specify whether the Plasma Display should choose the 4:3

mode or WIDE mode when 4:3 aspect ratio signals are received

with the Auto Size function activated.

Changing the brightness at both sides

of the screen (Side Mask)

With the 4:3, FULL 14:9, or CINEMA 14:9 screen size selected

for the AV mode, you can change the brightness of the grey

side masks that appear at both sides of the screen.

becomes ineffective. Item Description Off (factory default)Deactivates the Auto Size function.On Activates the Auto Size function.Auto Size Off

4:3 Item Description WIDE (factory default)Wide image without side masks.4:3 Keeps the 4:3 aspect ratio and presents side masks.Item DescriptionFixed(factory default)Always sets the same brightness for the grey side masks.Auto Adjusts the brightness of the grey side masks according to the brightness of images.Side MaskFixed Auto

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places the system into the standby mode.

2 Select “Sleep Timer” ( / then ENTER).

• You can select from among “Off” (cancel), “30 min”, “60

4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

• Five minutes before the selected time elapses, the remaining

time appears every minute.

• To check the remaining time, perform steps 1 and 2. After

checking the time, press HOME MENU to restore the

Using a password (AV mode only)

The Plasma Display System provides the Child Lock and

Channel Lock functions for preventing children from watching

inappropriate programmes. You need to enter a password

when watching programmes with “Block” specified. Before the

system is shipped, “1234” is preset as the factory-default

password. You can however, change the password as you

When using the Home menu you select “Auto Installation”,

“Analogue TV Setup”, “DTV Setup”, or “Password”, a screen

prompting password entry appears to prevent others from

changing the programme settings at their choices.

If you select a channel blocked with Child Lock or Channel Lock

or if password entry is requested when attempting to open the

menu, enter a password correctly.

1 Enter a correct 4-digit password using buttons 0 – 9.

• If you fail password entry three times, “Invalid password.”

appears, and the menu is closed. In order to display the

password entry screen again to unlock the password, select

the blocked channel or open the menu again.

• If the password entry screen disappears before entry, you

may recall it by pressing ENTER.

Changing the password

Use the following procedure to change the password.

2 Select “Setup” ( / then ENTER).

• The password entry screen appears. Enter the current 4-

6 Enter the same password that you have entered in step 5.

• If an unmatching password is entered, the operation

goes back to step 5 for reentry from the beginning.

• If you fail password change three times by entering

unmatching passwords, the menu is closed.

7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

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• The password entry screen appears. Enter your 4-digit

• The above procedure will reset the password to the factory

Disabling the password function

Use the following procedure if you want to deactivate the

protection function that prompts password entry.

2 Select “Setup” ( / then ENTER).

• The password entry screen appears. Enter your 4-digit

• The above procedure will reset the password to the factory

• After disabling the password function, you cannot change

the Child Lock settings. For the Child Lock, see page 43.

• After disabling the password function, you cannot change or

• When you enable the password function again after

disabling it, the factory default password (1234) is restored.

We suggest you write down your password so you don’t forget it.

PDP-506XDE/PDP-436XDE Your password No.:

If you forget the password

When the message “Please Input Your Password” is

displayed in step 3 under “Changing the password” (page

58), “Resetting the password function” (page 59), or

“Disabling the password function” (page 59), press the

ENTER button on the remote control unit and hold it

down for 3 seconds or longer.

The password reverts to “1234”.

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Enjoying through External Equipment

You can connect many types of external equipment to your

Plasma Display System, like a decoder, VCR, DVD player,

personalcomputer, game console, and camcorder.

To view images coming from external equipment, select the

input source using the INPUT buttons on the remote control

(page 15) or the INPUT button on the Media Receiver.

• To protect all equipment, always unplug the Media Receiver

from the power outlet before connecting to a decoder, VCR,

DVD player, personal computer, game console, camcorder,

or other external equipment.

• Refer to the relevant operation manual (DVD player, personal

computer, etc.) carefully before making connections.

Watching a decoder image

Connecting a decoder

Use the INPUT 1 terminal when connecting a decoder and

other audiovisual equipment.

Displaying a decoder image

1 Press buttons 0 – 9 or P +/P – to select a programme

specified for decoder setting (page 31).

2 Press INPUT 1 on the remote control unit or press INPUT

on the Media Receiver to select INPUT1.

• Be sure to use INPUT1 to connect a decoder.

• If decoder images do not come in clearly, you may need to

change the input signal type setting using the menu. See

• Refer to your decoder operation manual for the signal type.

Watching a VCR image

Connecting a VCR Use the INPUT 2 terminals when connecting a VCR and other

audiovisual equipment.

If your VCR supports TV-VCR advanced “AV link” systems (page

62), you can connect the VCR to the INPUT 2 or 3 terminal on

the Media Receiver using the fully-wired 21-pin SCART cable.

AV link advanced system

• Download tuning information directly from TV to VCR (Preset

• While watching TV, you can record a programme with a one-

touch press of the VCR recording button. (WYSIWYR*)

*Refer to your VCR operation manual as some VCRs have

an exclusive key for WYSIWYR.

• When you press the play button on the VCR, the system

automatically turns on from standby and displays a VCR

• TV-VCR advanced “AV link” systems may not be compatible

with some external sources.

Displaying a VCR image

To watch a VCR image, press INPUT 2 on the remote control

unit or press INPUT on the Media Receiver to select INPUT2.

• If VCR images do not come in clearly, you may need to

change the input signal type setting using the menu. See

• Refer to your VCR operation manual for the signal type.

• The INPUT 2 terminals are checked for cable connections in

the order where; 1) S-Video, 2) Video.

• Connect external equipment to only terminals that are to be

actually used. INPUT 1INPUT 1CONTROLSERVICE ONLYIN OUT ANT i /o link.ASELECTINPUT2 3INPUT 3HDMI HDMISYSTEM CABLEANT(DIGITAL)INOUTOPTICALDIGITAL OUTCOMMON INTERFACEINPUT 2COMPONENT VIDEO Y AUDIO OUTPUTINPUT 4R-AUDIO-L SUBWOOFERPB PRBLACKWHITE SCART cable

(commercially available)

Antenna cable (commericially available)

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This Plasma Display System is equipped with two HDMI

terminals (INPUT 3 and 4) which accept digital video and audio

signals. To use the HDMI terminal, activate the terminal and

specify the types of video and audio signals to be received from

the connected equipment. For the types of these signals, see

the operation manual that came with the connected

Before starting the menu, press INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 on the

remote control unit or press INPUT on the Media Receiver to

select INPUT 3 or INPUT 4.

For audio, the system supports the following:

• Linear PCM (STEREO 2ch)

• Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

• PC signals are out of correspondence.

Connecting HDMI equipment

When using the INPUT 3 HDMI terminal:

When using the INPUT 4 HDMI terminal:

To activate the HDMI terminal:

When you use the INPUT 3 HDMI terminal, use the following

procedure to activate the terminal.

cannot manually deactivate this terminal.

To specify the type of digital video signals:

1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 provided for “To activate the HDMI

2 Select “Video” ( / then ENTER).

3 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.

4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. Input signal correlation table1920*1080i@50Hz720*576p@50Hz1280*720p@50Hz720(1440)*576i@50Hz1920*1080i@59.94/60Hz720*480p@59.94/60Hz1280*720p@59.94/60Hz720(1440)*480i@59.94/60Hz1920*1080p@24HzINPUT 1INPUT 1CONTROLSERVICE ONLYIN OUT ANT

Connect the SCART cable only

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setting that results in natural colour.

• If no image appears, specify another digital video signal type.

• For the digital video signal types to be specified, check the

operation manual that came with the connected equipment.

To specify the type of audio signals:

When you use the INPUT 3 HDMI terminal, use the following

procedure to specify the type of audio signals.

1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 provided for “To activate the HDMI

2 Select “Audio” ( / then ENTER).

3 Select the type of audio signals ( / then ENTER).

• If you select “Auto”, an attempt will be made to identify

the type of audio signals when audio signals are

• If no sound is output, specify another audio signal type.

• For the audio signal types to be specified, check the

operation manual that came with the connected equipment.

• Depending on the equipment to be connected, you also need

to connect analogue audio cables.

Using i/o Link.A The Plasma Display System incorporates three typical i/o

Link.A functions for smooth connections between Media

Receiver and other audiovisual equipment.

While the Plasma Display System is in standby mode, it

automatically turns on and plays back images from the

audiovisual source (e.g. VCR, DVD).

WYSIWYR (What You See Is What You Record)

When the remote control unit of the connected VCR has the

WYSIWYR button, you can automatically start recording by

pressing the WYSIWYR button.

Automatically transfers channel preset information from the

tuner on the Plasma Display System to the one on the

connected audiovisual equipment (e.g. VCR) via the INPUT 2 or

• The i/o Link.A functions work only when the audiovisual

equipment is connected to the INPUT 2 or 3 terminal on the

Media Receiver with i/o Link.A via a fully wired 21-pin SCART.

• Either INPUT 2 or 3 is available for i/o Link.A, depending on

the switch on the rear of the Media Receiver.

• Using this switch, select the input terminal to which

recording equipment such as a VCR has been connected.

• Refer to operation manuals of each external equipment for

• If a SCART cable has been connected to the INPUT 3

terminal with the i/o Link.A activated, input signals (other

than Component) are automatically identified and displayed.

If the i/o Link.A has been deactivated, Video is always

selected for signals other than RGB because the system

cannot identify among RGB, Y/C (S-Video), and CVBS (Video)

signals; for example, receiving Y/C (S-Video) signals results

in monochrome display. Item Description Auto (factory default)Automatically identifies input audio signals.Digital Accepts digital audio signals.Analogue Accepts analogue audio signals.INPUT 1INPUT 1CONTROLSERVICE ONLYIN OUT ANT i /o link.ASELECTINPUT2 3INPUT 3HDMI HDMISYSTEM CABLEANT(DIGITAL)INOUTOPTICALDIGITAL OUTCOMMON INTERFACEINPUT 2COMPONENT VIDEO Y AUDIO OUTPUTINPUT 4R-AUDIO-L SUBWOOFERPB PRBLACKWHITE

(commercially available)

VCR or DVD Recorder (DVR)

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Watching a DVD image

Connecting a DVD player

Use the INPUT 2 terminal when connecting to a DVD player

and other audiovisual equipment.

Displaying a DVD image

To watch a DVD image, press INPUT 2 on the remote control

unit or press INPUT on the Media Receiver to select INPUT2.

• If DVD images do not come in clearly, you may need to

change the input signal type setting using the menu. See

• Refer to your DVD player operation manual for the signal

Using the SCART output function

This function allows you to record DTV progremmes with a

connected VCR or other recording equipment while enjoying

watching the Plasma Display as usual. With this function, you

can also easily enjoy timeshift playback when a DVD recorder

(DVR) is in connection.

The following diagram assumes that you connect a Pioneer

DVR-920H/DVR-930H to the Media Receiver so that you can

enjoy timeshift playback with the recorder.

In addition to the above connections, you need to perform the

• See “Switching the SCART output” (page 64) and select

“Fixed on DTV” for “SCART Output” in the Setup menu.

• On the DVD recorder (DVR), select the video/audio input

source matching the external input terminal to which the

Media Receiver has been connected. For this method, see

the operation manual that came with the recorder.

• Select the input source on the Media Receiver depending on

the terminal to which the output of the DVD recorder (DVR)

has been connected; for the above connection example,

When you complete the above connections and setups, you

can then enjoy timeshift playback with the DVD recorder

(DVR). You can also select the 2-screen or picture-in-picture

mode to watch images coming from the DTV input source and

an external input source (INPUT 2 for the above connection

example) to which the output of the recorder has been

• Some DVD recorders (DVRs) may not allow timeshift

playback. Check the operation manual that came with your

• For details about connection and setting procedures, see the

operation manual that came with your DVD recorder (DVR). INPUT 1INPUT 1CONTROLSERVICE ONLYIN OUT ANT i /o link.ASELECTINPUT2 3INPUT 3HDMI HDMISYSTEM CABLEANT(DIGITAL)INOUTOPTICALDIGITAL OUTCOMMON INTERFACEINPUT 2COMPONENT VIDEO Y AUDIO OUTPUTINPUT 4R-AUDIO-L SUBWOOFERPB PRBLACKWHITE Media Receiver (rear view)

(commercially available)

DVR-920H/930H SCART cable

(commercially available)

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Switching the SCART output

Video and audio signals output from INPUT 2 and INPUT 3

sources are the same as those used for the current image

display. You can however change the setting so that DTV

signals are always output regardless of the current image

• The following operations are given higher priority over the

• Presetting a DTV programme for recording

• Execution of WYSIWYR (page 62)

Enjoying a game console or watching

Connecting a game console or camcorder

Use the INPUT 5 terminals to connect a game console,

camcorder and other audiovisual equipment.

Displaying an image from the game console or

To watch an image coming from the game console or

camcorder, press INPUT 5 on the remote control unit or press

INPUT on the Media Receiver to select INPUT 5.

• The INPUT 5 terminals are checked for cable connections in

the order where; 1) S-Video, 2) Video.

• Connect external equipment to only terminals that are to be

• The INPUT 5 AUDIO terminals are shared between the

INPUT 5 and PC input sources. When audio signals are input

to these terminals, the same signal type is selected no

matter whether you select INPUT 5 or PC. Item DescriptionAuto Outputs video and audio signals coming from the selected input source.Fixed on DTV Always output DTV signals. Auto

(commercially available)

Composite video cables

(commercially available)

Game console/Camcorder

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Watching an image from a personal

Connecting a personal computer

Use the PC terminals to connect a personal computer.

• The PC input terminals are DDC2B-compatible.

Displaying an image from a personal computer

To watch an image coming from the personal computer, press

PC on the remote control unit or press INPUT on the Media

Receiver to select “PC”.

When connecting to a personal computer, the correct input

signal type is automatically detected. If the personal computer

image does not come in clearly, you may need to use Auto

Setup menu. See page 54.

• The PC terminals cannot be used for audiovisual equipment.

• The INPUT 5 AUDIO terminals are shared between the

INPUT 5 and PC input sources. When audio signals are input

to these terminals, the same signal type is selected no

matter whether you select INPUT 5 or PC.

Computer compatibility chart

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Connecting audio equipment

You can enjoy more powerful sound by connecting such audio

equipment as an AV receiver or subwoofer.

• For details, refer to the operation manual for the audio

equipment to be connected.

• Audio signals synchronizing with currently displayed images

are always output to the AUDIO OUTPUT terminals.

• The audio accompanying images shown on the display is

always output to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal.

• While in DTV mode, no signals are output if they are copy

• Audio from a connected subwoofer is muted when you have

selected “Sub” for “Headphone Output” (page 37) and

connected headphones. Resolution Frequency Remarks720 x 400 70 Hz640 x 480 60 Hz72 Hz75 Hz800 x 600 56 Hz60 Hz72 Hz75 Hz1024 x 768 60 Hz70 Hz75 Hz1280 x 768 56 Hz60 Hz70 Hz

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Connecting control cords

Connect control cords between the Media Receiver and other

PIONEER equipment having the t logo. You can then operate

the connected equipment by sending commands from its

remote control unit to the remote control sensor on the Plasma

After the CONTROL IN terminals have been connected, the

remote control sensors on the connected equipment do not

accept commands from the remote control units. Face the

remote control units to the remote control sensor on the

Plasma Display when operating the connected equipment.

• Make sure that the power is turned off when making

• Complete all component connections before making control

The CONTROL OUT terminal on the rear of the Media Receiver

supports SR+ that allows linked operations with a PIONEER AV

receiver. SR+ presents functions such as the input switch

linkage operation function and the DSP surround mode display

function. For more information, see the instruction manual

that came with the PIONEER AV receiver supporting SR+.

• While in connection through SR+, the volume on this system

is temporarily minimised.

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On this system, you can watch JPEG images that have been

captured and stored in memory cards using a digital still

Readable memory cards

This system can read memory cards that conform to the

PCMCIA Type II and whose formats are the FAT12, FAT16,

This system can read only JPEG files that meet the following

• Extensions are JPG or JPEG.

• JPEG 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 format

• The image resolution must be less than 2400 pixels in the

horizontal direction and 1800 pixels in the vertical direction.

• The image resolution must be higher than 160 pixels in the

horizontal direction and 120 pixels in the vertical direction.

• This system may not be able to display images, depending on

the type of your PC CARD adapter or memory card.

• This system may not be able to display images modified or

edited using a personal computer or other equipment. INPUT 1INPUT 1CONTROLSERVICE ONLYIN OUT ANT

he control cables (commercially

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Inserting a memory card

1 Open the front door on the Media Receiver.

2 Hold the memory card with its top side facing upward, and

then insert it into the PC CARD slot.

• Insert the memory card as far as it goes.

• When you insert the memory card while the system is

on, the initial Home Gallery screen appears.

3 Close the front door on the Media Receiver.

Removing a memory card

To remove a memory card, quit the memory card screen, and

then push the PC CARD eject button. The memory card is

• Be sure to quit the Home Gallery screen before removing the

memory card. If you remove the memory card while the

Home Gallery screen is in display, data in the memory card

• Do not insert or remove a memory card into/from the PC CARD slot immediately after the system is switched on or off.

This may cause data in the memory card to be damaged.

Starting the initial Home Gallery screen

When you insert a memory card while the system is on, the

following initial screen appears automatically.

To start the initial Home Gallery screen from the

If a memory card has been already inserted into the PC CARD

slot, use the Home menu to start the initial Home Gallery

2 Select “Home Gallery” ( / then ENTER).

• 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 69.

The initial Home Gallery screen shows folders saved in the

memory card. Different types of icons appear depending on the

contents of folders.

To select a desired folder, press / and then ENTER. Images

in the selected folder are displayed in thumbnail format. TIMERSTANDBYONSTANDBY/ONINPUT VOLUME CHANNELPC CARD EJECT Front of the Media Receiver

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TIMERSTANDBYONSTANDBY/ONINPUT VOLUME CHANNELPC CARD EJECT— Designates a folder that contains another folder.— Designates a folder that contains one or more image files.— Designates a folder that contains no image file.— Designates an image file saved under the root directory. RETURN MENU EXIT EPGHOME MENUDVD TOP MENU / GUIDEDVD HDD DISC NAVI ENTERTV/DTVSELECTTV STB DVD/

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Starting a thumbnail screen

When a folder is selected on the initial Home Gallery screen,

images in the folder are displayed in thumbnail format.

➁ Image selection cursor

➂ Appears for unreadable images.

➃ Total number of images in the folder

➄ Appears when the folder contains more than 16 images.

Press / to scroll the screen.

To highlight a desired image, press / and / to move the

cursor. Information about the highlighted image appears at the

top left of the screen.

➁ Number of pixels (horizontal x vertical)

Press HOME MENU to quit the Home Gallery function.

Starting a standard single-image screen

When the thumbnail screen is in display, press / and /

to highlight a desired image, and then press ENTER. The

thumbnail screen is quitted and only the selected image is

With the above screen displayed, you can use the following

keys to perform various operations:

Scrolls the displayed image when the entire image is not

Displays the image using the full screen. To quit the full-screen

display, press RETURN.

Enlarges the displayed image (if allowed by the image).

Reduces the displayed image (if enlarged by pressing the

• Be careful not to display the same image for an extended

period of time. The image may be burnt into the screen,

resulting in a residual image.

• Images smaller than 1024 x 768 pixels are displayed with

• You may not be able to enlarge or reduce images because of

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Starting the Slide Show Setup screen

When the thumbnail screen is in display, press GREEN to start

the screen for setting up for Slide Show that sequentially

1 Select “Display Mode” ( / ).

• With “Full” selected, images are displayed using the full

• With “Loop” selected, Slide Show is repeated until

7 Select “Playback Mode” ( / ).

8 Select “Auto” or “Manual” ( / ).

• With “Auto” selected, images are automatically

changed at the specified intervals.

• With “Manual” selected, images are changed each time

9 If you have selected “Auto” in step 8, press / to select

“Interval(sec)”, and then press / to select the desired

display duration for individual images.

• You can select from among 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 10

seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, and 90

• To quit the Home Gallery function, press HOME MENU.

Starting the Slide Show screen

After setting up for Slide Show, you can start Slide Show to

sequentially change images.

1 To start the Slide Show screen, press RED when the Slide

Show Setup screen or a thumbnail screen is in display.

• With “Auto” selected for “Playback Mode”, images are

automatically changed at the specified intervals.

• With “Manual” selected for “Playback Mode”, press

P +/P – to change images.

• While images are automatically changed, you can stop

and hold automatic image change for approximately 90

seconds by pressing d.

2 When quitting the Slide Show screen, press RETURN to

restore the thumbnail screen or HOME MENU to quit the

Home Gallery function.

• With “Random” selected for “Playback Order” selected, you

cannot press P – to manually change images.

Adjusting the picture quality

When a thumbnail screen is in display, press YELLOW. The

same picture adjustment screen as the PC source is displayed.

For the subsequent procedure, see page 33.

Controlling other equipment using the

supplied remote control unit

Using the supplied remote control unit, you can control other

equipment in connection: a set-top box (STB), DVD player, DVD

recorder (DVR), or VCR.

Before using this function, you need to preset the supplied

remote control unit with the manufacture code of the

equipment to be controlled. When you then want to control the

equipment, press SELECT on the remote control unit to select

an appropriate mode depending on the equipment; the

selection is switched among TV, STB, DVD/DVR, and VCR. The

corresponding mode indicators on the remote control unit

show the currently selected mode.

Presetting manufacture codes

1 Press SELECT on the remote control unit to select the STB,

DVD/DVR, or VCR mode depending on the equipment.

2 After confirming that the indicator of the previously

selected mode goes off, press and hold SELECT, and then

press 1 on the remote control unit.

• The corresponding mode indicator flashes.

3 Press 0 – 9 to enter a 3-digit manufacture code.

• See the manufacture code list on page 70 to identify an

• The mode indicator lights up for approximately one

second and then goes off; presetting the manufacture

code is completed. Slide Show SetupDisplay Mode Normal FullPlayback Order Name Order RandomNumber Of Times Of PlaybackSingle time LoopPlayback Mode Auto ManualInterval(sec)3 90603020105TV/DTVSELECTTV STB DVD/

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• If you perform no operation for approximately one minute

while a mode indicator is flashing, the code presetting

procedure is quitted.

• If you enter a code not listed in the table, a mode

indicator flashes quickly for approximately one second

and then flashes as before.

• To quit the code presetting procedure halfway while a

mode indicator is flashing, you may press SELECT on the

remote control unit.

• The factory default manufacture codes for the STB,

DVD/DVR, and VCR modes are “000”, “100”, and “500”

• Some equipment listed in the table may not allow you to

control with the supplied remote control unit partially or

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When in the STB mode, the buttons on the remote control unit

Function as the numeric buttons.

Press to tune in a higher or lower channal.

3 RETURN When the broadcasting menu screen is in display, press to

restore the immediately previous screen.

4 ENTER Press to activate the selected function.

Press to select items on the broadcasting menu screen or

the broadcasting guide screen.

5 EXIT Press to exit the broadcasting menu screen or the

broadcasting guide screen.

6 INFO Press to display information on the current broadcasting.

Turns the set-top box on and off.

8 MENU Press to display the broadcasting menu screen.

9 GUIDE Press to display the broadcasting guide screen.

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DVD/DVR control buttons

When in the DVD/DVR mode, the buttons on the remote

control unit function as below.

Function as the numeric buttons.

2 P +/P – (DVD recorder only)

Press to change the channel of the tuner built in the DVD

3 RETURN When the DVD menu is in display, press to restore the

immediately previous screen.

4 ENTER Press to activate the selected function.

Press to select items on the DVD MENU screen.

Sets pauses and still pictures.

6 ● (REC) (DVD recorder only)

7 T (CHAPTER SEARCH)

Each time you press, you move back to the start of the

8 U (CHAPTER SEARCH)

Each time you press, you move ahead to the start of the

9 DISC NAVI (DVD recorder only)

Press to display the Disc Navigator screen for browsing

the contents of a disc.

Turns on and off the power of the DVD player or DVD

Press to stop playback or recording. With some DVD

players or DVD recorders (DVRs), pressing the button

twice may open the disc tray.

Press for fast forward.

Press to go backward.

17 HDD (DVD recorder only)

Press to select the hard disk (HDD) for playback or

18 DVD (DVD recorder only)

Press to select the DVD for playback or recording.

6, 13 REC STOP (DVD recorder only)

Press and hold ●, and then press ■ to stop recording. This

operation is true of only Pioneer and Sony DVD recorders

• The DVD player or DVD recorder (DVR) cannot be selected at

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When in the VCR mode, the buttons on the remote control unit

Function as the numeric buttons.

Press to select channels of the TV tuner on the VCR.

Sets pauses and still pictures.

Turns the power of the VCR on and off.

Rapidly advances the tape and allows picture search.

Rewinds the tape and allows picture search.

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Using the Teletext Functions

Using the Teletext Functions

Teletext broadcasts pages of information and entertainment to

specially equipped television sets. Your Plasma Display System

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.

Operating the Teletext basics

• 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

Turning on and off Teletext

1 Select a TV channel or external input source providing a

2 Press m to display the Teletext (full screen).

3 Press m again to display the Teletext on the right screen

and normal image on the left screen.

• Each time you press m, the screen switches as shown

• If you select a programme with no Teletext signal,

“Cannot display Teletext.” appears.

Selecting and operating Teletext pages

Use the following remote control buttons to select and operate

Colour (RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE):

You can select a group or block of pages displayed in the

coloured brackets at the bottom of the screen by pressing the

corresponding colour (RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE) on the

remote control unit.

Directly select any page from 100 to 899 by using 0 – 9.

Selects the next or previous page.

Each time you press v, the teletext image switches as shown

To display hidden information such as an answer to a quiz,

•Press k again to hide the information.

To stop updating Teletext pages, press .

Press again to release the hold mode.

• Before displaying the Teletext, return the screen to the

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14 English Displaying subpages You can display several subpages as they are transmitted. Subpage screen

1 Press m to display Teletext. • If you open a page containing subpages, the subpages are automatically displayed in sequence. 2 To quit automatic subpage change, press / . • You can then manually change subpages by pressing /.

•Pressing w/x causes the page to be changed and the subpage screen to disappear.• Pressing stops automatic subpage change and performs its respective button function. Displaying TOP Over View When receiving TOP Teletext, you can read a TOP text overview. TOP Over View screen

1 Press m to display Teletext.

2 While receiving TOP Teletext, press l to display TOP Over View. 3 Press / and / to select the desired block or group pages, and then press ENTER. NOTE • When the TOP Over View screen is in display, no other buttons are available than i +/i –, g, e, and a.

Displaying subtitle pages You can display several subtitles as they are transmitted. 1 Press [ to display the subtitle. • Subtitle is updated by the information sent by the broadcasting station. 2 Press [ again to access next available subtitle screen.

203 203TEXT 01:44:37P- P+ Life Promis01 02 03 04BLOCK PAGESTV PROGRAMSCOLOUR BARWEATHER NEWS MOVIELOCALSPORTSBLOCK 1BLOCK 2BLOCK 3GROUP PAGESFOOT BALLBASKETBALLTENNIS SKI JUDO SWIM GROUP 1GROUP 2GROUP 3GROUP 4 TOP Over View

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If the following error codes appear on the screen, check the corresponding items in the table.

Problem Possible Solution

• The system cannot be switched on.

• Make sure that the Plasma Display and the Media Receiver are connected correctly. (See page 18.)

• Is the power cord disconnected? (See page 19.)

• Has the main power been turned on? (See pages 23 and 24.)

• Check if you pressed buttons 0 – 9 on the remote control unit. (See page 23.)

• If the indicator on the system lights up red, press 0 – 9.

• Blue and red rectangles appear on the

• Check if the system cable has been disconnected or almost disconnected. (See page 18.)

• The system cannot be operated. • External influences such as lightning, static electricity, etc., may cause improper operation.

• In this case, operate the system after first turning off the power of the Plasma Display and the Media Receiver,

or unplugging the power cord and re-plugging it in after 1 or 2 minutes.

• Remote control unit does not operate.

• Is the TV indicator on the remote control unit lighted? Press SELECT on the remote control unit to select the

• Are batteries inserted with polarity (+,

–) aligned? (See page 22.)

• Are batteries worn out? Replace with new batteries. (See page 22.)

• Operate the remote control unit while pointing it toward the remote control sensor on the Plasma Display.

• Are you using it under strong or fluorescent lighting?

• Is a fluorescent light illuminated to remote control sensor?

• No image and audio is presented. • Check if the input source for video or PC has been unintentionally selected although you want to watch a TV

channel. (See page 24.)

• Check if you have selected a channel blocked with Child Lock. (See page 31.)

• Enter a password to temporarily cancel Child Lock. (See page 58.)

• Check the cable connection with the antenna. (See page 21.)

• Check the cable connection with the other equipment. (See pages 60 to 66.)

• No picture. • Is connection to other components correct? (See pages 60 to 66.)

• Is a non-compatible PC signal being input? (See page 65.)

• Is the Input Select setting correct? (See page 55.)

• Audio is output but no image is

• Check if you have selected “Picture Off” for Energy Save. With this option selected, the screen is deactivated:

only sound is output. To restore the screen display, press any button other than i +/i – or e.

• Images are presented but no audio is

• Check if you have selected the minimum volume. (See page 25.)

• Check if you have muted sound. (See page 25.)

• Check if phones are still in connection with the PHONES output terminal. (See page 14.)

• When using INPUT 5 or PC as the input source, check that the audio terminal is also in connection.

• Sound is reversed between the right

• Sound is output from only a single

• Check if the speaker cable connections have been reversed between the right and left or if the speaker cable

from either speaker has been disconnected. (See pages 13 and 20.)

• Has the balance been correctly adjusted? (See page 36.)

• Picture is cut off. • Is the image position correct? (See page 54.)

• Has the correct screen size been selected? (See pages 56 and 57.)

• Strange colour, light colour, dark or

colour misalignment.

• Adjust the picture tone. (See pages 33 to 36.)

• Is the room too bright? The picture may look dark in a room that is too bright.

• Check the colour system setting. (See pages 31 and 55.)

• Power is suddenly turned off. • The system’s internal temperature has increased. Remove any objects blocking vent or clean. (See page 16.)

• Check the power control setting. (See page 38.)

• Check the sleep timer setting. (See page 58.)

• Panel sounds /noises • Panel generated sounds,examples:Fan motor noise,Electrical Circuit Humming /Glass Panel buzzing are

normal operation of a phosphor-based matrix display.

SD04 Powering off. Internal temperature too high.

Check temperature around PDP.

Check if the ambient temperature of the Plasma Display is high.

SD05 Powering off. Internal protection circuits activated,

Is there a short in speaker cable?

Check the speaker cable connections between the Plasma Display and the

SD11 Powering off. Internal temperature too high.

Check if the ambient temperature of the Media Receiver is high.

Check the temperature around media receiver.

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Connecting pin assignments for SCART Various audio and video devices may be connected via the SCART terminals.

Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name 1R 9+5V2 G 10 GND (ground)3 B 11 Not connected 4Not connected 12SDA

5Not connected 13HD 6 GND (ground) 14 VD7 GND (ground) 15 SCL 8GND (ground)

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This conforms to HDMI1.1 and HDCP1.1.

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface that handles both video and audio using a single cable.

HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is a technology used to protect copyrighted digital contents that use the

Digital Visual Interface (DVI).

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Item 50" Plasma Display, Model: PDP-506PE 43" Plasma Display, Model: PDP-436PE Number of Pixels 1280 x 768 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels

Audio Amplifier 13 W + 13 W (1 kHz, 10 %, 8 q) 13 W + 13 W (1 kHz, 10 %, 8 q)

Surround System SRS/FOCUS/TruBass SRS/FOCUS/TruBass

Power Requirement 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 344 W (0.4 W Standby) 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 292 W (0.4 W Standby)

Dimensions 1224 (W) x 717 (H) x 92 (D) mm 1076 (W) x 632 (H) x 92 (D) mm

Weight 31.8 kg (70.1 lbs.) 25.8 kg (56.9 lbs.)

Item Media Receiver, Model: PDP-R06XE Colour System Analogue PAL/SECAM/NTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.43/PAL 60

Digital PAL/SECAM TV Function

Receiving System B/G, D/K, I, L/L’

Tuner VHF/UHF E2–E69ch, F2–F10ch, I21–I69ch, IR A–IR Jch

CATV Hyper-band, S1–S41ch

Receiving System DVB-T (2K/8K COFDM)

Auto Channel Preset 999 ch, Auto Preset, Auto Label, Auto Sort

Terminals Rear INPUT 1 SCART (AV in, RGB in, TV out)

Antenna 75 q Din Type for VHF/UHF in (Analogue)

75 q Din Type for VHF/UHF in (Digital)

75 q Din Type for VHF/UHF out (Digital)

Front INPUT 5 S-VIDEO, AV in (Audio input is shared with PC INPUT.)

PC CARD PCMCIA Type II AUDIO OUTPUT Terminal (Rear) AUDIO out (Fixed)

SUB WOOFER OUTPUT Terminal (Rear) Variable

(0.7 W Standby: Aerial Power Off)

Dimensions 420 (W) x 90 (H) x 299 (D) mm

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• FOCUS, WOW, SRS and h

symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

• FOCUS and SRS technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

• This product includes FontAvenue

fonts licensed by NEC Corporation.

FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.

• DDC is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• The names of companies or institutions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies or institutions.

Published by Pioneer Corporation.

Copyright © 2005 Pioneer Corporation.

All rights reserved.

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Media Receiver Plasma Display

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(Durchschleifsignal)

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PULL OPEN STANDBY/ONON STANDBYTIMER PDP506XDE_Ger.book Page 16 Friday, June 17, 2005 4:37 PM17

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An AC IN PDP506XDE_Ger.book Page 19 Friday, June 17, 2005 4:37 PM20

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Plasma Display Media-Receiver

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INPUT 5TV/DTV P DVD HDD DISC NAVI PDP506XDE_Ger.book Page 27 Friday, June 17, 2005 4:37 PM28

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DVR VCR SOURCEENTER PDP506XDE_Ger.book Page 29 Friday, June 17, 2005 4:37 PM30

1 41.81MHz PDP506XDE_Ger.book Page 30 Friday, June 17, 2005 4:37 PM31

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PCM PDP506XDE_Ger.book Page 43 Friday, June 17, 2005 4:37 PM44

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PAL SECAM NTSC 4.43NTSC PDP506XDE_Ger.book Page 55 Friday, June 17, 2005 4:37 PM56

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DVR VCR SOURCE P Home Gallery

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Surround System SRS/FOCUS/TruBass SRS/FOCUS/TruBass

Anschlüsse Hinten INPUT 1 SCART (AV in, RGB in, TV out)

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