Pioneer PDP-502MXE manual Problems commonly mistaken as breakdown, About the self diagnosis mode

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Additional Information

Problems commonly mistaken as breakdown

 

Problem

 

Possible Solution

 

 

 

 

•

The screen is displayed in a

•

Check the input signal compatibility chart (page 26).

 

small size.

•

Is the correct screen size selected? (page 16)

• Letter breakup on screen.

• Adjust using “SCREEN” mode on the menu screen (page 19).

 

 

 

If there is still no improvement, this unit may be limiting the displayable range. Check the

 

 

 

personal computer input signal compatibility chart (page 26).

•

A sharp sound is sometimes

•

Expansion/contraction caused by surrounding temperature change may result in sound being

 

heard from the cabinet.

 

heard from the cabinet. This is not a malfunction.

•

Bright portions of image

• When the input signal’s level is too high, the bright portions may appear to be losing their intensity.

 

appear to be losing intensity.

 

Increase the adjustment level of the contrast and check the picture (page 18).

•

Speckles or noise appears on

•

May be caused by radio wave interference from appliances with motors such as hair dryers,

 

screen.

 

electric vacuum cleaners, electric power drills, ignition systems of cars, motorcycles etc., switch

 

 

 

devices such as thermostats etc., neon signs or electrical discharge from power lines etc..

•

Stripes appear on the screen.

•

May be caused by radio wave mingling from TV station, FM station, amateur radios, public radios

 

 

 

(simplified radios) etc., or a nearby personal computer, TV, or video/audio component.

 

 

•

A strong electromagnetic field may cause picture distortion and similar problems.

•

Operation is not possible.

•

External influences such as lightning strike, static electricity etc., may cause improper operation.

 

 

 

In this case, operate the unit after first turning the main power ON/OFF, or unplugging the power

 

 

 

cord and re-plugging it in after 1 to 2 minutes.

•

Sound is heard from inside

•

Sound of fan revolving. This is not a malfunction.

 

the unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information

Although this unit incorporates high precision technology in its design, please understand that there may be extremely slight pixel breakup, or light emission fault.

Note

In order to protect this unit’s panels and circuitry, the revolving speed of the interval fan will be automatically increased in order to cool the inside of the unit when the surrounding temperature exceeds 40 °C. (The sound of the fan will become louder at this time). Please operate this unit in a location with a surrounding temperature under 40 °C.

About the plasma panel’s protection function

The brightness of this display will deteriorate slightly when an image with little movement such as a photograph or computer image is continuously displayed. This is caused by the plasma panel’s protection function which detects images with slight movement and automatically adjusts brightness to protect the display, and is not a malfunction.

This function starts approximately 5 minutes after the power has been turned on or after input has been

switched.

Additional

Additional cautions

•If the power is automatically turned off during operation of this unit, the following reasons may be the cause.

1 Is the POWER SAVE mode set to “MODE1” or

“MODE2”? (page 17)

2The surrounding temperature has risen above 40 °C.

Please operate this unit in a location with a surrounding temperature under 40 °C.

3The vents are blocked or the internal temperature has risen abnormally due to abnormal heat generation of internal parts etc..

If the power is automatically turned off for a reason other than the above reasons, there could be a malfunction. In this case, unplug the power cord from the power outlet and request repair from your nearest sales outlet.

•The plasma display panel of this unit is very bright and viewing it a close distance will cause eye strain.

We recommend that you view the screen from a suitable distance (3 to 6m).

About the self diagnosis mode

Messages appear on the bottom of this unit’s screen to indicate operation or connection faults. After message

confirmation, check the condition of the unit.

If this message appears

Please do this

OUT OF RANGE

• A incompatible signal is being

or

input. Check the PC input signal

PLEASE CHANGE

compatibility chart on page 26

RESOLUTION

and change the output signal

OR REFRESH RATE

setting on the computer side.

THERMAL WARNING!

• Turn off main power (page 14).

PLEASE SHUT DOWN

• Has the room temperature

 

exceeded 40 °C? Reduce the

 

room temperature.

 

• If the unit’s vents are blocked,

 

unblock them.

 

 

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Contents PDP-502MXE Page Basic Operations Safety Precautions EnglishFeatures ContentsBefore Proceeding How to Use This ManualAbout operations in this manual Remote control unit Checking supplied accessoriesOperating Instructions Before Proceeding Part Names and Functions Main unitOperation panel on the main unit Main unitRemote control unit Connection panel Main Power switch ~ Speaker L terminalInstallation and Connections Installation of the unitInstallation using the supplied display stand Set this unit in the standRear view diagram Wall-mount installation of the unitSide view diagram When connecting to INPUT3 When connecting to INPUT4When connecting to INPUT4 Output Connection of separate Sync analog RGB sourceConnecting the speakers Audio connectionsControl cord connection Making connections to the audio inputs on this unitPower cord connection How to route cablesOrganize cables together using the provided speed clamps To attach the speed clamps to the main unitSetup of G on Sync Clamp connection Operations Press STANDBY/ON to put this unit in the operation modeBefore you begin, make sure you have To adjust the volume To confirm display settingsPress Muting on the remote control unit To mute the soundScreen size selection Changing the screen sizePress Screen Size to select the size NormalTo put the unit in operation mode again Press SET to select the Power Save modePress 5/ to select PC Menu screenAdjusting the picture quality Display Panel AdjustmentsTo reset Picture mode settings to the default Adjusting the display image To reset Screen mode settings to the defaultPress 2/3 to carry out the adjustment Screen mode adjustment itemsDisplay Panel Adjustments Press 5/ to select ABL Press 5/ to select SET UP, then press SETMaking the PC image brighter ABL Resetting the unit to factory set defaults Press 2/3 to adjustPress 5/ to select H. Enhance or V. ENHANCE, then press SET Press 2 to select YES, then press SETInserting the batteries in the remote control unit CleaningAdditional Information Troubleshooting Operating range of the remote control unitGeneral Problems Problems commonly mistaken as breakdown About the self diagnosis modeAdditional cautions InformationSpecifications AccessoriesPanel sticking and after-image lag GeneralPC signal compatibilty table INPUT3, INPUT4 SupplementExplanation of Terms Aspect ratioPrecautions de securite CommencerFrance tapez 36 15 Pioneer

PDP-502MXE specifications

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