Pioneer PDP-428XDA, PDP-508XDA manual Contents

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However the method of connecting and operating the unit are the same.

Illustrations shown in this manual are for the PDP-508XDA unless otherwise specified.

Contents

To use your plasma television for a long period of time . . . . . . . . . 2

01 Important user information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

02 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Sorting preset TV channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Language setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 AV Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Basic picture adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Advanced picture adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Comparing picture adjustments on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Sound adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Listening to audio from the sub screen using headphones . . . . .35 Power Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

03 Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

04 Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Plasma television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Remote control unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

05 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Installing the plasma television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Moving the plasma television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Preventing the plasma television from falling over. . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Basic connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Preparing the remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Operating range of the remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

06 Watching TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Turning the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Placing the system into standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Changing channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Changing the volume and sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Switching the broadcast audio channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Using the multiscreen functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Freezing images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

07 The HOME MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

HOME MENU overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Using the HOME MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

08 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Setting up TV channels automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Setting up analogue TV channels manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Reducing video noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Setting Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Suppressing audio distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Labeling TV channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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09 Enjoying DTV broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Watching DTV programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Changing channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Viewing a channel banner (i-PLATE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Viewing subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Customizing channel related settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Registering channels in the Favourite List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Activating the Favourites function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Reconfiguring the DTV channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Quick Scan (designating the scanning city/region) . . . . . . . . . . .41 Auto Scan (No scanning city/region designated) . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Manual Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Clear All Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Time Zone Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Selecting a digital audio format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Selecting an audio language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Displaying technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

10 Useful adjustment settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Switching the vertical drive mode (AV source only) . . . . . . . . . . .45 Adjusting image positions (AV source only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Adjusting image positions and clock automatically

(PC source only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Adjusting image positions and clock manually

(PC source only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Colour system setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Selecting a game mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Selecting a screen size manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Selecting a screen size automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Detecting side masks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Changing the brightness at both sides of the screen

(Side Mask) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Room Light Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Blue LED Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Orbiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

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Contents Plasma Television After-image lagging To use your plasma television for a long period of timeBurning Operating Environment STANDBY/ON ButtonContents Using with other equipment Using the Hdmi ControlUsing Teletext Additional informationInstallation guidelines Important user informationImportant user information Chapter Usage guidelinesImportant user information To use this product for a long period of time Panel sticking and after-image lagAfter-image lagging due to remaining electrical load After-image lag image due to burningSafety precautions Safety precautions ChapterWhen using other items Safety precautions Installation precautionsSide view Supplied accessories Supplied accessories ChapterPart names Part names ChapterPlasma television Front STANDBY/ON button Input buttonPart names Plasma television Rear 15 16 17 18Part names Remote control unit Installing the plasma television PreparationPreparation Chapter Moving the plasma televisionStabilizing on a table or rack Using a wall for stabilizationMm to 18 mm Hook Cord Fitting Connecting the antenna Preparation Basic connectionsRouting cables Antenna cable commercially availablePreparing the remote control unit Connecting the power cordPreparation Inserting batteriesPreparation Operating range of the remote control unit 30ºTurning the power on Watching TVWatching TV Chapter Placing the system into standbyWatching TV Changing the volume and soundChanging channels Watching TV Switching the broadcast audio channel ModeWatching TV Using the multiscreen functions Press cto select the display modeSplitting the screen Screen Main screenPress dagain to cancel the function Watching TV Freezing imagesPress d Normal imageHome Menu Home Menu ChapterHome Menu overview For AV sourceHome Menu Using the Home Menu Press Home Menu to exit the menuSetting up Chapter Setting upUsing Auto Installation Setting up Setting Child LockReducing video noise Suppressing audio distortionSetting up Labeling TV channels Sorting preset TV channelsLanguage setting Repeat to enter up to five charactersSetting up AV Selection Basic picture adjustmentsFor AV source For PC sourceUsing PureCinema Advanced picture adjustmentsUsing Intelligent Mode Using Colour Temp Using the Picture DetailACL Using CTI and Colour Space Using Colour ManagementEliminating noise from images CTIComparing picture adjustments on the screen Using the 3DYC and I-P ModeMosquito NR 3DYCSetting up Sound adjustments Listening to audio from the sub screen using headphonesSound Effect SRS FocusPower Control No Signal off AV source onlyEnergy Save No Operation off AV source onlyPower Management PC source only Power ManagementEnjoying DTV broadcasts Chapter Enjoying DTV broadcastsWatching DTV programmes Viewing a channel banner i-PLATE Customizing channel related settings Enjoying DTV broadcastsViewing subtitles Registering channels in the Favourite ListReconfiguring the DTV channel settings Enjoying DTV broadcasts Activating the Favourites functionParental Control Parental Rating optionsEnjoying DTV broadcasts Quick Scan Auto ScanSelect Quick Scan / then Enter Select Auto Scan / then EnterManual Scan Clear All DataSelect Manual Scan / then Enter Select Clear All Data / then EnterTime Zone Setup Selecting a digital audio formatEnjoying DTV broadcasts Selecting an audio language Displaying technical informationScreen Saver Select the desired audio language / then EnterUseful adjustment settings Useful adjustment settings ChapterSwitching the vertical drive mode AV source only Adjusting image positions AV source onlySelecting a game mode Colour system settingSelecting a screen size manually Useful adjustment settings Selecting a screen size automaticallyDetecting side masks AV sourceBlue LED Dimmer Room Light SensorItemDescription Useful adjustment settings Orbiter Sleep Timer Using a passwordEntering a password Enter a correct four-digit password using buttons 0 toChanging the password Resetting the password functionIf you forget the password Enter the same password that you have entered in stepUsing with other equipment Using with other equipment ChapterConnecting a DVD player Connecting a set top boxDisplaying an image from the game console or camcorder VCR playbackVideo cable Audio/Video cable Game console/camcorder Connecting an amplifier/AV receiver Computer compatibility chartResolution Frequency Displaying an image from a personal computerVideo signals supported PC signals supportedHdmi Control supported Deep Colour supportedUsing with other equipment Connecting Hdmi equipmentSpecifying the type of input signals Activating the Input 3 Hdmi terminalUsing control cords Specifying the type of digital video signalsSpecifying the type of audio signals About SR+Connecting a USB device Readable memory cardsRemoving a USB device Readable data filesStarting the initial Home Gallery screen Starting a standard single-image screenSelecting a folder Starting a thumbnail screenStarting the Slide Show Setup screen Adjusting the picture qualitySelect Display Mode / Select Normal or Full / Select Playback Mode / Select Auto or Manual /Presetting manufacture codes Manufacture codesPress 0 to 9 to enter a three-digit manufacture code STBDVR VCRSTB set top box control buttons Colour RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUEDVD/DVR control buttons VCR control buttons RECIplay Starts playback VFF SrewUsing the Hdmi Control Using the Hdmi Control ChapterUsing the Hdmi Control functions Hdmi Control functionsConnecting an AV amp/DVD recorder/BD player Making the Hdmi Control connectionsConnecting a DVD recorder Using the Hdmi ControlAV amp Using the Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi Control Using the Hdmi Control Using the Hdmi Control menus Hdmi Control menuUsing Teletext Chapter Using TeletextUsing the Teletext functions Using Teletext Operating the Teletext basics for DTVTroubleshooting Additional informationAdditional information Chapter GeneralOther Hdmi ControlCode Message Check Pin No Signal assignment Additional information Specifications TrademarksPioneer Corporation