Pioneer PDP-428XDA Additional information Chapter, Troubleshooting, General, Picture/Sound

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14Additional information

Chapter 14

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible solution

GENERAL

 

 

 

• No power.

• Is the power cord disconnected? (See page 18.)

System cannot be switched on.• Has aswitch been turned on? (See page 20.)

Check if you pressed buttons 0 to 9 or  on the remote control unit. (See page 20.)

If the indicator on the system lights up red, press 0 to 9 or  on the remote control unit or STANDBY/ON on the plasma television.

• Power is suddenly turned off.

The system’s internal temperature has increased. Remove any objects blocking vent or clean. (See page 15.)

Check the power control setting. (See page 36.)

Check the sleep timer setting. (See page 49.)

The system cannot be operated.• External influences such as voltage malfunction, static electricity, etc., may cause improper operation. In this case, operate the system after unplugging the power cord and re-plugging it in after one or two 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 TV mode.

Are batteries inserted with polarity (+, –) aligned? (See page 18.)

Are batteries worn out? Replace with new batteries. (See page 18.)

Operate the remote control unit while pointing it toward the remote control sensor on the plasma television. (See page 19.)

Are you using it under strong or fluorescent lighting?

Is a fluorescent light illuminated to remote control sensor?

Check if any obstacles exist between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor.

• Panel sounds /noises.

• Panel generated sounds—for example, fan motor noise, electrical circuit humming , glass panel buzzing—are

 

normal operation of a phosphor-based matrix display.

 

• When you change the Energy Save mode, you may notice a change in the panel sound. This is normal.

 

 

PICTURE/SOUND

 

 

 

• Screen appears dark.

• Check if any obstacles exist in front of the Room Light Sensor. (See pages 12 and 48.)

No image and audio is presented. • Have you finished initial scanning for digital TV channels? (See page 27.)

Check if the input source for video or PC has been unintentionally selected although you want to watch a TV channel. (See page 21.)

Check if you have selected a channel blocked with Child Lock. (See page 28.)

Enter a password to temporarily cancel Child Lock. (See page 49.)

Check the cable connection with the antenna. (See page 17.)

Check the cable connection with the other equipment. (See pages 51 to 56.)

• No picture.

• Is connection to other components correct? (See pages 51 to 56.)

Is a non-compatible PC signal being input? (See page 53.)

Audio is output but no image is presented. • 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 (Sound Effect), i+/i– or e(See page 36).

Images are presented but no audio is • Check if you have selected the minimum volume. (See page 21.)

output.

• Check that no headphones are connected.

 

• Check that the sound is not muted. (See page 21.)

 

• Check that the audio input is also connected. (See pages 51 to 53.)

 

• Check the sound system selected for a TV channel where problems have occurred (see page 22). Reselect the

 

correct sound system.

 

• Check that the appropriate DIGITAL OUT (PCM or Dolby Digital) is selected.

• Sound is reversed between

• Check if the speaker cable connections have been reversed between the right and left or if the speaker cable from

the right and left speakers.

either speaker has been disconnected (for PDP-508XDA only). (See page 13.)

Sound is output from only a single speaker. • Has the balance been correctly adjusted? (See page 35.)

• Picture is cut off.

• Is the image position correct? (See page 45.)

 

• Has the correct screen size been selected? (See page 46.)

 

 

• Strange colour, light colour, dark or colour

• Adjust the picture tone. (See pages 30 to 33.)

misalignment.

• Is the room too bright? The picture may look dark in a room that is too bright.

 

• Check the colour system setting. (See page 46.)

 

 

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Contents Plasma Television To use your plasma television for a long period of time After-image laggingBurning 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 ChapterSafety precautions Installation precautions When using other itemsSide 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 televisionUsing a wall for stabilization Stabilizing on a table or rackMm 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 standbyChanging the volume and sound Watching TVChanging 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 Setting up ChapterUsing 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 sourceAdvanced picture adjustments Using PureCinemaUsing Intelligent Mode Using the Picture Detail Using Colour TempACL 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 Enjoying DTV broadcasts ChapterWatching 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 onlyColour system setting Selecting a game modeSelecting a screen size manually Useful adjustment settings Selecting a screen size automaticallyDetecting side masks AV sourceRoom Light Sensor Blue LED DimmerItemDescription 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 boxVCR playback Displaying an image from the game console or camcorderVideo 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 connectionsUsing the Hdmi Control Connecting a DVD recorderAV amp Using the Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi Control Using the Hdmi Control Using the Hdmi Control menus Hdmi Control menuUsing Teletext Using Teletext ChapterUsing the Teletext functions Using Teletext Operating the Teletext basics for DTVTroubleshooting Additional informationAdditional information Chapter GeneralHdmi Control OtherCode Message Check Pin No Signal assignment Additional information Specifications TrademarksPioneer Corporation