Pioneer PRO-940HD Using External Equipment, About External Equipment, Watching a DVD image

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12Using External Equipment

About External Equipment

You can connect many types of devices to your Plasma Display System. Some examples are a DVD player, VCR, PC, game console, or camcorder.

To view images coming from external equipment, select the

input source using the INPUT buttons on the remote control or the INPUT button on the Plasma Display.

CAUTION

•To protect equipment, always unplug the Plasma Display from the power outlet before adding to a DVD player, VCR, PC, game console, camcorder, or other device.

NOTE

•Refer to the device’s operating instructions (DVD player, PC, etc.) before connecting the equipment.

Watching a DVD image

Connecting a DVD player

Use the INPUT 2 terminals when connecting a DVD player or other audio/visual equipment.

Plasma Display (rear view)

S-Video cable

(sold separately)

AV cable

(sold separately)

Component Video cable

(sold separately)

DVD player

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Displaying a DVD image

To watch a DVD image, press INPUT 2 on the remote control unit or press INPUT on the Plasma Display to select INPUT2.

NOTE

•Refer to your DVD player instruction manual for the signal type.

•The INPUT 2 terminals are checked whether they are connected in the following order; 1) Component Video, 2) S- Video, 3) Video.

Use the desired connection for viewing.

•Connect external equipment to only terminals that are to be actually used.

Watching a VCR image

Connecting a VCR

Use the INPUT 1 terminals when connecting a VCR or other audio/visual equipment.

Plasma Display (rear view)

S-Video cable

(sold separately)

AV cable

(sold separately)

VCR

Displaying a VCR image

To watch a VCR image, press INPUT 1 on the remote control unit or press INPUT on the Plasma Display to select INPUT1.

NOTE

•INPUT 1 checks for S-Video connections first then for Video. Use the desired connection for viewing.

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Contents PRO-1540HDPRO-1140HDPRO-940HD Ventilation Caution Information to User For Canadian modelOperating Environment EnglishContents Contents Useful Remote Control Features AppendixUsage guidelines Installation guidelinesImportant User Guidance Information When not using the product for a long time Cleaning the cabinetPlasma Display protection function CondensationAbout the menu window size following video format switch Image RetentionPreventing damage from screen burning Panel sticking and after-image lagSafety Precautions Installation Precautions When using the optional brackets or equivalent itemsWhen using other items Rear view PRO-1540HDSupplied Accessories Part Names Plasma DisplayFront/side view PRO-1540HD Ability to operate the TV Guide On Screen systemFront/side view PRO-1140HD Front/side view PRO-940HD Viewed from below of the display Viewed from the front side of the display Side view17 18 21 Terminals located on the upper edge of the compartment 17 18 21 2024 Rear view PRO-940HDRemote control unit Favorite CH A, B, C, DInstalling the Plasma Display PreparationMoving the Plasma Display LocationMm min Preventing the Plasma Display from Falling OverStabilizing on a table or floor Reattaching the stand Attaching/detaching the Pioneer stand for PRO-940HD onlyDetaching the stand Inserting the CableCARD Switching between antenna a and BConnecting VHF/UHF antennas and a Cable Preparing the remote control unit Allowed operation range of the remote control unitBattery disposal Inserting batteriesConnecting the power cord When the speakers are installed on the sides Rear viewRouting cables Plasma Display rear viewBasic Operations Turning on the powerTurning off the power Changing channels Watching TV channelsSelecting the antenna Changing the language Changing the volume and soundVolume + Volume adjustment display Muting display Setting MTS/SAP mode When receiving Stereo sound signalsWhen receiving Mono + SAP sound signals When receiving Stereo + SAP sound signalsUsing the multiscreen functions Using the POD serviceViewing a channel banner Splitting the screenPress Freeze Use the following procedure to capture and freeze one frameFreezing images Setting up the TV Guide On Screen system System Setup ScreensAbout the TV Guide On Screen system Welcome ScreenTV Guide On Screen System Setup Screen 9 VCR Configuration Diagram Screen 12 VCR Code TestingScreen 8 Is a VCR Connected? Screen 10 VCR Brand NameScreen 16 Helpful Information Screen 14 Confirming Your SettingsScreen 15 Congratulations Menu Setup Menu ConfigurationAV mode menus PC mode menusTuner Setup Setting up TV channelsChanging the password Parental ControlChecking the CableCARD ID Voluntary movie rating system MpaaClearing the password Setting the TV ratingsIf you forget the password Activating the Parental ControlSetting the TV Parental Guidelines TV Canadian rating systemsBlocking Not Rated TV programs Canadian English ratingsSetting Canadian English ratings Setting Canadian French ratingsSetting new ratings Select Tuner Setup Then Enter Select Parental ControlDeleting new ratings Temporarily deactivating the Parental ControlAntenna a or antenna B Input 1Setting your favorite channels Setting up closed captionsActivating the closed caption Selecting the type of conventional closed captionsClock Setting Selecting digital closed caption parametersSelect the desired parameter. / then Enter SelectionAuto Set Ant. a Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Monday Using the TV Guide On Screen system TV Guide On Screen System OperationScreen components TV Guide On Screen iconsKey What it does Listings screenTV Guide On Screen navigation Recording programs While recording is in progress Setting program remindersWhen the recording is about to start Press a to make the Timer Alert screen disappear When scheduled reminder is due auto-tune is onWhen a scheduled reminder is due auto-tune is OFF Searching for programs Searching by categoryTV Guide On Screen System Operation Navigation and search tips Alphabetical searchSearch Episode Options menu Scheduling recordings and reminders Schedule Options menuChanging the Channel Display settings Changing setup optionsChanging the System Settings Changing the Default Options General default optionsRecord defaults Remind defaultsAdjustments and Settings Sleep TimerAV Selection For AV sourceBasic picture adjustments Select the desired levelFor PC source, the following screen appears Screen appears. Press / to select Yes then pressAdvanced picture adjustments Using PureCinemaUsing Color Temp To adjust another item, press RETURN, then repeat steps 7Using CTI Using Color ManagementUsing Color Space Using Intelligent ColorUsing the Dynamic Range Expander DRE functions Eliminating noise from imagesSound adjustments Using the 3DYC and I-P ModeAdjust the sound to your preference. See ModePower Control No Signal off AV mode onlyPower Control provides convenient power saving options Front SurroundImage position adjustment AV mode only No Operation off AV mode onlyPower Management PC mode only Select Option. / then Enter Select Auto Setup. / then EnterManual image position and clock adjustments PC mode only AV modePC mode except for XGA signals PC mode for XGA signalsSelecting a screen size automatically Selecting a screen size for 43 aspect ratio signalsPC mode except for XGA signals Dot by Language setting Using External Equipment About External EquipmentWatching a DVD image Watching a VCR imageUsing Hdmi Input Connecting Hdmi equipmentHdmi equipment To specify the digital video signal type To specify the type of audio signalsUsing a game console or watching camcorder images Recording digital TV programs using aConnecting a game console or camcorder Displaying an image of the game console or camcorderConnecting other audio equipment Connecting a recorderConnecting an AV receiver Subwoofer AV receiverDisplaying an image from a PC Connecting a personal computerWatching an image from a computer Computer compatibility chart When connecting the VCR Plasma Display rear viewLink connection Attaching the ferrite coreConnecting control cables About SR+Enjoying the Home Media Gallery Supported file formatsConnecting a USB device Making network connectionsStarting the Home Media Gallery function Removing a USB deviceReadable memory cards Readable data filesUsing the Tool Menu Selectable screen displayThumbnail screen Thumbnail List screenEnjoying movie files Media NavigatorScreen Components My PlaylistEnter the desired time using buttons 0 to Movie Player key guideTime Search /Repeat Mode Random ModeSlow Playback Add to My PlaylistEnjoying music files Screen Components Music Player key guideWhile playing content in the Playlist, press C to select Enjoying photo filesSetting up the slideshow Photo Player key guideSetting up BGM Starting the slideshowRotating the image Repeating the slideshowOther useful functions SearchSort Adding files to My PlaylistSetup Switching the server Resetting to default Other convenient featuresSoftware Update Screen saverDialog Screen Message Auto Connection SetupMessage Problem Glossary Useful Remote Control Features Learning function of the remote control unitPresetting manufacturer codes to control other devices Presetting manufacturer codesManufacturing Reset Programming codes CableVCR SEG PVR DVD-R Receiver control buttons Using the remote control unit to control other devicesMode switch with TV selected Mode switch with CBL/SAT selected CBL/SAT control buttonsEnter CH +Mode switch with VCR selected VCR control buttonsDVD/DVR control buttons Appendix TroubleshootingProblem Possible Solution 104 Code Message Check Image or sound is interrupted orOriginal SSLeay License 107 Giflib distribution is Copyright c 1997 Eric S. Raymond Copyright c 1988-1997 Sam LefflerLinux Source Notice GNU General Public LicensePreamble Copyright c 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc110 No Warranty How to Apply These Terms to Your New ProgramsGNU Lesser General Public License Modified work must itself be a software library 114 115 How to Apply These Terms to Your New Libraries Specifications CatvDimensions PRO-1540HD Unit mm inch PRO-1140HD Unit mm inchImportant Notice about software upgrade from Pioneer Pioneer Corporation