Pioneer PRO 940HD manual 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-1140HDPRO-940HD Ventilation Caution Operating Environment Information to UserFor Canadian model EnglishContents Contents Useful Remote Control Features AppendixInstallation guidelines Important User Guidance InformationUsage guidelines Plasma Display protection function When not using the product for a long timeCleaning the cabinet CondensationPreventing damage from screen burning About the menu window size following video format switchImage Retention Panel sticking and after-image lagSafety Precautions When using other items Installation PrecautionsWhen using the optional brackets or equivalent items Rear view PRO-1140HDSupplied Accessories Power cord 2 m/6.6 feet Cleaning clothRemote control unit AA size battery x Hexagonal wrench x Front/side view PRO-1140HD Part NamesPlasma Display Ability to operate the TV Guide On Screen systemFront/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 compartment17 18 21 2024 Remote control unit Favorite CH A, B, C, DInstalling the Plasma Display PreparationMoving the Plasma Display Preventing the Plasma Display from Falling Over Stabilizing on a table or floorMm min Attaching/detaching the Pioneer stand for PRO-940HD only Detaching the standReattaching the stand Switching between antenna a and B Connecting VHF/UHF antennas and a CableInserting the CableCARD Battery disposal Preparing the remote control unitAllowed operation range of the remote control unit Inserting batteriesConnecting the power cord Routing cablesTurning on the power Turning off the powerBasic Operations Watching TV channels Selecting the antennaChanging channels Changing the volume and sound Volume + Volume adjustment display Muting displayChanging the language When receiving Mono + SAP sound signals Setting MTS/SAP modeWhen receiving Stereo sound signals When receiving Stereo + SAP sound signalsViewing a channel banner Using the multiscreen functionsUsing the POD service Splitting the screenUse the following procedure to capture and freeze one frame Freezing imagesMoving image About the TV Guide On Screen system Setting up the TV Guide On Screen systemSystem Setup Screens Welcome ScreenTV Guide On Screen System Setup Screen 8 Is a VCR Connected? Screen 9 VCR Configuration DiagramScreen 12 VCR Code Testing Screen 10 VCR Brand NameScreen 14 Confirming Your Settings Screen 15 CongratulationsScreen 16 Helpful Information AV mode menus Menu SetupMenu Configuration PC mode menusTuner Setup Setting up TV channelsChecking the CableCARD ID Changing the passwordParental Control Voluntary movie rating system MpaaSetting the TV ratings Clearing the passwordSetting the voluntary movie rating system Mpaa If you forget the passwordBlocking Not Rated TV programs Setting the TV Parental Guidelines TVCanadian rating systems Canadian English ratingsSetting new ratings Setting Canadian English ratingsSetting Canadian French ratings Select Tuner Setup Then Enter Select Parental ControlAntenna a or antenna B Deleting new ratingsTemporarily deactivating the Parental Control Input 1Activating the closed caption Setting your favorite channelsSetting up closed captions Selecting the type of conventional closed captionsSelecting digital closed caption parameters Clock SettingSelecting digital closed captions Select the desired parameter. / then EnterAuto Set Ant. a Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Monday Screen components Using the TV Guide On Screen systemTV Guide On Screen System Operation TV Guide On Screen iconsListings screen TV Guide On Screen navigationKey What it does Recording programs Setting program reminders When the recording is about to startWhile recording is in progress When scheduled reminder is due auto-tune is on When a scheduled reminder is due auto-tune is OFFPress a to make the Timer Alert screen disappear Searching for programs Searching by categoryTV Guide On Screen System Operation Alphabetical search Search Episode Options menuNavigation and search tips Scheduling recordings and reminders Schedule Options menuChanging setup options Changing the System SettingsChanging the Channel Display settings Record defaults Changing the Default OptionsGeneral default options Remind defaultsAV Selection Adjustments and SettingsSleep Timer For AV sourceFor PC source, the following screen appears Basic picture adjustmentsSelect the desired level Screen appears. Press / to select Yes then pressUsing Color Temp Advanced picture adjustmentsUsing PureCinema To adjust another item, press RETURN, then repeat steps 7Using Color Space Using CTIUsing Color Management Using Intelligent ColorUsing the Dynamic Range Expander DRE functions Eliminating noise from imagesAdjust the sound to your preference. See Sound adjustmentsUsing the 3DYC and I-P Mode ModePower Control provides convenient power saving options Power ControlNo Signal off AV mode only Front SurroundPower Management PC mode only Image position adjustment AV mode onlyNo Operation off AV mode only Select Option. / then Enter Select Auto Setup. / then EnterPC mode except for XGA signals Manual image position and clock adjustments PC mode onlyAV mode PC mode for XGA signalsSelecting a screen size for 43 aspect ratio signals PC mode except for XGA signals Dot bySelecting a screen size automatically Language setting Watching a DVD image Using External EquipmentAbout External Equipment Watching a VCR imageHdmi equipment To specify the digital video signal type Using Hdmi InputConnecting Hdmi equipment To specify the type of audio signalsConnecting a game console or camcorder Using a game console or watching camcorder imagesRecording digital TV programs using a Displaying an image of the game console or camcorderConnecting an AV receiver Connecting other audio equipmentConnecting a recorder Subwoofer AV receiverConnecting a personal computer Watching an image from a computerDisplaying an image from a PC Link connection Computer compatibility chartWhen connecting the VCR Plasma Display rear view Attaching the ferrite coreConnecting control cables About SR+Enjoying the Home Media Gallery Supported file formatsConnecting a USB device Making network connectionsReadable data files Starting the Home Media Gallery functionReadable memory cards Removing a USB deviceThumbnail screen Using the Tool MenuSelectable screen display Thumbnail List screenScreen Components Enjoying movie filesMedia Navigator My PlaylistTime Search Enter the desired time using buttons 0 toMovie Player key guide /Slow Playback Repeat ModeRandom Mode 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 Select OK / then Enter Slideshow setup finishesPhoto Player key guide Rotating the image Setting up BGMStarting the slideshow Repeating the slideshowSort Other useful functionsSearch Adding files to My PlaylistSetup Switching the server Software Update Resetting to defaultOther convenient features Screen saverAuto Connection Setup Message ProblemDialog Screen Message Glossary Presetting manufacturer codes to control other devices Useful Remote Control FeaturesLearning function of the remote control unit Presetting manufacturer codesManufacturing Reset Programming codes CableVCR SEG PVR DVD-R Using the remote control unit to control other devices Mode switch with TV selectedReceiver control buttons Enter Mode switch with CBL/SAT selectedCBL/SAT control buttons CH +Mode switch with VCR selected VCR control buttonsDVD/DVR control buttons Troubleshooting Problem Possible SolutionAppendix 102 Code Message Check Image or sound is interrupted orOriginal SSLeay License 105 Giflib distribution is Copyright c 1997 Eric S. Raymond Copyright c 1988-1997 Sam LefflerPreamble Linux Source NoticeGNU General Public License Copyright c 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc108 No Warranty How to Apply These Terms to Your New ProgramsGNU Lesser General Public License Modified work must itself be a software library 112 113 How to Apply These Terms to Your New Libraries Specifications Plasma Display Model PRO-1140HD Model PRO-940HDDimensions PRO-1140HD Unit mm inch Important Notice about software upgrade from Pioneer Pioneer Corporation