Communication and Control, cont’d

Control for Input 3, Input 4, and Input 5 is available only with use of the Expansion Solution video slots for the PDA-5003 or PDA-5004 interface card. See the Pioneer Operating Instructions for additional information.

Viewing the on-screen menu on the Pioneer plasma will disable communication with and control of the display. A warning message will appear on the Web page if the on-screen menu is accessed.

Aspect ratio

You can define the aspect ratio of Input 1 or Input 2 by clicking on each button and setting it accordingly. Each Input is defined separately.

Based on the input device, some aspect ratio options may not be available.

Show Picture Controls

This button toggles between showing and hiding image adjustment and image size options. These functions can be controlled only with administrator access.

Auto Image

This button sets the screen position and clock to best match the current RGB image input. See the Pioneer Operating Instructions for additional information.

Volume

Set the volume by entering a number within the range of 0 to 45 and clicking the Set button.

Sub Volume

This menu can be used to independently set the volume of

Inputs 1 and 2.

PIP (Picture in Picture, or PinP)

The Pioneer plasma display’s multi-screen function allows the simultaneous display of two inputs. PIP allows a subscreen to display in one of the six areas of the main screen. This function can be toggled off or on. See the Pioneer Operating Instructions for additional information.

Advanced Controls page

The Advanced Controls page (figure 4-11) is accessible from the Advanced link on the left side of the window. Explanations for these functions follow.

Figure 4-11 — Pioneer Advanced Control screen

Integrator Mode

These buttons allow you to toggle advanced configurations off or on.

Display Layout

These buttons allow you to toggle between normal (full screen) and 2x2 viewing. Clicking the 2x2 button allows you to specify the position of the picture by enabling the buttons below it. The four positioning buttons dictate where the picture will appear on the Pioneer display.

Mullion Compensation allows you to adjust the mullion for images displayed across several monitors and images from separate video sources. This function can be toggled off or on.

OSD (On-screen display)

These buttons allow the on-screen display to be toggled off or on.

Function Lock

These buttons allow administrator level users to lock the Pioneer main panel, IR controls, or both on the Pioneer plasma.

Orbiter

The orbiter button allows you to control the movement of pixels, preventing “screen burn” of the LCD screen. This function can be toggled off or on.

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Extron electronic 68-1021-01 user manual Advanced Controls

68-1021-01 specifications

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