Using external equipment

Viewing an image from a computer

Connecting a computer

Use the PC terminals to connect a computer.

A

The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible.

Refer to page 65 for a list of computer signals compatible with the Plasma Display System.

Media Receiver (front view)

MEDIA RECEIVER PDP-R03U

STANDBY/ON

POWER

RGB cable (commercially available)

ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available)

Signal names for 15-pin mini D-sub connecter

Computer

5

4

3

2

1

Pin No.

Signal name

Pin No.

Signal name

Pin No.

Signal name

1

R

6

GND (Ground)

q

Not connected

10

9

8

7

 

 

6

G

 

GND (Ground)

 

SDA

15

14

13

12

11

2

7

w

 

 

 

 

 

3

B

8

GND (Ground)

e

HD

 

 

 

 

 

4

Not connected

9

+5V

r

VD

 

 

 

 

 

5

CSYNC

0

GND (Ground)

t

SCL

A

Macintosh adaptor may be required for use for some Macintosh computers.

 

TV CBL VCR DVD

 

TV

/SAT

/LD

 

 

/DTV

 

 

 

ANT

INPUT

 

 

FRONT

 

 

AV

SURR

MTS

CC

SELECTION

 

 

 

 

SPLIT

SELECT

+

SCREEN

 

SUB

SUB CH

MODE

FREEZE

INPUT

DISPLAY

SLEEP

EDIT/

LEARN

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

CH

ENTER

INPUT SOURCE

TV

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT3

INPUT4

PC

Displaying an image from a computer

When connecting to a computer, the correct input signal type is automatically detected. If the computer image does not come in clearly, you may need to set the Auto Sync. adjustment on the “Auto Sync.” in the menu. (See page 42.)

You only need to select the input source on the “INPUT SOURCE” menu.

To view an image from a computer, select “PC” from the “INPUT SOURCE” menu using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the Plasma Display. (See page 43.)

A

Each time INPUT is pressed, the input source toggles.

PC INPUT terminals cannot be used for audiovisual equipment. Use the INPUT 3 (RGB) terminal on the rear of the Media Receiver when connecting audiovisual equipment with an RGB signal.(See page 37.)

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Pioneer PDP-5030HD Viewing an image from a computer, Connecting a computer, Displaying an image from a computer, Computer

PDP-4330HD, PDP-5030HD specifications

The Pioneer PDP-5030HD and PDP-4330HD are two of the most acclaimed models in the plasma display category, released in the early 2000s by Pioneer Corporation. These televisions set new benchmarks in picture quality, design, and overall performance.

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