06Basic Operations

Turning the power on and off (Standby)

1Press the POWER button on the bottom of the Plasma Display to enter the standby mode.

The STANDBY indicator lights up.

2Press the TV button on the remote control or the STANDBY/ ON button on the bottom of the Plasma Display.

The Plasma Display switches to on. The STANDBY indicator lights off and the current input source indicator lights up.

3 To switch the Plasma Display off, press the TV button on the remote control or the STANDBY/ ON button on the bottom of the Plasma Display for 1 second.

The Plasma Display enters to standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up instead of the current input source indicator.

4To switch the Plasma Display off completely, press the POWER button on the bottom of the Plasma Display.

The STANDBY indicator lights off.

If you are not going you use the Plasma Display for a long period of time, press POWER button on the bottom of the Plasma Display to switch the Plasma Display off completely and disconnect the power cord of the Plasma Display from a wall outlet.

If the Plasma Display is switched off completely, you cannot turn the

Plasma Display on by pressing the TV button on the remote control.

If the Plasma Display is switched off completely, it cannot switch the Plasma Display on automatically by the “On Timer“ setting.

 

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Pioneer PDP 42A3HD, PDP-4214HD manual Basic Operations, Turning the power on and off Standby, STANDBY/ON button

PDP-4214HD, PDP 42A3HD specifications

The Pioneer PDP 42A3HD and PDP-4214HD are notable plasma display panels that were highly regarded for their outstanding picture quality and innovative technologies. These models capture the essence of Pioneer’s commitment to delivering exceptional video performance, making them attractive options for home theater enthusiasts.

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