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Pioneer PRO-1140HD, PRO-1540HD, PRO-940HD About External Equipment, Watching a DVD image, Watching a VCR image

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Using 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.

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.

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.

Plasma Display (rear view)

DVD player

Component Video cable

(sold separately)

AV cable

(sold separately)

S-Video cable

(sold separately)

Plasma Display (rear view)

VCR

S-Video cable

(sold separately)

AV cable

(sold separately)

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Contents

Main WARNING: VENTILATION CAUTION: WARNING: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Page Page Important User Guidance Information 01 Important User Guidance Information Usage guidelines Installation guidelines Important User Guidance Information 01 Plasma Display protection function Information of pixel defect Infrared rays Radio interference Important User Guidance Information 01 About the menu window size following video format switch Image Retention Preventing damage from screen burning CAUTION Safety Precautions 02 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions 02 Installation Precautions Rear view (PRO-940HD) When using the optional brackets or equivalent items When using other items Supplied Accessories 03 Supplied Accessories Plasma Display Page Page 1 2 3 87 9 106 26 27 28 17 21 45 19 2024 25 16 1 2 3 876 9 10 26 27 28 17 21 45 19 2024 25 16 1 2 3 86 7 9 10 26 27 17 21 45 19 2024 25 16 Remote control unit Installing the Plasma Display Moving the Plasma Display Preventing the Plasma Display from Falling Over Attaching/detaching the PIONEER stand (for PRO-940HD only) Detaching the stand 1 2 3 Cable connections for watching digital and/or conventional TV channels Connecting VHF/UHF antennas and a Cable Coaxial U/Vmixer Plasma Display (rear) Preparing the remote control unit Inserting batteries 1 2 3 Cautions regarding batteries Connecting the power cord Routing cables Rear view Attaching speed clamps to the main unit Attaching and removing speed clamps Turning on the power 1 (Right side view) 2 Turning off the power Watching TV channels Selecting the antenna Channel banner XXX Changing channels Changing the volume and sound Plasma Display (right side view) Changing the language Setting MTS/SAP mode When receiving STEREO sound signals When receiving MONO sound signals When receiving MONO + SAP sound signals When receiving STEREO + SAP sound signals Using the multiscreen functions 2 Freezing images Moving image Still image 1 2 About the TV Guide On Screen system Setting up the TV Guide On Screen system Welcome Screen Reminder Screen System Setup Screens Page Page TV Guide On Screen System Setup 07 Menu Setup 08 Menu Setup Menu Configuration AV mode menus PC mode menus Menu operations Setting up TV channels Using Auto Channel Preset 5 6 7 Setting for skipping unwanted channels Parental Control Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) TV ratings Changing the password 4 5 6 Page Setting the TV Parental Guidelines (TV Guidelines) 4 5 Blocking Not Rated TV programs 4 5 Canadian rating systems Setting Canadian English ratings 4 5 Setting Canadian French ratings 4 5 Setting new ratings 4 5 Deleting new ratings 4 5 6 Temporarily deactivating the Parental Control Antenna A or antenna B: Input 1 4: Setting your favorite channels 3 4 5 Setting up closed captions Activating the closed caption 4 5 Clock Setting 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Using the TV Guide On Screen system Screen components TV Guide On Screen icons TV Guide On Screen navigation The Listings screen 1 2 3 Recording programs 1 2 3 4 5 Setting program reminders 1 2 3 4 5 When a scheduled reminder is due (auto-tune is OFF) When scheduled reminder is due (auto-tune is ON) Searching for programs Searching by category 1 2 3 Page Alphabetical search 1 2 3 4 5 Scheduling recordings and reminders 1 2 The Schedule Options menu Changing setup options 1 2 1 2 3 4 Changing the Default Options 1 2 3 Sleep Timer 2 3 4 AV Selection 1 2 Basic picture adjustments 3 For PC source 4 For AV source Advanced picture adjustments Using PureCinema 9 4 5 Using Color Temp Page Eliminating noise from images 4 Using the Dynamic Range Expander (DRE) functions 4 Using the 3DYC and I-P Mode Sound adjustments 2 3 4 Power Control No Operation off (AV mode only) 2 3 4 Power Management (PC mode only) 2 3 4 Image position adjustment (AV mode only) 3 4 5 Automatic image position and clock (Hertz) adjustments (PC mode only) 3 4 Manual image position and clock adjustments (PC mode only) 3 4 5 Selecting a screen size manually AV mode Selecting a screen size automatically 3 4 FULL2 FULL1 Selecting a screen size for 4:3 aspect ratio signals 3 4 Changing the brightness on both sides of the screen (Side Mask) Language setting About External Equipment Watching a DVD image VCR DVD player Connecting a DVD player Using HDMI Input Connecting HDMI equipment HDMI equipment To specify the digital video signal type: 3 4 5 Using a game console or watching camcorder images Connecting a game console or camcorder Camcorder/Game Console Displaying an image of the game console or camcorder Recording digital TV programs using a VCR Connecting other audio equipment Subwoofer AV receiver VCR Connecting an AV receiver Watching an image from a computer Connecting a personal computer Displaying an image from a PC Signal names for 15-pin mini D-sub connector (front view) Computer compatibility chart G-LINK connection When connecting the VCR Attaching the ferrite core A Connecting control cables About SR+ Enjoying the Home Media Gallery Supported file formats Making network connections Connecting via an Ethernet hub Connecting directly to a Media Server Confirming the IP Address 4 5 4 5 6 Readable memory cards Readable data files 4 Navigating the files and folders 5 Selectable screen display Thumbnail List screen Using the Tool Menu *1When a file is selected *2While music is played Menu items Function Screen on which Tool Menu is available 4 5 6 Enjoying movie files Movie Player key guide 1 Search from the Tool Menu ( / then ENTER). A Time Search dialog screen appears. 2 ENTER). Enter the desired time using buttons 0 to 9. 3 4 5 Slow Playback 1 2 Add to My Playlist Enjoying music files Music Player key guide A-B Repeat Mode 1 2 Repeat Mode 1 2 3 4 Random Mode 1 2 Enjoying photo files Photo Player key guide Setting up the slideshow 3 4 5 6 7 8 Starting the slideshow 3 4 5 Other useful functions Search 9 3 4 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 4 5 6 Switching the server 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 Other convenient features 4 5 Dialog Screen Message Auto Connection Setup For extra convenience, you can toggle between the following features: No. Message Problem Displaying pictures in the Home Media Gallery for an extended period may cause an after-image. Glossary Default Gateway DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) DNS (Domain Name Service) Server Learning function of the remote control unit Using the learning function 1 2 3 4 Manufacturing Reset 1 2 Programming codes CABLE SATELLITE Page VCR PVR DVD DVD-R LD Using the remote control unit to control other devices Receiver control buttons CBL/SAT control buttons VCR control buttons DVD/DVR control buttons Troubleshooting Page If one of the following error codes appear on screen, check the corresponding message. Code Message Check Original SSLeay License Page Page Linux Source Notice GNU General Public License Preamble GNU General Public License Page NO WARRANTY How to Apply These Terms to Your New Programs GNU Lesser General Public License Preamble GNU Lesser General Public License Page NO WARRANTY How to Apply These Terms to Your New Libraries Specifications Item 60" Plasma Display Model: PRO-1540HD 50" Plasma Display Model: PRO-1140HD 42" Plasma Display Model: PRO-940HD Page Trademarks License Patent Disclaimer Notice Important Notice about software upgrade from Pioneer Attention Pioneer PDP Owners: PIONEER CORPORATION