Pioneer PRO-950HD manual Watching an image from a personal computer, Computer compatibility chart

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Switching the optical audio signal type

Set up for the DIGITAL OUT terminal (OPTICAL), depending on your AV receiver.

1Press HOME MENU.

2Select “Option” (/ then ENTER).

3Select “Digital Audio Out” (/ then ENTER).

4Select “Dolby Digital” or “PCM” (/ then ENTER).

Item	Description
Dolby Digital	For Dolby Digital encoded signals, outputs in the
(default)	Dolby Digital format. For PCM encoded signals,
	outputs in the PCM format.
PCM	Always outputs in the PCM format regardless of the
	types of signals

Displaying an image from a personal computer

When connected to a personal computer, the input signal type is automatically identified. If the personal computer image does not come in clearly, you may need to use Auto Setup. See page 61.

To watch an image coming from the personal computer, press PC on the remote control unit or press INPUT on the plasma display to select “PC”.

Note

• The PC terminals cannot be used for audio-visual equipment.

Signal names for 15-pin mini D-sub connector

5 4 3 2 1

10	9	8	7	6
15	14	13	12	11

5Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

Watching an image from a personal computer

Connecting a personal computer

Use the PC terminals to connect a personal computer.

Note

•The PC input terminals are DDC2B-compatible.

•Plug & Play may not correctly function, depending on the personal computer in use.

Pin No. Signal name

1	R
2	G
3	B
4	Not connected
5	Not connected
6	GND (ground)
7	GND (ground)
8	GND (ground)
9	+5 V
10	GND (ground)
11	Not connected
12	SDA
13	HD

Rear view

AV cable with a mini plug (commercially available)

(When PC audio is connected)

Viewed from below of the plasma display

RGB cable (commercially available)

14	VD
15	SCL

Computer compatibility chart

Resolution			Frequency
720 x 400			70 Hz
640 x 480	(VGA)		60 Hz
800 x 600	(SVGA)		60 Hz
1280 x 720			60 Hz
1024 x 768		(XGA)	60 Hz
1360 x 768		(Wide-XGA)	60 Hz
1280 x 1024 (SXGA)			60 Hz

Personal computer

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