(2) Easy Recording Operations
Just choose a program from the list and press the REC button on the remote control — the program will automatically be recorded to a selected recorder. You can set recording frequency to, for example, "Once" or "Weekly" (every week at the same time). You can also set whether to start/end recording on time or up to 120 minutes before/after
the scheduled time. TV Guide On Screen™ alerts you when the time for a scheduled recording overlaps with another you set previously. An alert is also displayed when recording is about to start, giving you the option of cancelling the recording, even when the TV Guide On Screen™ system is turned off.
To cancel the recording and stay on the current channel, select "don't change; cancel recording".
(3) Program Reminders
If you set a program reminder, the PDP alerts you when the program is about to be aired on another channel. Reminders can be set for individual episodes or every time a program airs. The "auto tune" function automatically changes the current channel to show you the program. This function also provides an
Program Reminder Alert
(4) Program Search Functions
Program search is possible by category, such as Movies, Sports, or Children, or by keyword(s). Alphabetical search is also available, showing you all the programs whose titles start with a certain letter. When search results are displayed, scheduling a recording is as easy as pressing the REC button on the remote control. These functions are also available for HDTV programs.
Category Search Screen
*In the United States, TV GUIDE and other related marks are registered marks of
In Canada, TV GUIDE is a registered mark of Transcontinental, Inc. and is used under license by
**TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide provides listings for
ISF Certified Calibration Configuration (C3)
ISF C3 is an
available through Elite dealers, a
Once the ISF C3 calibrations are made, ISF becomes an additional preset mode for AV Selection, allowing you to revert back to the TV's original settings or make fine tuning adjustments. You can toggle the ISF mode back and forth whenever you want.
The new Elite PDPs come with the latest generation of this technology, which allows detailed Gamma control independently for RGB (red, green, and blue) with nine different options to choose from. The units also permit calibration via
In addition, contact numbers and other information about dealers can be displayed on the screen as "ISF Information" (see the figure below). This makes it easier for users to request optional paid services.
ISF icons are displayed as preset modes for AV Selection
Contact number and URL for receiving ISF services can be displayed
ATSC Digital Broadcast Compatibility
The new Elite PDPs come with a
Resolution at a Glance
| HD: HIGH- | 720p (progressive) or | About 5x better than | |
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DCR (Digital Cable Ready) Tuner
The new Elite PDPs feature a
*Requires use of a CableCARD™.
HDMI™ Input
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed,
the first
Another benefit of HDMI is its simplicity. It provides a straight digital path from point A to point B without affecting the signal in any way. Additionally, it doesn't perform unnecessary compression and
HDMI provides plug and play capability and accommodates all of the current ATSC digital television formats. It also supports up to eight channels of audio. And despite its huge bandwidth power and ability to accommodate both audio and video, the plug itself is much smaller than a DVI plug.
The latest Elite PDPs come with two HDMI inputs. You can keep the PDP connected with both a
SR+ Terminal for A/V Receiver Control
Connect the Elite PDP to a Pioneer A/V receiver* via SR+ terminal, and the display automatically selects the receiver's signal source. This permits
of the receiver's sound level, surround mode, and other functions.
*Pioneer A/V receivers with a SR+ terminal only
Advanced Technologies for a Wide Array of Benefits
Block Noise Reduction
Block noise is caused by insufficient image compression. Instead of a smooth image, objects appear to be made of squares (blocks) — especially with
Digital Noise Reduction Circuit and MPEG Noise Reduction Circuit
Special
Digital Noise Reduction
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"PURE" Mode for AV Selection
The Elite PDPs feature the "PURE" mode for AV Selection. This mode delivers pictures without any enhancement (Gamma, Color, Tint, Sharpness, etc), minimizing the artifacts of extra video processing.
10-bit 3D Digital Y/C Separation Circuit
NTSC (analog) video images consist of two signals, luminance
(Y)signals for brightness information and chrominance (C) signals which contain color information. When analog video is played back, the Y and C signals must be kept separate or they will interfere with each other, which results in annoying video noise such as "cross color", or rainbow patterns in picture areas with fine detail, and "dot crawl" — distracting, visible dots moving along the edges of images. To combat these, Pioneer has developed the
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