Pioneer PDP-428XG, PDP-508XG User Manual

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To use your plasma television for a long period of time

Cautions regarding screen burning

After-image lagging and screen burning

After-image lagging:

When characters, images or images of fixed patterns with very high luminance are displayed on a plasma television screen, even if displayed for a relatively short period of time, the image may remain on the screen due to the residual electric load of the panel. However, this is not a malfunction. This after-image lagging can be eliminated gradually by displaying moving images in full screen.

Burning:

When images like those described above are displayed continuously for a long period of time or repeatedly, a difference occurs between the luminance of the continuously displayed image and that of other portions of the screen, resulting in the image remaining on the screen due to burning. Please note that if this burning occurs, it may be difficult to completely restore the screen to the state prior to burning. It should also be noted that this phenomenon

tends to occur more easily soon after the product is purchased.

Display examples susceptible to burning

• If programs such as terrestrial digital broadcasts having a screen size of 4:3 are viewed repeatedly, the normal display area other than the black bands on the left and right sides of the screen becomes susceptible to burning.

• If cinema-size images are repeatedly viewed in their original size, the normal display area other than the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen becomes susceptible to burning.

• If programs containing a time display or station name displayed on the screen are viewed for a long period of time (or viewed repeatedly), the displayed characters may be easily burned onto the screen.

• If images of fixed patterns such as those of personal computer displays or game software are displayed for a long period of time, the patterns may be easily burned onto the screen.

Preventing burning

It is recommended to use your plasma television while paying attention to the matters described below, particularly when using the product soon after it has been purchased, to prevent screen burning.

• Avoid using the product while displaying images susceptible to burning as described above whenever possible.

• Use the product with the Orbiter function set to “On”

⇒ see Useful adjustment settings: “Orbiter”).

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• When viewing programs broadcast in a 4:3 or cinema screen size, switch the screen size with the remote control unit to display the image in full screen. (Change the screen size to “WIDE”, for example, with the screen size button on the remote control unit (

• Set the Side Mask detection function to “On” (

• Set the brightness of the side masks

⇒ see Useful adjustment settings: “Changing the brightness at both sides of the screen (Side Mask)”).

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• It is recommended to lower the brightness when viewing by setting the Energy Sav

that appear on the left and right sides of the screen when viewing at a 4:3 screen size to “Auto” in “Brightness Sync.”

⇒ see Useful adjustment settings: “Detecting side masks”).

e function to “Mode 1” (⇒ see Setting up: “Power Control”).

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⇒ see Part names: “Remote control unit”)).

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IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

The  switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filed with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

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WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230V or 120V) written on the rear panel.

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WARNING

This product equipped with a three-wire grounding (earthed) plug - a plug that has a third (grounding) pin. This plug only fits a grounding-type power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet, contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded one. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.

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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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The following symbols are found on labels attached to the product. They alert the operators and service personnel of this equipment to any potentially dangerous conditions.

WARNING

This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe practice which can result in personal injury or property damage.

CAUTION

This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe practice which can result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation. For the minimum space required, see page 15.

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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English

Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +0 °C to +40 °C (+32 °F to +104 °F); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

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STANDBY/ON Button STANDBY:

flow is cut and the unit is no longer fully operational.

When placed into the standby mode, the main power

STANDBY/ON Indicator: The indicator is lit red when the unit

is in the standby mode and is lit blue when it is in the power-on mode.

Contents

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However the method of connecting and operating the unit are the same.

Illustrations shown in this manual are for the PDP-508XG unless otherwise specified.

Contents

01 Important user information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

02 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

03 Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

04 Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Plasma television. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Remote control unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

05 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Installing the plasma television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Moving the plasma television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Preventing the plasma television from falling over. . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Basic connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Preparing the remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Operating range of the remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

06 Watching TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Turning the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Placing the system into standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Changing channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Changing the volume and sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Switching the broadcast audio channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the multiscreen functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Freezing images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

07 The HOME MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

HOME MENU overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using the HOME MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

08 Setting up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Setting up TV channels automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Setting up TV channels manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Reducing video noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Setting Child Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Suppressing audio distortion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Labeling TV channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Sorting preset TV channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Language setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

AV Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Basic picture adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Advanced picture adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Comparing picture adjustments on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Sound adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Listening to audio from the sub screen using headphones . . . . .33

Power Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

09 Useful adjustment settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Switching the vertical drive mode

(AV source only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Adjusting image positions (AV source only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Adjusting image positions and clock automatically

(PC source only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Adjusting image positions and clock manually

(PC source only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Color system setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Selecting a game mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Selecting a screen size manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Selecting a screen size automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Detecting side masks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Changing the brightness at both sides of the screen

(Side Mask) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Room Light Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Blue LED Dimmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Orbiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Video Pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Using a password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Contents

10 Using with other equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Connecting a digital tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Connecting a DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Connecting a game console or camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Connecting a personal computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Connecting an amplifier/AV receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Avoiding unwanted feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Using the HDMI Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Using control cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Enjoying through USB interface (Home Gallery function) . . . . . . 48

Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote

control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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11 Using the HDMI Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Using the HDMI Control functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Making the HDMI Control connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Setting the HDMI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Using the HDMI Control menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

12 Using Teletext. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Using the Teletext Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Operating the Teletext basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

13 Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Signal assignments for 15-pin D-sub connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Standard channel allocation selections for countries

and regions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Important user information

Chapter 1

Important user information

In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from this Pioneer PDP508XG/PDP-428XG plasma television, please first read this information carefully.

With the Pioneer PDP-508XG/PDP-428XG, you can be assured of a high quality plasma television with long-life and high reliability. To achieve images of exceptional quality, this Pioneer plasma television incorporates state-of-the-art design and construction, as well as very precise and highly advanced technology.

The Pioneer PDP-508XG/PDP-428XG incorporates the latest in color filter technology: Direct Color Filter. This improves the color/ picture reproduction of these models as compared to previous models. It also eliminates the need for a physical glass panel to be placed in front of the plasma panel, which furthers Pioneer’s continued goal of reducing environmental waste in consumer electronics, now during the manufacturing process and in the future during the recycling process.

Over the course of its lifetime, the luminosity of the Pioneer PDP508XG/PDP-428XG plasma television will diminish very slowly, such as with all phosphor-based screens (for example, a traditional tube-type television). To enjoy beautiful and bright images on your Pioneer plasma television for a long time, please carefully read and follow the usage guidelines below:

Usage guidelines

All phosphor-based screens (including conventional tube-type televisions) can be affected by displaying static images for a prolonged period. Plasma televisions are no exception to this rule. After-image and permanent effects on the screen can be avoided by taking some basic precautions. By following the recommendations listed below, you can ensure longer and satisfactory results from your plasma television:

• Whenever possible, avoid frequently displaying the same image or virtually still moving pictures (e.g. video game images which have static portions).

• Do not display Teletext for a prolonged period of time.

• Avoid viewing the On Screen Display for extended periods, from a digital tuner, DVD player, VCR and all other components.

• Do not leave the same picture freeze-framed or paused continuously over a long period of time, when using the still picture mode from a TV, VCR, DVD player or any other component.

• Images which have both very bright areas and very dark areas side by side should not be displayed for a prolonged period of time.

• When playing a game, the “GAME” mode setting within “AV Selection” is strongly recommended. However, please do not use this mode for long periods of time.

• After playing a game, displaying a PC image or any still image, it is best to view a normal moving picture in the “WIDE” or “FULL” screen setting for more than three times the length of the previous still/moving image.

• After using the plasma television, always switch the display to “STANDBY” mode.

Installation guidelines

The Pioneer PDP-508XG/PDP-428XG plasma television incorporates a very thin design. To ensure safety, please take the proper measures to mount or install the plasma television, in order to prevent the unit from tipping over in the event of vibration or accidental movement.

This product should be installed by using only parts and accessories designed by Pioneer. Use of accessories other than the Pioneer stand or installation bracket may result in instability, and could cause injury. For custom installation, please consult the dealer where the unit was purchased. To ensure correct installation, experienced and qualified experts must install the unit. Pioneer will not be held responsible for accident or damage caused by the use of parts and accessories manufactured by other companies.

To avoid malfunction and overheating, make sure that the vents on the main unit are not blocked when installing to ensure proper heat emission:

• Distance the unit slightly from other equipment, walls, etc. For the minimum space required around the unit, see page 15.

• Do not fit the unit inside narrow spaces where ventilation is poor.

• Do not cover with a cloth, etc.

• Clean the vents on the sides and rear of the unit to remove dust build-up, by using a vacuum cleaner set to its lowest suction setting.

• Do not place the product on a carpet or blanket.

• Do not leave the product tilted over.

• Do not turn the product upside down.

Using the unit without proper ventilation may cause the internal temperature to rise, and could result in possible malfunction. When the surrounding or internal temperature exceeds a certain degree, the display will automatically power off in order to cool the internal electronics and prevent hazardous occurrences.

Any malfunction may occur due to: an inappropriate installation site, improper assembly, installation, mounting, or operation of this product, modifications made to the product. However, Pioneer cannot be held responsible for such accidents or malfunction.

Note

The following are typical effects and characteristics of a phosphor-based matrix display and as such, are not covered by the manufacturer’s limited warranties:

• Permanent residual images upon the phosphors of the panel.

• The existence of a minute number of inactive light cells.

• Panel generated sounds, examples: Fan motor noise, and electrical circuit humming/glass panel buzzing

Caution

• Pioneer bears no responsibility for any damage arising from incorrect use of the product by you or other people, malfunctions when in use, other product related problems, and use of the product except in cases where the company must be liable.

Important user information

Plasma television protection function

When still images (such as photos and computer images) stay on the screen for an extended period of time, the screen will be slightly dimmed. This is because the protection function of the plasma television automatically adjusts the brightness to protect the screen when detecting still images; so this does not designate malfunction. The screen is dimmed when a still image is detected for about three minutes.

Information of pixel defect

Plasma television displays information using pixels. Pioneer plasma television panels contain a very large number of pixels. (Depending on the panel size: over 2.3 million cells in case of a 42 inch display; over 3.1 million cells in the case of a 50 inch display). All Pioneer display panels are manufactured using a very high level of ultra-precision technology and undergo individual quality control.

In rare cases, some pixels can be permanently switched off, or on, resulting in either a black or colored pixel permanently fixed on the screen.

This effect is common to all plasma television because it is a consequence of the technology.

If the defective pixels are visible at a normal viewing distance of between 2.5 meters and 3.5 meters while viewing a normal broadcast (i.e. not a test card, still image or single color display) please contact the supplying dealer.

If, however, they can only be seen close up or during single color displays then this is considered normal for this technology.

Infrared rays

The plasma television releases infrared rays because of its characteristics. Depending on how the plasma television is in use, the remote controls of nearby equipment may be adversely affected or wireless headphones using infrared rays are interfered by noise. If this is the case, place that equipment at a location where its remote control sensor is not affected.

Radio interference

While this product meets the required specifications, it emits a small amount of noise. If you place such equipment as an AM radio, personal computer, and VCR close to this product, that equipment may be interfered. If this happens, place that equipment far enough from this product.

Plasma television driving sound

The screen of the plasma television is composed of extremely fine pixels and these pixels emit light according to received video signals. This principle may make you hear buzz sound or electrical circuit humming from the plasma television.

Do not attach such items as labels and tape to the product

This may result in the discoloration or scratch of the cabinet.

Condensation

Condensation may take place on the surface or inside of the product when the product is rapidly moved from a cold place to a warm place or just after a heater is switched on in winter morning, for example. When condensation takes place, do not switch on the product and wait until condensation disappears. Using the product with condensation may result in malfunction.

Cleaning the surface of the screen and the glossy surface of the front cabinet

When cleaning the surface of the screen or the glossy surface of the front cabinet, gently wipe it with a dry soft cloth; the supplied cleaning cloth or other similar cloths (e.g., cotton and flannel). If you use a dusty or hard cloth or if you rub the screen hard, the surface of the product will be scratched.

If you clean the surface of the screen with a wet cloth, water droplets on the surface may enter into the product, resulting in malfunction.

Cleaning the cabinet

When cleaning the cabinet of this product, gently wipe it with a clean soft cloth (e.g., cotton and flannel). If you use a dusty or hard cloth or if you rub the cabinet hard, the surface of the cabinet will be scratched.

The cabinet of this product is mostly composed of plastic. Do not use chemicals such as benzene or thinner to clean the cabinet. Using these chemicals may result in quality deterioration or coating removal.

Do not expose the product to volatile gas or fluid such as pesticide. Do not make the product contact with rubber or vinyl products for a long period of time. The effect of plasticizer in the plastic may result in quality deterioration or coating removal.

If you clean the surface of the cabinet with a wet cloth, water droplets on the surface may enter into the product, resulting in malfunction.

Handles at the rear of the plasma television

Do not remove the handles from the rear of the plasma television. When moving the plasma television, ask another person for help

and use the handles attached to the rear of the plasma television. Do not move the plasma television by holding only a single handle.

Do not use the handles to hang the product when installing or carrying the product, for example. Do not use the handles for the purpose of preventing the product from tilting over.

Fan noise

The rotation speed of the cooling fan motor increases when the ambient temperature of the plasma television becomes high. You may hear the sound of the fan motor at that time.

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When not using the product for a long period of time

If you do not use the product for a long period of time, the functions of the product may be adversely affected. Switch on and run the product occasionally.

Important user information

To use this product for a long period of time

The Energy Save function can maintain efficiency of the screen for a long period of time. Setting the Energy Save function to “Mode 1” is recommended in order to maintain the efficiency of the screen for a long period of time.

Caution

Panel sticking and after-image lag

Displaying the same images such as still images for a long time may cause after-image lagging. This may occur in the following two cases.

After-image lagging due to remaining electrical load

When image patterns with very high peak luminance are displayed for more than one minute, after-image lagging may occur due to the remaining electric load. The after-images remaining on the screen will disappear when moving images are displayed. The time for the after-images to disappear depends on the luminance of the still images and the time they had been displayed.

After-image (lag image) due to burning

Avoid displaying the same image on the plasma television continuously over a long period of time.

If the same image is displayed continuously for a long period, or for shorter periods of time over several days, a permanent after-image may remain on the screen due to burning of the fluorescent materials. Such images may become less noticeable if moving images are later displayed, but they will not disappear completely.

Note

• When a still image, such as a program menu, is displayed for 5 to 10 minutes, the system automatically turns the image off to prevent damage from screen burning.

• To prevent screen burning, the display position is automatically changed imperceptibly when watching plasma television (see Orbiter on page 39).

Preventing damage from screen burning

• We recommend that you enjoy watching images displayed in full screen, except when doing so may result in copyright infringement (see page 37).

• Set the Side Mask detection function to “On”, the High Definition 16:9 aspect ratio images containing side masks will be detected and the side masks will be added automatically or the image displayed in full screen, leading to more effective countermeasures taken for the screen burning (see Detecting side masks on page 38).

Safety precautions

Chapter 2

Safety precautions

Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your product, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.

1. Read instructions - All operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is operated.

2. Keep this manual in a safe place - These safety and operating instructions must be kept in a safe place for future reference.

3. Observe warnings - All warnings on the product and in the instructions must be observed closely.

4. Follow instructions - All operating instructions must be followed.

5. Cleaning - Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning the product. To clean the product, use the supplied cleaning cloth or other soft clothes (e.g., cotton, flannel). Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Use of inadequate attachments can result in accidents.

7. Water and moisture - Do not use the product near water, such as bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink and laundry tub, swimming pool and in a wet basement.

8. Stand - Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer.

9. When relocating the product placed on a cart, it must be moved with utmost care. Sudden stops, excessive force and uneven floor surface can cause the product to fall from the cart.

10. Ventilation - The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and/ or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed for built-in installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions are followed.

11. Power source - This product must operate on a power source specified on the specification label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply used in your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

12. Power cord protection - The power cords must be routed properly to prevent people from stepping on them or objects from resting on them. Check the cords at the plugs and product.

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13. The plasma television used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case the plasma television breaks.

14. Overloading - Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords. Overloading can cause fire or electric shock.

15. Entering of objects and liquids - Never insert an object into the product through vents or openings. High voltage flows in the product, and inserting an object can cause electric shock and/or short internal parts. For the same reason, do not spill water or liquid on the product.

16. Servicing - Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Removing covers can expose you to high voltage and other dangerous conditions. Request a qualified service person to perform servicing.

17. Repair - If any of the following conditions occurs, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet, and request a qualified service person to perform repairs.

a. When the power cord or plug is damaged. b. When a liquid was spilled on the product or when objects have

fallen into the product. c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. When the product does not operate properly as described in

the operating instructions. Do not touch the controls other than those described in the

operating instructions. Improper adjustment of controls not described in the instructions can cause damage, which often requires extensive adjustment work by a qualified technician.

e. When the product has been dropped or damaged. f. When the product displays an abnormal condition. Any

noticeable abnormality in the product indicates that the

product needs servicing.

18. Replacement parts - In case the product needs replacement parts, make sure that the service person uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or those with the same characteristics and performance as the original parts. Use of unauthorized parts can result in fire, electric shock and/or other danger.

19. Safety checks - Upon completion of service or repair work, request the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition.

20. Wall or ceiling mounting - When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer.

21. Heat sources - Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves and other heat- generating products (including amplifiers).

22. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before installing the speakers (for PDP-508XG only).

23. Never expose the screen of the plasma television to a strong impact, for example, by hitting it. The screen may be broken, resulting in fire or personal injury.

24. Do not expose the plasma television to direct sunlight for a long period of time. The optical characteristics of the front protection panel changes, resulting in discoloration or warp.

25. The plasma television weighs about 34.6 kg (76.3 lbs.) for the PDP508XG and about 29.6 kg (65.3 lbs.) for the PDP-428XG. Because it has small depth and is unstable, unpack, carry, and install the product with one more person at least and use the handles.

Safety precautions

Installation precautions

Observe the following precautions when installing with any items such as the optional stand.

When using the optional stand, brackets, or equivalent items

Ask your dealer to perform the installation. Be sure to use the supplied bolts. For details, see the instruction manual that comes with the

optional stand (or equivalent items).

When using other items

Consult your dealer. The following six mounting holes can be used for the installation:

Rear (PDP-508XG)

Mounting holes Mounting holes

MONITOR

SUB

OUT

WOOFER

Median line

Rear (PDP-428XG)

Median line

Side view

Mounting surface

Mounting bracket

Plasma television

(or equivalent)

M8 screw

12 mm to 18 mm

Caution

• Be sure to use four or more mounting holes symmetrical to the vertical and horizontal median lines.

• Use M8 screws, which go 12 mm to 18 mm in depth from the mounting surface of the plasma television. See the side view above.

• Be careful not to block the ventilation opening at the rear of the plasma television.

• Be sure to install the plasma television on a flat surface because it contains glass.

• The screw holes other than the illustrations on the left are to be used only for the specified products. Never use them for mounting non-specified products.

• Do not mount or remove the plasma television to or from the stand, with speakers attached (for PDP-508XG only).

Mounting holes Mounting holes

MONITOR

SUB

OUT

WOOFER

Median line

Note

• It is strongly recommended to use the optional Pioneer mounting products.

• Pioneer shall not be liable for any personal injury or product damage that results from the use of mounting items other than the optional Pioneer products.

Supplied accessories

Chapter 3

Supplied accessories

Check that all of the following accessories are supplied in the box.

Remote control unit

AA size battery x 2 (for remote control unit)

Ferrite core

Cable tie (for ferrite core)

Speed clamp x 3

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Cleaning cloth

Warranty card

Operating instructions

Bead band x 3

Power cord *

Power cord (with a ferrite core attached) *

*1 Either one of the power cords is supplied depending on the

country.

Part names

Chapter 4

Part names

Plasma television

(Front)

Side PDP-508XG PDP-428XG Side

7 8

13 14

ON STANDBY

1  button (If the button is off, the power will not turn on even

when , 0 to 9 on the remote control unit or STANDBY/ON on the plasma television is pressed.)

2 POWER ON indicator 3 STANDBY indicator 4 SLEEP indicator 5 Room Light Sensor 6 Remote control sensor 7STANDBY/ON button

SLEEP

Viewed from the underside of the display

The terminals on side panels are common to the PDP-508XG and PDP-428XG.

SLEEPON STANDBY

Viewed from the front of the display

8 INPUT button 9VOLUME +/– buttons 10 CHANNEL +/– buttons 11 USB port 12 PHONES output terminal 13 INPUT 6 terminal (S-VIDEO) 14 INPUT 6 terminal (VIDEO) 15 INPUT 6 terminals (AUDIO)

2 3

5 6

Part names

Plasma television

(Rear)

12 11

13 14 15 1716

MONITOR

OUT

PDP-508XG PDP-428XG

MONITOR

SUB

OUT

WOOFER

MONITOR

SUB

OUT

WOOFER

SUB

WOOFER

19 20

78 6 5 4 3 2 1

*For exact terminal positions, refer to the

terminal position sheet located near the terminal compartment.

English

MONITOR

SUB

OUT

WOOFER

MONITOR

SUB

OUT

WOOFER

13 14 15 1716

MONITOR

SUB

OUT

WOOFER

11 10

19 20

23 22 24

1 AC IN terminal 2 ANT (antenna) input terminal 3 RS-232C terminal (used for factory setup) 4 CONTROL OUT terminal (supports SR+) 5 PC INPUT terminal (analog RGB) 6 INPUT 5 terminal (HDMI) 7 INPUT 4 terminal (HDMI) 8 INPUT 3 terminal (HDMI) 9 INPUT 1 terminals (AUDIO L, R) 10 INPUT 1 terminal (VIDEO) 11 INPUT 1 terminal (S-VIDEO) 12 INPUT 2 terminal (VIDEO)

23 22

The terminals from 1 to 8 are the same as the PDP-508XG.

13 INPUT 2 terminal (S-VIDEO) 14 INPUT 2 terminals (AUDIO L, R) 15 INPUT 3 terminal (S-VIDEO) 16 MONITOR OUT terminals (AUDIO L, R) 17 SUBWOOFER output terminal 18 MONITOR OUT terminal (VIDEO) 19 INPUT 3 terminal (VIDEO) 20 INPUT 2 terminals (COMPONENT VIDEO: Y, P

21 PC INPUT terminal (AUDIO (STEREO)) 22 INPUT 1 terminals (COMPONENT VIDEO: Y, P

23 INPUT 3 terminals (AUDIO L, R) 24 SPEAKERS L, R terminals (PDP-508XG only)

, PR)

Part names

Remote control unit

This section describes the functions of the buttons available when the TV mode has been selected by using the SELECT button. For the buttons controlling other equipment, see Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unit starting from page 50.

1 2

4 2

6 7

8 9

10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17

19 20

23 24 25 26 27 28

9 ///: Selects a desired item on the setting screen.

ENTER: Executes a command.

10 HDMI CONTROL: Displays the HDMI Control menu. 11 Color (RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE): Teletext mode: Selects a

page.

[: Jumps to the Teletext subtitle page.

13 k: Displays hidden characters. 14 h: Use to select a sound effect mode. 15 g: Sets the sound multiplex mode. 16 AV SELECTION: Selects audio and video settings. (AV source:

OPTIMUM, STANDARD, DYNAMIC, MOVIE, GAME, SPORT, USER. PC source: STANDARD, USER.)

17 c: Press to select 2-screen, picture-in-picture or single screen

mode.

18 CH ENTER: Executes a channel selection by the number

buttons.

19 i +/i –: Sets the volume. 20 e: Mutes the sound. 21 HOME MENU: TV/External Input mode: Displays the HOME

MENU screen.

22 p : TV/External input mode: Displays the channel

information.

23 m: Selects the Teletext mode (all TV image, all TEXT image, TV/

TEXT image).

24 l: Teletext mode: Displays an Index page for the CEEFAX/

FLOF format.

25 f: TV/External input mode: Selects the screen size. 26 d: TV/External input mode: Freezes a frame from a moving

image. Press again to cancel the function.

1 : Turns on the power to the plasma television or places it into

the standby mode.

2 INPUT: Selects an input source (“INPUT 1”, “INPUT 2”, “INPUT

3”, “INPUT 4”, “INPUT 5”, “INPUT 6” or “PC”)

30 to 9: TV/External input mode: Selects a channel.

Teletext mode: Selects a page. Turns the power on when the STANDBY indicator lights red.

4 CH RETURN: Returns to the previously selected channel. 5P+/P–: TV/External input mode: Selects a channel.

w/x: Teletext mode: Selects a page.

6 SELECT: Switches the selection among TV, STB, DVD/DVR, and

VCR, so that you can control other connected equipment, using the supplied remote control unit.

7 TV, STB, DVD/DVR, VCR: These indicators show the current

selection and status when you control other connected equipment, using the supplied remote control unit.

8 RETURN: Restores the previous menu screen.

: Teletext mode: Stops updating Teletext pages. Press again

to release the hold mode.

27 : Moves the position of the sub screen when in picture-in-

picture mode.

28 : Swaps the main and sub screens when in picture-in-

picture or 2-screen mode.

Note

• When using the remote control unit, point it at the plasma television.

Preparation

Chapter 5

Preparation

Installing the plasma television

Over 50 cm

Over 10 cm

Location

• Avoid direct sunlight. Maintain adequate ventilation.

Caution

• If you do not leave sufficient space above the plasma television, it will not receive enough ventilation and will not operate properly.

• Pioneer will not be responsible for accident or damage caused by inadequate installation or stabilization, erroneous operation, remodeling or natural disasters.

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(For PDP-508XG) Under speaker

Side speaker

(For PDP-428XG)

Note

• Allow enough space around the upper and back parts when installing to ensure adequate ventilation of the rear of the unit.

• Be sure to install the plasma television in a flat, stable location.

Using the optional Pioneer stand

For details on installation, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the stand.

Using the optional Pioneer speakers (for PDP-508XG only)

For details on installation, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the speaker.

Moving the plasma television

When installing on a rack, etc., hold the plasma television as shown on the right. Because the plasma television is heavy, be sure to have someone help you when moving it.

Note

• Do not use the speaker to support the weight of the plasma television.

• When the plasma television has under-mounted speakers, always remove the speakers before moving the plasma television. Do not hold the plasma television by the speaker mounting fittings.

Wood screw

Screw

Preparation

Preventing the plasma television from falling over

After installing the stand, be sure to take special care to ensure that the plasma television will not fall over and is stabilized to both the wall and rack.

Stabilizing on a table or rack

Stabilize the plasma television as shown in the diagram using the plastic bands and screws supplied with the optional stand.

Note

• To stabilize the plasma television on a table or rack, use screws that have a nominal diameter of 4 mm and that are at least 20 mm long.

4 mm

8 mm to 15 mm

20 mm min.

MO NITOR OUT

SUB

WOOFE

Using a wall for stabilization

1 Attach falling prevention bolts (hooks) to the plasma television.

2 Use strong cords to stabilize it appropriately and firmly to a wall, pillar, or other sturdy element.

Perform this work in the same way on the left and right sides. Use hooks, cords and fittings that are available on the market.

Recommended hook: Nominal diameter 8 mm Length 12 mm to 18 mm.

12 mm to 18 mm

1. Hook

2. Cord

Fitting

MONITOR OUT

S U B W OOFE

Screw (M4 x 10 mm)

Wood screw (commercially available, 4 mm x 20 mm min.)

Drill a hole in the middle at the rear of the tabletop panel before using a wood screw. Perform this work the same way on the left and right sides.

Caution

• A table or rack with adequate strength should always be used to support the plasma television. Failure to do so could result in personal injury and physical damage.

• When installing the plasma television, please take the necessary safety measures to prevent it from falling or overturning in case of emergencies, such as earthquakes, or of accidents.

• If you do not take these precautions, the plasma television could fall down and cause injury.

• The screws, hooks, cords and other fittings that you use to secure the plasma television to prevent it from overturning will vary according to the composition and thickness of the surface to which it will be attached.

• Select the appropriate screws, hooks, cords, and other fittings after first inspecting the surface carefully to determine its thickness and composition and after consulting a professional installer if necessary.

Basic connections

Connecting the antenna

To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the types of connections that are used for a coaxial cable.

(Rear view)

MONITOR

SUB

OUT

WOOFER

Standard DIN45325 plug (IEC169-2)

75-ohm coaxial cable (round cable) (commercially available)

• Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable (commercially available) to the ANT IN (antenna input) terminal.

Preparation

Antenna cable (commercially available)

If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with a standard DIN45325 plug (IEC169-2), plug it into the antenna terminal at the rear of the plasma television.

Note

• If the antenna is not connected correctly, the quality of reception may be impaired. If images are not displaying correctly, check whether the antenna connection is correct or not.

Routing cables

Use the speed clamps as necessary to route the connecting cables. The diagrams below show the location of the holes on the rear of the display.

PDP-508XG (Rear view)

MONITOR

SUB

OUT

WOOFER

PDP-428XG (Rear view)

Tidying the speaker cables (PDP-508XG only)

Use the supplied bead bands as necessary to tidy the speaker cables.

MONITOR

OUT

WOOFER

Speaker cable

SUB

Rear view

Bead band

Attaching the ferrite core

(when a ferrite core is not attached)

To help prevent noise, attach the supplied ferrite core to the connector end of the power cord as shown. Use the supplied cable tie to prevent the ferrite core from slipping on the cable.

Ferrite core

Cable tie

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MONITOR

SUB

MONITOR

SUB

OUT

WOOFER

OUT

WOOFER

Attaching and removing speed clamps

Insert [1] into an appropriate hole on the rear of the plasma television and snap [2] into the back of [1] to lock the clamp.

• Speed clamps are designed to be difficult to undo once in place. Please attach them carefully.

• Use pliers to twist the clamp 90º, pulling outward. The clamp may deteriorate over time and become damaged if removed.

• Be careful not to subject any connecting cables to strain.

Note

• Use the speed clamps as necessary.

To power outlet

AC power cord

As close as possible

Connecting the power cord

Rear view

MONITOR

SUB

OUT

WOOFER

Power cord

Note

• Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet when the plasma television is not going to be used for a long period of time.

• After all other components are connected, connect the power plug to the AC outlet.

Ferrite core Partially eliminates noise caused by the power source.

To power outlet

Preparation

Preparing the remote control unit

Inserting batteries

1 Open the battery cover.

2 Load the supplied two AA size batteries while inserting their respective negative polarity (–) ends first.

Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and (–) indicators in the battery compartment.

3 Close the battery cover.

Operating range of the remote control unit

Operate the remote control unit while pointing it toward the remote control sensor located at the bottom right of the front panel of the plasma television. The distance from the remote control sensor must be within 7 m and the angle relative to the sensor must be within 30 degrees in the right, left, upward, or downward direction.

30º

7 m

Remote control sensor

30º

Note

• For the remote control sensor located on the PDP-428XG, see Part names on page 12.

Caution

Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or an explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below.

• When you replace the batteries, use manganese or alkaline ones.

• Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and (–) indicators.

• Do not mix batteries of different types. Different types of batteries have different characteristics.

• Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries or cause chemical leakage in old batteries.

• Remove batteries as soon as they have worn out. Chemicals that leak from batteries can cause a rash. If you find any chemical leakage, wipe thoroughly with a cloth.

• The batteries supplied with this product may have a shorter life expectancy due to storage conditions.

• If you will not use the remote control unit for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from it.

• WHEN DISPOSING OF USED BATTERIES, PLEASE COMPLY WITH GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS OR ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC INSTITUTION’S RULES THAT APPLY IN YOUR COUNTRY/AREA.

Caution

• Do not expose the remote control unit to shock. In addition, do not expose the remote control unit to liquids, and do not place in an area with high humidity.

• Do not install or place the remote control unit under direct sunlight. The heat may cause deformation of the unit.

• The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote control sensor of the plasma television is under direct sunlight or strong lighting. In such case, change the angle of the lighting or plasma television, or operate the remote control unit closer to the remote control sensor.

• When any obstacle exists between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor, the remote control unit may not function.

• As the batteries become empty, the remote control unit can function within a shorter distance from the remote control sensor. Replace the batteries with new ones early enough.

• The plasma television emits very weak infrared rays from its screen. If you place such equipment operated through infrared remote control as a VCR nearby, that equipment may not receive commands from its remote control unit properly or entirely. If this is the case, place that equipment at a location far enough from the plasma television.

• Depending on the installation environment, infrared rays from the plasma television may not allow this system to properly receive commands from the remote control unit or may shorten allowable distances between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor. The strength of infrared rays emitted from the screen differs, depending on images displayed on the screen.

Watching TV

Chapter 6

Watching TV

Important

• Before watching broadcast channels, the built-in TV tuner must be set up. See Setting up TV channels automatically on page 25 for how to do this.

Turning the power on

• Press  on the plasma television when the POWER ON and STANDBY indicators are off.

•The system is on.

• The POWER ON indicator lights up blue.

• Press  or 0 to 9 on the remote control unit or STANDBY/ ON on the plasma television if the STANDBY indicator lights red.

• The POWER ON indicator lights up blue.

• If you press 0 on the remote control unit, images from “INPUT 1” will be displayed.

•If you press 1 to 9, TV images will be displayed.

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PDP-428XG

POWER ON indicator STANDBY indicator

ON STANDBY

 button

Placing the system into standby

Press  on the remote control unit or STANDBY/ON on the plasma television.

• The STANDBY indicator lights up red.

• The system enters the standby mode and the image on the screen disappears.

PDP-508XG

 button

ON STANDBY

POWER ON indicator STANDBY indicator

Note

• When  on the plasma television is off, you cannot turn the power on by pressing  or 0 to 9 on the remote control unit or STANDBY/ON on the plasma television.

• If you are not going to use the plasma television for a long period of time, be sure to remove the power cord from the power outlet.

Plasma television status indicators

The table below shows the operational status of the plasma television. You can check the current status of the system with the indicators on the plasma television.

Indicator status System status

POWER ON STANDBY

The power cord of the plasma television has been disconnected. Or, the power cord of the plasma television has been connected but the of the plasma television is off.

Power to the system is on.

The system is in the standby mode.

For other than the above, see Troubleshooting on page 63.

 button

Watching TV

Note

• You can select “Auto”, “High”, “Mid” or “Low” for the brightness of the POWER ON indicator. When “Auto” is selected, the brightness of the indicator changes to “High”, “Mid” or “Low” to match the brightness level of the viewing area. For details, see Blue LED Dimmer on page 39.

Changing channels

Use the remote control or the control panel on the right-hand side of the plasma television to change channels.

• Before operating with the remote control unit, make sure to select the TV mode using its SELECT button. See Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unit on page 50.

Using 0 to 9 on the remote control unit

• Select channels directly by pressing buttons 0 to 9.

For example: Press 2 to select channel 2 (one-digit channel). Press 1 then 2 to select channel 12 (two-digit channel). Press 1, 2 then 3 to select channel 123 (three-digit channel).

When viewing Teletext information:

• View a page directly which is three-digit page number from 100 to 899 by pressing buttons 0 to 9. See also Operating the Teletext basics on page 61.

Note

•Press CH RETURN to switch back to the previous channel. Press again to return to the current channel.

• After entering a channel number you can press CH ENTER to tune in the channel more quickly.

• In standby, when you press 0, the power turns on and images come from the “INPUT 1” source. Or, when you press any button from 1 to 9, TV images display.

Changing the volume and sound

Use the remote control or the control panel on the right-hand side of the plasma television to adjust the volume.

Channel display

AAA

STEREO

STANDARD

FULL

Using P+ / P– on the remote control unit

• Press P+ to increase the channel number.

• Press P– to decrease the channel number.

Note

• CHANNEL +/– on the plasma television operates the same as P+/P–.

• Press CH RETURN to switch back to the previous channel. Press again to return to the current channel.

• P+/P– cannot pick up channels that are set to skip. For Channel Skip, see steps 13 and 14 under Setting up TV channels manually on page 25.

Using

+ /

– on the remote control unit

•Press i + to increase the volume.

•Press i – to decrease the volume.

Volume adjustment

• VOLUME +/– on the plasma television operates the same as i + /i –.

Using e on the remote control unit

•Press e to mute the sound. e appears on the screen.

Muting

•Press e again or i + to restore the sound.

Watching TV

Switching the broadcast audio channel

Depending on the broadcast, you can switch the audio channel.

• Press - to change the audio channel.

 mode  mode MONO mode

I II MONO

The table below shows the available audio channels by broadcast audio type.

NICAM BroadcastsA2 BroadcastsBTSC Broadcasts

Stereo

Bilingual

Monaural

AAA

NICAM STEREO

BBB

NICAM 

CCC

NICAM MONO

Setting

AAA

NICAM STEREO

BBB

NICAM 

CCC

NICAM MONO

MONO

AAA

MONO

BBB

MONO

CCC

MONO

• Selecting a sound multiplex mode while the input source is

“INPUT 1” to “INPUT 6” or “PC” does not change the type of sound. In this case, sound is determined by the video source.

• While watching a TV channel with any High Deviation setting

(page 26), you cannot change the sound multiplex mode.

Using the multiscreen functions

• Before operating with the remote control unit, make sure to

select the TV mode using its SELECT button. See Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unit on page 50.

Splitting the screen

Use the following procedure to select the 2-screen or picture-inpicture mode.

Note

• Displaying a split screen for a long period of time, or for shorter

periods of time everyday, may result in image retention.

2-screen

Main screen Sub screen

Picture-in-picture

English

Stereo

Bilingual

Monaural

Stereo

MAIN+SAP

Stereo+SAP

Monaural

DDD

STEREO

EEE

DUAL 

FFF

MONO

GGG

STEREO

HHH

MONO(SAP)

JJJ

STEREO(SAP)

KKK

MONO

DDD

STEREO

EEE

DUAL 

FFF

MONO

GGG

STEREO

HHH

SAP(MAIN)

JJJ

SAP(STEREO)

KKK

MAIN

DDD

MONO

EEE

MONO

GGG

MONO

HHH

MONO

KKK

MONO

FFF

JJJ

Note

• In each of the sound multiplex mode selected using the - button, the display changes depending on broadcasting signals being received.

• Once the MONO mode is selected, the plasma television sound remains mono even if the system receives a stereo broadcast. You must switch the mode back to  or  mode if you want to hear stereo sound again.

Main screen Sub screen

Watching TV

1 Press c to select the display mode.

Each time you press c, the display mode is switched between 2-screen, picture-in-picture, and single-screen modes.

• In 2-screen or picture-in-picture mode, press to switch the position of the two screens shown.

• The left screen (in the 2-screen mode) or the larger screen (in the picture-in-picture mode) is the active screen, indicated by a “z” icon. You can use any of the normal functions to change the picture and sound.

• In picture-in-picture mode, press to move the position of the small screen anti-clockwise.

• With headphones connected, you can listen to audio coming from the sub screen when in the 2-screen or picture-in-picture mode. For more information, see Listening to audio from the sub screen using headphones on page 33.

Freezing images

Use the following procedure to capture and freeze one frame from a moving image that you are watching.

• Before operating with the remote control unit, make sure to select the TV mode using its SELECT button. See Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unit on page 50.

Important

• Displaying a static image for a long period of time, or for shorter periods of time everyday, may result in image retention.

2 To select the desired input source, press the appropriate input source button.

• If watching TV programs, press P+/P– to change the channel.

Note

• The multiscreen function cannot display images from the same input source at the same time. If you make such an attempt, a warning message appears.

• The multiscreen function cannot display images from combinations of two external input sources (“INPUT 1” to “INPUT 6”, “PC”). It can display images from the following combinations of inputs sources: built-in TV tuner and one external source (“INPUT 1” to “INPUT 6”, “PC”).

• When you press HOME MENU, the single-screen mode is restored and the corresponding menu is displayed.

• When in the 2-screen mode, images displayed on the right screen may look less fine, depending on images.

•Press d.

A still image appears on the right screen while a moving image is shown on the left screen.

Normal image Still image

•Press d again to cancel the function.

Note

• You cannot freeze the picture when using the 2-screen or picture-in-picture mode.

• When this function is not available, a warning message appears.

The HOME MENU

Chapter 7

The HOME MENU

HOME MENU overview

For AV source

HOME MENU Item Page

Picture AV Selection 28

Contrast 28

Brightness 28

Color 28

Tint 28

Sharpness 28

Pro Adjust 29

Reset 28

Sound Treble 33

Bass 33

Balance 33

Reset 33

Sound Effect 33

Headphone Output 33

Sub Volume 33

Power Control Energy Save 34

No Signal off 34

No Operation off 34

Sleep Timer – 40

Option Position 36

Auto Size 38

Side Mask 39

HDMI Input 45

HDMI Control Setting 59

Blue LED Dimmer 39

Orbiter 39

Video Pattern 40

Drive Mode 36

Color System 37

Monitor Out 44

Game Control Pref 37

Room Light Sensor 39

English

HOME MENU Item Page

Setup Auto Installation 25

Analog TV Setup 25

Password 40

Language 27

Home Gallery –49

HDMI Control –56

For PC source

HOME MENU Item Page

Picture AV Selection 28

Contrast 28

Brightness 28

Red 28

Green 28

Blue 28

Reset 28

Sound Same as AV source menu 33

Power Control Energy Save 34

Power Management 35

Sleep Timer – 40

Option Auto Setup 36

Manual Setup 37

HDMI Input 45

HDMI Control Setting 59

Home Gallery – 49

HDMI Control – 56

The HOME MENU

Using the HOME MENU

The following describes the typical procedure for setting up the menus. For the actual procedures, see the appropriate pages that describe individual functions.

1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Press / to select a menu item, and then press ENTER. 3 Repeat step 2 until you access the desired submenu item.

The number of menu layers differs depending on the menu items.

4 Press / to select an option (or parameter), and then press ENTER.

For some menu items, press / instead of /.

5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

Note

• You can return to the upper menu levels by pressing RETURN.

• Before operating with the remote control unit, make sure to select the TV mode using its SELECT button. See Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unit on page 50.

Setting up

Chapter 8

Setting up

Setting up TV channels automatically

This section describes how to automatically search for and set up TV channels.

Using Auto Installation

When the plasma television is switched on for the first time after purchase, the initial auto installation is initiated. You can set language, region and channels in successive operations.

1 Select “Language“ (/). 2 Select a language (/).

Auto Installation

Language

Region

Channel Allocation

Installation

You can select from among five languages; English, Spanish, Portuguese, traditional Chinese and simplified Chinese.

3 Select “Region“ (/). 4 Select your region (/).

Select the country or region in which you live. If it is not listed, select “Other regions”.

5 Select “Channel Allocation“ (/). 6 Select “General”, “Air (US Type)“ or “Cable (US Type)” (/

).

The table on page 65 (Standard channel allocation selections for countries and regions) shows which option you should usually

select in your country or region.

Item Description

General Scans to locate your regional broadcasting

frequencies. The earlier the frequencies identified, the smaller the channel numbers used.

Air (US Type) Searches for the same broadcasting frequencies as for

receiving over air in the U.S. This selection is effective when the system is receiving over air.

Cable (US Type) Searches for the same broadcasting frequencies as for

watching cable TV in the U.S. This selection is effective when the system is receiving from a cable TV company.

7 Select “Start“ (/ then ENTER).

Auto Installation automatically starts.

• To quit Auto Installation in progress, press RETURN.

English

Australia

General

Start

Note

• You can start Auto Installation from the HOME MENU after moving to another country, for example. Perform the following steps before starting Auto Installation: Press HOME MENU, select “Setup” (/ then ENTER), then “Auto Installation” (/  then ENTER). The password entry screen appears. Enter your four-digit password using buttons 0 to 9. For the password, see Using a password on page 40.

• If no channels are found, check the antenna connections, and then retry Auto Installation.

Setting up TV channels manually

Use the Manual Adjust function to set up TV channels manually. Steps 5 to 14 differ depending on your selection for Channel Allocation.

1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Setup“ (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “Analog TV Setup“ (/ then ENTER).

The password entry screen appears. Enter your four-digit password using buttons 0 to 9. For the password, see Using a password on page 40.

4 Select “Manual Adjust“ (/ then ENTER). 5 Select “Program Entry“ (/). 6 Select a program number (/).

• With “General” selected, you can select 1 through 99.

• With “Air (US Type)” selected, you can select 2 through 69.

• With “Cable (US Type)” selected, you can select 1 through 125.

Manual Adjust

Program Entry

System

Color System

Store

Tun er NR

Child Lock

High Deviation

7 Select “Search“ (/). 8 Enter a frequency using buttons 0 to 9, then ENTER.

You can also press / to enter a frequency.

• With “Air (US Type)” or “Cable (US Type)” selected, you cannot change the display frequency.

9 Select “System“ (/). 10 Select a sound system (/).

You can select from among “B/G”, “D/K”, “I” and “M/N”.

• With “Air (US Type)” or “Cable (US Type)” selected, you cannot change the factory default (“M/N”).

44.25MHz

B/G

Auto

Yes

View

Off

English

Setting up

11 Select “Color System“ (/). 12 Select a color system (/).

You can select from “Auto”, “PAL”, “NTSC”, “SECAM”, “PAL-M”, “PAL-N”, and “4.43NTSC”.

• With “Air (US Type)” or “Cable (US Type)” selected, you cannot change the factory default (“Auto”).

13 Select “Store“ (/). 14 Select “Yes“ (/).

• With “Air (US Type)” or “Cable (US Type)” selected, press / to select “ADD/DEL”, then press / to select “ADD”.

• With “Yes” selected, you can select the channel using P+/P–. With “No” selected, you cannot select the channel using

P+/P–.

15 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

• Alternatively, to set up for another channel, repeat steps 5 to 14.

Note

• Manual Adjust also allows you to make selections for “Tuner NR”, “Child Lock”, and “High Deviation”. See Reducing video noise, Setting Child Lock, and Suppressing audio distortion respectively.

• This plasma television is equipped with the auto frequency tuning function that automatically adjusts tuning frequencies according to received signals. For this reason, the Manual Adjust menu may show slightly different frequencies from your entry when you access the menu next time. You cannot deactivate the Auto Frequency Tuning function.

Reducing video noise

For the individual channels, you can specify whether the plasma television should reduce video noise depending on the levels of broadcasting signals.

1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Setup” (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “Analog TV Setup” (/ then ENTER).

The password entry screen appears. Enter your four-digit password using buttons 0 to 9. For the password, see Using a password on page 40.

4 Select “Manual Adjust” (/ then ENTER). 5 Select “Program Entry” (/). 6 Select a program number (/).

• With “General” selected, you can select 1 through 99.

• With “Air (US Type)” selected, you can select 2 through 69.

• With “Cable (US Type)” selected, you can select 1 through 125.

7 Select “Tuner NR“ (/). 8Select “On“ (/). 9 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

Setting Child Lock

Child Lock inhibits selected TV channels from being tuned and watched.

1 Repeat steps 1 to 6 provided for Reducing video noise.

After selecting a program number (using Program Entry), perform the following steps:

2 Select “Child Lock“ (/). 3 Select “Block“ (/).

• The selection is switched between “View” (factory default) and “Block”.

4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

Suppressing audio distortion

You can suppress audio distortion that may be induced when too strong audio signals are received in the selected channel.

Note

• High Deviation is selectable only when you have selected “D/K” for “System” under Setting up TV channels manually on page 25.

1 Repeat steps 1 to 6 provided for Reducing video noise.

After selecting a program number, perform the following steps:

2 Select “High Deviation“ (/). 3 Select “High”, “Mid” or “Low” (/).

Item Description

Off Deactivates the function

High Suppresses audio distortion slightly; however, the

audio volume is slightly lowered than when Off is selected

Mid Suppresses audio distortion moderately

Low Suppresses audio distortion further; however, the

audio volume is further lowered

With “Air (US Type)” or “Cable (US Type)” selected, you cannot change the factory default (“Off”).

4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

Note

• While watching a TV channel with any High Deviation setting, you cannot change the sound multiplex mode.

Note

• This function may not achieve a satisfactory result, depending on the conditions of broadcasting signals.

• The factory default is “On”.

Setting up

Labeling TV channels

You can name TV channels that you have set up, using up to five characters. This may help you easily identify the channels during selections.

1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Setup“ (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “Analog TV Setup“ (/ then ENTER).

Enter your four-digit password using buttons 0 to 9 when prompted.

4 Select “Label“ (/ then ENTER). 5 Select “Program Entry“ (/). 6 Select a program number (/).

• With “General” selected, you can select 1 through 99.

• With “Air (US Type)” selected, you can select 2 through 69.

• With “Cable (US Type)” selected, you can select 1 through 125.

Label

Program Entry

Label

7 Select “Label“ (/ then ENTER).

The name entry screen appears.

8 Select the first character (///, then ENTER).

1234567890

BCDEFGH I J

KLMNOPQRST

UVWXYZ, . : ;

&' ( )+- * /_

Delete

Space

Sorting preset TV channels

After performing a “General” channel search, you can use the following procedure to change the sequence of the preset TV programs. (Sorting preset TV channels is not possible if you used “Air (US Type)” or “Cable (US Type)“ for your channel search.)

1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Setup“ (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “Analog TV Setup“ (/ then ENTER).

Enter your four-digit password using buttons 0 to 9 when prompted.

4 Select “Sort“ (/ then ENTER).

The sort screen appears.

Sort 1/4

RRRRR18

SSSSS

TTTTT

UUUUU

VVVVV

WWWWW

XXXXX

YYYYY

IIIII09

JJJJJ

AAAAA01

BBBBB02

CCCCC03

DDDDD04

EEEEE05

FFFFF06

GGGGG07

HHHHH08

KKKKK

LLLLL

MMMMM

NNNNN

OOOOO

PPPPP

QQQQQ

5 Select a channel to be shifted (/// then ENTER). 6 Select a new location (/// then ENTER).

Sorting is executed.

7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

Note

• To change a page on the Sort screen in step 6, select / on the screen with / to select a page, and then press ENTER.

Language setting

English

• The cursor moves to the second character.

9 Repeat step 8 to enter up to five characters.

• To correct entered characters, select [] or [] on the screen, and then press ENTER. The cursor moves to the preceding or subsequent character.

• To delete the current character, select [Delete] on the screen, and then press ENTER.

• To put a space for the current character, select [Space] on the screen, and then press ENTER.

10 To complete the name entry, press / or / to select [OK] on the screen, and then press ENTER.

11 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

You can select the language to be used for on-screen display such as menus and instructions, from among five languages; English, Spanish, Portuguese, traditional Chinese and simplified Chinese.

For the language to be used in the Teletext mode, you can select from among West Europe, East Europe, Greece/Turkey, Russia, and Arabia.

1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Setup“ (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “Language“ (/ then ENTER). 4 Select “Menu“ (/). 5 Select a language (/).

Language

Teletext

English

West Europe

6 Select “Teletext“ (/). 7 Select a language (/). 8 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

Setting up

AV Selection

Select from the seven viewing options, depending on the current environment (e.g., room brightness), the type of the current TV program, or the type of images input from external equipment.

1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Picture“ (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “AV Selection“ (/ then ENTER). 4 Select the desired option (/ then ENTER).

AV Selection

OPTIMUM

STANDARD

DYNAMIC

MOVIE

SPORT

GAME

USER

For AV source

Item Description

OPTIMUM Automatically adjusts the brightness of the image to

the optimum level in accordance with the brightness level of the viewing area. This setting is shared by both the external and TV input sources.

STANDARD For a highly defined image in a normally bright room.

This setting is shared by both the external and TV input sources.

DYNAMIC Sharp imaging with the maximum contrast.

Note that this mode does not allow manual image quality adjustment. This setting is shared by both the external and TV input sources.

MOVIE Optimized for movies.

This setting is shared by both the external and TV input sources.

SPORT Optimized for sports programs.

This setting is shared by both the external and TV input sources.

GAME Lowers image brightness for easier viewing.

This setting is shared by both the external and TV input sources.

USER Allows the user to customize settings as desired. You

can set the mode for each input source.

Note

• You can also press AV SELECTION on the remote control to change the viewing option.

• If you have selected “DYNAMIC”, you cannot select “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Color”, “Tint”, “Sharpness”, “Pro Adjust”, and “Reset”; these menu items are dimmed.

• If you have selected “OPTIMUM”, you cannot select “Pro Adjust”; menu items in “Pro Adjust” are dimmed.

• As “OPTIMUM” automatically optimizes image quality, the process in which image settings such as brightness and tint gradually change may be seen on the screen. This is not a malfunction.

• When “OPTIMUM” is selected, images are reproduced based on the information collected at the Room Light Sensor as well, regardless of its setting (“On” or “Off”) for the “Option” menu.

Basic picture adjustments

Adjust the picture to your preference for the chosen AV Selection option (except DYNAMIC).

1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Picture“ (/ then ENTER). 3 Select an item to be adjusted (/ then ENTER).

Picture

AV Selection

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Pro Adjust

Reset

For a PC source or when the Home Gallery function is on, the following screen appears:

Picture

AV Selection

Contrast

Brightness

Red

Green

Blue

Reset

OPTIMUM

STANDARD

For PC source

Item Description

STANDARD For a highly defined image in a normally bright room

USER Allows the user to customize settings as desired. You

can set the mode for each input source.

5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

4 Select the desired level (/).

Contrast

When an adjustment screen is in display, you can also change the item to be adjusted, by pressing /.

5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

Setting up

For AV source

Item  button  button

Contrast For less contrast For more contrast

Brightness For less brightness For more brightness

Color For less color intensity For more color intensity

Tint Skin tones become

purplish

Sharpness For less sharpness For more sharpness

Skin tones become greenish

For PC source

Item  button  button

Contrast For less contrast For more contrast

Brightness For less brightness For more brightness

Red For weaker red For stronger red

Green For weaker green For stronger green

Blue For weaker blue For stronger blue

Note

• To perform advanced picture adjustments, select “Pro Adjust” in step 3 and then press ENTER. For the subsequent procedures see Advanced picture adjustments.

• To restore the factory defaults for all items, press / to select “Reset” in step 3, and then press ENTER. A confirmation screen appears. Press / to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER.

• You may experience a sudden change in the image position and screen brightness when you open the “Picture” menu.

Advanced picture adjustments

The plasma television provides various advanced functions for optimizing the picture quality. For details on these functions, see the tables.

Using PureCinema

1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Picture“ (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “Pro Adjust“ (/ then ENTER). 4 Select “PureCinema“ (/ then ENTER). 5 Select “Film Mode” or “Text Optimization” (/ then

ENTER). 6 Select the desired parameter (/ then ENTER).

For the selectable parameters, see the table.

PureCinema

Automatically detects a film-based source (originally encoded at 24 frames/ second), analyzes it, then recreates each still film frame for high-definition picture quality

Film Mode Off Deactivates the PureCinema

Te xt Optimization

Standard Produces smooth and vivid moving images

Smooth Produces smoother and more vivid moving

Advance Produces smooth and quality moving

Off Deactivates Text Optimization

On Activates Text Optimization

(film specific) by automatically detecting recorded image information when displaying DVD or high-definition images (e.g., movies) having 24 frames per second

images

images (as shown on theatre screens) by converting to 72 Hz when displaying DVD images (e.g., movies) having 24 frames per second

7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

Note

• “Standard” is not selectable for the following input signals: 480p, 576p, 720p@50 Hz, 720p@60 Hz, 1080p@50 Hz, 1080p@60 Hz.

• “Advance” is not selectable for the following input signals: PAL, SECAM, 576i, 576p, 720p@50 Hz, 1080i@50 Hz, 1080p@50 Hz/ 60 Hz.

• “Smooth” is not selectable for the following input signals: 1080p@50 Hz, 1080p@60 Hz.

• When you select “On” for “Game Control Pref” on the “Option” menu, the “PureCinema” setting is disabled.

Using Intelligent Mode

1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Picture” (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “Pro Adjust” (/ then ENTER). 4 Select “Intelligent Mode” (/ then ENTER). 5 Select the desired parameter (/ then ENTER).

Intelligent Mode

Performs such compensation that results in the optimum color tones and brightness for images

Selections Off Deactivates Intelligent Mode

On Activates Intelligent Mode

6 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

English

Note

• As this function automatically optimizes image quality, the process in which image settings such as brightness and tint gradually change may be seen on the screen. This is not a malfunction.

Setting up

Using the Picture Detail

1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Picture” (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “Pro Adjust” (/ then ENTER). 4 Select “Picture Detail” (/ then ENTER). 5 Select an item to be adjusted (/ then ENTER).

• You can select “DRE Picture”, “Black Level”, “ACL”, “Enhancer Mode” or “Gamma”.

6 Select the desired parameter (/ then ENTER).

DRE Picture

Emphasizes the contrast on images so that the difference between brightness and darkness becomes more distinct

Selections Off Deactivates DRE Picture

High Enhanced DRE Picture

Mid Standard DRE Picture

Low Moderate DRE Picture

Black Level

Emphasizes dark portion on images so that the difference between brightness and darkness becomes more distinct

Selections Off Deactivates Black Level

On Activates Black Level

ACL

Performs such compensation that results in the optimum contrast characteristics for images

Selections Off Deactivates ACL

On Activates ACL

Enhancer Mode

Selects processing of the image’s high frequency (detailed) areas

Selections 1 Selects Hard (SHARPNESS) image

2 Selects Natural (SHARPNESS) image

3 Selects Soft (SHARPNESS) image

Gamma

Adjusts the gamma characteristics (image gradation characteristics)

Selections 1 Selects gamma characteristics 1

2 Selects gamma characteristics 2

3 Selects gamma characteristics 3

Using Color Temp

1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Picture“ (/ then ENTER). 3 Select “Pro Adjust“ (/ then ENTER). 4 Select “Color Detail“ (/ then ENTER). 5 Select “Color Temp“ (/ then ENTER). 6 Select the desired parameter (/ then ENTER).

Color Temp

Adjusts the color temperature, resulting in a better white balance

Selections High White with bluish tone

Mid-High Intermediate tone between High and Mid

Mid Natural tone

Mid-Low Intermediate tone between Mid and Low

Low White with reddish tone

Manual Color temperature adjusted to your

• You may rather want to perform fine adjustment. To do this, select “Manual” first and then press and hold ENTER for more than three seconds. The manual adjustment screen appears. Then go to step 7.

7 Select an item to be adjusted (/ then ENTER). 8 Select the desired level (/).

Item  button  button

R High Fine adjustment for

G High For weaker green For stronger green

B High For weaker blue For stronger blue

R Low Fine adjustment for

G Low For weaker green For stronger green

B Low For weaker blue For stronger blue

bright portions

dark portions

• To perform adjustment for another item, press RETURN, and then repeat steps 7 and 8.

• You may press / to immediately change an item to be adjusted.

9 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

preference

For weaker red For stronger red

7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

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