Pioneer PDP-502MXE User Manual

Plasma Display

PDP-502MXE

Operating Instructions

English If you would like to view a video signal with this unit, please make the necessary connections to the optional video box, PDA-5001.

Basic Operations

Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT

English

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

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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.

Thank you very much for purchasing this PIONEER product. Before using your Plasma Display, please carefully read the “Safety Precautions” and these “Operating Instructions” so you will know how to operate the Plasma Display properly. Keep this manual in a safe place. You will find it useful in the future.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: This product may be used only with Model

PDK-5001 stand. Use with other stands may result in instability causing possible injury.

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. CAUTION: WHEN POSITIONING THIS EQUIPMENT

ENSURE THAT THE MAINS PLUG AND SOCKET IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

WARNING:

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Introduction

To ensure proper heat radiation, distance the unit slightly from other equipment, walls, etc. (normally mode than 10 cm). Avoid the following installations which will block vents and cause heat to build up inside, resulting in fire hazards.

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

• Do not place on carpet

• Do not cover with cloth, etc.

• Do not place on its side

• Do not place it upside down

• If planning special installation such as fitting close to the wall, placing it horizontally, etc., be sure to consult your Pioneer dealer first.

Notes on Installation Work:

This product is marketed assuming that it is installed by qualified personnel with enough skill and competence. Always have an installation specialist or your dealer install and set up the product. PIONEER cannot assume liabilities for damage caused by mistake in installation or mounting, misuse, modification or a natural disaster.

Note for Dealers:

After installation, be sure to deliver this manual to the customer and explain to the customer how to handle the product.

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.

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Features Contents

¶ Incorporation of high performance XGA wide

plasma panel.

The XGA wide panel incorporates pioneering developments that have allowed realization of more than 2.5 times the data capacity of the VGA panel used at the TV broadcasting level until now*. With a definition of 1280 pixels horizontal and 768 pixels vertical, the XGA wide panel provides unsurpassed reproduction of a wide range of images from personal computers. * When the screen aspect is 4:3 VGA: 640 pixels x 480 pixels XGA: 1024 pixels x 768 pixels

¶ Achievement of XGA class high level luminance

Even in the case of luminance, which is difficult to keep consistent with the level of definition, using originally developed PIONEER technology for optimization, top level luminance has been achieved at this definition.

¶ Realization of thin 9.8 cm unit depth while retaining

a maximum class level 50 inch screen

As well as producing a 50 inch wide screen, which has been difficult to do with a direct view CRT, the extremely thin 9.8 cm unit depth size opens up completely new possibilities to how viewing rooms may be designed.

¶ Unlimited placement possibilities

Designed to be attached to a wall, set on a table top stand or placed on a floor rack, this unit can be installed many ways.

Safety Precautions ............................. i

Before Proceeding.............................2

How to Use This Manual .................................... 2

Checking supplied accessories .......................... 3

Part Names and Functions ............... 4

Main unit.............................................................. 4

Remote control unit............................................ 5

Connection panel ................................................ 6

Installation and Connections ........... 8

Installation of the unit......................................... 8

Connection to a personal computer................10

Audio connections ............................................ 11

Control cord connection................................... 11

Power cord connection..................................... 12

How to route cables.......................................... 12

Setting Up the System ................... 13

Setup after connection ..................................... 13

Operations ....................................... 14

Selecting an input source................................. 14

Screen size selection ........................................ 16

POWER SAVE .................................................... 17

English

¶ Optional line (sold separately)

(For details, please consult the dealer where this unit was purchased.)

1 Table top stand : Stand designed specifically for

2 Wall installation unit : Wall installation bracket designed as a

CAUTION: This product may be used only with Model PDK-5001 stands. Use with other stands may result in instability causing possible injury.

3 Speaker system designed specifically for plasma displays

(width: 7.4 cm)

: With the adoption of a vertical twin system designed with a

2.5 cm domed conical tweeter in the center and newly

developed 4.5 cm wide oval shaped units arranged vertically, sound field orientation has been greatly improved. Although the cabinet depth is only 7.4 cm, a rich, dynamic sound is produced. (When speakers are attached, the on this unit is not operable.)

PDP-502MXE table top placement.

wall interface for securing the unit to various types of wall construction formats.

operation panel

¶ Designed to conserve energy

This product has been designed to minimize power consumption when the power is in standby. The value of the power consumption in standby mode is 0.6 W.

Display Panel Adjustments ............ 18

Adjusting the picture quality............................ 18

Adjusting the display image ............................ 19

Making the PC image brighter (ABL)............... 20

Making the PC image clearer (H/V ENHANCE) .......

Resetting the unit to factory set defaults ........ 21

Additional Information ................... 22

Cleaning............................................................. 22

Inserting the batteries in the remote

control unit..................................................... 22

Operating range of the remote control unit ... 23

Troubleshooting................................................ 23

Specifications .................................................... 25

Supplement 1 .................................................... 26

Supplement 2 .................................................... 27

Explanation of Terms........................................ 27

Before Proceeding

Part Names and Functions

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Before Proceeding

How to Use This Manual

English

This manual is set up to follow the course of actions and operations in the order that would seem most logical for someone setting up this unit.

The following example is an actual operation that shows how one might set the vertical position of the screen. The screens shown at each step are provided as a visual guide to confirm that the procedure is proceeding as it should. Please familiarize yourself with this process before continuing on with the rest of this manual.

Once the unit has been taken out of the box, and it has been confirmed that all the parts have been received, it may be beneficial to look over the section “Part Names and Functions” starting on page 4 to become acquainted with the plasma monitor and remote control unit, as their respective buttons and controls will be referred to throughout this manual.

The section “Installation and Connections” starting on page 8 covers all the necessary points regarding installation of the plasma display and connections to a personal computer (PC).

The section “Setting Up the System” starting on page 13 covers the necessary on-screen menu settings to establish correct linkage between the plasma display and connected components. Depending on the connections made, this section may or not be necessary.

The remainder of the sections in this manual is dedicated to the basic operations associated with selecting a source component up to the more complex operations associated with adjusting the plasma display picture to match the requirements of specific components and personal preferences.

About operations in this manual

Operations in this manual are outlined in step by step

Before Proceeding

numbered procedures. Most of the procedures are

Part Names and Functions

written in reference to the remote control unit unless the button or control is only present on the main unit. However, if a button or control on the main unit has the same or similar name as that on the remote control unit, that button can be used when performing operations.

1 Press MENU to display the menu screen. 2 Press 5/∞ to select SCREEN.

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5 Press SET to display the adjustment screen for the

selected item.

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6 Press 5/∞ to adjust the value.

:EXIT:ADJUST

Checking supplied accessories

Check that the following accessories were supplied.

1 Remote control unit

STANDBY /ON

SCREEN

VIDEO

SIZE

RGB 1 RGB 2

MUTE

Y/C

VOL

DISP

SET

CU-V154

Î

2 AA (R6) batteries x 2

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6 Display stand x 2

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7 Washer (large) x 2

8 Washer (small) x 2

3 Cleaning cloth (for wiping front panel)

4 Speed clamp x 2

5 Bead band x 2

9 Hex hole bolt x 2

0 Remote control unit case

Use as a holder for the remote control unit. When attaching to the rear of the main unit, be careful not to cover the vents.

Before Proceeding

Part Names and Functions

÷ Operating Instructions

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Part Names and Functions

Main unit

English

Operation panel on the main unit

Main unit

STANDBY/ON

INPUT

ADJUST

SET

SIZE

DISPLAY

8 9 0

Note

When optional speakers have been connected, the operation panel on the main unit will not be operable.

Main unit

1 Display stand

2 Remote control sensor

Part Names and Functions

Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the unit (page 23).

Operation panel on the main unit

3 STANDBY/ON indicator

This indicator is red during standby mode, and turns to green when the unit is in the operation mode (page 14).

4 STANDBY/ON button

Press to put the display in operation or standby mode (page 14).

5 INPUT button

Press to select input (page 14).

6 MENU button

Press to open and close the on-screen menu (pages 13 to 21).

7 ADJUST (5/∞/3/2) buttons

Use to navigate menu screens and to adjust various settings on the unit. Usage of cursor buttons within operations is clearly indicated at the bottom of the on-screen menu display (pages 13 to 21).

8 SET button

Press to adjust or enter various settings on the unit (pages 13 to 21).

9 SIZE button

Press to manually select the screen size (page 16).

0 DISPLAY button

Press to view the unit’s current input and setup mode (page 15).

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Part Names and Functions

Remote control unit

STANDBY

SCREEN

/ON

SIZE

INPUT

VIDEO

Y/C

RGB

(D-sub)

(BNC)

SET

English

MUTING

VOL

DISPLAY

Î

1 STANDBY/ON button

Press to put the unit in operation or standby mode (page 14).

2 INPUT buttons

Use to select the input (page 14).

3 MENU button

Press to open and close the on-screen menu (pages 13 to 21).

4 ADJUST (5/∞/3/2) buttons

Use to navigate menu screens and to adjust various settings on the unit. Usage of cursor buttons within operations is clearly indicated at the bottom of the on-screen menu display (pages 13 to 21).

5 SET button

Press to adjust or enter various settings on the unit (pages 13 to 21).

6 SCREEN SIZE button

Press to manually select the screen size (page 16).

7 MUTING button

Press to mute the volume (page 15).

8 VOL (+/–) buttons

Use to adjust the volume (page 15).

9 DISPLAY button

Press to view the unit’s current input and setup mode (page 15).

Part Names and Functions

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Part Names and Functions

Connection panel

English

For details regarding a specific connection format, refer to the page written in parenthesis.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

+–

SPEAKER

8 Ω – 16 Ω

AUDIO OUTPUT

COMBINATION

1 SPEAKER (R) terminal

For connection of an external right speaker. Connect a speaker whose impedance is 8 -16 Ω (page 11).

2 AUDIO OUTPUT (Stereo mini jack)

Use to output the audio of the selected source component connected to this unit to an AV amplifier or similar component (page 11).

3 COMBINATION IN/OUT

Part Names and Functions

DO NOT MAKE ANY CONNECTIONS TO THESE TERMINALS.

These terminals are used in the factory setup.

4 CONTROL IN/OUT

For connection of PIONEER components that bear the Î mark. Making CONTROL connection enables control of this unit as a component in a system (page 11).

5 RS-232C

DO NOT MAKE ANY CONNECTIONS TO THIS TERMINAL.

This terminal is used in the factory setup.

OUT

CONTROL

RS-232C

(INPUT 4)

R – L

(INPUT 3)

AUDIO INPUT

ANALOG

R G B

INPUT4

OUTPUT

ANALOG

(

R G B

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6 AUDIO INPUT (Stereo mini jack)

Use to obtain sound when INPUT4 is selected. Connect the audio output jack of components connected to INPUT4 to this jack (page 11).

7 AUDIO INPUT (Pin jack)

Use to obtain sound when INPUT3 is selected. Connect the audio output jack of components connected to INPUT3 to these jacks (page 11).

NOTE: The left audio channel (L) jack is not compatible with monaural input sources.

8 INPUT4

For connection of a personal computer (PC). Make sure that the connection made corresponds to the format of the signal output from the connected component. Use the INPUT4 OUTPUT terminal to output the RGB signal to an external monitor or other component (page 10).

Note: The RGB signal will not be output from the INPUT4 OUTPUT terminal when the main power of this unit is off or in standby mode.

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