Pioneer PDP-5050SX, PDP-4350SX Operating Instructions Manual
PLASMA DISPLAY SYSTEM
SYSTEME D’ÉCRAN PLASMA
SISTEMA DE PANTALLA DE PLASMA
PDP-5050SX
PDP-4350SX
Operating Instructions
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Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
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Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
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Note to CATV system installer.
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground–shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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WARNING: THE APPARATUS IS NOT WATER-
PROOFS, TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
AND DO NOT PUT ANY WATER SOURCE NEAR THIS
APPARATUS, SUCH AS VASE, FLOWER POT, COSMETICS CONTAINER AND MEDICINE BOTTLE ETC.
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or
cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the
State of California and other governmental entities to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to
operate the equipment.
This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television
programming by direct connection to a cable system
providing such programming. A security card provided
by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable
operator’s enhanced program guide and data-enhanced
television services may require the use of a set-top box.
For more information call your local cable operator.
CAUTION:
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded
cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to
other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The serial number for this
equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this
serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep
it in a secure area. This is for your security.
WARNING: Be sure to plug this equipment into a
grounding-type AC outlet.
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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 is the same.
01 Important User Guidance Information
02 Safety Precautions
03 Operational Precautions
04 Supplied Accessories
05 Part Names
Plasma Display ................................................................... 12
Remote control unit ............................................................ 13
06 Preparation
Routing cables .................................................................... 14
Installing the Plasma Display ............................................ 15
Preventing the Plasma Display from Falling Over ........... 15
Preparing the remote control unit..................................... 16
Inserting batteries......................................................... 16
Cautions regarding batteries .......................................16
Allowed operation range of the remote
control unit .................................................................... 17
Cautions regarding the remote control unit .............. 17
Cable connections for watching digital and/or
conventional TV channels .................................................. 17
Connecting VHF/UHF antennas and a Cable
Converter ....................................................................... 17
Cable connections for watching digital
TV channels over air (VHF/UHF) ........................................ 18
Connecting VHF/UHF antennas .................................. 18
Switching between antenna A and B ............................... 18
Inserting the cable card ..................................................... 18
Connecting the power cord ............................................... 19
07 Basic Operations
Turning on the power (Standby) ........................................ 20
Turning off the power (Standby) ........................................ 20
Watching TV channels........................................................21
Selecting the antenna .................................................. 21
Changing channels ...................................................... 21
Changing the volume and sound ................................ 22
Viewing a channel banner ........................................... 22
Using the POD service ................................................. 23
Changing the language................................................ 23
Setting MTS/SAP mode ............................................... 23
Using the multiscreen functions ....................................... 24
Splitting the screen ...................................................... 24
Freezing images ............................................................ 25
08 Menu Setup
Menu configuration ............................................................ 26
Menu operations .................................................................26
09 Tuner Setup
Setting up TV channels ...................................................... 27
Using Auto Channel Preset ......................................... 27
Setting for skipping unwanted channels.................... 27
Setting up TV channels manually ............................... 27
Naming TV channels .................................................... 28
Checking signal strength ............................................. 28
Checking the Cable Card ID ........................................ 28
Parental Control ..................................................................29
Changing the password ............................................... 29
Clearing the password ................................................. 30
Activating the Parental Control ................................... 30
Setting the voluntary movie rating system
(MPAA) .......................................................................... 30
Setting the TV ratings ................................................... 31
Setting the TV Parental Guidelines (TV Guidelines) ... 31
Blocking Not Rated TV programs ................................ 31
Canadian rating systems ............................................. 32
Setting Canadian English ratings ............................... 32
Setting Canadian French ratings ................................ 33
Temporarily deactivating the Parental Control........... 33
Setting your favorite channels ...........................................33
Setting up closed captions ................................................ 34
Activating the closed caption ...................................... 34
Selecting the type of conventional closed captions .. 34
Selecting digital closed captions ................................ 34
Selecting digital closed caption parameters ............. 35
Clock Setting ....................................................................... 35
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10 Adjustments and Settings
Sleep Timer .......................................................................... 36
AV Selection ........................................................................ 36
Picture adjustments ........................................................... 37
Pro Adjust ...................................................................... 37
Sound adjustments ............................................................ 38
FOCUS ........................................................................... 38
Front Surround.............................................................. 38
Power Control...................................................................... 39
Energy Save ...................................................................39
No Signal off..................................................................39
No Operation off ........................................................... 39
Adjusting image positions ................................................. 39
Selecting a screen size ....................................................... 40
Changing the brightness at both sides of the screen
(Side Mask) .......................................................................... 40
Language setting ................................................................ 40
11 Enjoying through External Equipment
Watching an STB image.....................................................41
Connecting an STB ....................................................... 41
Displaying an STB image ............................................. 41
Watching a VCR image ...................................................... 41
Connecting a VCR ........................................................ 41
Displaying a VCR image............................................... 41
Using HDMI Input ............................................................... 42
Connecting HDMI equipment ..................................... 42
Watching a DVD image ...................................................... 43
Connecting a DVD player............................................. 43
Displaying a DVD image .............................................. 43
Recording digital TV programs using a VCR or
DVD recorder....................................................................... 44
Avoiding unwanted feedback ...................................... 44
Connecting a recorder ................................................. 44
Connecting other audio equipment .................................. 44
Connecting an AV receiver .......................................... 44
Connecting control cords .................................................. 45
About SR+ .................................................................... 45
12 Useful Remote Control Features
Learning function of the remote control unit ................... 46
Using the learning function ......................................... 46
Presetting manufacture codes .................................... 46
Manufacture codes ...................................................... 47
Using the remote control unit to control other
devices ................................................................................. 48
Receiver control buttons ..............................................48
Cable control buttons ................................................... 49
SAT control buttons ...................................................... 50
VCR control buttons ..................................................... 51
DVD/DVR control buttons ............................................52
13 Appendix
Troubleshooting .................................................................. 53
Specifications ...................................................................... 63
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01 Important User Guidance Information
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In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from this Pioneer
PureVision PDP-5050SX/PDP-4350SX Plasma Display System,
please first read this information carefully.
With the Pioneer PureVision PDP-5050SX/PDP-4350SX, you can
be assured of a high quality Plasma Display System with longlife and high reliability. To achieve images of exceptional quality,
this Pioneer Plasma Display System incorporates state-of-theart design and construction, as well as very precise and highly
advanced technology.
The Pioneer PureVision PDP-5050SX/PDP-4350SX incorporates
the latest in color filter technology – 1st Surface Pure 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
PDP-5050SX/PDP-4350SX Plasma Display System 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 Display System for
many years to come, 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 Display Systems 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:
• Whenever possible, avoid frequently displaying the same
image or virtually still moving pictures (e.g. closed-captioned
images or video game images which have static portions).
• Avoid viewing the On Screen Display for extended periods,
from a 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 limit its
use to less than 2 hours at a time.
• After playing a game or displaying any still image, it is best to
view a normal moving picture in the “WIDE” or “FULL” screen
setting for over 3 times longer than the previous still/moving
image.
• After using the Plasma Display System, always switch the
display to “STANDBY” mode.
Installation guidelines
The Pioneer PureVision PDP-5050SX/PDP-4350SX Plasma
Display System incorporates a very thin design. To ensure
safety, please take the proper measures to mount or install the
Plasma Display, 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 when installing, make
sure that the vents on the main unit are not blocked. 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 reverse the product.
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 a
hazardous occurrence.
Malfunction can be caused by many factors: inappropriate
installation site, improper assembly/installation/mounting,
improper operation of or modifications made to this product.
However, PIONEER cannot be held responsible for accidents or
malfunction caused by the above.
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.
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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.
1. After-image lagging due to remaining electric
load
When image patterns with very high peak luminance are
displayed more than 1 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.
2. After-image (lag image) due to burning
Avoid displaying the same image on the Plasma Display
continuously over a long period of time. If the same image is
displayed continuously for several hours, 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.
• The Energy save function can be set to help prevent damage
from screen burning (see page 39).
DO NOT PLACE THIS PRODUCT ON AN UNSTABLE CART,
STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE. THE PRODUCT MAY
FALL, CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS
DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. USE ONLY WITH A CART, STAND,
TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE RECOMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER, OR SOLD WITH THE PRODUCT. FOLLOW
THE MANUFACTURE’S INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING
THE PRODUCT AND USE MOUNTING ACCESSORIES
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
A PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION SHOULD BE MOVED
WITH THE CARE. QUICK STOPS, EXCESSIVE FORCE, AND
UNEVEN SURFACES MAY CAUSE THE PRODUCT AND CART
COMBINATION TO OVERTURN.
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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. Use a damp cloth to clean the
product. 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.
13. The plasma Display 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 Display 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 de-
scribed 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.
23. Never expose the screen of the Plasma Display 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 Display 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 Display weighs about 36.0 kg (79.4 lbs.) for the
PDP-5050SX and about 29.8 kg (65.7 lbs.) for the PDP4350SX. Because it has small depth and is unstable,
unpack, carry, and install the product with one more person
at least and use the handles.
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• Be sure to use four or more mounting holes symmetrical to the vertical and horizontal median lines.
• Use M8 screws, which go 12 to 18 mm (1/2 to 11/16 inches) in depth from the mounting surface of the Plasma Display. See the
side view above.
• Be careful not to block the ventilation opening at the rear of the Plasma Display.
• Be sure to install the Plasma Display on a flat surface because it contains glass.
• The screw holes other than the above are to be used only for the specified products. Never use them for mounting non-specified
products.
• Do not mount or remove the Plasma Display to or from the stand, with speakers attached.
• 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.
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:
Median line
Mounting hole
Mounting hole
Rear view
Median line
Side view
Plasma
Display
Mounting surface
12 to 18 mm
(1/2 to 11/16 inches)
M8 screw
Mounting
bracket (or
equivalent item)
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PIONEER bears no responsibility for any damages 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.
Plasma Display 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 Display 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.
Infrared rays
The Plasma Display releases infrared rays because of its
characteristics. Depending on how the Plasma Display 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.
Fan motor noise
The fan motor keeps running as long as the power to the
Plasma Display is on.
When in standby mode or the ON/DATA indicator is lighting up
orange, if the ambient temperature of the Plasma Display
becomes high, the fan motor will start running and the rotation
speed of the cooling fan motor will increase.
This may make you feel that the fan motor is noisy at such an
occasion.
Do not attach such items as labels and tape to the
product
• This may result in the discoloration or scratch of the cabinet.
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.
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 screen
• When cleaning the screen of this product, gently wipe it with
a soft dry cloth; the supplied cleaning cloth or other similar
cloths (e.g., cotton and flannel). If you use a hard cloth or rub
the screen hard, the surface of the screen 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 soft cloth; the supplied cleaning cloth or other similar
cloths (e.g., cotton and flannel). If you use a hard cloth or 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 Display
• Do not remove the handles from the rear of the Plasma
Display.
• When moving the Plasma Display, ask another person for
help and use the handles attached to the rear of the Plasma
Display. Do not move the Plasma Display by holding only a
single handle. Use the handles as shown.
• 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.
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Supplied Accessories
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Operating Instructions
Power cord
(2 m/6.6 feet)
Cleaning cloth
Bead band × 3
Warranty card
Remote control unitAA size battery × 2
(Alkaline battery)
Speed clamp × 3
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Plasma Display
1 POWER button
2 STANDBY indicator
3 ON/DATA indicator
4 Remote control sensor
5 STANDBY/ON button
6 INPUT button
7 VOLUME +/– buttons
8 CHANNEL +/– buttons
4
5
6
7
8
(right view)
SERVICE ONLY
ANTENNA B
IN
OUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L R-AUDIO-L
COMPONENT
VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L Y C
B/PBCR/PR
YCB/PBCR/P
R
VIDEO
Cable
CARD
INPUT 2
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3
CONTROL SPEAKERS
OUT
R-AUDIO-L
R-AUDIO-L
HDMI
MONITOR
OUT
AC IN
ANTENNA/
CABLE A IN
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15 16 1917 18
3 5
6 8
74
20 21 22
10 11 12 139
INPUT 1
Rear view
Front view
1 ANTENNA B IN terminal
2 ANTENNA/CABLE A IN terminal
3 MONITOR OUT terminal (VIDEO)
4 MONITOR OUT terminals (AUDIO)
5 INPUT 1 terminal (VIDEO)
6 Cable CARD slot
7 INPUT 1 terminals (AUDIO)
8 DIGITAL OUT terminal (OPTICAL)
9 INPUT 1 terminals
(COMPONENT VIDEO: Y, C
B/PB, CR/PR)
10 INPUT 3 terminals (AUDIO)
11 CONTROL OUT terminal
The terminals have faced downward.
12 SPEAKERS terminals (R - L)
13 AC IN terminal
14 RS-232C terminal (service only)
15 ANTENNA B OUT terminal
16 INPUT 2 terminal (S-VIDEO)
17 INPUT 2 terminal (VIDEO)
18 INPUT 2 terminals (AUDIO)
19 INPUT 1 terminal (S-VIDEO)
20 INPUT 4 terminals (AUDIO)
21 INPUT 4 terminals
(COMPONENT VIDEO: Y, C
B/PB, CR/PR)
22 HDMI terminal (INPUT3)
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Remote control unit
With the mode switch set to TV
1 TV : Turns on the power to the Plasma
Display or places it into standby mode.
2 Transmission confirmation LED
3 INPUT: Selects an input source of the Plasma
Display. (INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4)
4 •(dot): Enters a dot.
5 CH RETURN: Returns to the previous chan-
nel.
6 CH
+/–: Selects the channel.
Mode switch (with
“TV” selected)
7 RETURN: Returns to the previous menu
screen.
8
/ / / : Selects a desired item on the menu
screen.
9 DTV INFO: Shows more information on DTV
programs.
10 SPLIT: Switches the screen mode among 2-
screen, picture-in-picture, and single-screen.
11 FREEZE: Freezes a frame from a moving
image. Press again to cancel the function.
12 SWAP: Switches between the two screens
when in the 2-screen or picture-in-picture
mode.
13 SHIFT: Moves the location of the small screen
when in the picture-in-picture mode.
14 ANT: Selects the antenna (A, B). See pages 17
and 18 for details.
15 MTS: Selects the MTS/SAP.
16 0 – 9: Selects the channel.
17 CH ENTER: Executes a channel number.
18 VOL
+/–: Sets the volume.
19
MUTING: Mutes the sound.
20 HOME MENU: Displays the menu screen.
21 ENTER: Executes a command.
22 FAVORITE CH (A, B, C, D):
Selects any of the four preset channels. See
page 33 for details to set the FAVORITE CH.
While watching, you can toggle the set channels by pressing A, B, C and D.
23 SCREEN SIZE: Selects the screen size.
24 DISPLAY: Displays the channel information.
25 AV SELECTION: Selects audio and video
settings. (STANDARD, DYNAMIC, MOVIE,
GAME, USER.)
26 SLEEP: Sets the sleep timer.
• When using the remote control unit, point it at the Plasma Display.
• See pages 46 to 52 for operating buttons not listed on this page.
• If the remote control unit is left in total darkness for a long period of
time, it will not emit light, but will not be damaged. In this case,
place it in a bright place for a little while before using it.
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
13
12
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
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Routing cables
Speed clamps and bead bands are supplied for bunching cables. Once properly bunched, follow the steps below to route the
cables.
When the speakers are installed on the sides
(rear view)
Speaker cable
Attaching speed clamps to the main unit
Attach the speed clamps using any of the 5 holes you prefer
marked with
below, depending on your routing system.
Attaching and removing speed clamps
Insert [1] into an appropriate hole on the rear of the Plasma
Display 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 90°, pulling outward. The clamp
may deteriorate over time and become damaged if removed.
2
1
Speaker cable
Speed clamps
Bead band
Bunching and securing cables with the bead bands.
Do not allow excessive stress to be placed on the ends of
cables.
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Installing the Plasma Display
Locating
• Avoid direct sunlight. Maintain adequate ventilation.
• Because the Plasma Display is heavy, be sure to have
someone help you when moving it.
• If you place anything on the top of the Plasma Display it will
not receive enough ventilation and will not operate properly.
• Allow enough space around the upper and back parts when
installing to ensure ventilation around the backside.
Using the optional PIONEER stand
For details on installation, refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the stand.
• This product may be used only with model PDK-TS10 stand.
Use with other stands may result in instability causing
possible injury.
Using the optional PIONEER speakers
For details on installation, refer to the instruction manual
supplied with the speaker.
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)
Avoid installing at the following locations:
• Under direct exposure to sunlight
• Under strong artificial light
• In high humidity
• Poorly ventilated
Over 50 cm (19 11/16 inches)
Over 10
cm (3
15
/
16
inches )
Preventing the Plasma Display from
Falling Over
After installing the stand, be sure to take special care to
ensure that the Plasma Display will not fall over.
Stabilizing on table or floor
Stabilize the Plasma Display as shown in the diagram using
screws that are available on the market.
• To stabilize the Plasma Display on a table or on the floor, use screws
that have a nominal diameter of 6 mm (1/4 inch) and that are at least
20 mm (13/16 inch) long.
• A table or an area of the floor with adequate strength should
always be used to support the Plasma Display. Failure to do
so could result in personal injury and physical damage.
• When installing the Plasma Display, 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 Display
could fall down and cause injury.
• The screws, hooks, chains and other fittings that you use to
secure the Plasma Display 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, chains and other
fittings after first inspecting the surface carefully to determine its thickness and composition and after consulting a
professional installer if necessary.
PDK-TS10
Min. 20 mm
(13/16 inch)
6 mm
(1/4 inch)
9 to 15 mm
(3/8 to 5/8 inch)
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Preparing the remote control unit
Inserting batteries
1
Open the battery cover.
2
Insert the supplied two AA size batteries.
• The battery polarities must correspond with the (+) and
(–) indicators in the battery compartment.
3
Close the battery cover.
Cautions regarding batteries
• The remote control unit cannot operate the Plasma Display if
the batteries in the unit are empty. When this happens,
replace the batteries with new ones.
• Do not use manganese batteries. When you replace the
batteries, use alkaline ones.
• 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.
• Do not leave dead batteries in the remote control unit;
chemical leakage will occur. 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.
1 Hook
• Use hooks, ropes, chains, and fittings that are
available on the market. Recommended hook:
Nominal diameter 8 mm (M8)
Length 12 to 15 mm (1/2 to 5/8 inch)
2 Cord or chain
Fitting
12 to 15 mm
(1/2 to 5/8 inch)
M8
PDK-TS10
Using a wall for stabilization
1
Attaching falling prevention bolts (hooks) to the
Plasma Display.
2
Using strong cords or chains 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.
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Cable connections for watching digital
and/or conventional TV channels
This Plasma Display is equipped with two terminals for inputting TV broadcasting signals: ANTENNA/CABLE A IN and
ANTENNA B. The ANTENNA/CABLE A IN terminal accepts both
digital and conventional TV broadcasting signals while the
ANTENNA B terminal accepts only conventional TV broadcasting signals. When using a cable TV to watch digital and/or
conventional TV channels, connect to the ANTENNA/CABLE A
IN terminal as shown. In addition, you may connect an antenna
to the ANTENNA B terminal as shown; use an outdoor antenna
to enjoy clearer pictures. If your outdoor uses a 75-ohm coaxial
cable with an F-type connector, plug it into the antenna
terminal at the rear of the Plasma Display.
Connecting VHF/UHF antennas and a Cable
Converter
• Be sure to connect coaxial cables as shown above. Signal reception
may fail if not properly connected.
ANTENNA/
CABLE A IN
ANTENNA B
IN
OUT
Plasma Display (rear)
Cable TV
Cable Converter
Plasma Display (rear)
Splitter
Allowed operation 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 Display. The distance from the remote
control sensor must be within 7 m (23 feet) and the angle
relative to the sensor must be within 30 degrees in the right or
left direction.
30°
30°
Cautions regarding the remote control unit
• Do not expose the remote control unit to shock, liquid, or
high humidity.
• Do not place the remote control unit under direct sunlight;
the unit may deform.
• The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote
sensor window of the Plasma Display is under direct sunlight
or strong lighting. In such case, change the angle of the
lighting or Plasma Display, or operate the remote control unit
closer to the remote sensor window.
• 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 if necessary.
• The Plasma Display 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 Display.
• Depending on the installation environment, infrared rays
from the Plasma Display 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.
7 m (23 feet)
Remote control
sensor
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Switching between antenna A and B
To watch broadcasts via the two antennas, you can select it by
pressing ANT on the remote control unit.
• While watching a broadcast, press ANT to view the image
received from the other antenna.
• Pressing ANT while watching in the 2-screen mode (TV
image and video image) with TV selected will display the TV
image of the other antenna.
• Pressing ANT while watching in the 2-screen mode with two
TV images displayed will not have any effect.
• Pressing ANT while watching in the 2-screen mode with two
video images displayed will switch the selected screen to a
TV image.
Inserting the cable card
The Plasma Display is equipped with a slot for inserting a cable
card. When you are watching digital and/or High Definition TV
channels over cable, the card allows you to use the POD
service provided by the cable TV company; the POD stands for
Point of Deployment. This service presents various types of
useful information, using HTML text.
1
Confirm that the ANTENNA/CABLE A IN terminal has
been connected with the coaxial cable from the Cable
Converter. See page 17.
2
Hold the tab of the slot cover on the rear of the Plasma
Display, and remove the cover while releasing the tab’s
latch.
Cable
CARD
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
C
B
/P
B
C
R
/P
R
R-AUDIO-L
DIGITAL OUT
INPUT 1
3
Insert the specified cable card into the Cable CARD slot
as far as it goes.
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
C
B
/P
B
C
R
/P
R
S
400
DIGITAL OUT
• Be sure to insert only the specified cable card.
• Do not insert a PCMCIA card.
• For information about handling the cable card, refer to the instruc-
tions provided by the cable TV company.
Ta b
ANTENNA B
IN
OUT
ANTENNA/
CABLE A IN
Cable connections for watching digital
TV channels over air (VHF/UHF)
If using VHF and UHF antennas to watch digital TV channels,
connect the coaxial cables as shown.
Connecting VHF/UHF antennas
VHF antenna
UHF antenna
U/V mixer
Plasma Display
(rear)
• Be sure to connect coaxial cables as shown above. Signal reception
may fail if not properly connected.
Splitter
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Power cord
• Use only the supplied power cord.
• Be sure to use the specified power supply voltage;
neglecting this can result in fire or electric shock.
• For the Plasma Display System, a three-core power cord
with a ground terminal is used for efficiency protection.
Always connect the power cord to a three-pronged
outlet and make sure that the cord is properly grounded.
• Always turn off the power of the Plasma Display when connecting
the power cord.
• Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet when the Plasma
Display System is not going to be used for a long period of time.
SERVICE ONLY
ANTENNA B
ANTENNA/
CABLE A IN
IN
OUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L R-AUDIO-L
COMPONENT
VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L Y C
B/PBCR/PR
YCB/PBCR/P
R
VIDEO
Cable
CARD
INPUT 2
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
S-VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 3
CONTROL SPEAKERS
OUT
R-AUDIO-L
R-AUDIO-L
HDMI
MONITOR
OUT
AC IN
INPUT 1
Connecting the power cord
Connect the power cord after all component connections have been completed.
Plasma Display (rear view)
Noise filter
Partially eliminates noise
caused by the power source.
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Plasma Display
ON/DATA indicator
POWER button
STANDBY indicator
STANDBY/
ON button
(right view)
Turning on the power (Standby)
1
Confirm that the ON/DATA indicator is lighting up
orange, and then press POWER on the Plasma Display.
• The Plasma Display enters the standby mode
(STANDBY indicator: red) or turns on (ON/DATA
indicator: green).
• Proceed to Step 2 below if the Plasma Display is in the
standby mode.
2
If the STANDBY indicator lights up red, press TV on
the remote control unit or STANDBY/ON on the Plasma
Display to turn the Plasma Display on.
• The ON/DATA indicator on the Plasma Display lights
up green.
Turning off the power (Standby)
1
Press TV on the remote control unit or STANDBY/ON
on the Plasma Display.
• The Plasma Display enters the standby mode and the
image on the screen disappears.
• STANDBY indicator lights up red.
• It is recommended to place the Plasma Display into the
standby mode by pressing TV on the remote control
unit. This allows the Plasma Display to automatically
receive digital TV program information in the standby
mode.
• If you are not going to use this Plasma Display for a long period of
time, remove the power cord from the power outlet.
Plasma Display status indicators
Orange Green Red
The power cord has been disconnected.
The power cord is connected, but the remote control operation is not
possible.
The Plasma Display is in the standby mode.
The power to the Plasma Display is on.
For other than the above, see “Troubleshooting” on page 53.
System StatusON/DATA Indicator Status
STANDBY
Indicator Status
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Plasma Display
(right view)
Channel banner
DTV 2 • 1002.102 A
XXXXXXXXXX
12:30pm — 2:00pm
12:33pm
CHANNEL +/–
Watching TV channels
Unless you set up TV channels that you can watch under the
current conditions, you cannot tune in those channels. For the
procedure, see “Setting up TV channels” on page 27.
• When watching a digital TV program, you may see emergency alert
messages scrolling at the top of the screen. Those messages are
broadcasted by TV stations as necessary when in emergency
situations.
Selecting the antenna
After confirming that the Mode switch on the remote control
unit has been set to “TV”, press ANT on the remote control unit
to select antenna A or B.
• Make this selection depending on the connections to the
antenna input terminals on the Plasma Display (page 17).
Changing channels
To increase the channel number, press CH + on the remote
control unit. To decrease the channel number, press CH –.
• CHANNEL +/– on the Plasma Display operates the same as
CH +/– on the remote control unit.
• Press CH RETURN to switch the currently tuned channel to
the previously tuned channel.
Press CH RETURN again to restore the currently tuned
channel.
Using 0 – 9 and • (dot) on the remote control unit
Select channels directly by pressing buttons 0 to 9. To select
subchannels, also use the • (dot) button.
EXAMPLE
• To select channel 5 (1-digit channel), press 5.
• To select channel 25 (2-digit channel), press 2 then 5.
• To select channel 125 (3-digit channel), press 1, 2, then 5.
• To select subchannel 10.01, press 1, 0, • (dot), 0, then 1.
• To select subchannel 10.001 (for the cable TV), press 1, 0,
• (dot), 0, 0, then 1.
• After entering a channel or subchannel number, you may press
CH ENTER to tune in the channel more quickly.
• Each time you change a channel, such a channel banner appears
that shows information about the currently selected channel. To clear
the channel banner, press DTV INFO. For more information about
the channel banner, see “Viewing a channel banner” on page 22.
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Changing the volume and sound
To increase the volume, press VOL + on the remote control
unit. To decrease the volume, press VOL –.
• VOLUME +/– on the Plasma Display operates the same as
VOL +/– on the remote control unit.
• To mute the sound output, press MUTING. “
” appears on
the screen. To quit muting, press MUTING again. Pressing
VOL + also quits muting.
Plasma Display
(right view)
Volume adjustment
Muting
Viewing a channel banner
While watching a digital TV program, pressing DTV INFO
causes the following banner to appear. Pressing DTV INFO
again causes the banner to disappear.
12:30pm – 2:00pm
WXCD • 1000 Ant. A
XXXXXXXXXX
********************************************************
*********************************************
******************************************
12:33pm
1 2 3
5 6 7
4
1 Station name
2 Current time
3 Channel number
4 Input (Ant. A or Ant. B)
5 Program time schedule
6 Program title
7 TV rating and program description (This may be unavailable
for some programs.)
• The above information is not displayed if not included in broadcast
signals.
• If “ ” is shown at the bottom right of the channel banner containing
program description, press / to scroll the program description.
VOLUME +/–
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Setting MTS/SAP mode
When watching conventional TV programs, you may enjoy
stereo sound and/or Secondary Audio Programs (SAP), using
the Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS) function.
• Stereo broadcasts
You can enjoy, for example, sports, shows, and concerts in
dynamic stereo sound.
• SAP broadcasts
MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack (either in
mono or stereo).
SAP sound: Listen to second language, supplementary
commentary and other information. (SAP is mono sound.)
• Conventional TV channels in this manual designate TV channels that
are received through the conventional VHF/UHF frequencies or
conventional cable TV channels.
• When stereo sound is difficult to hear, you may manually switch to
the MONO mode to obtain clearer sound.
• Once the MONO mode is selected, the Plasma Display System
sound remains mono even if the Plasma Display receives a stereo
broadcast. You must reselect the STEREO mode if you want to hear
stereo sound again.
• Selecting MTS while the input source is INPUT 1 to 4 does not
change the type of sound. In this case, sound is determined by the
video source.
Each time you press MTS, MTS toggles as shown below.
STEREO
STEREO mode
SAP
SAP mode
MONO
MONO mode
• In each of the MTS/SAP modes selected using the MTS button, the
display changes depending on broadcasting signals being received.
Using the POD service
If you have watched digital and/or High Definition TV channels
over cable, you can use the POD service provided by the cable
TV company. This service presents various types of useful
information, using HTML text.
Press HOME MENU, 9, 9, then 9 to view the POD display.
Changing the language
If you have selected a digital TV program that provides multilanguage services, you can switch among the languages by
pressing MTS on the remote control unit.
Each time you press MTS, the language switches.
• Switchable languages differ depending on the current broadcast.
• If the language selected through language setting is available when
the channel or program is changed, you will hear that language.
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Using the multiscreen functions
Splitting the screen
Use the following procedure to select the 2-screen or picture-inpicture mode.
2-screen
Picture-in-picture
1
Press SPLIT to select the display mode.
• Each time you press SPLIT, the display mode is
switched among 2-screen, picture-in-picture, and
single-screen.
When receiving STEREO sound signals
A 125
STEREO
In STEREO mode
In SAP mode
In MONO mode
A 125
STEREO
A 125
MONO
When receiving MAIN + SAP sound signals
In STEREO mode
In SAP mode
In MONO mode
A 125
MAIN (SAP)
A 125
SAP (MAIN)
A 125
MONO (SAP)
When receiving STEREO + SAP sound signals
In STEREO mode
In SAP mode
In MONO mode
A 125
STEREO (SAP)
A 125
SAP (STEREO)
A 125
MONO (SAP)
When receiving MONO sound signals
In STEREO mode
In SAP mode
In MONO mode
A 125
MONO
A 125
MONO
A 125
MONO
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• In 2-screen or picture-in-picture mode, press SWAP to
switch the position of the 2 screens shown.
Left screen is the active screen which will be indicated
by “
”. The user is allowed to operate picture and
sound.
• In 2-screen mode, press SCREEN SIZE to change the
size of the left screen.
• In picture-in-picture mode, press SHIFT to move the
position of the small screen in anti-clockwise.
2
To select the desired input source, press the appropriate
input source button.
• If watching TV programs, press CH +/– to change the
channel.
• 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.
• When you press HOME MENU or DTV INFO, the single-screen
mode is restored and the corresponding menu is displayed.
• When the two screens show the same analog broadcasting coming
through antenna A and B, the picture quality may differ between the
two screens.
Freezing images
Use the following procedure to capture and freeze one frame
from a moving image that you are watching.
Normal image Still image
1
Press FREEZE.
• A still image appears on the right screen while a
moving image is shown on the left screen.
2
Press FREEZE again to cancel the function.
• With the screen split, any image cannot be frozen.
• When this function is not available, a warning message appears.
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Menu operations
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 menu
items.
• If you select “Tuner Setup”, a menu bar appears at the
bottom of the screen. To select a submenu item on the
bar, press
/ instead of / .
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.
• You can return to the upper menu levels by pressing RETURN.
Menu configuration
Home Menu Item Page
Picture AV Selection 36
Contrast 37
Brightness 37
Color 37
Tint 37
Sharpness 37
Pro Adjust 37, 38
Reset 37
Sound Treble 38
Bass 38
Balance 38
Reset 38
FOCUS 38
Front Surround 38
Power Control Energy Save 39
No Signal off 39
No Operation off 39
Sleep Timer —36
Option Position 39
Side Mask 40
HDMI Input 42
Monitor Out 44
Digital Audio Out 44
Language 40
Tuner Setup Channel Setup 27, 28
Parental Control 29–33
Favorites 33
Closed Captions 34, 35
Clock 35
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Setting up TV channels
This section describes how to search and set up TV channels
that you can watch under the current conditions. Unless you set
up TV channels using Auto Channel Preset, you may not be able
to tune in those channels.
Using Auto Channel Preset
Auto Channel Preset automatically searches and sets up TV
channels.
1
Press HOME MENU.
2
Select “Tuner Setup”. ( / then ENTER)
3
Select “Channel Setup”. ( / then ENTER)
4
Select “Ant. A” or “Ant. B”. ( / then ENTER)
5
Select “Auto Channel Preset”. ( / then ENTER)
6
Select “Air” or “Cable”. ( / then ENTER)
Channel Setup
Begin Preset
Cancel
Exit
Ant. A
Auto Ch. Preset
Cable
Air
Cable
Ant. A Auto Channel Preset
2.0
4.0
6.0
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Enter
Home Menu
D
• Channel search automatically starts.
Channel Setup
Cancel
Exit
Ant. A Auto Ch. Preset
Cable
Ant. A Auto Channel Preset
• Cable
One Moment Please …
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D
• To quit Auto Channel Preset halfway, press D.
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After Auto Channel Preset has been finished, press
HOME MENU to exit the menu.
• When using the Cable Converter, you may need to manually add
Cable Converter output channels.
Setting for skipping unwanted channels
From among TV channels searched and set up using Auto
Channel Preset, you can select channels to be skipped when
CH +/– are operated.
1
Press HOME MENU.
2
Select “Tuner Setup”. ( / then ENTER)
3
Select “Channel Setup”. ( / then ENTER)
4
Select “Ant. A” or “Ant. B”. ( / then ENTER)
5
Select “Channel Keep/Skip”. ( / then ENTER)
6
Select a channel to be skipped. ( / then ENTER)
Channel Setup Ant. A
Channel Keep/Skip
Ant. A Channel Keep/Skip
2.0
4.0
6.0
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Home Menu
• For the skipped channel, a check mark disappears.
7
Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.
• To restore skipped channels, use the above procedure except that you
select a skipped channel in step 6.
• When using the Cable Converter, you may need to manually add
Cable Converter output channels.
Setting up TV channels manually
This section describes how to manually set up TV channels that
have not been set up by Auto Channel Preset.
1
Press HOME MENU.
2
Select “Tuner Setup”. ( / then ENTER)
3
Select “Channel Setup”. ( / then ENTER)
4
Select “Ant. A” or “Ant. B”. ( / then ENTER)
5
Select “Add Channel”. ( / then ENTER)
6
Select a channel number to be added. ( / then ENTER)
• You can also use buttons 0 – 9 to enter a channel
number.
Channel Setup Ant. A
Add Channel
0000.000
Ant. A Add Channel
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Exit
Home Menu
• After ENTER has been pressed, a confirmation screen
appears.
7
Press A to complete the setup processing.
8
Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.
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Naming TV channels
You can name TV channels that you have set up for antenna B.
This may help you easily identify the channels during selections.
1
Press HOME MENU.
2
Select “Tuner Setup”. ( / then ENTER)
3
Select “Channel Setup”. ( / then ENTER)
4
Select “Ant. B”. ( / then ENTER)
5
Select “Name Channel”. ( / then ENTER)
6
Select a channel. ( / then ENTER)
• You can also use buttons 0 – 9 to enter a channel
number.
Channel Setup
Ant. B
Name Channel
Ant. B Name Channel
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Home Menu
7
Enter up to 7 alphanumeric characters using / ,
/ , and ENTER.
• To clear the last character, press B.
Channel Setup
Cancel
Ant. B
Name Channel
A BCDE FGH I J
KLMNOPQRST
UVWXYZ1 23 4
567890.@/ (
),–_:'&
SPACE
Name: DTV2
Ant. B Name Channel
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Exit
Home Menu
DBA
8
Press A.
9
Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.
Checking signal strength
When you have selected antenna A, you can check the current
channel’s signal strength. You may use this function when
receiving a channel through a VHF/UHF antenna.
1
Press HOME MENU.
2
Select “Tuner Setup”. ( / then ENTER)
3
Select “Channel Setup”. ( / then ENTER)
4
Select “Ant. A”. ( / then ENTER)
5
Select “Signal Strength”. ( / then ENTER)
Channel Setup
Exit
Ant. A
Signal Strength
Ant. A
Current: 100
Maximum: 100
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Signal Strength
• Adjust the direction of the antenna so that the current
signal strength reaches as close to the maximum signal
strength as possible.
6
Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.
Checking the Cable Card ID
The Plasma Display has a slot for a cable card that is used for
managing your information by the cable TV company. The
following procedure allows you to check your Cable Card ID and
the Host ID.
1
Press HOME MENU.
2
Select “Tuner Setup”. ( / then ENTER)
3
Select “Channel Setup”. ( / then ENTER)
4
Select “POD ID”. ( / )
• The Host ID and Cable Card ID appear.
5
Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.
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Parental Control
With the Parental Control, parents can prevent their children
from watching inappropriate TV programs, VCR or DVD
contents. When an attempt is made to watch a program (or
content) blocked by parents, the Plasma Display shows nothing
but a message. The Parental Control functions for both conventional and digital TV channels.
In the U.S. three rating systems have been provided: the TV
ratings, TV Parental Guidelines, and movie ratings. Movie
ratings are provided by the Motion Picture Association of
America (MPAA) and are used for original movies not edited for
television.
For the rating system in Canada, see pages 32 and 33.
Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA)
Rating Description
G General audiences. All ages admitted.
PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material
may not be suitable for children.
PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some material
may be inappropriate for children under 13.
Age-Base R Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying
parent or adult guardian (age varies in some
jurisdictions).
NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted.
Adult A rating that has now been superseded by
NC-17.
NR Not rated.
• The voluntary movie rating system only uses an age-based rating.
TV ratings
Rating Description
TV-Y All children
TV-Y7 Children 7 and above
Age-Base
TV-G General audiences
TV-PG Parental guidance suggested
TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned
TV-MA Mature audiences only
TV Parental Guidelines
Content
FV V S L D
Rating
(Fantasy (Violence) (Sexual (Adult (Sexually
violence) situations) language) suggestive
dialog)
TV-Y
(All children)
TV-Y7
(Directed to older children)
X
TV-G
Age-Base (General audience)
TV-PG
(Parental guidance suggested)
XXXX
TV-14
(Parents strongly cautioned)
XXXX
TV-MA
(Mature audience only) XXX
X: Content rating can be set.
Changing the password
Using a password prevents other persons from changing
Parental Control settings. A default password (1234) has been
set before shipment. Use the following procedure to change the
password.
1
Press HOME MENU.
2
Select “Tuner Setup”. ( / then ENTER)
3
Select “Parental Control”. ( / then ENTER)
4
Select “Password”. ( / then ENTER)
5
Select “Change Password”. ( / then ENTER)
Parental Control
Password
Change Password
Password
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Clear Password
Exit
Home Menu
6
Enter the current 4-digit password, using buttons 0 – 9.
7
Enter a 4-digit password to be newly set, using buttons 0 – 9.
8
Enter the same password that you have entered in step 7.
• A confirmation screen appears.
9
Press A.
10
Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.
• Take a note of the newly set password and keep it handy.
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Clearing the password
Use the following procedure to clear the password.
1
Press HOME MENU.
2
Select “Tuner Setup”. ( / then ENTER)
3
Select “Parental Control”. ( / then ENTER)
4
Select “Password”. ( / then ENTER)
5
Select “Clear Password”. ( / then ENTER)
Parental Control
Password
Change Password
Password
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Clear Password
Exit
Home Menu
6
Enter the current 4-digit password, using buttons 0 – 9.
• A confirmation screen appears.
7
Press A.
8
Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.
• The above procedure will reset the password to the factory default
(1234).
Activating the Parental Control
1
Press HOME MENU.
2
Select “Tuner Setup”. ( / then ENTER)
3
Select “Parental Control”. ( / then ENTER)
4
Select “Status”. ( / then ENTER)
5
Select “On”. ( / then ENTER)
• The password entry screen appears. Enter your 4-digit
password using buttons 0 – 9.
6
Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.
• If you select “Off” in step 5, then select “Reset on Startup” or “Don’t
Reset”. With “Reset on Startup” selected, the Parental Control is
automatically activated when the power to the Plasma Display is
turned off and on. With “Don’t Reset” selected, the Parental Control
remains off when the power to the Plasma Display is off and on.
Setting the voluntary movie rating system
(MPAA)
1
Press HOME MENU.
2
Select “Tuner Setup”. ( / then ENTER)
3
Select “Parental Control”. ( / then ENTER)
4
Select “MPAA Ratings”. ( / then ENTER)
5
Select the desired rating and change the setting. ( /
then ENTER)
Parental Control
MPAA Ratings
G
MPAA Ratings
Blocked MPAA Ratings
G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, Adult, NR
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PG-13
Exit
Home Menu
• The password entry screen appears. Enter your 4-digit
password using buttons 0 – 9.
• Each time you press ENTER, the setting is switched.
• A lock icon appears beside the blocked rating.
• All the ratings have been unblocked before shipment.
6
Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.
• Blocking a rating causes more severe ratings to be automatically
blocked as well. Likewise, unblocking a rating causes less severe
ratings to be automatically unblocked.
We suggest you write down your password so you don’t forget it.
PDP-5050SX/PDP-4350SX
Your password No.:
If you forget the password
When the message “Enter your Password” is displayed in
step 6 under “Clearing the password”, press the ENTER
button on the remote control unit and hold it down for 3
seconds or longer.
The password reverts to “1234”.
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