PIONEER PDP-42RXE - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

PLASMA DISPLAY SYSTEM

SYSTEME D'ÉCRAN PLASMA

PLASMA DISPLAY-SYSTEM

PDP-42RXE

Operating Instructions

Mode d'emploi

Bedienungsanleitung

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The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to

the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured

red.

NOTE

After replacing or changing a fuse, the fuse cover in the

plug must be replaced with a fuse cover which

corresponds to the colour of the insert in the base of the

plug or the word that is embossed on the base of the plug,

and the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover.

If lost replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your

dealer.

Only 5 A fuses approved by B.S.I or A.S.T.A to B.S.1362

should be used.

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The wires in this mains lead are coloured in

accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow

: Earth

Blue

: Neutral

Brown

: Live

If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket outlets,

the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug fitted.

IMPORTANT

FOR USE IN THE UNITED

KINGDOM.

The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be

inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result in

electric shock. The plug or adaptor or the distribution

panel should be provided with 5 A fuse. As the colours of

the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not

correspond with coloured markings identifying the

terminals in your plug, proceed as follows ;

The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be

connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked

with the letter E or by the earth symbol

, or coloured

green or green and yellow.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured

black.

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service

personnel.

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English

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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This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC,

amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, amended by

92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC).

WARNING

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., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

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Before plugging in for the first time, read the following

section carefully.

WARNING

This apparatus must be earthed.

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 following symbols are found on labels

attached to the product. They alert the opera-

tors and service personnel of this equipment to

any potentially dangerous conditions.

WARNING

This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe prac-

tice which can result in personal injury or

property damage.

CAUTION

This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe prac-

tice 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.

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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 14.

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.

CAUTION

The power switch does not completely separate the unit

from the mains in off position. Therefore install the unit

suitable places easy to disconnect the mains plug in case of

the accident. The mains plug of unit should be unplugged

from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of

time.

STANDBY/ON Button

STANDBY: When set to the STANDBY position, the main

power flow is cut and the unit is no longer

fully operational. A minute flow of power

feeds the unit to maintain operation

readness.

STANDBY Indicator

The indicator is lit red when the unit is in the

standby mode.

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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 explana-

tory drawings. However the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same.

01 Important User Guidance Information

02 Safety Precautions

03 Supplied Accessories

04 Part Names

Plasma Display ................................................................... 10

Remote control unit ............................................................ 12

05 Preparation

Installing the Plasma Display ............................................ 14

Preventing the Plasma Display from falling over ............. 14

Preparing the remote control unit ..................................... 15

Inserting batteries ......................................................... 15

Cautions regarding batteries ....................................... 15

Allowed operation range of the remote

control unit ................................................................. 15

Cautions regarding the remote control unit .............. 16

Connecting to an antenna ................................................. 16

Connecting the power cord ............................................... 17

06 Basic Operations

Turning the power on and off (Standby) ........................... 18

Watching TV channels ........................................................ 19

Selecting the analogue channels ...................................... 19

Changing channels ...................................................... 19

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

Displaying Information ....................................................... 20

Using

on the remote control unit ................................ 21

Using the multiscreen functions ....................................... 22

07 Menu Setup

Menu configuration ............................................................ 24

Menu operations ................................................................. 24

08 Tuner Setup

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

Scanning Channels Automatically ............................. 25

Scanning Analogue Channels Manually .................... 25

Editing Channel List ..................................................... 26

Display the Channel List .............................................. 26

Setting the Current Date and Time ................................... 27

09 Adjustments and Settings

Sleep Timer .......................................................................... 28

Picture adjustments ........................................................... 28

Selecting the Picture Mode ......................................... 28

Customizing the Picture Settings ............................... 29

Using the Noise Reduction Feature ............................ 29

Setting the Colour Temperature .................................. 30

Selecting the Sound Effect ................................................ 30

Customizing the Sound Settings ....................................... 30

Adjusting the Volume Automatically ................................. 31

Setting the Surround Sound .............................................. 31

Changing the Screen Size .................................................. 31

Viewing the Input Source ................................................... 32

Selecting an input signal type ........................................... 32

Selecting an output source ................................................ 32

Setting for the language of on-screen display ................. 32

Setting for the TTX (Teletext) Language ............................ 33

Screen Saver ....................................................................... 33

Setting the Full White mode ........................................ 33

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

Switching the Plasma Display Off Automatically ...... 34

Setting the Plasma Display On Time .......................... 34

Setting the Plasma Display Off Time .......................... 34

10 Enjoying through External Equipment

Connecting to the SCART terminal ................................... 35

Connecting to the External Input ...................................... 36

Connecting to the Component Input ................................ 36

Connecting to the HDMI Input .......................................... 37

11 Using the Teletext Functions

What is Teletext? ................................................................. 38

Operating the Teletext basics ............................................. 38

Turning on and off Teletext ........................................... 38

Selecting and operating Teletext pages ...................... 38

12 Appendix

Troubleshooting .................................................................. 39

Connecting pin assignments for SCART .......................... 40

Specifications ...................................................................... 41

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Important User Guidance Information

English

In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from this Pioneer

PureVision PDP-42RXE Plasma Display System, please first

read this information carefully.

With the Pioneer PureVision PDP-42RXE, you can be assured of

a high quality Plasma Display System with long-life and high

reliability. To achieve images of exceptional quality, this Pioneer

Plasma Display System incorporates state-of-the-art design and

construction, as well as very precise and highly advanced

technology.

Over the course of its lifetime, the luminosity of the Pioneer

PDP-42RXE 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).

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

· 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 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-42RXE 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 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 manufac-

tured 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

14.

· 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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