PLASMA DISPLAY SYSTEM
SYSTEME D'ÉCRAN PLASMA
SISTEMA DE PANTALLA DE PLASMA
PDP-5040HD
PDP-4340HD
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
Manual de instrucciones
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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 groundshall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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English
CAUTION:
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded
cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to
other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interfer-
ence with electric appliances such as radios and televi-
sions, use shielded cables and connectors for connec-
tions.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op-
eration is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
Product Name: Plasma Display System
(Plasma Display)
(Media Receiver)
Model Number: PDP-5040HD
PDP-4340HD
(PDP-504PU)
(PDP-434PU)
(PDP-R04U)
(PDP-R04U)
Product Category: Class B Personal Computers & Pe-
ripherals
Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS
(USA), INC., Customer Support Div.
Address: P.O. BOX 1760, LONG BEACH, CA., 90801-1760
U.S.A.
Phone: (800) 421-1625
For Business Customer URL
http://www.PioneerUSA.com
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: THE APPARATUS IS NOT WATER-
PROOFS, TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS-
TURE 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 prod-
uct 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.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par-
ticular installation. If this equipment does cause harm-
ful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-
ference by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech-
nician for help.
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appro-
priate authorization may invalidate the user's right to
operate the equipment.
[For Canadian model]
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
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01 Important User Guidance Information
02 Safety Precautions
03 Operational Precautions
04 Features
05 Supplied Accessories
Plasma Display ................................................................... 12
Media Receiver .................................................................... 12
06 Part Names
Plasma Display ................................................................... 13
Media Receiver .................................................................... 14
Remote control unit ............................................................ 16
07 Preparation
Allowed operation range of the remote control unit ....... 17
Installing the Plasma Display ............................................ 17
Installing the Media receiver ............................................. 18
Installing the Media Receiver vertically ...................... 19
Setting the system .............................................................. 20
Routing cables .................................................................... 21
Using the remote control unit ........................................... 22
Cautions regarding the remote control unit .............. 22
Inserting batteries ......................................................... 22
Cautions regarding batteries ....................................... 23
Cable connections for watching conventional TV
channels .............................................................................. 24
Connecting a VHF/UHF antenna ................................. 24
Connecting a Cable Converter .................................... 24
Connecting a VHF/UHF antenna and Cable
Converter ....................................................................... 25
Switching between tuner A and B .............................. 25
Cable connections for watching digital TV channels ...... 26
Connecting a VHF/UHF antenna ................................. 26
Connecting for cable TV ............................................... 26
Connecting the power cord ............................................... 27
08 Basic Operations
Turning on the power .......................................................... 28
Turning off the power .......................................................... 29
Watching conventional TV channels ................................. 30
Selecting the antenna .................................................. 30
Changing channels ...................................................... 30
Changing the volume and sound ................................ 31
Setting MTS/SAP mode ............................................... 32
Watching digital TV channels ............................................ 34
Selecting the digital TV input ....................................... 34
Changing channels ...................................................... 34
Changing the volume and sound ................................ 35
Changing the language................................................ 35
Viewing DTV banners ................................................... 36
Using the multiscreen functions ....................................... 36
Splitting the screen ...................................................... 36
Freezing images ............................................................ 37
09 Basic Adjustment Settings
Using the menu .................................................................. 38
AV mode menus ............................................................ 38
PC mode menus ........................................................... 39
Menu operation keys .................................................... 40
Setting up conventional TV channels ............................... 41
Using Auto Channel Preset ......................................... 41
Setting for skipping unwanted channels .................... 42
Setting your favorite channels ..................................... 43
Setting up digital TV channels ........................................... 44
Using Auto Channel Preset ......................................... 44
Setting for skipping unwanted channels .................... 45
Checking signal strength ............................................. 45
Language setting ................................................................ 46
Clock setting ........................................................................ 46
AV Selection ........................................................................ 47
Picture adjustments ........................................................... 48
PureCinema .................................................................. 49
Color temperature ........................................................ 50
MPEG NR ....................................................................... 50
DNR ............................................................................... 51
CTI .................................................................................. 51
DRE ................................................................................ 52
Sound adjustments ............................................................ 52
FOCUS ........................................................................... 53
Front Surround .............................................................. 53
Power Control ...................................................................... 54
Power Control for AV source ........................................ 54
Power Control for PC source ....................................... 55
10 Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
(for DTV Only)
EPG display format ............................................................. 56
Using the EPG ..................................................................... 58
Presetting TV programs using the EPG ............................ 59
Using auto channel select ........................................... 59
Recording TV programs using a D-VHS recorder ...... 60
Recording TV programs via a VCR
controller ....................................................................... 61
Setting the timer manually ................................................ 62
Priority rules for overlapped presettings ........................... 63
Changing/ canceling TV program presettings ................. 64
Using the EPG ............................................................... 64
Using the menu ............................................................ 64
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.
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11 Enjoying through External Equipment
Watching a DVD image ...................................................... 65
Connecting a DVD player ............................................. 65
Displaying a DVD image .............................................. 65
Watching a VCR image ...................................................... 66
Connecting a VCR ........................................................ 66
Displaying a VCR image ............................................... 66
Enjoying a game console or watching
camcorder images .............................................................. 67
Connecting a game console or camcorder ................ 67
Recording digital TV programs using a VCR or DVD
recorder ............................................................................... 68
Connecting a recorder ................................................. 68
Connecting other audio equipment .................................. 69
Connecting an AV receiver .......................................... 69
Switching the optical audio signal type ...................... 69
Watching a D-VHS image ................................................... 70
What is i.LINK? .............................................................. 70
Which i.LINK devices are connectable? ..................... 70
What can be recorded through i.LINK? ...................... 70
Connecting D-VHS recorders ...................................... 70
Displaying a D-VHS image ........................................... 72
Useful and important notification ............................... 72
Setting up for controlling a D-VHS recorder .............. 73
Operating the control panel screen ............................ 74
Editing the i.LINK list .................................................... 74
Setting up for i.LINK standby ....................................... 76
Watching an image from a personal computer ............... 77
Connecting a personal computer ............................... 77
Displaying an image from a personal computer ....... 77
Connecting a VCR controller ............................................. 78
The lists of controllable recording
equipment manufactures ............................................ 79
Connecting control cords .................................................. 80
About SR+ .................................................................... 80
12 Useful Adjustment Settings
Adjusting image positions (AV mode only) ...................... 81
Adjusting image positions and clock automatically
(PC mode only) .................................................................... 81
Adjusting image positions and clock manually
(PC mode only) .................................................................... 82
Selecting a screen size ....................................................... 83
Changing the brightness at both sides of the screen
(Side Mask) .......................................................................... 84
Sleep Timer .......................................................................... 85
Closed caption for conventional TV channels .................. 86
Activating the closed caption ...................................... 86
Selecting the type of closed captions ......................... 86
Closed caption for digital TV channels ............................. 87
Activating the closed caption ...................................... 87
Selecting the type of conventional closed captions
(for digital TV channels) ............................................... 87
Selecting digital closed captions ................................ 88
Selecting digital closed caption parameters ............. 88
Parental Control (setting the V-CHIP level) ....................... 90
Activating the Parental Control ................................... 90
Setting the voluntary moving rating
system (MPAA) ............................................................. 91
Blocking Not Rated (NR) TV programs ....................... 91
Setting the TV Parental Guidelines (TV Guidelines) ... 92
Canadian rating systems ............................................. 92
Setting Canadian English ratings ............................... 93
Setting Canadian French ratings ................................ 93
Temporarily deactivating the V-CHIP Block ................ 94
Reactivating the V-CHIP Block .................................... 94
Programming a password (AV mode only) ....................... 95
Setting and changing the password ........................... 95
Resetting the password ............................................... 96
13 Useful Features
Learning function of the remote control unit ................... 97
Presetting manufacture codes .................................... 97
Using the learning function ......................................... 98
Using the remote control unit to control
other devices ..................................................................... 100
Receiver control buttons ............................................ 100
Cable control buttons ................................................. 101
SAT control buttons .................................................... 102
VCR control buttons ................................................... 103
DVD/DVR control buttons .......................................... 104
14 Appendix
Troubleshooting ................................................................ 106
Computer compatibility chart .......................................... 107
Specifications .................................................................... 108
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