PLASMA DISPLAY SYSTEM
SYSTEME D'ÉCRAN PLASMA
SISTEMA DE PANTALLA DE PLASMA
PDP-5050HD
PDP-4350HD
PDP-5045HD
PDP-4345HD
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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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 operation.
Product Name:
Plasma Display System
(Plasma Display)
(Media Receiver)
Model Number:
PDP-5050HD
PDP-4350HD
(PDP-505PU)
(PDP-435PU)
(PDP-AR05U)
(PDP-AR05U)
PDP-5045HD
PDP-4345HD
(PDP-504PU)
(PDP-434PU)
(PDP-R05U)
(PDP-R05U)
Product Category: Class B Personal Computers & Periph-
erals
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: Be sure to plug this equipment into a
grounding-type AC outlet.
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, COSMET-
ICS 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 de-
signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turn-
ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol-
lowing 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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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 Operational Precautions
04 Supplied Accessories
Plasma Display ................................................................... 11
Media Receiver .................................................................... 11
05 Part Names
Plasma Display ................................................................... 12
Media Receiver .................................................................... 12
Remote control unit ............................................................ 14
06 Preparation
Installing the Plasma Display ............................................ 15
Installing the Media Receiver ............................................ 16
Installing the Media Receiver vertically ...................... 16
Connecting the system cable ............................................ 18
Routing cables .................................................................... 19
Preparing the remote control unit ..................................... 20
Inserting batteries ......................................................... 20
Cautions regarding batteries ....................................... 20
Allowed operation range of the remote
control unit .................................................................... 20
Cautions regarding the remote control unit .............. 20
Cable connections for watching digital and/or
conventional TV channels .................................................. 21
Connecting VHF/UHF antennas and a Cable
Converter ....................................................................... 21
Cable connections for watching digital
TV channels over air (VHF/UHF) ........................................ 21
Connecting VHF/UHF antennas .................................. 21
Switching between antenna A and B ............................... 22
Inserting the cable card ..................................................... 22
Connecting the power cord ............................................... 23
07 Basic Operations
Turning on the power (Standby) ........................................ 24
Turning off the power (Standby) ........................................ 24
Watching TV channels ........................................................ 25
Selecting the antenna .................................................. 25
Changing channels ...................................................... 25
Changing the volume and sound ................................ 26
Viewing a channel banner ........................................... 26
Using the POD service ................................................. 27
Changing the language ................................................ 27
Setting MTS/SAP mode ............................................... 27
Using the multiscreen functions ....................................... 28
Splitting the screen ...................................................... 28
Freezing images ............................................................ 29
08 Menu Setup
Menu configuration ............................................................ 30
AV mode menus ............................................................ 30
PC mode menus ........................................................... 30
Menu operations ................................................................. 30
09 Tuner Setup
Setting up TV channels ...................................................... 31
Using Auto Channel Preset ......................................... 31
Setting for skipping unwanted channels .................... 31
Setting up TV channels manually ............................... 31
Naming TV channels .................................................... 32
Checking signal strength ............................................. 32
Checking the Cable Card ID ........................................ 32
Enabling data acquisition ............................................ 32
Parental Control .................................................................. 33
Changing the password ............................................... 33
Clearing the password ................................................. 34
Activating the Parental Control ................................... 34
Setting the voluntary movie rating system
(MPAA) .......................................................................... 34
Setting the TV ratings ................................................... 35
Setting the TV Parental Guidelines (TV Guidelines) ... 35
Blocking Not Rated TV programs ................................ 35
Canadian rating systems ............................................. 36
Setting Canadian English ratings ............................... 36
Setting Canadian French ratings ................................ 37
Temporarily deactivating the Parental Control ........... 37
Setting your favorite channels ........................................... 37
Setting up closed captions ................................................ 37
Activating the closed caption ...................................... 38
Selecting the type of conventional closed captions .. 38
Selecting digital closed captions ................................ 38
Selecting digital closed caption parameters ............. 38
Clock Setting ....................................................................... 39
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10 Adjustments and Settings
Sleep Timer .......................................................................... 40
AV Selection ........................................................................ 40
Picture adjustments ........................................................... 41
Pro Adjust ...................................................................... 41
Sound adjustments ............................................................ 42
FOCUS ........................................................................... 43
Front Surround .............................................................. 43
Power Control ...................................................................... 43
Energy Save ................................................................... 43
No Signal off (AV mode only) ....................................... 43
No Operation off (AV mode only) ................................. 44
Power Management (PC mode only) .......................... 44
Adjusting image positions (AV mode only) ...................... 44
Adjusting image positions and clock automatically
(PC mode only) .................................................................... 45
Adjusting image positions and clock manually
(PC mode only) .................................................................... 45
Selecting a screen size ....................................................... 46
Changing the brightness at both sides of the screen
(Side Mask) .......................................................................... 47
Language setting ................................................................ 47
11 Timer Presetting
Presetting TV programs using the timer ........................... 48
Priority rules for overlapped presettings ........................... 49
12 Enjoying through External Equipment
Watching a DVD image ...................................................... 50
Connecting a DVD player ............................................. 50
Displaying a DVD image .............................................. 50
Watching a VCR image ...................................................... 50
Connecting a VCR ........................................................ 50
Displaying a VCR image ............................................... 50
Using HDMI Input ............................................................... 51
Connecting HDMI equipment ..................................... 51
Enjoying a game console or watching camcorder
images ................................................................................. 52
Connecting a game console or camcorder ................ 52
Displaying an image of the game console or
camcorder ..................................................................... 52
Recording digital TV programs using a VCR or
DVD recorder ....................................................................... 52
Avoiding unwanted feedback ...................................... 52
Connecting a recorder ................................................. 53
Connecting other audio equipment .................................. 53
Connecting an AV receiver .......................................... 53
Watching a D-VHS image ................................................... 54
What is i.LINK? .............................................................. 54
Which i.LINK devices are connectable? ..................... 54
What can be recorded through i.LINK? ...................... 54
Connecting D-VHS recorders ...................................... 54
When connecting a single D-VHS recorder ............... 54
When connecting two D-VHS recorders ..................... 54
Displaying a D-VHS image ................................................. 55
Useful and important notification ............................... 55
Setting up for controlling a D-VHS recorder .............. 56
Editing the i.LINK list .................................................... 56
Setting up for i.LINK standby ....................................... 57
Operating the control panel screen ............................ 57
Watching an image from a personal computer ............... 58
Connecting a personal computer ............................... 58
Displaying an image from a personal computer ....... 58
Computer compatibility chart ............................................ 58
Connecting the VCR controller .......................................... 59
The lists of controllable recording
equipment manufactures ............................................ 60
Connecting control cords .................................................. 61
About SR+ .................................................................... 61
13 Useful Remote Control Features
Learning function of the remote control unit ................... 62
Using the learning function ......................................... 62
Presetting manufacture codes .................................... 62
Manufacture codes ...................................................... 63
Using the remote control unit to control other
devices ................................................................................. 64
Receiver control buttons .............................................. 64
Cable control buttons ................................................... 65
SAT control buttons ...................................................... 66
VCR control buttons ..................................................... 67
DVD/DVR control buttons ............................................ 68
14 Appendix
Troubleshooting .................................................................. 69
Specifications ...................................................................... 79