PLASMA DISPLAY SYSTEM
SYSTEME D'ÉCRAN PLASMA
SISTEMA DE PANTALLA DE PLASMA
PDP-5050SX
PDP-4350SX
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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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.
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appro-
priate authorization may invalidate the user's right to
operate the equipment.
This digital television is capable of receiving analog ba-
sic, 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 digi-
tal programming. Certain advanced and interactive digi-
tal 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 interfer-
ence with electric appliances such as radios and televi-
sions, use shielded cables and connectors for connec-
tions.
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 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
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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