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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Congratulations on your purchase of a Pioneer KURO flat panel television.
KURO is the future of Pioneer flat-panel displays. It's a world without boundaries. A place where the senses evolve, colors
are felt and sounds can be tasted. An experience that changes not only the way you look at television, but the way you
look at the world.
We are proud to incorporate this philosophy of exceptional quality, state-of-the-art design and meticulous engineering to
make the KURO undeniably unique and bring you one of the best entertainment experiences possible.
Please take some time to read through this owner's guide and manual to learn about the many features and benefits that
set the KURO apart. We hope you enjoy the experience of owning the KURO and invite you to enter a new world of seeing
and hearing like never before.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction to the ELITE Series Flat Panel TVs .....................................................................................6
1.1 Flat Panel TV Shipment Checklist ................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Control Options: Get to Know Your Flat Panel TV .......................................................................................................... 8
1.2.1 Control Buttons and More on the Flat Panel TV .................................................................................................... 8
1.2.2 Operating the Remote Control .............................................................................................................................. 10
1.2.3 Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................................................................ 12
2 Install Your Flat Panel TV ......................................................................................................................14
2.1 Choose a Location and the Mounting Method............................................................................................................. 14
2.1.1 Check the Location for Suitability ......................................................................................................................... 15
2.1.2 Lift and/or Move Your Panel (the How To's)......................................................................................................... 15
2.2 Install the Panel Using a Stand ..................................................................................................................................... 16
2.2.1 Use or Remove the Included Stand ...................................................................................................................... 16
2.2.2 Connect the Speaker Cables ................................................................................................................................. 22
2.3 Wall/Ceiling Mounting.................................................................................................................................................... 23
2.4 Mount the Flat Panel TV ................................................................................................................................................. 24
2.5 Attach the Color Sensor ................................................................................................................................................. 26
2.6 Connect to Broadcast TV & Other Devices (DVR, Receiver, BDR, etc.) ..................................................................... 29
2.6.1 Add Analog (conventional) and Digital TV Channels .......................................................................................... 29
2.6.2 Connect Your Other Pioneer Equipment.............................................................................................................. 29
2.6.3 Connect the Power Cord to the Panel .................................................................................................................. 32
2.7 Route then Bundle the Power Cord and Cables .......................................................................................................... 32
3 Basic Operations For Television Viewing .............................................................................................34
3.1 Turn the Flat Panel TV ON/OFF ...................................................................................................................................... 34
3.2 Program the Flat Panel TV for Television Viewing........................................................................................................ 35
3.2.1 Choose Analog or Digital TV Channels ................................................................................................................ 35
3.2.2 Explore the Home Menu ........................................................................................................................................ 35
3.2.3 Assign a Language................................................................................................................................................. 37
3.2.4 Set the Clock........................................................................................................................................................... 38
3.2.5 Create the List of Channels ................................................................................................................................... 38
3.2.6 Skip or Delete Unwanted Channels...................................................................................................................... 41
3.2.7 Channel List ............................................................................................................................................................ 42
3.3 Quick Start for Watching Television.............................................................................................................................. 44
3.3.1 Change the Channel/Sub-Channel ....................................................................................................................... 44
3.3.2 Adjust the Volume/Sound...................................................................................................................................... 44
3.3.3 Turn On the Sleep Timer ........................................................................................................................................ 44
3.4 Adjust the Picture and Sound Quality .......................................................................................................................... 45
3.4.1 Adjust the Picture for Your Room Lighting .......................................................................................................... 45
3.4.2 General Picture (Video) Adjustment for an AV Source ....................................................................................... 46
3.4.3 Compare Images When Adjusting the Picture.................................................................................................... 47
3.4.4 Display a Graphical Picture/Sound Adjustment Screen..................................................................................... 48
3.4.5 Sound Control......................................................................................................................................................... 49
3.4.6 General Sound (Audio) Adjustment...................................................................................................................... 49
3.5 Block Programs, Channels, or Content ........................................................................................................................ 50
3.5.1 Assign a Parental Control (Block) Password....................................................................................................... 50
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3.5.2 Activate Parental Control .......................................................................................................................................51
3.5.3 Assign a Rating System to Create Blocks ............................................................................................................51
3.5.4 Temporarily Remove a Block .................................................................................................................................54
3.6 Smart Starts for New Owners ........................................................................................................................................55
3.6.1 Use the TOOLS Menu.............................................................................................................................................55
3.6.2 Extend Your Panel Life............................................................................................................................................55
3.6.3 Turn On the Image Orbiter.....................................................................................................................................56
3.6.4 Trigger the Screen-Saving Video Pattern Periodically.........................................................................................56
3.6.5 Activate Energy Save to Reduce Power Usage ....................................................................................................56
4 Additional Picture and Sound Adjustment Options ........................................................................... 57
4.1 Choose an AV Option (Video, Game, etc.).....................................................................................................................57
4.1.1 AV Source through the Remote Control...............................................................................................................57
4.1.2 Choose an AV Source through the Home Menu .................................................................................................58
4.1.3 Choose a PC Source...............................................................................................................................................58
4.1.4 Set the Panel to Recognize a Game Console .......................................................................................................59
4.2 Adjust Specific Picture Elements ..................................................................................................................................59
4.2.1 Choose a Screen Size (Automatically or Manually).............................................................................................59
4.2.2 Correct the Picture for an AV or PC Source .........................................................................................................61
4.3 Assign Advanced Picture Functions .............................................................................................................................62
4.3.1 Adjust for Screen Masking (black bars on sides) ................................................................................................62
4.3.2 Select a PureCinema Level for High Quality Image.............................................................................................63
4.3.3 Select an Intelligent Mode Option.........................................................................................................................64
4.3.4 Select the Picture Detail Options..........................................................................................................................64
4.3.5 Adjust the Color Temperature ...............................................................................................................................65
4.3.6 Use CTI and Color Space .......................................................................................................................................66
4.3.7 Use the Color Management...................................................................................................................................66
4.3.8 Reduce Noise from the Image...............................................................................................................................67
4.3.9 Adjust Color Signals...............................................................................................................................................68
4.4 View in Multi-Screen .......................................................................................................................................................69
4.4.1 Split/Swap/Shift the Screen...................................................................................................................................69
4.5 Freeze the Picture ...........................................................................................................................................................70
4.6 Use the Banner Feature..................................................................................................................................................71
4.7 Select Alternatives for/to Sound ....................................................................................................................................72
4.7.1 Activate Closed Captioning (CC) ...........................................................................................................................72
4.7.2 Switch Languages Using MTS...............................................................................................................................74
4.7.3 Select SAP...............................................................................................................................................................74
4.7.4 Apply Sound Effect Settings ..................................................................................................................................75
4.7.5 Use Auto Volume Control (AVC)............................................................................................................................75
4.8 Manage the Power ..........................................................................................................................................................76
5 Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel TV ................................................................................... 78
5.1 Program the Remote Control to Operate Other Equipment........................................................................................78
5.1.1 Use the Learning Feature.......................................................................................................................................78
5.1.2 Assign a Manufacturing Code to the Remote Control ........................................................................................79
5.1.3 Issue a Library Search for a Manufacturer Code .................................................................................................79
5.1.4 Clear Added Manufacturer Codes from the Remote Control .............................................................................80
5.1.5 Control a Pioneer Receiver ....................................................................................................................................80
5.1.6 Control a Cable (CBL) or Satellite (SAT) System..................................................................................................81
5.1.7 Control a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) ............................................................................................................82
5.1.8 Control a DVD Player/DVR Recorder/BD Player ..................................................................................................83
5.2 Use HDMI Inputs.............................................................................................................................................................84
5.2.1 Specify the HDMI Input Type .................................................................................................................................84
5.2.2 Specify a Digital HDMI Signal Type ......................................................................................................................85
5.2.3 Specify an Audio HDMI Signal Type .....................................................................................................................85
5.3 Control Equipment with the Panel's Remote Through HDMI .....................................................................................86
5.3.1 Control an AV System.............................................................................................................................................88
5.3.2 Control a Recorder .................................................................................................................................................89
5.3.3 Control a Player.......................................................................................................................................................89
5.3.4 Add an AV Amp or a BD Player .............................................................................................................................90
5.4 Specific HDMI Control Commands ...............................................................................................................................91
5.4.1 Play Source Sound Using an HDMI Command...................................................................................................91
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5.4.2 Turn OFF the Power With an HDMI Command ................................................................................................... 91
5.4.3 Turn ON the Power With an HDMI Command .................................................................................................... 91
5.4.4 Test the Power Control (On/Off)............................................................................................................................ 92
5.5 Connect a Game Console or Camcorder ...................................................................................................................... 92
5.6 Use the IR REPEATER OUT............................................................................................................................................ 92
5.7 Operate the Home Media Gallery .................................................................................................................................. 93
5.7.1 Network Connections............................................................................................................................................. 94
5.7.2 Connect a USB Device........................................................................................................................................... 96
5.8 Run the Home Media Gallery......................................................................................................................................... 98
5.8.1 Show Your Movie Files on the Flat Panel TV ...................................................................................................... 101
5.8.2 Play Your Music Files on the Flat Panel TV ........................................................................................................ 103
5.8.3 Show Your Photo File on the Flat Panel TV ........................................................................................................ 104
5.9 Use the TOOLS Menu ................................................................................................................................................... 106
5.10 HMG Setup .................................................................................................................................................................. 118
5.11 Other useful functions................................................................................................................................................ 119
5.12 Add Other Audio Equipment...................................................................................................................................... 121
5.13 Add a Computer (PC) ................................................................................................................................................. 122
5.13.1 Automatic Image Position and Clock Adjustments ........................................................................................ 122
5.13.2 Manual Image Position and Clock Adjustments ............................................................................................. 122
6 Helpful Information .............................................................................................................................123
6.1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ........................................................................................................................... 123
6.2 Check Your Software/Hardware Version..................................................................................................................... 124
6.3 Cleaning Methods......................................................................................................................................................... 124
6.4 Troubleshooting & Service Information....................................................................................................................... 125
6.4.1 Check the Signal Strength................................................................................................................................... 130
7 Cautions and Warnings........................................................................................................................131
7.1 Installation Details ........................................................................................................................................................ 131
7.2 Physical Location & Temperature Considerations ..................................................................................................... 131
7.3 Usage Guidelines .......................................................................................................................................................... 131
7.4 Signal Interference or Noise ........................................................................................................................................ 132
7.5 Phosphor Properties..................................................................................................................................................... 132
7.6 Image Information Including Retention & After-Image Lag ...................................................................................... 132
7.7 Safety Precautions........................................................................................................................................................ 134
7.8 Legal Notices................................................................................................................................................................. 134
7.8.1 Safety..................................................................................................................................................................... 134
7.8.2 Radio Interference................................................................................................................................................ 135
8 Appendix ..............................................................................................................................................136
8.1 Ratings Charts (for Various Audience Classifications) ............................................................................................. 136
8.1.1 TV Ratings (age-based) ........................................................................................................................................ 136
8.1.2 U.S. TV Parental Guideline Ratings (age/category-based)................................................................................ 136
8.1.3 MPAA Movie Ratings (age-based) ...................................................................................................................... 136
8.1.4 Canadian - English Ratings (age-based) ............................................................................................................ 137
8.1.5 Canadian - French Ratings (age-based)............................................................................................................. 137
8.2 Manufacturer Codes to Program into the Remote Control....................................................................................... 138
8.2.1 Cable...................................................................................................................................................................... 138
8.2.2 Satellite.................................................................................................................................................................. 138
8.2.3 VCR (Brands A - F)................................................................................................................................................ 139
8.2.4 VCR (Brands G - O)............................................................................................................................................... 140
8.2.5 VCR (Brands P - V) ............................................................................................................................................... 141
8.2.6 VCR (Brands W - Z) .............................................................................................................................................. 141
8.2.7 PVR ........................................................................................................................................................................ 142
8.2.8 BD (HD-DVD) ........................................................................................................................................................ 142
8.2.9 DVD-R .................................................................................................................................................................... 142
8.2.10 DVD (Brands A - N) ............................................................................................................................................ 143
8.2.11 DVD (Brands O - Z)............................................................................................................................................. 144
8.2.12 LD......................................................................................................................................................................... 144
8.3 Specifications................................................................................................................................................................ 145
8.4 Glossary ......................................................................................................................................................................... 162
8.5 Index............................................................................................................................................................................... 164
8.6 Trademarks, Licenses, & Patent Information ............................................................................................................. 165
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