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1. DVD TOP WENU GUIDE L e LLI gt 0000 aO A ao Ennn uu 0G 0 ISC DVD HDD av SELECTION t Teletext Operating the Teletext basics for analogue TV or external input sources Turning on and off Teletext 1 Select a TV channel or external input source providing a Teletext programme 2 Press amp to display the Teletext full screen 3 Press again to display the Teletext on the right screen and normal image on the left screen e Each time you press amp the screen switches as shown to the left e f you select a programme with no Teletext signal Cannot display Teletext appears Selecting and operating Teletext pages Use the following remote control buttons to select and operate Teletext pages Colour RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE You can select a group or block of pages displayed in the coloured brackets at the bottom of the screen by pressing the corresponding colour RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE on the remote control unit 0 to 9 Directly select any page from 100 to 899 by using 0 to 9 SE Press to increase the page number Press to decrease the page number ED To display hidden information such as an answer to a quiz press amp Press again to hide the information B To stop updating Teletext pages press amp Press again to
2. eme ome eras al a Ti Tea For exact terminal positions refer to the terminal position sheet located near the terminal compartment The terminals on the rear panel are common to the PDP LX608A and PDP LX508A 1 button 17 INPUT 2 terminals AUDIO L R 2 Antenna IN terminal antenna in for DTV 18 INPUT 3 terminal S VIDEO 3 Antenna OUT terminal antenna through out 19 MONITOR OUT terminals AUDIO L R 4 ACIN terminal 20 SUBWOOFER output terminal 5 ANT antenna input terminal for analogue TV 21 MONITOR OUT terminal VIDEO 6 RS 232C terminal used for factory setup 22 INPUT 3 terminal VIDEO 7 CONTROL OUT terminal supports SR 23 DIGITAL OUT terminal OPTICAL 8 PC INPUT terminal analogue RGB 24 PC INPUT terminal AUDIO STEREO 9 PUT 5 terminal HDMI 25 INPUT 2 terminals COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pg Pr 10 PUT 4 ermina HDMI 26 INPUT 1 terminals COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pg Pp 11 INPUT 8 terminal HDMI 27 INPUT 3 terminals AUDIO L R 12 INPUT Terminals AUDIOL B 28 SPEAKERS L R terminals 13 INPUT 1 terminal VIDEO 14 INPUT 1 terminal S VIDEO 15 INPUT 2 terminal VIDEO 16 INPUT 2 terminal S VIDEO 04 Part names En Remote control unit This section describe
3. Stereo audio cable AV receiver il Subwoofer bA Note e For details refer to the operation manual for the audio equipment to be connected e If your amplifier AV receiver has subwoofer output it is not necessary to connect the subwoofer output on the plasma elevision e Audio signals corresponding to the currently displayed images are always output to the MONITOR OUT and SUBWOOFER erminals e When signals are input from the HDMI terminals no signals are output from the DIGITAL OUT terminal 0 CH ED Using with other equipment En er Avoiding unwanted feedback You can prevent unwanted feedback from adversely affecting the quality of images Specify the output terminal whose output is to be inhibited 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Option t then ENTER 3 Select Monitor Out then ENTER 4 Select the desired parameter then ENTER Always Output INPUT 1 Prohibit INPUT 2 Prohibit INPUT 3 Prohibit INPUT 4 Prohibit INPUT 5 Prohibit INPUT 6 Prohibit Item Description Always Output Outputs composite video and audio signals no matter which input source is selected INPUT 1 Prohibit Does not output composite video and audio signals when INPUT 1 is selected INPUT 2 Prohibit Does not output composite video and audio signals when INPUT 2 is selected INP
4. then ENTER Select Colour Temp then ENTER Select the desired parameter f then ENTER Colour Temp Ona A WN Adjusts the colour temperature resulting in a better white balance Selections High White with bluish tone id High Intermediate tone between High and Mid id Natural tone id Low Intermediate tone between Mid and Low Low White with reddish tone anual Colour temperature adjusted to your preference e You may rather want to perform fine adjustment To do this select Manual first and then press and hold ENTER for more than three seconds The manual adjustment screen appears Then go to step 7 7 Select an item to be adjusted then ENTER 8 Select the desired level characteristics for images Item button button Selections Off Deactivates ACL R High Fine adjustment for For weaker red For stronger red bright portions On Activates ACL G High For weaker green For stronger green B High For weaker blue For stronger blue Selects processing of the image s high frequency detailed areas R Low M a tor FOr weaker ted For stronger red Selections 1 Selects Hard SHARPNESS image G Low For weaker green For stronger green 2 Selects Natural SHARPNESS image B Low For weaker blue For stronger blue 3 Selects Soft SHARPNESS image e To perform adjustment for another item press RETURN and Adjusts the gamma char
5. 000 c eee eee eee 20 Turning the POWER OM i romok BA eid wate tia Je ac aceon aS 20 Placing the system into standby 0 ccc eee es 20 Changing channel Sasa an a n 2ek ee ewe PR A eee 21 Changing the volume and sound sssaaa 21 Switching the broadcast audio channel 0 0c eee 22 Using the multiscreen functions 0 00 eect ees 23 Freezing imagE Siri 0 04 keene eA re EOL e aes A Ee 24 07 The HOME MENU 200 cece eee 25 HOME MENU overvieW cc teeta 25 Using the HOME MENU risi err meea eye Meine ete ee 26 08 Setting Up sansasannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 27 Setting up TV channels automatically a oa aaa 27 Setting up analogue TV channels manually aoaaa 27 Reducing Video NOISE s HEE E DE PA eee eens 28 Setting Child Locker eie rd eine eaaa Ca dehy ees 28 Suppressing audio distortion s a a aaa 28 labeling IV eh nNnel Sissis crire gee at WEA a e 29 Sorting preset TV channels seis rrsan riaiaiog apota aui o ia 29 language Setting a savas ea oa are E ao a tee 29 AV Selection ane earet eri ea aea a wh aes Wade ied 30 Basic picture adjustments a oa aaee 30 Advanced picture adjustments ssas 31 Comparing picture adjustments on the screen 00a 34 SOUNGHAd USLMENIS ach pa aS t a aE Sees lec oe BE eee ee 35 Listening to audio from the sub screen using headphones 35 POWErCOMEOl sits ath er anette OO eo Riad Patents Cet RA 36 09 Enjoying DTV broadcasts 000000s 38
6. Audio Se 8 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu b4 Note e You can select DTV Setup only while viewing DTV channels Time Zone e Even if Dolby Digital is selected the sound is output in the uswiacy PCM format when no Dolby Digital encoded audio signals are NSW ACT contained in the current programme 6 Select the region you live in from the list below NSW ACT New South Wales Australian Capital Territory VIC Victoria QLD Queensland SA South Australia WA Western Australia TAS Tasmania NT Northern Territory 7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu bA Note e You can select DTV Setup only while viewing DTV channels 09 Enjoying DTV broadcasts En Selecting an audio language Use the following procedure to switch the audio language for the programme being watched 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press HOME MENU Select Setup then ENTER Select DTV Setup then ENTER Select Setup then ENTER Select Audio Setup t then ENTER Select Audio Language then ENTER Select the desired audio language then ENTER e You may not be able to select from two or more languages depending on the current programme Press HOME MENU to exit the menu bA Note e You can select DTV Setup only while viewing DTV channels e The audio language you select will only work when the broadcasting signal carries that language sou
7. AV source Item Description 4 3 For 4 3 standard pictures A side mask appears on each side FULL 14 9 For 14 9 squeezed pictures A thin side mask appears on each side CINEMA 14 9 For 14 9 letterbox pictures A thin side mask appears on each side and you may also see bars on the top and bottom on some programmes WIDE In this mode the picture is progressively stretched toward each side of the screen FULL For 16 9 squeezed pictures Dot by Dot Matches input signal to the same number of screen pixels selectable for 1080i or 1080p signals only ZOOM For 16 9 letterbox pictures Bars may appear on the top and bottom on some programmes CINEMA For 14 9 letterbox pictures Bars may appear on the top and bottom on some programmes PC source Item Description 4 3 Fills the screen without altering the input signal aspect ratio FULL Full 16 9 screen display AV source PC source 7 N vt CINEMA l FULL 14 9 m Dot by Dot WIDE AG x FULL b Note e While receiving High Definition video signals pressing Gop switches among FULL Dot by Dot ZOOM WIDE and 4 3 e Some HD broadcasts may display 4 3 content with side masks which may cause uneven wear After viewing it is recommended to view full screen motion video see Detecting side masks Selecting a screen size automatically The plasma television automatically selects an appropriate screen size when the received video signals
8. Median line Rear PDP LX508A Median line o Median line Side view Plasma television 0 Caution e Be sure to use four or more mou vertical and horizontal median e Use M8 screws which go 12 m above e Be careful not to block the venti plasma television e Be sure to install the plasma te because it contains glass e The screw holes other than the i used only for the specified prod y Mounting surface Mounting bracket or equivalent item 12 mm to 18 mm nting holes symmetrical to the ines m to 18 mm in depth from the mounting surface of the plasma television See the side view ation opening atthe rear of the evision on a flat surface lustrations on the left are to be ucts Never use them for mounting non specified products Do not mount or remove the plasma television to or from the stand with speakers attached bA Note e It is strongly recommended to use the optional Pioneer mounting products e Pioneer shall not be liable for a ny personal injury or product damage that results from the use of mounting items other than the optional Pioneer products Supplied accessories Chapter 3 i i Supplied accessories Check that all of the following accessories are supplied in the box Remote control unit o AA size battery
9. PHONES OUTPUT 16 Q to 32 Q recommended 1 This conforms to HDMI1 3 and HDCP1 1 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a digital interface that handles both video and audio using a single cable HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection is a technology used to protect copyrighted digital contents that use the Digital Visual Interface DVI 2 This conforms to USB 1 1 and 2 0 specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Trademarks BiS is a trademar k of SRS Labs Inc e WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc e This product includes FontAvenue fonts licensed by NEC Corporation FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation DDC is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories The names of companies or institutions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies or institutions PRINTED WITH SOY INK Wa AFTER SALES SERVICE FOR PIONEER PRODUCTS PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD PIONEER SERVICE AND PARTS CENTER 2211 PRINCES HIGHWAY MULGRAVE VICTORIA 3170 PHONE 1800 988 268 http www pioneer com au PI
10. Power Control Power Control provides convenient functions for power saving Energy Save You may use one of the three Energy Save modes to save power consumption 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Power Control then ENTER 3 Select Energy Save f then ENTER 4 Select Mode1 Mode2 or Picture Off then ENTER Energy Save Selections Off Provides normally bright pictures Mode1 Consumes less power than Off mode Mode2 Consumes less power than Mode1 Picture Off Deactivates the screen to save power To restore the screen display press any button other than 1 C Sound Effect or aX This setting is not memorized by the system 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu bA Note e When you change the Energy Save mode you may notice a change in the panel sound This is normal e The Energy Save function can maintain efficiency of the screen for a long period of time Setting the Energy Save function to Mode1 is recommended in order to maintain efficiency of the screen for a long period of time No Signal off AV source only The system will be automatically placed into the standby mode if no signal is received for 15 minutes 1 Press HOME MENU Select Power Control then ENTER Select No Signal off then ENTER Select Enable then ENTER A U N No Signal off Selections Disable Does not place the
11. 5 Select a channel to be shifted then ENTER 6 Select a new location f then ENTER Sorting is executed 7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu bA Note e To change a page on the Sort screen in step 6 select A on the screen with to select a page and then press ENTER Language setting For the language to be used in the Teletext mode while watching an analogue TV channel you can select from among West Europe East Europe Greece Turkey Russia and Arabia 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Setup then ENTER 3 Select Language then ENTER 4 Select a language A Language lt West Europe gt 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu b4 Note e Teletext language supported by DTV is only English En AV Selection Select from the seven viewing options depending on the current environment e g room brightness the type of the current TV programme or the type of images input from external equipment 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Picture then ENTER 3 Select AV Selection f then ENTER 4 Select the desired option t then ENTER 4 Cy AV Selection OPTIMUM STANDARD DYNAMIC MOVIE SPORT GAME USER For AV source Item Description OPTIMUM Automatically adjusts the brightness of the image to he optimum level in accordance with the brightness evel of the viewing area The se
12. O A E ven o o o o TWDTV RETURN HOME MENU 4 MENU Using 1 on the remote control unit e Press J to increase the volume e Press to decrease the volume Volume adjustment CO O D e VOLUME on the plasma television operates the same as AA A1 Using X on the remote control unit e Press 0X to mute the sound aX appears on the screen Muting a e Press aX again or _ to restore the sound KO Watching TV E Switching the broadcast audio channel Depending on the broadcast you can switch the audio channel e Before operating with the remote control unit make sure to select the TV mode using its SELECT button See Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unit on page 60 AV SELECTION e While watching an analogue TV channel press I I to change the audio channel I mode TI mode MONO mode C u The table below shows the available audio channels by analogue broadcast audio type Setting I I MONO 1 1 1 AAA AAA AAA Stereo NICAM STEREO NICAM STEREO MONO 2 2 2 NICAM a BBB BBB BBB Bilingual Broadcasts NICAM I NICAM II MONO 3 3 ccc ccc Monaural NICAM MONO NICAM MONO 4 4 4 DDD DDD DDD Stereo STEREO STEREO MONO A2 Broadcasts Bilingual Monaural Ste
13. selected for Playback Mode images automatically change at the specified intervals e With Manual selected for Playback Mode press P P to change images e While images are automatically changing you can stop and hold automatic image change for approximately 90 seconds by pressing RED To resume press RED again 2 When quitting the Slide Show screen press RETURN to restore the thumbnail screen or HOME MENU to quit the Home Gallery function Note e When paused during a slideshow is played the screen is automatically changed to the next image in five minutes e f no operation is continued for five minutes the Home Gallery function automatically finishes except when the slideshow is played with Loop selected for the Repeat Mode Adjusting the picture quality When a thumbnail screen is displayed press YELLOW The same picture adjustment screen as the PC source is displayed For the subsequent procedure see page 30 BEID Using with other equipment En Na Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unit Using the supplied remote control unit you can control other equipment in connection a set top box STB DVD player DVD HDD recorder DVR BD player or VCR Before using this function you need to preset the supplied remote control unit with the manufacture code of the equipment to be controlled When you then want to control the equipment press
14. 2 Select Child Lock f 4 3 Select Block e The selection is switched between View factory default and Block 4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Suppressing audio distortion You can suppress audio distortion that may be induced when too strong audio signals are received in the selected channel bA Note e High Deviation is selectable only when you have selected D K for System under Setting up analogue TV channels manually on page 27 1 Repeat steps 1 to 6 provided for Reducing video noise After selecting a programme number using Programme Entry perform the following steps 2 Select High Deviation f 4 3 Select High Mid or Low gt Item Description off Deactivates the function High Suppresses audio distortion slightly however the audio volume is slightly lowered than when Off is selected Mid Suppresses audio distortion moderately Low Suppresses audio distortion further however the audio volume is further lowered 4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note e While watching a TV channel with any High Deviation setting you cannot change the sound multiplex mode Setting up CH Labeling TV channels You can name TV channels that you have set up using up to five characters This may help you easily identify the channels during selections 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Setup then ENTER 3 Sele
15. e You cannot adjust the sound effect for listening with headphones If you change the sound effect with headphones connected the new setting will become effective as soon as you disconnect the headphones The effect of this function differs depending on signals Listening to audio from the sub screen using headphones With headphones connected you can listen to audio coming from the sub screen when in the 2 screen or picture in picture mode audio coming from the main screen is output from the speakers 1 Press HOME MENU Select Sound then ENTER Select Headphone Output t J A WwW N Select the desired parameter Headphone Output 4 Main gt Headphone Output Selections Main Audio coming from the main screen is default output from the PHONES output terminal Sub When in the 2 screen or picture in picture mode audio coming from the sub screen is output from the PHONES output terminal ED Setting up En Na 5 Select Sub Volume f 6 Select the desired volume level Sub Volume 15 m 7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note e To adjust the volume for headphones after selecting Sub always use Sub Volume from the menu whether the screen is in single 2 screen or picture in picture mode When the screen is in single mode with Sub selected audio coming from the screen is output from the speakers even with headphones connected
16. 2 25 65 Using the HDMI Control functions 0 0 cc eee 65 Making the HDMI Control connections 00 c eee 66 Setting the HDMI Control 0 ccc ce ees 68 Using the HDMI Control menus 00 0 0 c cee ees 69 13 Using Teletext 00 ccc e eee eee eee 70 Using the Teletext functions s s sssusa 70 Operating the Teletext basics for analogue TV or external input SOUTE E Se eE ata aed le Geta ya aa acca n do daeh ghia dh she Rn So 70 Operating the Teletext basics for DIV 0 eee 71 14 Additional information 0 0000008 72 WOU DICSHOOTIM GS are aes sens Motels a N hoes Jean es ee pendent ones R 72 Signal assignments for 15 pin D sub connector 74 SPCCHICATIONS xrcntes he amp Ai te attake a She aad ama eat 75 xD important user information En Chapter 1 Important user information In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from this Pioneer PDP LX608A PDP LX508A plasma television please first read this information carefully With the Pioneer PDP LX608A PDP LX508A you can be assured of a high quality plasma television with long life and high reliability To achieve images of exceptional quality this Pioneer plasma television incorporates state of the art design and construction as well as very precise and highly advanced technology The Pioneer PDP LX608A PDP LX508A incorporates the latest in colour filter technology Direct Colour Filter This improves the colour picture
17. 2 Select Setup then ENTER 3 Select DTV Setup 4 then ENTER 4 Select Channel Setup then ENTER e The password entry screen appears Enter your four digit password using buttons 0 to 9 5 Select Parental Control then ENTER Favourites Channel Change Parental Control Parental Setup No Block 09 Enjoying DTV broadcasts 6 Select the desired rating and change the setting 7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Parental Rating options You can choose from the following options to block TV programmes No Block e All programmes can be watched without any age limitation Block All e All programmes are blocked General and above e For general audiences Not specifically designed for children but all ages are allowed Parental Guidance and above e Some material may not be suitable for children Parental guidance suggested Mature and above e Mature audience 15 Programmes are blocked for children under 15 Mature Adult and above e Specifically designed for adults Some material may be inappropriate for children under 15 Adult Violence and above e Programmes are blocked for children under 15 as these programmes contain strong violent content Restricted and above e Programmes contain inappropriate content for children under 18 Note e You can select DTV Setup only while viewing DTV channels e The Parental Control setup becomes effe
18. For details see the operation manual that came with the recorder or player AV system Receiver amplifier operation can also be AV system control controlled with the remote control unit of the plasma television volume surround mode and input selection of the HDMI terminal Power On The connected recorder can be turned On Recorder when the plasma television is turned On The plasma television can be turned On when Recorder the connected recorder s or player s is player turned On and images are input to the plasma television Power Off The connected device s can be turned Off Recorder when the plasma television is turned Off player AV system gt 4 Using the HDMI Control En On screen control panel For an AV system HDMI Control a H Switches the surround mode in order B Switches the input source in reverse order Switches the surround mode in reverse order pM CONTROL B Closes the screen to return to the HDMI Control menu 8 Displays the model number of the connected device B Void Switches the input source in order Press f or on the remote control unit of the plasma television to switch the surround mode in order or in reverse order or to switch the input source in order or in reverse order Pressing HDMI CONTROL turns the control panel screen off to return to the HDMI Control menu bA Note e You cannot operate the recorder player when you press or t
19. Watching DTV programmes 0 c cece cette eens 38 Changing Channels sacit serea Tse eed ae A eee 38 Viewing a channel banner i PLATE 0 0 00 cee eee eee 38 Viewing Subtitles az iraran iea t ae E A tea eh ae 39 Customizing channel related settings o on 39 Registering channels in the Favourite List 00 0 00 39 Activating the Favourites function 00 cece cece ees 40 Parental Control sic vlc ssa acts dust ach n are Bie Peal aAA 40 Reconfiguring the DTV channel settings 0000 es 40 Quick Scan designating the scanning city region 41 Auto Scan No scanning city region designated 41 Manual SCAM trate s a a a ANA a R n EA 42 Glear Alli Datel 2 0 5 one sensei ton oat ACs att en Valogad tes 42 WME ZONE SOtUPS o ses nears An Soha dentine d Raab oh Ea a ae tacts 43 Selecting a digital audio format 0 0 cece eee 43 Selecting an audio language 1 cee ee 44 Displaying technical information 00 0 c eee eee 44 SCTERN SAVE see oyecesch ah A n a ar eae we hd a ae Saeed 44 10 Useful adjustment settings 45 Switching the vertical drive mode AV source only 45 Adjusting image positions AV source only 0 eee 45 Adjusting image positions and clock automatically PC source ONY Srccucdeciy 2 agers ane Pe peta ae ey 45 Adjusting image positions and clock manually PC SOUE ONIY rn Ena a alae Lang Pa ae Nes 46 Colour system settin
20. or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight or strong artificial light D3 4 2 1 7 c_A_En D3 4 2 1 1_En A The following symbols are found on labels attached to the product They alert the operators and service personnel of this equipment to any potentially dangerous conditions A WARNING This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe practice which can result in personal injury or property damage A CAUTION This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe practice 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 D3 4 2 1 7a_A_En 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 15 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 STANDBY ON Button STANDBY When placed into the standby mode the main power flow is cut and the unit is no longer fully operational STANDBY ON Indicator The indicator is lit red when the unit is in the standby mode and is lit blue when it is i
21. p Fast forward the tape and allows picture search TV STB DWR lt o o o BOs 3 9 lt q REW Pale e a Rewinds the tape and allows picture search O DVD TOP MENU GUIDE e L i gt E A J O SB 8 iu Of Eg a ee 4 DVD HDD V SELECTION NAV Hoe amp gt S Pioneer En Using the HDMI Control CH Chapter 12 Using the HDMI Control Using the HDMI Control functions pn e Press or aX to adjust volume for E the AV system You can operate such Pioneer devices as a recorder player or AV E Press t ENTER RETURN system that support the HDMI Control functions using the remote 2 4 or colour BLUE RED YELLOW control of the plasma television ae GREEN buttons to use such functions as the disc navigator and electronic programme guide EPG on the connected recorder or player The HDMI Control functions include playback of content using on screen control panel on the plasma television recording of a TV ren programme while watching timer recording using a programme liston the connected recorder and confirmation of timer recording registered in the recorder For details see the table below oft O weo Note e Maximum number of devices that can be connected and controlled using the remote control unit of the plasma Note television is as follows recorder x 2 player x
22. 3 Select Drive Mode then ENTER 4 Select 1 2 or 3 then ENTER 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu B Note This setting can be made for each input source separately e Selections are effective only for the following input signals PAL SECAM 576i 576p 1080i 50 Hz 720p 50 Hz e This setting cannot be made when 480i 480p 1080i 60 Hz 720p 60 Hz 1080p 24 Hz or 1080p 60 Hz signals are input e The Drive Mode does not operate when On is selected in Game Control Pref Adjusting image positions AV source only Adjust the horizontal and vertical positions of images on the plasma television 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Option then ENTER 3 Select Position then ENTER 4 Select H V Position Adjust then ENTER 5 Adjust the vertical position f 4 or the horizontal position 6 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu KA Note e To restore the factory defaults for all items press f to select Reset in step 4 and then press ENTER A confirmation screen appears Press to select Yes and then press ENTER e Adjustments are stored separately according to input source e Depending on the displayed video the image position may not change even after adjustment e When Dot by Dot is selected for the screen mode the Position menu is dimmed Adjusting image positions and clock automatically PC source
23. INPUT terminal is available for the HDMI Control functions 6 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu bA Note e INPUT 3 can only be selected when Enable has been selected for the HDMI Input menu see Activating the INPUT 3 HDMI terminal on page 55 e If you have selected Off in step 5 a message Operations cannot be carried out Confirm the HDMI control settings appears when HDMI CONTROL is pressed on the remote control unit If you operate an HDMI supported device s using an HDMI terminal other than the terminal selected in Input Setting a malfunction may occur When connecting to any HDMI terminals other than the terminal selected in Input Setting make sure to enter the settings of the external device s so that the HDMI Control function does not operate Selecting the Power Off Control You can select whether or not the connected device is turned Off when the plasma television is turned Off factory default is On 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Selecting the input terminal 2 Select Power Off Control then ENTER 3 Select On then ENTER 4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note e The Power Off Control function is valid for the devices connected to any of HDMI terminals at the rear of the plasma television Selecting the Power On Ready You can select whether or not the plasma television is turned On when the connected Pioneer recorder or player i
24. This function does not operate when PC signals are received Video Pattern You can display the Video Pattern screen that also helps eliminate after image when it occurs 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Option then ENTER 3 Select Video Pattern then ENTER A confirmation screen appears 4 Select Start ENTER The Video Pattern screen displays Note e The system is automatically placed into standby one hour after he Video Pattern screen has started e While the Video Pattern screen is on no buttons operate except on the remote control unit STANDBY ON and on he plasma television e To cancel the Video Pattern screen press on the remote control unit press STANDBY ON or turn 4 off on the plasma elevision e The Video Pattern timer has priority over the sleep timer When he Video Pattern timer is on the sleep timer becomes ineffective Sleep Timer When the selected time elapses the Sleep Timer automatically places the system into the standby mode 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Sleep Timer then ENTER 3 Select the desired time then ENTER Select Off cancel 30 min 60 min 90 min or 120 min 4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu bA Note e Five minutes before the selected time elapses the remaining time appears every minute e To check the remaining time perform steps 1 and 2 After checking the time press H
25. and all other components e 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 e Images which have both very bright areas and very dark areas side by side should not be displayed for a prolonged period of ime e When playing a game the GAME mode setting within AV Selection is strongly recommended However please do not use this mode for long periods of time e After playing a game displaying a PC image or any other still image it is best to view a normal moving picture in the WIDE or FULL screen setting for more than three times the length of the previous still moving image After using the plasma television always switch the television to STANDBY mode Installation guidelines The Pioneer PDP LX608A PDP LX508A plasma television incorporates a very thin design To ensure safety please take the proper measures to mount or install the plasma television 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 he Pioneer stand or 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 expe
26. and follow the procedure below 1 Soak a piece of soft untreated cloth in distilled water A treated cloth contains polish or other chemicals such as in a commercially available eyeglass cleaning towelette 2 Wring out the cloth so that it is slightly damp not wet Make sure to wring out the cloth completely Cleaning the surface with a wet cloth can allow water to seep into the unit causing damage 3 Gently wipe the surface of the screen with the damp cloth 4 Wipe the surface again using the dry cloth included with your panel to remove any remaining dampness and to prevent streaks Cleaning the glossy surface of the front cabinet When cleaning the glossy surface of the front cabinet gently wipe it with a dry soft cloth the supplied cleaning cloth or other similar cloths e g cotton and flannel If you use a dusty or hard cloth the surface of the product will be scratched Cleaning the cabinet When cleaning the cabinet of this product gently wipe it with a clean soft cloth e g cotton and flannel If you use a dusty or hard cloth or if you rub the cabinet hard the surface of the cabinet will be scratched The cabinet of this product is mostly composed of plastic Do not use chemicals such as benzene or thinner to clean the cabinet Using these chemicals may result in quality deterioration or coating removal Do not expose the product to volatile gas or fluid such as pesticide Do not make the produ
27. cause data inside the memory to be damaged e Do not turn the digital camera off while the Home Gallery screen is displayed 0 CH BEID Using with other equipment Starting the initial Home Gallery screen When you connect a USB device while the system is on the initial screen appears automatically If the screen does not appear use the steps 1 and 2 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Home Gallery then ENTER HOME MENU ESS 3 Select a folder then ENTER Selecting a folder The initial Home Gallery screen shows folders saved in the memory card Different types of icons appear depending on the contents of folders O Indicates a folder that contains no image ile To select a desired folder press and then ENTER Images in the selected folder are displayed in thumbnail format ndicates a folder that contains another older ndicates a folder that contains one or more image files Indicates one or more image files saved under the root directory Starting a thumbnail screen When a folder is selected on the initial Home Gallery screen images in the folder are displayed in thumbnail format 1 3 2 59 Slide Show Start Setup Picture Picture size Saved date File name Rotation angle Image selection cursor Appears for unreadable images and images that could not be displayed on a single screen Number of the sel
28. command DTV input mode Executes a command or displays the Programme List HDMI CONTROL Displays the HDMI Control menu Colour RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE Teletext mode Selects a page 9 Jumps to the Teletext subtitle page Turns subtitle on and off in DTV input mode depending on the broadcast Displays hidden characters Use to select a sound effect mode I I Sets the sound multiplex mode DTV input mode Selects the Audio channel Mpeg Dolby Digital AV SELECTION Selects audio and video settings AV source OPTIMUM STANDARD DYNAMIC MOVIE SPORT GAME USER PC source STANDARD USER Press to select 2 screen picture in picture or single screen mode CH ENTER Executes a channel selection by the number buttons TV DTV Switches between the analogue TV and DTV input modes lt 1 I lt Sets the volume ox utes the sound HOME MENU Displays the HOME MENU screen INFO TV External input mode Displays the channel information DTV input mode Displays the banner information i PLATE Selects the Teletext mode all TV image all TEXT image TV EXT image DTV input mode Displays the Teletext mode all DTV image EXT image on DTV image Teletext mode Displays an Index page for the CEEFAX FLOF ormat DTV Teletext mode Displays an Index page 26 Selects the screen size 27 TV External input mode Freezes a frame from a moving image Press again to cancel
29. detected and the side masks will be added automatically or the image displayed in full screen leading to more effective countermeasures taken for the screen burning see Detecting side masks on page 47 Safety precautions GE Chapter 2 Safety precautions Electricity is used to perform many useful functions but it can also 13 The plasma television used in this product is made of glass cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly Therefore it can break when the product is dropped or applied with handled This product has been engineered and manufactured impact Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case with the highest priority on safety However improper use can he plasma television breaks result in electric shock and or fire In order to prevent potential 14 Overloading Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords danger please observe the following instructions when installing Overloading can cause fire or electric shock operating and cleaning the product To ensure your safety and 15 Entering of objects and liquids Never insert an object into the prolong the service life of your product please read the following product through vents or openings High voltage flows in the precautions carefully before using the product product and inserting an object can cause electric shock and or short internal parts For the same reason do not spill water or 1 Read
30. display the broadcasting menu screen INFO Press to display information on the current broadcasting Colour RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE This operation is available for only AonVision and Zinwell products Using with other equipment 0 CH oomo 2 S ro DvD SOURCE TV STB DR VCR o o3 __4 amp 3 RETURN HOME MENU MENU ro as Me MENU OUE gees did CGS amp bg em ii DISC DVD NYDD AV sevection NAV Oe amp amp fl Pioneer DVD DVR control buttons When in the DVD DVR mode the buttons on the remote control unit function as below 1 Oto9 Function as the numeric buttons 2 P P DVD HDD recorder DVR only Press to change the channel of the tuner built in the DVD HDD recorder DVR 3 RETURN When the DVD menu is in display press to restore the immediately previous screen 4 ENTER Press to activate the selected function t t e Press to select items on the DVD MENU screen 5 DVD TOP MENU When this button is pressed the DVD top menu will appear 6 REC DVD HDD recorder DVR only Starts recording 7 J PAUSE STILL Sets pauses and still pictures 8 F amp 4 CHAPTER SEARCH Each time you press you move back to the start of the previous chapter 9 pp CHAPTER SEARCH Each time you press you move ahead to the start of the next chapter 10 DISC NAVI DVD HDD recorder DVR only Press to display the Disc Navigator screen for browsi
31. installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident To avoid fire hazard the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time for example when on vacation D3 4 2 2 2a_A_En WARNING This equipment is not waterproof To prevent a fire or shock hazard do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment such as a vase or flower pot or expose it to dripping splashing rain or moisture D3 4 2 1 3_B_En WARNING Before plugging in for the first time read the following section carefully 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 D3 4 2 1 4_A_En 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 D3 4 2 1 6_A_En Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F less than 85 RH cooling vents not blocked Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area
32. may recall it by pressing ENTER aE BED Useful adjustment settings Changing the password Use the following procedure to change the password 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Setup then ENTER 3 Select Password then ENTER The password entry screen appears Enter the current four digit password using buttons 0 to 9 4 Select Change Password then ENTER 5 Enter a four digit password to be newly set using buttons 0 to 9 eer alert aie eran 6 Enter the same password that you have entered in step 5 e Ifa different password is entered the operation goes back to step 5 for reentry from the beginning e You can try up to three times to reconfirm the new password before the Change Password screen is automatically exited 7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note e Take a note of the newly set password and keep it handy Resetting the password function 1 2 w Uu A Press HOME MENU Select Setup then ENTER Select Password then ENTER The password entry screen appears Enter your four digit password using buttons 0 to 9 Select Reset then ENTER Select Yes then ENTER Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note e The above procedure will reset the password to the factory default 1 2 3 4 We suggest you write down your password so you don t forget it PDP LX608A PDP LX508A Your password No
33. power management Mode e Places the system into the standby mode when no signal is received from the personal computer for eight minutes e Even when you start using the computer and a signal is received again the system stays off e The system is switched on again by pressing STANDBY ON on the plasma television or on the remote control unit Mode2 e Places the system into the standby mode when no signal is received from the personal computer for eight seconds e When you start using the computer and a signal is input again the system is switched on e The system is switched on again by pressing STANDBY ON on the plasma television or on the remote control unit 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu bA Note e This function is not selectable when the PC is connected to the HDMI terminal 09 Enjoying DTV broadcasts En Chapter 9 Enjoying DTV broadcasts Watching DTV programmes Digital TV DTV opens up a new world of free to air terrestrial programming It provides more channels clearer picture quality and various types of useful information You can enjoy high quality digital programmes simply by selecting the channel number from available digital stations on the menu bA Note e When executing Auto Installation page 27 make sure to select Digital or All as the tuner type e While in the DTV mode press E to display the Teletext screen Changing channels 1 Press TV DTV t
34. press 1 to 9 TV images will be displayed a INPUT N w a CH CH RETURN ENTER INPUT TV DT 5 o Pc gt ail iH Placing the system into standby e Press on the remote control unit or STANDBY ON on the plasma television e The STANDBY indicator lights up red e The system enters the standby mode and the image on the screen disappears Note e When on the plasma television is off you cannot turn the power on by pressing C or 0 to 9 on the remote control unit or STANDBY ON on the plasma television e If you are not going to use the plasma television for a long period of time be sure to remove the power cord from the power outlet En PDP LX608A fe POWER ON indicator e STANDBY indicator i ON STANDBY button located on the bottom of the side panel See page 12 PDP LX508A POWER ON indicator e STANDBY indicator o 0 O ON STANDBY SLEEP button located at the bottom on the rear panel See page 13 Plasma television status indicators The table below shows the operational status of the plasma television You can check the current status of the system with the indicators on the plasma television Indicator status System status POWER ON STANDBY The power cord of the plasma television has been disconnected Or the p
35. priority for the INPUT 2 terminals is 1 Component video 2 S Video 3 Video e Connect only the type of video cable that will actually be used e Refer to your DVD player operation manual for the signal types available BEID Using with other equipment En Connecting a VCR Use the INPUT 3 terminals when connecting a VCR and other audiovisual equipment Use either an S Video or standard video cable for the video signal Use a stereo audio cable for the audio If you re using the standard video input you can use a red white yellow audio video cable VCR playback To watch a VCR image press INPUT 3 on the remote control unit or press INPUT on the plasma television to select INPUT 3 bA Note e Signal priority for the INPUT 3 terminals is 1 S Video 2 Video e Connect only the type of video cable that will actually be used e Refer to your VCR operation manual for the signal types available Connecting a game console or camcorder Use the INPUT 6 terminals to connect a game console camcorder and other audiovisual equipment Use either an S Video or standard video cable for the video signal Use a stereo audio cable for the audio If you re using the standard video input you can use a red white yellow audio video cable S Video cable Displaying an image from the game console or camcorder To watch an image coming from the game consol
36. release the hold mode G amp D Displays an Index page for the CEEFAX FLOF format Displays a TOP Over View page for the TOP format bA Note e Before displaying the Teletext return the screen to the single screen mode Using Teletext x Displaying subpages You can display several subpages as they are transmitted 203 TEXT 203 El MS 01 44 37 Ee P Life Promis E o 02 03 04 1 Press amp to display Teletext e If you open a page containing subpages the subpages are automatically displayed in sequence 2 To quit automatic subpage change press gt e You can then manually change subpages by pressing bA Note e Pressing causes the page to be changed and the subpage screen to disappear e Pressing stops automatic subpage change and performs its respective button function Displaying TOP Over View When receiving TOP Teletext you can read a TOP text overview TOP Over View BLOCK PAGES A TV PROGRAMMES COLOUR BAR GROUP PAGES A FOOT BALL BASKETBALL TENNIS SKI WEATHER NEWS MOVIE LOCAL JUDO SWIM GROUP 1 GROUP 2 BLOCK 1 BLOCK 2 BLOCK 3 GROUP 3 v GROUP 4 v 1 Press amp to display Teletext 2 While receiving TOP Teletext press to display TOP Over View 3 Press t and to select the desired block or group pages and then press ENTER Displaying subtitle pages You can display several subtitles as they a
37. remote control sensor e Check if any obstacles exist between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor e Panel sounds noises e Panel generated sounds for example fan motor noise electrical circuit humming glass panel buzzing are normal operation of a phosphor based matrix display e When you change the Energy Save mode you may notice a change in the panel sound This is normal PICTURE SOUND e Screen appears dark eck if any obstacles exist in front of the Room Light Sensor See pages 12 and 48 oomosor Q e No image and audio is presented ave you finished initial scanning for digital TV channels See page 27 eck if the input source for video or PC has been unintentionally selected although you want to watch a TV annel See page 21 eck if you have selected a channel blocked with Child Lock See page 28 nter a password to temporarily cancel Child Lock See page 49 eck the cable connection with the antenna See page 17 eck the cable connection with the other equipment See pages 51 to 56 e No picture e Is connection to other components correct See pages 51 to 56 e ls anon compatible PC signal being input See page 53 e Audio is output but no image is presented Check if you have selected Picture Off for Energy Save With this option selected the screen is deactivated only sound is output To restore the screen display press any button other than C gt
38. reproduction of these models as compared to previous models It also eliminates the need for a physical glass panel to be placed in front of the plasma panel which furthers Pioneer s continued goal of reducing environmental waste in consumer electronics now during the manufacturing process and in the future during the recycling process Over the course of its lifetime the luminosity of the Pioneer PDP LX608A PDP LX508A plasma television 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 television for a long time 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 televisions 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 e Whenever possible avoid frequently displaying the same image or virtually still moving pictures e g 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 set top box DVD player VCR
39. the function Teletext mode Stops updating Teletext pages Press again to release the hold mode 28 29 Moves the position of the sub screen when in picture in picture mode Swaps the main and sub screens when in picture in picture or 2 screen mode bA Note When using the remote control unit point it at the plasma television Preparation CH Chapter 5 Preparation Installing the plasma television A Over 50 cm RS Location e Avoid direct sunlight Maintain adequate ventilation 0 Caution e Ifyou do not leave sufficient space above the plasma television it will not receive enough ventilation and will not operate properly e Pioneer will not be responsible for accident or damage caused by inadequate installation or stabilization erroneous operation remodeling or natural disasters bA Note e Allow enough space around the upper and back parts when installing to ensure adequate ventilation of the rear of the unit e Be sure to install the plasma television in a flat stable location Using the optional Pioneer stand For details on installation refer to the instruction manual supplied with the stand Using the optional Pioneer speakers For details on installation refer to the instruction manual supplied with the speaker Moving the plasma television When installing on a rack etc hold the plasma television as shown below Because the plasma television is he
40. u FP WwW N Selections Off Deactivates Intelligent Mode On Activates Intelligent Mode 6 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note e As this function automatically optimizes image quality the process in which image settings such as brightness and tint gradually change may be seen on the screen This is not a malfunction CH RED Setting up En Using the Picture Detail Press HOME MENU Select Picture then ENTER Select Pro Adjust then ENTER Select Picture Detail then ENTER Select an item to be adjusted then ENTER e You can select DRE Picture Black Level ACL Enhancer Mode or Gamma Select the desired parameter 4 then ENTER u A WN e2 DRE Picture Emphasizes the contrast on images so that the difference between brightness and darkness becomes more distinct Selections Off Deactivates DRE Picture High Enhanced DRE Picture Mid Standard DRE Picture Low Moderate DRE Picture Black Level Emphasizes dark portion on images so that the difference between brightness and darkness becomes more distinct Selections Off Deactivates Black Level On Activates Black Level ACL Performs such compensation that results in the optimum contrast Using Colour Temp Press HOME MENU Select Picture then ENTER Select Pro Adjust then ENTER Select Colour Detail
41. x 2 ee clamp x3 Bead band x3 Antenna cable Power cord Cleaning cloth A Terminal position sheet for use when mounting the plasma television on the wall PDP LX608A only Warranty card Operating instructions 04 Part names En Chapter 4 Part names Plasma television Front PDP LX608A Viewed from the underside of the display PDP LX508A Viewed from the front of the display 1 4 button This button is located on the bottom of the side panel of the plasma television for the PDP LX608A and at the bottom on the rear panel for the PDP LX508A See amp on page 13 If the button is off the power will not turn on even when 0 to 9 on the remote control unit or STANDBY ON on the plasma television is pressed To turn on the power press You can also slide up for PDP LX608A POWER ON indicator STANDBY indicator SLEEP indicator Room Light Sensor uPRWN The terminals on side panels are common to the PDP LX608A and PDP LX508A Remote control sensor STAN DBY ON button INPUT button VOLUME buttons CHANNEL buttons USB port PHONES output terminal INPUT INPUT INPUT 6 terminal S VIDEO 6 terminal VIDEO 6 terminals AUDIO Part names Plasma television Rear PDP LX608A PDP LX508A
42. 00 PIONEER 537 SONY 3 538 SONY 4 VCR 539 SONY 5 500 PIONEER 1 factory default 540 SONY 6 501 PIONEER 2 541 SONY 7 502 AIWA 542 THOMSON 503 AIWA 2 543 TOSHIBA 504 AKAI 1 505 AKAI 2 506 AKAI 3 507 DAEWOO 508 GRUNDIG 1 509 GRUNDIG 2 510 GRUNDIG 3 511 GRUNDIG 4 512 ACHI 1 513 TACHI 2 514 HITACHI 3 515 JVC 1 516 JVC 2 517 JVC 3 518 JVC 4 519 JVC 5 520 LOEWE 1 521 LOEWE 2 522 ATSUI 523 ORION 524 PANASONIC 1 525 PANASONIC 2 526 PHILIPS 1 BEID Using with other equipment ENTER INPUT TV DTV a e OO e ene T Cc BoB T S18 DVR VCR amp 3 RETURN o Get o O HOME MENU CONTROL B DVD TOP MENU GUIDE laa E aE gt gt amp JO WwW u 0e O OO C Vi DVD HDD DI av sevection NAV Hoe amp SR Pioneer En STB set top box control buttons When in the STB mode the buttons on the remote control unit function as below 1 2 0to9 Function as the numeric buttons P P Press to tune in a higher or lower channel RETURN When the broadcasting menu screen is in display press to restore the immediately previous screen ENTER Press to activate the selected function t 4 e Press to select items on the broadcasting menu screen or the broadcasting guide screen GUIDE Press to display the broadcasting guide screen SOURCE Turns the set top box on and off MENU Press to
43. 2 AV system x 1 When using the HDMI Control functions operate the remote e Not all device operations may be available for HDMI Control control unit while pointing it toward the remote control sensor functions RI located at the bottom right of the front panel of the plasma HDMI Control functions television e You cannot use two or more HDMI terminals at the rear of the Function Description POS plasma television at the same time except Power Off and SUR Display Language Setup functions Playback of The proper input source is automatically Recorder content selected and the content is played back onthe player plasma television as you press PLAY on the connected device On screen Recorder player operation can be controlled Recorder control on screen or with the remote control unit of player he plasma television play stop fast forward reverse etc Recording of TV The programme now watching can be Recorder programme recorded using the remote control unit of the plasma television Timer recording Timer recording using a programme list on Recorder he recorder connected Confirmation of Recording schedule registered in the Recorder recording recorder can be displayed and confirmed on schedule he screen using the remote control unit of he plasma television Display nformation on the display menu language is Recorder Language ransferred to the recorder or player player Setup connected to the plasma television
44. Analogue TV Setup then ENTER The password entry screen appears Enter your four digit password using buttons 0 to 9 For the password see Using a password on page 49 4 Select Manual Adjust t then ENTER Select Programme Entry t 6 Select a programme number You can select 1 through 99 pa j J Manual Adjust Search m 44 25MHz System BIG Colour System Auto Store Tuner NR Child Lock High Deviation Select Search t 4 8 Enter a frequency using buttons 0 to 9 then ENTER You can also press to enter a frequency 9 Select System t 4 10 Select a sound system You can select from among B G D K I M N 11 Select Colour System t 12 Select a colour system gt You can select from Auto PAL NTSC SECAM PAL M PAL N and 4 43NTSC 13 Select Store t 14 Select Yes e With Yes selected you can select the channel using P P With No selected you cannot select the channel using P P 15 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu e Alternatively to set up for another channel repeat steps 5 to 14 ED Setting up En bA Note e Manual Adjust also allows you to make selections for Tuner NR Child Lock and High Deviation See Reducing video noise Setting Child Lock and Suppressing audio distortion res
45. Broadcasts Watching TV D 06 Using the multiscreen functions e The left screen in the 2 screen mode or the larger screen in the picture in picture mode is the active screen indicated Before operating with the remote control unit make sure to select gee Het A ce otithe niormaltunetions to the TV mode using its SELECT button See Controlling other 9 p equipment using the supplied remote control unit on page 60 Splitting the screen Use the following procedure to select the 2 screen or picture in picture mode bA Note e Displaying a split screen for a long period of time or for shorter periods of time everyday may result in image retention 2 Screen e In picture in picture mode press to move the position of the small screen anti clockwise Main screen Sub screen Picture in picture Main screen Sub screen 2 To select the desired input source press the appropriate EA input source button e If watching TV programmes press P P to change the WAL channel ic TV stB DVR veq SOURCE OF o 3 on ERED bA Note E MENU e The multiscreen function cannot display images from the same input source at the same time If you make such an attempt a HDMI calito no warning message appears E SE ae e e The multiscreen function cannot display images from OQOOG combinations of two external
46. MA 14 9 screen size selected you can change the brightness of the grey side masks that appear at both sides of the screen 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Option then ENTER Select Side Mask then ENTER 4 Select Brightness Sync t 5 Select the desired parameter then ENTER Item Description Fixed default Always sets the same brightness for the grey side masks w Auto Adjusts the brightness of the grey side masks according to the brightness of images A Important The Auto setting adjusts the brightness of the side masks according to the brightness of the screen and can reduce the possibility of image retention 6 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Room Light Sensor This function automatically adjusts the brightness of the display panel in accordance with the brightness level of the viewing area For details use the following procedure 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Option then ENTER 3 Select Room Light Sensor then ENTER 4 Select On or Off then ENTER Item Description On Activates the Room Light Sensor function Off Deactivates the Room Light Sensor function 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu bd Note e When you have selected OPTIMUM on the AV Selection menu the Room Light Sensor function will stay On even if you select Off in step 4 e This function is not available when PC si
47. NU 2 Select Option then ENTER 3 Select Game Control Pref then ENTER 4 Select On or Off then ENTER Item Description On Establishes a preference for operability Off Establishes a preference for image quality 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note e The Game Control Pref is only available when using an external input except a PC source and GAME is selected in AV Selection e The Game Control Pref options are not effective when PC signals are received when a PC source menu is displayed on the screen e The On setting is not effective when freezing images or in the multiscreen mode Selecting a screen size manually Press to switch among the screen size options selectable for the type of video signals currently received Each time you press Qa the selection is switched The selectable screen sizes differ depending on the types of input signals A Important e If images with black bands on both sides or top and bottom of the screen when using the 4 3 FULL 14 9 or CINEMA 14 9 modes for example are displayed continuously for long periods or for shorter periods of time over several days image retention may result It is recommended that you enjoy watching images displayed in full screen except when doing so may result in copyright infringement Useful adjustment settings
48. OME MENU to restore the previous display e The SLEEP indicator on the front of the plasma television lights up in orange when the Sleep Timer is set Using a password The plasma television provides the Child lock and Parental lock functions for preventing children from watching inappropriate programmes You need to enter a password when watching programmes with Block specified Before the system is shipped 1234 is preset as the factory default password You can however change the password as you want You will need to enter the password before using the Auto Installation Analogue TV Setup or Password functions from the HOME MENU to prevent unauthorized changes to the settings Entering a password In a case where you select a channel blocked with Child lock or Parental lock function or if password entry is requested when attempting to open the menu enter a password correctly e Enter a correct four digit password using buttons 0 to 9 Please Input Your Password e While using a Parental Lock menu in DTV mode or in DTV Setup the following password entry screen appears EnEn e bA Note e If you fail password entry three times Invalid password appears and the menu is closed In order to display the password entry screen again to unlock the password select the blocked channel or open the menu again e Ifthe password entry screen disappears before entry you
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50. PUT 3 HDMI terminal Enable Activates the INPUT 3 HDMI terminal 6 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note e You need not activate the INPUT 4 and INPUT 5 HDMI terminals Specifying the type of input signals 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 provided for Activating the INPUT 3 HDMI terminal 2 Select Signal Type then ENTER 3 Select Video or PC then ENTER Item Description Video default Select this option except when a PC is connected PC Select this option when a PC is connected to the HDMI input terminal 4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu 0 Caution e Make sure to select PC when a PC is connected to the HDMI input terminal bA Note e Inthe Video mode the image is over scanned enlarged and the mode is automatically switched to PC when PC signals are received e Inthe PC mode the image is displayed in full size for optimum image quality when PC is selected underscan size screen when Video is selected overscan size screen BEID Using with other equipment Specifying the type of digital video signals Press HOME MENU Select Option then ENTER Select HDMI Input then ENTER Select Video then ENTER Select the type of digital video signals then ENTER e f you select Auto an attempt will be made to identify the type of digital video signal
51. Pioneer sound vision soul Operating Instructions HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE DO porey SRS PDP LX A DIGITAL PLASMA TELEVISION er a eer To use your plasma television for a long period of time Cautions regarding screen burning After image lagging and screen burning After image lagging When characters images or images of fixed patterns with very high luminance are displayed on a plasma television screen even if displayed for a relatively short period of time the image may remain on the screen due to the residual electric load of the panel However this is not a malfunction This after image lagging can be eliminated gradually by displaying moving images in full screen Burning When images like those described above are displayed continuously for a long period of time or repeatedly a difference occurs between the luminance of the continuously displayed image and that of other portions of the screen resulting in the image remaining on the screen due to burning Please note that if this burning occurs it may be difficult to completely restore the screen to the state prior to burning It should also be noted that this phenomenon tends to occur more easily soon after the product is purchased Display examples susceptible to burning e If programmes such as terrestrial digital broadcasts having a screen size of 4 3 are viewed repeatedly the normal display area other than the black bands on the left and right sides
52. R Select Detection t J Select On Item Description Off Deactivates the Side Mask detection u FP WwW N On Activates the Side Mask detection 6 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu A Important e The On setting prevents uneven wear on 4 3 content and side masks and can reduce the possibility of image retention aE BED Useful adjustment settings En ae Note e You cannot set the Side Mask detection to On or Off when Off is selected in Auto Size e The Side Mask detection does not operate on 4 3 content displayed in SD signals e The Side Mask detection is canceled when you switch the screen size To restore the Side Mask detection select another input source or place the plasma television into standby then turn the power on again e Auto will appear on the channel display when this function is on e Set the Side Mask detection function to On the High Definition 16 9 aspect ratio images containing side masks will be detected and the side masks will be added automatically or the image displayed in full screen leading to more effective countermeasures taken for the screen burning e Detection errors may occur depending on the HD contents In case a detection error occurs manually change the screen size to the desired size Changing the brightness at both sides of the screen Side Mask With the 4 3 FULL 14 9 or CINE
53. SELECT on the remote control unit to select an appropriate mode depending on the equipment the selection is switched among TV STB DVD DVR and VCR The corresponding mode indicators on the remote control unit show the currently selected mode INPUT 5 6 TW DTV PO EJ N 96 Ww amp SELECT DVD SOURCE mw ste oR ver SOURCE o o e When you control a BD player select the DVD DVR mode Presetting manufacture codes 1 Press SELECT on the remote control unit to select the STB DVD DVR or VCR mode depending on the equipment 2 After confirming that the indicator of the previously selected mode goes off press and hold SELECT and then press 1 on the remote control unit e The corresponding mode indicator flashes 3 Press 0 to 9 to enter a three digit manufacture code e See the manufacture code list to identify an appropriate code e The mode indicator lights up for approximately one second and then goes off presetting the manufacture code is completed Ls a E H MO 1 INPUT TWDTV 5 6 Pc KA N P a SET ay se BR yn SOURCE o ooo Note e If you perform no operation for approximately one minute while a mode indicator is flashing the code presetting procedure is quitted e If you enter a code not listed in the table a mode indicator ashes quickly for approximately one second and then flashes
54. Setup 27 DTV Setup 38 Password 49 Language 29 Home Gallery 57 HDMI Control 65 07 7 The HOME MENU Using the HOME MENU The following describes the typical procedure for setting up the menus For the actual procedures see the appropriate pages that describe individual functions SELECT oy sra BIR on SOURCE to o ol Bo o o O RETURN HOME MENU DVD TOP WENU GUIDE 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Press f to select a menu item and then press ENTER 3 Repeat step 2 until you access the desired submenu item The number of menu layers differs depending on the menu items 4 Press to select an option or parameter and then press ENTER For some menu items press f instead of 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu bA Note e You can return to the upper menu levels by pressing RETURN e Before operating with the remote control unit make sure to select the TV mode using its SELECT button See Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unit on page 60 En Setting up CH Chapter 8 Setting up Setting up TV channels automatically This section describes how to automatically search for and set up TV channels Using Auto Installation When the plasma television is switched on for the first time after purchase the initial auto installation is initiated You can set tuner type and region in successive operations Auto Insta
55. Sound Effect 1 1 or aX See page 36 e Images are presented but no audio is e Check if you have selected the minimum volume See page 21 output e Check that no headphones are connected e Check that the sound is not muted See page 21 e Check that the audio input is also connected See pages 51 to 53 e Check the sound system selected for a TV channel where problems have occurred see page 22 Reselect the correct sound system e Check that the appropriate DIGITAL OUT PCM or Dolby Digital is selected e Sound is reversed between e Check if the speaker cable connections have been reversed between the right and left or if the speaker cable from the right and left speakers either speaker has been disconnected See page 13 e Sound is output from only a single speaker Has the balance been correctly adjusted See page 35 e Picture is cut off e Is the image position correct See page 45 e Has the correct screen size been selected See page 46 e Strange colour light colour dark or colour Adjust the picture tone See pages 30 to 33 misalignment e Is the room too bright The picture may look dark in a room that is too bright e Check the colour system setting See page 46 En Additional information LY Problem Possible solution e After image lag e After displaying a still image or a very bright image for a certain period of time if the screen is then switched to a dar
56. UT 3 Prohibit Does not output composite video and audio signals when INPUT 3 is selected INPUT 4 Prohibit Does not output composite video and audio signals when INPUT 4 is selected INPUT 5 Prohibit Does not output composite video and audio signals when INPUT 5 is selected INPUT 6 Prohibit Does not output composite video and audio signals when INPUT 6 is selected 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note e If you operate the DIV setup menu or display a Teletext screen while watching DTV broadcasting the corresponding GUI is also output from MONITOR OUT Be careful when recording a DTV broadcasting programme e The INPUT 4 and INPUT 5 video signal is not output from the MONITOR OUT jack regardless of this setting Using the HDMI Inputs The INPUT 3 INPUT 4 and INPUT 5 terminals are HDMI terminals to which digital video and audio signals can be input To use the HDMI terminals activate the terminal and specify the types of video and audio signals to be received from the connected equipment For the types of these signals see the operation manual that came with the connected equipment Before starting the menu press INPUT 3 INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 on the remote control unit or press INPUT on the plasma television to select INPUT 3 INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 Video signals supported 720 1440 x 576i 50 Hz 720 x 576p 50 Hz 1280 x 720p 50 Hz 1920
57. acteristics image gradation characteristics Selections 1 Selects gamma characteristics 1 2 Selects gamma characteristics 2 3 Selects gamma characteristics 3 7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu then repeat steps 7 and 8 e You may press to immediately change an item to be adjusted 9 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Setting up Using CTI and Colour Space 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Picture then ENTER 3 Select Pro Adjust then ENTER 4 Select Colour Detail then ENTER 5 Select CTI or Colour Space then ENTER 6 Select the desired parameter then ENTER CTI Provides images with clearer colour contours The CTI stands for Colour Transient Improvement Selections Off Deactivates CTI On Activates CTI Colour Space Changes the colour reproduction space Selections 1 Optimized for vivid vibrant colour reproduction 2 Standard colour reproduction 7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Using Colour Management Press HOME MENU Select Picture then ENTER Select Pro Adjust then ENTER Select Colour Detail then ENTER Select Colour Management then ENTER Select an item to be adjusted f then ENTER Grad a vu A WN lt o 7 Select the desired level Item button button Closer to magenta Closer to yellow Y Closer
58. all pillar or other sturdy element Perform this work in the same way on the left and right sides Use hooks cords and fittings that are available on the market Recommended hook Nominal diameter 8 mm length 12 mm to 18mm Ox 12 mm to 18mm eo ID Wood screw commercially available 4mm x20 mm min E 5 2 Cord Cpns ing Drill a hole in the middle at the rear of the tabletop panel before using a wood screw Perform this work the same way on the left and right sides 8 mm to 15 mm En Preparation CH O Caution e A table or rack with adequate strength should always be used to support the plasma television Failure to do so could result in personal injury and physical damage When installing the plasma television please take the necessary safety measures to prevent it from falling or overturning in case of emergencies such as earthquakes or of accidents If you do not take these precautions the plasma television could fall down and cause injury e The screws hooks cords and other fittings that you use to secure the plasma television to prevent it from overturning will vary according to the composition and thickness of the surface to which it will be attached Select the appropriate screws hooks cords and other fittings after first inspecting the surface carefully to determine its thickness and composition and after consulting a p
59. as Do not touch the controls other than those described in the bathtub washbasin kitchen sink and laundry tub swimming pool operating instructions Improper adjustment of controls not and in a wet basement described in the instructions can cause damage which often 8 Stand Do not place the product on an unstable cart stand tripod requires extensive adjustment work by a qualified technician or table Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall resulting in serious personal injuries as well as a damage to the product Use only a cart stand tripod bracket or f When he product displays m abnormal cond tion Any table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product noticeable abnormality in the product indicates that the When mounting the product on a wall be sure to follow the product needs servicing manufacturer s instructions Use only the mounting hardware 18 Replacement parts In case the product needs replacement parts recommended by the manufacturer make sure that the service person uses replacement parts 9 When relocating the product placed on a cart it must be moved specified by the manufacturer or those with the same with utmost care Sudden stops excessive force and uneven floor characteris ics and performance as the original parts Use of surface can cause the product to fall from the cart unauthorised parts can result in fire electric shock and or other danger 19 Safety c
60. as before e To quit the code presetting procedure halfway while a mode indicator is flashing you may press SELECT on the remote control unit e The factory default manufacture codes for the STB DVD DVR and VCR modes are 000 100 and 500 respectively Manufacture codes e Some equipment listed in the table may not allow you to control with the supplied remote control unit partially or entirely STB 000 PIONEER 1 factory default 001 PIONEER 2 002 AONVISION 003 ZINWELL 004 CANAL SATELLITE 005 HUMAX 006 PACE 1 007 PACE 2 008 QUALI TV 009 SKY DIGITAL DVD 00 PIONEER 1 factory default 01 PIONEER 2 02 AKA 03 DENON 04 HITACHI 05 JVC 06 KENWOOD 1 07 KENWOOD 2 08 PANASONIC 1 09 PANASONIC 2 0 PHILIPS 1 1 PHILIPS 2 2 SAMSUNG 3 SHARP 4 SONY 1 5 SONY 2 6 SONY 3 7 THOMSON 8 TOSHIBA 9 YAMAHA Using with other equipment DVR VCR 200 PIONEER 1 527 PHILIPS 2 201 PIONEER 2 528 PHILIPS 3 202 PIONEER 3 529 SANYO 203 PANASONIC 530 SAMSUNG 1 204 PHILIPS 1 531 SAMSUNG 2 205 PHILIPS 2 532 SAMSUNG 3 206 SHARP 533 SAMSUNG 4 207 SONY 534 SHARP 208 TOSHIBA 535 SONY 1 es are 3
61. ations with a Pioneer AV receiver SR features functions such as automatic input switching and DSP surround mode display For more information see the user s manual for the Pioneer AV receiver supporting SR Note e Use special SR cables available from Pioneer for the connection e When using SR connect the plasma television directly to the receiver with the SR cable e When connected with SR the volume of the plasma television is temporarily muted Using with other equipment Enjoying through USB interface Home Gallery function On this system you can watch JPEG images that have been captured and stored in memory cards using a digital still camera You can also connect your digital camera directly to the plasma television using a USB connector cable Digital still camera JOI eee Multi card reader A gt gt USB connector cable Image data display Note e A single USB device can only be connected at a time No USB hub can be connected e Such devices as a printer or keyboard cannot be connected and used Readable memory cards This system can read memory cards whose formats are FAT16 FAT32 or VFAT Readable data files This system can read only JPEG files that meet the following conditions e Extensions are JPG or JPEG e JPEG 4 2 2 and 4 2 0 format e The image resolution must be less than 3264 pixels in the horizontal direction and 2448 pixels in t
62. avy be sure to have someone help you when moving it for PDP LX608A bA Note e Do not use the speaker to support the weight of the plasma television e Do not hold the plasma television by the speaker mounting fittings gt Preparation PDP LX508A Preventing the plasma television from falling over T 8 mm to 15 mm j j After installing the stand be sure to take special care to ensure that the plasma television will not fall over and is stabilized to both the wall and rack ILE tabilizing on a table or rack abilize the plasma television as shown in the diagram using the astic bands and screws provided with the optional stand Screw L is awn ge Note Wood screw i bo ially available e To stabilize the plasma television on a table or rack also use ata s commercially available wood screws that have a nominal diameter of 4 mm and that are at least 20 mm long Drill a hole in the middle at the rear of the tabletop panel before using a wood screw Perform this work the same way on the left and right sides PDP LX608A Wood screw Using a wall for stabilization 1 Attach falling prevention bolts hooks to the plasma television 2 Use strong cords to stabilize it appropriately and firmly to a w
63. ayed For example 001 is displayed when channel 1 is received and 010 when channel 10 is received 2 Date and Time Month date and time 24 hour indication are displayed in that order 3 Teletext Information When Teletext information is available TTX appears in this box 4 Audio Channel The audio channel information of the current programme is displayed Mpeg is displayed when normal MPEG audio stream is received and Dolby Digital when Dolby Digital audio is received 5 Parental Guide Information The parental guide information of the current programme is displayed 6 Network Information The broadcast network name of the current programme is displayed 7 Channel Number Broadcaster Name The channel number and TV station name of the current programme are displayed 8 Present Programme Information Information on the current programme is displayed Enjoying DTV broadcasts Ca 9 Programme Status A bar graph displays the elapsed time of the current programme 10 Next Programme Information Information on the next programme is displayed 11 Signal Strength Level Signal strength level of the current broadcast is displayed The stronger the signal the higher the bar in the graph 3 To view more detailed programme information press again 00 13 29 G e To quit display of detailed information press RETURN e If the banner contains further information press to view the
64. be held responsible for such accidents or malfunction bA Note 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 e Permanent residual images upon the phosphors of the panel e The existence of a minute number of inactive light cells e Panel generated sounds examples Fan motor noise and electrical circuit humming glass panel buzzing O Caution Pioneer bears no responsibility for any damage arising from incorrect use of the product by you or other people malfunctions when in use other product related problems and use of the product except in cases where the company must be liable Important user information Plasma television protection function When still images such as photos and computer images stay on he screen for an extended period of time the screen will be slightly dimmed This is because the protection function of the plasma elevision automatically adjusts the brightness to protect the screen when detecting still images so this does not designate malfunction The screen is dimmed when a still image is detected or about three minutes Information of pixel defect Plasma television displays information using pixels Pioneer plasma television panels contain a very large number of pixels Depending on the panel size over 3 1 million cells for a 50 inch 60 inch display All Pioneer display panels are
65. contain WSS wide screen signaling information when the broadcasting signals DTV only contain information other than WSS or when video signals are received from connected HDMI equipment see page 55 To activate this function use the following procedure 1 Press HOME MENU Select Option then ENTER Select Auto Size then ENTER Select Natural or Wide Zoom then ENTER A WwW N Item Description Off Deactivates the Auto Size function Natural Naturally adjusts the image to the screen Wide Zoom Enlarges and displays only the 4 3 aspect ratio portion in full and wide screen 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note e Manually select an appropriate screen size if an image does not automatically switch to a correct screen format e When the video signal contains no aspect ratio information the function will not work even with Natural or Wide Zoom selected Detecting side masks Some HD broadcasts may display 4 3 content with side masks The plasma television automatically detects these side masks to provide grey side masks when Natural has been selected for Auto Size or display the image full screen with the side masks removed when Wide Zoom has been selected This function does not operate when Off is selected for Auto Size 1 Press HOME MENU Select Option then ENTER Select Side Mask then ENTE
66. control unit of the plasma follows recorder x 2 player x 2 AV system x 1 ng an AV system be sure to place and connect plasma television and recorder or player an AV system that does not support the HDMI ns between the plasma television and a recorder player otherwise the HDMI Control functions may not operate proper e When connecti HDMI Control he HDMI Con y ng an AV system that does not support the unctions and a player recorder that supports rol functions to the plasma television connect he AV system OUT termina DMI termina illustration on be output from o the DIGITAL OUT terminal and the MONITOR on the plasma television using an optical digital cable and a stereo audio cable and the recorder player to the using an HDMI compliant cable see the he right Please note that signals input from the HDMI terminals will not the DIGITAL OUT terminal e HDMI Control may not operate properly if you do not use an DMI cable hat supports the HDMI 1 3 Specification C l Rear view EE eae S r GE o Optical digital cable HDMI compliant cable HDMI cable having the HDMI mark Stereo audio cable DVD recorder AV amp After making connections enter the setting in Input Setting or HDMI Control Setting Be sure that the setting is entered in each HDMI in
67. ct Analogue TV Setup then ENTER Enter your four digit password using buttons 0 to 9 when prompted 4 Select Label then ENTER Select Programme Entry t 4 6 Select a programme number You can select 1 through 99 7 Select Label then ENTER The name entry screen appears 8 Select the first character then ENTER 1 2 3 4 s 6 7 8 9 0 ie EMeiclolel Flax t 4 i delete K L m N o Pla R s t i space DORE eee et 1 e olen o e The cursor moves to the second character 9 Repeat step 8 to enter up to five characters e To correct entered characters select 4 or on the screen and then press ENTER The cursor moves to the preceding or subsequent character e To delete the current character select Delete on the screen and then press ENTER e To put a space for the current character select Space on the screen and then press ENTER 10 To complete the name entry press f or to select OK on the screen and then press ENTER 11 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Sorting preset TV channels Use the following procedure to change the sequence of the preset TV programmes 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Setup then ENTER 3 Select Analogue TV Setup then ENTER Enter your four digit password using buttons 0 to 9 when prompted 4 Select Sort then ENTER The sort screen appears
68. ct contact with rubber or vinyl products for along period of time The effect of plasticiser in the plastic may result in quality deterioration or coating removal f you clean the surface of the cabinet with a wet cloth water droplets on the surface may enter into the product resulting in malfunction Handles at the rear of the plasma television Do not remove the handles from the rear of the plasma television When moving the plasma television ask another person for help and use the handles attached to the rear of the plasma television Do not move the plasma television by holding only a single handle Do not use the handles to hang the product when installing or carrying the product for example Do not use the handles for the purpose of preventing the product from tilting over GE EXD important user information En To use this product for a long period of time The Energy Save function can maintain efficiency of the screen for along period of time Setting the Energy Save function to Mode1 is recommended in order to maintain the efficiency of the screen for a long period of time 0 Caution Panel sticking and after image lag Displaying the same images such as still images for a long time may cause after image lagging This may occur in the following two cases After image lagging due to remaining electrical load When image patterns with very high peak luminance are displayed for more than one minut
69. ctive when you first tune in a TV channel after entering the settings e When you select the Parental Rating option other than No Block the password entry screen appears depending on the programme received Enter your four digit password using buttons 0 to 9 see page 49 e When you select No Block Parental Control does not function in any way Reconfiguring the DTV channel settings This section describes how to reconfigure the DTV channel settings after setting up DTV channels using Auto Installation page 27 You can select DTV Setup only while viewing DTV channels xg Note e You can select DTV Setup only while viewing DTV channels Enjoying DTV broadcasts Ca Quick Scan Auto Scan If you live in one of the cities or regions listed in the Quick Scan Auto Scan searches for digital programmes on receivable menu select your city or region and start scanning all available channels through the VHF and UHF bands without designating the digital channel signals city or region you live in 1 Press HOME MENU 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Setup then ENTER 2 Select Setup then ENTER 3 Select DTV Setup t then ENTER 3 Select DTV Setup then ENTER 4 Select Installation then ENTER 4 Select Installation then ENTER e The password entry screen appears Enter your four digit e The password entry screen appears Enter your four digit pass
70. d of time e After all other components are connected connect the power plug to the AC outlet Preparation 05 Preparing the remote control unit Operating range of the remote control unit Operate the remote control unit while pointing it toward the remote control sensor located at the bottom right of the front panel of the Inserting batteries plasma television The distance from the remote control sensor 1 Open the battery cover must be within 7 m and the angle relative to the sensor must be within 30 degrees in the right left upward or downward direction 2 Load the supplied two AA size batteries while inserting their respective negative polarity ends first Remote control sensor Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the and indicators in the battery compartment 3 Close the battery cover bA Note e For remote control sensor locations see Part names on page 12 0 Caution e Do not expose the remote control unit to shock In addition do not expose the remote control unit to liquids and do not place O Caution in an area with high humidity e Do not install or place the remote control unit under direc sunlight The heat may cause deformation of the unit Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or an explosion Be sure to follow the instructions below e The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote e When you replace the bat
71. del PDP LX508A Audio amplifier 17 W 17 W 1 kHz 10 6 Q Sound Effect SRS FOCUS SRS SRS TruBass Power Requirements 240 V AC 50 Hz 502 W 0 4 W Standby 240 V AC 50 Hz 415 W 0 3 W Standby Dimensions 1472 mm W x 882 mm H x 122 mm D 1232 mm W x 722 mm H x 120 mm D Weight 55 5 kg 122 4 Ibs 38 9 kg 85 8 Ibs Colour System Analogue PAL SECAM NTSC 4 43 NTSC PAL M PAL N Digital PAL TV Function Receiving System PAL B G D K SECAM B G D K NTSC M N nalague Tuner VHF UHF 44 25 MHz to 863 25 MHz CATV Hyper band S1 ch to S41 ch Auto Channel Preset 99 ch Auto Preset Audio multiplex ICAM A2 BTSC System TV Function Receiving System DVB T 2K 8K COFDM Digital Tuner VHF UHF VHF Band 104 5 MHz to 226 5 MHz and UHF Band 526 5 MHz to 816 5 MHz Auto Channel Preset 999 ch Auto Preset Auto Label STEREO PEG layer I II Dolby Digital Terminals Rear PUT 1 COMPONENT VIDEO in S VIDEO in AV in PUT 2 COMPONENT VIDEO in S VIDEO in AV in PUT 3 S VIDEO in AV in HDMI in PUT 4 HDMI in PUT5 HDMI in PC INPUT Analogue RGB in Audio in CONTROL OUT 1 ONITOR OUT AV out SUBWOOFER Variable DIGITAL OUT Digital audio output Optical SPEAKERS 6Qto16Q Antenna 75 Q Din Type for VHF UHF in Analogue 75 Q Din Type for VHF UHF in Digital Side INPUT 6 S VIDEO AV in USB USB in
72. dimmed As OPTIMUM automatically optimizes image quality the process in which image settings such as brightness and tint gradually change may be seen on the screen This is not a malfunction When OPTIMUM is selected images are reproduced based on the information collected at the Room Light Sensor as well regardless of its setting On or Off for the Option menu Basic picture adjustments Adjust the picture to your preference for the chosen AV Selection option except DYNAMIC 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Picture then ENTER 3 Select an item to be adjusted then ENTER AV Selection OPTIMUM Brightness Colour Tint gt F Ke L e L a Sharpness Pro Adjust For PC source or when the Home Gallery function is on the following screen appears Contrast Brightness Red 0 0 0 0 Green Blue 4 Select the desired level Q Contrast 40 __ Setting up When the bar is in display you can also change the item to be adjusted by pressing f 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu For AV source Item button button Contrast For less contrast For more contrast Brightness For less brightness For more brightness Colour For less colour intensity For more colour intensity Tint Skin tones become Skin tones become purplish greenish Sharpness For less sharpness For more sharpness F
73. e after image lagging may occur due to the remaining electric load The after images remaining on the screen will disappear when moving images are displayed The time for the after images to disappear depends on the luminance of the still images and the time they had been displayed After image lag image due to burning Avoid displaying the same image on the plasma television continuously over a long period of time lf the same image is displayed continuously for long periods or for shorter periods of time over several days a permanent after image may remain on the screen due to burning of the fluorescent materials Such images may become less noticeable if moving images are later displayed but they will not disappear completely bA Note e To prevent damage from screen burning after a display time of 5 to 10 minutes this plasma television will automatically turn off any still images generated by the panel itself This includes the Graphical User Interface and the Home Gallery function e To prevent screen burning the display position is automatically changed imperceptibly when watching plasma television see Orbiter on page 49 Preventing damage from screen burning e We recommend that you enjoy watching images displayed in full screen except when doing so may result in copyright infringement see page 46 Set the Side Mask detection function to On the High Definition 16 9 aspect ratio images containing side masks will be
74. e parameter using gt 6 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu bA Note e To restore the factory defaults for all items press f to select Reset in step 4 and then press ENTER A confirmation screen appears Press to select Yes and then press ENTER e This function is not selectable when the PC is connected to the HDMI terminal e Depending on the displayed video the image position may not change even after adjustment Colour system setting If an image does not appear clearly select another colour system e g PAL NTSC 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Option then ENTER 3 Select Colour System then ENTER 4 Select a video signal system then ENTER e You can select Auto PAL SECAM NTSC 4 43NTSC PAL M or PAL N e With Auto selected input signals are automatically identified 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note e The factory default is Auto e You do not need to enter any setting if HDMI Input has been selected e You need to perform colour system setting for each of INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 and INPUT 6 e For the colour system setting see steps 11 and 12 under Setting up analogue TV channels manually page 27 Selecting a game mode When playing a game you can use this function to establish a preference for image quality or operability 1 Press HOME ME
75. e HDMI Control functions or settings for the HDMI Control Setting perform the following procedure 1 Turn on the plasma television and all the connected devices 2 Confirm that the setting in Input Setting for HDMI Control Setting is properly entered according to the connected devices Also confirm the HDMI Control related settings in the connected devices 3 Switch to the HDMI input terminals to which the devices are connected to check if audio and video images are properly output and displayed 4 Try turning off the plasma television then turn the power back on to the plasma television Connecting an AV amp DVD recorder BD player Optical digital cable Stereo audio cable A i AV amp HDMI compliant cable HDMI cable having the HDMI mark HDMI compliant cable HDMI cable having the HDMI mark fr eo a EE DVD recorder BD player Using the HDMI Control Connecting a DVD recorder j Rear view o HDMI compliant cable HDMI cable having the HDMI mark 00000 Bese 000000 ols Bea a Note DVD recorder e Maximum number of devices that can be connected and controlled usin television is as e When connecti it between the e Do not connec Control functio g the remote
76. e Shifts the audio balance to Shifts the audio balance to the left the right 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note e You cannot adjust the sound for listening with headphones e f you perform sound adjustments with headphones connected the new settings will become effective as soon as you disconnect the headphones e To restore the factory defaults for all items press f to select Reset in step 3 and then press ENTER A confirmation screen appears Press to select Yes and then press ENTER Sound Effect You can select from SRS FOCUS SRS or SRS TruBass 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Sound then ENTER 3 Select Sound Effect then ENTER 4 Select SRS FOCUS SRS or SRS TruBass t 5 Select the desired parameter SRS FOCUS Selections Off Deactivates SRS FOCUS On Activates SRS FOCUS Shifts the apparent direction of the sound upward for more clearly defined sound Selections Off Deactivates SRS On Activates SRS Reproduces highly effective three dimensional sound SRS TruBass Selections Off Deactivates SRS TruBass On Activates SRS TruBass Provides deep rich bass using a new technology 6 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note e SRS ex WOW denotes a status where SRS FOCUS SRS and SRS TruBass are on e You can also press c Sound Effect on the remote to change the selection
77. e or camcorder press INPUT 6 on the remote control unit or press INPUT on the plasma television to select INPUT 6 bA Note e Signal priority for the INPUT 6 terminals is 1 S Video 2 Video e Connect only the type of video cable that will actually be used Using with other equipment Connecting a personal computer Use the PC terminals to connect a personal computer e The PC input terminal is DDC1 2B compatible Rear view RGB cable Stereo mini jack cable EJ Personal computer Displaying an image from a personal computer To watch an image coming from the personal computer press PC on the remote control unit or press INPUT on the plasma television to select PC When connecting to a personal computer the correct input signal type is automatically detected If the PC image does not come in clearly you may need to use Auto Setup menu See page 45 bA Note e The PC terminals cannot be used for audiovisual equipment Computer compatibility chart Resolution Frequency 720 x 400 70 Hz 640 x 480 VGA 60 Hz 800 x 600 SVGA 60 Hz 1280 x 720 60 Hz 1024 x 768 XGA 60 Hz 1360 x 768 Wide XGA 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 SXGA 60 Hz Connecting an amplifier AV receiver You can enjoy more powerful sound by connecting an amplifier AV receiver and subwoofer to the plasma television N Rear view
78. e the channel number KA Note e Press CH RETURN to switch back to the previous channel Press CH RETURN again to return to the current channel e CHANNEL on the plasma television operates the same as P P e P P cannot pick up analogue channels that are set to skip For analogue channel skip see steps 13 and 14 under Setting up analogue TV channels manually page 27 e While in DTV mode P P cannot pick up digital channels that are not registered as favourites with the Channel Change function set to Favourites List See Customizing channel related settings on page 39 Using 0 to 9 on the remote control unit e Select channels directly by pressing buttons 0 to 9 For example Press 2 to select channel 2 one digit channel Press 1 then 2 to select channel 12 two digit channel While in DTV mode press 1 2 then 3 to select channel 123 three digit channel Kg Note e Press CH RETURN to switch back to the previous channel Press CH RETURN again to return to the current channel e After entering a channel number you can press CH ENTER to tune in the channel more quickly e In standby when you press 0 the power turns on and images come from the INPUT 1 source Or when you press any button from 1 to 9 TV images display Changing the volume and sound Use the remote control or the control panel on the right hand side of the plasma television to adjust the volume INPUT 6 PC 0 2
79. eactivates PureCinema Standard Produces smooth and vivid moving images film specific by automatically detecting recorded image information when displaying DVD or high definition images e g movies having 24 frames per second Smooth Produces smoother and more vivid moving images Advance Produces smooth and quality moving images as shown on theatre screens by converting to 72 Hz when displaying DVD images e g movies having 24 frames per second Text Off Optimisation Deactivates Text Optimisation On Activates Text Optimisation 7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu bA Note e Standard is not selectable for the following input signals 480p 576p 720p 50 Hz 720p 60 Hz 1080p 50 Hz 1080p 60 Hz e Advance is not selectable for the following input signals PAL SECAM 576i 576p 720p 50 Hz 1080i 50 Hz 1080p 50 Hz 60 Hz e Smooth is not selectable for the following input signals 1080p 50 Hz 1080p 60 Hz e When you select On for Game Control Pref on the Option menu the PureCinema setting is disabled Using Intelligent Mode 1 Press HOME MENU Select Picture then ENTER Select Pro Adjust then ENTER Select Intelligent Mode then ENTER Select the desired parameter then ENTER Intelligent Mode Performs such compensation that results in the optimum colour tones and brightness for images
80. ected Pioneer recorder player or AV system that supports the HDMI Control functions by selecting and using the corresponding HDMI Control menus 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select HDMI Control then ENTER The HDMI Control menu is displayed HDMI Control Disc Navigator Timer REC DVR Timer REC List DVR Pause Live TV Stop REC DVR CTRL Panel AV SYS Playback CTRL Panel Switch to AV Sound HDMI Control menu Item Description Disc Navigator Displays a title list of the connected recorder or player Timer REC DVR Displays an electronic programme guide EPG of the connected recorder Timer REC List DVR Displays a timer recording list of the connected recorder Pause Live TV Starts recording of the current TV channel when a recorder is connected but with playback paused effectively pausing the broadcast Stop REC DVR Stops recording for the connected recorder CTRL Panel Displays the control panel for the connected AV AV SYS system on the plasma television Playback CTRL Panel Displays the control panel for the connected recorder or player on the plasma television Switch to AV Sound Switches between the plasma television and the Switch to PDP Sound connected AV system to which sound is output Note To use the HDMI Control functions a Pioneer recorder player or AV system that supports the HDMI Control functions is required Not all operations may be controlled for the co
81. ected file total number of images in the folder Appears when the folder contains more than 16 images Indicates that the picture has been rotated Press to scroll the screen To highlight a desired image press f and to move the cursor Information about the highlighted image appears at the top left of the screen Press HOME MENU to quit the Home Gallery function Starting a standard single image screen When the thumbnail screen is displayed press f and to highlight a desired image and then press ENTER The thumbnail screen disappears and only the selected image is displayed kal Picture Information Full Screen Rotation With the above screen displayed you can use the following buttons o perform various operations P Displays the previous image in the normal or full screen P Displays the next image in the normal or full screen RED Displays the image using the full screen To quit the full screen display press RETURN GREEN Rotates the displayed image clockwise Each press rotates the image in the sequence 90 180 and then 270 HOME MENU Quits the Home Gallery function h Note e Be careful not to display the same image for an extended period of time This may cause screen burning image retention e Images smaller than 1024 x 768 pixels are displayed with blank surrounding Using with other equipment 0 CH Starting the Slide Show Setup
82. eisigis If you forget the password When the message Please Input Your Password is displayed press the ENTER button on the remote control unit and hold it down for three seconds or longer The password reverts to 1234 Note that it is not possible to reset the password trom the DIV Setup screen Using with other equipment 0 CH Chapter 11 Using with other equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your plasma television like a set top box VCR DVD player personal computer game console and camcorder To view images coming from external equipment select the input source using INPUT 1 to INPUT 6 or PC on the remote control unit page 14 or INPUT on the plasma television 0 Caution e To protect all equipment always unplug the plasma television from the power outlet before connecting to a set top box VCR DVD player personal computer game console camcorder or other external equipment Note e Unless stated otherwise the connecting cables shown in the illustrations are readily available commercially but are not supplied with this product e Refer to the relevant operation manual DVD player personal computer etc carefully before making connections Connecting a set top box You can use the INPUT 1 terminal when connecting a set top box and other audiovisual equipment Use either a component S Video or standard video cable for the video signal Use a s
83. el No you want to scan e f you enter the correct RF Channel No the correct frequency displays If the correct frequency is not displayed check the RF Channel No you have entered En 8 After entering the correct RF Channel No select Start Scan then ENTER e Scanning starts for the designated RF channel Channel No 9 Frequency 198500 KHz Bandwidth 7 MHz Signal Level 100 Quality 100 SNR 26 dB Get Channel Success e When scanning is completed the image on the scanned channel is displayed e If scanning fails and no screen appears you can try to scan the signal again or refer to the Signal Level and Quality indicators to align the antenna to improve your signal reception e To quit a channel scan in progress press RETURN b Note e You can select DTV Setup only while viewing DTV channels Clear All Data This function resets all DTV related settings and preset channels to factory default 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Setup then ENTER 3 Select DTV Setup f then ENTER 4 Select Installation then ENTER e The password entry screen appears Enter your four digit password using buttons 0 to 9 5 Select Clear All Data then ENTER e A confirmation screen appears e Selecting Yes moves to the next screen while selecting No cancels Clear All Data option Clear All Data All user setting would be del
84. en of the plasma television is composed of extremely fine pixels and these pixels emit light according to received video signals This principle may cause you to hear a buzz or electrical hum coming from the plasma television Fan motor noise The rotation speed of the cooling fan motor increases when the ambient temperature of the plasma television becomes high You may hear the sound of the fan motor at that time Do not attach such items as labels and tape to the product This may result in the discolouration or scratch of the cabinet When not using the product for a long period of time If you do not use the product for a long period of time the functions of the product may be adversely affected Switch on and run the product occasionally Condensation Condensation may take place on the surface or inside of the product when the product is rapidly moved from a cold place to a warm place or just after a heater is switched on in winter morning for example When condensation takes place do not switch on the product and wait until condensation disappears Using the product with condensation may result in malfunction Cleaning the surface of the screen When cleaning the screen surface gently wipe it with the supplied dry cleaning cloth 0 Caution Rubbing hard on the screen can scratch the special film coating the surface If cleaning gently with the dry cloth is not enough to remove grime unplug the power cord from the outlet
85. en using an AV system and recorder or player be sure to connect the recorder or player to the AV system input terminal eAn error message The device cannot be e Check if the connections are properly made between the plasma television and the device that supports the HDMI operated Please check the connection Control functions See page 66 appears e Check if you have entered the settings properly for HDMI Control Setting See page 68 OTHER e POWER ON indicator or STANDBY indicator Internal protective circuits may have been activated First turn 5 off on the plasma television wait one minute or is quickly flashing more then switch the power on again by turning 4 on If the indicator is still flashing unplug the plasma elevision s power cord from the power outlet Wait one to two minutes then plug in the plasma television again f this does not solve the problem contact a Pioneer Service Center or Pioneer Authorized Independent Service company These are listed on your warranty card for each country or region port does not operate e Re insert the USB cable See page 57 or connection use a USB cable shorter than 5 m See page 57 eck if the USB cable is properly connected See page 57 irst turn off on the plasma television and then turn it on again in order to check if the external device works e An external device connected to the USB Check if the device is connectable to the dis
86. eted Would you like to continue Yes No Enjoying DTV broadcasts 09 6 Select Yes and start initializing all the DTV settings Selecting a digital audio format then ENTER 7 Once the initialization starts you cannotstop it haliway Use the following procedure to switch between the PCM and Dolby To perform the initialization properly do not turn the power Digital audio format off while the initialization is in progress Note e You can select DTV Setup only while viewing DTV channels 1 Press HOME MENU Select Setup then ENTER Select DTV Setup then ENTER Select Setup then ENTER Select Audio Setup then ENTER Select Digital Audio then ENTER e Do not choose this option unless you understand the functioning of the tuner No viewing channels will remain afterwards Setup procedures and scanning will have to be performed again after taking this step a u A U N Time Zone Setup Use this function to display the correct time when the banner i PLATE appears on the screen Designate the correct city or region you live in otherwise incorrect time displays 1 Press HOME MENU ETETEA 2 Select Setup then ENTER 3 Select DTV Setup then ENTER Digital Output 4 Select Setup f then ENTER PCM 5 Select Time Zone then ENTER 7 Select PCM or Dolby Digital t
87. g ssaa 46 Selecting agame Mode kk tee 46 Selecting a screen size manually 0 0 cee eee 46 Selecting a screen size automatically 0 0 cee eee 47 Detecting Side masks srren annen eaa og Se ha te BY ag es 47 Changing the brightness at both sides of the screen Side MASK tie sonic tread Succeed ats Aaa ee SAE wate Lb ga Bae cece 48 ROOM LightSens oras cyte Oey AG AE Ata Bel R AAG ba ee ORE 48 Blue LED DIMMeri 205 ur eo Al saat oS te ONS aa a aAa 48 Orbileren enti eee dh ete sf a a deen OOK Phi aie handle eds 49 Contents Video Patterns eeraa eh eehede dew eu oh iawn ede was 49 Sleep MIME raan eta de oa AA Gea noel ed abel AE aetet oly 49 WSING a password ues cot spine ssseetraneie ee EEE EEA A 49 11 Using with other equipment 51 Connecting a set top bOX saasaa aaa 51 Connecting DVD player iias ni na e E E EAA 51 GONMECHING a VOR siata eeey A a ire tee eee A E 52 Connecting a game console or camcorder assisar 52 Connecting a personal computer 0 0 00 cee 53 Connecting an amplifier AV receiver 6 6 eee 53 Avoiding unwanted feedback 0 cece etree teens 54 Using the HDMUIN PUTS S seerne icon E determi dee Berens 54 Using COMtOlCOKdS saucer 4 aaa wh a nE ti an facts 56 Enjoying through USB interface Home Gallery function 57 Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote CONtOMUAItiy acre each eh as ea BoA 60 12 Using the HDMI Control
88. gnals e If no sound is output specify another audio signal type e For the audio signal types to be specified check the operation manual that came with the connected equipment e Depending on the equipment to be connected you also need o connect analogue audio cables Using control cords Connect control cords between the plasma television and other Pioneer equipment having the Ki logo to be able to operate the connected equipment via the remote control sensor on the plasma television After the CONTROL IN terminals have been connected the remote control sensors on the connected equipment do not accept commands from the remote control units Face the remote control units to the remote control sensor on the plasma television when operating the connected equipment a g Rear view When SR is not used a b and c The control cables commercially available are mono sound cables with mini plugs no resistance When SR is used a Use the SR cable available as option Note e Make sure that the power cord is removed from the power outlet when making connections e Complete all component connections before making control cord connections About SR The CONTROL OUT terminal supports SR to allow linked oper
89. gnals are received e As this function automatically optimizes image quality the process in which image settings such as brightness and tint gradually change may be seen on the screen This is not a malfunction Blue LED Dimmer You can adjust the brightness of the POWER ON indicator depending on the brightness level of the viewing area When Auto is selected the brightness of the indicator changes to High Mid or Low to match the brightness level of the viewing area 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Option f then ENTER 3 Select Blue LED Dimmer then ENTER 4 Select Auto High Mid or Low then ENTER 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Useful adjustment settings Orbiter This function automatically shifts the image little by little to reduce the occurrence of the burning 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Option then ENTER 3 Select Orbiter then ENTER 4 Select Mode 1 or Mode 2 then ENTER Item Description Off Disables the Orbiter Mode 1 Enables the display protection function for any screen mode default other than Dot by Dot Mode 2 Enables the display protection function for all available screen modes 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu To cancel this function select Off in step 4 bA Note e For the Dot by Dot mode see Selecting a screen size manually on page 46 e
90. hapter 14 Additional information Troubleshooting Possible solution e No power e Is the power cord disconnected See page 18 e System cannot be switched on e Has 4 switch been turned on See page 20 e Check if you pressed buttons 0 to 9 or on the remote control unit See page 20 e If the indicator on the system lights up red press 0 to 9 or on the remote control unit or STANDBY ON on the plasma television e Power is suddenly turned off e The system s internal temperature has increased Remove any objects blocking vent or clean See page 15 e Check the power control setting See page 36 e Check the sleep timer setting See page 49 e The system cannot be operated e External influences such as voltage malfunction static electricity etc may cause improper operation In this case operate the system after unplugging the power cord and re plugging it in after one or two minutes e Remote control unit does not operate e Is the TV indicator on the remote control unit lighted Press SELECT on the remote control unit to select the TV mode e Are batteries inserted with polarity aligned See page 19 e Are batteries worn out Replace with new batteries See page 19 e Operate the remote control unit while pointing it toward the remote control sensor on the plasma television See page 19 e Are you using it under strong or fluorescent lighting e Is a fluorescent light illuminated to
91. he vertical direction e The image resolution must be higher than 160 pixels in the horizontal direction and 120 pixels in the vertical direction Note e This system may not be able to display images depending on the type of your memory card or camera e This system may not be able to display images modified or edited using a personal computer or other equipment e This system complies with the USB Mass Storage Class SIC Still Image Capture Class PTP and Multiple LUN Logical Unit Number Class Connecting a USB device Hold the USB device s connector with its top side facing the front panel and then insert it into the USB port on the side of the plasma television e Insert the USB device s connector as far as it goes e When using the USB connector of your device connect it directly to the USB port Side of the plasma television USB flash drive or multi card reader Removing a USB device To remove a USB device s connector quit the Home Gallery screen and then remove it Note e Be sure to quit the Home Gallery screen before removing the USB device If you remove the USB device while the Home Gallery screen is displayed data inside the memory may be damaged e Do not insert or remove the USB device immediately after the system is switched on or off This may
92. hecks Upon completion of service or repair work request the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition PN 20 Wall or ceiling mounting When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling be sure to install the product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer 21 Heat sources Keep the product away from heat sources such as A radiators heaters stoves and other heat generating products e When the product has been dropped or damaged re s including amplifiers 10 Ventilation The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation Do not cover or block these vents and 22 Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before installing the openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and speakers or shorten the life of the product Do not place the product ona 23 Never expose the screen of the plasma television to a strong bed sofa rug or other similar surface since they can block impact for example by hitting it The screen may be broken ventilation openings This product is not designed for built in resulting in fire or personal injury installation do not place the product in an enclosed place such as 24 Do not expose the plasma television to direct sunlight for a long a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the period of time The optical characteris
93. input sources INPUT 1 to paal a INPUT 6 PC It can display images from the following TE combination of input sources SS a a Analogue TV and digital TV oa o aA Analogue TV or digital TV and external source INPUT 1 to P gt lect the displ d ae tac ress o select the display mode 5 Each time you press the display mode is switched among When i ae HOME jist the pce 1S 2 screen picture in picture and single screen modes IES ORC ANG TIE SOT TES PON tng MENE SISP aye e When in the 2 screen mode images displayed on the right screen may look less fine depending on images e With headphones connected you can listen to audio coming from the sub screen when in the 2 screen or picture in picture mode For more information see page 35 In 2 screen or picture in picture mode press B to switch the position of the two screens shown KO Watching TV Freezing images Use the following procedure to capture and freeze one frame from a moving image that you are watching e Before operating with the remote control unit make sure to select the TV mode using its SELECT button See Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unit on page 60 A Important e Displaying a static image for a long period of time or for shorter periods of time everyday may result in image retention AV setection NAV e Press A still image appea
94. instructions All operating instructions must be read and liquid on the product understood before the product is operated 16 Servicing Do not attempt to service the product yourself 2 Keep this manual in a safe place These safety and operating Removing covers can expose you to high voltage and other instructions must be kept in a safe place for future reference dangerous conditions Request a qualified service person to 3 Observe warnings All warnings on the product and in the perform servicing instructions must be observed closely 17 Repair If any of the following conditions occurs unplug the power 4 Follow instructions All operating instructions must be followed cord from the AC outlet and request a qualified service person to 5 Cleaning Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before perform repairs cleaning the product To clean the product use the supplied a When the power cord or plug is damaged cleaning cloth or other soft clothes e g cotton flannel Do not b When a liquid was spilt on the product or when objects have use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners fallen into the product 6 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the c When the product has been exposed to rain or water manu acturer Use of inadequate attachments can result in d When the product does not operate properly as described in accidents the operating instructions 7 Water and moisture Do not use the product near water such
95. ite List e To cancel a registration press ENTER again on the registration mark The mark disappears and the registration is canceled 7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu b Note e You can select DTV Setup only while viewing DTV channels Activating the Favourites function After having registered your favourite channels make sure to activate this function to select them Use the following procedure 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Setup then ENTER 3 Select DTV Setup then ENTER 4 Select Channel Setup then ENTER e The password entry screen appears Enter your four digit password using buttons 0 to 9 Select Channel Change then ENTER Select Favourites List 7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu a u h Note e With favourites channels registered you can select them by pressing P P on the remote control unit or CHANNEL on the plasma television e To display all available DTV channels for reception select Programme List in step 6 then press P P on the remote control unit or CHANNEL on the plasma television for channel selection Parental Control With the Parental Control adults can prevent children from watching inappropriate TV programmes When an attempt is made to watch a blocked programme the plasma television shows nothing but a message Parental Control functions for digital TV channels 1 Press HOME MENU
96. ivates Mosquito NR 7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Using the 3DYC and I P Mode Press HOME MENU Select Picture then ENTER Select Pro Adjust t then ENTER Select Others then ENTER Select 3DYC or I P Mode then ENTER Select the desired parameter 4 then ENTER a uu A WN 3DYC Optimizes characteristics for separating brightness signals and colour signals This works for both video and still images Selections Off Deactivates 3DYC High Enhanced 3DYC Mid Standard 3DYC Low Moderate 3DYC l P Mode Performs optimum conversion from interlace signals to progressive signals This works for both video and still images Selections 1 Optimum for video images 2 Standard setting 3 Optimum for still images 7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note e The 3DYC setting is ineffective when SECAM PAL M PAL N or 4 43 NTSC signals are input e For the l P Mode the individual parameters are not selectable or the following input signals 480p 576p 720p 1080p e The P Mode setting is disabled if you use an external input source and select On for Game Control Pref on the Option menu e For the 3DYC the individual parameters are selectable only when you have selected the analogue tuner or you have selected INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 or INPUT 6 as the input source and there is a video signal pre
97. ker scene the previous image may appear as an after image e This can be rectified by playing a rather bright moving image for several minutes However displaying a still image for excessively long periods of time may cause permanent display deterioration e To help eliminate after image when it occurs display the Video Pattern screen See page 49 e Brightness and colour tone on both sides If images in 4 3 mode or letterbox images are displayed for long periods or for shorter periods over several days differ from those in the center in 4 3 mode an after image may remain due to burning This is a characteristic of plasma televisions e We recommend that you enjoy watching images in a full screen mode as much as possible See page 46 e When watching images in 4 3 mode we recommend you select Auto for the Side Mask setting This adjusts the brightness of the grey side masks according to the brightness of the main image See page 48 HDMI Control e HDMI Control functions do not operate e Chec he connections are properly made between the plasma television and the device that supports the HDMI Control functions See page 66 HDMI Control may not operate properly if you do not use an HDMI cable that supports the HDMI 1 3 Specification e Check if you have entered the settings properly for HDMI Control Setting See page 68 e Check if the settings for the HDMI Control functions are effective on the connected de
98. les on the rear of the display PDP LX608A rear view ED Preparation Attaching and removing speed clamps Insert 1 into an appropriate hole on the rear of the plasma television and snap 2 into the back of 1 to lock the clamp GaC a gt a e Speed clamps are designed to be difficult to undo once in place Please attach them carefully e Use pliers to twist the clamp 90 pulling outward The clamp may deteriorate over time and become damaged if removed e Be careful not to subject any connecting cables to strain Note e Use the speed clamps as necessary Tidying the speaker cables Use the supplied bead bands as necessary to tidy the speaker cables Rear view Speaker cable Bead band Note e When tidying up your speaker cables make sure to bundle them so that they are not subjected to any pressure e Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet when the plasma television is not going to be used for a long period of time En Connecting the power cord Rear view Cs f z ojpi Em o f Power cord Moise a r Partially eliminates noise h caused by the power source Ls sen To power outlet Note e Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet when the plasma television is not going to be used for a long perio
99. llation gn Region Auto Detection Installation _ Select Tuner Type t 2 Select the desired tuner type e You can select from All Digital or Analogue e When you select All set up DTV channels then analogue channels in successive operations When you select Digital only DTV channels are scanned Likewise when you select Analogue only analogue TV channels are scanned Select Region t Select your region e Select the city or region in which you live If it is not listed select Auto Detection for automatic setup 5 Select Start then ENTER Auto Installation automatically starts e To quit Auto Installation in progress press RETURN A w bA Note e You can start Auto Installation from the HOME MENU after moving to another city for example Perform the following steps before starting Auto Installation Press HOME MENU select Setup then ENTER then Auto Installation t 4 then ENTER The password entry screen appears Enter your four digit password using buttons 0 to 9 For the password see Using a password on page 49 e If no channels are found check the antenna connections and then retry Auto Installation Setting up analogue TV channels manually Use the Manual Adjust function to set up analogue TV channels manually 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Setup then ENTER 3 Select
100. manufactured using a very high level of ultra precision technology and undergo individual quality control n rare cases some pixels can be permanently switched off or on resulting in either a black or coloured pixel permanently fixed on he screen This effect is common to all plasma televisions because it is a consequence of the technology the defective pixels are visible at a normal viewing distance of between 2 5 metres and 3 5 metres whilst viewing a normal broadcast i e not a test card still image or single colour display please contact the supplying dealer f however they can only be seen close up or during single colour displays then this is considered normal for this technology Infrared rays The plasma television releases infrared rays because of its characteristics Depending on how the plasma television is in use the remote controls of nearby equipment may be adversely affected or wireless headphones using infrared rays are interfered by noise If this is the case place that equipment at a location where its remote control sensor is not affected Radio interference While this product meets the required specifications it emits a small amount of noise If you place such equipment as an AM radio personal computer and VCR close to this product that equipment may be interfered If this happens place that equipment far enough from this product Plasma television driving sound The scre
101. n the power on mode En 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 explanatory drawings However the method of connecting and operating the unit are the same Illustrations shown in this manual are for the PDP LX508A unless otherwise specified Contents To use your plasma television for along period of time 2 01 Important user information 55 6 02 Safety precautions 000ce cece eee 9 Installation precautions 0 0 ccc eee eee eee 10 03 Supplied accessories 0 0eseeen eens 11 04 Part names e535 355 bos ek ba sie eee ee ela see es 12 Plasma televisions y erue akon lentes ANG tihng Oia cS een atta 12 Remote COMUFON UIE serinin aai a ete Sh a the I 14 05 Preparation 0cc eee eee 15 Installing the plasma television 0 cee 15 Moving the plasma television 1 cece ees 15 Preventing the plasma television from falling over 16 BasiG COMMECTIONS orent rai atc teat end aa Miteed bo SETE 17 Preparing the remote control unit 0 cece 18 Operating range of the remote control unit 005 19 06 Watching TV
102. n no longer works e If you exit the selection from the After screen the new entry is stored in the memory and the button no longer works e If you move and change the AV Selection parameter the new entry in the current parameter is stored in the memory and the button continues to work e You cannot compare images between different parameters on the AV Selection menu STANDARD and MOVIE for example e When you select this function Intelligent Mode for Pro Adjust on the Picture menu OPTIMUM on the AV Selection menu and Room Light Sensor on the Option menu are all set to off and image quality returns to default settings e This function is not selectable when you select AV Selection when you select Yes or No on the confirmation screen for Reset from the Picture menu or when you select a menu from the PC source Setting up Sound adjustments You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings Adjust the sound to your preference for the chosen AV Selection option See page 30 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Sound then ENTER 3 Select an item to be adjusted 4 Select the desired level D Treble 2 Item button button Treble For weaker treble For stronger treble Bass For weaker bass For stronger bass Balanc
103. nd track e While viewing DTV channels you can change the audio language by pressing I II Displaying technical information Use this function to check the hardware software version number Press HOME MENU Select Setup 4 then ENTER Select DTV Setup then ENTER Select Setup 4 then ENTER Select Software f then ENTER ao uu A WN Select Current Version and press ENTER System Information H W Version S W Version Release Time 7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu bA Note e You can select DTV Setup only while viewing DTV channels Screen Saver The screen saver automatically starts when DTV radio channels are received hA Note e Even when the screen saver is active you can perform any operation Useful adjustment settings Chapter 10 Useful adjustment settings About Option menus The Option menu consists of two screens To select the desired menu press repeatedly to switch between Screen 1 and Screen 2 The current screen number appears at the top right corner on the screen HDMI Control Setting Blue LED Dimmer Auto Orbiter On Video Pattern For AV source Switching the vertical drive mode AV source only You can select the desired drive mode according to the programme you watch 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Option then ENTER
104. ng the contents of a disc 11 SOURCE Turns on and off the power of the DVD player or DVD HDD recorder DVR 12 MENU Press to display the DVD menu 13 W STOP Press to stop playback or recording With some DVD players or DVD HDD recorders DVRs pressing the button twice may open the disc tray 14 p PLAY Starts playback 15 pp SCAN Press for fast forward 16 lt q SCAN Press to go backward 17 HDD DVD HDD recorder DVR only Press to select the hard disk HDD for playback or recording 18 DVD DVD HDD recorder DVR only Press to select the DVD for playback or recording 7 13 REC STOP DVD HDD recorder DVR only Press and Mat the same time to stop recording This operation is available for only Pioneer and Sony DVD HDD recorders DVRs h4 Note e You can control a BD player in the DVD DVR mode e The DVD player DVD HDD recorder DVR or BD player cannot be selected at the same time BEID Using with other equipment VCR control buttons When in the VCR mode the buttons on the remote control unit function as below 1 Oto9 rR as the numeric buttons 2 P P Press to select channels of the TV tuner on the VCR 3 REC Starts recording 4 PAUSE STILL Sets pauses and still pictures ENTER 5 SOURCE Input TWDTV Turns the power of the VCR on and off 6 Fe CO 6 m STOP Stops playback 7 PLAY a 6 per playback 8 p gt FF e
105. nnected devices The HDMI Control menu is not selectable when Off is selected in Input Setting for the HDMI Control Setting menu While watching a DIV programme the Pause Live TV menu may not work properly immediately after the plasma television is turned on or the channel is selected Even when the programme being recorded is over recording is not automatically stopped on the Pause Live TV menu The CTRL Panel AV SYS menu is only available when the sound is output from the AV system The Playback CTRL Panel menu is selectable when the connected recorder or player is ready to operate You can also display the HDMI Control menu by pressing HDMI CONTROL on the remote control unit of the plasma television RETURN HOME MENU MENU DVD TOP MENU GUIDE EE Using Teletext En Chapter 13 Using Teletext Using the Teletext functions What is Teletext Teletext broadcasts pages of information and entertainment to specially equipped television sets Your plasma television receives Teletext signals broadcast by TV networks and decodes them into graphical format for viewing News weather and sports information stock exchange prices and programme previews are among many services available A Important e Displaying Teletext pages for a long period of time or for shorter periods of time everyday may result in image retention N w a
106. o select the DTV mode 2 Press ENTER to call up the Programme List screen Programme List 4 Pees ey Era n E ASR as ee re aS e Y 3 Select a channel then ENTER e You can also select channels by pressing buttons 0 to 9 or P P on the remote control unit b Note e While in DTV mode press 001 to access channel 1 one digit channel quickly You can however select channel 1 by pressing only 01 or 1 but there is a slight delay after pressing the last digit The same applies for two digit channels e After entering a channel number you may press CH ENTER to tune in the channel more quickly e If the channel is locked you must enter the correct password each time see page 49 e While receiving DTV radio channels the screen saver automatically starts Viewing a channel banner i PLATE A channel banner i PLATE shows the following information programme name start end time of the programme current channel number network name audio channel Mpeg or Dolby Digital Teletext current local time and date and month In addition Parental Control information is also displayed 1 Press TV DTV to select the DTV mode 2 Press i e A channel banner i PLATE appears e To quit banner display press RETURN 2 3 4 5 1 Jun 10 19 30 TTX Dolby Digital 6 11 7 8 9 10 NEXT 1 Channel Number The broadcasting channel number currently received in three digits from 1 to 999 is displ
107. o switch the input source during operation To resume the operation return to the HDMI Control menu and select the desired function again For a recorder Skips commercials B Fast reverse Stops playback B Closes the screen to return to the HDMI Control menu B Displays the model number of the HDMI CONTROL connected device B Starts playback Fast forward Press or on the remote control unit of the plasma television to select fast reverse or fast forward mode f to skip commercials or to stop playback Pressing ENTER starts playback and HDMI CONTROL turns the control panel screen off to return to the HDMI Control menu For a player isplays the DVD disc menu or u ray disc s pop up menu on the ayer reverse ops playback oses the screen to return to the DMI Control menu splays the model number of the nected device B Starts playback st forward Press or on the remote control unit of the plasma television to select fast reverse or fast forward mode f to display the DVD disc menu or Blu ray disc s pop up menu on the player or to stop playback Pressing ENTER starts playback and HDMI CONTROL turns the control panel screen off to return to the HDMI Control menu T 3 5 NO OO fed n homi CONTROL 20LAN O fed Making the HDMI Control connections When you make changes in connections between the plasma television and the device s that supports th
108. of the screen becomes susceptible to burning e lf cinema size images are repeatedly viewed in their original size the normal display area other than the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen becomes susceptible to burning If programmes containing a time display or station name displayed on the screen are viewed for a long period of time or viewed repeatedly the displayed characters may be easily burned onto the screen e f images of fixed patterns such as those of personal computer displays or game software are displayed for a long period of time the patterns may be easily burned onto the screen Preventing burning It is recommended to use your plasma television while paying attention to the matters described below particularly when using the product soon after it has been purchased to prevent screen burning e Avoid using the product while displaying images susceptible to burning as described above whenever possible e Use the product with the Orbiter function set to Mode1 see Useful adjustment settings Orbiter e When viewing programmes broadcast in a 4 3 or cinema screen size switch the screen size with the remote control unit to display the image in full screen Change the screen size to WIDE for example with the screen size button on the remote control unit gt see Part names Remote control unit e Set the Side Mask detection function to On see Useful adjustment settings De
109. only Use Auto Setup to automatically adjust the positions and clock of images coming from a personal computer 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Option then ENTER 3 Select Auto Setup t then ENTER e A message screen appears and Auto Setup starts 4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu bA Note e When Auto Setup is finished Auto Setup completed appears e Even when Auto Setup completed appears Auto Setup may have failed depending on conditions e Auto Setup may fail with a PC image composed of similar patterns or monochrome If not successful change the PC image and try again e Be sure to connect the computer to the plasma television and switch it on before starting Auto Setup e This function is not selectable when the computer is connected to the HDMI terminal e Depending on the displayed video the image position may not change even after adjustment BED Useful adjustment settings En ae Adjusting image positions and clock manually PC source only Usually you can easily adjust the positions and clock of images using Auto Setup Use Manual Setup to optimize the positions and clock of images when necessary 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Option then ENTER 3 Select Manual Setup then ENTER 4 Select the item to be adjusted then ENTER 5 Perform adjustment t gt e With Clock or Phase selected you can change th
110. or PC source Item button button Contrast For less contrast For more contrast Brightness For less brightness For more brightness Red For weaker red For stronger red Green For weaker green For stronger green Blue For weaker blue For stronger blue Note e To perform advanced picture adjustments select Pro Adjust in step 3 and then press ENTER For the subsequent procedures see Advanced picture adjustments e To restore the factory defaults for all items press f to select Reset in step 3 and then press ENTER A confirmation screen appears Press to select Yes and then press ENTER e You may experience a sudden change in the image position and screen brightness when you open the Picture menu Advanced picture adjustments The plasma television provides various advanced functions for optimizing the picture quality For details on these functions see the tables Using PureCinema Press HOME MENU Select Picture then ENTER Select Pro Adjust then ENTER Select PureCinema then ENTER Select Film Mode or Text Optimisation then ENTER Select the desired parameter then ENTER For the selectable parameters see the table a uF WN PureCinema Automatically detects a film based source originally encoded at 24 frames second analyses it then recreates each still film frame for high definition picture quality Film Mode Off D
111. ower cord of the plasma television has been connected but the 4 button of the plasma television is off oe Power to the system is on The system is in the standby mode For other than the above see Troubleshooting on page 72 Watching TV CH ka Note e You can select Auto High Mid or Low for the brightness of the POWER ON indicator When Auto is selected the brightness of the indicator changes to High Mid or Low to match the brightness level of the viewing area For details see Blue LED Dimmer on page 48 Changing channels Use the remote control or the control panel on the right hand side of the plasma television to change channels e Before operating with the remote control unit make sure to select the TV mode using its SELECT button See Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unit on page 60 Switching between the TV and DTV modes e Press INPUT on the plasma television or TV DTV on the remote control unit to select the DTV or TV input mode T 1 2 3 4 INPUT e ee Ee Ee Es ES 7 INPUT 6 PC a ovo e RA s mn a O B RETURN HOME MENU 4 MENU Channel display STANDARD FULL Using P P on the remote control unit e Press P to increase the channel number e Press P to decreas
112. pectively e This plasma television is equipped with the auto frequency tuning function that automatically adjusts tuning frequencies according to received signals For this reason the Manual Adjust menu may show slightly different frequencies from your entry when you access the menu next time You cannot deactivate the Auto Frequency Tuning function Reducing video noise For the individual channels you can specify whether the plasma television should reduce video noise depending on the levels of broadcasting signals 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Setup then ENTER 3 Select Analogue TV Setup then ENTER The password entry screen appears Enter your four digit password using buttons 0 to 9 For the password see Using a password on page 49 4 Select Manual Adjust then ENTER Select Programme Entry t 6 Select a programme number You can select 1 through 99 7 Select Tuner NR 8 Select On es Tuner NR A oll 5 v 9 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu bA Note e This function may not achieve a satisfactory result depending on the conditions of broadcasting signals e The factory default is On Setting Child Lock Child Lock inhibits selected TV channels from being tuned and watched 1 Repeat steps 1 to 6 provided for Reducing video noise After selecting a programme number using Programme Entry perform the following steps
113. play See page 57 R Check if the external device works correctly after the USB device was restarted Check if the digital still camera is in the viewing mode e Refer to the instruction manual for the digital still camera G G e Photo data stored in digital still cameras cannot be read through the USB interface eck if the device is connectable to the display See page 57 eck if the digital still camera turns on If the following error codes appear on the screen check the corresponding items in the table Code Message Check D04 and SD11 Powering off Internal temperature too high Check if the ambient temperature of the plasma television is high Check temperature around PDP SD05 Internal protection circuit turns power off Check the speaker cable connections between the plasma television Is there a short in the speaker cable and the speakers gt C Additional information En Signal assignments for 15 pin D sub connector Signal assignment V Q D T 2 V s Signal assignment 1 R 9 5V 2 G 10 GND ground 3 B 11 Not connected 4 Not connected 12 SDA 5 Not connected 13 HD 6 GND ground 14 VD 7 GND ground 15 SCL 8 GND ground Additional information CH Specifications Number of pixels 60 plasma television model PDP LX608A 1920 x 1080 pixels 50 plasma television mo
114. put terminal to which the device is connected Settings in the connected device s are also required to use the HDMI Control functions For details see the operation manual hat came with the connected device s When a recorder is connected its power is automatically switched on as the plasma television is turned On to help make he recording smoother When the image from a BD DVD player or DVD recorder connected through an HDMI Control supported AV system is switched to display on sub screen in the 2 screen or picture in picture mode the sub screen turns black without displaying any image For more information on the devices that support the HDMI Control functions check the Pioneer Web site see back cover C gt C Using the HDMI Control En Setting the HDMI Control Selecting the input terminal Select the HDMI terminal to which the external device is connected in order to use the HDMI Control functions 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Option t then ENTER 3 Select HDMI Control Setting then ENTER HDMI Control Setting Input Setting INPUT 4 Power Off Control On Power On Ready On Hold Sound Status Off Power Off Test 4 Select Input Setting then ENTER 5 Select INPUT 3 INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 then ENTER Only the device that supports the HDMI Control and is connected through the selected
115. re transmitted 1 Press Q to display the subtitle e Subtitle is updated by the information sent by the broadcasting station 2 Press Q again to access next available subtitle screen Operating the Teletext basics for DTV isa Note e When the current DTV programme contains Teletext information you can display it on the screen by pressing In this case the TTX is displayed in the banner i PLATE Turning Teletext on and off 1 Select a digital TV channel providing a Teletext programme 2 Press amp to display the Teletext 3 Press amp again to turn the display off Selecting and operating Teletext pages Use the following remote control buttons to select and operate Teletext pages Colour RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE You can select a group or block of pages displayed in the coloured brackets at the bottom of the screen by pressing the corresponding colour RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE on the remote control unit 0 to 9 Directly select any page from 100 to 899 using buttons 0 to 9 D Press to increase the page number Press to decrease the page number e To display hidden information such as an answer to a quiz press E e Press again to hide the information E3 To stop updating Teletext pages press Press again to release the hold mode Returns to the index page Note e Before displaying the Teletext return to the single screen mode gt Additional information C
116. reo ogn ogn MAIN HHH HHH SAP MONO SAP SAP MAIN BTSC Broadcasts 5 5 Stereo JJJ RAN SAP STEREO SAP SAP STEREO Monaural fo fe fe J f e While watching a digital TV channel press I II to change the audio channel gt BOD ee The table below shows the available channel number displayed when receiving digital TV broadcasts Setting Dolby Digital bA Note e Selecting a sound multiplex mode while the input source is INPUT 1 to INPUT 6 or PC does not change the type of sound In this case sound is determined by the video source In analogue TV mode e In each of the sound multiplex mode selected using the I I button the display changes depending on broadcasting signals being received e Once the MONO mode is selected the plasma television sound remains mono even if the system receives a stereo broadcast You must switch the mode back to I or H mode if you want to hear stereo sound again e While watching an analogue TV channel with any High Deviation setting page 28 you cannot change the sound multiplex mode In digital TV mode e Mpeg or Dolby Digital may only be selected depending on the received broadcasting signals e As the broadcasting channel being received is switched to that containing Mpeg stream only the audio channel is automatically switched to Mpeg even while Dolby Digital is selected Digital
117. rienced and qualified experts must install the unit Pioneer will not be responsible for accident or damage caused by he use of parts and accessories manufactured by other companies inadequate installation or stabilization erroneous operation remodeling or natural disasters To avoid malfunction and overheating make sure that the vents on the main unit are not blocked when installing to ensure proper heat emission e Distance the unit slightly from other equipment walls etc For the minimum space required around the unit see page 15 e Do not fit the unit inside narrow spaces where ventilation is poor e Don e 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 e Do not place the product on a carpet or blanket cover with a cloth etc O Do not leave the product tilted over e Do not turn the product upside down Using the unit without proper ventilation may cause the internal emperature to rise and could result in possible malfunction When the surrounding or internal temperature exceeds a certain degree the television will automatically power off in order to cool he internal electronics and prevent hazardous occurrences Any malfunction may occur due to an inappropriate installation site improper assembly installation mounting or operation of his product modifications made to the product However Pioneer cannot
118. rofessional installer if necessary Basic connections Connecting the antenna To enjoy aclearer picture use an outdoor antenna The following is a brief explanation of the types of connections that are used for a coaxial cable z d Rear view ii ul r e For viewing both analogue and digital broadcasts connect the antenna cable to the ANT OUT terminal antenna through out and ANT analogue input terminal e Be sure to use the provided antenna cable Rear view e For viewing analogue broadcasts only connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable commercially available to ANT analogue input terminal Antenna cable commercially available eno If your outdoor antenna uses a 75 ohm coaxial cable with a standard DIN45325 plug IEC169 2 plug it into the antenna terminal at the rear of the plasma television isa Note e Ifthe antenna is not connected correctly the quality of reception may be impaired If images are not displaying correctly check whether the antenna connection is correct or not e To view both analogue and digital broadcasts with a single connecting cable use the provided loop antenna cable For optimum picture quality connect an antenna cable directly to a single either digital or analogue antenna terminal Routing cables Use the speed clamps as necessary to route the connecting cables The diagrams below show the location of the ho
119. rs on the right screen while a moving image is shown on the left screen Normal image Still image e Press again to cancel the function bA Note e You cannot freeze the picture when using the 2 screen or picture in picture mode e When this function is not available a warning message appears En The HOME MENU Chapter 7 HOME MENU overview For PC source HOME MENU Item Page For AV source n Picture AV Selection 30 HOME MENU Item Page Contact 31 Picture AV Selection 30 Brightness 31 Contrast 31 Brightness 31 Red 31 Colour 31 Green 31 Tint 31 Blue 31 Sharpness 31 Reset 31 Pro Adjust 31 Sound Same as the AV 35 Reset 31 Source S d Trebl 35 on RRS Power Control Energy Save 36 Bass 35 Balance 35 Power Management 37 Reset 35 Sleep Timer 49 Sound Effect 35 Option Auto Setup 45 Headphone Output 35 Manual Setup 46 Sub Volume 35 HDMI Input 5A Power Control Energy Save 36 HDMI Control Setting 68 No Signal off 36 No Operation off 36 Home Gallery E 57 Sleep Timer 49 HDMI Control 65 Option Position 45 Auto Size 47 Side Mask 47 HDMI Input 54 HDMI Control Setting 68 Blue LED Dimmer 48 Orbiter 49 Video Pattern 49 Drive Mode 45 Colour System 46 Monitor Out 54 Game Control Pref 46 Room Light Sensor 48 Setup Auto Installation 27 Analogue TV
120. s the case place that equipment at a location far enough from the plasma television e If you will not use the remote control unit for an extended period of time remove the batteries from it e WHEN DISPOSING OF USED BATTERIES PLEASE COMPLY Depending on the installation environment infrared rays from WITH GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS OR the plasma television may not allow this system to properly ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC INSTITUTION S RULES THAT receive commands from the remote control unit or may APPLY IN YOUR COUNTRY AREA shorten allowable distances between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor The strength of infrared rays emitted from the screen differs depending on images displayed on the screen KO Watching TV Chapter 6 Watching TV A Important e Before watching broadcast channels the built in TV tuner must be set up See Setting up TV channels automatically on page 27 for how to do this Turning the power on e Turn on on the plasma television when the POWER ON and STANDBY indicators are off see Part names on pages 12 and 13 e The system is on e The POWER ON indicator lights up blue e Press or 0 to 9 on the remote control unit or STANDBY ON on the plasma television if the STANDBY indicator lights up red e The POWER ON indicator lights up blue e If you press 0 on the remote control unit images from INPUT 1 will be displayed e If you
121. s the functions of the buttons available when the TV mode has been selected by using the SELECT button For the buttons controlling other equipment see Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unit on page 60 INPUT TV DTV a cine 1 Turns on the power to the plasma television or places it into the standby mode 2 INPUT Selects an input source INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 INPUT 6 or PC 3 Oto9 Switches on the power to the plasma television TV External input mode Selects a channel Teletext mode Selects a page 4 CH RETURN Returns to the previously selected channel 5 P P TV External input mode Selects a channel DE Teletext mode Selects a page 6 TV STB DVD DVR VCR These indicators show the current selection and status when you control other connected equipment using the supplied remote control unit 7 SELECT Switches the selection among TV STB DVD DVR and VCR so that you can control other connected equipment using the supplied remote control unit 8 RETURN Restores the previous menu screen 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 70 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 t 4 e Selects a desired item on the setting screen ENTER Executes a
122. s turned On and images are input to the plasma television factory default is On 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Selecting the input terminal 2 Select Power On Ready then ENTER 3 Select On then ENTER 4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Selecting the Hold Sound Status You can select whether or not audio continues to come from the connected Pioneer AV system even if the system is placed into standby during HDMI Control operations factory default is Off 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Selecting the input terminal 2 Select Hold Sound Status then ENTER 3 Select On then ENTER 4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Power On Off Test You can confirm if the Power On Off control function is effective between the plasma television and the connected device 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Selecting the input terminal 2 Select Power On Test or Power Off Test then ENTER A list containing devices appears when multiple HDMI devices are connected to the HDMI terminals 3 Select the desired device then ENTER 4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note e Devices that can be checked for Power On Off Test are those connected to HDMI terminals as set in Input Setting e f the Power On Off Test fails check for the connection and setting Using the HDMI Control C Using the HDMI Control menus You can enjoy various functions with the conn
123. s when digital video signals are received Item Description Auto default Automatically identifies input digital video signals u A WN Colour 1 Digital Component Video signals 4 2 2 locked Colour 2 Digital Component Video signals 4 4 4 locked Colour 3 Digital RGB signals 16 to 235 locked Colour 4 Digital RGB signals 0 to 255 locked 6 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note e If you select a parameter other than Auto make such a setting that results in natural colour e f noimage appears or images appear in inappropriate colours specify another digital video signal type e For the digital video signal types to be specified check the operation manual that came with the connected equipment Specifying the type of audio signals When using the INPUT 3 HDMI terminal you need to specify the type of audio signals 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 provided for Specifying the type of digital video signals 2 Select Audio then ENTER 3 Select the type of audio signals then ENTER e f you select Auto an attempt will be made to identify the type of audio signals when audio signals are received Item Description Auto default Automatically identifies the input signals Digital Accepts digital audio signals Analogue Accepts analogue audio signals 4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu bA Note e The INPUT 4 and INPUT 5 HDMI terminals accept only digital audio si
124. screen When the thumbnail screen is displayed press GREEN to start the screen for setting up for Slide Show that sequentially changes images 1 Select Display Mode f 4 2 Select Normal or Full 4 e With Full selected images are displayed using the full screen Select Playback Order t Select Name Order or Random Select Repeat Mode f 4 Select Single Time or Loop e With Loop selected Slide Show is repeated until RETURN is pressed 7 Select Playback Mode f 4 8 Select Auto or Manual e With Auto selected images automatically change at the specified intervals ao uu A WwW e With Manual selected images change each time you press P P 9 If you have selected Auto in step 8 press t to select Interval sec and then press to select the desired display duration for individual images e You can select from among 3 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds 20 seconds 30 seconds 60 seconds and 90 seconds 10 To start the Slide Show screen press RETURN to display the thumbnail screen and then press RED e To quit the Home Gallery function press HOME MENU Starting the Slide Show screen After setting up for Slide Show you can start Slide Show to sequentially change images 1 To start the Slide Show screen press RED when a thumbnail screen is displayed e With Auto
125. sent Comparing picture adjustments on the screen During picture adjustments you can quickly refer to the image previously set in the same parameter allowing you to easily compare and select the preferred image quality 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Picture then ENTER 3 Select an item to be adjusted then ENTER 4 While performing adjustment press BLUE on the remote control unit Before displays and the image adjusted last time appears for comparison 5 Press the button again to return to the newly adjusted image Each press of the button toggles between Before and After 6 Repeat steps 1 and 5 for other parameters 7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu W Caution e Ifyou exit the menu by pressing HOME MENU or no operation is performed for 60 seconds all the parameter settings displayed last are stored in memory e If you want to exit the menu without performing the adjustments or leaving the settings disabled on the After screen switch to Before and then exit Note e You cannot adjust any item while on the Before screen A warning message appears e When you switch to another parameter make sure to change the display from Before to After first otherwise you cannot select Before A warning message appears if you don t e f you exit the selection from the Before screen the previous entry is stored in the memory and the butto
126. subsequent information 4 To view more detailed information of Next programme press again e To quit display of detailed information press RETURN 5 Press i again to exit a channel banner bA Note e Some programmes may not include detailed programme information e Due to inaccurate information provided by the broadcasters detailed information may not be displayed properly Viewing subtitles When in the DTV mode press amp 3 to turn subtitles on and off Subtitles On Customizing channel related settings This section describes how to customize various channel related settings These settings include favourite channel registration and Parental Lock setting Registering channels in the Favourite List This function allows you to quickly tune in the desired channel by registering favourite channels and or frequently viewed channels previously selected from the channel list in the Favourite List 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Setup then ENTER 3 Select DTV Setup then ENTER 4 Select Channel Setup then ENTER e The password entry screen appears Enter your four digit password using buttons 0 to 9 5 Select Favourites then ENTER ea 6 Select the desired channel s that you want to register in the Favourite List then ENTER e Each time you press ENTER a mark appears on the selected channel indicating that it has been registered in the Favour
127. system into the standby default mode Enable Places the system into the standby mode if no signal is received for 15 minutes 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu bA Note e Five minutes before the system is placed into the standby mode a message appears every minute e The system may not be placed into the standby mode when noise signals are present at the plasma television after a TV programme finishes No Operation off AV source only The system will be automatically placed into the standby mode when no operation is performed for three hours 1 Press HOME MENU Select Power Control then ENTER Select No Operation off then ENTER Select Enable then ENTER A WwW N No Operation off Selections Disable Does not place the system into the standby default mode Enable Places the system into the standby mode if no operation is performed for three hours 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note e Five minutes before the system is placed into the standby mode a message appears every minute Setting up Power Management PC source only The system will be automatically placed into the standby mode when no signal is received from the PC 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Power Control then ENTER 3 Select Power Management then ENTER 4 Select Mode1 or Mode2 then ENTER Power Management Selections Off default No
128. tecting side masks e Set the brightness of the side masks that appear on the left and right sides of the screen when viewing at a 4 3 screen size to Auto in Brightness Sync gt see Useful adjustment settings Changing the brightness at both sides of the screen Side Mask e It is recommended to lower the brightness when viewing by setting the Energy Save function to Mode see Setting up Power Control IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance constitute a risk of electric shock to persons CAUTION The Q switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power Therefore make sure the unit has been
129. tereo audio cable for the audio If you re using the standard video input you can use a red white yellow audio video cable Np a eu Rear view ideo cable m si ole e S Video cable a LS E oF J gt 2 ojee Audio Video HD 0 Ce _D gt Bas oe 9 00e a Eh D A Component video cable oO gt Digital tuner Displaying broadcasts via a set top box To watch a set top box image press INPUT 1 on the remote control unit or INPUT on the plasma television to select INPUT 1 isa Note e Signal priority for the INPUT 1 terminals is 1 Component video 2 S Video 3 Video e Connect only the type of video cable that will actually be used e Refer to your set top box operation manual for the signal types available Connecting a DVD player Use the INPUT 2 terminal when connecting to a DVD player and other audiovisual equipment Use either a component S Video or standard video cable for the video signal Use a stereo audio cable for the audio If you re using the standard video input you can use a red white yellow audio video cable Rear view S Video cable Audio Video cable DVD player DVD playback To watch a DVD press INPUT 2 on the remote control unit or press INPUT on the plasma television to select INPUT 2 bA Note e Signal
130. teries use manganese or alkaline te control sensor of the plasma television is under direct sunlight ones ae or strong lighting In such case change the angle of the e Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding to the lighting or plasma television or operate the remote control unit and indicators closer to the remote control sensor e Do not mix batteries of different types Different types of e When any obstacle exists between the remote control unit and batteries have different characteristics the remote control sensor the remote control unit may no e Do not mix old and new batteries Mixing old and new batteries function can shorten the life of new batteries or cause chemical leakage e As the batteries become empty the remote control unit can in old batteries function within a shorter distance from the remote control e Remove batteries as soon as they have worn out Chemicals sensor Replace the batteries with new ones early enough hat leak from batteries can cause a rash If you find any e The plasma television emits very weak infrared rays from its chemical leakage wipe thoroughly with a cloth screen If you place such equipment operated through infrared e The batteries supplied with this product may have a shorter life remote control as a VCR nearby that equipment may not expectancy due to storage conditions receive commands from its remote control unit properly or entirely If this i
131. tics of the front protection manufacturer s instructions are followed panel changes resulting in discolouration or warp 11 Power source This product must operate on a power source 25 The plasma television weighs about 55 5 kg 122 4 Ibs for the PDP specified on the specification label If you are not sure of the type LX608A and about 38 9 kg 85 8 Ibs for the PDP LX508A Because of power supply used in your home consult your dealer or local it has small depth and is unstable unpack carry and install the power company product with one more person at least and use the handles 12 Power cord protection The power cords must be routed properly o prevent people from stepping on them or objects from resting on hem Check the cords at the plugs and product Ey Safety precautions En Installation precautions Observe the following precautions when installing with any items such as the optional stand When using the optional stand brackets or equivalent items Ask your dealer to perform the installation Be sure to use the supplied bolts For details see the instruction manual that comes with the optional stand or equivalent items When using other items Consult your dealer The following mounting holes can be used for the installation Rear PDP LX608A a Median line
132. to red Closer to green G Closer to yellow Closer to cyan Cc Closer to green Closer to blue B Closer to cyan Closer to magenta M Closer to blue Closer to red e To perform adjustment for another item press RETURN and then repeat steps 6 and 7 e You may press f to immediately change an item to be adjusted 8 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Eliminating noise from images Press HOME MENU Select Picture then ENTER Select Pro Adjust then ENTER Select Noise Reduction then ENTER Select an item to be adjusted f then ENTER You can select 3DNR Field NR Block NR or Mosquito NR Select the desired parameter 4 then ENTER u A WN e gt Eliminates video noise for clean crisp images 3DNR stands for 3 dimensional Noise Reduction Selections Off Deactivates 3DNR High Enhanced 3DNR Mid Standard 3DNR Low Moderate 3DNR Removes glimmer for more natural images Selections Off Deactivates Field NR High Enhanced Field NR Mid Standard Field NR Low Moderate Field NR Block NR Helps reduce noise appearing in high definition images Selections Off Deactivates Block NR On Activates Block NR ED setting up En Mosquito NR Reduces mosquito noise in DVD and high definition images resulting in noise free images Selections Off Deactivates Mosquito NR On Act
133. tting is shared by the external inputs and TV input sources STANDARD For a highly defined image in a normally bright room This setting is shared by the external inputs and TV input sources DYNAMIC Sharp imaging with the maximum contrast ote that this mode does not allow manual image quality adjustment This setting is shared by the external inputs and TV input sources MOVIE Optimized for movies This setting is shared by the external inputs and TV input sources SPORT Optimized for sports programmes This setting is shared by the external inputs and TV input sources GAME Lowers image brightness for easier viewing This setting is shared by the external inputs and TV input sources USER Allows the user to customize settings as desired You can set the mode for each input source For PC source Item Description STANDARD For a highly defined image in a normally bright room USER Allows the user to customize settings as desired You can set the mode for each input source 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu h Note e You can also press AV SELECTION on the remote control to change the viewing option e If you have selected DYNAMIC you cannot select Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness Pro Adjust and Reset these menu items are dimmed e If you have selected OPTIMUM you cannot select Pro Adjust menu items in Pro Adjust are
134. tuner s database If the frequency is changed by the local TV station or a new channel commences broadcasting you will have to find these channels using Manual Scan see page 42 or Auto Scan Channel9 found Scan Status 9 69 Scan Percentage gt gt gt gt Signal Strength 09 Enjoying DTV broadcasts e To quit a channel scan in progress press RETURN If you quit scanning halfway all channels may not be registered properly Make sure to repeat scanning again until it is completed hA Note e You can select DTV Setup only while viewing DTV channels e Once the digital TV signal is scanned the channel number and programme name will be shown on the Programme List above the percentage bar Manual Scan This function is used to add channels to the preset channel list when a new channel is added to the city or region you live in Manual Scan searches for the channel based on the frequency and bandwidth you request 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Setup then ENTER 3 Select DTV Setup then ENTER 4 Select Installation then ENTER e The password entry screen appears Enter your four digit password using buttons 0 to 9 5 Select Manual Scan then ENTER e A scanning data entry screen appears Channel No EB Frequency 198500 KHz Bandwidth 7 MHz Signal Level Quality SNR dB Start Scan 6 Select Channel No t 4 7 Select the RF Chann
135. vice s For details refer to the operation manual that came with the device e No image and audio is presented e Check if the connections are properly made between the plasma television and the device that supports the HDMI Control functions See page 66 e Check if you have entered the settings properly for the HDMI Control Setting See page 68 e No picture e Check if the connections are properly made between the plasma television and the device that supports the HDMI Control functions See page 66 e Check if you have entered the settings properly for HDMI Control Setting See page 68 e When the image from a BD DVD player or DVD recorder connected through an HDMI Control supported AV system is switched to display on sub screen in the 2 screen or picture in picture mode the sub screen turns blac without displaying any image e No sound e Check if the connections are properly made between the plasma television and the device that supports the HDMI Control functions See page 66 e Check if you have entered the settings properly for HDMI Control Setting See page 68 e Check if you have an HDMI controlled AV system connected to one HDMI terminal and the recorder or player connected to another HDMI terminal on the plasma television When connected this way audio out from the recorder player does not go through the plasma television SPDIF terminal resulting in no sound to the AV system Wh
136. word using buttons 0 to 9 password using buttons 0 to 9 5 Select Quick Scan then ENTER 5 Select Auto Scan then ENTER e Select your city or region from Adelaide Brisbane e A confirmation screen appears Melbourne Perth Sydney Batchelor Canberra Darwin Newcastle Wollongong Hobart or HobartNE lt Manual Scan Auto Scan will take more than 10 minutes Do you want to continue Yes No Adelaide Brisbane Melbourne Batchelor Canberra 6 Select Yes to start Auto Scan then ENTER e The tuner starts scanning from channel 6 to channel 69 The 6 Select the city or region t then ENTER percentage bar shows the progress e Channel search automatically starts If any new channel is found it is automatically registered on the plasma television Scan Status a Scan Percentage gt Scan Status CH 8 Signal Strength Scan Percentage gt gt gt gt Signal Strength e If any new channel is found it is automatically registered on the plasma television e To quit a channel scan in progress press RETURN If you quit scanning halfway all channels may not be registered properly Make sure to repeat scanning again until it is completed b Note e You can select DTV Setup only while viewing DTV channels e If the city or region where you live in is not on the list select Auto Scan e The channel frequencies in each city region are preset in the
137. x 1080i 50 Hz 720 1440 x 480i 59 94 Hz 60 Hz 720 x 480p 59 94 Hz 60 Hz 1280 x 720p 59 94 Hz 60 Hz 1920 x 1080i 59 94 Hz 60 Hz 1920 x 1080p 24 Hz 1920 x 1080p 50 Hz 1920 x 1080p 60 Hz PC signals supported 640 x 480 VGA 60 Hz 800 x 600 SVGA 60 Hz 1024 x 768 XGA 60 Hz 1360 x 768 Wide XGA 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 SXGA 60 Hz For audio the system supports the following e Linear PCM STEREO 2 ch e Sampling frequency 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz HDMI Control supported The plasma television supports the HDMI Control functions By connecting devices that support the HDMI Control functions to the plasma television you can control the connected device s from he plasma television or remote control unit of the plasma elevision See Using the HDMI Control on Chapter 12 Deep Colour supported Deep Colour means the colour depth that describes the number of bits used to represent the colour of a single pixel in a bitmapped image Besides the conventional RGB YCbCr16 bit 20 bit 24 bit signals the plasma television also supports RGB YCbCr30 bit 36 bit signals This enables finer minute colour reproduction when a device that supports Deep Colour signals is connected to the plasma television When Deep Colour signals are received the colour depth appears on the channel display Using with other equipment b4 Note e t may take a short while until the image is displa
138. yed depending on the equipment connected e Make sure to use an HDMI compliant cable e When inputting 1080p signals we recommend you use an HDMI cable that supports HDMI Category 2 e When connecting a PC to the HDMI terminal use the HDMI compliant PC or video card e When connecting a PC to the HDMI terminal using a DVI output terminal the plasma television may not display e PC picture and or sound may not be displayed or heard properly depending on the PC used Connecting HDMI equipment For INPUT 3 connect an HDMI cable for the video and if necessary a stereo audio cable for analogue audio You can select the audio and video format according to the device you have connected see below for more HDMI compliant cable HDMI cable having the HDMI mark HDMI device For INPUT 4 and INPUT 5 connect just an HDMI cable this carries both the audio and video signals Cs Rear view When connected to INPUT 5 HDMI compliant cable HDMI cable having the HDMI mark HDMI device properly If that is the case consult with your PC manufacturer Activating the INPUT 3 HDMI terminal 1 Press HOME MENU Select Option then ENTER Select HDMI Input then ENTER Select Setting f then ENTER Select Enable then ENTER u A WwW N Item Description Disable default Deactivates the IN

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