Pioneer PDP-427XDA, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions PDP 507XDA PDP 427XDA PLASMA DISPLAY ...

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Page 3: ...e 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 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 WARNING To prevent a fire hazard ...

Page 4: ...o channel 22 Using the multiscreen functions 23 Freezing images 24 07 The Home Menu AV mode menu overview 25 PC mode menu overview 25 Using the Home Menu 26 08 Setting up Setting up TV channels automatically 27 Using Auto Installation 27 Setting up analogue TV channels manually 27 Reducing video noise 28 Setting Child Lock 28 Suppressing audio distortion 28 Labelling TV channels 29 Sorting preset ...

Page 5: ...r 51 DVD playback 51 Connecting a VCR 52 VCR playback 52 Connecting a game console or camcorder 52 Displaying an image from the game console or camcorder 52 Connecting a personal computer 53 Displaying an image from a personal computer 53 Connecting an amplifier AV receiver 53 Avoiding unwanted feedback 54 Using the HDMI Inputs 54 Connecting HDMI equipment 54 Using control cords 56 About SR 56 12 ...

Page 6: ...it is best to view a normal moving picture in the WIDE or FULL screen setting for more than 3 times the length of the previous still moving image After using the plasma display always switch the display to STANDBY mode Installation guidelines The Pioneer PureVision PDP 507XDA PDP 427XDA Plasma Display incorporates a very thin design To ensure safety please take the proper measures to mount or inst...

Page 7: ...when the ambient temperature of the plasma display 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 affec...

Page 8: ...urning Avoid displaying the same image on the plasma display continuously over a long period of time If 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 di...

Page 9: ...e from stepping on them or objects from resting on them Check the cords at the plugs and product 13 The plasma display used in this product is made of glass Therefore it can break when the product is dropped or applied with impact Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case the plasma Display breaks 14 Overloading Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords Overloading can cause ...

Page 10: ... in depth from the mounting surface of the plasma display See the side view above Be careful not to block the ventilation opening at the rear of the plasma display Be sure to install the plasma display on a flat surface because it contains glass The screw holes other than the above are to be used only for the specified products Never use them for mounting non specified products Note It is strongly...

Page 11: ...accessories Check that all of the following accessories are supplied in the box Remote control AA size batteries x 2 Ferrite core Cable tie for ferrite core Speed clamps x 3 Bead bands x 3 Power cord Cleaning cloth Warranty card Operating instructions ...

Page 12: ... buttons 9 CHANNEL buttons 10 PHONES output terminal 11 INPUT 5 terminal S VIDEO 12 INPUT 5 terminal VIDEO 13 INPUT 5 terminals AUDIO SLEEP SLEEP 4 1 2 3 5 INPUT 5 POWER POWER 6 8 9 7 10 12 11 13 Side Front Side ON STANDBY ON STANDBY PDP 507XDA SLEEP ON STANDBY INPUT 5 6 8 9 7 10 12 11 13 Side Front Viewed from the underside of the display Viewed from the front of the display Side PDP 427XDA 5 1 4...

Page 13: ...T 2 COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR 11 INPUT 1 COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR 12 SUBWOOFER output terminal 13 INPUT 3 S VIDEO 14 INPUT 2 S VIDEO 15 INPUT 1 S VIDEO 16 INPUT 3 VIDEO 17 INPUT 3 AUDIO L R 18 INPUT 2 VIDEO 19 INPUT 2 AUDIO L R 20 INPUT 1 VIDEO 21 INPUT 1 AUDIO L R 22 PC INPUT AUDIO STEREO 23 CONTROL OUT 24 SPEAKERS L R terminals PDP 507XDA only 3 4 16 17 18 19 21 5 4 6 7 23 24 22 8 9 12 13 15 20 14 ...

Page 14: ...t surround mode 14 c Press to select 2 Screen Picture in Picture or Single Screen mode 15 p TV External input mode Displays the channel information DTV input mode Displays the banner information i PLATE 16 TV DTV Switches between the analogue TV and DTV input modes 17 CH ENTER Executes a channel selection by the number buttons 18 i i Sets the volume 19 e Mutes the sound 20 HOME MENU TV External In...

Page 15: ... installation refer to the instruction manual supplied with the stand Using the optional Pioneer speakers for PDP 507XDA For details on installation refer to the instruction manual supplied with the speaker Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity 0 ºC to 40 ºC less than 85 RH cooling vents not blocked Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area or in locations...

Page 16: ...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 professional installer if necessary Using a wall for stabilisation 1 Attach falling prevention bolts hooks to t...

Page 17: ...e hole on the rear of the plasma display and snap 2 into the back of 1 to lock the clamp Speed clamps are designed to be difficult to undo once in place Please attach them carefully Use pliers to twist the clamp 90º pulling outward The clamp may deteriorate over time and become damaged if removed Be careful not to subject any connecting cables to strain Tidying the speaker cables PDP 507XDA only U...

Page 18: ... worn out Chemicals that leak from batteries can cause a rash If you find any chemical leakage wipe thoroughly with a cloth The batteries supplied with this product may have a shorter life expectancy due to storage conditions If you will not use the remote control unit for an extended period of time remove the batteries from it WHEN DISPOSING OF USED BATTERIES PLEASE COMPLY WITH GOVERNMENTAL REGUL...

Page 19: ...may not function As the batteries become empty the remote control unit can function within a shorter distance from the remote control sensor Replace the batteries with new ones early enough The plasma display emits very weak infrared rays from its screen If you place such equipment operated through infrared remote control as a VCR nearby that equipment may not receive commands from its remote cont...

Page 20: ... turn off the system However you cannot then turn on the system again by pressing the buttons on the remote control unit or STANDBY ON on the plasma display Note If you are not going to use the plasma display for a long period of time be sure to remove the power cord from the power outlet Plasma display status indicators The table below shows the operational status of the plasma display You can ch...

Page 21: ...ons 0 to 9 For example To select channel 2 1 digit channel press 2 To select channel 12 2 digit channel press 1 then 2 To select channel 123 3 digit channel press 1 2 then 3 When viewing Teletext information View a page directly which is 3 digit page number from 100 to 899 by pressing buttons 0 to 9 See also page 57 Note Press CH RETURN to switch back to the previous channel Press CH RETURN again ...

Page 22: ... back to or mode if you want to hear stereo sound again While watching an analogue TV channel with any High Deviation setting page 28 you cannot change the sound multiplex mode In digital TV mode Mpeg or Dolby may only be selected depending on the received broadcasting signals As the broadcasting channel being received is switched to that containing Mpeg stream only the audio channel is automatica...

Page 23: ...priate input source button If watching TV programmes press P P to change the channel Note The multiscreen function cannot display images from the same input source at the same time If you make such an attempt a warning message appears The multiscreen function cannot display images from combinations of two external input sources inputs 1 to 5 PC It can display images from the following combinations...

Page 24: ...iod of time or for shorter periods of time everyday may result in image retention Press d A still image appears on the right screen while a moving image is shown on the left screen Press d again to cancel the function Note You cannot freeze the picture when using the 2 Screen or Picture in Picture mode When this function is not available a warning message appears Normal image Still image ...

Page 25: ...nal Off 36 No Operation Off 36 Sleep Timer 49 Option Position 46 Auto Size 48 4 3 Mode 48 Side Mask 49 HDMI Input 54 Drive Mode 46 Colour System 47 Monitor Out 54 Setup Auto Installation 27 Analogue TV Setup 27 DTV Setup 38 Password 49 Language 30 Home Menu Item Page Picture AV Selection 30 Contrast 31 Brightness 31 Red 31 Green 31 Blue 31 Reset 31 Sound Treble 34 Bass 34 Balance 34 Reset 34 FOCUS...

Page 26: ...nctions 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Press 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 instead of 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note You can return to the upper menu levels by pressing RETURN ...

Page 27: ...stallation 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 then ENTER The password entry screen appears Enter your 4 digit password using buttons 0 to 9 If no channels are found check the antenna connections and then retry Auto Installation Setting up analogue TV...

Page 28: ... Setting up analogue TV channels manually After selecting a programme number perform the following steps 2 Select Tuner NR 3 Select On or Off 4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note This function may not achieve a satisfactory result depending on the conditions of broadcasting signals Setting Child Lock Child Lock inhibits selected TV channels from being tuned and watched 1 Repeat steps 1 to 6 pro...

Page 29: ... entry press 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 4 digit password using buttons 0 to 9 when prompted 4 Select Sort then ENTER The sort screen appears ...

Page 30: ...ments 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 Language Teletext West Europe AV Selection STANDARD DYNAMIC MOVIE GAME SPORT USER Item Description STANDARD Well defined image in a normally lit room This setting is shared by the external inputs and TV input sources ...

Page 31: ...5 Select Colour Temp then ENTER 6 Select the desired parameter then ENTER If you have selected a desired parameter in this step skip steps 7 and 8 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 Item button button Contrast For less contrast For more contras...

Page 32: ... 6 Select the desired parameter then ENTER 7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Colour Temp Adjusts the colour temperature resulting in a better white balance Selections High White with bluish tone Mid High Intermediate tone between High and Mid Mid Natural tone Mid Low Intermediate tone between Mid and Low Low White with reddish tone Manual Colour temperature adjusted to your preference Item button...

Page 33: ...tion Selections Off Deactivates DNR High Enhanced DNR Mid Standard DNR Low Moderate DNR MPEG NR Eliminates mosquito noise from video images when a digital TV channel is watched or a DVD is played resulting in noise free images Selections Off Deactivates MPEG NR High Enhanced MPEG NR Mid Standard MPEG NR Low Moderate MPEG NR BNR Helps reduce noise appearing in high definition images BNR stands for ...

Page 34: ...be adjusted 4 Select the desired level 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note You cannot adjust the sound quality for listening with headphones If you perform sound adjustments with headphones connected the new settings will become effective as soon as you disconnect the headphones To restore the factory defaults for all items press to select Reset in step 3 and then press ENTER A confirmation sc...

Page 35: ...k of SRS Labs Inc WOW technology is incorporated under licence from SRS Labs Inc 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 2...

Page 36: ...n ENTER 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note Five minutes before the system is placed into the standby mode a message appears every minute The system may not be placed into the standby mode when noise signals are present at the plasma display after a TV programme finishes No Operation off AV mode only The system will be automatically placed into the standby mode when no operation is performed f...

Page 37: ...m into the standby mode when no signal is received from the personal computer for eight minutes Even when you start using the computer and a signal is received again the system stays off The system is switched on again by pressing STANDBY ON on the plasma display or on the remote control Mode 2 Places the system into the standby mode when no signal is received from the personal computer for eight ...

Page 38: ...tune in the channel more quickly If the channel is locked you must enter the correct password each time see page 49 While receiving DTV radio channels the screen saver automatically starts Changing favourite channels 1 Press TV DTV to select the DTV mode 2 Press FAV to display the Favourite List screen 3 Select a favourite channel then ENTER Note To display the Favourite List you need to register ...

Page 39: ...amme are displayed 8 Present Programme Information Information on the current programme is displayed 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...

Page 40: ...Control adults can prevent children from watching inappropriate TV programmes When an attempt is made to watch a blocked programme the plasma display shows nothing but a message Parental Control functions for digital TV channels 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Setup then ENTER 3 Select DTV Setup then ENTER 4 Select Channel Setup then ENTER The password entry screen appears Enter your 4 digit password u...

Page 41: ...rth Sydney Batchelor Canberra Darwin Newcastle Wollongong Hobart or HobartNE 6 Select the city or region then ENTER Channel search automatically starts If any new channel is found it is automatically registered on the plasma display 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...

Page 42: ...creen appears Enter your 4 digit password using buttons 0 to 9 5 Select Manual Scan then ENTER A scanning data entry screen appears 6 Select Channel No 7 Select the RF Channel No you want to scan If 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 8 After entering the correct RF Channel No select S...

Page 43: ...e 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 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 MEN...

Page 44: ...an audio language Use the following procedure to switch the audio language for the programme being watched 1 Press HOME MENU 2 Select Setup then ENTER 3 Select DTV Setup then ENTER 4 Select Setup then ENTER 5 Select Audio Setup then ENTER 6 Select Audio Language then ENTER 7 Select the desired audio language then ENTER You may not be able to select from two or more languages depending on the curre...

Page 45: ...Setup then ENTER 5 Select Software then ENTER 6 Select Current Version and press ENTER 7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note You can select DTV Setup only while viewing DTV channels Screen Saver The screen saver automatically starts when DTV radio channels are received Note Even when the screen saver is active you can perform any operation Current Version System Information H W Version S W Versi...

Page 46: ...just then ENTER 5 Adjust the vertical position or the horizontal position 6 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note To restore the factory defaults for all items press to select Reset in step 4 and then press ENTER A confirmation screen appears Press to select Yes and then press ENTER Adjustments are stored separately according to input source Depending on the displayed video the image position may ...

Page 47: ...gnals currently received Each time you press f the selection is switched The selectable screen sizes differ depending on the types of input signals Important If images with black bands on both sides or top and bottom of the screen when using the 4 3 FULL 14 9 Dot by Dot or CINEMA 14 9 modes for example are displayed continuously for long periods or for shorter periods of time over several days ima...

Page 48: ...ER 4 Select On then ENTER 5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note Manually select an appropriate screen size if an image does not automatically switch to a correct screen format When the video signal contains no aspect ratio information the function will not work even with On selected Selecting a screen size for 4 3 aspect ratio signals Specify whether the plasma display should choose the 4 3 mode...

Page 49: ... 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 unauthorised changes to the settings Entering a password In a case where you select a channel...

Page 50: ...p then ENTER 3 Select Password then ENTER The password entry screen appears Enter your 4 digit password using buttons 0 to 9 4 Select Reset then ENTER 5 Select Yes then ENTER 6 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note 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 If you forget the password When the message Ple...

Page 51: ...using the standard video input you can use a red white yellow audio video cable Displaying broadcasts via a set top box To watch a set top box image press INPUT 1 on the remote control unit or use the INPUT button on the plasma display to select INPUT 1 Note Signal priority for the INPUT 1 terminals is 1 Component video 2 S Video 3 Video Connect only the type of video cable that will actually be u...

Page 52: ...n manual for the signal types available Connecting a game console or camcorder Use the INPUT 5 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 Displaying an image from the ga...

Page 53: ...ver and subwoofer to the plasma display Note For details refer to the operation manual for the audio equipment to be connected If your amplifier AV receiver has subwoofer output it is not necessary to connect the subwoofer output on the plasma display Audio signals corresponding to the currently displayed images are always output to the MONITOR OUT and SUBWOOFER terminals Audio from a connected su...

Page 54: ...kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Note PC signals are not compatible with the HDMI terminal It may take a short while until the image is displayed depending on the equipment connected Connecting HDMI equipment There are two HDMI inputs labelled INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 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 ac...

Page 55: ...ype 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 Activating the INPUT 3 HDMI terminal 2 Select Audio then ENTER 3 Select the type of audio signals then ENTER If you select Auto an attempt will be made to identify the type of audio signals when audio signals are received 4 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu Note...

Page 56: ...ni jack audio cables for SR connections Make sure that the power is turned off when making connections Complete all component connections before making control cord connections About SR The CONTROL OUT terminal supports SR to allow linked operations 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 m...

Page 57: ...e left screen Each time you press m the screen switches as shown to the left If 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 th...

Page 58: ...nt DTV programme contains Teletext information you can display it on the screen by pressing m 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 m to display the Teletext 3 Press m again to turn the display off Selecting and operating Teletext pages Use the following remote control buttons to sele...

Page 59: ...ted only sound is output To restore the screen display press any button other than h FRONT SURROUND i i or e See page 36 Images are presented but no audio is output Check if you have selected the minimum volume See page 21 Check that no headphones are connected Check that the sound is not muted See page 21 Check that the audio input is also connected See pages 51 to 56 Check the sound system selec...

Page 60: ...ressing POWER on the plasma display and then turn the power on again in after one minute or more If the problem is not solved with this contact a Pioneer Service Centre or Pioneer Authorised Independent Service Company These are listed on your warranty card Code Message Check SD04 and SD11 Powering off Internal temperature too high Check temperature around PDP Check if the ambient temperature of t...

Page 61: ...27XDA Number of pixels 1365 x 768 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels Audio amplifier 13 W 13 W 1 kHz 10 8 Ω Speakers Woofer 4 8 cm x 13 cm cone type Tweeter 2 5 cm semidome type Surround System SRS FOCUS TruBass Power Requirements 240 V AC 50 Hz 350 W 0 4 W Standby 240 V AC 50 Hz 295 W 0 4 W Standby Dimensions 1224 mm W x 717 mm H x 115 mm D 1040 mm W x 679 mm H x 115 mm D Weight 34 8 kg 76 8 lbs 29 7 kg 65...

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