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Operating Instructions
PLASMA TELEVISION
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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 gradua
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IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, CAUTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO triangle is intended to alert the user to the the user to the presence of uninsulated NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- presence of important operating and “dangerous voltage” within the product’s SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING maintenan
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Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However the method of connecting and operating the unit are the same. Illustrations shown in this man
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Contents Video Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Sleep Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Using a password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 11 Using with other equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Connecting a set top box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Connecting a DVD player . . . . . .
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01 Important user information Chapter 1 Important user information In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from this Pioneer PDP- Installation guidelines 508XDA/PDP-428XDA plasma television, please first read this The Pioneer PDP-508XDA/PDP-428XDA plasma television information carefully. incorporates a very thin design. To ensure safety, please take the proper measures to mount or install the plasma television, in order With the Pioneer PDP-508XDA/PDP-428XDA, you can be assured to prevent the
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Important user information 01 Plasma television protection function Condensation When still images (such as photos and computer images) stay on Condensation may take place on the surface or inside of the the screen for an extended period of time, the screen will be slightly product when the product is rapidly moved from a cold place to a dimmed. This is because the protection function of the plasma warm place or just after a heater is switched on in winter morning, television automatically ad
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01 Important user information To use this product for a long period of time 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 the efficiency of the screen for a long period of time. 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
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Safety precautions 02 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. Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or applied with cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured the plasma television breaks. with the highest priority
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02 Safety precautions Side view Installation precautions Mounting surface Observe the following precautions when installing with any items such as the optional stand. Mounting bracket Plasma (or equivalent item) When using the optional stand, brackets, or equivalent television items Ask your dealer to perform the installation. M8 screw Be sure to use the supplied bolts. 12 mm to 18 mm For details, see the instruction manual that comes with the optional stand (or equivalent items). When using
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Supplied accessories 03 Chapter 3 Supplied accessories Check that all of the following accessories are supplied in the box. Cleaning cloth Remote control unit Warranty card AA size battery x 2 Operating instructions Speed clamp x 3 Bead band x 3 Antenna cable Power cord 11 En
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04 Part names Chapter 4 Part names Plasma television (Front) Side PDP-508XDA PDP-428XDA Side 11 7 12 8 9 13 10 14 15 2 2 3 3 ON STANDBY SLEEP 4 ON STANDBY SLEEP 1 4 5 6 5 6 1 Viewed from the underside of the display Viewed from the front of the display The terminals on side panels are common to the PDP-508XDA and PDP-428XDA. 1 a button (If the button is off, the power will not turn on even 9VOLUME +/– buttons when a, 0 to 9 on the remote control unit or STANDBY/ON on 10 CHANNEL +/– buttons the
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Part names 04 Plasma television (Rear) PDP-508XDA PDP-428XDA MONITOR SUB OUT WOOFER MONITOR SUB OUT WOOFER D DIGIT IOUT O GU IT T AL AL O OPTICAL PTICAL D DIGIT IO OUT GU IT T A AL L O OPTICAL PTICAL MONITOR SUB OUT WOOFER MONIT OUTOR WO SUB OFER DIGIT DIO OUT GU IT T A AL L OPTICAL OPTICAL DIGIT DIO OUT GU IT T A AL L O OPTICAL PTICAL 15 16 17 18 19 1 2 15 16 17 18 19 MONITOR SUB OUT WOOFER MONITOR SUB 20 OUT WOOFER 14 20 14 21 13 21 13 D DIGIT IGITA AL L 12 OUT OUT 22 D DIGIT IGITAL AL 12 O OU
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04 Part names 9 /// Remote control unit Selects a desired item on the setting screen. ENTER This section describes the functions of the buttons available when the Executes a command. TV mode has been selected by using the SELECT button. For the DTV input mode: Executes a command or displays the Programme List. buttons controlling other equipment, see Controlling other 10 HDMI CONTROL equipment using the supplied remote control unit on page 60. Displays the HDMI Control menu. 11 Colour (R
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Preparation 05 Chapter 5 Preparation (for PDP-508XDA) Installing the plasma television Under speaker Over 50 cm Over Side speaker 10 cm Location Avoid direct sunlight. Maintain adequate ventilation. Caution If you do not leave sufficient space above the plasma television, it will not receive enough ventilation and will not operate properly. (for PDP-428XDA) Pioneer will not be responsible for accident or damage caused by inadequate installation or stabilization, erroneous operation, r
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MOOU NITT OR WOO SUFE B R D D IIG G O OU U T T I IA A T TL L O OP PT TIIC CA AL L MON I TOR SUB OUT WOOFER D DIIG GIT IT A A L L O OP PT T II C CA A L L O O U UT T D DIIG G O OIIT UT U TT A AL L O OP PT TIIC CA AL L 05 Preparation Using a wall for stabilization Preventing the plasma television from falling over 1 Attach falling prevention bolts (hooks) to the plasma television. After installing the stand, be sure to take special care to ensure 2 Use strong cords to stabilize it appropriately
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Preparation 05 Antenna cable (commercially available) Basic connections Connecting the antenna If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with a To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is standard DIN45325 plug (IEC169-2), plug it into the antenna a brief explanation of the types of connections that are used for a terminal at the rear of the plasma television. coaxial cable. Note If the antenna is not connected correctly, the quality of reception may be
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05 Preparation Tidying the speaker cables (PDP-508XDA only) Preparing the remote control unit Use the supplied bead bands as necessary to tidy the speaker cables. Inserting batteries Speaker cable Rear view 1 Open the battery cover. MONITOR SUB OUT WOOFER D DIGIT IO OUT GU IT T AL AL OPTICAL OPTICAL Bead band 2 Load the supplied two AA size batteries while inserting Note their respective negative polarity (–) ends first. When tidying up your speaker cables, make sure to bundle them so tha
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Preparation 05 Operating range of the remote control unit Caution Do not expose the remote control unit to shock. In addition, do Operate the remote control unit while pointing it toward the remote not expose the remote control unit to liquids, and do not place control sensor located at the bottom right of the front panel of the in an area with high humidity. plasma television. The distance from the remote control sensor Do not install or place the remote control unit under direct mus
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06 Watching TV Chapter 6 Watching TV PDP-508XDA Important 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 Press a on the plasma television when the POWER ON and STANDBY indicators are off. The system is on. POWER ON indicator The POWER ON indicator lights up blue. STANDBY indicator Press a or 0 to 9 on the remote control unit or STANDBY/ ON STANDBY ON on the plasma
