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PLASMA DISPLAY SYSTEM
SYSTEME D’ÉCRAN PLASMA
SISTEMA DE PANTALLA DE PLASMA
PDP-42A3HD
PDP-4214HD
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Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
01-PDP42A3HD-Eng (Cover) 1 5/17/05, 7:12 PM
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1) Read these instructions. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 2) Keep these instructions. manufacturer. 3) Heed all warnings. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 4) Follow all instructions. table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when 6) Clean only with dry cloth. moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. In
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English WARNING: THE APPARATUS IS NOT WATER- CAUTION: PROOFS, TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to AND DO NOT PUT ANY WATER SOURCE NEAR THIS other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interfer- APPARATUS, SUCH AS VASE, FLOWER POT, COSMET- ence with electric appliances such as radios and televi- ICS CONTAINER AND MEDICINE BOTTLE ETC. sions, use s
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Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explana- tory drawings. However the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same. 01 Important User Guidance Infor
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English 01 Important User Guidance Information Important User Guidance Information 01 In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from this Pioneer Installation guidelines PureVision PDP-42A3HD/PDP-4214HD Plasma Display System, The Pioneer PureVision PDP-42A3HD/PDP-4214HD Plasma please first read this information carefully. Display System incorporates a very thin design. To ensure safety, please take the proper measures to mount or install the With the Pioneer PureVision PDP-42A3HD/PDP-4214HD, you Plas
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01 Important User Guidance Information Cleaning the screen • When cleaning the screen of this product, gently wipe it with PIONEER bears no responsibility for any damages arising from a soft dry cloth; the supplied cleaning cloth or other similar incorrect use of the product by you or other people, malfunc- cloths (e.g., cotton and flannel). If you use a hard cloth or rub the screen hard, the surface of the screen will be scratched. tions when in use, other product related problems, and use of t
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English Important User Guidance Information 01 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. 1. After-image lagging due to remaining electric load When image patterns with very high peak luminance are displayed more than 1 minute, after-image lagging may occur due to the remaining electric load. The after-images remaining on the screen will disappear when moving images
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02 Safety Precautions 02 Safety Precautions product. Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly 13. The plasma Display used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can glass pieces in case
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English 03 Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories 03 AAA size battery × 2 Power cord Remote control unit (Alkaline battery) Hook × 2 Cleaning cloth Operating Instructions Warranty card • Always use the power cord supplied with the Plasma Display. 9 En 04-PDP42A3HD-Eng (05-9) 9 5/17/05, 7:12 PM
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STANDBY /ON 04 Part Names 04 Part Names Plasma Display Front view STANDBY DTV TV VCR DVD HDMI STANDBY STANDBY POWER DTV TV VCR DVD HDMI /ON 2 34 1 59 6 78 10 1 POWER button 6OK button 2STANDBY indicator 7MENU button 3 Current input source indicators 8 VOLUME –/+ buttons 4 Remote control sensor 9 CHANNEL –/+ buttons 5INPUT button 10 STANDBY/ON button 10 En 05-PDP42A3HD-Eng (10-13) 10 5/17/05, 7:12 PM POWER
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English Part Names 04 Rear view INPUT VIDEO 3 L R AUDIO S-VIDEO 3 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 VIDEO 2 L-AUDIO-R S-VIDEO 2 L-AUDIO-R Y CB/PB CR/PR L L COMPONENT 2 R R COMPONENT 1 VIDEO AUDIO OPTICAL HDMI AUDIO DTV- ANTENNA ANTENNA IN / CABLE IN MONITOR OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO 1 L-AUDIO-R S-VIDEO 1 L-AUDIO-R Y CB/PB CR/PR HDMI SERVICE ONLY AC IN INPUT The terminals have faced downward. 1 VIDEO 3 terminals (AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO) 7 COMPONENT 1/COMPONENT 2 terminals (COMPONENT VIDEO/AUDIO) 2 DTV-ANTENNA IN term
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04 Part Names Remote control unit 1 HD WIDE: Adjusts the picture to fit the 16:9 1 TV INPUT HD WIDE wide aspect ratio. Available in DTV mode. 14 2 2INPUT: Displays all available input sources. AV SELECTION SOUND EFFECT SCREEN SIZE Press the c or d button to select the required 3 15 input source. 4 1 1 2 2 3 3 3AV SELECTION: Selects the picture mode (Standard, Dynamic, Movie, Game or User). 4 4 5 5 6 6 4 SOUND EFFECT: Selects the sound effect 5 (Flat, Speech, Movie, Music or User). 7 7 8 8 9 9 5
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English Part Names 04 CH MUTING VOL SPLIT SPLIT P IN P SWAP INPUT SHIFT Slide SPLIT SPLIT CH+ CH– FAVORITE DTV CH DELETE SIGNAL MTS LIST SPLIT SPLIT P IN P SWAP 23 INPUT SHIFT SPLIT SPLIT CH+ CH– CH DTV DELETE SIGNAL MTS LIST 24 26 25 27 23 SPLIT Function Buttons SPLIT: Selects the SPLIT mode (Off, PIP, Twin1 or Twin2). SPLIT INPUT: Selects an input source for the sub picture. P IN P/SHIFT: Selects a position for the sub- picture. SWAP: Interchanges the main picture and sub-picture. SPLIT CH +,
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05 Preparation 05 Preparation Installing the Plasma Display Preventing the Plasma Display from Falling Over Be sure to take special care to ensure that the Plasma Display will not fall over. 11 Over 50 cm (19 /16 inches) Using a wall for stabilization Over 10 1 Attach the supplied falling prevention bolts (hooks) to the 15 cm (3 /16 Plasma Display. inches) 2 Use storing cords or chains to stabilize the Plasma Display appropriately and firmly to a wall, pillar, or other study element. •Perform th
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English STANDBY POWER STANDBY DTV TV VCR DVD HDMI /ON Preparation 05 Cautions regarding batteries Preparing the remote control unit • The remote control unit cannot operate the system if the batteries in the unit are empty. When this happens, replace Inserting batteries the batteries with new ones. • Do not use manganese batteries. When you replace the 1 Open the battery cover. batteries, use alkaline ones. • Do not mix batteries of different types. Different types of batteries have different ch
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05 Preparation Cautions regarding the remote control unit Cable connections for watching digital • Do not expose the remote control unit to shock, liquid, or and/or conventional TV channels high humidity. This system is equipped with two terminals for inputting TV • Do not place the remote control unit under direct sunlight; broadcasting signals: ANTENNA/CABLE IN and DTV-ANTENNA the unit may deform. IN. The ANTENNA/CABLE IN terminal accepts conventional TV • The remote control unit may not work
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English Preparation 05 Connecting the power cord Connect the power cord after all component connections are completed. Plasma Display (rear view) VIDEO 2 L-AUDIO-R S-VIDEO 2 L-AUDIO-R Y CB/PB CR/PR L L COMPONENT 2 R R COMPONENT 1 VIDEO AUDIO OPTICAL HDMI AUDIO DTV- ANTENNA ANTENNA IN MONITOR OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO 1 L-AUDIO-R S-VIDEO 1 L-AUDIO-R Y CB/PB CR/PR HDMI SERVICE ONLY AC IN / CABLE IN INPUT Power cord • Always turn off the power of the Plasma Display when connecting • Use only the suppli
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STANDBY /ON 06 Basic Operations 06 Basic Operations Turning the power on and off (Standby) 1 Press the POWER button on the bottom of the Plasma Display to enter the standby mode. • The STANDBY indicator lights up. Press the TV button on the remote control or the 2 STANDBY/ ON button on the bottom of the Plasma Display. • The Plasma Display switches to on. The STANDBY POWER indicator lights off and the current input source button indicator lights up. 3 To switch the Plasma Display off, press the
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English Basic Operations 06 TV INPUT HD WIDE Watching TV channels AV SELECTION SOUND EFFECT SCREEN SIZE Unless you set up TV channels that you can watch under the current conditions, you cannot tune in those channels. For the procedure, see “Setting up TV channels” on page 24. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 • When watching a digital TV program, you may see emergency alert 7 7 8 8 9 9 messages scrolling at the top of the screen. Those messages are CH ENTER 0 0 broadcast by TV stations as necessary when
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STANDBY /ON 06 Basic Operations Changing the volume and sound Displaying Information To increase the volume, press the VOL + button on the remote You can display the channel information and setting status you control unit. To decrease the volume, press the VOL – button. selected. • The VOLUME +/– buttons on the Plasma Display operates Press the DISPLAY button. the same as the VOL +/– buttons on the remote control unit. For analog •To mute the sound output, press the MUTING button. “ ” appears on
