Pioneer PDP-501MX manuale d’uso

1 PLASMA DISPLAY : PDP-501MX/PDP-V501X TABLE-TOP STAND: PDK-5001 SPEAKER SYSTEM: PDP-S02-LR PRECAUTIONS • We accept no responsibility for losses resulting from the use of parts other than those supplied by us. • We guarantee the performance of our products only when they are assembled and adjusted as described in this manual. • The specificat[...]

2 FEATURE S ................................................................................................................................................ . 4 SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 Specification s .................................................................................................................................................... . 6 2[...]

3 5.3.3 Settings in Menu Mode ........................................................................................................................... 74 1) Setting the three-dimensional Y/C separator ....................................................................................... 74 2) ABL On/Off .........................................[...]

4 Features and Functions of the PDP-501MX Plasma Display • High-definition XGA wide panel The Display uses a high-definition XGA wide panel, which provides 1280 x 768 resolution with more than 980.000 pixels. This resolution is more than 2.5 times higher than that of conventional panels, and enables multimedia information to be reproduced more vi[...]

5 Features[...]

6 Control Terminal RS-232C (for control using a PC) Connector type: D-sub, 9-pin Baud rate: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps (NOTE 5) Combination In/Out Terminal For simultaneous control of multiple units Connector type: Mini-Din, 6-pin (NOTE 6) Power requirements: .... AC 120 V, 60 Hz (U.S. Model) AC 110 V, 60 Hz (Taiwanese Model) In-rush: ......[...]

7 NOTE 1 To prevent malfunctions and breakdowns, avoid connecting the RCA jack and BNC terminal simultaneously, since they are electrically connected to each other inside the body. NOTE 2 If the RCA jack or the BNC terminal is connected at the same time as the S terminal, signals received at the S terminal receive priority. NOTE 3 Signals received [...]

8 Control Terminal RS-232C (for control using a PC) Connector type: D-sub, 9-pin Baud rate: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps (NOTE 5) Combination Input/Output Terminal Used for simultaneous control of multiple units Connector type: Mini-Din, 6-pin (NOTE 6) Power requirements: ............. AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Electric current: .................[...]

9 NOTE 1 To prevent malfunctions and breakdowns, avoid connecting the RCA jack and BNC terminal simultaneously, since they are electrically connected to each other inside the body. NOTE 2 If the RCA jack or the BNC terminal is connected at the same time as the S terminal, signals received at the S terminal receive priority. NOTE 3 Signals received [...]

10 2.2 External Dimensions Weight: 43.0 kg Material: Front: Resin; Rear: Resin Treatment: Front: Laser-satin gray paint; Rear: Laser-satin gray paint For packaging information, refer to 3.3.2 Unpacking : Center of gravity (Unit: mm) 609 1218 714 628 1108 357 Light sensor for the remote 98.5 65.5 1162 104 104 590 104 104 150 150 250 250 660 24-M8 (?[...]

11 < Main Switch > < Main Unit Operation Panel > < Light Sensor for the Remote > External Dimensions[...]

12 2.3 Controls and Connectors Controls and Connectors C. VIDEO GBR H D V D INPUT 4 OUTPUT (INPUT 4) 75 Ω 2.2k Ω YC B /P B INPUT 3 (ON SYNC) (H/V SYNC) C R /P R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 CONBINATION RS - 232C CONTROL OUTPUT (INPUT 1) Y IN OUT IN OUT S - VIDEO VIDEO C B /P B C R /P R Î POWER STANDBY /ON INPUT MENU ADJUST SET 3 4 5 6 7 9 0 ! @ # $ 2 1 [...]

13 INPUT 4 Input # INPUT 4 input terminal Mini D-Sub 15-pin terminal for connection of RGB signals This terminal also supports component signals (settings required in the menu screen). This terminal supports Microsoft Plug & Play (VESA DDC 1/2B). (VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association.) INPUT 4 Output $ I[...]

14 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT1 FULL AUTO ZOOM SCREEN SIZE DISPLAY STANDBY/ON MENU INPUT2 RGB ( BNC ) SET RGB ( D-sub ) VIDEO S-VIDEO C.VIDEO ( RCA ) PLASMA DISPLAY REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 2.4 Remote Control Unit Remote Control Unit Power switch Used to turn the system on or off (standby) Full Auto-Zoom button Used to turn full auto-zoom on or off Displa[...]

15 Remote Control Unit[...]

16 3.1 Installation Site Requirements If the site requires modifications or special preparations for installation of the plasma display or its mounting hardware, obtain permission in advance from the building owner or building authorities. To ensure installation safety, it is also important to determine the strength of the installation site with th[...]

17 9) Temperature and humidity conditions • The installation site should meet the following conditions: • Operating temperatures: 0 to 40 °C (largely depending on installation conditions) • Operating humidity: 20 to 80% • Storage temperature: –10 to +45 °C • Storage humidity: 20 to 90% • Operating atmospheric pressure: 0.9 to 1.1 at[...]

18 Installation Conditions 3.2 Installation Conditions 3.2.1 Heat dissipation This unit has openings for effective ventilation at locations marked by arrows in the illustration below. To allow proper dissipation of heat from the unit, avoid blocking or covering any of these openings. Fan (4 in number) Air flow through the openings: All four fans ex[...]

19 3.2.2 Calculating heat quantity For power consumption, allow for 600 VA ( 600 W) per unit. Since most of the power consumed is transformed into heat, power consumption may be regarded as roughly equal to generated heat. 1 Conversion to calories [W] x 0.86 = [kcal/h] Heat generated per display: 600 W x 0.86 = 516 kcal/h 2 Conversion to British Th[...]

20 This unit is designed to be mounted using four bolt holes. For additional safety, we recommend securing it at six to eight points on opposite sides of the horizontal and vertical center lines, as shown in the illustration below. Do not secure the unit at four points arranged in a single row, as shown below. Methods for securing — Unfavorable e[...]

21 Installation Conditions D. Secured at four points (with mounting hardware attached horizontally) (Take proper precautions to prevent pinching the power cord or signal cables) 3.2.4 Mounting surface warping The display section incorporates glass. Before mounting the product, perform the following to confirm that the display is free of warps excee[...]

22 Installation Procedures 3.3 Installation Procedures 3.3.1 Transportation precautions 1 Any transportation of the unopened unit in its packaging should be done by more than two persons. To avoid breakage, do not lift the package by the packing bands. 2 When transporting or storing the unit, always position it vertically - never horizontally. Hori[...]

23 2) Unpacking procedures 1 Remove the packing bands. 2 Slowly lift and remove the upper carton [“top portion of the packaging”]. 3 Lift and remove the reinforcement packaging. (Upper protective pad C is held in place by adhesive tape) 4 Remove the L and R upper cartons. 5 Remove the side, front, and rear cartons. (At this stage, the product i[...]

24 Installation Procedures 3.3.5. Wiring 1) Connecting the power cable • Refer to the section on Power Cord Connection on page 26 of the operating manual. • For power source specifications, refer to 3.1 Installation Conditions, paragraph 11. 2) Connecting signal cables (1) Connection to PCs • Refer to the section with this heading in the oper[...]

25 4) Arranging and securing cables with speed clamps and bead bands • Cables may also be drawn around to the right, viewed from this side. 1 Secure cables with speed clamps. 1 2 Insert part 1 into an opening in the rear cover, then insert part 2 , as shown. 2 Bundle cables using bead bands. Cords Fastening points for speed clamps Bundled cables [...]

26 Special Installation (Mounting to fitting) 3.4 Special Installation The unit can be hung from or embedded in a wall, but such special installations impose additional limitations on operating temperatures and other operational factors. Examine installation methods and the ambient conditions for your installation site while referring to paragraphs[...]

27 Special Installation (Mounting to fitting) Example 1) Example 3) * Never block this opening. Examples of Mounting to Fittings Example 2) Example 4) Less than 35 mm Less than 35 mm[...]

28 3.4.2 Hanging on the wall Carefully read the following before attempting to mount the unit on a wall, and observe the various limitations specified below. Be sure to mount the unit so that twisting, bending or any other deformation of the unit does not exceed 1 mm. Avoid blocking or covering this area on the upper and lower sides. 104mm 48mm A 1[...]

29 Special Installation (Hanging from wall) Methods for Securing: Basic methods for securing are shown below. Avoid blocking or covering areas, aside from those indicated by ( ). The method indicated with cross-hatching should be avoided. Before attaching the unit to fittings, double-check that the thickness and height of the fittings and the numbe[...]

30 3.4.3 Embedding in the wall Carefully read the following before trying to embed the unit in a wall, and make sure you observe all the limitations specified below. Be sure to mounting the unit so that twisting, bending, or any other deformation of the unit does not exceed 1 mm. (1) Embedding in walls with space provided behind the unit. Special I[...]

31 Methods for Securing: Basic methods for securing are shown below. Avoid blocking or covering areas, aside from those indicated by ( ). The method indicated with cross-hatching should be avoided. Before attaching the unit to fittings, double-check that the thickness and height of the fittings and the number of fixing bolts is correct. (Also refer[...]

32 Special Installation (Embedding in the wall) * Operating Temperature Restrictions (2) Embedding in walls with no space provided behind the unit Temperatures in space X and Y Fan exhaust temperature at Z: Upper limit A: No restriction; B: 100 to 300 mm 0 to 30˚ C 54˚C A: No restriction; B: more than 300 mm 0 to 35˚ C –57˚ C * Operating Temp[...]

33 Special Installation (Embedding in the wall) Methods for securing: Basic methods for securing the device are shown below. Avoid blocking or covering areas, aside from those indicated by . The method indicated with cross-hatching should be avoided. Before attaching the unit to fittings, double-check that the thickness and height of the fittings a[...]

34 Special Installation (Ceiling-suspension (with wires)) 3.4.4 Ceiling-suspension (with wires) When suspending from ceilings, attach the unit either at rows A and B or at rows C and D to keep it free of deforming forces. In addition, the unit must be fastened at more than four points, with these points distributed symmetrically on opposite sides o[...]

35 Methods for securing: Basic methods for securing the device are shown below. Avoid blocking or covering areas, aside from those indicated by . The method indicated with cross-hatching should be avoided. Before attaching the unit to fittings, double-check that the thickness and height of the fittings and the number of fixing bolts is correct. (Al[...]

36 Standard mounting equipment features and characteristics 4.1 Standard mounting equipment features and characteristics In addition to reliability and the vivid display resulting from its large screen area, brightness, and image quality, the plasma display (PDP-501MX/PDP-V501X) is thin and lightweight, enabling mounting at locations not possible f[...]

37 Handling the Standard Mounting Equipment 4.2 Handling the Standard Mounting Equipment 4.2.1 Handling precautions This section of the manual discusses ways to mount, install, and handle the mounting equipment exclusively designed for our plasma displays. Mounting should be performed by qualified experts. Refer all installation and mounting work t[...]

38 4.3 Table-top Stand: PDK-5001 4.3.1 Specifications External dimensions .... 700 (W) x 400 (D) x 469 (H) mm Weight .......................... 4.0 kg (mounting hardware only) 47 kg (mounting hardware + plasma display) Finish ............................ Paint Package dimensions .... 726 (W) x 425 (D) x 100 (H) mm Package weight ........... 6.6 kg [...]

39 Table-top Stand: PDK-5001 4.3.2 Assembling the stand 7 Assembling Procedure 1 1. Place the base upside-down. 2. Insert the left and right stand pipes into the base. (CAUTION !: Insert pipes so they face in the proper direction.) 3. Fasten the pipes to the base with the supplied screws. (Tighten the central screws first.) Stand pipe, L 7 Assembly[...]

40 Table-top Stand: PDK-5001 4.3.3 Mounting to the main unit 7 Mounting procedures Step 1 Place the display face down, remove hole rivets, and align the assembled stand to the display mount openings. Step 2 Secure the stand by tightening washers and bolts with the supplied hexagonal wrench. 1. Lay a soft sheet beneath the display to protect it agai[...]

41 Table-top Stand: PDK-5001 7 Dimensional drawings (with display PDP-501MX/PDP-V501X) Unit: mm 150 1218 400 37 7 Mount locations for securing-to-floor screws * Secure the assembly to the floor using M6 screws at least 20 mm long. 108 292 152 533 258 765 700 469 558 656.6 325 130.7 27[...]

42 THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 4.4 Plasma Display Ceiling Suspension Hardware (one-side type):PDK-5002 4.4.1 Specifications External dimension s ................ . 1218 (W) x 300 (D) x 1162 (H) mm (with plasma display in horizontal position) Weigh t ...................................... . 14.6 kg (mounting ha[...]

THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 43 200 300 200 300 4-ø13.5 to 22 ø60.5 1218 45° 45° R659 R617 This circle shows the path that the outermost part of the plasma display follows when it is rotated about a vertical axis after having been tilted sideways by 25˚ (Without optional sperker) Maximum sideways tilt: 45?[...]

44 THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 4.4.2 Assembling and installing the mounting hardware, and mounting the plasma display 1 ) Preparations You will need the following tools. Make sure you have them at hand before beginning work. • Wrench or spanner (subtense 12 mm) • Hexagonal wrench (subtense 4 mm, for M5 bol[...]

THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 45 NOTE 1: Tighten all the mount screws at the specified points. NOTE 2: The mounting screws must be strong enough to support the weight of the mounting hardware. Pattern Ceiling flange COMP Flat washer [WC100FZK] Spring washer [WS100FZK] Hexagonal socket head bolt (M10 x 85) [SME10[...]

46 THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 3 ) Mounting the plasma display 1 Remove the hole rivets (quantity: six) from the rear of the plasma display. 2 Mount the supplied monitor mount bolt assembly (three per side) to the mount openings at the rear of the display. 3 Loosen the upper mount screws securing the left and [...]

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48 THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 4.5 Tiltable Plasma Display Wall-Mount Hardware: PDK-5006 4.5.1 Specifications External dimension s ............. . 1218 (W) x 98.5 (D) x 714 (H) mm Weigh t .................................... . 30.8 kg (mounting[...]

THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 49 THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 25˚ (390) (125.1) 38 (36.6) 589 400 20 32 6.6 39.6 32 40 40 (714) (1218) 1194 910 455 355 555 655 810 14- ø 21 (23 x ø 35) 14-ø (ø 23) 1162 1214[...]

50 THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 4.5.2 Assembling the mounting hardware and mounting the plasma display 1 ) Precautions • Make sure you distinguish correctly between vertical frames for left and right. Both should be mounted so their hexagonal sockets face outward. • The horizontal frames should be mounted s[...]

THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 51 THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 2 Mounting the assembled mounting hardware to the wall 1. Firmly fasten the mounting hardware to the wall at a minimum of four points b , using appropriate screws or bolts. Make sure that the screws and bolts are [...]

52 THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION c Wall side Insert the monitor- fastening bolt into opening in the wall-suspension hardware and lower it into the cutout. Tighten the screw from above to keep the bolt from working loose. Display Tighten the nut. [...]

THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 53 THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 4 ) Adjusting the angle This mounting hardware can be tilted 25 degrees, without set increments. This work should be done by two people. 1 Loosen screw c on the left and right vertical frames. 2 While sliding the [...]

54 4.6 Speaker System: PDP-S02-LR 4.6.1 Specifications External dimensions ........................................ 74 (W) x 103 (D) x 714 (H) mm 1368 (W) x 103 (D) x 714 (H) (with plasma display PDP-501MX/PDP- V501X mounted) Weight ............................................................. 2.9 kg 48.8 kg (with plasma display PDP-501MX/PDP-V501X[...]

55 Speaker System: PDP-S02-LR 4.6.2 Mounting to the main unit Two mounting methods are available. Proceed as follows. 1 Mounting to the sides of the display • The figure illustrates how to mount the speaker to the right side of the display. 1. Remove the lower two hole rivets from the rear of the display. (The hole rivet can be removed using a co[...]

56 Speaker System: PDP-S02-LR 4.6.3 Mounting with the plasma display ceiling-suspension hardware (PDK-5002) Monitor mount bolt Hole rivet Figure 2 When mounting the plasma display with the optional speakers to the ceiling-suspension hardware, first attach the speakers to the display with monitor mount bolts, as shown in Figure 2 . Next, referring t[...]

57 Speaker System: PDP-S02-LR Figure 3 Plasma display ceiling mount bracket Monitor mount bolt Washer 25 mm in o.d. (supplied with optional speaker) This circle shows the path that the outermost part of the plasma display follows when it is rotated about a verticalaxis axis after having been tilted sideways by 25˚ This circle shows the path that t[...]

58 Speaker System: PDP-S02-LR 4.6.4 Mounting with PDK-5006 (wall-mounting hardware) Hexagonal socket head button bolt (supplied with optional speaker) Washer 15 mm in o.d. (supplied with optional speaker) Monitor mount bolt Hole rivet Figure 4 When mounting the plasma display with the optional speakers to the ceiling-suspension hardware, first fast[...]

59 Speaker System: PDP-S02-LR Figure 5 Washer 25 mm in o.d. (supplied with optional speaker) Monitor mount bolt Wall-mounting hardware Monitor mount bolt[...]

60 5.1 Before Beginning Adjustments You can make adjustments to the unit in the following ways: • With the operating panel of the main unit • With the remote control unit • With a PC (through RS-232C control) Make sure you’ve thoroughly read and understood the following before making any adjustments. 5.1.1 Operating mode The unit has the fo[...]

61 Before Beginning Adjustments Action = Enters Menu mode. At this time, the only available RS-232C commands are: • <AJY> • <POF> = Menu mode is disabled and RS-232C adjustment mode is activated. At this time, only the following options are available from the remote(or the operating panel of the main unit): • Power switch • MENU[...]

62 5.1.3 List of supported input signals 1) Input (Video) Signals Supported (For U.S. and Taiwanese Models) INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUTs 3 and 4 : Supported signals and screen sizes : Can be reproduced depending on settings in Integrator mode, but primary picture quality is not available. Before Beginning Adjustments Vertical Frequency Fv (Hz) Signal For[...]

63 1) Input (Video) Signals Supported (For Euro Model) INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUTs 3 and 4 : Supported signals and screen sizes : Can be reproduced depending on settings in Integrator mode, but primary picture quality is not available. Vertical Frequency Fv (Hz) Signal Format 50 60 Composite S-Video Signal Composite S-Video Signal Horizontal Frequency F[...]

64 640 x 400 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 640 x 480 832 x 624 1024 x 768 1152 x 870 640 x 400 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 ORIGINAL 4: 3 FULL ZOOM NORMAL Before Beginning Adjustments Model PC/AT compatible Macintosh NEC PC-9800 2) Input (PC) Signals Supported INPUTs 3 and 4 Dot x Line Screen Size and Display area (dot x [...]

65 A A A A A Before Beginning Adjustments 3) About Screen Size 1 Screen size when video signals are received: Refer to the operating manual. 2 Screen size when PC signals are received: • ORIGINAL Images are reproduced with the input signal’s dot and line numbers corresponding to the unit’s dot and line num- bers at a 1-to-1 ratio. “dot and [...]

66 INPUT 4 VIDEO PC COMPO- RGB RGB NENT INPUT 3 VIDEO PC COMPO- RGB RGB NENT ±32 STEP x 3 ±32 STEP x 3 ±32 STEP x 2 ±32 STEP x 2 ±32 STEP x 3 ±2 STEP x 1(+) ±32 STEP x 2(–) x 1(+) ±32 STEP x 2(–) x 1(+) ±32 STEP x 2(–) ±64 STEP Note 2 ±4 STEP Note 2 ±32 STEP x 2 ±8 STEP x 1 STILL/MOTION ON/OFF ON/OFF OFF/ON PC/VIDEO RGB/COMP1/COM[...]

67 Before Beginning Adjustments CONTRAST BRIGHT COLOUR TINT SHARP DETAIL H. POSITION V. POSITION CLK FREQ. CLK PHASE R HIGH G HIGH B HIGH R LOW G LOW B LOW SIDE MASK R SIDE MASK G SIDE MASK B COLOUR MODE BAUD RATE MIRROR MODE STD-RGB 0 to (128) to 255 0 to (128) to 255 0 to (64) to 127 0 to (64) to 127 0 to (128) to 255 0 to (128) to 255 0 to (128)[...]

68 Before Beginning Adjustments[...]

69 Item Operation in Normal operating mode • Power switch On/Off • Input function • Screen size • Full auto-zoom On/Off • Key Lock/Unlock Adjustments and settings in Menu mode Adjustments and settings in Integrator mode Adjustments and settings in RS-232C adjustment mode Memory Timing • About four seconds after the end of operation • [...]

70 Normal Operating Mode 5.2 Normal Operating Mode 5.2.1 About normal operating mode Normal operating mode enables the following: 1 Input switching • Pressing one of INPUT buttons, 1-4 —> Input switches over to the selected input. • Pressing the INPUT button on the operating panel of the main unit —> This switches the input to the nex[...]

71 Menu Mode 5.3 Menu Mode 5.3.1 About menu mode 1) How to enter/exit Menu mode • To enter Menu mode and to display the menu screen (refer to “5.3.2. Operation Example in Menu Mode”), press the MENU button on the remote or on the operating panel of the main unit in normal operating mode. To return to Normal operating mode, press the MENU butt[...]

72 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT1 FULL AUTO ZOOM SCREEN SIZE DISPLAY STANDBY/ON MENU PLASMA DISPLAY REMOTE CONTROL UNIT CU-PDP002 INPUT2 RGB ( BNC ) RGB ( D-sub ) VIDEO S-VIDEO C.VIDEO ( RCA ) Î SET Menu Mode Step Switch the display to the menu screen (activating Menu mode) Remote Main Unit The currently selected item is highlighted in heliotrope. Step S[...]

73 Menu Mode ADJUST SET SET PICTURE CONTRAST 23 : ADJ. SET : EXIT ADJUST PICTURE CONTRAST 23 : ADJ. SET : EXIT MENU MENU ] ] ] ‘ ‘ Step Select CONTRAST. Remote Main Unit Step Make adjustments. Remote Main Unit Press the SET button to return to the screen in step 2. To make other adjustments, repeat steps 2-4. Step Complete the procedure. Remote[...]

74 MAIN MENU V MEMORY SCREEN RESET AUTO POWER OFF 3 SET UP PICTURE MENU : MENU OFF 5 : SEL. SET : NEXT SET UP 3 3D Y/C MODE : STILL EXIT ∞ : SEL. SET : CHANGE Menu Mode 5.3.3 Settings in menu mode 1) Setting the Three-Dimensional Y/C Separator (For U.S. model and Taiwanese model) A three-dimensional Y/C separator is built into the INPUT 1 video-i[...]

75 MAIN MENU V MEMORY SCREEN RESET AUTO POWER OFF 3 SET UP PICTURE MENU : MENU OFF 5 : SEL. SET : NEXT Menu Mode 1 Select SET UP. 2 Move the cursor to ABL and use the SET button to change the current setting. Pressing the SET button toggles ABL between ON and OFF. Screen 1 Screen 2 • Conditions that allow adjustments: PC signals incoming • Fact[...]

76 4) Auto Power-Off This features automatically switches power to standby when no video signal is detected for at least eight minutes. Setting AUTO POWER OFF to ON activates this function. 1 Select AUTO POWER OFF. 2 Move the cursor to SETTING and change the setting using the SET button. Pressing the SET button toggles AUTO POWER OFF ON or OFF. Scr[...]

77 Menu Mode 5) Setting Up Peripheral Equipment A unit function automatically identifies signals from a PC and signals from DVD players or other AV units. But depending on the signal, this function may not always work. In such cases, you must set the input settings manually. This setting needs to be made separately for INPUT 3 and INPUT 4. Examples[...]

78 Menu Mode 6) Setting the Input Signal Format INPUTS 3 and 4 support RGB and two component video signal types. INPUT 2 supports two component video signal types. Thus, you must make the appropriate settings for the particular component. This setting needs to be made separately for INPUTs 2, 3, and 4, as described below. Example: • To reproduce [...]

79 7) Setting the Clamp Position Plugging in RGB (G ON SYNC) signals and a sync signal simultaneously may produce inappropriate intensity reproduction, with an over-bright screen or images with a greenish cast. If this occurs, set CLAMP to MODE 2. For most situations, leave CLAMP to MODE 1. Clamp pulse (a timing pulse necessary for intensity reprod[...]

80 1 Select SET UP. 2 Move the cursor to CLAMP 5.3.4 Menu Layers and use the SET button to change the setting. Pressing the SET button toggles clamp mode between MODE 1 and MODE 2. Screen 1 Screen 2 • Conditions that allow adjustments: PC signals received via INPUT 3 or 4 VIDEO/RGB signal received via INPUT 3 or 4 • Factory preset: INPUT 3 to M[...]

81 Menu Mode 8) Setting the Colour System (For EURO models) Normally the colour system is used in its AUTO mode. However, if no proper image or no colour is delivered, change the mode, as follows. 1 Select SET UP. 2 Move the cursor to COLOUR SYS, and press the SET button to change the setting. Repeatedly pressing the SET button offers the following[...]

82 Menu Mode 5.3.4 Menu layers 1) Adjustments at Menu Layers — 1 of 2 (each screen shows an example: details differ depending on selections at layers) MAIN MENU 3 V MEMORY SCREEN RESET AUTO POWER OFF SET UP PICTURE MENU : MENU OFF 5∞ : SEL. SET : NEXT MAIN MENU 3 V MEMORY SCREEN RESET AUTO POWER OFF SET UP PICTURE MENU : MENU OFF 5∞ : SEL. SE[...]

83 Menu Mode 2) Adjustments at Menu Layers — 2 of 2 (each screen shows an example: details differ depending on selections at layers) In INPUT 1 (SCREEN not selectable) In INPUT 3/4 with Input Setting set to VIDEO and Input Signal Format to RGB (Display in the screen are the same as above) In INPUT 3/4 with Input Setting set to PC (Displays in the[...]

84 Menu Mode[...]

85 Integrator Mode 5.4 Integrator Mode 5.4.1 About the integrator mode 1) Enabling Integrator Mode • You must first release the Integrator Mode Protect,which is engaged at the time of shipment. The Protect should be released only once to eudle initial adjustments to be made in the integrator mode immediately following delivery of the unit. <Ho[...]

86 STANDBY/ON STANDBY /ON MENU WHITE BALANCE SCREEN ADDITIONAL SET UP TOTAL INITIALIZE 3 PICTURE ADJUST SET SET PICTURE BRIGHT 128 COLOUR 64 TINT 64 SHARP 128 DETAIL 128 INITIALIZE EXIT 3 CONTRAST 128 MENU MENU STANDBY /ON INPUT MENU ADJUST SET INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT1 FULL AUTO ZOOM SCREEN SIZE DISPLAY STANDBY/ON MENU PLASMA DISPLAY REMOTE CONTROL UNI[...]

87 Integrator Mode ADJUST SET SET PICTURE CONTRAST 128 ADJUST PICTURE CONTRAST 128 STANDBY/ON STANDBY /ON MENU MENU ‘ ‘ ] ] ] ] Step Select CONTRAST. Remote Main Unit Step Make adjustments. Remote Main Unit Press the SET button to return to the screen in step 2. To continue to make other adjustments, repeat steps 2 to 4. Step To complete your a[...]

88 Integrator Mode Screen 1 ] MENU – – WHITE BALANCE SCREEN ADDITIONAL SET UP TOTAL INITIALIZE 3 PICTURE Screen 2 ] PICTURE – –  BRIGHT 128 COLOUR 64 TINT 64 SHARP 128 DETAIL 128 3 CONTRAST 128 INITIALIZE EXIT Screen 3 ] PICTURE – – CONTRAST 128 1 Before entering the Integrator mode, switch the unit to the specific input (one of INPU[...]

89 Integrator Mode Screen 1 ] MENU – – 3 WHITE BALANCE SCREEN ADDITIONAL SET UP TOTAL INITIALIZE PICTURE Screen 2 ] WHITE BALANCE – –  G HIGH 128 B HIGH 128 R LOW 128 G LOW 128 B LOW 128 3 R HIGH 128 INITIALIZE EXIT Screen 3 ] WHITE BALANCE – – R HIGH 128 1 Before entering the Integrator mode, switch the unit to the specific input (I[...]

90 Integrator Mode Screen 1 ] MENU – – WHITE BALANCE 3 SCREEN ADDITIONAL SET UP TOTAL INITIALIZE PICTURE SCREEN – –  V. POSI. 128 CLK FRQ 128 CLK PHS 8 3 H. POSI. 128 INITIALIZE EXIT Screen 2 ] Screen 3 ] SCREEN H. POSITION 128 3) Adjusting the SCREEN Parameters SCREEN parameters include H.POSI., V.POSI., CLK FRQ, and CLK PHS. 1 Before e[...]

91 Integrator Mode Screen 1 ] MENU – – WHITE BALANCE SCREEN 3 ADDITIONAL SET UP TOTAL INITIALIZE PICTURE Screen 2 ] ADDITIONAL SET UP – – 3 COLOUR MODE : 1 BAUD RATE : 4800BPS HOUR METER : 00123 MIRROR MODE : OFF EXIT STD-RGB : OFF SIDE MASK ADJ. 1 Enter Integrator mode (refer to “5.4.1 About Integrator Mode”). The ID number of the set [...]

92 Integrator Mode Screen 1 ] MENU – – WHITE BALANCE SCREEN 3 ADDITIONAL SET UP TOTAL INITIALIZE PICTURE Screen 2 ] ADDITIONAL SET UP – – COLOUR MODE : 1 3 BAUD RATE : 4800BPS HOUR METER : 00123 MIRROR MODE : OFF EXIT STD-RGB : OFF SIDE MASK ADJ. 1 Enter Integrator mode (refer to “5.4.1 About Integrator Mode”). The ID number of the set [...]

93 6) Mirror Mode This mode enables you to reproduce incoming images upside down and the left side of the original appearing on the right and the right side on the left. (Activated, this mode is, like the colour mode, effective on whichever input function (INPUTs 1-4) is selected.) This mode is intended for smart cable arrangement, making it possib[...]

94 Integrator Mode Screen 1 ] MENU – – WHITE BALANCE SCREEN 3 ADDITIONAL SET UP TOTAL INITIALIZE PICTURE Screen 2 ] ADDITIONAL SET UP – – COLOUR MODE : 1 BAUD RATE : 4800BPS HOUR METER : 00123 MIRROR MODE : OFF EXIT 3 STD-RGB : OFF SIDE MASK ADJ. 1 Enter the Integrator mode (refer to “5.4.1 About the Integrator Mode”). The ID number [...]

95 Integrator Mode 1 Enter the Integrator mode (refer to “5.4.1 About Integrator Mode”). The ID number of the set of adjustment items will be indicated in the upper right corner of the screen, where “– –” is displayed in the illustration. Select ADDITIONAL SET UP. 2 Select SIDE MASK ADJ. The screen size switches to ORIGINAL or 4:3 NORMA[...]

96 Screen 1 ] MENU – – WHITE BALANCE SCREEN ADDITIONAL SET UP 3 TOTAL INITIALIZE PICTURE Screen 2 ] TOTAL INITIALIZE – – YES 2 3 NO INITIALIZE ? 2 : SEL. SET : EXIT Integrator Mode 1 Before entering the Integrator mode, switch the unit to the input (INPUTs 1-4) with parameters you want to restore to their initial settings. (Refer to ?[...]

97 PICTURE CONTRAST 128 PICTURE YES 2 3 NO INITIALIZE ? WHITE BALANCE R HIGH 128 WHITE BALANCE YES 2 3 NO INITIALIZE ? SCREEN H. POSITION 128 SCREEN YES 2 3 NO INITIALIZE ? ADDITIONAL SET UP SIDE MASK ADJ. 3 R LEVEL 128 R LEVEL 128 G LEVEL 128 B LEVEL 128 EXIT ADDITIONAL SET UP SIDE MASK ADJ. PICTURE 3 BRIGHT 128 COLOUR 64 TINT 64 SHARP 128 DETAIL [...]

98 PC (Personal Computer) Sig. VIDEO Sig., Component Picture Quality Adjustment Data for Use in Menu Mode Reproduce Picture Quality Picture Quality Adjustment Data for Use in Integrator Mode • CONTRAST • BRIGHT • COLOUR • TINT (Note3) • SHARP • DETAIL • R HIGH • CONTRAST • R HIGH • G HIGH • B HIGH • R LOW • G LOW • B LOW[...]

99 Integrator Mode PC (Personal Computer) Sig. VIDEO Sig., Component [PC Sig. Picture Quality Adjustment Data 1] [PC Sig. Picture Quality Adjustment Data 1] [PC Sig. Picture Quality Adjustment Data 1] [PC Sig. Picture Quality Adjustment Data 1] [FACTORY] • CONTRAST • R HIGH • BRIGHT • COLOUR • TINT • SHARP • DETAIL • G HIGH • B HI[...]

100 INPUT 2 [Component, Horiz. 15.6 kHz x Vert. 50 Hz] (Note 1) [Component, Horiz. 31.3 kHz x Vert. 50 Hz] (Note 1) [Component, Horiz. 15.7 kHz x Vert. 60 Hz] [Component, Horiz. 31.5 kHz x Vert. 60 Hz] VIDEO Sig., Component [Component, Horiz. 15.6 kHz x Vert. 50 Hz] (Note 1) [Component, Horiz. 31.3 kHz x Vert. 50 Hz] (Note 1) [Component, Horiz. 15.[...]

101 Integrator Mode VIDEO Sig., Component [Component, Horiz. 15.6 kHz x Vert. 50 Hz] (Note 1) [Component, Horiz. 31.3 kHz x Vert. 50 Hz] (Note 1) [Component, Horiz. 15.7 kHz x Vert. 60 Hz] [Component, Horiz. 31.5 kHz x Vert. 60 Hz] [Component, Horiz. 33.8 kHz x Vert. 60 Hz] (Note 2) [Component, Horiz. 45.0 kHz x Vert. 60 Hz] (Note 2) PC (Personal C[...]

102 Integrator Mode[...]

103 RS-232C Adjustment Mode 3) Notes (1) Adjustments are saved to last memory with the <AJN> command. You must execute this command when adjustments are complete. (2) Some RS-232C commands can be used in Normal operating mode. Refer to "5.5.5 List of RS-232C Commands" (3) If the conditions described in “5.1.5 Last Memory” are al[...]

104 PLEASE NOTE. SOME OF THE EXAMPLES HERE DO NOT CORECTLY USE THE ID FUNCTION. Error Example 1) STX PON AJY CNT ETx Error Example 2) STX POF PON ETX Error Example 3) STX IN2 AJY CNT ETX RS-232C Adjustment Mode 5.5.2 Interface 1 ) Connector D-sub 9 pins 2 ) Pin Assignment 3 ) Baud Rate 4800 bps (switchable to 1200, 2400, 9600, 19200 bps) NOTE: Set [...]

105 Command Name Full Name Normal Validity Direct Validity Function Up/ Down Validity RS-232C Adjustment Mode ABN ABY AJN AJY APN APY AZN AZY BBY BRT BHI BLW BSL BR1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR5 CFR CL1 CL2 CM1 CM2 CNT COL CP1 CP2 CPH DTL DIN DIY DOF DW0 DWn DWF FRP FRW ABL NO ABL YES ADJUST NO ADJUST YES AUTO POWER OFF NO AUTO POWER OFF YES FULL AUTO ZOOM NO F[...]

106 RS-232C Adjustment Mode GHI GLW GPS GSL GST GWB HMD HPS IDC IDS IN1 IN2 IN3 IN4 KLN KLY MMN MMZ MPN MPY NT4 (Note 1) NTS (Note 1) NRN NRY PAL (Note 1) PCY POF PON RHI RLW RSL SCM (Note 1) SM0 SM1 SM2 SM3 SM4 SM5 STD SHP TNT TVA (Note 1) UP0 UPn UPF VPS YCM (Note 2) YCS (Note 2) GREEN HIGH GREEN LOW GET POSITION DATA GREEN SIDE MASK LEVEL GET ST[...]

107 RS-232C Adjustment Mode 5.5.4 About the GET commands What are GET commands? • These commands are used to transmit adjustment data and other information to PCs from a microcomputer in the plasma display. • The This information is transmitted in ASCII code. NOTE: Command names are given in parentheses< >. 1) <GPS> (GET POSITION DA[...]

108 RS-232C Adjustment Mode 3) <GET> (GET STATUS) — The status of various settings is transmitted in the following formats: • Output items [Example of output] = Setting status when the signals to the left are issued (1) STX (02H) (2) Version of microcomputer software (5 bytes) [5435A] = Version A (3) Input function status (3 bytes) [IN1] [...]

109 CONTROL ROOM Combination Connection 5.6 Combination Connection This connection method is useful for operating and adjusting multiple units from a single PC. By assigning IDs (refer to “5.6.2”) to each unit, you can control them either simultaneously or individually. Example: Controlling and “staging” multiple installed units 5.6.1 Conne[...]

110 Combination Connection 5.6.2 Assigning IDs When connection is complete, assign an ID to each unit in the system. This assignment is made on your PC. Commands: IDC (ID CLEAR) clearing an assigned ID IDS (ID SET) assigning an ID IDS is valid only when no ID has been assigned yet. The lowest ID is assigned to the unit directly connected to the PC,[...]

111 Combination Cable Connection Up to 16 pcs. of unit operation connecting with combination cables has been ensured under the following conditions: Conditions: 1 Length of RS-232C Cable PC ⇔ PDP-501MX:5m 2 Length of Combination Cable:5m 3 Connecting Cable Type:Mini DIN6 straight (7 leads cable) Per one lead Equivalent of AWG28 .... section area [...]

112 Combination Cable Connection[...]

113 KEY LOCK/UNLOCK 5.7 KEY LOCK/UNLOCK 5.7.1 Functions In KEY LOCK status, the operating panel of the main unit and the remote control unit are disabled, preventing any other person from disturbing the work in progress. (RS-232C commands in this status remain effective.) Attempting to operate the operating panel of the main unit or the remote cont[...]

114 6.1 About the Pseudo-Contour When images representing a series of different brightness or color tones (such as human skin tones) move at a certain speed, they are sometimes accompanied by striped shadows. This pattern is known as pseudo-contour. This phenomenon is an optical illusion deriving from the plasma display’s characteristic tone wedg[...]

115 1) Unplug the Power Cord from the Outlet. 2) Cabinet and Remote Never use solvents such as benzene or thinner, which can damage or destroy the coating of the cabinet or the remote. Remove dirt by lightly wiping with a soft cloth. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth with neutral detergent diluted with water. In humid conditions, wipe off co[...]