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    PDP-502MXE Plasma Display Operating Instructions[...]

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    English If you would like to view a video signal with this unit, please make the necessary connections to the optional video box, PDA-5001.[...]

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    iv Basic Operations[...]

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    ii <ARE1350> En English Introduction Safety Precautions W ARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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. CAUTION: TO PREVENT TH[...]

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    1 <ARE1350> En Part Names and Functions English ¶ Incorporation of high performance XGA wide plasma panel. The XGA wide panel incorporates pioneering developments that have allowed realization of more than 2.5 times the data capacity of the VGA panel used at the TV broadcasting level until now*. With a definition of 1280 pixels horizontal an[...]

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    2 <ARE1350> En Part Names and Functions English Before Proceeding How to Use This Manual This manual is set up to follow the course of actions and operations in the order that would seem most logical for someone setting up this unit. Once the unit has been taken out of the box, and it has been confirmed that all the parts have been received, [...]

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    3 <ARE1350> En Part Names and Functions English Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories were supplied. 1 Remote control unit 2 AA (R6) batteries x 2 3 Cleaning cloth (for wiping front panel) 4 Speed clamp x 2 5 Bead band x 2 STANDBY /ON SCREEN VIDEO RGB 1 RGB 2 MENU SET CU-V154 Y/C VOL MUTE DISP Î SIZE Before Pr[...]

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    4 <ARE1350> En Part Names and Functions English Part Names and Functions Main unit Main unit 1 Display stand 2 Remote control sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the unit (page 23). Operation panel on the main unit 3 ST ANDBY/ON indicator This indicator is red during standby mode, and turns to green when the un[...]

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    5 <ARE1350> En Part Names and Functions English Remote control unit 1 ST ANDBY/ON button Press to put the unit in operation or standby mode (page 14). 2 INPUT buttons Use to select the input (page 14). 3 MENU button Press to open and close the on-screen menu (pages 13 to 21). 4 ADJUST ( 5 / ∞ / 3 / 2 ) buttons Use to navigate menu screens a[...]

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    6 <ARE1350> En Part Names and Functions English 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SPEAKER + – CONTROL OUT COMBINATION IN AUDIO OUTPUT IN OUT RS-232C R – L ANALOG R G B INPUT4 OUTPUT AUDIO INPUT ANALOG R G B ( ( (INPUT 3) (INPUT 4) 8 Ω – 16 Ω R Part Names and Functions Connection panel For details regarding a specific connection format, refer to the p[...]

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    7 <ARE1350> En Part Names and Functions English INPUT3 G B R [ON SYNC] [H/V SYNC] 75 Ω j 2.2k Ω MAIN POWER OFF ON AC INLET 9 0 - = ~ SPEAKER L + – 8 Ω – 16 Ω HD VD Part Names and Functions 9 INPUT3 For connection of a personal computer (page 10). 0 Synchronizing signal impedance selector switch Depending on the connections made at[...]

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    8 <ARE1350> En English Installation and Connections Installation and Connections Installation of the unit Installation using the supplied display stand Be sure to fix the supplied stand to the installation surface. Use commercially available M8 bolts that are 25 mm longer than the thickness of the installation surface. 1 Fix the supplied stan[...]

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    9 <ARE1350> En Installation and Connections Français English Installation using the optional PIONEER stand or installation bracket ÷ Please be sure to request installation or mounting of this unit or the installation bracket by an installation specialist or the dealer where purchased. ÷ When installing, be sure to use the bolts provided wi[...]

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    10 <ARE1350> En English Installation and Connections Connection of separate SYNC analog RGB source Make separate SYNC connections for a component that has RGB output separated into 5 output signals: green, blue, red, horizontal synchronization signal, and vertical synchronization signal. When connecting to INPUT3 When using INPUT3, set the im[...]

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    11 <ARE1350> En Installation and Connections Français English Audio connections Before making connections, be sure to check that the component’ s power and the unit’ s main power is off. Connecting the speakers This unit is equipped with speaker output jacks for connection to the speaker system (not supplied) specially designed for use w[...]

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    12 <ARE1350> En English Installation and Connections Power cord connection Connect a power cord after all component connections have been completed. PDP-502MXE power cord ratings Cord .......................... Cross-sectional area 3 x 1.0 mm 2 (According to CEE 13) Connector ................................................... 10 A, 250 V (Ac[...]

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    13 <ARE1350> En Setting Up the System Français English Setting Up the System Setup after connection After components have been connected to INPUT3 or INPUT4, on-screen setup is necessary . Follow the procedure described below and make settings as they apply to the type of components connected. 1 Switch MAIN POWER on the connection panel to t[...]

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    14 <ARE1350> En English Operations Selecting an input source This section explains the basic operation of this unit. Outlined on the following pages is how to turn the main power on and off, put this unit in the operation or standby mode and how to select connected components. Note INPUT1 and INPUT2 on the remote control unit can only be used[...]

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    15 <ARE1350> En Operations English Operations T o adjust the volume Use VOL + or VOL – to adjust the volume of the connected speakers. T o mute the sound Press MUTING on the remote control unit. Press MUTING again to restore the sound. Muting is automatically canceled in about 8 minutes if no operations are performed during that time, and t[...]

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    16 <ARE1350> En English Operations Operations 1 ORIGINAL The input signal and the screen maintain a dot to line ratio of 1:1 and is thus highly faithful to the source. (Illustration shows 640 x 480 input.) 2 4:3 NORMAL The display fills the screen as much as possible without altering the aspect ratio of the input signal. A 480 lines 768 lines[...]

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    17 <ARE1350> En Operations English POWER SA VE Using the POWER SA VE function of this unit, the power mode can be automatically put in standby mode when a video or computer signal has not been detected. (An indication will appear on the screen before the standby mode is engaged). 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen. 2 Press 5 / ∞ to sel[...]

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    18 <ARE1350> En Display Panel Adjustments English Display Panel Adjustments Adjusting the picture quality 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen. 2 Press 5 / ∞ to select PICTURE, then press 3 . 3 Press 5 / ∞ to select the adjustment item, then press SET . 4 Press 2 / 3 to adjust the picture quality as desired. Pressing SET returns the di[...]

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    19 <ARE1350> En Display Panel Adjustments English Adjusting the display image 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen. 2 Press 5 / ∞ to select SCREEN, then press 3 . “– – –” is displayed if the adjustment is not available. 3 Press 5 / ∞ to select the adjustment item, then press SET . 4 Press 2 / 3 to carry out the adjustment. Us[...]

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    20 <ARE1350> En Display Panel Adjustments English Display Panel Adjustments Making the PC image brighter (ABL) Set this mode to “ON” to brighten the image during PC signal input. When ABL is set to “ON”, the brightness of the image will change according to changes in the input signal. If you are bothered by changes to brightness durin[...]

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    21 <ARE1350> En Display Panel Adjustments English Display Panel Adjustments Making the PC image clearer (H/V ENHANCE) Adjust H/V ENHANCE to view a clear image during PC signal input. 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen. The menu screen appears. 2 Press 5 / ∞ to select SET UP , then press SET . 3 Press 5 / ∞ to select H. ENHANCE or V .[...]

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    22 <ARE1350> En English Additional Information Additional Information Cleaning Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of this unit. The recommended way to clean the display and related parts is described below . Before cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Cleaning the display panel body and remote c[...]

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    Additional Information 23 <ARE1350> En English Operating range of the remote control unit When operating the remote control unit, point it at the remote sensor ( Î ) located on the front panel of the main unit. The remote control unit is operable up to 23 feet (7 m) from the unit and within a 30 angle on each side of the sensor . If you are [...]

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    24 <ARE1350> En English Additional Information Although this unit incorporates high precision technology in its design, please understand that there may be extremely slight pixel breakup, or light emission fault. Note In order to protect this unit’ s panels and circuitry, the revolving speed of the interval fan will be automatically increas[...]

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    Additional Information 25 <ARE1350> En English Specifications General Light emission panel ............ 50 inch plasma display panel Number of pixels .............................................. 1280 x 768 Power supply ............................ AC 100 – 240 V , 50/60 Hz Rated current ....................................................[...]

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    26 <ARE1350> En English Additional Information 56.4Hz 70.1Hz 60Hz 66.7Hz 72Hz 75Hz 85Hz 56Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 85Hz 74.6Hz 43Hz Interlace 60Hz 70Hz 75Hz (74.9Hz) 85Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 75.1Hz 66.0Hz 76.0Hz 56Hz 60Hz 43Hz Interlace 60Hz 75Hz 85Hz 60Hz 65Hz 70Hz Additional Information Supplement 1 Resolution (Dot x Line) V er tical frequency ORIGINAL[...]

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    Additional Information 27 <ARE1350> En English Additional Information Explanation of T erms Aspect ratio The TV screen’ s width to height ratio is referred to as its aspect ratio. The aspect ratio on standard TVs is 4:3 and on wide TVs or High Definition TVs it is 16:9. G ON SYNC This indicates a video signal in the form of a synchronizatio[...]

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    ii <ARE1350> Fr Commencer français Precautions de securite i A TTENTION: AFIN DE PREVENIR TOUS RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE OU DE DEBUT D’ENCENDIE, NE P AS EX- POSER CET APP AREIL A L ’HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE. A TTENTION: Ce produit peut seulement être utilisé avec le socle, modèle PDK-5001. L ’utilisation d’autres socles peut entra?[...]

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    24 <ARE1350> En English Additional Information Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 1999 Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. Business Systems Company (Products for business use) PIONEER CORPORA TION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, T okyo 153-8654, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONIC [EUROPE] N.V . MUL TIMEDIA DIVISION Pioneer House Holly[...]