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Pioneer PDP-42A3HD User's Manual

1. commercially available y OTT E E E E E P Or i y HDMI equipment cee eee eee eee i Audio Cable 17 Ng Ig 1 y DVD Player s SS y I A A A A specify the types of video and audio signals to be received from the connected equipment For the types of these signals refer to the operation manual supplied with the connected equip ment Input signal correlation table 1920 1080i 59 94 60Hz 720 480p 59 94 60Hz 1280 720p 59 94 60Hz 720 1440 480i 59 94 60Hz Connecting to the Monitor Output Your Plasma Display can send out the audio video signals to the external connector You can also record from the Plasma Display to a second VCR or DVD recorder For more details about recording refer to the equipment s instructions 6 Sa VIDEO AUDIO MONITOR OUT Audio Cable eon ee ee ne en ne NA HEHE E e commercially available 1 w DVD Recorder Video Cable a a D B y VCR lt lt I E D E D I a 1 Connect the video cable to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT output jack on the Plasma Display and to the video input jack on the required equipment 2 Connect the audio cable to the AUDIO L R MONITOR OUT output jacks on the Plasma Display and to the audio input jacks on the required equipment 11 PDP42A3HD Eng 39 42 41 HDMI Cable 1 Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI jack on
2. 05 4 20 4 31 PM ie pp TT e MED Enjoying through External Equipment Connecting to the Component Input L AUDIO R y Cs P Cr P 8 P8 R COMPONENT 2 COMPONENT 1 L AUDIO R Y Cs P8 Cr Pr 1 Connect the video cable to the VIDEO Y Pb Pr COMPONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2 input jacks on the Plasma Display and to the video output jacks on the required equipment NOTE e Depending on the manufacturer the Y Pb Pr jacks may be identified as Y PB PR Y B Y R Y or Y CB CR e Refer to your DVD player instruction manual for the signal type En 11 PDP42A3HD Eng 39 42 40 D ne o y VCR commercially available gt E y DVD Player 1 Component Video Cable A e commercially available Set Top Box or other audio y Visual equipment Connect the audio cable to the AUDIO L R COMPONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2 input jacks on the Plasma Display and to the audio output jacks on the required equipment Turn the Plasma Display on then press the INPUT button to select COMPONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2 05 4 20 4 32 PM pp TT Enjoying through External Equipment Connecting to the HDMI Input The digital video and audio signals can be input to the HDMI terminal To use the HDMI terminal activate the terminal and
3. 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or Y button to move to Sound then press the or OK button 3 Press the or Y button to move to Digital Audio Output then press the or OK button 4 Press the or Y button to select the required option PCM or Dolby Digital Sound X Effect Bass DO Digital Treble Balance Auto Volume Level Surround Return Item Description PCM factory Always the sound is output in the PCM default format regardless of the types of signals Dolby Digital For Dolby Digital encoded signals the sound is output in the Dolby Digital format For PCM encoded signals the sound is output in the PCM format 5 Press the EXIT button NOTE e This setting is effective only for the signal of digital TV when you select DIGITAL CH 05 4 20 4 31 PM ysi fuz En GE Adjustments and Settings Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Changing the Screen Size You can change the aspect ratio of the screen to correspond to your viewing requirements 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or Y button to move to Screen then press the m or OK button 3 Select Screen Size and press the or OK button again 4 Press the or Y button to select the required aspect ratio as follows Zoom Cinema Full 4 3 Wide A Y Screen Screen Size Zoom Main Input Analog TV PIP TWIN Screen Saver Adjust
4. Current input source indicator 05 4 20 4 30 PM ysi Buy AT M Basic Operations En 07 PDP42A3HD Eng 19 23 20 Watching TV channels 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 25 NOTE e When watching a digital TV program you may see emergency alert messages scrolling at the top of the screen Those messages are broadcast by TV stations as necessary when in emergency situations Selecting the analog and digital channels You can select the input mode between analog and digital channels by pressing the INPUT button NOTE e When you switch the input mode the last channel you previously selected will be received Changing channels To increase the channel number press the CH button on the remote control unit To decrease the channel number press the CH button e CHANNEL on the Plasma Display has the same function as CH on the remote control unit Using 0 9 on the remote control unit Select channels directly by pressing buttons 0 to 9 EXAMPLE e To select channel 5 1 digit channel press 5 e To select channel 25 2 digit channel press 2 then 5 e To select channel 125 3 digit channel press 1 2 then 5 e Jo select subchannel 10 01 press 1 0 dot 0 then 1 NOTE e Pressing the CH ENTER button after entering the
5. N Using the multiscreen functions You can display a sub picture within the main picture In this way you can watch a TV program or monitor the video input from any connected device while watching TV or another video Input Use this function following the procedures below to select the Twin 2 screen or PIP picture in picture mode NOTE e In the multiscreen function the sound of a main input is always output PIP picture in picture Main input Twin 1 2 screen Sub picture Main input Twin 2 2 screen Sub picture Main input Press the MENU button Press the T or Y button to move to Screen then press the m or OK button Sub picture 3 Press the or Y button to move to PIP TWIN then press the or OK button S Screen Screen Size Auto Main Input Analog TV Sag CITAN 5 Screen Saver Move Adjust Return 05 4 20 4 30 PM pp CS TT Basic Operations CED Select PIP Twin Mode and press the or OK button again Press the or Y button to select the required option as follows then press the or the BACK button Off PIP Twin1 Twin2 lt PIP TWIN PIP Twin Input Digital TV PIP Position C Adjust Return e If you set to Off the following steps are not available Press the or Y button to move to PIP Twin Input then press the or OK button Press the or Y button to select the required input sourc
6. Tuner Setup En Canadian French ratings Rating Description G General All ages and children contains minimal direct violence but may be integrated into the plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner 8ans General but inadvisable for young children May be viewed by a wide public audience but could contain scenes disturbing to children under eight who cannot distinguish between imaginary and real situations Recom mended for viewing with parent Age Base 13ans Over 13 years Could contain scenes of frequent violent scenes and therefore recommended for viewing with parent 16ans Over 16 years Could contain frequent violent scenes and intense violence 18ans Over 18 years Only for adult viewing Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme violence Blocking No rating programs Use the following procedure to block TV programs whose rating information is unavailable 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or Y button to move to System then press the m or OK button 3 Press the or Y button to move to Parental Control then press the or OK button Enter Password is displayed 4 Enter your password by pressing the numeric buttons 0 9 5 Select Change Password and press the m or OK button to change your password if necessary 6 Enter your new password by pressing the numeric buttons 0 9 then re enter to confirm e The Parental Control menu is displayed again 7 Press th
7. 08 Tuner Setup S EE EE a 25 Scanning Channels Automatically sasare aaa raiaawaian 25 Scanning Analog Channels Manually asasine eeren 25 Scanning Digital Channels Manually vce 26 Editing Channel SE sensatos rene 26 Doo A 21 Setting up the Parental Control sesasine mana 21 Activating the Parental Control vices 26 En 03 PDP42A3HD Eng 04 4 Setting the voluntary movie rating A o na PP On 28 Setting the TV RAUNAS anis 29 Setting up the Canadian rating SYSTEMS wae 29 Blocking No rating programs suiers 30 Viewing Closed Caption Information isie mera 30 Setting the Current Date and Time waves 9 Adjustments and Settings a a saa Sang aana ana o a JA PT UN SA STE alls roo oz Selecting the Picture Mode aana menanam manna aa 02 CUSTOMIZING the Picture SEUINGS imc oo Using the Noise Reduction Feature serere 59 Setting the Color Temperature ie nana anana ees JA SEIECIING the SOUNG EIECL sica isaac JA CUSTOMIZING tie ound SET ici Aa a wa AN a a 35 Adjusting the Volume Automatically ccce aD Sewing ie SU OU SGUN asadas JA Setting up External Digital Sound wcrc J Fie MO Che PP 36 Viewing the Input Source aaa aaa aa an ANA NAN a ANA ANAA 36 Setting for the language of on screen display vce 36 Setting for the audio language of digital TV al o ANENG TE A RE NINA NAN a oF Setting the Full White mode asanes iane nan aana Sd o A Na a ga aa a aaa ana a Ta KN 38 Switching the Plasma Display Off Au
8. cursor to the required channel by pressing the or Y nying parent or adult guardian age button then press the OK button varies in some jurisdictions NOTE NC 17 No one 17 and under admitted e Press the CH buttons to move to the next or previous page X A rating that has now been superseded e by NC 17 View Not rated NOTE e The voluntary movie rating system only uses an age based rating TV Rating Content TV Rating Children TV Rating General sugges Language Sexual Fantasy tive Adult situa Age violence Age dialog language tions Violence TVY All children TVY7 Directed to X X older children TV G Genaeral X Age Base audience TV PG Parental TV 14 Parents X X X X X strongly cautioned TV MA Mature X X X X audience only X Content rating can be set En 09 PDP42A3HD Eng 25 31 27 05 4 20 4 31 PM MD Tuner Setup D 3 Press the or Y button to move to Parental Control Activating the Parental Control then press the or OK button 1 Press the MENU button Enter Password is displayed 2 Press the or Y button to move to System then press gt ESA _ _ the m or OK button Audio Language English 3 Press the or Y button to move to Parental Control ad then press the or OK button Enter Password is displayed System Menu Language English Audio Language English Clock Setting Parental Control y Enter Return 3 Par
9. ij Sleep Timer Off Adjust Move Return 4 Select Date and press the or OK button 5 Press the or m button to move to Day Mon month and Year then set them by pressing the or Y button 6 When you have finished press the OK button 7 Press the or Y button to move to Time then press the or OK button 3 Clock Setting Date 05 OCT 2004 Time RE 30 am Time Zone Hawaii D S T On Timer 00 00 am Off Timer 00 00 am Auto Power Off ii Sleep Timer Off Adjust Move Return 8 Press the z or button to move to Hour Min set them by pressing the or Y button then press the OK button 9 If you receive a digital signal you can set the time automatically Press the or Y button to move to Time Zone then press the or OK button 10 Press the or Y button to select the appropriate time zone for your local area as follows Hawaii Alaska Pacific Mountain Central Eastern Atlantic Newfoundland MClock Setting Time 09 30 am Alaska de SERE Mountain On Timer 00 00 am i Central Off Timer 00 00 am FAS Gr Auto Power Off jij Aena Sleep Timer 6 ji p Newfoundland Adjust Return 09 PDP42A3HD Eng 25 31 31 11 Press the BACK button 12 Select D S T and press the or OK button 13 Press the or Y button to select the required option as follows On Off Auto 14 Press the EXIT button NOTE e D S T stands for Daylight Saving T
10. 2 terminals AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO 05 PDP42A3HD Eng 11 14 12 05 4 20 4 30 PM pp TT CS TT Part Names ES Remote control unit INPUT HD WIDE AV SELECTION SOUND EFFECT S O REEN OOQ OC 06 SPLIT SPLIT PINP SWAP SPLIT SPLIT DTV cH SIGNAL MTS LIST DELETE 05 PDP42A3HD Eng 11 14 13 H a N m 1 HD WIDE Adjusts the picture to fit the 16 9 wide aspect ratio Available in DTV mode 2 INPUT Displays all available input sources Press the or Y button to select the required input source 3 AV SELECTION Selects the picture mode Standard Dynamic Movie Game or User 4 SOUND EFFECT Selects the sound effect Flat Speech Movie Music or User 5 0 9 Select the channel 6 e dot Selects the sub channel of DTV 7 C C Display captions while in the closed caption source 8 FAVORITE CH Selects the favorite channel 9 L e Controls the cursor in the on screen menu 10 CH RETURN Returns the selected channels 11 EXIT Exits from any display 12 CH Changes the channel 13 XX MUTING Mutes the sound To turn the sound back on press the MUTING VOL or VOL buttons 14 TV Switches between operation and standby mode 15 SCREEN SIZE Changes the aspect ratio of the screen Zoom Cinema Full 4 3 Wide 16 CH ENTER Enters channels 17 SLEEP Sets the sleep timer 18 DISPLAY Shows the
11. Display before connecting to a DVD player VCR STB or other external equipment NOTE e Refer to the relevant instruction manual STB VCR DVD player etc carefully before making connections Connecting to the External Input Do DI o al L 1 Connect the video cable to the VIDEO VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 input jack on the Plasma Display and to the video output jack on the required equipment NOTE e For equipment with an S VIDEO jack connect the S Video cable between the S VIDEO S VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 or S VIDEO 3 input jack on the Plasma Display and the S Video output jack on the required equipment 11 PDP42A3HD Eng 39 42 39 e Audio Cable a a commercially available i y VCR I DO Dd z EE Video Cable 1 n commercially available 7 y DVD Player lt Vv a i AE A r SetlopBoxoro her y s nv audio visual equipment e Im 7 MiB i e i commercially available 2 Connect the audio cable to the AUDIO L R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 input jack on the Plasma Display and to the audio output jack on the required equipment 3 Turn the Plasma Display on then press the INPUT button to select VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 NOTE e f you have connected the Plasma Display and the required equipment using an S Video cable select S VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 or S VIDEO 3
12. Y button to move to Picture then press the m or OK button 3 Select AV Selection and press the m or OK button again Press the or Y button to select the required picture mode as follows Standard Dynamic Movie Game User D S Picture Brightness a 30 Dynamic Contrast es Movie Sharpness Color Game Tint User Noise Reduction 1 Color Temp Adjust Return Item Description Standard For a highly defined image in a normally factory default bright room Dynamic For a very sharp image with the maximum contrast Movie For a movie Game Lowers image brightness for easier viewing User Allows the user to customize setting as desired You can set the mode for each input source 5 Press the EXIT button NOTE e You can select the modes by simply pressing the AV SELECTION button on the remote control 05 4 20 4 31 PM Adjustments and Settings Customizing the Picture Settings This Plasma Display has several setting options that allow you to control the picture quality 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the ft or Y button to move to Picture then press the m or OK button 3 Press the or Y button to select the required option as follows then press the m or OK button Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Tint Sj Picture S AV Selection Brightness Contrast Color Tint Color Temp vy Noise Reduction Standard C 50 30 Sharpness E E
13. adversely affected Switch on and run the product occasionally Condensation e Condensation may take place on the surface or inside of the product when the product is rapidly moved from acold place to a warm place or just after a heater is switched on in winter morning for example When condensation takes place do not switch on the product and wait until condensation disappears Using the product with condensation may result in malfunction 04 PDP42A3HD Eng 05 10 6 Cleaning the screen e When cleaning the screen of this product gently wipe it with a soft dry cloth the supplied cleaning cloth or other similar 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 e f you clean the surface of the screen with a wet cloth water droplets on the surface may enter into the product resulting in malfunction Cleaning the cabinet e When cleaning the cabinet of this product gently wipe it with a soft dry cloth the supplied cleaning cloth or other similar cloths e g cotton and flannel If you use a hard cloth or rub the cabinet hard the surface of the cabinet will be scratched The cabinet of this product is mostly composed of plastic Do not use chemicals such as benzine or thinner to clean the cabinet Using these chemicals may result in quality deterio ration or coating removal Do not expose the product to volatile gas or fluid such as pesticid
14. channel number enables you select channels quickly e Jo return to the previous channel press the CH RETURN button 05 4 20 4 30 PM x 00060 o o 06060 m m a N m 6009000 SLEEP DISPLAY OO Q Basic Operations gt 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 he 4 e The VOLUME buttons on the Plasma Display operates Press the DISPLAY button the same as the VOL buttons on the remote control unit Paranal a e To mute the sound output press the MUTING button appears on the screen To quit muting press the MUTING button again Pressing the VOL button also quits muting Plasma Display bottom view For SPLIT VOLUME Ss ZA CHANNEL 2 Volume adjustment 8 30am Press the DISPLAY button Muting For digital CNN International DTV 112 Wed Oct 22 2003 06 30am 11 00am NBC Sports mE a x HD 8 30am For SPLIT digital reception CNN International DTV 112 Wed Oct 22 2003 06 30am 11 00am NBC Sports HE a J Ho VIDEO 1 8 30am 07 PDP42A3HD Eng 19 23 21 05 4 20 4 30 PM AT M Basic Operations En Setting MTS SAP mode When watching conventional TV progr
15. mode press the FAVORITE CH button while FAW is displayed 05 4 20 4 31 PM pp TT E CSS LIT Tuner Setup CHD Display the Channel List Setting up the Parental Control You can display a list of all channels This feature allows you to set a password to prevent unautho 1 Press the LIST button rized users such as children from watching unsuitable e The channel list is displayed material You can also set up the restrictions using Parental Guidance Y nalog TV gt y 001 C01 With the Parental Control parents can prevent their children 002 C02 oe ee from watching Inappropriate TV programs VCR or DVD con 004 KBS tents When an attempt is made to watch a program or 005 MBS FAV e content blocked by parents the Plasma Display shows nothing 006 CNN Internati 007 NBS Sports but a message The Parental Control functions for both conven 008 Fox Live TV tional and digital TV channels 009 TBS Sports Ch 010 Fashion Plus Voluntary movie rating system MPAA SE Rating Description 002 C02 G General audiences All ages admitted 003 C03 FAV ree tee ae a PG Parental guidance suggested Some FAV a TNT A material may not be suitable for 007 NBS Sports children 008 Fox Live TV 009 TBS Sports Ch PG 13 Parents strongly cautioned Some NAN RENTE material may be inappropriate for children under 13 2 Totunetoa specific channel in the channel list move the Age Base R Resided Under rene
16. of every channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or Y button to move to Sound then press the m or OK button 3 Select Auto Volume Level and press the or OK button again 4 Press the or Y button to select the required option On or Off Sa Sound gt Effect Bass Treble Balance Auto Volume Level Surround Digital Output Adjust Return e The factory default is On 5 Press the EXIT button Setting the Surround Sound You can enjoy the virtual surround sound effect 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or Y button to move to Sound then press the gt or OK button 3 Press the or Y button to move to Surround then press the or OK button 4 Press the or Y button to select the required option On or Off I Sound Effect Bass Treble Balance Auto Volume Level Surround Digital Output Return e The factory default is On 5 Press the EXIT button IC D is a trademark of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc NOTE e f you switch the Surround setting the sound type is automatically switched to User Setting up External Digital Sound You can enjoy the Dolby Digital sound effect with the DIGITAL OUT connected to an external digital audio decoder
17. or button to start the search s Scan Digital Channel a Level 30 Quality 30 Move Enter Return 1 When finished scanning press to EXIT button NOTE e Scan Digital Channel function is available only the input source is gt set to DIGITAL CH See page 20 En 09 PDP42A3HD Eng 25 31 26 Editing Channel List 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or Y button to move to Tuner Setup then press the or OK button 3 Press the or Y button to move to Edit Channel List then press the or OK button ss Tuner Setup Scan Channels Scan Analog Channel Scan Digital Channel Edit Channel List Move Enter Return The channel list is displayed To delete a channel from the channel list select the required channel by pressing the or Y button then press the CH DELETE button twice The channel is deleted Favorite Channel Delete 4 If you want to find channels quickly and easily when you watching TV select the required channel by pressing the T or Y button then press the FAVORITE CH button The selected channel is stored with FAW displayed Press the FAVORITE CH button repeatedly to jump from one favorite channel to another 5 Press the EXIT button NOTE e Press the CH buttons to move to the next or previous page e The channel list displays the channels of those scanned by the scanning channel functions If you want to cancel the Favorite
18. personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety However improper use can result in electric shock and or fire In order to prevent potential danger please observe the following instructions when install ing operating and cleaning the product To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your product please read the following precautions carefully before using the product i 2 En Read instructions All operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is operated Keep this manual in a safe place These safety and operating instructions must be kept in a safe place for future reference Observe warnings All warnings on the product and in the instructions must be observed closely Follow instructions All operating instructions must be followed Cleaning Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning the product lo clean the product use the supplied cleaning cloth or other soft clothes e g cotton flannel Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer Use of inadequate attachments can result in accidents Water and moisture Do not use the product near water such as bathtub washbasin kitchen sink and laundry tub swimming pool and in a wet basement Stand Do not place the product on an unstable cart stand tripod or table Placing the product
19. you switch between television and an external digital video recorder D VHS or when your recorded program switches between different definition types while the on screen menu is being shown If this happens the menu will return to its normal size after two to three seconds This action is normal and does not indicate a problem with your Plasma Display En 12 PDP42A3HD Eng 43 46 44 05 4 20 4 32 PM pp Appendix Specifications Number of Pixels Audio Amplifier Surround System Power Requirement Dimensions with stand Weight with stand Reception System Digital Circuit type Tuner Audio format Reception System Analog Tuning System Tuner VHF UHF CATV Audio multiplex DTV ANTENNA IN ANTENNA CABLE IN VIDEO VIDEO 2 COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 HDMI MONITOR OUT DIGITAL OUT RS 232C Side VIDEO 3 Terminals Rear OSD 42 Plasma Display Model PDP 42A3HD PDP 4214HD 1024 x 768 pixels 10 W 10 W 1 kHz 10 4 Q SRS TruSurround XT 120 V AC 60 Hz 250 W 2 5 W Standby 1235 W x 699 H x 252 D mm 45 5 3 W x 27 1 2 H x 10 D inches 40 5 kg 89 3 Ibs ATSC Digital TV system 8VSB demodulation VHF 2 13ch UHF 14 69ch Dolby Digital American TV standard NTSC system FS VHF 2 13ch UHF 14 69ch 1 125ch BTSC system 75 Q UNBAL F Type for DTV in 75 Q UNBAL F Type for VHF UHF CATV in S VIDEO in VIDEO in AUDIO in S VIDEO in VIDEO in AUDIO in COMPON
20. AA e Pioneer sound vision soul PLASMA DISPLAY SYSTEM SYSTEME D ECRAN PLASMA SISTEMA DE PANTALLA DE PLASMA PDP 42A3HD PDP 4214HD OO DoLBY Register Your Product at www pioneerelectronics com US www pioneerelectronics ca Canada Operating Instructions Mode d emploi Manual de instrucciones 01 PDP42A3HD Eng Cover 1 Mao IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an CAUTION The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT intended to alert the user to the presence of important presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED literature accompanying the appliance to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 dr
21. COMPONENT1 2 or HDMI 05 4 20 4 30 PM M MN Menu Setup En Menu configuration Home Menu Item Page Effect 34 Bass 35 Treble 5 Balance 35 Auto Volume Level 35 Surround 35 Digital Audio Output 35 36 22 23 6 Parental Control 27 30 Tuner Setup NTN NTN OV OV Wm N Picture EN UN Uy UN Uy UN Un EN On En En En EN CN RO UN UN UN N ON WN EN EN UN Display Analog CC DTV CC Closed Caption UN EN UN O O O 08 PDP42A3HD Eng 24 24 Menu operations The following describes the typical procedure for setting up the menus For the actual procedures see the appropriate pages that describe individual functions C C SLEEP FAVORITE CH IAN DISPLAY OO SC JOC Press the MENU button Press or Y to select a menu item and then press the or OK button 3 Repeat step 2 until you access the desired submenu item e The number of menu layers differs depending on menu items 4 Press f or Y to select an option or parameter and then press the or OK button e For some menu items press or instead of T or Y 5 Press the EXIT button to exit the menu NOTE e You can return to the upper menu levels by pressing the BACK button 10 N 05 4 20 4 30 PM Hi Tika 09 PDP42A3HD Eng 25 31 25 Tuner Setup Setting up TV channels This section describes how to
22. DEO 3 S VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 S VIDEO 3 COMPONENT 1 COMOPNENT 2 HDMI Adjust Return e The Plasma Display switches to selected source 5 Press the EXIT button NOTE e You can select the sources by simply pressing the INPUT button on the remote control Setting for the language of on screen display You can select a language to be used for on screen display such as menus from among three languages English Spanish and French 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or Y button to move to System then press them button or OK button Press the or Y button to move to Menu Language then press the or OK button Press the or Y button to select the language English Spanish or French D Sa System English Spanish French Audio Language English Clock Setting Parental Control Enter Return e The factory default is English 5 Press the EXIT button En 10 PDP42A3HD Eng 32 38 36 05 4 20 4 31 PM Adjustments and Settings Setting for the audio language of digital TV If you select a digital TV program that provides multi language services you can switch the language among followings English Spanish French German Italian Japanese and Korean 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or Y button to move to System then press them button or OK button 3 Pressthe or Y button to move to Audio Language then press the or OK button 4 Press
23. ENT VIDEO in AUDIO in COMPONENT VIDEO in AUDIO in HDMI in AUDIO in VIDEO out AUDIO out OPTICAL out Service only S VIDEO in VIDEO in AUDIO in English French Spanish e Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 12 PDP42A3HD Eng 43 46 45 05 4 20 4 32 PM ysi Buz pp E GED Appendix Trademarks SRSC is a trademark of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC e The names of the companies or institutions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies or institutions Published by Pioneer Corporation Copyright 2005 Pioneer Corporation All rights reserved En 12 PDP42A3HD Eng 43 46 46 05 4 20 4 32 PM Printed on recycled paper Imprim sur papier recycl Impreso en papel reciclado D D D ee Should this product require service in the U S A and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company or if you wish to purchase replacement parts operating instructions service manuals or accessories please call the number shown below 800 421 1625 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first ca
24. Item Description Zoom For 16 9 letterbox pictures Bars may appear on the top and bottom with some programs Cinema For 14 9 letterbox pictures Bars may appear on the top and bottom on some programs Full factory For 16 9 squeeze pictures default 4 3 For 4 3 standard pictures A side bar appears on each side Wide In this mode pictures are progressively stretched toward each side of the screen 5 Press the EXIT button Eg NOTE e You can select the modes by simply pressing the SCREEN SIZE button on the remote control If you watch High Definition TV broadcasting you cannot select the screen mode The Screen Size setting is always set to Full To enlarge 4 3 normal aspect ratio to 16 9 wide aspect ratio in DIV mode press the HD WIDE button Viewing the Input Source Once you have connected your audio and video systems you can view different sources by selecting the corresponding input 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or Y button to move to Screen then press the or OK button 3 Press the or Y button to move to Main Input then press the m or OK button 4 Press the or Y button to select the required input source as follows and press the OK button DIGITAL CH ANALOG CH VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 S VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 S VIDEO 3 COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 HDMI Screen DIGITAL CH Screen Size Zoom ANALOG CH VIDEO 1 PIP TWIN VIDEO 2 Screen Saver VI
25. L DIGITAL OUT i E I Connect the optical cable to the DIGITAL OUT terminal on the Plasma Display and to the optical input jack on the digital audio system NOTE e When using the digital audio output terminal optical you need to make settings depending on your AV receiver For more information refer to the instruction manual supplied with the AV receiver e For details see Setting up External Digital Sound on page 35 En 11 PDP42A3HD Eng 39 42 42 05 4 20 4 32 PM ir T Appendix CED Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution e No power e Make sure the Plasma Display is connected correctly See page 18 e Is the power cord disconnected See page 18 e Has the power been turned on See page 19 e Check if you pressed TV Yon the remote control unit See page 19 If the STANDBY indicator on the Plasma Display lights up red press TV e No picture or sound e Check if the power cord is connected correctly e Check that you have pressed the TV Q on the remote control or the STANDBY ON botton on the Plasma Display e Select an input source responding to that particular source e Check the picture contrast and brightness settings e Check the volume e Normal picture but no sound e Check the volume e Check whether the MUTING button on the remote control has been pressed e No picture or black and white e Adjust the color settings picture e Check that the correct broadcast system is
26. Y IES 30 es 30 Off Enter Z Return Brightness Pa 304 A horizontal bar is displayed Press the or m button until you reach the optimal setting To select other options press the or Y button Item Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Tint button For less brightness For less contrast For less sharpness For less color intensity Skin tones become purplish gt button For more brightness For more contrast For more sharpness For more color intensity Skin tones become greenish 4 Press the BACK or MENU button to return to the picture menu 5 Press the EXIT button NOTE e lf you make any changes to the options the picture mode is automatically switched to User 10 PDP42A3HD Eng 32 38 33 e Using the Noise Reduction Feature 1 2 3 Press the MENU button Press the T or Y button to move to Picture then press the m or OK button Press the or Y button to move to Noise Reduction ysi Buy then press the m or OK button Press the T or Y button to select the required option as follows Off On 5 SS Picture AV Selection Standard Brightness O 7 30 Contrast O 1 30 Sharpness Color Tint Color Temp Adjust Return e The factory default is Off Press the EXIT button NOTE e f you make any changes to the options AV Selection is automatically switched to User 05 4 20 4 31 PM
27. ams you may enjoy stereo sound and or Secondary Audio Programs SAP using the Multi channel Television Sound MTS function e Stereo broadcasts You can enjoy tor example sports shows and concerts in dynamic stereo sound e SAP broadcasts MAIN sound The normal program soundtrack either in mono or stereo SAP sound Listen to second language supplementary com mentary and other intormation SAP is mono sound NOTE e Conventional TV programs in this manual designate TV channels that are received through the conventional VHF UHF frequencies or conventional cable TV channels e When stereo sound is difficult to hear you can manually switch to the MONO mode to obtain clearer sound Once the MONO mode is selected the Plasma Display sound remains mono even if the Plasma Display receives a stereo broad cast You must reselect the STEREO mode if you want to hear stereo sound again Selecting MTS while the input source is in VIDEO S VIDEO COMPO NENT and HDMI does not change the type of the sound In this case the sound is determined by the video source SPLIT SPLIT PINP SWAP OO amp O SPLIT SPLIT i List DELETE Each time you press the MTS button MTS toggles as shown below STEREO mode SAP mode MONO mode A NOTE e In each of the MTS SAP modes selected using the MTS button the display changes depending on broadcasting signals being received 07 PDP42A3HD Eng 19 23 22
28. ause the internal temperature to rise and could result in possible malfunction When the surrounding or internal temperature exceeds a certain degree the display will automatically power off in order to cool the internal electronics and prevent a hazardous occurrence Malfunction can be caused by many factors inappropriate installation site improper assembly installation mounting improper operation of or modifications made to this product However PIONEER cannot be held responsible for accidents or malfunction caused by the above NOTE The following are typical effects and characteristics of a phosphor based matrix display and as such are not covered by the manufacturer s limited warranties e Permanent residual images upon the phosphors of the panel e The existence of a minute number of inactive light cells e Panel generated sounds examples Fan motor noise and electrical circuit humming glass panel buzzing 05 4 20 4 30 PM L UNS pp GD Important User Guidance Information En e CAUTION PIONEER bears no responsibility for any damages arising from incorrect use of the product by you or other people malfunc tions when in use other product related problems and use of the product except in cases where the company must be liable Information of pixel defect Plasma Display displays images consisting of hundreds of thousands of minute pixels light emitting cells and there is a possi
29. bility of inactive flashing or continually illuminated pixels Infrared rays The Plasma Display releases infrared rays because of its characteristics Depending on how the Plasma Display is in use the remote controls of nearby equipment may be adversely affected or wireless headphones using infrared rays are interfered by noise If this is the case place that equipment at a location where its remote control sensor is not affected Radio interference While this product meets the required specifications it emits a small amount of noise If you place such equipment as an AM radio personal computer and VCR close to this product that equipment may be interfered If this happens place that equipment far enough from this product Plasma Display driving sound The screen of the Plasma Display is composed of extremely fine pixels and these pixels emit light according to received video signals This principle may make you hear buzz sound electrical circuit hamming from the Plasma Display Also note that the rotation speed of the cooling fan motor increases when the ambient temperature of the product 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 e This may result in the discoloration or scratch of the cabinet When not using the product for a long period of time e f you do not use the product for a long period of time the functions of the product may be
30. biter On Orbiter Range Small Full White Off Return e The factory default is Mid 8 Press the EXIT button Setting the Full White mode When displaying a still picture for a long time it is recommended that you set Full White to On to reduce temporary or permanent screen burn 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in Screen Saver 2 Press the or Y button to move to Full White then press the m or OK button 3 Press the or Y button to select On NOTE e If you cancel the Full White mode press the EXIT button It is also canceled when 20 minutes elapse 05 4 20 4 31 PM GE Adjustments and Settings En Power Control Power Control provides convenient functions for power saving Switching the Plasma Display Off Automatically 1 2 Press the MENU button Press the or Y button to move to System then press the m or OK button Sa System Menu Language English Audio Language English Clock Setting Parental Control Enter Return Select Clock Setting and press the m or OK button again Press the or Y button to move to Auto Power Off then press the m or OK button SSD Clock Setting Date 05 OCT 2004 Time 09 30am Time Zone Hawaii D S T On Timer Off Timer 07 00am 11 00am Auto Power Off Off Sleep Timer Off Adjust Return Press the or Y button to select the required option On or Off e The factory de
31. cluding conventional tube type televisions can be affected by displaying static images for a prolonged period Plasma Display Systems are no exception to this rule After image and permanent effects on the screen can be avoided by taking some basic precautions By following the recommendations listed below you can ensure longer and satisfactory results from your plasma e Whenever possible avoid frequently displaying the same image or virtually still moving pictures e g closed captioned images or video game images which have static portions Avoid viewing the On Screen Display for extended periods from a DVD player VCR and all other components Do not leave the same picture freeze framed or paused continuously over a long period of time when using the still picture mode from a TV VCR DVD player or any other component Images which have both very bright areas and very dark areas side by side should not be displayed for a prolonged period of time When playing a game the GAME mode setting within AV Selection is strongly recommended However please limit its use to less than 2 hours at a time After playing a game or any still image it is best to view a normal moving picture in the WIDE or FULL screen setting for over 3 times longer than the previous still moving image After using the Plasma Display System always switch the display to STANDBY mode 04 PDP42A3HD Eng 05 10 5 Installati
32. display 19 OK Executes a command 20 MENU Displays the on screen menu 21 BACK Returns to the previous menu screen 22 VOL Sets the volume ysi Buz 05 4 20 4 30 PM a a SPLIT SPLIT PINP SWAP am y SPLIT SPLIT CH A Eg DIV Kau s a SIGNAL MTS LIST DELETE 2 0 O QO 25 N NI 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 SPLIT CH Changes the chan nel of the sub picture 24 DTV SIGNAL Displays the signal strength and quality 25 MTS Selects the sound mode 26 CH DELETE Deletes a channel 27 LIST Displays the channel list in Edit Channel List Press the or Y button to select the required channel NOTE e When using the remote control unit point it at the Plasma Display En 05 PDP42A3HD Eng 11 14 14 05 4 20 4 30 PM M Y T Preparation Installing the Plasma Display x Over 50 cm 19 11 6 inches Over 10 cm 3 Ve inches A NG Locating e Avoid direct sunlight Maintain adequate ventilation Because the Plasma Display is heavy be sure to have someone help you when moving It CAUTION e f you place anything on the top of the Plasma Display it will not
33. e or Y button to move to No rating programs then press the or OK button 8 Press the or Y button to select the required option View or Block then press the or BACK button 9 Press the EXIT button NOTE e The default password for a new Plasma Display is 0000 09 PDP42A3HD Eng 25 31 30 Viewing Closed Caption Information Your Plasma Display decodes and displays closed captions information that is broadcast along with some television shows These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or in other languages Look for the closed caption symbol In your TV guide 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or Y button to move to Closed Caption then press the or OK button S Closed Caption Display Analog CC DINAS ea 2 Adjust lt BACK 3 Press the or Y button to select Display press the or OK button and select the required option Off or On then press the or BACK button 4 To set up Closed Captions for analog channels select Analog CC using the or Y buttons then press the or OK button 5 Press the or Y button to select the required option as follows then press the or BACK button CC1 CC2 CC3 CCA Text1 Text2 Text3 Text4 e The factory default is CC1 6 To set up Closed Captions for digital channels select DTV CC using the or Y buttons then press the m or OK button 7 Press the or Y button to select the required op
34. e Do not make the product contact with rubber or vinyl products for a long period of time The effect of plasti cizer in the plastic may result in quality deterioration or coating removal If you clean the surface of the cabinet with a wet cloth water droplets on the surface may enter into the product resulting in malfunction Handles at the rear of the Plasma Display e Do not remove the handles from the rear of the Plasma Display e When moving the Plasma Display ask another person for help and use the handles attached to the rear of the Plasma Display Do not move the Plasma Display by holding only a single handle Use the handles as shown e Do not use the handles to hang the product when installing or carrying the product for example Do not use the handles for the purpose of preventing the product from tilting over 05 4 20 4 30 PM LEN LIT it e in TITI Important User Guidance Information gt CHD CAUTION Panel sticking and after image lag e 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 ys u3 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 are dis played The ti
35. e as follows then press or the BACK button DIGITAL CH ANALOG CH VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 S VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 S VIDEO 3 COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 HDMI SEEN PIP Twin Mode PIP ANALOG CH VIDEO 1 PIP Position Cm VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 S VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 S VIDEO 3 COMPONENT 1 COMOPNENT 2 HDMI E Adjust Return e You can select the modes by simply pressing the SPLIT button on the remote control e You can select the sources by simply pressing the SPLIT INPUT button on the remote control In Twin or PIP mode press the SWAP button to switch the position of the 2 screen shown En 07 PDP42A3HD Eng 19 23 23 e If you select PIP in the step 5 You can select the position of picture in picture display es Press the or Y button to move to PIP Position then press m the m or OK button SN PIP TWIN TA N PIP Twin Mode PIP Z PIP Twin Input Digital TV PIP Position Ga E S CE G Adjust Return Upper left Upper right Wt 1 2 DEVANCE A Bottom right TERRE 127 r e e You can select the positions by simply pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control 8 Press the or Y button to select the required position for the sub picture then press the or BACK button 9 Press the EXIT button NOTE e Multi screen function is available with the following combina tions DIGITAL CH ANALOG CH DIGITAL CH ANALOG CH VIDEO1 2 3 S VIDEO1 2 3
36. e of emergencies such as earthquakes or of acci dents If you do not take these precautions the Plasma Display could fall down and cause injury e The screws hooks chains and other fittings that you use to secure the Plasma Display to prevent 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 chains and other fittings after first inspecting the surface carefully to deter mine its thickness and composition and after consulting a professional installer if necessary 05 4 20 4 30 PM ysi fuz _ HE Ga Preparation D Preparing the remote control unit Cautions regarding batteries e 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 1 Open the battery cover e Do not use manganese batteries When you replace the batteries use alkaline ones e Do not mix batteries of different types Different types of batteries have different characteristics e Do not mix old and new batteries Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries or cause chemical leakage in old batteries e Do not leave dead batteries in the remote control unit chemical leakage will occur If you find any chemical leakage 5 wipe thoroughly with a cloth e The batteries supplied w
37. ental Control Enter Password E E1 Enter Return Sa X Parental Control Enter Password HAHA 0 9 SID Parental Control Change Password Block USA Rating Canada Rating 4 Enter your password by pressing the numeric buttons Ho ratno programe 0 9 Cancel ss X Parental Control Change Password Block USA Rating Canada Rating 5 No rating programs OK Enter Return Select Change Password and press the m or OK button to change your password if necessary Confirm PEN Enter Return 5 Press the or Y button to move to Block then press the or OK button 6 Enter your new password by pressing the numeric buttons 0 9 then re enter to confirm y SEKEL Medes ED Eng Ong AD e The Parental Control menu is displayed again 1 Press the EXIT button SS X Change Password New Password Confirm Setting the voluntary movie rating system MPAA 1 Press the or Y button to move to USA Rating then 1 Press the MENU button ont dl e Select MPAA Rating and press the m or OK button 2 Press the or Y button to move to System then press again the gt or OK button We suggest you write down your password so you do not forget it If you forget the password PDP 42A3HD PDP 4214HD When the on screen menu is not displayed press the Your password No INPUT button and then press 7 2 7 and 4 during the function select
38. erate 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 Information 02 Safety Precautions 03 Supplied Accessories 04 Part Names A SOLS JEN TE sakara aaa Gan ag Aga Nha a pn 11 Remote control UNIT veeeecccecccccscccccrsccecceceeccereeeecsaeesentnaeen 19 05 Preparation SLANG THe Plasma DISONS as 15 Preventing the Plasma Display from Falling Over 15 Preparing the remote control UNIT 16 PP AAN nan Ba KANGA A 16 Cautions regarding batteries siwane manna maran 16 Allowed operation range of the remote control UNIT 16 Cautions regarding the remote control unit 17 Cable connections for watching digital and or conventional PW CC e A NA NE TEN A 17 Connecting to an Aerial cece 17 Connecting the power cord wicca 18 06 Basic Operations Turning the power on and off Standby vcs 19 Watching TAH EMANN IS nn 20 Selecting the analog and digital channels 20 Changing Channels socia 20 Changing the volume and sound asasine ere 21 Displaying Information 21 SE TING MIS SAP MOOS radio 22 Using the multiscreen functions errereen 2 07 Menu Setup MENOR O rra 24 MAISON mediada o ten 24
39. ess the OPOWER button on the bottom of the Plasma Display to enter the standby mode e The STANDBY indicator lights up 2 Press the TV button on the remote control or the STANDBY ON button on the bottom of the Plasma Display e The Plasma Display switches to on The STANDBY indicator lights off and the current input source indicator lights up 3 To switch the Plasma Display off press the TV O button on the remote control or the STANDBY ON button on the bottom of the Plasma Display e The Plasma Display enters to standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up instead of the current input source indicator 4 To switch the Plasma Display off completely press the OPOWER button on the bottom of the Plasma Display e The STANDBY indicator lights off NOTE e f you are not going you use the Plasma Display for a long period of time press DPOWER button on the bottom of the Plasma Display to switch the Plasma Display off completely and disconnect the power cord of the Plasma Display from a wall outlet If the Plasma Display is switched off completely you cannot turn the Plasma Display on by pressing the TV button on the remote control If the Plasma Display is switched off completely it cannot switch the Plasma Display on automatically by the On Timer setting E 07 PDP42A3HD Eng 19 23 19 O button sranoey GN STANDBY indicator A STA CHANNEL wn ite DE STANDBY ON button STANDBY O
40. fault is On 5 Press the ft or Y button to select On then press the or BACK button 6 Press the OK button again Press the or m button to move to the hour and minute set them by pressing the or Y button then press the OK button SS Clock Setting Date 05 OCT 2004 Time 09 30am Time Zone Hawaii D S T On Timer Y 00am Off Timer ii Auto Power Off ii Sleep Timer Off Adjust Move Return 7 Press the EXIT button NOTE e Once setting the specified time turning On or Off if you m button is pressed and changing the specified time if you pressed the OK button at step 4 Setting the Plasma Display Off Time You can set the off time so that the Plasma Display will switch off automatically at the time you select 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or Y button to move to System then press them or OK button 3 Select Clock Setting and press the m or OK button again 4 Move to Off Timer by pressing the or Y button then press the m or OK button 6 Press the EXIT button NOTE e f Auto Power Off is set to On the Plasma Display automatically switches to standby mode when there is no input of a signal continues for 15 minutes Setting the Plasma Display On Time You can set the on time so that the Plasma Display will switch on automatically at the time you select gt Clock Setting Date 05 OCT 2004 Time 09 30 am Hawalii Time Zone D S T On Ti
41. he or Y button to move to Scan Analog Channel then press the or OK button x Tuner Setup Scan Channels an Scan Analog Channel X Scan Digital Channel Edit Channel List Move Enter Return 4 Press the or Y button to move to Band then press the or OK button SS Scan Analog Channel Band Air Channel 0 Name Channel Fine Tune Store Return 5 Press the or Y button to select the required signal source Air STD HRC or IRC then press the or BACK button 6 Move to Channel by pressing the or Y button and select the channel number by pressing the or m button sss XX Scan Analog Channel Band Channel Name Channel Fine Tune Store Move Adjust Return 7 Press the or Y button to move to Store by pressing the or Y button then press the OK button e You can receive the selected channel 8 If you want to edit the channel name press the or Y button to move to Name Channel then press the m or OK button Scan Analog Channel Band Channel Fine Tune Store Adjust DMove Return 9 Press the or Y button to select a letter A Z a z a number 0 9 or a symbol space l amp 4 lt gt _ Move to the previous or next letter by pressing the or m button 10 When you have finished entering the channel name press the OK button 11 Press the or Y button to move to Store by pressing the T or Y button then press
42. he Canadian Radio Television and Telecommunications Commis sion CRTC policy Canadian English ratings Rating Description C Children Intended for younger children under the age of 8 years Pays careful attention to themes that could threaten their sense of security and well being C8 Children over 8 years old Contains no portrayal of violence as the preferred acceptable or only way to resolve conflict nor encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on the screen G General Considered acceptable for all age groups Appropriate viewing for the entire family contains very little violence physical verbal or emotional Parental Guidance Intended for a general audience but may not be suitable for younger children under the age of 8 because it could contain controversial themes or issues Age Base PG 14 Over 14 years Could contain themes where violence is one of the dominant elements of the storyline but it must be integral to the development of plot or character Language usage could be profane and nudity present within the context of the theme 18 Adults Intended for viewers 18 years and older and might contain depictions of violence which while related to the development of plot character or themes are intended for adult viewing Could contain graphic language and portrayals of sec and nudity 05 4 20 4 31 PM ysi fuz EE En AT MD
43. he specified products Never use them for mounting non specified products NOTE e It is strongly recommended to use the optional PIONEER mounting products e PIONEER shall not be liable for any personal injury or product damage that results from the use of mounting items other than the optional PIONEER products 04 PDP42A3HD Eng 05 10 9 e 05 4 20 4 30 PM Hin cos MD Supplied Accessories Power cord Operating Instructions NOTE Remote control unit Warranty card e Always use the power cord supplied with the Plasma Display e En 04 PDP42A3HD Eng 05 10 10 e SO AA size battery x 2 Alkaline battery Ob Hook x 2 ir Part Names Plasma Display Front view POWER button STANDBY indicator Current input source indicators Remote control sensor INPUT button oF N 05 PDP42A3HD Eng 11 14 11 e 6 OK button 7 MENU button 8 VOLUME buttons 9 CHANNEL buttons 10 STANDBY ON button 05 4 20 4 30 PM m 5 TA gt pp e Gay Part Names D Rear view J 0 1 VIDEO 3 terminals AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO 7 COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 terminals 2 DTV ANTENNA IN terminal COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO 3 ANTENNA CABLE IN terminal 8 HDMI terminal AUDIO HDMI 4 MONITOR OUT terminals AUDIO VIDEO 9 RS 232C terminal service only 5 DIGITAL OUT terminal 10 AC IN terminal 6 VIDEO 1 VIDEO
44. ibed in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of controls not described in the instructions can cause damage which often requires extensive adjustment work by a qualified technician e When the product has been dropped or damaged f When the product displays an abnormal condition Any noticeable abnormality in the product indicates that the product needs servicing Replacement parts lIn case the product needs replace ment parts make sure that the service person uses replace ment parts specified by the manufacturer or those with the same characteristics and performance as the original parts Use of unauthorized parts can result in fire electric shock and or other danger Safety checks Upon completion of service or repair work request the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition Wall or ceiling mounting When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling be sure to install the product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer Heat sources Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators heaters stoves and other heat generat ing products including amplifiers Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before installing the speakers Never expose the screen of the Plasma Display to a strong impact for example by hitting it The screen may be broken resulting in fire or personal injury Do not expose the Plasma Di
45. ime e When receiving a digital signal by successfully setting up a digital channel the time and date are automatically updated 05 4 20 4 31 PM ysi Buz dinar seine TS GE Adjustments and Settings Sleep Timer You can select a time period of 10 to 240 minutes after which the Plasma Display automatically switches to standby mode 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or Y button to move to System then press the or OK button ss System Menu Language English Audio Language English Clock Setting Parental Control Enter Return 3 Select Clock Setting and press the or OK button again 4 Press the or Y button to move to Sleep Timer then press the m or OK button 5 Press the or Y button to select the preset time interval as follows Off 10 min 20 min 30 min 60 min 120 min 180 min 240 min 3 Clock Setting Date 05 OCT 2004 Off 4 Time 09 30 am 10 min Time Zone Hawaii 20 min On Timer 07 00 am 60 min Off Timer 11 00am 120 min Auto Power Off Off 180 min E 240 min Adjust Return 6 Press the EXIT button NOTE e You can select the sleep time by simply pressing the SLEEP button on the remote control En 10 PDP42A3HD Eng 32 38 32 Picture adjustments Selecting the Picture Mode You can select the picture mode that corresponds to your viewing requirements best 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or
46. ion screen is displayed a E a E The password reverts to 0000 En 09 PDP42A3HD Eng 25 31 28 05 4 20 4 31 PM pp TT 09 PDP42A3HD Eng 25 31 29 Tuner Setup 8 Press the or Y button to select the required rating as follows then press the or BACK button View G PG PG 13 R NC 17 X SSeS Parental Control Change Password cs AE Adjust e The factory default is View 9 Press the EXIT button NOTE e The default password for a new Plasma Display is 0000 lt BACK ATi Setting the TV Ratings 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or Y button to move to System then press the or OK button 3 Press the or Y button to move to Parental Control then press the or OK button Enter Password is displayed 4 Enter your password by pressing the numeric buttons 0 9 5 Select Change Password and press the or OK button to change your password if necessary 6 Enter your new password by pressing the numeric buttons 0 9 then re enter to confirm e The Parental Control menu is displayed again 7 Press the or Y button to move to USA Rating then press the m or OK button 8 Press the or Y button to select TV Rating Children or TV Rating General then press the or OK button 9 Press the or Y button to select the content as follows then press the or OK button TV Rating Children Age Fantasy Violence TV Ra
47. ish tone as desired Mid factory Natural tone 5 Press the EXIT button default Low White with reddish tone NOTE e You can select the modes by simply pressing the SOUND EFFECT 5 Press the EXIT button button on the remote control En 10 PDP42A3HD Eng 32 38 34 05 4 20 4 31 PM 10 PDP42A3HD Eng 32 38 35 BD e Adjustments and Settings Customizing the Sound Settings This Plasma Display has several setting options that allow you to control the sound quality 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or Y button to move to Sound then press the m or OK button 3 Press the or Y button to select the required option Bass Treble or Balance 4 Press the or button until you reach the optimal setting Bass 0 100 Treble 0 100 Balance L50 0 R50 Sound Effect Bass Treble Balance Auto Volume Level Surround Digital Output Adjust Return Item gt button Bass For weaker bass For stronger bass Treble For weaker treble For stronger treble Decrease audio from the left speaker Decreases audio from the right speaker Balance 5 Press the EXIT button NOTE e lf you make any adjustment to the Bass or Treble the Effect is automatically switched to User Also if you make any adjustment to the Balance the Effect is not switched Adjusting the Volume Automatically This feature allows you to automatically adjust the volume
48. ith this product may have a shorter life expectancy due to storage conditions e If you will not use the remote control unit for an extended period of time remove the batteries from it CAUTION e WHEN DISPOSING OF USED BATTERIES BE SURE TO COMPLY WITH GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GUIDELINES e The battery polarities must correspond with the and THAT APPLY IN YOUR COUNTRY OR AREA indicators in the battery compartment 3 Close the battery cover Allowed operation range of the remote control unit Operate the remote control unit while pointing it toward the remote control sensor located at the bottom center of the front panel of the Plasma Display The distance from the remote control sensor must be within 7 m 23 feet and the angle relative to the sensor must be within 30 degrees in the right or left direction Remote control 30 sensor En 06 PDP42A3HD Eng 15 18 16 05 4 20 4 30 PM pp TT E 8 TI TT Preparation ON Cautions regarding the remote control unit Cable connections for watching digital o the remote control unit to shock liquid or and or conventional TV channels m fi This system is equipped with two terminals for inputting TV rie Ae on oo See GAN broadcasting signals ANTENNA CABLE IN and DIV ANTENNA IN The ANTENNA CABLE IN terminal accepts conventional TV e The remote control unit may not work properl
49. lling the Customer Support Division at the above listed number for assistance Pioneer Electronics USA Inc Customer Support Division P O BOX 1760 Long Beach CA 90801 1760 U S A For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Should this product require service in Canada please contact a Pioneer Canadian Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada Alternatively please contact the Customer Satisfaction Department at the following address Customer Satisfaction Department 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 905 479 441 1 1 877 283 5901 L Pioneer Electronics of Canada Inc For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Si ce produit doit tre r par au Canada veuillez vous adresser un distributeur autoris Pioneer du Canada pour obtenir le nom du Centre de Service Autoris Pioneer le plus pr s de chez vous Vous pouvez aussi contacter le Service la client le de Pioneer Pioneer lectroniques du Canada Inc Service la client le 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 905 479 4411 1 877 283 5901 Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la garantie restreinte qui accompagne le produit S018D_enfr Published by Pioneer Corp
50. me for the after images to disappear depends on the luminance of the still images and the time they had been displayed 2 After image lag image due to burning Avoid displaying the same image on the Plasma Display continuously over a long period of time If the same image is displayed continuously for several hours 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 disappear completely e The Auto Power Off function can be set to helo prevent damage from screen burning see page 38 e CAUTION DO NOT PLACE THIS PRODUCT ON AN UNSTABLE CART STAND TRIPOD BRACKET OR TABLE THE PRODUCT MAY FALL CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT USE ONLY WITH A CART STAND TRIPOD BRACKET OR TABLE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR SOLD WITH THE PRODUCT FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURE S INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING THE PRODUCT AND USE MOUNTING ACCESSORIES RECOM MENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER A PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION SHOULD BE MOVED WITH THE CARE QUICK STOPS EXCESSIVE FORCE AND UNEVEN SURFACES MAY CAUSE THE PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION TO OVERTURN 04 PDP42A3HD Eng 05 10 7 05 4 20 4 30 PM dh Tanah MIN Safety Precautions Electricity is used to perform many useful functions but it can also cause
51. mer 07 00am 3 Auto Power Off 6 ji Sleep Timer Off Adjust Return Press the or Y button to select On then press the or BACK button 1 2 3 Press the MENU button Press the or Y button to move to System then press the m or OK button Select Clock Setting and press the m or OK button again Move to On Timer by pressing the t or Y then press the or OK button sss Clock Setting Date 05 OCT 2004 Time 09 30 am Time Zone Hawaii D S T 7 On Timer Off Off Timer 6 ji wi Auto Power Off Off Sleep Timer Off Agjust Return 10 PDP42A3HD Eng 32 38 38 6 Press the OK button again Press the or m button to move to the hour and minute set them by pressing the or Y button then press the OK button 3 Y Clock Setting Date 05 OCT 2004 Time 09 30am Time Zone Hawaii DSI On Timer 07 00am Off Timer A 00am h Auto Power Off Off Sleep Timer Off Adjust Move Return 1 Press the EXIT button NOTE e Once setting the specified time turning On or Off if you m button is pressed and changing the specified time if you pressed the OK button at step 4 05 4 20 4 31 PM e Loy h External Equipment mE TL gt Enjoying through External Equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your Plasma Display like a DVD player VCR game console and camcorder CAUTION e To protect all equipment always turn off the Plasma
52. mi TS Ga Adjustments and Settings D Setting the Color Temperature Selecting the Sound Effect You can change tint of the screen to suit your requirements You can select the sound effect to be used 1 Press the MENU button 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or Y button to move to Picture then press 2 Press the or Y button to move to Sound then press the or OK button the gt or OK button 3 Press the or Y button to move to Color Temp then press the m or OK button sn Picture T AV Selection Standard Oo Select Effect and press the m or OK button again 4 Press the or Y button to select the required sound effect as follows Brightness 30 Flat Speech Movie Music User Contrast IES 30 Sharpness Color 1 X Sound Tint Bass Treble Balance Auto Volume Level Surround Digital Output Enter Return 4 Press the or Y button to select the required option as follows then press the or BACK button QO Adjust Return Higt Mid Low 3 Picture Item Description mea as Flat factory Flat and pure sound Brightness 30 default Contrast CE J30 age Speech Suitable for the programs with speech Tint 30 such as News etc Noise Reduction Of CNE Movie You can enjoy sound effects like in a movie theater a a Music Suitable for the music program co PISS DSI User Allows the user to customize the setting High White with blu
53. on an unstable base can cause the product to fall resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product Use only a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product When mounting the product on a wall be sure to follow the manufacturer s instructions Use only the mounting hardware recom mended by the manufacturer When relocating the product placed on a cart it must be moved with utmost care Sudden stops excessive force and uneven floor surface can cause the product to fall from the Cart RE Ventilation The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and or shorten the life of the product Do not place the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface since they can block ventilation openings This product is not designed for built in installation do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions are followed Power source This product must operate on a power source specified on the specification label If you are not sure of the type of power Supply used in your home consult your dealer or local power company Power cord protection The power cords must be routed properly to prevent people from stepping on them or objec
54. on guidelines The Pioneer PureVision PDP 42A3HD PDP 4214HD Plasma Display System incorporates a very thin design To ensure safety please take the proper measures to mount or install the Plasma Display in order to prevent the unit from tipping over in the event of vibration or accidental movement ysi fuz This product should be installed by using only parts and accessories designed by PIONEER Use of accessories other than the PIONEER installation bracket may result in instability and could cause injury For custom installation please consult the dealer where the unit was purchased To ensure correct installation experienced and qualified experts must install the unit PIONEER will not be held responsible for accident or damage caused by the use of parts and accessories manufac tured by other companies To avoid malfunction and overheating when installing make sure that the vents on the main unit are not blocked lo ensure proper heat emission Distance the unit slightly from other equipment walls etc For the minimum space required around the unit see page 14 Do not fit the unit inside narrow spaces where ventilation is poor Do not cover with a cloth etc Clean the vents on the sides and rear of the unit to remove dust build up by using a vacuum cleaner set to its lowest suction setting e Do not place the product on a carpet or blanket e Do not reverse the product Using the unit without proper ventilation may c
55. oration Copyright 2005 Pioneer Corporation All rights reserved PIONEER CORPORATION 4 1 Meguro 1 Chome Meguro ku Tokyo 153 8654 Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC P O BOX 1540 Long Beach California 90810 1540 U S A TEL 800 421 1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 Canada TEL 1 877 283 5901 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087 Keetberglaan 1 B 9120 Melsele Belgium TEL 03 570 05 11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE LTD 253 Alexandra Road 04 01 Singapore 159936 TEL 65 6472 7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 178 184 Boundary Road Braeside Victoria 3195 Australia TEL 03 9586 6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S A DE C V Blvd Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec Mexico D F 11000 TEL 55 9178 4270 K002_A_En lt 04H00001 gt Printed in Korea Imprim en Cor e du sud lt ARE1402 A gt 13 PDP42A3HD Eng Back 1 05 4 20 4 32 PM
56. pment off and on the user is encour aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV tech nician for help Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appro priate authorization may invalidate the user s right to operate the equipment For Canadian model This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 008 02 PDP42A3HD Eng 02 03 3 e CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment To prevent electromagnetic interfer ence with electric appliances such as radios and televi sions use shielded cables and connectors for connec tions IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area This is for your security WARNING Be sure to plug this equipment into a grounding type AC outlet 05 4 20 4 29 PM ysi fuz M GD Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to op
57. receive enough ventilation and will not operate properly NOTE e Allow enough space around the upper and back parts when installing to ensure ventilation around the backside CAUTION Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F less than 80 RH cooling vents not blocked Avoid installing at the following locations e Under direct exposure to sunlight e Under strong artificial light e In high humidity e Poorly ventilated 06 PDP42A3HD Eng 15 18 15 Preventing the Plasma Display from Falling Over Be sure to take special care to ensure that the Plasma Display will not fall over Using a wall for stabilization 1 Attach the supplied falling prevention bolts hooks to the Plasma Display 2 Use storing cords or chains to stabilize the Plasma Display appropriately and firmly to a wall pillar or other study element e Perform this work in the same way for both the left and right sides NOTE e Use ropes chains and fittings that are available on the market 1 Hook 2 Cord or chain 3 Fitting A CAUTION e table or an area of the floor with adequate strength should always be used to support the Plasma Display Failure to do so could result in personal injury and physical damage When installing the Plasma Display please take the neces sary safety measures to prevent it from falling or overturning in cas
58. roper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical 02 PDP42A3HD Eng 02 03 2 05 4 20 4 29 PM WARNING THE APPARATUS IS NOT WATER PROOFS TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND DO NOT PUT ANY WATER SOURCE NEAR THIS APPARATUS SUCH AS VASE FLOWER POT COSMET ICS CONTAINER AND MEDICINE BOTTLE ETC WARNING Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the prod uct will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California and other governmental entities to Cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling NOTE his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pur suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are de signed to provide reasonable protection against harm ful interference in a residential installation This equip ment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy ana if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to ra dio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation f this equipment does cause harmful interference to ra dio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equi
59. search and set up TV channels that you can watch under the current conditions Unless you set up TV channels using Scan Channels you may not be able to tune in any channels Scanning Channels Automatically You can automatically scan channels for the frequency ranges available 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or Y button to move to Tuner Setup then press the m or OK button SS Tuner Setup Scan Channels Scan Analog Channel Scan Digital Channel Edit Channel List Move Enter Return 3 Select Scan Channels and press the or OK button 4 Select Analog Channel Band and press the or OK button 5 Press the or Y button to select the required signal source Air STD HRC or IRC then press the or BACK button 6 Move to Start by pressing the or Y button and start the search by pressing the or OK button SS X Scan Channels Analog Channel an Now Searching Analog Channels 0 0 Digital Channels 0 0 Cancel The scan start The scanned channels are automatically stored in order To stop scanning press the BACK button 1 When finished scanning press the EXIT button NOTE e When using the Cable Converter you may need to manually add Cable Converter output channels Scanning Analog Channels Manually You can choose if you want to store the channels 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or Y button to move to Tuner Setup then press the m or OK button 3 Press t
60. selected e Sound and picture interference e Try to identify the electrical appliance that is affecting the Plasma Display then move it further away e Plug the Plasma Display into a different wall outlet e Blurred or snowy picture distorted Check the direction location and connections of your aerial Such interference often occurs due to sound the use of an indoor aerial e Remote control malfunctions e Press the INPUT button to select the Plasma Display or an external device e Replace the batteries in the remote control e Install batteries ensuring that the lt gt and ends of the batteries are inserted correctly e Check the angle and distance of the remote control to the Plasma Display Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote control and the Plasma Display e Check that the correct function button has been pressed e Change the location of light sources or the direction of the Plasma Display to avoid glare 12 PDP42A3HD Eng 43 46 43 05 4 20 4 32 PM ysi Buz AT TT E PPA CEID Appendix The video program that you watch may be high definition HD or standard definition SD This Plasma Display is designed to scale to each type of definition properly If the video program s definition type changes while a menu window is displayed on the screen for example HD gt SD or SD HD the menu size may temporarily shrink or enlarge until the scaling is completed This may happen for example when
61. splay to direct sunlight for a long period of time The optical characteristics of the front protection panel changes resulting in discoloration or warp The Plasma Display weighs about 40 5 kg 89 3 Ibs for the PDP 42A3HD PDP 4214HD Because it has small depth and is unstable unpack carry and install the product with one more person at least and use the handles 05 4 20 4 30 PM pp TT E Safety Precautions Installation Precautions Observe the following precautions when installing with any items such as the optional brackets When using the optional brackets or equivalent items e Ask your dealer to perform the installation e Be sure to use the supplied bolts e For details see the instruction manual that comes with the optional brackets or equivalent items Rear view Mounting holes covered with rubber cap CAUTION e e Be sure to use four mounting holes covered with rubber cap Side view Plasma Display Mounting surface Mounting bracket or equivalent item MO screw 10 mm 3 8 inches ysi fuz e Use M6 screws which go 10 mm 3 8 inches in depth from the mounting surface of the Plasma Display See the side view above e Be careful not to block the ventilation opening at the rear of the Plasma Display e Be sure to install the Plasma Display on a flat surface because it contains glass e The screw holes other than the above are to be used only for t
62. tances between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor The strength of infrared rays emitted from the screen differs depending on images displayed on the screen ALEA IN Connecting the aerial of analog TV There are three ways to connect the aerial or network input cable for analog IV It is recommended to connect the outdoor aerial for the best outcome of the images Cable TV ANTENNA CABLE IN Cable Converter 06 PDP42A3HD Eng 15 18 17 05 4 20 4 30 PM pp E MON Preparation D Connecting the power cord Connect the power cord after all component connections are completed Plasma Display rear view Power cord e Y mo CAUTION NOTE e Always turn off the power of the Plasma Display when connecting E the power cord Be sure to use the specified power supply voltage e Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet when the Plasma neglecting this can result in fire or electric shock Display is not going to be used for a long period of time e Use only the supplied power cord e For the Plasma Display a three core power cord witha ground terminal is used for efficiency protection Always connect the power cord to a three pronged outlet and make sure that the cord is properly grounded En 06 PDP42A3HD Eng 15 18 18 05 4 20 4 30 PM ian Basic Operations Turning the power on and off Standby 1 Pr
63. the or Y to select the required language as follows English Spanish French German Italian Japanese Korean S System Menu Language English English 4 Audio Language English Spanish as Clock Setting 2 nch Parental Control es German Italian Japanese Korean Enter Return e The factory default is English 5 Press the EXIT button NOTE e This setting affects only when the current broadcasting contains the selected language When the broadcasting does not contain the selected language it is output in English 10 PDP42A3HD Eng 32 38 37 Screen Saver You can prevent temporary or permanent screen burn caused by a still image 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or Y button to move to Screen then press the m or OK button ysi fuz Screen Aspect Ratio Auto Analog TV Main Input PIP TWIN Screen Saver Enter 3 Press the for Y button to move to Screen Saver then press the m or OK button SS DY Screen Saver Orbiter Orbiter Range Full White Adjust 4 Select Orbiter and press the or OK button again 5 Press the or Y button to select the required option On or Off then press the or BACK button 6 Press the or Y button to move to Orbiter Range then press the or OK button 7 Press the or Y button to select the required option as follows then press the or BACK button Small Mid Large Screen Saver Or
64. the Plasma Display and to the DVD output jack on the required equipment 2 When connecting with DVI jack such as a DVD player connect the audio cable to the AUDIO INPUT L R jacks on the Plasma Display and to the audio output jacks on the required equipment 3 Turn the Plasma Display on then press the INPUT button to select HDMI NOTE e PC signals are not supported e f no image appears specify another digital video signal type e Forthe digital video signal types to be specified refer to the opera tion manual supplied with the connected equipment NOTE e The MONITOR OUT terminals do not output the following signals 1 Video signals input from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal 1 and 2 2 Digital video and audio signals from the HDMI terminal INPUT 3 e When watching images played back on a VCR or DVD recorder connected to the MONITOR OUT terminals select an input source e g TV channel reception on the recording equipment other than external input sources Selecting an external input source may result in distorted images or noise 05 4 20 4 32 PM usubus pp E CSS LIT MED Enjoying through External Equipment Connecting to the DIGITAL Audio Output A aD I 1 y AV receiver lt A Optical Digital Cable commercially available OPTICA
65. the m or OK button 05 4 20 4 31 PM ie En AT MD Tuner Setup 12 If you want to adjust the tuning press the or Y button to move to Fine Tune then press the or m button to obtain good picture and sound quality Scan Analog Channel Band Air Channel 0 Name Channel Fine Tune 4 Store Move Adjust Return 13 Press the or Y button to move to Store then press the OK button 14 Press the EXIT button NOTE e Scan Analog Channel function is available only when the input source is set to ANALOG CH See page 20 e You can also select the channel number by pressing the numeric buttons directly Scanning Digital Channels Manually You can scan through the digital channels manually The channel numbers are fixed according to the broadcasting stations 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or Y button to move to Tuner Setup then press the or OK button 3 Press the or Y button to move to Scan Digital Channel then press the m or OK button 4 Press the or Y button to move to Channel Scan Digital Channel Channel Store TI Level Quality Move Adjust Return 5 Press the or m button to select the channel number which you want to scan If the broadcasting station is scaned to the selected channel a numerical value of Level and Quality will increase 6 Press the or Y button to move to Store then press the
66. ting General Age Dialogue Language Sex Violence 10 Press the or Y button to select the required rating then press the or BACK button 11 Repeat steps 8 to 10 if necessary 12 Press the EXIT button NOTE e The default password for a new Plasma Display is 0000 Setting up the Canadian rating systems 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or Y button to move to System then press the m button or OK button 3 Pressthe or Y button to move to Parental Control then press the or OK button Enter Password is displayed 4 Enter your password by pressing the numeric buttons 0 9 5 Select Change Password and press the or OK button to change your password if necessary 6 Enter your new password by pressing the numeric buttons 0 9 then re enter to confirm e The Parental Control menu is displayed again 1 Press the or Y button to move to Canada Rating then press the m or OK button e Select English Rating or French Rating and press the or OK button again 8 Press the or Y button to select the required rating as follows then press the or BACK button English Rating C C8 G PG 14 18 View French Rating G 8ans 13ans 16ans 18ans View 9 Press the EXIT button NOTE e The default password for a new Plasma Display is 0000 Canadian rating systems In Canada you can choose the Canadian English ratings or the Canadian French ratings These ratings are based on t
67. tion Set by Program Font Size Font Style Foreground Color Background Color or Digital Option then press the or OK button 8 Select the required option for each item as follows then press or the BACK button Item Selection Set by Program On Off Font Size Small Mid Large Font Style Default Courier Timers New Roman Helvetica Arial Dom Coronet Gothic Italic Foreground Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Background Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Servicel Service2 Service3 Service4 Service5 Service6 Digital Option 9 Press the EXIT button NOTE e The options may change depending on the broadcasting service e You can select the options by simply pressing the C C button on the remote control 05 4 20 4 31 PM Tuner Setup Setting the Current Date and Time You can set the current date and time so that the current time is displayed when pressing the DISPLAY button to display information 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the or Y button to move to System then press the m or OK button S System Menu Language English Audio Language English Clock Setting Parental Control Enter Return 3 Pressthe or Y button to move to Clock Setting then press the or OK button again SDP Clock Setting Time 09 30 am Time Zone Hawaii D S T On Timer 00 00 am Off Timer 00 00 am Auto Power Off 0
68. tomatically 38 Setting the Plasma Display On Time anenun 38 Setting the Plasma Display Off Time aana 38 10 Enjoying through External Equipment Connecting to the External Input ccc 39 Connecting to the Component Input vce cece 40 Connecting to the HDMI Input een wee manna aana nana 41 Connecting to the Monitor Output ccc 41 Connecting to the DIGITAL Audio Output cece 4 11 Appendix Troubleshooting ee cn 43 aa je ina Seran dosis 45 05 4 20 4 30 PM uidance Information TT pl Important User Guidance Information In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from this Pioneer PureVision PDP 42A3HD PDP 4214HD Plasma Display System please first read this information carefully With the Pioneer PureVision PDP 42A3HD PDP 4214HD you can be assured of a high quality Plasma Display System with long life and high reliability To achieve images of exceptional quality this Ploneer Plasma Display System incorporates state of the art design and construction as well as very precise and highly advanced technology Over the course of its lifetime the luminosity of the Pioneer PDP 42A3HD PDP 4214HD Plasma Display System will diminish very slowly such as with all phosphor based screens for example a traditional tube type television To enjoy beautiful and bright images on your Pioneer Plasma Display System for many years to come please carefully read and follow the usage guidelines below Usage guidelines All phosphor based screens in
69. ts from resting on them Check the cords at the plugs and product 04 PDP42A3HD Eng 05 10 8 20 2 22 Zo 24 29 e 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 Overloading Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords Overloading can cause fire or electric shock Entering of objects and liquids Never insert an object into the product through vents or openings High voltage flows in the product and inserting an object can cause electric shock and or short internal parts For the same reason do not spill water or liquid on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service the product yourself Removing covers can expose you to high voltage and other dangerous conditions Request a qualified service person to perform servicing Repair lt any of the following conditions occurs unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and request a qualified service person to perform repairs a When the power cord or plug is damaged b When a liquid was spilled on the product or when objects have fallen into the product c When the product has been exposed to rain or water d When the product does not operate properly as de scribed in the operating instructions Do not touch the controls other than those descr
70. y cloth moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in injury from tip over accordance with the manufacturers instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two a blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or prong The wide blade or the third prong are when unused for long periods of time provided for your safety If the provided plug does 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for Servicing is required when the apparatus has been replacement of the obsolete outlet damaged in any way such as power supply cord or 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects pinched particularly at convenience have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has receptacles and the point where they exit from the been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate apparatus Note to CATV system installer normally or has been dropped This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for p
71. y if the remote broadcasting signals The DTV ANTENNA IN terminal accepts sensor window of the Plasma Display is under direct sunlight digital TV broadcasting signals When using a cable TV to or strong lighting In such case change the angle of the watch conventional TV channels connect to the ANTENNA lighting or Plasma Display or operate the remote control unit CABLE IN terminal as shown closer to the remote sensor window e When any obstacle exists between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor the remote control unit may Connecting to an Aerial not function To view TV channels correctly the Plasma Display must receive e As the batteries become empty the remote control unit can a signal function within a shorter distance from the remote control Connecting the aerial of digital TV sensor Replace the batteries with new ones If necessary When you connect the aerial of digital TV connect the outdoor e The Plasma Display emits very weak infrared rays from its aerial screen If you place such equipment operated through intrared remote control as a VCR nearby that equipment may not receive commands from its remote control unit properly or entirely If this is the case place that equipment at a location far enough from the Plasma Display e Depending on the installation environment infrared rays from the Plasma Display may not allow this system to properly receive commands trom the remote control unit or may shorten allowable dis

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