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Pioneer PDP-507XD User Manual

Pioneer PDP-507XD
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PLASMA TELEVISION
TÉLÉVISEUR PLASMA
PLASMA-FERNSEHER
PDP-607XD
PDP-507XD
PDP-427XD
Operating Instructions
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Table of Contents

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Pioneer PDP-507XD Specifications

General IconGeneral
Comb filter3D
Aspect ratio16:9
Product colorBlack
Noise reductionYes
Display diagonal50 \
Display brightness1100 cd/m²
Display resolution1365 x 768 pixels
Display technologyPlasma
Viewable size diagonal1270 mm
Contrast ratio (typical)4000:1

Summary

Important User Guidance Information

Usage guidelines

General advice for maintaining screen longevity and satisfactory results.

Installation guidelines

Precautions and measures for safe and proper installation of the unit.

Plasma Television protection function

Automatic brightness adjustment to protect the screen from still images.

Information of pixel defect

Explanation of pixel characteristics common to plasma display technology.

Infrared rays

Information on potential interference caused by infrared rays.

Radio interference

Information on potential interference emitted by the product.

Plasma Television driving sound

Explanation of normal operational sounds from the plasma display.

Fan motor noise

Explanation of normal operational sounds from the cooling fan.

Panel sticking and after-image lag

Guidance on preventing and understanding image retention issues.

Preventing damage from screen burning

Recommendations to prevent screen burning for extended product life.

Safety Precautions

Installation Precautions

Essential precautions to observe when installing the unit.

When using the optional stand, brackets, or equivalent items

Specific guidance for using optional stands or mounting brackets.

When using other items

Guidance for using items other than specified Pioneer accessories.

Supplied Accessories

Part Names

Plasma Television

Identification of the main unit's components and views.

Front view (PDP-607XD)

Detailed view of the front panel components for PDP-607XD.

Side view

View of the side panel components.

Rear view (PDP-607XD)

Detailed view of the rear panel connectors for PDP-607XD.

Front view (PDP-507XD)

Detailed view of the front panel components for PDP-507XD.

Rear view (PDP-507XD)

Detailed view of the rear panel connectors for PDP-507XD.

Front view (PDP-427XD)

Detailed view of the front panel components for PDP-427XD.

Rear view (PDP-427XD)

Detailed view of the rear panel connectors for PDP-427XD.

Remote control unit

Identification and function of the remote control unit buttons.

Preparation

Installing the Plasma Television

Steps and considerations for physically installing the television.

Location

Guidance on choosing an appropriate location for the unit.

Moving the Plasma Television

Instructions and precautions for safely moving the television.

Preventing the Plasma Television from Falling Over

Crucial safety measures to prevent the unit from tipping or falling.

Stabilizing on a table or floor

Methods for securing the television when placed on a flat surface.

Using a wall for stabilization

Instructions for securing the television to a wall for stability.

Connecting the power cord

Procedure for connecting the main power supply.

Attaching the ferrite core

Instructions for attaching the ferrite core to prevent noise.

Routing cables

Guidance on managing and routing cables for tidy installation.

Attaching speed clamps to the main unit

Instructions for attaching speed clamps for cable management.

Connecting to an antenna

Guidance on connecting an antenna for optimal picture quality.

Preparing the remote control unit

Steps for preparing the remote control, including battery insertion.

Inserting batteries

Procedure for inserting batteries into the remote control.

Allowed operation range of the remote control unit

Information on the optimal distance and angle for remote control usage.

Watching TV

Turning on/off the power

Instructions for powering the television on and off.

Plasma Television status indicators

Explanation of the indicators on the front panel and their system status.

Changing channels

Procedures for tuning to different TV channels.

Switching between the TV and DTV modes

How to select between television and digital television input modes.

Using P +/P - on the remote control unit

Using the remote control's channel increment/decrement buttons.

Using 0 to 9 on the remote control unit

Direct channel selection using the numeric keypad on the remote.

Tuning to your favourite (analogue) channels

Selecting channels from a pre-registered favourite list.

Changing the volume and sound

Adjusting the television's volume and sound settings.

Using +/- on the remote control unit

Adjusting volume using the remote control buttons.

Using on the remote control unit

Muting the sound output using the remote control.

Using I-II on the remote control unit

Selecting sound multiplex modes for broadcast audio.

Use the multiscreen functions

Overview of features for displaying multiple screens simultaneously.

Splitting the screen

Procedure for selecting 2-screen or picture-in-picture display modes.

Freezing images

Function to capture and freeze a single frame from a moving image.

Menu Setup

Using the menu

General procedure for navigating and operating the television's menus.

AV mode menus

Overview of menu options available in AV mode.

PC mode menus

Overview of menu options available in PC mode.

Menu operations

Describes typical procedures for setting up menus and functions.

Basic Adjustment Settings

Setting up TV channels automatically

Procedure for automatically searching and setting up TV channels.

Using Auto Installation

Steps for initiating the automatic channel setup process.

Setting up analogue TV channels manually

Procedure for manually tuning and setting up analogue TV channels.

Using Manual Adjust

Steps for manually adjusting analogue TV channel settings.

Reducing video noise

Adjusting settings to reduce video noise for clearer broadcasts.

Setting Child Lock

Function to inhibit selected TV channels from being tuned or watched.

Selecting a decoder input terminal

Specifying the input terminal for a connected decoder.

Labeling TV channels

Assigning custom names to TV channels for easy identification.

Sorting preset TV channels

Procedure to change the sequence of preset TV programmes.

Language setting

Selecting the display language for menus and instructions.

AV Selection

Choosing from six viewing options based on environment or content.

Basic picture adjustments

Adjusting picture settings for optimal viewing preference.

Using Colour Temp

Adjusting color temperature for a better white balance.

Advanced picture adjustments

Utilizing advanced functions for optimizing picture quality.

Using PureCinema

Enhancing film-based sources for high-definition picture quality.

Using Colour Space

Adjusting color reproduction space for optimal viewing.

Using Colour Management

Fine-tuning color reproduction for optimal tone.

Using Intelligent Colour

Compensation for optimum color tones in images.

Eliminating noise from images

Reducing video noise for cleaner and crisper images.

DNR

Digital Noise Reduction feature to eliminate video noise.

MPEG NR

Mosquito noise reduction for digital TV and DVD playback.

BNR

Block Noise Reduction to improve high-definition image quality.

Using the Dynamic Range Expander (DRE) functions

Functions to optimize image quality by adjusting dynamic range.

Using the 3DYC and I-P Mode

Optimizing brightness and color signals for video and still images.

Sound adjustments

Adjusting sound quality to user preference.

FOCUS

Enhances sound direction and clarity.

Front Surround

Provides three-dimensional sound effects and deep bass.

Listening to audio from the sub screen using headphones

Instructions for listening to audio from a sub-screen via headphones.

Power Control

Convenient functions for power saving and management.

Energy Save

Modes to save power consumption by adjusting brightness and power.

No Signal off (AV mode only)

Automatically places the system into standby mode if no signal is received.

No Operation off (AV mode only)

Automatically places the system into standby mode if no operation is performed.

Power Management (PC mode only)

Manages power consumption when connected to a personal computer.

Enjoying DTV broadcasts

Watching DTV programmes

Introduction to Digital TV features, quality, and information services.

Changing channels

Procedures for changing channels in DTV mode.

Viewing a channel banner

Displaying programme information, start/end times, and channel details.

Viewing subtitles

Turning subtitles on and off during DTV broadcasts.

Reconfiguring the DTV channel settings

How to reconfigure DTV channel settings after initial setup.

Reselecting a country

Procedure to change the country setting for DTV services.

Replacing the existing channels

Discarding current DTV setups and searching for receivable channels.

Adding new channels

Searching and registering new channels with current DTV setups.

Checking signal strength

How to check the signal strength and quality for each TV channel.

Restoring the system defaults

Resetting all DTV settings to their factory default values.

Switching on/off the power to the antenna

Controlling the power supply to the antenna connected to the DTV terminal.

Customizing channel related settings

Managing channel settings including favourites, skip, and lock.

Setting Channel Options

Selecting individual channels for favourite, skip, or lock functions.

Activating the Favourites function

Enabling the favourites function after registering channels.

Activating the Auto Skip

Enabling the auto skip function for services like radio and text data.

Setting the Child Lock

Preventing children from watching age-restricted TV programmes.

Sorting preset DTV channels

Procedure to change the sequence of preset DTV channels.

Selecting a digital audio format

Switching between PCM and Dolby digital audio formats.

Selecting languages for audio, subtitles, and teletext

Configuring language settings for audio, subtitles, and teletext.

Using Software Update

Downloading and updating the system's software.

Starting Manual Update

Manually executing the software update process.

Displaying technical information

Checking the hardware and software version numbers.

Installing a CA module and smart card

Procedure for installing a Conditional Access module and smart card.

Displaying information about the installed CA module

Viewing information about the CA module installed in the Common Interface slot.

Using the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)(for DTV only)

EPG display format

Explanation of the EPG screen layout and information displayed.

General programme list

Details on viewing the general list of scheduled TV programmes.

Using the EPG

Procedure for checking schedules, viewing programme info, and selecting programmes.

Presetting TV programmes using the EPG

Setting digital TV programmes for watching or recording via EPG.

Setting the timer manually

Manually presetting digital TV programmes by specifying date and time.

Priority rules for overlapped presettings

Rules determining priority when TV programme presettings overlap.

Changing/cancelling TV programme presettings

Procedure to change or cancel existing programme presettings.

Using the menu

Changing or cancelling programme presettings via the menu.

Changing priorities for overlapped presettings

Modifying the priority order for overlapped programme presettings.

Using other useful EPG functions

Overview of EPG functions that guide and save time.

EPG Jump

Function to jump to specific dates and times within the EPG.

EPG Search

Searching EPG content based on criteria like date, time, channel, or genre.

Useful Adjustment Settings

Switching the vertical drive frequency (AV mode only)

Changing the vertical drive frequency for optimal screen display.

Adjusting image positions (AV mode only)

Adjusting horizontal and vertical image positions in AV mode.

Adjusting image positions and clock automatically (PC mode only)

Automatically adjusting image positions and clock for PC input.

Selecting an input signal type

Specifying the type of video signals received from connected equipment.

Colour system setting (AV mode only)

Selecting an appropriate color system for clear image display.

Selecting a screen size manually

Switching between selectable screen size options based on input signals.

Selecting a screen size automatically

Automatically selecting screen size based on video signals or HDMI input.

Changing the brightness at both sides of the screen (Side Mask)

Adjusting the brightness of grey side masks to reduce image retention.

Selecting a screen size for received 4:3 aspect ratio signals

Choosing between 4:3 or WIDE mode for 4:3 aspect ratio signals.

Sleep Timer

Automatically places the system into standby mode after a set time.

Entering a password

Procedure for entering a password to unlock features or menus.

Changing the password

Steps to change the existing password for security.

Resetting the password function

Restoring the password function to its factory default setting.

Disabling the password function

Deactivating the password protection function.

Enjoying through External Equipment

Watching a decoder image

Viewing images from a connected decoder.

Connecting a decoder

Procedure for connecting a decoder to the television.

Watching a VCR image

Viewing images from a connected VCR.

Connecting a VCR

Procedure for connecting a VCR to the television.

Using HDMI Input

Utilizing the HDMI terminals for digital video and audio signals.

Connecting HDMI equipment

Steps for connecting equipment via HDMI terminals.

To activate the HDMI terminal

Procedure to activate the HDMI input terminal for use.

To specify the type of digital video signals

Setting the type of digital video signals for HDMI input.

Using i/o link.A

Features for smooth connections between television and audiovisual equipment.

To select the SCART terminal which is available for i/o link.A

Selecting the appropriate SCART terminal for i/o link.A functionality.

Watching a DVD image

Viewing images from a connected DVD player.

Connecting a DVD player

Procedure for connecting a DVD player to the television.

Using the SCART output function

Function to record DTV programmes while watching or for timeshift playback.

Enjoying a game console or watching camcorder images

Connecting and viewing content from game consoles or camcorders.

Connecting a game console or camcorder

Procedure for connecting game consoles or camcorders to the INPUT 5 terminals.

Watching an image from a personal computer

Displaying images and video from a connected personal computer.

Connecting a personal computer

Procedure for connecting a personal computer to the PC terminals.

Displaying an image from a personal computer

Steps to select and display PC images on the television screen.

Enjoying through audio equipment in connection

Enhancing audio experience by connecting AV receivers or subwoofers.

Connecting audio equipment

Procedure for connecting audio equipment like AV receivers or subwoofers.

Connecting control cords

Connecting control cords for linked operations between Pioneer equipment.

About SR+

Information about the SR+ feature for linked AV receiver operations.

Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unit

Using the remote to control connected equipment like STB, DVD/DVR, or VCR.

Presetting manufacture codes

Setting the remote control with manufacture codes for connected equipment.

Manufacture codes

A list of manufacture codes for setting up remote control functionality.

STB (set - top box) control buttons

Functionality of remote control buttons when in STB mode.

DVD/DVR control buttons

Functionality of remote control buttons when in DVD/DVR mode.

VCR control buttons

Functionality of remote control buttons when in VCR mode.

Using the Teletext Functions

What is Teletext?

Explanation of Teletext broadcasts and the services they provide.

Operating the Teletext basics

Fundamental operations and controls for using the Teletext feature.

Turning on and off Teletext

Procedure for activating and deactivating the Teletext display.

Selecting and operating Teletext pages

Methods for navigating and selecting Teletext pages.

Displaying subpages

Viewing multiple subpages as they are transmitted.

Displaying TOP Over View

Reading a TOP text overview when receiving TOP Teletext.

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common problems and error code explanations.

Signal names for 15-pin mini D-sub connecter

Pin assignments and signal names for the mini D-sub connector.

Connecting pin assignments for SCART

Pin assignments for connecting audio and video devices via SCART terminals.

Specifications

Technical details and specifications for the different Plasma Television models.

Trademarks

List of registered trademarks and copyrights associated with the product.

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