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- Page 1 Operating Instructions PLASMA TELEVISION...
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Page 2: To Use Your Plasma Television For A Long Period Of Time
To use your plasma television for a long period of time Cautions regarding screen burning After-image lagging and screen burning After-image lagging: When characters, images or images of fixed patterns with very high luminance are displayed on a plasma television screen, even if displayed for a relatively short period of time, the image may remain on the screen due to the residual electric load of the panel. - Page 3 IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION The a switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. - Page 5 Contents Video Pattern ......... . 49 Sleep Timer.
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Page 6: Important User Information
Over the course of its lifetime, the luminosity of the Pioneer PDP- 508XDA/PDP-428XDA plasma television will diminish very slowly, such as with all phosphor-based screens (for example, a traditional tube-type television). - Page 7 (Depending on the panel size: over 2.3 million cells in case of a 42 inch display; over 3.1 million cells in case of a 50 inch display). All Pioneer display panels are manufactured using a very high level of ultra-precision technology and undergo individual quality control.
- Page 8 Important user information To use this product for a long period of time The Energy Save function can maintain efficiency of the screen for a long period of time. Setting the Energy Save function to “Mode1” is recommended in order to maintain the efficiency of the screen for a long period of time.
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Page 9: Safety Precautions
25. The plasma television weighs about 35.2 kg (77.6 lbs.) for the PDP- 508XDA and about 30.2 kg (66.6 lbs.) for the PDP-428XDA. Because it has small depth and is unstable, unpack, carry, and install the... -
Page 10: Installation Precautions
• It is strongly recommended to use the optional Pioneer mounting products. Mounting holes Median • Pioneer shall not be liable for any personal injury or product line damage that results from the use of mounting items other than the optional Pioneer products. -
Page 11: Supplied Accessories
Supplied accessories Chapter 3 Supplied accessories Check that all of the following accessories are supplied in the box. Remote control unit AA size battery x 2 Speed clamp x 3 Bead band x 3 Antenna cable Power cord Cleaning cloth Warranty card Operating instructions... -
Page 12: Part Names
STANDBY Viewed from the underside of the display Viewed from the front of the display The terminals on side panels are common to the PDP-508XDA and PDP-428XDA. VOLUME +/– buttons 10 CHANNEL +/– buttons 11 USB port 12 PHONES output terminal... - Page 13 10 INPUT 3 terminal (HDMI) 11 INPUT 1 terminals (AUDIO L, R) 12 INPUT 1 terminal (VIDEO) 13 INPUT 1 terminal (S-VIDEO) 14 INPUT 2 terminal (VIDEO) 15 INPUT 2 terminal (S-VIDEO) PDP-428XDA MONITOR WOOFER OPTICAL OPTICAL * For exact terminal positions,...
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Page 14: Remote Control Unit
Part names Remote control unit This section describes the functions of the buttons available when the TV mode has been selected by using the SELECT button. For the buttons controlling other equipment, see Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unit on page 60. ... -
Page 15: Preparation
• If you do not leave sufficient space above the plasma television, it will not receive enough ventilation and will not operate properly. • Pioneer will not be responsible for accident or damage caused by inadequate installation or stabilization, erroneous operation, remodeling or natural disasters. -
Page 16: Preventing The Plasma Television From Falling Over
Preparation Preventing the plasma television from falling over After installing the stand, be sure to take special care to ensure that the plasma television will not fall over and is stabilized to both the wall and rack. Stabilizing on a table or rack Stabilize the plasma television as shown in the diagram using the plastic bands and screws provided with the optional stand. -
Page 17: Basic Connections
The diagrams below show the location of the holes on the rear of the display. PDP-508XDA (rear view) MONITOR WOOFER DIGITAL DIGITAL OPTICAL OPTICAL PDP-428XDA (rear view) MONITOR WOOFER DIGITAL DIGITAL OPTICAL OPTICAL Attaching and removing speed clamps Insert [1] into an appropriate hole on the rear of the plasma television and snap [2] into the back of [1] to lock the clamp. -
Page 18: Preparing The Remote Control Unit
Preparation Tidying the speaker cables (PDP-508XDA only) Use the supplied bead bands as necessary to tidy the speaker cables. Speaker cable Rear view MONITOR WOOFER DIGITAL DIGITAL OPTICAL OPTICAL Bead band Note • When tidying up your speaker cables, make sure to bundle them so that they are not subjected to any pressure. -
Page 19: Operating Range Of The Remote Control Unit
30 degrees in the right, left, upward, or downward direction. 30º 30º Note • For the remote control sensor located on the PDP-428XDA, see Part names on page 12. Caution • Do not expose the remote control unit to shock. In addition, do not expose the remote control unit to liquids, and do not place in an area with high humidity. -
Page 20: Watching Tv
PDP-508XDA POWER ON indicator STANDBY indicator ON STANDBY button PDP-428XDA STANDBY button (Viewed from the underside of the display) Plasma television status indicators The table below shows the operational status of the plasma television. You can check the current status of the system with the indicators on the plasma television. -
Page 21: Changing Channels
Watching TV Note • You can select “Auto”, “High”, “Mid” or “Low” for the brightness of the POWER ON indicator. When “Auto” is selected, the brightness of the indicator changes to “High”, “Mid” or “Low” to match the brightness level of the viewing area. For details, see Blue LED Dimmer on page 48. -
Page 22: Switching The Broadcast Audio Channel
Watching TV Switching the broadcast audio channel Depending on the broadcast, you can switch the audio channel. • Before operating with the remote control unit, make sure to select the TV mode using its SELECT button. See Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unit on page 60. -
Page 23: Using The Multiscreen Functions
Watching TV Using the multiscreen functions Before operating with the remote control unit, make sure to select the TV mode using its SELECT button. See Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unit on page 60. Splitting the screen Use the following procedure to select the 2-screen or picture-in- picture mode. -
Page 24: Freezing Images
Watching TV Freezing images Use the following procedure to capture and freeze one frame from a moving image that you are watching. • Before operating with the remote control unit, make sure to select the TV mode using its SELECT button. See Controlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unit on page 60. -
Page 25: The Home Menu
The HOME MENU Chapter 7 The HOME MENU HOME MENU overview For AV source HOME MENU Item Picture AV Selection Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness Pro Adjust Reset Sound Treble Bass Balance Reset Sound Effect Headphone Output Sub Volume Power Control Energy Save No Signal off No Operation off... -
Page 26: Using The Home Menu
The HOME MENU Using the HOME MENU The following describes the typical procedure for setting up the menus. For the actual procedures, see the appropriate pages that describe individual functions. Press HOME MENU. Press / to select a menu item, and then press ENTER. Repeat step 2 until you access the desired submenu item. -
Page 27: Setting Up
Setting up Chapter 8 Setting up Setting up TV channels automatically This section describes how to automatically search for and set up TV channels. Using Auto Installation When the plasma television is switched on for the first time after purchase, the initial auto installation is initiated. You can set tuner type and region in successive operations. -
Page 28: Reducing Video Noise
Setting up Note • Manual Adjust also allows you to make selections for “Tuner NR”, “Child Lock”, and “High Deviation”. See Reducing video noise, Setting Child Lock, and Suppressing audio distortion respectively. • This plasma television is equipped with the auto frequency tuning function that automatically adjusts tuning frequencies according to received signals. -
Page 29: Labeling Tv Channels
Setting up Labeling TV channels You can name TV channels that you have set up, using up to five characters. This may help you easily identify the channels during selections. Press HOME MENU. Select “Setup“ (/ then ENTER). Select “Analogue TV Setup“ (/ then ENTER). Enter your four-digit password using buttons 0 to 9 when prompted. -
Page 30: Av Selection
Setting up AV Selection Select from the seven viewing options depending on the current environment (e.g., room brightness), the type of the current TV programme, or the type of images input from external equipment. Press HOME MENU. Select “Picture“ (/ then ENTER). Select “AV Selection“... -
Page 31: Advanced Picture Adjustments
Setting up When the bar is in display, you can also change the item to be adjusted, by pressing /. Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. For AV source button Item Contrast For less contrast Brightness For less brightness Colour For less colour intensity Tint... - Page 32 Setting up Using the Picture Detail Press HOME MENU. Select “Picture” (/ then ENTER). Select “Pro Adjust” (/ then ENTER). Select “Picture Detail” (/ then ENTER). Select an item to be adjusted (/ then ENTER). • You can select “DRE Picture”, “Black Level”, “ACL”, “Enhancer Mode”...
- Page 33 Setting up Using CTI and Colour Space Press HOME MENU. Select “Picture“ (/ then ENTER). Select “Pro Adjust“ (/ then ENTER). Select “Colour Detail“ (/ then ENTER). Select “CTI“ or “Colour Space” (/ then ENTER). Select the desired parameter (/ then ENTER). Provides images with clearer colour contours.
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Page 34: Comparing Picture Adjustments On The Screen
Setting up Mosquito NR Reduces mosquito noise in DVD and high-definition images, resulting in noise- free images Selections Deactivates Mosquito NR Activates Mosquito NR Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. Using the 3DYC and I-P Mode Press HOME MENU. Select “Picture“... -
Page 35: Sound Adjustments
Setting up Sound adjustments You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. Adjust the sound to your preference for the chosen AV Selection option. See page 30. Press HOME MENU. Select “Sound“ (/ then ENTER). Select an item to be adjusted (/). -
Page 36: Power Control
Setting up Select “Sub Volume” (/). Select the desired volume level (/). Sound Effect Headphone Output Sub Volume Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. Note • To adjust the volume for headphones after selecting “Sub”, always use “Sub Volume” from the menu, whether the screen is in single, 2-screen or picture-in-picture mode. - Page 37 Setting up Power Management (PC source only) The system will be automatically placed into the standby mode when no signal is received from the PC. Press HOME MENU. Select “Power Control” (/ then ENTER). Select “Power Management” (/ then ENTER). Select “Mode1”...
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Page 38: Enjoying Dtv Broadcasts
Enjoying DTV broadcasts Chapter 9 Enjoying DTV broadcasts Watching DTV programmes Digital TV (DTV) opens up a new world of free-to-air terrestrial programming. It provides more channels, clearer picture quality, and various types of useful information. You can enjoy high-quality digital programmes, simply by selecting the channel number from available digital stations on the menu. -
Page 39: Viewing Subtitles
Enjoying DTV broadcasts Programme Status A bar graph displays the elapsed time of the current programme. 10 Next Programme Information Information on the next programme is displayed. 11 Signal Strength Level Signal strength level of the current broadcast is displayed. The stronger the signal, the higher the bar in the graph. -
Page 40: Activating The Favourites Function
Enjoying DTV broadcasts Activating the Favourites function After having registered your favourite channels, make sure to activate this function to select them. Use the following procedure. Press HOME MENU. Select “Setup” (/ then ENTER). Select “DTV Setup” (/ then ENTER). Select “Channel Setup”... -
Page 41: Quick Scan (Designating The Scanning City/Region)
Enjoying DTV broadcasts Quick Scan If you live in one of the cities or regions listed in the “Quick Scan” menu, select your city or region and start scanning all available digital channel signals. Press HOME MENU. Select “Setup” (/ then ENTER). Select “DTV Setup”... -
Page 42: Manual Scan
Enjoying DTV broadcasts • To quit a channel scan in progress, press RETURN. If you quit scanning halfway, all channels may not be registered properly. Make sure to repeat scanning again until it is completed. Note • You can select “DTV Setup” only while viewing DTV channels. •... -
Page 43: Time Zone Setup
Enjoying DTV broadcasts Select “Yes” and start initializing all the DTV settings (/ then ENTER). • Once the initialization starts, you cannot stop it halfway. • To perform the initialization properly, do not turn the power off while the initialization is in progress. Note •... -
Page 44: Selecting An Audio Language
Enjoying DTV broadcasts Selecting an audio language Use the following procedure to switch the audio language for the programme being watched. Press HOME MENU. Select “Setup” (/ then ENTER). Select “DTV Setup” (/ then ENTER). Select “Setup” (/ then ENTER). Select “Audio Setup”... -
Page 45: Useful Adjustment Settings
Useful adjustment settings Chapter 10 Useful adjustment settings About “Option” menus The “Option” menu consists of two screens. To select the desired menu, press repeatedly / to switch between Screen 1 and Screen 2. The current screen number appears at the top right corner on the screen. -
Page 46: Adjusting Image Positions And Clock Manually (Pc Source Only)
Useful adjustment settings Adjusting image positions and clock manually (PC source only) Usually you can easily adjust the positions and clock of images using Auto Setup. Use Manual Setup to optimize the positions and clock of images when necessary. Press HOME MENU. Select “Option”... -
Page 47: Selecting A Screen Size Automatically
WIDE Note • The specifications given for the PC source are for the PDP- 508XDA. For the PDP-428XDA, the number of panel pixels is different, and thus signal processing and actual viewing conditions will vary slightly. • While receiving High Definition video signals, pressing f switches among FULL, WIDE, 4:3, and ZOOM. -
Page 48: Changing The Brightness At Both Sides Of The Screen
Useful adjustment settings Note • You cannot set the Side Mask detection to “On” or “Off” when “Off” is selected in “Auto Size”. • The Side Mask detection does not operate on 4:3 content displayed in SD signals. • The Side Mask detection is canceled when you switch the screen size. -
Page 49: Orbiter
Useful adjustment settings Orbiter This function automatically shifts the image little by little to reduce the occurrence of the burning. Press HOME MENU. Select “Option” (/ then ENTER). Select “Orbiter” (/ then ENTER). Select “On” (/ then ENTER). Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. To cancel this function, select “Off”... - Page 50 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. Note • Take a note of the newly set password and keep it handy. We suggest you write down your password so you don’t forget it. PDP-508XDA / PDP-428XDA Your password No.: Resetting the password function Press HOME MENU.
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Page 51: Using With Other Equipment
Using with other equipment Chapter 11 Using with other equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your plasma television, like a set top box, VCR, DVD player, personal computer, game console, and camcorder. To view images coming from external equipment, select the input source using INPUT 1 to INPUT 6 or PC on the remote control unit (page 14) or INPUT on the plasma television. -
Page 52: Connecting A Vcr
Using with other equipment Connecting a VCR Use the INPUT 3 terminals when connecting a VCR and other audiovisual equipment. Use either an S-Video or standard video cable for the video signal. Use a stereo audio cable for the audio. (If you’re using the standard video input, you can use a red/white/yellow audio/video cable.) MONITOR WOOFER... -
Page 53: Connecting A Personal Computer
Using with other equipment Connecting a personal computer Use the PC terminals to connect a personal computer. • The PC input terminal is DDC1/2B-compatible. (Rear view) MONITOR WOOFER DIGITAL DIGITAL OPTICAL OPTICAL MONITOR WOOFER DIGITAL DIGITAL OPTICAL OPTICAL Stereo mini jack cable Personal computer Displaying an image from a personal computer To watch an image coming from the personal computer, press PC... -
Page 54: Avoiding Unwanted Feedback
Using with other equipment Avoiding unwanted feedback You can prevent unwanted feedback from adversely affecting the quality of images. Specify the output terminal whose output is to be inhibited. Press HOME MENU. Select “Option” (/ then ENTER). Select “Monitor Out” (/ then ENTER). Select the desired parameter (/... -
Page 55: Connecting Hdmi Equipment
Using with other equipment Note • It may take a short while until the image is displayed, depending on the equipment connected. • Make sure to use an HDMI compliant cable. • When inputting 1080p signals, we recommend you use an HDMI cable that supports HDMI Category 2. -
Page 56: Using Control Cords
Using control cords Connect control cords between the plasma television and other Pioneer equipment having the t logo to be able to operate the connected equipment via the remote control sensor on the plasma television. -
Page 57: Enjoying Through Usb Interface (Home Gallery Function)
Using with other equipment Enjoying through USB interface (Home Gallery function) On this system, you can watch JPEG images that have been captured and stored in memory cards using a digital still camera. You can also connect your digital camera directly to the plasma television using a USB connector cable. - Page 58 Using with other equipment Starting the initial Home Gallery screen When you connect a USB device while the system is on, the initial screen appears automatically. If the screen does not appear, use the steps 1 and 2. Press HOME MENU. Select “Home Gallery”...
- Page 59 Using with other equipment Starting the Slide Show Setup screen When the thumbnail screen is displayed, press GREEN to start the screen for setting up for Slide Show that sequentially changes images. Select “Display Mode” (/). Select “Normal” or “Full” (/). •...
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Page 60: Controlling Other Equipment Using The Supplied Remote Control Unit
VCR modes are “000”, “100”, and “500” respectively. Manufacture codes • Some equipment listed in the table may not allow you to control with the supplied remote control unit partially or entirely. PIONEER 1 (factory default) PIONEER 2 AONVISION ZINWELL... - Page 61 Using with other equipment PIONEER 1 PIONEER 2 PIONEER 3 PANASONIC PHILIPS 1 PHILIPS 2 SHARP SONY TOSHIBA PIONEER PIONEER 1 (factory default) PIONEER 2 AIWA 1 AIWA 2 AKAI 1 AKAI 2 AKAI 3 DAEWOO GRUNDIG 1 GRUNDIG 2 GRUNDIG 3...
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Page 62: Blue
Using with other equipment STB (set - top box) control buttons When in the STB mode, the buttons on the remote control unit function as below. 0 to 9 Function as the numeric buttons. P+/P– Press to tune in a higher or lower channel. RETURN When the broadcasting menu screen is in display, press to restore the immediately previous screen. - Page 63 7, 13 REC STOP (DVD/HDD recorder (DVR) only) Press ● and ■ at the same time to stop recording. This operation is available for only Pioneer and Sony DVD/HDD recorders (DVRs). Note • You can control a BD player in the DVD/DVR mode.
- Page 64 Using with other equipment VCR control buttons When in the VCR mode, the buttons on the remote control unit function as below. 0 to 9 Function as the numeric buttons. P+/P– Press to select channels of the TV tuner on the VCR. ●...
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Page 65: Using The Hdmi Control
Chapter 12 Using the HDMI Control Using the HDMI Control functions You can operate such Pioneer devices as a recorder, player or AV system that support the HDMI Control functions using the remote control of the plasma television. The HDMI Control functions include playback of content using on-... -
Page 66: Making The Hdmi Control Connections
Using the HDMI Control On-screen control panel For an AV system Switches the surround mode in HDMI Control order Switches the input source in SURROUND+ reverse order INPUT- INPUT+ Switches the surround mode in reverse order SURROUND- Closes the control panel to return HDMI CONTROL... - Page 67 • For more information on the devices that support the HDMI Control functions, check the Pioneer Web site (see back cover). HDMI compliant cable (HDMI cable having the HDMI mark)
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Page 68: Setting The Hdmi Control
Selecting the Power-On Ready You can select whether or not the plasma television is turned On when the connected Pioneer recorder or player is turned On and images are input to the plasma television. (factory default is “On”) Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Selecting the input terminal. -
Page 69: Using The Hdmi Control Menus
(Switch to PDP Sound) connected AV system to which sound is output Note • To use the HDMI Control functions, a Pioneer recorder, player or AV system that supports the HDMI Control functions is required. • Not all operations may be controlled for the connected devices. -
Page 70: Using Teletext
Using Teletext Chapter 13 Using Teletext Using the Teletext functions What is Teletext? Teletext broadcasts pages of information and entertainment to specially equipped television sets. Your plasma television receives Teletext signals broadcast by TV networks, and decodes them into graphical format for viewing. News, weather and sports information, stock exchange prices and programme previews are among many services available. -
Page 71: Operating The Teletext Basics For Dtv
Using Teletext Displaying subpages You can display several subpages as they are transmitted. TEXT Life Promis Press to display Teletext. • If you open a page containing subpages, the subpages are automatically displayed in sequence. To quit automatic subpage change, press /. •... -
Page 72: Additional Information
Additional information Chapter 14 Additional information Troubleshooting Problem GENERAL • No power. • System cannot be switched on. • Power is suddenly turned off. • The system cannot be operated. • Remote control unit does not operate. • Panel sounds /noises. PICTURE/SOUND •... - Page 73 Wait one to two minutes then plug in the plasma television again. If this does not solve the problem, contact a Pioneer Service Center or Pioneer Authorized Independent Service company. These are listed on your warranty card for each country or region.
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Page 74: Signal Assignments For 15-Pin D-Sub Connector
Additional information Signal assignments for 15-pin D-sub connector Pin No. Signal assignment Not connected Not connected GND (ground) GND (ground) GND (ground) Pin No. Signal assignment +5 V GND (ground) Not connected... -
Page 75: Specifications
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • The names of companies or institutions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies or institutions. 42” plasma television, model: PDP-428XDA 1024 x 768 pixels Woofer: 4.8 cm x 13 cm cone type... - Page 76 253 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_B_En Published by Pioneer Corporation.