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Pioneer SH-D505 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL TUNER DIGITAL TUNER SH-D505 SH-D505 Operating Instructions Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF THE FIRE Please read through these operating instructions so you OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS will know how to operate your model properly. After you APPLIANCE TO WET LOCATIONS.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push objects of ÷ instructions should be read before the product is If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating any kind into this product through openings as they operated.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS General Information Important Safeguards ..............3 How to Read this Operating Instructions ........6 Initial Setup ..................7 Major Features of the Digital Tuner ..........9 Major Components of the Digital Tuner ........10 Basic Operations ................11 On-Screen Menu ................12 Watching Digital TV Selecting the Channels ..............
  • Page 5 CONTENTS (Continued) Connections Rear Terminals ................35 Antenna Connections ..............36 Video Connections ............... 38 Connecting to a VCR..............42 Audio Connections ............... 42 Other Connections ............... 44 Operation of Remote Control Operation of Remote Control ............45 Appendix Troubleshooting ................49 Specifications ................

  • Page 6: How To Read This Operating Instructions

    HOW TO READ THIS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • First read Initial Setup (pages 7-8). • Then read Basic Operations (page 11) and On-Screen Menu (page 12) to familiarize yourself with the Digital Tuner. • Read through the sections on operation and setup (pages 11-34). The following descriptions will help you better understand the layout of these sections.

  • Page 7: Initial Setup

    INITIAL SETUP 1. Connect the Digital Tuner. (See pages 35-44.) 2. Insert the batteries into the remote control. Open the battery cover. Insert the batteries as shown Close the battery cover. inside the battery compart- ment. 3. Turn on the Digital Tuner and your TV. 4.
  • Page 8 INITIAL SETUP (Continued) 4. Initial Settings (Continued) MEMO Press to select the See pages 25-26 for detailed STANDBY/ON CABLE explanations of th5-ese Aspect Ratio and Digital functions. FAVORITES Colored Audio Out setting. buttons SELECT Press the colored YELLOW ∞ button. INFO ª...

  • Page 9: Major Features Of The Digital Tuner

    MAJOR FEATURES OF THE DIGITAL TUNER Plasma Display 1 Info Banner Plus or Television Digital television program information sent to the Digital Tuner can be displayed like a banner. Whenever using this function you can check and jump to another channel.

  • Page 10: Major Components Of The Digital Tuner

    MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE DIGITAL TUNER Digital Tuner P. 11 P. 11 Cursor buttons MENU button Used to move cursor on menu P. 41 DTV/480I button screen and program guide. Turns menu screen on and off. Selects 480I or POWER button CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons P.

  • Page 11: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS • This section explains the basic operations of the remote control. Basic operations Press STANDBY/ON CABLE FAVORITES Colored buttons SELECT MEMO ∞ Functions are indicated by the Press one of the colored colored buttons. When a colored INFO buttons to select a function.

  • Page 12: On-Screen Menu

    ON-SCREEN MENU Check the status of DTV signal reception, DTV MENU System Setup Signal Reception e.g.when installing an antenna. Select time zone. (Hawaii-Aleutian/Alaska/ Time Zone Time Zone Pacific/Mountain/Central/Eastern/Atlantic) Select daylight saving time Daylight Saving Observed setting. (Yes/No) Select TV aspect ratio Audio/Video Aspect Ratio (16:9/4:3)

  • Page 13: Selecting The Channels

    SELECTING THE CHANNELS MEMO When channel filtering is setup, The channels can be selected using any of the following four methods. some stations require that a password be entered before viewing the selected channel. NOTE: When both Air and Cable are received, antenna input must be selected, by pushing Enter the password when AIR/CABLE button.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Video Image

    ADJUSTING THE VIDEO IMAGE Adjusting the Video Image When the TV screen is 16:9 and the image is 4:3 • If the aspect ratio of the image received from the Digital Tuner differs from the aspect ratio of your TV screen, you must specify the type of image display.

  • Page 15: Selecting The Audio Mode

    SELECTING THE AUDIO MODE The Digital Tuner allows you to select the audio mode during multilingual and other multiaudio broadcasts. MEMO The audio mode changes each time is pressed. The number of the received STANDBY/ON CABLE audio signal and the number of receivable audio signals are FAVORITES displayed on the screen (Such...

  • Page 16: On-Screen Information

    ON-SCREEN INFORMATION MEMO • The Info Banner Plus displays information on programs broadcast by individual • These on-screen displays may not appear depending on the broadcasting stations. program and broadcast station. • The Info Banner Plus can be displayed on the lower of the screen otherwise on the entire screen.
  • Page 17 ON-SCREEN INFORMATION (Continued) Displaying the full-screened program info STANDBY/ON CABLE FAVORITES Number of multiaudio tracks Rating level Closed Caption broadcast symbol Closed Caption broadcast symbol Channel number Name of program SELECT (Main + Sub) ∞ Broadcast station Time of program INFO ª...
  • Page 18 ON-SCREEN INFORMATION (Continued) MEMO Channel list will not be displayed • The channel list displays a listing of television programs using the entire screen. unless detailed info is available via DTV signal. Selecting a channel using the channel list • You can view a listing of television programs broadcast by the other stations.

  • Page 19: Closed Caption

    CLOSED CAPTION How to set Closed Caption • Your Digital Tuner is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. “Closed Caption” is a system which allows you to view conversations, narration, and sound effects in TV programs and home videos as subtitles on your TV screen as shown on the right. •...

  • Page 20: Recording Timer

    RECORDING TIMER MEMO To use this function with the Setting the Recording Timer timer recording on your VCR, • The Recording Timer allows the viewer to set program for VCR recording. you must also set the timer • Only one program can be set into the Recording Timer. recording program on the VCR.
  • Page 21 RECORDING TIMER (Continued) MEMO Press to select the “Recording” time should be set STANDBY/ON CABLE in every 30 minutes. time for the recording. FAVORITES Colored buttons SELECT ∞ MEMO INFO Press the colored BLUE ª • Using channel filtering to MENU button to set the Record- reserve a channel which...
  • Page 22 RECORDING TIMER (Continued) Recording Timer Interval In the case that “Waiting” time setting is except for 0h00m Set the recording timer Turn power off Start recording End recording ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ Digital Tuner : Power on Power off (Stand-by) Recording Power off Light on...

  • Page 23: System Setup

    SYSTEM SETUP Signal Reception This function allows you to check the Signal Reception status of Digital Tuner, and is recommended when installing an antenna. Press STANDBY/ON CABLE FAVORITES Colored buttons SELECT ∞ Press the colored BLUE INFO ª button. MENU ·...

  • Page 24: Time Zone

    SYSTEM SETUP (Continued) Time Zone Set the Time Zone and Daylight Saving Observed setting. Press MEMO The time is automatically set STANDBY/ON CABLE when the Digital Tuner receives a time signal in a broadcast. FAVORITES Colored Therefore, it is important to buttons specify the time zone, as the time signal may not match your...

  • Page 25: Audio/Video Setup

    SYSTEM SETUP (Continued) Audio/Video Setup MEMO • Aspect ratio is the width to Aspect Ratio height ratio of a video image. • Set the aspect ratio of the video signal from the Digital Tuner to your TV. • Picture distortion may result if the aspect ratio is not set Plasma Display properly.

  • Page 26: Digital Audio Out

    SYSTEM SETUP (Continued) Audio/Video Setup (Continued) Digital Audio Out Set the audio processing format from the Digital Tuner to a decoder or an amplifier. Press STANDBY/ON CABLE FAVORITES Colored buttons SELECT ∞ Press the colored BLUE INFO button. ª MENU ·...

  • Page 27: Channel Scan

    SYSTEM SETUP (Continued) Channel Scan MEMO The channels are also automati- This function allows you to automatically set the channels. cally set in the following situations. 24.01 24.02 24.04 24.06 27.03 • When the power is turned OFF. • When designated several times each day.
  • Page 28 SYSTEM SETUP (Continued) Press STANDBY/ON CABLE Wait a few minutes until FAVORITES channel scan finishes. SELECT ∞ ∞ ∞ INFO This screen appears when the ª Digital Tuner is unable to set the MENU The screen to the right will ·...

  • Page 29: User Setup

    USER SETUP Language Set the language. • Select English, Spanish or French. Press STANDBY/ON CABLE FAVORITES Colored buttons Press the colored button. GREEN SELECT ∞ INFO Press the colored button. BLUE ª MENU · ∞ CH LIST VIEW MODE Press to select the CLEAR desired language.
  • Page 30 USER SETUP (Continued) Favorite Channels (Continued) Press the colored button STANDBY/ON you wish to use. (The BLUE CABLE colored button is used in FAVORITES Colored this example.) buttons SELECT Press and the Press ∞ INFO ª numeric buttons to select select the posi- MENU up to four channels.

  • Page 31: Password

    USER SETUP (Continued) Password This Digital Tuner uses a password function to restrict viewing of select channels. • This section explains how to change the password from the initial setting, to restrict viewing of selected channels. • A new password can be chosen if you forget your original password. Changing the password from the STANDBY/ON initial setting...
  • Page 32 USER SETUP (Continued) Password (Continued) If you forget your password Channel up and Repeat steps 1 to 3 on the down buttons preceding page. Press both the channel up and down buttons on the DOLBY Digital Tuner for two sec- D I G I T A L CHANNEL MENU...

  • Page 33: Channel Filtering

    USER SETUP (Continued) Channel Filtering MEMO Channel filtering allows you to The channel filtering function allows you to restrict access to certain restrict access to receivable channels using the following three methods. channels by using the channel filter screen. • Specifying channels that require the password. •...
  • Page 34 USER SETUP (Continued) Channel Filtering (Continued) Press STANDBY/ON A “ ” mark will appear. CABLE FAVORITES SELECT ∞ Repeat steps 5 and 6 INFO above to filter additional ª MENU channels. · ∞ CH LIST VIEW MODE CLEAR Press to clear the on-screen display. CH RETURN DTV/480I AUDIO...

  • Page 35: Rear Terminals

    REAR TERMINALS AIR Antenna In P. 36 1080I/720P/480P RGB Out P. 38 1080I/720P/480P Component Out P. 38 480I (NTSC) Video Out P. 40 Audio Out P. 42 REAR VIEW Digital Expansion Port For future expansion CONTROL SR Control P. 38 P.

  • Page 36: Antenna Connections

    ANTENNA CONNECTIONS • The antenna requirements for Digital TV reception are important. For this reason, a good quality outdoor antenna is strongly recommended. Outdoor Antenna Connection • Use one of the following two diagrams to connect an outdoor antenna. A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna. B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antenna.
  • Page 37 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (Continued) Cable Antenna Connection 1. Digital 8VSB Cable Reception CONTROL Digital Tuner 2. Digital 8VSB Cable/Analog Cable Reception Cable TV line Connect to your analog cable TV receiver. CONTROL...

  • Page 38: Video Connections

    VIDEO CONNECTIONS This Digital Tuner is not supplied with connecting cables. Purchase the necessary cables before connecting to a TV or monitor. Connecting to 1080I (HDTV) RGB connection This Digital Tuner can be connected to a high- definition television (1080I) using the RGB terminals for higher quality images.
  • Page 39 VIDEO CONNECTIONS (Continued) Connecting to 720P (HDTV) monitor RGB connection This Digital Tuner can be connected to a high- definition television (720P) using the RGB terminals for higher quality images. • Set the DTV-OUT switch on the rear of the Digital Tuner to 720P.
  • Page 40 VIDEO CONNECTIONS (Continued) Connecting to 480P monitor RGB connection This Digital Tuner can be connected to a high- definition television (480P) using the RGB terminals for higher quality images. • Set the DTV-OUT switch on the rear of the Digital Tuner to 480P.
  • Page 41 VIDEO CONNECTIONS (Continued) Connecting to 480I (conventional) TV Component connection S-Video connection Video connection CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL Front of Digital Tuner Remot Control Front of Digital Tuner Remot Control Front of Digital Tuner Remot Control CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR CH RETURN CH RETURN CH RETURN ∫Ù¿Û.?.

  • Page 42: Connecting To A Vcr

    CONNECTING TO A VCR 1 RCA cable (commercially available) 2 Digital Tuner 3 VCR (commercially available) Note: Use the DTV/480I button to switch to 480I output mode. To record DTV programs CONTROL 1. Select DTV output mode on rear panel switch. 2.
  • Page 43 AUDIO CONNECTIONS (Continued) Creating fuller digital surround sound Connecting to a decoder with Dolby Digital (AC-3) processing When Dolby Digital Surround sound is broadcast, Dolby Digital bit stream is output from the digital audio out optical connector and digital audio out RCA pin on the Digital Tuner.

  • Page 44: Other Connections

    OTHER CONNECTIONS Connecting to other PIONEER components Î Remote control operation of PIONEER TV or Cable Converter that bear the logo mark is done through the remote sensor. Make sure the power is turned off before connecting. Example: When watching a picture in 1080I mode.

  • Page 45: Operation Of Remote Control

    OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL Universal Remote Control NOTE • When operation buttons common to the DTV, TV and cable TV converter With the purchase of your Digital Tuner you also have box (such as the CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons) are pressed, the remote received the latest innovation in remote control technology.
  • Page 46 OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL (Continued) HOW TO IDENTIFY A VCR REMOTE CONTROL BRAND CODE NUMBER The remote control may already be set to operate your VCR. Try this initial check to see if you must proceed to the Akai 25, 26, 37 following “identify”...
  • Page 47 REMOTE CONTROL TV BRAND CODE NUMBER When this remote control unit leaves factory, it is already identified with the Pioneer TV code as denoted by the Î Emerson mark. Funai If you are using Pioneer TV bearing the Î mark, the remote control unit can be used as it is.
  • Page 48 Philips 07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, number using the numeric buttons (refer to list on this 32, 33, 40, 41 page). Pioneer 18, 20 • The remote control is now ready to send commands to Randtek 07, 08 your converter.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    • Unplug the AC cord from the electrical wall outlet, wait several POWER and 480I/REC indicators. minutes, and then reconnect the AC cord. If this does not fix the problem, ship prepaid or carry in your product to a Pioneer Electronics Service Center. • In Case of Channel Scan Error •...

  • Page 50: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model SH-D505 Product Type Digital Tuner Receiving Frequency VHF: Low 54 to 88 MHz, High 174 to 216 MHz; UHF: 470 to 806 MHz; CATV: 54 to 806 MHz Antenna Input unbalanced Rated Voltage 120 V AC Rated Frequency...

  • Page 51: Hoja De Rápida Referencia En Español

    HOJA DE RÁPIDA REFERENCIA EN ESPAÑOL Principales componentes del sintonizador digital Sintonizador digital P. 11 Botones de cursor P. 11 Se utilizan para mover el cursor por Botón de el menú y guía de programación. MENU (menú) P. 41 Botón de DTV/480I Botón de POWER Enciende y apaga el Selecciona el modo 408I...

  • Page 52: Terminales De La Parte Posterior

    HOJA DE RÁPIDA REFERENCIA EN ESPAÑOL Terminales de la parte posterior P. 36 Entrada de antena AIR P. 38 Salida de RGB (1080I/720P/480P) P. 38 Salida de componente (1080I/720P/480P) P. 40 Salida de video (NTSC) (480I) P. 42 Salida de audio Terminal de expansión digital Vista de atras Para uso en el futuro...

  • Page 53: Page Aide-Mémoire En Français

    PAGE AIDE-MÉMOIRE EN FRANÇAIS Elements principaux du tuner digital Tuner digital Boutons du curseur P. 11 P. 11 Utilisé pour déplacer le curseur BOUTON “POWER” (ALIMENTATION ELECTRIQUE) Bouton “MENU” sur l’écran du menu et le guide (STANDBY/ON = VEILLE/MARCHE) P. 13 Activation et extinction de du programme.

  • Page 54: Raccordements Arrière

    PAGE AIDE-MÉMOIRE EN FRANÇAIS Raccordements arrière P. 36 Entrée d’antenne AIR Sortie 1080I/720P/480P RGB P. 38 Sortie d’élément 1080/720P/480P (NTSC) P. 38 P. 40 Sortie vidéo 480I (NTSC) P. 42 Sortie audio Port d’extension digitale Vue arriere Pour extension future. CONTROL P.
  • Page 56 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.

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