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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction to the Flat Panel Displays 6 1.1 Flat Panel Display Shipment Checklist ...6 1.2 Control Options: Get to Know Your Flat Panel Display 7 1.2.1 Control Buttons and More on the Flat Panel Display 7 1.2.2 Operating the Remote Control ...8 1.2.3 Buttons on purchasing a Pioneer Elite KURO monitor. At Pioneer, everything we do is designed to alter perceptions, to shatter expectations, to Reduce Power...
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction to the Flat Panel Displays 6 1.1 Flat Panel Display Shipment Checklist ...6 1.2 Control Options: Get to Know Your Flat Panel Display 7 1.2.1 Control Buttons and More on the Flat Panel Display 7 1.2.2 Operating the Remote Control ...8 1.2.3 Buttons on purchasing a Pioneer Elite KURO monitor. At Pioneer, everything we do is designed to alter perceptions, to shatter expectations, to Reduce Power...
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... an AV Source through the Home Menu 32 5.1.3 Choose a PC Source...32 5.1.4 Set the Panel to Recognize a Game Console ...32 5.2 Adjust Specific Picture Elements ...33 5.2.1 Choose ...Search for a Manufacturer Code 47 6.1.4 Clear Added Manufacturer Codes from the Remote Control 48 6.1.5 Control a Pioneer Receiver ...48 6.1.6 Control a Cable (CBL) or Satellite (SAT) System 49 6.1.7 Control a Video ... the Panel's Remote Through HDMI 56 6.4.1 Control an AV System...58 6.4.2 Control a Recorder ...59 6.4.3 Control a Player...59 6.4.4 Add an AV Amp or a BD Player...60 6.5 Specific KURO LINK Commands...
... an AV Source through the Home Menu 32 5.1.3 Choose a PC Source...32 5.1.4 Set the Panel to Recognize a Game Console ...32 5.2 Adjust Specific Picture Elements ...33 5.2.1 Choose ...Search for a Manufacturer Code 47 6.1.4 Clear Added Manufacturer Codes from the Remote Control 48 6.1.5 Control a Pioneer Receiver ...48 6.1.6 Control a Cable (CBL) or Satellite (SAT) System 49 6.1.7 Control a Video ... the Panel's Remote Through HDMI 56 6.4.1 Control an AV System...58 6.4.2 Control a Recorder ...59 6.4.3 Control a Player...59 6.4.4 Add an AV Amp or a BD Player...60 6.5 Specific KURO LINK Commands...
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..., STANDARD, DYNAMIC, MOVIE, PURE, SPORT, GAME, USER PC Source: STANDARD, USER AUTO SET UP: 6 Optimize the PC screen Number buttons 0 thru 9: 7 Enter a number when applying IP Control Setting KURO LINK: 8 Select the KURO LINK functions P/CH: 9 Use the button for control of connected equipment EXIT: 10 Exit ... 14 Use buttons for control of connected equipment SELECT: 15 Select for a few options, commands available through the buttons on the flat panel display are duplicated on the remote control. The remote control can be programmed to control other equipment. A later section entitled "6. 01 ...
..., STANDARD, DYNAMIC, MOVIE, PURE, SPORT, GAME, USER PC Source: STANDARD, USER AUTO SET UP: 6 Optimize the PC screen Number buttons 0 thru 9: 7 Enter a number when applying IP Control Setting KURO LINK: 8 Select the KURO LINK functions P/CH: 9 Use the button for control of connected equipment EXIT: 10 Exit ... 14 Use buttons for control of connected equipment SELECT: 15 Select for a few options, commands available through the buttons on the flat panel display are duplicated on the remote control. The remote control can be programmed to control other equipment. A later section entitled "6. 01 ...
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... User Menu 26 ENTER: Execute a command 27 RETURN: Return to the previous menu screen Note: If you set the preset code to right) MONITOR INPUT 1 2 3 16 4 5 6 7 8 SUB PIP 17 ...18 SPLIT INPUT SWAP SHIFT AV AUTO SCREEN 19 20 SELECTION SETUP FREEZE SIZE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 KURO LINK 0 21CH ENTER 22 DISPLAY INFO 23 P/CH MUTING 24 EXIT TOP MENU GUIDE USER MENU 25 TOOLS 26ENTER HOME MENU RETURN... off if no operations are performed within five seconds. Introduction to the Flat Panel Displays 01 Remote: Right side buttons (top to bottom, left to MONITOR, buttons 9, 13...
... User Menu 26 ENTER: Execute a command 27 RETURN: Return to the previous menu screen Note: If you set the preset code to right) MONITOR INPUT 1 2 3 16 4 5 6 7 8 SUB PIP 17 ...18 SPLIT INPUT SWAP SHIFT AV AUTO SCREEN 19 20 SELECTION SETUP FREEZE SIZE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 KURO LINK 0 21CH ENTER 22 DISPLAY INFO 23 P/CH MUTING 24 EXIT TOP MENU GUIDE USER MENU 25 TOOLS 26ENTER HOME MENU RETURN... off if no operations are performed within five seconds. Introduction to the Flat Panel Displays 01 Remote: Right side buttons (top to bottom, left to MONITOR, buttons 9, 13...
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.../Right arrows (/) to lock in features, choose the input source, select a language and set the picture quality. The following section describes a typical method for the flat panel display. MENU 5) Press ENTER to scroll through options for each programming option. 3.2.1 Choose an Input ...2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SUB PIP SPLIT INPUT SWAP SHIFT AV AUTO SCREEN SELECTION SET UP FREEZE SIZE 3.2.2 Explore the Home Menu The Home Menu is the main menu for working with the panel's menus. For actual procedures, see the appropriate page(s) that menu item. USER MENU TOOLS ...
.../Right arrows (/) to lock in features, choose the input source, select a language and set the picture quality. The following section describes a typical method for the flat panel display. MENU 5) Press ENTER to scroll through options for each programming option. 3.2.1 Choose an Input ...2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SUB PIP SPLIT INPUT SWAP SHIFT AV AUTO SCREEN SELECTION SET UP FREEZE SIZE 3.2.2 Explore the Home Menu The Home Menu is the main menu for working with the panel's menus. For actual procedures, see the appropriate page(s) that menu item. USER MENU TOOLS ...
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...Setting KURO LINK Setting Serial Setting 3.2.3 Use the Simplified User Menu For simplified menu selections, the User Menu provides quick access to "3.2.2 Explore the Home Menu". Press USER MENU on the picture (see page 31) reproduces theatre-quality images for film-based sources (see page 38) places the panel into Standby when the set... 53 53 33 36 37 Option AV Selection Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp Red Green Blue Gamma Pro Adjust Reset Auto Setup H. Position V. The following table shows the available menus. For actual procedures, refer to frequently used menus...
...Setting KURO LINK Setting Serial Setting 3.2.3 Use the Simplified User Menu For simplified menu selections, the User Menu provides quick access to "3.2.2 Explore the Home Menu". Press USER MENU on the picture (see page 31) reproduces theatre-quality images for film-based sources (see page 38) places the panel into Standby when the set... 53 53 33 36 37 Option AV Selection Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp Red Green Blue Gamma Pro Adjust Reset Auto Setup H. Position V. The following table shows the available menus. For actual procedures, refer to frequently used menus...
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Language : Input Priority : Blue LED Dimmer : Orbiter : Video Pattern : Long Life Settings : Room Light Sensor : PIP Detect : English Off Low Off Off No Off Auto 2 ) Select a language from the submenu. 3 ) Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. 24 En To assign a different language for menus and on-screen information, follow the steps below. 1 ) Access Language through the Option menu. 03 Basic Operations 3.2.4 Assign a Language The default menu language is English.
Language : Input Priority : Blue LED Dimmer : Orbiter : Video Pattern : Long Life Settings : Room Light Sensor : PIP Detect : English Off Low Off Off No Off Auto 2 ) Select a language from the submenu. 3 ) Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. 24 En To assign a different language for menus and on-screen information, follow the steps below. 1 ) Access Language through the Option menu. 03 Basic Operations 3.2.4 Assign a Language The default menu language is English.
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...dimly lit rooms allow the picture to "5 Additional Picture Adjustment Options." 4.1.1 Adjust the Picture for Your Room Lighting The flat panel display senses the amount of light in your room and automatically adjusts the screen brightness for the best picture. Basic Picture ... the Picture Quality Your flat panel display has many adjustment options for the picture to make it just right for detailed video modifications, refer to use more subtle coloring. Language : Input Priority : Blue LED Dimmer : Orbiter : Video Pattern : Long Life Settings : Room Light Sensor : PIP...
...dimly lit rooms allow the picture to "5 Additional Picture Adjustment Options." 4.1.1 Adjust the Picture for Your Room Lighting The flat panel display senses the amount of light in your room and automatically adjusts the screen brightness for the best picture. Basic Picture ... the Picture Quality Your flat panel display has many adjustment options for the picture to make it just right for detailed video modifications, refer to use more subtle coloring. Language : Input Priority : Blue LED Dimmer : Orbiter : Video Pattern : Long Life Settings : Room Light Sensor : PIP...
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... an option then press ENTER. 3 ) Select an item to the desired level. AV Selection Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp Red Green Blue Gamma Pro Adjust Reset Picture : STANDARD : 40 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : Mid : 0 : 0 : 0 : 3 4 ) Use the arrow buttons (/) to adjust to be adjusted....2 ) Select Picture from the main menu. Although repositioning is unavailable. Picture Image Position Each input source stores the picture adjustment settings for that view. 04 Basic Picture Adjustment For standard picture adjustments, follow the steps below .
... an option then press ENTER. 3 ) Select an item to the desired level. AV Selection Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp Red Green Blue Gamma Pro Adjust Reset Picture : STANDARD : 40 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 : Mid : 0 : 0 : 0 : 3 4 ) Use the arrow buttons (/) to adjust to be adjusted....2 ) Select Picture from the main menu. Although repositioning is unavailable. Picture Image Position Each input source stores the picture adjustment settings for that view. 04 Basic Picture Adjustment For standard picture adjustments, follow the steps below .
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...on the After screen. Basic Picture Adjustment 04 Restore Default Picture After making multiple adjustments, it may be adjusted separately. All Picture settings return to the original default values. 4.1.3 Compare Images When Adjusting the Picture When adjusting the picture, look for comparison. Each ... and the word "Before" disappears. Notes: If no selections are made within 60 seconds, the menu closes automatically and the current settings are available while on screen with the picture reset. 3 ) Use the arrow buttons to adjust options for your viewing area. For...
...on the After screen. Basic Picture Adjustment 04 Restore Default Picture After making multiple adjustments, it may be adjusted separately. All Picture settings return to the original default values. 4.1.3 Compare Images When Adjusting the Picture When adjusting the picture, look for comparison. Each ... and the word "Before" disappears. Notes: If no selections are made within 60 seconds, the menu closes automatically and the current settings are available while on screen with the picture reset. 3 ) Use the arrow buttons to adjust options for your viewing area. For...
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... (only when it easier to use but also environmentally friendlier. To set to DYNAMIC previously) 3 ) Press HOME MENU to match the brightness level of the viewing area. Your flat panel display includes a Long Life Settings option. The following functions below . 1 ) Access Blue LED Dimmer... through being energy efficient. Setting to Auto toggles the brightness of the indicator between High, Mid and ...
... (only when it easier to use but also environmentally friendlier. To set to DYNAMIC previously) 3 ) Press HOME MENU to match the brightness level of the viewing area. Your flat panel display includes a Long Life Settings option. The following functions below . 1 ) Access Blue LED Dimmer... through being energy efficient. Setting to Auto toggles the brightness of the indicator between High, Mid and ...
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... Energy Save submenu. Note: The Video Pattern timer has priority over Sleep Timer, No Signal Off, and No Operation Off (Power Management) settings. 4.2.6 Activate Energy Save to exit the menu. To activate the Video Pattern screen, follow the steps below. 1 ) Access Orbiter through the... Option menu. The Video Pattern screen appears. 3 ) Leave the panel alone for all available screen modes • PC source Mode 1: to enable Orbiter • PC source Mode 2: to smooth the text/character appearance ...
... Energy Save submenu. Note: The Video Pattern timer has priority over Sleep Timer, No Signal Off, and No Operation Off (Power Management) settings. 4.2.6 Activate Energy Save to exit the menu. To activate the Video Pattern screen, follow the steps below. 1 ) Access Orbiter through the... Option menu. The Video Pattern screen appears. 3 ) Leave the panel alone for all available screen modes • PC source Mode 1: to enable Orbiter • PC source Mode 2: to smooth the text/character appearance ...
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... ---min" appears at the top of your flat panel display, try using the Sleep Timer for occasions when the panel may be left on by accident. Note: When the sleep timer has been set the Sleep Timer, follow the steps below. 1 ) Press USER MENU. 2 ) Select Sleep Timer from the User Menu. 3 ) Select the... the time has elapsed. When the Timer is explained in an earlier section in Standby when the selected time elapses. The Sleep Timer places the panel in this manual. 30 En
... ---min" appears at the top of your flat panel display, try using the Sleep Timer for occasions when the panel may be left on by accident. Note: When the sleep timer has been set the Sleep Timer, follow the steps below. 1 ) Press USER MENU. 2 ) Select Sleep Timer from the User Menu. 3 ) Select the... the time has elapsed. When the Timer is explained in an earlier section in Standby when the selected time elapses. The Sleep Timer places the panel in this manual. 30 En
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...a highly defined image in the last viewed option. 31 En If the AV source is a Game Control, select GAME and refer to "5.1.4 Set the Panel to Recognize a Game Console" for more information. 5.1.1 AV Source through the Remote Control Follow the directions below to the purpose for features and...source) 3 ) Allow the AV Selection screen to "5.1.3 Choose a PC Source." Apply as many or as few of these changes as desired (set the AV Selection for a very sharp image with adjusting the picture and arranging screen/menu items while the remaining sections provide power management options. ...
...a highly defined image in the last viewed option. 31 En If the AV source is a Game Control, select GAME and refer to "5.1.4 Set the Panel to Recognize a Game Console" for more information. 5.1.1 AV Source through the Remote Control Follow the directions below to the purpose for features and...source) 3 ) Allow the AV Selection screen to "5.1.3 Choose a PC Source." Apply as many or as few of these changes as desired (set the AV Selection for a very sharp image with adjusting the picture and arranging screen/menu items while the remaining sections provide power management options. ...
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... below . 1 ) Access Pro Adjust through the Picture menu. 2 ) Select Other from the Pro Adjust menu. 3 ) Select Game Control Pref. option for the selected source and viewing environment. The DYNAMIC setting blocks Contrast, Brightness, Color,... Tint, Sharpness, and Reset. from a PC). Also, the Game Control Pref. When OPTIMUM is selected, images are as follows: • STANDARD: for each input source 5.1.4 Set the Panel...
... below . 1 ) Access Pro Adjust through the Picture menu. 2 ) Select Other from the Pro Adjust menu. 3 ) Select Game Control Pref. option for the selected source and viewing environment. The DYNAMIC setting blocks Contrast, Brightness, Color,... Tint, Sharpness, and Reset. from a PC). Also, the Game Control Pref. When OPTIMUM is selected, images are as follows: • STANDARD: for each input source 5.1.4 Set the Panel...
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... offered through Pioneer's Pro Adjust support, top quality blacks, better balanced whites, and overall color improvements. 5.3.1 Adjust for any additional adjustments. 6 ) Press HOME MENU again to exit the menu after all settings to the factory defaults. 5.3 Assign Advanced Picture Functions Your flat panel display provides ...are black bars that option using the left and right sides. If the flat panel display's Screen Size is set to Wide Zoom and Side Mask Detection to the proper setting for optimizing the picture quality that go beyond basic adjustments explained earlier in full ...
... offered through Pioneer's Pro Adjust support, top quality blacks, better balanced whites, and overall color improvements. 5.3.1 Adjust for any additional adjustments. 6 ) Press HOME MENU again to exit the menu after all settings to the factory defaults. 5.3 Assign Advanced Picture Functions Your flat panel display provides ...are black bars that option using the left and right sides. If the flat panel display's Screen Size is set to Wide Zoom and Side Mask Detection to the proper setting for optimizing the picture quality that go beyond basic adjustments explained earlier in full ...
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... default values. 5.3.2 Select a Color Temperature Level Use this option to adjust the balance. Restore Default Screen To restore the factory default screen settings, follow the steps below. 1 ) Access Side Mask through the Screen menu. 2 ) Select Brightness Sync. from the submenu. Parameter High...the screen reset. 3 ) Use the arrow buttons to exit the menu. To change from black to adjust. 37 En Parameter Fixed Auto Description sets the same brightness for a better white balance. To adjust the white balance, follow the directions below . 1 ) Access Reset through the Picture...
... default values. 5.3.2 Select a Color Temperature Level Use this option to adjust the balance. Restore Default Screen To restore the factory default screen settings, follow the steps below. 1 ) Access Side Mask through the Screen menu. 2 ) Select Brightness Sync. from the submenu. Parameter High...the screen reset. 3 ) Use the arrow buttons to exit the menu. To change from black to adjust. 37 En Parameter Fixed Auto Description sets the same brightness for a better white balance. To adjust the white balance, follow the directions below . 1 ) Access Reset through the Picture...
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To set the PureCinema level for your HD material, follow the directions below . 1 ) Access Pro Adjust through 5 from the Pro Adjust menu. 3 ) Select Film Mode or Text Optimization, depending on the material. 4 ) Select the desired parameter. The function... menu. 2 ) Select PureCinema from the submenu. 3 ) Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. 5.3.4 Select a PureCinema Level for High Quality Image Pioneer's PureCinema automatically detects and analyses a film-based source (originally encoded at 24 frames per second for smooth and vivid playback Smooth (not available for input...
To set the PureCinema level for your HD material, follow the directions below . 1 ) Access Pro Adjust through 5 from the Pro Adjust menu. 3 ) Select Film Mode or Text Optimization, depending on the material. 4 ) Select the desired parameter. The function... menu. 2 ) Select PureCinema from the submenu. 3 ) Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. 5.3.4 Select a PureCinema Level for High Quality Image Pioneer's PureCinema automatically detects and analyses a film-based source (originally encoded at 24 frames per second for smooth and vivid playback Smooth (not available for input...
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... Option menu disables the PureCinema setting. This setting applies only to exit the menu. This setting applies only to exit the menu. This is normal and is not a malfunction. To select the Intelligent Mode, follow the steps below. 1 ) Access Pro Adjust through the Picture menu. 2 ) Select Intelligent Mode from the Pro Adjust menu. 3 ) Select Mode...
... Option menu disables the PureCinema setting. This setting applies only to exit the menu. This setting applies only to exit the menu. This is normal and is not a malfunction. To select the Intelligent Mode, follow the steps below. 1 ) Access Pro Adjust through the Picture menu. 2 ) Select Intelligent Mode from the Pro Adjust menu. 3 ) Select Mode...
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...(SHARPNESS) image 3 (Soft) selects Soft (SHARPNESS) image 5 ) Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. To set the CTI and Color Space options, follow the steps below . 1 ) Access Pro Adjust through the Picture menu. 2 ) Select Picture Detail from the submenu. 4 ) Select the desired parameter. To... select the Picture Detail options, follow the steps below . 1 ) Access Pro Adjust through the Picture menu. 2 ) Select Color Detail from the Pro Adjust menu. 3 ) Select CTI or Color Space from the submenu. 3 ) Select DRE Picture, Black Level, ACL or...
...(SHARPNESS) image 3 (Soft) selects Soft (SHARPNESS) image 5 ) Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. To set the CTI and Color Space options, follow the steps below . 1 ) Access Pro Adjust through the Picture menu. 2 ) Select Picture Detail from the submenu. 4 ) Select the desired parameter. To... select the Picture Detail options, follow the steps below . 1 ) Access Pro Adjust through the Picture menu. 2 ) Select Color Detail from the Pro Adjust menu. 3 ) Select CTI or Color Space from the submenu. 3 ) Select DRE Picture, Black Level, ACL or...