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...that may cause harmful interference to unplug it from the AC outlet. Product Name: Plasma Display System Model Number: PDP-5080HD/PDP-4280HD Product Category: Class B Personal Computers & Peripherals Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D1-4-2-6-1_En CAUTION: The switch on ... direct sunlight (or strong artificial light) D3-4-2-1-7c_A_En However, there is in a residential installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connections. D8-10-3a_En IMPORTANT NOTICE -
...that may cause harmful interference to unplug it from the AC outlet. Product Name: Plasma Display System Model Number: PDP-5080HD/PDP-4280HD Product Category: Class B Personal Computers & Peripherals Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D1-4-2-6-1_En CAUTION: The switch on ... direct sunlight (or strong artificial light) D3-4-2-1-7c_A_En However, there is in a residential installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connections. D8-10-3a_En IMPORTANT NOTICE -
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... 13 Plasma display 13 Remote control unit 15 05 Preparation 16 Installing the plasma display 16 Moving the plasma display 16 Installing the Pioneer speaker (PDP-5080HD 16 When using the hung on wall unit: .....20 Preventing the plasma display from that shown in this... the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from falling over 21 Attaching/detaching the Pioneer stand 22 Cable connections for watching digital and/or conventional TV channels 24 Inserting the CableCARD 24 Routing cables 25 Connecting the power cord 25 Preparing the remote control unit 26...
... 13 Plasma display 13 Remote control unit 15 05 Preparation 16 Installing the plasma display 16 Moving the plasma display 16 Installing the Pioneer speaker (PDP-5080HD 16 When using the hung on wall unit: .....20 Preventing the plasma display from that shown in this... the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from falling over 21 Attaching/detaching the Pioneer stand 22 Cable connections for watching digital and/or conventional TV channels 24 Inserting the CableCARD 24 Routing cables 25 Connecting the power cord 25 Preparing the remote control unit 26...
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... caption No Operation off (AV source only) ....... 59 parameters 44 Power Management Clock Setting 44 (PC source only 59 10 TV Guide On Screen™ System Operation 45 Using the TV Guide On Screen™ system 45 Screen components 45 The Listings screen 46 Setting program reminders 46 Searching for programs 48...
... caption No Operation off (AV source only) ....... 59 parameters 44 Power Management Clock Setting 44 (PC source only 59 10 TV Guide On Screen™ System Operation 45 Using the TV Guide On Screen™ system 45 Screen components 45 The Listings screen 46 Setting program reminders 46 Searching for programs 48...
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... image or any other component. • Images which have static portions). • Avoid viewing the On Screen Display for extended periods, from a TV, VCR, DVD player or any still image, it is best to view a normal moving picture in the "WIDE" or "FULL" screen setting for..." is poor. • Do not cover with a cloth, etc. • Clean the vents on the sides and rear of the Pioneer PDP-5080HD/PDP-4280HD plasma display will not be held responsible for accidents or malfunction caused by other equipment, walls, etc. Important User Guidance Information 01 English Chapter...
... image or any other component. • Images which have static portions). • Avoid viewing the On Screen Display for extended periods, from a TV, VCR, DVD player or any still image, it is best to view a normal moving picture in the "WIDE" or "FULL" screen setting for..." is poor. • Do not cover with a cloth, etc. • Clean the vents on the sides and rear of the Pioneer PDP-5080HD/PDP-4280HD plasma display will not be held responsible for accidents or malfunction caused by other equipment, walls, etc. Important User Guidance Information 01 English Chapter...
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... imperceptibly when watching plasma display. Minimizing damage from screen burning • Set the Side Mask detection function to prevent damage from PC or TV game equipment, and/or fixed images such as time of definition properly. The High Definition 16:9 aspect ratio images containing side masks will... displayed continuously for several hours, or for shorter periods of time over a long period of time. Note • When a program menu, TV Guide screen or frozen image is designed to scale to burning of time, image retention may remain on the screen (for long periods of the...
... imperceptibly when watching plasma display. Minimizing damage from screen burning • Set the Side Mask detection function to prevent damage from PC or TV game equipment, and/or fixed images such as time of definition properly. The High Definition 16:9 aspect ratio images containing side masks will... displayed continuously for several hours, or for shorter periods of time over a long period of time. Note • When a program menu, TV Guide screen or frozen image is designed to scale to burning of time, image retention may remain on the screen (for long periods of the...
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... 1 56 Viewed from below of the display Viewed from the front side of the display The terminals on side panels are common to the PDP-5080HD and PDP-4280HD. 1 a button (See page 27.) 2 POWER ON indicator (See page 27.) 3 STANDBY indicator (See page 27.) 4 SLEEP indicator 5... Room Light Sensor 6 Remote control sensor 7 STANDBY/ON button 8 INPUT button (ENTER button*) 9 VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons (UP/DOWN buttons*) 10 CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons (LEFT/RIGHT buttons*) 11 TV...
... 1 56 Viewed from below of the display Viewed from the front side of the display The terminals on side panels are common to the PDP-5080HD and PDP-4280HD. 1 a button (See page 27.) 2 POWER ON indicator (See page 27.) 3 STANDBY indicator (See page 27.) 4 SLEEP indicator 5... Room Light Sensor 6 Remote control sensor 7 STANDBY/ON button 8 INPUT button (ENTER button*) 9 VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons (UP/DOWN buttons*) 10 CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons (LEFT/RIGHT buttons*) 11 TV...
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...screen size. 5 AV SELECTION: Selects audio and video settings. (AV source: OPTIMUM, STANDARD, DYNAMIC, MOVIE, GAME, USER. For the buttons for the TV Guide On Screen™ system): Scrolls the program listing screen vertically. 24 RETURN: Returns to the previous menu screen. 25 CH ENTER: Executes a channel ... places it at the plasma display. • See pages 78 to 87 for details to the next or previous day of program listings in the TV Guide On Screen™ Listing service. 9 / / / : Selects a desired item on the menu screen. 10 HDMI CONTROL: Displays the HDMI Control menu. 11 FAVORITE CH ...
...screen size. 5 AV SELECTION: Selects audio and video settings. (AV source: OPTIMUM, STANDARD, DYNAMIC, MOVIE, GAME, USER. For the buttons for the TV Guide On Screen™ system): Scrolls the program listing screen vertically. 24 RETURN: Returns to the previous menu screen. 25 CH ENTER: Executes a channel ... places it at the plasma display. • See pages 78 to 87 for details to the next or previous day of program listings in the TV Guide On Screen™ Listing service. 9 / / / : Selects a desired item on the menu screen. 10 HDMI CONTROL: Displays the HDMI Control menu. 11 FAVORITE CH ...
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...insert only the specified CableCARD™. • Do not insert a PC card. • When you use the POD service provided by the cable TV company; Note • Be sure to enjoy clearer pictures. Inserting the CableCARD™ The plasma display is equipped with a slot for Point of...™ into the Cable CARD slot as far as it into the antenna terminal at the rear of useful information, using cable TV to watch cable TV channels, be unavailable or become unavailable. the CableCARD™ automatically generates a cable channel list. This service presents various types of ...
...insert only the specified CableCARD™. • Do not insert a PC card. • When you use the POD service provided by the cable TV company; Note • Be sure to enjoy clearer pictures. Inserting the CableCARD™ The plasma display is equipped with a slot for Point of...™ into the Cable CARD slot as far as it into the antenna terminal at the rear of useful information, using cable TV to watch cable TV channels, be unavailable or become unavailable. the CableCARD™ automatically generates a cable channel list. This service presents various types of ...
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...plasma display. • The plasma display will allow the system to automatically receive digital TV program information while in the standby mode. ON STANDBY POWER ON indicator STANDBY indicator (PDP-4280HD) POWER ON indicator STANDBY indicator ON STANDBY SLEEP Viewed from the power outlet. Caution ...• The STANDBY indicator lights up blue. Note • You can check the current status of the viewing area. Plasma display (PDP-5080HD) a button Turning off . Indicator Status System Status POWER ON STANDBY The power cord of the POWER ON indicator. For other than...
...plasma display. • The plasma display will allow the system to automatically receive digital TV program information while in the standby mode. ON STANDBY POWER ON indicator STANDBY indicator (PDP-4280HD) POWER ON indicator STANDBY indicator ON STANDBY SLEEP Viewed from the power outlet. Caution ...• The STANDBY indicator lights up blue. Note • You can check the current status of the viewing area. Plasma display (PDP-5080HD) a button Turning off . Indicator Status System Status POWER ON STANDBY The power cord of the POWER ON indicator. For other than...
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...while watching in emergency situations. Changing channels To increase the channel number, press CH + on the remote control unit Select channels directly by TV stations as CH +/- on page 37. Those messages are broadcasted by pressing buttons 0 to 9. Press CH RETURN again to the previously...Make this selection depending on the connections to the antenna input terminals at the top of the screen. Note • When watching a digital TV program, you may not display certain types of program information. 28 En Plasma display (right side view) CHANNEL +/- Selecting the antenna After ...
...while watching in emergency situations. Changing channels To increase the channel number, press CH + on the remote control unit Select channels directly by TV stations as CH +/- on page 37. Those messages are broadcasted by pressing buttons 0 to 9. Press CH RETURN again to the previously...Make this selection depending on the connections to the antenna input terminals at the top of the screen. Note • When watching a digital TV program, you may not display certain types of program information. 28 En Plasma display (right side view) CHANNEL +/- Selecting the antenna After ...
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... the volume, press VOL + on the screen. With a language other than English, French, and Spanish are watching a digital TV program without sound or language information, "N/A" appears on the current broadcast. • If the language selected through language setting is available...+ also quits muting. To decrease the volume, press VOL -. Plasma display (right side view) Changing the language If you have selected a digital TV program that provides multilanguage services, you are selected, "Others" will hear that language. • If you can switch among the languages by pressing ...
... the volume, press VOL + on the screen. With a language other than English, French, and Spanish are watching a digital TV program without sound or language information, "N/A" appears on the current broadcast. • If the language selected through language setting is available...+ also quits muting. To decrease the volume, press VOL -. Plasma display (right side view) Changing the language If you have selected a digital TV program that provides multilanguage services, you are selected, "Others" will hear that language. • If you can switch among the languages by pressing ...
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... The normal program soundtrack (either in this case, sound is determined by the video source. • The MTS button is disabled while the TV Guide On Screen™ system is selected, the plasma display sound remains mono even if the system receives a stereo broadcast. When receiving STEREO sound... you may manually switch to the MONO mode to second language, supplementary commentary and other information. (SAP is mono sound.) Note • Conventional TV channels in mono or stereo). SAP sound: Listen to obtain clearer sound. • Once the MONO mode is displayed. • In each of sound...
... The normal program soundtrack (either in this case, sound is determined by the video source. • The MTS button is disabled while the TV Guide On Screen™ system is selected, the plasma display sound remains mono even if the system receives a stereo broadcast. When receiving STEREO sound... you may manually switch to the MONO mode to second language, supplementary commentary and other information. (SAP is mono sound.) Note • Conventional TV channels in mono or stereo). SAP sound: Listen to obtain clearer sound. • Once the MONO mode is displayed. • In each of sound...
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... name or icon Note • The above information is switched among 2-screen, picture-in broadcast signals. • If you do not setup the TV Guide On Screen™ system, the channel banner may not display certain types of useful information, using HTML text. Using the POD service If you ...have watched digital and/or High Definition TV channels over cable, you press SPLIT, the display mode is not displayed if not included in -picture, and single-screen. 31 En A or Ant. Pressing...
... name or icon Note • The above information is switched among 2-screen, picture-in broadcast signals. • If you do not setup the TV Guide On Screen™ system, the channel banner may not display certain types of useful information, using HTML text. Using the POD service If you ...have watched digital and/or High Definition TV channels over cable, you press SPLIT, the display mode is not displayed if not included in -picture, and single-screen. 31 En A or Ant. Pressing...
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.... Moving image Still image 2 To select the desired input source, press the appropriate input source button. • If watching TV programs, press CH +/- Note • The SPLIT button is disabled while the TV Guide On Screen™ system is allowed to change the channel. to operate picture and sound. Note • With...
.... Moving image Still image 2 To select the desired input source, press the appropriate input source button. • If watching TV programs, press CH +/- Note • The SPLIT button is disabled while the TV Guide On Screen™ system is allowed to change the channel. to operate picture and sound. Note • With...
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... you previously skipped Guide setup, you power on . and/or one week (see the Reminder Screen when you see Screen 7). Note • The TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide provides listings for the very first time, you 'll need to the Welcome screen. As content providers move... On Screen™ system, you are registered marks of the setup screens may not be unavailable or become unavailable. Or press TV GUIDE to begin to watching TV and stops the reminder screen from the initial Setup reminder screens, or by genre. Note • If you to find out what's...
... you previously skipped Guide setup, you power on . and/or one week (see the Reminder Screen when you see Screen 7). Note • The TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide provides listings for the very first time, you 'll need to the Welcome screen. As content providers move... On Screen™ system, you are registered marks of the setup screens may not be unavailable or become unavailable. Or press TV GUIDE to begin to watching TV and stops the reminder screen from the initial Setup reminder screens, or by genre. Note • If you to find out what's...
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...; Press ENTER to display Screen 3. Screen 2: Enter ZIP or Postal Code • If you selected USA in order to display Screen 2. 07 TV Guide On Screen™ System Setup System Setup Screens Screen 1: Select Country • This screen asks you the location of your selection(s). •...Select service(s) • Press / to highlight the connected video source(s) for which you would like to receive show listings. • Press ENTER to make your TV. • Press / to highlight a country. • Press ENTER to make the selection. • Press to highlight Next. • Press ENTER to ...
...; Press ENTER to display Screen 3. Screen 2: Enter ZIP or Postal Code • If you selected USA in order to display Screen 2. 07 TV Guide On Screen™ System Setup System Setup Screens Screen 1: Select Country • This screen asks you the location of your selection(s). •...Select service(s) • Press / to highlight the connected video source(s) for which you would like to receive show listings. • Press ENTER to make your TV. • Press / to highlight a country. • Press ENTER to make the selection. • Press to highlight Next. • Press ENTER to ...
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English Screen 6: Congratulations 35 En TV Guide On Screen™ System Setup 07 Screen 5: Are the settings correct? • If you select "Yes", you see Screen 6. • If you select "No", you see Screen 1.
English Screen 6: Congratulations 35 En TV Guide On Screen™ System Setup 07 Screen 5: Are the settings correct? • If you select "Yes", you see Screen 6. • If you select "No", you see Screen 1.
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...3 Select "Channel Setup" ( / then ENTER). 4 Select "Ant. Using Auto Channel Preset Auto Channel Preset automatically searches and sets up TV channels manually This section describes how to enter a channel number. B" ( / then ENTER). 5 Select "Add Channel" ( / then ENTER...). 6 Select a channel number to be skipped when CH+/- xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Home Menu Exit Channel Setup Ant. Setting up TV channels. 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select "Tuner Setup" ( / then ENTER). 3 Select "Channel Setup" ( / then ENTER). 4 Select ...
...3 Select "Channel Setup" ( / then ENTER). 4 Select "Ant. Using Auto Channel Preset Auto Channel Preset automatically searches and sets up TV channels manually This section describes how to enter a channel number. B" ( / then ENTER). 5 Select "Add Channel" ( / then ENTER...). 6 Select a channel number to be skipped when CH+/- xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Home Menu Exit Channel Setup Ant. Setting up TV channels. 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select "Tuner Setup" ( / then ENTER). 3 Select "Channel Setup" ( / then ENTER). 4 Select ...
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...the Parental Control, parents can prevent their children from changing Parental Control settings. three rating systems have been provided: the TV ratings, TV Parental Guidelines, and movie ratings. A Ant. Note • This function is available only when receiving digital broadcasting ...Enter the current four-digit password, using buttons 0 to exit the menu. Parental Control TV ratings Rating Description TV-Y All children TV-Y7 Children seven and above TV-G Age-Base TV-PG General audiences Parental guidance suggested . R Restricted. Channel Setup Ant. Examples of "...
...the Parental Control, parents can prevent their children from changing Parental Control settings. three rating systems have been provided: the TV ratings, TV Parental Guidelines, and movie ratings. A Ant. Note • This function is available only when receiving digital broadcasting ...Enter the current four-digit password, using buttons 0 to exit the menu. Parental Control TV ratings Rating Description TV-Y All children TV-Y7 Children seven and above TV-G Age-Base TV-PG General audiences Parental guidance suggested . R Restricted. Channel Setup Ant. Examples of "...
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...TV Ratings TV Ratings TV-None TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG Blocked TV Ratings xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Home Menu Exit • The password entry screen appears. Enter your password so you don't forget it. We suggest you write down for three seconds or longer. PDP-5080HD/PDP-4280HD... ( / then ENTER). • The password entry screen appears. Setting the TV ratings 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select "Tuner Setup" ( / then ENTER). 3 Select "Parental Control" ( / then ENTER). 4 Select "TV Ratings" ( / then ENTER). 5 Select the desired rating and change the ...
...TV Ratings TV Ratings TV-None TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG Blocked TV Ratings xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Home Menu Exit • The password entry screen appears. Enter your password so you don't forget it. We suggest you write down for three seconds or longer. PDP-5080HD/PDP-4280HD... ( / then ENTER). • The password entry screen appears. Setting the TV ratings 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select "Tuner Setup" ( / then ENTER). 3 Select "Parental Control" ( / then ENTER). 4 Select "TV Ratings" ( / then ENTER). 5 Select the desired rating and change the ...