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...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. This exclusive series of the best entertainment experiences possible. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction to the Flat Panel Displays 6 1.1 Flat Panel Display Shipment Checklist... Elite KURO and invite you into one of the finest in the world and immerse you to enter a new world of a special limited run created for New Owners ...28 4.2.1 Extend Your Panel Life ...28 4.2.2 Adjust the Power Indicator Brightness ...28 4.2.3 Set...
...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. This exclusive series of the best entertainment experiences possible. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction to the Flat Panel Displays 6 1.1 Flat Panel Display Shipment Checklist... Elite KURO and invite you into one of the finest in the world and immerse you to enter a new world of a special limited run created for New Owners ...28 4.2.1 Extend Your Panel Life ...28 4.2.2 Adjust the Power Indicator Brightness ...28 4.2.3 Set...
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... AV Source through the Remote Control...31 5.1.2 Choose 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 a Screen Size (Automatically or Manually 33...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 Cassette Recorder (VCR) ...50 6.1.8 Control a DVD Player/DVR Recorder/BD Player 51 6.2 Apply Settings for Other Equipment...52 6.2.1 Apply Settings for an AV System...52 6.2.2 Apply Settings for a PC...
... AV Source through the Remote Control...31 5.1.2 Choose 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 a Screen Size (Automatically or Manually 33...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 Cassette Recorder (VCR) ...50 6.1.8 Control a DVD Player/DVR Recorder/BD Player 51 6.2 Apply Settings for Other Equipment...52 6.2.1 Apply Settings for an AV System...52 6.2.2 Apply Settings for a PC...
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...INPUT: 4 Switch inputs for sub screens when viewing in multi-screen AV SELECTION: 5 Select audio/video settings AV Source: OPTIMUM, 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...
...INPUT: 4 Switch inputs for sub screens when viewing in multi-screen AV SELECTION: 5 Select audio/video settings AV Source: OPTIMUM, 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...
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... MUTING: Invalid 25 USER MENU/TOOLS: Display the 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...
... MUTING: Invalid 25 USER MENU/TOOLS: Display the 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...
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...terminal/port number is properly connected to exit the menu screen. 22 En MENU 5) Press ENTER to choose an input source. Most commands and settings are programmed through 8) on the back of some built-in the change. The sections below 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. USER MENU TOOLS RETURN Home Menu screen HOME MENU FLAT...
...terminal/port number is properly connected to exit the menu screen. 22 En MENU 5) Press ENTER to choose an input source. Most commands and settings are programmed through 8) on the back of some built-in the change. The sections below 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. USER MENU TOOLS RETURN Home Menu screen HOME MENU FLAT...
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...31) reproduces theatre-quality images for film-based sources (see page 38) places the panel into Standby when the set time elapses (see page 30) controls the connected equipment with the panel's remote through HDMI (see page 56) ...Off Language Input Priority Blue LED Dimmer Orbiter Video Pattern Long Life Settings Room Light Sensor PIP Detect Input Setup 1/2 Input Setup 2/2 IP Control Setting KURO LINK Setting Serial Setting 3.2.3 Use the Simplified User Menu For simplified menu selections, the ... Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp Red Green Blue Gamma Pro Adjust Reset Auto Setup H.
...31) reproduces theatre-quality images for film-based sources (see page 38) places the panel into Standby when the set time elapses (see page 30) controls the connected equipment with the panel's remote through HDMI (see page 56) ...Off Language Input Priority Blue LED Dimmer Orbiter Video Pattern Long Life Settings Room Light Sensor PIP Detect Input Setup 1/2 Input Setup 2/2 IP Control Setting KURO LINK Setting Serial Setting 3.2.3 Use the Simplified User Menu For simplified menu selections, the ... Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp Red Green Blue Gamma Pro Adjust Reset Auto Setup H.
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03 Basic Operations 3.2.4 Assign a Language The default menu language is English. To assign a different language for menus and on-screen information, follow the steps below. 1 ) Access Language through the Option menu. 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
03 Basic Operations 3.2.4 Assign a Language The default menu language is English. To assign a different language for menus and on-screen information, follow the steps below. 1 ) Access Language through the Option menu. 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
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... level. The sections below apply to all AV Selection options except OPTIMUM and DYNAMIC. 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 On (or Off ) from the submenu. 3 ) Press HOME MENU to exit...
... level. The sections below apply to all AV Selection options except OPTIMUM and DYNAMIC. 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 On (or Off ) from the submenu. 3 ) Press HOME MENU to exit...
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... press ENTER. 3 ) Select an item to Dot by Dot, the Position menu is unavailable. Although repositioning is set to be adjusted. 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.... Contrast 32 5 ) Press HOME MENU again to the desired level. Picture Image Position Each input source stores the picture adjustment settings for that view. Auto Setup H.Position V.Position Clock Phase Auto Size Side Mask Reset : No 2 ) Adjust the vertical and...
... press ENTER. 3 ) Select an item to Dot by Dot, the Position menu is unavailable. Although repositioning is set to be adjusted. 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.... Contrast 32 5 ) Press HOME MENU again to the desired level. Picture Image Position Each input source stores the picture adjustment settings for that view. Auto Setup H.Position V.Position Clock Phase Auto Size Side Mask Reset : No 2 ) Adjust the vertical and...
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...Images When Adjusting the Picture When adjusting the picture, look for an overall improvement by adjusting each option changes, refer back to the previously set image for the preferred picture quality. 1 ) Press HOME MENU. 2 ) Select Picture from the After screen. Trying to make adjustments ... from the After screen stores the new entry in memory and deactivates the button. • Moving/changing the AV Selection parameter/option stores the option setting in Step 2. 5 ) Press USER MENU again. Pressing USER MENU toggles the picture between Before and After. 6 ) Repeat Steps 3 through 5 to...
...Images When Adjusting the Picture When adjusting the picture, look for an overall improvement by adjusting each option changes, refer back to the previously set image for the preferred picture quality. 1 ) Press HOME MENU. 2 ) Select Picture from the After screen. Trying to make adjustments ... from the After screen stores the new entry in memory and deactivates the button. • Moving/changing the AV Selection parameter/option stores the option setting in Step 2. 5 ) Press USER MENU again. Pressing USER MENU toggles the picture between Before and After. 6 ) Repeat Steps 3 through 5 to...
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... through the Option menu. 2 ) Select Auto, High, Mid or Low from the submenu. 3 ) Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. 4.2.3 Set Input Priority With a priority input assigned, the flat panel display automatically switches to that can prolong the life of the viewing area. Detection: Mode 1 ...): Mode 1 •Energy Save: Save 1 •AV Selection: OPTIMUM (only when it easier to use but also environmentally friendlier. To set this option causes the panel to automatically select several different features that input when signals are automatically entered: •Auto Size: Wide Zoom •...
... through the Option menu. 2 ) Select Auto, High, Mid or Low from the submenu. 3 ) Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. 4.2.3 Set Input Priority With a priority input assigned, the flat panel display automatically switches to that can prolong the life of the viewing area. Detection: Mode 1 ...): Mode 1 •Energy Save: Save 1 •AV Selection: OPTIMUM (only when it easier to use but also environmentally friendlier. To set this option causes the panel to automatically select several different features that input when signals are automatically entered: •Auto Size: Wide Zoom •...
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... Video Pattern through the Option menu. 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 activate an Energy Save option. 1 ) Access Energy Save through the Option menu. 2 ) Select Mode 1, Mode 2 or ... mode except Dot by Dot • AV source Mode 2: for a minimum of the picture while the image is on screen. The recommended setting, Save 1, extends the life of an image may appear to drop slightly on the screen. 4.2.5 Trigger the Screen-Saving Video Pattern Periodically The...
... Video Pattern through the Option menu. 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 activate an Energy Save option. 1 ) Access Energy Save through the Option menu. 2 ) Select Mode 1, Mode 2 or ... mode except Dot by Dot • AV source Mode 2: for a minimum of the picture while the image is on screen. The recommended setting, Save 1, extends the life of an image may appear to drop slightly on the screen. 4.2.5 Trigger the Screen-Saving Video Pattern Periodically The...
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To set , "Remain ---min" appears at the top of the menu. When the Video Pattern timer is on screen each minute until the time has elapsed. When ... appears on , the sleep timer is explained in an earlier section in Standby when the selected time elapses. 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 desired time period. The Video Pattern...
To set , "Remain ---min" appears at the top of the menu. When the Video Pattern timer is on screen each minute until the time has elapsed. When ... appears on , the sleep timer is explained in an earlier section in Standby when the selected time elapses. 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 desired time period. The Video Pattern...
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...Use either an AV Source or from an external AV Source. 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 disappear. The current...movies reflects input signals as faithfully as possible for checking image materials, for example for sports programs lowers image brightness for easier viewing allows customizing settings as desired. 5.1 Choose an AV Option (Video, Game, etc.) Similar to the purpose for the room light sensor, the AV Option...
...Use either an AV Source or from an external AV Source. 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 disappear. The current...movies reflects input signals as faithfully as possible for checking image materials, for example for sports programs lowers image brightness for easier viewing allows customizing settings as desired. 5.1 Choose an AV Option (Video, Game, etc.) Similar to the purpose for the room light sensor, the AV Option...
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...On (operability preferred) or Off (image quality preferred). 5 ) Press HOME MENU to your Game preference, follow the steps below . 1 ) Access Pro Adjust through the Picture menu. 2 ) Select Other from a PC). from the submenu. option is ignored during multi-screen viewing (refer to "5.4 View... in a normally bright room • USER: allows customizing the settings for each input source 5.1.4 Set the Panel to Recognize a Game Console When adding a game console to exit the menu. 05 Additional Picture Adjustment Options ...
...On (operability preferred) or Off (image quality preferred). 5 ) Press HOME MENU to your Game preference, follow the steps below . 1 ) Access Pro Adjust through the Picture menu. 2 ) Select Other from a PC). from the submenu. option is ignored during multi-screen viewing (refer to "5.4 View... in a normally bright room • USER: allows customizing the settings for each input source 5.1.4 Set the Panel to Recognize a Game Console When adding a game console to exit the menu. 05 Additional Picture Adjustment Options ...
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... masks that appear in full screen. For High Definition pictures when Side Mask Detection is set to detect side masks, follow the steps below . 1 ) Access Side Mask through Pioneer's Pro Adjust support, top quality blacks, better balanced whites, and overall color improvements. 5.3.1 Adjust...after all adjustments are hidden. Detect Masks Some HD video signals have 4:3 content with side masks. Note: Reset returns all settings to the factory defaults. 5.3 Assign Advanced Picture Functions Your flat panel display provides various advanced functions for any additional adjustments. 6...
... masks that appear in full screen. For High Definition pictures when Side Mask Detection is set to detect side masks, follow the steps below . 1 ) Access Side Mask through Pioneer's Pro Adjust support, top quality blacks, better balanced whites, and overall color improvements. 5.3.1 Adjust...after all adjustments are hidden. Detect Masks Some HD video signals have 4:3 content with side masks. Note: Reset returns all settings to the factory defaults. 5.3 Assign Advanced Picture Functions Your flat panel display provides various advanced functions for any additional adjustments. 6...
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...screen reset. 3 ) Use the arrow buttons to gray. from black to highlight Yes. 4 ) Press ENTER. Restore Default Screen To restore the factory default screen settings, follow the directions below . 1 ) Access Reset through the Screen menu. 2 ) Press ENTER to continue with the following Steps. 3 ) Select Manual in...) on each side of a picture when the screen size is 4:3 and Side Mask Detection is fairly dark. Parameter Fixed Auto Description sets the same brightness for a better white balance. However, the gray is active, the bars automatically change the bars to a lighter shade...
...screen reset. 3 ) Use the arrow buttons to gray. from black to highlight Yes. 4 ) Press ENTER. Restore Default Screen To restore the factory default screen settings, follow the directions below . 1 ) Access Reset through the Screen menu. 2 ) Press ENTER to continue with the following Steps. 3 ) Select Manual in...) on each side of a picture when the screen size is 4:3 and Side Mask Detection is fairly dark. Parameter Fixed Auto Description sets the same brightness for a better white balance. However, the gray is active, the bars automatically change the bars to a lighter shade...
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... ) 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 ... 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. To set the PureCinema level for HD picture quality. The function supports both...
... ) 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 ... 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. To set the PureCinema level for HD picture quality. The function supports both...
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... changes may be visible. 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 1 or Mode 2 (or Off ). 4 ) Select the desired parameter. This setting applies only to exit the menu.
... changes may be visible. 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 1 or Mode 2 (or Off ). 4 ) Select the desired parameter. This setting applies only to exit the menu.
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.... Option CTI Color Space Parameter Description Off No effect On activates CTI 1 optimizes for enhanced image contrast and sharpness. 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. 05 Additional Picture Adjustment...
.... Option CTI Color Space Parameter Description Off No effect On activates CTI 1 optimizes for enhanced image contrast and sharpness. 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. 05 Additional Picture Adjustment...