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...set the KURO apart. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction to the 20FD Series Flat Panel TVs 6 1.1 Flat Panel TV Shipment Checklist ...6 1.2 Control Options: Get to Know Your Flat Panel TV ...8 1.2.1 Control Buttons and More on the Flat Panel TV ...8 1.2.2 Operating the Remote Control ...10 1.2.3 Buttons on your purchase of a Pioneer KURO... way you to enter a new world of seeing and hearing like never before. KURO is the future of Pioneer flat-panel displays. We hope you enjoy the experience of owning the KURO and invite you look at the world. English TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations on the...
...set the KURO apart. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction to the 20FD Series Flat Panel TVs 6 1.1 Flat Panel TV Shipment Checklist ...6 1.2 Control Options: Get to Know Your Flat Panel TV ...8 1.2.1 Control Buttons and More on the Flat Panel TV ...8 1.2.2 Operating the Remote Control ...10 1.2.3 Buttons on your purchase of a Pioneer KURO... way you to enter a new world of seeing and hearing like never before. KURO is the future of Pioneer flat-panel displays. We hope you enjoy the experience of owning the KURO and invite you look at the world. English TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations on the...
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.../to Sound ...64 4.7.1 Activate Closed Captioning (CC) ...64 4.7.2 Switch Languages Using MTS...66 4.7.3 Select SAP...66 4.7.4 Apply Sound Effect Settings ...67 4.7.5 Use Auto Volume Control (AVC)...67 4.8 Manage the Power ...67 5 Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel TV 69 5.1... to the Remote Control 69 5.1.2 Issue a Library Search for a Manufacturer Code 69 5.1.3 Clear Added Manufacturer Codes from the Remote Control 70 5.1.4 Control a Pioneer Receiver ...70 5.1.5 Control a Cable (CBL) or Satellite (SAT) System 71 5.1.6 Control a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) ...72 5.1.7 Control a DVD ...
.../to Sound ...64 4.7.1 Activate Closed Captioning (CC) ...64 4.7.2 Switch Languages Using MTS...66 4.7.3 Select SAP...66 4.7.4 Apply Sound Effect Settings ...67 4.7.5 Use Auto Volume Control (AVC)...67 4.8 Manage the Power ...67 5 Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel TV 69 5.1... to the Remote Control 69 5.1.2 Issue a Library Search for a Manufacturer Code 69 5.1.3 Clear Added Manufacturer Codes from the Remote Control 70 5.1.4 Control a Pioneer Receiver ...70 5.1.5 Control a Cable (CBL) or Satellite (SAT) System 71 5.1.6 Control a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) ...72 5.1.7 Control a DVD ...
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...With Your Flat Panel TV" explains how to use the remote to control other equipment such as an input source AV SELECTION: 4 Select audio/video settings AV Source: OPTIMUM, PERFORMANCE, DYNAMIC, MOVIE, GAME, SPORT, Standard PC Source: STANDARD, USER SPLIT: 5 Cycle view thru single-screen, 2-...to cancel the freeze function Number buttons 0 thru 9: 7 Select a channel •(dot): 8 Enter a dot for selecting a sub-channel VOL +/-: 9 Set the volume EXIT: 10 Exit the menu to return to control other equipment. This section identifies and describes the buttons on the Remote Control Except...
...With Your Flat Panel TV" explains how to use the remote to control other equipment such as an input source AV SELECTION: 4 Select audio/video settings AV Source: OPTIMUM, PERFORMANCE, DYNAMIC, MOVIE, GAME, SPORT, Standard PC Source: STANDARD, USER SPLIT: 5 Cycle view thru single-screen, 2-...to cancel the freeze function Number buttons 0 thru 9: 7 Select a channel •(dot): 8 Enter a dot for selecting a sub-channel VOL +/-: 9 Set the volume EXIT: 10 Exit the menu to return to control other equipment. This section identifies and describes the buttons on the Remote Control Except...
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... is programmed to accept the signal. If your flat panel TV determines which panel ports are used as a reference tool for your other Pioneer equipment when combined with the STB. 26 En The ANT terminal accepts both analog and digital broadcasts through INPUT 6 (HDMI terminal) on...any of INPUT 4 through your terrestrial antenna or cable connection, you must first connect the cable to a splitter. Connect cable or Satellite using STB (Set Top Box): T T W W Satellite antenna Rear view SAT IN Cable STB/Satellite STB HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y PB PR IN...
... is programmed to accept the signal. If your flat panel TV determines which panel ports are used as a reference tool for your other Pioneer equipment when combined with the STB. 26 En The ANT terminal accepts both analog and digital broadcasts through INPUT 6 (HDMI terminal) on...any of INPUT 4 through your terrestrial antenna or cable connection, you must first connect the cable to a splitter. Connect cable or Satellite using STB (Set Top Box): T T W W Satellite antenna Rear view SAT IN Cable STB/Satellite STB HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y PB PR IN...
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...TV/DTV button changes only the TV signal appearing on the left side of the panel. 3.2.2 Explore the Home Menu The Home Menu is set to scroll through this menu. Home Menu screen Channel Favorites Input Home Media Gallery HDMI Control Setup 5) Press ENTER to lock in features, ... the bottom of some built-in the change. 6) Press RETURN to move back to a previous menu/submenu page when changing more information about channel setting options. 03 Basic Operations For Television Viewing 3.2 Program the Flat Panel TV for that menu item. 4) Highlight the selected menu option. The sections...
...TV/DTV button changes only the TV signal appearing on the left side of the panel. 3.2.2 Explore the Home Menu The Home Menu is set to scroll through this menu. Home Menu screen Channel Favorites Input Home Media Gallery HDMI Control Setup 5) Press ENTER to lock in features, ... the bottom of some built-in the change. 6) Press RETURN to move back to a previous menu/submenu page when changing more information about channel setting options. 03 Basic Operations For Television Viewing 3.2 Program the Flat Panel TV for that menu item. 4) Highlight the selected menu option. The sections...
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HDMI Control 76 - Option 44 Position 56 Auto Size 59 Side Mask 74 HDMI Input 81 HDMI Control Setting 53 Orbiter 53 Video Pattern 56 Game Control Pref 42 Room Light Sensor 52 Screen Protection 40 Label Input System Setup 35 Auto Installation 36 ... Operation off Sleep Timer 41 - Home Media Gallery 83 - HDMI Control 76 - Option 112 Auto Setup 112 Manual Setup 74 HDMI Input 81 HDMI Control Setting 53 Orbiter 40 Label Input Favorites Setup 39 Channel Mode 40 Sort Favorites 33 En English AV Source Pg Option Channel 39 - Setup Picture 54...
HDMI Control 76 - Option 44 Position 56 Auto Size 59 Side Mask 74 HDMI Input 81 HDMI Control Setting 53 Orbiter 53 Video Pattern 56 Game Control Pref 42 Room Light Sensor 52 Screen Protection 40 Label Input System Setup 35 Auto Installation 36 ... Operation off Sleep Timer 41 - Home Media Gallery 83 - HDMI Control 76 - Option 112 Auto Setup 112 Manual Setup 74 HDMI Input 81 HDMI Control Setting 53 Orbiter 40 Label Input Favorites Setup 39 Channel Mode 40 Sort Favorites 33 En English AV Source Pg Option Channel 39 - Setup Picture 54...
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... list, simply delete any unwanted channels. Using the remote control, follow the steps below to set up TV channels. Basic Operations For Television Viewing 03 English 3.2.4 Set the Clock Set the flat panel TV's clock to take advantage of many built-in features such as Time Zone...Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, or Hawaii 35 En Follow the steps below to activate/deactivate Daylight Saving Time. 7 ) Select the proper option for and set the clock. 1 ) Access the System Setup through the Setup. 2 ) Select Auto Installation from the System Setup menu. 3 ) Select Air/Cable, ...
... list, simply delete any unwanted channels. Using the remote control, follow the steps below to set up TV channels. Basic Operations For Television Viewing 03 English 3.2.4 Set the Clock Set the flat panel TV's clock to take advantage of many built-in features such as Time Zone...Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, or Hawaii 35 En Follow the steps below to activate/deactivate Daylight Saving Time. 7 ) Select the proper option for and set the clock. 1 ) Access the System Setup through the Setup. 2 ) Select Auto Installation from the System Setup menu. 3 ) Select Air/Cable, ...
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... 00009.000 3 ) Scroll to or highlight an unwanted channel number. 4 ) Press ENTER to the channel, it disappears. 5 ) Press RETURN. To set this option, follow the steps below to change a channel's status. 1 ) Access the System Setup through the Setup. 2 ) Select Digital Tuner Setup ... or are not age-appropriate for restoring a skipped channel are available for viewing. buttons to the added/restored channel. The Channel Delete setting is complete when exiting the Channel Options menu (no confirmation screen appears). This section explains how to exit the menu. A confirmation screen...
... 00009.000 3 ) Scroll to or highlight an unwanted channel number. 4 ) Press ENTER to the channel, it disappears. 5 ) Press RETURN. To set this option, follow the steps below to change a channel's status. 1 ) Access the System Setup through the Setup. 2 ) Select Digital Tuner Setup ... or are not age-appropriate for restoring a skipped channel are available for viewing. buttons to the added/restored channel. The Channel Delete setting is complete when exiting the Channel Options menu (no confirmation screen appears). This section explains how to exit the menu. A confirmation screen...
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.... Favorites INPUT 6 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX PC XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX 1/2 00001.000 00004.000 00007.000 00009.000 00013.002 00015.000 00024.000 Set Favorite Channels Select up to ten (10) channels per list page, up to appear. To assign the registered channels, select Favorites. 39 En Input List...
.... Favorites INPUT 6 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX PC XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX 1/2 00001.000 00004.000 00007.000 00009.000 00013.002 00015.000 00024.000 Set Favorite Channels Select up to ten (10) channels per list page, up to appear. To assign the registered channels, select Favorites. 39 En Input List...
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... or sub-channel then press CH ENTER. 3.3.2 Adjust the Volume/Sound With the remote control pointed at the same rate. When the Timer is to set the Sleep Timer, follow the steps below. 1 ) Access the Sleep Timer through the Setup. 2 ) Select the desired time period. Another option for .... A recent addition to TV viewing is digital and has three active sub-channels, enter 5 . 2 to station. A single press of VOL+ or VOL- To set when first installing the panel. For example, if Channel 5 is the Sub-channel. The muting symbol ( e ) appears on by minor increments. Each press of this...
... or sub-channel then press CH ENTER. 3.3.2 Adjust the Volume/Sound With the remote control pointed at the same rate. When the Timer is to set the Sleep Timer, follow the steps below. 1 ) Access the Sleep Timer through the Setup. 2 ) Select the desired time period. Another option for .... A recent addition to TV viewing is digital and has three active sub-channels, enter 5 . 2 to station. A single press of VOL+ or VOL- To set when first installing the panel. For example, if Channel 5 is the Sub-channel. The muting symbol ( e ) appears on by minor increments. Each press of this...
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...the room lighting sensor On/Off. "Remain ---min" appears at the top of the flat panel TV lights orange when the Sleep Timer is set. When the Video Pattern timer is on the front of the menu. Video Pattern is deactivated. This section provides basic adjustments but for detailed ... Adjustment Options" and "4.7 Select Alternatives for you. To check the remaining time, press TOOLS then select Sleep. Note: When the sleep timer has been set, "Remain ---min" appears at the top of light in this manual. 3.4 Adjust the Picture and Sound Quality Your flat panel TV has many adjustment ...
...the room lighting sensor On/Off. "Remain ---min" appears at the top of the flat panel TV lights orange when the Sleep Timer is set. When the Video Pattern timer is on the front of the menu. Video Pattern is deactivated. This section provides basic adjustments but for detailed ... Adjustment Options" and "4.7 Select Alternatives for you. To check the remaining time, press TOOLS then select Sleep. Note: When the sleep timer has been set, "Remain ---min" appears at the top of light in this manual. 3.4 Adjust the Picture and Sound Quality Your flat panel TV has many adjustment ...
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... : 40 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 3 ) Use the arrow buttons (/) to adjust to exit the menu. 43 En The default setting is On. 8 ) Press HOME MENU to the desired level. Reduce Noise from Analog TV Sometimes electronic signal static can reduce video noise from an antenna...4 ) Press HOME MENU to be adjusted. This static is DYNAMIC, please refer to all AV sources except OPTIMUM and DYNAMIC. Only analog channels set using Auto Installation are manually adjustable. 4 ) Select Program Entry. 5 ) Select a channel number to exit the menu. Basic Operations For Television...
... : 40 : 0 : 0 : 0 : 0 3 ) Use the arrow buttons (/) to adjust to exit the menu. 43 En The default setting is On. 8 ) Press HOME MENU to the desired level. Reduce Noise from Analog TV Sometimes electronic signal static can reduce video noise from an antenna...4 ) Press HOME MENU to be adjusted. This static is DYNAMIC, please refer to all AV sources except OPTIMUM and DYNAMIC. Only analog channels set using Auto Installation are manually adjustable. 4 ) Select Program Entry. 5 ) Select a channel number to exit the menu. Basic Operations For Television...
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...multiple adjustments, it may not change /compare one at a time. This section includes adjustment notes and steps to reverse improper settings. If viewing the Before screen when selecting another parameter/option only from the After screen. Although repositioning is available in most ...lost. • Exiting an option from the Before screen stores that view. Position Auto Size : Off Side Mask HDMI Input HDMI Control Setting Orbiter : Off Video Pattern 3 ) Select H/V Position Adjust from the Option menu. Many small adjustments lead to the other guidelines to follow...
...multiple adjustments, it may not change /compare one at a time. This section includes adjustment notes and steps to reverse improper settings. If viewing the Before screen when selecting another parameter/option only from the After screen. Although repositioning is available in most ...lost. • Exiting an option from the Before screen stores that view. Position Auto Size : Off Side Mask HDMI Input HDMI Control Setting Orbiter : Off Video Pattern 3 ) Select H/V Position Adjust from the Option menu. Many small adjustments lead to the other guidelines to follow...
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Note: if no selections are made within 60 seconds, the menu closes automatically and the current settings are saved to work). To cancel the OPTIMUM Performance option, press EXIT. OPTIMUM Performance compares the picture and sound quality between the ...Selecting OPTIMUM from the Picture menu. Basic Operations For Television Viewing 03 English • Moving/changing the AV Selection parameter/option stores the option setting in memory (button continues to memory. The OPTIMUM Performance appears. To exit the menu without saving the changes, switch to display different AV ...
Note: if no selections are made within 60 seconds, the menu closes automatically and the current settings are saved to work). To cancel the OPTIMUM Performance option, press EXIT. OPTIMUM Performance compares the picture and sound quality between the ...Selecting OPTIMUM from the Picture menu. Basic Operations For Television Viewing 03 English • Moving/changing the AV Selection parameter/option stores the option setting in memory (button continues to memory. The OPTIMUM Performance appears. To exit the menu without saving the changes, switch to display different AV ...
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... (Audio) Adjustment Many prefer a heavier base when watching movies or music videos from an AV source or on TV. Restore Default Sound Settings To restore the factory default sound settings, follow the directions below . 1 ) Highlight Reset from the Picture menu. 5 ) Select On. 6 ) Press HOME MENU to ...strengthens tone shifts audio balance to the left /right arrow buttons ( / ) to adjust the option. A confirmation screen appears asking if settings should be restored to the original default values. Note: When Sound Control from the Picture menu is selected, the only Sound menu option ...
... (Audio) Adjustment Many prefer a heavier base when watching movies or music videos from an AV source or on TV. Restore Default Sound Settings To restore the factory default sound settings, follow the directions below . 1 ) Highlight Reset from the Picture menu. 5 ) Select On. 6 ) Press HOME MENU to ...strengthens tone shifts audio balance to the left /right arrow buttons ( / ) to adjust the option. A confirmation screen appears asking if settings should be restored to the original default values. Note: When Sound Control from the Picture menu is selected, the only Sound menu option ...
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... suggested) automatically blocks TV-14 (Parents strongly cautioned) and TV-MA (Mature audiences only). Program Rating of "None" The flat panel TV also provides a rating setting that rating system. 5 ) Press ENTER to reverse the blocked status for that blocks programs with a rating of None. A block (B) or view (V) symbol appears in appropriate...
... suggested) automatically blocks TV-14 (Parents strongly cautioned) and TV-MA (Mature audiences only). Program Rating of "None" The flat panel TV also provides a rating setting that rating system. 5 ) Press ENTER to reverse the blocked status for that blocks programs with a rating of None. A block (B) or view (V) symbol appears in appropriate...
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Change the Parental Control settings to exit the menu. 50 En A list of available ratings appears. 4 ) Select from the available ratings. 5 ) Select a level from the available ratings. 6 ) Select View or ... "8.1 Ratings Charts (for Various Audience Classifications)" for Digital Broadcasts Some Digital broadcasts carry new ratings that are not compatible with the panel's original Parental Control settings. New Ratings System for detailed information about the different rating systems. Block Not Rated Programs With some TV programs, the rating information is unavailable. Note...
Change the Parental Control settings to exit the menu. 50 En A list of available ratings appears. 4 ) Select from the available ratings. 5 ) Select a level from the available ratings. 6 ) Select View or ... "8.1 Ratings Charts (for Various Audience Classifications)" for Digital Broadcasts Some Digital broadcasts carry new ratings that are not compatible with the panel's original Parental Control settings. New Ratings System for detailed information about the different rating systems. Block Not Rated Programs With some TV programs, the rating information is unavailable. Note...
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... Repeat Time Search Repeat The TOOLS Menu provides short-cuts to toggle between options. Activating this section differ, depending upon the menu. To set this option, follow the steps below for the simplest usage, best quality, and longest life span. 3.6.1 Use the TOOLS Menu To change... Smart Starts for AV Selection) 4 ) Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. 52 En This section explains how to extend the life of the following settings are automatically entered: •Auto Size: Wide-Zoom •Side Mask - Detection: Mode 1 •Orbiter (AV source): Mode 1 •Orbiter (PC...
... Repeat Time Search Repeat The TOOLS Menu provides short-cuts to toggle between options. Activating this section differ, depending upon the menu. To set this option, follow the steps below for the simplest usage, best quality, and longest life span. 3.6.1 Use the TOOLS Menu To change... Smart Starts for AV Selection) 4 ) Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. 52 En This section explains how to extend the life of the following settings are automatically entered: •Auto Size: Wide-Zoom •Side Mask - Detection: Mode 1 •Orbiter (AV source): Mode 1 •Orbiter (PC...
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...Start from the submenu. Note: The Video Pattern timer has priority over Sleep Timer, No Signal off, and No Power off (Power Management ) settings. 3.6.5 Activate Energy Save to Standby one hour. Option Off No effect Description Mode 1 consumes less power than Off Mode 2 consumes less power than... follow the steps below . 1 ) Access the Option through the Setup. 2 ) Select Video Pattern from the Option menu. The recommended setting, Energy Save Mode 1, extends the life of the picture imperceptibly while the image is on screen. Basic Operations For Television Viewing 03 English...
...Start from the submenu. Note: The Video Pattern timer has priority over Sleep Timer, No Signal off, and No Power off (Power Management ) settings. 3.6.5 Activate Energy Save to Standby one hour. Option Off No effect Description Mode 1 consumes less power than Off Mode 2 consumes less power than... follow the steps below . 1 ) Access the Option through the Setup. 2 ) Select Video Pattern from the Option menu. The recommended setting, Energy Save Mode 1, extends the life of the picture imperceptibly while the image is on screen. Basic Operations For Television Viewing 03 English...
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... level of the environment and the program or movie on the remote control. If the AV source is a Game Control, select GAME and refer to "4.1.4 Set the Panel to Recognize a Game Console" for more information. 4.1.1 AV Source through the Remote Control Follow the directions below to... (shared by external input and TV input sources) lowers image brightness for easier viewing (shared by external input and TV input sources) allows customizing settings as desired (set an AV Selection for each input source) 3 ) Allow the AV Selection screen to disappear. Apply as many or as few of all that your...
... level of the environment and the program or movie on the remote control. If the AV source is a Game Control, select GAME and refer to "4.1.4 Set the Panel to Recognize a Game Console" for more information. 4.1.1 AV Source through the Remote Control Follow the directions below to... (shared by external input and TV input sources) lowers image brightness for easier viewing (shared by external input and TV input sources) allows customizing settings as desired (set an AV Selection for each input source) 3 ) Allow the AV Selection screen to disappear. Apply as many or as few of all that your...