Plasma Display Écran à plasma Plasma-Display PDP-50MXE10 PDP-50MXE11 PDP-50MXE1 PDP-50MXE1-S PDP-43MXE1 PDP-43MXE1-S Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Bedienungsanleitung English This unit has been designed for use as a computer display monitor. The optional video card is required if you wish to view other video signals on the monitor. For details consult your local retail dealer. Français Cet appareil est conçu pour une utilisation comme moniteur d'affichage d'ordinateur. La carte vidéo optionnelle est nécessaire si vous souhaitez regarder d'autres signaux sur ce moniteur. Pour plus de renseignements, consultez votre revendeur. Deutsch Dieses Gerät ist als Monitor für Personalcomputer konzipiert. Wenn andere Videosignale auf diesem Monitor betrachtet werden sollen, muss die optionale Videokarte installiert werden. Weitere Einzelheiten hierzu erfahren Sie von Ihrem Fachhändler. Operating Instructions Thank you very much for purchasing this PIONEER product. Before using your Plasma Display, please read the "Safety Precautions" and these "Operating Instructions" carefully so you will know how to operate the Plasma Display properly. Keep this manual in a safe place. You will find it useful in the future. Notes on Installation Work: This product is marketed assuming that it is installed by qualified personnel with enough skill and competence. Always have an installation specialist or your dealer install and set up the product. PIONEER cannot assume liabilities for damage caused by mistake in installation or mounting, misuse, modification or a natural disaster. Note for Dealers: After installation, be sure to deliver this manual to the customer and explain to the customer how to handle the product. If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling. Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one). For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal. By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health. i En Safety Precautions Français English Safety Precautions English IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. D3-4-2-1-1_En-A WARNING: The apparatus is not waterproofs, to prevent fire or shocks hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture and do not put any water source near this apparatus, such as vase, flower pot, cosmetics container and medicine bottle etc. D3-4-2-1-3_En The following symbols are found on labels attached to the product. They alert the operators and service personnel of this equipment to any potentially dangerous conditions. WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. CAUTION: WHEN POSITIONING THIS EQUIPMENT ENSURE THAT THE MAINS PLUG AND SOCKET IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE. This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe practice which can result in personal injury or property damage. This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe practice which can result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING CAUTION To ensure proper heat radiation, distance the unit slightly from other equipment, walls, etc. (normally more than 10 cm). Avoid the following installations which will block vents and cause heat to build up inside, resulting in fire hazards. · Do not attempt to fit the unit inside narrow spaces where ventilation is poor · Do not place on carpet · Do not cover with cloth, etc. · Do not place on its side · Do not place it upside down · If planning special installation such as fitting close to the wall, placing it horizontally, etc., be sure to consult your Pioneer dealer first. Safety Precautions Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity: 0 ºC ­ +40 ºC (+32 ºF ­ +104 ºF); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install in the following locations · Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light · Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly D3-4-2-1-7c_En ventilated location WARNING: BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230V D3-4-2-1-4_En or 120V) written on the rear panel. WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candle, should be placed on the apparatus. If naked flame sources accidentally fall down, fire spread over the apparatus then may cause fire. D3-4-2-1-7a_En This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and D3-4-2-1-9a_En 93/68/EEC). WARNING This product equipped with a three-wire grouding (earthing) type plug, a plug having a third (grounding, earthing) pin, it will only fit into a grouding (earthing) type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grouding (earthing) type plug. D3-4-2-1-6_En i ii En Contents Safety Precautions ................................... i Features ................................................... 1 Before Proceeding ................................... 3 How to use this manual ...................................... 3 Checking supplied accessories .......................... 5 Features PDP-50MXE10 ¶ Introduces newly developed 50" XGA wide Plasma Panel The new wide high-precision XGA 50" plasma panel (1280x768/ 16:9) further pushes the envelope of previous high-luminance panels, producing brighter, clearer images with higher contrast. Part Names and Functions ..................... 6 Main unit .............................................................. 6 Remote control unit ............................................ 7 Connection panel ................................................ 8 ¶ Newly developed image processing technology (P.U.R.E. Drive) including Advanced Super CLEAR Drive reproduces images with higher definition and quality The newly developed fully digital image processing circuitry (P.U.R.E. Drive) including Advanced Super CLEAR Drive designed exclusively for Pioneer's high-definition plasma displays allows the reproduction of clearer, brighter images. Installation and Connections ............... 10 Installation of the unit ....................................... 10 Connection to a personal computer ................ 12 Audio connections ............................................ 13 Power cord connection ..................................... 14 How to route cables .......................................... 15 ¶ ES (Expansion Solutions) Card Slot interfaces for enhanced potential The display is provided with a built-in ES Card Slot Interfaces to allow the installation of cards for the connection of external devices, thus enhancing its expansion potential. System Settings .................................... 16 Setting the onscreen display language ........... 16 Settings after connections ............................... 17 ¶ Supports wide range of computer signals (analog/ digital) Supports non-compressed display of signals ranging from 640x400 and 640x480 (VGA) to 1024x768 (XGA) and 1280x768 (WXGA), and compressed display of 1280x768 (SXGA) and 1600x1200 (UXGA) signals. * Supported signals are different on INPUT1 and INPUT2. Operation ............................................... 19 Selecting input source ...................................... 19 Adjusting sound volume .................................. 20 Muting the sound .............................................. 20 Confirming current status ................................ 20 Changing screen size ........................................ 21 Enlarging one part of the screen (POINT ZOOM) .................................................. 22 Multiscreen display ........................................... 23 Automatic power-off (POWER MANAGEMENT) ................................ 24 ¶ Free Installation Configuration ­ Broader installation possibilities with thinner, lighter, high-endurance design ­ The display is only 98mm thick with lightweight. On the other hand, the efficient heat-radiating design greatly improves environmental operating conditions. The thinner, lighter design, coupled to high-endurance construction greatly broadens the range of possible installation locations and styles. PICTURE/SCREEN Adjustment ............ 25 PICTURE adjustment ........................................ 25 Adjusting screen POSITION, CLOCK, and PHASE ........................................... 26 Adjusting screen POSITION, CLOCK, and PHASE ............................................... 27 ¶ High reliability for commercial applications This display is provided with features giving it high dependability in commercial applications, including the ability to suppress peak luminance in accordance with the viewing program, and to change the cooling fan's speed in accordance with changes in operating environment. Other Operations .................................. 29 Setting the orbiter (ORBITER) .......................... 29 Side mask position (MASK CONTROL) ........... 29 Screen management settings (SCREEN MGT.) ................................................. 30 Energy saving settings (ENERGY SAVE) ......... 31 Automatic input switching (AUTO FUNCTION) ........................................... 32 About audio output (AUDIO OUT) (PDP-50MXE1/PDP-50MXE1-S/PDP-43MXE1/ PDP-43MXE1-S only) ........................................ 33 ¶ Power-Saving Design While equipped with a high-precision (1280x768) panel, this unit achieves the highest energy-saving of any display in its class (50inch XGA class: 360W). The display is also provided with a variety of power-saving functions, including an automatic brightness function with ambient light sensor. ¶ Gray-body model specially for industrial and professional use PDP-50MXE10 is colored by gray and it matches with a variety of installation situation, specially designed for industrial and professional use. Additional Information ......................... 34 Cleaning ............................................................. 34 Troubleshooting ................................................ 34 Precautions regarding use ............................... 36 STANDBY and ON indicators ........................... 36 Specifications .................................................... 37 Appendix 1: Computer signal compatibility table ............................................ 38 Appendix 2: INPUT1/2 pin assignments ......... 42 Explanation of terms ........................................ 42 1 En Features English Features English PDP-50MXE11 ¶ Introduces newly developed 50" XGA wide Plasma Panel The new wide high-precision XGA 50" plasma panel (1280x768/ 16:9) further pushes the envelope of previous high-luminance panels, producing brighter, clearer images with higher contrast. Note The following are typical effects and characteristics of a phosphor-based matrix display and as such, are not covered by the manufacturer's limited warranties: · Permanent residual images upon the phosphors of the panel. · The existence of a minute number of inactive light cells. ¶ Newly developed Direct Color Filter The clear front of PDP-50MXE11 is actually a precisely manufactured optical-grade non-glass panel. It acts as a color filter that increases the spectrum of light emitted by the plasma, for a fuller range of colors and exceptional color accuracy. And increases contrast by limiting ambient light reflections in bright viewing environments. PDP-50MXE1/PDP-50MXE1-S/PDP-43MXE1/ PDP-43MXE1-S ¶ ES (Expansion Solutions) Card Slot interfaces for enhanced potential The display is provided with ...