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Pioneer Elite PRO-950HD Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions PLASMA DISPLAY SYSTEM 1 150 PRO-...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT 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. Read these instructions.
  • Page 3 Product Name: Plasma Display System Model Number: PRO-1150HD/PRO-950HD Product Category: Class B Personal Computers & Peripherals Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST., LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A. Phone: 800-421-1625 URL : http://www.pioneerelectronics.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 5 Contents Setting up closed captions ... 42 Activating the closed caption ... 42 Selecting the type of conventional closed captions ... 42 Selecting digital closed captions ... 42 Selecting digital closed caption parameters ... 43 Clock Setting ... 43 10 TV Guide On Screen™ System Operation ...44 Using the TV Guide On Screen™...
  • Page 6 Contents Watching an image from a personal computer ...69 Computer compatibility chart ...69 Connecting control cords ...70 IR REPEATER OUT ...70 Enjoying the Home Media Gallery ... 71 Making network connections ...72 Connecting a USB device ...72 Starting the Home Media Gallery function ...73 Enjoying movie files ...75 Enjoying music files ...78...

  • Page 7: Important User Guidance Information

    Over the course of its lifetime, the luminosity of the Pioneer PRO- 1150HD/PRO-950HD plasma display will diminish very slowly, such as with all phosphor-based screens (for example, a traditional tube-type television).
  • Page 8 2.3 million pixels in case of a 42 inch display, over 3.1 million pixels in case of a 50 inch display). All Pioneer display panels are manufactured using a very high level of ultra-precision technology and undergo individual quality control.
  • Page 9 Important User Guidance Information Fan motor noise The rotation speed of the cooling fan motor increases when the ambient temperature of the plasma display becomes high. You may hear the sound of the fan motor at that time. To use this product for a long period of time •...

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    25. The plasma display weighs about 40.8 kg (89.9 lbs.) for the PRO-1150HD (including the stand and speaker) and about 31.8 kg (70.1 lbs.) for the PRO-950HD (including the stand). Because it has small depth and is unstable, unpack, carry, and install the product with one more person at least and use the handles.

  • Page 11: Installation Precautions

    Note • It is strongly recommended to use the optional Pioneer mounting products. • Pioneer shall not be liable for any personal injury or product damage that results from the use of mounting items other than the optional Pioneer products.

  • Page 12: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied Accessories Chapter 3 Supplied Accessories Remote control unit AA size batteries × 2 (Alkaline batteries for remote control unit) Speed clamps × 3 Bead bands × 3 Cleaning cloth Warranty card Operating instructions Screws (M4 x 10 mm) x 2 (for plastic bands) Plastic bands x 2 Power cord (2 m/6.6 feet)

  • Page 13: Part Names

    PRO-950HD Viewed from below of the display Viewed from the front side of the display The terminals on side panels are common to the PRO-1150HD and PRO-950HD. 11 TV GUIDE button* 12 USB port 13 PHONES output terminal 14 INPUT 3 terminals (COMPONENT VIDEO: Y, P...
  • Page 14 12 ANT B IN terminal 13 INPUT 1 terminal (S-VIDEO) 14 INPUT 1 terminal (VIDEO) 15 SUB WOOFER terminal 16 AUDIO OUT terminals (AUDIO) PRO-950HD 9 10 *For exact terminal positions, refer to the terminal position sheet located near the terminal compartment.

  • Page 15: Remote Control Unit

    Part Names Remote control unit This section describes the functions of the buttons available when the mode switch has been set to TV. For the buttons for controlling other equipment, see Using the remote control unit to control other devices starting from page 99. Mode switch (with “TV”...

  • Page 16: Preparation

    (PRO-1150HD) (PRO-950HD) Caution When installing on a rack, etc., hold the plasma display. Installing the Pioneer speaker (PRO-1150HD) Caution • Do not move the display holding on to the mounting fittings. This can result in injury or damage to the unit.
  • Page 17 Speed clamp (M5 x 10 mm) Note • Before installing the speaker, make sure that the Pioneer table top stand is attached to the plasma display. • When using the hang on wall unit, first lay the plasma display on top of a soft sheet, etc., remove the stand, then attach the speaker.
  • Page 18 Preparation 2. Screw a supplied screw into the speaker mounting hole (lower of the two) at the top, rear of the display. • Do not tighten it all the way yet. Leave it loose, with about 5 mm left to tighten. Speaker mounting hole...
  • Page 19 Preparation speaker cables Connecting the speaker cables to the rear of plasma display. Black Gray Black Connect the cables correctly with respect to the polarity of the plasma display speaker terminals, that is, terminals (Red) and terminals (Black). Speaker terminal Note •...

  • Page 20: Preventing The Plasma Display From Falling Over

    Preparation Preventing the plasma display from falling over After installing the stand, be sure to take special care to ensure that the plasma display will not fall over and is stabilized to both the wall and rack. Stabilizing on a table or rack Stabilize the plasma display as shown in the diagram using the supplied plastic bands and screws.

  • Page 21: Attaching/Detaching The Pioneer Stand

    With the plasma display lying flat, loosen and remove the two installation bolts (1) and (2) using a screwdriver. Installation bolts (1): M8 x 23 mm (black) for PRO-950HD M8 x 23 mm (black) for PRO-1150HD Installation bolts (2): M8 x 60 mm (black) for PRO-950HD...
  • Page 22 Attach the stand at the points indicated by the arrows and tighten the installation bolts (2) and (1) firmly using a screwdriver. Installation bolts (1): M8 x 23 mm (black) for PRO-950HD M8 x 23 mm (black) for PRO-1150HD Installation bolts (2): M8 x 60 mm (black) for PRO-950HD M8 x 40 mm (black) for PRO-1150HD Screw hole with “T”...

  • Page 23: Cable Connections For Watching Digital And/Or Conventional Tv Channels

    Preparation Cable connections for watching digital and/or conventional TV channels This system is equipped with two terminals for inputting TV broadcasting signals: ANT/CABLE A IN and ANT B IN. The ANT/ CABLE A IN terminal accepts both digital and conventional TV broadcasting signals while the ANT B IN terminal accepts only conventional TV broadcasting signals.

  • Page 24: Routing Cables

    Attach the speed clamps using the three holes (42 inches: two holes) marked with below, depending on your routing system. for PRO-1150HD for PRO-950HD Connecting the power cord Connect the power cord after all component connections have been completed. Plasma display (rear view) Caution •...

  • Page 25: Preparing The Remote Control Unit

    30º (23 feet) 30º Note • For the remote control sensor located on the PRO-950HD, see Part Names on page 13 Cautions regarding the remote control unit • Do not expose the remote control unit to shock, liquid, or high humidity.

  • Page 26: Basic Operations

    • The plasma display will still consume some power as long as the power cord is inserted into the power outlet. Plasma display (PRO-1150HD) (PRO-950HD) System Status Viewed from below of the display (left). (Right side view) a button...

  • Page 27: Watching Tv Channels

    Basic Operations Watching TV channels Unless you set up TV channels that you can watch under the current conditions, you cannot tune in those channels. For the procedure, see Setting up TV channels on page 36. Note • When watching a digital TV program, you may see emergency alert messages scrolling at the top of the screen.

  • Page 28: Changing The Volume And Sound

    Basic Operations Changing the volume and sound • VOLUME +/– on the plasma display operates the same as VOL +/– on the remote control unit. Plasma display (right side view) VOLUME +/– To increase the volume, press VOL + on the remote control unit. To decrease the volume, press VOL –.

  • Page 29: Setting Mts/Sap Mode

    Basic Operations Setting MTS/SAP mode When watching conventional TV programs, you may enjoy stereo sound and/or Secondary Audio Programs (SAP), using the Multi- channel Television Sound (MTS) function. • Stereo broadcasts You can enjoy, for example, sports, shows, and concerts in dynamic stereo sound.

  • Page 30: Viewing A Channel Banner

    Basic Operations Viewing a channel banner While watching a TV program, pressing INFO causes the following banner to appear. Pressing INFO again causes the banner to disappear. 12:33pm XXXXXXXXXX 12:30pm — 2:00pm Station name Current time Channel number Input (Ant. A or Ant. B) Program title Program time schedule Channel logo...

  • Page 31: Freezing Images

    Basic Operations • In 2-screen or picture-in-picture mode, press SWAP to switch the position of the two screens shown. Left screen is the active screen which will be indicated by “ ”. The user is allowed to operate picture and sound. •...

  • Page 32: Tv Guide On Screen™ System Setup

    TV Guide On Screen™ System Setup Chapter 7 TV Guide On Screen™ System Setup About the TV Guide On Screen™ system The TV Guide On Screen™ system is a free, interactive on-screen television program guide. The system offers program listings, searching by keyword, reminders and more.
  • Page 33 TV Guide On Screen™ System Setup System Setup Screens Screen 1: Select Country • This screen asks you the location of your TV. • Press to highlight a country. • Press ENTER to display Screen 2. Screen 2: Enter ZIP or Postal Code •...
  • Page 34 TV Guide On Screen™ System Setup Screen 5: Are the settings correct? • If you select “Yes”, you see Screen 6. • If you select “No”, you see Screen 1. Screen 6: Congratulations...

  • Page 35: The Home Menu

    The HOME MENU Chapter 8 The HOME MENU HOME MENU overview For AV source HOME MENU Item Picture AV Selection Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Pro Adjust Reset Sound Treble Bass Balance Reset Sound Effect Power Control Energy Save No Signal off No Operation off Sleep Timer Option...

  • Page 36: Tuner Setup

    Tuner Setup Chapter 9 Tuner Setup Setting up TV channels This section describes how to search and set up TV channels that you can watch under the current conditions. Unless you set up TV channels using Auto Channel Preset, you may not be able to tune in those channels.

  • Page 37: Checking The Cablecard™ Id

    Tuner Setup Select “Signal Strength” ( / then ENTER). Channel Setup Ant. A Signal Strength Maximum: 100 Current: 100 Ant. A Signal Strength • Adjust the direction of the antenna so that the current signal strength reaches as close to the maximum signal strength as possible.

  • Page 38: Clearing The Password

    • The password entry screen appears. Enter your four-digit password using buttons 0 to 9. We suggest you write down your password so you don’t forget it. PRO-1150HD/PRO-950HD Your password No.: Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. Setting the voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) Press HOME MENU.

  • Page 39: Setting The Tv Parental Guidelines (Tv Guidelines)

    Tuner Setup • A lock icon appears beside the blocked rating. • All the ratings have been unblocked before shipment. Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. Note • Blocking a rating causes more severe ratings to be automatically blocked as well. Likewise, unblocking a rating causes less severe ratings to be automatically unblocked.

  • Page 40: Setting Canadian English Ratings

    Tuner Setup Canadian French ratings Rating Description Exempt programming General: All ages and children, contains minimal direct violence, but may be integrated into the plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner. 8ans+ General but inadvisable for young children: May be viewed by a wide public audience, but could contain scenes disturbing to children under eight who cannot distinguish between imaginary and real...

  • Page 41: Deleting New Ratings

    Tuner Setup Select the desired rating and change the setting ( / then ENTER). Parental Control New (xxx) Unavailable Ratings New (xxx) New (xxx) New (xxx) Password • The menu is added between “Unavailable Ratings” and “Password”. • The password entry screen appears. Enter your four-digit password using buttons 0 to 9.

  • Page 42: Setting Your Favorite Channels

    Tuner Setup Setting your favorite channels Set up to 10 TV channels to each of the four color buttons on the remote control unit (40 channels in total). You can then quickly select from only your favorite channels. Press HOME MENU. Select “Tuner Setup”...

  • Page 43: Selecting Digital Closed Caption Parameters

    Tuner Setup Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. Note • The Primary Caption Service is usually offered for Service 1, and the Secondary Language Service is usually offered for Service 2 if these services are available. Selecting digital closed caption parameters Use the following procedure to change such parameters of digital closed captions as font size, font type, foreground and background colors.

  • Page 44: Tv Guide On Screen™ System Operation

    TV Guide On Screen™ System Operation Chapter 10 TV Guide On Screen™ System Operation Using the TV Guide On Screen™ system Before you can start using the TV Guide On Screen™ system, you’ll need to set it up. If you haven’t already done this, please turn to “TV Guide On Screen™...

  • Page 45: The Listings Screen

    TV Guide On Screen™ System Operation TV Guide On Screen™ navigation The table below shows a summary of the remote buttons you’ll use to navigate the TV Guide On Screen™ system. What it does TV GUIDE Press to display the TV Guide On Screen™ system (also use to exit) Use to navigate screens (highlight an item) ENTER...
  • Page 46 TV Guide On Screen™ System Operation Highlight “set reminder” and press ENTER. Set the reminder options: Press to highlight a field; press setting. • frequency – select whether to be reminded just Once, Regularly (at the same time on the same channel), or Weekly (every week at the same time/day).

  • Page 47: Searching For Programs

    TV Guide On Screen™ System Operation Searching for programs The Search screen lets you search for programs alphabetically, by category or by keyword. You can also search for HDTV programs. Searching by category Here you can search for programs by category, and then by a further sub-category if you want.

  • Page 48: Searching By Keyword

    TV Guide On Screen™ System Operation Searching by keyword Here you search for shows based on keywords you enter. The keywords you create are stored so you can use them again in the future. Select “SEARCH” from the Service bar at the top of the screen.

  • Page 49: The Search Episode Options Menu

    TV Guide On Screen™ System Operation Press ENTER. Select a letter, then press ENTER to display all programs starting with that letter. Highlight a program listing and press MENU to display the Episode Options panel menu. • If the program listing is a program now being broadcast you can press ENTER to start watching it immediately.

  • Page 50: Using The Reminder To Do List

    TV Guide On Screen™ System Operation Using the reminder To Do list The To Do screen lists scheduled events with an icon that identifies the event type. From the To Do screen you can review, edit, or delete reminder events that you previously set. You can sort the scheduled events by date, title, or event type.

  • Page 51: Changing The Channel Display Settings

    TV Guide On Screen™ System Operation Press ENTER to display the current settings and the options to change them. Select one of the options, then follow the on-screen instructions. • Yes, everything is correct: displays a helpful information screen. Press ENTER to quit the TV Guide On Screen™. •...

  • Page 52: Changing The Default Options

    TV Guide On Screen™ System Operation Changing the default options This is the place to change the default settings for reminders and other general settings. Select the “Change default options” item. Select one of the two default option categories. A different panel menu appears for each option: General default options •...

  • Page 53: Adjustments And Settings

    Adjustments and Settings Chapter 11 Adjustments and Settings AV Selection Select from the seven viewing options, depending on the current environment (e.g., room brightness), the type of the current TV program, or the type of images input from external equipment. Press AV SELECTION.

  • Page 54: Basic Picture Adjustments

    Adjustments and Settings Basic picture adjustments Adjust the picture to your preference for the chosen AV Selection option (except DYNAMIC). Press HOME MENU. Select “Picture” ( / then ENTER). Select an item to be adjusted ( / Picture AV Selection Contrast Brightness Color...

  • Page 55: Advanced Picture Adjustments

    Adjustments and Settings Advanced picture adjustments The plasma display provides various advanced functions for optimizing the picture quality. For details on these functions, see the tables. Using PureCinema Press HOME MENU. Select “Picture” ( / then ENTER). Select “Pro Adjust” ( / then ENTER).

  • Page 56: Using Color Temp

    Adjustments and Settings Enhancer Mode Selects processing of the image’s high frequency (detailed) areas Selections Selects Hard (SHARPNESS) image Selects Natural (SHARPNESS) image Selects Soft (SHARPNESS) image Gamma Adjusts the gamma characteristics (image gradation characteristics) Selections Selects gamma characteristics 1 Selects gamma characteristics 2 Selects gamma characteristics 3 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.

  • Page 57: Eliminating Noise From Images

    Adjustments and Settings Item button Closer to magenta Closer to yellow Closer to red Closer to green Closer to yellow Closer to cyan Closer to green Closer to blue Closer to cyan Closer to magenta Closer to blue Closer to red •...

  • Page 58: Comparing Picture Adjustments On The Screen

    Adjustments and Settings Comparing picture adjustments on the screen During picture adjustments, you can quickly refer to the image previously set in the same parameter, allowing you to easily compare and select the preferred image quality. Press HOME MENU. Select “Picture” ( / then ENTER).

  • Page 59: Power Control

    Adjustments and Settings Sound Effect You can select from SRS FOCUS, SRS or SRS TruBass. Press HOME MENU. Select “Sound” ( / then ENTER). Select “Sound Effect” ( / then ENTER). Select “SRS FOCUS”, “SRS” or “SRS TruBass” ( / ). Select the desired parameter ( / ).

  • Page 60: No Operation Off (Av Source Only)

    Adjustments and Settings No Operation off (AV source only) The system will be automatically placed into the standby mode when no operation is performed for three hours. Press HOME MENU. Select “Power Control” ( / Select “No Operation off” ( / Select “Enable”...

  • Page 61: Image Position Adjustment (Av Source Only)

    Adjustments and Settings Image position adjustment (AV source only) Adjusts the horizontal and vertical positions of images on the plasma display. Press HOME MENU. Select “Option” ( / then ENTER). Select “Position” ( / then ENTER). Select “H/V Position Adjust” ( / Position H/V Position Adjust Reset...

  • Page 62: Selecting A Game Mode

    “FULL” is automatically selected for the screen size. • The specifications given for the PC source is for the PRO- 1150HD. For the PRO-950HD, the number of panel pixels is different, and thus signal processing and actual viewing conditions will vary slightly.

  • Page 63: Selecting A Screen Size Automatically

    Adjustments and Settings Selecting a screen size automatically The plasma display automatically selects an appropriate screen size when video signals are received from a connected HDMI device (see page 66). To activate this function, use the following procedure. Press HOME MENU. Select “Option“...

  • Page 64: Room Light Sensor

    Adjustments and Settings Room Light Sensor This function automatically adjusts the brightness of the display panel in accordance with the brightness level of the viewing area. For details, use the following procedure. Press HOME MENU. Select “Option” ( / then ENTER). Select “Room Light Sensor”...

  • Page 65: Enjoying Through External Equipment

    Enjoying through External Equipment Chapter 12 Enjoying through External Equipment About External Equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your plasma display, like a DVD player, VCR, personal computer, game console, and camcorder. To view images coming from external equipment, select the input source using the INPUT 1 to INPUT 7 buttons on the remote control or the INPUT button on the plasma display.

  • Page 66: Using Hdmi Input

    Enjoying through External Equipment Using HDMI Input The INPUT 4, INPUT 5, INPUT 6, INPUT 7 terminals are HDMI terminals to which digital video and audio signals can be input. To use the HDMI terminal, specify the types of video and audio signals to be received from the connected equipment.
  • Page 67 Enjoying through External Equipment To specify the type of input signals Press HOME MENU. Select “Option” ( / then ENTER). Select “HDMI Input” ( / then ENTER). Select “Signal Type” ( / then ENTER). Select “Video” or “PC” ( / then ENTER).

  • Page 68: Enjoying A Game Console Or Watching Camcorder Images

    Enjoying through External Equipment Enjoying a game console or watching camcorder images Connecting a game console or camcorder Use the INPUT 3 terminals to connect a game console, camcorder and other audiovisual equipment. Plasma display (left side view) Component Video cable (commercially available) AV cable (commercially available)

  • Page 69: Watching An Image From A Personal Computer

    Enjoying through External Equipment Switching the optical audio signal type Set up for the DIGITAL OUT terminal (OPTICAL), depending on your AV receiver. Press HOME MENU. Select “Option” ( / then ENTER). Select “Digital Audio Out” ( / then ENTER). Select “Dolby Digital”...

  • Page 70: Connecting Control Cords

    About SR+ The CONTROL OUT terminal on the rear of the plasma display supports SR+, which allows linked operations with a Pioneer AV receiver. SR+ presents functions such as the input switch linkage operation function and the DSP surround mode display function.

  • Page 71: Enjoying The Home Media Gallery

    Media Gallery function(s) and content format(s) may not be supported. • Supported formats and contents are subject to change. Visit the Pioneer website for updated information: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com • The Home Media Gallery functions as a WMDRM10-ND (Microsoft Windows Media DRM for networked devices).

  • Page 72: Making Network Connections

    Enjoying through External Equipment Making network connections To connect to a network, set up the Home Media Gallery through the panel’s menu. Connect to a home network (LAN) via an Ethernet hub or cable directly to a media server. Note •...

  • Page 73: Starting The Home Media Gallery Function

    On or Off. This action may cause data inside the memory to be damaged. • Pioneer is not liable for any loss or damage to the data inside the USB flash drive. Starting the Home Media Gallery function Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY.
  • Page 74 Enjoying through External Equipment Selectable screen display Menu display options are: “List”, “Thumbnail” or “Thumbnail List”. Press D then select “Change view” from the Tool Menu to choose from the screen display options. All Photos Add to My Playlist XXXX Change view List Thumbnail...

  • Page 75: Enjoying Movie Files

    Enjoying through External Equipment Media Navigator While navigating through the folders a media server provides, you can select the desired file to start the corresponding player by pressing ENTER. Screen Components Media Navigator Movie Title Music Movie Photos Server User Files XXXXXX Tool 1 Thumbnail of the file selected (if obtained)
  • Page 76 Enjoying through External Equipment Movie Player key guide ENTER: Pauses while playback or plays back while in PAUSE Fast reverse during playback or when in PAUSE. Each press toggles the reverse speed between x 2, x 4, x 8, x 20, x 50, and x 100 or the slow mode speed between x 1/2, x 1/4, x 1/8, and x 1/16.
  • Page 77 Enjoying through External Equipment Note • This function may not be supported depending on the content or server software. • An error may arise in time-related information depending on the content or server software. • Only “Cancel” can be selected when you have entered a time exceeding the content’s time range.

  • Page 78: Enjoying Music Files

    Enjoying through External Equipment Enjoying music files You can display the menu as a “List”, “Thumbnail” or “Thumbnail List” screen. Press D then select an option under “Change view” on the Tool Menu. You can also navigate through the subsequent or preceding menu levels in the server or USB device by pressing /ENTER.

  • Page 79: Enjoying Photo Files

    Enjoying through External Equipment Play modes Add to My Playlist (Tool Menu) Adds the selected content to My Playlist List Time Search (Tool Menu) Plays back the selected content from the time preset on the Music Player Stop Music (Tool Menu), Stops the Music Player ...
  • Page 80 Enjoying through External Equipment Photo Player key guide ENTER: Starts displaying a photo or playing a slideshow. Pauses while playback or plays back while in PAUSE. RETURN: Stops the Player and returns to the previous screen (List/Thumbnail/Thumbnail List) Displays the previous image content Display the next image content ...
  • Page 81 Enjoying through External Equipment Press D then select “BGM Setup” from the Tool Menu then ENTER). • A “BGM Setup” dialog screen appears. Select a Playlist from the list as BGM ( • A check mark is provided beside the selected Playlist. •...

  • Page 82: Other Useful Functions

    Enjoying through External Equipment Other useful functions Search You can search the desired items contained in the Folder or Contents List by word. Searched results are displayed on the screen. Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY. • The Home Media Gallery screen is displayed. Select the desired folder and/or content in the Media Navigator ( then ENTER).
  • Page 83 Enjoying through External Equipment Press ENTER. • A check mark is provided in the box at the selected Playlist List. Press to select “OK”. Press ENTER. • The selected content is added to the Playlist. Note • When giving a slideshow of photo content, you can use Music Playlist as for background music.
  • Page 84 Enjoying through External Equipment “Software Update” Select “Next” to follow the procedure on the subsequent screens or “Cancel” to return to the previous screen ( then ENTER). When update is completed, a confirmation message “To activate the updated software, restart Home Media Gallery.”...
  • Page 85 Software Update Software update is available on the Pioneer website (http:// www.pioneerelectronics.com). Make sure that you have a USB flash drive. First download the software according to the guidelines on the website and perform the following to update the software.
  • Page 86 Enjoying through External Equipment Setup Software Update To check whether the software needs to be updated or not. Home Media Gallery must be connected to a USB device. Connect the USB device and press the Next button. Current Version: 1.x.xx Next Note •...

  • Page 87: Glossary

    Enjoying through External Equipment Glossary Default Gateway Default gateway is a node on a computer network that serves as an access point to another network. A default gateway (such as a computer and router) is used to forward all traffic that is not addressed to a station within the local subnet.

  • Page 88: Using The Hdmi Control

    Chapter 13 Using the HDMI Control Using the HDMI Control functions You can operate such Pioneer devices as a recorder, player or AV system support the HDMI Control functions using the remote control of the plasma display. The HDMI Control functions include playback of content using on-screen control panel on the plasma display.

  • Page 89: Making The Hdmi Control Connections

    Using the HDMI Control On-screen control panel For an AV system Switches the surround mode in order HDMI Control Switches the input source in reverse order     Switches the surround mode in reverse order SURROUND+ Closes the screen to return to the HDMI Control menu INPUT- INPUT+...

  • Page 90: Setting The Hdmi Control

    HDMI Control functions. For details, see the operation manual that came with the connected device(s). • For more information on the devices that support the HDMI Control functions, check the Pioneer Web site (see back cover). Setting the HDMI Control Selecting the input terminal Select the HDMI terminal to which the external device is connected in order to use the HDMI Control functions.

  • Page 91: Using The Hdmi Control Menus

    Selecting the Power-On Ready You can select whether or not the plasma display is turned On when the connected Pioneer recorder or player is turned On and images are input to the plasma display. (factory default is “On”) Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Selecting the Power Off Control.

  • Page 92: Useful Remote Control Features

    Useful Remote Control Features Chapter 14 Useful Remote Control Features Learning function of the remote control unit You can operate the connected AV products (AV receiver, Cable Box, SAT tuner, VCR, DVD, DVD recorder, BD player, LD) using the remote control’s learning function. The remote control can memorize other remote control’s codes.

  • Page 93: Manufacturing Reset

    Learn mode. • The initial mode is “PIONEER”. • When using any of the receiver buttons (a, INPUT, or VOL +/ –) to cancel the Learn mode, follow the procedure with the Mode switch set to “TV”.

  • Page 94: Programming Codes

    Panasonic Global 1327 0883 Panther GoldStar 0144 Paragon Hamlin 0009, 0273 Penney Hitachi 0003, 0008, 0009, Philips 0011, 0154 Pioneer Houston 0011 i3 Micro 1602 Prism Insight 0476, 0810 Pulsar Jebsee 0014 Quasar Jerrold 0476, 0810, 0276, RadioShack 0003, 0012, 0014, 0011...
  • Page 95 Useful Remote Control Features Brand Codes Brand A-Mark 0037, 0240, 0000, CyberPower 0278, 0046 Daewoo 1972 Admiral 0060, 0048, 0039, Daytron 0047, 0104, 0209, Dell 0020, 0062, 0065, 0479 Denon Adventura 0037, 0240, 0000 Derwent Adyson 0072 DirecTV Aiko 0278 Dual Aiwa 0037, 0000, 0124,...
  • Page 96 0035, 0081, 0000, 0209, 0479 Philips 0035, 0162, 0048, 0081, 0045, 0000, 0209, 0034, 0062, 0616, 0618, 0739, 1081, 1181, 1266 Pilot 0037 Pioneer 0162, 0081, 0042, 0067, 0058, 0168, 1337 Polk Audio 0081 Portland 0278, 0020 Presidian 1593 Profitronic...
  • Page 97 Emerson Codes Brand Codes 1972 Niveus Media 1972 0739 Northgate 1972 Panasonic 0614, 0616 0739 Philips 0618, 0739 1972 Pioneer 1337 1972 0880 1972 ReplayTV 0614, 0616 1972 Samsung 0739 1972 Sonic Blue 0614, 0616 1972 Sony 0636, 1972 Codes...
  • Page 98 Carver 0064, 0194, 0323 Denon 0059, 0172, 0241 Disco Vision 0023 Funai 0203 Harman/Kardon 0194 Hitachi 0023, 0395 Magnavox 0064, 0194, 0217, 0241 Pioneer Brand Codes Brand Presidian 0675, 1072 Schwaiger Primare 0886, 1467, 1618 Sensory Science Princeton 0674 Sharp...

  • Page 99: Using The Remote Control Unit To Control Other Devices

    (buttons operate at any position) Receiver control buttons When a Pioneer receiver is connected to the plasma display, the receiver can be operated using buttons 1 to 3. 1. RECEIVER  (STANDBY/ON) Turns the Pioneer receiver power on and off.
  • Page 100 Useful Remote Control Features CBL/SAT control buttons When the Mode switch is set to CBL/SAT, the cable converter or satellite broadcast tuner connected to the plasma display can be operated using the buttons shown below (3, 4, 5, 8 and 9 for cable converters and 1 to 7 for satellite tuners): 1.
  • Page 101 Useful Remote Control Features VCR control buttons When the Mode switch is set to VCR, VCRs connected to the plasma display can be operated with the remote control unit. • Press the input selector button INPUT 1 to INPUT 7 that matches the input terminal number to which the VCR is connected, then the VCR can be operated using 1 to 8.
  • Page 102 12, 13 STOP REC (DVD recorder only) Press and hold , and then press  to stop recording. This operation applies to only Pioneer DVD recorders. Note • A DVD player, DVD recorder and BD player cannot be selected at the same time.

  • Page 103: Appendix

    First turn the power off by removing the AC power cord from the power outlet, and then turn the power on again in after one minute or more. If the problem is not solved with this, contact the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or the Customer Support Division (see back cover).
  • Page 104 Appendix Problem • After-image lag. • Brightness and color tone on both sides differ from those in the center in 4:3 mode. HDMI Control • HDMI Control functions do not operate. • No image and audio is presented. • No picture •...
  • Page 105 • Some files that comply with the supported format may not be played back or displayed. • It takes time to capture and display a large-sized image. If this is the case, no operation may be performed. • See the Pioneer website (www.pioneerelectronics.com) for the formats that are supported. Home Media Gallery/FIRMWARE •...
  • Page 106 Check Check if the ambient temperature of the plasma display is high. Check the speaker cable connections between the plasma display and the speakers. Contact the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or the Customer Support Division. (See back cover.)
  • Page 107 Appendix Copyright (c) 1998, 1999, 2000 Thai Open Source Software Center Ltd and Clark Cooper Copyright (c) 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Expat maintainers. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
  • Page 108 Appendix libpng versions 0.5, May 1995, through 0.88, January 1996, are Copyright (c) 1995, 1996 Guy Eric Schalnat, Group 42, Inc. For the purposes of this copyright and license, “Contributing Authors” is defined as the following set of individuals: Andreas Dilger Dave Martindale Guy Eric Schalnat Paul Schmidt...
  • Page 109 This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/)” Linux Source Notice The Pioneer Plasma Television is powered by utilizing the Linux operating system. The machine readable copy of the corresponding source code is available for the cost of distribution. To obtain a copy, please visit http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/ for more information.
  • Page 110 Appendix 1. You may copy and distribute verbatim copies of the Program’s source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice and disclaimer of warranty; keep intact all the notices that refer to this License and to the absence of any warranty;...
  • Page 111 Appendix 7. If, as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation of patent infringement or for any other reason (not limited to patent issues), conditions are imposed on you (whether by court order, agreement or otherwise) that contradict the conditions of this License, they do not excuse you from the conditions of this License.
  • Page 112 Appendix Gnomovision comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY; for details type ‘show w’. This is free software, and you are welcome to redistribute it under certain conditions; type ’show c’ for details. The hypothetical commands ’show w’ and ’show c’ should show the appropriate parts of the General Public License. Of course, the commands you use may be called something other than ’show w’...
  • Page 113 Appendix A more frequent case is that a free library does the same job as widely used non-free libraries. In this case, there is little to gain by limiting the free library to free software only, so we use the Lesser General Public License. In other cases, permission to use a particular library in non-free programs enables a greater number of people to use a large body of free software.
  • Page 114 Appendix 4. You may copy and distribute the Library (or a portion or derivative of it, under Section 2) in object code or executable form under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above provided that you accompany it with the complete corresponding machine-readable source code, which must be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange.
  • Page 115 Appendix 10. Each time you redistribute the Library (or any work based on the Library), the recipient automatically receives a license from the original licensor to copy, distribute, link with or modify the Library subject to these terms and conditions. You may not impose any further restrictions on the recipients’...
  • Page 116 Appendix How to Apply These Terms to Your New Libraries If you develop a new library, and you want it to be of the greatest possible use to the public, we recommend making it free software that everyone can redistribute and change. You can do so by permitting redistribution under these terms (or, alternatively, under the terms of the ordinary General Public License).

  • Page 117: Specifications

    COMPONENT VIDEO in, VIDEO in, AUDIO in 16 Ω to 32 Ω recommended USB in** English/French/Spanish 42" plasma display model: PRO-950HD 1024 × 768 pixels 17 W + 17 W (1 kHz, 10 %, 6 Ω) Woofer: 4.8 cm x 13 cm cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm semidome type...
  • Page 118 Dimensions PRO-1150HD Unit: mm (inch) 1426 (56-5/32) 552 (21-23/32) PRO-950HD Unit: mm (inch) 1040 (40-15/16) 552 (21-23/32) Trademarks • In the United States, TV GUIDE and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates.
  • Page 119 TV Guide On Screen system. • Pioneer provides information to help in setting up a network and connecting the plasma display to the network, but you are solely responsible for proper network setup and the connection.
  • Page 120 For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product. Si ce produit doit être réparé au Canada, veuillez vous adresser à un distributeur autorisé Pioneer du Canada pour obtenir le nom du Centre de Service Autorisé Pioneer le plus près de chez-vous. Vous pouvez aussi contacter le Service à la clientèle de Pioneer: Pioneer Électroniques du Canada, Inc.

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