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PIONEER'S PureCinema Format Converter Progressive An advanced and exclusive I/P (Interlace/Progressive) format converter developed by Pioneer, called “PureCinema”, delivers Connection to a DVD player with a component output terminal a high-resolution progressive picture. It reproduces film makes possible high picture-quality display, superior to that material in a very smooth and film-like image.
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Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER HDTV Projection Monitor. Please read the precautionary instructions enclosed with these operating instructions please do so before proceeding. After learning how to operate the Projection Monitor, be sure to keep this manual handy for future reference.
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The following symbols are found in this WARNING manual and on the labels on the product. This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe They alert the operators and service practice which can result in severe personal personnel of this equipment to potentially injury or death.
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Do not subject your Monitor to 11-1. Do not place this Monitor on an impact of any kind. Be particularly unstable, uneven or an inclined careful not to damage the screen location. The Monitor may surface. overturn, causing serious injury (to a person), and serious damage Unplug the Monitor from the wall to the appliance.
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An outdoor antenna system For added protection during a should not be located in the lightning storm, or when it is left vicinity of overhead power lines/ unattended and unused for long electric lights or power circuits, or periods of time, unplug the where it can fall onto such power Monitor from the wall outlet and lines or circuits.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..... 8 INSTALLING THE MONITOR ............9 BASIC OPERATIONS BEFORE USE ................10 CONNECTING THE ANTENNA ........... 12 CONNECTING VIDEO/AUDIO EQUIPMENT ........ 14 FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS ............18 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT FUNCTIONS ........20 TO WATCH TV ................
HOW TO USE THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The following page is an example of the way that basic operating instructions are shown in this manual. The explanation method varies from page to page. AUTO CHANNEL PRESET Explanation of the function on this page.
• Handle the screen with care to avoid scratches or damages. • While the Projection Monitor is operating, it is cooled by • Ask your dealer or a Pioneer authorized service center to airflow through ventilation holes in the rear and bottom.
BEFORE USE Before you watch the TV, perform the following procedure. This manual's illustrations shows the SD-643HD5 models. Connect the cables of the VHF antenna and UHF antenna to the ANTENNA A terminal. (See pages 12 and 13) Mixer ANTE NNA...
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BEFORE USE Inserting batteries into the remote control unit CAUTION Incorrect use of batteries may lead to leakage or rupture. Always be sure to follow these instructions. Never mix new and used batteries. Batteries of the same size may have different voltages depending on their type.
CONNECTING THE ANTENNA • A good color picture depends on a good TV signal. So does Connect the TV signal source to your Monitor properly. good multichannel (stereo program and SAP) sound. Ask Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable with an F-type connector and your dealer for advice on how to install your external antenna connect the cable as shown in the illustration.
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CONNECTING THE ANTENNA Connecting the CATV converter with VCR Cable TV Splitter CATV converter ANTENNA CABLE ANTENNA Connecting VHF/UHF antenna and CATV converter VHF antenna UHF antenna U/V mixer ANTENNA CABLE Cable TV CATV converter...
CONNECTING VIDEO/AUDIO EQUIPMENT DVD/LD player HDTV PROJECTION MONITOR SD-643HD5 Video movie, etc. SAT tuner Digital tuner • Refer to the instructions of your VCR or DVD/LD player for • Only the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 jacks can input the component the detailed connections.
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CONNECTING VIDEO/AUDIO EQUIPMENT CONNECTING VIDEO/AUDIO EQUIPMENT DVD/LD player OUTPUT AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL INPUTS OUTPUT INPUTS COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 MONITOR INPUT 1 INPUT 2 VIDEO ANTENNA / CABLE THIS IS EXCLUSIVE TERMINAL FOR HDTV BROADCASTING. DON‘T CONNECT WITH THE OTHER EQUIPMENT.
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CONNECTING VIDEO/AUDIO EQUIPMENT Front panel S - VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 4 OUTPUT ( MONO ) Video movie/VCR INPUT jacks COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jack There are 4 sets of inputs for VCR and DVD/LD players. Use Inputs three signals – Y, P ) and P ) –...
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CONNECTING VIDEO/AUDIO EQUIPMENT INPUTS OUTPUT INPUTS COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 MONITOR INPUT 1 INPUT 2 VIDEO THIS IS EXCLUSIVE TERMINAL ANTENNA / CABLE FOR HDTV BROADCASTING. DON‘T CONNECT WITH THE OTHER EQUIPMENT. (MONO) INPUTS AUDIO INPUT 3 CONTROL INPUT 1 INPUT 3...
FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS A flip-down door conceals the INPUT 4 jacks. Push gently and 1 MAIN POWER (OFF/ON) button release, to open the door. To close the door, lift it back up into If the button is OFF, the power of the monitor is shut off and 3 place.
If the normal operation cannot be restored after the above VOLUME: Remains at the last setting. treatment, immediately unplug the power cord and call your MUTING: nearest PIONEER-authorized service center. PICTURE MODE: NOTES: Parameters: Set to 0. (Only contrast +30)
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT FUNCTIONS Set the mode switch to TV. TV Power button (STANDBY/ON) Mode switch Turns the power of the monitor on and off. 2 INPUT Selector buttons (TV, INPUT 1 to INPUT 4) Press the button to select the source you wish to watch. TV CBL The screen will display your selection.
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT FUNCTIONS - SPLIT/SEARCH screen buttons *1 With the 9-SEARCH screen, the search picture’s input FREEZE: When this button is pressed with the regular source and channel cannot be switched. screen, the screen will change to the SPLIT screen and the picture at the time the button was pressed will become the sub-picture, NOTE:...
TO WATCH TV Best Horizontal and Vertical Viewing Angle • The optimum viewing angle is 140˚ in horizontal and 45˚ in vertical. • Watch from at least 10 feet (3m) away from the screen (optimum viewing distance is 10 to 45˚...
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TO WATCH TV VHF L VHF H SUPER HYPER 7-13 14-69 A-5(95) A(14) J(23) Q(30) W+1(37) W+11(47) W+21(57) W+31(67) W+41(77) W+51(87) W+61(102) W+71(112) W+81(122) A-4(96) B(15) K(24) R(31) W+2(38) W+12(48) W+22(58) W+32(68) W+42(78) W+52(88) W+62(103) W+72(113) W+82(123) A-3(97) C(16) L(25) S(32) W+3(39) W+13(49) W+23(59)
CHECKING THE MENU Press MENU on the remote control unit. EDIT/ TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP The MAIN MENU will be displayed on the screen. LEARN MENU MENU SOURCE Select the desired menu item using 5 or ∞ button of the remote DTV/SAT GUIDE POWER...
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CHECKING THE MENU SCREEN setting menu (See page 40) P I CTURE C I NEMA WI DE SOUND V . POS I T I ON : SCRE EN SET/ SET/ ENTER ENTER SE T UP ∞ USE: EX I T END: MENU USE:...
AUTO CHANNEL PRESET The broadcast frequencies that can be received depend on your area. Memorize the broadcast stations that can be received in your area in the presets. Select TV. TV CBL /SAT /DTV Press MENU and select SET UP by using INPUT the 5 or ∞...
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AUTO CHANNEL PRESET Select TV/CABLE MODE , then select the broadcast system to be received from AIR or CATV. AUTO CHANNE L PRESE T TV CBL /SAT ANT ENNA : A /DTV TV / CABL E MODE : CATV SET/ SET/ INPUT ENTER...
CONVERGENCE ADJUSTMENT Before convergence adjustment* , please choose a stabilized input signal* order to display a stable cross pattern. *1 Convergence adjustment ..Color deviation adjustment *2 Stabilized input signal ..Examples, DVD player, digital tuner, etc. Due to the differing magnetic fields in different locations, you may experience color deviation, that is inaccurate colors.
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CONVERGENCE ADJUSTMENT Move the red line onto the green line. Move the vertical line. ADJ CONVERGENCE SET/ TV CBL ENTER /SAT /DTV ∞ INPUT USE: EXIT: MENU SPLIT SEARCH FREEZE Move the horizontal line. SCREEN SUB CH MODE SWAP SELECT ADJ CONVERGENCE DISPLAY SLEEP...
PROGRAM BLOCK (V. CHIP) FUNCTION Since laws have been passed in the United States requiring a way of blocking undesirable programming, the V-chip has become a required component in television sets. The V-chip is a computer chip which decodes signals added to broadcast signals transmitted by television broadcasters.
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PROGRAM BLOCK (V. CHIP) FUNCTION <CANADIAN RATING SYSTEM> CANADIAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE RATING SYSTEM RATING Children Children 8 years and older General programming, suitable for all audiences Age-Base Parental Guidance Viewers 14 years and older Adult Programming Programming interned for children under age 8 Careful attention is paid to themes, which could threaten children's sense of security and well-being.
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PROGRAM BLOCK (V. CHIP) FUNCTION SETTING THE PROGRAM BLOCKING LEVEL Press MENU and select SET UP by using the 5 or ∞ button and then pressing SET/ TV CBL /SAT /DTV ENTER. (Refer to page 24.) INPUT Select PROGRAM BLOCK in the same SPLIT SEARCH FREEZE...
PROGRAM BLOCK (V. CHIP) FUNCTION Set BLOCK to ON. PROGRAM BLOCK BLOCK : ON OF F U . S . A . RAT I NG SYST EM SET/ SET/ CANAD I AN RAT I NG SYST EM ENTER ENTER TV CBL /SAT /DTV ∞...
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PROGRAM BLOCK (V. CHIP) FUNCTION Select and confirm the rank of the TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES. TV PARENTAL GU I DE L I NES TV CBL TV–Y – /SAT SET/ /DTV SET/ ENTER TV–Y7 V V ENTER INPUT ∞ NEXT END: MENU USE: SPLIT...
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PROGRAM BLOCK (V. CHIP) FUNCTION Select and then confirm the rank of the FRENCH RATING. FRENCH RAT I NG 1 8 + : TV CBL 8 + : SET/ /SAT /DTV SET/ ENTER 1 3 + : ENTER 1 6 + : INPUT ∞...
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PROGRAM BLOCK (V. CHIP) FUNCTION HOW TO REMOVE BLOCKING REMOVING BLOCKING IN FROM A PROGRAM IN PROGRESS MULTI-SCREEN MODE If you choose a program that has a rating higher than your Just as in normal single-screen mode, programs are program blocking rating, the picture and sound will cut off. If blocked in SEARCH screen mode (see pages 41 and 42), you press the SET button on the remote control, the pass- but blocking can be removed only from the Main picture.
CHANGING PASSWORD A password must be entered to turn program blocking on and off. The default password is '1234', but it is strongly recommended that you change the password. Press MENU and select SET UP by using the 5 or ∞ button and then pressing SET/ TV CBL /SAT /DTV...
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CHANGING PASSWORD Enter new password. Press numeric buttons ‘0’ through ‘9’ to enter a four-digit password and press the SET/ENTER button. CHANGE PASSWORD PRESS NUMER I C KEYS TV CBL /SAT TO DE F I NE /DTV NEW PASSWORD SET/ ENTER –...
CHANGING SCREEN SIZE SETTING SCREEN MODE Different source material have specific screen modes they should use. Some films are mode in Vista some in cinemascope etc. check video/DVD packaging for info. Regular TV program are 4:3, so 4:3 is the standard mode.
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CHANGING SCREEN SIZE TO ADJUST THE SCREEN POSITION When the screen size is CINEMA WIDE or ZOOM, you can adjust the screen position by pushing the 5 or ∞ button. Press MENU and select SCREEN by using the 5 or ∞ button and then pressing SET/ TV CBL /SAT /DTV...
MULTI-SCREEN FUNCTION VIEWING TWO SCREENS (SPLIT screen) The screen can be split vertically, making it possible to view different images on the left and right. The screen on left side is the main picture, and the other screen is the sub-picture.
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MULTI-SCREEN FUNCTION SEARCHING FOR A PROGRAM ON A DIFFERENT CHANNEL (SEARCH screen) The screen on the right side can be made into nine or three different screens, making it possible to search for programs or enjoy multiple images. TV CBL /SAT Press the SEARCH button.
CLOSED CAPTION DECODE FUNCTION Closed caption broadcasting (character Press MENU and select CC by using the information) in the video signal allows the displaying of characters on the screen. This unit 5 or ∞ button and then pressing SET/ has a closed caption decoder which allows, these titles to be displayed when receiving these ENTER.
CHANGING CHANNEL SET UP TO ADD OR DELETE PRESET CHANNELS Broadcast stations preset by auto channel preset which are unnecessary can be deleted. Broadcast stations you want to watch that were not preset by auto channel preset can be preset. You can add a name to a channel that has been added.
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CHANGING CHANNEL SET UP Select CHANNEL , then select a channel. CHANNE L ADD / DE L ANT ENNA : A CHANNE L : 1 2 0 SET/ SET/ SE T T I NG : ADD ENTER ENTER LABE L : ABCD TV CBL /SAT...
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CHANGING CHANNEL SET UP Select LABEL and input the letters for the name you want to call this channel. When adding a channel, a label of 4 characters can be input for the added channel. TV CBL /SAT CHANNE L ADD / DE L /DTV ANT ENNA : A CHANNE L : 1 2 0...
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CHANGING CHANNEL SET UP FAVORITE CHANNEL SET UP Assigning your favorite channels to the four buttons (blue, green, red and yellow) on the remote control unit makes it easy to call them up. Four channels can be assigned to each button, making it possible to set a total of 16 channels.
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CHANGING CHANNEL SET UP Select number. FAVOR I T E CHANNE L GRE EN ANT SET/ SET/ ENTER ENTER TV CBL /SAT 1 2 0 /DTV ∞ EX I T USE: END: MENU INPUT SPLIT SEARCH FREEZE Select antenna. SCREEN SUB CH MODE SWAP...
PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS This device has three types of picture quality settings in memory. You can choose one from them or set the picture quality you desire and store it in memory. RECALL THE DESIRED SETTINGS Press MENU and select PICTURE by TV CBL /SAT /DTV...
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PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS STORING THE SET PICTURE QUALITY IN MEMORY USER mode can be set for each input source: TV and INPUT 1 to INPUT 4. Select the input source and show the image on the screen. TV CBL /SAT /DTV INPUT If VCR or DVD/LD has been INPUT...
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PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST THE PICTURE QUALITY Adjust the picture quality when you want improve the quality of the picture you are watching. You can adjust the CONTRAST, BLACK LVL (brightness), COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS or COLOR TEMP , PURECINEMA, and Scan Velocity Modulation (SVM).
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PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS Select the desired mode. SET/ SET/ ENTER ENTER TV CBL /SAT /DTV MODE : REF THEATER GAME USER ∞ USE: END: MENU INPUT SPLIT FREEZE SEARCH Select the PICTURE PARAMETER . SCREEN SUB CH MODE SWAP SELECT SLEEP DISPLAY MODE : USER ( STD )
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PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS 1 To adjust COLOR TEMP This function enables the image to be set to three different tones. Select COLOR TEMP . MODE : USER ( THEAT ER) TV CBL /SAT P I CTURE PARAME T ER /DTV COLOR T EMP : SET/ SET/...
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PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS 3 To adjust Scan Velocity Modulation (SVM) Screen contour definition can be selected as desired. NOTE: This function cannot be used when PICTURE MODE is GAME. TV CBL Select SVM . /SAT /DTV INPUT MODE : USER ( THEAT ER ) P I CTURE PARAME T ER COLOR...
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PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS OTHER PICTURE QUALITY ADJUSTMENTS The following four fine adjustments are available. 1 3D Y/C LVL ....Perform this adjustment when noises appear at the color borders of the image. 2 3D NR LVL ....Reduces the noise level of the luminance and chrominance signals when there is S-VIDEO input.
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PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS Select the desired level. SET/ SET/ ENTER ENTER 3D Y / C LVL : STD ∞ TV CBL /SAT /DTV USE: END: MENU INPUT Suitable for software Suitable for software SPLIT SEARCH FREEZE using dynamic images using still images SCREEN SUB CH MODE...
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PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS 3 To adjust FLESH TONE By the time video signals from a broadcast station arrive at your projection monitor (on air or cable TV), they have experienced significant degradation. Flesh tone reduces color noise, improves color uniformity and corrects unnatural flesh tones to give your natural images.
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS WATCHING STEREO AND BILINGUAL PROGRAMS The multichannel TV sound (MTS) decoder enables stereo program and Second Audio Program (SAP) to be received. (one channel is used for main language and one channel for second language). This MTS decoder can only be used if a broadcast of stereo program or SAP is received.
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SOUND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST THE SOUND QUALITY BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE can be adjusted. Press MENU and select SOUND . (Refer to page 24.) TV CBL /SAT /DTV INPUT Select the SOUND PARAMETER . SPLIT SEARCH FREEZE SCREEN SUB CH MTS : MA I N MODE...
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SOUND ADJUSTMENTS TO SELECT THE DESIRED SURROUND MODE This function creates the sound with a sense of presence. In a concert hall or in a theater, you hear a mixture of sound coming directly to you (direct sound) and sound that reaches you with a slight delay after being reflected from the walls (indirect sound).
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SOUND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STABLE VOLUME A loud sound may suddenly be emitted when you change the TV channel or when the broadcast switches to a commercial or the like. If so, setting STABLE VOLUME to ON will enable you to automatically change the volume level to what is comfortable.
RLS FUNCTION The monitor has a sensor that automatically adjusts the black level, contrast and color of the screen in accordance with the light in the room. This is called the RLS (Room Light Sensor). You can adjust the RLS to react to a greater or lesser extent to the light in the room.
MULTI-POINT CONVERGENCE ADJUSTMENT Before convergence adjustment* , please choose a stabilized input signal* order to display a stable cross pattern. *1 Convergence adjustment ..Color deviation adjustment *2 Stabilized input signal ..Examples, DVD player, digital tuner, etc. Convergence adjustment may be fined-tuned here. TV CBL Press MENU and select SET UP by using /SAT...
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MULTI-POINT CONVERGENCE ADJUSTMENT Adjust the blue line. SET/ SET/ ENTER ENTER ADJ MUL T I – PO I NT TV CBL /SAT SE T : NEXT PO I NT /DTV ∞ E X I T : USE: MENU INPUT SPLIT SEARCH FREEZE The brackets which shows the adjusting point will move in...
CONNECTING THE SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL (When operating Pioneer units with Î mark) If you want to control are your Pioneer equipment with the remote for this unit, you can daisy-chain the components. Connect the audio/video components using the pioneer Î...
• If the table on page 67 does not include your desired manufacturer or the remote control code does not work, you can make the memory learn its code by the learning mode (see page 68). • The initial code is “00” (PIONEER).
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REMOTE CODE SET UP TO LEARN REMOTE CONTROL CODES To operate other manufacturers' remote control codes not preset using the remote control unit, have the remote control unit learn these signals. Example) To learn the VCR power to turn on. Before operation: TV CBL /SAT...
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REMOTE CODE SET UP • Buttons which can be learnt are as follows. Face the remote control unit of the other CABLE ..SOURCE POWER, CH (+), CH (–), CH RETURN, CH ENTER, 1 to 9, 0 manufacturer's and the remote control SAT ...
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¢ RETURN RECEIVER CONTROL BUTTONS MUTING EDIT/ TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP When a Pioneer receiver is connected to the Monitor, the MENU MENU LEARN receiver can be operated using buttons 3 to 5. SOURCE DTV/SAT When another company’s receiver is connected to the Monitor,...
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REMOTE CODE SET UP CABLE CONTROL BUTTONS Mode switch CABLE, SAT and DTV cannot be selected at the same time. When the mode switch is set to CBL/SAT/DTV the cable TV CBL converter connected to the Monitor can be operated using the /SAT /DTV buttons 1 to 5.
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REMOTE CODE SET UP SAT CONTROL BUTTONS Mode switch CABLE, SAT and DTV cannot be selected at the same time. When SAT is preset by REMOTE CODE SET UP , the remote TV CBL control unit buttons will function as shown below. /SAT /DTV •...
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REMOTE CODE SET UP DTV CONTROL BUTTONS Mode switch CABLE, SAT and DTV cannot be selected at the same time. When a digital tuner is connected to the Monitor, set the mode TV CBL switch to CBL/SAT/DTV. The tuner can be operated using /SAT /DTV buttons 1 to -.
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REMOTE CODE SET UP VCR CONTROL BUTTONS Mode switch If the VCR is preset by REMOTE CODE SET UP, the remote control unit button will function as follows when the mode switch of the remote control unit is set to VCR. TV CBL When the input selector button having the same number as /SAT...
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REMOTE CODE SET UP DVD/LD CONTROL BUTTONS Mode switch DVD and LD cannot be selected at the same time. If the DVD/LD is preset by REMOTE CODE SET UP , the remote TV CBL control unit button will function as follows when the mode /SAT /DTV switch of the remote control unit is set to DVD/LD.
MENU INDEX Main menu (See page 24) PICTURE adjustment menu (See page 49) USER ( THEAT ER ) P I CTURE MODE : SOUND P I CTURE PARAME T ER SCRE EN COLOR T EMP : STD PUREC I NEMA : ON SE T UP SVM: OF F...
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MENU INDEX CHANNEL SET UP menu (See page 26) AUTO CHANNEL PRESET menu (See page 26) CHANNE L SE T UP AUTO CHANNE L PRESE T AUTO CHANNE L PRESE T ANT ENNA : A CHANNE L ADD / DE L TV / CABL E MODE : CATV FAVOR I T E CHANNE L...
Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other component and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
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TROUBLESHOOTING The following symptoms may be mistakenly regarded as malfunctioning. In many cases, they are not the faults of the Monitor. SYMPTOM CAUSE There are 2 or 3 layers of images (ghost Influence of waves from the broadcast stations reflected by nearby mountains and images) high-rise buildings.