Pioneer PDP-4280XA - Manual (Page 5)

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Detecting side masks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Changing the brightness at both sides of the screen
(Side Mask) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Blue LED Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Orbiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Video Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using a password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
10 Using with other equipment . . . . . . . . 41
Connecting a DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Connecting a decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Connecting a game console or camcorder . . . . . . . . 42
Connecting a personal computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Connecting an amplifier/AV receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using the HDMI Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Connecting control cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using i/o link.A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
11 Using the HDMI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Using the HDMI Control functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Making the HDMI Control connections . . . . . . . . . . 49
Setting the HDMI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using the HDMI Control menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
12 Using Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using the Teletext Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Operating the Teletext basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
13 Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Signal names for 15-pin mini D-sub connecter . . . . . 58
SCART pin assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Chapter 1
Important user
information
In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from this Pioneer PDP-
5080XA/PDP-4280XA plasma television, please first read this
information carefully.
With the Pioneer PDP-5080XA/PDP-4280XA, you can be assured of
a high quality plasma television with long-life and high reliability. To
achieve images of exceptional quality, this Pioneer plasma
television incorporates state-of-the-art design and construction, as
well as very precise and highly advanced technology.
The Pioneer PDP-5080XA/PDP-4280XA plasma television
incorporates the latest in colour filter technology: Direct Colour
Filter. This improves the colour /picture reproduction of these
models as compared to previous models. It also eliminates the need
for a physical glass panel to be placed in front of the plasma display,
which furthers Pioneer’s continued goal of reducing environmental
waste in consumer electronics, now during the manufacturing
process and in the future during the recycling process.
Over the course of its lifetime, the luminosity of the Pioneer PDP-
5080XA/PDP-4280XA plasma television will diminish very slowly,
such as with all phosphor-based screens (for example, a traditional
tube-type television). To enjoy beautiful and bright images on your
Pioneer plasma television for a long time, please carefully read and
follow the usage guidelines below:
Usage guidelines
All phosphor-based screens (including conventional tube-type
televisions) can be affected by displaying static images for a
prolonged period. Plasma televisions are no exception to this rule.
After-image and permanent effects on the screen can be avoided by
taking some basic precautions. By following the recommendations
listed below, you can ensure longer and satisfactory results from
your plasma television:
• Whenever possible, avoid frequently displaying the same image
or virtually still moving pictures (e.g. closed-captioned images
or video game images which have static portions).
• Do not display Teletext for a prolonged period of time.
• Avoid viewing the on-screen display for extended periods, from
a decoder, DVD player, VCR and all other components.
• Do not leave the same picture freeze-framed or paused
continuously over a long period of time, when using the still
picture mode from a TV, VCR, DVD player or any other component.
• Images which have both very bright areas and very dark areas side
by side should not be displayed for a prolonged period of time.
• When playing a video game, the “GAME” mode setting within
“AV Selection” is strongly recommended. However, please do
not use this mode for long periods of time.
• After playing a game or displaying any still image, it is best to
view a normal moving picture in the “WIDE” or “FULL” screen
setting for more than three times the length of the previous still
moving image.
• After using the plasma television, always switch the display to
“STANDBY” mode.
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