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    <ARB1581-A> Printed in China Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2008 Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300[...]

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    The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (ser vicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated &quo[...]

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    3 En TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations on purcha sing a Pioneer Elit e KURO monito r. At Pioneer, everything we do is de signed to alter percept ions, to shatter expect ations, to change the way people feel about sight and sound. This exc lusive se ries of E lite KU RO moni tors does j ust that. The result of a special limited run created for the e[...]

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    4 En TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 Additional Picture Adjustment Options....................................................................................... ........ 31 5.1 Choose a n AV Op tion (Vid eo, Game , etc.) .......... ........ .......... ......... ........ ........... ........ ........ ........... .... ........ ........... ........ ... 31 5.1.1 [...]

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    5 En TABLE OF CONTENTS 6.9 Assign a Serial Num ber ... ........... ........ ........ ........... ........ ......... .......... ........ ......... .......... ..... ........ ........ ......... .......... ........ .. 69 6.9.1 A ssign an ID Nu mber ............... ........ ........... ........ ......... ........ ........ ......... ........ ........ ...[...]

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    6 En 01 Introduction to the Flat Panel Displays 1 Introduction to the Flat Panel Displays The P ioneer Flat P anel Display models incl ude the 60-i nch PRO-141FD a nd the 50-inch PRO-101FD (scree n sizes measured diagonall y). Below is a list of all accessori es sh ipped with your panel. If an item is missing, please contact your d ealer or our Ser[...]

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    7 En 01 Introduction to the Flat Panel Displays 1.2 Control Options: Get to Know Your Flat Panel Display Y ou can operate your flat panel display from the panel butto ns or with the remote cont rol. The following sections provide button locations/operations for the panel and the remote control. 1.2.1 Control Buttons and More on the Flat Panel D isp[...]

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    8 En 01 Introduction to the Flat Panel Displays 1.2.2 Operating the Remote Control The remote control for the flat panel display is a power ful tool. This section provides a brief introduction to your remote control while later sections explore more advanced operations. Insert the Batteries into the Remote Control T o open, push and slide the batte[...]

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    9 En 01 Introduction to the Flat Panel Displays Remote Control Issues There are a s mall number of issues th at can affect your remote control but th e most common is weak ba tteries. W eak batteries in the remote control can cause communicatio n to fail or only operate sporadically . In this situation , tr y moving closer to the panel and at tempt[...]

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    10 En 01 Introduction to the Flat Panel Displays 1.2.3 Buttons on the Remote Control Except for a few o ptions, commands avai lable through the buttons on the flat panel displ ay are duplicated on the remote control. The remote control can be programmed to control other equipment such as a DVD Player , Surround Sound system, etc. A later se ction e[...]

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    11 En 01 Introduction to the Flat Panel Displays Remote: Right side buttons (top to bottom, left to right) 16 :Lights all buttons (exc ept arrow buttons and the ENTER button) Lights turn off if no operation s are per formed within five seconds. Use this button for remote control use in dimly lit location s. 17 SWAP: Switch between the two screens w[...]

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    12 En 02 Install Your Flat Panel Display 2 Install Your Flat Panel Display There are several installation options for your flat panel display . This chapter walk s you through ho w to choose an installation site, the best mounting me thods, and how to install your panel. 2.1 Use the Optional Table Top Stand (Stand) or Equivalent Items • Ask your [...]

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    13 En 02 Install Your Flat Panel Display 2.2 Use the Optional Bra ckets or Equivalent Items • Consult your dealer • Use the following mountin g holes for installation Note: Some installation options require a diff erent type of bolt. Check with your installer or dealer to purchase the appropriate bolt(s). Rear view (PRO-141FD) Side view Mountin[...]

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    14 En 02 Install Your Flat Panel Display 2.2.1 Check the Location for Suitability When choosing the location for your panel, th ere are severa l factors to keep in mind. The installation site should be out of direct s unlight and have suffici ent ventilation ar ound the flat panel dis play to allow cooling. The diagram below is an example of a stan[...]

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    15 En 02 Install Your Flat Panel Display 2.2.3 Mount the Flat Panel Display Because your flat panel display is slim but heavy , have at lea st two people mount and /or position the pane l. The following sections provide inst ructions fo r the different mounting and anch oring options. Anchor the Panel When Using a Stand When using a stand, stabiliz[...]

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    16 En 02 Install Your Flat Panel Display F ollow the steps below to secu re your fl at panel display . 1 ) Mark locations for metal fittings and screws on the ba ck edge of the table using the panel stand to determine placement. 2 ) Drill holes in the table or plat form edge at the marked locations. 3 ) Lift panel into place with the assist ance wi[...]

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    17 En 02 Install Your Flat Panel Display 2.3 Connect to Other Devices (DVR, Receiver, BDR, etc.) The type of equipment attached to yo ur flat panel display determine s whic h panel ports are used. The following sections explain how to connect equipment such as a DV D player , video recorder , etc. to the panel. If your equipment is not listed, plea[...]

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    18 En 02 Install Your Flat Panel Display Connect a VCR: Connect HDMI equipment: Connect a game console or camcorder: Connect a PC: Use INPUT 1 terminal when connecting a VCR or other recording equipment. F or deta ils, refer to the operation manual that came with the device. VCR Video cable (commercially avai lable) Rear view HDMI equipment HDMI co[...]

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    19 En 02 Install Your Flat Panel Display 2.4 Connect the Power Cord to the Panel The final connection is the power cord. Always connect the panel’s power cord to a th ree-pronged outlet, verif ying that the cord is properly grounded. Th e cord includes a noise filter . Using an y other cord may fail to conform to mandator y FCC standards. As long[...]

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    20 En 02 Install Your Flat Panel Display F ollow the steps below to attach a cable clamp. 1 ) Thread the clamp band thro ugh the holder and bundle the cable(s) in the cable clamp. 2 ) P ush and hold the levers then insert the hook into an appropriate hole on the rear of the flat panel display . 3 ) P ull up the clamp band to lock. 4 ) Confirm that [...]

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    21 En Basic Operations 03 3 Basic Operations This chapter explores day-to-day operat ions such as powering on your flat panel displa y , using the Home Menu, User Menu, and adjusting the display f or the viewing area /room. The fin al section in this chapte r provides hints and suggestions for those new to flat panel display features. 3.1 Turn the [...]

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    22 En 03 Basic Operations 3.2 Program Your Flat Panel Display T o t a k e a d v a n t a g e o f s o m e b u ilt-in features, choose the input source, sel e ct a lan guage and set the picture qu ality . The sections below incl ude how to use the Home Menu and simplifi ed User Menu for each programming option. 3.2.1 Choose an Input Source T o choose [...]

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    23 En Basic Operations 03 This chart provides a br eakdown of the Home Menu. 3.2.3 Use the Simplified User Menu F or simplified menu selections, the Us er Menu provid es quick access to frequ ent ly used menus/submenus. Pr e s s USER MENU on the remote control. F or ac tual procedu res, refer to “3.2.2 Explore the Home Menu”. The following tabl[...]

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    24 En 03 Basic Operations 3.2.4 Assign a Language The default menu language is English. T o assign a different langua ge for menus and on-screen information , follow the steps below . 1 ) Access Language through the Option menu. 2 ) Select a language from the submenu. 3 ) P ress HOME MENU to exit the menu. Language : English Input Priority : Off Bl[...]

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    25 En Basic Picture Adjustment 04 4 Basic Picture Adjustment This chapter explores basic picture adjustment options fo r your flat panel display . 4.1 Adjust the Picture Quality Y our flat panel display has many adjus tment options for the picture to make it just right for you. Thi s section provides basic adj ustments but for detailed video modifi[...]

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    26 En 04 Basic Picture Adjustment F or standard picture adjustme nts, follow the steps below . 1 ) P ress HOME MENU . 2 ) Select Pi c t u r e from the main menu. Use the arrow buttons to h ighlight an option t hen press ENTER . 3 ) Select an item to be adjusted. Contra st is use d in the ex ample be low . 4 ) Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to ad[...]

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    27 En Basic Picture Adjustment 04 Restore Default Picture After making multiple adjustments, it may be difficult to reverse improper settings. T o res tore the factor y default P icture settings, follow the directions below . 1 ) Access Rese t from the Picture menu. 2 ) P ress ENTER to continue with the picture reset. 3 ) U se the arrow bu ttons t [...]

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    28 En 04 Basic Picture Adjustment 4.2 Smart Starts for New Owners Many of the flat panel display features make it easier to use but also en vironmentally friendlier . This section explains how to extend the life of yo ur panel through being energy efficie n t. W e suggest a pplying all of the following functions below for the simplest us age, best [...]

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    29 En Basic Picture Adjustment 04 4.2.4 Turn On t he Image Orbiter A built-in feature to p rotect against burn -in is the Orbite r function. Orbiter slightly changes the position of the picture while the image is on scre en. T o activate Orbiter , follow the steps below . 1 ) Access Orbit er through the Option menu. 2 ) Select Mode 1 , Mode 2 or Of[...]

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    30 En 04 Basic Picture Adjustment 4.2.7 Turn On the Sl eep Timer T o save energy and to maximi ze the life of you r flat panel d isplay , tr y using the Sl eep Timer for occasions wh en the panel m ay be lef t on by a ccident. Th e Sleep Timer place s the pane l in Standb y when the s elected ti me elapse s. The Sleep Ti mer provides time periods o[...]

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    31 En 05 Additional Picture Adjustment Options 5 Additional Picture Adjustm ent Options T o take a dvantage of all th at your flat panel d isplay offers, browse this chapter for features a nd functions that enhance your viewing experience. Most sections deal with adjusting the picture and arranging screen/menu items while the remaining sections pr [...]

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    32 En 05 Additional Picture Adjustment Options 5.1.2 Choose an AV Source through the Home Menu Another method for choosi ng an AV Select ion uses the Home Menu. The A V Selection, OPTIMUM, automatica lly adjusts to the highes t i mage quality possible for the selected source and viewing environment. DYNAMIC locks out manual adjust ments for specifi[...]

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    33 En 05 Additional Picture Adjustment Options 5.2 Adjust Specific Picture Elements Plasma technology delivers one of the best images available today . However , the vi ewing area/environment and personal preferences affect ho w the picture appears. This section provides methods to adjust the picture for your best viewing experience. 5.2.1 Choose a[...]

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    34 En 05 Additional Picture Adjustment Options Manual Screen Sizing Manually select an appropriate screen size if an image fa ils to appear in the correct format. Browse the menu for the specific video signal’s correct screen size. The selectable screen sizes differ depending on the type of input s ignal. While watching video content, press SCREE[...]

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    35 En 05 Additional Picture Adjustment Options 5.2.2 Correct the Picture for an AV or PC Source Although pi cture adjustments are to your persona l preferences, often the source causes unan ticipated image changes. Y our flat panel display offers se veral adjustment options. AV Source PC Source T o correct the picture for an A V or a PC source, fol[...]

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    36 En 05 Additional Picture Adjustment Options 4 ) Select the desired level for that op tion using the le f t/right arrows ( / ). 5 ) Repeat the process for an y additional adjustments. 6 ) P ress HOME MENU again to exit the menu af ter all adjustments are complete. Note: Reset returns all settings to the factor y defaults. 5.3 Assign Advance[...]

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    37 En 05 Additional Picture Adjustment Options Lighten Side Masks If content appears with bars (side mask s) on each side of a picture when th e screen size is 4:3 and Side Mask Detection is active, the bars automa tically change from black to gra y . H owe ve r , th e gra y is fai rly d ark . T o chan ge the bars to a lighter shade of gray , follo[...]

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    38 En 05 Additional Picture Adjustment Options 7 ) Select the desired level. 8 ) P ress RETURN to repeat Steps 6 an d 7 as of ten as need ed for additional adjustments. 9 ) P ress HOME MENU to exit the menu. 5.3.3 Adjust the Image G radation Characteristics (Gamma) Use this option to adjust the imag e characteristics (gamma characterist ics). F or [...]

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    39 En 05 Additional Picture Adjustment Options 5 ) P ress HOME MENU to exit the menu. Notes: Activating the Game C ontrol P ref. setting under th e Option menu disables the PureCinema setting. This sett ing appl ies on ly to inp ut vide o sign als. 5.3.5 Select an Intelligent Mode Option Use this function to optimize image color tones and brightnes[...]

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    40 En 05 Additional Picture Adjustment Options 5.3.6 Select the Pic ture Detail Options The P icture Detail function provides four adju stment options: DRE P icture, Black Level, ACL, an d Enhancer Mo de for enhanced image con trast and sharpness. T o select the P icture Detail op tions, follow the steps below . 1 ) Access Pr o A d j u s t through [...]

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    41 En 05 Additional Picture Adjustment Options Note: This setting applies only to i nput video signals. 5.3.8 Use the Color Management Use the Color Management option to fine adjus t image coloring. T o set the Color Management option , follow the steps below . 1 ) Access Pr o A d j u s t through the Pi c t u r e menu . 2 ) Select Color Detail from[...]

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    42 En 05 Additional Picture Adjustment Options 5 ) P ress HOME MENU to exit the menu. Note: This sett ing applie s only to i nput video s ignals. 5.3.10 Adjust Color Signals Y our flat panel display fe atures va rious color signal adjustment op tions: 3DY C, I-P Mode, Drive Mode, Game Control P ref ., and Blue Only Mode. Use these options to adjust[...]

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    43 En 05 Additional Picture Adjustment Options 5.4 View in Multi-Screen The flat panel d isplay can show multip le screens at the same time ; two-screen or picture-in-picture. The pictures may be reversed (in 2-sc reen and P -in-P) or m oved to variou s locations on the screen (P -in-P). 5.4.1 Split / Sw ap / Shift the Screen T o split the screen s[...]

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    44 En 05 Additional Picture Adjustment Options The multi-screen func tion is u navailable when viewing source from a single input or from two external input sources. T o return to a single picture, press HOME MENU . 5.4.2 Turn the Small Screen On/Off Set your flat panel display to automatically hide th e smal l screen window if no input signals app[...]

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    45 En 05 Additional Picture Adjustment Options 5.6 Manage the Power Y our fla t panel disp lay is ene rgy effic ient but incl udes fu nc tions to save additional power . In an earlier section entitled “4.2 Smart Starts fo r New Owners”, you were told how to activate the E nergy Save feature. This section provides more advanced functions to sa v[...]

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    46 En 06 Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 6 Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display Although ea rlier sections have ment ioned other equipment for playing back v ideo, this section provides control and operation information for sp ecific types of equipment. 6.1 Program the Remote Control to Operate Other Equipment T o opera[...]

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    47 En Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 06 T o delete a learned code, overwrite it with a new code on the same button or follow the directions below . 1 ) S imultaneously press the EDIT/LEARN and 2 buttons to begin. The selected mode indicator flashes when th e remote control is re ady to be programmed. 2 ) Press and hold MONITOR a f[...]

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    48 En 06 Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 6.1.4 Clear Added Manuf acturer Codes from the Remote Control T o return all learned and pres et codes to th e defaults (PIONEER), follow the steps below . T o exit before the reset is complete, press the EDIT button again. The reset is cancel led if no action is taken withi n 60 seconds. Sw[...]

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    49 En Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 06 6.1.6 Control a Cable (CBL ) or Satellite (SAT) System When Mode is set to CBL/SA T , a cable converter uses the buttons 1 , 2 , 5 , and 6 . However , the panel only recognizes a single system (cab le or satellite) at a time. • N u m b e r b u t t o n s (press to enter a channel number) ?[...]

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    50 En 06 Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 6.1.7 Control a Video Ca ssette Recorder (VCR) When Mode is set to VCR, verif y that the proper Input is selected (INPUT 1 to INPUT 8) then use the numbers 1 to 8 to control the device. • P / C H + / – (selects a higher or lower channel ) • R E C o r d (begins recording) • P A U S E [...]

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    51 En Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 06 6.1.8 Contr ol a DVD Player /DVR Recorde r/BD Play er When Mode is set to DVD/DVR , the remote control can operate a DVD player , DVD recorder or BD player connected to the flat panel di splay . V erify that the proper Input is se lected for the device then use the numbers 1 to 14 to control[...]

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    52 En 06 Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 6.2 Apply Settings for Other Equipment This section provides sett ing hints for the connected equipment including devices using Composite V ideo, Component Video , and DVI equipment as well as a PC. F or connection details, see page 17. 6.2.1 Apply Sett ings for an AV System After connecting[...]

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    53 En Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 06 6.2.2 Apply Settings for a PC Connecting a PC to your flat panel disp lay requires specific settings. This se ction also explores the basic screen adjustments on the flat pan el display after applying initial settings for the PC. 1 ) Access INPUT 3( D -Sub1 5) through the Input Setup menu. 2[...]

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    54 En 06 Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 6.3 Use HDMI Inputs High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a communica tion method commonly used by digital and/ or high definition equipment. Y our flat panel displ ay ’s IN PUT 5, INPUT 6, INPUT 7, IN PUT 8 are HDMI terminals for incoming digital video signals. The flat panel dis[...]

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    55 En Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 06 6.3.2 Specify the HDMI Input Type T o select a signal type, follow the steps bel ow . 1 ) Select the Input for the connected equipment. Pr e s s t h e INPUT button (remote co ntrol or pane l) until the correct input is showing (INPUT 5, INPUT 6, INPUT 7, or INPUT 8). 2 ) Access Input Setup 2[...]

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    56 En 06 Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 6.4 Control Equipment with the Panel’s Remote Through HDMI Y our flat panel display ’s remote can control other equipm ent such as a P ioneer AV system , or BD/DVD player that supports the K URO LINK or HDMI Control functions feat ured in conventional Pioneer products. The K URO LINK fun[...]

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    57 En Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 06 The flat panel display ’s remote can co ntrol a maximum of two (2) re corders, two (2) playba ck devices, and one (1) AV s y s t e m a t a t i m e . T o select and use the various KU RO LINK functions for a connected P ioneer AV system, recorder , or player , use the panel’s KURO LINK me[...]

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    58 En 06 Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display T o connect a device for K URO LINK , follow the steps below . 1 ) T urn on th e flat pan el display and all other eq uipmen t. 2 ) Confirm that the panel’s Input Setting for KURO LINK Setting options comply with directions in the device(s)’ operating instru ctions. 3 ) Confirm that the [...]

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    59 En Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 06 During playback, use the remote control’s up/down arro ws ( / ) to c ycle through the surround so und options. Use the left/right arrows ( /  ) to cha nge the input. T o resume playback, return to the KURO LINK menu then select the function again. 6.4.2 Control a Recorder Pr e [...]

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    60 En 06 Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 6.4.4 Add an AV Amp or a BD Player T o add an A V amp and/or a BD Playe r , refer to the appro priate cabling diagram b elow . A V Amp & BD Player BD Player only Rea r v ie w HDMI compliant cable (HDMI cable having the HDMI mark) BD player AV a m p HDMI compliant cable (HDMI cable having[...]

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    61 En Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 06 6.5 Specific KURO LINK Commands When using HDMI e quipment with your fl at panel displa y , some options include wh en to power the panel and ways to turn o ther devices or feat ures On and Off . This sectio n provides steps for com monly desired changes. 6.5.1 Play Source Sound Using an HDM[...]

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    62 En 06 Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 6.5.4 Test the Pow er Control (On/Off) Y our flat panel display provi des the KURO LINK option to test whether equipment co nnected to the panel via an HDMI port can power up. Each device must be properly assigned to an Input for this function to p er form. T o confirm that the P ower On/O f[...]

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    63 En Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 06 6.8 Connect to a Network Connecting y our flat panel display t o a home network or local area network (LAN) cause s the panel to functi on as a ser ver . T o run the panel on a network, see the diagra m below for connections. Af ter connection to a network, apply initial settings described i[...]

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    64 En 06 Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 6.8.1 IP Control Setting T o apply the IP Co ntrol Setting , follow the directions below . 1 ) Access IP Control Setting through the Control Setup menu . 2 ) Select IP Contro l from the IP Control Setting menu. 3 ) Select Enable from the IP Control menu. Note: The default IP Control menu is [...]

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    65 En Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 06 6.8.2 Use the Web Control System Y ou can ac cess and control the panel from the PC using a web browser . T o use this option, follo w the directions below . Display Settings When switching browser screens, find the needed screen from th e list on the lef t. Do not use browser bu ttons and m[...]

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    66 En 06 Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display “Virtual” Remote Control Settings 1 ) Enter your IP Address in the browser ’s address box. 2 ) E nter “admin ” on the password entr y screen. The V irtual R emote Cont rol appears on screen. 3 ) Click the desired butt on to execute a command. Picture Adjustments Click Pi c t u r e [...]

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    67 En Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 06 Input Setting Click Te r m i n a l to display the input setting screen. Note: While operating on the web screen , usin g the remote or buttons on the flat panel display to directly control the panel can cause the operational status on the web sc reen to differ f rom the panel status. T o fin[...]

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    68 En 06 Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display Event Notification Y our flat panel display can provide E-mail notifica tion if there is a system error or malfunction. Note: Y our flat panel display does not have a function that determines the name of network computer within the Internet. Enter your mail server ’s IP Address in the Ma i[...]

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    69 En Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 06 6.9 Assign a Serial Number 6.9.1 Assign an ID N umber This section describes how to enter th e required ID number for co ntrolling and adjusting multip le panels through a single PC. T o assign the ID Number , follow the directions below . 1 ) Access Serial Setting through the Control Setup [...]

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    70 En 06 Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 6.9.2 Assign a Baud Rate This section describes how to enter the RS-232C transmi ssion speed (baud rate) when controlling or adjusting the panel using a PC. (Use this opti on onl y when m aking p icture adjustme nt s for a specific device(s) connected to the RS-232C terminal.) The baud rate [...]

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    71 En Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 06 3 ) Press and hold DISPLAY for at leas t three seconds while th e screen in Step 2 remains visible. Only input signals appear . 4 ) P ress HOME MENU while the screen in Step 3 remains vi sible but do not hold the button down. The panel switches to Integrato r Mode. Note: P ressing and holdin[...]

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    72 En 06 Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display Drive Mode This option o ptimizes the picture qualit y depending on the content (refer to “5 .3.10 Adjust Color Signals” for more information). Note: Drive Mode i s available only for input video signals. FRC Mode The FRC option allows switching the frame rate conversion. Note: FRC Mode [...]

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    73 En Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display 06 Power On Mode This option automatically selects the i nput when the panel is turned On. Note: This setting applies to all input sources. Mirror Mode This option reverses the im age di splayed on the screen. Note: This setting applies to all input sources. Banner PIP Use the Banner PIP option[...]

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    74 En 06 Use Other Equipment With Your Flat Panel Display Note: The high er the reso lution bec omes on th e main scree n image , the lowe r the contrast becomes on the smal l window image . Signals that support Banner PIP are XGA 60 Hz and WXGA 60 Hz. IP Control Lock This locks or unlocks the IP Control settings. Note: This se tting ap plies to al[...]

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    75 En Helpful Information 07 7 Helpful Inform ation This chapter includes answers to some common question s and provides cautions and warnings for both pane l installation and usage. If you need further assistance, p lease contact us and give us the chance to correct any issues you are experiencing. Thank you again for buying P ioneer! 7.1 Frequent[...]

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    76 En 07 Helpful Information Why does the blue power light on my flat panel display blink? The panel’s internal protection circuit may have been activate d for so me reason. F irst turn the panel’s a off , wait one (1) or m ore minutes, then turn it ba ck on. If the ligh t still blinks, unplug the power cord from the outlet. Plug in the panel a[...]

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    77 En Helpful Information 07 7.3 Troubleshooting & Service Information General Issue Possible Solution s No power • Check the co nnection seatin g at the wall and panel. • See if the pan el’s ma in power sw itch is t urned ON. • Confirm that the remot e is set to MONITOR. If the panel indicator lights red, press MONITOR ( a ) on the rem[...]

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    78 En 07 Helpful Information P icture does not appear properly • Check the setting for Color De coding when using INPUT 2 or INPUT 3 (pages 52 and 53). • Check the setti ng for Signal Type. • Check the setting for Video when usi ng INPUT 4 through INPUT 8 (page 54). • Check the set ting for Signal Format when using INPUT 3 throu gh INPUT 8 [...]

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    79 En Helpful Information 07 If the information above fails to solve the issue, please contact a P ion eer-authorized ser vice representa tive. Do not attempt to ser vice the pa nel yourself . Opening or removing covers exposes you to possible electrical shock and other dangers as well as possibly voiding your warra nty . Request a qualified se r v[...]

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    80 En 08 Cautions and Warnings 8 Cautions and Warnings Y our flat panel display is designed for a long and producti ve life. T o keep your panel at peak per fo rmance, there are a few things that can he lp. This section provides general informati on and specif ic warnings to help you maintain the flat panel display at top quality throughout its lif[...]

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    81 En Cautions and Warnings 08 • Activate the GAME mode on the A V Selection submenu to pla y a game but tr y to limit using this mode for more than two hours at a time. • View full-moti on, high-action video in WIDE or FU LL screen after playing a game or showing a still/PC image. The recommended duration for showing the action vi deo is three[...]

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    82 En 08 Cautions and Warnings In rare cases, some pixels can be pe rman ently sw itched off , or on, resultin g in either a black or colored pixel permanently fixed on the screen . This e ffect is common to all plasma displays because i t is a consequence of the technology . 8.7 Prevent Burning After-Image La g If an imag e with ver y high peak lu[...]

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    83 En Cautions and Warnings 08 8.8 Safety Precautions Y our fla t panel displ ay is engin eered and manufac tured with one of the hig hest prioriti es being safe ty . Howeve r , improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. T o avoid danger please follow the instructions below when installi ng, ope rating, a nd clea ning your flat panel di[...]

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    84 En 08 Cautions and Warnings 8.9.2 Radio Interference Information to User Alteratio n or modifications carried out without appropria te authorization may i nvalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment. D8-10-2_En [For Canadian model] This Class B digital apparatus co mplies with Canadian ICES-003. D8-10-1- 3_En FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COM[...]

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    85 En 09 Appendix 9 Appendix 9.1 Manufacturer Codes to Program into the Remote Control 9.1.1 Cable Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code A-Mark 0008, 0144, 0277 ABC 0003, 0008, 0237 Accuphase 0003 Acorn 0237 Action 0237 Active 0237 ADB 1927 Americast 0899 Amstrad 1222 Archer 0237 Auna 0277 Austar 0012, 0276 BCC 0276 Bell[...]

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    86 En 09 Appendix 9.1.2 Satellite Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code @sat 1300 @Sky 1334 ADB 0642, 0887, 1367 Akai 0200 Alba 1284 Allsat 0200 Allvision 1232, 1334, 1412 AlphaStar 0772 Amstrad 0847, 1113, 1175 Aonvision 2279 Apro 1672 Armstrong 0200 Arnion 1300 Asat 0200 ASCI 1334 AssCom 0853 Astro 0173, 1100, 1113 Ats[...]

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    87 En 09 Appendix Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Motorola 0856, 0869 MTEC 1214 Multibroadcast 0642, 0879 Multichoice 0642, 0879, 1433 Myr yad 0200 NEOTION 1334 Netsat 0099, 0887 Neuling 1232 Next Level 0869 Nikko 0200, 0723 Nokia 0723, 0853, 1023, 1223 Nordmende 1611 OctalTV 1505 Omega 0887 Opentel 1232, 1412 Opte[...]

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    88 En 09 Appendix 9.1.3 VCR Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code A-Mark 0000, 0037, 0278 ABS 1972 Accurian 0000 Admiral 0039, 0047, 0048, 0060, 0121, 0209 Adventura 0000, 0037 Aiko 0278 Aim 0278, 0348, 0642 Aiwa 0000, 0032, 0037, 0209, 0348, 1291 Akai 0037, 0315, 0348, 0642 Alba 0000, 0081, 0209, 0278, 0315, 0348 Alienw[...]

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    89 En 09 Appendix Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Criterion 0000 Crosley 0000, 0035, 0081, 0149 Crown 0037, 0278 Curtis Mathes 0000, 0035, 0060, 0162, 0278 CyberP o wer 1972 Cyrus 0081 Daewoo 0037, 0045, 0209, 0278, 0642 Dansai 0278 Daytron 0037, 0278 De Graaf 0042, 0048, 0081 Decca 0000, 0067, 0081, 0209 Degraff 0[...]

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    90 En 09 Appendix Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Matsui 0037, 0209, 0278, 0348 Matsushita 0035, 0081, 0162, 0226, 1162 Media Center PC 1972 Mediator 0081 Medion 0209, 0348, 0642 MEI 0035 Memorex 0000, 0035, 0037, 0039, 0047, 0048, 0162, 0209, 0278, 0348, 1162 Metronic 0081 Metz 0037, 0081, 0162, 0226, 1062, 1162, [...]

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    91 En 09 Appendix 9.1.4 B DP (B lu-ray ) Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Siera 0081 Signature 0000, 0035, 0037, 0048, 0060, 0149 Silva 0037 Silver 0278 SilverCrest 0642 Singer 0037, 0045, 0348 Sinudyne 0081, 0209 Smaragd 0348 Sonic Blue 0614, 0616 Sonolor 0048 Sontec 0037, 0278 Sonwa 0642 Sony 0000, 0032, 0033, 003[...]

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    92 En 09 Appendix 9.1.5 DVD-R Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Accurian 0675 Apex Digital 1056 Aristona 0646 Cat 1421 Centrum 1227 CyberHome 1129 Denon 0490 Denver 1056 Digitrex 1056 Ellion 1421 Emerson 0675 F unai 0675 Go Video 0741 GPX 0741 H & B 1421 Hitachi 1664 Humax 0646 JVC 1164 Kreisen 1421 LG 0741 Loewe[...]

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    93 En 09 Appendix 9.1.6 DVD Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code 3D LAB 0503, 0539 A- T rend 0714 Accurian 0675 Acoustic Solutions 0713, 1228 AEG 0788, 1233 AFK 1152 Aim 0672 Airis 0672, 1224 Aiwa 0533, 0641 Akai 0690, 0695, 0788, 0898, 1115, 1233 Akura 0898, 1233 Alba 0539, 0672, 0695, 0713 Allegro 0869 Altacom 1224 Am[...]

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    94 En 09 Appendix Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code LG 0591, 0741, 0869 LiteOn 1058 Lodos 0713 Loewe 0511, 0539, 0741 Logik 0713 Lumatron 0695, 0713, 0741, 1115 Lunatron 0741 Luxman 0573 Luxor 0713 Magnasonic 0675 Magnavox 0503, 0539, 0646, 0675, 0713, 0821, 1354 Magnex 0723 Manhattan 0713 Marantz 0503, 0539, 0675 Ma[...]

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    95 En 09 Appendix 9.1.7 LD Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code Brand/Code To k a i 0788, 0898 To m - T e c 0789 To p S u x e s s 1224 To s h i b a 0503, 0539, 0573, 0695, 1154, 1769 TRANS- continents 1233 T red ex 0843 TSM 1224 Umax 0690 United 0675, 0695, 0713, 0788, 1115, 1152, 1228, 1233 Universum 0591, 0713, 0741, 0869, 1227 [...]

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    96 En 09 Appendix 9.2 Video/PC Signals (HDMI/DVI/ Component/min D-Sub/Composite) 9.2.1 INPUT 1 (Video Signals) 9.2.2 INPUT 2 (Component)/INPUT 3 (D-Sub) - Video Signals (Analog) When reproducing the analog signals in the ta ble below , set the Color Decoding option to Comp. 1 or Comp. 2 . Screen Mode Remark s DOT BY DOT 4:3 FULL (FULL1) FULL2 ZOOM [...]

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    97 En 09 Appendix 9.2.3 INPUT 4 (DVI)/INPUT 5 through 8 (HDMI) - Video Signals (Digital) When reproducing the digital signals in the ta ble below , set the Signal T ype option to Vid e o . Resoluti on Hf (kHz) Vf (Hz) Screen Mode Remarks DOT BY DOT 4:3 FULL (FULL1) FULL 2 ZOOM CINEMA WIDE WIDE 1 WIDE 2 FULL 14:9 CINEMA 14:9 480i 15.8 60.0 - Y es Y [...]

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    98 En 09 Appendix 9.2.4 INPUT 3 (D-Sub ) - PC Signals (A nalog) When reproducing the an alog signals in the table below , set the Co lor Decoding option to RGB . If the pictu re does not appear properly , change the Signal Fo rmat sett ing to the desired r esolution. Resolution Dot-Line Hf (kHz) Vf (Hz) Screen Mode Remarks DOT BY DOT 4:3 FULL (FULL[...]

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    99 En 09 Appendix 9.2.5 INPUT 4 (DVI)/INPUT 5 through 8 (HDMI) - PC Signals (Digital) When reproducing the digital signals in the ta ble below , set the Signal T yp e option to PC . If the picture does n ot appear properly , change the Signal F orm at setting to the desired resolution. 1152 × 870 68.7 75.1 - Y es Y es - - - - - - - - Apple Macinto[...]

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    100 En 09 Appendix Banner PIP supports 1360 x 768 and 1024 x 768 signals. 800 × 600 48.1 72.2 - Y es Y es - - - - - - - - 800 × 600 46.9 75.0 - Y es Y es - - - - - - - - 800 × 600 53.7 85.1 - Y es Y es - - - - - - - - 1360 × 768 47.7 60. 0 - Y es Y es - - - - - - - - 1280 × 768 47.8 59. 9 - Y es Y es - - - - - - - - 1024 × 768 48.4 60. 0 - Y [...]

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    101 En 09 Appendix 9.3 Specifications F or specifications, see the se parate Specifications Sheet. PRO-141FD_PRO-101FD.book Page 101 Monday, May 12, 2008 3:27 PM[...]

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    102 En 09 Appendix 9.4 Trademarks Trademarks • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multi media Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Apple and Macintosh are regist ered trademarks of Apple I nc. • Microsoft is a registered trad emark of Microsoft Corporation. • VESA and DDC are registered trademarks [...]

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    103 En 09 Appendix 9.5 Glossary VGA (Video Graphics Ar ray) VGA is used for a resolution of 640 x 480. Wide-VGA (Wide Vi deo Graphics Array) Wide- VGA is used for a resolution of 848 x 480. SVGA (Super Video Gr aphics Array) SVGA is used for a resolution of 800 x 600. XGA (eXtended Gr aphics Array) XGA is used for a resolution of 1024 x 768. Wide-X[...]

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    104 En 09 Appendix DHCP The Dynamic Host Configuration P rotocol (DHCP) prov ides a mechanism to automa tically allocate network settings such as IP Address, Defaul t Gateway and Subnet mask. A DHCP ser v er must be activa ted on a network to use the DHCP function . DNS The Domain Name Ser vice (DNS) ser ver functions to exchange IP Address to the [...]

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    105 En Appendix 09 9.6 Index Numerics 2-screen ................. .................... .................... .................... 10, 11, 43 A Auto Size ..... .................... .................... .................... .......... 28, 3 3, 36 AV Selection .................... ......................... .................... ........... 3 1, 32 B Blue[...]

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