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Pioneer PDP-501MX Technical Manual

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TECHNICAL MANUAL
PLASMA DISPLAY : PDP-501MX/PDP-V501X
TABLE-TOP STAND: PDK-5001
SPEAKER SYSTEM: PDP-S02-LR
This manual provides precautions and information for installation, preparation, and handling of the plasma display and
its dedicated mounting hardware.
Before installation and preparation work, choose a safe and appropriate site after thorough consideration of construction,
materials used, strength, and surroundings. If the adequate safeguards are not in place, immediately halt the installation
process and discontinue marketing activities.
CAUTION
Exclamation marks placed within triangles are
intended to alert users to the presence of important
safety information. Be sure to read instructions
indicated by this symbol.
About Mounting/Installation
• The product is sold under the assumption that in-
stallation will be performed by experienced, quali-
fied experts. Refer all mounting and installation work
to qualified personnel, or consult the nearest
PIONEER dealer for assistance.
• We accept no responsibility for accident or loss re-
sulting from failure to select an appropriate installa-
tion site, or for those occurring during assembly, in-
stallation, mounting, or operation of this product, or
resulting from modifications made to the product,
or from natural calamities.
PRECAUTIONS
• We accept no responsibility for losses resulting from
the use of parts other than those supplied by us.
• We guarantee the performance of our products only
when they are assembled and adjusted as described in
this manual.
• The specifications and external designs shown in this
manual are subject to change without notice.
(Ver.1.1A)
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  • Page 1 TECHNICAL MANUAL PLASMA DISPLAY : PDP-501MX/PDP-V501X TABLE-TOP STAND: PDK-5001 SPEAKER SYSTEM: PDP-S02-LR This manual provides precautions and information for installation, preparation, and handling of the plasma display and its dedicated mounting hardware. Before installation and preparation work, choose a safe and appropriate site after thorough consideration of construction, materials used, strength, and surroundings.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents FEATURES ... 4 SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 Specifications ... 6 2.2 External dimensions ... 10 2.3 Controls and connectors ... 12 2.4 Remote control unit ... 14 INSTALLATION 3.1 Installation site requirements ... 16 3.2 Installation Conditions ... 18 3.2.1 Heat dissipation ...
  • Page 3 5.3.3 Settings in Menu Mode ... 74 1) Setting the three-dimensional Y/C separator ... 74 2) ABL On/Off ... 74 3) MP mode On/Off ... 74 4) Auto power off ... 76 5) Setting up peripheral equipment ... 77 6) Setting the input signal format ... 78 7) Setting the clamp position ...

  • Page 4: Features

    • Flat, lightweight design The Pioneer plasma display monitor is also unrivalled in compactness: the 50-inch screen is only 98 mm in depth, and weighs only 43.0 kg. It can therefore be mounted at locations where conventional displays are difficult to install.
  • Page 5 Features...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications 2.1 Specifications (U.S. Model and Taiwanese Model) Light-emitting panel: ... 50-inch plasma display panel Aspect ratio: ... 16:9 PEL: ... 1280 x 768 (XGA supported) PEL pitch: ... 0.858 (H·RGB trio) x 0.808 (V) mm Gradation: ... 256/16.77 million full colours Intensity: ...
  • Page 7 NOTE 1 To prevent malfunctions and breakdowns, avoid connecting the RCA jack and BNC terminal simultaneously, since they are electrically connected to each other inside the body. NOTE 2 If the RCA jack or the BNC terminal is connected at the same time as the S terminal, signals received at the S terminal receive priority.
  • Page 8 Specifications 2.1 Specifications (EURO Model) Light-emitting panel: ... 50-inch plasma display panel Aspect ratio: ... 16:9 PEL: ... 1280 x 768 (XGA supported) PEL pitch: ... 0.858 (H)(RGB trio) x 0.808 (V) mm Gradation: ... 256/16.77 million full colours Intensity: ... 350 cd/m (white peak, separate panel) Viewing angle: ...
  • Page 9 NOTE 1 To prevent malfunctions and breakdowns, avoid connecting the RCA jack and BNC terminal simultaneously, since they are electrically connected to each other inside the body. NOTE 2 If the RCA jack or the BNC terminal is connected at the same time as the S terminal, signals received at the S terminal receive priority.

  • Page 10: External Dimensions

    External Dimensions 2.2 External Dimensions Weight: 43.0 kg Material: Front: Resin; Rear: Resin Treatment: Front: Laser-satin gray paint; Rear: Laser-satin gray paint For packaging information, refer to 3.3.2 Unpacking : Center of gravity (Unit: mm) Light sensor for the remote 1218 1108 Rear View...
  • Page 11 External Dimensions < Main Switch > < Main Unit Operation Panel > < Light Sensor for the Remote >...

  • Page 12: Controls And Connectors

    Controls and Connectors 2.3 Controls and Connectors (ON SYNC) < Main Power Switch Section > 1 STANDBY/ON indicator Red indicates standby status, green indicates powering 2 POWER switch Turns main power on or off. < Control Panel > 3 Power switch Toggles unit on or off (standby).
  • Page 13 ¡ Control connector (conforming to RS-232C) Used to make adjustments or settings externally ™ SR IN/OUT terminals For SR connection (refer to the operation manual) to AV units from Pioneer NOTE: This product does not support RU-V107 wired remote control units. input...

  • Page 14: Remote Control Unit

    Remote Control Unit 2.4 Remote Control Unit Power switch Used to turn the system on or off (standby) Full Auto-Zoom button Used to turn full auto-zoom on or off Display button Used to view status of inputs or settings Menu button Used to turn the menu screen on or off Set button...
  • Page 15 Remote Control Unit...

  • Page 16: Installation Site Requirements

    Installation Site Requirements 3.1 Installation Site Requirements If the site requires modifications or special preparations for installation of the plasma display or its mounting hardware, obtain permission in advance from the building owner or building authorities. To ensure installation safety, it is also important to determine the strength of the installation site with the help of the original building contractor.
  • Page 17 9) Temperature and humidity conditions • The installation site should meet the following conditions: • Operating temperatures: 0 to 40 °C (largely depending on installation conditions) • Operating humidity: 20 to 80% • Storage temperature: –10 to +45 °C • Storage humidity: 20 to 90% •...

  • Page 18: Installation Conditions

    Installation Conditions 3.2 Installation Conditions 3.2.1 Heat dissipation This unit has openings for effective ventilation at locations marked by arrows in the illustration below. To allow proper dissipation of heat from the unit, avoid blocking or covering any of these openings. 96.5 35 75 Air flow through the openings: All four fans exhaust hot air from the unit.

  • Page 19: Calculating Heat Quantity

    3.2.3 Product mounting holes We recommend using mounting hardware available from Pioneer. If you use other mounting hardware, attach them to the unit using the M8-bolt holes provided in the unit. Remove the hole rivets, depending on the particular mounting hardware used.
  • Page 20 Installation Conditions This unit is designed to be mounted using four bolt holes. For additional safety, we recommend securing it at six to eight points on opposite sides of the horizontal and vertical center lines, as shown in the illustration below. Do not secure the unit at four points arranged in a single row, as shown below.

  • Page 21: Mount Surface Warping

    D. Secured at four points (with mounting hardware attached horizontally) (Take proper precautions to prevent pinching the power cord or signal cables) 3.2.4 Mounting surface warping The display section incorporates glass. Before mounting the product, perform the following to confirm that the display is free of warps exceeding 1 mm.

  • Page 22: Installation Procedures

    Installation Procedures 3.3 Installation Procedures 3.3.1 Transportation precautions 1 Any transportation of the unopened unit in its packaging should be done by more than two persons. To avoid breakage, do not lift the package by the packing bands. 2 When transporting or storing the unit, always position it vertically - never horizontally. Horizontal transportation or storage invalidates the product warranty.

  • Page 23: Temporary Installation Using Packing Materials

    2) Unpacking procedures 1 Remove the packing bands. 2 Slowly lift and remove the upper carton [“top portion of the packaging”]. 3 Lift and remove the reinforcement packaging. (Upper protective pad C is held in place by adhesive tape) 4 Remove the L and R upper cartons. 5 Remove the side, front, and rear cartons.

  • Page 24: Wiring

    Installation Procedures 3.3.5. Wiring 1) Connecting the power cable • Refer to the section on Power Cord Connection • For power source specifications, refer to 3.1 Installation Conditions, paragraph 11. 2) Connecting signal cables (1) Connection to PCs • Refer to the section with this heading in the operating manual, on pages 21 to 22. (2) Connection to video units •...
  • Page 25 4) Arranging and securing cables with speed clamps and bead bands Fasten cables using the supplied speed clamps. Remember that speed clamps are not easily removed, once fastened. Secure cables with the supplied bead bands. • Cables may also be drawn around to the right, viewed from this side.

  • Page 26: Special Installation

    Special Installation (Mounting to fitting) 3.4 Special Installation The unit can be hung from or embedded in a wall, but such special installations impose additional limitations on operating temperatures and other operational factors. Examine installation methods and the ambient conditions for your installation site while referring to paragraphs 3.1 to 3.3 in this manual.
  • Page 27 Examples of Mounting to Fittings Example 1) Example 3) * Never block this opening. Special Installation (Mounting to fitting) Example 2) Less than 35 mm Less than Example 4) 35 mm...

  • Page 28: Hanging On The Wall

    Special Installation (Hanging from wall) 3.4.2 Hanging on the wall Carefully read the following before attempting to mount the unit on a wall, and observe the various limitations specified below. Be sure to mount the unit so that twisting, bending or any other deformation of the unit does not exceed 1 mm. * Operating Temperature Restrictions •...
  • Page 29 Methods for Securing: Basic methods for securing are shown below. Avoid blocking or covering areas, aside from those indicated by ( with cross-hatching should be avoided. Before attaching the unit to fittings, double-check that the thickness and height of the fittings and the number of fixing bolts is correct. (Also refer to 3.4.1 Mounting to Fittings.) More than 700 mm More than 700 mm...

  • Page 30: Embedding In The Wall

    Special Installation (Embedding in the wall) 3.4.3 Embedding in the wall Carefully read the following before trying to embed the unit in a wall, and make sure you observe all the limitations specified below. Be sure to mounting the unit so that twisting, bending, or any other deformation of the unit does not exceed 1 mm.
  • Page 31 Methods for Securing: Basic methods for securing are shown below. Avoid blocking or covering areas, aside from those indicated by ( with cross-hatching should be avoided. Before attaching the unit to fittings, double-check that the thickness and height of the fittings and the number of fixing bolts is correct. (Also refer to 3.4.1 Mounting to Fittings) More than 700 mm More than 700 mm...
  • Page 32 Special Installation (Embedding in the wall) (2) Embedding in walls with no space provided behind the unit Fan Exhaust Temperature Measurement Point: Z X (Front of the unit) Y (Rear of the unit) < Viewed from Above > We do not recommend installation in narrow enclosed areas. •...
  • Page 33 Special Installation (Embedding in the wall) Methods for securing: Basic methods for securing the device are shown below. Avoid blocking or covering areas, aside from those indicated by . The method indicated with cross-hatching should be avoided. Before attaching the unit to fittings, double-check that the thickness and height of the fittings and the number of fixing bolts is correct.

  • Page 34: Ceiling Suspension (With Wires)

    Special Installation (Ceiling-suspension (with wires)) 3.4.4 Ceiling-suspension (with wires) When suspending from ceilings, attach the unit either at rows A and B or at rows C and D to keep it free of deforming forces. In addition, the unit must be fastened at more than four points, with these points distributed symmetrically on opposite sides of the vertical and horizontal center lines.
  • Page 35 Special Installation (Ceiling-suspension (with wires)) Methods for securing: Basic methods for securing the device are shown below. Avoid blocking or covering areas, aside from those indicated by . The method indicated with cross-hatching should be avoided. Before attaching the unit to fittings, double-check that the thickness and height of the fittings and the number of fixing bolts is correct.

  • Page 36: Standard Mount Equipment Features And Characteristics

    (PDP-501MX/PDP-V501X) is thin and lightweight, enabling mounting at locations not possible for traditional displays. We considered various mount patterns and operating conditions during the design of the plasma display (PDP-501MX/ PDP-V501X). A wide range of standard mounting equipment is available for easy mounting.

  • Page 37: Handling The Standard Mount Equipment

    This section of the manual discusses ways to mount, install, and handle the mounting equipment exclusively designed for our plasma displays. Mounting should be performed by qualified experts. Refer all installation and mounting work to qualified persons, or request assistance from a Pioneer dealer. 4.2.2 Precautions for installation contractors 1) Before starting installation Read the specifications provided in 3.1 Installation Conditions.

  • Page 38: Specifications

    Table-top Stand: PDK-5001 4.3 Table-top Stand: PDK-5001 4.3.1 Specifications External dimensions ... 700 (W) x 400 (D) x 469 (H) mm Weight ... 4.0 kg (mounting hardware only) 47 kg (mounting hardware + plasma display) Finish ... Paint Package dimensions ... 726 (W) x 425 (D) x 100 (H) mm Package weight ...

  • Page 39: Assembling The Stand

    4.3.2 Assembling the stand 7 Assembling Procedure 1 1. Place the base upside-down. 2. Insert the left and right stand pipes into the base. (CAUTION !: Insert pipes so they face in the proper direction.) 3. Fasten the pipes to the base with the supplied screws. (Tighten the central screws first.) Screw (4 x 12) Stand pipe, L Base...

  • Page 40: Mounting To The Main Unit

    Table-top Stand: PDK-5001 4.3.3 Mounting to the main unit 7 Mounting procedures Step 1 Place the display face down, remove hole rivets, and align the assembled stand to the display mount openings. Step 2 Secure the stand by tightening washers and bolts with the supplied hexagonal wrench. 1.
  • Page 41 Table-top Stand: PDK-5001 7 Mount locations for securing-to-floor screws * Secure the assembly to the floor using M6 screws at least 20 mm long. 656.6 7 Dimensional drawings (with display PDP-501MX/PDP-V501X) Unit: mm 1218...

  • Page 42: Plasma Display Ceiling Suspension Hardware (One-Sided Type): Pdk-5002 Not Avalable In Usa

    THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 4.4 Plasma Display Ceiling Suspension Hardware (one-side type):PDK-5002 4.4.1 Specifications External dimensions ... 1218 (W) x 300 (D) x 1162 (H) mm (with plasma display in horizontal position) Weight ... 14.6 kg (mounting hardware only) 57.6 kg (mounting hardware + plasma display)
  • Page 43 THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION External dimensions ø60.5 1218 THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 4-ø13.5 to 22 This circle shows the path that the outermost part of the plasma display follows when it is rotated about a vertical axis after having been tilted sideways by 25˚...

  • Page 44: Assembling And Installing The Mounting Hardware And Mounting The Plasma Display

    THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 4.4.2 Assembling and installing the mounting hardware, and mounting the plasma display 1) Preparations You will need the following tools. Make sure you have them at hand before beginning work.
  • Page 45 THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION Hexagonal socket head bolt (for tilt angle adjustment) (M6 x 10) [SME60H 100KHz] Hexagonal socket head bolt (for tilt angle adjustment) (M6 x 10) Cable hole [SME60H100FZK] Post COMP NOTE 1: Tighten all the mount screws at the specified points.
  • Page 46 THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 3) Mounting the plasma display 1 Remove the hole rivets (quantity: six) from the rear of the plasma display. 2 Mount the supplied monitor mount bolt assembly (three per side) to the mount openings at the rear of the display.
  • Page 47 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK...

  • Page 48: Tiltable Plasma Display Wall-Mount Hardware: Pdk-5006

    THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 4.5 Tiltable Plasma Display Wall-Mount Hardware: PDK-5006 4.5.1 Specifications External dimensions ... 1218 (W) x 98.5 (D) x 714 (H) mm Weight ... 30.8 kg (mounting hardware only) 73.5 kg (mounting hardware + plasma display) Material ...
  • Page 49 THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION (36.6) 39.6 (714) THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION...

  • Page 50: Assembling The Mounting Hardware And Mounting The Plasma Display

    THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 4.5.2 Assembling the mounting hardware and mounting the plasma display 1) Precautions • Make sure you distinguish correctly between vertical frames for left and right. Both should be mounted so their hexagonal sockets face outward.
  • Page 51 THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 3) Mounting monitor-fastening bolts to the plasma display 1 Mount the monitor-fastening bolts to the four rear corners of the plasma display. 1162 104 104 24-M8 (with 16ø Hole rivet) 2 Mounting the assembled mounting hardware to the wall 1.
  • Page 52 THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 2. After mounting the mounting hardware to the wall with the screws, fully extend the left and right vertical frames as shown and tighten the left and right screws (c).
  • Page 53 THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PIONEER FOR INFORMATION 4) Adjusting the angle This mounting hardware can be tilted 25 degrees, without set increments. This work should be done by two people. 1 Loosen screw c on the left and right vertical frames.

  • Page 54: Speaker System: Pdp-S02-Lr

    External dimensions (with plasma display PDP-501MX/PDP-V501X mounted) Center of gravity (Unit: mm) 1368 (W) x 103 (D) x 714 (H) (with plasma display PDP-501MX/PDP- V501X mounted) 48.8 kg (with plasma display PDP-501MX/PDP-V501X mounted) Hexagonal wrench x1, Washer M8 (ø25) x 4, Washer (ø15) x4, Mount...

  • Page 55: Mounting To The Main Unit

    4.6.2 Mounting to the main unit Two mounting methods are available. Proceed as follows. 1 Mounting to the sides of the display • The figure illustrates how to mount the speaker to the right side of the display. [PDP-501MX/PDP-V501X] [PDP-502] Cushion Mount components Flat screw Washer (ø15)

  • Page 56: Mounting With The Plasma Ceiling-Suspension Hardware (Pdk-5002)

    Speaker System: PDP-S02-LR 4.6.3 Mounting with the plasma display ceiling-suspension hardware (PDK-5002) Monitor mount bolt Monitor mount bolt When mounting the plasma display with the optional speakers to the ceiling-suspension hardware, first attach the speakers to the display with monitor mount bolts, as shown in Figure 2. Next, referring to Figure 3, use the upper left and right monitor mount bolts, which are not used for mounting the speaker system, to fasten the ceiling-suspension hardware to the display using the washers (25 mm in outside diameter) supplied with the optional speaker.
  • Page 57 Plasma display ceiling mount bracket Speaker System: PDP-S02-LR Monitor mount bolt Washer 25 mm in o.d. (supplied with optional speaker) Figure 3 This circle shows the path that the outermost part of the plasma display follows when it is rotated about a verticalaxis axis after having been tilted sideways by 25˚...

  • Page 58: Mounting With Pdk-5006 (Wall-Mounting Hardware)

    Speaker System: PDP-S02-LR 4.6.4 Mounting with PDK-5006 (wall-mounting hardware) Washer 15 mm in o.d. (supplied with optional speaker) Hexagonal socket head button bolt (supplied with optional speaker) Monitor mount bolt When mounting the plasma display with the optional speakers to the ceiling-suspension hardware, first fasten the speakers to the display with monitor mount bolts and the hexagonal socket head button bolts and washers (outer diameter:15 mm) that are supplied with the optional speaker, as shown in Figure 4.
  • Page 59 Speaker System: PDP-S02-LR Washer 25 mm in o.d. (supplied with optional speaker) Monitor mount bolt Wall-mounting hardware Monitor mount bolt Figure 5...

  • Page 60: Before Beginning Adjustments

    Before Beginning Adjustments 5.1 Before Beginning Adjustments You can make adjustments to the unit in the following ways: • With the operating panel of the main unit • With the remote control unit • With a PC (through RS-232C control) Make sure you’ve thoroughly read and understood the following before making any adjustments.

  • Page 61: Combination Use Of Remote, Unit Operation Panel, And Pc

    3) Integrator Mode This mode provides adjustment functions for the integrator. White balance adjustment and various other setting items are available in addition to those in Menu mode. Refer to “5.4 Integrator Mode” for further details. 4) RS-232C Adjustment Mode This mode enables various adjustments and settings using a PC.

  • Page 62: List Of Supported Input Signals

    Before Beginning Adjustments 5.1.3 List of supported input signals 1) Input (Video) Signals Supported (For U.S. and Taiwanese Models) INPUT 1 Vertical Horizontal Signal Format Frequency Frequency Fv (Hz) Fh (kHz) 15.7 Composite S-Video Signal INPUT 2 Vertical Horizontal Signal Format Frequency Frequency Fv (Hz)
  • Page 63 1) Input (Video) Signals Supported (For Euro Model) INPUT 1 Vertical Horizontal Frequency Frequency Signal Format Fv (Hz) Fh (kHz) 15.6 Composite S-Video Signal 15.7 Composite S-Video Signal INPUT 2 Vertical Horizontal Signal Format Frequency Frequency Fv (Hz) Fh (kHz) 15.6 Component 31.3...
  • Page 64 Before Beginning Adjustments 2) Input (PC) Signals Supported INPUTs 3 and 4 Model Dot x Line PC/AT 640 x 400 compatible 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 Macintosh 640 x 480 832 x 624 1024 x 768 1152 x 870 NEC PC-9800...
  • Page 65 3) About Screen Size 1 Screen size when video signals are received: Refer to the operating manual. 2 Screen size when PC signals are received: • ORIGINAL Images are reproduced with the input signal’s dot and line numbers corresponding to the unit’s dot and line num- bers at a 1-to-1 ratio.

  • Page 66: List Of Adjustable And Settable Items

    Before Beginning Adjustments 5.1.4 List of adjustable and settable items 1) Menu Mode One-Step Variable Incre- Range ment CONTRAST ±32 STEP BRIGHT ±32 STEP COLOUR ±32 STEP TINT ±32 STEP SHARP ±32 STEP C. TEMP ±2 STEP x 1(+) ±32 STEP R LEVEL x 2(–) x 1(+)
  • Page 67 2) Integrator Mode Variable Range Adjustment Median Value in Parentheses CONTRAST 0 to (128) to 255 BRIGHT 0 to (128) to 255 COLOUR 0 to (64) to 127 TINT 0 to (64) to 127 SHARP 0 to (128) to 255 DETAIL 0 to (128) to 255 H.
  • Page 68 Before Beginning Adjustments...

  • Page 69: Last Memory

    5.1.5 Last memory The last memory timing used by the unit is given in the table below. Remember, no last memory function is executed if you perform the following without meeting these timing requirements: • Switch off main power • Unplug the power cord from the outlet; and •...

  • Page 70: Normal Operating Mode

    Normal Operating Mode 5.2 Normal Operating Mode 5.2.1 About normal operating mode Normal operating mode enables the following: 1 Input switching • Pressing one of INPUT buttons, 1-4 —> Input switches over to the selected input. • Pressing the INPUT button on the operating panel of the main unit —> This switches the input to the next input. 2 Screen-size switching •...

  • Page 71: Menu Mode

    5.3 Menu Mode 5.3.1 About menu mode 1) How to enter/exit Menu mode • To enter Menu mode and to display the menu screen (refer to “5.3.2. Operation Example in Menu Mode”), press the MENU button on the remote or on the operating panel of the main unit in normal operating mode. To return to Normal operating mode, press the MENU button.

  • Page 72: Example Of Menu Mode Operation

    Menu Mode 5.3.2 Example of menu mode operation Adjusting contrast is discussed below as an example of one basic operation in Menu mode. Step Step Switch the display to the menu screen (activating Menu mode) Remote Main Unit MENU MENU Select PICTURE.
  • Page 73 Step Select CONTRAST. Remote ‘ Step Make adjustments. Remote Press the SET button to return to the screen in step 2. To make other adjustments, repeat steps 2-4. Step Complete the procedure. Remote MENU Main Unit ADJUST PICTURE ‘ CONTRAST 23 : ADJ.

  • Page 74: Settings In Menu Mode

    Menu Mode 5.3.3 Settings in menu mode 1) Setting the Three-Dimensional Y/C Separator (For U.S. model and Taiwanese model) A three-dimensional Y/C separator is built into the INPUT 1 video-input circuitry. To correct blurred images, as found in sports images or other videos recording swift motions, set 3D Y/C MODE to MOTION. 1 Select SET UP.

  • Page 75: Mp Mode On/Off

    1 Select SET UP. Screen 1 MAIN MENU PICTURE V MEMORY SCREEN RESET AUTO POWER OFF 3SET UP MENU : MENU OFF : SEL. SET : NEXT • Conditions that allow adjustments: PC signals incoming • Factory preset: ON 3) MP Mode On/Off This accommodates video signal processing when reproducing PC signals.

  • Page 76: Auto Power Off

    Menu Mode 4) Auto Power-Off This features automatically switches power to standby when no video signal is detected for at least eight minutes. Setting AUTO POWER OFF to ON activates this function. 1 Select AUTO POWER OFF. Screen 1 MAIN MENU PICTURE V MEMORY SCREEN...

  • Page 77: Setting Up Peripheral Equipment

    5) Setting Up Peripheral Equipment A unit function automatically identifies signals from a PC and signals from DVD players or other AV units. But depending on the signal, this function may not always work. In such cases, you must set the input settings manually. This setting needs to be made separately for INPUT 3 and INPUT 4.

  • Page 78: Setting The Input Signal Format

    Menu Mode 6) Setting the Input Signal Format INPUTS 3 and 4 support RGB and two component video signal types. INPUT 2 supports two component video signal types. Thus, you must make the appropriate settings for the particular component. This setting needs to be made separately for INPUTs 2, 3, and 4, as described below. Example: •...

  • Page 79: Setting The Clamp Position

    7) Setting the Clamp Position Plugging in RGB (G ON SYNC) signals and a sync signal simultaneously may produce inappropriate intensity reproduction, with an over-bright screen or images with a greenish cast. If this occurs, set CLAMP to MODE 2. For most situations, leave CLAMP to MODE 1.
  • Page 80 Menu Mode 1 Select SET UP. Screen 1 MAIN MENU PICTURE V MEMORY SCREEN RESET AUTO POWER OFF 3SET UP MENU : MENU OFF : SEL. SET : NEXT • Conditions that allow adjustments: PC signals received via INPUT 3 or 4 •...

  • Page 81: Setting The Color System

    8) Setting the Colour System (For EURO models) Normally the colour system is used in its AUTO mode. However, if no proper image or no colour is delivered, change the mode, as follows. 1 Select SET UP. Screen 1 MAIN MENU PICTURE V MEMORY SCREEN...

  • Page 82: Menu Layers

    Menu Mode 5.3.4 Menu layers 1) Adjustments at Menu Layers — 1 of 2 (each screen shows an example: details differ depending on selections at layers) MAIN MENU PICTURE 3V MEMORY SCREEN RESET AUTO POWER OFF SET UP MENU : MENU OFF 5∞...

  • Page 83: Adjustments At Menu Layers-2 Of 2

    2) Adjustments at Menu Layers — 2 of 2 (each screen shows an example: details differ depending on selections at layers) In INPUT 1 MAIN MENU PICTURE (SCREEN not selectable) 3V MEMORY SCREEN RESET AUTO POWER OFF SET UP MENU : MENU OFF 5∞...
  • Page 84 Menu Mode...

  • Page 85: Integrator Mode

    5.4 Integrator Mode 5.4.1 About the integrator mode 1) Enabling Integrator Mode • You must first release the Integrator Mode Protect,which is engaged at the time of shipment. The Protect should be released only once to eudle initial adjustments to be made in the integrator mode immediately following delivery of the unit.

  • Page 86: Example Of Integrator Mode Operation

    Integrator Mode 5.4.2 Example of integrator mode operation Illustrative adjustments of CONTRAST in the Integrator mode are discussed below. Step NOTE: Different procedures are required if the Integrator Mode Protect is not yet released. Refer to “5.4.1 About Integrator Mode.” Step Put the unit into Standby and do the following.
  • Page 87 Step Select CONTRAST. Remote ‘ Step Make adjustments. Remote Press the SET button to return to the screen in step 2. To continue to make other adjustments, repeat steps 2 to 4. Step To complete your adjustments, exit Integrator mode. Remote MENU STANDBY/ON...

  • Page 88: Adjustments And Settings In The Integrator Mode

    Integrator Mode 5.4.3 Adjustments and settings in the Integrator mode For detailed information on button operations, refer to “5.4.2 Example of Integrator mode operation.” 1) Adjusting the PICTURE parameters PICTURE parameters here include CONTRAST, BRIGHT, COLOUR, TINT, SHARP, and DETAIL. They differ slightly from the picture quality items adjustable in Menu mode.

  • Page 89: Adjusting The White Balance Parameters

    2) Adjusting the WHITE BALANCE Parameters WHITE BALANCE parameters include R HIGH, G HIGH, B HIGH, R LOW, G LOW, and B LOW. 1 Before entering the Integrator mode, switch the unit to the specific input (INPUTs 1-4) in which you intend to make adjustments.

  • Page 90: Adjusting The Screen Parameters

    Integrator Mode 3) Adjusting the SCREEN Parameters SCREEN parameters include H.POSI., V.POSI., CLK FRQ, and CLK PHS. 1 Before entering the Integrator mode, switch the unit to the specific input (one of INPUTs 2-4) in which you intend to make adjustments.

  • Page 91: Setting The Color Mode

    4) Setting the Colour Mode In addition to normal color mode (COLOUR MODE 1), this unit also provides a COLOUR MODE 2, with PICTURE and WHITE BALANCE parameters preset for maximum performance in picture reshooting in TV studios. Use the mode appropriate for the situation.

  • Page 92: Setting The Baud Rate

    Integrator Mode 5) Setting the Baud Rate When controlling or adjusting the unit from a PC, the RS-232C port can be set to one of five baud rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 and 19200 bps. The factory-preset value is 4800 bps. 1 Enter Integrator mode (refer to “5.4.1 About Integrator Mode”).

  • Page 93: Mirror Mode

    6) Mirror Mode This mode enables you to reproduce incoming images upside down and the left side of the original appearing on the right and the right side on the left. (Activated, this mode is, like the colour mode, effective on whichever input function (INPUTs 1-4) is selected.) This mode is intended for smart cable arrangement, making it possible to draw bundled cables upwards (towards the ceiling) when this display is mounted upside down using the ceiling hanging hardware PDK-5002.

  • Page 94: Setting Std-Rgb

    Integrator Mode 7) Setting STD-RGB The STD-RGB needs to be set to ON when letting the display show standard rate (15.6 kHz x 50 Hz or 15.7 kHz x 60 Hz) RGB signals coming from external RGB processors or similar units. (With STD-RGB set to OFF, no standard rate RGB signals show up on the display screen.) The primary image quality is not, however, ensured when the STD-RGB is set to ON because this setting simplifies the video signal processing.

  • Page 95: Adjusting The Side Mask

    8) Adjusting the Side Mask The side mask adjusts the brightness of no-image areas appearing on the fringe of the screen when the screen size is set to 4:3 NORMAL or to ORIGINAL, for example. The brightness of each colour of RGB can be adjusted separately. (Adjusting the side mask momentarily causes the screen size to be switched over.) In adjusting the side mask, think of how video signals develop with time and also of a balance in the brightness between the adjacent display sets.

  • Page 96: Initializing Adjustments (Total Initialize)

    Integrator Mode 9) Initializing Adjustments (TOTAL INITIALIZE) You can restore adjustments made in the Integrator mode to their factory-preset values. PICTURE, WHITE BALANCE, and SCREEN parameters (refer to “5.4.3”, paragraphs 1), 2), and 3)) can be restored simultaneously to their initial settings.

  • Page 97: Integrator Mode Menu Layers

    5.4.4 Integrator mode menu layers (each screen shows an example: details differ depending on selections at layers) MENU PICTURE 3 WHITE BALANCE SCREEN ADDITIONAL SET UP TOTAL INITIALIZE In INPUT 1 (SCREEN not selectable) MENU PICTURE 3 WHITE BALANCE SCREEN ADDITIONAL SET UP TOTAL INITIALIZE In INPUT other than 1...

  • Page 98: Picture And White Balance Parameter Memory Area Table

    Integrator Mode 5.4.5 PICTURE and WHITE BALANCE parameter memory area table The FACTORY area is a read-only memory. Note 1: EURO models only. Note 2: U.S models and TAIWAN models only. Note 3: TINT not adjustable while in PAL or SECAM positions. Picture Quality Adjustment Data for Use in Menu Mode Colour Mode 2: Provides a separate memory area table having...
  • Page 99 CONTINUED FROM THE PREVIOUS PAGE VIDEO Sig., Component INPUT 4 [Component, Horiz. 15.6 kHz x Vert. 50 Hz] (Note 1) [Component, Horiz. 31.3 kHz x Vert. 50 Hz] (Note 1) [Component, Horiz. 15.7 kHz x Vert. 60 Hz] [Component, Horiz. 31.5 kHz x Vert. 60 Hz] [Component, Horiz.

  • Page 100: Screen Parameter Memory Area Table

    Integrator Mode 5.4.6 SCREEN parameter memory area table The memory area for SCREEN parameters has the following structure, and has no FACTORY area. The SCREEN parameters are set to median values when performing INITIALIZE, for example. The SCREEN parameters cannot be adjusted when selecting INPUT 1. Note 1: EURO models only.
  • Page 101 CONTINUED FROM THE PREVIOUS PAGE VIDEO Sig., Component [Component, Horiz. 15.6 kHz x Vert. 50 Hz] (Note 1) INPUT 4 [Component, Horiz. 31.3 kHz x Vert. 50 Hz] (Note 1) [Component, Horiz. 15.7 kHz x Vert. 60 Hz] [Component, Horiz. 31.5 kHz x Vert. 60 Hz] [Component, Horiz.
  • Page 102 Integrator Mode...

  • Page 103: Rs-232C Adjustment Mode

    5.5 RS-232C Adjustment Mode Through the unit’s RS-232C port, you can use a PC to make various adjustments and settings. 5.5.1 About the RS-232C adjustment mode 1) Data Adjusted in RS-232C Adjustment Mode • This data is written to the same memory area allocated for Integrator mode (refer to “5.4.5”, paragraph 6), Memory Area Table).

  • Page 104: Interface

    RS-232C Adjustment Mode 5.5.2 Interface 1) Connector D-sub 9 pins 2) Pin Assignment PIN NO. Symbol 3) Baud Rate 4800 bps (switchable to 1200, 2400, 9600, 19200 bps) NOTE: Set the unit baud rate to match that of the PC in use. With long RS-232C cables, we recommend using lower baud rates.

  • Page 105: List Of Rc-232C Commands

    5.5.3 List of RS-23C commands Keys to the table • Normal Validity: Shows availability in the normal operating mode. Commands shown as valid are so whether or not preceded by an <AJY> command. • Direct Validly: Shows commands that, if transmitted followed by numerical values, can or cannot directly set the corresponding items to those values sent out.
  • Page 106 RS-232C Adjustment Mode Command Full Name Name GREEN HIGH GREEN LOW GET POSITION DATA GREEN SIDE MASK LEVEL GET STATUS GET W/B DATA HOUR METER DISP. HORIZONTAL POSITION ID CLEAR ID SET INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 KEY LOCK NO KEY LOCK YES MIRROR MODE NO...

  • Page 107: About The Get Commands

    5.5.4 About the GET commands What are GET commands? • These commands are used to transmit adjustment data and other information to PCs from a microcomputer in the plasma display. • The This information is transmitted in ASCII code. NOTE: Command names are given in parentheses< >. 1) <GPS>...
  • Page 108 RS-232C Adjustment Mode 3) <GET> (GET STATUS) — The status of various settings is transmitted in the following formats: • Output items (1) STX (02H) (2) Version of microcomputer software (5 bytes) [5435A] (3) Input function status (4) Color-mode setting status (5) Full auto zoom setting status (6) Screen-size setting status (7) Auto power off setting status...

  • Page 109: Combination Connection

    5.6 Combination Connection This connection method is useful for operating and adjusting multiple units from a single PC. By assigning IDs (refer to “5.6.2”) to each unit, you can control them either simultaneously or individually. Example: Controlling and “staging” multiple installed units 5.6.1 Connections As shown below, connecting multiple units allows you to control all of them from a single PC.

  • Page 110: Assigning Ids

    Combination Connection 5.6.2 Assigning IDs When connection is complete, assign an ID to each unit in the system. This assignment is made on your PC. Commands: IDC (ID CLEAR) clearing an assigned ID IDS (ID SET) assigning an ID IDS is valid only when no ID has been assigned yet. The lowest ID is assigned to the unit directly connected to the PC, the next higher ID number to the second unit, and so on.
  • Page 111 Combination Cable 5m Note: Regarding the maximum number of units for the series connection using video output terminals, please refer to 2.3 Controls and Connectors. Combination Cable Connection PDP-501MX:5m Per one lead Equivalent of AWG28 ... section area 0.008mm RS-232C 7 lines x r = 7 x 3.14 x 0.06...
  • Page 112 Combination Cable Connection...

  • Page 113: Key Lock/Unlock

    5.7 KEY LOCK/UNLOCK 5.7.1 Functions In KEY LOCK status, the operating panel of the main unit and the remote control unit are disabled, preventing any other person from disturbing the work in progress. (RS-232C commands in this status remain effective.) Attempting to operate the operating panel of the main unit or the remote control unit in this status will display “KEY LOCK”...

  • Page 114: Operating Precautions And Recommendations

    About the Pseudo-Contour 6.1 About the Pseudo-Contour When images representing a series of different brightness or color tones (such as human skin tones) move at a certain speed, they are sometimes accompanied by striped shadows. This pattern is known as pseudo-contour. This phenomenon is an optical illusion deriving from the plasma display’s characteristic tone wedge, and is not found with still images.

  • Page 115: Maintenance And Cleaning

    1) Unplug the Power Cord from the Outlet. 2) Cabinet and Remote Never use solvents such as benzene or thinner, which can damage or destroy the coating of the cabinet or the remote. Remove dirt by lightly wiping with a soft cloth. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth with neutral detergent diluted with water.

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