Pioneer PDP-508XDA User Manual Page 1

Operating InstructionsPLASMA TELEVISION

Safety precautions0210EnInstallation precautionsObserve the following precautions when installing with any items such as the optional stand.When using

Supplied accessories0311EnChapter 3Supplied accessoriesCheck that all of the following accessories are supplied in the box.Remote control unitAA size

Part names0412EnChapter 4Part namesPlasma television(Front)1 a button (If the button is off, the power will not turn on even when a, 0 to 9 on the rem

Part names0413EnPlasma television(Rear)1 Antenna IN terminal (antenna in for DTV)2 Antenna OUT terminal (antenna through out)3 AC IN terminal4 ANT (an

Part names0414EnRemote control unitThis section describes the functions of the buttons available when the TV mode has been selected by using the SELEC

Preparation0515EnChapter 5PreparationInstalling the plasma televisionLocation• Avoid direct sunlight. Maintain adequate ventilation. Caution• If you d

Preparation0516EnPreventing the plasma television from falling overAfter installing the stand, be sure to take special care to ensure that the plasma

Preparation0517EnBasic connectionsConnecting the antennaTo enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of th

Preparation0518EnTidying the speaker cables (PDP-508XDA only)Use the supplied bead bands as necessary to tidy the speaker cables. Note• When tidying u

Preparation0519EnOperating range of the remote control unitOperate the remote control unit while pointing it toward the remote control sensor located

To use your plasma television for a long period of timeCautions regarding screen burningAfter-image lagging:When characters, images or images of fixed

Watching TV0620EnChapter 6Watching TV Important• Before watching broadcast channels, the built-in TV tuner must be set up. See Setting up TV channels

Watching TV0621En Note• You can select “Auto”, “High”, “Mid” or “Low” for the brightness of the POWER ON indicator. When “Auto” is selected, the brigh

Watching TV0622EnSwitching the broadcast audio channelDepending on the broadcast, you can switch the audio channel.• Before operating with the remote

Watching TV0623EnUsing the multiscreen functionsBefore operating with the remote control unit, make sure to select the TV mode using its SELECT button

Watching TV0624EnFreezing imagesUse the following procedure to capture and freeze one frame from a moving image that you are watching.• Before operati

The HOME MENU0725EnChapter 7The HOME MENUHOME MENU overviewFor AV sourceFor PC sourceHOME MENU Item PagePicture AV Selection 30Contrast 31Brightness 3

The HOME MENU0726EnUsing the HOME MENUThe following describes the typical procedure for setting up the menus. For the actual procedures, see the appro

Setting up0827EnChapter 8Setting upSetting up TV channels automaticallyThis section describes how to automatically search for and set up TV channels.U

Setting up0828En Note• Manual Adjust also allows you to make selections for “Tuner NR”, “Child Lock”, and “High Deviation”. See Reducing video noise,

Setting up0829EnLabeling TV channelsYou can name TV channels that you have set up, using up to five characters. This may help you easily identify the

CAUTIONThe a switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from theAC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect devicefo

Setting up0830EnAV SelectionSelect from the seven viewing options depending on the current environment (e.g., room brightness), the type of the curren

Setting up0831EnWhen the bar is in display, you can also change the item to be adjusted, by pressing /.5 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.For AV sou

Setting up0832EnUsing the Picture Detail1 Press HOME MENU.2 Select “Picture” (/ then ENTER).3 Select “Pro Adjust” (/ then ENTER).4 Select “Picture

Setting up0833EnUsing CTI and Colour Space1 Press HOME MENU.2 Select “Picture“ (/ then ENTER).3 Select “Pro Adjust“ (/ then ENTER).4 Select “Colou

Setting up0834En7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu.Using the 3DYC and I-P Mode1 Press HOME MENU.2 Select “Picture“ (/ then ENTER).3 Select “Pro Adju

Setting up0835EnSound adjustmentsYou can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings.Adjust the sound to your preference f

Setting up0836En5 Select “Sub Volume” (/).6 Select the desired volume level (/).7 Press HOME MENU to exit the menu. Note• To adjust the volume for

Setting up0837EnPower Management (PC source only)The system will be automatically placed into the standby mode when no signal is received from the PC.

Enjoying DTV broadcasts0938EnChapter 9Enjoying DTV broadcastsWatching DTV programmesDigital TV (DTV) opens up a new world of free-to-air terrestrial p

Enjoying DTV broadcasts0939En9 Programme StatusA bar graph displays the elapsed time of the current programme.10 Next Programme InformationInformation

Contents4EnThank you for buying this Pioneer product.Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model prope

Enjoying DTV broadcasts0940EnActivating the Favourites functionAfter having registered your favourite channels, make sure to activate this function to

Enjoying DTV broadcasts0941EnQuick Scan If you live in one of the cities or regions listed in the “Quick Scan” menu, select your city or region and st

Enjoying DTV broadcasts0942En• To quit a channel scan in progress, press RETURN. If you quit scanning halfway, all channels may not be registered prop

Enjoying DTV broadcasts0943En6 Select “Yes” and start initializing all the DTV settings (/ then ENTER). • Once the initialization starts, you cannot

Enjoying DTV broadcasts0944EnSelecting an audio languageUse the following procedure to switch the audio language for the programme being watched.1 Pre

Useful adjustment settings1045EnChapter 10Useful adjustment settingsAbout “Option” menus The “Option” menu consists of two screens. To select the desi

Useful adjustment settings1046EnAdjusting image positions and clock manually (PC source only)Usually you can easily adjust the positions and clock of

Useful adjustment settings1047EnAV sourcePC sourceAV source PC source Note• The specifications given for the PC source are for the PDP-508XDA. For the

Useful adjustment settings1048En Note• You cannot set the Side Mask detection to “On” or “Off” when “Off” is selected in “Auto Size”.• The Side Mask d

Useful adjustment settings1049EnOrbiterThis function automatically shifts the image little by little to reduce the occurrence of the burning.1 Press H

Contents5EnVideo Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Sleep Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Useful adjustment settings1050EnChanging the passwordUse the following procedure to change the password.1 Press HOME MENU.2 Select “Setup“ (/ then E

Using with other equipment1151EnChapter 11Using with other equipmentYou can connect many types of external equipment to your plasma television, like a

Using with other equipment1152EnConnecting a VCRUse the INPUT 3 terminals when connecting a VCR and other audiovisual equipment.Use either an S-Video

Using with other equipment1153EnConnecting a personal computerUse the PC terminals to connect a personal computer.• The PC input terminal is DDC1/2B-c

Using with other equipment1154EnAvoiding unwanted feedbackYou can prevent unwanted feedback from adversely affecting the quality of images. Specify th

Using with other equipment1155En Note• It may take a short while until the image is displayed, depending on the equipment connected.• Make sure to use

Using with other equipment1156EnSpecifying the type of digital video signals1 Press HOME MENU.2Select “Option“ (/ then ENTER).3 Select “HDMI Input“

Using with other equipment1157EnEnjoying through USB interface (Home Gallery function)On this system, you can watch JPEG images that have been capture

Using with other equipment1158EnStarting the initial Home Gallery screen When you connect a USB device while the system is on, the initial screen appe

Using with other equipment1159EnStarting the Slide Show Setup screenWhen the thumbnail screen is displayed, press GREEN to start the screen for settin

Important user information016EnChapter 1Important user informationIn order to obtain maximum enjoyment from this Pioneer PDP-508XDA/PDP-428XDA plasma

Using with other equipment1160EnControlling other equipment using the supplied remote control unitUsing the supplied remote control unit, you can cont

Using with other equipment1161EnDVR200 PIONEER 1201 PIONEER 2202 PIONEER 3203 PANASONIC204 PHILIPS 1205 PHILIPS 2206 SHARP207 SONY208 TOSHIBABD300 PIO

Using with other equipment1162EnSTB (set - top box) control buttonsWhen in the STB mode, the buttons on the remote control unit function as below.10 t

Using with other equipment1163EnDVD/DVR control buttonsWhen in the DVD/DVR mode, the buttons on the remote control unit function as below.10 to 9Funct

Using with other equipment1164EnVCR control buttonsWhen in the VCR mode, the buttons on the remote control unit function as below.10 to 9Function as t

Using the HDMI Control1265EnChapter 12Using the HDMI ControlUsing the HDMI Control functionsYou can operate such Pioneer devices as a recorder, player

Using the HDMI Control1266EnOn-screen control panelFor an AV systemPress  or  on the remote control unit of the plasma television to switch the surr

Using the HDMI Control1267EnConnecting a DVD recorder Note• Maximum number of devices that can be connected and controlled using the remote control un

Using the HDMI Control1268EnSetting the HDMI ControlSelecting the input terminalSelect the HDMI terminal to which the external device is connected in

Using the HDMI Control1269EnUsing the HDMI Control menusYou can enjoy various functions with the connected Pioneer recorder, player or AV system that

Important user information017EnPlasma television protection functionWhen still images (such as photos and computer images) stay on the screen for an e

Using Teletext1370EnChapter 13Using TeletextUsing the Teletext functionsWhat is Teletext?Teletext broadcasts pages of information and entertainment to

Using Teletext1371EnDisplaying subpagesYou can display several subpages as they are transmitted.1 Press m to display Teletext.• If you open a page con

Additional information1472EnChapter 14Additional informationTroubleshootingProblem Possible solutionGENERAL• No power.• System cannot be switched on.•

Additional information1473EnIf the following error codes appear on the screen, check the corresponding items in the table.• After-image lag. • After d

Additional information1474EnSignal assignments for 15-pin D-sub connectorPin No. Signal assignment Pin No. Signal assignment1 R 9 +5 V2 G 10 GND (grou

Additional information1475EnSpecifications*1 This conforms to HDMI1.3 and HDCP1.1. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface

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Important user information018EnTo use this product for a long period of timeThe Energy Save function can maintain efficiency of the screen for a long

Safety precautions029EnChapter 2Safety precautionsElectricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and pr