Page 3 - Operating Instructions; Notes on Installation Work:
i En Safety Precautions Français English Operating Instructions Thank you very much for purchasing this PIONEER product.Before using your Plasma Display, please read the “SafetyPrecautions” and these “Operating Instructions” carefullyso you will know how to operate the Plasma Display properly.Keep t...
Page 4 - ii; English; Safety Precautions; IMPORTANT NOTICE; WARNING
ii En English Safety Precautions Safety Precautions IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for this equipment is located on the rearpanel. Please write this serial number on your enclosedwarranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for yoursecurity. The following symbols are found on labelsattach...
Page 5 - iii; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
iii En Safety Precautions Fran ç ais English Safety Precautions GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION ÷ I f t h i s p r o d u c t i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a p o l a r i z e dalternating current line plug (a plug having oneblade wider than the other), it will fit into the outletonly one way. This is a safety ...
Page 6 - iv; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
iv En English Safety Precautions Safety Precautions iii FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this devicemust acc...
Page 7 - Contents
1 En Before Proceeding English Contents Safety Precautions ........................................................ i Features ........................................................................ 2 Before Proceeding ........................................................ 3 How to Use This Manua...
Page 8 - Features
2 En Before Proceeding English ¶ Introduces newly developed 50" XGA Wide Plasma Panel The new wide high-precision XGA 50" plasma panel (1280x768 /16:9) pushes the envelope of previous high-luminance panels,producing brighter, clearer images with higher contrast. ¶ Newly developed full screen...
Page 9 - Before Proceeding; How to Use This Manual; Screen Displays
3 En Before Proceeding English Before Proceeding How to Use This Manual This manual is set up to follow the course of actions andoperations in the order that would seem most logical forsomeone setting up this unit. Once the unit has been taken out of the box and it hasbeen confirmed that all the par...
Page 10 - About operations in this manual
4 En Before Proceeding English 4 Press SET to display the adjustment screen for theselected item. ADJUST SET EXIT SET MENU P O H . S I T I O N : 0 P O V . S I T I O N : 0 5 Press 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 to adjust the value. About operations in this manual Operations in this manual are outlined in step by step...
Page 11 - Checking Supplied Accessories; Power cord; Remote control unit holder
5 En Before Proceeding English Checking Supplied Accessories Check that the following accessories were supplied. 1 Power cord 2 Remote control unit 3 AA (R6) batteries (x 2) 4 Cleaning cloth (for wiping front panel) 5 Speed clamps (x 2) 6 Bead bands (x 2) Before Proceeding 7 Display stands (x 2) 8 W...
Page 12 - Part Names and Functions; Main Unit; Main unit
6 En Part Names and Functions English Part Names and Functions Main Unit Main unit 1 Display stand 2 Remote control sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor tooperate the unit (page 8). 3 STANDBY/ON indicator This indicator is red during standby mode, and turnsto green when the unit ...
Page 13 - Remote Control Unit; When handling the remote control unit; CAUTION
7 En Part Names and Functions English 8 9 7 0 - 2 3 4 5 6 1 Remote Control Unit 1 SCREEN SIZE button Press to select the screen size (page 21). 2 INPUT buttons Use to select the input (page 19). 3 MENU button Press to open and close the on-screen menu(pages 17 to 30). 4 ADJUST ( 5 / ∞ / 3 / 2 ) butt...
Page 14 - Connection Panel
8 En Part Names and Functions English Part Names and Functions Connection Panel The connection panel is provided with two video inputjacks and one video output jack. Audio input and speakeroutput jacks are also provided, together with a CONTROLIN/OUT connector for connecting to PIONEERcomponents bea...
Page 15 - Synchronizing signal impedance selector switch; AC INLET
9 En Part Names and Functions English Part Names and Functions 8 Synchronizing signal impedance selector switch Depending on the connections made at INPUT2, itmay be necessary to set this switch to match theoutput impedance of the connected component’ssynchronization signal.When the output impedance...
Page 16 - Installation and Connections; Installation of the Unit; Installation using the supplied display stand; Set this unit in the stand.; Fix this unit using the supplied washer and bolt.
10 En English Installation and Connections Installation and Connections Installation of the Unit Installation using the supplied display stand Be sure to fix the supplied stand to the installationsurface.Use commercially available M8 bolts that are 25 mmlonger than the thickness of the installation ...
Page 18 - Connection to INPUT1 and INPUT2; When connecting to INPUT2
12 En English Installation and Connections Installation and Connections Connection to INPUT1 and INPUT2 The INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 jacks are used to connect thedisplay to a computer. After making the connections,adjust the screen settings in accordance with thecomputer’s signal output. See pages 17-18 ...
Page 19 - Connection of G ON SYNC analog RGB source; When connecting to INPUT1
13 En Installation and Connections Fran ç ais English Installation and Connections When connecting to INPUT1 ANALOG RGB (ANALOG RGB) INPUT1 OUTPUT Connect the cable corresponding to the shape of theinput terminal on this unit and the personal computer’soutput terminal.Secure by tightening the termin...
Page 20 - Audio Connections; Connecting the speakers
14 En English Installation and Connections Installation and Connections Connection of composite SYNC analog RGBsource Make composite SYNC connections for a personalcomputer with output that has the verticalsynchronization signal layered on top of the horizontalsynchronization signal. When connecting...
Page 21 - Power Cord Connection; Connect the power cord to this unit.; Control Cord Connection
15 En Installation and Connections Fran ç ais English Power Cord Connection Connect the power cord after all component connectionshave been completed. 1 Connect the power cord to this unit. 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. CAUTION ÷ Use only the power cord provided. ÷ Do not use a power su...
Page 22 - How to Route Cables; To attach the speed clamps to the main unit
16 En English Installation and Connections How to Route Cables Speed clamps and bead bands are included with this unitfor bunching cables together. Once components areconnected, follow the following steps to route cables. 1 Organize cables together using the providedspeed clamps. Insert 1 into an ap...
Page 23 - Setting Up the System; Setup after Connection; Screen Mode setup
17 En Setting Up the System Français English Setting Up the System 6 Press 5 / ∞ to select SETTING, then press SET. SELECT ENTER EXIT SET MENU PICTURE SCREEN SET UP OPTION : N T : A U T O S E T T I N C L A MP P O WE R : G O F F P S I T I O N O M N A G E M E A I N P U T I N P U T 1 L E B L A : V G A ...
Page 24 - CLAMP POSITION setup; Setup of CLAMP POSITION
18 En English Setting Up the System Setting Up the System CLAMP POSITION setup Depending on the signal, analog RGB signals may resultin the screen image appearing with a whitish or greenishcast. In such cases, set “CLAMP POSITION” to LOCKED. ÷ Normally, leave this setting at AUTO. Setup of CLAMP POS...
Page 25 - Selecting an Input Source; Operations; INPUT
19 En Operations English Selecting an Input Source This section explains the basic operation of this unit.Outlined on the following pages is how to turn the mainpower on and off, put this unit in the operation or standbymode and how to select connected components. Before you begin, make sure you hav...
Page 26 - To adjust the volume; Press VOLUME on the remote control unit.; VOLUME –; To mute the sound; Press MUTING on the remote control unit.; MUTING; To confirm display settings; Press DISPLAY on the remote control unit.
20 En English Operations Operations To adjust the volume VOLUME +/– Press VOLUME on the remote control unit. Use VOLUME + or VOLUME – to adjust the volume of the connected speakers. : 5 V O L U ME To mute the sound MUTING Press MUTING on the remote control unit. Press MUTING again to restore the sou...
Page 27 - Screen Size Selection; Changing the screen size; Press SCREEN SIZE to select the size.; SCREEN SIZE; During personal computer signal input; DOT BY DOT
21 En Operations English Operations Screen Size Selection This unit incorporates screen modes of various height andwidth ratios. For optimal viewing, we recommend thatyou select the screen mode that best matches the videosource that you are viewing. Although these modes aredesigned for full display ...
Page 30 - Automatic Power OFF; Press MENU to display the menu screen.; To return to operating mode:
24 En English Operations 3 OFF ON 2 Automatic Power OFF This display is equipped with automatic power-management and auto-power-off functions, which allowthe unit to automatically switch to power-saving modewhen no sync signal is detected.(A warning message appears onscreen before thesefunctions ope...
Page 31 - Display Panel Adjustments; Adjusting the Picture Quality; To reset PICTURE mode settings to the default
25 En Display Panel Adjustments English Display Panel Adjustments Adjusting the Picture Quality 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen. M A I N M E N U I N P U T 1 SELECT ENTER EXIT SET MENU PICTURE SCREEN SET UP OPTION : 0 : 6 +++ 0 : 6 0 : 6 0 : 0 : 0 C O N T R A S T : 0 B R R L E V E L I G H T ....
Page 32 - Manual
26 En Display Panel Adjustments English Display Panel Adjustments Adjusting the Image Position andClock (Automatic Adjustment) Pressing AUTO SET UP on either the display or theremote control unit will adjust the screen position andclock to optimum values. Note Perform this adjustment individually fo...
Page 33 - To reset SCREEN mode settings to the default
27 En Display Panel Adjustments English Manual Adjustment of ScreenPosition and Clock 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen. M A I N M E N U I N P U T 1 SELECT ENTER EXIT SET MENU PICTURE SCREEN SET UP OPTION : 0 : 6 +++ 0 : 6 0 : 6 0 : 0 : 0 C O N T R A S T : 0 B R R L E V E L I G H T . . G L E V...
Page 34 - Other Operations
28 En Other Operations English Other Operations Rewriting the Input Display(INPUT LABEL) This function allows rewriting of the screen contentsdisplayed with differing inputs. For example, the default“INPUT 1” can be changed to “COMPUTER” or othername describing the connected component (up tomaximum ...
Page 35 - Power Control Function; AUTO FUNCTION
29 En Other Operations English Other Operations Power Control Function The power control function allows screen brightness tobe suppressed as a means of lowering powerconsumption and reducing display deterioration. 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen. The menu will be displayed. M A I N M E N U ...
Page 36 - Press
30 En Other Operations English 4 Press SET to select INPUT 1. The factory default setting is OFF. Each time SET ispressed the selector function switches alternately asshown: ÷ When OFF is selected, AUTO FUNCTION isdisabled. ÷ When INPUT 1 is selected, the display inputautomatically switches to INPUT...
Page 37 - Additional Information; Cleaning; Cleaning the screen; Troubleshooting; About the self diagnosis mode
Additional Information 31 En English Additional Information Cleaning Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance ofthis unit. The recommended way to clean the display andrelated parts is described below. Before cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord fromthe power outlet. Cleaning the d...
Page 38 - General problems; Problems commonly mistaken as breakdown
32 En English Additional Information General problems • No power • Unit cannot be operated. • Remote control does not operate. • INPUT is not changed. • Picture is cut off. • Strange color, light color, or dark, or color misalignment • Power is suddenly turned off. • No picture • Is the power cord d...
Page 39 - Additional cautions
Additional Information 33 En English Although this unit incorporates high precision technologyin its design, please understand that there may beextremely slight pixel breakup, or light emission fault. Note In order to protect the panel and internal circuitry, this display is provided with a cooling ...
Page 40 - Specifications; Video; Audio; Accessories
34 En English Additional Information Specifications General (PDP-503CMX) Light emission panel ............ 50 inch plasma display panel Number of pixels .............................................. 1280 x 768 Power supply ............................. AC 100 - 120 V, 50/60 Hz Rated current ..........
Page 41 - Supplement 1
Additional Information 35 En English 56.4Hz 70.1Hz 60Hz 66.7Hz72.8Hz 75Hz85Hz56Hz 60Hz72Hz75Hz85Hz 74.6Hz 60Hz 60Hz 70Hz75Hz (74.9Hz) 85Hz60Hz 72Hz75Hz 75.1Hz 66.0Hz 76.0Hz 56Hz 60Hz70Hz60Hz 60Hz 75Hz85Hz60Hz 65Hz70Hz75Hz85Hz Additional Information Supplement 1 Resolution (Dot x Line) Vertical DOT B...
Page 43 - Explanation of Terms; Aspect ratio; Supplement 2
Additional Information 37 En English Additional Information Explanation of Terms Aspect ratio The TV screen’s width to height ratio is referred to as its aspectratio. The aspect ratio on standard TVs is 4:3 and on wide TVs or High Definition TVs it is 16:9. G ON SYNC This indicates a video signal in...
