Plasma Display Écran à plasma Plasma-Display Display a Plasma Plasmascherm Pantalla de plasma PDP-42MXE10 Start up Guide Guide de démarrage Startleitfaden Guida iniziale Startgids Guía resumida English This unit has been designed for use as a computer display monitor. The optional video card is required if you wish to view other video signals on the monitor. For details consult your local retail dealer. Français Cet appareil est conçu pour une utilisation comme moniteur d'affichage d'ordinateur. La carte vidéo optionnelle est nécessaire si vous souhaitez regarder d'autres signaux sur ce moniteur. Pour plus de renseignements, consultez votre revendeur. Deutsch Dieses Gerät ist als Monitor für Personalcomputer konzipiert. Wenn andere Videosignale auf diesem Monitor betrachtet werden sollen, muss die optionale Videokarte installiert werden. Weitere Einzelheiten hierzu erfahren Sie von Ihrem Fachhändler. Italiano Questo apparecchio è stato costruito per essere usato come monitor che accompagna un computer. Per poter visualizzare su questo schermo segnali video di altro tipo è necessario far uso della scheda video opzionale. Per dettagli in proposito rivolgersi al rivenditore. Nederlands Dit toestel is ontworpen voor gebruik als een computermonitor. U hebt de los verkrijgbare videokaart nodig indien u de monitor wilt gebruiken voor weergave van andere videosignalen. Raadpleeg uw plaatselijke dealer voor nadere bijzonderheden. Español Esta unidad ha sido diseñada para ser empleada como monitor de computadora. Para poder ver otras señales de vídeo en el monitor, es necesario instalar la tarjeta de vídeo opcional. Para más detalles, consulte a su distribuidor en la tienda de su localidad. Start up Guide Thank you very much for purchasing this PIONEER product. Before using your Plasma Display, please read the "Safety Precautions" and these "Start up Guide" carefully so you will know how to operate the Plasma Display properly. Keep this manual in a safe place. You will find it useful in the future. Notes on Installation Work: This product is marketed assuming that it is installed by qualified personnel with enough skill and competence. Always have an installation specialist or your dealer install and set up the product. PIONEER cannot assume liabilities for damage caused by mistake in installation or mounting, misuse, modification or a natural disaster. Note for Dealers: After installation, be sure to deliver this manual to the customer and explain to the customer how to handle the product. If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling. Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one). For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal. By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health. i En English Safety Precautions English IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. D3-4-2-1-1_En-A WARNING: The apparatus is not waterproofs, to prevent fire or shocks hazard, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture and do not put any water source near this apparatus, such as vase, flower pot, cosmetics container and medicine bottle etc. D3-4-2-1-3_En The following symbols are found on labels attached to the product. They alert the operators and service personnel of this equipment to any potentially dangerous conditions. WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. WHEN POSITIONING THIS EQUIPMENT ENSURE THAT THE MAINS PLUG AND SOCKET IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CAUTION: This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe practice which can result in personal injury or property damage. This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe practice which can result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING CAUTION To ensure proper heat radiation, distance the unit slightly from other equipment, walls, etc. (normally more than 10 cm). Avoid the following installations which will block vents and cause heat to build up inside, resulting in fire hazards. · Do not attempt to fit the unit inside narrow spaces where ventilation is poor · Do not place on carpet · Do not cover with cloth, etc. · Do not place on its side · Do not place it upside down · If planning special installation such as fitting close to the wall, placing it horizontally, etc., be sure to consult your Pioneer dealer first. Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity: 0 ºC ­ +40 ºC (+32 ºF ­ +104 ºF); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install in the following locations · Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light · Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly D3-4-2-1-7c_En ventilated location WARNING: BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230V D3-4-2-1-4_En or 120V) written on the rear panel. WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candle, should be placed on the apparatus. If naked flame sources accidentally fall down, fire spread over the apparatus then may cause fire. D3-4-2-1-7a_En This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and D3-4-2-1-9a_En 93/68/EEC). WARNING This product equipped with a three-wire grouding (earthing) type plug, a plug having a third (grounding, earthing) pin, it will only fit into a grouding (earthing) type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grouding (earthing) type plug. D3-4-2-1-6_En i ii En Contents Safety Precautions ................................... i Features ................................................... 2 Before Proceeding ................................... 3 Checking supplied accessories .......................... 3 Setting the Onscreen Display Language ............................................... 12 Additional Information ......................... 13 Cleaning ............................................................. 13 Troubleshooting ................................................ 13 Precautions regarding use ............................... 15 STANDBY/ON indicator .................................... 15 Specifications .................................................... 16 Part Names and Functions ..................... 4 Main unit .............................................................. 4 Remote control unit ............................................ 5 Connection panel ................................................ 6 Installation and Connections ................. 8 Installation of the unit ......................................... 8 Power cord connection ..................................... 10 How to route cables .......................................... 11 CD-ROM (PIONEER PLASMA-UM) The Operating Instructions are found in the form of a PDF (Portable Document Format) file inside the accessory CDROM. To view the file, the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. For Windows Users: 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 Place the accessory CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. The menu screen should appear automatically. * If the menu screen does not appear automatically, it can be displayed in the following way: 1 Double-click on the [My Computer] icon on your computer's desktop. 2 Display the contents of the CD-ROM by double-clicking on the CD-ROM drive where the CD-ROM is loaded. 3 Double-click on the file start_menu.pdf. 4 When the menu appears, continue with step 3 below. When the menu appears, click on the icon corresponding to your Plasma Display's model number. The Operating Instruction PDF file will open. For Macintosh Users: Place the accessory CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. Double-click on the [PIONEER PLASMA-UM] icon on the computer desktop. From the displayed files, double-click on start_menu.pdf. When the menu appears, click on the icon corresponding to your Plasma Display's model number. The Operating Instruction PDF file will open. To Obtain Adobe Acrobat Reader: The use of Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the Operating Instruction manual included on the CD-ROM disc,. To obtain Acrobat Reader free of charge, confirm that you are connected to the Internet, then: 1 Click on the [Get Acrobat] icon on the menu screen. 2 Download Acrobat Reader from the Adobe download site, and follow the onscreen instructions for installing it on your computer. 1 En English Features English ¶ Introduces newly developed 42" Wide Plasma Panel The new wide high-precision 42" plasma panel (1024x768 / 16:9) pushes the envelope of previous high-luminance panels, producing brighter, clearer images with higher contrast. ¶ Optional line (sold separately) (For details, please consult the dealer where this unit was purchased.) 1 Table top stand: PDP-42MXE10 display stand. 2 Wall installation unit: Wall installation bracket designed as a wall interface for securing the unit. 3 Speaker system designed specifically for Plasma Displays (width: 9 cm): 2-way speaker units featuring 5 cm tweeter and 8 cm woofer in vertical arrangement. 4 Video card: Expansion card allows viewing of video signals and computer analog RGB signals. Cards used in the expansion slots should be manufactured or recommended by Pioneer. Using other expansion cards may result in malfunction. ¶ ES Slot interface for enhanced potential The display is provided with a built-in ES Slot Interface to allow the installation of cards for the connection of external devices, thus enhancing its expansion potential. ¶ Supports wide range of computer signals (analog/ digital) Supports non-compressed display of signals ranging from 640x400 and 640x480 (VGA) to 1024x768 (XGA), and compressed display of 1280x1024 (SXGA), 1400x1050 (SXGA+) and 1600x1200 (UXGA) signals. Further, aspect ratio and screen size settings supported include [DOT BY DOT], [4:3] and [FULL] (*1). * Supported signals are different on INPUT1 and INPUT2. *1 Aspect ratio and screen size appearance will differ depending on input signal. ¶ Free Installation Configuration ­ Broader installation possibilities with thinner, lighter, high-endurance design ­ While producing a large 42" screen image, the display is only 98 mm thick, and weighs in at only 30.5 kg. On the other hand, the efficient heat-radiating design greatly improves environmental operating conditions. The thinner, lighter design, coupled to highendurance construction greatly broadens the range of possible installation locations and styles. ¶ High reliability for commercial applications This display is provided with features giving it high dependability in commercial applications, including the ability to suppress peak luminance in accordance with the viewing program, and to change the cooling fan's speed in accordance with changes in operating environment. Such features provide safety and highendurance under conditions of commercial use. ¶ Improved usability User convenience has been improved by the inclusion of features making the display even more compatible with your computer. Some of these include the one-touch screen adjustment, [AUTO SET UP] function for computer connections, and the POINT ZOOM function to enlarge local portions of the screen image to display important detailed program data. ¶ Power-Saving Design The display is provided with a variety of power-saving functions, including an automatic brightness function with ambient light sensor. 2 En Before Proceeding Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories were supplied. 7 Display stands (x ...