PLASMA DISPLAY SYSTEM SYSTEME D’ÉCRAN PLASMA PLASMA DISPLAY-SYSTEM PDP-436SXE Discover the benefits of registering your product
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service pers
English WARNING This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filed with liqu
Contents Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know
Contents Using Software Update . 38 Using Auto Update . 38 Setting Update Time . 38 Starting Manual Update . 38 Displaying tech
01 Important User Guidance Information Important User Guidance Information In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from this Pione
Important User Guidance Information CAUTION PIONEER bears no responsibility for any damage arising from incorrect use of the pr
01 Important User Guidance Information CAUTION Panel sticking and after-image lag • Displaying the same images such as still im
Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal inju
02 Safety Precautions Installation Precautions Observe the following precautions when installing with any items such as the opt
Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories Power cord (2 m) 03 English (For Europe, except UK and Eire) (For UK and Eire) Cleani
04 Part Names Part Names Plasma Display Front view Press this section (PUSH-OPEN) gently to open the door. 1 2 3 4 POWER button
Part Names 1 a 2 INPUT TV/DTV 04 Remote control unit Turns on the power to the Plasma Display or places it into the standby mod
05 Preparation Preparation Installing the Plasma Display Preventing the Plasma Display from Falling Over After installing the s
Preparation Using a wall for stabilization 1. Attach falling prevention bolts (hooks) to the Plasma Display. 2. Use strong cord
05 Preparation Connecting to an antenna To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanatio
Preparation 05 Preparing the remote control unit English Inserting batteries 1 Open the battery cover. Allowed operation range
06 Watching TV Watching TV Unless you set up TV channels that you can watch under the current conditions, you cannot tune in th
Watching TV (front view) 06 Changing channels English Switching between the TV and DTV modes • Press INPUT on the Plasma Displa
06 Watching TV Tuning to your favourite (analogue) channels If you have registered your favourite (analogue) channels, selectin
Watching TV Using g on the remote control unit Each time you press g, MTS toggles as shown below. 06 p mode p pp pp mode MONO m
06 Watching TV Freezing images Use the following procedure to capture and freeze one frame from a moving image that you are wat
Menu Setup Menu Setup Using the menu Home Menu Picture 07 Menu operations Item AV Selection Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sha
08 Basic Adjustment Settings Basic Adjustment Settings Setting up TV channels automatically This section describes how to autom
Basic Adjustment Settings 9 Select “System” ( / ). 10 Select a sound system ( / ). • You can select from among “B/G”, “D/K”, “I
08 Basic Adjustment Settings Labelling TV channels You can name TV channels that you have set up, using up to five characters.
Basic Adjustment Settings 08 Language setting You can select the language to be used for on-screen display such as menus and in
08 Basic Adjustment Settings Basic picture adjustments Adjust the picture to your preference for the chosen AV Selection option
Basic Adjustment Settings Using Colour Temp 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Picture” ( / then ENTER). 3 Select “Pro Adjust” ( / th
08 Basic Adjustment Settings Eliminating noise from images 1 Press HOME MENU. 2 Select “Picture” ( / then ENTER). 3 Select “Pro
Basic Adjustment Settings Item Off (factory default) On 08 Description Deactivates the FOCUS. Sound adjustments You can adjust
08 Basic Adjustment Settings No Operation off The system will be automatically placed into the standby mode when no operation i
Enjoying DTV broadcasts Enjoying DTV broadcasts Watching DTV programmes Digital TV (DTV) not only replaces the conventional ana
09 Enjoying DTV broadcasts 5 Select “Replace Existing Channels” ( / then ENTER). • The system first erases all channel informat
Enjoying DTV broadcasts 3 Select “On” or “Off” ( / ). Found Channels 04 20 30% 001 ************ 002 ************ 003 ****** 004
09 Enjoying DTV broadcasts Activating the Favourites function Make sure to activate this function after favourite channels are
Enjoying DTV broadcasts Setting the Child Lock With this function, parents can prevent their children from watching age-restric
09 Enjoying DTV broadcasts NOTE • We recommend that you normally select “On”. • For Auto Update to start, there must be more th
Enjoying DTV broadcasts Displaying technical information Use this function to check the hardware/software version number. 09 Co
10 Using the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)(for DTV only) Using the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)(for DTV only) EPG displa
Using the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)(for DTV only) 3 To view more information (not currently displayed) about the selecte
10 Using the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)(for DTV only) • The Programme Timer screen with a list of other preset programmes
Using the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)(for DTV only) Setting the timer manually Using the menu, you can also preset digital
10 Using the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)(for DTV only) Changing/cancelling TV programme presettings Using the EPG Use the
Using the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)(for DTV only) EPG Search 1 Press YELLOW when the EPG screen (Programme List, Detaile
11 Useful Adjustment Settings Useful Adjustment Settings Switching the vertical drive frequency You can switch the vertical dri
Useful Adjustment Settings 11 Selecting a screen size manually Press f to switch among the screen size options selectable for t
11 Useful Adjustment Settings Changing the brightness at both sides of the screen (Side Mask) With the 4:3, FULL 14:9, or CINEM
Useful Adjustment Settings Changing the password Use the following procedure to change the password. 11 Resetting the password
12 Enjoying through External Equipment Enjoying through External Equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to
Enjoying through External Equipment Item Disable (factory default) Enable 12 Description Deactivates the HDMI terminal. Using H
12 Enjoying through External Equipment (rear view) Using i/o Link.A The Plasma Display System incorporates three typical i/o Li
Enjoying through External Equipment 12 Enjoying a game console or watching camcorder images Connecting a game console or camcor
12 Enjoying through External Equipment Switching the SCART output Video and audio signals output from INPUT 2 and INPUT 3 sourc
Using the Teletext Functions Using the Teletext Functions What is Teletext? Teletext broadcasts pages of information and entert
13 Using the Teletext Functions Displaying subpages You can display several subpages as they are transmitted. Displaying subtit
Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting 14 English Problem • No power. • The system cannot be switched on. Possible Solution • Is the
14 Appendix Connecting pin assignments for SCART Various audio and video devices may be connected via the SCART terminals. 1 3
Appendix 14 Specifications English Item Number of Pixels Audio Amplifier Speakers Surround System Power Requirement Dimensions