User manual PIONEER PDP-50MXE1

[. . . ] 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. Thank you very much for purchasing this PIONEER product. Before using your Plasma Display, please read the "Safety Precautions" and these "Operating Instructions" carefully so you will know how to operate the Plasma Display properly. [. . . ] Make [SIGNAL FORMAT] setting for each input (INPUT1 and INPUT2). Depending on the signal, analog RGB signals may result in the screen image appearing with a whitish or greenish cast. When making this setting, be sure to confirm the signal output of the component used. This section explains the basic operation of this unit. Outlined on the following pages is how to turn the main power on and off, put this unit in the operation or standby mode and how to select connected components. Press the INPUT button on the remote control unit or the main unit to select the input. Before you begin, make sure you have: ⷠMade connections between this unit and personal computer as described in the section "Installation and Connections" starting on page 10. ⷠSet up the on-screen menu to input signals from components connected to INPUT1 and INPUT2 as described in the section "System Settings" starting on page 16. If no connections are made to these terminals, on-screen setup is not necessary. When the menu screen is displayed, changing the signal input will cause the menu screen to turn off. ⷠIf the input computer signal is not supported by the display, the following message will be displayed: Use VOLUME (+/­) buttons on the remote control unit or the main unit to adjust the sound volume. If no audio connections are made to this unit, this step is not necessary. When viewing is finished, press the STANDBY/ON button to put the unit in standby mode. set the rear panel MAIN POWER switch to OFF. The STANDBY indicator may continue to light for a short while even after the main power is turned off. This is a result of residual electric load impressed on the circuitry, and the light will turn off presently. The STANDBY indicator on the front panel will light red. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn the power ON. The ON indicator on the front panel will light green. Please do not leave the same picture displayed on the screen for a long time. Doing so may cause a phenomenon known as "screen burn" which leaves a ghost, or residual, image of the picture on the screen. The currently selected input, screen size and refresh rates will be displayed for about 3 seconds. [. . . ] ] (page 30) can also be used to reduce the chance of lag image formation. Special precautions must be employed when using the plasma display as a surveillance monitor or in other applications where a fixed image will be displayed for extended periods of time. Before using the monitor in such applications, consult your dealer for advice. When using this unit as a monitor for a surveillance camera, it is recommended to set the [ENERGY SAVE] function to [MODE3] or [MODE2]. [. . . ]