Pioneer PDP-501HD Service manual

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QUICK REFERENCE MANUAL
PDP-501HD: PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL
PDP-501R: MEDIA RECEIVER
PDP-501S-LR: SPEAKERS
TTABLE OFABLE OF CCONTENTSONTENTS
1.0 CHOOSE THE INSTALLATION SITE...........................................................................................2
2.0 SET UP THE DISPLAY & THE MEDIA RECEIVER ........................................................................2
3.0 MOUNT THE SPEAKERS ON THE DISPLAY ................................................................................3
4.0 SECURE THE DISPLAY TO A BASE AND/OR A WALL ..................................................................4
5.0 THE MEDIA RECEIVER...........................................................................................................5
6.0 THE PLASMA DISPLAY ..........................................................................................................7
7.0 WIRING DIAGRAM.................................................................................................................8
8.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................................10
9.0 THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT...............................................................................................11

Quick Start Installation Instructions
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1. CHOOSE THE INSTALLATION SITE
2. SET UP THE DISPLAY & THE MEDIA RECEIVER
The installation site should provide the best combination of the following properties:
üBoth units are positioned away from direct sunlight
üThe Plasma Display has sufficient ventilation
(approximately 8” or more on all sides)
üDistance between the display and the media receiver does not exceed the
length of the provided cable
(contact your Pioneer Representative if additional distance is needed)
1) Unpack the Media Receiver and remove all packing materials from the area
2) Position the Media Receiver
3) Unpack the Display and remove all packing materials from the area
(the display is extremely fragile and very heavy, at least 2 people are required)
4) Position the Display
t
t The Media Receiver produces significant heat. Please do not put any
objects on top of the unit or block the ventilation flow.
t
t The enclosed stand is designed to safely support the Plasma Display.
Only a qualified technician should attempt to remove the stand or any
other components from the Display.

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3. MOUNT THE SPEAKERS ON THE DISPLAY
1) Remove the 2 screws from the hole-plugs on each side
of the Display
(1st and 2nd hole-plugs from the bottom)
2) Connect the brackets to the speakers
(re-attach the small cushion pads if necessary)
3) Mount the speakers on the Display from the bottom
bracket to the top
(Set all screws in place before tightening the brackets to the Display)
4) Hold the speakers firmly against the Display while
tightening the screws
(do not over-torque the mounting screws)
5) Attach the speaker wire-retaining clip as noted in the
drawing
t
t Speakers should not be used as handles to move the Display. To move
the unit, hold the bottom corners while stabilizing the top.
t
t Pressing on the front cover of the speakers may cause damaged.
t
t Avoid inserting objects or fingers into the speaker grill.

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4. SECURE THE DISPLAY TO A BASE AND/OR A WALL
Follow the instructions listed below to secure the Display to a wall:
1) Remove the Securing hole-plugs from the upper
corners of the Display
2) Affix a support bolt and cable to either securing
hole on the Display
(contact your Pioneer Representative for purchase
information)
3) Fasten the end of the cable to a pillar or a wall
(some walls may require hooks sunk into an internal support
structure)
4) Repeat the process for the opposite side if needed
for additional support
Follow the instructions listed below to secure the Display to a base:
1) Position the Display on a base
(at least 1 person should support the Display at all times)
2) Place screws through the stand to the base*
(Set all screws in place before tightening the Display to the base)
3) Hold the Display while tightening the screws
(do not over-torque the base screws)
* Clamps may be substituted to avoid drilling screw holes for the Display stand.
Stand with screws Stand with clamp

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5. THE MEDIA RECEIVER
Media Receiver PDP-501R
Stand-By Indicator
The light turns red when the Power
button is pressed and turns green
when the unit is functioning.
Open/Close the Front Door
Push the upper right corner to open the door.
Push and hold the front door to close.
Main Power Button
Push once to turn on the power.
Push again to turn off the power.
Headphone Output Terminal
Speaker automatically turns off
when this terminal is used.
Input Selector
Input options are in the following order:
TV > CS > DVD/LD > Video1 >Video 2 >
Front > HD > Computer > MUSE
Volume Controller
Change the audio with the ±± button.
TV Channel Selector
Select aTV channel with the ±± button.
Clear Button
Initialize all functions to the factory default settings
when this button is pressed for more than 2 seconds.
Front Input Selector
Select Front Input Computer and Video.
Computer Input Terminal
Computer connection
Video Input Terminal
Connect a Video Player
(i.e. Video Camera, Game Player, etc)

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1. VF/UHF Input Terminal
connect VHF/UHF broadcasting antenna
input
10. DVD Player Input Terminal
connect DVD or LD player
2. Control Input Terminal
connect other Pioneer equipment and control
with a single remote control unit
11. MUSE Input Terminal
connect MUSE LD player
3. BS-IF Input Terminal
connect BS (Broadcasting-Satellite) antenna
input
12. Y/Pb/Pr Input Terminal
connect HD player
4. M-N Converter Input Terminal
connect MUSE to NTSC converter 13. Computer Input Terminal
15pin for Video signal & RCA pin for Audio signal
5. BS Decoder Output
connect BS (Broadcasting-Satellite) decoder 14. MUSE Decoder Output Terminal connect to MUSE VCR, etc
6. BS Decoder Input Terminal
connect BS (Broadcasting-Satellite) decoder 15. System Cable Terminals 15D-sub pin/4 pin Din/8 pin to Plasma display
and Speaker cables to Speakers
7. CS Input Terminal
connect another VCR or CLD player, etc
in/output
16. Audio In/Output Terminal
connect to an audio amplifier
8. Video 1 In/Output Terminals
connect VCR deck in/output 17. Sub-Woofer output Terminal connect to a powered sub-woofer
9. Video 2 In/Output Terminal
connect another VCR or CLD player, etc
in/output

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6. THE PLASMA DISPLAY
Plasma Display PDP-501HD
Stand-By Indicator
Light appears red when the power button is pressed
and changes to green when the unit is functional.
Speaker (PDP-501S-LR)
Install Left and Right Speakers
Main Power Switch
Turn the power ON and OFF.

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7. WIRING DIAGRAM
The wiring instructions for the Media Receiver, Plasma Display and the Speakers are
shown below:
Connect the System Cable to the Media Receiver (PDP-501R). Then, connect the short
Speaker Cable to the Media Receiver.
NOTE: DO NOT plug in the Power Cable before all other cables are connected to the units.
Rear Side of the Media Receiver (PDP-501R)
USE 100VAC ONLY
Use separately packaged
step-down transformer to
convert 220-240V to 100V
Remember to connect
the GND cable
Connectors from Left to Right:
A) to 8pin DIN Control Output
B) to 4pin DIN Video 1 Output
C) to 15pin D-Sub Video 2 Output
D) Ground (GND)
E) to Left Speaker Terminals
(tied black and white cables)
F) to Right Speaker Terminals
(tied black and red cables)
AB C D EF
Tighten screws
after connecting

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Connect the System Cable to the Plasma Display (PDP-501HD).
Rear side of the Plasma Display (PDP-501HD)
NOTE: DO NOT plug in the Power Cable before all other cables are connected to the units.
USE 100VAC ONLY
Use separately packaged
step-down transformer to
convert 220-240V to 100V
Tighten screws
after connecting
Remember to connect
the GND cable
Connectors from Left to Right:
A) to Right Speaker Terminals
(tied black and red cables)
B) to 15pin D-Sub Video 2 Output
C) Ground (GND)
D) to 8pin DIN Control Output
E) to 4pin DIN Video 1 Output
F) to Left Speaker Terminals
(tied black and white cables)
AB C D EF
Please refer to the drawing to locate correct terminals.

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8. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To turn on the PDP-501 system, following the instructions listed below:
Color of the Indicator
Turn on the power in following order only Media Receiver Plasma Display
Turn the power ON to the Media Receiver Flashing Yellow
1No Action
Turn the power ON to the Plasma Display Flashing Yellow
to Green Green
2
Once both units have been turned ON, continue with the procedure
Press the Power On button on the Remote Control Green to Red Green to Red
3
The PDP-501 is now in Stand-By mode
To turn the power OFF, press the main buttons on the Media Receiver and the Display
NOTE: The system will automatically enter Stand-By mode if no signals are received
within 8 minutes.
NOTE: If the main power is switched off to either the Media Receiver or the Plasma
Display, the appropriate indicator light flashes yellow.

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9. THE REMOTE CONTROL

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•
Avoid placing objects between
the display and the Remote
Control Unit.
•As the battery is drained, the
distance needed for a Remote
Control Unit to function will
become shorter.
•
The display radiates weak infrared
rays from the screen. When there is
interference from another machine,
the signal from the Remote Control
Unit may be blocked.
•The strength of the infrared rays
varies with the displayed picture.
IR Sensor
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30
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7m