Pioneer PDP 503CMX Setup guide

PDP-503CMX
Multimedia & Web Training Department
545 Nolan Drive Suite 100
Southlake, Texas 76092
Product Training Guide

Contents
Preface ……………………….…….. 3
New Functions…………………4-7
Basic Specifications.……………... 8
New Features ….………………..…. 9-18
Main PCB layout………….…………19
Overall Block………………..…20-21
Overview…………………………..…22
Video Card………………………...…23-24
RGB Block……………………….…..25-28
Digital Video………………………...29-30
Y Drive…………………………….….31-32
X Drive…………………………….….33-34
Sub Address………………………...35-36
Resonance & Mid Clamp…….……37-38
Fan Drive/Audio…………………….39-40
Controls & Connectors…………………41-45
Normal Operation & Menu Modes……46-65
Integrator Modes………………………...66-93
Disassembly……………………………...94-97
Factory Service Modes………………….98-132
Adjustments……………………………..133-145
PCB Locations………………………….146
Shut Down & Power Down……………147-155
RGB/Digital Video Replacement…….156-157

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Lead in the solder used in this product
is a known reproductive toxicant which
may cause birth defects or other reproductive
harm. (California Health and Safety Code
Section 25249.5).
When servicing this or handling circuit
boards and other components which
contain solder, avoid unprotected skin
contact with the solder. Also, when
soldering do not inhale any smoke or
fumes produced.
This technical training guide will address
the disassembly and adjustments of the
Pioneer PDP-503CMX Plasma Display.
This guide was designed as a servicing aid
and is not intended to replace the service
manual. The student should have the
appropriate service manual on hand when
when using this guide. Data in the service
manual for this unit contains specific
information on safety, parts and adjustments.
Safety information
Important safety data for this Pioneer model
is contained in the service manual. Before
returning the unit to the customer, complete
all product safety obligations and tests.
Technicians who bypass safety features or
fail to carry out safety checks may expose
themselves and others to possible injury,
and may be liable for any resulting damages.
Preface
For more information on electronic
circuits and block diagrams refer
to Service manual ARP3093

List of New Functions
1. Out of Menu Mode
AUTO SET UP
•A function to adjust SCREEN mode automatically.
•The results of the adjustment is reflected on SCREEN value in Menu Mode.
•It functions only in case of PC signal input. (INPUT 1 or 2).
POINT ZOOM
•A function to magnify a display picture.
•The magnifying powers are 1.5 times, 2 times, 3 times, and 4 times
•When setting "POINT ZOOM", the picture size becomes "FULL mode".
•It functions only in the case of PC signal input.
Levels Display
•A function to display a setting content in OPTION menu.
•It displays by pressing the "DISPLAY CALL" key more than 2 sec. during an OSD display by usual DISPLAY CALL.
•Able to control this function using a new RS-232C command (DS2).
STILL
•A function to make a still picture from a present picture on the monitor.
•Able to set up using RS-232C command (SLY/SLN).
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2. In Menu Mode
AUTO FUNCTION
•A function to switch to this input automatically, when a signal is
inputted to the input which was selected by this setting.
Automatically it goes back to previous input when there is no
input signal in the input.
•This function works only with “INPUT1” and “INPUT4”.
•For the “INPUT1”, this function works only with Composite
SYNC and Separate SYNC.
POWER CONTROL
•To switch the settings “Normal Display”, “Linear Brightness”, and
“Power Save”.
1. Normal Display : Almost the same as PDP-502 setting
“ABL ON”
2. Linear Brightness : Almost the same as PDP-502 setting
“ABL OFF”
3. Power Save : New function from PDP-503
A function to lower the peak brightness
and lowers power consumption.
•Able to set up using RS-232C command (1: PWN / 2:PWS /
3:PWL)
INPUT LABEL
•A function to change “INPUT LABEL” of each input.
•It is able to set up max. of eight letters.
PURECINEMA
•A function to convert 480i to 480P based on 2-3 pull-down data.
•There are three settings; OFF, STANDARD, and HQ.
•Able to set up input signal NTSC/480i only
•Able to set up using RS-232C command (PUN/PUS/PUH)
DIGITAL NR
•Setting up digital noise reduction.
•There are four settings; OFF, LOW, MIDDLE, and HIGH.
•It is effective only in the case of a VIDEO (NTSC) signal input.
•Able to set up using RS-232C command (NRN/NRL/NRM/NRH)
COLOR TEMP
•A function that changes setting of the colors TEMP.
•There are six settings: LOW (approx. –3000K), MID LOW
(approx. –2000K), MIDDLE(+/- 0K), MID HIGH(approx.
+1000K), HIGH(approx. +2000K)
•It is effective only in the case of a VIDEO (NTSC) signal input.
•Able to set up using RS-232C command
(CT1/CT2/CT3/CT4/CT5)
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3. Integrator Menu
OFF TIMER
•A function to switch to Stand-by mode after a set time.
•This setting has OFF,
TIMER (1 to 24H/ every 1H)
MASK (0.0 to 9.5 H/ every 0.5 H)
MASK Color (WHITE /RED / GREEN/ BLUE)
2 by 2 mode
•A function to make temporally 4 screen multi-display.
•This setting has ON or OFF and display area (upper left/ lower
left/ upper right/ lower left).
•Able to set up using RS-232C command (MGY/ MGN/ MG1/
MG2/ MG3/ MG4)
ORBITER
•A function to control burned display by shifting picture location
for every moment.
•The setting has ON or OFF
•Make the picture location shift one dot by one dot horizontally or
vertically every eight minutes.
•Able to set up using RS-232C command (OMY/OMN).
INVERSE
•A function to control burned display by reversing output picture.
•The setting has ON or OFF.
•Able to set up using RS-232C command.
ID SET
•A function to set or change ID No.
MONITOR NAME
•A function to register a name with each unit.
•Able to set max. of twelve letters.
•Able to confirm the name by Display Call/ GET command
HDTV Mode Setting
•A function to set actual line number in HDTV (1080i/1035i)
•Able to set this function when signal mode is “12/13”
•Able to set up using RS-232C command
(1080i=H80/1035i=H35)
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4. Service Factory Menu
Displaying / Setting Pulse Meter
•A function to display or set the present pulse meter.
•The display is ten million unit
•The setting is hundred billion unit.
•Able to set up using RS-232C command.
Pulse meter display: PMD
Pulse meter setting: PMS+ XXX
Writing setting in EEPROM for Plug & Play use
•Releasing Write-protection of EEPROM for Plug & Play use.
•Able to set only in service factory mode and RS-232C factory
adjustment mode.
When it exits the above modes, it returns to Protect setting.
•Able to set up using RS-232C command.
Write protect release: EWY
Write protect setting: EWN
5. RS-232C
Picture mute ON/OFF setting
•A function to set Picture MUTE on or off.
•No Last Memory function.
•MUTE is canceled when other operations are conducted.
•Able to set using RS-232C command only.
•It is effective in case of only Normal mode/ RS-232C adjustment
mode/ RS-232C factory adjustment mode.
Drive ON / OFF Setting.
•A function to set Drive circuit on or off.
•There is no last memory function. (After turning off a unit, this
setting is canceled)
•Able to set using RS-232C command only.
•The command is effective only in Standby mode and RS-232C
factory adjustment mode.
100 % display mode setting 100%
•A function to change screen display into 100 % display.
•It functions only in case of VIDEO signal.
•All of menu modes are prohibited during this setting.
•Able to set up using RS-232C command only.
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Basic Specification
PDP-502MX/MXE
(Current model) PDP-503CMX PDP-433CMX
Screen size 50inch 50inch 43inch
Aspect ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Number of pixels 1280(H) 768(V) 1280(H) 768(V) 1024(H) 768(V)
Pixel pitch 0.858 mm (RGB) 0.808 mm 0.858 mm (RGB) 0.808 mm
Gradation (256 gray scale) (768 gray scale)
Brightness 560cd/m2 800cd/m2
Contrast ratio 560:1 800:1
Viewing angle H: More than 160°
V: More than 160°
Front filter Acryl Glass
Power requirements MX: 100~120V 50/60Hz
Power consumption 470W 380W TBD
Effective screen size 1098mm 620.5mm 1098 mm 620.5 mm
Dimensions 1218mm 714mm 98mm 1218mm 714mm 98 mm
Weight 40.3kg 38.9kg Less than 30kg
Glass
H: More than 160°
V: More than 160°
H: More than 160°
V: More than 160°
MXE: 100~240V 50/60Hz
MX: 100~120V 50/60Hz
MXE: 100~240V 50/60Hz
MX: 100~120V 50/60Hz
MXE: 100~240V 50/60Hz
Fan 4
42 22
952.3 mm 536.1 mm
1070mm 630mm 98mm
0.930 mm (RGB ) 0.698 mm
(768 gray scale)
800cd/m2
800:1
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NEW Features/Benefits
• PDA-5002
– When installed it
adds Video, YC, and
DVI input, as well as
enabling High
Definition.
– Card manufactured
and supported by
Pioneer.
PDA-5002
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PDA-5002 (VIDEO CARD)
Rear View & Terminals
FAN
503CMX
RGB/BNC*5 In x1
RGB/D-Sub In x 1
RGB/D-Sub Out x1
Audio/Mini LR In x1
Audio/Mini LR Out x1
Speaker LR x1
Control
RS-232C/D-Sub 9 x1
SR/Mini In+Out x 1
Combi/Mini Din 6 In/O x1
PDA-5002
DVI-DIn x1
YC/S VHS In x1
Composite/BNC In x1
Composite/BNC Out x1
Audio LR/RCA x2
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