Pioneer PureVision PDP-503HDE User manual

PDP-503HDE Plasma TV

Once in a great while, something truly iconic comes
along. Something so ahead of the crowd, so immensely
rewarding, you know it belongs in your world.
“PURE VISION” Pioneer Plasma TV. It’s TV as you’ve never
seen it. The digital display you dream of. Your ultimate
lifestyle accessory. Try it on and see how beautifully it fits.
Sheer bliss

Pioneer Plasma Television
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Art lovers, stop compromising. Entertainment buffs, start smiling.
Computer wizards, play your hearts out. “PURE VISION” Pioneer Plasma
Television – the first total multi-media TV – graces your space, and your life,
with colossal style and verve. Its big, thin screen with optional fitted speakers and
slick new media receiver whisper urbane sophistication. And Pioneer cutting edge
technology asserts itself with absolute poise. Stunning your senses with the freshest
colours and brightest images ever. Stirring your spirit with its pure, clear quality. And
impressing you to no end by the sensational, lifelike images from a range of media choices.
Just hook up the media receiver and enjoy it all, from DVD or a set-top box to games and the
internet, camcorder footage or stills, not to mention TV as you’ve never seen it. You’ll be swept
away. Totally.
Joy without boundaries

Consider these Pioneer design advantages. A
flat screen so big (50-inch/127 cm diagonal) yet
so thin (less than 10 cm) and light (38.9 kg) you
can hang it, or set it neatly on a stand – your
choice. A media receiver brimming with
functions yet sleek and stylish. And optional
slim side-mounted speakers that output
sublime sound. You’ll love the lustrous silvery
finish. Its quiet operation (there’s no noisy
cooling fan). The ideal 16:9 aspect. And how
guests sitting even off to the side see spot on,
thanks to the 160-degree viewing angle.
However you enjoy the “PURE VISION” Pioneer
Plasma TV, it’s a perfect fit for any home, every
decor. How does Pioneer fill this big, thin screen
with such spectacular images? Here’s what you
don’t see. Sandwiched between the screen’s
glass panels are a million pixels – tiny cells of
inert gas plus electrodes. Electric discharges
make the gas emit UV light. This excites red,
green and blue phosphors. The result: a billion
brilliant colours. And immeasurable viewing
pleasure.
Big impact, thin profile
121.8 cm 9.8 cm
71.4 cm
127 cm - 50-inch
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“PURE VISION” Plasma TV is truly a work of art – the ultimate
wall decoration. It’s thin as a framed canvas. And so light, it’s
wall-friendly – it hangs quickly and easily with Pioneer’s optional
wall brackets, either a fixed flat type or an angled one adjustable
up to 25-degrees. You not only use zero floor space, it’s like
being at the cinema.
Mount it like a painting

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If wall-mounting isn’t for you, you have more choices. Mount the
“PURE VISION” Plasma TV on Pioneer’s specially designed
optional stand, place it on a chic table, then position it anywhere.
You lose almost no space in your room. And gain truly mobile
moving pictures.
Outstanding on a stand

Clear and bright
Technology can’t control nature, even on TV. But
Pioneer can make the outlook considerably
more natural. Colours pop out of the shadows.
And contours appear amazingly clear-cut. It’s no
illusion, it’s high technology Pioneer style. A
new Deep Waffle Rib structure assures more
efficiency in light emission, resulting in almost
60% more brightness. A pure colour filter
notably improves colour reproduction and
purity including a better image contrast. And
CLEAR drive technology illuminates dark
patches. Images look smoother and more fluid
due to Pioneer’s 100 Hz progressive scan drive.
You also enjoy higher image resolution than
ordinary TV or other plasmas. Wide XGA
resolution assures truly superior quality
images. So everything looks brighter and lighter
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Previous Waffle Rib Structure New Deep Waffle Rib Structure
Pioneer Waffle Rib Structure Comparison
Cell Structure Comparison
Conventional Straight-type
Cell Structure
Pioneer Waffle
Rib Structure
Brilliant technology. Super-bright images.
True Matrix Imaging with Deep Waffle Rib Structure
Does even the sun shine brighter on “PURE VISION” Pioneer
Plasma TV? True Matrix Imaging certainly makes it seem so.
Simply put, Pioneer’s exclusive brainwave works like this. A new
deep waffle-shaped rib structure increases the area of light-
emitting phosphors – increasing the brightness by almost 60%
for way more brilliance. Each plasma cell is deeper, encapsulated
with horizontal ribs so emitted light won’t leak into neighbouring
cells. With this new deep cell structure, you enjoy higher
brightness and stronger contrast. And when one million tiny
coloured fluorescent lamps fire at once, you get the full impact.
Images illuminated to the max. And details exquisitely
highlighted. Just as you like it.
Front Glass Substrate
Dielectric Layer
Protective Layer (MgO)
Auxiliary Electrode
Address Protective Layer
Address Electrode
Rear Glass Substrate
Transparent Electrode
Rib
Red Phospor
Green Phosphor
Blue Phosphor
Auxiliary Electrode
Transparent Electrode
Rib
Red Phospor
Green Phosphor
Blue Phosphor
Rear Glass Substrate
Address Electrode
Address Protective Layer
Front Glass Substrate
Dielectric Layer
Protective Layer (MgO)
Black Stripe
Visible Light
Electrode
Discharge
Rib
UV Radiation
Phosphor

Colours you can taste
Step out of the shadows
Pure Colour Filter
Never a dull red, never a faded orange. With Pioneer’s Pure Colour Filter,
colours come out so bold and pure you could taste them. And at double
the contrast, so solid you could pick them (well, almost). How? Pioneer’s
unique filter reduces unnecessary frequency components of red, green
and blue signals. And further absorbs extra light with black stripes
between plasma cells. Reflection is so minimised, true colour so
maximised, images glitter with vitality. Like looking through a window.
Even in broad daylight.
CLEAR* Drive
You’ll be amazed how Pioneer dramatically improves your night vision.
Check out that film noir. Can you pick out the lurker in the shadows? Make
out the logo on his anorak? Is his outline clear and distinct, not fuzzy or
jagged as with other plasmas? With Pioneer’s advanced CLEAR* drive, you
get a resounding YES all the way. By eliminating too-high reset
discharges, it eradicates false contour noise of poor gradation areas.
Intensifies contrast. Improves grey gradations. And makes blackness
blacker yet easier to see in. So you won’t be surprised by what pops out
of the gloom. Unless, of course, that’s in the script.
*CLEAR: high-Contrast & Low Energy Address & Reduction of false contour sequence
Conventional Plasma Pioneer PDP-503HDE with
Pure Colour Filter
Pioneer’s Advanced CLEAR Drive Technology
Conventional Plasma Pioneer PDP-503HDE
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Faster than the eye can see
100 Hz progressive scan
With “PURE VISION” Pioneer Plasma TV, it’s not only images that look
clearer and brighter. Your eyes will, too. Regular TV displays 50 interlaced
pictures a second, producing tiny flickers that tire the eyes. This effect is
even more evident on a large-screen, high resolution display. So Pioneer’s
100 Hz progressive scan drive processes pictures at a blazing 100 times a
second. You lose every trace of flicker. And gain striking realism with
higher resolution. And – a world-first – Pioneer doubles the density of
high-definition signals. You pull in smoother reception on digital TV. Cable
and satellite, too. Whatever your pleasure, however long you watch, it’s
easy on your eyes.
50 half (interlaced) pictures per second
Original Signal
100 complete pictures per second
290 Lines
1st field
Another 290 Lines
2nd field
1/50 sec
100 Hz Progressive Scan
1/100 sec 1/100 sec 1/100 sec 1/100 sec
1/50 sec
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One new media receiver, an array of media wonders
Let us count the ways you can enjoy the
“PURE VISION” Pioneer Plasma TV total multi-
media system. You’re set to exploit the latest
range of multi-media options with the plasma’s
new media receiver, slim and sleek yet cram-
packed with capability. Enjoy TV in big-screen
grandeur. Watch two sources on the Dual
Screen, including Teletext. And immerse
yourself in sound, enriched by FOCUS*/SRS*.
Installation couldn’t be simpler – just one cable
is required to connect the screen and media
receiver; Auto Installation and On-Screen
Display (OSD) prompting make set-up a cinch.
What about hook-up to your video recording
equipment? A breeze with the advanced
“i/oLink.A” system. And here’s a first for your PC
(or Mac). Pioneer’s Plasma TV displays all
computer signals up to Wide XGA. Future high-
definition broadcasts? No problem with
Pioneer’s 980,000 pixel high-resolution board.
With such a perfect present and future-proof
tomorrow, your satisfaction couldn’t be bigger.
*FOCUS and SRS are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

Entertainment unlimited
No fooling. Combine any source with the media receiver – TV and home
cinema, games console and PC, camcorder video to digital still camera,
and more. Just connect the Plasma TV to the media receiver. And get real
crystalline clarity – at last – on the stunning wide screen, with unlimited
prospects for entertainment pleasure. The possibilities are dazzling.
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Pioneer Plasma & Internet
Pioneer Plasma & Games
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You’ll notice the difference immediately. Turn on the media receiver – it’s also
a TV tuner – and be amazed how every outline, every detail, even larger-than-
life close-ups, come up razor-sharp on the big screen. That’s because
“PURE VISION” Pioneer Plasma is the first plasma TV with Wide XGA
resolution. You’ll thrill as your favourite television programmes burst into life.
With bright impactful images. Sumptuous colour. And dynamic sound. And
thanks to flicker-free 100 Hz technology, this TV is super easy to watch. The
media receiver remembers 99 preset TV channels. Is ready for regular cable TV
hook-up. And lets you double your fun with the Dual Screen feature. View two
separate sources at once. Or stay glued to the game and scoop the latest
scores on Teletext (or scan the
other 251 pages you’ve stored in
its memory). Do you see digital
broadcasting in your future?
Connect the media receiver to
Pioneer’s set-top box, and you’re
set to enjoy digital terrestrial or
satellite broadcasts.
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Transform cinema time into quality family time. Take in the latest flick in all its
wide screen theatrical splendour – minus the chattering crowds and time-
eating travel. Simply integrate the “PURE VISION” Pioneer Plasma TV in your
DVD home cinema set-up. Park yourselves in the best seats in the house. And
be spellbound by wave after wave of eye-pleasing action and ear-thrilling
surround sound.
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Surf away before you plan your trip and show the family what’s
on offer. Simply connect your PC/Mac to the media receiver and
you’re off. First with computer-compatible XGA resolution, the
“PURE VISION” Plasma TV brings up pixel-perfect images. You’re
virtually there, anywhere in the world. And everywhere on the
web, including up-and-coming video programmes. And high-
speed net surfing with CATV, ADSL* and optical fibre cable. For a
first-class adventure online, it’s the only way to go.
*ADSL: Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
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Now kids of all ages can get into the game for real. Hook up the
winning formula – “PURE VISION” Pioneer Plasma TV and your
games console. Then hold on tight. With Wide XGA resolution on
the super-bright 50-inch screen, you won’t miss a trick. Track the
speediest moves smoothly. And catch the full ambience of spine-
tingling effects in multi-channel sound. All that’s missing is the
wind in your hair.
Pioneer Plasma & Games

Get into big-time digital fun. Show off what she’s shooting right
now on the 50-inch screen. Re-live favourite footage from your
latest outing. And blow up those cherished stills to super-size
glory. You’ll dazzle family and friends alike with magnificent
shots in exuberant colour, including whiter whites and blacker
blacks.
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We’ve given you just a peek into the wonders of the “PURE VISION”
Pioneer Plasma TV. How clear and bright everything comes up on the
big, thin display. How beautifully it adorns your home. And how
simply and skillfully the sleek, multi-talented media receiver
captures total multi-media excitement, both current and up and
coming. Clearly, this is where digital home entertainment is heading.
With “PURE VISION”, you’ve a head start on the future today.
Clearly, you’ll be inspired