Pioneer PDP-S50 User manual

Expect intense
moments.
Home Entertainment Programme 2006–2007
Official base jumper contest in Shanghai.

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High Definition Plasma TVs
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DVD Recorders
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DVD Players
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A/V Receivers
Page 32

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Welcome to
peak performances
with Pioneer.
We would like to introduce
you to a wide range of top
grade performers that
all set standards in their
individual disciplines.
Flat screen TVs, which
make clear at first sight
that the digital future of
home entertainment is
both visible and tangible.
A/V receivers that take
advantage of remarkable
performance and intelligent
technologies to drive
sound and image to new
levels of clarity.
HDD/DVD recorders that
offer you enough room
to design a customised
audio-visual experience.
In interplay with the
other Pioneer performing
artists, the curtain is
raised on the completely
new, intensive and high
definition world of home
entertainment.
Home Cinema Systems
Page 42
Speakers
Page 52
A/V Components
Page 64
Technical Data
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Apnoea diving is the art of pushing back the boundaries to incredible depths – with only the air in the lungs and
without any technical aids. Breathing is not a reflex here, but a consciously controlled function. The water pressure rises
with every metre until the weight on the body is almost unimaginable. The present record-depth is 172 metres. That’s a
depth where only one thing prevails: deepest black.

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And beyond.
For the deepest black
you have to go right to the limit.

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PURE Vision Black Plasma TV PDP-507XA
HD ready Plasma TV. PUREBLACK Panel 2 technology.
Integrated analogue TV tuner. HDMI interface (x2).
AV selection mode. Digital flicker-free. ISF mode.
Detachable speakers.
The next level of
High Definition TV.
High Definition Plasma TVs from Pioneer offer you no less than
the maximum in terms of image quality, processing quality and
ease of use. In the future, it makes no difference what you desire to
view on your large screen: digital television, analogue television,
High Definition TV, DVDs, HD-DVDs, Blu-ray, next generation gaming
in high-resolution quality. Everything is possible and it all looks so
brilliant that it will take your breath away.
PURE Vision Black Plasma TV PDP-507XD
HD ready Plasma TV. PUREBLACK Panel 2 technology.
Integrated digital (DVB-T) and analogue TV tuner.
HDMI interface (x2). AV selection mode. Electronic
Programme Guide. Digital flicker-free. ISF mode.
Detachable speakers.
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Recommended A/V receiver for these Plasma TVs: VSX-AX4ASi-S
Recommended HDD/DVD recorder: DVR-940HX-S
Ready for high definition. Pioneer Plasma TVs process
and accurately display high definition signals from
HDTV broadcasting and HD package media like Blu-ray
or HD-DVD. Result: breathtaking image depth, colour
intensity, sharpness and contrast.
For maximum image quality. The PUREBLACK Panel 2
dramatically improves phosphorous discharge stability
and decreases unwanted light output. The improved
UV radiation results in better luminance efficiency, higher
brightness and faster discharge response. The result: bright,
sharp and contrast-rich pictures and increased overall
energy efficiency.
127 cm
127 cm
PUREBLACK
PANEL 2

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Forget noise or distortion. The HDMI single-cable
digital interface transfers all digital signals – video and
multi-channel audio – directly from source to display.
There are no conversions or compressions, so the signal
remains untouched. That means no noise, no distortion,
true to the original source.
View more. Thanks to the integrated digital (DVB-T)
TV tuner of the XD-models you’ll have full access to
free-to-view digital terrestrial TV and digital radio stations
or even pay-to-view channels, by using a Conditional
Access Module.

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Standard TV
Pioneer High Definition TV
Standard TV
Pioneer High Definition TV
Dynamic, natural, realistic. New levels of
intensity are achieved in the reproduction
of colours. The Direct Colour Filter 2
significantly reduces light reflections,
increasing the quality of colour
representation as a whole. This new
feature utilises the entire colour spectrum,
automatically optimising the colours
according to the image on display.
The PUREBLACK Crystal Layer reproduces
the deepest black tones and absolutely
brilliant images in all their glory, every
time. Its image depth and plasticity set
new standards for flat screen TVs.
For images that are
more intense than anything
you’ve seen.
Deepest BlackVivid Colours
INTELLIGENT
COLOUR
DIRECT
COLOUR
FILTER II

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Standard TV
Pioneer High Definition TV
Standard TV
Pioneer High Definition TV
The unique Deep Waffle Rib structure
of the panel ensures that each individual
plasma cell is enclosed on all sides.
Emitted light is therefore prevented from
leaking into neighbouring cells or
influencing them in any way. Images
remain at their most intense at all times,
offering a level of natural brightness
never seen before.
Natural Brightness Sharp Contrasts
For increased contrast and sharpness,
intelligent DRE (Dynamic Range Expander)
corrects the characteristics of each scene.
Block Noise Reduction improves the
picture quality by detecting and reducing
square digital noise. This is very useful
when viewing DVDs or digital TV channels.
BLOCK
NOISE
REDUCTION
DYNAMIC
RANGE
EXPANDER

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A really versatile feature. The AV Selection Mode
offers several pre-adjusted modes and one custom
setting to improve colour and image sharpness for
different viewing situations. The result is an almost
perfect picture – each and every time.
The perfect picture for every light. ISF C3(Custom
Calibration Configuration) allows you to tailor the
plasma TV to your living environment. This means that
via an optional service, an ISF professional can precisely
calibrate your plasma panel. Two settings are then
created to match your actual viewing and lighting
conditions: one for bright daytime and one for evening.
AV
SELECTION
MODE
106 cm
PURE Vision Black Plasma TV PDP-427XA
HD ready Plasma TV. PUREBLACK Panel 2 technology. Integrated analogue TV tuner.
HDMI interface (x2). ISF mode. AV selection mode. Digital flicker-free. Built-in speakers.
PURE Vision Black Plasma TV PDP-427XD
HD ready Plasma TV. PUREBLACK Panel 2 technology. Integrated digital (DVB-T)
and analogue TV tuner. HDMI interface (x2). ISF mode. AV selection mode.
Electronic Programme Guide. Digital flicker-free. Built-in speakers.
• Recommended A/V receiver for these Plasma TVs: VSX-AX2AS-S
Recommended HDD/DVD recorder: DVR-645H-S
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106 cm
106 cm
PURE Vision Black Plasma TV PDP-4270XD
HD ready Plasma TV. PUREBLACK Panel 2 technology.
Integrated digital (DVB-T) and analogue TV tuner.
HDMI interface. AV selection mode. Electronic Programme Guide.
Digital flicker-free. Built-in speakers. Stand included.
PURE Vision Black Plasma TV PDP-4270XA
HD ready Plasma TV. PUREBLACK Panel 2 technology.
Integrated analogue TV tuner. HDMI interface. AV selection mode.
Digital flicker-free. Built-in speakers. Stand included.
• Recommended A/V receiver for these Plasma TVs: VSX-2016AV-S
Recommended HDD/DVD recorder: DVR-545H-S
Two different images at the same time.
The Dual Screen function (PaP) divides the screen in half,
allowing you to view a DVD on the left half
of your screen, for example, while a sporting event is
simultaneously broadcast on the right. Picture-in-Picture
(PiP) enables you to watch one programme in the main
part of the screen, and another programme in a small inset.
PIP
PAP

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High Definition Plasma TV HD ready DVB-T tuner Dual Screen HDMI Inputs PUREBLACK Panel 2
PDP-507XD • • • 2•
PDP-507XA • —•2•
PDP-427XD • • • 2•
PDP-427XA • —•2•
PDP-4270XD • • —1•
PDP-4270XA • ——1•
PDP-5000EX • —•2—
Full High Definition Plasma Panel PDP-5000EX
HD ready 1080p (1920 x 1080) Monitor. HDMI interface (x2).
DVI. BNC component/RGB video in. AV in. ISF mode.
Dual Screen function.
The highest level of high definition. The PDP-5000EX
is a new top-of-the-range plasma panel that is capable
of displaying the entire range of high definition sources –
including 720p, 1080i and 1080p. This means you can now
get the ultimate in high definition image detail, colour
accuracy and fast-moving image clarity.
127 cm
1080p

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Get all the facts:
www.pioneer.eu/plasma
Visit us on the Internet. You’ll find everything you need to know in a clearly structured overview: detailed product
descriptions and technical data, comparative options and much, much more.
Accessories
Table Top Stand PDK-TS23
Dimensions (W x H x D):
576 x 491 x 335 mm
Table Top Stand PDK-TS14
Dimensions (W x H x D):
559 x 279 x 273 mm
Table Top Stand PDK-TS24
Dimensions (W x H x D):
566 x 533.5 x 325 mm
Angled Wall Bracket PDK-WT02
Dimensions (W x H x D):
740 x 573 x 67 mm
Side-mounted Speakers
PDP-S50 for
PDP-507XA/XD
Floor Stand PDK-FS07
Dimensions (W x H x D):
701 x 860 x 567 mm
Table Top Stand PDK-TS25
Swivel type. Dimensions (W x H x D):
577 x 305 x 380 mm
Wall Bracket PDK-WM02
Dimensions (W x H x D):
576 x 475 x 32 mm
Under-mounted Speaker
PDP-S40 for
PDP-507XA/XD
Table Top Stand PDK-TS25B
Swivel type. Dimensions (W x H x D):
577 x 305 x 380 mm

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To keep going for a long time,
many strengths are needed.
The Marathon des Sables, possibly the toughest long-distance run in the world, demands the very utmost from every
single runner – for six long days. The stresses and strains of this 240 kilometre desert ordeal are merciless: up to 50 °C
temperatures in the shade, practically insurmountable sand dunes and blinding sandstorms.

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And even more reserves.

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For the best in entertainment,
feel free to take liberties.
Now there is a far wider world for you and all that you want to see and hear. Pioneer HDD/DVD recorders offer
you a wide range of practical functions, huge amounts of hard disk space and impressive capabilities when it comes
to recording quality and picture reproduction. Everything is extremely intuitive, simple and convenient to operate.
Upscaling to the max. The DVR-940HX-S is able to upscale
incoming signals to the maximum progressive resolution
of 1,920 x 1,080 lines. The signal is transferred via HDMI
without loss of quality to an HD ready TV.
For digital connections – without loss of quality. Make
a direct digital audio and video connection with any other
HDMI-capable source – like a Plasma TV or A/V receiver – with
just a single cable. There are no conversions or compressions,
so the signal remains untouched.
1080p

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DVR-940HX-S
High-end HDD/DVD recorder with HDMI.
500 GB hard disk for up to 1422 hours recording time.
Built-in digital (DVB-T) tuner and analogue TV tuner.
Multi-format recording and playback.
DivX playback. 1080p out via HDMI. USB interface.
External HDD connection. DV in. CI slot.
Entertainment Engine.
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Recommended A/V receiver: VSX-AX4ASi-S
Recommended home cinema speakers: S-V810A
Space enough for any freedom. With its gigantic 500 GB
hard disk, the DVR-940HX-S offers more than enough room
for the best in entertainment. Up to 1422 hours of films
or music can be stored. If you need even more space, just
connect an external hard disk via the exclusive ESATA-
terminal. Copy music, films, as well as other media, and
edit everything easily.
Digital television is on board. With the integrated DVB-T
tuner, a host of terrestrial radio and TV programmes can be
received and recorded in outstanding digital quality.
500 GB
HARD DISK
EXTERNAL
HARD DISK
CONNECTION

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DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD+R
DVD+RW
DVD-RAM
DVD-R Dual Layer
DVD+R Double Layer
They only want to play. Everything. Pioneer
HDD/DVD recorders support multi-format
recording and playback. This means that it no longer makes any
difference at all which type of media you choose. They record and
play back all types of media with top quality – no exceptions.
Expanding on the
maximum.
Play back DivX, MP3, WMA and JPEG. More and
more people download films from the internet
and burn them onto a disc. The compressed digital film data can
be played back by Pioneer HDD/DVD recorders with DivX – and
what’s more, in full size on your TV set. Moreover, you can play
back MP3 or WMA music files and even JPEG pictures from
CD-R/RW.
One slot, limitless possibilities. Connect your
MP3 player, memory stick or memory card – via
the USB interface – directly to the HDD/DVD recorder. A full
range of data, such as WMA, MP3 and JPEG files, can be easily
transferred to the gigantic hard disk.
MULTI-
FORMAT

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Breaks allowed: Pause Live TV. You are watching a film
or a football match and then the telephone rings. What
should you do? Very simple: press a button, freeze the screen and stay on
the phone as long as you want. Later, restart the programme at the point
where you stopped it.
Plug in your smart cards. If you have pay TV, take your
smart card and plug it directly into the HDD/DVD recorder’s
CI slot. Now, an additional decoder box is no longer needed.
Time for world records in digital recording. Thanks to
the special encoding, the hard disk provides unsurpassed
storage capacities: e.g. the 250 GB hard disk stores up to 711 hours – that’s
approximately 1400 episodes of your favourite TV series or over 450
feature films. To top it all, the giant 500 GB hard disk stores up to 1422
hours. Last but not least, you can copy most content from hard disk to DVD
at high speed.
LONGEST
RECORDING
PAUSE
LIVE TV
CI SLOT
LONGEST
RECORDING
ON DVD
Nobody else can put a whole day on a DVD. The recording time on dual layer discs sets an
all-new record: You can store up to 24 hours on a single DVD-R Dual Layer disc. In practical terms,
that is up to 16 full-length films or 48 episodes of your favourite TV series.
Electronic Programme Guide. Make sure you never
miss anything you want to watch. The Guide Plus+ EPG is
a user-friendly electronic programme guide, which allows you to browse
through all channels, search for programmes by time or category, and
record them at the touch of a button. You can also record the same
programme again, week after week.

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DVR-545HX-S
DVR-540HX-S
HDD/DVD recorder with digital TV tuner and HDMI.
160 GB hard disk for up to 455 hours recording time. Built-in digital (DVB-T)
tuner and analogue TV tuner. Multi-format recording and playback. DivX
playback. USB interface. DV in. CI slot. Entertainment Engine.
Pause Live TV. Electronic Programme Guide.
HDD/DVD recorder with digital TV tuner.
160 GB hard disk for up to 455 hours recording time. Built-in digital (DVB-T)
tuner and analogue TV tuner. Multi-format recording and playback.
Pause Live TV. Electronic Programme Guide.
Multimedia archiving with multi-possibilities.
The new Entertainment Engine offers you the
possibility of storing up to 999 audio CDs. In
the blink of an eye, JPEG images, MP3 and
WMA music files can be transferred via USB
onto the HDD/DVD recorder. Make a personal
slide show featuring your favourite music.
Or use the PictBridge function to print archived
JPEGs directly using a compatible printer.
JPEG MP3