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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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HD Xplorer
Digital Video Card & Processor for the PioneerTM Plasma
Displays, Models PDP-504CMX and PDP-434CMX
HD XplorerTM by Key Digital®is the most advanced digital video processor and
video switcher plug-in card* available today for the PioneerTM Plasma Displays,
models PDP-504CMX and PDP-434CMX. HD XplorerTM is a full-function digital
video processor with HDMI (HDCP) digital inputs and multiple analog inputs that
pristinely converts input video formats to the native resolution of the Pioneer
Plasma display.
PioneerTM is a registered trademark of Pioneer.
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Be sure to follow Caution procedures when inserting the HD XplorerTM into your Pioneer
Plasma Display.
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HD XplorerTM Pioneer Plasma Video Card & Processor
Safety Instructions – Please be sure to follow these
instructions for safe operation of your unit
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Read these instructions.
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Keep these instructions.
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Heed all warnings.
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Follow all instructions.
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Do not use this apparatus near water
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Clean only with dry cloth.
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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polar-
ized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro-
vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an elec-
trician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, con-
venience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer
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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
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Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the appa-
ratus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
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HD XplorerTM Operating Instructions
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CAUTION
The HD XplorerTM video processor card is currently intended for use ONLY WITH THE
FOLLOWING TWO (2) PIONEER™ PLASMA DISPLAYS:
The HD XplorerTM video processor card should ONLY BE INSERTED AS INSTRUCTED
HERE IN THE APPROPRIATE EXPANSIONS SOLUTIONS (ES) SLOT of these Pioneer
Plasma Displays. See the Pioneer Plasma Display Operating Instructions Guide for more
details.
CAUTION
Proper handling of the HD Xplorer™ card ensures a safe installation. The HD Xplorer™
card is STATIC SENSITIVE. Please use EXTREME CAUTION when installing the HD
Xplorer™ card inside the Pioneer™ Plasma Displays that support this card. The Pioneer™
Plasma Display must be turned OFF and the power cord must be UNPLUGGED before
inserting the HD Xplorer™ card inside the Pioneer™ Plasma Display, or else damage may
occur to the products. Do not reapply power to the Pioneer™ Plasma Display until the
HD Xplorer™ card is properly installed in the display.
Key Digital®will not be held liable or responsible for any damages, nor will Key Digital®
honor the warranty, if proper set-up procedures are not followed when installing the Key
Digital®HD Xplorer™ card. Key Digital®reserves the right to inspect the products for
proper set up procedures.
CAUTION
Always be sure that the Pioneer™ Plasma Display is turned off and UNPLUGGED FROM
THE POWER SOURCE before connecting any A/V equipment to the HD XplorerTM video
card.
CAUTION
When performing a Firmware Upgrade, you MUST use the Firmware Upgrade Cable
PROVIDED WITH YOUR HD XPLORERTM AT TIME OF PURCHASE and carefully follow
each step of the instructions for Firmware Upgrade of your HD XplorerTM Video Card, as
provided on our web site at www.keydigital.com . Failure to follow these instructions may
lead to the inoperability of your HD XplorerTM card.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Features.............................................................................................5
About the HD XplorerTM ..............................................................................7
Getting Started..........................................................................................9
Basic Operation of the HD XplorerTM Card...............................................14
IR Remote Control..................................................................................24
OSD Menu Tree........................................................................................26
Firmware Upgrades.................................................................................27
Technical Specifications..........................................................................28
How to Contact Key Digital®....................................................................31
© 2005 Key Digital Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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KEY FEATURES
HD XplorerTM is a high-quality video card and processor specifically engineered for operation
in Pioneer Plasma Display models PDP-504CMX (native 1280x768, WXGA) and PDP-
434CMX (native 1024x768 XGA). All internal connections from the HD XplorerTM card to the
Pioneer Plasma Display via the Pioneer Plasma ES (Expansion Solutions) card slot ensure
pristine picture quality.
With your HD XplorerTM card, you can connect and select multiple digital and analog video
sources, and audio, to your Pioneer Plasma Display. But the power of your HD XplorerTM does
not end with its multiple video interfaces. An easy-to-operate, full-function, high-quality Video
Processor is built into your switcher. For each input, you can control a broad range of functions,
from Brightness and Contrast, to Size, Position, and even “Zoom” - Aspect Ratio adjustments.
Test Patterns are built-into the HD XplorerTM to help set-up your video system.
Connect and Select any Digital HDMI or Analog Video Input:
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Four (4) HDMI Digital Video inputs
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HDMI is plug-and-play and also supports audio: NTSC, PAL
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Supports HDCP Copy Protection
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To support DVI-D Video, use Key Digital®HDMI<>DVI adapter cable(s)
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Analog Video (individual analog video connectors for each of the following video interfaces):
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RGB(HV) Video: NTSC, PAL
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Component Video (YPbPr): NTSC, PAL
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S-Video: NTSC, PAL
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Composite Video (CV): NTSC, PAL
Audio Inputs and Outputs Supported:
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Analog audio left and right stereo pair input and output
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SPDIF digital audio input and output
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Lip Sync Delay Compensation that allows for up to 10 frames of video delay to adjust A/V
synchronization
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Processes and Scales any HDMI or Analog Video Input to Match the Native
Resolution of your Pioneer Plasma Display:
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Using world-renowned Key Digital®Clear Matrix ProTM technology
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A full-function, high-quality Video Processor is included
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Supports popular source formats and resolutions
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Accepts and automatically detects 60 Hz and 50 Hz input formats (the output frame rate
will be the same as the input frame rate) , and PAL analog on the S-Video and Composite
Video inputs
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Calibration for RGB gain and setup
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Built-in Test Patterns available through the IR Remote as well as RS-232
Easy to control and operate:
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Built-in On-screen Display (OSD)
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Store your custom settings (like brightness, contrast, much more) for each of the HDMI and
Analog Video Inputs
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Easy-to-operate IR Remote Control
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RS-232 through the Pioneer Plasma Display (optional Pioneer Plasma Display Expansion
Solutions Slot Communications Card must be installed in your display to support this
feature)
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Firmware upgradeable
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Receives power directly from the Expansion Solutions Slot of the Pioneer Plasma Display
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Does not interfere with the operation of your Pioneer Plasma Display
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Does not interfere with A/V sources connected directly to your Pioneer Plasma Display
Key Digital®Technology:
The Technology drives all Key Digital®products. The cutting-edge technologies engineered-
into your HD XplorerTM video processor and switcher plug-in card for your Pioneer Plasma
Display include:
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About the HD XplorerTM
Thank you for purchasing the Key Digital®HD XplorerTM, the most advanced and sophisticat-
ed digital video processor and video switcher plug-in card available today for the PioneerTM
Plasma Displays, models PDP-504CMX and PDP-434CMX. HD XplorerTM is a full-function
digital video processor that pristinely converts input video formats to the native resolution of
the Pioneer Plasma display. You can select among 4 HDMI digital inputs with HDCP copy
protection support (or DVI-D with an adapter cable), and separate analog RGB(HV) video,
Component (YPbPr), S-Video, or Composite video inputs. HD XplorerTM also supports ana-
log audio left and right stereo pair input and output, and SPDIF digital audio input and out-
put. With its own On-screen Display (OSD), all features are easily controlled with the IR
remote control (provided), and can be controlled by the Pioneer Plasma RS-232.
The solution you've been waiting for, the solution you've been looking for…
The HD XplorerTM digital video processor plug-in card is ideally suited to interface to your
Pioneer Plasma Display, greatly enhancing the capability of the display. HD XplorerTM lets you
take full advantage of your high-quality Pioneer Plasma Display by providing multiple digital
and analog video input ports, and world-class video processing like deinterlacing, scaling,
and much more.
PioneerTM Plasma Displays
The Pioneer Plasma Displays (models PDP-504CMX and PDP-434CMX) were originally
designed as computer monitors. These high-quality displays are provided with a built-in ES
(Expansion Solutions) Slot Interface to allow the installation of cards for the connection of
external devices, thus enhancing their expansion potential.
Pioneer Plasma 50" Professional Plasma Display, Model PDP-504CMX
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HD XplorerTM Operating Instructions
The HD XplorerTM plug-in card is so versatile, and supports so many input sources:
The HD XplorerTM digital video processor and video switcher plug-in card is ideally suited to
interface a wide array of source products to your Pioneer Plasma Display. With four HDMI or
DVI inputs, and a wide variety of analog input connectors, you can interface your DVD player,
Satellite Box, HD DVR, Set Top Box, and your PC to your Pioneer Plasma Display.
All-digital interface to your Pioneer Plasma Display:
Take advantage of HD Xplorer'sTM all-digital interfaces for Pioneer Plasma Display installation
applications. The four (4) HDMI all-digital inputs provide crystal-clear interfaces to the
Plasma display, and add the flexibility of a multiple-input switcher so you can input multiple
sources to your display. The output of your HD XplorerTM directly interfaces to the Pioneer
Plasma through a digital RGB internal connection, guaranteeing an all-digital connection from
source to display, and eliminating any conversions to analog which could corrupt your signal
and damage picture quality.
Versatile video and audio Inputs and Outputs:
Next, let's look at the versatility offered by your HD XplorerTM card. Your HD XplorerTM sup-
ports a wide array of video inputs, providing flexibility as well as the means for all-digital inter-
faces to your Pioneer Plasma Display.
For HDMI Digital Video (HDMI is plug-and-play and also supports audio) with HDCP copy
protection support, there are four (4) separately selectable and customizable inputs. For
Analog Video, there are individual analog video inputs that are customizable, for each of the
following video interfaces:
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RGB(HV) Video: NTSC, PAL
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Component Video (YPbPr): NTSC, PAL
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S-Video: NTSC, PAL
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Composite Video (CV): NTSC, PAL
Your HD XplorerTM also supports analog audio left and right stereo pair input and output, and
an SPDIF digital audio input and output.
A built-in Video Processor:
With world-renowned Key Digital®Clear Matrix ProTM technology built right into your HD
XplorerTM card, any selected video input can be scaled exactly to match the native resolution
of your display. It provides superior quality scaling of all popular HDTV & SDTV input formats
(480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, and 1080i/540p), and analog NTSC and PAL video formats.
HD Xplorer'sTM many video input interfaces and format options provide flexibility and pristine
deinterlacing and scaling to the native resolution of your Pioneer Plasma Display.
So easy to control and operate:
With so many features and versatility, you may be wondering: Is the HD XplorerTM card easy
to control and operate? Installing and using your HD XplorerTM card couldn't be simpler. HD
XplorerTM:
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Plugs right into the Pioneer Plasma Expansion Solutions Slot
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Has an all-digital internal connection to the Pioneer Plasma Display
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Has its own On-screen Display (OSD) and IR Remote Control that is easy to operate
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Uses the RS-232 port on your Pioneer Plasma Display (optional Pioneer Plasma Display
Expansion Solutions Slot Communications Card must be installed in your display to sup-
port this feature)
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Is firmware upgradeable
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Does not interfere with the operation of your Pioneer Plasma Display
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Does not interfere with A/V sources connected directly to your Pioneer Plasma Display
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GETTING STARTED
Follow these instructions to quickly and easily install and set-up your HD XplorerTM Pioneer
Plasma Display video plug-in card.
Open the package and you will find the following contents:
1.One (1) HD XplorerTM Card with installation warning label
2.IR Remote Control with batteries included
3.Two (2) Audio Cables
4.One (1) Cable for Firmware Upgrades
5.Operating Instructions Manual
6.Warranty card
Installing your HD XplorerTM Pioneer Plasma Display video plug-in card:
Your Key Digital®HD XplorerTM video processor card is easy to install, configure, and operate.
Follow the directions below to install the HD XplorerTM video processor card in your Pioneer
Plasma Display.
1. Install the HD XplorerTM video processor card in your Pioneer Plasma Display,
models PDP-504CMX or PDP-434CMX
CAUTION
The HD XplorerTM video processor card is currently intended for use ONLY WITH THE
FOLLOWING TWO (2) PIONEER™ PLASMA DISPLAYS:
The HD XplorerTM video processor card should ONLY BE INSERTED AS INSTRUCTED
HERE IN THE APPROPRIATE EXPANSIONS SOLUTIONS (ES) SLOT of these Pioneer
Plasma Displays. See the Pioneer Plasma Display Operating Instructions Guide for more
details.
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HD XplorerTM Operating Instructions
aBe sure you have a model of Pioneer Plasma Display that supports the HD Xplorer™ video
card. You must have either one of the following models PDP-504CMX (native 1280x768,
WXGA) or PDP-434CMX (native 1024x768 XGA).
bThe Pioneer Plasma display must be turned OFF and the power cord must be
UNPLUGGED before attempting to insert the HD Xplorer™ video card in your display.
cLay the Pioneer Plasma Display face down on a sturdy and smooth work surface. Use
care not to scratch the face of the display, and follow any precautions provided in your
Pioneer Plasma Display Operating Instructions Guide.
dLocate the Expansions Solutions (ES) Slot on the underside of your Pioneer Plasma
Display, as shown below.
eOrient your HD Xplorer™ video card as shown above and insert in the appropriate
Expansions Solutions Slot of your Pioneer Plasma Display. Using care not to damage the
card, be sure it is properly seated within the Pioneer Plasma Display and fully inserted, so
the outer flanges of the HD Xplorer™ video card are flush with the display case. You may
need to “wobble” the card slightly left and right, up and down, before the card is properly
aligned with the connector inside the Pioneer Plasma Display.
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CAUTION
Proper handling of the HD Xplorer™ card ensures a safe installation. The HD Xplorer™
card is STATIC SENSITIVE. Please use EXTREME CAUTION when installing the HD
Xplorer™ card inside the Pioneer™ Plasma Displays that support this card. The Pioneer™
Plasma Display must be turned OFF and the power cord must be UNPLUGGED before
inserting the HD Xplorer™ card inside the Pioneer™ Plasma Display, or else damage may
occur to the products. Do not reapply power to the Pioneer™ Plasma Display until the
HD Xplorer™ card is properly installed in the display.
Key Digital®will not be held liable or responsible for any damages, nor will Key Digital®
honor the warranty, if proper set-up procedures are not followed when installing the Key
Digital®HD Xplorer™ card. Key Digital®reserves the right to inspect the products for
proper set up procedures.
ES Slot to use for installing
your HD Xplorer™ video card
Use care and fully insert the
HD Xplorer™ video card in
the Pioneer Plasma ES Slot
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Note: If while installing the HD Xplorer™ video card it gets jammed or stuck in the slot, or
if you ever need to remove the HD Xplorer™ video card from your Pioneer Plasma
display, it is suggested you follow this procedure:
The HD Xplorer™ video card can be removed from the Pioneer Plasma ES Slot by
first connecting a mini D-sub 15-pin cable to the like connector on your HD
XplorerTM card. Secure the cable to the HD XplorerTM card using the thumb
screws typically provided on the connector housing, then use the cable to gently
pull out the HD XplorerTM card from the slot in the Pioneer Plasma Display.
f. See below for the proper insertion of your HD Xplorer™ video card in the Pioneer Plasma
Display.
g. Your HD Xplorer™ video card can be controlled via the RS-232 port on your Pioneer
Plasma Display (if provided on the display). This is a good time to note if that capability is
already provided on your Pioneer Plasma Display. Check to see if the optional Pioneer
Plasma Display Expansion Solutions Slot Communications Card is installed in your Pioneer
Plasma Display. Look for the RS-232 female connector in the location shown above.
h. Return the Pioneer Plasma Display to its upright position, and place in a safe location as
described in your Pioneer Plasma Display Operating Instructions Guide.
Note: You may find it more convenient to connect your sources to the HD Xplorer™
video card before returning the display to its upright position. In that event, pro
ceed to the next step and then return the display to its upright position after all con
nections have been made.
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Check to see if the RS-232 card is pro-
vided with your Pioneer Plasma Display
HD Xplorer™ video card properly inserted in the
ES Slot of your Pioneer Plasma Display
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HD XplorerTM Operating Instructions
2. Connect all of your A/V (Audio/Video) source devices to your HD XplorerTM card
You may have several source devices with HDMI and/or various analog outputs that you
would like to conveniently input to your Pioneer Plasma and select for display. HD XplorerTM
supports a wide array of video inputs, providing flexibility as well as the means for all-digital
interfaces to your Pioneer Plasma Display. See the figure below for a typical configuration of
source devices you can input to the HD XplorerTM video card for display.
Once power is removed from the Pioneer Plasma Display, you can begin connecting A/V equip-
ment to your HD Xplorer
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video card as described below
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CAUTION
Always be sure that the Pioneer™ Plasma Display is turned off and UNPLUGGED FROM
THE POWER SOURCE before connecting any A/V equipment to the HD XplorerTM video
card.
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a. Connect your Digital Video Inputs:
Note there are four (4) separately selectable and customizable HDMI Digital Video plug-
and-play inputs. HDMI supports audio and HDCP copy protection. Note the 4 x HDMI
Type A 19-pin connectors on the face of your HD XplorerTM video card.
If the equipment you would like to connect to your HD XplorerTM video card has only DVI-
D connectors, then you should use Key Digital®HDMI <> DVI-D adapter cables to con-
nect the equipment to your HD XplorerTM video card. Remember, while HDMI supports
Video and Audio over the same connection, DVI-D supports Video only and you will need
to separately connect your Audio signals to the HD XplorerTM video card.
Note: It is recommended that you connect your PC or Laptop video output directly to the
VGA input on the Pioneer Plasma Display. The digital HDMI (or DVI) input to the
HD XplorerTM is intended to scale your high definition sources.
b. Connect your Analog Video Inputs:
For Analog Video, there are individual analog video inputs that are customizable, for each
of the following video interfaces:
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RGB(HV) Video: mini D-sub 15-pin connector
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Component Video (YPbPr): 3 x color-coded RCA female connectors
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S-Video: 1 x S-Video connector
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Composite Video (CV): 1 x RCA female connector
Note: It is recommended that you connect your PC or Laptop video output directly to the
VGA input on the Pioneer Plasma Display. The analog RGB input to the HD
XplorerTM is intended to scale your high definition sources.
c. Connect your Audio Inputs and Outputs:
Your HD XplorerTM also supports analog audio left and right stereo pair input and output,
and an SPDIF digital audio input and output.
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For analog stereo Left & Right Audio, there are separate stereo mini jack input and
output connectors
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For SPDIF digital audio, there are separate RCA female input and output connec
tors
d. Connect your RS-232 Control:
As described earlier, in addition to the included IR Remote Control for operation of your
HD XplorerTM video card, you can also control operation via the RS-232 port on the
Pioneer Plasma Display. The optional Pioneer Plasma Display Expansion Solutions Slot
Communications Card must be installed in your display to support this feature.
3. Supply power to your Pioneer Plasma Display
Once all of the connections have been made to your HD XplorerTM video card, plug in the
Pioneer Plasma Display to an appropriate source of electricity, as described in your Pioneer
Plasma Display Operating Instructions Guide. If now or in the future you need to make
changes to the A/V connections to your HD XplorerTM video card, you must first disconnect
power to the Pioneer Plasma Display.
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BASIC OPERATION OF THE HD XPLORERTM CARD
Now that you have connected your A/V equipment to your HD XplorerTM video card and have
reapplied power to your Pioneer Plasma Display, you are ready to operate and control the
unit.
Configure the Pioneer Plasma Display to accept inputs from your HD XplorerTM video
processing card
a. Power up the Pioneer Plasma Display:
Ensure that power is applied to your display, the HD XplorerTM video card is properly insert-
ed in the ES Slot of the display, and all of you're A/V inputs are securely connected to the
HD XplorerTM video card.
Use the remote control provided with your Pioneer Plasma Display, and follow instructions
as provided in the Pioneer Plasma Display Operating Instructions Guide.
Note: There are no means to separately turn the HD XplorerTM video card On or Off.
he On/Off Power button in the HD XplorerTM IR Remote Control provided with
your video HD XplorerTM card is not operational.
b. Select “Input 3” on your Pioneer Plasma Display:
So the Pioneer Plasma will display video directly from your HD XplorerTM video card, use
the Pioneer Plasma remote control to select “Input 3” as the source. Use the Pioneer
Plasma Display remote control to select other sources connected directly to the display,
and for other display functions. Use the remote control provided with your Pioneer
Plasma Display, and follow instructions as provided in the Pioneer Plasma Display
Operating Instructions Guide.
c. The HD XplorerTM video card is set at the factory to directly output (all internal digital con-
nection) WXGA (1280x768) to your Pioneer Plasma Display. Follow instructions as provid-
ed in the Pioneer Plasma Display Operating Instructions Guide to set your Pioneer Plasma
Display for WXGA resolution.
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d. Optional: Key Digital®recommends setting the Pioneer Plasma Display to “FRC Mode 2” in
the “Integrator Menu”:
1.Press and release the Pioneer remote "Display" button (it is below the Standby
button). The OSD will show the incoming resolution.
2.While you see the resolution displayed on the OSD, press and HOLD the "Display"
button to put the Pioneer Plasma Display into the “Integrator Mode.”
3.Press and release the "Menu" button to enter the Integrator Menu.
4.Go to “Options.” At the end of the Option list you will see FRC modes; set to
mode 2.
Become familiar with the basic capabilities of your HD XplorerTM Video Processor card
Your HD XplorerTM video processor card dramatically expands the capabilities of your Pioneer
Plasma Display. You will control the HD XplorerTM video processor card to take advantage of
the following features and functions.
Expands the Video and Audio Inputs:
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Select the video input source, which can be in a variety of digital and analog interface for-
mats, and a variety of resolutions.
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Four (4) HDMI Digital Video inputs: NTSC, PAL
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RGB Analog Video input: NTSC, PAL
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Component Video (YPbPr) input: NTSC, PAL
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S-Video input: NTSC, PAL
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Composite Video (CV) input: NTSC, PAL
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Select the audio input from source from either the analog stereo Left & Right source, or the
SPDIF digital source. The HDMI input, if selected, can also support audio.
Video Input Formats Supported:
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720 x 480i @ 60 Hz
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720 x 480p @ 60 Hz
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1280 x 720p @ 60 Hz
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1920 x 1080i @ 60 Hz
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Accepts and automatically detects 60 Hz and 50 Hz input formats (the output frame rate
will be the same as the input frame rate), and PAL analog on the S-Video and Composite
Video inputs
Video Processing Functions Provided:
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Edge Enhancement, Brightness, Contrast
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Saturation, Tint
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Individual display Calibrations for RGB Gain and Setup
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H & V Size, H & V Position
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720 x 576i @ 50 Hz
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720 x 576p @ 50 Hz
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1280 x 720p @ 50 Hz
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1920 x 1080i @ 50 Hz
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Zoom (Output Aspect Ratio processing), including options to prevent monitor burn-in for
Letterbox or Pillarbox images:
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Normal
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Horizontal Zoom In/Out
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Vertical Zoom In/Out
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Horizontal and Vertical Zoom In/Out
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Built-in Test Patterns help you set-up your video system (all patterns available through the
OSD from the IR Remote, as well as RS-232):
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White screen
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Color bars
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Gray scale
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Horizontal wide ramp
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Vertical wide ramp
Operating your HD XplorerTM Video Processor card
Your HD XplorerTM video processor card is easy to control and operate with the included IR
Remote Control unit. You will now learn how to control the HD XplorerTM video card using
the navigation buttons on this remote control, and the On-screen Display (OSD) menu that
will appear on your Pioneer Plasma Display. You may also control the HD XplorerTM video
card via the RS-232 port on the Pioneer Plasma Display, if available. The Remote Control for
the Pioneer Plasma Display does not directly control the operation of the HD XplorerTM video
card.
1. Bring up the HD XplorerTM OSD
To bring up the On-screen Display menu built into the HD XplorerTM video card, first ensure
there is a live video source signal present at any of the digital or analog inputs of your HD
XplorerTM video card. Also be sure the video source is input in one of the formats supported
by your HD XplorerTM video card.
Once there is a live video source signal in a supported video format for your HD XplorerTM
video card, use one of the direct switching “Hot Buttons” on your HD XplorerTM IR Remote
Control to select the live input. Select a live source using the HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3,
HDMI4, RGB(HV) Video, Component, S-Video, or Composite Video buttons on the HD
XplorerTM IR Remote Control.
You can bring up the OSD by pressing the “Menu” button on the HD XplorerTM IR Remote
Control. See the section later in this Operating Manual entitled “IR Remote Control” for the
full operation of your HD XplorerTM IR Remote Control.
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2. Navigate the HD XplorerTM OSD Menu
Once you have brought up the OSD from the HD XplorerTM video card, you can learn to navi-
gate, or move through, the menu. See the section later in this Operating Manual entitled
“OSD Menu Tree” for the complete listing of all menu options for your HD XplorerTM video
card.
To navigate through the HD XplorerTM OSD:
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Bring up the HD XplorerTM OSD by pressing the MENU button on the HD XplorerTM IR
Remote Control. The OSD menu will appear on the Pioneer Plasma Display. The OSD
will turn off after about thirty (30) seconds.
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You can navigate through the OSD Menu by using the UP and DOWN arrows, and
then the LEFT and RIGHT arrows to move to the next level of the submenu tree
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Press SET to select (invoke) a desired feature, function, or setting in the menu
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Pres the EXIT button to return to the prior level of the menu or cancel a selection
3. Learn the HD XplorerTM IR Remote Control “Hot Buttons”
Use the “Hot Buttons” for instant action without the need for the OSD visual cue:
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Input (Source) Selection Hot Buttons:
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HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4
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RGB, COMPONENT, S-VIDEO, VIDEO (Composite Video)
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EXT PCM (toggles Analog and Digital Audio)
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VOLUME +/-
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MUTE
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LIP SYNC +/- (to adjust audio/video "lip sync" delay up to 10 frames)
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Video Processing Hot Buttons:
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STILL (freeze frame)
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ASPECT (Aspect Ratio zoom modes)
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BRIGHTNESS
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CONTRAST
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SATURATION
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EDGE (2-dimensional edge enhancement, sharpness)
4. Configure and Control the HD XplorerTM via the OSD Menu
Once you have brought up the OSD from the HD XplorerTM video card and have learned to
perform the basic navigation through the OSD Menu Tree and the use of the IR Remote
Control “Hot Buttons,” you can start to configure, setup, and control your HD XplorerTM video
card. The OSD is overlaid on the selected source video input.
Note: The OSD depicted in these Operating Instructions represent typical images gener
ated by the HD XplorerTM video card OSD. Subsequent Firmware Upgrades could
change some of the items.
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Bring up the MAIN Menu
You can select at this level:
1.Input Video [to select the desired Input Video for display]
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HDMI1 through HDMI4 Digital Video sources
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Analog Video sources
2.Picture [Video Processing] with Individual Memory for each input to store your custom
settings
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Contrast
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Brightness
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Aspect Ratio Zoom modes
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Saturation
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Tint
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Edge Enhancement
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Calibration [Separate RGB gain and set-up]
3.Screen [Image Position] with Individual Memory for each input to store your custom
settings
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Horizontal and Vertical Position
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Horizontal and Vertical Size
4.Audio
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Input Audio select
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Lip Sync adjustment (to adjust audio/video "lip sync" delay up to 10 frames)
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Volume
5.Set Up [miscellaneous setup controls]
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Firmware Upgrade Mode
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Move Menu [Moves the OSD location on the screen]
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Transparency [Adjusts the opaqueness of the OSD]
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Output Video [WXGA or XGA]
6.Test Patterns
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Normal Display
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White Screen
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Color Bar
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Gray Scale
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Horizontal Wide Ramp
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Vertical Wide Ramp
7.All Default [Reset the entire HD XplorerTM video card to factory default settings]
The Picture, Screen, Audio, and Set Up menus each have a separate factory default, in
addition to the global HD XplorerTM video card reset to default factory settings.
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Bring up the INPUT VIDEO Menu
Bring up the PICTURE Menu
Aspect Ratio - Zoom Selection
Your HD XplorerTM video card can perform output Aspect Ratio processing, including options
to prevent monitor burn-in for Letterbox or Pillarbox images.
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Select the input source, or use an
IR Remote Control “Hot Key”
Contrast, Brightness, Saturation,
Tint and Calibration settings (for
each of RGB Gain and Setup)
have a range of +/- 15, with a
factory default of 0
Edge Enhancement has a range
of 0 - 7
Horizontal Zoom Down:
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Squish a 16:9 to 4:3
Pillarbox
Vertical Zoom Down:
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Squish a 16:9 to Letterbox
H&V Zoom Down:
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Squish a 16:9 into a 4:3
Letterbox
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No geometric distortion
Horizontal Zoom Up:
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Stretch a 4:3 to 16:9
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Reduces screen burn
Vertical Zoom Up:
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Stretch a 2.35:1 to 16:9
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Reduces screen burn
H&V Zoom Up:
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Zoom a 4:3 to 16:9
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Zoom a 2.35:1 to 16:9
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Reduces screen burn
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No geometric distortion
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Original Image, 16:9 Aspect Ratio
H Zoom (Horizontal Zoom) Up:
This “H Zoom” feature is particularly useful for
Plasma displays, to stretch the image to fill the
screen and avoid the nasty burn-in. If the input sig-
nal is a Pillarbox, Horizontal Zoom extends (distorts)
the image from left to right to fill the screen. For
example, when a 4:3 movie is up-converted to
HDTV in a studio, it may be simply released in the
Pillarbox format, with black bars to the left and right
of the image in a 16:9 window.
V Zoom (Vertical Zoom) Up:
This “V Zoom” feature is particularly useful for some
Plasma displays, to stretch the image to fill the screen
and avoid the nasty burn-in. If the input signal is a
Letterbox, Vertical Zoom extends (distorts) the image
from top to bottom to fill the screen. For example, it is
very common for a widescreen DVD movie to be pre-
sented in Letterbox, because the original movie may be
captured in 2.35:1 Cinemascope or some other Aspect
Ratio that creates a small letterbox in a 16:9 window.
H&V Zoom Up:
This mode simultaneously stretches the image uniformly
in both the Horizontal and Vertical directions, using the
same ratios as in H Zoom and V Zoom. This Zoom mode
may be preferred over the H- or V-Zoom, both of which
geometrically distort the image. Because the image is
“Zoomed,” there will be a slight loss (cropping) of the
image at the top and bottom for Pillarbox sources, and at
the left and right for Letterbox sources. There is also a
slight processing of the image to scale-up the resolution.
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