Key Digital HD Xplorer Operating Instructions Manual

Brand: Key Digital

Model: HD Xplorer

Category: Supplementary music equipment

Type: Operating Instructions Manual

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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.

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

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

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.

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

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.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of

time.

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

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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:

Four (4) HDMI Digital Video inputs

HDMI is plug-and-play and also supports audio: NTSC, PAL

Supports HDCP Copy Protection

To support DVI-D Video, use Key Digital®HDMI<>DVI adapter cable(s)

Analog Video (individual analog video connectors for each of the following video interfaces):

RGB(HV) Video: NTSC, PAL

Component Video (YPbPr): NTSC, PAL

S-Video: NTSC, PAL

Composite Video (CV): NTSC, PAL

Audio Inputs and Outputs Supported:

Analog audio left and right stereo pair input and output

SPDIF digital audio input and output

Lip Sync Delay Compensation that allows for up to 10 frames of video delay to adjust A/V

synchronization

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HD XplorerTM Operating Instructions

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Processes and Scales any HDMI or Analog Video Input to Match the Native

Resolution of your Pioneer Plasma Display:

Using world-renowned Key Digital®Clear Matrix ProTM technology

A full-function, high-quality Video Processor is included

Supports popular source formats and resolutions

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

Calibration for RGB gain and setup

Built-in Test Patterns available through the IR Remote as well as RS-232

Easy to control and operate:

Built-in On-screen Display (OSD)

Store your custom settings (like brightness, contrast, much more) for each of the HDMI and

Analog Video Inputs

Easy-to-operate IR Remote Control

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)

Firmware upgradeable

Receives power directly from the Expansion Solutions Slot of the Pioneer Plasma Display

Does not interfere with the operation of your Pioneer Plasma Display

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:

RGB(HV) Video: NTSC, PAL

Component Video (YPbPr): NTSC, PAL

S-Video: NTSC, PAL

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:

Plugs right into the Pioneer Plasma Expansion Solutions Slot

Has an all-digital internal connection to the Pioneer Plasma Display

Has its own On-screen Display (OSD) and IR Remote Control that is easy to operate

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)

Is ﬁrmware upgradeable

Does not interfere with the operation of your Pioneer Plasma Display

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

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:

RGB(HV) Video: mini D-sub 15-pin connector

Component Video (YPbPr): 3 x color-coded RCA female connectors

S-Video: 1 x S-Video connector

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.

For analog stereo Left & Right Audio, there are separate stereo mini jack input and

output connectors

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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HD XplorerTM Operating Instructions

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:

Select the video input source, which can be in a variety of digital and analog interface for-

mats, and a variety of resolutions.

Four (4) HDMI Digital Video inputs: NTSC, PAL

RGB Analog Video input: NTSC, PAL

Component Video (YPbPr) input: NTSC, PAL

S-Video input: NTSC, PAL

Composite Video (CV) input: NTSC, PAL

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:

720 x 480i @ 60 Hz

720 x 480p @ 60 Hz

1280 x 720p @ 60 Hz

1920 x 1080i @ 60 Hz

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:

Edge Enhancement, Brightness, Contrast

Saturation, Tint

Individual display Calibrations for RGB Gain and Setup

H & V Size, H & V Position

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720 x 576i @ 50 Hz

720 x 576p @ 50 Hz

1280 x 720p @ 50 Hz

1920 x 1080i @ 50 Hz

Zoom (Output Aspect Ratio processing), including options to prevent monitor burn-in for

Letterbox or Pillarbox images:

Normal

Horizontal Zoom In/Out

Vertical Zoom In/Out

Horizontal and Vertical Zoom In/Out

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):

White screen

Color bars

Gray scale

Horizontal wide ramp

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:

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.

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

Press SET to select (invoke) a desired feature, function, or setting in the menu

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:

Input (Source) Selection Hot Buttons:

HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4

RGB, COMPONENT, S-VIDEO, VIDEO (Composite Video)

EXT PCM (toggles Analog and Digital Audio)

VOLUME +/-

MUTE

LIP SYNC +/- (to adjust audio/video "lip sync" delay up to 10 frames)

Video Processing Hot Buttons:

STILL (freeze frame)

ASPECT (Aspect Ratio zoom modes)

BRIGHTNESS

CONTRAST

SATURATION

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]

HDMI1 through HDMI4 Digital Video sources

Analog Video sources

2.Picture [Video Processing] with Individual Memory for each input to store your custom

settings

Contrast

Brightness

Aspect Ratio Zoom modes

Saturation

Tint

Edge Enhancement

Calibration [Separate RGB gain and set-up]

3.Screen [Image Position] with Individual Memory for each input to store your custom

settings

Horizontal and Vertical Position

Horizontal and Vertical Size

4.Audio

Input Audio select

Lip Sync adjustment (to adjust audio/video "lip sync" delay up to 10 frames)

Volume

5.Set Up [miscellaneous setup controls]

Firmware Upgrade Mode

Move Menu [Moves the OSD location on the screen]

Transparency [Adjusts the opaqueness of the OSD]

Output Video [WXGA or XGA]

6.Test Patterns

Normal Display

White Screen

Color Bar

Gray Scale

Horizontal Wide Ramp

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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Press MENU on the HD XplorerTM IR

Remote Control

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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:

Squish a 16:9 to 4:3

Pillarbox

Vertical Zoom Down:

Squish a 16:9 to Letterbox

H&V Zoom Down:

Squish a 16:9 into a 4:3

Letterbox

No geometric distortion

Horizontal Zoom Up:

Stretch a 4:3 to 16:9

Reduces screen burn

Vertical Zoom Up:

Stretch a 2.35:1 to 16:9

Reduces screen burn

H&V Zoom Up:

Zoom a 4:3 to 16:9

Zoom a 2.35:1 to 16:9

Reduces screen burn

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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