Pioneer PDA-V100HD: instruction

The exclamation point within an equilateral 

triangle is intended to alert the user to the 

presence of important operating and 

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the 

literature accompanying the appliance. 

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, 

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to 

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 

"dangerous voltage" within the product's 

enclosure that may be of sufficient 

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric 

shock to persons.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR 

BACK).  NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS 

INSIDE.  REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

IMPORTANT

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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified 

service personnel.

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the 

fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark  

or the BSI mark  

on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug 

must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of 

safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING : THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

   Green & Yellow : Earth    Blue : Neutral      Brown : Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in 

your plug, proceed as follows ;

The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter 

E

 or 

by the earth symbol  

 or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the  

letter

N

 or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the

letter

L

 or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse:

 Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

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If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used

electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

Private households in the member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to 

designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).

For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal.

By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential 

negative effects on the environment and human health.

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WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire 

or shock hazard, do not place any container filed 

with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or 

flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain 

or moisture.    

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The following symbols are found on labels attached 

to the product. They alert the operators and service 

personnel of this equipment to any potentially 

dangerous conditions.

This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive

2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

WARNING

This product equipped with a three-wire grounding 

(earthed) plug - a plug that has a third (grounding) 

pin. This plug only fits a grounding-type power 

outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into an 

outlet, contact a licensed electrician to replace the 

outlet with a properly grounded one. Do not 

defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.

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CAUTION

The

 STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not 

completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. 

Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect 

device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from 

the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, 

make sure the unit has been installed so that the 

power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC 

outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, 

the power cord should also be unplugged from the 

AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time 

(for example, when on vacation).  

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 WARNING

 CAUTION

This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe practice 

which can result in personal injury or property 

damage.

This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe practice 

which can result in severe personal injury or death.

VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space 

around the unit for ventilation to improve heat 

radiation. For the minimum space required, see 

page 12.

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for 

ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the 

product, and to protect it from overheating. To 

prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be 

blocked or covered with items (such as 

newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating 

the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

STANDBY/ON Button

STANDBY: 

When placed into the standby mode, 

the main power flow is cut and the unit is no 

longer fully operational.

STANDBY Indicator: 

When the STANDBY 

indicator lights red, the unit is in the standby 

mode.

Power ON indicator:

 When the power ON 

indicator lights blue, the unit is in the power on 

mode.

Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity:

+0 ºC to +40 ºC (+32 ºF to +104 ºF); less than 85 %RH 

(cooling vents not blocked)

Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in 

locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or 

strong artificial light)

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked 

flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the 

equipment.    

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Contents

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you 

have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

In some countries of regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown 

in the explanatory drawings. However the method of connecting and operating the unit are the same.

Contents

01 Important user information

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02 Safety precautions

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03 Features

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04 Supplied accessories

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05 Part names

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Front

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Rear

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Remote control unit

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06 Preparation

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Installing the unit

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Preparing the remote control unit

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Operating range of the remote control unit

 . . . . . . . 13

07 Using the unit

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Connecting the unit to a Pioneer plasma television 

(see Chapter 8)

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Connecting the unit to other televisions 

(see Chapter 9)

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08 Using the unit with a Pioneer plasma 

television

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09 Using the unit with other 

televisions

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10 Advanced functions

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Connecting control cables

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Changing settings

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11 Using with other components

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Connections to a television

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connections to input components

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Using the HDMI input

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Connections to a HDMI-supported component

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About HDMI

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Connections to a component equipped with SCART 

connector

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Connections to a component with component 

connectors

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12 Additional information

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Troubleshooting

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SCART pin assignments

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Specifications

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Operation of the unit’s indicators

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Important user information

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Chapter 1

Important user information

In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from this unit, 

please first read this information carefully.

Do not attach such items as labels and tape to 

the product.

This may result in the discolouration or scratch of the 

cabinet.

When not using the product for a long period of 

time

If you do not use the product for a long period of time, 

the functions of the product may be adversely affected. 

Switch on and run the product occasionally.

Condensation

Condensation may take place on the surface or inside 

of the product when the product is rapidly moved from 

a cold place to a warm place or just after a heater is 

switched on in winter morning, for example. When 

condensation takes place, do not switch on the product 

and wait until condensation disappears. Using the 

product with condensation may result in malfunction.

Cleaning the cabinet

When cleaning the cabinet of this product, gently wipe 

it with a clean soft cloth (e.g., cotton and flannel). If you 

use a dusty or hard cloth or if you rub the cabinet hard, 

the surface of the cabinet will be scratched.

The cabinet of this product is mostly composed of 

plastic. Do not use chemicals such as benzene or 

thinner to clean the cabinet. Using these chemicals 

may result in quality deterioration or coating removal.

Do not expose the product to volatile gas or fluid such 

as pesticide. Do not make the product contact with 

rubber or vinyl products for a long period of time. The 

effect of plasticizer in the plastic may result in quality 

deterioration or coating removal.

If you clean the surface of the cabinet with a wet cloth, 

water droplets on the surface may enter into the 

product, resulting in malfunction.