I decided to make this first post more about the models vs what was originally my very first question about the 1140HD when I started this thread. So here's some information that has been asked over and over, so I thought I would gather them up a little. I'm sure I'm missing a lot.
Useful information regarding the 1540/1140/940HD Elite line of Pioneer Plasmas:
PRO-1540HD
60" - Dimensions - 57-7/8" x 34-5/8" x 4-5/8" - Without Detachable Side Speakers, 113lbs 3oz
Carton Dimensions - 61 ¾ x 39 ¼ x 16 ½
PRO-1140HD
50" - Dimensions - 48-3/16 x 28-1/4 x 4-1/2 - Without Detachable Side Speakers, 75lbs 10oz
Carton - 52 ¾ x 33 ¾ x 14 ¼
PRO-940HD
42" - Dimensions - 40-15/16 x 26-3/4 x 4-1/2 Speakers are NOT Detachable and is attached to the bottom, 69lbs 7oz
Carton - 46 ¼ x 33 ¾ x 14 ¾
- Do not lay flat for transportation. you may lay flat if you are not moving (ie stand installation)
Native Resolutions
PRO-1540/1140 - 1365x768
PRO-940 - 1024x768
1080p/24hz on HDMI only
Elite Catalog
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pi...log/index.html
PRO-1540HD Product Brochure - Quick Specs
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pi...PRO-1540HD.pdf
PRO-1140HD
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pi...PRO-1140HD.pdf
PRO-940HD
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pi...2PRO-940HD.pdf
Owners Manual 940/1140/1540
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pi...structions.pdf
Elite Warranty Info
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pi...538HEelite.pdf
What does the Elite have over the non-elites? (See page 11/12 of the Elite catalog)
*2 year warranty instead of 1
*New Exclusive First-Surface PRO Color Filter (consumer includes "pure" color filter)
*Intelligent Color Enhancement adjusts picture for realistic depiction of hues and detail such as skin tones
*New Selectable Color Zone Mapping based on NTSC or EBU standards
*New Block Noise Reduction - for improved clarity of fast moving objects on screen
*Active DRE (Dynamic Range Expander) detail settings for adjusting dynamic contrast, black level, ACL (Automatic Contrast Limiter) and Gamma
*New Intelligent DRE (Dynamic Range Expander) works in tandem with Active DRE settings to further optimize picture for the best image quality possible (on/off)
*Home Media Gallery - IP Network compatibility - DLNA, Microsoft PlayForSure
- File formats for Video - WMV9, MPEG1, MPEG2-PS, MPEG2-TS, MPEG-ASP
- Audio - LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMA9 PRO, AC3, AAC, WAV
- Photo - JPG, TIFF, PNG, BMP, GIF
*ISFccc Calibration Ready for professional customization of plasma picture according to personal preferences for contrast, tint, color as well as room conditions for day and nighttime viewing. Includes new independent RGB Gamma Control.
*Pure AV Mode - (Standard, Dynamic, Movie, Game, Pure, User) Same setting for all inputs with the exception of User, which can be adjusted for each input.
*LOCKED Day/Night Mode - available after doing ISF ccc Calibration. (Some calibrators do not recommend this method.)
*Side mounted speakers instead of bottom mounted speakers for the 1540 and 1140
Other pieces of information:
- VGA input does not have the same tweakable settings as the other inputs, but can do 1360x768 resolution, but at a sacrifice of picture quality.
- HDMI - can NOT take native resolution (1360x768) BUT try setting the refresh rate to 24hz and you will trick the set into thinking it's a 1080p resolution and may be very close to native resolution via HDMI.
- Yes, you can connect a PC to the HDMI inputs, even though the instructions say not to.
- D-Nice's recommended settings http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post8564316
- If you have the dreaded blinking blue power light, try zero'ing out the zipcode for the TV Guide setup. See this thread: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9098694
- Firmware available on Pioneer's site to upgrade the Home Media Gallery Software - http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...tailsComponent
- CableCard ready
- ANT A input includes QAM/ATSC/NTSC tuners
- ANT B input includes a NTSC tuner
- Some success for Apple/MAC users and Eyeconnect software from Elgato Systems for Home Media Gallery functionality.
Home Electronics Custom Install files (click on the category of file you are looking for)
IR Codes
RS-232 Codes
Pronto Files
Universal Remote Control Files
Detailed Product Information
Different Stretch Modes (taken from John F. Palacio in another thread)
Full = Linear stretch to 16:9 This is what you want with anamorphic DVD's. No cropping.
Wide = Non-linear stretching Center of picture is left relatively normal while the sides are stretched. No cropping
Cinema = Linear stretch (like "Full") but with added vertical stretch and cropping. This provides a less stretched look at the sacrifice of loosing material at top and bottom.
Zoom = Just like "Cinema" but with more vertical stretching and cropping.
How to get into the service menu to see #hours?
Start with the plasma turned OFF
Make sure you point the remote directly at the IR sensor in the tv
Press DISPLAY on the remote (just press, do not hold)
Wait 3 seconds
Press LEFT, UP, LEFT, RIGHT then POWER
If done correctly, the plasma turns on and the INFORMATION page is displayed
Then use the down arrow to page through to page 5
PANEL = the time the set has been on
MTB = the time the set has been plugged in
When you finish press the HOME MENU button
BE CAREFUL NOT TO CHANGE ANY SETTINGS! JUST LOOK!
To change the Side Mask to Black:
Enter the Service Menu
Start with the plasma turned OFF
Make sure you point the remote directly at the IR sensor in the tv
Press DISPLAY on the remote (just press, do not hold)
Wait 3 seconds
Press LEFT, UP, LEFT, RIGHT then POWER
If done correctly, the plasma turns on and the INFORMATION page is displayed
Press MUTE 3 times until the INITIALIZE screen is displayed
Press DOWN 3 times until SIDE MASK LEVEL (+) is displayed
Press ENTER
Set:
R MASK LEVEL 0
G MASK LEVEL 0
B MASK LEVEL 0
Press HOME MENU to exit
Factory Reset Procedure
1 With tv off/in standby....press home menu.
2 Within 3 sec turn tv on , Integrated Menu will appear.
3 Hold Display button until Final Setup appears in the top menu.
4 Arrow left or right until yes appears in lower menu.
5 Hold enter until menu disappears.
6 Wait 1 min.
7 Power tv off and unplug from the wall for 5 or more min.
DO AT YOUR OWN RISK!!
Thanks to everyone who's provided information, including D-Nice, Kr8z1, todd1010. If you think there's something important that should be on the first post, let me know.
Useful information regarding the 1540/1140/940HD Elite line of Pioneer Plasmas:
PRO-1540HD
60" - Dimensions - 57-7/8" x 34-5/8" x 4-5/8" - Without Detachable Side Speakers, 113lbs 3oz
Carton Dimensions - 61 ¾ x 39 ¼ x 16 ½
PRO-1140HD
50" - Dimensions - 48-3/16 x 28-1/4 x 4-1/2 - Without Detachable Side Speakers, 75lbs 10oz
Carton - 52 ¾ x 33 ¾ x 14 ¼
PRO-940HD
42" - Dimensions - 40-15/16 x 26-3/4 x 4-1/2 Speakers are NOT Detachable and is attached to the bottom, 69lbs 7oz
Carton - 46 ¼ x 33 ¾ x 14 ¾
- Do not lay flat for transportation. you may lay flat if you are not moving (ie stand installation)
Native Resolutions
PRO-1540/1140 - 1365x768
PRO-940 - 1024x768
1080p/24hz on HDMI only
Elite Catalog
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pi...log/index.html
PRO-1540HD Product Brochure - Quick Specs
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pi...PRO-1540HD.pdf
PRO-1140HD
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pi...PRO-1140HD.pdf
PRO-940HD
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pi...2PRO-940HD.pdf
Owners Manual 940/1140/1540
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pi...structions.pdf
Elite Warranty Info
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pi...538HEelite.pdf
What does the Elite have over the non-elites? (See page 11/12 of the Elite catalog)
*2 year warranty instead of 1
*New Exclusive First-Surface PRO Color Filter (consumer includes "pure" color filter)
*Intelligent Color Enhancement adjusts picture for realistic depiction of hues and detail such as skin tones
*New Selectable Color Zone Mapping based on NTSC or EBU standards
*New Block Noise Reduction - for improved clarity of fast moving objects on screen
*Active DRE (Dynamic Range Expander) detail settings for adjusting dynamic contrast, black level, ACL (Automatic Contrast Limiter) and Gamma
*New Intelligent DRE (Dynamic Range Expander) works in tandem with Active DRE settings to further optimize picture for the best image quality possible (on/off)
*Home Media Gallery - IP Network compatibility - DLNA, Microsoft PlayForSure
- File formats for Video - WMV9, MPEG1, MPEG2-PS, MPEG2-TS, MPEG-ASP
- Audio - LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMA9 PRO, AC3, AAC, WAV
- Photo - JPG, TIFF, PNG, BMP, GIF
*ISFccc Calibration Ready for professional customization of plasma picture according to personal preferences for contrast, tint, color as well as room conditions for day and nighttime viewing. Includes new independent RGB Gamma Control.
*Pure AV Mode - (Standard, Dynamic, Movie, Game, Pure, User) Same setting for all inputs with the exception of User, which can be adjusted for each input.
*LOCKED Day/Night Mode - available after doing ISF ccc Calibration. (Some calibrators do not recommend this method.)
*Side mounted speakers instead of bottom mounted speakers for the 1540 and 1140
Other pieces of information:
- VGA input does not have the same tweakable settings as the other inputs, but can do 1360x768 resolution, but at a sacrifice of picture quality.
- HDMI - can NOT take native resolution (1360x768) BUT try setting the refresh rate to 24hz and you will trick the set into thinking it's a 1080p resolution and may be very close to native resolution via HDMI.
- Yes, you can connect a PC to the HDMI inputs, even though the instructions say not to.
- D-Nice's recommended settings http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post8564316
- If you have the dreaded blinking blue power light, try zero'ing out the zipcode for the TV Guide setup. See this thread: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&post9098694
- Firmware available on Pioneer's site to upgrade the Home Media Gallery Software - http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...tailsComponent
- CableCard ready
- ANT A input includes QAM/ATSC/NTSC tuners
- ANT B input includes a NTSC tuner
- Some success for Apple/MAC users and Eyeconnect software from Elgato Systems for Home Media Gallery functionality.
Home Electronics Custom Install files (click on the category of file you are looking for)
IR Codes
RS-232 Codes
Pronto Files
Universal Remote Control Files
Detailed Product Information
Different Stretch Modes (taken from John F. Palacio in another thread)
Full = Linear stretch to 16:9 This is what you want with anamorphic DVD's. No cropping.
Wide = Non-linear stretching Center of picture is left relatively normal while the sides are stretched. No cropping
Cinema = Linear stretch (like "Full") but with added vertical stretch and cropping. This provides a less stretched look at the sacrifice of loosing material at top and bottom.
Zoom = Just like "Cinema" but with more vertical stretching and cropping.
How to get into the service menu to see #hours?
Start with the plasma turned OFF
Make sure you point the remote directly at the IR sensor in the tv
Press DISPLAY on the remote (just press, do not hold)
Wait 3 seconds
Press LEFT, UP, LEFT, RIGHT then POWER
If done correctly, the plasma turns on and the INFORMATION page is displayed
Then use the down arrow to page through to page 5
PANEL = the time the set has been on
MTB = the time the set has been plugged in
When you finish press the HOME MENU button
BE CAREFUL NOT TO CHANGE ANY SETTINGS! JUST LOOK!
To change the Side Mask to Black:
Enter the Service Menu
Start with the plasma turned OFF
Make sure you point the remote directly at the IR sensor in the tv
Press DISPLAY on the remote (just press, do not hold)
Wait 3 seconds
Press LEFT, UP, LEFT, RIGHT then POWER
If done correctly, the plasma turns on and the INFORMATION page is displayed
Press MUTE 3 times until the INITIALIZE screen is displayed
Press DOWN 3 times until SIDE MASK LEVEL (+) is displayed
Press ENTER
Set:
R MASK LEVEL 0
G MASK LEVEL 0
B MASK LEVEL 0
Press HOME MENU to exit
Factory Reset Procedure
1 With tv off/in standby....press home menu.
2 Within 3 sec turn tv on , Integrated Menu will appear.
3 Hold Display button until Final Setup appears in the top menu.
4 Arrow left or right until yes appears in lower menu.
5 Hold enter until menu disappears.
6 Wait 1 min.
7 Power tv off and unplug from the wall for 5 or more min.
DO AT YOUR OWN RISK!!
Thanks to everyone who's provided information, including D-Nice, Kr8z1, todd1010. If you think there's something important that should be on the first post, let me know.