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DC900X INSTALLER’S MANUAL (501-3434310) RELEASE 30th Oct. 2009

CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.)

Using existing cabling

In the diagram of a typical home network shown on page 10:

•  Existing coaxial cables, which run around the home behind walls, above ceilings etc, are shown in red. 

•  The cable from the point of entry (POE) to the house is split using a coaxial splitter, which is typically in 

the attic, but could be elsewhere in the home. This splitter should be rated up to 1.5 GHz.

•  Existing “visible” coaxial cables in each room, which were used to connect set-top to the coaxial wall 

output in each room, are shown in blue.

You can use all of these existing cables, but ensure, wherever possible, that they are not damaged. We also 
recommend that you use crimped (not screw-on) F-type connectors.

Remember to disconnect the existing set-tops from the power supply before disconnecting/connecting any 
other cables to their rear panels. See page 12 for details on powering up all the equipment after installation.

Deciding on the location for the NAS

Choose a position for the NAS near one of the existing set-tops. This set-top will become “Client set-top 3” 
in the MoCA-Ethernet hybrid network. Typically you would place the NAS below the set-top, allowing three 
inches of ventilation space between them.

Connecting an additional coax splitter

Both the NAS and client set-top 3 need to be connected to the coaxial cable network in the home. If there is 
only one coaxial wall output in the room where they are both located, you must connect a coaxial splitter (rated 
up to 1.5 GHz) at the coaxial wall output in that room, as shown in the diagram on page 10.

Connecting up the NAS

Connect a new coaxial cable between the NAS’s CABLE IN connector and the coaxial wall output (or the 
additional coax splitter, if you have had to install one – see above).

Connect an Ethernet (Cat5e/Cat6) cable between the Ethernet connectors on the NAS and client set-top 3.

Connect the 12 V power supply unit to the DC IN connector on the NAS, but do not yet apply power to the NAS 
(you must do this after the whole network is connected up).

Connecting a low-pass filter at client set-top 3

Disconnect the existing coaxial cable from the CABLE IN connector on client set-top 3.

Connect a low-pass filter at the CABLE IN connector on client set-top 3.

Connect the existing coaxial cable to the low-pass filter.

Connecting a low-pass filter at the POE

Connect one low-pass filter into the main coaxial cable at the POE to the home. 

If it is not convenient to connect it at the POE, you could connect it at another convenient point in this main 
coaxial cable that runs between the POE and the first coaxial splitter in its path. This could even be at the input 
to the coaxial splitter in the attic.

Connecting up client set-tops 1 and 2

Disconnect the existing coaxial cable from the CABLE IN connector on client set-top 1.

Connect this existing cable to one of the coax connectors on a MoCA dongle (Ethernet-Coax Bridge).

Connect a new coaxial cable between the second coax connector on the MoCA dongle and the CABLE IN 
connector on client set-top 1.

Connect an Ethernet (Cat5e/Cat6) cable between the Ethernet connectors on the MoCA dongle and client set-top 1.

If the MoCA dongle has a MoCA/CONFIG switch, set it to the MoCA position.

Do not yet apply power to the MoCA dongle (you must do this after the whole network is connected up).

Repeat the above steps for client set-top 2.

CABLE IN

COAX IN/OUT

STB/TV

Coaxial splitter  

(rated up to 1.5 GHz)

Low-pass filter

MoCA dongle

NOTE

The numbers for the client set-
tops (1, 2 and 3), as seen on the 
Diagnostics screens (see page 16) 
are assigned by the network when 
it is up and running. They may not 
correspond to the numbers in these 
connection diagrams. You can 
use the eSTB MAC addresses on 
the base of the clients to cross-
reference the actual clients with the 
on-screen client names/numbers.

See also the notes on page 16.

Summary of Contents for DC900X

Page 1: ...MoCA LAN DC900X BRINGING TECHNOLOGY HOME www pace com INSTALLATION GUIDE Pace DC900X for Home Content Sharing RELEASE 30th Oct 2009...

Page 2: ...lter at client set top 3 11 Connecting a low pass filter at the POE 11 Connecting up client set tops 1 and 2 11 POWERING UP THE NETWORK AND SWITCHING ON OFF 12 Checking connections 12 Powering up the...

Page 3: ...efore you install or use the apparatus you must read and understand these Important Safety Instructions At all times when using the apparatus you must follow these Important Safety Instructions to red...

Page 4: ...allation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and you have adhered to the manufacturer s instructions Maintain a minimum distance of three inches around the NAS and client...

Page 5: ...rial number and electrical rating of this NAS are on a label on its base SATA DC IN 2 0A 12V ETHERNET CABLE IN WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS CAUTION SATA DC IN 2 0A 12V ETHERNET...

Page 6: ...ER light around button Lights green when the NAS is on red when the NAS is off standby not lighted when the NAS is disconnected from the power supply MoCA light Lights up green when there are MoCA sig...

Page 7: ...8 MoCA Ethernet hybrid network The diagram below shows the signals in a MoCA Ethernet hybrid network One client is connected to the NAS directly by Ethernet cable Therefore recordings and play back t...

Page 8: ...LE INSULATED AUDIO OUT L R CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION WHEN SERVICING ONLY USE IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS ETHERNET CABLE IN Prevents MoCA signals getting onto the cable network...

Page 9: ...AUDIO OUT OPTICAL VIDEO OUT Pr Pb Y COMPONENT VIDEO 1394 CABLE IN TO TV SATA IR RECEIVE POWER INPUT 120V AC 60Hz DOUBLE INSULATED AUDIO OUT L R CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION WHEN...

Page 10: ...L R CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION WHEN SERVICING ONLY USE IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS ETHERNET ANTENNA RF IN LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN POWER HDTV PB CB IN PR CR IN Y I...

Page 11: ...6 cable between the Ethernet connectors on the NAS and client set top 3 Connect the 12 V power supply unit to the DC IN connector on the NAS but do not yet apply power to the NAS you must do this afte...

Page 12: ...urn on each client set top so that its POWER light is green Wait for the whole system to get established and running This should happen within six minutes When the client set tops are communicating co...

Page 13: ...elect OK Exit POWER Home Content Sharing Enable Disable Programming the remote control for Home Content Sharing Program the remote control for each of the client set tops to give one touch access to H...

Page 14: ...Make sure you have enabled HCS at the client set tops see page 13 Noting the appropriate MAC addresses MAC addresses should be on labels on the equipment You will need these MAC addresses when you vie...

Page 15: ...return to normal TV viewing press the POWER button twice Relevant information on the DIAGNOSTICS DASHBOARD Check the following items on the DIAGNOSTICS DASHBOARD for a green GOOD status MoCA Network...

Page 16: ...ld or damage coaxial cables check the cabling loose or damaged F type connectors use crimped connectors rather than screw on type coax splitters that are not rated up to 1 5 GHz make sure that they ar...

Page 17: ...ut of band signals on the coaxial cable It is another representation of the Bit Rates in the Node Status screens For non NAS nodes the status is good if the numbers on this screen are 0 at the beginni...

Page 18: ...press OK Select or R If you choose this second method the HCS Home Content Sharing sub menu is displayed Use the U or D button to highlight NAS then press OK Select The NAS Diagnostics screen will th...

Page 19: ...eleases of the NAS software ETHERNET NETWORK screen HARDWARE VERSION screen This screen lists the client set top that is attached directly to the NAS by Ethernet cable The MAC address is the one given...

Page 20: ...powered on again when the temperature falls to 145 F 63 C Check the ventilation requirements see page 4 if the hard disk switches off QAM TUNER screen The NAS contains a QAM tuner to provide a path fo...

Page 21: ...23 HDD STATUS on the DIAGNOSTICS MAIN MENU and then press OK Select The Hard Disk Drive HDD Status Menu is displayed on screen with the DRIVE NUMBER field marked with as shown below Using the DVR Stat...

Page 22: ...of the client set tops to check that the recording has taken place Displaying the My Network screen You must display the My Network screen at each of the client set tops in turn to check that the whol...

Page 23: ...to highlight each recording in turn then press OK Select to ensure that it plays back correctly To test the network thoroughly set up each client set top to simultaneously record two shows and play ba...

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