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Using RF bypass

You can use RF Bypass to watch the regular (analog) channels that are included in the cable service. 
It makes these channels “bypass” your set-top and pass directly to the TV and/or VCR. 

To use RF Bypass:

•  Your set-top must be installed with the correct connections from the rear panel to the TV or 

VCR (see the note, right); and

•  The RF Bypass feature must be switched to “On” in the Setup menu (see page 21).

For you to start using RF Bypass, your set-top must be turned on. However, once set, RF Bypass will 
work even if you turn your set-top off.

When RF Bypass is on:

 (the word BYPASS lights up on the front panel of your set-top) you can 

use the TV’s remote control to tune to any of the available regular (analog) channels and watch 
that channel on your TV (the path is the RF cable).  You can, at the same time, use the path via the 
Left/Right audio and S-video connectors to record on your VCR the digital channel that your set-top 
is tuned to (see page 15). This means that, when the bypass is on, you can watch a regular (analog) 
channel on your TV and, at the same time, record a 

digital

 channel on your VCR. (If you are recording 

to the hard disk, you can record two different programs to it, while watching an analog channel on 
the bypass.)

When RF Bypass is off:

 you see on your TV the channel that your set-top is tuned to. This is the same 

channel that your VCR receives. So, when RF Bypass is off, you can record on your VCR only the 
program that you are watching on your TV (but you can still record a different one to the hard disk).

OPERATING YOUR SET-TOP (cont.)

NOTES

If you are not sure whether your 
set-top has been set up to allow 
RF Bypass, check your installation. 
If there is a cable (RF cable) going 
from the TO TV connector on 
your set-top’s rear panel to your 
TV (or to your VCR and TV, as 
shown by the dashed line on page 
13) then RF Bypass is correctly 
set up. 

You must also tune your TV 
(and VCR) to your set-top’s VHF 
output channel (3 or 4).

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Page 3: ...nd electrical rating of this set top are on a label on its base Copyright 2007 Pace Micro Technology plc All rights reserved SAFETY INFORMATION 2 Warnings on your set top 2 Other warnings 2 Installati...

Page 4: ...and should conform to local codes Note to the installer This reminder is provided to call the attention of the cable TV system installer to Section 820 40 of the National Electrical Code USA which pro...

Page 5: ...des and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into the outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete...

Page 6: ...ld or adult and serious damage to your set top If you mount your set top for example to a wall or ceiling follow the manufacturer s instructions and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufac...

Page 7: ...re around your set top falls outside this range you must correct this in order for your set top to work correctly and safely For example if the temperature is too high switch on the air conditioning O...

Page 8: ...this end first before inserting the polarized plug into the wall socket outlet Disconnecting Disconnect your set top from the power supply before you disconnect any other equipment from its rear panel...

Page 9: ...ery hour You should avoid using theWeb if you are tired or have lost some sleep Regulatory information CAUTION Do not attempt to modify your set top without written authorization from the manufacturer...

Page 10: ...tput SATA For connection to an external hard disk DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Electrical S PDIF audio output POWER OUTLET 500W max POWER INPUT Make this connection last of all OPTICAL AUDIO OUT Optical S PDIF a...

Page 11: ...AL AUDIO OUT Connect to the electrical digital audio input on optional digital audio equipment such as an audio decoder or home theater receiver USB Universal Serial Bus Connect to compatible optional...

Page 12: ...hen your set top is disconnected from the power supply Lights when your set top is receiving a signal from the remote control Lights when there is an unread message BYPASS Lights while the bypass feat...

Page 13: ...nnel it is for your location Consult the manuals supplied with yourTV andVCR for information on how to tune You can take advantage of the digital audio output from your set top by connecting a suitabl...

Page 14: ...o output jacks instead of the composite VIDEO OUT jack Alternatively if yourTV does not have component video connectors but does have an S video connector use the set top s S video output jack instead...

Page 15: ...NTENNA RF IN LEFT AUDIO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN POWER CABLE INPUT TV HOMETHEATER RECEIVER OPTICAL AUDIO IN COAXIAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN POWER WALL AC OUTLETS Set up A CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT...

Page 16: ...have an S video connector use the set top s S video output jack instead of the composite VIDEO OUT jack This will also give a better quality picture If both yourTV andVCR have S video connectors repl...

Page 17: ...WER LEFT AUDIO OUT RIGHT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT CABLE INPUT TV VCR DVD LEFT AUDIO IN VCR IN RIGHT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN HOMETHEATER RECEIVER OPTICAL AUDIO IN COAXIAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO...

Page 18: ...of less than 500W connect the power cord from yourTV into the connector labeled POWER OUTLET on the rear panel of your set top This saves a wall outlet although if yourTV is rated 500W or more you mu...

Page 19: ...your set top on or off at any time press the power button on your remote control making sure the remote control is set to control the set top NOTES It is important that unless there is a lightning st...

Page 20: ...ecord digital video Record one program while watching another Record two programs while watching a previously recorded program Schedule your set top to record a program or a whole series Fully manage...

Page 21: ...ton and then wait 60 seconds before disconnecting it from the wall AC socket You must not hot plug an external hard disk Connect the external hard disk using an appropriate cable to the SATA connector...

Page 22: ...ctors to record on yourVCR the digital channel that your set top is tuned to see page 15 This means that when the bypass is on you can watch a regular analog channel on yourTV and at the same time rec...

Page 23: ...ll continue to receive power whether your set top is switched on or off RF Bypass Off On You must set this to On in order to use RF Bypass For information about RF Bypass see page 20 Configuration All...

Page 24: ...Check that the wall AC power outlet is working for example by plugging in a lamp Does the remote control operate your set top YES D Please see the next page NO R Your set top may not be turned on Chec...

Page 25: ...rn off automatically if the AC Outlet is set to Switched see page 21 You may wish to keep this feature or you may wish to set AC Outlet to Unswitched Make sure the bypass feature is turned OFF the wor...

Page 26: ...stereo sound an old movie for example may not be in stereo Check the TV Guide Setup Menu Audio settings see page 21 The Stereo Output may be set to Mono Change it to Stereo If the TV is mono you will...

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