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TDC777D OPERATOR’S MANUAL (501-3432100)

CONTENTS

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Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited  
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This manual describes some on-screen displays such as menus. These may change in the future, if the set-top’s software 
is updated over the cable. However, the way that you use the menus will remain similar to the way described in this manual.

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SAFETY INFORMATION ..................................................................................................3
REAR PANEL ..................................................................................................................6
CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT.....................................................................................7

Connecting the power cord to your set-top .............................................................10
Connecting equipment to the wall AC outlets ..........................................................10

OPERATING YOUR SET-TOP ........................................................................................11

Turning your set-top on and off ...............................................................................11
Lightning storms .....................................................................................................11
Using your remote control .......................................................................................11
Displaying a picture on your HDTV screen ..............................................................12
Using the front-panel buttons ..................................................................................12
Using your set-top’s DVR (digital video recorder) functions ....................................13
Using an external hard disk .....................................................................................13
Using RF Bypass......................................................................................................14
Using Zoom to change the picture ...........................................................................14
Setting up subtitles ..................................................................................................15

MAKING USER SETTINGS ...........................................................................................16

About User Settings .................................................................................................16
About the TV Aspect Ratio .......................................................................................16
About TV Display Capability (resolution settings) ....................................................17
Setting Auto Pillarbox ..............................................................................................19
Making Closed Caption Settings ..............................................................................20
Making Front-Panel Settings....................................................................................21
Setting Hard Disk Sleep Mode .................................................................................22
Making HDMI Settings .............................................................................................22
Removing the User Settings menus ........................................................................22
Restoring the factory default settings ......................................................................23

USING THE SETUP MENUS .........................................................................................24
SOLVING PROBLEMS ..................................................................................................25
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE (“TERMS”) ................................27

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Summary of Contents for TDC777D

Page 1: ...BRINGING TECHNOLOGY HOME www pace com OPERATOR S MANUAL Pace TDC777D...

Page 2: ...sted herein are the property of their respective owners SAFETY INFORMATION 3 REAR PANEL 6 CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT 7 Connecting the power cord to your set top 10 Connecting equipment to the wall AC ou...

Page 3: ...Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openin...

Page 4: ...your set top in a built in installation 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 in...

Page 5: ...e network only You must not connect any other equipment such as a VCR to this input POWER INPUT The model number serial number and electrical rating of this set top are on a label on its base 500mA MA...

Page 6: ...EO connectors IR Receive Connect to an optional remote eye SATA Connect to an optional external hard disk if enabled by your cable service provider USB Universal Serial Bus port Connect to compatible...

Page 7: ...back of video tapes You hear stereo sound from the home theater s loudspeakers Although the RF cables shown by dashed lines in the diagrams are not absolutely necessary we recommend that you connect...

Page 8: ...R RECEIVER OPTICAL AUDIO IN COAXIAL AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL COAXIAL PB CB IN PR CR IN Y IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN POWER POWER POWER HDMI WALL AC OUTLET WALL AC OUTLETS WALL AC...

Page 9: ...ICAL COAXIAL POWER POWER POWER WALL AC OUTLET WALL AC OUTLETS WALL AC OUTLET PB CB IN PR CR IN Y IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO IN NOTE This diagram shows a video path from the set top to a...

Page 10: ...ized plugs Do not defeat the safety purpose of these polarized plugs Connecting the power cord to your set top Before you connect your set top to a wall AC outlet connect the polarized socket on the s...

Page 11: ...as emissions turn off your set top using the power button when it is not in use Lightning storms Disconnect your set top s power cord during lightning storms A lightning storm may affect your set top...

Page 12: ...enu guide SELECT button To select items in menus guides Using the front panel buttons PACE USER SETTINGS TV Aspect Ratio TV Display Capability Auto Pillarbox Closed Captions Front Panel Settings Hard...

Page 13: ...R digital video recorder functions Your set top has an internal hard disk that you can use to record and play back television programs giving you much more control of your viewing experience For examp...

Page 14: ...ons from the rear panel to your TV or VCR see the note right and The RF Bypass feature must be on you may need to set it to On in the Setup menu see page 24 A BYPASS light on your set top s front pane...

Page 15: ...e priority Selecting subtitles in your preferred language 1 Make sure that your set top is turned on the POWER light is green 2 Press the POWER button on your set top the POWER light goes red then pre...

Page 16: ...et top into User Settings mode 1 Make sure that your set top is turned on the POWER light is green 2 Press the POWER button on your set top the POWER light goes red then press the MENU button ASPt or...

Page 17: ...ion from your HDTV about the HDTV s display capability Your set top uses this information to adjust its TV Display Capability settings Your set top also records your HDTV s ID identification so that o...

Page 18: ...0p30 Pass to NO In this case 1080p transmissions will be output at one of the other resolutions 1080i 720p 480p or 480i If you override this NO setting and set YES you may see nothing for 1080p transm...

Page 19: ...ng the setting changes between YES and NO each time you press SELECT If at any stage in this process the menu disappears from the screen immediately press the SELECT button to restore the menu 4 When...

Page 20: ...more information about using Zoom see page 14 4 3 transmission 16 9 TV with no automatic detection of 4 3 Auto pillarbox switched off 16 9 TV with no automatic detection of 4 3 Auto pillarbox switche...

Page 21: ...se the setting you want Low Std Standard or High the setting changes each time you press SELECT Look at the dimming and brightening of the front panel lights while you are making the settings to see t...

Page 22: ...5 When you have made all the changes you want press L to redisplay the PACE USER SETTINGS menu Standby Sleep Mode YES NO shows current setting as does a lighted MESSAGE light Making HDMI Settings You...

Page 23: ...nt panel shows reSt short for restore factory settings as shown right and Restore Defaults is highlighted on the PACE USER SETTINGS menu 2 Press the R button YeS appears on your set top s front panel...

Page 24: ...you can use RF Bypass For information about RF Bypass see page 14 Configuration Allows you to view the configuration of your set top Audio Default Audio Track Channel Default English various other lan...

Page 25: ...ference with your remote control To rectify the situation attach a remote eye or change the IR Receiver setting to On If your remote control will still not operate your set top replace the batteries i...

Page 26: ...to Stereo If your TV is mono you will hear stereo sound only if you have a stereo audio amplifier and speakers or home theater connected to your stereo VCR or set top Can you see and hear a DVD that...

Page 27: ...ty software used in connection with the Product may be made directly available to you by operating system or other third party providers Use of such Software is also subject to the terms of any applic...

Page 28: ...ims exclusively in New York courts and Pace shall be entitled to bring a claim in the courts of any jurisdiction Any failure by Pace to enforce any of its rights hereunder or applicable law shall not...

Page 29: ...501 3432100 Pace and are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Pace plc www pace com...

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