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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before 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 reduce the risk of 
fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.

1.  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 openings. Install in accordance 

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat 

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that 
produce heat.

9.  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-

type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than 
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades 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 outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 
where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 

manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 

unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is 

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, 
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been 
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus 
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.

Summary of Contents for TDC778X

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Page 3: ...g the front panel buttons 17 Your set top s DVR functions 18 Using an external hard disk 19 Using RF bypass 20 MAKING USER SETTINGS 21 About User Settings 21 About the TV Aspect Ratio 22 About TV Disp...

Page 4: ...provided to call the attention of the cable TV system installer to Section 820 40 of the National Electrical Code USA which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that t...

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: ...to a child 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...

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: ...nnection to an optional external hard disk DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Electrical S PDIF audio output POWER OUTLET 500 W max POWER INPUT Make this connection last of all OPTICAL AUDIO OUT Optical S PDIF audio o...

Page 11: ...re use USB Universal Serial Bus Connect to compatible optional equipment that supports a USB 2 0 interface future use HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface If your HDTV has an HDMI connect it here...

Page 12: ...r 4 consult your cable service provider to find which channel it is for your location Consult the manuals supplied with yourTV and VCR for information on how to tune You can take advantage of the digi...

Page 13: ...to the HDTV This displays a high definition picture on yourTV NOTE Copy protection via HDMI secure link The HDMI link between your set top and your TV monitor should be a secure link When your set top...

Page 14: ...EFT AUDIO OUT RIGHT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT CABLE INPUT HDTV VCR DVD LEFT AUDIO IN VCR IN RIGHT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN PB CB PR CR Y COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HOMETHEATER RECEIVER OPTICAL AUDIO IN COAXIAL AUDIO IN D...

Page 15: ...DIO OUT VIDEO OUT CABLE INPUT HDTV 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 IN OPTICAL COAXIAL POWER...

Page 16: ...of less than 500 W 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 500 W or more you m...

Page 17: ...g it from the power supply If you need to disconnect your set top first stop any recording Then turn off the set top by pressing the power button on its front panel or on your remote control so that t...

Page 18: ...details on how to make the most of the digital cable services Also read the operating instructions that are supplied with your remote control Lightning storms Occasionally a lightning storm may affec...

Page 19: ...d when your set top is off not lighted when your set top is disconnected from the power supply IR RECEIVE Lights when your set top is receiving a signal from your remote control HDTV Lights when your...

Page 20: ...d definition 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 your st...

Page 21: ...ith a different set top Connecting an external hard disk First stop any recording you are making to your set top s internal hard disk Turn off your set top with the power button and then wait 60 secon...

Page 22: ...ned to This channel number is shown on your set top s front panel This means that when the bypass is on you can watch a regular analog channel on yourTV and at the same time record a digital channel o...

Page 23: ...settings by looking at your set top s front panel You can also look at the on screen menus although please note in some circumstances these may not be visible Putting your set top into user settings m...

Page 24: ...and select buttons on your set top s front panel to change the display and make the settings See also the instructions below 1 To change the TV Aspect Ratio press the R button The currentTV Aspect Ra...

Page 25: ...settings 480i is standard definition NTSC and is transmitted in a 4 3 aspect ratio see right 480p is enhanced digitalTV and can be transmitted in either a 4 3 or 16 9 aspect ratio 720p and 1080i are H...

Page 26: ...menus the menu shown right appears If this is the correct setting press the L button The front panel will display 1080 again If you want to change the setting press U or D On the on screen menu the h...

Page 27: ...able that equipment may also pass information back to your set top which may affect what settings are available Generally theTV Display Capability settings do not affect equipment connected to theVIDE...

Page 28: ...it is transmitted to yourTV at a 16 9 aspect ratio See the example below Changing the Auto Pillarbox setting If you have not done so already put your set top into user settings mode as described on pa...

Page 29: ...a 4 3 transmission Sometimes 4 3 transmissions may contain a 16 9 picture with black borders at the top and bottom On a 16 9 TV this may display with black borders all the way around the picture To r...

Page 30: ...ode as described on page 21 The front panel displays ASPt 1 To change the Closed Captions setting press the D button until the front panel displays CC as shown right 2 Press the R button Either On swi...

Page 31: ...Captions menu shown right appears 4 Use the U and D arrows to highlight each option in turn Use the select button to choose the setting you want the setting changes each time you press select Note yo...

Page 32: ...t as shown right 2 Press the R button The Front Panel Setting menu shown right appears 3 Press the U or D button to highlight Dim Level or Bright Level as required Dim Level is the brightness of the d...

Page 33: ...ost and the settings will revert to those that were programmed in the factory The factory settings are User Settings menu item Options Factory default setting TV Aspect Ratio 16 9 TV Display Capabilit...

Page 34: ...ttings are restored If you want to continue changing the settings press L then see the sections from page 21 onwards If you have finished changing the settings press the power button Your set top will...

Page 35: ...ratio of your HDTV or because the transmitted programme includes black borders as part of the transmission see right Your remote control should have a zoom function button could be labelled Zoom or A...

Page 36: ...V that is receiving its power from this AC outlet will 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 infor...

Page 37: ...Does your remote control operate your set top YES D Please see the next page NO R Your set top may not be turned on Check if the light next to the power button on the front panel is green If it is red...

Page 38: ...Make sure the bypass feature is turned OFF the word BYPASS on the front panel is not lighted Check that you have selected the appropriate AV input on your TV HDMI component video YPbPr composite video...

Page 39: ...at came with your TV and try adjusting your TV s display Can you display menus and guides on the screen YES D NO R If your TV is connected to theVIDEO OUT or S VIDEO jacks then you will see menus and...

Page 40: ...s see page 34 The Stereo Output may be set to Mono Change it 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...

Page 41: ...the component video jacks the picture is downgraded to standard TV quality To prevent this from happening use an HDMI high definition multimedia interface connection instead Can you see only regular...

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