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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Pace TDC780X

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Page 1: ...BRINGING TECHNOLOGY HOME www pace com OPERATOR S MANUAL Pace TDC780X...

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Page 3: ...trol 16 Displaying a picture on your HDTV screen 16 Using the front panel buttons 17 Using your set top s DVR digital video recorder functions 18 Using an external hard disk 19 Using RF Bypass 20 Usin...

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

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: ...the ambient temperature 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 make sure t...

Page 7: ...causing serious injury 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 acces...

Page 8: ...d such that it can be fitted only one way into the power input connector of your set top Connect this end first before inserting the polarized plug into the wall AC outlet Disconnecting Disconnect you...

Page 9: ...ncy energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a...

Page 10: ...CR S VIDEO S video output VIDEO OUT Composite video output 1394 For connection to a 1394 compatible device SATA For connection to an optional external hard disk POWER OUTLET For TV only 500 W max POWE...

Page 11: ...connect your HDTV here HDMITM High Definition Multimedia Interface If your HDTV has an HDMITM connector connect it here for a digital audio video connection instead of using the AUDIO and three analo...

Page 12: ...hich channel it is for your location Consult the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for information on how to tune You can take advantage of the digital audio output from your set top by connecting...

Page 13: ...a secure link When your set top is attached via an HDMITM cable to an HDCP compliant High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDTV the HDTV and set top negotiate a secure link which allows your set...

Page 14: ...COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HOMETHEATER 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 O...

Page 15: ...AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL COAXIAL POWER POWER POWER WALL AC OUTLET WALL AC OUTLETS PB CB IN PR CR IN Y IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO IN Setup B Component video C...

Page 16: ...up to 500 W connect the power cord from your TV into the POWER OUTLET connector on the rear panel of your set top This saves a wall AC outlet although if your TV has a rating of more than 500 W you m...

Page 17: ...top any recording Then turn off your set top by pressing the power button on its front panel or on your remote control so that the light next to the power button goes red Then wait 60 seconds before d...

Page 18: ...onnected to your HDTV s component video or HDMI input and is turned on the power light is green but your HDTV does not initially display a picture from your set top your HDTV may not support your set...

Page 19: ...cted from the power supply IR RECEIVE light Lights when your set top is receiving a signal from your remote control HDTV light Lights when your set top outputs High Definition TV HDTV content MESSAGE...

Page 20: ...ams while watching a previously recorded program schedule your set top to record a program or a whole series fully manage your stored recordings back up your digital recordings to a VCR or DVD recorde...

Page 21: ...lete them with a different set top Connecting an external hard disk 1 Stop any recording you are making to your set top s internal hard disk 2 Turn off your set top with the power button and then wait...

Page 22: ...uts to record on your VCR the channel that your set top is tuned 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 chan...

Page 23: ...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 labeled ZOOM or ASPECT which you can...

Page 24: ...ke 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 info button oFF indicating that subtitles are currently...

Page 25: ...ettings You use the buttons on the front panel of your set top to make the settings and you can see them on the front panel display You can also look at on screen menus but note that until your set to...

Page 26: ...am right shows how you use the arrow 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...

Page 27: ...gh definition signal a live program or one you are playing back MAKING USER SETTINGS cont TV Display Capability settings 480i is standard definition NTSC and is transmitted in a 4 3 aspect ratio see r...

Page 28: ...The front panel shows the TV display capability that was last selected so it could show 480i 480P 720P or 1080i this final setting is displayed as 1080 The TV Display Capability menu shown right appea...

Page 29: ...may affect what settings are available Generally the TV Display Capability settings do not affect equipment connected to the VIDEO OUT connector because the output at this connector is always standar...

Page 30: ...ars to the 4 3 picture so that it is transmitted to your TV 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...

Page 31: ...borders at the top and bottom On a 16 9 TV this may display with black borders all the way around the picture To remove these borders you can use the Zoom function button on your remote control could...

Page 32: ...the select button the setting changes 4 Press the L button The front panel shows CC again and the PACE USER SETTINGS menu reappears To continue making the settings see the next section Changing the cl...

Page 33: ...till wish to control your set top by remote control you must connect a remote eye IR tether to the IR RECEIVE connector on your set top s rear panel and place the remote eye away from your HDTV If you...

Page 34: ...set top and hard disk switches on to allow those recordings to be made even if this Standby Sleep Mode feature is on set to YES However it takes a little more time to do so compared with having Stand...

Page 35: ...ct as required 4 Use the select button to choose the setting you want the setting changes each time you press select Audio Output Mode has three possible settings Auto provides the audio format best s...

Page 36: ...default setting TV Aspect Ratio 16 9 TV Display Capability 1080i 720p 480p 480i Yes No Yes Yes Auto Pillarbox No Closed Captions Off Configure Captions Various All Auto except Hi Def CC which is Serv...

Page 37: ...ct button The factory settings are restored and the PACE USER SETTINGS menu reappears 4 If you want to continue changing the settings see the sections from page 23 onwards If you have finished changin...

Page 38: ...on so any TV that is receiving its power from this AC outlet will continue to receive power whether your set top is on power light green or off power light red RF Bypass Off On This must be On before...

Page 39: ...ront panel is green If it is not press the power button on the front panel to turn on your set top Check that nothing is blocking the path from your remote control to the front panel Check that your r...

Page 40: ...ep this feature or you may wish to set AC Outlet to Unswitched Check that you have selected the appropriate AV input on your TV HDMITM component video YPbPr S video or composite video depending on how...

Page 41: ...OUT or S VIDEO connectors then you will see menus and guides only if the screen resolution 480i is set to YES and 480p 720p and 1080i are set to NO Change the TV Display Capability resolution setting...

Page 42: ...r set top is connected to your HDTV via the component video connectors the picture is downgraded to standard TV quality To prevent this from happening use an HDMITM connection instead Can you see only...

Page 43: ...itle or any ownership rights in the Software to you 7 All title and intellectual property rights in and to the Software and all modifications updates enhancements and derivative works of the Software...

Page 44: ...EPT AS SET FORTH IN ANY WRITTEN AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND PACE IN NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL PACE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL PUNITIVE OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGE INCLUDING LOSS OF PROF...

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