Pace DC100X Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start Guide

Pace DC100X

Follow the set-up instructions in this Quick Start Guide to
ensure you get the best from your set-top.

To ensure you use this product safely, please read all the
safety information included in this document.

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The model number, serial number and electrical rating of this set-top are on a label
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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 your 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.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

This digital set-top has been manufactured
and tested with your safety in mind.
However, improper use can result in
potential electric shock or fire hazards.
To avoid defeating the safeguards that
have been built into your set-top, please
observe the precautions discussed in this
document.

Warnings on your set-top

The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within a
triangle, is intended to alert you
to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous” voltages within
your set-top’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a
triangle is intended to alert you
to the presence of important
instructions in the literature
accompanying your set-top.

Other warnings

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not remove the cover of your set-top.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside it.

Do not perform any servicing unless you
are qualified to do so by pace. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing the set-top yourself will
invalidate the warranty.

On the rear panel of your set-top there
is a tamper-evident label that states
“Warranty void if broken or removed”.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this set-top to rain or
moisture.

INSTALLATION

The installation of your set-top should
be carried out by a qualified installer 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 provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the
point of cable entry as is practical.

Service address:

Pace Micro Technology (Support
Services) Ltd.,
3701 FAU Boulevard, Suite 200,
Boca Raton, Florida, 33431, U.S.A.

In addition to the Important Safety
Instructions, please read the Safety
Information below.

Power sources

You must operate your set-top only
from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your dealer or
local power company. If you move yourIf you move your
set-top between locations at different
temperatures, allow it to reach room
temperature before you apply power to it.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords or other power outlets as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

Lightning

For added protection for your set-top
during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods
of time, disconnect the cable system from
your set-top. See also item 13 in the
Important Safety Information.

Placement and mounting

Do not place your set-top on an unstable
or uneven surface. Your set-top may fall,
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 accessory
recommended by the manufacturer. See
also item 12 in the Important Safety
Instructions.

Risk of fire or scorching

Never place naked flame sources, such
as lighted candles, on or adjacent to your
set-top.

Ambient temperature

The operating temperature range of
your set-top is 32-104°F. If 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, switch on the air conditioning.

Ventilation

Slots and openings in the casing of your
set-top are provided for ventilation, to
ensure reliable operation of your set-top
and to protect it from overheating.

• Never block the ventilation openings
by placing your set-top on a bed, sofa,
rug or other similar surface.

• Never cover the ventilation openings
with items such as newspapers, table­cloths or curtains.

• Do not place your set-top in a built­in installation such as a bookcase
or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or you have adhered to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

• Maintain a minimum distance of 1 inch
around your set-top for sufficient
ventilation.

See also item 7 in the Important Safety
Instructions.

Transporting

Move the combination of set-top and
cart with care. Quick stops, excessive
force and uneven surfaces may cause
the combination of set-top and cart
to overturn. See also item 12 in the
Important Safety Instructions.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required,
be sure that the service technician
has used replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer or that have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result
in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
See also item 14 in the Important Safety
Instructions.

Safety check

Upon completion of any servicing or
repairs to your set-top, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to
determine that your set-top is in its
proper operating condition. See also item
14 in the Important Safety Instructions.

Entry of objects and liquids

Never push objects of any kind into
your set-top through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in fire
or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on your set-top.

Water and moisture

Do not expose this set-top to dripping
or splashing and ensure that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed
on your set-top. See also item 5 in the
Important Safety Instructions.

SAVE THIS INFORMATION FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE

Regulatory
information

CAUTION: Do not attempt to
modify your set-top without written
authorization from the manufacturer.
Unauthorized modification could
void your authority to operate your
set-top.

Epilepsy And
On-screen Images

Certain people are susceptible to epileptic
seizures or losing consciousness when
faced with certain types of flashing lights in
our daily environment.

These people are exposed to the risk of
seizures if they watch certain television
images. This phenomenon may appear even
when the subject has no previous history
of this problem or has never suffered an
epileptic seizure.

If you, or a member of your family, has
already suffered symptoms linked to
epilepsy (seizure or loss of consciousness)
in the presence of stimulation by light,
please consult your doctor before using
this product.

If you or any person using the equipment
experiences dizziness, involuntary
movements or convulsion, please
immediately stop viewing and consult a
doctor.

NOTE

Your set-top has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. Your set-top generates,
uses and can radiate radio-frequency
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
particular installation. If your set-top
does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning your set-top
off and on, you are encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.

• Increase the separation between
your set-top and the receiver.

• Connect your set-top to an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

• Consult your dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

ANTENNA IN

TV / RF

OUT

ANTENNA/

RF IN

VCR

TV

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

L

CABLE
INPUT

DC100X
SET-TOP

WALL AC OUTLET

INFRA-RED

REMOTE “EYE”

1. YOUR SET-TOP’S FRONT PANEL

POWER

Lights green only
when your set-top
is fully on (i.e. not
in standby)

ACTIVE

Flashes green when your set-top receives an
infra-red signal from the remote control

2. CONNECTING TO A TV AND OPTIONAL VCR

Before starting, choose a suitable position for your set-top, observing the ventilation requirements set out in the safety information on the other side of this sheet.
Refer to the rear-panel connection diagram below, which shows a typical connection set-up for a TV and VCR.

1. Connect the cable service to the connector marked CABLE IN on your set-top.

2. Connect your set-top to your TV via a video baseband cable, as shown.

3. Connect audio baseband cables to your TV, as shown.

4. Connect RF cables to your set-top, VCR and TV as shown. These connections are optional.

A further optional connection to an infra-red remote “eye” is shown with a dashed line.

5. After you have made the connections between your set-top and your TV and VCR, connect all the equipment to the AC power supply following the instructions
on this page.

4. CONNECTING TO THE AC POWER
SUPPLY

Connecting the power cord to your set-top

Before you connect your set-top to a wall outlet, connect the polarized
plug on the power cord into the socket labeled “POWER INPUT” on
your set-top’s rear panel.

Connecting equipment to the wall AC outlets

Connect the polarized plugs on the power cords from your set-top,
VCR and any other equipment into wall AC outlets. If these outlets have
switches, switch them to ON.

Disconnecting

Disconnect your set-top from the power supply before you disconnect
any other equipment from its rear panel.

The only way to disconnect your set-top from the power supply is to
remove the power cord from the wall socket-outlet. Your set-top must
therefore be installed near to the wall socket-outlet, which should be
easily accessible.

5. TURNING YOUR SET-TOP ON AND OFF

After you have connected your set-top to the wall AC outlet (and
switched this outlet ON, if it has a switch), wait for a few seconds until
the POWER light illuminates.

If it does not, press the power button on your remote control. The
POWER light is illuminated green to show that your set-top is fully on.

If the POWER light will not illuminate, there is a problem (see Solving
Problems, below).

To turn your set-top on or off at any time, press the power button on
your remote control (first making sure your remote control is set to
control your set-top).

Never turn off your set-top by simply disconnecting it from the power
supply. If you need to disconnect your set-top, turn off the set-top
by pressing the power button on your remote control, so that the
POWER light on the front panel is off.

6. USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL

Your cable TV service-provider determines the digital channels, services
and screen information that you see on your TV when you use your
set-top and its remote control.

The ACTIVE light flashes green when your set-top receives an infra­red signal from the remote control.

Consult the information supplied by your cable service-provider for
details on how to make the most of the digital cable services. Also read
the operating instructions that are supplied with your remote control.

NOTE

It is important that, unless there is a lightning storm or you will be away
from your home for a long time, you do not unplug your set-top at the
wall AC outlet (or do not switch it off there, if the outlet has a switch).
Your set-top cannot be updated with new features, through the cable, if it
is disconnected from the AC power supply.

3. REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

VIDEO OUT

Video baseband out

TO TV

RF output

SEPARABLE
SECURITY
MODULE

(behind cover)
Removal will
interrupt your
service

CABLE IN

From cable
service provider

AUDIO OUT

Audio baseband
outputs
(stereo, L and R)

IR IN

Infra-red input from a remote “eye”

POWER
INPUT

Make this
connection
last of all

WARNINGS

Do not connect your set-top (or
any other equipment such as a TV
or VCR) to the AC power supply
until you have properly connected
all the other cables.

Disconnect your set-top from
the AC power supply before you
disconnect any other equipment
from its rear panel.

Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plugs on power
cords. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the
other. This plug fits into the
outlet in only one way; match
the wide blade of the plug to the
wide slot of the outlet.

The cable input is designed for
connection to a cable network
only. You must not connect any
other equipment, such as a VCR,
to this input.

SOLVING PROBLEMS

If the installed system does not seem to be working properly, first make sure that all the cables are securely connected, then carry out the following checks, in the order shown.

Check Suggested solution Further checks, if there is still a problem

Is anything lighted on
your set-top’s front
panel?

YES D

Does the remote control
operate your set-top?

YES D

Can you see a picture on
your TV screen?

YES D

Is the picture distorted
or too small?

NO D

Is there any sound? NORCheck that the audio cables are securely and

NORPower may not be reaching your set-top. Make

sure that the power cord is properly plugged in.power cord is properly plugged in. is properly plugged in.
If there is a switch by the wall AC power outlet,
switch it to ON.

Make sure your set-top is fully on by pressing
the power button on your remote control.

Check that nothing is blocking the path from

NO

your remote control to the front panel.

R

NORYour TV and other equipment may not be turned

on. Check that they are plugged into AC power
outlets and turned on.

YESRYour TV and/or VCR may not be tuned to your

set-top’s output channel.

correctly connected.

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Check that the wall AC power outlet is working (for example by plugging in a lamp).

Check that your remote control is currently set to operate your set-top (consult the
instructions supplied with your remote control).

If your remote control will still not operate your set-top, replace the batteries in your
remote control.

If your stereo TV is connected by baseband AV cables, check that you have selected the
appropriate baseband input on your TV.

If your TV and VCR are connected by RF coaxial cables, they must be tuned to your set­top’s output channel. This is channel 3 or channel 4 (contact your cable operator to find
out which it is). Tune your TV and VCR to this channel.

If the video path between your set-top and your TV loops through other equipment (such
as a VCR) you may need to turn off this equipment for the loopthrough to work.

Make sure that the TV/VCR switch on your VCR is switched to “TV”.

Check that you have not muted the sound on your set-top, TV and/or any attached audio
equipment. Adjust the volume control on your set-top and/or TV.

If you can hear only mono sound, first check that the program is likely to have stereo
sound (an old movie, for example, may not be in stereo).

If the TV is mono, you will only hear stereo sound if you have a stereo audio amplifier and
speakers or home theater connected to the stereo VCR or set-top. This is also the case if
the stereo TV has only an RF input.