Pace DC501P Quick Start Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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ATTENTION

RISK OF ELEC TRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

electric service equipment

power service grounding electrode system
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

grounding conductors
(NEC section 810-21)

antenna-discharge unit
(NEC section 810-20)

antenna lead-in wire

ground clamps

ground clamps

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.

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.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited pay­per-view– uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.

Pace and are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Pace Micro Technology
plc.

PowerKEY and the PowerKEY design are registered trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.

Other trade marks listed herein are the proper ty of their respective owners.

The model and serial number of your Pace DC501P set-top are on a label on its base.

Copyright © 2005 Pace Micro Technology plc All rights reserved

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YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS AND AGREE TO BE BOUND HEREBY.

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.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS SET-TOP TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

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.

Overloading

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

Risk of fire or scorching

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

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.

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 built-in
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
3 inches around your set-top for
sufficient ventilation.

See also item 7 in the Important Safety
Instructions.

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.

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.

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.

Power lines

You must not locate an outside antenna
system in the vicinity of overhead power
lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system, you must
take extreme care to avoid touching such
power lines or circuits, as contact with
them might be fatal.

Outdoor antenna grounding

Be sure that any outside antenna or
cable system connected to your set-top
is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and
static charges that have built up. Article
810 of the National Electrical Code (USA),
ANSI/NFPA 70 provides information with
regard to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location
of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See the
diagram below.

(Example antenna grounding as per

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70)

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.

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 antenna, cable
system and telecommunication line cord
from your set-top. See also item 13 in the
Important Safety Information.

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.

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.

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.

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Quick Start Guide

Pace DC501P

Thank you for choosing the Pace DC501P Set-Top.

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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.

1. YOUR SET-TOP’S FRONT PANEL

SMARTCARD SLOT

If your cable service provider gives you a
smartcard, insert it here

SIDE MOUNTING

Attach the support here to stand
your set-top vertically (See “Using the
Support” section on adjacent page)

ACTIVE

Lit when your set-top is fully on;
Off when your set-top is in standby;
Flashes when you have received a message

REMOVABLE SUPPORT

Use the support to stand your set-top
horizontally or vertically

POWER

Lit when your set­top is connected to
the power supply

IR RECEIVE

Flickers when receiving
a signal from your
remote control

3. CONNECTING TO THE AC POWER
SUPPLY

Your set-top itself is designed for use only with the supplied plug-mounted
power supply.

On the plug-mounted power supply there is a label which specifies the correct
AC power supply input for it. Do not connect the plug-mounted power supply
to any supply other than this.

Always connect the 6 Volt cord to your set-top before you insert the plug­mounted power supply into the AC power supply.

To disconnect power from your set-top, always remove the plug-mounted
power supply from the wall socket-outlet (i.e. not by removing the 6 Volt cord
from your set-top). Therefore you must install your set-top near to the wall
socket-outlet, which should be easily accessible.

If you are in any doubt about the plug-mounted power supply, its cord or its
connection, consult a competent electrician.

4. USING YOUR DC501P SET-TOP

Switching your set-top on and off

To switch on the set-top, first insert the plug-mounted power supply into the
AC power supply, then connect the 6 Volt cord to your set-top.

To switch off the set-top, remove the plug-mounted power supply from the
wall socket-outlet (i.e. not by removing the 6 Volt cord from your set-top).

Using your set-top

Refer to the instructions supplied by your cable service provider for information
on changing channels and using the remote control and on-screen TV guide.

USING THE SUPPORT

You can use the removable support on the base of your set-top to lie the set­top flat or stand it on its end.

Your set-top is supplied with the
support attached to the base, to lie
in a horizontal position.

To stand your set-top on its end:

1. Remove the support by turning it
counter-clockwise until it comes
free of your set-top.

2. Attach the support to the side
mounting (the raised area on the
left-hand end of your set-top),
and turn it clockwise as far as it
will turn without forcing it.

Your set-top will now stand securely
on its end, as pictured right.

2. CONNECTING UP YOUR SET-TOP

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

DC INPUT

Make this connection
last of all

VIDEO OUT

Video baseband out

S-VIDEO

S-video output

AUDIO OUT

Audio baseband outputs
(stereo, L and R)

TO TV

RF output

CABLE IN

From cable
service provider

Connecting to a TV and VCR

Before starting, choose a suitable
position for your set-top, observing the
ventilation requirements set out on the
other side of this sheet.

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

2. Connect your set-top to your TV via
the video baseband connectors, as
shown.

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

The VCR and RF connection are

optional.

4. Connect the cord from the plug­mounted power supply into the
socket marked DC Input on your
set-top.

5. When all the connections are
properly made, connect all
equipment to the AC power supply.

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

Does the remote control
operate your set-top?

YES

Can you see a picture on
your TV screen?

YES

Is the picture distorted
or too small?
NO

Is there any sound? NO Make sure that the TV/VCR switch on your VCR

NO Power may not be reaching your set-top. Make

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

NO Check that nothing is blocking the path from

your remote control to the front panel.

NO Your TV and other equipment may not be turned

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

YES Your TV and/or VCR may not be tuned to your

set-top’s output channel.

is switched to “TV”.

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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
set-top’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).