Pace 510 Home Terminal
operator's manual
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................. 2
REAR PANEL ............................................................... 8
CONNECTING TO THE AC POWER SUPPLY ...... 10
When you switch off your home terminal, it still uses some power (unless
you unplug it at the wall socket-outlet). However, the Pace 510 home
terminal complies with ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency and
therefore displays the ENERGY STAR label shown above. This means that,
when this home terminal is off, it consumes much less power than similar,
non-labeled products. ENERGY STAR is a dynamic industry/government
partnership that makes it easy for businesses and consumers to save money
and protect the environment.
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 pay-per-view uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
DOLBY
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.
©
1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
Pace® and
Pace Micro Technology plc.
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Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
Other trademarks listed herein are the proper ty of their respective owners.
are the trade marks and/or registered trade marks of
®
TURNING ON AND TUNING IN............................ 12
OPERATING YOUR HOME TERMINAL ................. 14
FRONT PANEL .......................................................... 16
SOLVING PROBLEMS .............................................. 17
The model and serial number of the Pace 510 home
terminal are on a label on its base.
This manual, with related information, is available on the Pace
website at:
www.pacemicro.com/products/products.asp?id=510
Copyright © 2002
Pace Micro Technology plc
All rights reserved
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This digital home terminal 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 home terminal, please
observe the precautions discussed in this manual.
Warnings on your home terminal
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within a triangle, is intended to alert you to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous” voltages
within your home terminal’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 home terminal.
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
Other warnings
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE THE COVER OF YOUR HOME TERMINAL.
THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE IT.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE
YOUR HOME TERMINAL TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING UNLESS YOU ARE
QUALIFIED TO DO SO. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Installation
The installation of your home terminal 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-TVsystem 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
When using your home terminal, you must follow these basic
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and
injury to persons.
Read, understand and follow instructions
Read and understand all the safety instructions before you
operate your home terminal.
Heed warnings
Adhere to all warnings and instructions marked on your home
terminal and in these safety and operating instructions.
Power sources
You must operate your home terminal only from the type of
power source indicated on the rear panel of your home
terminal. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
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. This plug fits into the socket in only one
way; match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot.
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.
Protection of the power cord
Route power-supply cords so that they are unlikely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon them or against
them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they leave your home
terminal.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
Lightning
For added protection for your home terminal during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods
of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna
and cable system. This prevents your home terminal from being
damaged by lightning and power-line surges.
Placement and mounting
Do not place your home terminal on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket or table. Your home terminal may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult and serious damage to your home terminal. Use
only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with your home terminal. If you do mount
your home terminal, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. If you
mount your home terminal to a wall or ceiling, do so only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Outdoor antenna grounding
Be sure that any outside antenna or cable system connected to
your home terminal 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.
antenna lead-in wire
ground clamps
antenna-discharge unit
(NEC section 810-20)
grounding conductors
electric service equipment
(NEC section 810-21)
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.
Transporting
Move your combination of home terminal
and cart with care. Quick stops, excessive
force and uneven surfaces may cause the
combination of home terminal and cart to
overturn.
Attachments
Do not use attachments which are not recommended by the
manufacturer of your home terminal, as they may cause
hazards.
Heat
Situate your home terminal away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
Example antenna grounding as per
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National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70
ground clamps
power service grounding electrode system
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Ventilation
Slots and openings in the casing of your home terminal are
provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of your
home terminal and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. Never block the
openings by placing your home terminal on a bed, sofa, rug or
other similar surface. Do not place your home terminal 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.
Water and moisture
Do not use your home terminal near water; for example, near
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool. Do not expose your
home terminal to dripping or splashing, and ensure that no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on your
home terminal.
Entry of objects and liquids
Never push objects of any kind into your home terminal
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 home terminal.
Cleaning
Unplug your home terminal from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
dry cloth for cleaning.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service your home terminal yourself, as
opening or removing its covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Incorrect reassembly may cause
electric shock when your home terminal is subsequently used.
Refer all servicing or repair work to qualified service personnel.
Damage requiring service
Unplug your home terminal from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
• when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged;
• if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen, into your
home terminal;
• if your home terminal has been exposed to rain or water;
• if your home terminal has been dropped or damaged in any
way;
• if your home terminal exhibits a distinct change in
performance; this indicates that it needs to be serviced.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Safety check
Upon completion of any servicing or repairs to your home
terminal, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that your home terminal is in its proper operating
condition.
Retain instructions
SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Important safety information about connections
Do not connect your home terminal (or any other equipment
such as a TV or VCR) to the AC power supply until you have
properly connected all the other cables.
Your home terminal operates with a 120 V AC, 60 Hz power
supply. Do not connect it to a DC power supply.
Insert the power cord into your home terminal’s POWER
INPUT socket before you insert it into the AC power outlet
on the wall. If the wall socket-outlet has a switch, switch this to
its ON position to supply power to your home terminal.
Disconnect your home terminal from the AC power supply
before you disconnect any other equipment from its rear panel.
The only way to disconnect your home terminal from the AC
power supply is to remove the AC power cord (or switch the
wall socket-outlet switch, if present, to its OFF position). Your
home terminal must therefore be installed near to the AC
power socket-outlet, which should be easily accessible.
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This outlet is designed only for
connection to the AC power
cord for a TV. The maximum
power it can supply is 500 watts.
Do not connect any equipment
that uses more than 500 watts,
or any non-TV equipment such
This input is designed
for connection to a
cable network only.
You must not
connect any other
equipment, such as a
VCR, to this input.
as a toaster or hair drier.
POWER OUTLET for TV only
120V AC 60Hz 4.2A max.
POWER INPUT
120V AC 60Hz 0.5A max. exc. outlet
120V AC 60Hz 4.7A max. inc. outlet
DOUBLE INSULATED
THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A
RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR
BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE
IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN
VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15.
Service address:
Pace Micro Technology (Support Services) Ltd.
3701 FAU Boulevard, Suite 200
Boca Raton
Florida, 33431
U.S.A.
CABLE IN
BYPASS
9V DC
100mA max.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Epilepsy and on-screen images
Certain people are susceptible to epileptic fits or losing
consciousness when faced with certain types of flashing lights in
our daily environment.
These people are exposed to the risk of fits if they watch
certain television images or if they view certain images while
they are browsing the Web. These phenomena may appear
even when the subject has no previous history of this problem
or has never suffered an epileptic fit.
If you, or a member of your family, has already suffered
symptoms linked to epilepsy (fit 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.
When you are browsing the Web or playing a Web-based
game, take the following precautions:
• Use the equipment in a well-lit room, and turn down the
brightness of your television screen.
• Sit at a reasonable distance from the television screen.
•Take a break for ten minutes every hour.
You should avoid using the Web if you are tired or have lost
some sleep.
Regulatory information
CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify your home terminal
without written authorization from the manufacturer.
Unauthorized modification could void your authority to
operate your home terminal.
NOTE
Your home terminal 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 home
terminal 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 home terminal does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning your home terminal 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 home terminal and receiver.
• Connect your home terminal to an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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REAR PANEL
POWER OUTLET
(500 W max.)
POWER OUTLET for TV only
120V AC 60Hz 4.2A max.
POWER INPUT
120V AC 60Hz 0.5A max. exc. outlet
120V AC 60Hz 4.7A max. inc. outlet
DOUBLE INSULATED
POWER INPUT
(Make this connection last of all)
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CABLE IN
From cable
service-provider
THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A
RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR
BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE
IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN
VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15.
BYPASS
For optional
bypass module.
VIDEO OUT
Video baseband output
TO T V
RF output
CABLE IN
BYPASS
9V DC
100mA max.
AUDIO OUT
Audio baseband output
(stereo, L and R)
VIDEO IN
Video baseband input
VIDEO OUT
TO TV
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
Audio baseband input
(stereo, L and R)
L
R
AUDIO IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
S/PDIF audio output
VIDEO IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
SMART CARD
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
When servicing use only identical
replacement parts
USB
5V DC
0.5A max.
USB
Universal serial bus
connector
S-VIDEO OUT
S-video baseband output
SMART CARD slot
IR TRANSMIT
Infra-red output to control
a VCR or other device
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION!
Pour toute réparation, n’utiliser que
des pièces de rechange identiques.
IR TRANSMIT
SERIAL PORT
SERIAL PORT
RS232 connector
DOLBY
REAR PANEL (cont.)
POWER OUTLET Connect the TV’s power cord here to provide AC power to your TV.
POWER INPUT Connect your home terminal’s power cord here.
CABLE IN Connect the incoming cable service here. The optional bypass
module also connects here.
BYPASS Connect the optional bypass module here, so that it can receive its
power from your home terminal.
TO T V Connect to the antenna/cable input on your TV or VCR.
VIDEO OUT Connect to the video baseband input on your TV or VCR.
AUDIO OUT Connect to the stereo audio inputs on your stereo TV, stereo VCR
or optional stereo amplifier.
VIDEO IN Connect to the video baseband output on your DVD (or similar
equipment).
AUDIO IN Connect to the stereo audio outputs on your DVD (or similar).
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Connect to the digital audio input on optional digital audio
equipment, such as an audio decoder or home theater receiver.
S-VIDEO OUT
Connect to the S-video baseband input (if present) on your TV or VCR.
USB Connect to any optional equipment that supports a USB interface,
for example: a digital camera, keyboard or mouse.
IR TRANSMIT Connect to an optional IR transmitter to control other equipment.
SERIAL PORT Not used at the present time.
SMART CARD Do not use this smart card slot unless your cable operator asks you to.
WARNINGS
Do not connect your home
terminal (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 home terminal
from the AC power supply before
you disconnect any other
equipment from its rear panel.
The power outlet is designed only
for connection to the AC power
cord for a TV. The maximum
power it can supply is 500 watts.
Do not connect any equipment
that uses more than 500 watts, or
any non-TV equipment such as a
toaster or hair drier.
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.
Any cable connected to DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT must be 75 ohm
coaxial, not regular audio cable.
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CONNECTING TO THE AC POWER SUPPLY
WARNINGS
Do not connect your home terminal (or any other equipment such as a TV or VCR) to the AC
power supply until you have properly connected all the other cables.
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.
Disconnect your home terminal from the AC power supply before you disconnect any other
equipment from its rear panel.
The only way to disconnect your home terminal from the AC power supply is to remove the AC
power cord (or switch the wall socket-outlet switch, if present, to its OFF position). Your home
terminal must therefore be installed near to the AC power socket-outlet, which should be easily
accessible.
Connecting your TV to the AC power supply
If your TV has a rating of less than 500 W, connect the power cord from your TV into the
connector labeled “POWER OUTLET” on the rear panel of your home terminal. This saves a
wall outlet (although, if your TV is rated 500 W or more, you must connect it to a wall outlet).
Connecting the power cord to your home terminal
Before you connect your home terminal to a wall outlet, connect the polarized socket on the
power cord into the plug labeled “POWER INPUT” on your home terminal’s rear panel.
Connecting equipment to the AC wall outlets
Connect the polarized plugs on the power cords from your home terminal, VCR and any
other equipment into AC wall outlets. If these outlets have switches, switch them to ON.
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CONNECTING TO THE AC POWER SUPPLY (cont.)
TV
POWER OUTLET for TV only
120V AC 60Hz 4.2A max.
POWER INPUT
120V AC 60Hz 0.5A max. exc. outlet
120V AC 60Hz 4.7A max. inc. outlet
DOUBLE INSULATED
THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED TO BE ATTACHED TO A
RECEIVER THAT IS NOT USED TO RECEIVE OVER-THE-AIR
BROADCAST SIGNALS. CONNECTION OF THIS DEVICE
IN ANY OTHER FASHION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND IS IN
VIOLATION OF THE FCC RULES, PART 15.
WALL AC OUTLETS
CABLE INPUT
1
CABLE IN
BYPASS
9V DC
100mA max.
VCR
ANTENNA
CABLE/ANTENNA
VIDEO OUT
TO TV
AUDIO OUT
L
R
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL
SMART CARD
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
When servicing use only identical
replacement parts
USB
5V DC
0.5A max.
IR TRANSMIT
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION!
Pour toute réparation, n’utiliser que
des pièces de rechange identiques.
SERIAL PORT
3
DOLBY
2
TV
11
POWER
BYPASS
power
TURNING ON AND TUNING IN
Turning on your home terminal
NOTE
It is important to wait for the time to appear on the display before you turn on your home terminal.
When the time display appears, your home terminal has received all its data from the cable, including
any updates that are available.
After you have connected your home terminal to the AC wall outlet (and switched this
outlet ON, if it has a switch), wait until you can see the time on its front-panel display.
Press the button labeled “POWER” on the front panel of your home terminal to turn it on.
The word POWER lights up on the front panel, to show that your home terminal is ON.
Tuning your TV and VCR to your home terminal
The signal at the RF output of your home terminal (labeled “TO TV”) is on either channel 3
or channel 4, depending on where you live. For you to be able to watch or record the
programs from this output, your TV and VCR (or other equipment) must be tuned to the
correct channel. The installer will probably have done this tuning for you. However, if you get
a new TV or VCR, or if you need to tune for any other reason, carry out the following steps.
1. Contact your cable operator to find out the correct channel for your location (3 or 4).
This is your home terminal’s RF output channel.
2. Make sure that all of the equipment, including your home terminal, is turned on.
Make sure that you have NOT selected a baseband input at your TV.
Make sure that the bypass feature is turned off (BYPASS is NOT lighted on the front
panel).
3. Switch the TV/VCR switch on your VCR to “TV”.
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Wait for the time to display
Turn on your
home terminal
Make sure that
“POWER” lights up
TURNING ON AND TUNING IN (cont.)
4. Tune your TV to your home terminal’s RF output channel (3 or 4, as identified by your cable
operator). If you do not know how to do this, consult the manual that came with your TV.
You should now be able to see on your TV a program that is coming from your home terminal.
If you cannot see a program, check that the RF coaxial cables are securely and correctly
connected (as shown on page 11). If there is still a problem, check with your cable operator
that you are using the correct RF output channel (either 3 or 4).
5. When you can see a home-terminal program on your TV, switch the TV/VCR switch on your
VCR to “VCR”.
If you can still see the picture on your TV, everything is tuned correctly. If the picture disappears,
carry out the following final step.
6. Tune your VCR by setting the VCR’s RF output channel to the same RF channel number as
the home terminal and TV (either 3 or 4). If you do not know how to do this, consult the
manual that came with your VCR.
Everything should now be tuned correctly.
NOTES
Regardless of the program channel number you select on your home terminal, the RF output
channel number will always be fixed (either 3 or 4, as quoted by your cable operator).
Your TV and VCR must be tuned to that channel if you want to watch and record programs through
the RF coaxial cables.
You can use the General Settings screen to set the POWER OUTLET (AC Outlet) on your home
terminal to be “Always on” or “On with cable box (Settop)”. With this second setting, a TV
attached to POWER OUTLET will turn off when you turn off your home terminal and will turn on
when you turn on your home terminal.
(4) Tune your TV to the
same channel number
as your home
terminal’s RF output
ANTENNA
TV
CABLE INPUT
1
CABLE IN
TO TV
HOME
TERMINAL
BYPASS
9V DC
100mA max.
(1) Find out from your
cable operator whether
your home terminal’s
RF output is channel 3
or channel 4
VCR
2
ANTENNA
TV
(6) Set your VCR’s RF output to the
same channel number as your
home terminal’s RF output
CABLE/
3
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OPERATING YOUR HOME TERMINAL
To turn your home terminal on or off at any time, press the POWER button on its front panel
or the CBL button on your remote control. When the home terminal is on, the word POWER
is lighted on its front panel.
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 home terminal at the wall AC outlet (or do not switch it off there, if the
outlet has a switch). Your home terminal can not be updated with new features, through the cable, if it
is disconnected from the AC power supply.
Using your remote control and the on-screen information
It is your cable TV service provider that determines the digital channels, services and screen
information that you see on your TV.
Consult the information supplied by your cable operator 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.
Using the front-panel buttons
You can use the buttons on the front panel to operate your home terminal, if, for example,
there is a problem with your remote control. See the diagram on page 16.
Lightning storms
Occasionally, a lightning storm may affect your home terminal. It may appear that it has
stopped working, but you can easily restore its operation as follows.
Unplug your home terminal’s power cord at the wall AC outlet. Then plug this power cord in
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again at the wall AC outlet (and, if there is a switch by this outlet, switch it to its ON position).
OPERATING YOUR HOME TERMINAL (cont.)
Using a bypass module
If a bypass module has been installed on the rear panel of your home terminal, the regular
(analog) channels can bypass your home terminal. For the bypass module to work properly,
your home terminal must be connected to the AC power supply and turned on (so that
POWER is lighted on its front panel).
To turn on the bypass feature, press the BYPASS button on your remote control.
To turn off the bypass feature, press the BYPASS button again.
While the bypass is on, the word BYPASS is lighted on the front panel of your home terminal.
When the bypass is on, you can use the TV’s remote control to tune to any of the available
regular channels and watch that channel on your TV. This may be a different channel from the
channel that your home terminal is tuned to. (The number of the channel it is tuned to is
shown on its front panel.) You can record on your VCR the channel that your home terminal is
tuned to. This means that, when the bypass is on, you can watch a regular (analog) channel on
your TV and, at the same time, record a different channel (digital or analog) on your VCR.
When the bypass is off, you will see on your TV the channel that your home terminal is tuned
to. This is the same channel that your VCR receives. So, when the bypass is off, you can record
only the channel that you are watching on your TV.
Activating baseband loopthrough for a DVD or similar equipment
If you activate baseband loopthrough, your home terminal loops the inputs at its VIDEO IN
and AUDIO IN jacks through to its VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT jacks. You need to do this
if you have connected a DVD player or similar equipment and wish to watch it on your TV.
To activate baseband loopthrough, press the BYPASS button on the remote control (so that
BYPASS on the front panel is lighted). Then press the CBL button on the remote (or the
POWER button on the front panel) to turn off the home terminal.
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FRONT PANEL
16
To control volume
(For an on-screen menu/guide:
to move left and right)
To display on-screen menus;
to select items in menus
select guide
vol+ ch+ch-vol-
To change channel by stepping
through them
(For an on-screen menu/guide:
to move up and down)
BYPASS: Lights while the bypass or baseband-loopthrough feature is on
Mail: Lights when there is an unread message
POWER: Lights while your home terminal is on
BYPASS
POWER
power
To display an on-screen guide To turn your home terminal on/off
Window that receives signal from remote control
(do not block)
Shows the program channel number or the time
(or sometimes words such as “pin”).
As long as the home terminal is receiving power,
the display remains lighted, even when the home
terminal is turned off (unless you have used an
on-screen menu to turn off the display).
SOLVING PROBLEMS
If the installed system does not seem to be working properly, firstly 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
NO
on your home
terminal’s front panel?
YES
Does the remote
NO
control operate your
home terminal?
YES
Please see the next page
Power may not be reaching your home terminal.
Make sure that the power cord is properly
plugged in. If there is a switch by the wall AC
power outlet, switch it to ON.
Your home terminal may not be turned on.
Check if the word POWER is lighted on the
front panel. If it is not, press the POWER button
on the front panel.
Check that the wall AC power outlet is working
(for example by plugging in a lamp).
Check that you have not turned off the frontpanel display using an on-screen menu.
Check that nothing is blocking the path from
your remote control and the front panel.
Check that your remote control is currently set
to operate your home terminal (consult the
instructions supplied with your remote control).
If your remote control will still not operate
your home terminal, replace the batteries in
your remote control.
If there is still a problem, try to operate your
home terminal by using its front-panel buttons.
If this works, then your remote control may be
faulty.
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SOLVING PROBLEMS (cont.)
Check Suggested solution
Can you see a
picture on your TV
screen?
YES
Is the picture
distorted?
NO
YES
Your TV and other equipment may not be
turned on. Check that they are plugged into AC
power outlets and turned on.
[Note: In the General Settings screen, “AC Outlet” may
be set to “On with cable box (Settop)”. If you have
connected your TV to the POWER OUTLET (AC
outlet) on your home terminal, the setting “On with
cable box (Settop)” means that, when you turn off your
home terminal, your TV will turn off, and, when you
turn on your home terminal, your TV will turn on. You
may wish to keep this feature, or you may wish to set
“AC Outlet” to “Always on”.]
Your TV and/or VCR may not be tuned to your
home terminal’s output channel. See above and
also page 12.
NO
Is there any sound?
NO
Check that the audio cables are securely and
correctly connected.
Further checks, if there is still a problem
Make sure the bypass feature is turned OFF (the
word BYPASS on the front panel is not lighted).
If your stereo TV is connected by AV cables, select
the appropriate baseband input on your TV.
If your TV and VCR are connected by RF coaxial
cables (as shown on page 11), they must be
tuned to your home terminal’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 (see page 12).
Make sure that the TV/VCR switch on your VCR
is switched to “TV”.
Check that you have not muted the sound on
your home terminal and/or TV.
Adjust the volume control on your home
terminal and/or TV.
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YES
Please see the next page
SOLVING PROBLEMS (cont.)
Check Suggested solution
Can you hear only
mono sound?
NO
Can you see only
regular (analog)
channels but not
any digital channels?
YES
YES
First, check that the program is likely to have
stereo sound (an old movie, for example, may
not be in stereo).
Check that the audio cables are securely and
correctly connected to the left and right RCA
jacks.
The bypass feature may be turned on. Press the
BYPASS button on your remote control to turn
the feature OFF (make sure the word BYPASS is
not lighted on the front panel).
Further checks, if there is still a problem
If your TV is mono, you will need to connect a
stereo audio amplifier and speakers to your
stereo VCR (or home terminal, as appropriate)
in order to hear stereo sound. This is also the
case if you have a stereo TV that has only an
RF input.
Note that if the system is connected only by
RF coaxial cables (as shown on page 11) then
it can deliver only mono sound.
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