Pace DC510 Operator Guide

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 Confidential Unpublished Works.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.

PowerKEY and the PowerKEY design are registered trademarks of
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

1

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.

2

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.

3

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

4

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.

5

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.

6

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.