Pace DC758D Operator Guide
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Pace DC758D
DC758D
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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................................................................................................3
REAR PANEL ..................................................................................................................6
CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT.....................................................................................7
Connecting the power cord to your set-top .............................................................10
Connecting equipment to the wall AC outlets ..........................................................10
OPERATING YOUR SET-TOP ........................................................................................ 11
Turning your set-top on and off ............................................................................... 11
Lightning storms .....................................................................................................11
Using your remote control ....................................................................................... 11
Displaying a picture on your HDTV screen ..............................................................12
Using the front-panel buttons ..................................................................................12
Adding digital video recorder (DVR) functionality ................................................... 13
Using the external hard disk for DVR functions ....................................................... 13
Using RF Bypass......................................................................................................14
Using Zoom to change the picture ........................................................................... 14
Setting up subtitles .................................................................................................. 15
MAKING USER SETTINGS ...........................................................................................16
About User Settings ................................................................................................. 16
About the TV Aspect Ratio .......................................................................................16
About TV Display Capability (resolution settings) ....................................................17
Setting Auto Pillarbox ..............................................................................................19
Making Closed Caption Settings .............................................................................. 20
Making Front-Panel Settings....................................................................................21
Setting Hard Disk Sleep Mode ................................................................................. 22
Making HDMI Settings ............................................................................................. 22
Removing the User Settings menus ........................................................................22
Restoring the factory default settings ...................................................................... 23
USING THE SETUP MENUS .........................................................................................24
SOLVING PROBLEMS ..................................................................................................25
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE (“TERMS”) ................................27
This manual describes some on-screen displays such as menus. These may change in the future, if the set-top’s software
is updated over the cable. However, the way that you use the menus will remain similar to the way described in this manual.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Other trademarks listed herein are the property of their respective owners.
© 2009 Pace plc.
All rights reserved.
Pace and are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Pace plc
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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ATTENTION
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 settop. There are no user-serviceable parts inside it.
Do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing the set-top yourself will
invalidate the warranty.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this set-top to
rain or moisture.
On the rear panel of your set-top there is a tamper-evident label that states
‘Warranty void if broken or removed’.
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 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.
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 groundingtype 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 the 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.
Service address:
Pace Americas Inc.
3701 FAU Boulevard, Suite 200, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 U.S.A.
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 (cont.)
In addition to the Important Safety Instructions, please read the Safety
Information below.
Power sources
The model number, serial number, and electrical rating of this set-top are
on a label on its base.
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 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 AC 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
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, make sure there is sufficient ventilation (see
below) and that your set-top is not directly on top of or underneath other
equipment.
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.
• Neverblocktheventilationopeningsbyplacingyourset-toponabed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Place it on a hard, flat surface.
• Nevercovertheventilationopeningswithitemssuchasnewspapers,
table-cloths, or curtains.
• Youcanplaceyourset-topnearotherconsumerelectronicsdevices,
such as stereo amplifiers or televisions, but you must not place it
directly on top or underneath them.
• Donotplaceyourset-topin
a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided
and you have adhered to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Maintain a minimum
distance of three inches
around your set-top for
3 in.
3 in.3 in.
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sufficient ventilation.
See also item 7 in the Important
Safety Instructions.
Water and moisture
Do not expose your set-top to rain or moisture, 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.
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.
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.
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
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SAFETY INFORMATION (cont.)
500mA MAX.
Safety aspects of connections
Full details of the rear panel are on page 6.
Connecting
Do not connect your set-top (or any other equipment such as a TV or VCR)
to the power supply until you have properly connected all the other cables.
Your set-top operates with a 110-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz power supply.
Do not connect your set-top to any supply other than this.
This set-top is equipped with a two-wire power cord, with a polarized plug
at one end. The other end of the cord is fitted with a polarized connector,
which is shaped 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 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 AC outlet. Therefore, you must install
your set-top near to the wall AC outlet, which should be easily accessible.
If you are in any doubt about the power cord, its plug, or its connection,
consult a qualified electrician.
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.
•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
•Increasetheseparationbetweenyourset-topandthereceiver.
•Connectyourset-toptoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthatto
which the receiver is connected.
•Consultyourdealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
The CABLE IN connector is designed
for connection to a cable network only.
You must not connect any other
equipment, such as a VCR, to this
input.
POWER INPUT
The model number, serial
number, and electrical
rating of this set-top are
on a label on its base.
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REAR PANEL
TV PASS MODULE
Connector for a TV Pass
module (for installers’ use only)
CABLE IN
From cable
service-provider
TO TV
RF output to the
TV or VCR
CABLE IN
®
AUDIO OUT
Audio outputs
(stereo, L and R)
COMPONENT VIDEO
Component video
output for analog HDTV
ETHERNET
For future use
S-VIDEO
S-video output
Connect the cable service here.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Electrical S/PDIF audio output
VIDEO OUT
Composite video output
SATA
For connection to an
optional external hard disk
500mA MAX.
TM
HDMI
Video and audio output
for digital HDTV
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
Optical S/PDIF audio output
IR RECEIVE
Infra-red input from
a remote “eye”
POWER INPUT
(Make this
connection
last of all)
USB (Universal Serial
Bus) port
For connection to an
optional USB device
(for future use)
TO TV
AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO
HDMI
(High Definition Multimedia
Interface)
IR Receive
SATA
USB
(Universal Serial Bus) port
ETHERNET
TV PASS MODULE
Connect to the RF/antenna input on your TV or VCR (optional).
Connect to the L and R audio inputs on your stereo TV, stereo VCR, or optional stereo amplifier.
Connect to the electrical digital audio input on optional digital audio equipment, such as an audio decoder or
home theater receiver.
Connect to the optical digital audio input on optional digital audio equipment.
Connect to the composite video input on your VCR (or a standard TV).
Connect to the S-video input (if present) on your VCR or TV.
If your HDTV does not have an HDMI, connect your HDTV here.
If your HDTV has an HDMI, connect it here for a digital audio/video connection (instead of using the AUDIO
and three analog COMPONENT VIDEO connectors).
Connect to an optional remote “eye”.
Connect to an optional external hard disk (if enabled by your cable service-provider).
Connect to compatible optional equipment that supports a USB 2.0 interface (future use).
For future use.
Connect a TV Pass® module, if required.
POWER INPUT
Connect your set-top’s power cord here. Make this connection last of all.
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CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT
In order for you to view programs broadcast in high-definition, your set-top must be connected to a suitable
HDTV or computer monitor. Your set-top is also compatible with standard-definition TVs and VCRs.
Your equipment should have been connected up by your installer. However, if you need to disconnect and
reconnect your equipment, read pages 8 through 9.
There are two typical connection setups for an HDTV, VCR, DVD player, and home theater receiver.
These setups make efficient use of the connectors on your set-top. However, depending on your other
equipment and the connectors on it, the person who installed your system may have chosen to connect things
differently.
Both setups allow stereo recording and play-back of video tapes. You hear stereo sound from the home
theater’s loudspeakers.
Although the RF cables (shown by dashed lines in the diagrams) are not absolutely necessary, we recommend
that you connect them as a back-up and to use the RF Bypass feature. If you use the RF cables, you must tune
your TV (and VCR) to your set-top’s VHF output channel (3 or 4: consult your cable service-provider to find
which 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 a suitable cable between
your home theater receiver and the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) connector (as
shown in the diagrams).
NOTE
Copy protection via an HDMI secure link
The HDMI link between your set-top and your HDTV should be a secure link. When your set-top is
attached via an HDMI cable to an HDCP-compliant (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) HDTV,
the HDTV and set-top negotiate a secure link, which allows your set-top to transmit full resolution video
(picture) to your HDTV.
Not all HDTVs support HDCP. If your set-top is connected to an HDTV that does not support it, the
following may be displayed:
Your HDTV does not support HDCP.
Please use the YPbPr component connection to watch TV.
The HDMI output is then disabled, so no picture is transmitted from this connector. In that case, use the
component video connectors to connect up (see Setup B).
NOTE
How you set up your equipment
may depend on your home theater
receiver. For example, the optical
audio input may be associated with
a particular video input. Consult your
home theater user guide for further
details.
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.
The only way to disconnect your
set-top from the AC power supply
is to remove the AC power cord (or
switch the wall AC outlet switch, if
present, to its OFF position). Your
set-top must therefore be installed
near the wall AC outlet, which
should be easily accessible.
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 cable, not regular audio
cable.
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CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.)
Setup A - Home theater system with HDTV
(HDMI connection)
Setup A uses an HDMI connector to connect to the HDTV. This displays the highest quality picture on the HDTV and also means there will be no picture
degradation on any copy-protected programs (provided the link remains secure – see page 7).
WALL AC OUTLETS
VCR
POWER
TV / RF
OUT
ANTENNA/
RF IN
DVD
POWER
HOME THEATER RECEIVER
POWER
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
VCR IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPTICALCOAXIAL
LEFT
AUDIO OUT
RIGHT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
COAXIAL
AUDIO IN
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
OPTICAL
AUDIO IN
500mA MAX.
HDTV
ANTENNA/
RF IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y IN
PB/CB IN
PR/CR IN
VIDEO IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
HDMI
POWER
WALL AC OUTLET
CABLE INPUT
NOTE
This diagram shows a video path from the set-top to a VCR to allow recording by the VCR. It shows a video
path from the VCR to the TV to allow playback of videos. Video signals fed through a VCR may be affected
by copyright protection systems, which can cause picture distortion on your TV.
Do not, therefore, use a path through a VCR to watch your set-top programs.
Use the HDMI path or an alternate direct video path from your set-top to your TV. Remember to select the
correct input on your TV.
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WALL AC OUTLET
NOTE
This diagram shows power cords
that have 2-blade polarized plugs.
You may need to use a different
type of plug in the region where
you live.
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CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.)
Setup B - Home theater system with HDTV
(Component video / YPbPr connection)
Setup B uses a component video connection to connect to the HDTV. This displays a high definition picture on your TV.
WALL AC OUTLETS
VCR
POWER
TV / RF
OUT
ANTENNA/
RF IN
DVD
POWER
HOME THEATER RECEIVER
POWER
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
VCR IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPTICALCOAXIAL
LEFT
AUDIO OUT
RIGHT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
AUDIO IN
OPTICAL
AUDIO IN
500mA MAX.
HDTV
ANTENNA/
RF IN
VIDEO IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y IN
PB/CB IN
PR/CR IN
POWER
IN
WALL AC OUTLET
CABLE INPUT
NOTE
This diagram shows a video path from the set-top to a VCR to allow recording by the VCR. It shows a video
path from the VCR to the TV to allow playback of videos. Video signals fed through a VCR may be affected
by copyright protection systems, which can cause picture distortion on your TV.
Do not, therefore, use a path through a VCR to watch your set-top programs. Use the component video path
or an alternate direct video path from your set-top to your TV. Remember to select the correct input on your
TV.
WALL AC OUTLET
NOTE
This diagram shows power cords
that have 2-blade polarized plugs.
You may need to use a different
type of plug in the region where
you live.
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