Pace TDC575D Operator Guide

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CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION .............................................................................................2

Warnings on your set-top ......................................................................................2

Other warnings .........................................................................................................2

Installation ..................................................................................................................2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................3

REAR PANEL ...................................................................................................................8

CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT ........................................................................ 10

OPERATING YOUR SET-TOP ................................................................................... 14

Using your remote control ................................................................................. 14

Turning your set-top on and off ......................................................................... 14

Your set-top’s front panel .................................................................................... 15

Your set-top’s DVR functions ............................................................................. 16

Using RF Bypass ..................................................................................................... 17

Lightning storms .................................................................................................... 18

USING THE SETUP MENUS ..................................................................................... 19

SOLVING PROBLEMS ................................................................................................ 20

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE (“TERMS”) ........... 23

OPEN SOURCE LICENSES ....................................................................................... 25

SAFETY INFORMATION

RISK OF ELECT RIC SHOCK

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CAUTION

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. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed ser vice personnel. Servicing the set-

top yourself will invalidate the warranty.

To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose this settop 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’.

To avoid possible damage to the internal hard disk, do not pick up or otherwise move your set-top while it is connected to the power supply. If you want to move your set-top, ﬁrst disconnect it, then wait at least 30 seconds before continuing. You should handle your set-top carefully, as any damage you cause to the internal hard disk (or any other component) will invalidate your warranty.

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.

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.

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.

SAFETY INFORMATION (cont.)

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 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 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.

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, table-cloths 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 2 inches around your set-top for sufﬁcient ventilation.

See also item 7 in the Important Safety Instructions.

Water and moisture

Do not expose your 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 Impor tant 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 par ts that could result in ﬁre or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on your set-top.

SAFETY INFORMATION (cont.)

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

Risk of ﬁre or scorching

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

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 Impor tant 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.

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

SAFETY INFORMATION (cont.)

Safety aspects of connections

Full details of the rear panel are on page 8.

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 120 V AC, 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 jack of your set-top. Connect this end ﬁrst, before inserting the polarized plug into the wall socketoutlet.

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.

The POWER OUTLET plug 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 dryer.

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

SAFETY INFORMATION (cont.)

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 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 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.

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 your 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 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.

REAR PANEL

IR RECEIVE Infra-red input from a remote “eye”

POWER OUTLET (500 W max.)

POWER INPUT (Make this connection last of all)

IR TRANSMIT

Infra-red output

to control a VCR

ETHERNET For future use

UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB)

For future use

TV PASS MODULE Connector for a TV pass® module (for installers’ use only)

SATA For connection to an external hard disk

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Electrical S/PDIF audio output

VIDEO OUT Video baseband output

S-VIDEO S-video output

OPTICAL AUDIO OUT Optical S/PDIF audio output

TO TV RF output to the TV or VCR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Component video output for SDTV

AUDIO OUT Audio baseband outputs (stereo, L and R)

CABLE IN From cable service-provider

REAR PANEL (cont.)

CABLE IN Connect the cable service here.

TO TV Connect to the RF/antenna input on your TV or

VCR.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT Connect to the stereo audio inputs on your

VIDEO OUT Connect to the video baseband input on your

S-VIDEO Connect to the S-video baseband input (if

OPTICAL AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

TV PASS MODULE Connect a TV pass® module, if required.

SATA Connect to an optional external hard disk.

USB (Universal Serial Bus)

ETHERNET Connect to an optional PC network (for future

If your TV has component video inputs, you can connect them to here.

stereo TV, stereo VCR or optional stereo ampliﬁer.

VCR (or a standard TV).

present) on your VCR or TV.

Connect to the optical digital audio input on optional digital audio equipment.

Connect to the electrical digital audio input on optional digital audio equipment, such as an audio decoder or home theater receiver.

Connect to compatible optional equipment that supports a USB 1.1 interface, for example: a printer, digital camera, keyboard or mouse (for future use).

use).

IR TRANSMIT Connect to an optional VCR controller (for future

use).

IR RECEIVE Connect to an optional remote “eye”.

POWER OUTLET Connect the TV’s power cord here to provide AC

power to your TV.

POWER INPUT Connect your set-top’s power cord here.

CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT

Your equipment should have been connected up by your installer. However, if you need to disconnect and re-connect your equipment, please read the information on pages 10 to 13.

On page 12 there is a typical connection set-up for a TV, VCR, DVD player and home theater receiver.

This set-up makes 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 up differently.

The set-up allows stereo recording and play-back of video tapes. You hear stereo sound from the home theater’s loudspeakers.

Although the RF cables are not absolutely necessary, we recommend that you connect them as a back-up and so that you can use the RF bypass (but note that they will provide only mono sound to the TV and VCR).

If you also connect an optical audio connector, as shown, it means that the home theater receiver can take advantage of digital audio via your set-top’s optical audio output.

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 socket-outlet switch, if present, to its OFF position). Your set-top must therefore be installed near to the AC power socket-outlet, which should be easily accessible.

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 dryer.

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 the DIGITAL AUDIO jack must be 75 ohm coaxial, not regular audio cable.

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