Pace TDC779X Operator Guide
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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION .............................................................................................2
REAR PANEL ...................................................................................................................8
CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT ........................................................................ 10
Connecting your TV to the AC power supply ................................................ 14
OPERATING YOUR SET-TOP ................................................................................... 15
Turning your set-top on and off ......................................................................... 15
Using your remote control ................................................................................. 16
Activating loopthrough for a DVD or similar equipment ............................16
Using the front-panel buttons ............................................................................17
Your set-top’s DVR functions ............................................................................. 18
Using an external hard disk ................................................................................ 19
Lightning storms ....................................................................................................19
Using RF bypass .....................................................................................................20
MAKING USER SETTINGS ....................................................................................... 21
About User Settings ............................................................................................. 21
About the TV Aspect Ratio ................................................................................. 22
About TV Display Capability (resolution settings) ......................................... 23
Auto Pillarbox ........................................................................................................ 26
Making Closed Caption settings ........................................................................28
Front Panel Settings .............................................................................................. 30
Restoring the factory default settings ..............................................................31
USING ZOOM ............................................................................................................. 33
USING THE SETUP MENUS .....................................................................................34
SOLVING PROBLEMS ................................................................................................ 35
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE (“TERMS”) ........... 40
OPEN SOURCE LICENSES ....................................................................................... 42
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
RISQUE DE CH OC ELECTRIQU E
NE PAS OUVRI R
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 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-
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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 move your set-top while it is connected to the wall AC outlet. If
you want to move your set-top, first stop any recording, then turn off
your set-top and wait 60 seconds before disconnecting it. 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.
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SAFETY INFORMATION (cont.)
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2 inches2 inches
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.
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 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 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.
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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.
• It is recommended that you
maintain a minimum distance
of 2 inches around your settop for sufficient ventilation.
See also item 7 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 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
ground clamps
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.
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)
Risk of fire or scorching
Never place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or
adjacent to your set-top.
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.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or other power
outlets as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
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.)
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
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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.
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REAR PANEL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Component video output
for analog HDTV
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Component analog
video input
TO TV
RF output to the
TV or VCR
CABLE IN
From cable
service-provider
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AUDIO IN
Audio inputs
(stereo, L and R)
S-VIDEO
S-video output
PRIMARY
AUDIO OUT
Audio outputs
(stereo, L and R)
IR RECEIVE
Infra-red input from
a remote “eye”
Separable security module
(behind cover)
Removal will interrupt your service
IR TRANSMIT
Infra-red output
to control a VCR
(for future use)
SECONDARY
AUDIO OUT
Audio outputs
(stereo, L and R)
VIDEO IN
Composite video
input
VIDEO OUT
Composite video
output
HDMI
Video and audio
output for digital HDTV
UNIVERSAL
SERIAL BUS (USB)
For future use
ETHERNET
For future use
1394
For connections to
1394-compatible
devices
SATA
For connection
to an external
hard disk
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Electrical S/PDIF audio output
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
Electrical S/PDIF audio input
POWER OUTLET
(500 W max.)
POWER INPUT
(Make this connection last of all)
OPTICAL AUDIO IN
Optical S/PDIF audio input
OPTICAL AUDIO OUT
Optical S/PDIF audio output
REAR PANEL (cont.)
CABLE IN Connect the cable service here.
TO TV Connect to the RF/antenna input on your TV or
VCR (optional).
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Separable security
module
(behind cover)
PRIMARY AUDIO
OUT
IR TRANSMIT Connect to an optional VCR controller (future use).
IR RECEIVE Connect to an optional remote “eye”.
S-VIDEO Connect to the S-video input (if present) on your
SECONDARY
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN Connect to the L and R audio outputs on your
VIDEO OUT Connect to the video composite input on your
VIDEO IN Connect to the video composite output on your
If your HDTV does not have an HDMI (see
below), connect your HDTV here.
Connect equipment such as a DVD player, if it
has component video jacks.
Removal will interrupt your service.
Connect to the L and R audio inputs on your
stereo TV, stereo VCR or optional stereo amplifier.
VCR or TV.
Connect to the L and R audio inputs on your
secondary TV, VCR or optional stereo amplifier.
DVD player (or similar).
VCR (or a standard TV).
VCR (or a standard TV).
USB
(Universal Serial
Bus)
ETHERNET Connect to an optional PC network (future use).
HDMI
(High Definition
Multimedia
Interface)
1394 Connect to 1394-compatible devices.
SATA Connect to an optional external hard disk.
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
OPTICAL AUDIO
OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO INConnect to any electrical digital audio output
OPTICAL AUDIO INConnect to any optical digital audio output that
POWER OUTLET Connect your TV’s power cord here to provide
POWER INPUT Connect your set-top’s power cord here.
Connect to compatible optional equipment that
supports a USB 2.0 interface (future use).
If your HDTV has an HDMI, connect it here for
a digital audio/video connection (instead of
using the AUDIO and 3 analog COMPONENT
VIDEO connectors).
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.
that loops through your set-top.
loops through your set-top.
AC power to your TV.
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CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT
Your set-top fully complies with international DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting)
standards. In order for you to view programs broadcast in high-definition, your settop 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 re-connect your equipment, please read pages 10 to 14.
On pages 12 and 13 there are two typical connection set-ups for an HDTV, VCR,
DVD player and home theater receiver.
These set-ups 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 up differently.
Both set-ups 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 so that you can
use the RF bypass. If you use the RF cables, you must tune our 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 OPTICAL AUDIO OUT
jack (as shown in the diagrams) or the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack.
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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 DIGITAL AUDIO jacks
must be 75 ohm coaxial, not regular audio cable.
CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.)
Set-up A - Home theater system with HDTV
(HDMI connection)
Set-up A (see page 12) uses an HDMI (high definition multimedia interface) 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 future copy-protected programs (provided the link remains secure – see
right).
Variation
S-video provides a better TV picture than composite video, therefore, if your TV and VCR have
S-video connectors, replace the composite video connection with an S-video connection to your
VCR, then connect directly via an S-video connection from your VCR to your TV (or loop through
your home theater receiver if you prefer).
Set-up B - Home theater system with HDTV
(Component video / YPbPr connection)
Set-up B (see page 13) uses a component video connection to connect to the HDTV. This displays a
high definition picture on your TV.
NOTE
How you set up your equipment may depend on your home theater receiver. For example, the optical
and digital audio inputs may be associated with particular video inputs. Please see your home theater user
information for further details.
NOTE
Copy protection via HDMI
secure link
The HDMI link between your settop and your TV/monitor should
be a secure link. When your settop is attached via a HDMI cable
to an HDCP (High-bandwidth
Digital Content Protection)
-compliant monitor, the monitor
and set-top negotiate a secure
link, which allows your set-top
to transmit full resolution video
(picture) to your TV/monitor.
Not all monitors support HDCP.
If your set-top is connected to a
monitor that does not support
HDCP, the following is 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 Set-up B).
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CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.)
ANTENNA/
RF IN
TV / RF
OUT
ANTENNA/
RF IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
POWER
LEFT
AUDIO OUT
RIGHT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
CABLE INPUT
HDTV
VCR
DVD
LEFT
AUDIO IN
VCR IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
PB/CB
PR/CR
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
HOME THEATER RECEIVER
OPTICAL
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
AUDIO IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
OPTICAL COAXIAL
PB/CB IN
PR/CR IN
Y IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
POWER
POWER
POWER
HDMI
WALL AC OUTLET
WALL AC OUTLETS
Set-up A
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ANTENNA/
RF IN
TV / RF
OUT
ANTENNA/
RF IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
POWER
LEFT
AUDIO OUT
RIGHT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
CABLE INPUT
HDTV
VCR
DVD
LEFT
AUDIO IN
VCR IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
HOME THEATER RECEIVER
OPTICAL
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
AUDIO IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
OPTICAL COAXIAL
POWER
POWER
POWER
WALL AC OUTLET
WALL AC OUTLETS
PB/CB IN
PR/CR IN
Y IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
Set-up B
CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.)
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CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.)
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.
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.
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 set-top. 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 set-top
Before you connect your set-top to a wall outlet, connect the polarized socket on the power cord
into the plug labeled “POWER INPUT” on your set-top’s rear panel.
Connecting equipment to the wall AC outlets
Connect the polarized plugs on the power cords from your set-top, VCR and any other equipment
into wall AC outlets. If these outlets have switches, switch them to ON.
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OPERATING YOUR SET-TOP
Turning your set-top on and off
After you have connected your set-top to the wall AC outlet (and switched this outlet ON, if it has a
switch), the light next to the power button on your set-top’s front panel should be red.
Wait for a few seconds, then press the button labeled power on the front panel of your set-top to
turn it on. The light next to the power button goes from red to blue, to show that your set-top is
on.
If the light next to the power button is neither red nor blue, there is a problem.
To turn your set-top on or off at any time, press the power button on its front panel or the
POWER button on your remote control (first making sure your remote control is set to control
your set-top).
Never turn off your set-top by simply disconnecting it from the power supply. If you need to
disconnect your set-top, first stop any recording. Then turn off the set-top by pressing the power
button on its front panel or on your remote control, so that the light by the power button goes red.
Then wait 60 seconds before disconnecting your set-top at the wall AC outlet.
NOTES
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 set-top at the wall AC outlet (or do not switch it off there, if the outlet has a
switch). Your set-top cannot be updated with new features, through the cable, if it is disconnected from the
AC power supply.
Depending on your set-top’s settings, if you switch your set-top off, any TV that is attached to your settop’s POWER OUTLET may also turn off. For more details, see page 34.
To turn on your set-top,
press the power button.
The light next to the
button changes from
red to blue.
Front panel display, showing
the time (see page 34)
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