TiVo Pace XG1 Operation Manual
TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR Operations Guide
v1.0
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Author: S. Lowe
Publication Date: 07/09/2013
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Guide
This Operations Guide for the TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR contains the following sections:
Introduction (see the next section)
DVR specifications on page 7
Software features on page 10
Guided Setup on page 12
Introduction
This guide describes the operational aspects of the TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR (see Figure 1), including the
hardware specifications, main software features of the TiVo v2.4 software, and a tour of Guided Setup.
Figure 1: TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR
The TiVo-Pace XG1 is a DVR gateway hardware platform developed by Pace PLC. TiVo partnered
with Pace to provide the TiVo DVR software on the Pace XG1 platform. The TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR
runs standard TiVo set-top box software, beginning with TiVo client software release 2.24.
The TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR enables Operators to support new services and entertainment offerings by
creating a hardware platform that can run various software suites.
The TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR is a versatile whole-home hybrid QAM (Digital Cable)/IP device capable
of supporting local video decoding and multiple connected IP clients. Content sharing and home
networking are supported by Ethernet and MoCA 2.0 interfaces. The TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR also
supports dual transcode for external devices, as well as a removable hard disk drive for content
storage.
The TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR incorporates a 3000+ DMPS processor supported by 256 MB of Flash
memory and 1 GB of SDRAM. A CableCARD conditional access system provides for decryption of
up to six QAM streams. An additional two QAM demodulators are available to provide fast-channel
change to enhance the user experience.
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The TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR also includes a removable, replaceable hard disk drive that can be sized
from 500 GB to 2 TB to suit Operator needs. In addition, an eSATA port provides for network hard
disk drive expansion.
The TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR provides dual-switched HDMI input ports to support devices such as Blue
Ray players.
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) provides control of the devices connected to the HDMI input
and output ports.
Key features
The Pace XG1 provides the following key features:
3000+ Dhrystone MIPS Processor
256 MB of Flash memory
1 GB of SDRAM
DOCSIS 3.0 8 x 4 cable modem (not enabled for this release)
Dual-switched HDMI input
Dual USB 2.0 ports
Ethernet port
500 GB to 2 TB removable, replaceable hard disk drive
CableCARD with support for decryption of six QAM streams
Support for external hard disk drive via eSATA port
Component and composite video
Video decode up to 1080p60
In-band and out-of-band tuners with out-of-box return
Comprehensive and advance device connectivity
IR and RF4CE remote support
Power saving modes
Dolby Digital 5.1 TiVo Sound Effects
MoCA 2.0
SNMP and TR-069 support
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Front panel
Figure 2 shows the TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR front panel and its LEDs.
Figure 2: Front panel of the TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR
Number LED Description
1
2
3
4
5
LED clock and channel
display
Remote LED
Data LED Orange
Record LED Red
Power LED
• Displays green for RF remote.
• Displays red for IR remote.
• Green = On
• Red = Off
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Back panel
Figure 3 describes the connectors and ports on the back panel of the TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR:
Figure 3: Back panel of the TiVo-Pace XG1 DVR
Port Description Port Description Port Description
1
2
3
4
5
Cable In
To TV (not enabled)
Component video
RCA output
Composite video
outputs
Optical Digital Audio
Out
6
7
8
9
10
Coaxial Digital Audio
Out
HDMI 1.4: HD to TV
HDMI 1.4: Input 1
(not enabled)
HDMI 1.4: Input 2
(not enabled)
eSATA port (external
HDD support)
11
12
13
14
USB 2.0 port
USB 2.0 port
10 x 100 Ethernet
Power connector:
+12V DC Input
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