Pace TDC780X User`s Manual
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1. HOME THEATER RECEIVER CABLE INPUT mo WALL AC OUTLET 13 14 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 AC outlet in only one way match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot of the AC outlet Connecting your TV to the AC power supply If your TV has a rating of up to 500 W connect the power cord from your TV into the POWER OUTLET connector on the rear panel of your set top This saves a wall AC outlet although if your TV has a rating of more than 500 W you must connect it to a wall AC outlet Connecting the power cord to your set top Before you connect your set top to a wall AC outlet connect the polarized socket on the set top s power cord into the POWER INPUT connector 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 ON OPERATING YOUR SET TOP Turning your set top on and off After you have connected your set top to the wall AC outlet2. ssssss 14 OPERATING YOUR SETS TOP 52 222 ce ttti 15 Turning your Set top on and off 15 LIGHUMING SIONS cote ette tete cce etate 16 USING your remote CORIEO src eh eee 16 Displaying a picture on your HDTV screen sssss 16 Using the front panel buttons seen 17 Using your set top s DVR digital video recorder functions 18 Using anexternall hard GISK licent tte Using RF Bypass Using Zoom to change the picture SETTING UP SUBTIT ES 5 rhet et onte me tem MAKING USER SETTINGS tet tete tertie About User Settings About the TV Aspect Ratio About TV Display Capability resolution settings sss 25 Setting Auto PIIaFDOX iet deterret ite here terea 28 Making Closed Caption Settings ss 30 Making Front Panel Settirigs t et 31 Setting Hard Disk Sleep Mode sssssssseees 32 Making HDMI Settings iniii ia 33 Removing the User Settings menus se 33 Restoring the factory default settings ssss 34 USING THE SETUP MENUS att o et tein 36 SOLVING PROBLEMS ssssseeene nettes 37 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE TERMS 41 2 SAFETY INFORMATION This digital set top has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind However improper use can resul
3. 2 M power 1 power 35 USING THE SETUP MENUS In addition to the user settings described on pages 23 through 35 setup menus may be available in your on screen guide These should be described in the information provided by your service provider There may also be on screen information to explain these menus However certain settings may affect how your set top and TV work See the table below for information about typical menu items and settings they depend on which on screen guide is running on your set top so may vary from those given below Item Options Settings Notes Cable Box Setup Front LED Current Time If setting is Current Time the time is displayed on the front panel when your set top is Display Current Channel switched on If setting is Current Channel the program channel number is displayed AC Outlet Switched If setting is Switched the AC outlet on your set top s rear panel is on when your set top is Unswitched on and off when your set top is off so any TV that is receiving its power from this AC outlet will therefore switch off when your set top is turned off If setting is Unswitched the AC outlet is always on so any TV that is receiving its power from this AC outlet will continue to receive power whether your set top is on power light green or off power light red RF Bypass Off On This must be On before you can use RF Bypass For information about RF Bypass see page 20
4. Configuration el Allows you to view the configuration of your set top Default Audio Channel Default Sets the language track that your set top first attempts to use when tuning to a channel Track English various Channel Default means your set top uses the default audio track for the program other languages Selecting a language means it uses the corresponding language track if it is available Optimal Selecting this option enables your set top to regulate the volume to minimize sudden Stereo changes in volume for example during a commercial break Audio TV Speakers If you select Advanced further settings are displayed allowing you to set the Compression Output Stereo Advanced to None Light or Heavy and the Stereo Output to Mono Stereo or Matrix Stereo Screen position This allows you to adjust how the picture displays on your TV screen 36 Other items and options may be available on these screens The menus may be subject to change in the future as your set top advances with new technology SOLVING PROBLEMS If the installed system does not seem to be working properly first make sure that all the cables are securely connected then carry out the following checks in the order shown Check Suggested solution Further checks if there is still a problem Is anything lighted on your Power may not be reaching your set top set top s front panel Make sure that the power cord is properly YE
5. 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 power button on the front panel of your set top to turn it on The light next to the power button goes green to show that your set top is on If the light next to the power button is neither red nor green there is a problem see page 37 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 your set top by pressing the power button on its front panel or on your remote control so that the light next to the power button goes red Then wait 60 seconds before disconnecting your set top from the wall AC outlet Power Saving To save power and money and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions turn off your set top using the power button when it is not in use IMPORTANT Unless there is a lightning storm or you will be away from your home for a long time do not unplug your set top from 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 suppl
6. 24 through 27 Change them if necessary If your TV is connected to the VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO connectors then you will see menus and guides only if the screen resolution 480i is set to YES and 480p 720p and 1080i are set to NO Check that the audio cables are securely and correctly connected First check that the program is likely to have stereo sound an old movie for example may not be in stereo Check the on screen Setup Menu Audio settings see page 36 The Stereo Output may be set to Mono Change it to Stereo If your TV is a 16 9 TV you can use Auto Pillarbox to add black borders to 4 3 transmissions so that the picture is not stretched see page 28 If the TV Aspect Ratio and TV Display Capability settings are correct try using Zoom to improve the picture see page 21 or consult the instructions that came with your TV and try adjusting your TV s display Change the TV Display Capability resolution settings if necessary see page 26 Check that you have not muted the sound on your set top and or TV Adjust the volume control on your set top and or TV If you are using a home theater receiver check it is set up correctly If your TV is mono you will hear stereo sound only if you have a stereo audio amplifier and speakers or home theater connected to your stereo VCR or set top 39 40 SOLVING PROBLEMS cont Check Suggested solution Further checks if appropriate Can you see
7. Pace Pace TDC780X BRINGING TECHNOLOGY HOME CONTENTS I DOLBY DIGITAL Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories ma rovision 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 Homi 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 Pace are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Pace plc 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 SAFETY INFORMATION ito irn recte tet etta 2 REAR PANEL CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT Connecting your TV to the AC power supply Connecting the power cord to your set top sssss Connecting equipment to the wall AC outlets
8. USER SETTINGS menu Removing the User Settings menus When you have finished making all the user settings you wish to make press the power button to remove the PACE USER SETTINGS menu and return to normal viewing 33 34 MAKING USER SETTINGS cont Restoring the factory default settings If you wish you can restore the user settings and subtitle settings to their factory defaults All the changes you have made will be lost and the settings will revert to those that were programmed in the factory The factory settings are USER SUBTITLE SETTINGS menu item Options Factory default setting wasae 83 TV Display Capability Yes No Yes Yes Auto Pillarbox Ne Configure Captions Various All Auto except Hi Def CC which is Service 1 Front Panel Settings Standby Level Std Viewing TV Level High IR Receiver On Hard Disk Sleep Mode Standby Sleep Mode Yes SC HDMI Settings Audio Output Mode Auto Disable Auto Detect 0 Suits p 7 TX 4 Subtitle Language m 1 English To restore the factory default settings follow the instructions on page 35 MAKING USER SETTINGS cont If you have not done so already put your set top into User Settings mode as described on page 23 The flow diagram on the right shows how you use the arrow select and power buttons on your set tops front panel to change the display and make the settings See also the instructions below 1 Press the W button until the front panel
9. and is turned on the power light is green but your HDTV does not initially display a picture from your set top your HDTV may not support your set tops current output resolution for further details on resolutions see page 25 You therefore need to change your set top s output resolution as follows PACE USER SETTINGS 1 First press the POWER button on your remote control power light goes red then press the MENU button TV Display Capabilit 2 Next press the ZOOM button on your remote control the button could be labeled ASPECT until a picture nite Hilos ie appears Closed Captions Each button press changes your set top s output resolution which also appears on the TV screen ane After a few seconds you should see the PACE USER SETTINGS menu M md estore Derautts 3 Press the POWER button to remove this menu and return to normal viewing Select OK Exit POWER OPERATING YOUR SET TOP cont Using the front panel buttons power button To turn your set top on off a RECIEN Lights when your power light next to button set top Tene Lights green when your set top is on a signal from your red when your set top is off not lighted remote control when your set top is disconnected from the power supply TDC780X 7 power guide bypass menu info Pace unm mwm meo front panel display Appears when your set top is turned on Shows the program channel number or the time Also displays HDTV settings see page
10. button to confirm your choice and change to that TV Aspect Ratio 4 Press the lt 4 button The front panel will display ASPt again 24 locontinue making the settings see the next section 4 3 standard TV EDTV or HDTV 16 9 HDTV sele MAKING USER SETTINGS cont About TV Display Capability resolution settings Your set top can transmit pictures to your TV in a range of resolutions also called Display Capabilities see below for the settings available Generally higher screen resolutions give better quality pictures However the quality always depends on how the program was originally transmitted Different TVs display different screen resolutions For example standard TVs display 480i EDTVs Enhanced Definition TVs display 480p and most HDTVs display 1080i or 720p Many HDTVs will display at more than one resolution For more information see the information supplied with your HDTV See also the note right You may need to make appropriate TV Display Capability settings on your set top so that it is compatible with your TV See the next page for full instructions In order to display the best picture every time you must select every resolution that your TV is capable of displaying This ensures that programs are displayed with minimum distortion There is a green HDTV light on your set top s front panel that lights when your set top is handling a high defi
11. currently set the MESSAGE light is lighted and YES is on the menu TV Display Capability 1080i YES 720p NO 480p YES 480i YES MAKING USER SETTINGS cont This diagram shows an example only Please make sure that for each resolution you select the correct setting YES or NO that applies to your TV TV Display Capability 1080i NO 720p NO 480p YES 480i YES The on screen menu shows the selected setting TV Display Capability 720p NO 480p YES 480i YES Further information about the TV Display Capability The TV Display Capability settings relate to equipment that is connected to the HDMI and COMPONENT VIDEO connectors because the settings control the output at those connectors If equipment is connected via an HDMI cable that equipment may also pass information back to your set top which may affect what settings are available Generally the TV Display Capability settings do not affect equipment connected to the VIDEO OUT connector because the output at this connector is always standard definition 480i 27 28 MAKING USER SETTINGS cont Setting Auto Pillarbox If your TV is a 16 9 TV that does not automatically detect 4 3 transmissions and therefore does not add black bars to the sides of the picture then 4 3 transmissions may display stretched to fit the 16 9 screen If you do not want this effect you can set your set top to add black bars to the 4 3 pict
12. on your remote control could be labeled ZOOM or ASPECT See the example below For more information about using Zoom see page 21 4 3 transmission 16 9 TV with no automatic 16 9 TV with no automatic Use Zoom to increase the picture size detection of 4 3 detection of 4 3 Note the picture may lose some Auto pillarbox switched off Auto pillarbox switched on definition due to the expansion 29 30 MAKING USER SETTINGS cont Making Closed Caption Settings Closed captioning is a means of displaying alerts and subtitles on your TV screen superimposed on whatever you are watching You can turn closed captions on or off as required and you can also change the closed captions appearance Turning closed captions on or off If you have not done so already put your set top into User Settings mode as described on page 23 1 Press the A or W button until the front panel shows CC On the PACE USER SETTINGS menu Closed Captions is highlighted when CC is on the front panel 2 Press the button The Closed Captions menu appears on your TV screen see right The current Closed Captions CC setting either ON or OFF is highlighted on the menu 3 If you want to change the setting press the select button the setting changes 4 Press the lt button The front panel shows CC again and the PACE USER SETTINGS menu reappears To continue making the settings see the next section Changing the close
13. turned on Check that they are plugged into AC power outlets and turned on Note If you have connected your TV to the POWER OUTLET AC outlet on your set top when you turn off your set top your TV may turn off automatically if the AC Outlet is set to Switched see page 36 You may wish to keep this feature or you may wish to set AC Outlet to Unswitched Check that you have selected the appropriate AV input on your TV HDMI component video YPbPr S video or composite video depending on how your system is connected up If you are using a component video YPbPr connection make sure the set top s TV Display Capability settings are appropriate for your TV see pages 25 through 27 If you are using the HDMI connection make sure the connection goes directly from your set top to your TV If your set top detects that the link is not secure your set top will not transmit a picture see page 11 If you expect the link to be secure try disconnecting and reconnecting the HDMI cable SOLVING PROBLEMS cont Check Suggested solution Further checks if there is still a problem Is the picture distorted or too small NO Can you display menus and guides on the screen YES Is there any sound YES Can you hear stereo sound YES See the next page Check that the TV Aspect Ratio and TV Display Capability as set on your set top are appropriate for your TV see pages
14. 26 MESSAGE light Lights when there is an unread message and when you make user settings playa playa reci rec 2 guide To display an on screen guide bypass To turn the RF Bypass feature on off menu To display on screen menus info To display on screen information channel A and Y To change channel up or down BYPASS light Lights when RF Bypass is on HDTV light Lights when your set top outputs High Definition TV HDTV content lt P A andv To move left right up down in an on screen menu guide select button To select items in menus guides HD DVR Z Y 4 select gt v play record lights Indicate the play or record state of each display channel Lights green to signify playback lights red to signify record 17 18 OPERATING YOUR SET TOP cont Using your set top s DVR digital video recorder functions Your set top has an internal hard disk that you can use to record and play back television programs giving you much more control of your viewing experience For example you can pause live television and resume viewing from the point at which you left off You can record many more hours than you can by using a VCR or DVD recorder There are red lights on your set top s front panel to show when recording is taking place With your set top you can pause live TV e instantly replay live TV e fast forward up to the point of live TV e watch a scene
15. ACE USER SETTINGS menu and return to normal viewing S power button menu button front panel display PACE USER SETTINGS TV Display Capability Auto Pillarbox Closed Captions Front Panel Settings Hard Disk Sleep Mode HDMI Settings Restore Defaults Select OK Exit POWER 23 MAKING USER SETTINGS cont About the TV Aspect Ratio The TV that you have connected to your set top has an aspect ratio width to height ratio of 4 3 basic standard or 16 9 widescreen You must set the appropriate TV Aspect Ratio 4 3 or 16 9 on your set top so that it is compatible with your TV Setting the TV Aspect Ratio If you have not done so already put your set top into User Settings mode as described on page 23 Press the A or W button until the front panel shows ASPt The flow diagram right shows how you use the arrow and select buttons on your set top s front panel to change the display and make the settings See also the instructions below 1 To change the TV Aspect Ratio press the gt button The current TV Aspect Ratio setting 4 3 or 16 9 appears on the front panel Whenever the current setting is displayed the MESSAGE light will be lighted You may also see the menu shown below on your TV screen In the menu the current setting has gt in front of it TV Aspect Ratio 4 3 2 Press the A or W button until the TV Aspect Ratio you want appears on the front panel 3 Pressthe select
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18. S N plugged in If there is a switch by the wall AC power outlet switch it ON Does your remote control Your set top may not be turned on top operate your set top Check if the power light on the front panel is YES green If it is not press the power button on the front panel to turn on your set top See the next page Check that the wall AC power outlet is working for example by plugging in a lamp Check that nothing is blocking the path from your remote control to the front panel Check that your remote control is currently set to operate your set top Consult the instructions supplied with your remote control Check that the IR Receiver setting on the Front Panel Settings menu is set to On see page 31 If it is set to Off your remote control will not operate your set top unless a remote eye IR tether has been attached to the IR RECEIVE connector on your set top s rear panel This may be the case if you have a plasma HDTV that causes interference with your remote control To rectify the situation attach a remote eye or change the IR Receiver setting to On If your remote control will still not operate your set top replace the batteries in your remote control 37 38 SOLVING PROBLEMS cont Check Suggested solution Further checks if there is still a problem Can you see a picture on your TV screen YES See the next page Your TV and other equipment may not be
19. SER SETTINGS cont 6 If you wish to turn off the IR Receiver press the A or W button to highlight IR Receiver on the menu then press select to change the setting to Off Note that if you do this you will then have to use the set top s front panel buttons or a remote eye to control your set top and make any further settings When you have made all the changes you want press lt 4 to re display the PACE USER SETTINGS menu Setting Hard Disk Sleep Mode If your set top is in Hard Disk Hdd Sleep Mode the internal hard disk and any attached external hard disk will receive no power when you switch off your set top that is when the front panel power light is red and the set top is in standby This is an energy saving feature If you have set up your set top to make recordings the set top and hard disk switches on to allow those recordings to be made even if this Standby Sleep Mode feature is on set to YES However it takes a little more time to do so compared with having Standby Sleep Mode off set to NO T If you have not done so already put your set top into User Settings mode as described on page 23 Then press the A or W button until the front panel shows Hdd as shown right Press the button The current Standby Sleep Mode setting YeS switched on or no switched off is displayed on the front panel and the Standby Sleep Mode menu appears see right If you want to change the
20. and hear a DVD that you are trying to play Is the picture low quality or fuzzy when you are expecting to see an HDTV quality picture NO Can you see only regular analog channels but not any digital channels NO Are the DVR functions working NO YES Check that all the audio and video cables are securely and correctly connected including any to a home theater receiver that you may be using to enhance the sound Some programmes may include copy protection which means if your set top is connected to your HDTV via the component video connectors the picture is downgraded to standard TV quality To prevent this from happening use an HDMI connection instead The Bypass feature may be turned on check if the BYPASS light on your set top s front panel is lighted If Bypass is on press the bypass button on your set top s front panel to turn it off The internal hard disk may be temporarily disabled because the set top has overheated Make sure the set top is not overheating refer to the set top s ventilation requirements on page 4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE TERMS THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THESE TERMS RELATE THE PRODUCT INCORPORATES SOFTWARE WHICH IS OWNED BY PACE plc PACE OR ITS THIRD PARTY LICENSORS THE SOFTWARE BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT PLEASE READ THESE TERMS IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS YOU MAY NOT USE THE PRODUCT AND SHOULD IMMEDIATELY RETURN TH
21. at registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 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 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 zu eG En deri LU 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 AA _ cum 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 Instr
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23. d captions appearance If you want to change the closed captions appearance you can see the effect of your settings by looking at the example below the menu 1 On the Closed Captions menu see above press the W button to highlight Configure Captions then press select The Configure Captions menu appears see right 2 Use the A and W arrows to highlight each option in turn Use the select button to choose the setting you want the setting changes each time you press select Closed Captions CC OFF Configure Captions Configure Captions Font Style 1 Character Color White Character Shading Auto Background Color Black Background Shading Auto Std Def CC Auto Hi Def CC Service 1 Reset to Defaults Closed Caption Example MAKING USER SETTINGS cont 3 If you wish to reset all the Closed Caption settings to their default values mainly Auto press the W button to highlight Reset to Defaults on the menu then press select 4 When you have made all the changes you want press lt twice to re display the PACE USER SETTINGS menu Making Front Panel Settings You can use the Front Panel Settings menu to set the brightness level of the front panel lights but not the power light when your set top is being used Viewing TV level and when it is switched off Standby level In the front panel of your set top is an IR infrared receiver which reacts when you press buttons on your rem
24. e OPTICAL AUDIO OUT connector as shown in the diagrams or the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector 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 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 OUT must be 75 ohm coaxial cable not regular audio cable CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT cont Setup A Home theater system with HDTV HDMI connection Setup A see page 12 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
25. e network only You must not connect any other equipment such as a VCR to this input TH modei number serial number and electrical rating of this set top are on a label on its base SAFETY INFORMATION cont 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 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 tech
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27. en a program appears with black borders either at the top and bottom or at the sides of the picture or sometimes even all the way round the picture This happens because the aspect ratio shape of the transmitted program does not match the aspect ratio of your HDTV or because the transmitted programme includes black borders as part of the transmission see right Your remote control should have a zoom function button could be labeled ZOOM or ASPECT which you can use to change the TV picture 1 Press the zoom function 2 Press it again to change want it to Note The effect that this but it may have no effect at all until it appears as you want it to button once to change the display he display again Continue to press it in this way until the picture appears as you on has on transmissions depends on the transmission itself On some transmissions A 4 3 transmission with a 16 9 picture Dark bars are added at the top and bottom of the transmission A 16 9 transmission with a 4 3 picture in it Dark bars are added at the sides of the transmission 21 22 SETTING UP SUBTITLES About Subtitles Subtitles in various languages may be transmitted with TV programs You can set up your set top to display subtitles when they are available You can also set your preferred language for these subtitles There is a choice of several languages including English If you set subtitles to be on they wi
28. f 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 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 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 OHz E DOUBLE INSUIRTED The CABLE IN connector is designed for POWER INPUT connection to a cabl
29. hen 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 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 Americas Inc 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 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth 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 he
30. in slow motion e rewind through a program you h e record high definition digital pic record one program while watch ave been watching tures as well as the regular standard definition ing another e record two programs while watching a previously recorded program e schedule your set top to record a program or a whole series e fully manage your stored recordi ngs e back up your digital recordings 0 a VCR or DVD recorder e retain full control over any parental viewing restrictions you have set up You control your set top s DVR functions using your remote control consult the information supplied by your cable service provider for more details Also read the operating instructions that are supplied with your remote control The exact functionality of the DVR in your set top depends on your on screen program guide For more details consult the information supplied by your cable service provider Do not confuse recording to the hard disk with recording to a separate VCR or DVD recorder as mentioned on page 20 The DVR functions will not work if your set top becomes overheated The internal hard disk will be temporarily disabled Refer to the set top s ventilation requirements on page 4 OPERATING YOUR SET TOP cont Using an external hard disk Your cable service provider may enable a feature that allows an external hard disk to work with your set top If this is the case most major brand
31. it from overheating e Never block the ventilation openings by placing your set top on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Place it on a hard flat surface e Never cover the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers table cloths or curtains e You can place your set top near other consumer electronics devices such as stereo amplifiers or televisions but you must not place it directly on top or underneath them e Do not place your set top in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and you have adhered to the manufacturer s instructions e Maintain a minimum distance of three inches trm around your set top for oro sufficient ventilation See also item 7 in the Important Safety Instructions SAFETY INFORMATION cont 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 Transpor
32. itles Off Subtitle Language English Select OK Exit POWER MAKING USER SETTINGS About User Settings Your installer should have made the correct settings so that your set top is compatible with your HDTV or TV However you may wish to change some settings for example if you purchase a new HDTV You can make the following settings and you can also reset them to the factory defaults TV Aspect Ratio the screen s width to height ratio or shape TV Display Capability screen resolution Auto Pillarbox Closed Captions Front Panel Settings Hard Disk Sleep Mode for energy saving HDMI Settings You use the buttons on the front panel of your set top to make the settings and you can see them on the front panel display You can also look at on screen menus but note that until your set top has been set up to match the display capability of your TV see page 16 these menus may not be visible Putting your set top into User Settings mode 1 2 Make sure that your set top is turned on the power light is green Press the power button on your set top the power light goes red then press the menu button ASPt or another of the 8 words shown right should then appear on the front panel display If it does not appear press the menu button again You should see the PACE USER SETTINGS menu on your TV screen When you have finished making changes see pages 24 to 33 press the power button to remove the P
33. ll be displayed in the preferred language only when subtitles in that language are transmitted with a program For example if you set subtitles to be on and in Spanish but only French subtitles are transmitted with a particular program you will see French subtitles for that program not Spanish Note If you restore factory defaults see page 34 the subtitles are reset to Off and English Selecting subtitles and the preferred language 1 2 Make sure that your set top is turned on th Press the power button on your set top th e power light is green e power light goes red then press the info button oFF indicating that subtitles are currently set to be off or on indicating that subtitles are currently set to be on appears on the front panel display and the PACE SUBTITLE SETTINGS menu appears on the TV screen see right Press A or V to highlight Subtitles then press select to turn them on or off Press A or V to highlight Subtitle Language then use the select button to choose the language you want the language changes each time you press A three letter abbreviation for the language select appears on the front panel display while you do this When you have finished making changes press the power button to remove the PACE SUBTITLE SETTINGS menu and return to normal viewing i power button i info button front panel display PACE SUBTITLE SETTINGS Subt
34. nician for help REAR PANEL Separable security module AUDIO OUT 1394 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT behind cover Audio outputs For connection to a Electrical S PDIF audio output Removal will interrupt your service stereo L and R 1394 compatible device SATA CABLE IN VIDEO OUT ETHERNET MU IR RECEIVE j to an optional From cable Composite For future use Infra red input from external hard e Service provider video output disk a remote eye POWER OUTLET For TV only 500 W max POWER OUTLET FOR TV ONLY 120V AC 60Hz 4 2A MAX a eo c Ji SS y E b e d bomi o co rm 2 TR receve e gt gt Y z COMPONENT VIDEO USB Universal Serial Bus OPTICAL AUDIO OUT 8 Component video output for analog HDTV For future use Optical S PDIF audio output omen v ON K lt C gt C 3 Oa i O o C y mee HOMI s mes E 3 LJ TO TV S VIDEO HDMI IR TRANSMIT POWER INPUT RF output to the S video output Video and audio Infra red output to control a Make this TV or VCR output for digital HDTV VCR for future use connection last of all REAR PANEL cont CABLE IN TO TV AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Connect the cable service here Connect to the RF an
35. nition signal a live program or one you are playing back TV Display Capability settings e 480i is standard definition NTSC and is transmitted 480i transmission in a 4 3 aspect ratio see right The aspect ratio is 4 3 e 480p is enhanced digital TV and can be transmitted in either a 4 3 or 16 9 aspect ratio 1080i transmission e 720p and 1080i are HDTV and are transmitted in a 16 9 aspect ratio see right rd When your HDTV and set top are connected by an HDMI connector your set top gets information from your HDTV about the HDTV s display capability Your set top uses this information to adjust its TV Display Capability settings Your set top also records your HDTV s ID identification so that only one HDTV is supported at any one time When your HDTV has updated your set top s TV Display Capability settings you may change them if you wish Your changes will then be stored with the ID You can restore your set top s TV Display Capability settings to their factory values as described on page 34 You can also restore your set top to the settings that your HDTV has passed to your set top To do this you must first restore the factory settings while your set top is disconnected from your HDTV then reconnect your HDTV via an HDMI cable 25 26 MAKING USER SETTINGS cont Changing the TV Display Capability If you have not already done so put your set top into User Settings mode as desc
36. onnection last of all 10 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 10 through 14 On pages 12 and 13 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 th
37. ote control You can use the Front Panel Settings menu to turn this IR receiver off Generally you should leave it set to On but you may wish to turn it off if you have a plasma HDTV that causes interference with your remote control If you turn it off but still wish to control your set top by remote control you must connect a remote eye IR tether to the IR RECEIVE connector on your set top s rear panel and place the remote eye away from your HDTV If you have no remote eye and IR Receiver is set to Off the only way to control your set top is to use Front Panel Settings the front panel buttons Standby Level Std Viewing TV Level High If you have not done so already put your set top into User Settings mode as described on page 23 eho 2 a 1 Press the A or W button until the front panel shows FP On the PACE USER SETTINGS menu Front Panel Settings is highlighted when FP is on the front panel 2 Press the button The Front Panel Settings menu shown right appears on your TV screen 3 Press the A or W button to highlight Standby Level and Viewing TV Level in turn as required 4 For each level use the select button to choose the setting you want Low Std Standard or High the setting changes each time you press select Look at the dimming and brightening of the front panel lights while you are making the settings to see the effect of your selections 31 32 MAKING U
38. ows 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 SS HOME THEATER RECEIVER CABLE INPUT WALL AC OUTLET CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT cont Setup B Component video WALL AC OUTLETS 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 SL THT HDTV
39. pensource request 41 42 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF SOFTWARE TERMS cont You are free to use modify and distribute the Linux software and any modifications as long as you comply with the terms of the GPL or LGPL referred to above The License terms applicable to i to iii above are available to you as explained in the section below entitled Open Source Licenses The Software also contains the following iv SHA library Copyright 2000 2001 Aaron D Gifford All rights reserved v Expat XML Parsing Library Copyright 1998 1999 2000 Thai Open Source Software Centre Ltd and Clark Cooper Copyright 2001 2002 2003 Expat maintainers vi Expat This component of the Software is subject to the Mozilla Public License Version 1 0 vii Base64 Algorithm Copyright 2001 Bob Trower Trantor Standard Systems Inc Certain additional license terms applicable to iv to vi above are available to you as explained in the section below entitled Open Source Licenses D Termination These Terms are effective until terminated You may terminate these Terms by returning the Product to your supplier These Terms will terminate automatically without notice if you fail to comply with these Terms or any other written agreement between you and Pace Upon termination you must return the Product to your supplier E Disclaimer 1 EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN ANY WRITTEN AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND PACE OR YOUR SUPPLIER THE SOFTW
40. rd two different programs on it while watching an analog channel on the bypass When RF Bypass is off you see on your TV the channel that your set top is tuned to This is the same channel that your VCR receives Therefore when RF Bypass is off you can record on your VCR only the program that you are watching on your TV but you can still record a different one on the hard disk If you are not sure whether your set top has been set up to allow RF Bypass check your installation If there is a cable RF cable going from the TO TV connector on your set top s rear panel to your TV or to your VCR and TV as shown by the dashed line on pages 12 and 13 then RF Bypass is correctly set up Your TV and VCR also need to have been tuned to your set top s VHF output channel 3 or 4 depending on your location If the Front LED Display see page 36 is set to Current Time you will not see the channel number To see the number of the channel your set top is tuned to you must set Front LED Display to Current Channel OPERATING YOUR SET TOP cont Using Zoom to change the picture Making the appropriate TV Aspect Ratio and TV Display Capability settings see pages 23 through 29 should ensure that the picture on your TV screen is not distorted stretched or squashed and that it fills as much of the screen as possible However even if you have selected the correct settings there may be times wh
41. ribed on page 23 Press the A or W button until the front panel shows reS short for resolution On the PACE USER SETTINGS menu TV Display Capability is highlighted when reS is on the front panel The flow diagram on page 27 shows how you use the arrow and select buttons on your set top s front panel to change the display and make the settings See also the instructions below The available resolutions are 10801 720p 480p and 480i See pages 25 and 27 for more information about these 1 To change the TV Display Capability press the gt button when you see reS on the front panel The front panel shows the TV display capability that was last selected so it could show 480i 480P 720P or 1080i this final setting is displayed as 1080 The TV Display Capability menu shown right appears on your TV screen 2 Press the A or V button to highlight each resolution in turn on the menu and for each one press the select button if you wish to change the setting the setting changes between YES and NO each time you press select If at any stage in this process the menu disappears from the screen immediately press the select button to restore the menu 3 When you are satisfied that all the TV resolutions are correct press the lt 4 button The front panel shows res again and the PACE USER SETTINGS menu reappears To continue making the settings see page 28 If the highlighted resolution is
42. s of serial ATA hard disk connected to the SATA port are supported You must not connect an external hard disk to the USB port If you do use an external hard disk it gives extra recording capacity but you cannot choose which disk internal or external your set top will record onto It automatically chooses the one with more empty space The recordings on the external hard disk are uniquely linked to the set top on which they were made so you cannot play them back or delete them with a different set top Connecting an external hard disk 1 2 Stop any recording you are making to your set top s internal hard disk Turn off your set top with the power button and then wait 60 seconds before disconnecting it from the wall AC socket You must not hot plug an external hard disk Connect the external hard disk using an appropriate cable to the SATA connector on your set top Apply power to the external hard disk Reconnect your set top to the wall AC socket and turn it on with the power button If the external disk needs formatting your set top informs you by displaying a pop up dialog box on your TV screen see right Use the arrow and select buttons to select YES and the formatting begins Do you want to format the external hard drive Formatting the Hard drive Please wait 19 20 OPERATING YOUR SET TOP cont Using RF Bypass You can use the RF Bypass feature to watch the regular analog channels
43. secure see right Setup B Home theater system with HDTV Component video YPbPr connection Setup B see page 13 uses a component video connection to connect to the HDTV This displays a high definition picture on your TV 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 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 Setup B see Setup B 11 CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT cont Setup A HDMI WALL AC OUTLETS This diagram shows a video path from the set top to a VCR to allow recording by the VCR It sh
44. setting press A or W Press the select button to confirm the choice and change to the new setting Press the lt 4 button The front panel shows Hdd again When you have made all the changes you want press lt 4 to re display the PACE USER SETTINGS menu Standby Sleep Mode NO gt shows current setting as does a lighted MESSAGE light MAKING USER SETTINGS cont Making HDMI Settings You can use the HDMI Settings menu to choose an Audio Output Mode and to enable or disable automatic detection of a newly connected HDTV if it is connected by an HDMI cable 1 If you have not done so already put your set top into User Settings mode as described on page 23 Then press the A or W button until the front panel shows hdni as shown right 2 Press the button The HDMI Settings menu appears see right 3 Press the A or V button to highlight Audio Output Mode or Disable Auto Detect as required 4 Use the select button to choose the setting you want the setting changes each time you press select HDMI Settings Audio Output Mode has three possible settings Audio Output Mode Auto Disable Auto Detect NO Auto provides the audio format best suited to the connected equipment LPCM provides PCM audio only Pass does not change the audio format Disable Auto Detect is either YES or NO 5 When you have made all the changes you want press lt 4 to re display the PACE
45. shows reSt short for restore factory settings as shown right and Restore Defaults is highlighted on the PACE USER SETTINGS menu 2 Press the button YeS appears on your set top s front panel and the message Restore Default Press OK to confirm appears on your TV screen If at this stage you no longer wish to restore the factory settings press the button 3 lo confirm and restore the factory settings press the select button The factory settings are restored and the PACE USER SETTINGS menu reappears 4 If you want to continue changing the settings see the sections from page 23 onwards If you have finished changing the settings press the power button Your set top then switches on with the restored settings If your set top and HDTV are connected via a standard HDMI cable your HDTV may pass information about the required settings back to your set top see page 25 If you wish to restore your set top s settings to those created by your HDTV you must disconnect your set top from your HDTV before you restore the factory default settings When you reconnect your HDTV to your set top via the HDMI cable your HDTV will pass back the information again Always turn off your set top wait 60 seconds then disconnect your set top from the wall AC outlet before you connect or disconnect any other equipment to or from its rear panel Qt A select EEA a aal gt
46. t 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 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 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 ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 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 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 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 t
47. tenna 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 connector connect your HDTV here If your HDTV has an HDMI connector connect it here for a digital audio video connection instead of using the AUDIO and three analog COMPONENT VIDEO connectors IR RECEIVE IR TRANSMIT SATA 1394 USB e amp Universal Serial Bus ETHERNET Separable security module behind cover POWER OUTLET for TV only POWER INPUT Connect to an optional remote eye Connect to an optional VCR controller future use Connect to an optional external hard disk if enabled by your cable service provider Connect to a 1394 compatible device Connect to compatible optional equipment that supports a USB 2 0 interface future use i 2 Connect to an optional PC network future use Removal will interrupt your service Connect your TV s power cord here to provide AC power to your TV Connect your set top s power cord here Make this c
48. that are included in the cable service It makes these channels bypass your set top and pass directly to your TV and or VCR You may wish to do this if you want to record a different channel on a VCR or DVD recorder To use RF Bypass e Your set top must be installed with the correct connections from the rear panel to your TV or VCR see the note right and e The RF Bypass feature must be on you may need to set it to On in the Setup menu see page 36 Each time you want to use RF Bypass you then press the bypass button on your set top s front panel The green light labeled BYPASS lights up on the front panel of your set top When you have finished using RF Bypass press the bypass button again For you to start using RF Bypass your set top must be turned on However once set RF Bypass works even if you turn your set top off When RF Bypass is on you can use your TV s remote control to tune to any of the available regular analog channels and watch that channel on your TV the path is the RF cable You can at the same time use your set top s composite video and L and R audio outputs to record on your VCR the channel that your set top is tuned to This channel number is shown on your set top s front panel This means that when the Bypass is on you can watch a regular analog channel on your TV and at the same time record a different channel on your VCR If you are recording on the hard disk you can reco
49. ting 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 SAFETY INFORMATION cont Safety aspects of connections Full details o
50. uctions 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
51. ure so that it is transmitted to your TV at a 16 9 aspect ratio See the example below 4 3 transmission 16 9 TV with no automatic 16 9 TV with no automatic detection of 4 3 detection of 4 3 Auto pillarbox switched off Auto pillarbox switched on Changing the Auto Pillarbox setting If you have not done so already put your set top into User Settings mode as described on page 23 1 Press the A or V button until the front panel shows PiLL On the PACE USER SETTINGS menu Auto Pillarbox is highlighted when PiLL is on the front panel 2 Press the button The Auto Pillarbox menu appears on your TV screen The current Auto Pillarbox setting YeS switched on or no switched off is displayed on the front panel Auto Pillarbox YES gt NO gt Shows current setting as does a lighted MESSAGE light MAKING USER SETTINGS cont 3 If you want to change the setting press A or W Press the select button to confirm the choice and change to the new setting 4 Press the lt button The front panel shows PiLL again and the PACE USER SETTINGS menu reappears To continue making the settings see the next section 16 9 picture in a 4 3 transmission Sometimes 4 3 transmissions may contain a 16 9 picture with black borders at the top and bottom On a 16 9 TV this may display with black borders all the way around the picture To remove these borders you can use the Zoom function button
52. y Depending on your set top s settings if you switch your set top off any TV that is attached to your set top s POWER OUTLET may also turn off For more details see page 36 To turn your set top on press the power button The light next to the button changes from red to green Front panel display showing the time see page 36 15 16 OPERATING YOUR SET TOP cont Lightning storms Disconnect your set top s power cord during lightning storms A lightning storm may affect your set top if it is on during the storm It may appear that it has stopped working but you can easily restore its operation as follows Unplug your set top s power cord from the wall AC outlet Then plug this power cord in again at the wall AC outlet and if there is a switch by this outlet switch it to its ON position Using your remote control Your cable TV service provider determines the digital channels services and screen information that you see on your TV when you use your set top and its remote control Current output resolution from your Consult the information supplied by your cable service provider for details on how to make the most of the digital set top 1080i 720p 480p or 480i cable services Also read the operating instructions that are supplied with your remote control Displaying a picture on your HDTV screen eo roma 10801 pd If your set top is connected to your HDTV s component video or HDMI input
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