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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Pace TDC788D BRINGING TECHNOLOGY HOME www.pace.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. © 2014 Pace plc. All rights reserved. Pace and are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Pace plc TDC788D USER GUIDE (501-6D14300) E229...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- To ensure correct operation, use this set-top only with the Pace-approved type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than power supply unit provided. If you use an unapproved alternative, you will the other.
  • Page 4 3 in. 3 in. 3 in. • 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. TDC788D USER GUIDE (501-6D14300) E229...
  • Page 5 12 volt power supply unit To ensure correct operation, use this set-top only with the Pace-approved power supply unit provided. If you use an unapproved alternative, you will invalidate the warranty. TDC788D USER GUIDE (501-6D14300) E229...

  • Page 6: Rear Panel

    Connect to the optical digital audio input on optional digital audio equipment. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (optical) TO TV Connect to the RF/antenna input on your TV or VCR (optional). eSATA Connect to an optional external hard disk (if this feature is enabled by your cable service-provider). TDC788D USER GUIDE (501-6D14300) E229...

  • Page 7: Connecting The Equipment

    Please use the YPbPr component connection to watch TV. The HDMI output is then disabled, so no picture is transmitted from this connector. In that case, use the component video connectors to connect up (see Setup B). TDC788D USER GUIDE (501-6D14300) E229...

  • Page 8: Setup A - Home Theater System With Hdtv (Hdmi Connection)

    Do not, therefore, use a path through a VCR to watch your set-top programs. type of plug in the region where Use the HDMI path or an alternate direct video path from your set-top to your TV. Remember to select the you live. correct input on your TV. TDC788D USER GUIDE (501-6D14300) E229...

  • Page 9: Setup B - Home Theater System With Hdtv (Component Video / Ypbpr Connection)

    Do not, therefore, use a path through a VCR to watch your set-top programs. Use the component video path type of plug in the region where or an alternate direct video path from your set-top to your TV. Remember to select the correct input on your you live. TDC788D USER GUIDE (501-6D14300) E229...

  • Page 10: Connecting The Power Supply Unit To Your Set-Top

    Consult the information supplied by your cable service-provider for details on how to make the most of the digital cable services. Also read the operating instructions that are supplied with your remote control. TDC788D USER GUIDE (501-6D14300) E229...

  • Page 11: Operating Your Set-Top

    Each button-press changes your set-top’s output resolution, which also appears on your TV screen. Auto Pillarbox Closed Captions After a few seconds, you should see the PACE USER SETTINGS menu. Front Panel Settings HDMI Settings 3. Press the POWER button to remove this menu and return to regular viewing.

  • Page 12: Using Dvr (Digital Video Recorder) Functions

    If the external disk needs formatting, your set-top informs you by displaying a pop-up dialog box on your TV screen (see right). 6. Use the arrow and OK/Select buttons to select YES, and the formatting begins. TDC788D USER GUIDE (501-6D14300) E229...

  • Page 13: Using Zoom To Change The Picture

    4:3 picture in it. Dark bars are added at the sides of the Note: The effect that this button has on transmissions depends on the transmission itself. On some transmission. transmissions it may have no effect at all. TDC788D USER GUIDE (501-6D14300) E229...

  • Page 14: Making User Settings

    “ASPt” (or another of the eight “words” shown right) should then appear on the front-panel display. If it HDMI Settings Language Settings does not appear, press the Menu button again. You should see the PACE USER SETTINGS menu on your Restore Defaults TV screen.
  • Page 15 If you have not already done so, put your set-top into User Settings mode, as described on page 14. 1. Press the U or D button on your remote control 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.
  • Page 16 HDMI cable, that equipment may also pass information back to your set-top, which may affect the settings that are available. Generally, the TV Display Capability settings do not affect equipment connected to the VIDEO OUT and S-VIDEO connectors, because the output at these connectors is always standard definition 480i. TDC788D USER GUIDE (501-6D14300) E229...

  • Page 17: Setting Auto Pillarbox

    3. If you want to change the setting, press U or D. Press the OK/Select button to confirm your choice and change to the new setting. >NO 4. Press the L button. The front panel shows “PiLL” again and the PACE USER SETTINGS menu reappears. To continue making the settings, see the next section. > shows current setting, as does...

  • Page 18: Making Closed Caption Settings

    “Reset to Defaults” on the menu, then press OK/Select. Closed Caption Example 4. When you have made all the changes you want, press L twice to redisplay the PACE USER SETTINGS menu. TDC788D USER GUIDE (501-6D14300) E229...

  • Page 19: Making Front-Panel Settings

    “High” (the setting changes each time you press OK/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. 5. When you have made all the changes you want, press L to redisplay the PACE USER SETTINGS menu. 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).

  • Page 20: Making Language Settings

    MAKING USER SETTINGS (cont.) Making Language Settings You can choose the language that you would like the PACE USER SETTINGS menu to appear in. If you have not done so already, put your set-top into User Settings mode, as described on page 14.

  • Page 21: Restoring The Factory Default Settings

    If you have not done so already, put your set-top into User Settings mode, as described on page 14. 1. Press the D button on your remote control until the front panel shows “reSt” (short for “restore factory settings”) and Restore Defaults is highlighted on the PACE USER SETTINGS menu. 2. Press the R button.

  • Page 22: Using The Setup Menus

    This allows you to adjust how the picture displays on your TV screen. 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. TDC788D USER GUIDE (501-6D14300) E229...

  • Page 23: Solving Problems

    Check that you have not muted the sound on your set- correctly connected. 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. See the next page TDC788D USER GUIDE (501-6D14300) E229...
  • Page 24 Are the DVR functions The internal hard disk may be temporarily — working? disabled because your set-top has overheated. Make sure your set-top is not overheating (refer to the set-top’s ventilation requirements on page 4). TDC788D USER GUIDE (501-6D14300) E229...

  • Page 25: Terms And Conditions For Use Of Software ("Terms")

    2. Pace reserves all rights not expressly granted to you under these Terms. 3. You may not transfer any of your limited rights in the Software without the prior written consent of Pace, and if consent is provided then the Software shall only be transferred in conjunction with the transfer of the Product AND ONLY IF the transferee has read and agreed to accept these Terms.
  • Page 26 F. General These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York and you may only bring claims exclusively in New York courts and Pace shall be entitled to bring a claim in the courts of any jurisdiction. Any failure by Pace to enforce any of its rights hereunder or applicable law shall not constitute a waiver of such rights. Pace’s licensors and suppliers shall be third party beneficiaries of this License Agreement, as applicable.
  • Page 27 Pace and are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Pace plc. 501-6D14300...

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