CONTENTS This guide covers both the RNG150N and the RNG200N set-tops. They are very similar, but the RNG200N has an internal hard disk for recording programs. SAFETY INFORMATION ....................3 REAR PANEL ........................6 CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT..................7 Setup A - Home theater system with HDTV (HDMI connection) ........ 8 Setup B - Home theater system with HDTV (Component video / YPbPr connection) 9 Connecting the power supply unit to your set-top ...........
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.
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• Maintain a minimum distance of three inches 3 in. around your set-top for 3 in. 3 in. sufficient ventilation. See also item 7 in the Important Safety Instructions. RNG150N / RNG200N USER GUIDE (501-3339201) B949/B950...
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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. RNG150N / RNG200N USER GUIDE (501-3339201) B949/B950...
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). RNG150N / RNG200N USER GUIDE (501-3339201) B949/B950...
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). RNG150N / RNG200N USER GUIDE (501-3339201) B949/B950...
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. RNG150N / RNG200N USER GUIDE (501-3339201) B949/B950...
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. RNG150N / RNG200N USER GUIDE (501-3339201) B949/B950...
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. RNG150N / RNG200N USER GUIDE (501-3339201) B949/B950...
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.
OPERATING YOUR SET-TOP (cont.) Using DVR (digital video recorder) functions If you have an RNG200N set-top, it has an internal hard disk to provide DVR functions. Both the RNG150N and NOTES the RNG200N have a rear-panel eSATA port to which you can connect an external hard disk (see further detail Exact DVR functionality depends below).
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. RNG150N / RNG200N USER GUIDE (501-3339201) B949/B950...
“oFF” (indicating that subtitles are currently set to be off) or “on” (indicating that subtitles are currently set Subtitle Language : English to be on) appears on the front-panel display and the PACE SUBTITLE SETTINGS menu appears on your Select[OK] Exit[POWER] TV screen (see right).
“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.
If you have not already done so, put your set-top into User Settings mode, as described on page 15. 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.
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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. RNG150N / RNG200N USER GUIDE (501-3339201) B949/B950...
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...
“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. RNG150N / RNG200N USER GUIDE (501-3339201) B949/B950...
“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).
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 15.
If you have not done so already, put your set-top into User Settings mode, as described on page 15. 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.
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. RNG150N / RNG200N USER GUIDE (501-3339201) B949/B950...
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 RNG150N / RNG200N USER GUIDE (501-3339201) B949/B950...
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The internal hard disk (if fitted) may be — working? temporarily 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). RNG150N / RNG200N USER GUIDE (501-3339201) B949/B950...
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