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Page 1: Installation Guide
INSTALLATION GUIDE Pace TDC777D BRINGING TECHNOLOGY HOME www.pace.com... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Setup H - DVD and Component-video HDTV (+ optional home theater) 17 Pace and are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Pace plc Setup I - VCR, DVD, Home theater, and Component-video HDTV ..18 Connecting the power cord to the set-top..........19 Connecting equipment to the wall AC outlets .........19... -
Page 3: Safety Information
Pace Americas Inc. apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not 3701 FAU Boulevard, Suite 200, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 U.S.A. operate normally, or has been dropped. TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) - Page 4 • Maintain a minimum 3 in. distance of three inches 3 in. 3 in. around the set-top for sufficient ventilation. See also item 7 in the Important Safety Instructions. TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110)
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Page 5: Regulatory Information
The model number, serial You must not connect any other number, and electrical equipment, such as a VCR, to this rating of this set-top are input. on a label on its base. TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) -
Page 6: Overview
To display on-screen information the picture the remote control MESSAGE light MENU (for live program or play- Lights when there is an unread message To display on-screen menus back program) and when you make User Settings TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) -
Page 7: Rear Panel
Connect to compatible optional equipment that supports a USB 2.0 interface (future use) (Universal Serial Bus) port ETHERNET For future use. TV PASS MODULE Connect a TV Pass module, if required. ® POWER INPUT Connect the set-top’s power cord here. Make this connection last of all. TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) -
Page 8: Connecting The Equipment
3.5 mm connector plug which the remote control will be operated. Insert the 3.5 mm connector plug on the other end of the remote eye’s cable into the socket labeled “IR RECEIVE” on the rear panel of the set-top. TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) -
Page 9: Choosing The Best Setup
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. TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) -
Page 10: Setup A - Hdmi Tv (+ Optional Home Theater)
• When you add a home theater receiver, the set-top’s audio connection to the TV (via HDMI) is not needed, so you may wish to mute (turn off) the audio on the TV. Cable Wiring Diagram A TDC777D Cable TV HDTV HDMI RF Cable TV set-top Home Theater TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) -
Page 11: Setup B - Dvi Tv (+ Optional Home Theater)
• To enhance the sound, you can connect a home theater receiver, using the set-top’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector (as shown above) or its DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) connector. In that case, cables 3 are not needed. Cable Wiring Diagram B TDC777D Cable TV HDTV DVI & Audio RF Cable TV set-top Home Theater TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) -
Page 12: Setup C - Vcr And Hdmi Tv
VCR to watch the set-top Audio & S-Video programs. Use the HDMI path or an alternate direct video path from the set-top to the TV. Remember to select the correct input on the TV. TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) -
Page 13: Setup D - Vcr, Home Theater System,And Hdmi Tv
Do not, therefore, use a path through a VCR to watch the set-top S-Video programs. Use the HDMI path or an alternate direct video path from the set-top to the TV. Remember to select the correct input on the TV. TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) -
Page 14: Setup E - Dvd And Hdmi Tv
• The audio connection from the DVD player can go directly to the HDTV (provided that there are enough audio input connectors on the HDTV), as shown by cables 10 in diagram above. Cable Wiring Diagram E TDC777D Cable TV HDTV RF Cable TV HDMI or [DVI & Audio] set-top Y, Pb, Pr Video & Audio L & R Player TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) -
Page 15: Setup F - Vcr, Dvd, Home Theater System, And Hdmi Tv
VCR to watch the set-top Y, Pb, Pr Video programs. Use the HDMI path or an alternate direct video path from the set-top to the TV. Remember to select the correct input on the TV. TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) -
Page 16: Setup G - Component-Video Hdtv (+ Optional Home Theater)
• There is a choice of two S/PDIF outputs: (i) electrical (labeled DIGITAL AUDIO OUT, which is shown connected, by cable 8 in the diagram above) and (ii) optical (labeled DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)). Cable Wiring Diagram G TDC777D Cable TV HDTV RF Cable TV Y, Pb, Pr Video & Audio L & R set-top Home Theater TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) -
Page 17: Setup H - Dvd And Component-Video Hdtv (+ Optional Home Theater)
• In the diagram above, cables 3 are not needed if cable 8 is used. Cable Wiring Diagram H Cable TV RF Cable TV TDC777D Y, Pb, Pr Video, Audio L & R HDTV set-top Home Theater Audio L & R or Optional Digital Audio Player Composite Video TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) -
Page 18: Setup I - Vcr, Dvd, Home Theater, And Component-Video Hdtv
VCR to watch the set-top S-Video programs. Use the component video path or an alternate direct Digital Audio Player video path from the set-top to the Composite Video TV. Remember to select the correct input on the TV. TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) -
Page 19: Connecting The Power Cord To The Set-Top
WALL AC OUTLET 500mA MAX. CABLE INPUT WALL AC OUTLET NOTE This diagram shows power cords that have 2-blade polarized plugs. You may need to use a different type of plug in the region where you live. TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) -
Page 20: Operating The Set-Top
Unplug the set-top’s power cord from the wall AC outlet. Then plug this power cord in again at the wall AC if it is disconnected from the AC outlet (and, if there is a switch by this outlet, switch it to its ON position). power supply. TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) -
Page 21: Tuning The Tv And Vcr To The Set-Top
RF output channel number will always be fixed (either 3 or 4, as quoted by the cable operator). The TV and VCR must be tuned to this channel if you want to watch and record programs through the RF coaxial cables. TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) -
Page 22: Displaying A Picture On The Hdtv Screen
“oFF” (indicating that subtitles are currently set to be off) or “on” (indicating that subtitles are currently set PACE SUBTITLE SETTINGS to be on) appears on the front-panel display and the PACE SUBTITLE SETTINGS menu appears on the TV Subtitles : Off screen (see right). -
Page 23: Using The Set-Top's Dvr (Digital Video Recorder) Functions
If the external disk needs formatting, the set-top informs you by displaying a pop-up dialog box on the TV screen (see right). 6. Use the arrow and SELECT buttons to select YES, and the formatting begins. TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) -
Page 24: Using Rf Bypass
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. TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) -
Page 25: Making User Settings
“ASPt” (or another of the 8 “words” shown right) should then appear on the front-panel display. If it does Front Panel Settings not appear, press the MENU button again. You should see the PACE USER SETTINGS menu on the TV Hard Disk Sleep Mode screen. -
Page 26: About Tv Display Capability (Resolution Settings)
1080i transmission: • 720p,1080i, and 1080p are HDTV and are restore the factory settings while the The aspect ratio is 16:9 transmitted in a 16:9 aspect ratio (see right). HDMI cable is disconnected from the set-top, then reconnect the HDTV via the HDMI cable. TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) - Page 27 If you have not already done so, put the set-top into User Settings mode, as described on page 25. 1. Press the U or D 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.
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Page 28: Setting Auto Pillarbox
SELECT button to restore the menu. 4. When you are satisfied that all the TV resolutions are correct, press the L button. The front panel shows “reS” again and the PACE USER SETTINGS menu reappears. To continue making the settings, see the next section. -
Page 29: Making Closed Caption Settings
3. If you want to change the setting, press U or D. Press the SELECT button to confirm the 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 30: Making Front-Panel Settings
: Service 1 button to highlight “Reset to Defaults” on the menu, then press SELECT. Reset to Defaults 4. When you have made all the changes you want, press L twice to redisplay the PACE USER SETTINGS Closed Caption Example menu. -
Page 31: Setting Hard Disk Sleep Mode
4. Press the L button. The front panel shows “Hdd” again. lighted MESSAGE light 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 32: Restoring The Factory Default Settings
3. To 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 25 onwards. If you have finished changing the settings, press the POWER button. -
Page 33: Using The Setup Menus
This allows you to adjust how the picture displays on the TV screen. position Other items and options may be available on these screens. The menus may be subject to change in the future, as the set-top advances with new technology. TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) -
Page 34: Displaying Diagnostic Screens
To remove a sub-menu and return to the preceding level, press the L button. LED Display To remove the DIAGNOSTICS DASHBOARD (or DIAGNOSTICS MAIN MENU), and return to normal TV viewing, press the POWER button on the front panel twice. diagnostic indicator page number TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) -
Page 35: Solving Problems
If the TV Aspect Ratio and TV Display Capability settings are correct, try using Zoom to improve the picture (see page 24) or consult the instructions that came with the TV and try adjusting the TV’s display. See the next page TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110) - Page 36 (see page 33). Are the DVR functions The internal hard disk may be temporarily — working? 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). TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110)
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