Pace TDC777D User manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
Pace TDC777D

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CONTENTS
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SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................3
OVERVIEW....................................................................................................6
Using the front-panel buttons .......................................................................6
REAR PANEL.................................................................................................7
CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT....................................................................8
Getting the cables ready ...........................................................................8
Connecting a remote “eye” (IR receiver) ..................................................8
Choosing the best setup ...........................................................................9
Setup A - HDMI TV (+ optional home theater) ........................................10
Setup B - DVI TV (+ optional home theater) ...........................................11
Setup C - VCR and HDMI TV...................................................................12
Setup D - VCR, Home Theater system,and HDMI TV .............................13
Setup E - DVD and HDMI TV .................................................................................. 14
Setup F - VCR, DVD, Home Theater system, and HDMI TV ....................15
Setup G - Component-video HDTV (+ optional home theater) ...............16
Setup H - DVD and Component-video HDTV (+ optional home theater) 17
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
OPERATING THE SET-TOP..........................................................................20
Turning the set-top on and off ................................................................20
Using the remote control........................................................................20
Lightning storms ....................................................................................20
Tuning the TV and VCR to the set-top.....................................................21
Displaying a picture on the HDTV screen................................................22
Setting up subtitles.................................................................................22
Using the set-top’s DVR (digital video recorder) functions.....................23
Using an external hard disk ....................................................................23
Using RF Bypass.....................................................................................24
Using Zoom to change the picture..........................................................24
MAKING USER SETTINGS ..........................................................................25
About User Settings................................................................................25
About the TV Aspect Ratio......................................................................25
About TV Display Capability (resolution settings)...................................26
Setting Auto Pillarbox.............................................................................28
Making Closed Caption Settings .............................................................29
Making Front-Panel Settings...................................................................30
Setting Hard Disk Sleep Mode ................................................................31
Making HDMI Settings............................................................................31
Removing the User Settings menus .......................................................31
Restoring the factory default settings.....................................................32
USING THE SETUP MENUS ........................................................................33
DISPLAYING DIAGNOSTIC SCREENS .........................................................34
SOLVING PROBLEMS .................................................................................35
© 2009 Pace plc.
All rights reserved.
Pace and 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.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
This digital set-top has been manufactured and tested with your safety in
mind. However, improper use can result in potential electric shock or fire
hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into the
set-top, please observe the precautions discussed in this document.
Other warnings
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover of the 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 the 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
the set-top while it is connected to the wall AC outlet. If you want to move
the set-top, first stop any recording, then turn off the set-top and wait 60
seconds before disconnecting it. You should handle the set-top carefully, as
any damage you cause to the internal hard disk (or any other component)
will invalidate the warranty.
Installation
The installation of the 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.
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.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. 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, heat
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.
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.
Service address:
Pace Americas Inc.
3701 FAU Boulevard, Suite 200, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 U.S.A.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within a triangle,
is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous” voltages within the 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 the set-top.
Warnings on the set-top
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION
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.

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SAFETY INFORMATION (cont.)
In addition to the Important Safety Instructions, 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 the 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 the
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 the set-top during a lightning storm, or when
it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, disconnect the
cable system from the set-top. See also item 13 in the Important Safety
Instructions.
Ambient temperature
The operating temperature range of the set-top is 32-104°F. If the ambient
temperature around the set-top falls outside this range, you must correct
this in order for the 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 the set-top is not directly on top of or underneath other equipment.
Ventilation
Slots and openings in the casing of the set-top are provided for ventilation,
to ensure reliable operation of the set-top and to protect it from overheating.
• Neverblocktheventilationopeningsbyplacingtheset-toponabed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Place it on a hard, flat surface.
• Nevercovertheventilationopeningswithitemssuchasnewspapers,
table-cloths, or curtains.
• Youcanplacethe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.
• Donotplacethe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.
• Maintain a minimum
distance of three inches
around the set-top for
sufficient ventilation.
See also item 7 in the Important
Safety Instructions.
3 in. 3 in.3 in.
Water and moisture
Do not expose the set-top to rain or moisture, dripping or splashing, and
ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the
set-top. See also item 5 in the Important Safety Instructions.
Entry of objects and liquids
Never push objects of any kind into the 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 the set-top.
Transporting
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 the set-top on an unstable or uneven surface. The set-top
may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage
to the set-top. If you mount the 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 the 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 the set-top, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the set-top is in
its proper operating condition. See also item 14 in the Important Safety
Instructions.
SAVE THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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Safety aspects of connections
Full details of the rear panel are on page 7.
Connecting
Do not connect the 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.
The set-top operates with a 110-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz power supply.
Do not connect the 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 the set-top. Connect this end first, before inserting the
polarized plug into the wall AC outlet.
Disconnecting
Disconnect the set-top from the power supply before you disconnect any
other equipment from its rear panel.
The only way to disconnect the set-top from the power supply is to remove
the power cord from the wall AC outlet. Therefore, you must install the 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.
SAFETY INFORMATION (cont.)
The CABLE IN connector is designed
for connection to a cable network only.
You must not connect any other
equipment, such as a VCR, to this
input.
POWER INPUT
The model number, serial
number, and electrical
rating of this set-top are
on a label on its base.
500mA MAX.
500mA MAX.
Regulatory information
CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify the set-top without written
authorization from the manufacturer. Unauthorized modification
could void your authority to operate the set-top.
NOTE
The 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. The 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 the set-top does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
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theset-topandthereceiver.
•Connecttheset-toptoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthatto
which the receiver is connected.
•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.

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OVERVIEW
• Readallthesafetyinformationonpages3through5.
• Familiarizeyourselfwiththefrontandrearpanelsoftheset-top(seebelowandpage7).
• Istheset-topinaTVcabinetwithclosednon-transparentdoorsorsomewhereelsewhereitsIR-receivewindowisblockedfromview?Ifso,connect
a remote “eye” (IR receiver) (see page 8).
• Decidehowyouwanttoconnecttheset-top(andtowhichequipment)andlookatthetableonpage9toseewhichsetupyoushoulduse.
• Beawareofmenusettingsthatcouldaffectyourchoiceofsetup(seepage33).
• Connecttheequipmenttogetheraccordingtoyourchosensetup,butdonotyetconnectthepowercords(seepages10through18).
• Connectthepowercordsandturnontheequipment(seepages19and20).
• CheckthatyoucanseeapictureontheTV(seepage22)anddoanynecessarytuning(seepage21).
• CheckwhethertheusersettingsareappropriatefortheTVbeingusedandchangethemifnecessary(seepages25through31).
• Anyproblems?Displaythediagnosticscreens(seepage34)andconsultthe“SolvingProblems”sectiononpage35.
Using the front-panel buttons
GUIDE
To display an on-screen guide
INFO
To display on-screen information
MENU
To display on-screen menus
BYPASS light
Lights when RF Bypass is on
POWER button
To turn the set-top on/off
POWER light (around button)
Lights green when the set-top is on; red
when the set-top is off; not lighted when
the set-top is disconnected from the
power supply
IR RECEIVE light
Lights when the set-top
is receiving a signal from
the remote control
resolution lights
Relevant one lights up to
show the resolution of
the picture
(for live program or play-
back program)
MESSAGE light
Lights when there is an unread message
and when you make User Settings
front-panel display
Appears when the set-top is turned on
Shows the program channel number or the time
Also displays HDTV settings (see page 25)
RECORD lights
Lights red to show whether one or two
programs are being recorded
L, R, U, and D
To move left/right/
up/down in an on-
screen menu/guide
SELECT button
To select items in
menus/guides

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REAR PANEL
500mA MAX.
CABLE IN Connect the cable service here.
TO TV Connect to the RF/antenna input on the TV or VCR (optional).
AUDIO OUT Connect to the L and R audio inputs on the stereo TV, stereo VCR, or optional stereo amplifier.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Connect to the electrical digital audio input on optional digital audio equipment, such as an audio decoder or
home theater receiver.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Connect to the optical digital audio input on optional digital audio equipment.
VIDEO OUT Connect to the composite video input on the VCR (or a standard TV).
S-VIDEO Connect to the S-video input (if present) on the VCR or TV.
COMPONENT VIDEO If the HDTV does not have an HDMI, connect the HDTV here.
HDMI
(High Definition Multimedia
Interface)
If the HDTV has an HDMI, connect it here for a digital audio/video connection (instead of using the AUDIO and
three analog COMPONENT VIDEO connectors).
IR RECEIVE Connect to an optional remote “eye”.
SATA Connect to an optional external hard disk (if enabled by the cable service-provider).
USB
(Universal Serial Bus) port
Connect to compatible optional equipment that supports a USB 2.0 interface (future use).
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.
COMPONENT VIDEO
Component video
output for analog HDTV
AUDIO OUT
Audio outputs
(stereo, L and R)
CABLE IN
From cable
service-provider
TO TV
RF output to the
TV or VCR
S-VIDEO
S-video output
VIDEO OUT
Composite video output
SATA
For connection to an
optional external hard disk
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Electrical S/PDIF audio output
POWER INPUT
(Make this
connection
last of all)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
Optical S/PDIF audio output
ETHERNET
For future use
HDMITM
Video and audio output
for digital HDTV
USB (Universal Serial
Bus) port
For connection to an
optional USB device
(for future use)
IR RECEIVE
Infra-red input from
a remote “eye”
TV PASS MODULE
Connector for a TV Pass®
module (for installers’ use only)

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CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT
Getting the cables ready
Below is a list of cables (and their connectors) that are shown in the diagrams on pages 10 through 18, along
with a key to how they are depicted in the diagrams. (Options are shown as dashed lines.)
Cable type Connector type Cable numbers Drawn as
75 Ωcoaxial (RF cable) male F-type
Standard HDMI HDMI19-pintypeA 1
HDMI (to DVI) HDMI19-pintypeA/DVI 2
Component video 75 Ωcoaxial male RCA connector 9,12
Video 75 Ωcoaxial male RCA connector 13
S-video 4-way male mini-DIN 4, 5
Stereo audio coaxial male RCA connector 3, 6, 7, 10
Digital audio 75 Ωcoaxial* male RCA connector 8
Digital audio optical optical S/PDIF 11
IR receive male 3.5 mm connector
* Any cable connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT must be 75 Ωcoaxial, not regular audio cable.
Connecting a remote “eye” (IR receiver)
You may need to install the set-top in an equipment closet with closed non-transparent doors or some other
location where the remote-control sensor (IR-receive window) on the set-top’s front panel is blocked from view
(for example, if the TV is wall-mounted). In that case, you need to connect a remote “eye” (IR receiver) to the
set-top’s rear panel. The IR signals from the remote control can be received by the remote eye and they then
reach the set-top through the remote eye’s cable. The remote eye is not supplied with the set-top.
1. Select a location for the remote eye. This will typically be on the top or side of the TV, but could be in a
different, but convenient, location. Make sure that it is in a position where there is a clear path between
the remote control and the remote eye.
2. Make sure that you can conveniently route the cable. The cable on the remote eye is approximately
10 feet long, so make sure that the location you have chosen is within 10 feet of the IR RECEIVE
connector on the set-top’s rear panel.
3. Make sure the area where you will attach it is clean and dry.
4. A small adhesive patch is supplied with the remote eye. Remove the paper from one side of the patch and
stick the patch to the back (larger, flat side) of the remote eye.
5. Remove the paper from the other side of the adhesive patch and stick the remote eye at the position you
want. Make sure that the window at the curved end of the remote eye points towards the position from
which the remote control will be operated.
6. 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.
500mA MAX.
3.5 mm connector plug
remote
eye
front of
HDTV
adhesive patch

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WARNINGS
Do not connect the 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 the set-top from the AC power supply before you disconnect any other equipment from its
rear panel.
The only way to disconnect the 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). The set-top must therefore be installed
near the wall AC outlet, which should be easily accessible.
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.
Choosing the best setup
In order for you to view programs broadcast in high-definition, the set-top must be connected to a suitable
HDTV or computer monitor. The set-top is also compatible with standard-definition TVs and VCRs.
On the following pages are diagrams that show you how to connect typical equipment (HDTV, VCR, DVD
player, and home theater receiver) to the set-top. The connected items are shown individually and then in
combination (see the tables below). Some of the connections may change when extra equipment is added. For
example, when a you add a home theater receiver, some cables that previously went to the TV can, instead, go
to the home theater receiver.
These setups make efficient use of the connectors on the set-top. However, depending on the other equipment
and the connectors on it, you may choose to connect things differently.
These 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
the TV (and VCR) to the set-top’s VHF output channel (3 or 4: consult the cable service-provider to find which
channel it is for the location). Consult the manuals supplied with the TV and VCR for information on how to
tune.
You can take advantage of the digital audio output from the set-top by connecting a suitable cable between the
home theater receiver and the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) connector (as shown
in the diagrams).
Setups using the TV’s HDMI connector:
HDMI TV (optional home theater receiver) Setup A Page 10
DVI HDTV (optional home theater receiver) Setup B Page 11
VCR and HDMI TV Setup C Page 12
VCR, home theater receiver, and HDMI TV Setup D Page 13
DVD player and HDMI TV Setup E Page 14
VCR, DVD player, home theater receiver, and HDMI TV Setup F Page 15
Setups using the TV’s component video and stereo audio connectors:
HDTV (optional home theater receiver) Setup G Page 16
DVD player and HDTV (optional home theater receiver) Setup H Page 17
VCR, DVD player, home theater receiver, and HDTV Setup I Page 18
CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.)
NOTE
How you set up the equipment may
depend on the home theater receiver.
For example, the optical audio input
may be associated with a particular
video input. Consult the home theater
user guide for further details.
NOTE
Copy protection via an HDMI
secure link
The HDMI link between the set-
top and the HDTV should be a
secure link. When the 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 the set-
top to transmit full resolution video
(picture) to the HDTV.
Not all HDTVs support HDCP. If
the 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 (see Setup G, H, and I).

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CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.)
Setup A - HDMI TV
(+ optional home theater)
RF Cable TV HDMI
TDC777D
set-top HDTV
Cable TV
RF
Optional Digital Audio
Home
Theater
Cable Wiring Diagram A
500mA MAX.
CABLE INPUT
1
RF CABLE
ANTENNA/
RF IN LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
POWER
HDTV
PB/CB IN
PR/CR IN
Y IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
HDMI
8
LEFT
AUDIO IN
VCR IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
HOME THEATER
RECEIVER
OPTICAL
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
AUDIO IN
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
POWER
About Setup A: Using an HDMI cable to connect an HDTV (optional home theater shown)
This is the most basic setup, with only an HDTV and optional home theater connected.
• The set-top has an HDMI connector.
• The HDTV has an HDMI, so use an HDMI cable (1) to connect it to the set-top’s HDMI.
• HDMI carries both high-resolution digital video and digital audio.
• To enhance the sound, you can connect a home theater receiver.
• 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)).
• 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.

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CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.)
Setup B - DVI TV
(+ optional home theater)
RF Cable TV DVI & Audio
TDC777D
set-top HDTV
Cable TV
RF
Home
Theater
Optional Digital Audio
Cable Wiring Diagram B
500mA MAX.
CABLE INPUT
2
RF CABLE
ANTENNA/
RF IN LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
POWER
HDTV
PB/CB IN
PR/CR IN
Y IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
DVI
3
8
LEFT
AUDIO IN
VCR IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
HOME THEATER
RECEIVER
OPTICAL
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
AUDIO IN
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
POWER
About Setup B: Using an HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect an HDTV (optional home theater shown)
If the HDTV has a DVI connector, you can still take advantage of the digital video signal.
• The set-top has an HDMI connector.
• The HDTV has a DVI, so use a special HDMI-to-DVI cable (2) to connect it to the set-top’s HDMI. Both DVI and HDMI carry high-resolution digital
video.
• Use audio L and R cables: cables 3 from the set-top’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the HDTV’s audio inputs, as shown.
• 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.

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CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.)
Setup C - VCR and HDMI TV
NOTE
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 the TV.
Do not, therefore, use a path
through a VCR to watch the set-top
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.
HDMI or [DVI & Audio]
Audio & S-Video
Audio & S-Video
RF Cable TV
VCR
HDTV
Cable TV
RF
TDC777D
set-top
Cable Wiring Diagram C
500mA MAX.
ANTENNA/
RF IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
POWER
HDTV
PB/CB IN
PR/CR IN
Y IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
LEFT
AUDIO OUT
RIGHT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
CABLE INPUT
VCR
POWER
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
1
7
5
4
6
RF CABLE
RF CABLE
ANTENNA/
RF IN
TV / RF
OUT
HDMI
About Setup C: Using an HDMI cable to connect an HDTV and S-video cable to connect a VCR
In this setup, a VCR is added to the basic setup. Depending on its connectors, you could connect a DVD recorder in a similar manner. If the TV has
only component video connectors or a DVI, not HDMI, you would have to connect an audio amplifier or home theater receiver to the set-top’s DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT or OPTICAL AUDIO OUT connector in order to hear the sound (because the set-top’s audio L and R connectors are connected to the VCR).
• If the VCR and HDMI TV have S-video connectors, use S-video cables (4 and 5), as this gives a better quality picture. If there are no S-video
connectors, use the composite video connectors (labeled VIDEO OUT on the set-top) and video 75 ohm coaxial cables.
• Use audio L and R connector cables: cables 6 (from the set-top’s AUDIO OUT connectors) and cables 7 (between the VCR and the HDMI TV).
• The path for recording on the VCR is cables 6 (audio L and R) and cable 4 (S-video) (or via composite video connectors).
• The path for playing back from the VCR is cables 7 (audio L and R) and cable 5 (S-video) (or via composite video connectors).

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CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.)
Setup D - VCR, Home Theater system,
and HDMI TV
RF Cable TV
HDMI or [DVI & Audio]
TDC777D
set-top HDTV
Cable TV
RF
Audio & S-Video
VCR
Digital Audio
Audio L & R
S-Video
Home
Theater
Cable Wiring Diagram D NOTE
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 the TV.
Do not, therefore, use a path
through a VCR to watch the set-top
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.
500mA MAX.
ANTENNA/
RF IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
POWER
HDTV
PB/CB IN
PR/CR IN
Y IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
VCR IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
HOME THEATER
RECEIVER
OPTICAL
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
AUDIO IN
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
POWER
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
LEFT
AUDIO OUT
RIGHT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
CABLE INPUT
VCR
POWER
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
8
1
7
5
4
6
RF CABLE
RF CABLE
ANTENNA/
RF IN
TV / RF
OUT
HDMI
About Setup D: Adding a home theater receiver to Setup C
All of the points mentioned in Setup C apply.
• To enhance the sound, connect a home theater receiver.
• 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)).
• When you add a home theater receiver, the set-top’s audio connection to the HDTV (via HDMI) is not needed, so you may wish to mute (turn off) the
audio on the HDTV.
• Instead of the VCR’s audio L and R outputs going to the HDTV, they connect via cables 7 to the home theater receiver.

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CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.)
Setup E - DVD and HDMI TV
HDMI or [DVI & Audio]
RF Cable TV
Cable Wiring Diagram E
DVD
Player
HDTV
Cable TV
RF
TDC777D
set-top
Y, Pb, Pr Video & Audio L & R
500mA MAX.
LEFT
AUDIO OUT
RIGHT
AUDIO OUT
CABLE INPUT
DVD
PB/CB
PR/CR
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPTICALCOAXIAL
POWER
1
10
9
RF CABLE
ANTENNA/
RF IN LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
POWER
HDTV
PB/CB IN
PR/CR IN
Y IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
HDMI
About Setup E: Using component video cables to connect a DVD player and an HDMI TV
In this setup, a DVD player is added to the basic setup. In this example, the set-top and HDTV are connected by an HDMI cable. The component video
option is shown in Setup H on page 17.
• ThissetupassumesthattheDVDplayerhascomponentvideooutputconnectorsandyoumaketheconnectionusingthreecables(9).Ifitdoesnot
have component video outputs, then you can connect it to the HDTV using any spare composite video or S-video input connectors on the HDTV.
• 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.

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TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110)
CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.)
Setup F - VCR, DVD,
Home Theater system,
and HDMI TV
A&S-V
RF Cable TV HDMI or [DVI & Audio]
TDC777D
set-top
Home
Theater
HDTV
Cable TV
RF
Digital Audio
S-Video
VCR
Y, Pb, Pr Video
DVD
Player
Audio L & R
Digital Audio
Cable Wiring Diagram F
NOTE
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 the TV.
Do not, therefore, use a path
through a VCR to watch the set-top
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.
500mA MAX.
ANTENNA/
RF IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
POWER
HDTV
PB/CB IN
PR/CR IN
Y IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
VCR IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
HOME THEATER
RECEIVER
OPTICAL
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
AUDIO IN
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
POWER
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
LEFT
AUDIO OUT
RIGHT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
CABLE INPUT
VCR
DVD
PB/CB
PR/CR
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
POWER
POWER
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
8
9
1
11
7 5
4
6
RF
C
ABLE
RF CABLE
ANTENNA/
RF IN
TV / RF
OUT
HDMI
LEFT
AUDIO OUT
RIGHT
AUDIO OUT
About Setup F: Combining all the equipment with an HDMI TV
This setup shows the best use of cables and connectors if the HDTV has an HDMI and if the DVD player has component video connectors.
• Although the video and audio from the set-top to the VCR could be looped through the home theater receiver, it is not necessary to do this and it
requires more cables.
• When you add a home theater receiver, as shown, the set-top’s audio connection to the HDTV (via HDMI) is not needed, so you may wish to mute
(turn off) the audio on the HDTV.

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TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110)
CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.)
Setup G - Component-video HDTV
(+ optional home theater)
RF Cable TV Y, Pb, Pr Video & Audio L & R
TDC777D
set-top HDTV
Cable TV
RF
Optional Digital Audio
Home
Theater
Cable Wiring Diagram G
500mA MAX.
LEFT
AUDIO IN
VCR IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
HOME THEATER
RECEIVER
OPTICAL
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
AUDIO IN
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
POWER
CABLE INPUT
8
3
12
ANTENNA/
RF IN LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
POWER
HDTV
PB/CB IN
PR/CR IN
Y IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
RF CABLE
About Setup G: Using component-video cables to connect an HDTV
(optional home theater shown)
This is the most basic setup for a non-HDMI TV, with only an HDTV and optional home theater.
• The set-top has component-video connectors as well as an HDMI.
• Use component-video cables (12) to connect the HDTV to the set-top.
• In addition, connect audio L and R cables (3) between the AUDIO OUT connectors on the set-top and the audio in connectors on the HDTV.
• To enhance the sound, you can connect a home theater receiver, in which case audio L and R cables 3 are not needed.
• 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)).

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TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110)
CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.)
Setup H - DVD and Component-video HDTV
(+ optional home theater)
RF Cable TV Y, Pb, Pr Video, Audio L & R
TDC777D
set-top
Home
Theater
HDTV
Cable TV
RF
DVD
Player
Optional Digital Audio
Audio L & R or Optional Digital Audio
Composite Video
Cable Wiring Diagram H
500mA MAX.
CABLE INPUT
LEFT
AUDIO IN
VCR IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
HOME THEATER
RECEIVER
OPTICAL
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
AUDIO IN
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
POWER
8
3
12
ANTENNA/
RF IN LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
POWER
HDTV
PB/CB IN
PR/CR IN
Y IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
DVD COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
POWER
11
10
LEFT
AUDIO OUT
RIGHT
AUDIO OUT
RF CABLE 13
About Setup H: Using component-video cables to connect a DVD player and an HDTV
In this setup, a DVD player is added to Setup G.
• Connect the DVD player directly to the HDTV using any spare composite video or S-video input connectors that the HDTV may have.
• The audio connection from the DVD player could go directly to the HDTV, provided that there are enough appropriate audio input connectors on the
HDTV. If there are not enough audio inputs on the HDTV, or if you wish to enhance the sound, you must connect a home theater receiver or audio
amplifier to the DVD, as shown (cables 10).
• If the DVD player has a digital audio output, this can be used to connect to home theater (e.g. cable 11 in the diagram above), in which case, cables
10 are not needed.
• A home theater receiver will also enhance the sound from the set-top. There is a choice of two S/PDIF outputs on the set-top: (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)).
• In the diagram above, cables 3 are not needed if cable 8 is used.

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TDC777D INSTALLER’S MANUAL (502-3432110)
CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.)
Setup I - VCR, DVD,
Home theater, and
Component-video HDTV
NOTE
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 the TV.
Do not, therefore, use a path
through a VCR to watch the set-top
programs. Use the component
video path or an alternate direct
video path from the set-top to the
TV. Remember to select the correct
input on the TV.
RF Cable TV Y, Pb, Pr Video
TDC777D
set-top
Home
Theater
HDTV
Cable TV
RF
A & S-V
S-Video
VCR
Audio L & R
DVD
Player
Digital Audio
Digital Audio
Composite Video
Cable Wiring Diagram I
500mA MAX.
ANTENNA/
RF IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
POWER
HDTV
PB/CB IN
PR/CR IN
Y IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
VCR IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
HOME THEATER
RECEIVER
OPTICAL
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
AUDIO IN
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
POWER
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
LEFT
AUDIO OUT
RIGHT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
CABLE INPUT
VCR
DVD
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
POWER
POWER
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
8
13
12
11
10 5
4
6
RF
C
ABLE
RF CABLE
ANTENNA/
RF IN
TV / RF
OUT
PB/CB
PR/CR
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
LEFT
AUDIO OUT
RIGHT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
About Setup I: Combining all the equipment for a component-video HDTV
This setup shows the best use of cables and connectors if the HDTV and the DVD player have component video connectors.
• The audio output from the VCR goes to the home theater receiver (via cable 10) to enhance the sound during playback.
• Although the video and audio from the set-top to the VCR could be looped through the home theater receiver, it is not necessary to do this and it
requires more cables.

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CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.)
WARNINGS
Do not connect the 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.
The power cords you use may be fitted with polarized plugs. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plugs on power cords.
Connecting the power cord to the set-top
Before you connect the set-top to a wall AC outlet, connect the polarized socket on the set-top’s power cord
into the POWER INPUT connector on the set-top’s rear panel.
Connecting equipment to the wall AC outlets
Connect the plugs on the power cords from the set-top, VCR, and any other equipment into wall AC outlets. If
these outlets have switches, switch them ON.
500mA MAX.
ANTENNA/
RF IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
POWER
HDTV
PB/CB IN
PR/CR IN
Y IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
LEFT
AUDIO IN
VCR IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
HOME THEATER
RECEIVER
OPTICAL
AUDIO IN
COAXIAL
AUDIO IN
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
POWER
LEFT
AUDIO IN
RIGHT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
LEFT
AUDIO OUT
RIGHT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
CABLE INPUT
VCR
DVD
PB/CB
PR/CR
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
POWER
POWER
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
8
9
1
11
75
4
6
ANTENNA/
RF IN
TV / RF
OUT
HDMI
LEFT
AUDIO OUT
RIGHT
AUDIO OUT
WALL AC OUTLET
WALL AC OUTLETS
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.

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OPERATING THE SET-TOP
Turning the set-top on and off
After you have connected the set-top to the wall AC outlet (and switched this outlet ON, if it has a switch), the
light around the POWER button on the set-top’s front panel should be red.
Wait for a few seconds, then press the POWER button on the front panel of the set-top to turn it on. The light
around the POWER button goes green, to show that the set-top is on.
If the light around the POWER button is neither red nor green, there is a problem (see page 35).
To turn the set-top on or off at any time, press the POWER button on its front panel or the POWER button on
the remote control (first making sure the remote control is set to control the set-top).
Never turn off the set-top by simply disconnecting it from the power supply. If you need to disconnect the
set-top, first stop any recording. Then turn off the set-top by pressing the POWER button on its front panel
or on the remote control, so that the light around the POWER button goes red. Then wait 60 seconds before
disconnecting the set-top from the wall AC outlet.
Power Saving: To save power and money, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, turn off
the set-top, using the power button, when it is not in use.
Using the remote control
The cable TV service-provider determines the digital channels, services, and screen information that you see
on the TV when you use the set-top and its remote control.
Consult the information supplied by the 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 the remote control.
Lightning storms
Disconnect the set-top’s power cord during lightning storms. A lightning storm may affect the 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 the 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).
NOTES
IMPORTANT: Unless there is a
lightning storm or you will be away
from your home for a long time,
do not unplug the set-top from the
wall AC outlet (or do not switch it
off there, if the outlet has a switch).
The set-top cannot be updated with
new features, through the cable,
if it is disconnected from the AC
power supply.
The light around the button
changes from red to green.
To turn the set-top on,
press the POWER button.
Front panel display, showing
the time (see page 33)