Pace TDC779X User manual

PACE TDC779X SET-TOP CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INSTALLATION GUIDE
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CONTENTS
Activating baseband loopthrough for a DVD or similar equipment ........ 38
Lightning Storms.................................................................................................... 38
Using RF Bypass..................................................................................................... 39
Using the set-top’s DVR functions ................................................................... 40
Adding an external hard disk.............................................................................. 41
MAKING USER SETTINGS ...................................................................................... 42
About User Settings ............................................................................................. 42
About TV Aspect Ratio ........................................................................................ 43
About TV Display Capability (resolution settings)......................................... 44
Auto Pillarbox........................................................................................................ 47
Closed Caption Settings...................................................................................... 49
Front Panel Settings and Energy Save............................................................... 51
Rmoving the User Settings menus .................................................................... 52
Restoring the factory default settings .............................................................. 52
Using Zoom............................................................................................................ 54
USING THE SETUP MENUS .................................................................................... 55
DISPLAYING DIAGNOSTIC SCREENS................................................................. 56
SOLVING PROBLEMS ............................................................................................... 57
Apparent “problems” that may be caused by certain menu settings ....... 61
To enhance the set-top, the on-screen menus may be updated from time to time,
over the cable.They may therefore differ from those shown in this manual.
SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................3
OVERVIEW .....................................................................................................................8
FRONT PANEL ..............................................................................................................9
REAR PANEL ............................................................................................................... 10
GETTING THE CABLES READY ............................................................................ 12
CONNECTING A REMOTE EYE (IR receiver) ................................................... 13
CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT ....................................................................... 14
Setup A: HDMI TV (+ optional home theater) .............................................. 16
Setup B: DVI TV (+ optional home theater) .................................................. 18
Setup C:VCR and HDMI TV .............................................................................. 20
Setup D:VCR, Home Theater and HDMI TV ................................................. 22
Setup E: DVD and HDMI TV .............................................................................. 24
Setup F:VCR, DVD, Home Theater and HDMI TV ....................................... 26
Setup G: Component-video HDTV (+ optional home theater) ............... 28
Setup H: DVD and Component-video HDTV
(+ optional home theater) ................................................................................. 30
Setup I:VCR, DVD, Home Theater and Component-video HDTV ........... 32
CONNECTING TO THE AC POWER SUPPLY .................................................. 34
Connecting the TV to the AC power supply ................................................. 34
Connecting the power cord to the set-top ................................................... 34
Connecting equipment to the AC wall outlets ............................................. 34
OPERATING THE SET-TOP ..................................................................................... 36
Turning the set-top on and off .......................................................................... 36
Tuning the TV and VCR to the set-top ............................................................. 37
Using the remote control ................................................................................... 38

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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.
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 820-40 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 Micro Technology (Support Services) Ltd.
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.
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.
Warnings on the set-top
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION

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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.
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
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 the home, consult the 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.
Water and moisture
Do not expose the set-top to 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.
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.
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.
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.
• Never cover the ventilation openings with items such as
newspapers, table-cloths or curtains.
• Do not place the set-top in
a built-in installation such as
a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided
or you have adhered to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
• It is recommended that you
maintain a minimum distance
of 2 inches around the set-top
for sufficient ventilation.
See also item 7 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.
2 inches 2 inches2 inches

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SAFETY INFORMATION (cont.)
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.
Risk of fire or scorching
Never place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or
adjacent to the set-top.
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, switch on
the air conditioning.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or other power
outlets as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
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 INFORMATION (cont.)
Safety aspects of connections
Full details of the rear panel are on page 10.
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 120 V AC, 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 jack of the set-top. Connect this end
first, before inserting the polarized plug into the wall socket-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 socket-outlet.The set-top
must therefore be installed near to the wall socket-outlet, which
should be easily accessible.
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.
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

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SAFETY INFORMATION (cont.)
Epilepsy and on-screen images
Certain people are susceptible to epileptic seizures or losing
consciousness when faced with certain types of flashing lights in
our daily environment.
These people are exposed to the risk of seizures if they watch
certain television images or if they view certain images while they
are browsing the Web.These phenomena may appear even when
the subject has no previous history of this problem or has never
suffered an epileptic seizure.
If you, or a member of the family, has already suffered symptoms
linked to epilepsy (seizure or loss of consciousness) in the presence
of stimulation by light, please consult your doctor before using this
product.
If you or any person using the equipment experiences dizziness,
involuntary movements or convulsion, please immediately stop
viewing and consult a doctor.
When you are browsing the Web or playing a Web-based game,
take the following precautions:
• Use the equipment in a well-lit room, and turn down the
brightness of the television screen.
• Sit at a reasonable distance from the television screen.
• Take a break for ten minutes every hour.
You should avoid using the Web if you are tired or have lost some sleep.
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 a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

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OVERVIEW
• Read all the safety information on pages 2 through 7.
• Familiarize yourself with the front and rear panels of the set-top (see pages 9 through 11).
• 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 13).
• Decide how you want to connect the set-top (and to which equipment) and look at the
table (right) to see which setup you should use.
• Be aware of menu settings that could affect your choice of setup (see page 55).
• Connect the equipment together according to your chosen setup, but do not yet connect
the power cords (see pages 16 through 33).
• Connect the power cords and turn on the equipment (see pages 34 through 36).
• Check that you can see a picture on the TV and do any necessary tuning (see page 37).
• Check whether the user settings are appropriate for the TV being used and change them
if necessary (see pages 42 through 53).
• Any problems? Display the diagnostic screens (see page 56) and consult the “Solving
Problems” section on page 57.
Using the TV’s HDMI
connector:
HDMI TV (+ optional
home theater receiver)
Setup A
DVI HDTV (+ optional
home theater receiver)
Setup B
VCR and HDMI TV Setup C
VCR, home theater
receiver and HDMI TV
Setup D
DVD player and HDMI TV Setup E
VCR, DVD player, home
theater receiver and HDMI
TV
Setup F
Using the TV’s component
video and stereo audio
connectors:
HDTV (+ optional home
theater receiver)
Setup G
DVD player and HDTV
(+ optional home theater
receiver)
Setup H
VCR, DVD player, home
theater receiver and HDTV
Setup I

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FRONT PANEL
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 Uand D
To change channel
up or down
power button
To turn the set-top on/off
power light (next to button)
Lights blue 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
Lights when the set-top is receiving a signal
from the remote control
Lights when the set-top outputs High
Definition Television (HDTV) content
Lights when the set-top receives
multi-channel sound
Lights when there is an unread message
Lights while the Bypass feature is on
Lights if the current program has a
special broadcast security flag
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 42)
play/record lights
Indicate the play or record
state of each display channel
Lights green to signify playback;
lights red to signify record
L, R, Uand D
To move left/right/
up/down in an on-
screen menu/guide
select button
To select items in
menus/guides
VIDEO IN;
AUDIO IN L and R
(behind push panel)
Baseband inputs – for
future use
USB connector
– for future use

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REAR PANEL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Component video output
for analog HDTV
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Component analog
video input
AUDIO IN
Audio baseband input
(stereo, L and R)
PRIMARY
AUDIO OUT
Audio baseband 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
SECONDARY
AUDIO OUT
Audio baseband outputs
(stereo, L and R)
VIDEO IN
Video baseband
input
VIDEO OUT
Video baseband
output
1394
For connections to
1394-compatible
devices
SATA
For connection
to an optional
external hard disk
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Electrical S/PDIF audio output
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
Electrical S/PDIF audio input
POWER OUTLET
(500 W max.)
POWER INPUT
(Make this connection last of all)
OPTICAL AUDIO OUT
Optical S/PDIF audio output
OPTICAL AUDIO IN
Optical S/PDIF audio input
ETHERNET
For future use
HDMI
Video and audio
output for digital HDTV
UNIVERSAL
SERIAL BUS (USB)
For future use
IR TRANSMIT
Infra-red output
to control a VCR
(for future use)
IR RECEIVE
Infra-red input from
a remote “eye”
Separable security module
(behind cover)
Removal will interrupt the service

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REAR PANEL (cont.)
CABLE IN Connect the cable service here.
TO TV Connect to the RF/antenna input on the TV or VCR.
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
If the HDTV does not have an HDMI, connect the
HDTV here.
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Connect equipment such as a DVD player, if it has
component video jacks.
Separable security
module
(behind cover)
Removal will interrupt the service.
PRIMARY AUDIO
OUT
Connect to the stereo audio inputs on a stereo TV,
stereo VCR or optional stereo amplifier.
IR TRANSMIT Connect to an optional VCR controller (future use).
IR RECEIVE Connect to an optional remote “eye”.
S-VIDEO Connect to the S-video baseband input (if present)
on the VCR or TV.
SECONDARY
AUDIO OUT
Connect to the stereo audio inputs on a secondary
TV,VCR or optional stereo amplifier..
AUDIO IN Connect to the stereo audio outputs on a DVD
player (or similar).
VIDEO OUT Connect to the video baseband input on a VCR (or
a standard TV).
VIDEO IN Connect to the video baseband output on a DVD
player (or similar).
USB
(Universal Serial
Bus)
Connect to compatible optional equipment that
supports a USB 2.0 interface, for example: a printer,
digital camera, keyboard or mouse (future use).
ETHERNET Connect to an optional PC network (future use).
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 3 analog COMPONENT VIDEO
connectors).
1394 Connect to a 1394-compatible device.
SATA Connect to an optional external hard disk.
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
Connect to the electrical digital audio input on
optional digital audio equipment, such as an audio
decoder or home theater receiver.
OPTICAL AUDIO
OUT
Connect to the optical digital audio input on
optional digital audio equipment.
DIGITAL AUDIO
IN
Connect to any electrical digital audio output
that loops through the set-top.
OPTICAL AUDIO
IN
Connect to any optical digital audio output that
loops through the set-top.
POWER OUTLET Connect the TV’s power cord here to provide AC
power to the TV.
POWER INPUT Connect the set-top’s power cord here.

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Below is a list of cables (and their connectors) that are shown in the diagrams on pages 13 through
34, 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
HDMI HDMI 19-pin type A 1
HDMI (to DVI) HDMI 19-pin type A 2
Component video 75 Ωcoaxial male RCA jack 9, 12
Video 75 Ωcoaxial male RCA jack
S-video 4-way male mini-DIN 4, 5
Stereo audio coaxial male RCA jack 3, 6, 7, 10
75 Ωdigital audio coaxial* male RCA jack 8, 11
Digital audio optical optical S/PDIF
IR receive male 3.5 mm jack
* Any cable connected to DIGITAL AUDIO IN or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT must be 75 Ωcoaxial, not regular audio cable.
GETTING THE CABLES READY

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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.
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.
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 jack on the set-top’s rear panel.
Make sure the area where you will attach it is clean and dry.
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.
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.
Insert the 3.5 mm jack 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.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
CONNECTING A REMOTE EYE (IR RECEIVER)
3.5 mm jack plug
adhesive patch
front of
HDTV

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CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT
The set-top fully complies with international DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting)
standards. 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 on
page 15). 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 so that you
can use the RF Bypass. 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 OPTICAL AUDIO OUT
jack or the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack.
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 socket-outlet switch, if
present, to its OFF position).The set-top must
therefore be installed near to the AC power
socket-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 jacks
must be 75ohm coaxial, not regular audio cable.

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CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.)
Using the TV’s HDMI connector:
HDMI TV (+ optional home theater receiver) Setup A
DVI HDTV (+ optional home theater receiver) Setup B
VCR and HDMI TV Setup C
VCR, home theater receiver and HDMI TV Setup D
DVD player and HDMI TV Setup E
VCR, DVD player, home theater receiver and HDMI TV Setup F
Using the TV’s component video and stereo audio connectors:
HDTV (+ optional home theater receiver) Setup G
DVD player and HDTV (+ optional home theater receiver) Setup H
VCR, DVD player, home theater receiver and HDTV Setup I
NOTE
Copy protection via HDMI
secure link
The HDMI link between the set-
top and the TV/monitor should be
a secure link.When the set-top is
attached via a HDMI cable to an
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital
Content Protection) -compliant
monitor, the monitor and set-top
negotiate a secure link, which
allows the set-top to transmit full
resolution video (picture) to the
TV/monitor.
Not all monitors support HDCP.
If the set-top is connected to a
monitor that does not support
HDCP, the following is displayed:
Your HDTV does not support HDCP.
Please use theYPbPr 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 Setups G, H and I).
NOTE
How you set up the equipment may depend on the home theater receiver. For example, the optical and
digital audio inputs may be associated with particular video inputs. Please see the home theater user
information for further details.

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Setup A: HDMI TV
(+ optional home theater)
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
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
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About Setup A: Using an HDMI cable to connect a TV
(optional home theater shown)
This is the most basic setup, with only an HDTV and optional home theater connected.
The set-top has a high-definition multimedia interface (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, opposite) and (ii) optical (labeled OPTICAL AUDIO OUT).
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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RF Cable TV HDMI
TDC779X
set-top
Home
Theater
HDTV
Cable TV
RF
Cable Wiring Diagram A
Digital Audio
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Setup B: DVI TV
(+ optional home theater)
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
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
CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.)