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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................................................................................
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 your set-top, please observe the precautions discussed in this document. Warnings on the power supply unit CAUTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before you install or use the apparatus, you must read and understand these Important Safety Instructions.
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 your 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.
SAFETY INFORMATION (cont.) Safety aspects of connections Regulatory information Full details of the rear panel are on page 6. CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify your set-top without written authorization from the manufacturer. Unauthorized modification could void your authority to operate your set-top. Connecting Do not connect your 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.
REAR PANEL CABLE IN From cable service-provider VIDEO OUT Composite video output ETHERNET For use in home networks DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Electrical S/PDIF audio output AUDIO OUT Audio outputs (stereo, R and L) COMPONENT VIDEO Component video output for analog HDTV HDMI® Video and audio output for digital HDTV S-VIDEO S-video output DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical S/PDIF audio output IR RECEIVE Infra-red input from a remote “eye” USB (Universal Serial Bus) port For future use TO TV RF output to TV (or VCR) D
CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT Possible setups In order for you to view programs broadcast in high-definition, your set-top must be connected to a suitable HDTV or computer monitor. Your set-top is also compatible with standard-definition TVs and VCRs. Your equipment should have been connected up by your installer. However, if you need to disconnect and reconnect your equipment, read pages 8 and 9. There are two typical connection setups for an HDTV, VCR, DVD player, and home theater receiver.
CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.) Setup A - Home theater system with HDTV (HDMI connection) Setup A uses an HDMI connector to connect to the HDTV. This displays the highest quality picture on the HDTV and also means there will be no picture degradation on any copy-protected programs (provided the link remains secure – see page 7).
CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.) Setup B - Home theater system with HDTV (Component video / YPbPr connection) Setup B uses a component video connection to connect to the HDTV. This displays a high definition picture on your TV.
CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT (cont.) WARNINGS Do not connect your 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. 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.
OPERATING YOUR SET-TOP Displaying a picture on your HDTV screen If your set-top is connected to your HDTV’s component video or HDMI input and is turned on (the (power) light is green), but your HDTV does not initially display a picture from your set-top, your HDTV may not support your set-top’s current output resolution (for further details on resolutions, see page 16). You therefore need to change your set-top’s output resolution as follows: 1. First press the POWER button on your remote control ( button.
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 the RNG200N have a rear-panel eSATA port to which you can connect an external hard disk (see further detail below). This can give DVR functionality to the RGN150N and increase the recording capacity for the RNG200N. Your set-top can also be connected into a home network.
OPERATING YOUR SET-TOP (cont.) Using Zoom to change the picture Making the appropriate TV Aspect Ratio and TV Display Capability settings (see pages 15 through 17) should ensure that the picture on your TV screen is not distorted (stretched or squashed) and that it fills as much of the screen as possible.
OPERATING YOUR SET-TOP (cont.) Setting up subtitles Subtitles in various languages may be transmitted with TV programs. You can set up your set-top to display subtitles, when they are available. You can also set your preferred language for these subtitles. There is a choice of several languages, including English. If you set subtitles to be “on”, they will be displayed in the preferred language only when subtitles in that language are transmitted with a program.
MAKING USER SETTINGS About User Settings Your installer should have made the correct settings so that your set-top is compatible with your HDTV or TV. However, you may wish to change some settings, for example if you purchase a new HDTV. You can make the following settings and you can also reset them to the factory defaults.
MAKING USER SETTINGS (cont.) About TV Display Capability (resolution settings) • Your set-top can transmit pictures to your TV in a range of resolutions (also called “Display Capabilities” - see below for the settings available). Generally, higher screen resolutions give better quality pictures. However, the quality always depends on how the program was originally transmitted. • Different TVs display different screen resolutions.
MAKING USER SETTINGS (cont.) * NOTE If your HDTV is 1080p-compliant and connected by HDMI, setting “1080p24 Pass” to YES causes 1080p/24 transmissions (at 24 frames per second) to be displayed at 1080p/24. Likewise, setting “1080p30 Pass” to YES causes 1080p/30 transmissions (at 30 frames per second) to be displayed at 1080p/30. The HDMI-connected HDTV may report that it is not 1080p-compliant and set “1080p24 Pass” (or “1080p30 Pass”) to NO.
MAKING USER SETTINGS (cont.) Setting Auto Pillarbox If your TV is a 16:9 TV that does not automatically detect 4:3 transmissions (and therefore does not add black bars to the sides of the picture), then 4:3 transmissions may display “stretched” to fit the 16:9 screen. If you do not want this effect, you can set your set-top to add black bars to the 4:3 picture, so that it is transmitted to your TV at a 16:9 aspect ratio. See the example below.
MAKING USER SETTINGS (cont.) Making Closed Caption Settings Closed captioning is a means of displaying alerts and subtitles on your TV screen, superimposed on whatever you are watching. You can turn closed captions on or off, as required, and you can also change the closed captions’ appearance. Turning closed captions on or off If you have not done so already, put your set-top into User Settings mode, as described on page 15. 1.
MAKING USER SETTINGS (cont.) Making Front-Panel Settings You can use the Front Panel Settings menu to set the brightness level of the front-panel lights (but not the (power) light) when your set-top is being used (“Viewing TV Brightness”) and when it is switched off (“Standby Brightness”). If you have not done so already, 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 “FP”.
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. 1. Press the U or D button on your remote control until the front panel shows “Lang”. On the PACE USER SETTINGS menu, Language Settings is highlighted when “Lang” is on the front panel. 2. Press the R button.
MAKING USER SETTINGS (cont.) Restoring the factory default settings If you wish, you can restore the user settings and subtitle settings to their factory defaults. All the changes you have made will be lost and the settings will revert to those that were programmed in the factory.
USING THE SETUP MENUS In addition to the user settings described on pages 15 through 21, setup menus may be available in your onscreen guide. These should be described in the information provided by your service-provider. There may also be on-screen information to explain these menus. However, certain settings may affect how your set-top and TV work.
SOLVING PROBLEMS If the installed system does not seem to be working properly, first make sure that all the cables are securely connected, then carry out the following checks, in the order shown. Check Suggested solution Further checks, if there is still a problem Is anything lighted on your set-top’s front panel? Press the POWER button on your remote control to turn on your set-top. Power may not be reaching your set-top. Make sure that the power supply unit is properly plugged in.
SOLVING PROBLEMS (cont.) Check Suggested solution Further checks, if there is still a problem Can you hear stereo sound? First check that the program is likely to have stereo sound (an old movie, for example, may not be in stereo). If your TV is mono, you will hear stereo sound only if you have a stereo audio amplifier and speakers or home theater connected to your stereo VCR or set-top. YES NO R D Check the on-screen Setup Menu, Audio settings (see page 23).
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