To get to those diagnostics, press the power button, then press the select button within two seconds. To leave, press the power button.
2. How can I format the eSATA HDD?
While on the main diagnostics page (not the dashboard page), press
Repeat
MyDVR*
MyDVR*
MyDVR*
LIVE
*MyDVR may be LIST on your remote depending on your cable provider
this will bring up a screen where you can select the drive to format and subsequently format the drive. After a few seconds, the box will reboot. After reboot, the drive will be available for use (the format is a two phase process so the initial format GUI may appear to be very quick).
Be aware that formatting the drive can't be undone and you will lose all the content on the drive. Do not use this screen unless absolutely necessary.
3. What are the discrete Power On/Off codes?
* HEX 4A (0x4A) for Power On
* HEX 4B (0x4B) for Power Off
4. Why is TV Guide indicating that my disk is not full when its definitely not full?
This is a bug in the guide. Most of the time, the only way to resolve it is to reboot your box. Sometimes (but very rarely) if you delete a recording, it may recover and get out of the error state.
5. How do I get into Pace User Settings?
Press the Power Button on the remote and then Menu. This will allow you to change a variety of settings. Press the Power button to return to live TV.
6. What is the PowerMenu?
It is the same as Pace User Settings (older name for the same function).
I put in an order for this unit and would like to know about this "issue". Does this mean a 60 min recording could be broken up into 60 segments on the DVR expander? Is it only certain units that have this problem or does it affect ALL units? Is this a once in a while problem or consistent?
First of all, the problem should be relatively rare/infrequent. If/when it does happen, what you may see is one (or a couple) of one minute recordings followed by the duration of the program you were trying to record.
As some Digital Home Canda users know, we've been looking into the problem for quite a bit now and its not been easy to replicate. The times we have seen it would indicate that the problem may be an issue in TV Guide, but I can't definitively state the source of the bug yet.
I've never heard of this Pace unit before, i've never even seen it around except just now when i was checking out bestbuys website to see if the motorola hdpvr was on sale
any idea where i can find more info about this unit?? not even the shaw site has info about it other than a picture of it in their banner.(edit: seems like i should check out these forums more often, never knew PACE was so prevalent with Shaw) edit2: wow never knew i never posted on these forums, Hi all ^^
I've experienced both issues with my 3080 in the past, (1 minute segments recordings and the full HDD when it's not really full).
I modded my 3080 by upgrading the HDD to a 160GB and adding a sata port in the back to be able to connect other HDDs from the outside and encountered the 1-minute recording issue a couple of times, called Shaw, we couldn't figure it out. After a bit of troubleshooting I figured out that it was a bad sata cable connector that was cracked and not connecting properly that was causing all my issues. I discontinued the use of my mod and reconnected the motherboard directly to the HDD and problem solved. I suspect here that maybe the cable/connector of the expander or Summit might be the source of the problem.
I used to encounter the Full HDD bug a while back and what would clear it is deleting a recording and it would clear the issue so now I always leave a short recording on the HDD ready to be deleted if the issue comes back, it's been like 6 months now and never had the problem but I still leave the recording on the HDD just in case.
My DCT-6412 died on the weekend and was out of warranty...I went and picked up the 758D with the expander from shaw yesterday. Seemed like a better deal than getting one with a built in 160GB drive for the same price. My question (and forgive me if this is partially answered by the discrete codes above as I know nothing of how this works) but I have a harmony remote and I'm wondering how they will handle the fact that the box is simply an HD cable box but with the expander it turns into a PVR...will the codes for the 758D (assuming they even have them) provide PVR functionality do you think?
My DCT-6412 died on the weekend and was out of warranty...I went and picked up the 758D with the expander from shaw yesterday. Seemed like a better deal than getting one with a built in 160GB drive for the same price. My question (and forgive me if this is partially answered by the discrete codes above as I know nothing of how this works) but I have a harmony remote and I'm wondering how they will handle the fact that the box is simply an HD cable box but with the expander it turns into a PVR...will the codes for the 758D (assuming they even have them) provide PVR functionality do you think?
I too would really like to know the answer to this. I did a search in Harmony's database and they do recognize the box, but it's unclear if it handles PVR functionality as well. Either way I'll be finding out once they are delivered post Oct 10th so if no one posts an answer by then - I'll report back.
I'll be returning both items if I can't utilize my harmony remote. It's pretty much a home theatre necessity. lol
I have the new unit at home now, just haven't had time to install it yet - hopefully get to it tomorrow...I'll call Harmony to see what they have to say when I get to the install. I will post when I find out...fingers crossed though.
If it's anything like other Harmony applications, since the codes for the Pace boxes are probably the same, you'd simply tell the harmony that you have the PVR version. I believe that's what the people over on BTV do.
I have a question with this box can I format any old external hardrive to act as the expander?
And as a follow up, Im having troubles finding an external that doesnt use usb but sata instead, anyone know a good 1tb external hd with sata interface?
I used an old SATA 500gb Western Digital drive from a Mac and a Vantec NexStar ESATA case. Had to power off the box, leave it for 60 and plug it back in. It was recognized and has been working great - aside from the electric blue access light on the drive that flashes constantly (have to disconnect that). I have been able to watch/record 2 shows and record 2 shows no problem. No issues with false full warnings or 1 minute recordings.
I too would really like to know the answer to this. I did a search in Harmony's database and they do recognize the box, but it's unclear if it handles PVR functionality as well. Either way I'll be finding out once they are delivered post Oct 10th so if no one posts an answer by then - I'll report back.
What is this item included in DC758D box:
2 to 3 mm dia wire, one end has 3.5mm stereo male plug, other end something like an infra red sensor about 20mmx20mm with the word YECO on it.
I believe the wire is an IR blaster. It allows you to point the remote at it rather than at the cable box. There is a very small hole at the back of the box where you can connect it. Just take off the sticker backing and place it somewhere convenient.
When I setup the device in the Harmony Software (using the PVR Section) it did not recognize it and asked if I had a remote. I told it no as I did not want to program the whole thing button by button. It then suggesed I used that model and it worked perfectly. There may be a couple buttons to learn, but I haven't had time to sit with both remotes and look for something missing.
Could you please provide the technical specifications of this unit in the opening post? Is it MPEG4/AVC and Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 channel capable like the new (but as yet un-introduced) Motorola DCX3400?
I'm Looking for something a little more futureproof than the current Motorola DCT3416 offering from Shaw, just incase they start distributing the programming utilizing the newer codecs within the expected lifetime of the unit (wishful thinking, I know).
Also, the .PDF manual has an image of the back of the unit, and shows a normal keyed Sata connector - is this a misprint? Does it use a proper eSata connector (the keyed standard versions are for internal cable use which has significantly less shielding and much less robust connectors than eSata does.
Does it use a proper eSata connector (the keyed standard versions are for internal cable use which has significantly less shielding and much less robust connectors than eSata does.
Changing caption font (at times) appears to be non-complying to the setup and switches back to uppercase no matter which style is selected. Very bad caption font just reminds me of old telex machines. Also caption lines scrolling seems not smooth and some parts of lines disappear at times.
It appears that caption font switch back occurs when channel is changed from HD to non HD.
I am using a 500GB Western Digital Drive in a Vantec eSata external enclosure - works like a charm. Shaw did not have to enable anything - when the device detected an external drive, (after a 60 second power off), it asked to format the drive and then was available to TimeShift and PVR
I just installed a memory express velocity 1TB drive package...
Every thing works great.
If anybody is having troubles;
(0) Activate the DC758D with Shaw's Website - https://activations.shaw.ca/
(1) Unlug the DC758D
(2) Plug in the eSATA drive - power the drive up
(3) Plug in the DC758D
(4) Wait for the Magic to happen
Just wondering if it's possible to share an external HDD with 2 Summits (not at the same time, detach then attach to another)? I know with certain DCTs the recording list is on the internal HDD of the box but this one does not have an internal drive. So, the list must be stored on the external HDD. Has anyone tried this out? You would need 2 Pace DC758D units to test.
As far as Shaw boxes go, they all use the same codes (remote). This is one of the largest downfalls as it means you have to be really creative to make more than one work in any given room. Addressable remotes would be a really nice feature to have come along in the next firmware update.
I was hoping Pace boxes used diffferent remote codes than the motorolas too. I have 2 PVR's in the same room hooked up to a slingbox and have to make one of them 'view only' because of this. Otherwise the same signal from sling gets sent to both boxes....
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