Pace DC551 HD box

[57]

The "loop through" feature is discussed in the operating manual for the STB and what you want should work. I know it works for component video.

http://www.pacemicro.com/americas/pr...DC551%20Laguna Download user guide, page 14.

[fufaso]

Thanks 57. That's what I needed to understand. I guess those manuals are helpful...

[actng]

when i press the power button on the remote to turn off the PACE box, the remote control sends a power off signal to the TV as well, turning off both the PACE and my TV. Is there a way to disable this "feature" so that when I hit power off, it only turns off the PACE and not my TV?

[57]

I assume you're talking about the remote that came with the Pace. See the operating manual for this remote (small white one) and go to the "master power" or "global power" or whatever it's called and have it turn off only the STB instead of both/several items.

Also, there is no significant power consumption difference between the STB in "on" and "off" (standby) mode, so just leave the STB on if you have difficulty programming.

I assume that when you press the power button now, the TV and the CBL light at the top of the remote now both come on. Only the CBL light should come on if you want only the STB to go off, but as I stated earlier, simply leave it on. There is no major difference turning it "off" - the internal circuitry is always on.

[actng]

The manual for the remote control says to hold SELECT and CBL until the light blinks twice. This doesn't happen even after holding the buttons down for an extended period of time!

I want to disable this "feature" because sometimes when I'm tweaking the cable box, I need to press the power button and I would much rather the TV didn't turn on and off. A few TVs broke in my childhood days due to repeated on/off hooliganism.

Never mind... I read the wrong manual. LOL i pulled out the manual for the remote of my SD digital box. LOL

[57]

The only time you need to tweak the STB that requires the power off is when doing the advanced setup wizard. To run the wizard it's best to go to the front of the STB anyway and you can turn it off then using the button on the STB... Glad you found the correct manual.

[panissimov]

Has anyone come across this problem? I left Pace 551 box running for about 10 hours with my TV off. When I turned TV back on, the 1080i format was showin the picture that is beyond the frame, i.e. the name of the channel is below the bottom frame, the temperature at HD City news is above the top frame.

I plugged it out and followed the set up procedures. Still the same. Called Roger's support and was asked to go through the same stuff. No change occured. I wanted them to have my box exchanged, they claim it might be the new software update that causes such problems.

Any ideas, solutions?

Thanks!

[Cyclism]

Sounds like you turned on the STB's stretch mode. Easy fix. Press the # button on the remote until the picture fills the screen properly. Nothing wrong with your STB.

[57]

Or you enabled one of the stretch modes on your TV. I believe that a cold reboot of the STB takes you back to "normal", but perhaps not. Please see the following thread on SA STB Setup.

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=17719


As well as the following post, useful for newbies to the forum:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=57741

[chcha61]

I have pace dc551 and samsung lnt4661f with hdmi cable.
picture format is set to auto dvi..
I just turn on the tv once or twice a week.

almost every month, tv can't find hdmi sigal, so i have to reboot cable box with component calbe and change it into hdmi cable to get the hdmi signal back.

Is this TV problem or cable box problem?

[57]

There have been a huge number of HDMI issues with the Pace STBs. This is certainly not uncommon and a once-a-month reboot is not a bad idea anyway. Have a look at the following thread on HDMI Issues. It could also be a slightly loose HDMI cable?

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=71112

I don't quite understand why you need to use CV cables for the reboot, but if you do, then I'd leave them "nearby".

Here's the thread on SA and Pace STB Tips. Note that the Samsungs do not accept 480i via HDMI - perhaps that's why you need to reboot with CV?

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=17719


Also, see the following post, useful for newbies to the forum:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=57741

[mccho]

Ok, I started reading the posts only to realize that the posts date back to 2005.

I'm wondering if I should buy an HD Box or just rent.

If I were to buy, as the Roger's Client service people advise, which box is recommended?

What's the difference between PVR and HDMI? I always thought HDMI was the top of the chain.

Any insight and help is appreciated!

[57]

What's the difference between PVR and HDMI?

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=17715 Acronyms

A PVR is a personal video recorder (A STB (Set Top Box) that can record).

HDMI is a type of connector (cable).

Please read the following post and the links in there - lots of useful information for those new to the forum:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=57741

Then come back and ask more questions. The purchase vs rent decision is a personal one and you need to compare the costs and decide for yourself. The latest STB is the SA4250HD and the latest PVR is the SA8300HD. This assumes you're in Ontario.

Please put your location and service provider into your UserCP Profile (location). This helps us help you.

[Jordan]

Hi, I have a samsung ln32a550 and i have just rented an hd box from rogers. It turns out that i got the pace dc551pf and i am really dissapointed in the picture. The picture quality is best when i am browsing shows in the guide menu and not even the hd channels have great clarity. Im just wondering if anyone knos what the problem is.

[57]

1. What connection are you using from the Pace to the TV for video?

2. Make sure you only have one video connection from the STB to the TV - Don't connect anything for video other than component video cables or HDMI and make sure the TV is tuned to that input.

3. Make sure that the STB is set up properly. See:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=17719 Tips for SA/Pace STBs.


Check out the following post, useful search tips and FAQs for those new to the forum:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=57741