Pace Tahoe (775D) HDPVR owners' thread - Page 6 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Cooper Moon · 2008-04-13, 09:48 PM

I was advised by Shaw (Nanaimo as well as Jasonb) to wait 45 minutes before Activating. I plugged in and called right away without any problems. I have not noticed any noise thus far.

RW99 · 2008-04-13, 11:50 PM

Just got mine yesterday. A couple of resets early on, but since it's been fine. No loud noises yet **knocks wood**. But messages are all screwy. Other than that, I'm pretty happy with the box.

I just need to replace my crappy receiver. Both audio options HDMI and optical hickup when I change channels from HD to SD

wolfman · 2008-04-14, 01:44 PM

Here's an odd incident with my Pace PVR. Played back a recording. At the end there was no "delete?" prompt, which usually shows up. Instead the unit froze. And it froze completely. No response from any remote commands. No response from any panel buttons. And, quite a surprise, no response from the power button on the unit! I had to unplug, and replug, to resolve the freeze. Only happened once.

visiter555 · 2008-04-14, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimbamboom

I too noticed the same noises coming from the unit that Mattgray described. The wirling, clicking sound was there even with the unit in standby mode. I only had a few programs recorded. I also had problems with the unit resetting itself, and then discovering all my program info was lost. I ended up returning the unit to Shaw for a refund.

I have two boxes that also make the wirling whining klunking noises. The other three are quiet in standby, but when powered on WOW, talk about LOUD noises!!!!!!!

JayCanadian · 2008-04-14, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfman

Here's an odd incident with my Pace PVR. Played back a recording. At the end there was no "delete?" prompt, which usually shows up. Instead the unit froze. And it froze completely. No response from any remote commands. No response from any panel buttons. And, quite a surprise, no response from the power button on the unit! I had to unplug, and replug, to resolve the freeze. Only happened once.

Same thing happened to me, program ended, no option to delete, then it froze. I had to unplug the box to reset it.

My box also started making the noise last night. I've had it for about 1 1/2 weeks and the noise level was not a problem until last night when it started making the clicking/whirring noise.

Chuck12 · 2008-04-14, 06:56 PM

Well tomorrow I will be exchanging my unit. The box keeps resetting. I bought it Friday and it literally reset every 5 minutes for about 2 hours. Then It reset every 2 hours. Saturday it reset twice, and sunday it reset once. Monday it reset 2 times, once during a recording. The shaw tech put a note on my account to allow exchange. I really hope the new unit does not reset 100 times. Pace has given me a bad taste right now, and I would rather just buy a second moto HD non-pvr box for stability. Lets hope the second time is the charm.

57 · 2008-04-14, 11:31 PM

Did you check the S/N ratio to see if it's adequate at your home? Check out the other tips.

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=21274

Remove any upstream splitters, etc to ensure a good signal, just as a test.

Make sure it's well-ventillated. Heat is a killer for STBs

Chuck12 · 2008-04-15, 05:08 PM

Yup, we checked that with the shaw tech. I have a non-pvr box in the living room and it worked perfectly in the bedroom room and works perfectly in the living room. I just came back from the exchange and WOW. Called shaw, they hit the box and boom got my cable and not 1 reset. Night and Day difference.

Takodo · 2008-04-17, 10:13 PM

How do you use the zoom function? Above the # key it says HD/ZOOM but does nothing.

JasonB · 2008-04-17, 10:53 PM

When you're on an HD channel that is letterboxed (SD content in widescreen format) you can use the zoom button to bring it out to full screen, with some loss of resolution.

It's working for me...

SKY · 2008-04-17, 11:18 PM

Does anybody else notice that this STB makes noise when on or off? Could it be because I have only left one inch above the unit for ventilation? I also notice that it takes 30 seconds or so to turn on (via the remote) after I have turned the TV on first. Sometimes I can't even turn on the STB with the remote at all. Should I call Shaw and get it replaced?

57 · 2008-04-17, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Sometimes I can't even turn on the STB with the remote at all

SKY: Bet you have an LCD - see:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=64463

Turn the STB on first?

SKY · 2008-04-18, 12:28 AM

Thanks 57, I really appreciate the help.

Takodo · 2008-04-18, 05:18 AM

On some of the HD channels I do get the black bars at the side. Pushing the zoom button does nothing at all on any chanel.

I am also not using a TV but a Optoma HD70 projector if that matters?

57 · 2008-04-18, 09:56 AM

Takodo, you may wish to read the following on black bars:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=76089

Are you pressing the # button itself? You may wish to reboot the STB (unplug/replug).

Since you have an FP, there's no need to stretch the picture, you have no concerns regarding burn in, so watch the 4:3 programming as 4:3, unstretched and undistorted.

View Poll Results: How satisfied are you with the Pace Tahoe 775HD PVR?
Very Satisfied	44	28.95%
Somewhat Satisfied	52	34.21%
Somewhat Dissatisfied	26	17.11%
Very Dissatisfied	30	19.74%
Voters: 152. You may not vote on this poll

2008-04-14, 11:31 PM	#82
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2008-04-18, 09:56 AM	#90
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,302	Takodo, you may wish to read the following on black bars: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=76089 Are you pressing the # button itself? You may wish to reboot the STB (unplug/replug). Since you have an FP, there's no need to stretch the picture, you have no concerns regarding burn in, so watch the 4:3 programming as 4:3, unstretched and undistorted. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

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2008-04-13, 09:48 PM	#76
Cooper Moon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nanoose Posts: 2	I was advised by Shaw (Nanaimo as well as Jasonb) to wait 45 minutes before Activating. I plugged in and called right away without any problems. I have not noticed any noise thus far.

2008-04-13, 11:50 PM	#77
RW99 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 45	Just got mine yesterday. A couple of resets early on, but since it's been fine. No loud noises yet knocks wood. But messages are all screwy. Other than that, I'm pretty happy with the box. I just need to replace my crappy receiver. Both audio options HDMI and optical hickup when I change channels from HD to SD

2008-04-14, 01:44 PM	#78
wolfman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 154	Here's an odd incident with my Pace PVR. Played back a recording. At the end there was no "delete?" prompt, which usually shows up. Instead the unit froze. And it froze completely. No response from any remote commands. No response from any panel buttons. And, quite a surprise, no response from the power button on the unit! I had to unplug, and replug, to resolve the freeze. Only happened once.

2008-04-14, 06:56 PM	#81
Chuck12 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 24	Well tomorrow I will be exchanging my unit. The box keeps resetting. I bought it Friday and it literally reset every 5 minutes for about 2 hours. Then It reset every 2 hours. Saturday it reset twice, and sunday it reset once. Monday it reset 2 times, once during a recording. The shaw tech put a note on my account to allow exchange. I really hope the new unit does not reset 100 times. Pace has given me a bad taste right now, and I would rather just buy a second moto HD non-pvr box for stability. Lets hope the second time is the charm.

2008-04-15, 05:08 PM	#83
Chuck12 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 24	Yup, we checked that with the shaw tech. I have a non-pvr box in the living room and it worked perfectly in the bedroom room and works perfectly in the living room. I just came back from the exchange and WOW. Called shaw, they hit the box and boom got my cable and not 1 reset. Night and Day difference.

2008-04-17, 10:13 PM	#84
Takodo Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10	How do you use the zoom function? Above the # key it says HD/ZOOM but does nothing.

2008-04-17, 10:53 PM	#85
JasonB Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 174	When you're on an HD channel that is letterboxed (SD content in widescreen format) you can use the zoom button to bring it out to full screen, with some loss of resolution. It's working for me...

2008-04-17, 11:18 PM	#86
SKY Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CANADA Posts: 93	Does anybody else notice that this STB makes noise when on or off? Could it be because I have only left one inch above the unit for ventilation? I also notice that it takes 30 seconds or so to turn on (via the remote) after I have turned the TV on first. Sometimes I can't even turn on the STB with the remote at all. Should I call Shaw and get it replaced?

2008-04-18, 12:28 AM	#88
SKY Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CANADA Posts: 93	Thanks 57, I really appreciate the help.

2008-04-18, 05:18 AM	#89
Takodo Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10	On some of the HD channels I do get the black bars at the side. Pushing the zoom button does nothing at all on any chanel. I am also not using a TV but a Optoma HD70 projector if that matters?