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TV Tuner

My Cinema Series

User Manual

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Page 1: ...TV Tuner My Cinema Series User Manual ...

Page 2: ...MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR ...

Page 3: ...tion 2 2 2 1 1 Installing Microsoft DirectX 2 2 2 1 2 Installing the driver 2 3 2 1 3 Uninstalling the driver 2 6 2 2 CyberLink PowerCinema optional 2 7 2 3 Arcsoft TotalMedia optional 2 7 2 4 Presto PVR optional 2 8 2 5 ASUS Splendid Technology 2 8 2 6 ASUS VideoSecurity Online 2 9 2 7 ASUS EZVCR 2 10 2 8 ASUS Eee PC Installation 2 11 2 9 ASUS Plug and Play TV optional 2 12 2 10 ASUS Pop up TV op...

Page 4: ... International TV systems and standards Analog TV A 11 A 3 International TV systems and standards DVB T A 13 A 4 International TV systems and standards ATSC A 14 A 5 International TV systems and standards DMB TH A 14 ...

Page 5: ...l device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that ...

Page 6: ...uct ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and extreme temperatures Do not place this product in a location where it may get wet Place this product on a flat and stable ...

Page 7: ...cludes information on the remote controller key table and international TV systems and standards Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS website The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products 2 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentat...

Page 8: ...ed throughout this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task ...

Page 9: ...ASUS TV Tuner Chapter 1 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing the ASUS TV Tuner ...

Page 10: ...XP MCE 512MB or higher is recommended For Vista Basic Vista Premium 1GB or higher is recommended Graphics card Graphics card with at least 32MB video memory Optical drive CD ROM drive for driver installation Hard disk space At least 1GB free hard disk space For XP MCE 1GB or higher is recommended For Vista Basic Vista Premium 15GB or higher is recommended Audio Microsoft DirectX compatible audio d...

Page 11: ...oid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Keep all components such as the host adapter in their antistatic bag until you are ready to install them Likewise whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with it Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power sup...

Page 12: ...ner Card 1 Unplug the power cord 2 Remove the system unit cover Refer to the documentation that came with your system for detailed instructions 3 Locate the PCI bus expansion slot Ensure that this slot is unobstructed 4 Unlock the expansion card cover 5 Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you intend to use You can install the ASUS TV Tuner Card only on a motherboard with a PCI PCIe slot ...

Page 13: ...to your computer 2 Connect the USB cord A series plug to a USB 2 0 port on your computer 2 PC NB 1 4 3 Installing the ASUS TV Express Card To install the ASUS TV Express Card 1 Place your notebook or desktop computer on a flat and stable surface 2 Locate the Express Card port 3 Connect the ASUS TV Express Card to the Express Card port on your computer ...

Page 14: ...mbiner that may be required when connecting the ASUS TV Tuner Card Box Stick to devices The ASUS TV Tuner Card Box Stick can receive up to 100 channels If you do not have a CATV system you may use an indoor or outdoor antenna that carries only VHF channels UHF channels or both VHF and UHF channels to connect to the ASUS TV Tuner Card Box Click here for more information on connecting cables and dev...

Page 15: ...ASUS TV Tuner Chapter 2 Software information This chapter gives information on how to install drivers and applications for the ASUS TV Tuner ...

Page 16: ...98 Windows 2000 Windows XP and Windows Vista OS 3 Click Next to start the installation The installation program automatically installs the DirectX 9 0 runtime libraries to your system Ensure that you install Microsoft DirectX before installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card Box Stick driver For software MPEG support in Windows 98 you must first install Microsoft Direct X then install a MPEG compliant vide...

Page 17: ...y 1 Start your computer 2 Windows automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card Box Stick and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window Click Cancel 3 Place the Support CD into the optical drive From the autorun screen select Windows XP Vista then click Smart Install wizard This wizard automatically installs all the driver and applications for your ASUS TV Tuner Card Box Stick and synchronizes ...

Page 18: ...on status Installing the driver manually To install the driver and applications manually 1 Start your computer 2 Windows automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card Box Stick and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window Click Cancel 3 Place the Support CD into the optical drive From the autorun screen select Windows XP Vista then click Install Driver ...

Page 19: ...ion that you want to use on your computer Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation 4 Click Install now A progress bar appears to indicate the installation status 5 Click Finish to complete the driver installation process ...

Page 20: ...hem refer to this section to completely uninstall the drivers from your system to save disk space 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Double click Add or Remove Programs 5 Click OK 3 Select ASUS TV Tuner Card 4 Click Change Remove 6 Close other applications and remove any disks from the drives Click Finish to restart your computer ...

Page 21: ...ws MCE Vista Premium you cannot watch TV using the Arcsoft TotalMedia and MCE application at the same time This application allows you to watch TV and DVDs listen to FM radio or music CDs or browse pictures stored on your computer Use the mouse or the remote control to navigate through the user interface Refer to Appendix A 1 for details on the remote control Using the ASUS PE9400 Combo To watch N...

Page 22: ...ideo Enhancement Technology takes computer graphics capabilities to the next level by automatically enhancing image quality depth color intensity and image details for the best visual results With ASUS Splendid meeting high visual demands watching movies and TV on your computer can indeed be a splendid experience ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology makes colors come alive and brings out opt...

Page 23: ...ty Online will do the following Save the date time information on when the condition started and when to release tracing to a database file watchdog mdb Capture the condition detected and save it into a bitmap file with reference to an image that represents the normal situation before VideoSecurity Online started detecting the variation You may view any image processing software to view modify or ...

Page 24: ...re Microsoft Windows XP with SP2 and Microsoft DirectX 9 or above ASUS DVD 6 0 Hardware ASUS TV Tuner device Sound card Processor Intel Pentium 4 2GHz or above AMD K7 2000 or above Intel Centrino 1G or above Memory At least 256 MB VGA card At least 64 MB RAM Hard disk space At least 500 MB free hard disk space The image below shows the main ASUS EZVCR user interface window For more information che...

Page 25: ...pplication from the icon displayed on the desktop The steps above are based on ASUS U3100 mini and It might be different when using other ASUS TV product Download the latest driver and read the instructions from the ASUS website at www asus com Watching TV programs on your Eee PC 1 Press F1 to select the country when launching first time 2 Press F1 to select the scan channel 3 Close the TV applica...

Page 26: ...up TV you can watch TV programs by just plugging a USB dongle 2 11 ASUS GadgeTV ASUS GadgeTV is a user friendly application that allows you to watch TV record TV and play video files on the Windows sidebar System requirements Windows Vista ASUS TV Tuner device ASUS TV application Windows XP Google desktop ASUS TV Tuner device ASUS TV application The pictures below show the main ASUS GadgeTV user i...

Page 27: ...ist Video mode Settings TV mode Video file list Show next ten files in the folder Show previous ten files in the folder Playback control Video mode Settings TV mode Turn the volume down Turn the volume up Forward Rewind Stop Pause Progress Bar ...

Page 28: ...2 14 Chapter 2 Software information ...

Page 29: ...ASUS TV Tuner Appendix Reference information This chapter includes information on the optional remote control key table and international TV systems and standards ...

Page 30: ...ontrol optional A 1 1 39 key remote control Layout Record Previous Rewind Navigation buttons Volume control buttons Full screen Mode buttons Close Stop Next Forward Enter OK Channel buttons Back Numeric keys Recall Play Pause Back to main menu Mute ...

Page 31: ... screen Full screen Full screen Back to previous channel Back to previous page Back to previous page Back to previous page Back to previous page Back to previous page Back to previous page Channel up down Search forward backward Next previous chapter Volume up down Volume up down Volume up down Volume up down Volume up down Volume up down 0 9 0 9 0 9 Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Up Up Up Up...

Page 32: ...evious chapter Previous chapter Previous chapter Previous chapter Next chapter Next chapter Next chapter Next chapter Next chapter Next chapter Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Play pause Play pause Play pause Play pause Play pause Play pause TV Stop Rewind Home Left Volume up down Mute Close Forward Up Back Right Down Channel up down Recall...

Page 33: ...k to previous menu Back to previous menu Back to previous menu Back to previous menu Back to previous menu Back to previous menu Channel up down Search forward backward Next previous chapter Volume up down Volume up down Volume up down Volume up down Volume up down Volume up down Enter OK Enter OK Enter OK Enter OK Enter OK Enter OK Up Up Up Up Up Up Down Down Down Down Down Down Left Left Left Le...

Page 34: ...ote control Layout Power Stop Forward Skip Rewind Replay Record Pause I more Cursor right Cursor up Cursor down Back Cursor left OK Volume Volume Channel Channel Record TV Mute DVD Menu Live TV Guide Numeric and alphabetic keys Clear Enter Teletext Play ...

Page 35: ...us Back to previous Back to previous Back to previous Back to previous Back to previous OK OK OK OK OK OK Up Up Up Up Up Up Right Right Right Right Right Right Left Left Left Left Left Left Down Down Down Down Down Down Channel up down Search forward backward Next previous chapter Volume up down Volume up down Volume up down Volume up down Volume up down Volume up down Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mut...

Page 36: ...w TV Audio Snapshot Fullsrceen Mute Back Recall OK Home TV Teletext Close Record Stop Fwd Prev Pause Play Next Back to main menu Numeric keys Volume Channel Close Teletext TV Navigation buttons Enter OK Recall Back TV Audio Rewind Previous Record Pause Play Stop Next Forward Mute Fullscreen Snapshot ...

Page 37: ...el up down Search forward backward Next previous chapter Up Up Up Up Up Up Down Down Down Down Down Down Left Left Left Left Left Left Right Right Right Right Right Right OK Enter OK Enter OK Enter OK Enter OK Enter OK Enter OK Back Back to previous Back to previous Back to previous Back to previous Back to previous Back to previous Recall Back to previous channel Back to previous channel Back to ...

Page 38: ...ecord Record Record Record Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Fwd Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Prev Previous chapter Previous chapter Previous chapter Previous chapter Previous chapter Previous chapter Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Play Play Play Play Play Play Play Next Next chapter Next chapter Next chapter Next chapter Next chapter Next chapter ...

Page 39: ... B Bahamas NTSC M Bahrain PAL B Barbados NTSC N Belgium PAL B G Nicam Teletext Bermuda NTSC M Brazil PAL M MTS Bulgaria SECAM D Canada NTSC M MTS CC Canary Is PAL B China PAL D Colombia NTSC N Cyprus PAL B Czech Republic SECAM PAL D K Denmark PAL B Nicam TeleText Egypt SECAM B Faroe Islands DK PAL B Finland PAL B G Nicam TeleText France SECAM E L Gambia PAL I Germany PAL B G FM FM TeleText Germany...

Page 40: ...CAM PAL D D K Norway PAL B G Nicam Pakistan PAL B Paraguay PAL N Peru NTSC M Philipines NTSC M Poland PAL D K Teletext Portugal PAL B G Nicam Teletext Romania PAL G Russia SECAM D K Saudi Arabia SECAM B Seychelles PAL I Singapore PAL B South Africa PAL I South Korea NTSC N Spain PAL B G Nicam Sri Lanka PAL B G Sweden PAL B G Nicam Teletext Switzerland PAL B G FM FM TeleText Tahiti SECAM KI Taiwan ...

Page 41: ... MHz V UHF DVB T PAL Hungary 8 MHz UHF DVB T PAL Italy 7 8 MHz V UHF DVB T PAL India DVB T PAL Ireland 8 MHz UHF DVB T PAL Latvia 8 MHz UHF DVB T PAL Lithuania DVB T PAL Luxembourg DVB T PAL Netherland 8 MHz UHF DVB T PAL Norway 8 MHz UHF DVB T PAL Poland 8 MHz UHF DVB T PAL Portugal 8 MHz UHF DVB T PAL Singapore 8 MHz UHF DVB T PAL Slovakia DVB T PAL Slovenia 7 8 MHz V UHF DVB T PAL S Africa 8 MH...

Page 42: ... 4 International TV systems and standards ATSC TYPE LOCATION BW BAND ATSC USA 6 MHz V UHF ATSC Canada 6 MHz V UHF A 5 International TV systems and standards DMB TH TYPE LOCATION BW BAND DMB TH China 8 MHz V UHF DMB TH Hong Kong 8 MHz V UHF ...

Page 43: ...Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc Address No 150 LI TE RD PEITOU TAIPEI 112 TAIWAN Authorised representative in Europe ASUS Computer GmbH Address HARKORT STR 21 23 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY ...

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