TV Tuner Product My Cinema Series
E4169 Sixth Edition V6 January 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”).
Contents Notices........................................................................................................... v Safety information....................................................................................... vi About this guide......................................................................................... vii Chapter 1: Hardware information 1.1 System requirements.................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Card/Box layout..............
Contents iv A.2 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)................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box.
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. viii 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. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing the ASUS TV Tuner Product.
1.1 System requirements Before installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box, ensure that your system meets the following requirements: Item Slot Processor Memory Graphics card Optical drive Hard disk space Audio Operating system Software/utilities 1.2 Description For PCI TV tuner card : One available PCI slot For PCI-E TV tuner card: One available PCI Express slot For TV box: One available USB 2.0 port For TV express card: One available Express Card port For notebook: Intel® Pentium® M 1.
1.3 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
1.4 Installation 1.4.1 • You can install the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box only on a motherboard with a PCI slot. • Illustrations in this section are for reference only. Your system chassis and configuration may differ from what is shown. Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card To install the ASUS TV Tuner 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.
1.4.2 Installing the ASUS USB TV Box/Stick To install the ASUS USB TV Box: 1. Place the ASUS USB TV Box on a flat and stable surface close to your computer. 2. Connect the USB cord A series plug to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. PC 2 1.4.3 NB 2 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.
1.5 Connecting cables and devices There are various types of cable TV (CATV) and antenna connections. Consult your dealer for the type of adapter, splitter, A/B switch, or combiner that may be required when connecting the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box to devices. The ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 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.
This chapter gives information on how to install drivers and applications for the ASUS TV Tuner Product.
2.1 Device driver installation You need to install the device drivers to your computer so you can use the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. Refer to this section when installing the device drivers. The screens shown in this section may not exactly match the contents displayed on your screen. Contents of the Support CD may change at any time without notice. 2.1.1 Installing Microsoft® DirectX® Microsoft® Direct® X allows 3D hardware acceleration support in Windows® 98, Windows® 2000, and Windows® XP.
5. This message appears when setup is complete. Click OK to finish the installation process. 2.1.2 Installing the driver Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (Windows® XP/Vista/ Media Center Edition [MCE] 2005) for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/Stick 1. Start your computer. 2. Windows® automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel. 3. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. The Drivers & Utilities setup screen appears.
A progress bar appears to indicate the installation status. 2-4 4. After all necessary files have been installed in your system, click Finish to complete the installation process. 5. If you are using Windows® Media Center Edition [MCE] 2005, click MCE plug-in.
The following step is for the ASUS TV Box with an internal antenna only. 6. Go to MCE > More Programs > ASUS TV Setting. Select the antenna you intend to use. Click Apply. • You may connect an external antenna/roof antenna to the U9000 Diversity through an MCX-to-IEC adapter. An external antenna enhances the signal.
2.1.3 Uninstalling the driver If you want to update the driver, or if you no longer need them, refer to this section to completely uninstall the drivers from your system to save disk space. 2-6 1. Click Start > Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. 3. Click the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Drivers from the list. 4. Click Change/Remove. 5. A dialog box appears. Click OK to completely remove all ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box components. Otherwise, click Cancel. 6.
2.2 CyberLink® PowerCinema (optional) If you are running Windows® MCE/Vista Premium, you cannot watch TV using the CyberLink® PowerCinema 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 in your computer. Use the mouse or the remote controller to navigate through the user interface. For details on the remote controller, see Appendix A.1.
2.4 Presto! PVR (optional) If you are running Windows® MCE/Vista Premium, you cannot watch TV using the Presto! PVR and MCE application at the same time. This application allows you to watch TV. Use the mouse or the remote controller to navigate through the user interface. For details on the remote controller, see Appendix A.1. For more information on this application, refer to the Presto! PVR User’s Guide in the Support CD. 2.
2.6 ASUS VideoSecurity Online VideoSecurity Online is a powerful monitoring and motion-detecting software. With video capture devices such as CCD, V8, digital Hi-8 and others, you can use VideoSecurity Online to: • find intruders; • monitor your environment; • detect changes in a specified location; and • know in advance who your visitors are.
2.7 ASUS EZVCR ASUS EZVCR is a program that allows you to watch and record live TV on your PC or notebook. ASUS EZVCR also lets you to listen to radio programs on systems that support this function. For more information, check the help file in EZVCR. The image below shows the main ASUS EZVCR user interface window.
2.8 ASUS Eee PC Installation For ASUS Eee PC Linux OS, there are two ways to install drivers and applications: with or without Internet connection. If you have Internet connection, follow these steps (recommended): 1. Connect to the Internet. 2. Select the Setting tab, and click the Add/Remove icon. 3. Select the Play tab, click the TV driver and TV application to install the driver and application. 4. Restart the Eee PC. If you do not have Internet connection, follow these steps: 1.
2.9 ASUS Plug and Play TV (optional) ASUS Plug and Play TV is a user-friendly application that delivers better TV experience. With ASUS Plug and Play TV, you can watch TV programs by just plugging a USB dongle. 2.10 ASUS Pop-up TV (optional) ASUS Pop-up TV is a user-friendly application that delivers better TV experience. With ASUS Pop-up TV, you can watch TV programs by just plugging a USB dongle. 2.
Video mode • Video file list Video mode TV mode Settings Video file list Show next ten files in the folder Show previous ten files in the folder • Playback control Video mode Settings TV mode Forward Rewind Stop Turn the volume up Pause Turn the volume down Progress Bar ASUS TV Tuner Product 2-13
2-14 Chapter 2: Software information
This chapter includes information on the optional remote controller, key table, and international TV systems and standards.
A.1 Remote controller (optional) The optional remote controller is designed for the CyberLink® PowerCinema software application only. Use the remote controller for an enjoyable TV-watching experience through the CyberLink® PowerCinema windows. Remote controller specifications A.1.
Key table Button TV FM DVD – Radio mode – – – – – – – – – – – Back to main menu PHOTO MUSIC – – – – – – – – – Photo mode – – – – Music mode Back to main menu – Back to main menu DVD menu Back to main menu – Back to main menu – Back to main menu – Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Full screen Full screen Full screen Full screen Full screen Full screen TV mode – Back to previous channel Back to previous page Channel up/down ~ Mode VIDEO – – – DVD mode –
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Key table Button TV FM TV mode DVD – – Mode VIDEO – PHOTO – MUSIC – Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Close Close Close Close Close Close Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Play/Pause Play/Pause Play/Pause Play/Pause Play/Pause Play/Pause Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Back to main menu Back to previous Channel up/down Back to main menu Back to previous Search forward/ backward Back to main menu Back to previous Next/ previous chapter Back to ma
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Key table Button TV FM Power Power Power Pause Pause Stop Stop Record Mode VIDEO PHOTO MUSIC Power Power Power Pause Pause Pause Pause Stop Stop Stop Stop Record Record Record Record Record Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Play Play Play Play Play Play Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Replay Replay Replay Replay Replay Replay Skip Skip Skip Skip Skip Skip I more – – – – – Back to previous OK Back to previous OK Back
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Key table Button TV DVD Mode VIDEO PHOTO MUSIC Back to main menu Back to main menu Back to main menu Back to main menu Back to main menu TV Mode – – – – – Teletext Teletext – – – – – Close Close Close Close 0~9 0~9 0~9 VOL Volume up/down Volume up/down Volume up/down CH Channel 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
Button FM DVD Mute Mute Mute Mute Rew Rewind Rewind Record Record Stop Mode VIDEO PHOTO MUSIC Mute Mute Mute Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Record Record Record Record Record 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 Play Play Play Play Play Play Play Next Next chapter
A.2 International TV systems and standards (Analog TV) • TV systems and standards may change anytime without notice. This list is provided for reference only. • Ensure that your TV card complies with the system or standard used in your country or location. AREA TV Albania Argentina Australia Austria Azores Is. (Portugal) Bahamas Bahrain Barbados Belgium Bermuda Brazil Bulgaria Canada Canary Is.
AREA TV STEREO SUBTITLE Israel PAL B/G Nicam TeleText Italy PAL B/G FM/FM TeleText Jamaica SECAM M Japan NTSC J Jordan PAL B Kenya PAL B Korea NTSC M Luxembourg PAL B/G TeleText Madeira PAL B Madagascar SECAM B Malaysia PAL B Malta PAL B/G Mauritius SECAM B Mexico NTSC M MTS CC Monaco SECAM/PAL L/G Morocco SECAM B Netherlands PAL B/G FM-FM TeleText New Zealand PAL B/G Nicam TeleText North Korea SECAM/PAL D, D/K Norway PAL B/G Nicam Pakistan PAL
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