TV Tuner Card/Box My Cinema Series
E2939 Revised Edition V3 February 2007 Copyright © 2007 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 Appendix: A.1 iv Reference information Remote controller (optional)........................................................ A-2 A.1.1 39-key remote controller..................................................A-2 A.1.2 21-key remote controller..................................................A-4 A.2 International TV systems and standards (Analog TV)...............A-6 A.3 International TV systems and standards (DVB-T)......................
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 electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical 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.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. How this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • Chapter 2: Software information This chapter gives information on how to install device drivers and applications for 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 Card/Box.
1.1 System requirements Before installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box, make sure your computer 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.
(Hybrid) PCI TV cards FM radio/ DVBT TV port CATV-IN R Analog TV port RF/FM-IN Audio-video port DVBT/Analog TV port ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box IR VIDEO-IN C AT V-IN R IR receiver port 1-
(Analog) PCI TV cards FM-IN Analog TV port RF-IN R FM radio port Audio-video port Analog TV port 1- IR VIDEO-IN RF-IN R IR receiver port Chapter 1: Hardware information
(DVBT) USB TV boxes Internal antenna Digital TV-in port (for external/roof anterna) USB port LEDs IR receiver The internal antenna provides easy portability and more chances of digital TV reception when the roof antenna or the external antenna is not available. DVBT TV-in port Refer to the LED information table on page 1-8.
(Hybrid) USB TV boxes FM antenna Digital/Analog TV-in port USB port LEDs IR receiver (Analog) USB TV box AnalogTV-in port 1- Chapter 1: Hardware information
(DVBT) Express card LED Digital TV-in port (Hybrid) Express card Video in RF in FM Refer to the LED information table on page 1-8.
LED information For models with two (2) LEDs Color Description LED 1 (Green) Good signal LED 2 (Orange) Poor signal For models with one (1) LED LED On/Off Description LED On Good signal LED Off Poor signal 1.3 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. 1- • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
1.4 1.4.1 Installation • You can install the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box only on a motherboard with a PCI slot. • Illustrations in this section are provided only for reference. 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 To install the ASUS USB TV Box: 1. Place the ASUS USB TV Box on a flat, stable surface close to your computer. 2. Connect the USB cord A series plug to the USB 2.0 port on your computer. PC NB 2 2 1.4.3 Installing the ASUS TV Express Card To install the ASUS TV Express Card: 1-10 1. Place your notebook or desktop computer on a flat, 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 adaptor, 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, or only UHF channels, or VHF and UHF channels to connect to the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box.
1.5.2 (Hybrid) TV card Digital TV antenna RF/FM-IN or FM Radio C AT V C AT V-IN IR receiver Antenna IR Audio-in (L) port VIDEO-IN Audio-in (R) port Video-in (Composite) port Video-in (S-VHS) port You may connect the Hybrid TV card to all devices as shown in the illustration above. For the Analog TV card, you cannot connect the digital TV antenna. 1.5.
1.5.4 (DVBT) USB TV box Internal digital antenna Digital TV box USB A series plug External digital antenna USB B series plug • The ASUS My Cinema U9000 Diversity TV Box has an internal antenna. You may use it, or you may also connect an external antenna/roof antenna to the U9000 Diversity through an MCX-to-IEC adapter. • The internal antenna provides easy portability and more chances of digital TV reception when the roof antenna or the external antenna is not available.
1.5.5 (DVBT) Express Card Digital TV antenna 1.5.6 (Hybrid) Express Card For ATSC Hybrid Express Card, the sequence of the components may be different.
1.5.7 (Hybrid) USB TV box Internal FM antenna Hybrid USB TV box External digital antenna/ USB A series plug CATV in USB B series plug 1.5.
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This chapter gives information on how to install device drivers and applications for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box.
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. 2.1.1 • Make sure that Windows® XP is installed on your system. • The screens shown in this section may not exactly match the contents displayed on your screen. Contents of the support CD may change any time without notice.
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 Basic) for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 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.
4. A progress bar appears to indicate the installation status. 5. After all necessary files have been installed in your system, click Finish to complete the installation process. Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (Windows® Media Center Edition [MCE] 2005/Vista Premium) for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2- 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. Click the radio button for Windows XP/Vista Basic. Click Install Drivers. 4. A progress bar appears to indicate the installation status. 5. After all necessary files have been installed in your system, click Finish to complete the driver installation process.
6. On the MCE Drivers and Utilities setup screen, click Install MCE plug-in. The following step is only for the ASUS TV Box which featured two antennas. 7. Go to MCE > More Programs > ASUS TV Setting. Select the antenna you intend to use. Click Apply.
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. 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 can not watch TV by 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 the Appendix.
2.4 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.
2.5 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.
This chapter includes information on the optoinal remote controller, the 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 Operating range 5 meters (max) Power source 3 V (2 x “AAA” batteries) Receiver 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 –
Button A.1.
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
A.2 AREA International TV systems and standards (Analog TV) • TV systems and standards may change anytime without notice. This list is provided for reference only. • Make sure that your TV card conforms with the system or standard used in your country or location. TV COLOR STEREO Albania B/G PAL Argentina NPAL-N Australia B/G PAL FM-FM Austria B/G PAL FM-FM Azores Is.
AREA TV COLOR STEREO SUBTITLE Israel B/G PAL Nicam TeleText Italy B/G PAL FM/FM TeleText Jamaica M SECAM Japan M NTSC Matrix Jordan B PAL Kenya B PAL Korea M NTSC Luxembourg B/G PAL TeleText Madeira B PAL Madagascar B SECAM Malaysia B PAL Malta B/G PAL Mauritius B SECAM Mexico M NTSC MTS CC Monaco L/G SECAM/PAL Morocco B SECAM Netherlands B/G PAL FM-FM TeleText New Zealand B/G PAL Nicam TeleText North Korea D, D/K SECAM/PAL Norway B/G PAL Nicam Pakistan B
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