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- Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 1
TV Tuner Card/Box My Cinema Series - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 2
purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 3
Installation 1-8 1.4.1 Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card 1-8 1.4.2 Installing the ASUS USB TV Box 1-9 1.4.3 Installing the ASUS TV Express Card 1-9 1.5 Connecting cables and devices 1-10 1.5.1 Quadri PCI-E TV card 1-10 1.5.2 Hybrid TV card 1-11 1.5.3 USB TV box 1-12 1.5.4 DVBT Express Card - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 4
Windows® XP only 2-34 2.6 ASUS Splendid 2-34 2.7 ASUS VideoSecurity Online 2-35 2.8 ASUS EZVCR 2-36 Appendix: Reference information A.1 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 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 5
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturerʼs instructions an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 6
heat will not affect the operation of the TV box so you may continue using it as desired. • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 7
setup procedures that you have to perform when installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • Chapter 3: Software information This chapter gives information on how to install device drivers and applications for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • Appendix: Reference information This chapter includes information - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 8
of the following symbols used 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. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 9
Hardware information Chapter 1 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 10
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 Description For PCI TV tuner card : One available PCI slot For PCI-E TV - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 11
R R Hybrid PCI TV cards FM radio/ DVBT TV port Analog TV port IR receiver port Audio-video port RF/FM-IN CATV-IN IR VIDEO-IN DVBT/Analog TV port CATV-IN ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-3 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 12
R R Analog PCI TV cards FM radio port Analog TV port IR receiver port Audio-video port FM-IN RF-IN IR VIDEO-IN RF-IN Analog TV port 1-4 Chapter 1: Hardware information - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 13
external/roof anterna) LEDs USB port 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 1-7. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-5 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 14
Hybrid USB TV box DVBT/AnalogTV-in port DVBT Express card LED Digital TV-in port Hybrid Express card LED Analog/Digital TV-in port Refer to the LED information table on page 1-7. 1-6 Chapter 1: Hardware information - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 15
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. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 16
differ from what is shown. 1.4.1 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. Make sure this - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 17
. PC NB 2 2 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, stable surface. 2. Locate the Express Card port. 3. Connect the ASUS TV Express Card to the Express Card port on your computer. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 18
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 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 19
Audio-in (R) port Video-in (Composite) port Video-in (S-VHS) port RF/FM-IN or CATV-IN IR VIDEO-IN 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. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-11 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 20
1.5.3 USB TV box USB A series plug Internal digital antenna Digital TV box External digital antenna USB B series plug • The ASUS My Cinema U3000 TV Box has an internal antenna. You may use it, or you may also connect an external antenna/roof antenna to the U3000 through an MCX-to- - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 21
1.5.4 DVBT Express Card Digital TV antenna 1.5.5 Hybrid Express Card Digital TV antenna OR CATV Antenna 1.5.6 DVBT USB TV box 1.5.7 Hybrid USB TV box Digital TV antenna OR Digital TV antenna CATV Antenna ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-13 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 22
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Software information Chapter 2 This chapter gives information on how to install device drivers and applications for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 24
® DirectX® before installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card driver. • For software MPEG support in Windows® 98, you must first install Microsoft® Direct® X, then install a MPEG-compliant video player. 1. Insert the installation CD in the optical drive, or double-click the CD drive in My Computer to display - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 25
process. 2.1.2 Installing the driver Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (Windows® XP) 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 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 26
your system, click Finish to complete the installation process. Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (Windows® Media Center Edition [MCE] 2005) 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 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 27
the installation process. 6. Install and activate ASUS DVD 6. • Make sure you have installed MCE Plug-ins and activated ASUS DVD 6 before using Windows® MCE; otherwise, you cannot use MCE. • You may find the ASUS DVD 6 installation CD serial number on the CD label. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-5 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 28
Drivers and Utilities setup screen, click Install MCE plug-in. The following step is only for the ASUS TV Box. 8. Go to MCE > More Programs > ASUS U3000 Setting. Select the antenna you intend to use. Click Apply. • The ASUS U3000 TV Box antenna you will use. 2-6 Chapter 2: Software information - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 29
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. Close other applications before restarting the computer. Click Finish. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-7 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 30
There is no need to install CyberLink® PowerCinema if you are using Windows® MCE. The PowerCinema application comes with the ASUS Hybrid TV card support CD. 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 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 31
computer: 1. From the Setup Wizard initial window, click Next to continue. 2. Select the screen ratio of your display device, then click Next. 3. Select the type of TV tuner card, then click Next. For the Digital Tuner Card/Box, you can select either Analog or Digital, depending on your cable TV - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 32
6. When prompted, click Autoscan for TV Channels Now (recommended); otherwise, click Next to continue. A new window appears when you autoscan the channels. music files in your computer. Click Search for Music Now (recommended); otherwise, click Next to continue. 2-10 Chapter 2: Software information - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 33
Setup Wizard and to display the PowerCinema 4 main menu. You can run the Setup Wizard anytime by clicking or selecting from the PowerCinema home page. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-11 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 34
the home page The home page has six multimedia functions (TV, Movies, Videos, Music, Pictures, Radio, Extras) and functions Using the navigation controls The navigation bar on the top of the window helps you navigate around PowerCinema. Navigation control buttons Home Back Minimize Full screen - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 35
content pages up/down, use the CH/PG Up and CH/PG Down ( ) buttons. Refer to the Appendix for more information on the remote controller. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-13 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 36
first time you run PowerCinema, allowing you to optimize your computer if you did not do so after installation, or if you upgrade your computer. You can also register your copy of PowerCinema using this wizard Theater. Add enhanced color to the video display. 2-14 Chapter 2: Software information - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 37
even the slightest sound effect in a movie. Noisy Environment. Amplify low range audio signals, which are especially suitable for notebook computers. Load Default Settings. Return the settings on this page to their original values. Apply. Effect the changes you made. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-15 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 38
keyboard Page Up/Page Down keys or the numeric keys. TV buttons Buttons Live TV Recorded TV Schedule TV Preview Program Guide Find Program Settings Click this button to watch full screen live TV on your computer. play, sort, and manage recorded TV programs. set the channel, program, and time for - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 39
thumbnail to watch the corresponding channel. Program Guide lists available programs by channel and time. Find Program allows you to find a specific TV program. To change the order in which of this function depends on whether your local TV service supports it or not. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-17 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 40
the TeleText screen in BMP format). TV Settings Signal Settings Signal Type. Set your TV signal as Digital (for digital TV tuner card/box only) or Analog, depending on your cable TV subscription. TV Source. Select if your TV receives signals from an antenna or a cable. Region. Select the country or - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 41
providers exists, select Scan Providers. Your computer will scan and list all available providers. Changing the TV signal If you have a digital cable TV subscription (for digital TV tuner card/box only), you must change the TV signal setting using the TV Settings window. To change the signal setting - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 42
3. Select Signal Type from the signal settings window, then press OK. You can also change these settings using , then press OK. The Capture Source option is only for the ASUS MyCinema U3000 digital TV tuner box. This item is set to Internal Antenna by default. 2-20 Chapter 3: Software information - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 43
watch DVD or VCD movies on your computer. To watch a movie: 1. Insert the DVD or VCD movie to the optical drive. When playing DVDs, make sure that the optical drive supports the DVD standard. 2. Select Movies . You may change the region code only up to four (4) times. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-21 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 44
subtitles or closed captions. Load Default Settings. Return the settings on this page to their original values. Apply. Effect the changes you made. 2-22 Chapter 3: Software information - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 45
Click this button to change the order by which folders or files are displayed. view videos in the My Videos folder in your computer. play videos you recently played (playback resumes at the point you stopped watching). locate and view videos stored in other folders. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-23 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 46
option. To view videos in the My Videos folder on your computer, select My Videos. To display videos that you have recently viewed audio CDs with PowerCinemaʼs easy-to-use interface. The following audio formats are supported: .asf, .mp3, .wav, and .wma. You can use playlists in Software information - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 47
to your selected song/s. play songs in random order. repeat playing all the songs in the list. watch computer-generated visuals while you listen to music. rip audio CD tracks to your hard disk drive in .wma music files on a UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) media server. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-25 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 48
Visualize allows you to watch computer-generated visualizations while you Display the CD tracks in the content area. 2. Select Rip CD. 3. In the window that opens, select tracks for ripping. Use Select All or Deselect All to manage all tracks in PowerCinema. 2-26 Chapter 3: Software information - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 49
Determine the file quality of songs you rip from an Audio CD. Search for Music. Scan your computer for music files that can be played in PowerCinema. 2.2.11 Viewing pictures PowerCinema lets you view and picture files on a UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) media server. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-27 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 50
order by which folders or files are displayed. view pictures in the My Pictures folder in your computer. view pictures you recently viewed. locate and view pictures stored in other folders. edit selected photos the view area upward navigate the view area downward 2-28 Chapter 3: Software information - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 51
on the left, click the button corresponding to the action you want to perform. 6. Click Save to effect the modifications permanently; otherwise, click Undo. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-29 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 52
you listen to the radio, add and organize favorite stations, and schedule automatic recordings on your computer. Listening to the radio 1. Select Radio from the main menu. 2. Select Scan Stations to press on the keyboard or remote controller. on the 2-30 Chapter 3: Software information - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 53
on the keyboard or remote. If no station list exists, select Scan Stations. Your computer will scan and list all available radio stations. Setting a recording schedule 1. Select Radio from the . 5. To remove a previously created recording schedule, select Delete. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-31 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 54
PowerCinemaʼs functionality. Select an upgrade or a patch to begin the download process. Select a program in the content area to launch it. be sure to visit often for regular updates, or just to check out the various links. When the Extras page contains updated information, an icon ( )appears next - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 55
Windows® XP only) Author videos CyberLink PowerProducer allows you to edit video, capture new media, and polish your movie before burning it to a disc. PowerProducer has simple but powerful production and video editing functions that make it easy for you to produce your movie. ASUS TV Tuner Card - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 56
-looking video movies, complete with music, voice-over, special effects, and transition effects. 2.6 ASUS Splendid Technology ASUS Splendid Analog TV Video Enhancement Technology takes computer graphics capabilities to the next level by automatically enhancing image quality, depth, color intensity - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 57
. You may view any image processing software to view, modify, or distribute the image. This database file is saved in the Programs folder. VideoSecurity Online also lets the user choose from four options on how to handle the variation or unusual condition detected. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-35 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 58
. • 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 2-36 Chapter 2: Software - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 59
Reference information Appendix This chapter includes information on the optoinal remote controller, the key table, and international TV systems and standards. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 60
) 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 Power source Receiver 5 meters - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 61
Key table Button TV TV mode Mode FM DVD VIDEO PHOTO MUSIC - - - - - - Radio mode - - - - - - DVD mode - - - - - - Video mode - - - - - - Photo mode - - Record Record Record Record Record Record (Continued on the next page) ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box A-3 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 62
Button TV Close app FM Close app Mode DVD VIDEO Close app Close app PHOTO MUSIC pause Play/pause Play/pause Play/pause Play/pause Play/pause A.1.2 21-key remote controller Layout Stop TV Rewind Home Left Volume up/down Mute Record Close Right Up Back Right Down Channel up/down Recall - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 63
Key table Button TV TV mode Mode FM DVD VIDEO PHOTO MUSIC - - - - - Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Close Close Close Close Close Close Up Down Left Right Record Mute - Enter Up Down Left Right Record Mute - Enter Up Down Left Right Record Mute - ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box A-5 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 64
is provided for reference only. • Make sure that your TV card conforms with the system or standard used in your country or Germany (prev East) Gibraltar Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Ireland TV B/G NPAL-N B/G B/G BPAL MNTSC BPAL NNTSC B/G MNTSC MPAL-M DSECAM MNTSC BPAL - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 65
Ukraine United Arab Emirates United States United Kingdom Vietnam Yugoslavia Zambia Zimbabwe TV B/G B/G M M B B M B/G B B B B/G B M L/G B B/G B/G D, D/K B/G B N M M D/K B/G G D/K B I B I N B/G B/G B/G B/G KI M B M B TeleText Teletext Teletext Teletext TeleText TeleText ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box A-7 - Asus ASUS TV TUNER CARD | TV Tuner User's Manual for English Edtion - Page 66
A.3 International TV systems and standards (DVB-T) TYPE DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL
TV Tuner Card/Box
My Cinema Series