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ASUS CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV Media Streamer User Manual - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 2
"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 3
Instructions 7 About this user guide 9 How this user guide is organized 9 Typography...9 Conventions used in this manual 10 Chapter 1: Getting started Package contents 11 Specifications summary 12 Getting to know your ASUS CUBE with Google TV 13 System requirements 13 ASUS CUBE with Google - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 4
with Google TV..........22 Pairing your ASUS CUBE with Google TV with Bluetooth devices 23 Chapter 2: Using your ASUS CUBE with Google TV Using your ASUS CUBE with Google TV for the first time 24 Using the touchpad 25 Navigating the cube user interface 25 Home screen 26 Customizing home apps - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 5
Remote 35 Media Manager 36 AutoPlay...36 Watching Live TV 37 Music Player and Photo Gallery 37 ASUS WebStorage 38 Whiteboard 39 Task Killer ...41 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 42 Remote Control...42 Display...43 Audio...46 USB storage device 46 Google TV software updates 47 - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 6
Contents Wired LAN, Wi-Fi, and Internet connections 48 Operation/function failure 51 IR Blaster...51 Appendices Notices...52 Supported Media Formats 63 ASUS contact information 64 - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 7
this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 8
injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 9
About this user guide How this user guide is organized • Chapter 1: Getting started Provides the basic information about your ASUS CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV. • Chapter 2: Using your ASUS CUBE Provides information about using your ASUS CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV. • Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Provides solutions to - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 10
To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV's data and components. 10 - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 11
1: Getting started Package contents TV/STB Power VOL Live TV CH Scroll ASUS CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV Remote control with two AAA batteries IR Blaster cable Power adapter (24W) CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV Quick Start Guide Power plug Support CD (User Quick Start Guide Manual/utilities) NOTE: Contact - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 12
Output port) 125 x 125 x 125 mm ( WxDxH) 520 g 12V DC, 2A 10W 5oC (41oF) ~ 40oC (104oF) NOTES: • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • For supported video/music/photo format, please visit http://developers.google.com/tv/android/docs/gtv_media_formats 12 - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 13
Getting to know your ASUS CUBE with Google TV System requirements • High-definition TV (HDTV) or HDMI monitor • Internet connection (Wired or Wi-Fi) NOTE: Use an HDMI cable to connect your ASUS CUBE with Google TV to an HDTV or HDMI monitor. ASUS CUBE with Google TV Front view IR sensor This sensor - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 14
Rear view IR Blaster port Connect your IR Blaster cable to this port to remotely control devices. HDMI In port Connect your audio/video source such as a cable, satellite box, DVD player, or Blu-ray player to this port. 14 - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 15
a network cable to this port for network connection. Power (DC-In) port Connect the bundled power adapter into this port to supply power to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. USB 2.0 port Connect a USB 2.0 device (such as a USB flash drive) or peripheral (such as keyboard or mouse) into this port. 15 - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 16
into this hole and press for about two seconds to reset your ASUS CUBE with Google TV to the factory default settings. WARNING! Doing a factory reset will delete all your data and settings. USB 2.0 port Connect a USB 2.0 device (such as a USB flash drive) or peripheral (such as keyboard or mouse - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 17
TV/STB Power VOL Live TV CH Scroll TV/STB Power TV/STB (TV Standby) Press to turn TV/STB on/off. Power button Press to turn your ASUS CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV to activate Voice Search. TV Program Guide Press to view the electronic TV program guide. Home Page Press to return to the Home menu. 17 - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 18
audio output. Picture-in-Picture Press to watch live TV feed while simultaneously using other apps or features. Option Press to view and select from a function's submenu. Volume control VOL Press up or down to increase or decrease the volume. Channel control CH Scroll Press up or down to browse - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 19
Back and side views Voice Search (located at the side) Press this key to activate Voice Search. Cursor toggle button (located at the side) Press once to enable the cursor, and do any of these functions: • Move your finger on the touchpad to move the cursor. • Tap or press anywhere on the touchpad to - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 20
Getting your ASUS CUBE with Google TV ready Connecting the power adapter 2 3 1 To connect the power adapter: 1. Slide the power plug into the power adapter. 2. Connect the power adapter to the DC-in port at the back of your ASUS CUBE with Google TV . 3. Plug the power plug to a power source. 20 - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 21
Google TV To connect devices to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV: 1. Use an HDMI cable to directly connect your external display such as HDTV to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV's HDMI-Out port. 2. (Optional) Use an HDMI cable to connect your media devices such as cable or satellite box to your ASUS CUBE - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 22
a media device such as cable or satellite, ensure that you connect the bundled IR Blaster cable to the IR Blaster port at the back of your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. Pairing your remote control with your ASUS CUBE with Google TV You need to pair the bundled remote control with your ASUS CUBE with - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 23
your ASUS CUBE with Google TV with Bluetooth devices To pair your ASUS CUBE with Google TV with Bluetooth devices: 1. Press , navigate to All Apps > Setting > Network > Bluetooth > Find nearby devices. 2. Select the Bluetooth device that you want to pair with your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. 23 - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 24
CUBE with Google TV Using your ASUS CUBE with Google TV for the first time When you start your ASUS CUBE with Google TV for the first time, the setup wizard screen appears to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. If you need to reset your ASUS CUBE with Google - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 25
toggle key then drag an item to its new location. Zoom in/out Spread apart/bring together two fingers to zoom in/out. Navigating the cube user interface Press the arrow keys on your remote control's directional pad to navigate through the various categories on the - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 26
Screen: Press . Customizing home apps You can add, move, or remove apps from the Home screen. To customize home apps: 1. Press > > Customize home apps. 2. To add an app: Press , select the app and app category, then press . To move or remove an app: Select the app, then press Remove from - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 27
Customizing home widgets You can add, move, and remove widgets from the Home screen. To customize home widgets: 1. Press > > Customize home widgets. 2. To add a widget: Press , select the widget, then press . To move or remove a widget: Select the widget, then press Move or Remove from Home, - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 28
Play Store Access and download lots of fun games and apps from the Play Store using your Google account. To launch Play Store, navigate to on the Home screen. IMPORTANT! Ensure that your ASUS CUBE with Google TV is connected to the Internet. For more details, refer to the section Internet settings - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 29
in Downloads. To download files: Use your remote control to download from a website and store it in Downloads. To access downloaded files: 1. Press . 2. Select All Apps > Downloads. 3. Select the downloaded file that you want to access. To delete downloaded files: 1. Press . 2. Select All - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 30
Chrome web browser to access or bookmark your favorite websites. To launch Google Chrome, navigate to on the Home screen. IMPORTANT! Ensure that your ASUS CUBE with Google TV is connected to the Internet. For more details, refer to the section Internet settings. Browser windows To launch a new - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 31
To view all open windows: While browsing a website, press , select Windows, and press have three-opened Chrome windows at one time. . You can To refresh a browser window: While browsing a website, press , select Reload, and press . Browser history To access your browsing history: While - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 32
Incognito Mode Browser Browse websites in incognito mode if you do not want your website visits recorded in your browser history. To launch an incognito window: While browsing a website, press New incognito window. , select Windows, press , and select Bookmarking your favorite websites Bookmark - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 33
set a PIN code to lock and prevent others from using your ASUS CUBE with Google TV's Google Chrome browser. To set up the PIN number: 1. Press , select System settings > Privacy & safety > Application lock. 2. Tick Lock Google Chrome and press . 3. Assign the PIN number and press . To unlock - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 34
Picture-in-Picture Your ASUS CUBE with Google TV's Picture-in-Picture feature allows you to watch a live TV feed while simultaneously using other apps or features on Google TV. To use Picture-in-Picture: • Press on your ASUS CUBE with Google TV remote control to watch a live TV feed at the same - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 35
to use your Android device to: • Access all apps from your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. • Search and access videos, movies, or photos from your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. • Use Mobile Remote apps. To use Mobile Remote: 1. Ensure that both your ASUS CUBE with Google TV and your Android device are on the - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 36
. 2. Copy your supported media content to the AutoPlay folder. 3. Connect your USB storage device to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV, and your media content will automatically be played. NOTE: For ASUS CUBE with Google TV's supported media formats, refer to the section Supported Media Formats in - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 37
device containing your media files to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV 's USB port. 2. Navigate to All apps, then navigate to Music Player or Photo Gallery. 3. Select a file from the list and press . NOTE: For ASUS CUBE with Google TV's supported media formats, refer to the section Supported Media - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 38
, syncing, sharing, and accessing your files anytime and anywhere. This app also lets you create notes, take pictures, record videos and voice messages and instantly save them in your WebStorage account. NOTE: Visit the ASUS WebStorage website at http://www.asuswebstorage.com for more details. 38 - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 39
or share memos or messages to your group members. You can view and read these messages on Google TV or on your mobile devices. To create a group: 1. Press . 2. Select All Apps > Whiteboard. 3. Select Sign-in. 4. Enter your Gmail and other necessary information. When done, select OK. 5. As the - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 40
To add a new group member: 1. From the Whiteboard screen, select Add member. 2. Enter the new member's Gmail and other necessary info. When done, select OK. 3. You can do steps 1 and 2 to add more members to your group. To create a new memo: 1. From the Whiteboard screen, select Create new memo. 2. - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 41
Task Killer Task Killer is an app that allows you to force stop running apps. To force stop running apps: 1. Press . 2. Select All Apps > Task Killer. 3. Select the running apps that you want to force stop, and click Kill selected apps. 41 - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 42
while installing or using your ASUS CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact ASUS Technical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in this section. Remote Control Q1. The ASUS CUBE with Google TV's remote control is not - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 43
outlet. Turn the ASUS CUBE with Google TV on again. Q2. The TV screen is blank and the ASUS CUBE with Google TV's power LED remains off. • Ensure that the ASUS CUBE with Google TV's power is turned on. • Ensure that the TV is turned on. • Ensure that the ASUS CUBE with Google TV's power adapter and - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 44
manual reset hole at the right-side of the ASUS CUBE with Google TV. IMPORTANT: Resetting your ASUS CUBE with Google TV will lead to loss of data such as configuration settings. • Ensure that the HDMI resolution of your TV supports 720p, 1080i, or 1080p. • When you turn off the ASUS CUBE with Google - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 45
format used in the file. For ASUS CUBE with Google TV's supported media formats, refer to the section Supported Media Formats in Appendices. • For information on the media formats that Google TV supports, please visit: https://developers.google.com/tv/android/gtv_media_formats Q6. How do I change - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 46
on the TV or entertainment unit, such as cable or satellite box, is not on mute mode. • Check the volume levels of your TV set and ASUS CUBE with Google TV. • Ensure that the HDMI cable is connected correctly. Q2. A few of my music files do not appear. The ASUS CUBE with Google TV supports the most - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 47
Q2. The ASUS CUBE with Google TV does not recognize my USB storage device. Your USB storage device may not be detected because of problems with the USB hardware driver, USB cable, or longer system response time. Try inserting the USB storage device to the USB port again, replace a new USB cable, or - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 48
LAN. • If you cannot connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi, ensure that you have not connected a network cable to the ASUS CUBE with Google TV. The ASUS CUBE with Google TV places priority on a LAN connection over a Wi-Fi connection. Q3. I cannot connect to the wired network. • Please check you router - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 49
work. • Ensure that the network cable is firmly connected to the ASUS CUBE with Google TV's LAN port located at the rear panel. • Replace the LAN devices, Bluetooth devices, wireless phones, or even microwave ovens. • You may have limited bandwidth usage on your network. Contact your Internet Service - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 50
Internet connection slows down while watching an online media. • Slow connection or high Internet traffic may cause this problem. Try watching the online media during off-peak hours. • You may have limited bandwidth usage on your network. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to inquire about - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 51
control my cable/satellite TV box or AV receiver. IR Blaster (Infrared Blaster) allows you to remotely control your devices such as cable/satellite TV or AV receiver using your ASUS CUBE with Google TV remote control. If you encounter some problem with your ASUS CUBE's IR Blaster function, do - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 52
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/index.aspx. Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 53
to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. IMPORTANT! This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz frequency band. WARNING! Any changes or modifications to - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 54
device set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital device complies with Canadian web site for updated information. Note that we do not offer direct support for the distribution.*- GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 55
price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service get the source code. And you must show them these terms so they know their the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 56
Activities other than copying, distribution and modification are not covered by this License; they are outside its scope. The act of running the Program is not restricted, and the output from the Program is covered only if its contents constitute a work based on the Program (independent of having - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 57
not apply to those sections when you distribute them as separate works. But when you distribute the same sections as part of a whole which is a work based on the Program, the distribution of the whole must be on the terms of this License, whose permissions for other licensees extend to the entire - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 58
is normally distributed (in either source or binary form) with the major components (compiler, kernel, and so on) of the operating system on which the executable runs, unless that component itself accompanies the executable. If distribution of executable or object code is made by offering access to - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 59
Public License from time to time. Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is given a distinguishing version number. If the Program specifies a version number of this License which applies to it - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 60
Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 12 IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 61
cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 2004/108/EC "Electromagnetic compatibility" and 2006/95/EC "Low - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 62
Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America Japan Europe ETSI 2.412-2.462 GHz 2.412-2.484 GHz 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch11 Ch01 through Ch14 Ch01 through Ch13 - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 63
Media Video 9 (WMV9), VC-1 H.263, H.264, VP6 Audio MP3, PCM, AC3, DDP PCM, MP3, AAC, Vorbis, AC3, DDP AAC, MP3 AAC, AC3, DDP PCM, AC3, DDP WMA (Pro) MP3, AAC NOTES: • The following formats/functions are not supported: DTS sound, Zoom feature, and FLAC sound file. • For HDMI-In, your ASUS CUBE - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 64
, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail [email protected] Web site www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 65
, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-959911 www.asus.de www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Component Telephone System/Notebook/Eee/LCD Telephone Support Fax Online support +49-1805-010923* +49-1805-010920* +49-2102-9599-11 support.asus.com * EUR 0.14/minute from a German fixed landline - Asus CUBE with Google TV | User Manual - Page 66
/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Media Streamer Model Number : ASUS CUBE with Google TV Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
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ASUS CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV
Media Streamer
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