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TV Tuner Card/Box My Cinema-P7131D My Cinema-P7131 My Cinema U3000 - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 2
written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 3
2-4 2.4.1 Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card 2-4 2.4.2 Installing the ASUS Digital TV Box 2-5 2.5 Connecting cables and devices 2-7 2.5.1 Digital/Analog TV card 2-7 2.5.2 Digital TV box 2-8 Chapter 3: Software information 3.1 Device driver installation 3-2 3.1.1 Installing Microsoft - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 4
only 3-32 3.5 PowerDirector (for Windows® XP only 3-33 3.6 ASUS Splendid 3-33 3.7 ASUS VideoSecurity Online 3-34 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Remote controller A-2 A.1.1 Analog/digital TV tuner card A-2 A.1.2 Digital TV tuner box A-4 A.2 International TV systems and standards (Analog - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 5
if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 6
Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vi - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 7
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 on - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 8
following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 9
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 10
the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box package for the following items. Item Description 1. User guide 2. ASUS Driver and utility CD 3. Power Cinema software CD 4. Remote control 5. FM cable (for digital/analog hybrid TV card only) 6. Video-in and audio cable (for - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 11
on your computer with automatic channel scanning, channel surfing, and pre-scheduled recording in MPEG 1/2 format • Supports Stereo and Dual modes while watching TV • Comes with a remote control for ultimate convenience • Video-in connector for external video stream • Allows you to capture - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 12
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 13
Hardware information Chapter 2 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 My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 14
TV Tuner Card/Box, make sure your computer system meets the following requirements: • Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD K7 system or higher • One (1) available PCI slot • At least 256 MB system memory (512 MB or more is recommended) • Graphic caard with at leat 32 MB video memory • Optical drive for driver - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 15
Video-Audio Decoder R Drawings are for reference only. The actual card layout may vary. Digital TV Box The ASUS MyCinema U3000 Digital TV Box allows your computer to receive digital TV signal (DVB-T only). Internal antenna IR receiver External antenna port USB port ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-3 - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 16
from what is shown. 2.4.1 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 slot - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 17
to the chassis. 7 2.4.2 Installing the ASUS Digital TV Box To install the ASUS Digital TV Box: 1. Place the ASUS Digital 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 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-5 - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 18
3. Connect the USB cord B series plug to the USB 2.0 port the ASUS Digital TV Box. 4 4. Pull out the internal antenna. 3 - or - Plug in the external antenna cable into the port on the ASUS Digital TV Box. 4 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 19
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 - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 20
2.5.2 Digital TV box USB A series plug Internal digital antenna Digital TV box External digital antenna USB B series plug You cannot use the internal and external digital antennas at the same time. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 21
Software information Chapter 3 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 My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 22
® Microsoft® Direct® X allows 3D hardware acceleration support in Windows® 98, Windows® 2000, and Windows® XP. • Make sure you install M i c r o s o f t® D i r e c t X® b e f o r e installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card driver. • For software MPEG support in Windows® 98, you must first install Microsoft - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 23
process. 3.1.2 Installing the driver Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (for Windows® XP) 1. Start your computer. 2. Windows® automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box and displays the Found New Hardware W i z a r d window. Click C a n c e l. 3. Insert the Windows® XP support CD into the - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 24
. Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (for Windows® Media Center Edition [MCE] 2005) 1. Start your computer. 2. Windows® automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box and displays the F o u n d N e w H a r d w a r e W i z a r d window. Click C a n c e l. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software information - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 25
3. Insert the Windows® MCE support CD into the optical drive. Click I n s t a l l D r i v e r s. 4. A progress bar appears to 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 3-5 - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 26
you no longer need them, refer to this section to completely uninstall the drivers from your system to save disk space. 1. Click S t a r t > C o n t r o l P a n e l. 2. Double-click the A d box appears. Click O K to completely remove all ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box components; otherwise, click C a n c e - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 27
Cinema application only if you are using Windows® XP operating system. 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 PowerCinema 4.0 User's Guide in the PowerCinema CD TV Tuner Card/Box 3-7 - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 28
. To optimize your computer: 1. From the Setup Wizard initial window, click N e x t to continue. 2. Select the screen ratio of your display device, then click N e x t. 3. Select the type of TV tuner card, then click N e x t. For the Digital Tuner Card/ Box, you can select either A n a l o g or - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 29
TV standard and DVD region to your location. 6. When prompted, click Autoscan for TV Channels Now (recommended); otherwise, click N e x t to continue. A new window your computer. Click S e a r c h f o r M u s i c N o w (recommended); otherwise, click N e x t to continue. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 3-9 - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 30
9. Select a two- or three-dimensional display effect, then click N e x t. 10. When prompted, key-in your name and e-mail address, then click N e x t. 11. Click Finish to close the Setup Wizard and to display the PowerCinema 4 main menu. You can run the Setup Wizard anytime by clicking or selecting - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 31
six multimedia functions (TV, Movies, Videos window helps you navigate around PowerCinema. Navigation control buttons Home - Return to Home page Back Minimize - Return to the previous page - Minimize screen Full screen - Maximize/restore to full screen Close - Close application ASUS TV Tuner - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 32
3.2.4 Using the player control panel When using a mouse, each multimedia screen has a player control at the bottom left corner of the display that allows control of the current function. The player controls correspond to the remote controller buttons. Control buttons may vary depending on the - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 33
scheme of video content during playback. O r i g i n a l . Use the color scheme of the disc you are watching. V i v i d, B r i g h t, and T h e a t e r . Add enhanced color to the video display. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 3-13 - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 34
C L E V is a video enhancement technology from CyberLink that dynamically adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation if the movie you are watching contains scenes that are too dark or bright. Options other than O r i g i n a l require more system resources to run. L o a d D e f a u l t S e t t - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 35
time for TV recording. display a thumbnail of each available channel. view the program guide from your Electronic Program Guide (EPG) provider or EPG source (Internet). search for programs by channel or category. change or adjust the signal, channel, recording, and EPG settings. ASUS TV Tuner Card - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 36
up one channel C h a n n e l d o w n - switch down one channel Snapshot - take a snapshot of the current frame Teletext Record - display TeleText information - record TV content as video file Instant Replay By default, the instant replay function is enabled in PowerCinema. To create an instant - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 37
the TeleText screen in BMP format). TV Settings Signal Settings S i g n a l T y p e . Set your TV signal as D i g i t a l (for digital TV tuner card/box only) or A n a l o g, depending on your cable TV subscription. T V S o u r c e . Select if your TV receives signals from an antenna or a cable - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 38
S c a n P r o v i d e r s. 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: 1. From the - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 39
3. Select S i g n a l T y p e from the signal settings window, then press O K. You can also change these settings using the S e t t i n g s screen 4. O K. The C a p t u r e S o u r c e option is only for the ASUS MyCinema U3000 digital TV tuner box. This item is set to I n t e r n a l A n t e n n a - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 40
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 M o v i e s from the main menu, then press O K from the remote controller, or click the mouse to start watching the movie - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 41
, you can choose to display subtitles or closed captions. L o a d D e f a u l t S e t t i n g s . Return the settings on this page to their original values. A p p l y . Effect the changes you made. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 3-21 - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 42
video files on your computer. The following video file formats are supported: .dat, .mppg, .mpe, .mpv, .avi, .asx, .mpeg, .div, .divx, .wm, .wmv, .m1v,. m1s, .m2v,. vro, .vob, .dvr-ms, .MPEG-1, and .MPEG-2. You may need to install a special driver to view .divx and .dvr-ms files. To watch a video - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 43
collection. You can also rip audio CDs with PowerCinema's easy-to-use interface. The following audio formats are supported: .asf, .mp3, .wav, and .wma. You can use playlists in .asx, .m3u, and Choose the folder where the music file you would like to play is located. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 3-23 - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 44
3. Choose the track or file you would like to play. 4. Use the remote controller or the player control buttons to stop, play, pause, forward, or rewind the music. Music buttons Buttons Play Shuffle Repeat All Visualize Rip CD Click this button to listen to your selected song/s. play songs in - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 45
to your hard drive: 1. Display the CD tracks in the content area. 2. Select R i p C D. 3. In the window that opens, select tracks for ripping. Use S e l e c t A l l or D e s e l e are copied into a new folder under the My Music folder and organized in PowerCinema. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 3-25 - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 46
Music Settings D e f a u l t V i s u a l i z a t i o n s . Select the computer-generated visualizations while you listen to music. D e f a u l t R i p p i n g Q u a l i t y . Determine the file quality of songs you rip from an Audio CD. S e a r c h f o r M u s i c . Scan your computer for music - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 47
left Pan right - navigate the view area to the right Pan up - navigate the view area upward Pan down - navigate the view area downward ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 3-27 - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 48
Viewing pictures individually 1. Select P i c t u r e s from the main menu. 2. Double-click the folder where the photos are located. 3. Use the remote controller or the player control buttons to zoom in, zoom out, pan left, pan right, pan up, and pan down. On the remote controller, use the C H / P G - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 49
on the keyboard or on the remote controller. 5. Enter the station's name, then press on the keyboard or on the remote controller. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 3-29 - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 50
Radio buttons Buttons All stations Favorites Recorded radio Play Shuffle Repeat all Click this button to display all available radio stations. display the radio stations you added to this list. listen to audio files recorded from the radio. listen to recorded files. play recorded files in random - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 51
, or just to check out the various links. When the Extras page contains updated information, an icon ( )appears next to E x t r a s on the Home page. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 3-31 - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 52
MakeDVD utility, you can add video content, design a disc menue, and burn your disc easily. For more information, click here. 3.4 PowerProducer (for 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 - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 53
3.5 PowerDirector (for Windows® XP only) Edit and burn videos in DVD or VCD CyberLink PowerDirector is a digital video editing program ), Vivid Color (Color-enhanced), Theater (Cinematic effects), and Crystal Clear (Enhanced contrast.) For more information, click here. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 3-33 - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 54
3.7 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 • - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 55
Reference information Appendix This chapter includes information on the remote controller, the key table, and international TV systems and standards. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 56
controller for an enjoyable TV-watching experience through the CyberLink® PowerCinema windows. Remote controller specifications Operating range Power source Receiver 5 meters (max) 3 V (2 x "AAA" batteries) Infrared receiver (supplied) A.1.1 Analog/digital TV tuner card Layout Record Previous - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 57
Key table Button TV FM TV mode - Mode DVD - VIDEO - PHOTO - MUSIC - - Radio mode - - - - - - DVD mode - - - - - - Video mode - - - - - - Photo mode - - - - - Right Record (Continued on the next page) Right Record Right Record ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box A-3 - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 58
Rewind Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Play/pause Play/pause Play/pause Play/pause Play/pause Play/pause A.1.2 Digital TV tuner box Layout Stop TV Rewind Home Left Volume up/down Close Right Up Back Right Down Channel up/down Mute Record Recall A-4 Appendix: Reference - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 59
Key table Button TV FM TV mode - Mode DVD - VIDEO - PHOTO - MUSIC - Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Close Close Close Close Close Close Rewind 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 My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 60
Islands (DK) Finland France Gambia Germany 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 DPAL NNTSC BPAL D/K BPAL BSECAM BPAL B/G E/L I B/G B/G BPAL B/H I B/G & D/K BPAL BPAL - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 61
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 B Teletext Teletext Teletext TeleText TeleText ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box A-7 - Asus My Cinema 7131 Hybrid | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''s Manual for English Edit - Page 62
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
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