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- Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 1
TV Tuner Card/Box My Cinema Series - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 3
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 1-2 1.3 Before you proceed 1-8 1.4 Installation 1-9 1.4.1 Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card 1-9 1.4.2 Installing the ASUS USB TV Box 1- - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 4
Contents 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 A-6 A.3 International TV systems and standards (DVB-T A-8 iv - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 5
. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 6
. • 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 surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vi - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 7
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 My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 8
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 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - 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 My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 10
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 Description For PCI TV tuner card : One available - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - 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 C AT V-IN DVBT/Analog TV port ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1- - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 12
R R (Analog) PCI TV cards FM radio port FM-IN Analog TV port RF-IN IR receiver port IR Audio-video port VIDEO-IN RF-IN Analog TV port 1- Chapter 1: Hardware information - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 13
(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 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 14
(Hybrid) USB TV boxes FM antenna Digital/Analog TV-in port LEDs USB port IR receiver (Analog) USB TV box AnalogTV-in port 1- Chapter 1: Hardware information - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 15
(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. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1- - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 16
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 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 17
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 is unobstructed. 5 4. Unlock the expansion card cover. 5. Remove the metal cover - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 18
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 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 19
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 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 20
1.5.2 (Hybrid) TV card Digital TV antenna IR receiver FM Radio C AT V Antenna Audio-in (L) port Audio-in (R) port V ideo-i n (Composite) port V ideo-i n (S-VHS) port RF/FM-IN or C AT V-IN IR VIDEO-IN 1.5.3 You may connect the Hybrid TV card to all devices as shown in the illustration above. - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 21
1.5.4 (DVBT) USB TV box USB A series plug Internal digital antenna Digital TV box 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 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 22
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. 1-14 Chapter 1: Hardware information - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 23
1.5.7 (Hybrid) USB TV box Internal FM antenna Hybrid USB TV box USB A series plug CATV in USB B series plug 1.5.8 (Analog) USB TV box External digital antenna/ CATV Antenna ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-15 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 24
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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 My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 26
98, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. • Make sure you install Microsoft DirectX® before installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card driver. • For software MPEG support in Windows 98, you must first install Microsoft DirectX®, then install a MPEG-compliant video player. 1. Insert the installation CD in the optical - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 27
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 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 28
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/ - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 29
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 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 30
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- Chapter 2: Software information - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 31
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 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 32
through the user interface. For details on the remote controller, see the Appendix. Refer to the Cyberlink® PowerCinema 5 User's Guide in the Support CD for more details about this application. 2.3 ASUS Splendid Technology ASUS Splendid Analog TV Video Enhancement Technology takes computer graphics - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 33
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; - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 34
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. Channel preview Scan - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 35
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 My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 36
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 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 37
Key table Button TV TV mode Mode FM DVD VIDEO PHOTO MUSIC - - - - - - Radio mode - - - - - - DVD mode - - - - - - Video mode - - - - - - Photo mode - - - - - - Music mode Back to main menu - Back to main menu - Back to main menu DVD menu Back to main menu - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 38
Button TV Close app FM Close app Mode DVD VIDEO Close app Close app PHOTO MUSIC Close app Close app Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Previous chapter Previous chapter Previous chapter Previous chapter Previous chapter Previous chapter Next chapter Next chapter Next chapter Next - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 39
Key table Button TV TV mode Mode FM DVD 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 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 40
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. • Make sure that your TV card conforms with the system or standard used in your country or location. AREA TV COLOR STEREO Albania B/G - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 41
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 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema Series User Guide for English Edition - Page 42
A.3 International TV systems and standards (DVB-T) TYPE LOCATION DVB-T+PAL Australia DVB-T+PAL Austria DVB-T+PAL Belgium DVB-T+PAL China DVB-T+PAL Denmark DVB-T+PAL Estonia DVB-T+PAL Faroe Island DVB-T+PAL Finland DVB-T+PAL France DVB-T+PAL Germany DVB-T+PAL Hungary DVB-T+
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