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- Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 1
TV Tuner Card/Box My Cinema-P7131D My Cinema-P7131 My Cinema U3000 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 2
the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 10
with 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 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 11
watching TV • Comes with a remote control for ultimate convenience • Video-in connector for external video stream • Allows you to capture/edit/author/burn your favorite videos and images in one software package • Allows you to build your own video security and monitoring system ASUS TV Tuner Card - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 12
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 14
2.1 System requirements Before installing the ASUS 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 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 19
) 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 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 25
s h to complete the installation process. 6. Install and activate ASUS DVD 6. • Make sure you have installed 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 3-5 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 26
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 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box components; otherwise, click C a n c e l. 6. Close other applications before restarting the computer. Click F i n i s h . 3-6 Chapter 3: Software - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 3-7 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 28
A n a l o g or D i g i t a l, depending on your cable TV subscription. For the Analog TV Tuner Card, select A n a l o g. 4. Select the TV connection type, then click N e x t. If you have a cable TV subscription, select C a b l e; otherwise, select A n t e n n a. 3-8 Chapter 3: Software information - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 30
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 from the PowerCinema home page. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software information - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 32
( ) button. To scroll the content pages up/ down, use the C H / P G U p and C H / P G D o w n ( ) buttons. Refer to the Appendix for more information on the remote controller. 3-12 Chapter 3: Software information - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 33
color 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 34
signals, which are especially suitable for notebook computers. 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. 3-14 Chapter 3: Software information - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 36
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 or the playback control buttons. 3-16 Chapter 3: Software information - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 37
the list. Recording Settings R e c o r d i n g Q u a l i t y . Set the quality of video recorded from TV. Selecting a higher quality results in a larger recorded file. R e c o r d i n g D e s t i n a t i o n . Set the destination where files recorded from TV are saved. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 3-17 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 38
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 TV screen, select S e t t i n g s, then press O K. 2. Select S i g n a l S e t t i n g s from the TV settings window, then press O K. 3-18 Chapter 3: Software - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 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 by default. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 3-19 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 40
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 change the region code only up to four (4) times. 3-20 Chapter 3: Software information - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 41
option, 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 42
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 view videos stored in other folders. 3-22 Chapter 3: Software information - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 43
video files on a UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) media server. 3.2.10 Enjoying music PowerCinema lets you browse, organize, and play your music collection. PowerCinema's easy-to-use interface. The following audio formats are supported: .asf, .mp3, .wav, and .wma. You can ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 3-23 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 44
drives and folders to locate the music you want to listen to. N e t w o r k M u s i c . Access music files on a UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) media server. 3-24 Chapter 3: Software information - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 Tracks 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 46
the drives and folders to locate the pictures you want to view. N e t w o r k P i c t u r e s . Access picture files on a UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) media server. 3-26 Chapter 3: Software information - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 47
the 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 48
buttons on the left, click the button corresponding to the action you want to perform. 6. Click S a v e to effect the modifications permanently; otherwise, click U n d o. 3-28 Chapter 3: Software information - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 49
press 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 50
, and the recording date and times. 4. Click A p p l y to activate the recording schedule; otherwise, click C a n c e l to quit. 5. To remove a previously created recording schedule, select D e l e t e. 3-30 Chapter 3: Software information - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 51
updates, 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 52
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 your movie. For more information, click here. 3-32 Chapter 3: Software information - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 53
best that suits your viewing environment: Enriched (Standard), 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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, Online started detecting the variation. You may view any image processing software to view, modify, or distribute the image. This database file is - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - Page 57
Key table Button TV FM TV mode - Mode DVD - VIDEO - PHOTO - MUSIC - - Radio mode - - - - - - DVD mode - - - - - - Video mode - - - - - - Photo mode - - - - Record Right Record (Continued on the next page) Right Record Right Record ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box A-3 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 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 My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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 TeleText Teletext Teletext Teletext TeleText TeleText ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box A-7 - Asus My Cinema 7131 | My Cinema 7131 Dual User''''s Manual for English Edition - 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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