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® S-presso Multimedia System User Guide Software Information - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 2
COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 3
vi About this guide vii Chapter 1: Instant On 1.1 Installing Instant On 1-2 1.1.1 drivers 2-2 2.2 Uninstalling the TV/FM card drivers 2-2 2.3 Installing ASUS Home Theater 2-3 2.4 Using the ASUS Front Panel Display (AFPD) utility 2-5 2.5 Launching ASUS Home Theater 2-6 2.6 Using ASUS - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 4
2-10 2.7.2 DVD/VCD 2-15 2.7.3 Pictures 2-18 2.7.4 Videos 2-20 2.7.5 Music 2-22 2.7.6 Radio 2-24 2.7.7 Setup 2-27 Appendix A.1 Specifications A-2 A.2 Using the remote controller A-2 A.3 Remote controller layout A-3 A.4 Remote controller functions A-4 A.1 System buttons A-4 A.2 Key table - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 5
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 6
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning C A U T I O N: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 7
About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS S-presso. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized 1. Chapter 1: Instant On This chapter tells - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 8
Conventions used in this guide 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 to complete a task. N O T E : - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 9
Chapter 1 This chapter tells you how to install and use Instant On. ASUS S-presso - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 10
add-on or VGA cards. • Instant On does not support PHOTO mode. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information. The S-presso system allows you to enjoy the - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 11
1.1.3 BIOS/Jumper settings Instant On does not support Serial ATA optical drives. Make sure you make the following BIOS and jumper settings before installing Instant On to your hard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Make sure that your optical drive is set as the 1st Boot Device. ASUS S-presso 1-3 - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 12
S T E R. 2. Connect the Serial ATA signal cable to the S A T A 1 connector on the motherboard. 3. Make the following BIOS settings under IDE Configuration: • Set the O n b o a r d I 01/10/2005] [English] [HDS722540VLAT20] [Not Detected] [ASUS CDS520/] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 13
drive C :, use an unpartitioned hard disk. • Install Instant On first. Then, create a partition for the operating system using a partition utility or the OS installation CD. • DO NOT delete the Instant On partition if you are asked to do so while performing the above procedure. ASUS S-presso 1-5 - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 14
front panel, the remote controller, or keyboard keys to navigate through the Instant On functions. • You need to install Instant On from the Instant controls, refer to the Appendix. To use Instant On: 1. Connect the S-presso power plug and cable. 2. To power on, touch the Instant On P o w e r sensor - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 15
appropriate button on the remote controller, or touch the M o d e sensor in succession until the LED panel displays the mode you want. Touch the P L A Y / P A U S E ( ) sensor to confirm your choice. • Instant On goes to TV mode by default. • See page 1-10 for details on the different entertainment - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 16
supports TV out function. U p d a t e . Provides updates about Instant ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. V e r s i o n I n f o r m a t i o n . Provides informaton on the Instant allows you to keep the onscreen display (OSD) on your monitor. To enable information display: 1. Press + - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 17
, press on your keyboard, or O K ( ) on the remote controller. 7. To hide the menu screen, press + on your keyboard, or M o r e i n f o ( ) on the remote controller. ASUS S-presso 1-9 - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 18
1.3 Entertainment modes Instant On does not support Photo mode. To use this mode, refer to C h a p t e r 2 : H o m e T h e a t e r. 1.3.1 TV (default mode) • Make sure that you have installed the TV/FM tuner card driver from the support CD that came with the system. • For detailed information on the - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 19
• Video input - choose from TV, Composite, or S-Video. • Audio input - choose from Aux In, Line In, or With Video Save Favorite Channel. Allows you to save up to 12 of . Do not interrupt or cancel the scanning process. You need to scan the channels when you first use the TV mode. ASUS S-presso 1-11 - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 20
audio to Stereo, Mono, or Secondary Audio Program. If the TV channel does not support SAP, set this item to M o n o. F i n e T u n i n g . Allows you to fine tune the TV display u n i n g bar. 3. A message pops up, giving you instructions on how to use this feature. 4. Press on your keyboard, - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 21
Remote controller function buttons TV Mode Button Function Instant On power on/off Arrow keys Left/Right/Up/Down OK/Select More information Volume up/down Channel up/down Enter TV mode Mute 0~9 Select the channel number ASUS S-presso 1-13 - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 22
1.3.2 DVD/VCD Instant On supports the following video disc formats: • DVD-Video • DVD+VR • DVD-VR • Video CD • SVCD To use DVD mode: 1. Enable Instant On. See page 1-6 displays the above image, and the following message appears: "Please insert disc." • There is no DVD region setting in Instant - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 23
Button Arrow keys Function Instant On power on/off Eject/tray in Left/Right/Up/Down OK/Select More information Replay the previous chapter Stop playing Skip the current chapter; proceed to the next chapter Rewind Pause Forward Volume up/down Play Mute Launch video mode ASUS S-presso 1-15 - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 24
MP3 Instant On supports the following music disc formats: • CD-DA (Audio CD) • AC3 • MP3 To use Music mode: 1. Enable Instant On. See page 1-6 for details. 2. Switch to M u s i c mode. See page 1-7 for details. 3. The M u s i c p l a y l i s t u s e r i n t e r f a c e opens. The music playlist user - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 25
Remote controller function buttons Music (MP3/CD) Mode Button Arrow keys Function Instant On power on/off Eject/tray in Left/Right/Up/Down More information OK/Select Replay the Mute Enter Music mode Repeat/ Play from the first track Shuffle 0~9 Select the track number ASUS S-presso 1-17 - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 26
Radio (FM) Make sure that you have installed the radio antenna on the rear panel as well as the TV/FM tuner card driver from the support CD that came with the system. To use Radio (FM) mode: 1. Enable Instant On. See page 1-6 for details. 2. Switch to R a d i o ( F M ) mode. See page 1-7 for details - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 27
keyboard or remote controller to close the sub-menu. 7. To hide the menu screen, press + on your keyboard, or M o r e i n f o ( ) on the remote controller. To manually key in your desired radio frequency, use the number keys. ASUS S-presso 1-19 - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 28
(FM) Mode Button Function Instant On power on/off Arrow keys Left/Right/Up/Down OK/Select More information Enter Radio mode Scan frequency down Scan frequency up Fine tuning (-) Fine tuning (+) Volume up/down Next/previous preset (saved) station Mute 0~9 Manual selection of radio frequency 1-20 - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 29
Chapter 2 This chapter tells you how to install and use the H o m e T h e a t e r feature. ASUS S-presso - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 30
® 9.0c before you install the TV/FM card drivers. To install the card drivers: 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Windows® auto-detects the ASUS TV/FM card 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. Place the support CD in your optical drive. Double-click on - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 31
Home Theater maximizes the multimedia features of the TV/FM card on your S-presso system. The following sections provide information on installing and using the ASUS Home Theater. To install ASUS Home Theater: 1. Place the ASUS Home Theater CD in the optical drive. 2. The initial installation window - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 32
into your system. 6. The S e t u p S t a t u s window appears, indicating the progress of the installation. 7. The F i l e T y p e s A s s o c i a t i o n window appears. Select the media files for which you want Home Theater to be the default player. 7. The S e t u p C o m p l e t e window appears - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 33
2.4 Using the ASUS Front Panel Display (AFPD) utility The ASUS Front Panel Display (AFPD) utility allows you to display and monitor the CPU/system temperature, CPU/chassis fan performance, and voltage of the S-presso system on the LED panel. To launch the ASUS Front Panel Display: 1. On the Windows - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 34
2.5 Launching ASUS Home Theater To launch the ASUS Home Theater: 1. Press the power button to enter the operating system. Play/Pause Stop Volume down Volume up POWER BUTTON Mode Forward Rewind Optical drive tray to the Appendix. • If you are in Instant On mode, press on the remote controller to - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 35
3. The S e t u p window appears when you launch the ASUS Home Theater for the first time. 4. Click S t a r t to begin configuring the settings. 5. l o s e if you want to configure these items later. See section "2.7.7 Setup" for detailed information on setting up Home Theater. ASUS S-presso 2-7 - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 36
Home Theater The ASUS Home Theater features a user-friendly interface that integrates all the multimedia functions of the TV/FM card. This application lets you watch TV, play a DVD/VCD movie, browse pictures, watch video clips, listen to audio files, or tune in to an FM radio station in a single - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 37
control panel to control the entertainment modes. The control panel buttons and functions are illustrated below. Record Stop Rewind/Replay Forward Mute Volume up Volume down Next Pause Previous Play Some control panel buttons change from one entertainment system to another. ASUS S-presso 2-9 - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 38
Home Theater lets you watch TV on your computer. On initial use, the ASUS Home Theater instructs you to autoscan available TV channels. Click live view. To use Time Shifting: 1. Click the P a u s e button on the Control Panel or press the S p a c e B a r on your keyboard. 2. To replay the program - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 39
panel or the button on the remote controller. Double-click the screen for full-screen viewing. Guide Click the G u i d e bar to open the TitanTV website. TitanTV is an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) that allows users Theater records TV programs in InterVideo Media File format. To create a recording - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 40
high quality. Channel Surfing To surf for available channels in your location: 1. Click the C h a n n e l S u r f i n g bar. 2. Multiple channel previews appear on screen . 3. Double-click a channel to display. 2-12 Chapter 2: Starting up - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 41
thumbnail to preview a recorded program. A window displays a snapshot of each recorded program. Doubleclick the folder. Home Theater records TV programs in InterVideo Media File format. Take a Snapshot Home Theater allows P i c t u r e s folder in bitmap (*.bmp) format. ASUS S-presso 2-13 - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 42
Click the S e t t i n g s bar. 2. Select the TV source (Cable/Antenna), input source (TV/ S-Video/ Composite), record quality (Good/Better/Best), and TV Audio (Stereo/Mono/ SAP). Click the < /> buttons to view available options. 3. Click to return to the TV main window. Remote controller function - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 43
button on the control panel. Double-click the screen for full-screen viewing. The bars in the DVD/VCD menu are enabled only when a DVD/VCD is inserted to the optical drive. Sub-menus Menu Click the M e n u bar to return to the DVD main menu. Audio Displays your DVD audio language setting. Subtitle - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 44
may select an audio language if the DVD supports multilanguage audio. S u b t i t l e L a n g u a g e . Allows you to select an available DVD subtitle language. A u t o R e s u m e . Allows you to resume watching a movie from the beginning or from where you stopped. S o u r c e . Displays the video - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 45
the current chapter; proceed to the next chapter Rewind Pause Forward Volume up/down Play Mute Repeat/ Play the video again 0~9 Select the chapter number ASUS S-presso 2-17 - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 46
the Pictures window. To start the slideshow, click the P l a y button on the control panel. Sort By Name Allows you to sort your pictures by name. Sort By Date Allows you to your pictures clockwise. Other Media Allows you to view and organize photos stored in removable media such as CDs, floppy - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 47
Remote controller function buttons Button Photo Mode Function Enter Photo mode Manually select saved photos Start slideshow Pause slideshow Stop slideshow Previous photo Next photo Volume up/down Mute ASUS S-presso 2-19 - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 48
2.7.4 Videos View, play and organize your video clips using the Videos window. The Videos window displays the title and length of video clips saved in the Windows® M y V i d e o s clips by date. Other Media Allows you to view and organize video clips stored in removable media such as CDs, floppy - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 49
Remote controller function buttons Button Video Mode Function Enter Video mode Manually select recorded videos Replay the previous video clip Stop playing Proceed to the next video clip Rewind Pause Forward Volume up/down Play Mute Repeat/ Play the video again ASUS S-presso 2-21 - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 50
c to display audio CD/DVD tracks. Control the audio playback using the control panel buttons.The M u s i c window lists the title, album, artist, and genre of available audio files. Click the R e w i n d / R e p l a y or F o r w a r d button on the control panel to change the media browser ambience - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 51
Media Displays the available removable media where audio files may be stored (e.g., memory cards, CDs, etc.) Update Music Allows you to rescan your music files after you have modified them. Remote controller function buttons Button Music (MP3/CD) Mode Function Enter Music mode Manually select - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 52
m o v e S t a t i o n bars. On initial use, the ASUS Home Theater autoscans available FM radio stations. Radio recording Home Theater allows you to make a radio recording using the control panel R e c o r d button. Click the R e c o r - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 53
menus My Favorite Click this bar to display your saved favorite FM radio stations. Add radio band. Choose FM, then click the R e s c a n F r e q u e n c i e s to find available radio stations. The Home Theater version in your S-presso system only plays and records FM radio. ASUS S-presso 2-25 - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 54
Remote controller function buttons Button Radio (FM) Mode Function Enter Radio mode Manually select preset (saved) stations Scan frequency down Scan frequency up Fine tuning (-) Fine tuning (+) Volume up/down Next/previous preset station Mute Record 2-26 Chapter 2: Starting up - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 55
as your input source. Record Quality. Allows you to set your recording quality to Good, Better, or Best. T V A u d i o. Allows you to set your TV audio to Stereo or Mono. Click N e x t to display the Picture settings window or C l o s e to return to the main Home Theater window. ASUS S-presso 2-27 - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 56
Picture settings Allows you to customize your picture viewing and to setup a slideshow. Click N e x t to display the DVD settings window or C l o s e to return to the main window. DVD/VCD settings Adjust the DVD/VCD player settings on this window. See page 2- - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 57
Appendix The Appendix includes information on the remote controller, the ASUS S-presso key table, and international TV systems and standards. ASUS S-presso - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 58
A.1 Specifications The ASUS remote controller allows you to operate the TV/FM card from a distance. Use the remote controller to navigate through Instant On and the ASUS Home Theater windows. Operating range Power Source Receiver *not included 5 meters (max) 3V (2 x "AAA" batteries)* USB infrared - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 59
A.3 Remote controller layout ASUS S-presso A-3 - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 60
controller functions A.1 System buttons SYSTEM BUTTONS Button Function Activate Instant On Launch Home Theater Close Home Theater Enter the operating system/Power on PC Eject the optical drive tray Enter Live TV mode Open the Home Theater Guide screen Open the DVD Menu screen A-4 Appendix - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 61
Go back OK/Select Keyboard control VK_Right VK_Up VK_Down VK_Left Backspace VK_Return More info More information/Manually select Ctrl+D Replay Stop Skip Rew Pause Fwd VOL+ VOL- Play Ch+ Ch- Previous VK_7 VK_8 VK_9 VK_0 Ctrl+Alt+Shift+B Shuffle Shuffle Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F ASUS S-presso A-5 - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 62
A.5 International TV systems and standards • Since TV systems and standards may change anytime without notice, this list is provided for reference only. • Make sure that your TV/FM card conforms with the system or standard used in your country or location. AREA Albania Argentina Australia Austria - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 63
FM/FM Matrix MTS FM-FM Nicam Nicam Nicam Nicam Nicam FM-FM SUBTITLE TeleText TeleText TeleText CC TeleText TeleText Teletext Teletext Teletext TeleText TeleText ASUS S-presso A-7 - Asus S-presso | Spresso Software User Manual - Page 64
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