Asus U3000I User manual
The Asus U3000I is a powerful TV tuner that allows you to watch and record your favorite TV shows on your computer. It comes with a variety of features that make it easy to use, including a remote control, an intuitive user interface, and support for a variety of video formats. With the Asus U3000I, you can enjoy your favorite TV shows anytime, anywhere.
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TV Tuner
My Cinema Series
User Manual
E4516
Seventh Edition V7
February 2009 ii
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Contents
Chapter 1:
Hardware information
1.1 System requirements ................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Card/Box layout ............................................................................ 1-2
1.3 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-3
1.4.1 Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card ................................. 1-4
1.4.2 Installing the ASUS USB TV Box .................................... 1-5
1.4.3 Installing the ASUS TV Express Card ............................. 1-5
1.5 Connecting cables and devices .................................................. 1-6
Chapter 2:
Software information
2.1 Device driver installation ............................................................. 2-2
2.1.1 Installing Microsoft® DirectX® ........................................ 2-2
2.1.2 Installing the driver .......................................................... 2-3
2.1.3 Uninstalling the driver ..................................................... 2-6
2.2 CyberLink® PowerCinema (optional) ......................................... 2-7
2.3 Arcsoft TotalMedia (optional) ...................................................... 2-7
2.4 Presto! PVR (optional) ................................................................. 2-8
2.5 ASUS Splendid Technology ........................................................ 2-8
2.6 ASUS VideoSecurity Online ........................................................ 2-9
2.7 ASUS EZVCR .............................................................................. 2-10
2.8 ASUS Eee PC Installation .......................................................... 2-11
2.9 ASUS Plug and Play TV (optional) ............................................ 2-12
2.10 ASUS Pop-up TV (optional) ....................................................... 2-12
2.11 ASUS GadgeTV .......................................................................... 2-12
Appendix:
Reference information
A.1 Remote control (optional) ...........................................................A-2
A.1.1 39-key remote control .....................................................A-2
A.1.2 21-key remote control .....................................................A-4
A.1.3 46-key remote control .....................................................A-6
A.1.4 41-key remote control .....................................................A-8
A.2 International TV systems and standards (Analog TV) ............A-11
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A.3 International TV systems and standards (DVB-T) ...................A-13
A.4 International TV systems and standards (ATSC) ....................A-14
A.5 International TV systems and standards (DMB-TH) ...............A-14
Notices
ASUS REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and
Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm.
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment 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.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
Operation safety
• The ASUS My Cinema U3000 TV Box becomes hot after prolonged use.
Handle the TV Box with care to prevent discomfort from heat exposure. The heat will not affect the operation of the TV box so you may continue using it as desired.
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the documentation that comes with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and extreme temperatures. Do not place this product in a location where it may get wet.
• Place this product on a flat and stable surface.
• We recommend that you use this product in environments with an ambient temperature below 35ºC.
• If you encounter technical problems with this product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
DO NOT throw this product in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/Stick.
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 TV Tuner Card/Box/Stick.
• Chapter 2: Software information
This chapter gives information on how to install device drivers and applications for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/Stick.
• Appendix: Reference information
This chapter includes information on the remote controller, key table, and international TV systems and standards.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS website
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of 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 a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Chapter 1
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing the ASUS TV Tuner.
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1.1 System requirements
Before installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/Stick, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:
Item
Slot
Processor
Memory
Description
For PCI TV tuner card : One available PCI slot
For PCI-E TV tuner card: One available PCI Express slot
For TV box: One available USB 2.0 port
For TV express card: One available Express Card port
For notebook: Intel ® Pentium ® M 1.3GHz or above is recommended
For PC: Intel ® Pentium ® 4 2.6GHz or above is recommended
For XP/MCE: 512MB or higher is recommended
For Vista Basic/Vista Premium: 1GB or higher is recommended
Graphics card
Optical drive
Hard disk space
Graphics card with at least 32MB video memory
CD-ROM drive for driver installation
At least 1GB free hard disk space
For XP/MCE: 1GB or higher is recommended
For Vista Basic/Vista Premium: 15GB or higher is recommended
Audio Microsoft ® DirectX-compatible audio device
Operating system Microsoft ® Windows ® Vista Premium/Vista Basic/XP/MCE 2005
Software/utilities Microsoft
Microsoft
®
®
DirectX 9.0 or higher
Windows ® Media Player 9 or higher
1.2 Card/Box layout
Click here for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/Stick layout.
Drawings are for reference only. The actual device layout may differ.
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1.3 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install the ASUS TV Tuner
Card/Box/Stick.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Keep all components, such as the host adapter, in their antistatic bag until you are ready to install them. Likewise, whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with it.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and peripherals.
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1.4 Installation
• You can install the ASUS TV Tuner Card only on a motherboard with a
PCI/PCIe slot.
• Illustrations in this section are for reference only. Your system chassis and configuration may differ from what is shown.
1.4.1 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. Ensure that this slot is unobstructed.
4. Unlock the expansion card cover.
5. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you intend to use.
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Metal covers
6. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.
PCI card
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7. Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to the chassis.
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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 and stable surface close to your computer.
2. Connect the USB cord A series plug to a USB 2.0 port on your computer.
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1.4.3 Installing the ASUS TV Express Card
To install the ASUS TV Express Card:
1. Place your notebook or desktop computer on a flat and stable surface.
2. Locate the Express Card port.
3. Connect the ASUS TV Express Card to the Express Card port on your computer.
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1.5 Connecting cables and devices
There are various types of cable TV (CATV) and antenna connections. Consult your dealer for the type of adapter, splitter, A/B switch, or combiner that may be required when connecting the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/Stick to devices.
The ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/Stick can receive up to 100 channels. If you do not have a CATV system, you may use an indoor or outdoor antenna that carries only
VHF channels, UHF channels, or both VHF and UHF channels to connect to the
ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box.
Click here for more information on connecting cables and devices.
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Chapter 2
This chapter gives information on how to install drivers and applications for the ASUS TV Tuner.
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2.1 Device driver installation
You need to install the device drivers on your computer so you can use the ASUS
TV Tuner Card/Box/Stick. Refer to this chapter when installing the device drivers.
• The setup screens in this chapter are for reference only. They may not exactly match the contents displayed on your screen.
• The contents of the Support CD are subject to change at any time without notice.
2.1.1 Installing Microsoft
®
DirectX
®
Microsoft ® Direct ® X allows 3D hardware acceleration support in Windows
Windows ® 2000, Windows ® XP, and Windows ® Vista OS.
® 98,
• Ensure that you install Microsoft ®
Tuner Card/Box/Stick driver.
DirectX ® before installing the ASUS TV
• For software MPEG support in Windows
Microsoft ® Direct ®
® 98, you must first install
X, then install a MPEG-compliant video player.
To install Microsoft ® DirectX ® :
1. Place the Installation CD into the optical drive. An autorun screen appears if Autorun is enabled on your computer. You may also double-click Setup32.exe from the root directory to run the Installation
CD.
2. Read the Microsoft ® End User
License Agreement. Click I accept
the agreement, then click Next.
3. Click Next to start the installation.
The installation program automatically installs the DirectX ®
9.0 runtime libraries to your system.
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4. This message appears when the setup is completed. Click Finish to complete the installation process.
2.1.2 Installing the driver
Installing the driver automatically
To install the driver and applications automatically:
1. Start your computer.
2. Windows ® automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/
Stick and displays the Found New
Hardware Wizard window. Click
Cancel.
3. Place the Support CD into the optical drive. From the autorun screen, select Windows
XP/Vista, then click Smart
Install wizard. This wizard automatically installs all the driver and applications for your
ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/Stick and synchronizes the TV country settings with your OS.
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4. Click Install now!. A progress bar appears to indicate the installation status.
5. Click Finish to complete the installation process.
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Installing the driver manually
To install the driver and applications manually:
1. Start your computer.
2. Windows ® automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/
Stick and displays the Found New
Hardware Wizard window. Click
Cancel.
3. Place the Support CD into the optical drive. From the autorun screen, select Windows XP/
Vista, then click Install Driver.
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4. Click Install now!. A progress bar appears to indicate the installation status.
5. Click Finish to complete the driver installation process.
6. Select the application that you want to use on your computer.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
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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 Add or Remove
Programs.
3. Select ASUS TV Tuner Card.
4. Click Change/Remove.
5. Click OK.
6. Close other applications and remove any disks from the drives.
Click Finish to restart your computer.
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2.2 CyberLink
®
PowerCinema (optional)
If you are running Windows ® using the CyberLink ®
MCE/Vista Premium, you cannot watch TV
PowerCinema and MCE application at the same time.
This application allows you to watch TV and DVDs, listen to FM radio or music
CDs, or browse pictures stored in your computer. Use the mouse or the remote control to navigate through the user interface. Refer to Appendix A.1 for details on the remote control.
For more information on this application, refer to the Cyberlink PowerCinema
User’s Guide in the Support CD.
2.3 Arcsoft TotalMedia (optional)
If you are running Windows ® MCE/Vista Premium, you cannot watch TV using the Arcsoft TotalMedia and MCE application at the same time.
This application allows you to watch TV and DVDs, listen to FM radio or music
CDs, or browse pictures stored on your computer. Use the mouse or the remote control to navigate through the user interface. Refer to Appendix A.1 for details on the remote control.
Using the ASUS PE9400 Combo:
• To watch NTSC TV, select ASUS PE9400 BDA Analog TV Tuner to scan channel in TV setting menu.
• To watch ATSC program, select ASUS PE9400 BDA ATSC Tuner, then select antenna to scan channel in TV setting menu.
• To watch Clear Qam program, select ASUS PE9400 BDA ATSC Tuner, then select cable to scan channel in TV setting menu.
For more information on this application, refer to the Arcsoft TotalMedia User
Guide in the Support CD.
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2.4 Presto! PVR (optional)
If you are running Windows ® MCE/Vista Premium, you cannot watch TV using the Presto! PVR and MCE application at the same time.
This application allows you to watch TV. Use the mouse or the remote control to navigate through the user interface. Refer to Appendix A.1 for details on the remote control.
For more information on this application, refer to the Presto! PVR User Guide in the Support CD.
2.5 ASUS Splendid Technology
ASUS Splendid Analog TV Video Enhancement
Technology takes computer graphics capabilities to the next level by automatically enhancing image quality, depth, color intensity, and image details for the best visual results. With ASUS Splendid meeting high visual demands, watching movies and TV on your computer can indeed be a splendid experience.
ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology makes colors come alive and brings out optimum brightness and contrast levels even in dark scenes. You may choose from four viewing profiles for different video viewing conditions. Select the profile that best suits your viewing environment: Enriched (Standard), Vivid
Color (Color-enhanced), Theater (Cinematic effects), and Crystal Clear (Enhanced contrast).
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2.6 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; and
• know in advance who your visitors are.
Upon detection of any variation, VideoSecurity Online will do the following:
• Save the date/time information on when the condition started, and when to release tracing to a database file (watchdog.mdb).
• Capture the condition detected and save it into a bitmap file with reference to an image that represents the normal situation before
VideoSecurity Online started detecting the variation. You may view any image processing software to view, modify, or distribute the image.
This database file is saved in the Programs folder.
VideoSecurity Online also lets you choose from four options on how to handle the variation or unusual condition detected.
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2.7 ASUS EZVCR
ASUS EZVCR is a program that allows 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 channels
SKYPE TV
Setting
Image setting
Audio setting
Snap shot
Video clips
Channel up/down
Recall Play Pause Stop Record Volume up/down
System requirements
Software
• Microsoft ® Windows ® XP with SP2 and Microsoft ®
• ASUS DVD 6.0
DirectX 9 or above.
Hardware
• ASUS TV Tuner device
• Sound card
• Processor: Intel ® Pentium 4 2GHz or above, AMD K7-2000+ or above,
Intel ® Centrino 1G or above
• Memory: At least 256 MB
• VGA card: At least 64 MB RAM
• Hard disk space: At least 500 MB free hard disk space
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2.8 ASUS Eee PC Installation
For ASUS Eee PC Linux OS, there are two ways to install drivers and applications: with or without Internet connection.
If you have Internet connection, follow these steps (recommended):
1. Connect to the Internet.
2. Select the Setting tab, and click the Add/Remove icon.
3. Select the Play tab, click the TV driver and TV application to install the driver and application.
4. Restart the Eee PC.
If you do not have Internet connection, follow these steps:
1. Copy the file to the home directory.
2. Press Ctrl+Alt+T.
3. In the console, type sudo su to get root privilege.
4. Type tar xvfz dvbt-4eeepc.tar.gz
5. Type install-xxxx to install the driver and application.
6. Reboot to apply the changes.
For ASUS Eee PC Microsoft ® Windows ® OS, refer to section 2.1: Device driver
installation to install drivers and applications.
After the installation, you can run the application from the icon displayed on the desktop.
Watching TV programs on your Eee PC:
1. Press F1 to select the country when launching first time.
2. Press F1 to select the scan channel.
3. Close the TV application to save the channels.
4. Restart the TV application and enjoy watching TV programs on your Eee PC.
The steps above are based on ASUS U3100 mini, and It might be different when using other ASUS TV product. Download the latest driver and read the instructions from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
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2.9 ASUS Plug and Play TV (optional)
ASUS Plug and Play TV is a user-friendly application that delivers better TV experience. With ASUS Plug and Play TV, you can watch TV programs by just plugging a USB dongle.
2.10 ASUS Pop-up TV (optional)
ASUS Pop-up TV is a user-friendly application that delivers better TV experience.
With ASUS Pop-up TV, you can watch TV programs by just plugging a USB dongle.
2.11 ASUS GadgeTV
ASUS GadgeTV is a user-friendly application that allows you to watch TV, record
TV, and play video files on the Windows ® sidebar.
System requirements
Windows ® Vista
• ASUS TV Tuner device
• ASUS TV application
Windows ® XP
• Google desktop
• ASUS TV Tuner device
• ASUS TV application
The pictures below show the main ASUS GadgeTV user interfaces.
TV Mode
TV mode
Go to the previous channel
Play/Pause
Record TV
Settings
Video mode
Go to the next channel
Take a snapshot
Scan TV channels
Adjust the volume
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Video mode
• Video file list
TV mode
Video mode
Settings
Video file list
Show next ten files in the folder
Show previous ten files in the folder
• Playback control
TV mode
Rewind
Stop
Pause
Progress Bar
Video mode
Settings
Forward
Turn the volume up
Turn the volume down
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Appendix
This chapter includes information on the optional remote control, key table, and international TV systems and standards.
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A.1 Remote control (optional)
The optional remote control is designed for the CyberLink through the CyberLink ® PowerCinema windows.
® PowerCinema software application only. Use the remote control for an enjoyable TV-watching experience
Remote control specifications
Operating range
Power source
Receiver
5 meters (max)
3 V (2 x “AAA” batteries)
Infrared receiver (supplied)
A.1.1 39-key remote control
Layout
Record
Previous
Rewind
Close
Stop
Next
Forward
Play/Pause
Enter/OK
Navigation buttons
Volume control buttons Channel buttons
Back
Numeric keys
Full screen
Mode buttons
Recall
Back to main menu
Mute
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Key table
Button
TV
TV mode
–
FM
–
Radio mode
DVD
–
Mode
VIDEO
–
– –
PHOTO
–
–
MUSIC
–
–
–
–
–
–
DVD mode
–
–
Video mode
–
–
–
–
– – – – Photo mode –
–
Back to main menu
–
– –
Back to main menu
–
Back to main menu
DVD menu
– –
Back to main menu
–
Back to main menu
–
Music mode
Back to main menu
–
Mute
Full screen
Mute
Full screen
Mute
Full screen
Mute
Full screen
Mute
Full screen
Mute
Full screen
Back to previous channel
Back to previous page
Channel up/down
Volume up/down
–
Back to previous page
Search forward/ backward
Volume up/down
–
Back to previous page
Next/ previous chapter
Volume up/down
–
Back to previous page
–
Volume up/down
–
Back to previous page
–
Volume up/down
–
Back to previous page
–
Volume up/down
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Enter
Up
Down
Left
Right
Record
Enter
Up
Down
Left
Right
Record
Enter
Up
Down
Left
Right
Record
Enter
Up
Down
Left
Right
Record
Enter
Up
Down
Left
Right
Record
Enter
Up
Down
Left
Right
Record
(Continued on the next page)
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A-4
Button
TV
Close app
FM
Close app
DVD
Close app
Mode
VIDEO
Close app
PHOTO
Close app
MUSIC
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 chapter Next chapter Next chapter
Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind
Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward
Play/pause Play/pause Play/pause Play/pause Play/pause Play/pause
A.1.2 21-key remote control
Layout
Stop
TV
Rewind
Home
Enter/OK
Left
Volume up/down
Mute
Record
Close
Right
Up
Back
Right
Down
Channel up/down
Recall
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Key table
Button
TV
TV mode
Stop
Close
Stop
Close
FM
–
Stop
Close
DVD
–
Mode
VIDEO
–
Stop
Close
PHOTO
–
Stop
Close
MUSIC
–
Stop
Close
Rewind
Play/Pause
Forward
Rewind
Play/Pause
Forward
Rewind
Play/Pause
Forward
Rewind
Play/Pause
Forward
Rewind
Play/Pause
Forward
Rewind
Play/Pause
Forward
Back to main menu
Back to previous
Channel up/down
Volume up/down
Back to main menu
Back to previous
Search forward/ backward
Volume up/down
Back to main menu
Back to previous
Next/ previous chapter
Volume up/down
Back to main menu
Back to previous
–
Volume up/down
Back to main menu
Back to previous
–
Volume up/down
Back to main menu
Back to previous
–
Volume up/down
Enter
Up
Down
Left
Right
Record
Mute
Back to previous channel
Enter
Up
Down
Left
Right
Record
Mute
–
Enter
Up
Down
Left
Right
Record
Mute
–
Enter
Up
Down
Left
Right
Record
Mute
–
Enter
Up
Down
Left
Right
Record
Mute
–
Enter
Up
Down
Left
Right
Record
Mute
–
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A.1.3 46-key remote control
Layout
Cursor left
OK
Volume +
Volume -
Record TV
Guide
Pause
Record
Rewind
Replay
Back
Clear
Teletext
*
Power
Stop
Forward
Play
Skip
I more
Cursor up
Cursor right
Cursor down
Channel +
Mute
Channel -
Live TV
DVD Menu
Numeric and alphabetic keys
#
Enter
Appendix: Reference information
Key table
Button
Forward
Replay
Skip
I more
Back to previous
OK
Up
Right
Left
Down
Channel up/down
TV
Power
Pause
Stop
Record
Rewind
Play
~
Forward
Replay
Skip
–
Back to previous
OK
Up
Right
Left
Down
Search forward/ backward
Volume up/down
FM
Power
Pause
Stop
Record
Rewind
Play
Forward
Replay
Skip
–
Back to previous
OK
Up
Right
Left
Down
Next/ previous chapter
Volume up/down
DVD
Power
Mode
VIDEO
Power
Pause
Stop
Pause
Stop
Record
Rewind
Play
Record
Rewind
Play
Volume up/down
Forward
Replay
Skip
–
Back to previous
OK
Up
Right
Left
Down
–
Forward
Replay
Skip
–
Back to previous
OK
Up
Right
Left
Down
–
PHOTO
Power
Pause
Stop
Record
Rewind
Play
Volume up/down
Volume up/down
Volume up/down
Mute
Record TV
Guide
TV mode
Mute
Guide
–
–
Mute
Guide
–
–
Mute
Guide
–
–
Back to DVD menu
0~9
Back to DVD menu
0~9
Back to DVD menu
0~9
Back to DVD menu
–
Mute
Guide
–
–
Mute
Guide
–
–
Back to DVD menu
–
Back to DVD menu
–
Clear
Teletext
Enter
Clear
Enter
–
Enter
–
–
Enter
–
–
Enter
–
–
Enter
–
–
Forward
Replay
Skip
–
Back to previous
OK
Up
Right
Left
Down
–
MUSIC
Power
Pause
Stop
Record
Rewind
Play
ASUS TV Tuner A-7
A.1.4 41-key remote control
Layout
Back to main menu
TV
Numeric keys
Navigation buttons
Back-
TV Audio
Snapshot
Rewind
Record
Previous
Pause
Home TV Teletext Close
Close
Teletext
7
0
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
VOL
CH
Volume
Channel
OK
Back Recall
TV Audio Snapshot Fullsrceen Mute
Rew Record Stop Fwd
Prev Pause Play Next
Enter/OK
Recall
Mute
Fullscreen
Forward
Stop
Next
Play
A-8 Appendix: Reference information
Key table
Button
Home
TV
TV
Back to main menu
TV Mode
FM
Back to main menu
–
Mode
DVD
Back to main menu
VIDEO
Back to main menu
– –
PHOTO
Back to main menu
–
MUSIC
Back to main menu
–
Teletext – – – – –
Close
0
~
9
Teletext
Close
0~9
Close
0~9
Close
0~9
Close
–
Close
–
Close
–
VOL
Volume up/down
Volume up/down
Volume up/down
Volume up/down
Volume up/down
Volume up/down
– – –
CH
Channel up/down
Up
Down
Left
Search forward/ backward
Up
Down
Left
Next/ previous chapter
Up
Down
Left
Up
Down
Left
Up
Down
Left
Up
Down
Left
Right Right Right Right Right Right
OK
Back
Recall
Enter/OK
Back to previous
Back to previous channel
Stereo
TV Audio
Snapshot
Fullsrceen
Snapshot
Fullscreen
Enter/OK
Back to previous
Back to previous channel
–
–
–
Enter/OK
Back to previous
Back to previous channel
–
Enter//OK
Back to previous
Back to previous channel
–
Snapshot
Fullscreen
Snapshot
Fullscreen
Enter//OK
Back to previous
Back to previous channel
–
–
Fullscreen
Enter//OK
Back to previous
Back to previous channel
–
–
–
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ASUS TV Tuner A-9
Button
Mute
Rew
Record
Stop
Fwd
Prev
Pause
Play
Next
Mute
TV
Mute
FM DVD
Mute
Mode
VIDEO
Mute
PHOTO
Mute
MUSIC
Mute
Rewind
Record
Stop
Forward
Previous chapter
Pause
Play
Rewind
Record
Stop
Forward
Previous chapter
Pause
Play
Rewind
Record
Stop
Forward
Previous chapter
Pause
Play
Rewind
Record
Stop
Forward
Previous chapter
Pause
Play
Rewind
Record
Stop
Forward
Previous chapter
Pause
Play
Next chapter Next chapter Next chapter Next chapter Next chapter Next chapter
Rewind
Record
Stop
Forward
Previous chapter
Pause
Play
A-10 Appendix: Reference information
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.
• Ensure that your TV card complies with the system or standard used in your country or location.
AREA
Albania
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Azores Is. (Portugal)
Bahamas
Bahrain
Barbados
Belgium
Bermuda
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Canary Is.
China
Colombia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Egypt
Faroe Islands (DK)
Finland
France
Gambia
Germany
Germany (prev East)
Gibraltar
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Ireland
TV
PAL B/G
PAL-N
PAL B/G
PAL B/G
PAL B
NTSC M
PAL B
NTSC N
PAL B/G
NTSC M
PAL-M
SECAM D
NTSC M
PAL B
PAL D
NTSC N
PAL B
SECAM/PAL D/K
PAL B
SECAM B
PAL B
PAL B/G
SECAM E/L
PAL I
PAL B/G
SECAM/PAL B/G
PAL B
SECAM B/H
PAL I
PAL B/G
PAL B
PAL B
PAL B
SECAM H
PAL I
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STEREO
FM-FM
FM-FM
Nicam
MTS
MTS
Nicam
Nicam
FM-FM
Nicam
Nicam
Nicam
SUBTITLE
Teletext
Teletext
Teletext
CC
TeleText
TeleText
TeleText
TeleText
ASUS TV Tuner A-11
A-12
AREA
Netherlands
New Zealand
North Korea
Norway
Pakistan
Paraguay
Peru
Philipines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Seychelles
Singapore
South Africa
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kenya
Korea
Luxembourg
Madeira
Madagascar
Malaysia
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Monaco
Morocco
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Switzerland
Tahiti
Taiwan
Thailand
Trinidad
Tunisia
Turkey
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States
United Kingdom
Vietnam
Yugoslavia
Zambia
Zimbabwe
TV
NTSC M
PAL D/K
PAL B/G
PAL G
SECAM D/K
SECAM B
PAL I
PAL B
PAL I
NTSC N
PAL B/G
PAL B/G
PAL B/G
PAL B/G
SECAM KI
NTSC M
PAL B
NTSC M
SECAM B
PAL B
SECAM D/K
PAL B/G
NTSC M
PAL I
NTSC/SECAM M/D
PAL B/G
PAL B/G
PAL B/G
PAL B/G
PAL B/G
SECAM M
NTSC J
PAL B
PAL B
NTSC M
PAL B/G
PAL B
SECAM B
PAL B
PAL B/G
SECAM B
NTSC M
SECAM/PAL L/G
SECAM B
PAL B/G
PAL B/G
SECAM/PAL D, D/K
PAL B/G
PAL B
PAL N
NTSC M
Teletext
Teletext
Teletext
TeleText
TeleText
SUBTITLE
TeleText
TeleText
TeleText
CC
TeleText
TeleText
MTS
FM-FM
Nicam
Nicam
Nicam
Nicam
STEREO
Nicam
FM/FM
Nicam
FM-FM
Appendix: Reference information
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
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
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+NTSC
7/8 MHz
8 MHz
7/8 MHz
–
8 MHz
8 MHz
–
–
8 MHz
8 MHz
BW
7 MHz
8 MHz
8 MHz
8 MHz
8 MHz
8 MHz
8 MHz
8 MHz
8 MHz
8 MHz
8 MHz
–
7/8 MHz
8 MHz
8 MHz
8 MHz
8 MHz
8 MHz
6 MHz
Poland
Portugal
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
S-Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
UK
Taiwan
LOCATION
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
Estonia
Faroe Island
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
Italy
India
Ireland
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Netherland
Norway
V/UHF
UHF
V/UHF
–
UHF
UHF
–
–
UHF
UHF
BAND
V/UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
–
UHF
UHF
UHF
–
V/UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
ASUS TV Tuner A-13
A.4 International TV systems and standards
(ATSC)
TYPE
ATSC
ATSC
LOCATION
USA
Canada
BW
6 MHz
6 MHz
BAND
V/UHF
V/UHF
A.5 International TV systems and standards
(DMB-TH)
TYPE
DMB-TH
DMB-TH
LOCATION
China
Hong Kong
BW
8 MHz
8 MHz
BAND
V/UHF
V/UHF
A-14 Appendix: Reference information
Manufacturer:
Address:
Authorised representative in
Europe:
Address:
ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112,
TAIWAN
ASUS Computer GmbH
HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN,
GERMANY
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Key features
Watch and record your favorite TV shows on your computer
Comes with a remote control for easy use
Intuitive user interface makes it easy to find your favorite shows
Supports a variety of video formats, including MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and H.264
Schedule recordings in advance so you never miss a show
Pause and rewind live TV so you can catch up on what you missed
Frequently asked questions
To install the Asus U3000I, follow these steps: 1. Insert the Asus U3000I into an available PCI slot on your computer. 2. Connect the Asus U3000I to your TV using a coaxial cable. 3. Install the Asus U3000I software. 4. Launch the Asus U3000I software and follow the on-screen instructions.
To use the Asus U3000I, follow these steps: 1. Launch the Asus U3000I software. 2. Click on the "TV" tab. 3. Select the channel you want to watch. 4. Click on the "Play" button. 5. To record a show, click on the "Record" button.
To schedule a recording on the Asus U3000I, follow these steps: 1. Launch the Asus U3000I software. 2. Click on the "TV" tab. 3. Select the channel you want to record. 4. Click on the "Schedule" button. 5. Enter the start and stop times for the recording. 6. Click on the "OK" button.