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Below you will find brief information for TV Tuner My Cinema Series E3789. This manual guides you through installing and configuring your ASUS TV Tuner card or box. Learn about hardware setup, driver installation, and software applications like CyberLink PowerCinema, Arcsoft TotalMedia, and Presto! PVR (optional). Discover how to connect various cables and devices, and troubleshoot signal issues. This device supports various TV standards and allows for recording and playback, depending on the model.
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TV Tuner Product
My Cinema Series
E3789
Revised Edition V5
April 2008 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 ................................................................... 1-10
1.4.1 Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card ................................1-11
1.4.2 Installing the ASUS USB TV Box/Stick ......................... 1-12
1.4.3 Installing the ASUS TV Express Card ........................... 1-12
1.5 Connecting cables and devices ................................................ 1-13
1.5.1 (Combo/Dual Tuner) TV card ........................................ 1-13
1.5.2 (Tri) TV card .................................................................. 1-15
1.5.3 (Hybrid) TV card ............................................................ 1-15
1.5.4 (Analog) TV card ........................................................... 1-17
1.5.5 (Digital) USB TV box ..................................................... 1-18
1.5.6 (DVBT) Express Card ................................................... 1-19
1.5.7 (Hybrid) Express Card .................................................. 1-19
1.5.8 (Hybrid) USB TV box..................................................... 1-20
1.5.9 (Analog) USB TV box .................................................... 1-20
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 ..................................................... 2-7
(optional) ....................................2-8
(optional) ...............................................2-8
(optional) .........................................................2-9
2.5 ASUS Splendid Technology ........................................................ 2-9
2.6 ASUS VideoSecurity Online ...................................................... 2-10
2.7 ASUS EZVCR .............................................................................. 2-11
2.8 ASUS Eee PC Installation .......................................................... 2-12
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(optional) .....................................2-13
(optional) ...............................................2-13
Appendix:
Reference information
(optional)
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A.1.1 39-key remote controller .................................................A-2
A.1.2 21-key remote controller .................................................A-4
A.1.3 46-key remote controller .................................................A-6
A.2 International TV systems and standards (Analog TV) ..............A-8
A.3 International TV systems and standards (DVB-T) ...................A-10
A.4 International TV systems and standards (ATSC) ....................A-11
A.5 International TV systems and standards (DMB-TH) ...............A-11
Notices
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 electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical 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.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• The ASUS My Cinema U-3000 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 manuals that came 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 temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
About this guide
This user guide 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 TV Tuner Card/Box.
• Chapter 2: Software information
This chapter gives information on how to install device drivers and applications for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box.
• Appendix: Reference information
This chapter includes information on the remote controller, the 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. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
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
Product.
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1.1 System requirements
Before installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box, ensure your computer 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
Microsoft ® DirectX-compatible audio device Audio
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
Drawings are for reference only. The actual device layout may vary.
(Combo/Dual Tuner) PCI-E / PCI TV card
FM port
Analog TV port
ATSC/Clear QAM TV port
S video port
Audio port
R
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ATSC/Clear QAM port
Analog TV/FM port
Audio port
Video port
IR receiver port
Digital/Analog TV port
FM port
Digital/Analog TV port
Video-in port
R
(Tri) PCI-E / PCI TV card
DVBS port
RF-IN/DVBT port
FM-IN port
IR-IN port
A/V-IN port
R
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(Hybrid) PCI-E / PCI TV card
FM radio/
DVBT TV port
Analog TV port
IR receiver port
Audio-video port
RF/FM-IN
CATV-IN
IR
VIDEO-IN
DVBT/Analog TV port
CATV-IN
FM radio
DVBT /CATV port
IR receiver port
Audio-video port
FM-IN
RF/
CATV-IN
IR
VIDEO-IN
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DVBS port
RF-IN port
FM-IN port
IR-IN port
A/V-IN port
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FM radio port
Analog TV port
IR receiver port
Audio-video port
FM-IN
RF-IN
IR
VIDEO-IN
(Analog) PCI-E / PCI TV card
Analog TV port
RF-IN
Analog TV port
IR receiver port
IR
RF-IN
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(Digital) USB TV box
Internal antenna
Digital TV-in port
(for external/roof anterna)
USB port
LEDs
IR receiver
The internal antenna provides easy portability and digital TV reception when the roof/external antenna is not available.
(Digital) USB TV stick
DVBT TV-in port
Refer to the LED information table on page 1-9.
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(Hybrid) USB TV box
FM antenna
Digital/Analog TV-in port
USB port
LEDs
IR receiver
(Analog) USB TV box
FM antenna
Analog TV-in port
LEDs
IR receiver
USB port
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(DVBT) Express card
LED
Digital TV-in port
(Hybrid) Express card
Video in
RF in
FM
Refer to the LED information table on page 1-9.
LED information
For models with two (2) LEDs
Color Description
LED 1 (Green)
LED 2 (Orange)
Good signal
Poor signal
For models with one (1) LED
LED On/Off Description
LED On
LED Off
Good signal
Poor signal
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1.3 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install the ASUS TV Tuner
Card/Box.
• 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/Box only on a motherboard with a
PCI slot.
• Illustrations in this section are provided only for reference. 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/Stick
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.
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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, 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 to devices.
The ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box can receive up to 100 channels. If you do not have a CATV system, you may use an indoor or outdoor antenna that carries only VHF channels, UHF channels, or both VHF and UHF channels to connect to the ASUS
TV Tuner Card/Box.
1.5.1 (Combo/Dual Tuner) TV card
Antenna/FM
CATV
ATSC/QAM
Video-in
(Composite) port
Video-in
(S-VHS) port
Audio-in (L) port
Audio-in (R) port
FM
CATV
ATSC/QAM
S video-IN
AUDIO-IN
AUDIO-IN
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ATSC/QAM
CATV
Antenna/FM
Audio-in (L) port
Audio-in (R) port
Video-in
(Composite) port
Video-in
(S-VHS) port
IR receiver
Digital/Analog TV antenna
Audio-in (L) port
Audio-in (R) port
Video-in
(Composite) port
Video-in
(S-VHS) port
FM Radio
Digital/Analog TV antenna
VIDEO-IN
IR
TV-IN
FM-IN
TV-IN
ATSC
CATV/FM
Audio
Video
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1.5.2 (Tri) TV card
Digital TV antenna
DVB-S2 TV antenna
DVBT
FM Radio
IR receiver
Audio-in (L) port
Audio-in (R) port
Video-in
(Composite) port
Video-in
(S-VHS) port
1.5.3 (Hybrid) TV card
DVBS
RF-IN/DVBT
FM-IN
IR-IN
A/V-IN
Digital TV antenna
IR receiver
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Antenna
Audio-in (L) port
Audio-in (R) port
Video-in
(Composite) port
Video-in
(S-VHS) port
FM Radio
CATV or
RF/FM-IN
CATV-IN
IR
VIDEO-IN
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IR receiver
CATV
Audio-in (L) port
Audio-in (R) port
Video-in
(Composite) port
Video-in
(S-VHS) port
FM Radio
DVBT
FM-IN
CATV-IN
IR
VIDEO-IN
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DVB-S2 TV antenna
TV antenna
Audio-in (L) port
Audio-in (R) port
Video-in
(Composite) port
Video-in
(S-VHS) port
FM Radio
IR receiver
DVBS
RF-IN
FM-IN
IR-IN
A/V-IN
You may connect the Hybrid TV card to all devices as shown in the illustration above. For the Analog TV card, you cannot connect the digital TV antenna.
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1.5.4 (Analog) TV card
IR receiver
Antenna
Audio-in (L) port
Audio-in (R) port
Video-in
(Composite) port
Video-in
(S-VHS) port
FM Radio
CATV
FM-IN
CATV-IN
IR
VIDEO-IN
IR receiver
Antenna
CATV
CATV-IN
IR
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1.5.5 (Digital) 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 through an MCX-to-IEC adapter.
• The internal antenna provides easy portability and digital TV reception when the roof/external antenna is not available.
(Digital) USB TV stick
Digital TV antenna
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1.5.6 (DVBT) Express Card
Digital TV antenna
1.5.7 (Hybrid) Express Card
For ATSC Hybrid Express Card, the sequence of the components may be different.
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1.5.8 (Hybrid) USB TV box
Internal FM antenna
Hybrid USB
TV box
External digital antenna
USB A series plug
1.5.9 (Analog) USB TV box
CATV in
USB B series plug
USB A series plug
Internal FM antenna
Analog USB
TV box
External analog antenna
CATV in
USB B series plug
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Chapter 2
This chapter gives information on how to install device drivers and applications for the ASUS TV Tuner
Product.
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2.1 Device driver installation
You need to install the device drivers to your computer so you can use the ASUS
TV Tuner Card/Box. Refer to this section when installing the device drivers.
• Ensure that Windows ® XP is installed on your system.
• The screens shown in this section may not exactly match the contents displayed on your screen. Contents of the support CD may change any time without notice.
2.1.1 Installing Microsoft
®
DirectX
®
Microsoft ® Direct ® X allows 3D hardware acceleration support in Windows ® 98,
Windows ® 2000, and Windows ® XP.
• Ensure that you install Microsoft ®
Tuner Card driver.
DirectX ® before installing the ASUS TV
• For software MPEG support in Windows ® 98, you must first install
Microsoft ® Direct ® X, then install a MPEG-compliant video player.
1. Insert the installation CD in the optical drive, or double-click the
CD drive in My Computer to display the auto-run screen. You may also run Setup32.exe in the directory
\AutoRun of the CD.
2. Read the Microsoft ® End User
License Agreement. Click I accept the agreement , then Next .
3. The DirectX(R) Setup box appears.
Click Next to begin installation.
4. The installation program automatically installs the DirectX ®
9.0 runtime libraries into your system.
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5. This message appears when setup is complete. Click OK to finish the installation process.
2.1.2 Installing the driver
Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (Windows
®
XP/Vista Basic) for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/Stick
1. Start your 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 Drivers .
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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/Box
1. Start your computer.
2. Windows ® automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box and displays the Found New Hardware
Wizard window. Click Cancel .
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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 appears to indicate the installation status.
5. After all necessary files have been installed in your system, click Finish to complete the driver installation process.
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The following step is only for the ASUS TV Box with an internal antenna.
7. Go to MCE > More Programs
> ASUS TV Setting . Select the antenna you intend to use.
Click Apply .
• You may connect an external antenna/roof antenna to the U9000 Diversity through an MCX-to-IEC adapter. An external antenna enhances the signal.
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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 the Add or Remove
Programs icon.
3. Click the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box
Drivers from the list.
4. Click Change/Remove .
5. A dialog box appears. Click OK to completely remove all ASUS
TV Tuner Card/Box components.
Otherwise, click Cancel .
6. Close other applications before restarting the computer.
Click Finish .
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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 controller to navigate through the user interface. For details on the remote controller, see Appendix A.1
.
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 in your computer. Use the mouse or the remote controller to navigate through the user interface. For details on the remote controller, see Appendix A.1
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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’s
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 controller to navigate through the user interface. For details on the remote controller, see
Appendix A.1
.
For more information on this application, refer to the Presto! PVR User’s 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 ® DirectX 9 or above.
• ASUS DVD 6.0
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 for the changes to take effect.
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.
Chapter 2: Software information
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.
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Appendix
This chapter includes information on the optional remote controller, key table, and international TV systems and standards.
ASUS TV Tuner Product
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A.1 Remote controller (optional)
The optional remote controller is designed for the CyberLink experience through the CyberLink ® PowerCinema windows.
® PowerCinema software application only. Use the remote controller for an enjoyable TV-watching
Remote controller specifications
Operating range
Power source
Receiver
meters (max)
V ( x “AAA” batteries)
Infrared receiver (supplied)
A.1.1 39-key remote controller
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
Appendix: Reference information
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
~
0 ~9 0 ~9 0 ~9 – – –
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
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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 controller
Layout
Stop
TV
Rewind
Home
Enter/OK
Left
Volume up/down
Mute
Record
Close
Right
Up
Back
Right
Down
Channel up/down
Recall
Appendix: Reference information
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 controller
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
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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 conforms 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
Appendix: Reference information
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
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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
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
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
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
Appendix: Reference information
A.4 International TV systems and standards (ATSC)
TYPE
ATSC
ATSC
LOCATION
USA
Canada
BW
6 MHz
6 MHz
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
BAND
V/UHF
V/UHF
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Key features
Multiple connection types (PCI, PCI-E, USB, ExpressCard)
Support for Analog and Digital TV signals
Optional software for TV viewing and recording
FM radio functionality
ASUS Splendid video enhancement technology
Frequently asked questions
Microsoft Windows Vista Premium/Vista Basic/XP/MCE 2005
Requirements vary depending on the type of tuner card. Generally, at least a 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent, 512MB RAM (1GB recommended for Vista), and DirectX 9.0 or higher are needed.
Insert the support CD and follow the on-screen instructions. The process differs slightly depending on your operating system (XP/Vista Basic vs. MCE/Vista Premium).
You can connect indoor or outdoor antennas carrying VHF, UHF, or both. CATV connections are also supported.
CyberLink PowerCinema, Arcsoft TotalMedia, and Presto! PVR are available for watching and recording TV.