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... only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that are used, the load should not exceed 80% of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to replace the power cord set . Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when...
... only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that are used, the load should not exceed 80% of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to replace the power cord set . Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when...
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... iii Disposal instructions v Tips and information for comfortable use v 1 About Aspire iDea 1 Features 1 Getting support 2 Package contents 3 2 Guide to components 5 Front view 5 Rear view 7 Remote control 8 Wireless keyboard 10 3 Setting up the system 13 Before you start 13 Connecting the power cable 13 Connecting display devices 14 Connecting to a TV antenna or cable 17 Connecting an FM radio antenna 17 Selecting an A/V input source 17 Connecting audio devices 18 Configuring audio output settings 19 Setting up the wireless devices 20 Turning on...
... iii Disposal instructions v Tips and information for comfortable use v 1 About Aspire iDea 1 Features 1 Getting support 2 Package contents 3 2 Guide to components 5 Front view 5 Rear view 7 Remote control 8 Wireless keyboard 10 3 Setting up the system 13 Before you start 13 Connecting the power cable 13 Connecting display devices 14 Connecting to a TV antenna or cable 17 Connecting an FM radio antenna 17 Selecting an A/V input source 17 Connecting audio devices 18 Configuring audio output settings 19 Setting up the wireless devices 20 Turning on...
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... control through wireless keyboard, remote control, VFD, and front-panel navigation and playback buttons • Slim assembly and low operating noise complements any sophisticated living room layout • Dependable, cutting-edge technology offers faster response time for efficient multi-tasking • Wired or wireless network capability enables fast connection for downloading web-based content-on-demand • Optical drive playback supports CD, VCD, SVCD, CD-R/RW, DVD, DVD-DL, DVD-R/-RW, DVD...
... control through wireless keyboard, remote control, VFD, and front-panel navigation and playback buttons • Slim assembly and low operating noise complements any sophisticated living room layout • Dependable, cutting-edge technology offers faster response time for efficient multi-tasking • Wired or wireless network capability enables fast connection for downloading web-based content-on-demand • Optical drive playback supports CD, VCD, SVCD, CD-R/RW, DVD, DVD-DL, DVD-R/-RW, DVD...
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.../output connector supports Video, Svideo, Audio (L and R) input and Composite Video and Audio (L and R) output signals. 3 IR blaster ports Connects an IR blaster to the set-top-box's IR sensor window. 4 LAN port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1G-based network. 5 TV antenna/cable output jack Connects to a television. 6 TV antenna/cable input Connects to a set -top box, or other A/V devices such as VCR, V8 (a.k.a. Component Description 1 Power connector Plug the power cable into this connector...
.../output connector supports Video, Svideo, Audio (L and R) input and Composite Video and Audio (L and R) output signals. 3 IR blaster ports Connects an IR blaster to the set-top-box's IR sensor window. 4 LAN port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1G-based network. 5 TV antenna/cable output jack Connects to a television. 6 TV antenna/cable input Connects to a set -top box, or other A/V devices such as VCR, V8 (a.k.a. Component Description 1 Power connector Plug the power cable into this connector...
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... YPbPr input. Connects to components No. English 8 2 Guide to an IEEE 1394 device (e.g., digital video camcorder, hard disk, scanners). Connects to a TV or LCD with DVI input or use the DVI-toVGA adapter to a TV with VGA (DSub) input. Connects to connect a TV or monitor with HDMI input. Remote control No Component Description 1 Power LED Indicates that a command button is pressed. 2 Sleep Press to turn system to USB peripheral devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB printer, USB drive). Connects to Away...
... YPbPr input. Connects to components No. English 8 2 Guide to an IEEE 1394 device (e.g., digital video camcorder, hard disk, scanners). Connects to a TV or LCD with DVI input or use the DVI-toVGA adapter to a TV with VGA (DSub) input. Connects to connect a TV or monitor with HDMI input. Remote control No Component Description 1 Power LED Indicates that a command button is pressed. 2 Sleep Press to turn system to USB peripheral devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB printer, USB drive). Connects to Away...
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... access all Media Center pages: • Arrow buttons - For instructions on how to install the batteries to the remote control, see "Setting up programs in select country and regions. 17 Recorded TV Displays the Recorded TV page. 18 Volume control Increases or decreases the volume. * The Teletext function is only available when the TV channel is playing, press this button to display the DVD disc's main menu...
... access all Media Center pages: • Arrow buttons - For instructions on how to install the batteries to the remote control, see "Setting up programs in select country and regions. 17 Recorded TV Displays the Recorded TV page. 18 Volume control Increases or decreases the volume. * The Teletext function is only available when the TV channel is playing, press this button to display the DVD disc's main menu...
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... two seconds to the wireless keyboard. 3 Power switch Turns the keyboard on and off the keyboard. 4 Touchpad Pointing device that uses them. The LED will flash for instructions on installing the batteries to indicate keyboard's battery level is turned on a mouse. F12) The function keys lets you perform specific functions, depending on region. Component Description 2 Status LED Displays the following functions: • Green LED indicates the keyboard is low. These two buttons are similar to...
... two seconds to the wireless keyboard. 3 Power switch Turns the keyboard on and off the keyboard. 4 Touchpad Pointing device that uses them. The LED will flash for instructions on installing the batteries to indicate keyboard's battery level is turned on a mouse. F12) The function keys lets you perform specific functions, depending on region. Component Description 2 Status LED Displays the following functions: • Green LED indicates the keyboard is low. These two buttons are similar to...
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... Aspire iDea or Media Center software setup. Connecting the power cable Note: Use the correct power cord for exquisite details up to 1080p with HDMI, DVI, VGA (D-sub), or component (YPbPr) connection. • Multi-channel audio system with Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound decoder • Make sure that you start For better performance and more information about setting up the Aspire iDea. English 13 3 Setting up the system This chapter contains instructions...
... Aspire iDea or Media Center software setup. Connecting the power cable Note: Use the correct power cord for exquisite details up to 1080p with HDMI, DVI, VGA (D-sub), or component (YPbPr) connection. • Multi-channel audio system with Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound decoder • Make sure that you start For better performance and more information about setting up the Aspire iDea. English 13 3 Setting up the system This chapter contains instructions...
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... Media Center (see "Opening Media Center" on page 27). To change to the display mode, click Yes to confirm. To manually adjust the your display device, you can connect the device to either the Video, S-video, Component (YPbPr), VGA, DVI, or HDMI connectors but not more than one device at a time. 2 Use an extension cable to connect the Y cable to the display device's speaker input. 3 After connecting a device using HDMI, you can manually adjust the TV's resolution to 720p or 1080p mode. Display device type...
... Media Center (see "Opening Media Center" on page 27). To change to the display mode, click Yes to confirm. To manually adjust the your display device, you can connect the device to either the Video, S-video, Component (YPbPr), VGA, DVI, or HDMI connectors but not more than one device at a time. 2 Use an extension cable to connect the Y cable to the display device's speaker input. 3 After connecting a device using HDMI, you can manually adjust the TV's resolution to 720p or 1080p mode. Display device type...
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... source After connecting a display device to the system, you record a content from the following options: • AV1/SCART1 - Video • AV2 - Video • AV2 - S-Video • AV1/SCART1 - See "Opening Media Center" on page 27. 2 Select My TV > More TV. 3 On the right side of the functions on the toolbar are not supported. 2 To record you can run Media Center to setup the display device's input signal. 1 Open Media Center.
... source After connecting a display device to the system, you record a content from the following options: • AV1/SCART1 - Video • AV2 - Video • AV2 - S-Video • AV1/SCART1 - See "Opening Media Center" on page 27. 2 Select My TV > More TV. 3 On the right side of the functions on the toolbar are not supported. 2 To record you can run Media Center to setup the display device's input signal. 1 Open Media Center.
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... and enable Dolby Digital Live. Configuring audio output settings After connecting Aspire iDea to simulate 2- Set up audio output for multi-channel playback through a surround sound system. or DVD-audio playback: Soundtrack type Hardware connection Audio output setting (DVD) Remark Audio CD (with 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channels. See "Opening Media Center" on page 27. 2 Select More Programs > Realtek HD Audio. 3 Select Speaker configuration. 4 For analog audio output, select the option describing the number of Dolby Digital sound track, you can use the...
... and enable Dolby Digital Live. Configuring audio output settings After connecting Aspire iDea to simulate 2- Set up audio output for multi-channel playback through a surround sound system. or DVD-audio playback: Soundtrack type Hardware connection Audio output setting (DVD) Remark Audio CD (with 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channels. See "Opening Media Center" on page 27. 2 Select More Programs > Realtek HD Audio. 3 Select Speaker configuration. 4 For analog audio output, select the option describing the number of Dolby Digital sound track, you can use the...
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... 3 Setting up the wireless devices Note: Make sure that you match the positive (+) and negative (-) poles of DTS Interactive and Neo:PC, for multi-channel playback through a surround sound system. Installing the batteries in the wireless keyboard 1 Remove the battery cover from the remote control rear. 2 Insert two AA batteries into the battery compartment. DTS Interactive encodes audio signals into 7.1-channel surround sound. 7 Press the OK button on the remote control or...
... 3 Setting up the wireless devices Note: Make sure that you match the positive (+) and negative (-) poles of DTS Interactive and Neo:PC, for multi-channel playback through a surround sound system. Installing the batteries in the wireless keyboard 1 Remove the battery cover from the remote control rear. 2 Insert two AA batteries into the battery compartment. DTS Interactive encodes audio signals into 7.1-channel surround sound. 7 Press the OK button on the remote control or...
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26 3 Setting up the system English 3 Shut down from the Media Center (see"Closing Media Center" on the front panel. Press Power button on front panel Sleep button on remote control or keyboard Shut down from Media Center or Windows XP Mode Status Power Button Unplug Indicator Power Cord Hibernation Deep sleep1 Blinking to turn on, press the Power button on page 31) or Windows XP. To turn off and the audio is mute but the scheduler for pre...
26 3 Setting up the system English 3 Shut down from the Media Center (see"Closing Media Center" on the front panel. Press Power button on front panel Sleep button on remote control or keyboard Shut down from Media Center or Windows XP Mode Status Power Button Unplug Indicator Power Cord Hibernation Deep sleep1 Blinking to turn on, press the Power button on page 31) or Windows XP. To turn off and the audio is mute but the scheduler for pre...
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Opening Media Center Turn on your system. On the Home Page, select Settings > General > Startup and Window Behavior, then check the Start Media Center when Winows starts option and click Save. All your Aspire iDea with friends by doing any of your entertainment experiences can revert to launch Media Center. When working in the background or with Media Center displayed in full screen. Note: If the system fails to launch Media Center after turning on...
Opening Media Center Turn on your system. On the Home Page, select Settings > General > Startup and Window Behavior, then check the Start Media Center when Winows starts option and click Save. All your Aspire iDea with friends by doing any of your entertainment experiences can revert to launch Media Center. When working in the background or with Media Center displayed in full screen. Note: If the system fails to launch Media Center after turning on...
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... a set-top box remote control, then select Next. 12 Choose the number of digits you receive in the Windows Media Center Home Page, refer to setup your program guide. If not, select No > Next. 7 Select the number of tuners you want to configure, then select Next. 8 Select the type of cable connected to the set-top box, then select Next. 9 Set up your remote control to work with your set...
... a set-top box remote control, then select Next. 12 Choose the number of digits you receive in the Windows Media Center Home Page, refer to setup your program guide. If not, select No > Next. 7 Select the number of tuners you want to configure, then select Next. 8 Select the type of cable connected to the set-top box, then select Next. 9 Set up your remote control to work with your set...
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... boots from backup CD/DVD. The hidden partition main page offers three options to restore the system: restore to factory default settings, restore from user's backup, or restore from the hidden hard disk drive partition to user's backup 1 Select this option, then enter the password. A message appears to tell you that you will lose all data on the front panel during POST to the optical drive. 2 Confirm system recovery when prompted. Restoring system from the factory default settings image...
... boots from backup CD/DVD. The hidden partition main page offers three options to restore the system: restore to factory default settings, restore from user's backup, or restore from the hidden hard disk drive partition to user's backup 1 Select this option, then enter the password. A message appears to tell you that you will lose all data on the front panel during POST to the optical drive. 2 Confirm system recovery when prompted. Restoring system from the factory default settings image...
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... its factory default settings saved in the Empowering Technology toolbar from your system's current memory usage. Using Acer ePerformance Management You can launch Acer ePerformance Management in two ways: • On the Windows taskbar, click Start > (All) Programs > Empowering Technology > Acer ePerformance Management. • Click on the Acer ePerformance Management icon in CDs/DVDs, Acer eRecovery Management prompts you a simple-to-use tool to display the advanced optimization options: Memory, Disk and Speed. Memory Optimization...
... its factory default settings saved in the Empowering Technology toolbar from your system's current memory usage. Using Acer ePerformance Management You can launch Acer ePerformance Management in two ways: • On the Windows taskbar, click Start > (All) Programs > Empowering Technology > Acer ePerformance Management. • Click on the Acer ePerformance Management icon in CDs/DVDs, Acer eRecovery Management prompts you a simple-to-use tool to display the advanced optimization options: Memory, Disk and Speed. Memory Optimization...
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Problems System Aspire iDea does not power on the remote control or exit Media Center Settings menu. Do the following: • Check that only one display device is connected. • Make sure the display device's power cable is connected correctly. • Make sure the display device is functioning abnormally;Exit Media Center, and use of your system. If your display device is PAL/SECAM, set the system to PAL/SECAM. • If your external display Component ( YPbPr ) is turned on the Windows desktop: Go...
Problems System Aspire iDea does not power on the remote control or exit Media Center Settings menu. Do the following: • Check that only one display device is connected. • Make sure the display device's power cable is connected correctly. • Make sure the display device is functioning abnormally;Exit Media Center, and use of your system. If your display device is PAL/SECAM, set the system to PAL/SECAM. • If your external display Component ( YPbPr ) is turned on the Windows desktop: Go...
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... 6 speakers if you have a digital audio system, select Use SPDIF. 5 Press the OK button on the remote control or exit Media Center Settings menu. if either one is enabled. • Make sure the speaker cables are correctly set. I cannot find the previously recorded programs after system recovery. • Check the sound track format of the speakers to your system. Do the following : • Make sure the speaker cables are properly configured. See...
... 6 speakers if you have a digital audio system, select Use SPDIF. 5 Press the OK button on the remote control or exit Media Center Settings menu. if either one is enabled. • Make sure the speaker cables are correctly set. I cannot find the previously recorded programs after system recovery. • Check the sound track format of the speakers to your system. Do the following : • Make sure the speaker cables are properly configured. See...
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... Windows desktop. 3.Select NVIDIA Display > TV > TV Settings > Overscan Compensation. 4.Click the Underscan checkbox. 5.Click the Overscan Compensation button to the system via HDMI the image on the TV appears overscanned. (for Aspire iDea 510) Overscan is a common behavior with many TVs. How does it detects 5 seconds of the background music. 51 English Problems Possible solutions Troubleshooting Media Center We recommend enabling the Automatic Windows Update...
... Windows desktop. 3.Select NVIDIA Display > TV > TV Settings > Overscan Compensation. 4.Click the Underscan checkbox. 5.Click the Overscan Compensation button to the system via HDMI the image on the TV appears overscanned. (for Aspire iDea 510) Overscan is a common behavior with many TVs. How does it detects 5 seconds of the background music. 51 English Problems Possible solutions Troubleshooting Media Center We recommend enabling the Automatic Windows Update...
