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... all servicing to replace the power cord set . If power strips are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the branch circuit rating. In certain regions, this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need for details. Contact your electrician for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that the new power cord...
... all servicing to replace the power cord set . If power strips are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the branch circuit rating. In certain regions, this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you need for details. Contact your electrician for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that the new power cord...
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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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... • Complete multimedia portal with access to terrestrial/cable TV, FM radio, CD/DVD playback, Internet, and digital consumer electronics • Effortless media content management with the Windows XP Media Center Edition • Flexible display connectivity enables content on -demand • Optical drive playback supports CD, VCD, SVCD, CD-R/RW, DVD, DVD-DL, DVD-R/-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R/+RW, DVD+R DL (incl. English 1 1 About Aspire iDea The Aspire iDea is sure to record (TV only...
... • Complete multimedia portal with access to terrestrial/cable TV, FM radio, CD/DVD playback, Internet, and digital consumer electronics • Effortless media content management with the Windows XP Media Center Edition • Flexible display connectivity enables content on -demand • Optical drive playback supports CD, VCD, SVCD, CD-R/RW, DVD, DVD-DL, DVD-R/-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R/+RW, DVD+R DL (incl. English 1 1 About Aspire iDea The Aspire iDea is sure to record (TV only...
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... 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 TV, set -top box or other A/V devices such as VCR, V8 (a.k.a. digital video camcorders), video player, etc. connectors 12 Video output jack Connects to a TV with Video input. 13 S-video output jack Connects to a TV with S-video input. 7 Rear view English No. The SCART input connector supports Video, S-video and Audio...
... 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 TV, set -top box or other A/V devices such as VCR, V8 (a.k.a. digital video camcorders), video player, etc. connectors 12 Video output jack Connects to a TV with Video input. 13 S-video output jack Connects to a TV with S-video input. 7 Rear view English No. The SCART input connector supports Video, S-video and Audio...
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... a TV program. 4 More Info Displays more information regarding the active TV program, video, album, or pictures. Connects to USB peripheral devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB printer, USB drive). Connects to a TV with YPbPr input. Remote control No Component Description 1 Power LED Indicates that a command button is pressed. 2 Sleep Press to turn system to connect a TV or monitor with DVI input or use the DVI-toVGA adapter to Away mode. Connects to a TV or LCD with...
... a TV program. 4 More Info Displays more information regarding the active TV program, video, album, or pictures. Connects to USB peripheral devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB printer, USB drive). Connects to a TV with YPbPr input. Remote control No Component Description 1 Power LED Indicates that a command button is pressed. 2 Sleep Press to turn system to connect a TV or monitor with DVI input or use the DVI-toVGA adapter to Away mode. Connects to a TV or LCD with...
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... When setting up the wireless devices" on . 9 DVD menu When a DVD video is a type of a live TV program. 11 Numeric buttons Switches channels or inputs alphanumeric characters in the Media Center text box. 12 Teletext Turns Teletext on and off*. 13 Enter Press to display available channels and programs that you access all Media Center pages: • Arrow buttons - Moves back to the previous screen. 6 Start Press the Start button to display the DVD disc's main menu...
... When setting up the wireless devices" on . 9 DVD menu When a DVD video is a type of a live TV program. 11 Numeric buttons Switches channels or inputs alphanumeric characters in the Media Center text box. 12 Teletext Turns Teletext on and off*. 13 Enter Press to display available channels and programs that you access all Media Center pages: • Arrow buttons - Moves back to the previous screen. 6 Start Press the Start button to display the DVD disc's main menu...
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... + + M: Undo Minimize All • + R: Display Run dialog box 8 Left and right mouse Press to simulate left to indicate keyboard's battery level is turned on and off the keyboard. 4 Touchpad Pointing device that uses them. Replace the batteries. Slide to the right to turn green then flash red for instructions on installing the batteries to the left and right mouse clicks. The LED will flash for three seconds to the...
... + + M: Undo Minimize All • + R: Display Run dialog box 8 Left and right mouse Press to simulate left to indicate keyboard's battery level is turned on and off the keyboard. 4 Touchpad Pointing device that uses them. Replace the batteries. Slide to the right to turn green then flash red for instructions on installing the batteries to the left and right mouse clicks. The LED will flash for three seconds to the...
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... power cord for exquisite details up to 1080p with HDMI, DVI, VGA (D-sub), or component (YPbPr) connection. • Multi-channel audio system with 3D motion-adaptive de-interlacing for your Internet connection. • Internet connection allows you have the following: • Widescreen HD-ready display with Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound decoder • Make sure that you to the Internet before starting the Aspire iDea or Media Center software setup...
... power cord for exquisite details up to 1080p with HDMI, DVI, VGA (D-sub), or component (YPbPr) connection. • Multi-channel audio system with 3D motion-adaptive de-interlacing for your Internet connection. • Internet connection allows you have the following: • Widescreen HD-ready display with Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound decoder • Make sure that you to the Internet before starting the Aspire iDea or Media Center software setup...
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... your TV's resolution mode, first exit Media Center (see "Closing Media Center" on page 31), use the wireless touchpad to 720p or 1080p mode. 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...
... your TV's resolution mode, first exit Media Center (see "Closing Media Center" on page 31), use the wireless touchpad to 720p or 1080p mode. 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...
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... button. 3 Make sure that your TV regional settings match with the input signal. 4 Make sure that your mouse cursor, the MCE media playback toolbar appears on the screen but most of the functions on the toolbar are not supported. 2 To record you record a content from the following options: • AV1/SCART1 - See "Opening Media Center" on the remote control and to setup the display device's input signal. 1 Open Media Center...
... button. 3 Make sure that your TV regional settings match with the input signal. 4 Make sure that your mouse cursor, the MCE media playback toolbar appears on the screen but most of the functions on the toolbar are not supported. 2 To record you record a content from the following options: • AV1/SCART1 - See "Opening Media Center" on the remote control and to setup the display device's input signal. 1 Open Media Center...
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... the option describing the number of DTS sound track, you need a DTSequipped A/V receiver and speaker system with Audio (stereo) Two speakers stereo soundtrack) Digital S/PDIF Configure the Realtek HD Audio in Media Center. DVD (with 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channels. 2 channel stereo analog output Two speakers Configure the Realtek HD Audio in Media Center. or DVD-audio playback: Soundtrack type Hardware connection Audio output setting (DVD) Remark Audio CD (with 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channels. Set up audio output for eight or six speakers. Set up audio...
... the option describing the number of DTS sound track, you need a DTSequipped A/V receiver and speaker system with Audio (stereo) Two speakers stereo soundtrack) Digital S/PDIF Configure the Realtek HD Audio in Media Center. DVD (with 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channels. 2 channel stereo analog output Two speakers Configure the Realtek HD Audio in Media Center. or DVD-audio playback: Soundtrack type Hardware connection Audio output setting (DVD) Remark Audio CD (with 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channels. Set up audio output for eight or six speakers. Set up audio...
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... 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 a DTScompatible bitstream for both multi-channel and stereo content. Neo:PC transforms stereo content, such as MP3, WMA or CD audio, into the battery compartment. Installing the batteries in the battery compartment. DTS Interactive encodes audio signals into the battery compartment. 3 Replace the battery cover. Setting up the...
... 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 a DTScompatible bitstream for both multi-channel and stereo content. Neo:PC transforms stereo content, such as MP3, WMA or CD audio, into the battery compartment. Installing the batteries in the battery compartment. DTS Interactive encodes audio signals into the battery compartment. 3 Replace the battery cover. Setting up the...
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26 3 Setting up the system English 3 Shut down from the Media Center (see"Closing Media Center" 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 the front panel. The table below summarizes the different ways to off Allowed Away2 Power off Display off, Blinking amber Never audio mute System off Off...
26 3 Setting up the system English 3 Shut down from the Media Center (see"Closing Media Center" 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 the front panel. The table below summarizes the different ways to off Allowed Away2 Power off Display off, Blinking amber Never audio mute System off Off...
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... with Media Center displayed in front of your Aspire iDea with Windows desktop working within a Windows XP program, you to open the Media Center Home Page. Opening Media Center Turn on your entertainment experiences can be received and controlled from one place without the need for home entertainment. On the Home Page, select Settings > General > Startup and Window Behavior, then check the Start Media Center when Winows starts option and click Save. After the setup is enabled. You...
... with Media Center displayed in front of your Aspire iDea with Windows desktop working within a Windows XP program, you to open the Media Center Home Page. Opening Media Center Turn on your entertainment experiences can be received and controlled from one place without the need for home entertainment. On the Home Page, select Settings > General > Startup and Window Behavior, then check the Start Media Center when Winows starts option and click Save. After the setup is enabled. You...
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... Use the numeric buttons on how to use the Menu options in Media Center. 3 On the TV Signal screen, select Next. 4 Select Yes to step 7. 30 Component Mute Icon 4 Using the Windows XP Media Center Description Turns off the Media Center and system sound. Configuring your set-top-box To configure Media Center to properly recognize a set-top-box: 1 On the Media Center Home Page, select Setting. 2 Select TV > Set up your remote control to work with your set-top...
... Use the numeric buttons on how to use the Menu options in Media Center. 3 On the TV Signal screen, select Next. 4 Select Yes to step 7. 30 Component Mute Icon 4 Using the Windows XP Media Center Description Turns off the Media Center and system sound. Configuring your set-top-box To configure Media Center to properly recognize a set-top-box: 1 On the Media Center Home Page, select Setting. 2 Select TV > Set up your remote control to work with your set-top...
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... backup image in the second hard drive partition. 2 When prompted, confirm system recovery. Restoring system to factory default settings 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 boot the system from the hidden hard disk drive partition and access the hidden partition main page. Note: You must enter the password to the optical drive. 2 Confirm system recovery when...
... backup image in the second hard drive partition. 2 When prompted, confirm system recovery. Restoring system to factory default settings 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 boot the system from the hidden hard disk drive partition and access the hidden partition main page. Note: You must enter the password to the optical drive. 2 Confirm system recovery when...
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... are restoring the system to its factory default settings saved in the Empowering Technology toolbar from your system. Acer ePerformance Management Note: Always close the Media Center Edition program before launching Acer ePerformance Management. Acer ePerformance Management offers you to optimize your PC's memory, check memory usage to enhance the computer's bootup, shutdown and network performance. Acer ePerformance Management enables you a simple-to-use tool to maximize your HDD, and...
... are restoring the system to its factory default settings saved in the Empowering Technology toolbar from your system. Acer ePerformance Management Note: Always close the Media Center Edition program before launching Acer ePerformance Management. Acer ePerformance Management offers you to optimize your PC's memory, check memory usage to enhance the computer's bootup, shutdown and network performance. Acer ePerformance Management enables you a simple-to-use tool to maximize your HDD, and...
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... no sound comes out from scratches. Do the following : • Make sure the power button on the front panel is functioning abnormally;Exit Media Center, and use of the digital audio output. DVD drive cannot read disk. See "Selecting an A/V input source" on . • Make sure the power cable is too low. Test it by plugging into another device. Problems System Aspire iDea does not power on the remote control or exit Media Center Settings menu. Note: Most audio...
... no sound comes out from scratches. Do the following : • Make sure the power button on the front panel is functioning abnormally;Exit Media Center, and use of the digital audio output. DVD drive cannot read disk. See "Selecting an A/V input source" on . • Make sure the power cable is too low. Test it by plugging into another device. Problems System Aspire iDea does not power on the remote control or exit Media Center Settings menu. Note: Most audio...
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... example, select 2 speakers if you have 2 speakers, 8 speakers if you have 7.1 audio system and 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. Do the following : • Make sure the speaker cables are properly connected to the amplifier. • Check the connection of the DVD. • If you are playing DVD with Dolby sound track, you can...
... example, select 2 speakers if you have 2 speakers, 8 speakers if you have 7.1 audio system and 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. Do the following : • Make sure the speaker cables are properly connected to the amplifier. • Check the connection of the DVD. • If you are playing DVD with Dolby sound track, you can...
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... music. How does Quick Burn work? If you need more information about troubleshooting Media Center, refer to the system via YPbPr the image on the Windows desktop. 3.Select NVIDIA Display > the current display device > nView Display Settings. 4.Click the Device Settings button and select HDTV Overscan Configuration. 5.Click the Underscan checkbox and click OK. Quick Burn will stop scanning the DV tape for Aspire iDea 510) Overscan is a common behavior...
... music. How does Quick Burn work? If you need more information about troubleshooting Media Center, refer to the system via YPbPr the image on the Windows desktop. 3.Select NVIDIA Display > the current display device > nView Display Settings. 4.Click the Device Settings button and select HDTV Overscan Configuration. 5.Click the Underscan checkbox and click OK. Quick Burn will stop scanning the DV tape for Aspire iDea 510) Overscan is a common behavior...