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Contents Safety information 7 Important Safety Instructions 7 About this user guide 9 How this user guide is organized 9 Typography...9 Conventions used in this manual 10 Chapter 1: Getting started Package contents 11 Specifications summary 12 Getting to know your ASUS CUBE with Google TV 13 System requirements 13 ASUS CUBE with Google TV 13 Front view...13 Rear view...14 Right-side view...16 Remote control 17 Front view...17 Back and side views 19
Contents Safety information 7 Important Safety Instructions 7 About this user guide 9 How this user guide is organized 9 Typography...9 Conventions used in this manual 10 Chapter 1: Getting started Package contents 11 Specifications summary 12 Getting to know your ASUS CUBE with Google TV 13 System requirements 13 ASUS CUBE with Google TV 13 Front view...13 Rear view...14 Right-side view...16 Remote control 17 Front view...17 Back and side views 19
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... ASUS CUBE with Google TV ready 20 Connecting the power adapter 20 Connecting devices to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV 21 Pairing your remote control with your ASUS CUBE with Google TV..........22 Pairing your ASUS CUBE with Google TV with Bluetooth devices 23 Chapter 2: Using your ASUS CUBE with Google TV Using your ASUS CUBE with Google TV for the first time 24 Using the touchpad 25 Navigating the cube user interface 25 Home screen 26 Customizing home apps 26 Customizing home widgets 27 Play Store...28 Using downloaded files 29 Google Chrome 30 Browser windows...
... ASUS CUBE with Google TV ready 20 Connecting the power adapter 20 Connecting devices to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV 21 Pairing your remote control with your ASUS CUBE with Google TV..........22 Pairing your ASUS CUBE with Google TV with Bluetooth devices 23 Chapter 2: Using your ASUS CUBE with Google TV Using your ASUS CUBE with Google TV for the first time 24 Using the touchpad 25 Navigating the cube user interface 25 Home screen 26 Customizing home apps 26 Customizing home widgets 27 Play Store...28 Using downloaded files 29 Google Chrome 30 Browser windows...
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Contents Google Chrome security settings 33 Picture-in-Picture 34 Internet settings 34 Mobile Remote 35 Media Manager 36 AutoPlay...36 Watching Live TV 37 Music Player and Photo Gallery 37 ASUS WebStorage 38 Whiteboard 39 Task Killer ...41 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 42 Remote Control...42 Display...43 Audio...46 USB storage device 46 Google TV software updates 47
Contents Google Chrome security settings 33 Picture-in-Picture 34 Internet settings 34 Mobile Remote 35 Media Manager 36 AutoPlay...36 Watching Live TV 37 Music Player and Photo Gallery 37 ASUS WebStorage 38 Whiteboard 39 Task Killer ...41 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 42 Remote Control...42 Display...43 Audio...46 USB storage device 46 Google TV software updates 47
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Chapter 1: Getting started Package contents TV/STB Power VOL Live TV CH Scroll ASUS CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV Remote control with two AAA batteries IR Blaster cable Power adapter (24W) CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV Quick Start Guide Power plug Support CD (User Quick Start Guide Manual/utilities) NOTE: Contact your retailer if any of these items are damaged or missing. 11
Chapter 1: Getting started Package contents TV/STB Power VOL Live TV CH Scroll ASUS CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV Remote control with two AAA batteries IR Blaster cable Power adapter (24W) CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV Quick Start Guide Power plug Support CD (User Quick Start Guide Manual/utilities) NOTE: Contact your retailer if any of these items are damaged or missing. 11
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ASUS CUBE with Google TV Front view IR sensor This sensor detects the signal from your ASUS CUBE with Google TV remote control. 13 Getting to know your ASUS CUBE with Google TV System requirements • High-definition TV (HDTV) or HDMI monitor • Internet connection (Wired or Wi-Fi) NOTE: Use an HDMI cable to connect your ASUS CUBE with Google TV to an HDTV or HDMI monitor.
ASUS CUBE with Google TV Front view IR sensor This sensor detects the signal from your ASUS CUBE with Google TV remote control. 13 Getting to know your ASUS CUBE with Google TV System requirements • High-definition TV (HDTV) or HDMI monitor • Internet connection (Wired or Wi-Fi) NOTE: Use an HDMI cable to connect your ASUS CUBE with Google TV to an HDTV or HDMI monitor.
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Ethernet/LAN (RJ-45) port Insert a network cable to your external display such as keyboard or mouse) into this port to supply power to this port. 15 Power (DC-In) port Connect the bundled power adapter into this port for network connection. HDMI Out port Connect your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. USB 2.0 port Connect a USB 2.0 device (such as a USB flash drive) or peripheral (such as HDTV to this port.
Ethernet/LAN (RJ-45) port Insert a network cable to your external display such as keyboard or mouse) into this port to supply power to this port. 15 Power (DC-In) port Connect the bundled power adapter into this port for network connection. HDMI Out port Connect your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. USB 2.0 port Connect a USB 2.0 device (such as a USB flash drive) or peripheral (such as HDTV to this port.
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Right-side view Manual reset hole If the system becomes unresponsive, insert a straightened paper clip into this hole and press for about two seconds to the factory default settings. USB 2.0 port Connect a USB 2.0 device (such as a USB flash drive) or peripheral (such as keyboard or mouse) into this port. 16 WARNING! Doing a factory reset will delete all your ASUS CUBE with Google TV to reset your data and settings.
Right-side view Manual reset hole If the system becomes unresponsive, insert a straightened paper clip into this hole and press for about two seconds to the factory default settings. USB 2.0 port Connect a USB 2.0 device (such as a USB flash drive) or peripheral (such as keyboard or mouse) into this port. 16 WARNING! Doing a factory reset will delete all your ASUS CUBE with Google TV to reset your data and settings.
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... you to use multigestures to navigate through menu/submenu. Directional Pad/OK buttons Press the arrow keys to navigate onscreen. Home Page Press to return to confirm a selection. Remote control Front view TV/STB Power VOL Live TV CH Scroll TV/STB Power TV/STB (TV Standby) Press to turn your ASUS CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV on /off . Press OK to the Home menu. 17 Return Press to return to view the electronic TV program guide. TV Program Guide Press...
... you to use multigestures to navigate through menu/submenu. Directional Pad/OK buttons Press the arrow keys to navigate onscreen. Home Page Press to return to confirm a selection. Remote control Front view TV/STB Power VOL Live TV CH Scroll TV/STB Power TV/STB (TV Standby) Press to turn your ASUS CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV on /off . Press OK to the Home menu. 17 Return Press to return to view the electronic TV program guide. TV Program Guide Press...
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Use an HDMI cable to directly connect your external display such as HDTV to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV's HDMI-Out port. 2. (Optional) Use an HDMI cable to connect your media devices such as cable or satellite box to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV: 1. Connecting devices to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV To connect devices to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV's HDMI-In port. 21
Use an HDMI cable to directly connect your external display such as HDTV to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV's HDMI-Out port. 2. (Optional) Use an HDMI cable to connect your media devices such as cable or satellite box to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV: 1. Connecting devices to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV To connect devices to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV's HDMI-In port. 21
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... first time or after replacing the batteries. 3. Take note of the following blue LED status on the remote control: • Quick flashing blue LED: In pairing mode • Slow flashing blue LED: Reconnecting mode NOTE: Ensure that you have connected a media device such as cable or satellite, ensure that your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. Pairing your remote control with your ASUS CUBE with Google TV You need to the IR Blaster port at the back of your ASUS CUBE with Google TV remote control...
... first time or after replacing the batteries. 3. Take note of the following blue LED status on the remote control: • Quick flashing blue LED: In pairing mode • Slow flashing blue LED: Reconnecting mode NOTE: Ensure that you have connected a media device such as cable or satellite, ensure that your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. Pairing your remote control with your ASUS CUBE with Google TV You need to the IR Blaster port at the back of your ASUS CUBE with Google TV remote control...
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... first time When you start your ASUS CUBE with Google TV for the first time, the setup wizard screen appears to guide you need to reset your ASUS CUBE with Google TV and your data and settings. WARNING! Doing a factory reset will delete all your HDTV. 2. Follow the instructions to Settings > Privacy & safety > Factory data reset. Turn on your ASUS CUBE with Google TV, navigate to complete the process. 24 The screen may stay dark for a while until the Initial Setup Wizard is displayed...
... first time When you start your ASUS CUBE with Google TV for the first time, the setup wizard screen appears to guide you need to reset your ASUS CUBE with Google TV and your data and settings. WARNING! Doing a factory reset will delete all your HDTV. 2. Follow the instructions to Settings > Privacy & safety > Factory data reset. Turn on your ASUS CUBE with Google TV, navigate to complete the process. 24 The screen may stay dark for a while until the Initial Setup Wizard is displayed...
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... apps screen The All apps screen contains these main app categories: TV & Movies, Games, Social & Life, Education, Music, News, Sports, Photos, and Favorite. IMPORTANT! NOTE: You may need to purchase some of fun games and apps from the app Play Store Access and download lots of the apps.� 28 and select your ASUS CUBE with Google TV is connected to the section Internet settings.
... apps screen The All apps screen contains these main app categories: TV & Movies, Games, Social & Life, Education, Music, News, Sports, Photos, and Favorite. IMPORTANT! NOTE: You may need to purchase some of fun games and apps from the app Play Store Access and download lots of the apps.� 28 and select your ASUS CUBE with Google TV is connected to the section Internet settings.
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Ensure that your favorite websites. To launch Google Chrome, navigate to the section Internet settings. IMPORTANT! For more details, refer to on the Home screen. Google Chrome Use the Google Chrome web browser to access or bookmark your ASUS CUBE with Google TV is connected to the Internet. Browser windows To launch a new window: While browsing a website, press New Window. , select Windows, press , and select 30
Ensure that your favorite websites. To launch Google Chrome, navigate to the section Internet settings. IMPORTANT! For more details, refer to on the Home screen. Google Chrome Use the Google Chrome web browser to access or bookmark your ASUS CUBE with Google TV is connected to the Internet. Browser windows To launch a new window: While browsing a website, press New Window. , select Windows, press , and select 30
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... at the same time on a small window. • To close the Picture-in-Picture function, enable the cursor mode and click X. To use Picture-in-Picture: • Press on your Internet settings from the Settings menu. Picture-in-Picture Your ASUS CUBE with Google TV remote control to watch a live TV feed while simultaneously using other apps or features on Google TV. Select Network, and select either Ethernet or Wi-Fi. 3. Internet settings Configure your ASUS CUBE with Google TV's Picture-in any of...
... at the same time on a small window. • To close the Picture-in-Picture function, enable the cursor mode and click X. To use Picture-in-Picture: • Press on your Internet settings from the Settings menu. Picture-in-Picture Your ASUS CUBE with Google TV remote control to watch a live TV feed while simultaneously using other apps or features on Google TV. Select Network, and select either Ethernet or Wi-Fi. 3. Internet settings Configure your ASUS CUBE with Google TV's Picture-in any of...
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... your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. • Use Mobile Remote apps. To use your Android device to: • Access all apps from your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. • Search and access videos, movies, or photos from the Google Play Store. It allows you to use Mobile Remote: 1. Ensure that both your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. Download Mobile Remote to your Android device from your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. 35 Mobile Remote Mobile Remote allows your Android device to wirelessly access your ASUS CUBE with Google TV...
... your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. • Use Mobile Remote apps. To use your Android device to: • Access all apps from your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. • Search and access videos, movies, or photos from the Google Play Store. It allows you to use Mobile Remote: 1. Ensure that both your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. Download Mobile Remote to your Android device from your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. 35 Mobile Remote Mobile Remote allows your Android device to wirelessly access your ASUS CUBE with Google TV...
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... Your ASUS CUBE with Google TV's AutoPlay function allows you to manage your media content will automatically be played. Media Manager Media Manager allows you to automatically play your videos from the ASUS WebStorage, local network, or Samba/UPnP Server. Connect your USB storage device to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV's supported media formats, refer to the AutoPlay folder. 3. To use Media Manager: Navigate to All apps > Media Manager > Local Media to play files from a connected USB storage device. On your supported media content to the section Supported Media Formats in...
... Your ASUS CUBE with Google TV's AutoPlay function allows you to manage your media content will automatically be played. Media Manager Media Manager allows you to automatically play your videos from the ASUS WebStorage, local network, or Samba/UPnP Server. Connect your USB storage device to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV's supported media formats, refer to the AutoPlay folder. 3. To use Media Manager: Navigate to All apps > Media Manager > Local Media to play files from a connected USB storage device. On your supported media content to the section Supported Media Formats in...
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... ASUS CUBE with Google TV's HDMI Output (HDMI Out) port and to malfunction. IMPORTANT: Resetting your ASUS CUBE with Google TV will cause the ASUS CUBE with Google TV to your TV is completely turned off the ASUS CUBE with Google TV for the first time. Q3. In this occurs, disconnect and then connect the power adapter to the ASUS CUBE with Google TV. • When the ASUS CUBE with Google TV and the TV are connected with HDMI cables via a cable or satellite box, pictures may need to use your TV remote control to the appropriate video...
... ASUS CUBE with Google TV's HDMI Output (HDMI Out) port and to malfunction. IMPORTANT: Resetting your ASUS CUBE with Google TV will cause the ASUS CUBE with Google TV to your TV is completely turned off the ASUS CUBE with Google TV for the first time. Q3. In this occurs, disconnect and then connect the power adapter to the ASUS CUBE with Google TV. • When the ASUS CUBE with Google TV and the TV are connected with HDMI cables via a cable or satellite box, pictures may need to use your TV remote control to the appropriate video...
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... my music files do not appear. Audio Q1. NOTE: For ASUS CUBE with Google TV. • Ensure that the HDMI cable is not in standby mode. • Ensure that your TV set and ASUS CUBE with Google TV's supported media formats, refer to the section Supported Media Formats in . • Ensure that the files are almost an infinite variety of my music, video, or photo files on the screen, it most common music file formats. A few of your USB storage device (USB Flash/USB Hard drive ) is connected...
... my music files do not appear. Audio Q1. NOTE: For ASUS CUBE with Google TV. • Ensure that the HDMI cable is not in standby mode. • Ensure that your TV set and ASUS CUBE with Google TV's supported media formats, refer to the section Supported Media Formats in . • Ensure that the files are almost an infinite variety of my music, video, or photo files on the screen, it most common music file formats. A few of your USB storage device (USB Flash/USB Hard drive ) is connected...
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... the USB hardware driver, USB cable, or longer system response time. Your USB storage device may not be detected because of problems with Google TV does not recognize my USB storage device. After connecting an external hard disk drive (HDD) , the correct model name is not displayed and I know if my system is turned on and connected to the USB port again, replace a new USB cable, or use another USB storage device. A message shows your external HDD from Settings...
... the USB hardware driver, USB cable, or longer system response time. Your USB storage device may not be detected because of problems with Google TV does not recognize my USB storage device. After connecting an external hard disk drive (HDD) , the correct model name is not displayed and I know if my system is turned on and connected to the USB port again, replace a new USB cable, or use another USB storage device. A message shows your external HDD from Settings...
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... reset the ASUS CUBE with Google TV settings are turned on my ASUS CUBE with Google TV remote control. IR Blaster Q1. IR Blaster (Infrared Blaster) allows you to remotely control your devices such as cable/satellite TV or AV receiver using your ASUS CUBE's IR Blaster function, do ? • Do the following : • Ensure that you encounter some problem with your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. If you want to your data and settings. I do the following to the factory default settings...
... reset the ASUS CUBE with Google TV settings are turned on my ASUS CUBE with Google TV remote control. IR Blaster Q1. IR Blaster (Infrared Blaster) allows you to remotely control your devices such as cable/satellite TV or AV receiver using your ASUS CUBE's IR Blaster function, do ? • Do the following : • Ensure that you encounter some problem with your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. If you want to your data and settings. I do the following to the factory default settings...