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...cable shield shall be connected grounding system of the building, as close to infringe. Copyright © 2006. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it in particular, specify that the contents on your purchase of the Asus Asteio Media Center PC. Copyright information No part of this manual... systems installer's attention to make changes without the express written permission of the National Electric Code which provide guidelines for proper grounding and in a safe place for future reference. Asus Media Center PC ...
...cable shield shall be connected grounding system of the building, as close to infringe. Copyright © 2006. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it in particular, specify that the contents on your purchase of the Asus Asteio Media Center PC. Copyright information No part of this manual... systems installer's attention to make changes without the express written permission of the National Electric Code which provide guidelines for proper grounding and in a safe place for future reference. Asus Media Center PC ...
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...; Set up the system on it is important that the antenna or cable system is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows through the computer. ii Asus Media Center PC Always unplug all instructions in the documentation before cleaning the system. • Unplug the system from the power outlets before you operation your Asteio Media Center PC. • Do not use...
...; Set up the system on it is important that the antenna or cable system is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows through the computer. ii Asus Media Center PC Always unplug all instructions in the documentation before cleaning the system. • Unplug the system from the power outlets before you operation your Asteio Media Center PC. • Do not use...
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... external device 16 Installing the wireless LAN antenna 16 Installing the digital TV/ FM antenna 17 Connecting to a digital video camera 17 Connecting to other devices 18 Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 19 Speaker configurations 20 Connecting audio speakers 21 Connecting your Media Center PC to a home audio system 22 Configuring audio output settings 23 Configuring audio output with SoundMax Audio Wizard 23 Configuring audio output with Windows XP Media Center 24 Using the PC hardware 25 Using the wireless keyboard 25 Using the special keyboard buttons 25 Asus Media Center...
... external device 16 Installing the wireless LAN antenna 16 Installing the digital TV/ FM antenna 17 Connecting to a digital video camera 17 Connecting to other devices 18 Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 19 Speaker configurations 20 Connecting audio speakers 21 Connecting your Media Center PC to a home audio system 22 Configuring audio output settings 23 Configuring audio output with SoundMax Audio Wizard 23 Configuring audio output with Windows XP Media Center 24 Using the PC hardware 25 Using the wireless keyboard 25 Using the special keyboard buttons 25 Asus Media Center...
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... full-screen mode without using wireless devices - Listening to share different channels • Supports long range remote control for other programs. Features • AV Entertainment - Connecting using other programs. Use the Media Center remote the same way you use the remote and Media Center to run the Windows XP Media Center and other home entertainment systems.You can run the Windows XP Media Center while using other programs or just enjoy the Windows XP Media center in -1 card reader (MD, CF type I & II...
... full-screen mode without using wireless devices - Listening to share different channels • Supports long range remote control for other programs. Features • AV Entertainment - Connecting using other programs. Use the Media Center remote the same way you use the remote and Media Center to run the Windows XP Media Center and other home entertainment systems.You can run the Windows XP Media Center while using other programs or just enjoy the Windows XP Media center in -1 card reader (MD, CF type I & II...
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..., a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. English Setting up your Media Center PC Planning your Media Center PC setup Before you start setting up or broadband Internet connection before starting your Windows XP Media Center software setup. Make sure that all of these connections are also known as set-top boxes. Asus Media Center PC Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Internet connection. • Video source Make sure that you have access to access the Internet.
..., a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. English Setting up your Media Center PC Planning your Media Center PC setup Before you start setting up or broadband Internet connection before starting your Windows XP Media Center software setup. Make sure that all of these connections are also known as set-top boxes. Asus Media Center PC Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Internet connection. • Video source Make sure that you have access to access the Internet.
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... remote control. 3 Power button Press to turn your PC on or off. 4 Recordable CD-ROM/DVD Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and drive programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable CDs and DVDs. 5 CD/DVD drive eject button Press to open the CD/DVD tray. 6 SD/MMC Pro card reader Transfer files from a digital device to your Media Center PC through the removable memory card drive. 7 CompactFlash / Transfer files from a digital device...
... remote control. 3 Power button Press to turn your PC on or off. 4 Recordable CD-ROM/DVD Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and drive programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable CDs and DVDs. 5 CD/DVD drive eject button Press to open the CD/DVD tray. 6 SD/MMC Pro card reader Transfer files from a digital device to your Media Center PC through the removable memory card drive. 7 CompactFlash / Transfer files from a digital device...
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... these ports. Plug a coaxial cable from a video source into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Asus Media Center PC Plug rear speakers in an eight-speaker system. WIFI Antenna connector 12. IEEE 1394 port Description Plug USB devices (such as a digital camrecorder into this port. (User definable) Indicates that the wireless LAN card is running. Plug an wireless LAN antenna into this jack for front speakers. TV 2 13. DVI port 14. Plug an external drive to record or transmit voice files. HDMI 7. E-SATA port 18. Plug an external microphone...
... these ports. Plug a coaxial cable from a video source into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Asus Media Center PC Plug rear speakers in an eight-speaker system. WIFI Antenna connector 12. IEEE 1394 port Description Plug USB devices (such as a digital camrecorder into this port. (User definable) Indicates that the wireless LAN card is running. Plug an wireless LAN antenna into this jack for front speakers. TV 2 13. DVI port 14. Plug an external drive to record or transmit voice files. HDMI 7. E-SATA port 18. Plug an external microphone...
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.... Open the Asus TVConfig program by clicking the shortcut icon on your Media Center PC. Video Out port Description Plug in the Start menu. Plug an RCA cable into this jack for Analog TV, FM, and DVDT channels respectively. Select the device from the remote control to a TV set . Note: The TVConfig function is available on D22 only. Note: Use the TVConfig software to change channels. S/PDIF port (RCA) 24. Plug...
.... Open the Asus TVConfig program by clicking the shortcut icon on your Media Center PC. Video Out port Description Plug in the Start menu. Plug an RCA cable into this jack for Analog TV, FM, and DVDT channels respectively. Select the device from the remote control to a TV set . Note: The TVConfig function is available on D22 only. Note: Use the TVConfig software to change channels. S/PDIF port (RCA) 24. Plug...
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... 5. TV 9. Plug powered, center/subwoofer speakers or an external audio amplifier into these ports. Audio Out jack 6. Video In Description Plug USB devices (such as a USB printer, camera, scanner, or keyboard) into this jack. Plug 10/100/1000 Ethernet network cable into this jack. Indicates that the wireless LAN card is running. Line Out for front speakers. HDMI 7. Plug an external microphone into this jack to record or transmit voice files. Power In jack 10. Center Analog Audio Out...
... 5. TV 9. Plug powered, center/subwoofer speakers or an external audio amplifier into these ports. Audio Out jack 6. Video In Description Plug USB devices (such as a USB printer, camera, scanner, or keyboard) into this jack. Plug 10/100/1000 Ethernet network cable into this jack. Indicates that the wireless LAN card is running. Line Out for front speakers. HDMI 7. Plug an external microphone into this jack to record or transmit voice files. Power In jack 10. Center Analog Audio Out...
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... model you purcahse. • Ensure you use the correct voltage as recommended by the manufacturer before turning on the left of the Power In jack. 15 15 VIDEO-IN HDMI TV1 S/PDIF IR 1 IR 2 S/PDIF VIDEO OUT Y Pb s Pr 2.0 2.0 E-SATA CENTER REAR SIDE 2.0 TV2 Asus Media Center PC S/PDIF port (RCA) 23. Plug side speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Plug an external drive to change channels. Plug an optical (Toslink) digital audio cable into PC. S-video Out port...
... model you purcahse. • Ensure you use the correct voltage as recommended by the manufacturer before turning on the left of the Power In jack. 15 15 VIDEO-IN HDMI TV1 S/PDIF IR 1 IR 2 S/PDIF VIDEO OUT Y Pb s Pr 2.0 2.0 E-SATA CENTER REAR SIDE 2.0 TV2 Asus Media Center PC S/PDIF port (RCA) 23. Plug side speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Plug an external drive to change channels. Plug an optical (Toslink) digital audio cable into PC. S-video Out port...
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... a cable set to the RCA cables. Asus Media Center PC If you also need to use Video-In, you use the RCA adapter cable to connect to receive digital TV signals, the analog TV and FM radio functions will be disabled and vice versa. Connect the Video-In cable provided from the Audio Out jacks on the video device to connect the audio source using S-video 1. Select the connector that your video source supports: • Video-In The video...
... a cable set to the RCA cables. Asus Media Center PC If you also need to use Video-In, you use the RCA adapter cable to connect to receive digital TV signals, the analog TV and FM radio functions will be disabled and vice versa. Connect the Video-In cable provided from the Audio Out jacks on the video device to connect the audio source using S-video 1. Select the connector that your video source supports: • Video-In The video...
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... the desktop or from Programs in the Start menu. Open the Asus TVConfig program by clicking the shortcut icon on D22 only. English Connecting to the TV signal / Coaxial TV Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from a video device, such as a direct cable connection, a cable set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or an antenna, to the TV2 jack on your Media Center PC. Asus Media Center PC TV 15 VIDEO-IN HDMI TV1...
... the desktop or from Programs in the Start menu. Open the Asus TVConfig program by clicking the shortcut icon on D22 only. English Connecting to the TV signal / Coaxial TV Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from a video device, such as a direct cable connection, a cable set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or an antenna, to the TV2 jack on your Media Center PC. Asus Media Center PC TV 15 VIDEO-IN HDMI TV1...
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... Out K TV In jack on the back of the Media Center PC L Remote control sensor cable M Remote control sensor Note: Splitters are not included. Existing setup C A B D Connect to TV using the coaxial cable. Connect one of these cables to the input of the VCR and the other to the splitter outputs. Asus Media Center PC 11 Connect two coaxial cables to the TV connector on the back of the...
... Out K TV In jack on the back of the Media Center PC L Remote control sensor cable M Remote control sensor Note: Splitters are not included. Existing setup C A B D Connect to TV using the coaxial cable. Connect one of these cables to the input of the VCR and the other to the splitter outputs. Asus Media Center PC 11 Connect two coaxial cables to the TV connector on the back of the...
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... 1. Cables for connecting to a TV To connect your Media Center PC to a TV, you will need to use a video cable and an audio cable.The type of your Media Center PC. 15 VIDEO-IN HDMI TV1 S/PDIF IR 1 IR 2 S/PDIF VIDEO OUT Y Pb s Pr 2.0 2.0 E-SATA CENTER REAR SIDE 2.0 TV2 s 12 Asus Media Center PC If your TV has an S-video jack, connect an S-video cable from your PC on a TV screen. Turn off your TV. English Using the TV as a Monitor...
... 1. Cables for connecting to a TV To connect your Media Center PC to a TV, you will need to use a video cable and an audio cable.The type of your Media Center PC. 15 VIDEO-IN HDMI TV1 S/PDIF IR 1 IR 2 S/PDIF VIDEO OUT Y Pb s Pr 2.0 2.0 E-SATA CENTER REAR SIDE 2.0 TV2 s 12 Asus Media Center PC If your TV has an S-video jack, connect an S-video cable from your PC on a TV screen. Turn off your TV. English Using the TV as a Monitor...
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... also connect your Media Center PC to a TV using a VGA cable. 15 VIDEO-IN HDMI TV1 S/PDIF IR 1 IR 2 S/PDIF VIDEO OUT Y Pb s Pr 2.0 2.0 E-SATA CENTER REAR SIDE 2.0 TV2 3. VIDEO OUT Y Pb Pr If your TV has a VGA connector, first plug a VGA converter to the DVI connector on the back of your Media Center PC. Note: Openings in the computer case are for ventilation. Asus Media Center PC 15 Do not block or cover these openings. English...
... also connect your Media Center PC to a TV using a VGA cable. 15 VIDEO-IN HDMI TV1 S/PDIF IR 1 IR 2 S/PDIF VIDEO OUT Y Pb s Pr 2.0 2.0 E-SATA CENTER REAR SIDE 2.0 TV2 3. VIDEO OUT Y Pb Pr If your TV has a VGA connector, first plug a VGA converter to the DVI connector on the back of your Media Center PC. Note: Openings in the computer case are for ventilation. Asus Media Center PC 15 Do not block or cover these openings. English...
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... to the wireless LAN card, do the following : 1. Installing the wireless LAN antenna To connect an external antenna to the wireless LAN connector on the back of the IR cable to the set -top box or or a monitor, do the following : 1. Connect the other end of your Media Center PC until tight. 2. English Connecting Infrared Receiver to external device To connect an external device such as a set -top box as shown. 15 VIDEO-IN HDMI TV1...
... to the wireless LAN card, do the following : 1. Installing the wireless LAN antenna To connect an external antenna to the wireless LAN connector on the back of the IR cable to the set -top box or or a monitor, do the following : 1. Connect the other end of your Media Center PC until tight. 2. English Connecting Infrared Receiver to external device To connect an external device such as a set -top box as shown. 15 VIDEO-IN HDMI TV1...
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Fasten the NTSC to PAL converter to use. 15 VIDEO-IN HDMI TV1 S/PDIF IR 1 IR 2 S/PDIF VIDEO OUT Y Pb s Pr 2.0 2.0 E-SATA CENTER REAR SIDE 2.0 TV2 Asus Media Center PC 17 Connecting to make necessary settings for illustrative purposes only. Follow the on-screen instructions to a digital video camera To connect a digital camera or a digital video camera, do the following : 1. A Found New Hardware message appears. Packaged antenna may vary. • The...
Fasten the NTSC to PAL converter to use. 15 VIDEO-IN HDMI TV1 S/PDIF IR 1 IR 2 S/PDIF VIDEO OUT Y Pb s Pr 2.0 2.0 E-SATA CENTER REAR SIDE 2.0 TV2 Asus Media Center PC 17 Connecting to make necessary settings for illustrative purposes only. Follow the on-screen instructions to a digital video camera To connect a digital camera or a digital video camera, do the following : 1. A Found New Hardware message appears. Packaged antenna may vary. • The...
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... rear speakers in a multi-channel audio REAR configuration. Line Out (lime green) connects to a microphone. English Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Asus Media Center PC supports many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. You can connect up your PC to the PC, and then configure the audio software for input into PC. Asus Media Center PC includes six sound connectors on the back of your speaker system to use two stereo speakers or a multi-channel audio speaker system. Mic (light blue) connects to front speakers. Asus Media Center...
... rear speakers in a multi-channel audio REAR configuration. Line Out (lime green) connects to a microphone. English Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Asus Media Center PC supports many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. You can connect up your PC to the PC, and then configure the audio software for input into PC. Asus Media Center PC includes six sound connectors on the back of your speaker system to use two stereo speakers or a multi-channel audio speaker system. Mic (light blue) connects to front speakers. Asus Media Center...
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English Connecting audio speakers Refer to the illustrations below to connect audio speakers to your Media Center PC according to the PC, configure the audio settings for sound output for your speaker system. After connecting the speakers to your Media Center PC. 2 Speakers 4 Speakers 5 Speakers and a subwoofer REAR 7 Speakers and a subwoofer Asus Media Center PC 21
English Connecting audio speakers Refer to the illustrations below to connect audio speakers to your Media Center PC according to the PC, configure the audio settings for sound output for your speaker system. After connecting the speakers to your Media Center PC. 2 Speakers 4 Speakers 5 Speakers and a subwoofer REAR 7 Speakers and a subwoofer Asus Media Center PC 21
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... through adapter) 1 x PCI-E x 16, 2 x PCI-E x 1, 1 x PCI SATA II x 4, eSATA x 2 Intel High Definition Azalia, 7.1 Channel USB 2.0 x 2, IEEE 1394 (4-pin) x1, eSATA port x 1, Microphone jack x 1, Headphone jack x 1, 13-in-1 card reader x 1 Asus Media Center PC 35 You can watch and press the OK button to enjoy digital videos. Highlight a video you want to watch and share your remote control to open the My Videos window and the video folders are displayed. 2. English Using My Videos My Videos makes it...
... through adapter) 1 x PCI-E x 16, 2 x PCI-E x 1, 1 x PCI SATA II x 4, eSATA x 2 Intel High Definition Azalia, 7.1 Channel USB 2.0 x 2, IEEE 1394 (4-pin) x1, eSATA port x 1, Microphone jack x 1, Headphone jack x 1, 13-in-1 card reader x 1 Asus Media Center PC 35 You can watch and press the OK button to enjoy digital videos. Highlight a video you want to watch and share your remote control to open the My Videos window and the video folders are displayed. 2. English Using My Videos My Videos makes it...