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...1-7 1.4 Installation 1-8 1.4.1 Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card 1-8 1.4.2 Installing the ASUS USB TV Box 1-9 1.4.3 Installing the ASUS TV Express Card 1-9 1.5 Connecting cables and devices 1-10 1.5.1 Quadri PCI-E TV card 1-10 1.5.2 Hybrid TV card 1-11 1.5.3 USB TV box 1-12 1.5.4 DVBT Express Card 1-13 1.5.5 Hybrid Express Card 1-13 1.5.6 DVBT USB TV box 1-13 1.5.7 Hybrid USB TV box 1-13 Chapter 2: Software information 2.1...2-12 2.2.4 Using the player control panel 2-13 2.2.5 Using the remote control 2-13 2.2.6 Settings 2-14 2.2.7 Watching TV 2-16 2.2.8 Watching movies 2-21 iii
...1-7 1.4 Installation 1-8 1.4.1 Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card 1-8 1.4.2 Installing the ASUS USB TV Box 1-9 1.4.3 Installing the ASUS TV Express Card 1-9 1.5 Connecting cables and devices 1-10 1.5.1 Quadri PCI-E TV card 1-10 1.5.2 Hybrid TV card 1-11 1.5.3 USB TV box 1-12 1.5.4 DVBT Express Card 1-13 1.5.5 Hybrid Express Card 1-13 1.5.6 DVBT USB TV box 1-13 1.5.7 Hybrid USB TV box 1-13 Chapter 2: Software information 2.1...2-12 2.2.4 Using the player control panel 2-13 2.2.5 Using the remote control 2-13 2.2.6 Settings 2-14 2.2.7 Watching TV 2-16 2.2.8 Watching movies 2-21 iii
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...this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as ...;yers, that you need when installing and configuring the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. About this guide is organized This user guide contains the following sources for additional information and for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • Appendix: Reference information This chapter includes information on...
...this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as ...;yers, that you need when installing and configuring the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. About this guide is organized This user guide contains the following sources for additional information and for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • Appendix: Reference information This chapter includes information on...
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Hardware information Chapter 1 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box
Hardware information Chapter 1 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box
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... the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box, make sure your computer system meets the following requirements: • Item : : Slot Processor Memory Graphics card Optical drive Hard disk space Audio Operating system Software/ utilities 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...
... the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box, make sure your computer system meets the following requirements: • Item : : Slot Processor Memory Graphics card Optical drive Hard disk space Audio Operating system Software/ utilities 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...
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DVBT USB TV boxes Internal antenna Digital TV-in port Refer to the LED information table on page 1-7. DVBT TV-in port (for external/roof anterna) LEDs USB port IR receiver The internal antenna provides easy portability and more chances of digital TV reception when the roof antenna or the external antenna is not available. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-5
DVBT USB TV boxes Internal antenna Digital TV-in port Refer to the LED information table on page 1-7. DVBT TV-in port (for external/roof anterna) LEDs USB port IR receiver The internal antenna provides easy portability and more chances of digital TV reception when the roof antenna or the external antenna is not available. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-5
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... antistatic pad or in the bag that came with one (1) LED Color Description LED On Good signal LED Off Poor signal 1.3 Before you install the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. LED information For models with two (2) LEDs Color Description LED 1 Good signal LED 2 Poor signal..., in their antistatic bag until you are ready to install them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-7
... antistatic pad or in the bag that came with one (1) LED Color Description LED On Good signal LED Off Poor signal 1.3 Before you install the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. LED information For models with two (2) LEDs Color Description LED 1 Good signal LED 2 Poor signal..., in their antistatic bag until you are ready to install them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-7
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...slot and press firmly until the card is shown. 1.4.1 Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card To install the ASUS TV Tuner Card: 1. Locate the PCI bus expansion slot. Unlock the expansion card cover. 5. Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to use. Your system chassis and ...system unit cover. Refer to the documentation that you intend to the chassis. 6 PCI card 7 1-8 Chapter 1: Hardware information Metal covers 6. 1.4 Installation • You can install the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box only on the slot. 7. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that came with...
...slot and press firmly until the card is shown. 1.4.1 Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card To install the ASUS TV Tuner Card: 1. Locate the PCI bus expansion slot. Unlock the expansion card cover. 5. Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to use. Your system chassis and ...system unit cover. Refer to the documentation that you intend to the chassis. 6 PCI card 7 1-8 Chapter 1: Hardware information Metal covers 6. 1.4 Installation • You can install the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box only on the slot. 7. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that came with...
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...) and antenna connections. If you do not have a CATV system, you may be required when connecting the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box to 100 channels. 1.5 Connecting cables and devices There are various types of adaptor, splitter, A/B switch, or combiner that may use an indoor or ... antenna that carries only VHF channels, or only UHF channels, or VHF and UHF channels to connect to the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. 1.5.1 Quadri PCI-E TV card Digital TV antenna or FM Radio CATV Antenna DVB-S2 TV antenna Audio-in (L) port Audio-in (R) port Video-in (Composite) port Video-in (S-VHS) port IR receiver RF...
...) and antenna connections. If you do not have a CATV system, you may be required when connecting the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box to 100 channels. 1.5 Connecting cables and devices There are various types of adaptor, splitter, A/B switch, or combiner that may use an indoor or ... antenna that carries only VHF channels, or only UHF channels, or VHF and UHF channels to connect to the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. 1.5.1 Quadri PCI-E TV card Digital TV antenna or FM Radio CATV Antenna DVB-S2 TV antenna Audio-in (L) port Audio-in (R) port Video-in (Composite) port Video-in (S-VHS) port IR receiver RF...
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ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-11 1.5.2 Hybrid TV card Digital TV antenna IR receiver FM Radio CATV Antenna Audio-in (L) port Audio-in (R) port Video-in (Composite) port Video-in (S-VHS) port RF/FM-IN or CATV-IN IR VIDEO-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.
ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-11 1.5.2 Hybrid TV card Digital TV antenna IR receiver FM Radio CATV Antenna Audio-in (L) port Audio-in (R) port Video-in (Composite) port Video-in (S-VHS) port RF/FM-IN or CATV-IN IR VIDEO-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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Software information Chapter 2 This chapter gives information on how to install device drivers and applications for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box
Software information Chapter 2 This chapter gives information on how to install device drivers and applications for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box
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...support CD may not exactly match the contents displayed on your system. • The screens shown in Windows® 98, you can use the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. Click Next to begin installation. 4. Click I accept the agreement, then Next. 3. Refer to this section may change any time without ...174; 98, Windows® 2000, and Windows® XP. • Make sure you install Microsoft® DirectX® before installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card driver. • For software MPEG support in this section when installing the device drivers. • Make sure that Windows® XP is ...
...support CD may not exactly match the contents displayed on your system. • The screens shown in Windows® 98, you can use the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. Click Next to begin installation. 4. Click I accept the agreement, then Next. 3. Refer to this section may change any time without ...174; 98, Windows® 2000, and Windows® XP. • Make sure you install Microsoft® DirectX® before installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card driver. • For software MPEG support in this section when installing the device drivers. • Make sure that Windows® XP is ...
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Click the radio button for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1. 5. Click OK to finish the installation process. 2.1.2 Installing the driver Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (Windows® XP) for Windows® XP. Windows® automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel. 3. The Drivers & Utilities setup screen appears. Start your computer. 2. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-3 This message appears when setup is complete. Click Install Drivers. Insert the support CD into the optical drive.
Click the radio button for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1. 5. Click OK to finish the installation process. 2.1.2 Installing the driver Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (Windows® XP) for Windows® XP. Windows® automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel. 3. The Drivers & Utilities setup screen appears. Start your computer. 2. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-3 This message appears when setup is complete. Click Install Drivers. Insert the support CD into the optical drive.
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4. After all necessary files have been installed in your computer. 2. Start your system, click Finish to indicate the installation status. 5. Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (Windows® Media Center Edition [MCE] 2005) for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1. Click Cancel. 2-4 Chapter 2: Software information A progress bar appears to complete the installation process. Windows® automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window.
4. After all necessary files have been installed in your computer. 2. Start your system, click Finish to indicate the installation status. 5. Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (Windows® Media Center Edition [MCE] 2005) for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1. Click Cancel. 2-4 Chapter 2: Software information A progress bar appears to complete the installation process. Windows® automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window.
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... status. 5. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-5 The Drivers & Utilities setup screen appears. Install and activate ASUS DVD 6. • Make sure you cannot use MCE. • You may find the ASUS DVD 6 installation CD serial number on the CD label. Click... Install Drivers. 4. After all necessary files have installed MCE Plug-ins and activated ASUS DVD 6 before using Windows® MCE; Click the radio button...
... status. 5. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-5 The Drivers & Utilities setup screen appears. Install and activate ASUS DVD 6. • Make sure you cannot use MCE. • You may find the ASUS DVD 6 installation CD serial number on the CD label. Click... Install Drivers. 4. After all necessary files have installed MCE Plug-ins and activated ASUS DVD 6 before using Windows® MCE; Click the radio button...
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A dialog box appears. Click the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Drivers from your system to save disk space. 1. otherwise, click Cancel. 6. Click OK to completely remove all ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box components; ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-7 Click Change/Remove. 5. Click Start > Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. 3. Click Finish. Close other applications before restarting the computer. 2.1.3 Uninstalling the drivers If you want to update the drivers, or if you no longer need them, refer to this section to completely uninstall the drivers from the list. 4.
A dialog box appears. Click the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Drivers from your system to save disk space. 1. otherwise, click Cancel. 6. Click OK to completely remove all ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box components; ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-7 Click Change/Remove. 5. Click Start > Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. 3. Click Finish. Close other applications before restarting the computer. 2.1.3 Uninstalling the drivers If you want to update the drivers, or if you no longer need them, refer to this section to completely uninstall the drivers from the list. 4.
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ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-11 When prompted, key-in your name and e-mail address, then click B. 11. 9. or three-dimensional display effect, then click Next. 10. You can run the Setup Wizard anytime by clicking or selecting from the PowerCinema home page. Click Finish to close the Setup Wizard and to display the PowerCinema 4 main menu. Select a two-
ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-11 When prompted, key-in your name and e-mail address, then click B. 11. 9. or three-dimensional display effect, then click Next. 10. You can run the Setup Wizard anytime by clicking or selecting from the PowerCinema home page. Click Finish to close the Setup Wizard and to display the PowerCinema 4 main menu. Select a two-
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... Snapshot image Record 2.2.5 Using the remote control The remote control that allows control of the buttons function like a those on a consumer DVD or CD player. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-13 Standard player control buttons Stop Volume down Play/Pause Mute Rewind Volume up Fast forward Channel/station up , down, left corner of the...
... Snapshot image Record 2.2.5 Using the remote control The remote control that allows control of the buttons function like a those on a consumer DVD or CD player. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-13 Standard player control buttons Stop Volume down Play/Pause Mute Rewind Volume up Fast forward Channel/station up , down, left corner of the...
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... audio signal. Return the settings on this page to run. Amplify low range audio signals, which you prefer. Movie for different listening environments. Normal Environment. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-15
... audio signal. Return the settings on this page to run. Amplify low range audio signals, which you prefer. Movie for different listening environments. Normal Environment. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-15
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... accepting the schedule. Select Delete to skip over commercials. TV player control buttons When you have previously created. You can navigate forward and backward to create an instant replay or to remove a recording schedule you watch the corresponding channel. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-17 option. TV Preview TV Preview displays a wall of thumbnails, giving you a preview...
... accepting the schedule. Select Delete to skip over commercials. TV player control buttons When you have previously created. You can navigate forward and backward to create an instant replay or to remove a recording schedule you watch the corresponding channel. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-17 option. TV Preview TV Preview displays a wall of thumbnails, giving you a preview...
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... the player control buttons to the optical drive. To capture a still image of the current video frame, click If the disc you to watch a movie: 1. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-21 Select Movies from the main menu, then press OK from the remote controller, or click the mouse to four (4) times. When playing DVDs...
... the player control buttons to the optical drive. To capture a still image of the current video frame, click If the disc you to watch a movie: 1. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-21 Select Movies from the main menu, then press OK from the remote controller, or click the mouse to four (4) times. When playing DVDs...