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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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...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 have to perform when installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • Chapter 3: Software information This ...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 ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation,...
...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 have to perform when installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • Chapter 3: Software information This ...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 ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation,...
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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 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. DVBT USB TV boxes Internal antenna Digital TV-in port Refer to the LED information table on page 1-7. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-5
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. DVBT USB TV boxes Internal antenna Digital TV-in port Refer to the LED information table on page 1-7. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-5
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... Keep all components, such as the host adapter, in the bag that came with it. • Before you are ready to the motherboard, peripherals, ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-7 LED information For models with two (2) LEDs Color Description LED 1 Good signal LED 2 Poor signal For models with one (1) LED Color Description... LED On Good signal LED Off Poor signal 1.3 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to install them.
... Keep all components, such as the host adapter, in the bag that came with it. • Before you are ready to the motherboard, peripherals, ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-7 LED information For models with two (2) LEDs Color Description LED 1 Good signal LED 2 Poor signal For models with one (1) LED Color Description... LED On Good signal LED Off Poor signal 1.3 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to install them.
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...PCI slot. • Illustrations in this slot is shown. 1.4.1 Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card To install the ASUS TV Tuner Card: 1. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on a motherboard with your system for reference. Unlock the ... Remove the system unit cover. 1.4 Installation • You can install the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box only on the slot. 7. Refer to the documentation that you intend to the chassis. 6 PCI card 7 1-8 Chapter 1: Hardware information Make sure this section are provided only for...
...PCI slot. • Illustrations in this slot is shown. 1.4.1 Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card To install the ASUS TV Tuner Card: 1. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on a motherboard with your system for reference. Unlock the ... Remove the system unit cover. 1.4 Installation • You can install the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box only on the slot. 7. Refer to the documentation that you intend to the chassis. 6 PCI card 7 1-8 Chapter 1: Hardware information Make sure this section are provided only for...
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Connect the ASUS TV Express Card to your computer. Place the ASUS USB TV Box on a flat, stable surface close to the Express Card port on a flat, stable surface. 2. PC NB 2 2 1.4.3 Installing the ASUS TV Express Card To install the ASUS TV Express Card: 1. Locate the Express Card port. 3. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-9 Place your computer. Connect the USB cord A series plug to the USB 2.0 port on your notebook or desktop computer on your computer. 2. 1.4.2 Installing the ASUS USB TV Box To install the ASUS USB TV Box: 1.
Connect the ASUS TV Express Card to your computer. Place the ASUS USB TV Box on a flat, stable surface close to the Express Card port on a flat, stable surface. 2. PC NB 2 2 1.4.3 Installing the ASUS TV Express Card To install the ASUS TV Express Card: 1. Locate the Express Card port. 3. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-9 Place your computer. Connect the USB cord A series plug to the USB 2.0 port on your notebook or desktop computer on your computer. 2. 1.4.2 Installing the ASUS USB TV Box To install the ASUS USB TV Box: 1.
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... have a CATV system, you may use an indoor or outdoor antenna that may be required when connecting the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 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... carries only VHF channels, or only UHF channels, or VHF and UHF channels to connect to devices. Consult your dealer for the type of cable TV (CATV) and antenna connections. The ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box can receive up to 100 channels.
... have a CATV system, you may use an indoor or outdoor antenna that may be required when connecting the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 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... carries only VHF channels, or only UHF channels, or VHF and UHF channels to connect to devices. Consult your dealer for the type of cable TV (CATV) and antenna connections. The ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box can receive up to 100 channels.
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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. 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.
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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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...screen. Insert the installation CD in the optical drive, or double-click the CD drive in Windows® 98, you can use the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. Refer to display the auto-run Setup32.exe in the directory \AutoRun of the support CD may not exactly match the contents ...in Windows® 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 My Computer to this section when installing the device drivers. • Make sure that Windows® XP...
...screen. Insert the installation CD in the optical drive, or double-click the CD drive in Windows® 98, you can use the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. Refer to display the auto-run Setup32.exe in the directory \AutoRun of the support CD may not exactly match the contents ...in Windows® 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 My Computer to this section when installing the device drivers. • Make sure that Windows® XP...
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This message appears when setup is complete. Click Cancel. 3. The Drivers & Utilities setup screen appears. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. Windows® automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Click the radio button for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-3 Click OK to finish the installation process. 2.1.2 Installing the driver Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (Windows® XP) for Windows® XP. Click Install Drivers. 5. Start your computer. 2.
This message appears when setup is complete. Click Cancel. 3. The Drivers & Utilities setup screen appears. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. Windows® automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Click the radio button for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-3 Click OK to finish the installation process. 2.1.2 Installing the driver Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (Windows® XP) for Windows® XP. Click Install Drivers. 5. Start your computer. 2.
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A progress bar appears to complete the installation process. 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. Windows® automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. After all necessary files have been installed in your computer. 2. Click Cancel. 2-4 Chapter 2: Software information 4.
A progress bar appears to complete the installation process. 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. Windows® automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. After all necessary files have been installed in your computer. 2. Click Cancel. 2-4 Chapter 2: Software information 4.
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...® MCE; A progress bar appears to complete the installation process. 6. 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. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-5 The Drivers & Utilities setup screen appears. Click the radio button for Windows®...
...® MCE; A progress bar appears to complete the installation process. 6. 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. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-5 The Drivers & Utilities setup screen appears. Click the radio button for Windows®...
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Click the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Drivers from your system to save disk space. 1. otherwise, click Cancel. 6. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-7 Click Change/Remove. 5. Click Finish. A dialog box appears. Click Start > Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. 3. Click OK to completely remove all ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box components; 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. Close other applications before restarting the computer.
Click the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Drivers from your system to save disk space. 1. otherwise, click Cancel. 6. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-7 Click Change/Remove. 5. Click Finish. A dialog box appears. Click Start > Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. 3. Click OK to completely remove all ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box components; 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. Close other applications before restarting the computer.
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... computer for multimedia During initial launch, a Setup Wizard prompts you to continue. 2. otherwise, select Antenna. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-9 To optimize your display device, then click Next. 3. Select the screen ratio of TV tuner card, then click Next. For the Analog TV Tuner Card, select Analog. 4. If you can select either Analog or Digital, depending on your computer for...
... computer for multimedia During initial launch, a Setup Wizard prompts you to continue. 2. otherwise, select Antenna. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-9 To optimize your display device, then click Next. 3. Select the screen ratio of TV tuner card, then click Next. For the Analog TV Tuner Card, select Analog. 4. If you can select either Analog or Digital, depending on your computer for...
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or three-dimensional display effect, then click Next. 10. When prompted, key-in your name and e-mail address, then click B. 11. Click Finish to close the Setup Wizard and to display the PowerCinema 4 main menu. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-11 You can run the Setup Wizard anytime by clicking or selecting from the PowerCinema home page. 9. Select a two-
or three-dimensional display effect, then click Next. 10. When prompted, key-in your name and e-mail address, then click B. 11. Click Finish to close the Setup Wizard and to display the PowerCinema 4 main menu. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-11 You can run the Setup Wizard anytime by clicking or selecting from the PowerCinema home page. 9. Select a two-
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... BACK ( ) to return to the Home page, click the Home ( ) button. The DVD/VCD [Movies] ( ), Music ( ), Pictures ( ), and Videos ( ) buttons open the related media types. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-13 To scroll the content pages up Previous Next Channel/station down , use the CH/PG Up and CH/PG Down ( ) buttons. To return...
... BACK ( ) to return to the Home page, click the Home ( ) button. The DVD/VCD [Movies] ( ), Music ( ), Pictures ( ), and Videos ( ) buttons open the related media types. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-13 To scroll the content pages up Previous Next Channel/station down , use the CH/PG Up and CH/PG Down ( ) buttons. To return...
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... multiple channels. Return the settings on the audio signal. Effect the changes you made . Enable digital audio output. Audio Channel Expander. Apply. Apply. Normal Environment. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-15 Load Default Settings. Audio settings Speaker Environment. Match the number of four- Output Mode. Expand the range of sound of speakers you made...
... multiple channels. Return the settings on the audio signal. Effect the changes you made . Enable digital audio output. Audio Channel Expander. Apply. Apply. Normal Environment. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-15 Load Default Settings. Audio settings Speaker Environment. Match the number of four- Output Mode. Expand the range of sound of speakers you made...