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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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... information This chapter gives information on how to install device drivers and applications for product and software updates. 1. 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 warranty flyers, that you need...
... information This chapter gives information on how to install device drivers and applications for product and software updates. 1. 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 warranty flyers, that you need...
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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 Hardware information Chapter 1 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box.
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...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 available Express Card port For notebook: Intel® ...
...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 available Express Card port For notebook: Intel® ...
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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 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.
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... so may cause severe damage to install them . • Keep all components, such as the host adapter, in their antistatic bag until 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... a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you are ready to the motherboard, peripherals, ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-7
... so may cause severe damage to install them . • Keep all components, such as the host adapter, in their antistatic bag until 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... a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you are ready to the motherboard, peripherals, ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-7
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... power cord. 2. Refer to the documentation that you intend to the chassis. 6 PCI card 7 1-8 Chapter 1: Hardware information Metal covers 6. Align the card connector with the 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. Your system chassis and configuration may differ from what is completely...
... power cord. 2. Refer to the documentation that you intend to the chassis. 6 PCI card 7 1-8 Chapter 1: Hardware information Metal covers 6. Align the card connector with the 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. Your system chassis and configuration may differ from what is completely...
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Place the ASUS USB TV Box on your computer. PC NB 2 2 1.4.3 Installing the ASUS TV Express Card To install the ASUS TV Express Card: 1. 1.4.2 Installing the ASUS USB TV Box To install the ASUS USB TV Box: 1. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-9 Connect the ASUS TV Express Card to your computer. 2. Connect the USB cord A series plug to the USB 2.0 port on a flat , stable surface close to the Express Card port on a flat , stable surface. 2. Place your notebook or desktop computer on your computer. Locate the Express Card port. 3.
Place the ASUS USB TV Box on your computer. PC NB 2 2 1.4.3 Installing the ASUS TV Express Card To install the ASUS TV Express Card: 1. 1.4.2 Installing the ASUS USB TV Box To install the ASUS USB TV Box: 1. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-9 Connect the ASUS TV Express Card to your computer. 2. Connect the USB cord A series plug to the USB 2.0 port on a flat , stable surface close to the Express Card port on a flat , stable surface. 2. Place your notebook or desktop computer on your computer. Locate the Express Card port. 3.
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... may use an indoor or outdoor antenna that may be required when connecting the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box to devices. The ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box can receive up 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... only VHF channels, or only UHF channels, or VHF and UHF channels to connect to 100 channels. Consult your dealer for the type of cable TV (CATV) and antenna connections.
... may use an indoor or outdoor antenna that may be required when connecting the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box to devices. The ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box can receive up 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... only VHF channels, or only UHF channels, or VHF and UHF channels to connect to 100 channels. Consult your dealer for the type of cable TV (CATV) and antenna connections.
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ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-11 For the Analog TV card, you cannot connect the digital TV antenna. 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.
ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-11 For the Analog TV card, you cannot connect the digital TV antenna. 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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...; 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... installed on your system. • The screens shown in Windows® 98, you can use the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. Read the Microsoft® End User License Agreement. Click Next to your system. 2-2 Chapter 2: Software information The DirectX(R) Setup box ...
...; 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... installed on your system. • The screens shown in Windows® 98, you can use the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. Read the Microsoft® End User License Agreement. Click Next to your system. 2-2 Chapter 2: Software information The DirectX(R) Setup box ...
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5. The Drivers & Utilities setup screen appears. Click Install Drivers. Start your computer. 2. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. 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. This message appears when setup is complete. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-3 Click Cancel. 3. Click the radio button for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1.
5. The Drivers & Utilities setup screen appears. Click Install Drivers. Start your computer. 2. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. 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. This message appears when setup is complete. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-3 Click Cancel. 3. Click the radio button for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1.
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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. 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 4. After all necessary files have been installed in your computer. 2.
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. 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 4. After all necessary files have been installed in your computer. 2.
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Insert the support CD into the optical drive. 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 A progress bar appears to complete the installation process. 6. Click the radio button for Windows® XP...
Insert the support CD into the optical drive. 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 A progress bar appears to complete the installation process. 6. Click the radio button for Windows® XP...
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Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. 3. otherwise, click Cancel. 6. Click Finish. Click Change/Remove. 5. Click the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Drivers from your system to save disk space. 1. Close other applications before restarting the computer. A dialog box appears. Click Start > Control Panel. 2. Click OK to completely remove all ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box components; ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-7 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.
Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. 3. otherwise, click Cancel. 6. Click Finish. Click Change/Remove. 5. Click the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Drivers from your system to save disk space. 1. Close other applications before restarting the computer. A dialog box appears. Click Start > Control Panel. 2. Click OK to completely remove all ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box components; ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-7 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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... or Digital, depending on your computer: 1. For the Analog TV Tuner Card, select Analog. 4. If you have a cable TV subscription, select Cable; ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-9 Select the TV connection type, then click Next. 2.2.2 Optimizing your computer for various multimedia functions. otherwise, select Antenna. Select the screen ratio of TV tuner card, then click Next. From the Setup Wizard initial window...
... or Digital, depending on your computer: 1. For the Analog TV Tuner Card, select Analog. 4. If you have a cable TV subscription, select Cable; ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-9 Select the TV connection type, then click Next. 2.2.2 Optimizing your computer for various multimedia functions. otherwise, select Antenna. Select the screen ratio of TV tuner card, then click Next. From the Setup Wizard initial window...
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Select a two- 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. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-11 When prompted, key-in your name and e-mail address, then click B. 11. or three-dimensional display effect, then click Next. 10. 9.
Select a two- 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. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-11 When prompted, key-in your name and e-mail address, then click B. 11. or three-dimensional display effect, then click Next. 10. 9.
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... Volume up Fast forward Channel/station up Previous Next Channel/station down , left corner of the buttons function like a those on the current multimedia function. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-13 Most of the display that comes with the system allows you to control media playback. Press OK ( ) to accept a selection and BACK ( ) to...
... Volume up Fast forward Channel/station up Previous Next Channel/station down , left corner of the buttons function like a those on the current multimedia function. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-13 Most of the display that comes with the system allows you to control media playback. Press OK ( ) to accept a selection and BACK ( ) to...
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Effect the changes you made . Audio settings Speaker Environment. Match the number of four- Output Mode. Audio Channel Expander. Normal Environment. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-15 Expand the range of sound of speakers you prefer. There are especially suitable for watching movies, CLMEI - Create a standard virtual listening environment. Noisy ...
Effect the changes you made . Audio settings Speaker Environment. Match the number of four- Output Mode. Audio Channel Expander. Normal Environment. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-15 Expand the range of sound of speakers you prefer. There are especially suitable for watching movies, CLMEI - Create a standard virtual listening environment. Noisy ...