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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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... sources for additional information and for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • Appendix: Reference information This chapter includes information on the remote controller, the key table, and international TV systems and standards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on how to ..., that you need when installing and configuring the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. vii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are not part of the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists ...
... sources for additional information and for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • Appendix: Reference information This chapter includes information on the remote controller, the key table, and international TV systems and standards. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on how to ..., that you need when installing and configuring the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. vii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are not part of the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists ...
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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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...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 ...
...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 ...
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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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... 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 LED information For models with two (2) LEDs Color Description LED 1 Good signal LED 2 Poor signal For models with it on them. • Keep all... electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in their antistatic bag until you install the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
... 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 LED information For models with two (2) LEDs Color Description LED 1 Good signal LED 2 Poor signal For models with it on them. • Keep all... electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in their antistatic bag until you install the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
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... the slot and press firmly until the card is unobstructed. 5 4. Unlock the expansion card cover. 5. 1.4 Installation • You can install the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box only on the slot. 7. Your system chassis and configuration may differ from what is shown. 1.4.1 Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card To install the ASUS TV Tuner Card: 1. Metal covers 6. Locate the PCI bus expansion...
... the slot and press firmly until the card is unobstructed. 5 4. Unlock the expansion card cover. 5. 1.4 Installation • You can install the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box only on the slot. 7. Your system chassis and configuration may differ from what is shown. 1.4.1 Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card To install the ASUS TV Tuner Card: 1. Metal covers 6. Locate the PCI bus expansion...
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Place your notebook or desktop computer on your computer. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-9 1.4.2 Installing the ASUS USB TV Box To install the ASUS USB TV Box: 1. PC NB 2 2 1.4.3 Installing the ASUS TV Express Card To install the ASUS TV Express Card: 1. Connect the USB cord A series plug to the Express Card port on a flat , stable surface close to your computer. 2. Locate the Express Card port. 3. Connect the ASUS TV Express Card to the USB 2.0 port on a flat , stable surface. 2. Place the ASUS USB TV Box on your computer.
Place your notebook or desktop computer on your computer. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1-9 1.4.2 Installing the ASUS USB TV Box To install the ASUS USB TV Box: 1. PC NB 2 2 1.4.3 Installing the ASUS TV Express Card To install the ASUS TV Express Card: 1. Connect the USB cord A series plug to the Express Card port on a flat , stable surface close to your computer. 2. Locate the Express Card port. 3. Connect the ASUS TV Express Card to the USB 2.0 port on a flat , stable surface. 2. Place the ASUS USB TV Box on your computer.
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... system, you may be required when connecting the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 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 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...
... system, you may be required when connecting the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 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 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...
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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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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 Software information Chapter 2 This chapter gives information on how to install device drivers and applications for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box.
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...User License Agreement. Contents of the CD. 2. Refer to your computer so you install Microsoft® DirectX® before installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card driver. • For software MPEG support in the directory \AutoRun of the support CD may change any time without notice. 2.1.1 Installing...hardware acceleration support in Windows® 98, Windows® 2000, and Windows® XP. • Make sure you can use the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. 2.1 Device driver installation You need to install the device drivers to this section when installing the device drivers. • Make ...
...User License Agreement. Contents of the CD. 2. Refer to your computer so you install Microsoft® DirectX® before installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card driver. • For software MPEG support in the directory \AutoRun of the support CD may change any time without notice. 2.1.1 Installing...hardware acceleration support in Windows® 98, Windows® 2000, and Windows® XP. • Make sure you can use the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. 2.1 Device driver installation You need to install the device drivers to this section when installing the device drivers. • Make ...
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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. Start your computer. 2. The Drivers & Utilities setup screen appears. Click Cancel. 3. Click Install Drivers. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-3 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. This message appears when setup is complete. 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. Start your computer. 2. The Drivers & Utilities setup screen appears. Click Cancel. 3. Click Install Drivers. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-3 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. This message appears when setup is complete. Insert the support CD into the optical drive.
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4. 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. 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. 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. After all necessary files have been installed in your computer. 2. Click Cancel. 2-4 Chapter 2: Software information
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...screen appears. Click the radio button for Windows® XP. After all necessary files have installed MCE Plug-ins and activated ASUS DVD 6 before using Windows® MCE; otherwise, you have been installed in your system, click Finish to indicate the installation status...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. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. 3. Click Install Drivers. 4. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-5
...screen appears. Click the radio button for Windows® XP. After all necessary files have installed MCE Plug-ins and activated ASUS DVD 6 before using Windows® MCE; otherwise, you have been installed in your system, click Finish to indicate the installation status...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. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. 3. Click Install Drivers. 4. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-5
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Click the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Drivers from your system to save disk space. 1. Click OK to completely remove all ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box components; Click Finish. Click Change/Remove. 5. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-7 otherwise, click Cancel. 6. 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. Click Start > Control Panel. 2. A dialog box appears. Close other applications before restarting the computer.
Click the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Drivers from your system to save disk space. 1. Click OK to completely remove all ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box components; Click Finish. Click Change/Remove. 5. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-7 otherwise, click Cancel. 6. 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. Click Start > Control Panel. 2. A dialog box appears. Close other applications before restarting the computer.
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... Analog or Digital, depending on your computer: 1. otherwise, select Antenna. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-9 2.2.2 Optimizing your computer for various multimedia functions. If you have a cable TV subscription, select Cable; Select the screen ratio of TV tuner card, then click Next. For the Analog TV Tuner Card, select Analog. 4. Select the TV connection type, then click Next. From the Setup Wizard initial...
... Analog or Digital, depending on your computer: 1. otherwise, select Antenna. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-9 2.2.2 Optimizing your computer for various multimedia functions. If you have a cable TV subscription, select Cable; Select the screen ratio of TV tuner card, then click Next. For the Analog TV Tuner Card, select Analog. 4. Select the TV connection type, then click Next. From the Setup Wizard initial...
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When prompted, key-in your name and e-mail address, then click B. 11. or three-dimensional display effect, then click Next. 10. Click Finish to close the Setup Wizard and to display the PowerCinema 4 main menu. You can run the Setup Wizard anytime by clicking or selecting from the PowerCinema home page. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-11 Select a two- 9.
When prompted, key-in your name and e-mail address, then click B. 11. or three-dimensional display effect, then click Next. 10. Click Finish to close the Setup Wizard and to display the PowerCinema 4 main menu. You can run the Setup Wizard anytime by clicking or selecting from the PowerCinema home page. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-11 Select a two- 9.
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.../Pause Mute Rewind Volume up Fast forward Channel/station up /down , left corner of the buttons function like a those on a consumer DVD or CD player. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-13 The up, down , use the CH/PG Up and CH/PG Down ( ) buttons. The DVD/VCD [Movies] ( ), Music ( ), Pictures ( ), and Videos ( ) buttons open...
.../Pause Mute Rewind Volume up Fast forward Channel/station up /down , left corner of the buttons function like a those on a consumer DVD or CD player. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-13 The up, down , use the CH/PG Up and CH/PG Down ( ) buttons. The DVD/VCD [Movies] ( ), Music ( ), Pictures ( ), and Videos ( ) buttons open...
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... notebook computers. Load Default Settings. Determine the special processing used on this page to decide which are three variations: CLMEI - Create a standard virtual listening environment. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-15 Emphasize even the slightest sound effect in a movie.
... notebook computers. Load Default Settings. Determine the special processing used on this page to decide which are three variations: CLMEI - Create a standard virtual listening environment. ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2-15 Emphasize even the slightest sound effect in a movie.