Asus My Cinema U3000 Product Manual

TV Tuner Card/Box M y C inema-P7131D M y C inema-P7131 M y C inema U3000
ii ii ii ii ii E2110 E2110 E2110 E2110 E2110 Revised Edition V2 Revised Edition V2 Revised Edition V2 Revised Edition V2 Revised Edition V2 August 2005 August 2005 August 2005 August 2005 August 2005 Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.
iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................. v Safety information .............................................................................. vi About this guide ................................................................................ vii Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2 1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-2 1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 System requirements ........................................................... 2-2 2.2 Card/Box layout ................................................................... 2-2 2.3 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-4 2.4 Installation ............................................................................ 2-4 2.4.1 Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card ......................... 2-4 2.4.2 Installing the ASUS Digital TV Box .......................... 2-5 2.5 Connecting cables and devices ............................................ 2-7 2.5.1 Digital/Analog TV card ........................................... 2-7 2.5.2 Digital TV box ......................................................... 2-8 Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information 3.1 Device driver installation ...................................................... 3-2 3.1.1 Installing Microsoft ® DirectX ® .......................................................... 3-2 3.1.2 Installing the driver ................................................. 3-3 3.1.3 Uninstalling the drivers ........................................... 3-6 3.2 CyberLink ® PowerCinema ...................................................... 3-7 3.2.1 Launching PowerCinema ......................................... 3-7 3.2.2 Optimizing your computer for multimedia .............. 3-8 3.2.3 Navigating through the home page ...................... 3-11 3.2.4 Using the player control panel .............................. 3-12 3.2.5 Using the remote control ..................................... 3-12 3.2.6 Settings ................................................................ 3-13 3.2.7 Watching TV ......................................................... 3-15 3.2.8 Watching movies .................................................. 3-20 3.2.9 Watching videos ................................................... 3-22 3.2.10 Enjoying music ...................................................... 3-23
iv iv iv iv iv Contents 3.2.11 Viewing pictures ................................................... 3-26 3.2.12 Listening to FM radio ............................................ 3-29 3.2.13 Extras ................................................................... 3-31 3.3 MakeDVD (for Windows ® XP only) ...................................... 3-32 3.4 PowerProducer (for Windows ® XP only) ............................. 3-32 3.5 PowerDirector (for Windows ® XP only) .............................. 3-33 3.6 ASUS Splendid .................................................................... 3-33 3.7 ASUS VideoSecurity Online ................................................. 3-34 Appendix: Appendix: Appendix: Appendix: Appendix: Reference information Reference information Reference information Reference information Reference information A.1 Remote controller ................................................................. A-2 A.1.1 Analog/digital TV tuner card .................................. A-2 A.1.2 Digital TV tuner box ............................................... A-4 A.2 International TV systems and standards (Analog TV) ......... A-6 A.3 International TV systems and standards (DVB-T) ............... A-8
v v v v v Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ICES-003. ICES-003. ICES-003. ICES-003. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
vi vi vi vi vi Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
vii vii vii vii vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: • • • • • Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • • • • • Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • • • • • Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information This chapter gives information on how to install device drivers and applications for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • • • • • Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information This chapter includes information on the remote controller, the key table, and international TV systems and standards. Where to find more information Where to find more information Where to find more information Where to find more information Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. ASUS websites ASUS websites ASUS websites ASUS websites ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Optional documentation Optional documentation Optional documentation Optional documentation Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
viii viii viii viii viii Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. Typography Typography Typography Typography Typography Bold text Bold text Bold text Bold text Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key. <Key1 Key2 Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign ( ). Example: <Ctrl Alt D>
ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box.
1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® TV Tuner Card/Box! The ASUS ® TV Tuner Card/Box integrates several multimedia functions that allow you to transform your PC into the ultimate entertainment center. With the ASUS ® TV Tuner Card/Box, you can watch and record live TV, capture and play back videos, make VCD/DVD movies, listen to MP3 music, tune in to your favorite FM station, and view photos on your PC. Bundled with the ASUS ® remote controller and the CyberLink ® PowerCinema application, the ASUS ® TV Tuner Card/Box offers performance, functionality, and enjoyment. Before you start installing the card/box, check the items in your package with the list below. Item Description Item Description Item Description Item Description Item Description 1. User guide 2. ASUS Driver and utility CD 3. Power Cinema software CD 4. Remote control 5. FM cable (for digital/analog hybrid TV card only) 6. Video-in and audio cable (for digital/analog hybrid TV card only) 7. Digital antenna cable (for digital/analog hybrid TV card only) 8. USB cable (for TV box only) 9. MCX-to-IEC adapter (for TV box only) If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box package for the following items. • Make sure you use the same TV standard for all devices. • The digital TV antenna cable and analog TV cable may be connected to the TV tuner card at the same time, but you cannot watch digital TV programs and analog TV programs simultaneously.
1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1.3 Special features • Advanced Phillips video/audio decoder with two-bit video analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for excellent video quality • Integrated entertainment package allows you to watch TV, tune in to FM radio, listen to MP3s, view DVD/VCD movies, organize pictures, and watch videos on your computer • Provides you with complete TV experience on your computer with automatic channel scanning, channel surfing, and pre-scheduled recording in MPEG 1/2 format • Supports Stereo and Dual modes while watching TV • Comes with a remote control for ultimate convenience • Video-in connector for external video stream • Allows you to capture/edit/author/burn your favorite videos and images in one software package • Allows you to build your own video security and monitoring system
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ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Chapter 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box.
2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 System requirements Before installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box, make sure your computer system meets the following requirements: • Intel ® Pentium ® 4 or AMD K7 system or higher • One (1) available PCI slot • At least 256 MB system memory (512 MB or more is recommended) • Graphic caard with at leat 32 MB video memory • Optical drive for driver installation • At least 1 GB free hard disk space • Microsoft ® DirectX-compatible audio device • Microsoft ® Windows ® XP (Home/Professional Edition/ Media Center Edition 2005) • Microsoft ® DirectX 9.0 or higher • Microsoft ® Windows ® Media Player 9 or higher 2.2 Card/Box layout R Video-Audio Decoder Audio-out port Silicon Tun er Digital Channel Decoder RF/FM-IN CATV-IN IR VIDEO-IN Digital/Analog TV card Digital/Analog TV card Digital/Analog TV card Digital/Analog TV card Digital/Analog TV card FM radio/ FM radio/ FM radio/ FM radio/ FM radio/ Digital TV port Digital TV port Digital TV port Digital TV port Digital TV port Analog TV antenna/ Analog TV antenna/ Analog TV antenna/ Analog TV antenna/ Analog TV antenna/ Cable TV port Cable TV port Cable TV port Cable TV port Cable TV port IR receiver port IR receiver port IR receiver port IR receiver port IR receiver port Audio-video port Audio-video port Audio-video port Audio-video port Audio-video port
2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Analog TV card Analog TV card Analog TV card Analog TV card Analog TV card R Video-Audio Decoder Audio-out port Silicon Tuner FM-IN RF-IN VIDEO-IN IR Drawings are for reference only. The actual card layout may vary. FM radio port FM radio port FM radio port FM radio port FM radio port Analog TV antenna/ Analog TV antenna/ Analog TV antenna/ Analog TV antenna/ Analog TV antenna/ Cable TV port Cable TV port Cable TV port Cable TV port Cable TV port IR receiver port IR receiver port IR receiver port IR receiver port IR receiver port Audio-video port Audio-video port Audio-video port Audio-video port Audio-video port Digital TV Box Digital TV Box Digital TV Box Digital TV Box Digital TV Box The ASUS MyCinema U3000 Digital TV Box allows your computer to receive digital TV signal ( DVB-T only ). Internal antenna Internal antenna Internal antenna Internal antenna Internal antenna External antenna port External antenna port External antenna port External antenna port External antenna port USB port USB port USB port USB port USB port IR receiver IR receiver IR receiver IR receiver IR receiver
2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 Install ation • You can install the ASUS TV Tuner Card only on a motherboard with a PCI slot. • Illustrations in this section are provided only for reference. Your system chassis and configuration may differ from what is shown. 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Insta Insta Insta Insta Insta lling the ASUS TV Tuner Card lling the ASUS TV Tuner Card lling the ASUS TV Tuner Card lling the ASUS TV Tuner Card lling the ASUS TV Tuner Card To install the ASUS TV Tuner Card: 1. Unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the system unit cover. Refer to the documentation that came with your system for detailed instructions. 3. Locate the PCI bus expansion slot. Make sure this slot is unobstructed. 4. Unlock the expansion card cover. 5. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you intend to use. Metal covers 5 2.3 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Keep all components, such as the host adapter, in their antistatic bag until you are ready to install them. Likewise, whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with it. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the that the ATX power supply is switched off or the that the ATX power supply is switched off or the that the ATX power supply is switched off or the that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 7. Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to the chassis. PCI card 6. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 6 7 2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 Insta Insta Insta Insta Insta lling the ASUS Digital TV Box lling the ASUS Digital TV Box lling the ASUS Digital TV Box lling the ASUS Digital TV Box lling the ASUS Digital TV Box To install the ASUS Digital TV Box: 1. Place the ASUS Digital TV Box on a flat, stable surface close to your computer. 2. Connect the USB cord A series plug to the USB 2.0 port on your computer. 2 PC PC PC PC PC NB NB NB NB NB
2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Connect the USB cord B series plug to the USB 2.0 port the ASUS Digital TV Box. 4. Pull out the internal antenna. - or - Plug in the external antenna cable into the port on the ASUS Digital TV Box. 4 3 4
2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 2.5 Connecting cables and devices There are various types of cable TV (CATV) and antenna connections. Consult your dealer for the type of adaptor, splitter, A/B switch, or combiner that may be required when connecting the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box to devices. The ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box can receive up to 100 channels. If you do not have a CATV system, you may use an indoor or outdoor antenna that carries only VHF channels, or only UHF channels, or VHF and UHF channels to connect to the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. or CA TV Antenna FM Radio Video-in (S-VHS) port Video-in (Composite) port Audio-in (L) port Audio-in (R) port RF/FM-IN CATV-IN IR Digital TV antenna IR receiver VIDEO-IN 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 Digital/Analog TV card Digital/Analog TV card Digital/Analog TV card Digital/Analog TV card Digital/Analog TV card You may connect the Digital/Analog TV card Digital/Analog TV card Digital/Analog TV card Digital/Analog TV card Digital/Analog TV card t o all devices as shown in the illustration above. For the Analog TV card Analog TV card Analog TV card Analog TV card Analog TV card , you cannot connect the digital TV antenna.
2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information USB A USB A USB A USB A USB A series plug series plug series plug series plug series plug USB B series plug USB B series plug USB B series plug USB B series plug USB B series plug Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital TV box TV box TV box TV box TV box External External External External External digital digital digital digital digital antenna antenna antenna antenna antenna 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Digital TV box Digital TV box Digital TV box Digital TV box Digital TV box You cannot use the internal and external digital antennas at the same time. Internal digital Internal digital Internal digital Internal digital Internal digital antenna antenna antenna antenna antenna
ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Chapter 3 Software information This chapter gives information on how to install device drivers and applications for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box.
3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information 3.1 Device driver installation You need to install the device drivers to your computer so you can use the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box. Refer to this section when installing the device drivers. • Make sure that Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® XP XP XP XP X P is installed on your system. • The screens shown in this section may not exactly match the contents displayed on your screen. Contents of the support CD may change any time without notice. 3.1.1 3.1.1 3.1.1 3.1.1 3.1.1 Installing Microsoft Installing Microsoft Installing Microsoft Installing Microsoft Installing Microsoft ® ® ® ® ® DirectX DirectX DirectX DirectX DirectX ® ® ® ® ® Microsoft ® Direct ® X allows 3D hardware acceleration support in Windows ® 98, Windows ® 2000, and Windows ® XP. • Make sure you install Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft ® ® ® ® ® DirectX DirectX DirectX DirectX DirectX ® ® ® ® ® before before before before before installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card driver. • For software MPEG support in Windows ® 98, you must first install Microsoft ® Direct ® X, then install a MPEG-compliant video player. 1. Insert the installation CD in the optical drive, or double-click the CD drive in My Computer to display the auto-run screen. You may also run Setup32.exe Setup32.exe Setup32.exe Setup32.exe Setup32.exe i n the directory \AutoRun \AutoRun \AutoRun \AutoRun \AutoRun o f the CD. 2. Read the Microsoft ® End User License Agreement. Click I I I I I accept the agreement accept the agreement accept the agreement accept the agreement accept the agreement , then Next Next Next Next Next . 3. The DirectX(R) Setup box appears. Click Next Next Next Next Next t o begin installation. 4. The installation program automatically installs the DirectX ® 9.0 runtime libraries into your system.
3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 5. This message appears when setup is complete. Click OK OK OK OK OK t o finish the installation process. 3.1.2 3.1.2 3.1.2 3.1.2 3.1.2 Installing the driver Installing the driver Installing the driver Installing the driver Installing the driver Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (for Windows Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (for Windows Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (for Windows Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (for Windows Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (for Windows ® ® ® ® ® XP) XP) XP) XP) XP) 1. Start your computer. 2. Windows ® automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box and displays the Found New Hardware Found New Hardware Found New Hardware Found New Hardware Found New Hardware Wizard Wizard Wizard Wizard Wizard window. Click Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancel . 3. Insert the Windows ® XP support CD into the optical drive. Click Install Drivers Install Drivers Install Drivers Install Drivers Install Drivers .
3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information 5. After all necessary files have been installed in your system, click Finish Finish Finish Finish Finish t o complete the installation process. 4. A progress bar appears to indicate the installation status. Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (for Windows (for Windows (for Windows (for Windows (for Windows ® ® ® ® ® Media Center Edition [MCE] 2005) Media Center Edition [MCE] 2005) Media Center Edition [MCE] 2005) Media Center Edition [MCE] 2005) Media Center Edition [MCE] 2005) 1. Start your computer. 2. Windows ® automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box and displays the Found New Found New Found New Found New Found New Hardware Wizard Hardware Wizard Hardware Wizard Hardware Wizard Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancel .
3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 3. Insert the Windows ® MCE support CD into the optical drive. Click Install Drivers Install Drivers Install Drivers Install Drivers Install Drivers . 5. After all necessary files have been installed in your system, click Finish Finish Finish Finish Finish t o complete the installation process. 4. A progress bar appears to indicate the installation status. 6. Install and activate ASUS DVD 6. • Make sure you have installed and activated ASUS DVD 6 before using Windows ® MCE; otherwise, you cannot use MCE. • You may find the ASUS DVD 6 installation CD serial number on the CD label.
3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information 3.1.3 3.1.3 3.1.3 3.1.3 3.1.3 Uninstalling the drivers Uninstalling the drivers Uninstalling the drivers Uninstalling the drivers 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 your system to save disk space. 1. Click Start Start Start Start Start > Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel . 2. Double-click the Add or Add or Add or Add or Add or Remove Programs Remove Programs Remove Programs Remove Programs Remove Programs icon. 5. A dialog box appears. Click OK OK OK OK OK to completely remove all ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box compon ents; otherwise, click Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancel . 3. Click the ASUS TV Tuner ASUS TV Tuner ASUS TV Tuner ASUS TV Tuner ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Drivers Card/Box Drivers Card/Box Drivers Card/Box Drivers Card/Box Drivers from the list. 4. Click Change/Remove Change/Remove Change/Remove Change/Remove Change/Remove . 6. Close other applications before restarting the computer. Click Finish. Finish. Finish. Finish. Finish.
3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 3.2 CyberLink ® PowerCinema Install the CyberLink ® Power Cinema application only if you are using Windows ® XP operating system. There is no need to install CyberLink ® PowerCinema if you are using Windows ® MCE. The PowerCinema application comes with the ASUS Hybrid TV card support CD. This application allows you to watch TV and DVDs, listen to FM radio or music CDs, or browse pictures stored in your computer. Use the mouse or the remote controller to navigate through the user interface. For details on the remote controller, see the Appendix. For more information on this application, browse and/or print the Cyberlink PowerCinema 4.0 User’s Guide in the PowerCinema CD. 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Launching PowerCinema Launching PowerCinema Launching PowerCinema Launching PowerCinema Launching PowerCinema There are three ways to launch the PowerCinema application. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. From the Windows From the Windows From the Windows From the Windows From the Windows ® ® ® ® ® Start menu Start menu Start menu Start menu Start menu Click Start Start Start Start Start > All Programs All Programs All Programs All Programs All Programs > Cyberlink PowerCinema 4.0 Cyberlink PowerCinema 4.0 Cyberlink PowerCinema 4.0 Cyberlink PowerCinema 4.0 Cyberlink PowerCinema 4.0 > PowerCinema. PowerCinema. PowerCinema. PowerCinema. PowerCinema. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. From the PowerCinema icon From the PowerCinema icon From the PowerCinema icon From the PowerCinema icon From the PowerCinema icon Double-click the CyberLink PowerCinema icon on the desktop. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. From the remote controller From the remote controller From the remote controller From the remote controller From the remote controller Press the Home Home Home Home Home ( ) key or any system button (except Power and Toggle) to launch the application. Refer to the Appendix for details on the remote controller.
3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 Optimizing your computer for multimedia Optimizing your computer for multimedia Optimizing your computer for multimedia Optimizing your computer for multimedia Optimizing your computer for multimedia During initial launch, a Setup Wizard prompts you to optimize your computer for various multimedia functions. To optimize your computer: 1. From the Setup Wizard initial window, click Next Next Next Next Next t o continue. 2. Select the screen ratio of your display device, then click Next Next Next Next Next . 3. Select the type of TV tuner card, then click Next Next Next Next Next . For the Digital Tuner Card/ Box, you can select either Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog o r Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital , depending on your cable TV subscription. For the Analog TV Tuner Card, select Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog . 4. Select the TV connection type, then click Next Next Next Next Next . If you have a cable TV subscription, select Cable Cable Cable Cable Cable ; otherwise, select Antenna Antenna Antenna Antenna Antenna .
3-9 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-9 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 5. Select your location, then click Next Next Next Next Next . Setting the correct location allows the application to select the appropriate TV standard and DVD region to your location. 6. When prompted, click Autoscan for TV Autoscan for TV Autoscan for TV Autoscan for TV Autoscan for TV Channels Now Channels Now Channels Now Channels Now Channels Now (recommended); otherwise, click Next Next Next Next Next t o continue. A new window appears when you autoscan the channels. 7. When prompted, click Search for Radio Search for Radio Search for Radio Search for Radio Search for Radio Stations Now Stations Now Stations Now Stations Now Stations Now (recommended); otherwise, click Next Next Next Next Next t o continue. 8. The application then prompts you to search for stored music files in your computer. Click Search for Music Search for Music Search for Music Search for Music Search for Music Now Now Now Now Now (recommended); otherwise, click Next Next Next Next Next t o continue.
3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information 9. Select a two- or three-dimensional display effect, then click Next Next Next Next Next . 10. When prompted, key-in your name and e-mail address, then click Next Next Next Next Next . 11. 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.
3-11 3-11 3-11 3-11 3-11 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 3.2.3 3.2.3 3.2.3 3.2.3 3.2.3 Navigating through the home page Navigating through the home page Navigating through the home page Navigating through the home page Navigating through the home page The home page has six multimedia functions (TV, Movies, Videos, Music, Pictures, Radio, Extras) and a configuration option (Settings) that you can select by pressing the up/down arrow of the remote controller or by using the mouse. To launch a function, press the OK button of the remote controller or click the mouse. Using the navigation controls Using the navigation controls Using the navigation controls Using the navigation controls Using the navigation controls The navigation bar on the top of the window helps you navigate around PowerCinema. Navigation control buttons Navigation control buttons Navigation control buttons Navigation control buttons Navigation control buttons Home - Return to Home page Back - Return to the previous page Minimize - Minimize screen Full screen - Maximize/restore to full screen Close - Close application Scroll down to see more functions Scroll down to see more functions Scroll down to see more functions Scroll down to see more functions Scroll down to see more functions
3-12 3-12 3-12 3-12 3-12 Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Standard player control buttons Standard player control buttons Standard player control buttons Standard player control buttons Standard player control buttons Stop Volume down Play/Pause Mute Rewind Volume up Fast forward Channel/station up Previous Channel/station down Next Snapshot image Record 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 Using the player control panel Using the player control panel Using the player control panel Using the player control panel Using the player control panel When using a mouse, each multimedia screen has a player control at the bottom left corner of the display that allows control of the current function. The player controls correspond to the remote controller buttons. Control buttons may vary depending on the current multimedia function. 3.2.5 3.2.5 3.2.5 3.2.5 3.2.5 Using the remote control Using the remote control Using the remote control Using the remote control Using the remote control The remote control that comes with the system allows you to control media playback. Most of the buttons function like a those on a consumer DVD or CD player. The up, down, left, and right butons navigate through PowerCinema. Press OK OK OK OK OK ( ) to accept a selection and BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK ( ) to return to a previous page. The DVD/VCD [Movies] DVD/VCD [Movies] DVD/VCD [Movies] DVD/VCD [Movies] DVD/VCD [Movies] ( ), Music Music Music Music Music ( ), Pictures Pictures Pictures Pictures Pictures ( ), and Videos Videos Videos Videos Videos ( ) buttons open the related media types. To return to the Home page, click the Home ( ) button. To scroll the content pages up/ down, use the CH/PG Up CH/PG Up CH/PG Up CH/PG Up CH/PG Up and CH/PG Down CH/PG Down CH/PG Down CH/PG Down CH/PG Down ( ) buttons. Refer to the Appendix for more information on the remote controller.
3-13 3-13 3-13 3-13 3-13 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 3.2.6 3.2.6 3.2.6 3.2.6 3.2.6 Settings Settings Settings Settings Settings Select Settings Settings Settings Settings Settings o n the Home page to open options for configuring PowerCInema. General settings General settings General settings General settings General settings Power Cinema Help. Power Cinema Help. Power Cinema Help. Power Cinema Help. Power Cinema Help. Open the Help system. Display Settings. Display Settings. Display Settings. Display Settings. Display Settings. Configure your display device. Audio Settings. Audio Settings. Audio Settings. Audio Settings. Audio Settings. Configuring your computer’s audio. Run Setup Wizard. Run Setup Wizard. Run Setup Wizard. Run Setup Wizard. Run Setup Wizard. Run the wizard that appears the first time you run PowerCinema, allowing you to optimize your computer if you did not do so after installation, or if you upgrade your computer. You can also register your copy of PowerCinema using this wizard. About Power Cinema. About Power Cinema. About Power Cinema. About Power Cinema. About Power Cinema. Open a page with version and copyright information, as well as your personal registration information. Restore Default Settings. Restore Default Settings. Restore Default Settings. Restore Default Settings. Restore Default Settings. Return all settings in PowerCinema to their original values. You can find other settings in the function-specific help sections. Display settings Display settings Display settings Display settings Display settings Screen Ratio. Screen Ratio. Screen Ratio. Screen Ratio. Screen Ratio. Indicate if you have a standard (4:3) or widescreen (16:9) display. Movie Display Type. Movie Display Type. Movie Display Type. Movie Display Type. Movie Display Type. Determine how movies and videos are converted to fit the scereen when they do not match the screen ratio. Letterbox. Letterbox. Letterbox. Letterbox. Letterbox. Keep the video display undistorted and fill the extra space with black bars. CPLV CPLV CPLV CPLV CPLV i s a video stretching technology from CyberLink that produces minimal distortion in the center of the picture. Pan & Scan. Pan & Scan. Pan & Scan. Pan & Scan. Pan & Scan. Display the central portion of DVD titles in widescreen ratio. Drag the display area to view different portions of the video. Color Profile. Color Profile. Color Profile. Color Profile. Color Profile. Change the overall color scheme of video content during playback. Original. Original. Original. Original. Original. Use the color scheme of the disc you are watching. Vivid Vivid Vivid Vivid Vivid , Bright Bright Bright Bright Bright , and Theater. Theater. Theater. Theater. Theater. Add enhanced color to the video display.
3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information CLEV CLEV CLEV CLEV CLEV i s a video enhancement technology from CyberLink that dynamically adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation if the movie you are watching contains scenes that are too dark or bright. Options other than Original Original Original Original Original require more system resources to run. Load Default Settings. Load Default Settings. Load Default Settings. Load Default Settings. Load Default Settings. Return the settings on this page to their original values. Apply. Apply. Apply. Apply. Apply. Effect the changes you made. Audio settings Audio settings Audio settings Audio settings Audio settings Speaker Environment. Speaker Environment. Speaker Environment. Speaker Environment. Speaker Environment. Match the number of speakers you have. SPDIF. SPDIF. SPDIF. SPDIF. SPDIF. Enable digital audio output. Output Mode. Output Mode. Output Mode. Output Mode. Output Mode. Determine the special processing used on the audio signal. Experiment with the available settings to decide which you prefer. Audio Channel Expander. Audio Channel Expander. Audio Channel Expander. Audio Channel Expander. Audio Channel Expander. Expand the range of sound of four- or six-speaker output. CLMEI CLMEI CLMEI CLMEI CLMEI i s a n audio channel expansion technology from CyberLink that converts stereo audio sound and outputs it to multiple channels. There are three variations: CLMEI - Movie CLMEI - Movie CLMEI - Movie CLMEI - Movie CLMEI - Movie for watching movies, CLMEI - Music CLMEI - Music CLMEI - Music CLMEI - Music CLMEI - Music for regular music output, and CLMEI - Onstage CLMEI - Onstage CLMEI - Onstage CLMEI - Onstage CLMEI - Onstage f o r a more live sound. Dynamic Range Compression. Dynamic Range Compression. Dynamic Range Compression. Dynamic Range Compression. Dynamic Range Compression. Options for different listening environments. Normal Environment. Normal Environment. Normal Environment. Normal Environment. Normal Environment. Create a standard virtual listening environment. Quiet Environment. Quiet Environment. Quiet Environment. Quiet Environment. Quiet Environment. Emphasize even the slightest sound effect in a movie. Noisy Environment. Noisy Environment. Noisy Environment. Noisy Environment. Noisy Environment. Amplify low range audio signals, which are especially suitable for notebook computers. Load Default Settings. Load Default Settings. Load Default Settings. Load Default Settings. Load Default Settings. Return the settings on this page to their original values. Apply. Apply. Apply. Apply. Apply. Effect the changes you made.
3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 3.2.7 3.2.7 3.2.7 3.2.7 3.2.7 Watching TV Watching TV Watching TV Watching TV Watching TV The PowerCinema application allows you to watch TV on your computer. Select TV TV TV TV T V on the Home page, then press OK OK OK OK O K from the remote controller, or click the mouse to display the main TV page. TV buttons TV buttons TV buttons TV buttons TV buttons To watch TV in full screen, highlight the TV window using the remote controller or mouse, then press the remote controller OK OK OK OK O K button or click the mouse. To change channels, use the remote controller or the keyboard Page Up/Page Down keys or the numeric keys. Buttons Buttons Buttons Buttons Buttons Click this button to Click this button to Click this button to Click this button to Click this button to Live TV Live TV Live TV Live TV Live TV watch full screen live TV on your computer . Recorded TV Recorded TV Recorded TV Recorded TV Recorded TV play, sort, and manage recorded TV programs. Schedule Schedule Schedule Schedule Schedule set the channel, program, and time for TV recording. TV Preview TV Preview TV Preview TV Preview TV Preview display a thumbnail of each available channel. Program Guide Program Guide Program Guide Program Guide Program Guide view the program guide from your Electronic Program Guide (EPG) provider or EPG source (Internet). Find Program Find Program Find Program Find Program Find Program search for programs by channel or category. Settings Settings Settings Settings Settings change or adjust the signal, channel, recording, and EPG settings. Make sure that you autoscan the channels before you watch TV on your computer. Use the PowerCinema 4 Setup Wizard Setup Wizard Setup Wizard Setup Wizard Setup Wizard o r click the Settings Settings Settings Settings Settings button from the TV screen to scan for available channels and/or configure the TV settings.
3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information TV player control buttons TV player control buttons TV player control buttons TV player control buttons TV player control buttons When you watch TV, the following additional buttons appear on the player controls: TV player control buttons TV player control buttons TV player control buttons TV player control buttons TV player control buttons Channel up Channel up Channel up Channel up Channel up - switch up one channel Channel down Channel down Channel down Channel down Channel down - switch down one channel Snapshot Snapshot Snapshot Snapshot Snapshot - take a snapshot of the current frame Teletext Teletext Teletext Teletext Teletext - display TeleText information Record Record Record Record Record - record TV content as video file Instant Replay Instant Replay Instant Replay Instant Replay Instant Replay By default, the instant replay function is enabled in PowerCinema. To create an instant replay, PowerCinema records the TV broadcast as a file, creating a slight lag between the broadcast and the TV content that you watch. You can navigate forward and backward to create an instant replay or to skip over commercials. TV Recording Schedules TV Recording Schedules TV Recording Schedules TV Recording Schedules TV Recording Schedules To set a recording schedule, select New Schedule New Schedule New Schedule New Schedule New Schedule . (Make sure that TV TV TV TV TV i s selected.) In the page that opens, select the Channel you want to record, the Scheduling Interval, and the recording date and times. Select Apply Apply Apply Apply Apply t o activate the recording schedule, or Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancel t o quit without accepting the schedule. Select an existing recording schedule to open it for modification. Select Delete Delete Delete Delete Delete t o remove a recording schedule you have previously created. TV Preview TV Preview TV Preview TV Preview TV Preview TV Preview TV Preview TV Preview TV Preview TV Preview displays a wall of thumbnails, giving you a preview of all available channels. The TV Preview scrolls automatically through all of the available channels. Select a thumbnail to watch the corresponding channel. Program Guide Program Guide Program Guide Program Guide Program Guide lists available programs by channel and time. Find Find Find Find Find Program Program Program Program Program allows you to find a specific TV program. To change the order in which items are displayed, use the Sort By... Sort By... Sort By... Sort By... Sort By... option. TeleText TeleText TeleText TeleText TeleText When you select the TeleText TeleText TeleText TeleText TeleText button, the TeleText page opens, displaying listings with different kinds of information. To navigate within the TeleText function, use the remote control buttons or the playback control buttons.
3-17 3-17 3-17 3-17 3-17 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Select the TeleText TeleText TeleText TeleText TeleText button to scroll through the TeleText, transparent (TeleText TV), and Live TV pages. Press the Backspace Backspace Backspace Backspace Backspace button on the keyboard or the BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK button on the remote to return to the main TV page. When you use the TeleText function, the following special controls are added to the pop-up control panel: Red Red Red Red Red (opens TeleText pages marked in red), Green Green Green Green Green (opens TeleText pages marked in green), Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue (opens TeleText pages marked in blue), Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow (opens TeleText pages marked in yellow). You can also use the corresponding buttons on the remote to perform the same functions. Previous Page Previous Page Previous Page Previous Page Previous Page (jumps back one page), Next Page Next Page Next Page Next Page Next Page (jumps forward one page), Previous SubPage Previous SubPage Previous SubPage Previous SubPage Previous SubPage (jumps back one subpage), Next SubPage Next SubPage Next SubPage Next SubPage Next SubPage (jumps forward one subpage), and Snapshot Snapshot Snapshot Snapshot Snapshot (captures the TeleText screen in BMP format). TV Settings TV Settings TV Settings TV Settings TV Settings Signal Settings Signal Type. Signal Type. Signal Type. Signal Type. Signal Type. Set your TV signal as Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital (for digital TV tuner card/box only) or Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog , depending on your cable TV subscription. TV Source. TV Source. TV Source. TV Source. TV Source. Select if your TV receives signals from an antenna or a cable. Region. Region. Region. Region. Region. Select the country or region where your cable provider is located. Audio. Audio. Audio. Audio. Audio. Set your audio output. Options depend on your TV’s signal type, but may include Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono , Stereo Stereo Stereo Stereo Stereo , o r the enhanced signals Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual A A A A A, Dual B Dual B Dual B Dual B Dual B , o r Dual AB Dual AB Dual AB Dual AB Dual AB that augment the main audio, provide an audio translation, or offer other information. Enable Time-Shifting. Enable Time-Shifting. Enable Time-Shifting. Enable Time-Shifting. Enable Time-Shifting. Set to Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes t o watch instant replays. Channel Settings Scan Channels Scan Channels Scan Channels Scan Channels Scan Channels . Scan and list the available TV channels. Deselect Deselect Deselect Deselect Deselect . Disable a channel in the list. Disabled channels are not available for watching when you return to the TV page. Rename. Rename. Rename. Rename. Rename. Rename a channel in the list. Recording Settings Recording Quality. Recording Quality. Recording Quality. Recording Quality. Recording Quality. Set the quality of video recorded from TV. Selecting a higher quality results in a larger recorded file. Recording Destination. Recording Destination. Recording Destination. Recording Destination. Recording Destination. Set the destination where files recorded from TV are saved.
3-18 3-18 3-18 3-18 3-18 Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Changing the TV signal Changing the TV signal Changing the TV signal Changing the TV signal Changing the TV signal If you have a digital cable TV subscription (for digital TV tuner card/box only), you must change the TV signal setting using the TV Settings window. To change the signal setting: 1. From the TV screen, select Settings Settings Settings Settings Settings , then press OK OK OK OK OK . 2. Select Signal Settings Signal Settings Signal Settings Signal Settings Signal Settings from the TV settings window, then press OK OK OK OK OK . Guide Settings EPG Source. EPG Source. EPG Source. EPG Source. EPG Source. Indicate if you want to use NextView NextView NextView NextView NextView o r t h e Internet Internet Internet Internet Internet a s your source of EPG (electronic program guide) information. Select your EPG provider from the EPG Provider list. If no list of EPG providers exists, select Scan Providers Scan Providers Scan Providers Scan Providers Scan Providers . Your computer will scan and list all available providers.
3-19 3-19 3-19 3-19 3-19 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 3. Select Signal Type Signal Type Signal Type Signal Type Signal Type from the signal settings window, then press OK OK OK OK OK . You can also change these settings using the Settings Settings Settings Settings Settings screen 4. Select Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital from the menu, then press OK OK OK OK OK . 5. Choose the Capture Source Capture Source Capture Source Capture Source Capture Source from the menu, then press OK OK OK OK OK . 6. Highlight the Apply Apply Apply Apply Apply button, then press OK OK OK OK OK . The Capture Capture Capture Capture Capture Source Source Source Source Source option is only for the ASUS MyCinema U3000 digital TV tuner box. This item is set to Internal Antenna Internal Antenna Internal Antenna Internal Antenna Internal Antenna b y default.
3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 3-20 Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information 3.2.8 3.2.8 3.2.8 3.2.8 3.2.8 Watching movies Watching movies Watching movies Watching movies Watching movies PowerCinema allows you to watch DVD or VCD movies on your computer. If the disc you inserted does not match the region code of the disc player, a screen appears with this message. You may change the region code only up to four (4) times. To watch a movie: 1. Insert the DVD or VCD movie to the optical drive. When playing DVDs, make sure that the optical drive supports the DVD standard. 2. Select Movies Movies Movies Movies Movies from the main menu, then press OK OK OK OK O K from the remote controller, or click the mouse to start watching the movie. 3. Use the remote controller or the player control buttons to stop, play, pause, forward, or rewind the movie. To capture a still image of the current video frame, click
3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box DVD/VCD player control buttons DVD/VCD player control buttons DVD/VCD player control buttons DVD/VCD player control buttons DVD/VCD player control buttons When you watch DVD/VCD, the following additional buttons appear on the player controls: DVD/VCD player control buttons DVD/VCD player control buttons DVD/VCD player control buttons DVD/VCD player control buttons DVD/VCD player control buttons Main menu Main menu Main menu Main menu Main menu - display the disc’s menu page Subtitles Subtitles Subtitles Subtitles Subtitles - switch among subtitle languages Language Language Language Language Language - switch among available overdub languages Snapshot Snapshot Snapshot Snapshot Snapshot - take a snapshot of the current video frame Angle Angle Angle Angle Angle - switch among available camera angles Movie Settings Movie Settings Movie Settings Movie Settings Movie Settings Subtitles. Subtitles. Subtitles. Subtitles. Subtitles. Select the default subtitle language, when available. Title Default. Title Default. Title Default. Title Default. T i t l e D e f a u l t . Use the original language of the disc you are watching. Closed Captions. Closed Captions. Closed Captions. Closed Captions. Closed Captions. Determine the location of the closed captioning function. When this option is set to Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal , closed captions appear across the bottom of the screen. When set to Elevated Elevated Elevated Elevated Elevated , closed captions appear across the top of the screen. Audio. Audio. Audio. Audio. Audio. Select the default language for the movie’s audio track. Display Upon Mute. Display Upon Mute. Display Upon Mute. Display Upon Mute. Display Upon Mute. Determines the optional display when the volume is muted. If you enable this option, you can choose to display subtitles or closed captions. Load Default Settings. Load Default Settings. Load Default Settings. Load Default Settings. Load Default Settings. Return the settings on this page to their original values. Apply. Apply. Apply. Apply. Apply. Effect the changes you made.
3-22 3-22 3-22 3-22 3-22 Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Video buttons Video buttons Video buttons Video buttons Video buttons Buttons Buttons Buttons Buttons Buttons Click this button to Click this button to Click this button to Click this button to Click this button to Sort by... Sort by... Sort by... Sort by... Sort by... change the order by which folders or files are displayed. My Videos My Videos My Videos My Videos My Videos view videos in the My Videos folder in your computer. Recent Videos Recent Videos Recent Videos Recent Videos Recent Videos play videos you recently played (playback resumes at the point you stopped watching). More Folders More Folders More Folders More Folders More Folders locate and view videos stored in other folders. To watch a video: 1. Select Videos Videos Videos Videos Videos from the main menu. 2. Choose the video file you would like to play. 3. Use the remote controller or the player control buttons to stop, play, pause, forward, or rewind the video. To capture a still image of the current video frame, click 3.2.9 3.2.9 3.2.9 3.2.9 3.2.9 Watching videos Watching videos Watching videos Watching videos Watching videos PowerCinema allows you to watch video files o n your computer. Th e following video file formats are supported: .dat, .mppg, .mpe, .mpv, .avi, .asx, .mpeg, .div, .divx, .wm, .wmv, .m1v,. m1s, .m2v,. vro, .vob, .dvr-ms, .MPEG-1, and .MPEG-2. You may need to install a special driver to view .divx and .dvr-ms files.
3-23 3-23 3-23 3-23 3-23 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Browsing for Videos Browsing for Videos Browsing for Videos Browsing for Videos Browsing for Videos To change the order in which items are displayed, use the Sort By... Sort By... Sort By... Sort By... Sort By... option. To view videos in the My Videos folder on your computer, select My Videos My Videos My Videos My Videos My Videos . T o display videos that you have recently viewed, select Recent Videos Recent Videos Recent Videos Recent Videos Recent Videos . Playback resumes from the point you stopped watching. To view videos that are located in other folders, select More Folders More Folders More Folders More Folders More Folders . Browse through the drives and folders to locate the videos you want to watch. Select Network Videos Network Videos Network Videos Network Videos Network Videos t o access video files on a UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) media server. To enjoy your music collection: 1. Select Music Music Music Music Music from the main menu. 2. Choose the folder where the music file you would like to play is located. 3.2.10 3.2.10 3.2.10 3.2.10 3.2.10 Enjoying music Enjoying music Enjoying music Enjoying music Enjoying music PowerCinema lets you browse, organize, and play your music collection. You can also rip audio CDs with PowerCinema’s easy-to-use interface. The following audio formats are supported: .asf, .mp3, .wav, and .wma. You can use playlists in .asx, .m3u, and .wmp formats to listen to your favorite songs in your preferred order.
3-24 3-24 3-24 3-24 3-24 Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information 3. Choose the track or file you would like to play. 4. Use the remote controller or the player control buttons to stop, play, pause, forward, or rewind the music. Music buttons Music buttons Music buttons Music buttons Music buttons Buttons Buttons Buttons Buttons Buttons Click this button to Click this button to Click this button to Click this button to Click this button to Play Play Play Play Play listen to your selected song/s. Shuffle Shuffle Shuffle Shuffle Shuffle play songs in random order. Repeat All Repeat All Repeat All Repeat All Repeat All repeat playing all the songs in the list. Visualize Visualize Visualize Visualize Visualize watch computer-generated visuals while you listen to music. Rip CD Rip CD Rip CD Rip CD Rip CD rip audio CD tracks to your hard disk drive in .wma format. Listening to Music Listening to Music Listening to Music Listening to Music Listening to Music Select a song in a list (or a track on a CD) to listen to that individual song. Play. Play. Play. Play. Play. Listen to a list of songs from the top. Shuffle. Shuffle. Shuffle. Shuffle. Shuffle. Play songs in random order. Repeat All. Repeat All. Repeat All. Repeat All. Repeat All. Repeat a list of songs after the entire list has played. Recent Music Recent Music Recent Music Recent Music Recent Music . D isplay the most recent music that you have listened to. Album Album Album Album Album , Artist Artist Artist Artist Artist , Playlist Playlist Playlist Playlist Playlist , o r Genre. Genre. Genre. Genre. Genre. Sort music. All Songs. All Songs. All Songs. All Songs. All Songs. List all available music by song title. Browsing for Music Browsing for Music Browsing for Music Browsing for Music Browsing for Music More Folders More Folders More Folders More Folders More Folders . Listen to music located in other folders. Browse through the drives and folders to locate the music you want to listen to. Network Music. Network Music. Network Music. Network Music. Network Music. Access music files on a UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) media server.
3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Watching Visualizations Watching Visualizations Watching Visualizations Watching Visualizations Watching Visualizations Visualize Visualize Visualize Visualize Visualize allows you to watch computer-generated visualizations while you listen to music. To exit the visualization, click anywhere on the screen, press BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK o n the remote, or Esc/Backspace Esc/Backspace Esc/Backspace Esc/Backspace Esc/Backspace o n the keyboard. Using Playlists Using Playlists Using Playlists Using Playlists Using Playlists Playlists are simply lists of songs. Using a playlist, you can sequence songs from different sources. PowerCinema allows you to use the playlists you create in Windows Media Player. To create a new playlist in WMP 9: 1. Open Windows Media Player and select File > New Playlist... The New Playlist window appears. 2. Click a song to add from your Media Library. Repeat this for each song you wish to add. 3. In the Playlist window, enter a name for your playlist. 4. Click OK OK OK OK O K to save the playlist. Ripping Audio CDs Ripping Audio CDs Ripping Audio CDs Ripping Audio CDs Ripping Audio CDs To rip an Audio CD to your hard drive: 1. Display the CD tracks in the content area. 2. Select Rip CD Rip CD Rip CD Rip CD Rip CD . 3. In the window that opens, select tracks for ripping. Use Select All Select All Select All Select All Select All o r Deselect All Deselect All Deselect All Deselect All Deselect All t o manage all tracks simultaneously. (Checked tracks are ripped, unchecked tracks are not ripped.) 4. Select Start Ripping Start Ripping Start Ripping Start Ripping Start Ripping . Tracks are copied into a new folder under the My Music folder and organized in PowerCinema.
3-26 3-26 3-26 3-26 3-26 Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information 3.2.11 3.2.11 3.2.11 3.2.11 3.2.11 Viewing pictures Viewing pictures Viewing pictures Viewing pictures Viewing pictures PowerCinema lets you view and edit digital pictures in the following formats: .BMP, .JPEG, and .PNG). You may view them individually or as a slide show. Music Settings Music Settings Music Settings Music Settings Music Settings Default Visualizations. Default Visualizations. Default Visualizations. Default Visualizations. Default Visualizations. Select the computer-generated visualizations while you listen to music. Default Ripping Quality. Default Ripping Quality. Default Ripping Quality. Default Ripping Quality. Default Ripping Quality. Determine the file quality of songs you rip from an Audio CD. Search for Music. Search for Music. Search for Music. Search for Music. Search for Music. Scan your computer for music files that can be played in PowerCinema. Browsing for Pictures Browsing for Pictures Browsing for Pictures Browsing for Pictures Browsing for Pictures Sort By... Sort By... Sort By... Sort By... Sort By... Change the order in which items are displayed. My Pictures My Pictures My Pictures My Pictures My Pictures . View pictures in the My Pictures folder on your computer. Recent Pictures Recent Pictures Recent Pictures Recent Pictures Recent Pictures . Display pictures that you have viewed recently. More Folders More Folders More Folders More Folders More Folders . View pictures that are located in other folders. Browse through the drives and folders to locate the pictures you want to view. Network Pictures. Network Pictures. Network Pictures. Network Pictures. Network Pictures. Access picture files on a UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) media server.
3-27 3-27 3-27 3-27 3-27 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Picture Settings Picture Settings Picture Settings Picture Settings Picture Settings Slide Duration. Slide Duration. Slide Duration. Slide Duration. Slide Duration. Determine how long each slide in a slide show is displayed before automatically advancing. Slide Show Transition. Slide Show Transition. Slide Show Transition. Slide Show Transition. Slide Show Transition. Set the transition style used between slides in a slide show. Load Default Settings. Load Default Settings. Load Default Settings. Load Default Settings. Load Default Settings. Return the settings on this page to their original values. Apply. Apply. Apply. Apply. Apply. Effect the changes you made. Pictures player control buttons Pictures player control buttons Pictures player control buttons Pictures player control buttons Pictures player control buttons When you view photos, the following additional buttons appear on the player controls: Pictures player control buttons Pictures player control buttons Pictures player control buttons Pictures player control buttons Pictures player control buttons Zoom in Zoom in Zoom in Zoom in Zoom in - magnify to preset levels the area you click on Zoom out Zoom out Zoom out Zoom out Zoom out - reduce to preset levels the area you click on Pan left Pan left Pan left Pan left Pan left - navigate the view area to the left Pan right Pan right Pan right Pan right Pan right - navigate the view area to the right Pan up Pan up Pan up Pan up Pan up - navigate the view area upward Pan down Pan down Pan down Pan down Pan down - navigate the view area downward Picture buttons Picture buttons Picture buttons Picture buttons Picture buttons Buttons Buttons Buttons Buttons Buttons Click this button to Click this button to Click this button to Click this button to Click this button to Play SlideShow Play SlideShow Play SlideShow Play SlideShow Play SlideShow view pictures in a slide show. Sort By... Sort By... Sort By... Sort By... Sort By... change the order by which folders or files are displayed. My Pictures My Pictures My Pictures My Pictures My Pictures view pictures in the My Pictures folder in your computer. Recent Pictures Recent Pictures Recent Pictures Recent Pictures Recent Pictures view pictures you recently viewed. More folders More folders More folders More folders More folders locate and view pictures stored in other folders. Edit Edit Edit Edit Edit edit selected photos Settings Settings Settings Settings Settings change picture settings.
3-28 3-28 3-28 3-28 3-28 Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Viewing pictures individually Viewing pictures individually Viewing pictures individually Viewing pictures individually Viewing pictures individually 1. Select Pictures Pictures Pictures Pictures P i c t u r e s from the main menu. 2. Double-click the folder where the photos are located. 3. Use the remote controller or the player control buttons to zoom in, zoom out, pan left, pan right, pan up, and pan down. On the remote controller, use the CH/PG Up CH/PG Up CH/PG Up CH/PG Up CH/PG Up and CH/PG Down CH/PG Down CH/PG Down CH/PG Down CH/PG Down buttons to zoom, and the left/right arrows to pan. Viewing pictures in a slide show Viewing pictures in a slide show Viewing pictures in a slide show Viewing pictures in a slide show Viewing pictures in a slide show 1. Select Pictures Pictures Pictures Pictures Pictures from the main menu. 2. Double-click the folder where the photos are located. 3. Select Play Slide Show Play Slide Show Play Slide Show Play Slide Show Play Slide Show . The slide show plays at full-screen. 4. Use the remote controller or the player control buttons to control or quit the slide show. Editing pictures Editing pictures Editing pictures Editing pictures Editing pictures 1. Select Pictures Pictures Pictures Pictures P i c t u r e s from the main menu. 2. Select Edit Edit Edit Edit Edit . 3. Double-click the folder where the photo you want to edit is located. 4. Choose the photo you want to edit. 5. From the buttons on the left, click the button corresponding to the action you want to perform. 6. Click Save Save Save Save Save t o effect the modifications permanently; otherwise, click Undo Undo Undo Undo Undo .
3-29 3-29 3-29 3-29 3-29 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Editing options Editing options Editing options Editing options Editing options Rotate. Rotate. Rotate. Rotate. Rotate. Rotate the picture 90º to the right. Auto Fix Auto Fix Auto Fix Auto Fix Auto Fix . Automatically balance the picture’s color and brightness. Remove Red-Eye Remove Red-Eye Remove Red-Eye Remove Red-Eye Remove Red-Eye . Remove the red-eye created in flash photography. Undo Undo Undo Undo U n d o. Undo a modification you have performed on a picture. Previous/Next. Previous/Next. Previous/Next. Previous/Next. Previous/Next. Edit the previous/next picture. 3.2.12 3.2.12 3.2.12 3.2.12 3.2.12 Listening to FM radio Listening to FM radio Listening to FM radio Listening to FM radio Listening to FM radio PowerCinema lets you listen to the radio, add and organize favorite stations, and schedule automatic recordings on your computer. Listening to the radio Listening to the radio Listening to the radio Listening to the radio Listening to the radio 1. Select Radio Radio Radio Radio R a d i o from the main menu. 2. Select Scan Stations Scan Stations Scan Stations Scan Stations Scan Stations t o scan available radio stations. 3. Select Create Station Create Station Create Station Create Station Create Station t o add a new radio station to the list of available stations. 4. Enter the station’s frequency, then press <Enter> on the keyboard or on the remote controller. 5. Enter the station’s name, then press <Enter> on the keyboard or on the remote controller.
3-30 3-30 3-30 3-30 3-30 Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Radio buttons Radio buttons Radio buttons Radio buttons Radio buttons Buttons Buttons Buttons Buttons Buttons Click this button to Click this button to Click this button to Click this button to Click this button to All stations All stations All stations All stations All stations display all available radio stations. Favorites Favorites Favorites Favorites Favorites display the radio stations you added to this list. Recorded radio Recorded radio Recorded radio Recorded radio Recorded radio listen to audio files recorded from the radio. Play Play Play Play Play listen to recorded files. Shuffle Shuffle Shuffle Shuffle Shuffle play recorded files in random order. Repeat all Repeat all Repeat all Repeat all Repeat all repeat playing recorded files in the list. Managing Radio Stations Managing Radio Stations Managing Radio Stations Managing Radio Stations Managing Radio Stations Manage Stations Manage Stations Manage Stations Manage Stations Manage Stations allows you to organize radio stations. A star indicates those stations that have been added to the Favorites list. Selecting a station in the list displays the following options: Add to Add to Add to Add to Add to Favorites Favorites Favorites Favorites Favorites (adds the station to your list of Favorites), Delete Delete Delete Delete Delete (removes the station from PowerCinema), and Edit Edit Edit Edit Edit (allows you to change the frequency and name). Adding a New Station Adding a New Station Adding a New Station Adding a New Station Adding a New Station 1. Select Create Station Create Station Create Station Create Station Create Station . The new station appears in the list of available radio stations. 2. Enter the station’s frequency, then press <Enter> on the keyboard or remote. 3. Enter the station’s name, then press <Enter> on the keyboard or remote. If no station list exists, select Scan Stations Scan Stations Scan Stations Scan Stations Scan Stations . Your computer will scan and list all available radio stations. Setting a recording schedule Setting a recording schedule Setting a recording schedule Setting a recording schedule Setting a recording schedule 1. Select Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio from the main menu. 2. Select Schedule Schedule Schedule Schedule Schedule , then New Schedule. New Schedule. New Schedule. New Schedule. New Schedule. 3. Select the channel/station you want to record, the scheduling interval, and the recording date and times. 4. Click Apply Apply Apply Apply Apply t o activate the recording schedule; otherwise, click Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancel t o quit. 5. To remove a previously created recording schedule, select Delete Delete Delete Delete Delete .
3-31 3-31 3-31 3-31 3-31 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Radio Settings Radio Settings Radio Settings Radio Settings Radio Settings Tuning Scale. Tuning Scale. Tuning Scale. Tuning Scale. Tuning Scale. Set the increment used for tuning radio stations. Seeking Scale. Seeking Scale. Seeking Scale. Seeking Scale. Seeking Scale. Set the increment used for seeking radio stations. Recording Format. Recording Format. Recording Format. Recording Format. Recording Format. Sets the file format of audio recorded from the radio. Recording Destination. Recording Destination. Recording Destination. Recording Destination. Recording Destination. Set the folder where audio files recorded from the radio are saved. Load Default Settings. Load Default Settings. Load Default Settings. Load Default Settings. Load Default Settings. Return the settings on this page to their original values. Apply. Apply. Apply. Apply. Apply. Effect the changes you made. 3.2.13 3.2.13 3.2.13 3.2.13 3.2.13 Extras Extras Extras Extras Extras The Extras function displays extra features for enhancing the functionality of PowerCinema. You must be connected to the Internet to explore many of these extra features. Select Extras Extras Extras Extras Extras o n the Home page to open the Extras function. Content on the Extras page includes product upgrades and patches to improve PowerCinema’s functionality. Select an upgrade or a patch to begin the download process. Select a program in the content area to launch it. Since the content in the Extras function is constantly changing, be sure to visit often for regular updates, or just to check out the various links. When the Extras page contains updated information, an icon ( )appears next to Extras Extras Extras Extras Extras o n the Home page.
3-32 3-32 3-32 3-32 3-32 Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information 3.4 PowerProducer (for Windows ® XP only) Author videos Author videos Author videos Author videos Author videos CyberLink PowerProducer allows you to edit video, capture new media, and polish your movie before burning it to a disc. PowerProducer has simple but powerful production and video editing functions that make it easy for you to produce your movie. For more information, click here. 3.3 MakeDVD (for Windows ® XP only) Create and share DVD/VCD videos Create and share DVD/VCD videos Create and share DVD/VCD videos Create and share DVD/VCD videos Create and share DVD/VCD videos CyberLink PowerCinema makes creating and sharing videos fast and and easy. With the MakeDVD utility, you can add video content, design a disc menue, and burn your disc easily. For more information, click here .
3-33 3-33 3-33 3-33 3-33 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 3.5 PowerDirector (for Windows ® XP only) Edit and burn videos in DVD or VCD Edit and burn videos in DVD or VCD Edit and burn videos in DVD or VCD Edit and burn videos in DVD or VCD Edit and burn videos in DVD or VCD CyberLink PowerDirector is a digital video editing program that helps you create professional-looking video movies, complete with music, voice-over, special effects, and transition effects. For more information, click here. 3.6 ASUS Splendid ASUS Splendid Analog TV Video Enhancement Technology takes computer graphics capabilities to the next level by automatically enhancing image quality, depth, color intensity, and image details for the best visual results. With ASUS Splendid meeting high visual demands, watching movies and TV on your computer can indeed be a splendid experience. ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology makes colors come alive and brings out optimum brightness and contrast levels even in dark scenes. You may choose from four viewing profiles for different video viewing conditions. Select the profile that best that suits your viewing environment: Enriched (Standard), Vivid Color (Color-enhanced), Theater (Cinematic effects), and Crystal Clear (Enhanced contrast.) For more information, click here.
3-34 3-34 3-34 3-34 3-34 Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information Chapter 3: Software information 3.7 ASUS VideoSecurity Online VideoSecurity Online is a powerful monitoring and motion-detecting software. With video capture devices such as CCD, V8, digital Hi-8 and others, you can use VideoSecurity Online to: • find intruders • monitor your environment • detect changes in a specified location • know in advance who your visitors are Upon detection of any variation, whether it is an error or not, VideoSecurity Online will do the following: • save the date/time information on when the condition started, and when to release tracing to a database file. (watchdog.mdb) • capture the condition detected and save it into a bitmap file with reference to an image that represents the normal situation before VideoSecurity Online started detecting the variation. You may view any image processing software to view, modify, or distribute the image. This database file is saved in the Programs folder. VideoSecurity Online also lets the user choose from four options on how to handle the variation or unusual condition detected. For more information, click here.
ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 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.
A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information A.1 Remote controller The remote controller is designed for CyberLink ® PowerCinema software application only. Use the remote controller for an enjoyable TV-watching experience through the CyberLink ® PowerCinema windows. A.1.1 A.1.1 A.1.1 A.1.1 A.1.1 Analog/digital TV tuner card Analog/digital TV tuner card Analog/digital TV tuner card Analog/digital TV tuner card Analog/digital TV tuner card Layout Layout Layout Layout Layout Remote controller specifications Remote controller specifications Remote controller specifications Remote controller specifications Remote controller specifications Operating range Operating range Operating range Operating range Operating range 5 meters (max) Power source Power source Power source Power source Power source 3 V ( 2 x “AAA” batteries) Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Infrared receiver (supplied) Record Record Record Record Record Previous Previous Previous Previous Previous Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Navigation buttons Navigation buttons Navigation buttons Navigation buttons Navigation buttons Volume control Volume control Volume control Volume control Volume control buttons buttons buttons buttons buttons Full screen Full screen Full screen Full screen Full screen Mode buttons Mode buttons Mode buttons Mode buttons Mode buttons Close Close Close Close Close Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Next Next Next Next Next Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Enter/OK Enter/OK Enter/OK Enter/OK Enter/OK Channel buttons Channel buttons Channel buttons Channel buttons Channel buttons Back Back Back Back Back Numeric keys Numeric keys Numeric keys Numeric keys Numeric keys Recall Recall Recall Recall Recall Play/Pause Play/Pause Play/Pause Play/Pause Play/Pause Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba ck to main men ck to main men ck to main men ck to main men ck to main men u u u u u Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute
A-3 A-3 A-3 A-3 A-3 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Key table Key table Key table Key table Key table (Continued on the next page) Button Button Button Button Button Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode TV TV TV TV TV FM FM FM FM FM DVD DVD DVD DVD DVD VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC TV mode – – – – – – Radio mode – – – – – – DVD mode – – – – – – Video mode – – – – – – Photo mode – – – – – – Music mode Back to Back to Back to Back to Back to Back to main menu main menu main menu main menu main menu main menu – – DVD menu – – – Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Full screen Full screen Full screen Full screen Full screen Full screen Back to – – – – – previous channel Back to Back to Back to Back to Back to Back to previous page previous page previous page previous page previous page previous page Channel up/down Search Next/ – – – forward/ previous backward chapter Volume up/ Volume up/ Volume up/ Volume up/ Volume up/ Volume up/ down down down down down down ~ 0 ~9 0 ~9 0 ~9 – – – Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Up Up Up Up Up Up Down Down Down Down Down Down Left Left Left Left Left Left Right Right Right Right Right Right Record Record Record Record Record Record
A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Button Button Button Button Button Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode TV TV TV TV TV FM FM FM FM FM DVD DVD DVD DVD DVD VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Close app Close app Close app Close app Close app Close app Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Previous Previous Previous Previous Previous Previous chapter chapter chapter chapter chapter chapter Next Next Next Next Next Next chapter chapter chapter chapter chapter chapter Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Play/pause Play/pause Play/pause Play/pause Play/pause Play/pause A.1.2 A.1.2 A.1.2 A.1.2 A.1.2 Digital TV tuner box Digital TV tuner box Digital TV tuner box Digital TV tuner box Digital TV tuner box Layout Layout Layout Layout Layout TV TV TV TV TV Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Home Home Home Home Home Left Left Left Left Left Volume up/down Volume up/down Volume up/down Volume up/down Volume up/down Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Close Close Close Close Close Right Right Right Right Right Up Up Up Up Up Back Back Back Back Back Right Right Right Right Right Down Down Down Down Down Channel up/down Channel up/down Channel up/down Channel up/down Channel up/down Recall Recall Recall Recall Recall Record Record Record Record Record
A-5 A-5 A-5 A-5 A-5 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Key table Key table Key table Key table Key table Button Button Button Button Button Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode TV TV TV TV TV FM FM FM FM FM DVD DVD DVD DVD DVD VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC TV mode – – – – – Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Close Close Close Close Close Close Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Play/Pause Play/Pause Play/Pause Play/Pause Play/Pause Play/Pause Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Back to Back to Back to Back to Back to Back to main menu main menu main menu main menu main menu main menu Back to Back to Back to Back to Back to Back to previous previous previous previous previous previous Channel up/down Search Next/ – – – forward/ previous backward chapter Volume up/ Volume up/ Volume up/ Volume up/ Volume up/ Volume up/ down down down down down down Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Up Up Up Up Up Up Down Down Down Down Down Down Left Left Left Left Left Left Right Right Right Right Right Right Record Record Record Record Record Record Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Back to – – – – – previous channel
A-6 A-6 A-6 A-6 A-6 Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information A.2 International TV systems and standards (Analog TV) • TV systems and standards may change anytime without notice. This list is provided for reference only. • Make sure that your TV card conforms with the system or standard used in your country or location. AREA AREA AREA AREA AREA TV TV TV TV TV COLOR COLOR COLOR COLOR COLOR STEREO STEREO STEREO STEREO STEREO SUBTITLE SUBTITLE SUBTITLE SUBTITLE SUBTITLE Albania B/G PAL Argentina NPAL-N Australia B/G PAL FM-FM Teletext Austria B/G PAL FM-FM Teletext Azores Is. (Portugal) B P A L Bahamas MNTSC Bahrain BPAL Barbados NNTSC Belgium B/G PAL Nicam Teletext Bermuda MNTSC Brazil MPAL-M MTS Bulgaria DSECAM Canada MNTSC MTS CC Canary Is. B PAL China DPAL Colombia NNTSC Cyprus B PAL Czech Republic D/K SECAM/PAL Denmark BPAL Nicam TeleText Egypt BSECAM Faroe Islands (DK) B P A L Finland B/G PAL Nicam TeleText France E/L SECAM Antiope Gambia I PAL Germany B/G PAL FM-FM TeleText Germany (prev East) B/G SECAM/PAL Gibraltar B PAL Greece B/H SECAM Hong Kong I PAL Nicam Hungary B/G PAL Nicam & D / K (was SECAM) (Budapest only) Iceland BPAL India BPAL Indonesia BPAL Iran HSECAM Ireland I PAL Nicam TeleText (Continued on the next page)
A-7 A-7 A-7 A-7 A-7 ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box AREA AREA AREA AREA AREA TV TV TV TV TV COLOR COLOR COLOR COLOR COLOR STEREO STEREO STEREO STEREO STEREO SUBTITLE SUBTITLE SUBTITLE SUBTITLE SUBTITLE Israel B/G PAL Nicam TeleText Italy B/G PAL FM/FM TeleText Jamaica M SECAM Japan M NTSC Matrix Jordan B PAL Kenya B PAL Korea M NTSC Luxembourg B/G PAL TeleText Madeira B PAL Madagascar B SECAM Malaysia B PAL Malta B/G PAL Mauritius B SECAM Mexico M NTSC MTS CC Monaco L/G SECAM/PAL Morocco B SECAM Netherlands B/G PAL FM-FM TeleText New Zealand B/G PAL Nicam TeleText North Korea D, D/K SECAM/PAL Norway B/G PAL Nicam Pakistan B PAL Paraguay N PAL Peru M NTSC Philipines M NTSC Poland D/K PAL Teletext Portugal B/G PAL Nicam Teletext Romania G PAL Russia D/K SECAM Saudi Arabia B SECAM Seychelles I PAL Singapore B PAL South Africa I PAL South Korea N NTSC Spain B/G PAL Nicam Sri Lanka B/G PAL Sweden B/G PAL Nicam Teletext Switzerland B/G PAL FM-FM TeleText Tahiti KI SECAM Taiwan M NTSC Thailand B PAL Trinidad M NTSC Tunisia B SECAM Turkey B PAL TeleText Ukraine D/K SECAM United Arab Emirates B/G PAL United States M NTSC United Kingdom I PAL Vietnam M/D NTSC/SECAM Yugoslavia B/G PAL Zambia B/G PAL Zimbabwe B/G PAL
A-8 A-8 A-8 A-8 A-8 Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information A.3 International TV systems and standards (DVB-T) TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE TYPE LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION BW BW BW BW BW BAND BAND BAND BAND BAND DVB-T PAL Australia 7 MHz V/UHF DVB-T PAL Austria 8 MHz UHF DVB-T PAL Belgium 8 MHz UHF DVB-T PAL China – – DVB-T PAL Denmark 8 MHz UHF DVB-T PAL Estonia 8 MHz UHF DVB-T PAL Faroe Island 8 MHz UHF DVB-T PAL Finland 8 MHz UHF DVB-T PAL France – – DVB-T PAL Germany 7/8 MHz V/UHF DVB-T PAL Hungary 8 MHz UHF DVB-T PAL Italy 7/8 MHz V/UHF DVB-T PAL India – – DVB-T PAL Ireland 8 MHz UHF DVB-T PAL Latvia 8 MHz UHF DVB-T PAL Lithuania – – DVB-T PAL Luxembourg – – DVB-T PAL Netherland 8 MHz UHF DVB-T PAL Norway 8 MHz UHF DVB-T PAL Poland 8 MHz UHF DVB-T PAL Portugal 8 MHz UHF DVB-T PAL Singapore 8 MHz UHF DVB-T PAL Slovakia – – DVB-T PAL Slovenia 7/8 MHz V/UHF DVB-T PAL S-Africa 8 MHz UHF DVB-T PAL Spain 8 MHz UHF DVB-T PAL Sweden 8 MHz UHF DVB-T PAL Switzerland 8 MHz UHF DVB-T PAL UK 8 MHz UHF DVB-T NTSC Taiwan 6 MHz UHF