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    TV T uner My Cinema Series User Manual[...]

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    ii E5440 Eighth Edition V8 February 2010 Copyright © 2010 ASUST eK 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 p[...]

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    iii Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... v Safety information ...................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................ vii C[...]

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    iv Contents A.2 International TV systems and standards (Analog TV) ............ A-1 1 A.3 International TV systems and standards (DVB-T) ................... A-13 A.4 International TV systems and standards (A TSC) ....................A-14 A.5 International TV systems and standards (DMB-TH) ............... A-14[...]

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    v Notices 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 ICES-003. The use of shielded cables fo[...]

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    vi Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric 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 pow[...]

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    vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/Stick. How this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing the ASUS TV [...]

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    viii Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE: T ips a[...]

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    ASUS TV Tuner Chapter 1 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing the ASUS TV Tuner .[...]

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    1-2 Chapter 1: Hardware information 1.1 System requirements Before installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/Stick, ensure that your system meets the following requirements: Item Description Slot For PCI TV tuner card : One available PCI slot For PCI-E TV tuner card: One available PCI Express slot For TV box: One available USB 2.0 port For TV express c[...]

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    1-3 ASUS TV Tuner 1.3 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install the ASUS TV T uner Card/Box/Stick. • 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 compon[...]

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    1-4 Chapter 1: Hardware information 1.4 Install ation Metal covers 5 7. Replace the expansion card lock to secure the card to the chassis. 6. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. PCI card 6 7 1.4.1 Installing the ASUS TV T uner Card T o install the ASUS TV Tuner Card: 1. Unplug th[...]

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    1-5 ASUS TV Tuner 2 1.4.2 Installing the ASUS USB TV Box T o install the ASUS USB TV Box: 1. Place the ASUS USB TV Box on a at and stable surface close to your computer . 2. Connect the USB cord A series plug to a USB 2.0 port on your computer . 2 PC NB 1.4.3 Installing the ASUS TV Express Card T o install the ASUS TV Express Card: 1. Place your[...]

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    1-6 Chapter 1: Hardware information 1.5 Connecting cables and devices There are various types of cable TV (CA TV) and antenna connections. Consult your dealer for the type of adapter , splitter , A/B switch, or combiner that may be required when connecting the ASUS TV T uner Card/Box/Stick to devices. The ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/Stick can receive up[...]

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    ASUS TV Tuner Chapter 2 Software information This chapter gives information on how to install drivers and applications for the ASUS TV Tuner .[...]

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    2-2 Chapter 2: Software information • The setup screens in this chapter are for reference only . They may not exactly match the contents displayed on your screen. • The contents of the Support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. 2.1 Device driver installation Y ou need to install the device drivers on your computer so you can u[...]

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    2-3 ASUS TV Tuner 4. This message appears when the setup is completed. Click Finish to complete the installation process. 2.1.2 Installing the driver Installing the driver automatically T o install the driver and applications automatically: 1. Start your computer . 2. Windows ® automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/ Stick and displays t[...]

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    2-4 Chapter 2: Software information 5. Click Finish to complete the installation process. 4. Click Install now! . A progress bar appears to indicate the installation status. Installing the driver manually T o install the driver and applications manually: 1. Start your computer . 2. Windows ® automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/ Stick [...]

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    2-5 ASUS TV Tuner 6. Select the application that you want to use on your computer . Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 4. Click Install now! . A progress bar appears to indicate the installation status. 5. Click Finish to complete the driver installation process.[...]

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    2-6 Chapter 2: Software information 2.1.3 Uninstalling the driver If you want to update the driver , 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 > Control Panel . 2. Double-click Add or Remove Programs . 5. Click OK . 3. Select ASUS TV T uner Card . [...]

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    2-7 ASUS TV Tuner 2.2 CyberLink ® PowerCinema (optional) If you are running Windows ® MCE/Vista Premium, you cannot watch TV using the CyberLink ® PowerCinema and MCE application at the same time. 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 r[...]

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    2-8 Chapter 2: Software information 2.4 Presto! PVR (optional) If you are running Windows ® MCE/Vista Premium, you cannot watch TV using the Presto! PVR and MCE application at the same time. This application allows you to watch TV . Use the mouse or the remote control to navigate through the user interface. Refer to Appendix A.1 for details on the[...]

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    2-9 ASUS TV Tuner 2.6 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: • nd intruders; • monitor your environment; • detect changes in a specied location; and • know in advance[...]

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    2-10 Chapter 2: Software information 2.7 ASUS EZVCR ASUS EZVCR is a program that allows you to watch and record live TV on your PC or notebook. ASUS EZVCR also lets you to listen to radio programs on systems that support this function. Channel up/down Recall Play Pause Stop Record V olume up/down System requirements Software • Microsoft ® Window[...]

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    2-11 ASUS TV Tuner 2.8 ASUS Eee PC Installation For ASUS Eee PC Linux OS, there are two ways to install drivers and applications: with or without Internet connection. If you have Internet connection, follow these steps (recommended): 1. Connect to the Internet. 2. Select the Setting tab, and click the Add/Remove icon. 3. Select the Play tab, click [...]

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    2-12 Chapter 2: Software information 2.9 ASUS Plug and Play TV (optional) ASUS Plug and Play TV is a user-friendly application that delivers better TV experience. With ASUS Plug and Play TV , you can watch TV programs by just plugging a USB dongle. 2.10 ASUS Pop-up TV (optional) ASUS Pop-up TV is a user-friendly application that delivers better TV [...]

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    2-13 ASUS TV Tuner Video mode • Video le list Video mode Settings TV mode Video le list Show next ten les in the folder Show previous ten les in the folder • Playback control Video mode Settings TV mode T urn the volume down T urn the volume up Forward Rewind Stop Pause Progress Bar[...]

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    2-14 Chapter 2: Software information[...]

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    ASUS TV Tuner Appendix Reference information This chapter includes information on the optional remote control, key table, and international TV systems and standards.[...]

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    A-2 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Remote control (optional) A.1.1 39-key remote control Layout Record Previous Rewind Navigation buttons V olume control buttons Full screen Mode buttons Close Stop Next Forward Enter/OK Channel buttons Back Numeric keys Recall Play/Pause Back t o main menu Mute[...]

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    A-3 ASUS TV Tuner Key table (Continued on the next page) Button Mode TV FM DVD VIDEO PHOTO MUSIC TV mode – – – – – – Radio mode – – – – – – DVD mode – – – – – – Video mode – – – – – – Photo mode – – – – – – Music mode Back to main menu Back to main menu Back to main menu Back to main menu [...]

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    A-4 Appendix: Reference information A.1.2 21-key remote control Layout Button Mode TV FM DVD VIDEO PHOTO MUSIC Close app Close app Close app Close app Close app Close app Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Previous chapter Previous chapter Previous chapter Previous chapter Previous chapter Previous chapter Next chapter Next chapter Next chapter Next cha[...]

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    A-5 ASUS TV Tuner Key table Button Mode TV FM DVD VIDEO PHOTO 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 main menu Back to main m[...]

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    A-6 Appendix: Reference information A.1.3 46-key remote control Layout Power Stop Forward Skip Rewind Replay Record Pause I more Cursor right Cursor up Cursor down Back Cursor left OK V olume + V olume - Channel + Channel - Record TV Mute DVD Menu Live TV Guide Numeric and alphabetic keys Clear Enter T eletext # * Play[...]

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    A-7 ASUS TV Tuner Key table Button Mode TV FM DVD VIDEO PHOTO MUSIC Power Power Power Power Power Power Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Record Record Record Record Record Record Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Play Play Play Play Play Play Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Replay Replay Repl[...]

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    A-8 Appendix: Reference information A.1.4 41-key remote control Layout 123 VOL CH 456 789 0 Rew TV Audio Snapshot Fullsrceen Mute Back Recall OK Home TV T eletext Close Record Stop Fwd Prev Pause Play Next Back to main menu Numeric keys V olume Channel Close T eletext TV Navigation buttons Enter/OK Recall Back- TV Audio Rewind Previous Record Pause[...]

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    A-9 ASUS TV Tuner Key table (Continued on the next page) Button Mode TV FM DVD VIDEO PHOTO MUSIC Home Back to main menu Back to main menu Back to main menu Back to main menu Back to main menu Back to main menu TV TV Mode – – – – – T eletext T eletext – – – – – Close Close Close Close Close Close Close 0 ~ 9 0~9 0~9 0~9 – – ?[...]

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    A-10 Appendix: Reference information Button Mode TV FM DVD VIDEO PHOTO MUSIC Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Rew Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Record Record Record Record Record Record Record Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Fwd Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Prev Previous chapter Previous chapter Previous chapter [...]

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    A-11 ASUS TV Tuner 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 . • Ensure that your TV card complies with the system or standard used in your country or location. AREA TV STEREO SU B TI TL E Albania P AL B/G Argentina P AL-N Austral[...]

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    A-12 Appendix: Reference information AREA TV STEREO S UB TI TL E Israel P AL B/G Nicam T eleT ext Italy P AL B/G FM/FM T eleT ext Jamaica SECAM M Japan NTSC J Jordan P AL B Kenya P AL B Korea NTSC M Luxembourg P AL B/G T eleT ext Madeira P AL B Madagascar SECAM B Malaysia P AL B Malta P AL B/G Mauritius SECAM B Mexico NTSC M MTS CC Monaco SECAM/P A[...]

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    A-13 ASUS TV Tuner A.3 International TV systems and standards (DVB-T) TYPE LOCA TION BW BAND DVB-T+P AL Australia 7 MHz V/UHF DVB-T+P AL Austria 8 MHz UHF DVB-T+P AL Belgium 8 MHz UHF DVB-T+P AL Denmark 8 MHz UHF DVB-T+P AL Estonia 8 MHz UHF DVB-T+P AL Faroe Island 8 MHz UHF DVB-T+P AL Finland 8 MHz UHF DVB-T+P AL France 8 MHz – DVB-T+P AL German[...]

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    A-14 Appendix: Reference information A.4 International TV systems and standards (A TSC) TYPE LOCA TION BW BAND A TSC USA 6 MHz V/UHF A TSC Canada 6 MHz V/UHF A.5 International TV systems and standards (DMB-TH) TYPE LOCA TION BW BAND DMB-TH China 8 MHz V/UHF DMB-TH Hong Kong 8 MHz V/UHF[...]

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    Manufacturer: ASUST eK Computer Inc. Address: No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, T AIPEI 1 12, T AIWAN Authorised representative in Europe: ASUS Computer GmbH Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RA TINGEN, GERMANY[...]