Asus Wi-Fi TV manual

WiFi-TV IEEE 802.1 1a/b/g W ireless LAN Adapter and Digital/Analog TV/FM Radio T uner PCI Card User guide[...]

ii ii ii ii ii E2042 E2042 E2042 E2042 E2042 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 April 2005 April 2005 April 2005 April 2005 April 2005 Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All[...]

iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................. v Safety information .............................................................................. vi About this guide ................................................................................ vii WiFi-TV sp[...]

iv iv iv iv iv Contents 3.3 Other software support ...................................................... 3-14 3.3.1 Control Center ...................................................... 3-14 3.3.2 Wireless Settings .................................................. 3-16 3.3.3 Mobile Manager ..................................................... 3-1[...]

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: • Th[...]

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 device[...]

vii vii vii vii vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the card. 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 guide contains the following parts: • • • • • Chapter 1: Product i[...]

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 user guide. DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: [...]

ix ix ix ix ix WiFi-TV specifications summary WiFi specifications WiFi specifications WiFi specifications WiFi specifications WiFi specifications Interface Interface Interface Interface Interface Wi-Fi Standard Wi-Fi Standard Wi-Fi Standard Wi-Fi Standard Wi-Fi Standard Technology Technology Technology Technology Technology Data transfer Data trans[...]

x x x x x WiFi-TV specifications summary TV specifications TV specifications TV specifications TV specifications TV specifications Interface Interface Interface Interface Interface TV Standard TV Standard TV Standard TV Standard TV Standard Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported technology technology technology technology technology Port[...]

1 Product introduction This chapter describes the card features and the new technologies it supports.[...]

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 Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS ® ® ® ® [...]

ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Wireless LAN features Wireless LAN features Wireless LAN features Wireless LAN features Wireless LAN features 54 Mbps speed advantage 54 Mbps speed advantage 54 Mbps speed advantage 54 Mbps speed advantage 54 Mbps [...]

1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 TV features TV features TV features TV features TV features Watch TV on your PC Watch TV on your PC Watch TV on your PC Watch TV on your PC [...]

ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1.4 Card layout 1.5 LED indicator The card comes with a wireless LAN activity LED. Refer to the table below for the LED indications. Status Status Status Status Status Indication Indication Indication Indication Indication On On On On O n The WiFi-TV is on but has [...]

1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction[...]

2 Installation This chapter provides step by step instructions on how to install card and the card drivers and utilities to your computer.[...]

2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation 2.1 Card installation 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 System requirements System requirements System requirements System requirements System requirements Before installing the WiFi-TV card, make sure that your sy[...]

ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2.2 Connecting devices and accessories 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 Digital cable TV and FM radio Digital cable TV and FM radio Digital cable TV and FM radio Digital cable TV and FM radio Digital cable TV and FM radio If you have a digital cable TV subscription, i[...]

2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Audio-Video cable plugs Audio-Video cable plugs Audio-Video cable plugs Audio-Video cable plugs Audio-Video cable plugs Plug Plug Plug Plug Plug Name (Color) Name (Color) Name (Color) Name (Color) Name (Color) [...]

ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 Operating range Operating range Operating range Operating range Operating range The WiFi-TV range is dependent on the operating environment. Every home or office layout varies in obstacles, barriers, or wall types that could reflect or absorb radio signals. For exa[...]

2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Click an item to install Click an item to install Click an item to install Click an item to install Click an item to install 2.3 Driver installation The support CD that came with the WiFi-TV package contains th[...]

ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Manual menu Manual menu Manual menu Manual menu Manual menu The Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual menu contains the user manual(s) for third party components and applications. 2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 ASUS contact information ASU[...]

2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation 2.3.5 2.3.5 2.3.5 2.3.5 2.3.5 Wi-Fi driver and utilities installation Wi-Fi driver and utilities installation Wi-Fi driver and utilities installation Wi-Fi driver and utilities installation Wi-Fi driver and uti[...]

3 Wi-Fi features This chapter provides information on the Wi-Fi features of the card including the recommended setup and bundled utilities.[...]

3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features 3.1 Recommended network setup You can use the ASUS WiFi-TV in various wireless network configurations. After installing the card and the wireless LAN adapter drivers to your computer, select the most [...]

ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 3.1.3 3.1.3 3.1.3 3.1.3 3.1.3 Software Access Point (Soft AP) Software Access Point (Soft AP) Software Access Point (Soft AP) Software Access Point (Soft AP) Software Access Point (Soft AP) You can configure the WiFi-TV as a software access point (Soft AP). In this[...]

3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features 3.1.4 3.1.4 3.1.4 3.1.4 3.1.4 Wireless bridge (Wireless Distribution System) Wireless bridge (Wireless Distribution System) Wireless bridge (Wireless Distribution System) Wireless bridge (Wireless Dis[...]

ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3.2 Using the One Touch wizard The One Touch wizard allows you to configure the WiFi-TV through step- by-step instructions. The wizard helps you to: • Configure the WiFi-TV as an access point, and • Set the Internet connection sharing feature. Make sure that yo[...]

3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features 3. Assign a Service Set Identifier (SSID) for the WiFi-TV (i.e. Tech Comm Department). By default, the wizard uses the computer name as the SSID. The SSID identifies the wireless device in a network. [...]

ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV 3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 7. An Important Information Important Information Important Information Important Information Important Information window displays the WiFi-TV settings. Write down the SSID and encryption settings in a piece of paper for reference. Click OK OK OK OK O K to close t[...]

3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features 3.2.3 3.2.3 3.2.3 3.2.3 3.2.3 Connecting to an access point Connecting to an access point Connecting to an access point Connecting to an access point Connecting to an access point If you have an exist[...]

ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-9 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 Connecting to another wireless device Connecting to another wireless device Connecting to another wireless device Connecting to another wireless device Connecting to another wireless device If no access point or Internet connection is [...]

3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features 5. Assign the IP address manually by entering the values in the IP address field. 4. When connected to the wireless device, the wizard displays the connection information. Click Next Next Next Ne[...]

ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV 3-11 3-11 3-11 3-11 3-11 3.2.5 3.2.5 3.2.5 3.2.5 3.2.5 Customizing your setup Customizing your setup Customizing your setup Customizing your setup Customizing your setup If you are familiar with wireless network settings, you can configure the WiFi-TV using the Customized (Office and [...]

3-12 3-12 3-12 3-12 3-12 Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features 7. Set the Network Network Network Network Network Authentication Authentication Authentication Authentication Authentication t o Open Open Open Open Open o r Shared Shared Shared Shared Shared .[...]

ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV 3-13 3-13 3-13 3-13 3-13 Two ways to assign WEP keys Two ways to assign WEP keys Two ways to assign WEP keys Two ways to assign WEP keys Two ways to assign WEP keys Manual Assignment Manual Assignment Manual Assignment Manual Assignment Manual Assignment . For a 64-bit encryption, ent[...]

3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 3-14 Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features 3.3 Other software support The WiFi-TV comes with several utilities to configure and set up the WiFi-TV in your home or office network. The following applications are automatically installed when[...]

ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 Right-click menu Right-click menu Right-click menu Right-click menu Right-click menu Right-clicking the Control Center icon displays the WiFi-TV software applications. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on these applications. Left-click menu Left-cli[...]

3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 3-16 Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features 3.3.2 3.3.2 3.3.2 3.3.2 3.3.2 Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Wireless Settings[...]

ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV 3-17 3-17 3-17 3-17 3-17 3.3.3 3.3.3 3.3.3 3.3.3 3.3.3 Mobile Manager Mobile Manager Mobile Manager Mobile Manager Mobile Manager The Mobile Manager Mobile Manager Mobile Manager Mobile Manager Mobile Manager i s a convenient tool to set up and manage multiple alternative network sett[...]

3-18 3-18 3-18 3-18 3-18 Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features Chapter 3: Wi-Fi features 3.3.4 3.3.4 3.3.4 3.3.4 3.3.4 Site Monitor Site Monitor Site Monitor Site Monitor Site Monitor The Site Monitor Site Monitor Site Monitor Site Monitor Site Monitor utility measures the signal-to-[...]

4 This chapter provides information on the TV features of the card and the bundled software application. TV features[...]

4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 Chapter 4: TV features Chapter 4: TV features Chapter 4: TV features Chapter 4: TV features Chapter 4: TV features 4.1 Using PowerCinema The PowerCinema application comes with the ASUS WiFi-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 com[...]

ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 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 Wiza[...]

4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 Chapter 4: TV features Chapter 4: TV features Chapter 4: TV features Chapter 4: TV features Chapter 4: TV features 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 Autos[...]

ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 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 ma[...]

4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 Chapter 4: TV features Chapter 4: TV features Chapter 4: TV features Chapter 4: TV features Chapter 4: TV features 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 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 si[...]

ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4.1.5 4.1.5 4.1.5 4.1.5 4.1.5 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 from the home page, then press OK OK OK OK O K from the remote controller, or click[...]

4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 Chapter 4: TV features Chapter 4: TV features Chapter 4: TV features Chapter 4: TV features Chapter 4: TV features 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, you must change the TV signal setting using the TV Sett[...]

ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4. Select Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital from the menu, then press OK OK OK OK OK . 5. Highlight the Apply Apply Apply Apply Apply button, then press OK OK OK OK OK . 4.1.6 4.1.6 4.1.6 4.1.6 4.1.6 Watching movies Watching movies Watching movies Watching mo[...]

4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 Chapter 4: TV features Chapter 4: TV features Chapter 4: TV features Chapter 4: TV features Chapter 4: TV features 4.2 Using PowerDirector You can create a DVD movie of your favorite home videos using th e Power Director application and the AV IN port of the WiFi-TV card. 4.2.1 4.2.1 4.2.1 4.2.1 4.2.1 Adjusting the sound re[...]

A Reference information The Appendix provides information on the wireless LAN channels, remote controller, and TV standards in your location.[...]

A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix : Reference information : Reference information : Reference information : Reference information : Reference information The number of channels available for the wireless LAN adapter (in IEEE 802.11b/g) mode varies by country/region. Refer to the table below to determine the number of [...]

ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV A-3 A-3 A-3 A-3 A-3 Country/Region (Regulating Body) Country/Region (Regulating Body) Country/Region (Regulating Body) Country/Region (Regulating Body) Country/Region (Regulating Body) Available Channels Available Channels Available Channels Available Channels Available Channels Irela[...]

A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix : Reference information : Reference information : Reference information : Reference information : Reference information A.2 Remote controller The ASUS remote controller allows you to operate the WiFi-TV from a distance. Use the remote controller to navigate through the PowerCinema win[...]

ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV A-5 A-5 A-5 A-5 A-5 A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 Remote controller layout Remote controller layout Remote controller layout Remote controller layout Remote controller layout A.2.3 A.2.3 A.2.3 A.2.3 A.2.3 Remote controller functions Remote controller functions Remote controller functi[...]

A-6 A-6 A-6 A-6 A-6 Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix : Reference information : Reference information : Reference information : Reference information : Reference information A.2.4 A.2.4 A.2.4 A.2.4 A.2.4 Mouse mode Mouse mode Mouse mode Mouse mode Mouse mode You can use the remote controller instead of the mouse to navigate through, and [...]

ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV ASUS WiFi-TV A-7 A-7 A-7 A-7 A-7 A.3 International TV systems and standards • 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 ARE[...]

A-8 A-8 A-8 A-8 A-8 Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix : Reference information : Reference information : Reference information : Reference information : Reference information 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 [...]