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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.
System requirements ..............1-2 Card/Box layout ................1-2 Before you proceed ..............1-3 Installation ..................1-4 1.4.1 Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card ......... 1-4 1.4.2 Installing the ASUS USB TV Box ........1-5 1.4.3 Installing the ASUS TV Express Card ......1-5 Connecting cables and devices ..........
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Contents International TV systems and standards (DVB-T) ....A-13 International TV systems and standards (ATSC) ....A-14 International TV systems and standards (DMB-TH) ....A-14...
ASUS REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
Operation safety • The ASUS My Cinema U3000 TV Box becomes hot after prolonged use. Handle the TV Box with care to prevent discomfort from heat exposure. The heat will not affect the operation of the TV box so you may continue using it as desired.
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS website The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
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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: 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.
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Chapter 1 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing the ASUS TV Tuner. ASUS TV Tuner...
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...
Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install the ASUS TV Tuner 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 components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
Installation • You can install the ASUS TV Tuner Card only on a motherboard with a PCI/PCIe slot. • Illustrations in this section are for reference only. Your system chassis and configuration may differ from what is shown. 1.4.1 Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card To install the ASUS TV Tuner Card: Unplug the power cord.
Installing the ASUS USB TV Box To install the ASUS USB TV Box: Place the ASUS USB TV Box on a flat and stable surface close to your computer. Connect the USB cord A series plug to a USB 2.0 port on your computer.
ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/Stick to devices. The ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/Stick 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, UHF channels, or both VHF and UHF channels to connect to the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box.
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Chapter 2 This chapter gives information on how to install drivers and applications for the ASUS TV Tuner. ASUS TV Tuner...
Device driver installation You need to install the device drivers on your computer so you can use the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/Stick. Refer to this chapter when installing the device drivers. • The setup screens in this chapter are for reference only. They may not exactly match the contents displayed on your screen.
To install the driver and applications automatically: Start your computer. Windows automatically detects ® the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/ Stick and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel. Place the Support CD into the optical drive. From the autorun...
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To install the driver and applications manually: Start your computer. Windows automatically detects ® the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/ Stick and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel. Place the Support CD into the optical drive. From the autorun screen, select Windows XP/ Vista, then click Install Driver.
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Click Install now!. A progress bar appears to indicate the installation status. Click Finish to complete the driver installation process. Select the application that you want to use on your computer. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS TV Tuner...
Click Start > Control Panel. Double-click Add or Remove Programs. Select ASUS TV Tuner Card. Click Change/Remove. Click OK. Close other applications and remove any disks from the drives.
Using the ASUS PE9400 Combo: • To watch NTSC TV, select ASUS PE9400 BDA Analog TV Tuner to scan channel in TV setting menu. • To watch ATSC program, select ASUS PE9400 BDA ATSC Tuner, then select antenna to scan channel in TV setting menu.
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...
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; and •...
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. For more information, check the help file in EZVCR.
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.
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 experience.
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Show previous ten files Show next ten files in in the folder the folder • Playback control Video mode Settings TV mode Forward Rewind Stop Turn the volume up Pause Turn the volume down Progress Bar ASUS TV Tuner 2-13...
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Appendix This chapter includes information on the optional remote control, key table, and international TV systems and standards. ASUS TV Tuner...
Remote control (optional) The optional remote control is designed for the CyberLink PowerCinema software ® application only. Use the remote control for an enjoyable TV-watching experience through the CyberLink PowerCinema windows. ® Remote control specifications Operating range 5 meters (max) Power source 3 V (2 x “AAA”...
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– – Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Down Down Down Down Down Down Left Left Left Left Left Left Right Right Right Right Right Right Record Record Record Record Record Record (Continued on the next page) ASUS TV Tuner...
Button Mode VIDEO PHOTO 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 chapter Next chapter Next chapter Next chapter Next chapter Next chapter...
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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 ASUS TV Tuner...
A.1.3 46-key remote control Layout Power Pause Record Stop Rewind Forward Play Replay Skip Back I more Cursor up Cursor left Cursor right Cursor down Volume + Channel + Mute Channel - Volume - Live TV Record TV DVD Menu Guide Numeric and alphabetic keys...
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Back to DVD Back to DVD Back to DVD Back to DVD menu menu menu menu menu menu – – – Clear Clear – – – – Teletext – – – – – Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter ASUS TV Tuner...
A.1.4 41-key remote control Layout Home Teletext Close Back to main menu Close Teletext Volume Numeric keys Channel Enter/OK Navigation buttons Back Recall Recall Back- TV Audio Snapshot Fullsrceen Mute TV Audio Mute Snapshot Fullscreen Record Stop Forward Rewind Stop Record Prev Pause...
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Stereo – – – – – TV Audio Snapshot – Snapshot Snapshot – – Snapshot Fullscreen – Fullscreen Fullscreen Fullscreen – Fullsrceen (Continued on the next page) ASUS TV Tuner...
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Button Mode VIDEO PHOTO MUSIC Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Record Record Record Record Record Record Record Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Previous Previous Previous Previous Previous...
PAL B Greece SECAM B/H Hong Kong PAL I Nicam Hungary PAL B/G Nicam Iceland PAL B India PAL B Indonesia PAL B Iran SECAM H Ireland PAL I Nicam TeleText (Continued on the next page) ASUS TV Tuner A-11...
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AREA STEREO SUBTITLE Israel PAL B/G Nicam TeleText Italy PAL B/G FM/FM TeleText Jamaica SECAM M Japan NTSC J Jordan PAL B Kenya PAL B Korea NTSC M Luxembourg PAL B/G TeleText Madeira PAL B Madagascar SECAM B Malaysia PAL B Malta PAL B/G Mauritius...
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International TV systems and standards (ATSC) TYPE LOCATION BAND ATSC 6 MHz V/UHF ATSC Canada 6 MHz V/UHF International TV systems and standards (DMB-TH) TYPE LOCATION BAND DMB-TH China 8 MHz V/UHF DMB-TH Hong Kong 8 MHz V/UHF Appendix: Reference information A-14...
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Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Address: No.150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorised representative in ASUS Computer GmbH Europe: Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY...