ASUS CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV Media Streamer User Manual
E8200 First Edition March 2013 Copyright © 2013 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”).
Contents Safety information.........................................................................................7 Important Safety Instructions.............................................................................7 About this user guide.....................................................................................9 How this user guide is organized......................................................................9 Typography................................................................
Contents Getting your ASUS CUBE with Google TV ready..........................................20 Connecting the power adapter..........................................................................20 Connecting devices to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV.........................21 Pairing your remote control with your ASUS CUBE with Google TV..........22 Pairing your ASUS CUBE with Google TV with Bluetooth devices..............
Contents Google Chrome security settings..................................................................33 Picture-in-Picture...........................................................................................34 Internet settings.............................................................................................34 Mobile Remote...............................................................................................35 Media Manager......................................................
Contents Wired LAN, Wi-Fi, and Internet connections..................................................48 Operation/function failure...................................................................................51 IR Blaster.....................................................................................................................51 Appendices Notices.............................................................................................................52 Supported Media Formats............
Safety information Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13.
About this user guide How this user guide is organized • Chapter 1: Getting started Provides the basic information about your ASUS CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV. • Chapter 2: Using your ASUS CUBE Provides information about using your ASUS CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV. • Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Provides solutions to frequently-asked questions about your ASUS CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV. Typography Bold This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.
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Chapter 1: Getting started Package contents TV/STB Power Live TV VOL ASUS CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV CH Scroll Remote control with two AAA batteries IR Blaster cable CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV Quick Start Guide Power adapter (24W) Power plug Support CD (User Manual/utilities) Quick Start Guide NOTE: Contact your retailer if any of these items are damaged or missing.
Specifications summary Bluetooth Bluetooth 3.0 + High Speed (HS) also compliant with Bluetooth 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) Wireless standard Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n I/O ports Power (DC-In) port x 1 USB 2.
Getting to know your ASUS CUBE with Google TV System requirements • High-definition TV (HDTV) or HDMI monitor • Internet connection (Wired or Wi-Fi) NOTE: Use an HDMI cable to connect your ASUS CUBE with Google TV to an HDTV or HDMI monitor. ASUS CUBE with Google TV Front view IR sensor This sensor detects the signal from your ASUS CUBE with Google TV remote control.
Rear view IR Blaster port Connect your IR Blaster cable to this port to remotely control devices. HDMI In port Connect your audio/video source such as a cable, satellite box, DVD player, or Blu-ray player to this port.
HDMI Out port Connect your external display such as HDTV to this port. Ethernet/LAN (RJ-45) port Insert a network cable to this port for network connection. Power (DC-In) port Connect the bundled power adapter into this port to supply power to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. USB 2.0 port Connect a USB 2.0 device (such as a USB flash drive) or peripheral (such as keyboard or mouse) into this port.
Right-side view Manual reset hole If the system becomes unresponsive, insert a straightened paper clip into this hole and press for about two seconds to reset your ASUS CUBE with Google TV to the factory default settings. WARNING! Doing a factory reset will delete all your data and settings. USB 2.0 port Connect a USB 2.0 device (such as a USB flash drive) or peripheral (such as keyboard or mouse) into this port.
Remote control TV/STB Front view Power TV/STB Power TV/STB (TV Standby) Press to turn TV/STB on/off. Power button Press to turn your ASUS CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV on/off. Touchpad The touchpad allows you to use multigestures to navigate onscreen. NOTE: Refer to section Using the touchpad for more details. Directional Pad/OK buttons Press the arrow keys to navigate through menu/submenu. Press OK to confirm a selection. Live TV VOL CH Scroll Return Press to return to the previous screen.
Live TV Live TV Press to access Live TV. Information Press to display app or media file information. Netflix Press to quickly launch Netflix. NOTE: Netflix may not be available in your country or region. Mute Press to disable the audio output. Picture-in-Picture Press to watch live TV feed while simultaneously using other apps or features. Option Press to view and select from a function’s submenu. VOL CH Scroll Volume control Press up or down to increase or decrease the volume.
Back and side views Voice Search (located at the side) Press this key to activate Voice Search. Cursor toggle button (located at the side) Press once to enable the cursor, and do any of these functions: • Move your finger on the touchpad to move the cursor. • Tap or press anywhere on the touchpad to do the clicking function. • Long-press this key while an item is selected to move your finger on the touchpad to do the drag and drop function. Press again to disable the cursor.
Getting your ASUS CUBE with Google TV ready Connecting the power adapter 2 3 1 To connect the power adapter: 1. Slide the power plug into the power adapter. 2. Connect the power adapter to the DC-in port at the back of your ASUS CUBE with Google TV . 3. Plug the power plug to a power source.
Connecting devices to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV To connect devices to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV: 1. Use an HDMI cable to directly connect your external display such as HDTV to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s HDMI-Out port. 2. (Optional) Use an HDMI cable to connect your media devices such as cable or satellite box to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s HDMI-In port.
3. If you have connected a media device such as cable or satellite, ensure that you connect the bundled IR Blaster cable to the IR Blaster port at the back of your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. Pairing your remote control with your ASUS CUBE with Google TV You need to pair the bundled remote control with your ASUS CUBE with Google TV before using it for the first time or after replacing the batteries. To pair the remote control with your ASUS CUBE with Google TV: 1.
Pairing your ASUS CUBE with Google TV with Bluetooth devices To pair your ASUS CUBE with Google TV with Bluetooth devices: 1. Press , navigate to All Apps > Setting > Network > Bluetooth > Find nearby devices. 2. Select the Bluetooth device that you want to pair with your ASUS CUBE with Google TV.
Chapter 2: Using your ASUS CUBE with Google TV Using your ASUS CUBE with Google TV for the first time When you start your ASUS CUBE with Google TV for the first time, the setup wizard screen appears to guide you in configuring the basic settings of your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. If you need to reset your ASUS CUBE with Google TV, navigate to Settings > Privacy & safety > Factory data reset. WARNING! Doing a factory reset will delete all your data and settings.
Using the touchpad Drag and drop Long press the cursor toggle key then drag an item to its new location. Zoom in/out Spread apart/bring together two fingers to zoom in/out. Navigating the cube user interface Press the arrow keys on your remote control’s directional pad to navigate through the various categories on the cube user interface.
Home screen You can access various apps and functions such as All Apps, Notifications, Widgets, and popular websites from the Home screen. To launch the Home Screen: Press . Customizing home apps You can add, move, or remove apps from the Home screen. To customize home apps: 1. Press > 2. To add an app: Press > Customize home apps. , select the app and app category, then press To move or remove an app: Select the app, then press Remove from Home, then press . 3. When done, press . .
Customizing home widgets You can add, move, and remove widgets from the Home screen. To customize home widgets: 1. Press > 2. To add a widget: Press > Customize home widgets. , select the widget, then press To move or remove a widget: Select the widget, then press Move or Remove from Home, then press . 3. When done, press . . Select . NOTES: • When the cursor mode is enabled, the functions for and buttons are disabled.
All apps screen The All apps screen contains these main app categories: TV & Movies, Games, Social & Life, Education, Music, News, Sports, Photos, and Favorite. To launch the All Apps screen: Press , navigate to All Apps categories. and select your app from the app Play Store Access and download lots of fun games and apps from the Play Store using your Google account. To launch Play Store, navigate to on the Home screen. IMPORTANT! Ensure that your ASUS CUBE with Google TV is connected to the Internet.
Using downloaded files You can download files from websites and store them in Downloads. To download files: Use your remote control to download from a website and store it in Downloads. To access downloaded files: 1. Press . 2. Select All Apps > Downloads. 3. Select the downloaded file that you want to access. To delete downloaded files: 1. Press . 2. Select All Apps > Downloads. 3. Select the downloaded file that you want to delete, and press 4. Press . > View Option > Delete.
Google Chrome Use the Google Chrome web browser to access or bookmark your favorite websites. To launch Google Chrome, navigate to on the Home screen. IMPORTANT! Ensure that your ASUS CUBE with Google TV is connected to the Internet. For more details, refer to the section Internet settings. Browser windows To launch a new window: While browsing a website, press New Window.
To view all open windows: While browsing a website, press , select Windows, and press have three-opened Chrome windows at one time. . You can To refresh a browser window: While browsing a website, press , select Reload, and press . , select History, and press . Browser history To access your browsing history: While browsing a website, press To clear your browsing history: While browsing a website, press Clear History.
Incognito Mode Browser Browse websites in incognito mode if you do not want your website visits recorded in your browser history. To launch an incognito window: While browsing a website, press New incognito window. , select Windows, press , and select Bookmarking your favorite websites Bookmark your favorite websites to easily access them the next time you surf the Internet. To bookmark your favorite websites: While browsing a website, press press .
Google Chrome security settings You can set a PIN code to lock and prevent others from using your ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s Google Chrome browser. To set up the PIN number: 1. Press , select System settings > Privacy & safety > Application lock. 2. Tick Lock Google Chrome and press 3. Assign the PIN number and press . . To unlock or change the PIN number: 1. Press , select System settings > Privacy & safety > Application lock. 2. Tick Unlock Google Chrome and press 3.
Picture-in-Picture Your ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s Picture-in-Picture feature allows you to watch a live TV feed while simultaneously using other apps or features on Google TV. To use Picture-in-Picture: • Press on your ASUS CUBE with Google TV remote control to watch a live TV feed at the same time on a small window. • To close the Picture-in-Picture function, enable the cursor mode and click X. Internet settings Configure your Internet settings from the Settings menu.
Mobile Remote Mobile Remote allows your Android device to wirelessly access your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. It allows you to use your Android device to: • Access all apps from your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. • Search and access videos, movies, or photos from your ASUS CUBE with Google TV. • Use Mobile Remote apps. To use Mobile Remote: 1. Ensure that both your ASUS CUBE with Google TV and your Android device are on the same Wi-Fi network. 2.
Media Manager Media Manager allows you to manage your files by file types and file sources. To use Media Manager: Navigate to All apps > Media Manager > Local Media to play files from a connected USB storage device. You can also select to play files from other sources such as from the ASUS WebStorage, local network, or Samba/UPnP Server. AutoPlay Your ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s AutoPlay function allows you to automatically play your videos from a connected USB storage device. To use AutoPlay: 1.
Watching Live TV To watch Live TV: • While browsing the Internet, press Live TV on your ASUS CUBE with Google TV remote control to watch a live TV feed. • Press on your ASUS CUBE with Google TV remote control to close the live TV feed. Music Player and Photo Gallery Use Music Player or Photo Gallery, which are pre-installed apps, to listen to music or view your photos. To use Music Player or Photo Gallery: 1.
ASUS WebStorage ASUS WebStorage is a pre-installed app that allows you to quickly access your ASUS WebStorage account for saving, syncing, sharing, and accessing your files anytime and anywhere. This app also lets you create notes, take pictures, record videos and voice messages and instantly save them in your WebStorage account. NOTE: Visit the ASUS WebStorage website at http://www.asuswebstorage.com for more details.
Whiteboard Whiteboard is a pre-installed app that allows you create a group where you posts or share memos or messages to your group members. You can view and read these messages on Google TV or on your mobile devices. To create a group: 1. Press . 2. Select All Apps > Whiteboard. 3. Select Sign-in. 4. Enter your Gmail and other necessary information. When done, select OK. 5. As the group host, you can now add members to your group. NOTE: Whiteboard app only works with Gmail accounts.
To add a new group member: 1. From the Whiteboard screen, select Add member. 2. Enter the new member’s Gmail and other necessary info. When done, select OK. 3. You can do steps 1 and 2 to add more members to your group. To create a new memo: 1. From the Whiteboard screen, select Create new memo. 2. Enter your message on the message field. When done, click the Save icon.
Task Killer Task Killer is an app that allows you to force stop running apps. To force stop running apps: 1. Press . 2. Select All Apps > Task Killer. 3. Select the running apps that you want to force stop, and click Kill selected apps.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides answers to some common problems that you may encounter while installing or using your ASUS CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact ASUS Technical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in this section. Remote Control Q1. The ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s remote control is not working. • Ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly.
Q2. I cannot get a good signal using my remote control. • To get the best signal when using your remote control, ensure that you point your remote control directly at your ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s IR sensor at an angle of less than or equal to 30 degrees and at a distance of five meters. Display Q1. My ASUS CUBE with Google TV does not seem to power on. • Ensure that that power plug and power adapter are properly connected.
Q3. I cannot see the Setup Wizard when I turn on the ASUS CUBE with Google TV for the first time. The TV screen is blank and the ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s power LED is on. • Ensure that the HDMI cable is properly connected to the ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s HDMI Output (HDMI Out) port and to your TV’s HDMI port. Try disconnecting and reconnecting the HDMI cable. • Ensure that your TV is switched to the appropriate video source (AV IN or HDMI).
Q4. The TV screen is blinking and fuzzy. • Ensure that the HDMI cable is properly connected to the correct HDMI ports on both the TV and the ASUS CUBE with Google TV. • Ensure that the correct HDMI resolution option is selected. Q5. Certain files cannot be played on the ASUS CUBE with Google TV. • The ASUS CUBE with Google TV may not support the video or audio format used in the file. For ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s supported media formats, refer to the section Supported Media Formats in Appendices.
Audio Q1. There is no sound or poor sound. • Ensure the volume on the TV or entertainment unit, such as cable or satellite box, is not on mute mode. • Check the volume levels of your TV set and ASUS CUBE with Google TV. • Ensure that the HDMI cable is connected correctly. Q2. A few of my music files do not appear. The ASUS CUBE with Google TV supports the most common music file formats. However, there are almost an infinite variety of bit rates and sample rates.
Q2. The ASUS CUBE with Google TV does not recognize my USB storage device. Your USB storage device may not be detected because of problems with the USB hardware driver, USB cable, or longer system response time. Try inserting the USB storage device to the USB port again, replace a new USB cable, or use another USB storage device. Q3. After connecting an external hard disk drive (HDD) , the correct model name is not displayed and I cannot remove the USB storage device.
Wired LAN, Wi-Fi, and Internet connections Q1. I cannot connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi. • Ensure that the LAN router or Wireless LAN router is on. • Ensure that the network cable is connected correctly when using a wired network connection. • Check the settings of the LAN router or Wireless LAN router. Q2. I cannot connect to the Internet via LAN. • If you cannot connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi, ensure that you have not connected a network cable to the ASUS CUBE with Google TV.
Q4. The LEDs on the Ethernet port do not blink and my wired connection does not work. • Ensure that the network cable is firmly connected to the ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s LAN port located at the rear panel. • Replace the LAN cable. Q5. I cannot connect to the Wi-Fi network. • Ensure that you have properly configured your Wi-Fi settings. • Check your wireless router settings to ensure that you have correctly configured your ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s Wi-Fi settings.
Q8. My Internet connection slows down while watching an online media. • Slow connection or high Internet traffic may cause this problem. Try watching the online media during off-peak hours. • You may have limited bandwidth usage on your network. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to inquire about increasing your bandwidth for your network connection. Q9.
Operation/function failure Q1. An operation/function failed on my ASUS CUBE with Google TV. What can I do? • Do the following to force close an app. a) Go to All apps and select the running app that you want to force close. b) Press , then select Application info > Force close. • Disconnect the power adapter from the power source, then plug it in again.
Appendices Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions.
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CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 2004/108/EC “Electromagnetic compatibility” and 2006/95/EC “Low voltage directive”.
Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through Ch11 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 This equipment may be operated in all member states of the EU. Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. This equipment may be used indoor only. License notice and trademark acknowledgement for Dolby Digital Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Supported Media Formats Video Audio MPEG4 ASP, XVid, MJPEG MP3, PCM, AC3, DDP H.264, MPEG2 PCM, MP3, AAC, Vorbis, AC3, DDP H.263, H.264 AAC, MP3 MPEG4 ASP, H.264 (HiP 4.1), MPEG 2 AAC, AC3, DDP MPEG1, MPEG2 PCM, AC3, DDP Windows Media Video 9 (WMV9), VC-1 WMA (Pro) H.263, H.264, VP6 MP3, AAC NOTES: • The following formats/functions are not supported: DTS sound, Zoom feature, and FLAC sound file. • For HDMI-In, your ASUS CUBE supports AC3 pass-through but not DDP pass-through.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Asus Computer International Responsible Party Name: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Address: Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Media Streamer Model Number : ASUS CUBE with Google TV Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
