TV Tuner Product My Cinema Series e2939_tv tuner card.
E3489 Revised Edition V4 October 2007 Copyright © 2006 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 Notices........................................................................................................... v Safety information....................................................................................... vi About this guide......................................................................................... vii Chapter 1: Hardware information 1.1 System requirements.................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Card/Box layout..............
Contents Appendix: A.1 A.1.1 39-key remote controller..................................................A-2 A.1.3 46-key remote controller..................................................A-6 A.1.2 A.2 A.3 A.4 A.5 Reference information Remote controller (optional)........................................................ A-2 21-key remote controller..................................................A-4 International TV systems and standards (Analog TV)...............
Notices 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.
Safety information 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.
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 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 Tuner Card/Box. Chapter 2: Software information This chapter gives information on how to install device drivers and applications for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box.
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. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. viii e2939_tv tuner card.
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing the ASUS TV Tuner Product. Hardware information Chapter 1 ASUS TV Tuner Product e2939_tv tuner card.
1.1 System requirements Before installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box, make sure your computer system meets the following requirements: Item Slot Processor Memory Graphics card Optical drive Hard disk space Audio Operating system Software/utilities 1.2 Description 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 card: One available Express Card port For notebook: Intel® Pentium® M 1.
FM port Analog TV port ATSC/Clear QAM TV port S video port Audio port R ATSC/Clear QAM port Analog TV/FM port Audio port R Video port (Hybrid) PCI-E / PCI TV cards FM radio/ DVBT TV port CATV-IN R Analog TV port RF/FM-IN IR receiver port Audio-video port ASUS TV Tuner Product e2939_tv tuner card.
CATV-IN FM radio RF/FM-IN CATV-IN R DVBT /CATV port R DVBT/Analog TV port IR receiver port Audio-video port IR VIDEO-IN (Analog) PCI-E / PCI TV cards FM-IN Analog TV port RF-IN R FM radio port IR receiver port Audio-video port 1- e2939_tv tuner card.
Analog TV port IR receiver port ASUS TV Tuner Product e2939_tv tuner card.
(Digital) USB TV boxes Internal antenna Digital TV-in port (for external/roof anterna) USB port LEDs IR receiver The internal antenna provides easy portability and more chances of digital TV reception when the roof antenna or the external antenna is not available. (Digital) USB TV stick DVBT TV-in port Refer to the LED information table on page 1-8. 1- e2939_tv tuner card.
(Hybrid) USB TV boxes FM antenna Digital/Analog TV-in port USB port LEDs IR receiver (Analog) USB TV stick AnalogTV-in port ASUS TV Tuner Product e2939_tv tuner card.
(DVBT) Express card Digital TV-in port LED (Hybrid) Express card Video in RF in FM Refer to the LED information table on page 1-8. 1- e2939_tv tuner card.
LED information For models with two (2) LEDs Color Description LED 1 (Green) Good signal LED 2 (Orange) Poor signal For models with one (1) LED LED On/Off Description LED On Good signal LED Off Poor signal 1.3 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.
1.4 1.4.1 Installation • You can install the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 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. Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card To install the ASUS TV Tuner Card: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Unplug the power cord. Remove the system unit cover. Refer to the documentation that came with your system for detailed instructions. Locate the PCI bus expansion slot.
1.4.2 Installing the ASUS USB TV Box/Stick To install the ASUS USB TV Box: 1. 2. Place the ASUS USB TV Box on a flat, stable surface close to your computer. Connect the USB cord A series plug to the USB 2.0 port on your computer. PC 2 1.4.3 NB 2 Installing the ASUS TV Express Card To install the ASUS TV Express Card: 1. Place your notebook or desktop computer on a flat, stable surface. 3. Connect the ASUS TV Express Card to the Express Card port on your computer. 2.
1.5 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.
FM Antenna/FM CATV CATV ATSC/QAM ATSC/QAM Video-in (Composite) port Video-in (S-VHS) port Audio-in (L) port Audio-in (R) port S video-IN AUDIO-IN AUDIO-IN ATSC ATSC/QAM CATV CATV/FM Antenna/FM Audio-in (L) port Audio Audio-in (R) port Video-in (Composite) port Video Video-in (S-VHS) port ASUS TV Tuner Product e2939_tv tuner card.
1.5.2 (Hybrid) TV card Digital TV antenna or RF/FM-IN FM Radio CATV CATV-IN IR receiver Antenna IR Audio-in (L) port Audio-in (R) port VIDEO-IN Video-in (Composite) port Video-in (S-VHS) port FM-IN FM Radio DVBT IR receiver CATV-IN CATV IR Audio-in (L) port Audio-in (R) port VIDEO-IN Video-in (Composite) port Video-in (S-VHS) port You may connect the Hybrid TV card to all devices as shown in the illustration above. For the Analog TV card, you cannot connect the digital TV antenna.
1.5.3 (Analog) TV card FM-IN FM Radio CATV CATV-IN IR receiver Antenna IR Audio-in (L) port VIDEO-IN Audio-in (R) port Video-in (Composite) port Video-in (S-VHS) port CATV CATV-IN IR receiver Antenna ASUS TV Tuner Product e2939_tv tuner card.
1.5.4 (Digital) USB TV box Internal digital antenna Digital TV box USB A series plug External digital antenna USB B series plug • The ASUS My Cinema U9000 Diversity TV Box has an internal antenna. You may use it, or you may also connect an external antenna/roof antenna to the U9000 through an MCX-to-IEC adapter. • The internal antenna provides easy portability and more chances of digital TV reception when the roof antenna or the external antenna is not available.
1.5.5 (DVBT) Express Card Digital TV antenna 1.5.6 (Hybrid) Express Card For ATSC Hybrid Express Card, the sequence of the components may be different. ASUS TV Tuner Product e2939_tv tuner card.
1.5.7 (Hybrid) USB TV box Internal FM antenna Hybrid USB TV box External digital antenna/ USB A series plug CATV in USB B series plug 1.5.8 (Analog) USB TV box CATV Antenna 1-18 e2939_tv tuner card.
This chapter gives information on how to install device drivers and applications for the ASUS TV Tuner Product. Software information Chapter 2 ASUS TV Tuner Product e2939_tv tuner card.
2.1 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. 2.1.1 • Make sure that Windows® XP 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.
5. This message appears when setup is complete. Click OK to finish the installation process. 2.1.2 Installing the driver Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (Windows® XP/Vista Basic) for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/Stick 1. Start your computer. 2. Windows® automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel. 3. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. The Drivers & Utilities setup screen appears.
4. A progress bar appears to indicate the installation status. 5. After all necessary files have been installed in your system, click Finish to complete the installation process. Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (Windows® Media Center Edition [MCE] 2005/Vista Premium) for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box 1. 2. Start your computer. Windows® automatically detects the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box and displays the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel. 2- e2939_tv tuner card.
3. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. The Drivers & Utilities setup screen appears. Click the radio button for Windows® XP/Vista Basic. Click Install Drivers. 4. A progress bar appears to indicate the installation status. 5. After all necessary files have been installed in your system, click Finish to complete the driver installation process. ASUS TV Tuner Product e2939_tv tuner card.
6. On the MCE Drivers and Utilities setup screen, click Install MCE plug-in. The following step is only for the ASUS TV Box which featured with internal antenna. 7. Go to MCE > More Programs > ASUS TV Setting. Select the antenna you intend to use. Click Apply. • 2- e2939_tv tuner card.indb 6 You may use it, and/or you may also connect an external antenna/roof antenna to the U9000 Diversity through an MCX-to-IEC adapter.
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 the Add or Remove Programs icon. 3. Click the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box Drivers from the list. 4. Click Change/Remove. 5. A dialog box appears. Click OK to completely remove all ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box components; otherwise, click Cancel. 6.
2.2 CyberLink® PowerCinema (optional) If you are running Windows® MCE/Vista Premium, you can not watch TV by 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 remote controller to navigate through the user interface. For details on the remote controller, see the Appendix.
2.4 ASUS VideoSecurity Online VideoSecurity Online is a powerful monitoring and motiondetecting software. With video capture devices such as CCD, V8, digital Hi-8 and others, you can use VideoSecurity Online to: • find intruders; • detect changes in a specified location; and • • monitor your environment; know in advance who your visitors are.
2.5 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. The image below shows the main ASUS EZVCR user interface window.
2.6 ASUS Eee PC Installation For ASUS Eee PC Linux OS, follow below steps to install drivers and applications 1 Copy the file to home directory 3 In the console, type “sudo su” to get root privilege 2 Press Ctrl-Alt + T 4 Type “tar xvfz dvbt-4eeepc.tar.gz” 6 Reboot to take effect 5 Type install-xxxx to install driver and AP ForASUS Eee PC Microsoft® Windows® OS, refer to section 2.1 to install drivers and applications After the installation, you can run the AP from desktop ICON.
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This chapter includes information on the optional remote controller, the key table, and international TV systems and standards. Reference information Appendix ASUS TV Tuner Product e2939_tv tuner card.
A.1 Remote controller (optional) The optional remote controller is designed for the CyberLink® PowerCinema software application only. Use the remote controller for an enjoyable TV-watching experience through the CyberLink® PowerCinema windows. Remote controller specifications Operating range 5 meters (max) Power source 3 V (2 x “AAA” batteries) Receiver A.1.
Key table Button TV FM DVD – Radio mode – – – – – – – – – – – Back to main menu PHOTO MUSIC – – – – – – – – – Photo mode – – – – Music mode Back to main menu – Back to main menu DVD menu Back to main menu – Back to main menu – Back to main menu – Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Full screen Full screen Full screen Full screen Full screen Full screen TV mode – Back to previous channel Back to previous page Channel up/down ~ Mode VIDEO – – – DVD mode –
Button A.1.
Key table Button TV FM TV mode – – Mode VIDEO – PHOTO – MUSIC – 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 previous Channel up/down Back to main menu Back to previous Search forward/ backward Back to main menu Back to previous Next/ previous chapter Back to main me
A.1.3 46-key remote controller Layout Power Pause Record Stop Rewind Forward Play Replay Back Skip I more Cursor up Cursor left OK Cursor right Cursor down Volume + Channel + Volume - Mute Channel Live TV Record TV DVD Menu Guide Numeric and alphabetic keys * Clear # Enter Teletext A- e2939_tv tuner card.
Key table Button TV FM Power Power Power Pause Pause Stop PHOTO MUSIC Power Power Pause Pause Pause Pause 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 Replay Replay Replay Replay Skip Skip Skip Skip Skip Skip – – – – – Back to previous OK Back to previous OK Back to previous OK Back to pre
A.2 AREA 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. TV COLOR STEREO Albania B/G PAL Argentina NPAL-N Australia B/G PAL FM-FM Austria B/G PAL FM-FM Azores Is.
AREA TV COLOR STEREO 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
A.3 International TV systems and standards (DVB-T) TYPE LOCATION DVB-T+PAL Australia BW 7 MHz BAND V/UHF DVB-T+PAL 8 MHz UHF DVB-T+PAL Austria DVB-T+PAL China DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+PAL DVB-T+NTSC A-10 e2939_tv tuner card.
A.4 International TV systems and standards (ATSC) TYPE LOCATION ATSC USA ATSC A.5 Canada BW 6 MHz 6 MHz BAND V/UHF V/UHF International TV systems and standards (DMB-TH) TYPE LOCATION DMB-TH China DMB-TH ASUS TV Tuner product e2939_tv tuner card.
