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Contents
Safety information ........................................................................................7
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................7
About this user guide ....................................................................................9
How this user guide is organized .....................................................................9
Supported Media Formats ............................................................................ 63
ASUS contact information ............................................................................64
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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 ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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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 specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied
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. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects lled
with liquids such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
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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
BoldThis indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.
Bold ItalicThis indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.
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Conventions used in this manual
To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as follows:
IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete
a task.
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete
tasks.
WARNING! This message contains important information that must be followed to keep
you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s
data and components.
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Chapter 1: Getting started
Live TV
VOL
TV/STB Power
CH
Scroll
Quick Start Guide
CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV
Package contents
ASUS CUBE WITH GOOGLE TVRemote control
IR Blaster cable
with two AAA
batteries
Power adapter
(24W)
NOTE: Contact your retailer if any of these items are damaged or missing.
Power plugSupport CD (User
Manual/utilities)
Quick Start Guide
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Specications summary
BluetoothBluetooth 3.0 + High Speed (HS) also compliant with
Wireless standardWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
I/O portsPower (DC-In) port x 1
Dimension125 x 125 x 125 mm ( WxDxH)
Weight520 g
Power input rating12V DC, 2A
Power consumption10W
Operating temperature5oC (41oF) ~ 40oC (104oF)
NOTES:
• Specications are subject to change without notice.
• For supported video/music/photo format, please visit
http://developers.google.com/tv/android/docs/gtv_media_formats
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Bluetooth 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
USB 2.0 ports x 2
10/100 Base-T Ethernet port x 1
HDMI Out port x 1
HDMI In port x 1
IR Blaster Out port (Remote signal amplier Output port)
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Getting to know your ASUS CUBE with Google TV
System requirements
• High-denition 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.
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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.
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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 ash drive) or peripheral (such as
keyboard or mouse) into this port.
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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 ash drive) or peripheral (such as
keyboard or mouse) into this port.
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Remote control
Live TV
VOL
TV/STBPower
CH
Scroll
TV/STB
Power
Front view
TV/STB (TV Standby)
Press to turn TV/STB on/o.
Power button
Press to turn your ASUS CUBE WITH GOOGLE
TV on/o.
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 conrm a
selection.
Return
Press to return to the previous screen.
Voice search
Press this key to activate Voice Search.
TV Program Guide
Press to view the electronic TV program
guide.
Home Page
Press to return to the Home menu.
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Live TV
Live TV
VOL
CH
Scroll
Press to access Live TV.
Information
Press to display app or media le information.
Netix
Press to quickly launch Netix.
NOTE: Netix 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.
Volume control
Press up or down to increase or decrease the volume.
Channel control
Press up or down to browse for channels.
Scroll up or down a webpage.
Microphone
Located at the top of the ASUS logo, use this built-in micrphone for the Voice
Search function.
Playback control
Press any of these keys to control media playback.
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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 nger 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 nger on the
touchpad to do the drag and drop function.
Press again to disable the cursor.
Function key (located at the back)
Press this key with an orange-marked key to activate the function of the
orange-marked key.
Qwerty keys (located at the back)
Use these keys for text and numeric input.
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Getting your ASUS CUBE with Google TV ready
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Connecting the power adapter
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.
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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.
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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 rst time or after replacing the batteries.
To pair the remote control with your ASUS CUBE with Google TV:
1. Press the Rewind ( ) and Forward ( ) buttons for more than three
seconds. Take note of the following blue LED status on the remote control:
• Quick ashing blue LED: In pairing mode
• Slow ashing blue LED: Reconnecting mode
NOTE: Ensure that your ASUS CUBE with Google TV remote control is directly pointed to
your ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s IR sensor.
2. Wait until a message appears conrming that pairing is successful.
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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.
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Chapter 2: Using your ASUS CUBE with
Google TV
Using your ASUS CUBE with Google TV for the rst time
When you start your ASUS CUBE with Google TV for the rst time, the setup wizard
screen appears to guide you in conguring 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.
To use your ASUS CUBE with Google TV for the rst time:
1. Turn on your ASUS CUBE with Google TV and your HDTV.
2. The screen may stay dark for several seconds after the logo disappears. Wait for
a while until the Initial Setup Wizard is displayed.
3. Follow the instructions to complete the process.
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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 ngers 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.
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Home screen
You can access various apps and functions such as All Apps, Notications, 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 > > Customize home apps.
2. To add an app: Press , select the app and app category, then press .
To move or remove an app: Select the app, then press . Select Move or
Remove from Home, then press .
3. When done, press .
NOTES:
• When the cursor mode is enabled, the functions for and buttons are disabled.
• For details about the cursor mode, refer to the section Remote Control: Back and side views on page 19.
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Customizing home widgets
You can add, move, and remove widgets from the Home screen.
To customize home widgets:
1. Press > > Customize home widgets.
2. To add a widget: Press , select the widget, then press .
To move or remove a widget: Select the widget, then press . Select
Move or Remove from Home, then press .
3. When done, press .
NOTES:
• When the cursor mode is enabled, the functions for and buttons are disabled.
• For details about the cursor mode, refer to the section Remote Control: Back and side views on page 19.
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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 and select your app from the app
categories.
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.
For more details, refer to the section Internet settings.
NOTE: You may need to purchase some of the apps..
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Using downloaded les
You can download les from websites and store them in Downloads.
To download les:
Use your remote control to download from a website and store it in Downloads.
To access downloaded les:
1. Press .
2. Select All Apps > Downloads.
3. Select the downloaded le that you want to access.
To delete downloaded les:
1. Press .
2. Select All Apps > Downloads.
3. Select the downloaded le that you want to delete, and press .
4. Press > View Option > Delete.
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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 , select Windows, press , and select
New Window.
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To view all open windows:
While browsing a website, press , select Windows, and press . You can
have three-opened Chrome windows at one time.
To refresh a browser window:
While browsing a website, press , select Reload, and press .
Browser history
To access your browsing history:
While browsing a website, press , select History, and press .
To clear your browsing history:
While browsing a website, press , select History, press , and select
Clear History.
To clear all your browsing data such as cache and cookies:
While browsing a website, press , select Settings, press , and select the
data you want to delete.
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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 , select Windows, press , and select
New incognito window.
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 , select Bookmarks > Add bookmark, and
press .
To access your bookmarks:
While browsing a website, press , select Bookmarks, and press .
To delete a bookmark:
Select the bookmark you want to delete, press and hold , select Delete
bookmark, and press .
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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.
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
Congure your Internet settings from the Settings menu.
To congure your Internet settings:
1. Launch System Settings in any of these two ways:
• Press > All Apps > > Settings.
• Press > > System settings.
2. Select Network, and select either Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
3. Enter the necessary information for your Internet settings.
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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. Download Mobile Remote to your Android device from the Google Play Store.
NOTE: For more details about Google Play Store, refer to the section Play Store.
3. Launch Mobile Remote on your Android device.
4. Wait for a few minutes while your Android device establishes connection with
your ASUS CUBE with Google TV.
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Media Manager
Media Manager allows you to manage your les by le types and le sources.
To use Media Manager:
Navigate to All apps > Media Manager > Local Media to play les from a
connected USB storage device.
You can also select to play les 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. On your USB storage device, create a folder named AutoPlay.
2. Copy your supported media content to the AutoPlay folder.
3. Connect your USB storage device to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV, and your
media content will automatically be played.
NOTE: For ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s supported media formats, refer to the section
Supported Media Formats in Appendices.
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Watching Live TV
Live TV
To watch Live TV:
• While browsing the Internet, press
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. Insert a USB storage device containing your media les to your ASUS CUBE with
Google TV ’s USB port.
2. Navigate to All apps, then navigate to Music Player or Photo Gallery.
3. Select a le from the list and press .
NOTE: For ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s supported media formats, refer to the section
Supported Media Formats in Appendices.
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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 les
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.
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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.
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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 eld. When done, click
the Save icon.
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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.
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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.
• The batteries may already be drained out. Replace the batteries with new ones.
• Ensure that the path between the remote control and the ASUS CUBE with
Google TV is not blocked. Operate the remote control closer to the ASUS CUBE
with Google TV.
• Simultaneously press the Rewind ( ) and Forward ( ) buttons for more
than three seconds to pair the remote control and the ASUS CUBE with Google
TV again. The LED quickly ashes blue indicating that the ASUS CUBE with
Google TV is in a pairing mode with the remote control.
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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 ve 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.
• The ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s power adapter possibly performs the
overload protection function — automatic shutdown during overload
conditions, such as Over Current, Over Voltage, and Over Temperature.
• Disconnect the ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s power adapter and wait for a few
minutes before you replug the ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s power adapter
directly into an outlet. Turn the ASUS CUBE with Google TV on again.
Q2. The TV screen is blank and the ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s power LED
remains o.
• Ensure that the ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s power is turned on.
• Ensure that the TV is turned on.
• Ensure that the ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s power adapter and the power
outlet are functional.
• Ensure that the ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s power adapter plug is rmly
attached to the rear panel of the ASUS CUBE with Google TV and to the power
outlet.
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Q3. I cannot see the Setup Wizard when I turn on the ASUS CUBE with
Google TV for the rst 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). You may need to use your TV remote control to change video sources.
• Turn o the ASUS CUBE with Google TV and wait for a few minutes before
turning it on again or insert a straigthened paper clip into the manual reset
hole at the right-side of the ASUS CUBE with Google TV.
IMPORTANT: Resetting your ASUS CUBE with Google TV will lead to loss of data such as
conguration settings.
• Ensure that the HDMI resolution of your TV supports 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.
• When you turn o the ASUS CUBE with Google TV, wait until it is completely
turned o. DO NOT press the remote control repeatedly when the remote
control is in the power-o process. Doing so will cause the ASUS CUBE with
Google TV to malfunction. If this occurs, disconnect and then connect the
power adapter to the ASUS CUBE with Google TV.
• When the ASUS CUBE with Google TV and the TV are connected with HDMI
cables via a cable or satellite box, pictures may not be displayed properly due
to the copyright protection feature of some set-top boxes. In this case, contact
your cable/satellite TV service provider.
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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 les 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 le. For ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s supported media formats,
refer to the section Supported Media Formats in Appendices.
• For information on the media formats that Google TV supports, please visit:
Q6. How do I change the aspect radio of a video le during video playback?
On your remote control, press or and select your preferred aspect ratio from
any of the four available aspect ratios.
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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 les do not appear.
The ASUS CUBE with Google TV supports the most common music le formats.
However, there are almost an innite variety of bit rates and sample rates. If a le is
not displayed on the screen, it most likely uses an unsupported bit rate or sample
rate. Only use les with supported formats, bit rates, and sample rates.
NOTE: For ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s supported media formats, refer to the section
Supported Media Formats in Appendices.
USB storage device
Q1. I cannot nd any of my music, video, or photo les on my USB storage
device.
• Ensure that your USB storage device is properly plugged in.
• Ensure that your USB storage device (USB Flash/USB Hard drive ) is not in
standby mode.
• Ensure that the les are in supported le formats.
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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.
• Wait for a few minutes until the HDD indexing is completed.
• If drive indexing is taking too long, you can force unmount your external HDD
from Settings > Storage.
Google TV software updates
Every Google TV device receives an over-the-air (OTA) software update the rst
time it is turned on and connected to the Internet. This update ensures that you
get the latest Google TV experience.
Q1. How do I know if my system is up-to-date?
Select System updates > About > Settings, then click OK. A message shows your
system’s version information.
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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. The ASUS CUBE
with Google TV places priority on a LAN connection over a Wi-Fi connection.
Q3. I cannot connect to the wired network.
• Please check you router setting to determine the correct setup type to properly
congure and connect your ASUS CUBE with Google TV to the Internet.
• You need to select either Dynamic (AUTO IP) or Static (Fixed IP) as your setup
type. If you select Dynamic (AUTO), the router’s DHCP server automatically
assigns an IP address for your ASUS CUBE with Google TV.
• You need to select either DHCP or Static as your setup type. If you select DHCP,
the router’s DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to the ASUS CUBE
with Google TV.
• If you select Static, key in the IP address, Gateway, and Network prex length.
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Q4. The LEDs on the Ethernet port do not blink and my wired connection
does not work.
• Ensure that the network cable is rmly 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 congured your Wi-Fi settings.
• Check your wireless router settings to ensure that you have correctly
congured your ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s Wi-Fi settings.
• The network you are trying to access may be protected, secured, or encrypted.
If you are trying to connect to a wireless local area network (WLAN), contact
your network administrator for the security and encryption settings.
Q6. When I searched for a Wi-Fi network, I found several networks, some of
which are encrypted. How do I connect to an encrypted network?
Contact your network administrator for the correct SSID (network name) and
encryption key or password for the wireless network you want to connect to.
Q7. Movies streamed via the Wi-Fi network does not run smoothly.
Possible causes may be:
• Slow connection or high Internet trac.
• Interference from several sources such as other wireless network devices,
Bluetooth devices, wireless phones, or even microwave ovens.
• 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.
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Q8. My Internet connection slows down while watching an online media.
• Slow connection or high Internet trac may cause this problem. Try watching
the online media during o-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. Why do I encounter network lag when I use Internet media services?
• Depending on the streaming situation or network stability/trac, you might
need to wait for a few minutes to use the Internet media services.
• 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.
Q10. Can I connect to the network via both wired and wireless connections
simultaneously?
Yes, you can connect to the network using both wired and wireless connections
simultaneously. Ethernet will have priority over Wi-Fi.
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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.
• Insert a straigthened paper clip into the manual reset hole located at the right
side to reset the ASUS CUBE with Google TV to the factory default settings.
WARNING! Doing a factory reset will delete all your data and settings.
IR Blaster
Q1. I cannot remotely control my cable/satellite TV box or AV receiver.
IR Blaster (Infrared Blaster) allows you to remotely control your devices such as
cable/satellite TV or AV receiver using your ASUS CUBE with Google TV remote
control. If you encounter some problem with your ASUS CUBE’s IR Blaster function,
do the following:
• Ensure that all devices are turned on.
• The IR Blaster cable is rmly connected to your ASUS CUBE with Google TV’s
IR Blaster port and is placed at least 3 cm near your cable/satellite TV or AV
receiver.
• Your ASUS CUBE with Google TV settings are correctly congured.
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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 dierent regions.
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://csr.asus.com/english/index.aspx.
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.
• This device must accept any interference 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
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particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IMPORTANT! This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 ~ 5.25
GHz frequency band.
WARNING! Any changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
The radiated output power of the Wi-Fi technology is below the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits. Nevertheless, it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner
that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
Bluetooth Equipment:
FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance
The antenna used with this transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant.
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Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital device does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
device set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
This class B digital device complies with Canadian ICES-003.
GNU General Public License
Licensing information
This product includes copyrighted third-party software licensed under the terms of the
GNU General Public License. Please see The GNU General Public License for the exact terms
and conditions of this license. We include a copy of the GPL with every CD shipped with our
product. All future rmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective source
code. Please visit our web site for updated information. Note that we do not oer direct
support for the distribution.*-
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
Version 2, June 1991
Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA
Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but
changing it is not allowed.
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programs, too.
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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”.
/
CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth
This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European
Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications
Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity.
is for class II device.
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Wireless Operation Channel for Dierent Domains
N. America2.412-2.462 GHzCh01 through Ch11
Japan2.412-2.484 GHzCh01 through Ch14
Europe ETSI2.412-2.472 GHzCh01 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. Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Supported Media Formats
VideoAudio
MPEG4 ASP, XVid, MJPEGMP3, PCM, AC3, DDP
H.264, MPEG2PCM, MP3, AAC, Vorbis, AC3, DDP
H.263, H.264AAC, MP3
MPEG4 ASP, H.264 (HiP 4.1), MPEG 2AAC, AC3, DDP
MPEG1, MPEG2PCM, AC3, DDP
Windows Media Video 9 (WMV9), VC-1WMA (Pro)
H.263, H.264, VP6MP3, AAC
NOTES:
• The following formats/functions are not supported: DTS sound, Zoom feature, and
FLAC sound le.
• For HDMI-In, your ASUS CUBE supports AC3 pass-through but not DDP pass-through.
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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259
Telephone +886-2-2894-3447
Fax +886-2-2890-7798
E-mail info@asus.com.tw
Web site www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
Telephone +86-21-38429911
Online support support.asus.com
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Telephone +1-510-739-3777
Fax +1-510-608-4555
Web site usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone +1-812-282-2787
Support fax +1-812-284-0883
Online support support.asus.com
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ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Fax +49-2102-959911
Web site www.asus.de
Online contact www.asus.de/sales
Technical Support
Component Telephone +49-1805-010923*
System/Notebook/Eee/LCD Telephone +49-1805-010920*
Support Fax +49-2102-9599-11
Online support support.asus.com
* EUR 0.14/minute from a German xed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile phone.
Address:HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY
ASUS Computer GmbH
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)
Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International
Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539.
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. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Representative Person’s Name : Steve Chang / President
Signature :
Date : Mar. 22, 2013
Ver. 120601
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