ASUS E4516 User Manual
TV Tuner
My Cinema Series
User Manual
E4516
Seventh Edition V7
February 2009
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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 ............................................................................ 1-2
1.3 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-3
1.4 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
1.5 Connecting cables and devices .................................................. 1-6
Chapter 2: Software information
2.1 Device driver installation ............................................................. 2-2
2.1.1 Installing Microsoft® DirectX® ........................................ 2-2
2.1.2 Installing the driver .......................................................... 2-3
2.1.3 Uninstalling the driver ..................................................... 2-6
2.2 CyberLink® PowerCinema (optional) ......................................... 2-7
2.3 Arcsoft TotalMedia (optional) ...................................................... 2-7
2.4 Presto! PVR (optional) ................................................................. 2-8
2.5 ASUS Splendid Technology ........................................................ 2-8
2.6 ASUS VideoSecurity Online ........................................................ 2-9
2.7 ASUS EZVCR .............................................................................. 2-10
2.8 ASUS Eee PC Installation .......................................................... 2-11
2.9 ASUS Plug and Play TV (optional) ............................................ 2-12
2.10 ASUS Pop-up TV (optional) ....................................................... 2-12
2.11 ASUS GadgeTV .......................................................................... 2-12
Appendix: Reference information
A.1 Remote control (optional) ...........................................................A-2
A.1.1 39-key remote control .....................................................A-2
A.1.2 21-key remote control .....................................................A-4
A.1.3 46-key remote control .....................................................A-6
A.1.4 41-key remote control .....................................................A-8
A.2 International TV systems and standards (Analog TV) ............ A-11
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A.3 International TV systems and standards (DVB-T) ...................A-13
A.4 International TV systems and standards (ATSC) ....................A-14
A.5 International TV systems and standards (DMB-TH) ...............A-14
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Notices
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:
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This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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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. 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 particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. 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.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric
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.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.
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.
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the documentation that comes with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and
the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your
dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and extreme temperatures. Do not place this product in a
location where it may get wet.
• Place this product on a at and stable surface.
• We recommend that you use this product in environments with an ambient
temperature below 35ºC.
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If you encounter technical problems with this product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
DO NOT throw this product in municipal waste. This product has been designed
to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out
wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment)
should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of
electronic products.
DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out
wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.
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Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/Stick.
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/Stick.
• Chapter 2: Software information
This chapter gives information on how to install device drivers and
applications for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/Stick.
• Appendix: Reference information
This chapter includes information on the remote controller, key table, and
international TV systems and standards.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS website
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.
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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.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you 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
Hardware information
1.1 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
Processor For notebook: Intel® Pentium® M 1.3GHz or above is
Memory For XP/MCE: 512MB or higher is recommended
Graphics card Graphics card with at least 32MB video memory
Optical drive CD-ROM drive for driver installation
Hard disk space At least 1GB free hard disk space
Audio Microsoft® DirectX-compatible audio device
Operating system Microsoft® Windows® Vista Premium/Vista Basic/XP/MCE 2005
Software/utilities Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 or higher
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
recommended
For PC: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.6GHz or above is recommended
For Vista Basic/Vista Premium: 1GB or higher is recommended
For XP/MCE: 1GB or higher is recommended
For Vista Basic/Vista Premium: 15GB or higher is recommended
Microsoft® Windows® Media Player 9 or higher
1.2 Card/Box layout
Click here for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box/Stick layout.
Drawings are for reference only. The actual device layout may differ.
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1.3 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.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Keep all components, such as the host adapter, in their antistatic bag
until you are ready to install them. Likewise, whenever you uninstall any
component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came
with it.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power
supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard and
peripherals.
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1.4 Installation
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You can install the ASUS TV Tuner Card only on a motherboard with a
PCI/PCIe slot.
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Illustrations in this section are for reference only. Your system chassis and
conguration may differ from what is shown.
1.4.1 Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card
To install the ASUS TV Tuner Card:
1. Unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the system unit cover. Refer to the documentation that came with
your system for detailed instructions.
3. Locate the PCI bus expansion slot. Ensure that this slot is unobstructed.
4. Unlock the expansion card cover.
5. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you intend to use.
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Metal covers
6. Align the card connector with the
slot and press rmly until the card
is completely seated on the slot.
7. Replace the expansion card lock to
secure the card to the chassis.
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PCI card
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1.4.2 Installing the ASUS USB TV Box
To install the ASUS USB TV Box:
1. Place the ASUS USB TV Box on a at and stable surface close to your
computer.
2. Connect the USB cord A series plug to a USB 2.0 port on your computer.
PC
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1.4.3 Installing the ASUS TV Express Card
To install the ASUS TV Express Card:
1. Place your notebook or desktop computer on a at and stable surface.
2. Locate the Express Card port.
3. Connect the ASUS TV Express Card to the Express Card port on your
computer.
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