ASUS MEDIA STREAMER, 90YM00B1M1UAL0 User Manual
ASUS CUBE WITH GOOGLE TV
Media Streamer
User Manual
E8200
First Edition
March 2013
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Contents
Safety information ........................................................................................7
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................7
About this user guide ....................................................................................9
How this user guide is organized .....................................................................9
Typography ..............................................................................................................9
Conventions used in this manual .....................................................................10
Chapter 1: Getting started
Package contents...........................................................................................11
Specications summary ................................................................................12
Getting to know your ASUS CUBE with Google TV .....................................13
System requirements ....................................................................................13
ASUS CUBE with Google TV ..........................................................................13
Front view .................................................................................................................13
Rear view ...................................................................................................................14
Right-side view ........................................................................................................16
Remote control ..............................................................................................17
Front view .................................................................................................................17
Back and side views ............................................................................................... 19
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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 .............23
Chapter 2: Using your ASUS CUBE with Google TV
Using your ASUS CUBE with Google TV for the rst time ...........................24
Using the touchpad ....................................................................................... 25
Navigating the cube user interface ..............................................................25
Home screen ..................................................................................................26
Customizing home apps ......................................................................................26
Customizing home widgets ...............................................................................27
Play Store .......................................................................................................28
Using downloaded les .................................................................................29
Google Chrome .............................................................................................. 30
Browser windows ................................................................................................... 30
Browser history .......................................................................................................31
Incognito Mode Browser .....................................................................................32
Bookmarking your favorite websites ..............................................................32
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Google Chrome security settings ................................................................. 33
Picture-in-Picture ..........................................................................................34
Internet settings ............................................................................................34
Mobile Remote...............................................................................................35
Media Manager .............................................................................................. 36
AutoPlay ......................................................................................................... 36
Watching Live TV ...........................................................................................37
Music Player and Photo Gallery ................................................................... 37
ASUS WebStorage ........................................................................................38
Whiteboard ..................................................................................................39
Task Killer .....................................................................................................41
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 42
Remote Control .......................................................................................................42
Display ........................................................................................................................43
Audio...........................................................................................................................46
USB storage device ................................................................................................ 46
Google TV software updates .............................................................................. 47
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Wired LAN, Wi-Fi, and Internet connections .................................................48
Operation/function failure ..................................................................................51
IR Blaster ....................................................................................................................51
Appendices
Notices ............................................................................................................52
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
Bold This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.
Bold Italic This 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 TV Remote 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 plug Support CD (User
Manual/utilities)
Quick Start Guide
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Specications summary
Bluetooth Bluetooth 3.0 + High Speed (HS) also compliant with
Wireless standard Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
I/O ports Power (DC-In) port x 1
Dimension 125 x 125 x 125 mm ( WxDxH)
Weight 520 g
Power input rating 12V DC, 2A
Power consumption 10W
Operating temperature 5oC (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)
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/STB Power
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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