ASUS S-PRESSO User Guide

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S-presso

Multimedia System

User Guide

Software Information

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Revised Edition V2Revised Edition V2
January 2005January 2005

January 2005

January 2005January 2005

Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

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Table of contents

Notices ................................................................................................. v

Safety information .............................................................................. vi

Electrical safety ....................................................................... vi

Operation safety ..................................................................... vi

About this guide ................................................................................ vii

Chapter 1:Chapter 1:

Chapter 1:

Chapter 1:Chapter 1:

1.1 Installing Instant On .............................................................. 1-2

1.1.1 Requirements for installing to an empty hard

1.1.2 Requirements for installing to an occupied HDD .... 1-2

1.1.3 BIOS/Jumper settings............................................. 1-3

1.1.4 Installation procedure ............................................. 1-5

1.2 Using Instant On ................................................................... 1-6

1.2.1 General Setup Menu ................................................ 1-7

1.2.2 Information ............................................................. 1-8

1.2.3 Picture properties ................................................... 1-8

1.3 Entertainment modes ......................................................... 1-10

1.3.1 TV (default mode) ................................................ 1-10

1.3.2 DVD/VCD .............................................................. 1-14

1.3.3 Music/MP3 ............................................................ 1-16

1.3.4 Radio (FM) ............................................................ 1-18

Instant OnInstant On

Instant On

Instant OnInstant On

disk drive (HDD) ..................................................... 1-2

Chapter 2:Chapter 2:

Chapter 2:

Chapter 2:Chapter 2:

2.1 Installing the TV/FM card drivers ......................................... 2-2

2.2 Uninstalling the TV/FM card drivers ..................................... 2-2

2.3 Installing ASUS Home Theater .............................................. 2-3

2.4 Using the ASUS Front Panel Display (AFPD) utility .............. 2-5

2.5 Launching ASUS Home Theater ............................................ 2-6

2.6 Using ASUS Home Theater ................................................... 2-8

Home TheaterHome Theater

Home Theater

Home TheaterHome Theater

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2.7 Entertainment modes ......................................................... 2-10

2.7.1 TV ......................................................................... 2-10

2.7.2 DVD/VCD .............................................................. 2-15

2.7.3 Pictures.................................................................2-18

2.7.4 Videos ...................................................................2-20

2.7.5 Music .................................................................... 2-22

2.7.6 Radio ..................................................................... 2-24

2.7.7 Setup .................................................................... 2-27

AppendixAppendix

Appendix

AppendixAppendix

A.1 Specifications ....................................................................... A-2

A.2 Using the remote controller ................................................. A-2

A.3 Remote controller layout ...................................................... A-3

A.4 Remote controller functions ................................................. A-4

A.1 System buttons ...................................................... A-4

A.2 Key table ................................................................ A-5

A.5 International TV systems

and standards ....................................................................... A-6

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal 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. 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:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

•

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 modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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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.

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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

Electrical safety

Electrical safetyElectrical 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 the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact
a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safetyOperation safety

Operation safety

Operation safetyOperation safety

•

Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the
documentation that came with the package.

•

Before using the product, make sure 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 temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a
stable surface.

•

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.

Lithium-Ion Battery WarningLithium-Ion Battery Warning

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

Lithium-Ion Battery WarningLithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTIONCAUTION

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

CAUTIONCAUTION
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturerís instructions.

VORSICHTVORSICHT

VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch

VORSICHTVORSICHT
der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom
Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter
Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

About this guide

AudienceAudience

Audience

AudienceAudience

This guide provides general information and installation instructions
about the ASUS S-presso. This guide is intended for experienced users
and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

How this guide is organized

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

1.1.

Chapter 1: Instant OnChapter 1: Instant On

1.

Chapter 1: Instant On

1.1.

Chapter 1: Instant OnChapter 1: Instant On
This chapter tells you how to install and use

2.2.

Chapter 2: Home TheaterChapter 2: Home Theater

2.

Chapter 2: Home Theater

2.2.

Chapter 2: Home TheaterChapter 2: Home Theater
This chapter tells you how to install and use

3.3.

AppendixAppendix

3.

Appendix

3.3.

AppendixAppendix
The Appendix includes information on the remote controller, the

ASUS S-presso key table, and international TV systems and
standards.

Instant OnInstant On

Instant On.

Instant OnInstant On

Home Theater.Home Theater.

Home Theater.

Home Theater.Home Theater.

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Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

WARNING: WARNING:

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when

WARNING: WARNING:
trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: CAUTION:

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the

CAUTION: CAUTION:
components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
a task.

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a

NOTE: NOTE:
task.

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Where to find more information

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites

1.

ASUS websites

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on
ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact
information.

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional documentation

2.

Optional documentation

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such

as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
These documents are not part of the standard package.

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Chapter 1

This chapter tells you how to install and use
Instant OnInstant On

Instant On.

Instant OnInstant On

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1.1 Installing Instant On

IMPORTANT!IMPORTANT!

IMPORTANT!

IMPORTANT!IMPORTANT!

Install Instant On Install Instant On

•

Install Instant On

Install Instant On Install Instant On
system in your hard disk.system in your hard disk.

system in your hard disk.

system in your hard disk.system in your hard disk.

Instant On Instant On

Instant On

•

Instant On Instant On
cards.cards.

cards.

cards.cards.

Instant On Instant On

•

Instant On

Instant On Instant On

Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the
setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference
only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

does notdoes not

does not

does notdoes not

does notdoes not

does not

does notdoes not

beforebefore

before

beforebefore

support add-on or VGA support add-on or VGA

support add-on or VGA

support add-on or VGA support add-on or VGA

support PHOTO mode. support PHOTO mode.

support PHOTO mode.

support PHOTO mode. support PHOTO mode.

installing an operatinginstalling an operating

installing an operating

installing an operatinginstalling an operating

The S-presso system allows you to enjoy the features of consumer
electronics on a PC platform. Without entering the Windows

®

operating
system, you can watch TV, view DVD/VCD movies, and listen to FM
radio/audio CD/MP3 files.

1.1.11.1.1

1.1.1

1.1.11.1.1

Requirements for installing to an empty Requirements for installing to an empty

Requirements for installing to an empty

Requirements for installing to an empty Requirements for installing to an empty
disk drive (disk drive (

disk drive (

disk drive (disk drive (

HDDHDD

HDD

HDDHDD

))

)

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hardhard

hard

hardhard

1. Instant On installation CD

2. Empty and unpartitioned hard disk

Before installing Instant ON:Before installing Instant ON:

Before installing Instant ON:

Before installing Instant ON:Before installing Instant ON:

1.1.21.1.2

1.1.2

1.1.21.1.2

••

• set the hard disk drive as

••
setup.

• set the HDD jumper to

Requirements for installing to an occupiedRequirements for installing to an occupied

Requirements for installing to an occupied

Requirements for installing to an occupiedRequirements for installing to an occupied
HDDHDD

HDD

HDDHDD

Primary IDE MasterPrimary IDE Master

Primary IDE Master in the BIOS

Primary IDE MasterPrimary IDE Master

Master.Master.

Master.

Master.Master.

1. Instant On installation CD

2. 200 MB free and unpartitioned hard disk space

•

Clear the hard disk partition if Windows® and/or DOS already
occupies 100% of the hard disk.

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•

In the BIOS setup, set the hard disk drive as
MasterMaster

Master before installing Instant On.

MasterMaster

Chapter 1: Instant OnChapter 1: Instant On

Chapter 1: Instant On

Chapter 1: Instant OnChapter 1: Instant On

Primary IDEPrimary IDE

Primary IDE

Primary IDEPrimary IDE

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1.1.3

1.1.31.1.3

BIOS/Jumper settingsBIOS/Jumper settings

BIOS/Jumper settings

BIOS/Jumper settingsBIOS/Jumper settings

Instant On

does not

support Serial ATA optical drives.

Make sure you make the following BIOS and jumper settings before
installing Instant On to your hard disk drive.

IDE hard disk drive and IDE optical driveIDE hard disk drive and IDE optical drive

IDE hard disk drive and IDE optical drive

IDE hard disk drive and IDE optical driveIDE hard disk drive and IDE optical drive

1. Set the HDD jumper to

2. Set the ODD jumper to

MASTERMASTER

MASTER.

MASTERMASTER
MASTERMASTER

MASTER.

MASTERMASTER

3. Make the following BIOS settings:

• Set your hard disk drive as Primary IDE Master.

• Set your optical drive as Secondary IDE Master.

System Time [11:10:19]
System Date [Tue, 01/10/2005]
Language [English]

Primary IDE Master [Maxtor 6Y080L0]
Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Master [ASUS CDS520/]
Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected]
Third IDE Master [Not Detected]
Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected]
IDE Configuration

System Information

4. In the IDE Configuration sub-menu, set the
Operate ModeOperate Mode

Operate Mode item to [Enhanced Mode].

Operate ModeOperate Mode

IDE Configuration

Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]

Make sure that your optical drive is set as the 1st Boot Device.

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Onboard IDEOnboard IDE

Onboard IDE

Onboard IDEOnboard IDE

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Serial ATA hard disk drive and IDE optical driveSerial ATA hard disk drive and IDE optical drive

Serial ATA hard disk drive and IDE optical drive

Serial ATA hard disk drive and IDE optical driveSerial ATA hard disk drive and IDE optical drive

1. Set the ODD jumper to

2. Connect the Serial ATA signal cable to the

MASTERMASTER

MASTER.

MASTERMASTER

SATA1 SATA1

SATA1 connector on

SATA1 SATA1

the motherboard.

3. Make the following BIOS settings under IDE Configuration:

• Set the

Onboard IDE Operate ModeOnboard IDE Operate Mode

Onboard IDE Operate Mode item to

Onboard IDE Operate ModeOnboard IDE Operate Mode

[Compatible Mode].

• Set the

IDE Configuration

Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Compatible Mode]

IDE Port Settings [Secondary P-ATA+S-ATA]

The BIOS automatically sets the HDD as Primary IDE Master and
the optical drive as Secondary IDE Master.

IDE Port Settings IDE Port Settings

IDE Port Settings [Secondary P-ATA+S-ATA].

IDE Port Settings IDE Port Settings

System Time [11:10:19]
System Date [Tue, 01/10/2005]
Language [English]

Primary IDE Master [HDS722540VLAT20]
Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Master [ASUS CDS520/]
Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected]
Third IDE Master [Not Detected]
Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected]
IDE Configuration

System Information

Make sure that your optical drive is set as the 1st Boot Device.

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Chapter 1: Instant OnChapter 1: Instant On

Chapter 1: Instant On

Chapter 1: Instant OnChapter 1: Instant On

1.1.41.1.4

1.1.4

1.1.41.1.4

Installation procedureInstallation procedure

Installation procedure

Installation procedureInstallation procedure

1. Boot your PC using the Instant On installation CD.

In the BIOS Boot Menu, set your optical drive as the

Device Device

Device priority.

Device Device

2. The Instant On installation
screen appears.
Choose your preferred
language.

3. The installation process
begins. A bar appears,
indicating the progress of the
installation.

1st Boot1st Boot

1st Boot

1st Boot1st Boot

4. Shut down your computer when
installation is complete.

•

If you want to install the operating system (OS) in drive
use an unpartitioned hard disk.

•

Install Instant On first. Then, create a partition for the
operating system using a partition utility or the OS
installation CD.

•

DO NOT delete the Instant On partition if you are asked to do
so while performing the above procedure.

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C:,

C:C:

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1.2 Using Instant On

Instant On is an application that allows you to watch TV, view DVD/
VCD movies, and listen to the radio as well as CD/MP3 music without

®

entering the Windows
the front panel, the remote controller, or keyboard keys to navigate
through the Instant On functions.

•

You need to install Instant On from the Instant On installation
CD to use this feature. See page 1-2.

For detailed information on the remote controllerFor detailed information on the remote controller

•

For detailed information on the remote controller

For detailed information on the remote controllerFor detailed information on the remote controller
and keyboard controls, refer to the Appendix.and keyboard controls, refer to the Appendix.

and keyboard controls, refer to the Appendix.

and keyboard controls, refer to the Appendix.and keyboard controls, refer to the Appendix.

To use Instant On:To use Instant On:

To use Instant On:

To use Instant On:To use Instant On:

1. Connect the S-presso power
plug and cable.

2. To power on, touch the Instant

Power Power

On

Power sensor (

Power Power

least five seconds, or press the

operating system. Use the touch sensors on

) for at

Power (Power (

Power (

Power (Power (

))

) button on the

))

remote controller.

Play/Pause Play/Pause

Play/Pause

Play/Pause Play/Pause

Stop Stop

Stop

Stop Stop

Volume down Volume down

Volume down

Volume down Volume down

Volume up Volume up

Volume up

Volume up Volume up

Rewind Rewind

Rewind

Rewind Rewind

Optical drive tray Optical drive tray

Optical drive tray

Optical drive tray Optical drive tray
eject button eject button

eject button

eject button eject button

Instant On power Instant On power

Instant On power

Instant On power Instant On power

Mode Mode

Mode

Mode Mode

Forward Forward

Forward

Forward Forward

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Chapter 1: Instant OnChapter 1: Instant On

Chapter 1: Instant On

Chapter 1: Instant OnChapter 1: Instant On

3. To switch modes, press the appropriate button on the remote
controller, or touch the
panel displays the mode you want. Touch the

Mode Mode

Mode sensor in succession until the LED

Mode Mode

PLAY/PAUSEPLAY/PAUSE

PLAY/PAUSE (

PLAY/PAUSEPLAY/PAUSE

)

sensor to confirm your choice.

•

Instant On goes to TV mode by default.

•

See page 1-10 for details on the different entertainment
modes.

•

If you do not touch the
confirm the mode, the system automatically reverts to the
previous mode.

4. To decrease volume, touch

PLAY/PAUSEPLAY/PAUSE

PLAY/PAUSE ( ) sensor to

PLAY/PAUSEPLAY/PAUSE

(-)(-)

( - ). To increase volume, touch

(-)(-)

(+)(+)

(+).

(+)(+)

5. To exit Instant On and turn off the system, press the Instant On
PowerPower

Power sensor

PowerPower

6. To exit Instant On and enter the Windows
PC (PC (

PC (

PC (PC (

1.2.11.2.1

1.2.1

1.2.11.2.1

))

) on the remote controller.

))

Refer to Chapter 1 of the
detailed descriptions of the S-presso LED panel.

General Setup MenuGeneral Setup Menu

General Setup Menu

General Setup MenuGeneral Setup Menu

))

((

) for at least five seconds.

(

))

((

Hardware InformationHardware Information

Hardware Information guide for

Hardware InformationHardware Information

®

operating system, press

To enter the General Setup Menu:

1. Press <Ctrl> + <D> on your keyboard, or
OK (OK (

OK (

OK (OK (

))

) on the remote controller.

))

More info (More info (

More info (

More info (More info (

2. Use the arrow keys on your
keyboard or remote controller
to navigate through and set
the following items in the
general setup menu:

Language Select. Language Select.

Language Select. Allows

Language Select. Language Select.
you to set the language for
the setup menu.

Date & Time. Date & Time.

Date & Time. Allows you to

Date & Time. Date & Time.
view the system date and time.

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) then

))

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Sleep Timer.Sleep Timer.

Sleep Timer. Allows you to set the period of time within which

Sleep Timer.Sleep Timer.
Instant On automatically turns off.

You can configure this item only if your hardware supports TV out
function

Update.Update.

Update. Provides updates about Instant On. If no update is

Update.Update.
available, the following message appears: “There is no update
available. InterVideo InstantON will return to the previous mode.”
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates.

Version Information.Version Information.

Version Information. Provides informaton on the Instant On

Version Information.Version Information.
version.

Reset to Default.Reset to Default.

Reset to Default. Allows you to reset the system to the

Reset to Default.Reset to Default.
default settings.

..

.

..

3. When done, press <Enter> on your keyboard, or
remote controller.

4. To hide the menu screen, press <Ctrl> + <D> on your keyboard, or
More info (More info (

More info (

More info (More info (

1.2.21.2.2

1.2.2

1.2.21.2.2

This item allows you to keep the onscreen display (OSD) on your
monitor. To enable information display:

1. Press <Ctrl> + <D> on your keyboard, or
OK (OK (

OK (

OK (OK (

2. Use the arrow keys on your keyboard or remote controller to go
to the

3. Press <Enter> on your keyboard, or
controller.

InformationInformation

Information

InformationInformation

))

) on the remote controller to open the setup menu.

))

Information Information

Information bar.

Information Information

))

) on the remote controller.

))

More info (More info (

More info (

More info (More info (

OK (OK (

OK (

OK (OK (

OK ( OK (

OK (

OK ( OK (

))

) on the remote

))

))

) on the

))

))

) then

))

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1.2.31.2.3

1.2.3

1.2.31.2.3

To set the picture properties for TV, DVD/+-VR/VCD/SVCD:

1. Press <Ctrl> + <D> on your keyboard, or
OK (OK (

OK (

OK (OK (

2. Use the arrow keys on your keyboard or remote controller to go to
the

Picture propertiesPicture properties

Picture properties

Picture propertiesPicture properties

))

) on the remote controller.

))

Picture Properties Picture Properties

Picture Properties bar.

Picture Properties Picture Properties

More info (More info (

More info (

More info (More info (

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Chapter 1: Instant On

Chapter 1: Instant OnChapter 1: Instant On

))

) then

))

3. Press <Enter> on your keyboard, or

OK (OK (

OK (

OK (OK (

controller.

4. A setup screen appears,
allowing you to set properties
for the following items:

• Hue

• Contrast

• Brightness

• Saturation

5. Use the arrow keys on your

keyboard and remote controller
to set desired levels.

))

) on the remote

))

Choose

6. When done, press <Enter> on your keyboard, or

Reset to DefaultReset to Default

Reset to Default to reset all items to zero level.

Reset to DefaultReset to Default

OK ( OK (

OK (

OK ( OK (

))

) on the

))

remote controller.

7. To hide the menu screen, press <Ctrl> + <D> on your keyboard,
More info (More info (

or

More info (

More info (More info (

))

) on the remote controller.

))

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1.3 Entertainment modes

Instant On does not support Photo mode. To use this mode, refer

Chapter 2: Home TheaterChapter 2: Home Theater

to

Chapter 2: Home Theater.

Chapter 2: Home TheaterChapter 2: Home Theater

1.3.11.3.1

1.3.1

1.3.11.3.1

TV setup menuTV setup menu

TV setup menu

TV setup menuTV setup menu

TV (default mode)TV (default mode)

TV (default mode)

TV (default mode)TV (default mode)

•

Make sure that you have installed the TV/FM tuner card driver
from the support CD that came with the system.

For detailed information on the remote controllerFor detailed information on the remote controller

•

For detailed information on the remote controller

For detailed information on the remote controllerFor detailed information on the remote controller
and keyboard keys, refer to the Appendix.and keyboard keys, refer to the Appendix.

and keyboard keys, refer to the Appendix.

and keyboard keys, refer to the Appendix.and keyboard keys, refer to the Appendix.

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General Setup, Information, Picture Properties. General Setup, Information, Picture Properties.

General Setup, Information, Picture Properties. See pages

General Setup, Information, Picture Properties. General Setup, Information, Picture Properties.

1-7 to 1-9 for details.

A/V Input. A/V Input.

A/V Input. Allows you to select

A/V Input. A/V Input.

the following:

•

TV source - choose
Antenna to maximize
channels based on the TV
area. Choose Cable to scan
available cable TV channels.

•

TV system - set the TV
according to the type of video input stream. Refer to the
Appendix for detailed information on the TV system in your
country or region.

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Chapter 1: Instant On

Chapter 1: Instant OnChapter 1: Instant On

•

Video input - choose from TV, Composite, or S-Video.

•

Audio input - choose from Aux In, Line In, or With Video

Save Favorite Channel.Save Favorite Channel.

Save Favorite Channel.

Save Favorite Channel.Save Favorite Channel.

Allows you to save up to 12
of your favorite channels for
easy access.

To save your favorite channel:

1. Go to a TV channel.

2. Press <Ctrl> + <D> on
your keyboard, or

MoreMore

More

MoreMore

info (info (

info (

info (info (

))

) then

))

OK ( OK (

OK (

OK ( OK (

))

) on the remote controller to open the

))

setup menu.

3. Press the down arrow key on your keyboard or remote
controller to go to the

Save Favorite Channel Save Favorite Channel

Save Favorite Channel bar.

Save Favorite Channel Save Favorite Channel

4. Press the right arrow key on your keyboard or remote
controller to open the sub-menu (

).

5. Use the arrow keys to assign a number for this channel.
Press <Enter> on your keyboard or

OK (OK (

OK (

OK (OK (

))

) on the remote

))

controller .

6. Press the left arrow key on your keyboard or remote
controller to close the sub-menu.

7. To hide the menu screen, press <Ctrl> + <D> on your
keyboard, or

Channel Scan. Channel Scan.

Channel Scan. When using the TV mode for the first time, make sure

Channel Scan. Channel Scan.

More info (More info (

More info (

More info (More info (

))

) on the remote controller.

))

you scan the available channels in your area.

Do not interrupt or cancel the scanning process. You need to scan
the channels when you first use the TV mode.

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Channel Mode.Channel Mode.

Channel Mode. Allows you to set the channel mode to either

Channel Mode.Channel Mode.

Favorite Channel or Live Channel.

Previous Channel.Previous Channel.

Previous Channel. Allows you to view the last channel before you

Previous Channel.Previous Channel.

shut down your system.

TV Area.TV Area.

TV Area. Allows you to set your TV area.

TV Area.TV Area.
MTS (Audio).MTS (Audio).

MTS (Audio). Allows you to set your audio to Stereo, Mono, or

MTS (Audio).MTS (Audio).

Secondary Audio Program.

If the TV channel does not support SAP, set this item to

Fine Tuning.Fine Tuning.

Fine Tuning. Allows you to fine tune the TV display.

Fine Tuning.Fine Tuning.

To use the Fine Tuning function:

1. Press <Ctrl> + <D> on your keyboard, or
then

OK ( OK (

OK (

OK ( OK (

))

) on the remote controller to open the setup

))

More info (More info (

More info (

More info (More info (

menu.

2. Use the down arrow key on your keyboard or remote
controller to go to the

Fine Tuning Fine Tuning

Fine Tuning bar.

Fine Tuning Fine Tuning

3. A message pops up, giving
you instructions on how to
use this feature.

4. Press <Enter> on your
keyboard, or

OK (OK (

OK (

OK (OK (

))

) on

))

the remote controller.

5. Use the left/right arrow
keys on your keyboard or
remote controller to fine-tune the channel.

MonoMono

Mono.

MonoMono

))

)

))

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Chapter 1: Instant On

Chapter 1: Instant OnChapter 1: Instant On

Remote controller function buttonsRemote controller function buttons

Remote controller function buttons

Remote controller function buttonsRemote controller function buttons

TV ModeTV Mode

TV Mode

TV ModeTV Mode

ButtonButton

Button

ButtonButton

Arrow keys Left/Right/Up/Down

Volume up/down

Channel up/down

0~9 Select the channel number

FunctionFunction

Function

FunctionFunction

Instant On power on/off

OK/Select

More information

Enter TV mode

Mute

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DVD/VCDDVD/VCD

DVD/VCD

DVD/VCDDVD/VCD

Instant On supports the following video disc formats:

•

DVD-Video

•

DVD+VR

•

DVD-VR

•

Video CD

•

SVCD

To use DVD mode:

1. Enable Instant On. See page 1-6 for details.

2. Switch to

3. Eject the optical drive tray by pressing the
EjectEject

Eject button or the

EjectEject

DVD DVD

DVD mode. See page 1-7 for details.

DVD DVD

Optical Drive TrayOptical Drive Tray

Optical Drive Tray

Optical Drive TrayOptical Drive Tray

button on the remote controller.

4. Place the disc you want to play on the optical drive tray.

•

If there is no disc in the optical drive, the monitor displays the
above image, and the following message appears: “Please
insert disc.”

•

There is no DVD region setting in Instant On. If the disc you
inserted is not within the drive region in your system, the
following message appears: “Invalid Region Disc.”

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6. Close the optical drive tray by pressing the
EjectEject

Eject button or the

EjectEject

button on the remote controller.

Optical Drive TrayOptical Drive Tray

Optical Drive Tray

Optical Drive TrayOptical Drive Tray

7. The movie automatically starts playing.

8. To rewind/fast forward, touch the

/ sensor or the

appropriate keyboard/remote controller keys.

•

You may rewind/forward up to the speed of 30x. The system
automatically goes to normal playing mode after it reaches
the maximum speed.

•

To go to the next/previous chapter, use the appropriate
keyboard/remote controller keys.

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Chapter 1: Instant On

Chapter 1: Instant OnChapter 1: Instant On

DVD setup menuDVD setup menu

DVD setup menu

DVD setup menuDVD setup menu

The items in the setup menu are content-dependent. The screen
shown here is for reference only, and may vary depending on the
disc you load.

General Setup, Information,General Setup, Information,

General Setup, Information,

General Setup, Information,General Setup, Information,

Picture Properties. Picture Properties.

Picture Properties. See

Picture Properties. Picture Properties.
pages 1-7 to 1-9 for details.

Audio Output. Audio Output.

Audio Output. Allows you to

Audio Output. Audio Output.

select choose from the
following audio outputs:

•

2 Channe
4 Channel

•

•

5.1 Channel

•

S/PDIF

Audio, Sub-Title, Angle.Audio, Sub-Title, Angle.

Audio, Sub-Title, Angle. These items are not configurable in this

Audio, Sub-Title, Angle.Audio, Sub-Title, Angle.

l

version of Instant On.

Display Setting. Display Setting.

Display Setting. Sets the display setting.

Display Setting. Display Setting.

Remote controller function buttonsRemote controller function buttons

Remote controller function buttons

Remote controller function buttonsRemote controller function buttons

DVD/VCD ModeDVD/VCD Mode

DVD/VCD Mode

DVD/VCD ModeDVD/VCD Mode

ButtonButton

Button

ButtonButton

Arrow keys Left/Right/Up/Down

FunctionFunction

Function

FunctionFunction

Instant On power on/off

Eject/tray in

OK/Select

More information

Replay the previous chapter

Stop playing
Skip the current chapter; proceed to

the next chapter
Rewind

Pause

Forward

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Volume up/down

Play

Mute

Launch video mode

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Instant On supports the following music disc formats:

•

•

•

To use Music mode:

1. Enable Instant On. See page 1-6 for details.

Music/MP3Music/MP3

Music/MP3

Music/MP3Music/MP3

CD-DA (Audio CD)
AC3
MP3

2. Switch to

3. The

4. Choose your music source.

5. If you want to play a music

6. Select the

Music playlist userMusic playlist user

Music playlist user

Music playlist userMusic playlist user

interfaceinterface

interface opens.

interfaceinterface
The music playlist user
interface allows you to view
your current playlist, as well as
browse files, import files, and
clear files from the current
playlist.

CD, eject the optical drive tray by pressing the
Tray EjectTray Eject

Tray Eject button or the

Tray EjectTray Eject

[Enter] on the keyboard, the
touch the ( ) sensor on the LCD panel.

Music Music

Music mode. See page 1-7 for details.

Music Music

key on the remote controller.

cdromcdrom

cdrom folder from the Music Sources column, press

cdromcdrom

key on the remote controller, or

If you loaded an audio CD while you are in another entertainment
mode, Instant On automatically plays the first track of the audio
CD when you switch to Music mode.

Optical DriveOptical Drive

Optical Drive

Optical DriveOptical Drive

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Chapter 1: Instant On

Chapter 1: Instant OnChapter 1: Instant On

Remote controller function buttonsRemote controller function buttons

Remote controller function buttons

Remote controller function buttonsRemote controller function buttons

Music (MP3/CD) ModeMusic (MP3/CD) Mode

Music (MP3/CD) Mode

Music (MP3/CD) ModeMusic (MP3/CD) Mode

ButtonButton

Button

ButtonButton

Arrow keys Left/Right/Up/Down

Play

FunctionFunction

Function

FunctionFunction

Instant On power on/off

Eject/tray in

More information

OK/Select

Replay the previous chapter

Stop playing

Skip the current track; play the next

Rewind
Pause

Forward

Volume up/down

Mute

Enter Music mode

Repeat/ Play from the first track

Shuffle

0~9 Select the track number

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To use Radio (FM) mode:

1. Enable Instant On. See page 1-6 for details.

Radio (FM)Radio (FM)

Radio (FM)

Radio (FM)Radio (FM)

Make sure that you have installed the radio antenna on the rear
panel as well as the TV/FM tuner card driver from the support CD
that came with the system.

2. Switch to

3. Scan the available FM stations in your area.

4. Preset/save your favorite FM stations.

Radio (FM) setup menuRadio (FM) setup menu

Radio (FM) setup menu

Radio (FM) setup menuRadio (FM) setup menu

Radio (FM) Radio (FM)

Radio (FM) mode. See page 1-7 for details.

Radio (FM) Radio (FM)

See page 1-19 for information on how to scan and preset FM
stations.

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General Setup, Information. See pages 1-7 to 1-9 for details.

General Setup, Information. General Setup, Information.
Save Channel.Save Channel.

Save Channel. Allows you to save up to 10 of your favorite stations

Save Channel.Save Channel.

for easy access.

Set Sensitivity.Set Sensitivity.

Set Sensitivity. Allows you to set the frequency sensitivity.

Set Sensitivity.Set Sensitivity.

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Chapter 1: Instant On

Chapter 1: Instant OnChapter 1: Instant On

To scan and preset an FM station:

1. Press / on the remote
controller to scan available FM
stations in your area.

To scan backward/forward
by increments of 0.1 MHz,

press / on the
remote controller.

2. Press <Ctrl> + <D> onyour keyboard, or

More info (More info (

More info (

More info (More info (

))

) on the

))

remote controller to open the setup menu.

3. Press the down arrow key on your keyboard or remote
controller to go to the

Save Channel Save Channel

Save Channel bar.

Save Channel Save Channel

4. Press the right arrow key on your keyboard or remote
controller to open the sub-menu (

).

5. Use the arrow keys to assign a number for this channel.
Press <Enter> on your keyboard or

OK (OK (

OK (

OK (OK (

))

) on the remote

))

controller .

6. Press the left arrow key on your keyboard or remote
controller to close the sub-menu.

7. To hide the menu screen, press <Ctrl> + <D> on your
keyboard, or

To manually key in your desired radio frequency, use the number
keys.

More info (More info (

More info (

More info (More info (

))

) on the remote controller.

))

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Remote controller function buttonsRemote controller function buttons

Remote controller function buttons

Remote controller function buttonsRemote controller function buttons

Radio (FM) ModeRadio (FM) Mode

Radio (FM) Mode

Radio (FM) ModeRadio (FM) Mode

ButtonButton

Button

ButtonButton

Arrow keys Left/Right/Up/Down

0~9 Manual selection of radio frequency

FunctionFunction

Function

FunctionFunction

Instant On power on/off

OK/Select

More information

Enter Radio mode
Scan frequency down

Scan frequency up

Fine tuning (-)
Fine tuning (+)

Volume up/down

Next/previous preset (saved) station

Mute

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Chapter 1: Instant On

Chapter 1: Instant OnChapter 1: Instant On

Chapter 2

This chapter tells you how to install and use

Home Theater Home Theater

the

Home Theater feature.

Home Theater Home Theater

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2.1 Installing the TV/FM card drivers

You need to install the TV/FM card drivers to your computer so you
can use the Home Theater feature of the S-presso system.

Make sure that you have installed Microsoft DirectX
you install the TV/FM card drivers.

®

9.0c

before

To install the card drivers:

1. Turn on your computer.

®

2. Windows
Found New Hardware Wizard Found New Hardware Wizard

Found New Hardware Wizard window. Click

Found New Hardware Wizard Found New Hardware Wizard

3. Place the support CD in your optical drive. Double-click on the
Tuner Driver Tuner Driver

Tuner Driver item to begin installing the card drivers.

Tuner Driver Tuner Driver

auto-detects the ASUS TV/FM card and displays the

CancelCancel

Cancel.

CancelCancel

TVTV

TV

TVTV

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2.2 Uninstalling the TV/FM card drivers

Follow these instructions to uninstall the TV/FM card drivers from your
computer.

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Press

Start Start

Start on the Windows

Start Start

Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

3. Select TV Tuner Driver, then click the Remove button.

®

task bar. Go to Settings > Control

Chapter 2: Starting upChapter 2: Starting up

Chapter 2: Starting up

Chapter 2: Starting upChapter 2: Starting up

2.3 Installing ASUS Home Theater

The ASUS Home Theater maximizes the multimedia features of the
TV/FM card on your S-presso system. The following sections provide
information on installing and using the ASUS Home Theater.

To install ASUS Home Theater:

1. Place the ASUS Home Theater CD in the optical drive.

2. The initial installation
window appears. Click
NextNext

Next.

NextNext

3. Read the License
Agreement, then click

YesYes

Yes.

YesYes

4. When prompted, select the
program folder where you
want to save the ASUS
Home Theater program
icons. The default is
Intervideo HomeIntervideo Home

Intervideo Home

Intervideo HomeIntervideo Home
Theater.Theater.

Theater.

Theater.Theater.

NextNext

Click

Next.

NextNext

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5. The Home Theater
application is copied into
your system.

6. The

Setup Status Setup Status

Setup Status window

Setup Status Setup Status
appears, indicating the
progress of the installation.

7. The

File TypesFile Types

File Types

File TypesFile Types
AssociationAssociation

Association window

AssociationAssociation
appears. Select the media
files for which you want
Home Theater to be the
default player.

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Setup CompleteSetup Complete

Setup Complete

Setup CompleteSetup Complete
window appears, indicating
that Home Theater has
been installed.

YesYes

Click

Y e s to restart your

YesYes

computer now or

NoNo

No to

NoNo

restart later.

FinishFinish

Click

Finish.

FinishFinish

Chapter 2: Starting upChapter 2: Starting up

Chapter 2: Starting up

Chapter 2: Starting upChapter 2: Starting up

2.4 Using the ASUS Front Panel Display
(AFPD) utility

The ASUS Front Panel Display (AFPD) utility allows you to display and
monitor the CPU/system temperature, CPU/chassis fan performance,
and voltage of the S-presso system on the LED panel.

To launch the ASUS Front Panel Display:



1. On the Windows

double-click the AFPD icon.

2. The ASUS FPD Setup

screen appears.

taskbar,

3. Check the information that

you want to display on the
LED panel.

4. The information then

appears on the LED panel.

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2.5 Launching ASUS Home Theater

To launch the ASUS Home Theater:

1. Press the power button to enter the operating system.

Play/PausePlay/Pause

Play/Pause

Play/PausePlay/Pause

StopStop

Stop

StopStop

Volume downVolume down

Volume down

Volume downVolume down

Volume upVolume up

Volume up

Volume upVolume up

POWER BUTTONPOWER BUTTON

POWER BUTTON

POWER BUTTONPOWER BUTTON

2. Click

StartStart

Start >

StartStart

Intervideo Home TheaterIntervideo Home Theater

Intervideo Home Theater. Or, press the

Intervideo Home TheaterIntervideo Home Theater

All ProgramsAll Programs

All Programs >

All ProgramsAll Programs

ForwardForward

Forward

ForwardForward

RewindRewind

Rewind

RewindRewind

Intervideo Home TheaterIntervideo Home Theater

Intervideo Home Theater >

Intervideo Home TheaterIntervideo Home Theater

remote controller.

ModeMode

Mode

ModeMode

Optical drive trayOptical drive tray

Optical drive tray

Optical drive trayOptical drive tray
eject buttoneject button

eject button

eject buttoneject button

Home Home

Home button on the

Home Home

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For detailed information on the remote controllerFor detailed information on the remote controller

•

For detailed information on the remote controller

For detailed information on the remote controllerFor detailed information on the remote controller
and keyboard controls, refer to the Appendix.and keyboard controls, refer to the Appendix.

and keyboard controls, refer to the Appendix.

and keyboard controls, refer to the Appendix.and keyboard controls, refer to the Appendix.

•

If you are in Instant On mode, press on the remote

®

controller to enter the Windows

operating system, then

press to enter Home Theater.

Chapter 2: Starting upChapter 2: Starting up

Chapter 2: Starting up

Chapter 2: Starting upChapter 2: Starting up

3. The

Setup Setup

Setup window

Setup Setup
appears when you launch
the ASUS Home Theater
for the first time.

4. Click

StartStart

Start to begin

StartStart

configuring the settings.

5. The

General SettingsGeneral Settings

General Settings

General SettingsGeneral Settings
window appears. Make your
desired settings by clicking

YesYes

the
<<

> >

</

> button for more

<<

> >

NoNo

Yes/

N o button, or the

YesYes

NoNo

options.

Next Next

Click

Next to configure

Next Next

TV Settings, TV Settings,

the

TV Settings,

TV Settings, TV Settings,

Picture Settings, Picture Settings,

Picture Settings, and

Picture Settings, Picture Settings,
DVD SettingsDVD Settings

DVD Settings.

DVD SettingsDVD Settings

Close Close

Click

Close if you want to

Close Close

configure these items later.

See section “2.7.7 Setup” for detailed information on setting up
Home Theater.

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2.6 Using ASUS Home Theater

The ASUS Home Theater features a user-friendly interface that
integrates all the multimedia functions of the TV/FM card. This
application lets you watch TV, play a DVD/VCD movie, browse pictures,
watch video clips, listen to audio files, or tune in to an FM radio station
in a single interface. This flexibility allows you to switch from one
entertainment mode to another without having to launch several
multimedia applications.

Home Theater Main WindowHome Theater Main Window

Home Theater Main Window

Home Theater Main WindowHome Theater Main Window

WindowWindow

Window

WindowWindow
controlcontrol

control

controlcontrol
buttonsbuttons

buttons

buttonsbuttons

WindowWindow

Window

WindowWindow
controlcontrol

control

controlcontrol
buttonsbuttons

buttons

buttonsbuttons

EntertainmentEntertainment

Entertainment

EntertainmentEntertainment
modemode

mode

modemode
buttonsbuttons

buttons

buttonsbuttons

SetupSetup

Setup

SetupSetup
buttonbutton

button

UserUser

User

UserUser
accountaccount

account

accountaccount
namename

name

namename

Entertainment mode buttonsEntertainment mode buttons

Entertainment mode buttons - Click on a bar to launch an

Entertainment mode buttonsEntertainment mode buttons

buttonbutton

entertainment mode.

SetupSetup

Setup - Click this bar to display the setup window.

SetupSetup

Computer account nameComputer account name

Computer account name- Displays the user currently using

Computer account nameComputer account name
the application.

Window control buttonsWindow control buttons

Window control buttons - Controls the Home Theater window.

Window control buttonsWindow control buttons

Click

Click

Click

to return to the Home Theater main window.

to return to the previous window.

to return to open the Help window.

Click to minimize the window.

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Click

to return the window to its previous size or to maximize

the window.

Click

to exit Home Theater.

For detailed information on the remote controllerFor detailed information on the remote controller

For detailed information on the remote controller

For detailed information on the remote controllerFor detailed information on the remote controller
and keyboard keys, refer to the Appendix.and keyboard keys, refer to the Appendix.

and keyboard keys, refer to the Appendix.

and keyboard keys, refer to the Appendix.and keyboard keys, refer to the Appendix.

Chapter 2: Starting upChapter 2: Starting up

Chapter 2: Starting up

Chapter 2: Starting upChapter 2: Starting up

The control panel

Each Home Theater window is equipped with a control panel to control the
entertainment modes. The control panel buttons and functions are illustrated
below.

RecordRecord

Record

RecordRecord

StopStop

Stop

StopStop

Rewind/ReplayRewind/Replay

Rewind/Replay

Rewind/ReplayRewind/Replay

Some control panel buttons change from one entertainment
system to another.

ForwardForward

Forward

ForwardForward

PausePause

Pause

PausePause

PlayPlay

Play

PlayPlay

NextNext

Next

NextNext

PreviousPrevious

Previous

PreviousPrevious

MuteMute

Mute

MuteMute

Volume upVolume up

Volume up

Volume upVolume up

Volume downVolume down

Volume down

Volume downVolume down

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2.7 Entertainment modes

You need to install the ASUS TV/FM card to use all the
entertainment modes of Home Theater. If no TV/FM card is
installed, you cannot use the TV and Radio modes.

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2.7.12.7.1

TVTV

TV

TVTV

Home Theater lets you watch
TV on your computer.

On initial use, the ASUS Home Theater instructs you to autoscan
available TV channels. Click the
Autoscan Autoscan

Autoscan to view the available channels. See “Settings” on

Autoscan Autoscan
page 2-17 for details.

Time Shifting featureTime Shifting feature

Time Shifting feature

Time Shifting featureTime Shifting feature

Home Theater comes with the

Timeshifting Timeshifting

Timeshifting feature that allows you

Timeshifting Timeshifting

SettingsSettings

Settings button, then click

SettingsSettings

to take a break from the program you are watching, then replay the
program from where you left off, or jump back to live view.

To use Time Shifting:

1. Click the
BarBar

B a r on your keyboard.

BarBar

PausePause

Pause button on the Control Panel or press the

PausePause

2. To replay the program from where you paused, click the
Play Play

Play button, or press the

Play Play

3. To return to live TV, click the

When you use the
the live TV from where you clicked
temporarily in your hard disc. The slide bar on the Control Panel
indicates how much video stream has been recorded.

Space Bar Space Bar

Space Bar on your keyboard.

Space Bar Space Bar

StopStop

Stop button on the Control Panel

StopStop

Time Shifting Time Shifting

Time Shifting feature, your system records

Time Shifting Time Shifting

PausePause

Pause and saves it

PausePause

SpaceSpace

Space

SpaceSpace

PausePause

Pause or

PausePause

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Chapter 2: Starting up

Chapter 2: Starting upChapter 2: Starting up

Sub-menusSub-menus

Sub-menus

Sub-menusSub-menus

The TV window has seven sub-menus. Change the TV channel by
clicking the

ChannelChannel

Channel buttons on the control panel or the

ChannelChannel

button on

the remote controller. Double-click the screen for full-screen viewing.

Guide

Click the

GuideGuide

Guide bar to open the

GuideGuide
TitanTV website. TitanTV is an
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
that allows users to record and
watch TV right from the guide.
Visit the Titan TV website for
details.

ChannelChannel

Channel

ChannelChannel
buttonsbuttons

buttons

buttonsbuttons

Closed Caption/TeleText

Closed CaptionClosed Caption

The

Closed Caption option is available only in the United States.

Closed CaptionClosed Caption

This feature provides subtitles, if available.

TeleTextTeleText

TeleText is available only

TeleTextTeleText
in Europe. This is a service that provides additional information such as
weather or program schedule, if available.

Schedule

Schedule Schedule

The

Schedule option allows you to set a schedule to record a TV

Schedule Schedule

program.

Home Theater automatically saves a recorded program in the
Windows
programs in InterVideo Media File format.

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My Videos My Videos

My Videos folder. Home Theater records TV

My Videos My Videos

To create a recording schedule:

1. Click the

the
ScheduleSchedule

Schedule window opens.

ScheduleSchedule

2. Click the

ScheduleSchedule

Schedule bar on

ScheduleSchedule

TVTV

T V menu. The

TVTV

Add Add

Add bar.

Add Add

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3. Key-in the program name.

4. Select the Channel
Frequency, Start Date,
Start Hour, Start Minute,
Duration, and Record

<<

Quality using the

</

<<

>>

>

>>

buttons

5. Click

FinishFinish

Finish when done.

FinishFinish

The TV recording feature requires a higher capacity HDD if
you save a recorded program in high quality.

Channel Surfing

To surf for available channels in
your location:

1. Click the
Surfing Surfing

Surfing bar.

Surfing Surfing

ChannelChannel

Channel

ChannelChannel

2. Multiple channel previews
appear on screen .

3. Double-click a channel to
display.

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Recorded TV

Recorded TVRecorded TV

The

Recorded TV option lets

Recorded TVRecorded TV
you view, play, and organize
recorded TV programs.

Organize your recorded
programs by clicking the
By NameBy Name

By Name/

By NameBy Name

Date Date

Date bars.

Date Date

SortSort

Sort

SortSort

Double-click a thumbnail to
preview a recorded program. A
window displays a snapshot of
each recorded program. Double­click the snapshot to start
playing in full-screen view.

Preview windowPreview window

Preview window

Preview windowPreview window

Home Theater automatically saves a recorded program in the
Windows
programs in InterVideo Media File format.

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My Videos My Videos

My Videos folder. Home Theater records TV

My Videos My Videos

Take a Snapshot

Home Theater allows you to take a still photo from live TV or a
recorded program.

Click the

Take a Snapshot Take a Snapshot

Take a Snapshot bar to take a still photo.

Take a Snapshot Take a Snapshot

View a Snapshot

Click the

View SnapshotsView Snapshots

View Snapshots bar to view the photo.

View SnapshotsView Snapshots

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Home Theater automatically saves snapshots in the Windows
Pictures Pictures

Pictures folder in bitmap (*.bmp) format.

Pictures Pictures

My My

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Settings

To change the TV settings:

1. Click the

Settings Settings

Settings bar.

Settings Settings

2. Select the TV source
(Cable/Antenna), input
source (TV/ S-Video/
Composite), record quality
(Good/Better/Best), and
TV Audio (Stereo/Mono/

<<

SAP). Click the

</

<<

>>

>

>>
buttons to view available
options.

3. Click

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Remote controller function buttons

Remote controller function buttonsRemote controller function buttons

to return to the TV main window.

TV ModeTV Mode

TV Mode

TV ModeTV Mode

ButtonButton

Button

ButtonButton

Volume up/down

Channel up/down

Live TV

0~9 Select the channel number

FunctionFunction

Function

FunctionFunction

Enter TV mode

Modify/delete schedule recordings

Time Shifting

Mute

Record TV

SAP/Mono/Stereo

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Watch a movie with the ASUS
Home Theater DVD/VCD player.
Place a DVD/VCD in the optical
drive, then click the
button on the control panel.
Double-click the screen for
full-screen viewing.

Sub-menusSub-menus

Sub-menus

Sub-menusSub-menus

DVD/VCDDVD/VCD

DVD/VCD

DVD/VCDDVD/VCD

PlayPlay

Play

PlayPlay

The bars in the DVD/VCD menu are enabled only when a
DVD/VCD is inserted to the optical drive.

Menu

Click the
the DVD main menu.

Menu Menu

Menu bar to return to

Menu Menu

Audio

Displays your DVD audio
language setting.

Subtitle Language

Displays your subtitle language
setting.

Take a Snapshot

Home Theater allows you to
take a still photo from the
DVD/VCD movie you are
playing.

Click the
to take a still photo. Click the
View SnapshotView Snapshot

View Snapshot to view the

View SnapshotView Snapshot
photo.

Take a Snapshot Take a Snapshot

Take a Snapshot bar

Take a Snapshot Take a Snapshot

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• Home Theater automatically saves snapshots in the Windows
My Pictures My Pictures

My Pictures folder in bitmap (*.bmp) format.

My Pictures My Pictures

• This Home Theater version does not support Karaoke
function.

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Settings

Settings Settings

Click

Settings to adjust the

Settings Settings

DVD/VCD player properties.

Audio Language.Audio Language.

Audio Language. Select the

Audio Language.Audio Language.
DVD audio language. You may
select an audio language if the
DVD supports multilanguage
audio.

Subtitle Language. Subtitle Language.

Subtitle Language. Allows

Subtitle Language. Subtitle Language.
you to select an available DVD
subtitle language.

Auto Resume.Auto Resume.

Auto Resume. Allows you to resume watching a movie from the

Auto Resume.Auto Resume.
beginning or from where you stopped.

Source.Source.

Source. Displays the video input source.

Source.Source.

Audio output.Audio output.

Audio output. Allows you to set your audio output to analog or

Audio output.Audio output.
digital (S/PDIF).

Speaker configuration.Speaker configuration.

Speaker configuration. Home Theater automatically detects and

Speaker configuration.Speaker configuration.
displays your speaker configuration.

To change the DVD/VCD settings:

1. Click the

2. Make your desired settings by clicking the

Settings Settings

Settings bar.

Settings Settings

<<

>>

</

> buttons to view

<<

>>

available options.

3. Click

to return to the TV main window.

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Remote controller function buttonsRemote controller function buttons

Remote controller function buttons

Remote controller function buttonsRemote controller function buttons

DVD/VCD ModeDVD/VCD Mode

DVD/VCD Mode

DVD/VCD ModeDVD/VCD Mode

ButtonButton

Button

ButtonButton

Play

FunctionFunction

Function

FunctionFunction

Enter DVD/VCD mode

Replay the previous chapter

Stop playing

Skip the current chapter; proceed to

the next chapter

Rewind

Pause

Forward

Volume up/down

Mute

Repeat/ Play the video again

0~9 Select the chapter number

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PicturesPictures

The

Pictures window lets you

PicturesPictures

PicturesPictures

Pictures

PicturesPictures

view and print pictures saved in

®

My Pictures My Pictures

the Windows

My Pictures

My Pictures My Pictures
folder. Double-click the
thumbnails to view the photos
in full-screen view.

Sub-menusSub-menus

Sub-menus

Sub-menusSub-menus

Slideshow

To create a slideshow:

1. Click the

Settings Settings

Settings bar.

Settings Settings

2. Adjust the slideshow

properties.

3. Click

to return to the

Pictures window. To start
the slideshow, click the
PlayPlay

Play button on the control

PlayPlay
panel.

Sort By Name

Allows you to sort your pictures
by name.

Sort By Date

Allows you to sort your pictures
by date.

Rotate Left

Allows you to rotate your
pictures counter-clockwise.

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Rotate Right

Allows you to rotate your pictures
clockwise.

Other Media

Allows you to view and organize
photos stored in removable media
such as CDs, floppy disks, or flash
disks.

Rotate left Rotate left

Rotate left

Rotate left Rotate left
Rotate right Rotate right

Rotate right

Rotate right Rotate right
Play slideshow Play slideshow

Play slideshow

Play slideshow Play slideshow

Previous Previous

Previous

Previous Previous

NextNext

Next

NextNext

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Remote controller function buttonsRemote controller function buttons

Remote controller function buttons

Remote controller function buttonsRemote controller function buttons

Photo ModePhoto Mode

Photo Mode

Photo ModePhoto Mode

ButtonButton

Button

ButtonButton

Enter Photo mode

Start slideshow

FunctionFunction

Function

FunctionFunction

Manually select saved photos

Pause slideshow

Stop slideshow

Previous photo

Next photo

Volume up/down

Mute

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VideosVideos

Videos

VideosVideos

View, play and organize your
video clips using the Videos
window. The Videos window
displays the title and length of
video clips saved in the
Windows®

Sub-menusSub-menus

Sub-menus

Sub-menusSub-menus

My VideosMy Videos

My Videos folder.

My VideosMy Videos

Video ClipsVideo Clips

The

Video Clips window only lists video clips saved in the

Video ClipsVideo Clips

Windows®

My Videos My Videos

My Videos folder.

My Videos My Videos

Sort By Name

Allows you to sort your video
clips by name.

Sort By Date

Allows you to sort your video
clips by date.

Other Media

Allows you to view and organize
video clips stored in removable
media such as CDs, floppy disks, or flash disks.

Take a Snapshot

Home Theater allows you to take a still photo from live TV or a
recorded program.

Click the

Take a Snapshot Take a Snapshot

Take a Snapshot bar to take a still photo.

Take a Snapshot Take a Snapshot

View Snapshots

Click the

View SnapshotsView Snapshots

View Snapshots bar to view the photo.

View SnapshotsView Snapshots

Home Theater automatically saves snapshots in the Windows
Pictures Pictures

Pictures folder in bitmap (*.bmp) format.

Pictures Pictures

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My

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Remote controller function buttonsRemote controller function buttons

Remote controller function buttons

Remote controller function buttonsRemote controller function buttons

Video ModeVideo Mode

Video Mode

Video ModeVideo Mode

ButtonButton

Button

ButtonButton

Enter Video mode

Play

FunctionFunction

Function

FunctionFunction

Manually select recorded videos

Replay the previous video clip

Stop playing

Proceed to the next video clip

Rewind

Pause

Forward

Volume up/down

Mute

Repeat/ Play the video again

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Home Theater lets you play
audio CD/DVD tracks, MP3 files,
and radio recordings using the
MusicMusic

M u s i c window.

MusicMusic

MusicMusic

Music

MusicMusic

Select
play audio files or radio
recordings saved to your hard disk drive. Click
audio CD/DVD tracks. Control the audio playback using the control
panel buttons.The
genre of available audio files.

Click the
change the media browser ambience.

My Music My Music

My Music to view and

My Music My Music

Music Music

Music window lists the title, album, artist, and

Music Music

Rewind/ReplayRewind/Replay

Rewind/Replay or

Rewind/ReplayRewind/Replay

Home Theater only
lists the MP3 files
saved in the
Windows®
folder.

My MusicMy Music

My Music

My MusicMy Music

My MusicMy Music

My Music to display

My MusicMy Music

Forward Forward

Forward button on the control panel to

Forward Forward

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Sub-menus

Sub-menusSub-menus

Songs

Displays titles, file names, duration, and other relevant information of
all audio files saved in “My Music” folder.

Albums

Sorts all audio files saved in “My Music” folder according to Album title.

Artists

Sorts all audio files saved in “My Music” folder according to Artist name.

Genre

Sorts all audio files saved in “My Music” folder according to Genre.

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Go to Playlist

Allows you to view your Playlist.

RepeatRepeat

Repeat

RepeatRepeat

Allows you to play your selected music again and again.

ShuffleShuffle

Shuffle

ShuffleShuffle

Allows you to listen to your selected music in random order.

Add to Playlist

Allows you to add audio files to your Playlist.

Other Media

Displays the available removable media where audio files may be stored
(e.g., memory cards, CDs, etc.)

Update Music

Allows you to rescan your music files after you have modified them.

Remote controller function buttonsRemote controller function buttons

Remote controller function buttons

Remote controller function buttonsRemote controller function buttons

Music (MP3/CD) ModeMusic (MP3/CD) Mode

Music (MP3/CD) Mode

Music (MP3/CD) ModeMusic (MP3/CD) Mode

ButtonButton

Button

ButtonButton

Enter Music mode

FunctionFunction

Function

FunctionFunction

Manually select audio files

Replay the previous track

Stop playing

Skip the current track; play the next

Rewind

Pause

Forward

Volume up

Volume down

Play

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Mute

Repeat/ Play from the first track

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RadioRadio

Radio

RadioRadio

Home Theater lets you tune in
and listen to an FM radio station.

Radio Radio

Click

Radio on the Home

Radio Radio
Theater main window. The Radio
window appears.

Organize the FM stations by
name or frequency using the
Sort By Name/FrequencySort By Name/Frequency

Sort By Name/Frequency

Sort By Name/FrequencySort By Name/Frequency
buttons. Edit your station list with

Add/Remove StationAdd/Remove Station

the

Add/Remove Station

Add/Remove StationAdd/Remove Station

bars.

On initial use, the ASUS
Home Theater
autoscans available FM
radio stations.

Radio recordingRadio recording

Radio recording

Radio recordingRadio recording

Home Theater allows you to
make a radio recording using
the control panel
button. Click the

RecordRecord

Record

RecordRecord

RecordRecord

Record

RecordRecord

button to start recording. Click

Stop Stop

the

Stop button to stop.

Stop Stop

Home Theater automatically
saves your radio recording in

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My MusicMy Music

the Windows

My Music

My MusicMy Music
folder. Use the Home Theater
Music Music

Music window to view and/or listen

Music Music
to your recordings.

Record buttonRecord button

Record button

Record buttonRecord button

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Sub-menusSub-menus

Sub-menus

Sub-menusSub-menus

My Favorite

Click this bar to display your
saved favorite FM radio
stations.

Add to Favorite

Allows you to save your favorite
radio stations from the My
Station window. Simply click the
check box beside the station

Record radioRecord radio

Record radio

name you want to save, then click
Add to FavoriteAdd to Favorite

Add to Favorite.

Add to FavoriteAdd to Favorite

Sort by Name

Allows you to sort radio stations
by name.

Sort by Frequency

Allows you to sort radio stations
by frequency.

Record radioRecord radio
Tune down Tune down

Tune down

Tune down Tune down
Tune up Tune up

Tune up

Tune up Tune up
Play radio Play radio

Play radio

Play radio Play radio
Scan down Scan down

Scan down

Scan down Scan down
Scan up Scan up

Scan up

Scan up Scan up
Volume down Volume down

Volume down

Volume down Volume down
Volume up Volume up

Volume up

Volume up Volume up
Mute Mute

Mute

Mute Mute

Add Station

Allows you to add a station to your
station list.

Recorded Radio

Allows you to record radio shows, news, songs, or any piece from the
radio.

Remove Station

Allows you to remove a station from your station list. Click the check
box beside the station name you want to remove, then click the
Remove Station Remove Station

Remove Station bar

Remove Station Remove Station

Settings

Allows you to choose your radio band. Choose FM, then click the
Rescan FrequenciesRescan Frequencies

Rescan Frequencies to find available radio stations.

Rescan FrequenciesRescan Frequencies

The Home Theater version in your S-presso system only plays and
records FM radio.

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Remote controller function buttons

Remote controller function buttonsRemote controller function buttons

Radio (FM) ModeRadio (FM) Mode

Radio (FM) Mode

Radio (FM) ModeRadio (FM) Mode

ButtonButton

Button

ButtonButton

FunctionFunction

Function

FunctionFunction

Enter Radio mode

Manually select preset (saved) stations

Scan frequency down

Scan frequency up

Fine tuning (-)

Fine tuning (+)

Volume up/down

Next/previous preset station

Mute

Record

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Setup Setup

The

Setup button allows you to configure Home Theater and the

Setup Setup

multimedia windows.

General SettingsGeneral Settings

General Settings

General SettingsGeneral Settings

This window lets you
configure general Home
Theater settings.

Hide Date and TimeHide Date and Time

Hide Date and Time.

Hide Date and TimeHide Date and Time

Allows you to display or
hide the date and time.

Music Visualization.Music Visualization.

Music Visualization.

Music Visualization.Music Visualization.

Allows you to view music
visualization while playing
music files.

Run with Windows StartRun with Windows Start

Run with Windows Start. Allows you to automatically launch

Run with Windows StartRun with Windows Start

Home Theater at the start of Windows

Enable Animation.Enable Animation.

Enable Animation. Allows you to enable or disable animation.

Enable Animation.Enable Animation.

SetupSetup

Setup

SetupSetup

®

.

Control Panel Auto Hide.Control Panel Auto Hide.

Control Panel Auto Hide. Allows you to specify within how many

Control Panel Auto Hide.Control Panel Auto Hide.

seconds the control panel will hide itself.

Display Options. Display Options.

Display Options. Allows you to choose Single Display or Multiple

Display Options. Display Options.

Displays.

TV settingsTV settings

TV settings

TV settingsTV settings

Use this window to adjust
the Home Theater TV
properties.

TV SourceTV Source

TV Source. Allows you to

TV SourceTV Source

select Cable or Antenna
as the TV signal source.

Input Source.Input Source.

Input Source. Allows you

Input Source.Input Source.

to select TV, S-Video, or
Composite as your input
source.

Record QualityRecord Quality

Record Quality. Allows you to set your recording quality to Good,

Record QualityRecord Quality

Better, or Best.

TV AudioTV Audio

TV Audio. Allows you to set your TV audio to Stereo or Mono.

TV AudioTV Audio

NextNext

Click

Next to display the Picture settings window or

NextNext

return to the main Home Theater window.

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Close to

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Picture settingsPicture settings

Picture settings

Picture settingsPicture settings

Allows you to customize
your picture viewing and to
setup a slideshow.

NextNext

Click

Next to display the

NextNext
DVD settings window or
CloseClose

Close to return to the main

CloseClose
window.

DVD/VCD settingsDVD/VCD settings

DVD/VCD settings

DVD/VCD settingsDVD/VCD settings

Adjust the DVD/VCD player
settings on this window. See
page 2-19 for DVD/VCD
settings.

FinishFinish

Click

Finish to return to the

FinishFinish
main window.

You may also modify the Home Theater configuration in
Windows®. In the Windows® desktop, click
Programs Programs

Programs >

Programs Programs
Home Theater ConfigHome Theater Config

Home Theater Config. A

Home Theater ConfigHome Theater Config
appears. Change the Home Theater configuration as desired.

Intervideo Home Theater Intervideo Home Theater

Intervideo Home Theater >

Intervideo Home Theater Intervideo Home Theater

ConfigurationConfiguration

Configuration window

ConfigurationConfiguration

Start Start

Start >

Start Start

AllAll

All

AllAll

IntervideoIntervideo

Intervideo

IntervideoIntervideo

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Appendix

The Appendix includes information
on the remote controller, the ASUS
S-presso key table, and
international TV systems and
standards.

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A.1 Specifications

The ASUS remote controller allows you to operate the TV/FM card from a
distance. Use the remote controller to navigate through Instant On and the
ASUS Home Theater windows.

Operating rangeOperating range

Operating range 5 meters (max)

Operating rangeOperating range
Power SourcePower Source

Power Source 3V (2 x “AAA” batteries)*

Power SourcePower Source
ReceiverReceiver

Receiver USB infrared receiver (supplied)

ReceiverReceiver

*not included*not included

*not included

*not included*not included

A.2 Using the remote controller

To use the remote controller:

1. Install the remote
controller batteries.

2. Turn on your computer,
then open the ASUS Home
Theater.

3. Navigate through the
Home Theater windows
using the remote
controller.

The remote controller receiver is already integrated into the
S-presso system.

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Appendix

AppendixAppendix

A.3 Remote controller layout

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A.4 Remote controller functions

A.1A.1

A.1

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System buttonsSystem buttons

System buttons

System buttonsSystem buttons

ButtonButton

Button

ButtonButton

SYSTEM BUTTONSSYSTEM BUTTONS

SYSTEM BUTTONS

SYSTEM BUTTONSSYSTEM BUTTONS

FunctionFunction

Function

FunctionFunction

Activate Instant On

Launch Home Theater

Close Home Theater
Enter the operating system/Power on PC

Eject the optical drive tray

Enter Live TV mode

Open the Home Theater Guide screen
Open the DVD Menu screen

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Appendix

AppendixAppendix

A.2A.2

A.2

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Key tableKey table

Key table

Key tableKey table

ButtonButton

Button

ButtonButton

Key NameKey Name

Key Name

Key NameKey Name

FunctionFunction

Function

FunctionFunction

KeyboardKeyboard

Keyboard

KeyboardKeyboard
controlcontrol

control

controlcontrol

Right Right VK_Right
Up Up VK_Up
Down Down VK_Down
Left Left VK_Left

Back Go back Backspace

OK OK/Select VK_Return

More info More information/Manually select Ctrl+D

Replay Previous chapter/search previous station Ctrl+B
Stop Stop Ctrl+Shift+S

Skip Next chapter/search next station Ctrl+F
Rew Rewind/back by 0.1 MHz Ctrl+Shift+B
Pause Pause Ctrl+P

Fwd Fast forward/forward by 0.1 MHz Ctrl+Shift+F
VOL+ Volume up F10

VOL- Volume down F9

Play Play Ctrl+Shift+P
Ch+ Channel up/next preset station Page up
Ch- Channel down/previous preset station Page down

My Video Launch video mode Ctrl+E
My Music Launch music mode Ctrl+M

My TV Launch TV mode Ctrl+Shift+T

My Picture Launch photo mode Ctrl+I

Mute Mute F8

Radio Launch radio (FM) mode Ctrl+A
rec Record Ctrl+R

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3

33

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4

44

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5

55

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6

66

77

7

77

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8

88

99

9

99

00

0

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1 1 VK_1
2 2 VK_2
3 3 VK_3
4 4 VK_4
5 5 VK_5
6 6 VK_6
7 7 VK_7
8 8 VK_8
9 9 VK_9
0 0 VK_0

Repeat Repeat Ctrl+Alt+Shift+B

Shuffle Shuffle Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F

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A.5 International TV systems

and standards

• Since TV systems and standards may change anytime without
notice, this list is provided for reference only.

• Make sure that your TV/FM card conforms with the system or
standard used in your country or location.

AREAAREA

AREA

AREAAREA

Albania B/G PAL
Argentina N PAL-N
Australia B/G PAL FM-FM Teletext
Austria B/G PAL FM-FM Teletext
Azores Is. (Portugal) B PAL
Bahamas M NTSC
Bahrain B PAL
Barbados N NTSC
Belgium B/G PAL Nicam Teletext
Bermuda M NTSC
Brazil M PAL-M MTS

Bulgaria D SECAM
Canada M NTSC MTS
CC
Canary Is. B PAL
China D PAL
Colombia N NTSC
Cyprus B PAL
Czech Republic D/K SECAM/PAL
Denmark B PAL Nicam TeleText
Egypt B SECAM
Faroe Islands (DK) B PAL
Finland B/G PAL Nicam TeleText
France E/L SECAM Antiope
Gambia I PAL
Germany B/G PAL FM-FM TeleText
Germany
Gibraltar B PAL
Greece B/H SECAM
Hong Kong I PAL Nicam
Hungary B/G PAL Nicam

Iceland B PAL
India B PAL
Indonesia B PAL
Iran H SECAM
Ireland I PAL Nicam TeleText

(prev East)

TVTV

TV

TVTV

B/G SECAM/PAL

& D/K (was SECAM) (Budapest only)

COLORCOLOR

COLOR

COLORCOLOR

STEREOSTEREO

STEREO

STEREOSTEREO

SUBTITLESUBTITLE

SUBTITLE

SUBTITLESUBTITLE

A-6A-6

A-6

A-6A-6

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AREAAREA

AREA

AREAAREA

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 PAL
Paraguay N PAL
Peru M NTSC
Philipines M NTSC
Poland D/K PAL Teletext
Portugal B/G PAL Nicam Teletext
Romania G PAL
Russia D/K SECAM
Saudi Arabia B SECAM
Seychelles I PAL
Singapore B PAL
South Africa I PAL
South Korea N NTSC
Spain B/G PAL Nicam
Sri Lanka B/G PAL
Sweden B/G PAL Nicam Teletext
Switzerland B/G PAL FM-FM TeleText
Tahiti KI SECAM
Taiwan M NTSC
Thailand B PAL
Trinidad M NTSC
Tunisia B SECAM
Turkey BPAL TeleText
Ukraine D/K SECAM
United Arab Emirates B/G PAL
United States M NTSC
United Kingdom I PAL
Vietnam M/D NTSC/SECAM
Yugoslavia B/G PAL
Zambia B/G PAL
Zimbabwe B/G PAL

TVTV

TV

TVTV

COLORCOLOR

COLOR

COLORCOLOR

STEREOSTEREO

STEREO

STEREOSTEREO

SUBTITLESUBTITLE

SUBTITLE

SUBTITLESUBTITLE

ASUS S-pressoASUS S-presso

ASUS S-presso

ASUS S-pressoASUS S-presso

A-7A-7

A-7

A-7A-7

A-8A-8

A-8

A-8A-8

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