Asus TV Tuner Card User Manual

®

TV Tuner Card

The PCI-based

TV T uner Card

USER’S MANUAL

Hardware & Video Drivers

ASUS TV Tuner Card User’s Manual

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Copyright © 2002 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

Product Name: ASUS TV Tuner Card
Manual Revision: 1.01 E1102
Release Date: Augest 2002

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ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
General Tel: [phone]
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [e-mail]

Technical Support

MB/Others (Tel): [phone] (English)
Notebook (Tel): [phone] (English)
Desktop/Server (T el): [phone] (English)
Support Fax: [phone]
Support Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: www.asus.com.tw
Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw

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Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center,

Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA
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Technical Support

Support Fax: [phone]
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Support Email: [e-mail]

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Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany
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Technical Support

Support Hotline: MB/Others: [phone]
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Web Site: www.asuscom.de

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CONTENTS

I. Introduction.......................................................................... 7

Highlights.............................................................................................. 7

Models A vailable .................................................................................. 7

Getting started....................................................................................... 8

2. Hardware Setup.................................................................... 9

Operating System Requirements .....................................................9

ASUS TV Tuner Card Layout........................................................10

Installation Procedures................................................................... 11

Connecting the Audio ....................................................................12

ASUS TV Tuner Card Connectors.................................................12

Using Your Tuner Card ..................................................................13

Connecting Your Tuner Card .........................................................15

Using the Remote Control .............................................................17

Installing Batteries .........................................................................17

ASUS Remote Controller Layout ..................................................18

ASUS Remote Controller Functions..............................................20

3. Software Setup .................................................................... 23

Device Driver Installation..............................................................23

Windows 98/ME ................................................................................. 23

Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program....................................... 23

Method 2: Plug and Play .............................................................. 24

Windows 2000/XP .............................................................................. 26

Method 1: ASUS Quick Setup Program....................................... 26

Method 2: Plug and Play .............................................................. 27

Install ASUS Remote Controller Driver ............................................. 29

Method : ASUS Quick Setup Program ......................................... 29

Install DirectX..................................................................................... 31

Uninstall the TV Tuner Card Drivers.................................................. 32

Windows 98 / ME......................................................................... 32

Method : Usingt he Control Panel.......................................... 32

Windows 2000 / XP...................................................................... 33

Method : Using Control Panel................................................ 33

Install V ideoSecurity........................................................................... 34

Install PowerVCR II ........................................................................... 35

Install PowerDirector Pro ................................................................... 36

Install Medi@Show ............................................................................ 37

Install ASUSDVD XP ......................................................................... 38

4. Software Reference............................................................. 39

ASUS Remote Master....................................................................39

PowerVCR II .................................................................................41

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CONTENTS

Displaying Options ............................................................................. 43

Recording............................................................................................ 43

Instant TV Replay ............................................................................... 46

Programming with CyberEPG ............................................................ 47

PowerDirector 2.0 ..........................................................................48

Medi@Show ..................................................................................50

ASUS V ideoSecurity .....................................................................52

5. Resolution Table.................................................................. 57

6. Troubleshooting .................................................................. 59

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FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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.

WARNING! 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.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Cana­dian Department of Communications.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Macrovision Corporation Product Notice

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned
by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protec­tion technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassemby is prohibited.

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I. Introduction

Highlights

Thank you for purchasing an ASUS TV tuner card. The first TV tuner card to attain
Microsoft

®

WHQL Certification, provides a total solution suitable for watching TV
programs, making scheduled recordings, capturing video from TVs or camcorders,
and making movies on your PC. The ASUS TV TUNER CARD introduces a new
dimension in video quality by incorporating the newest video/audio decoder for
enhanced performance, functionality and enjoyment. Combined with the ASUS
remote control and useful software bundle, the ASUS TV TUNER CARD lets your
PC be a smart multimedia center!

• Use the advanced video/audio decoder - Conexant CX23880 that has

a 10-bit video ADCs for most excellent video quality

• Philips NTSC TV tuner module built-in

• Enjoy a total TV experience fr om the convenience of your computer

• Provide with special TV experience - viewing, TimeShift, scheduled

recording, capture still image with MPEG I, II compression

• Support STEREO and SAP modes while watching TV

• Come with a remotes control for the ultimate in convenience

• Video-in connector for external video stream

• Let you capture/edit/author/burn your favorite videos and images in

one software package

• Build your own video security and monitoring system

• WDM video capture driver for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

• Microsoft

®

DirectShow

TM

compliant

• Microsoft

®

WHQL certified drivers inside

• PCI revision 2.2 compliant

• Videoconference over the Internet

1. Introudction

Highlights/Models

1. Introudction

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Getting Started

The following steps will help you get your ASUS TV Tuner Card connected and
working quickly and assume that your computer is shut down and turned off.

1 Unpack your ASUS TV Tuner Card pagkage.

Shown here are the TV tuner card and accessories.
ASUS TV tuner card
Cables

(1) Video-in cable for connection to video camera or camcorder
(2) Audio cable for connection to sound card

Software

(1) ASUS installation driver CD
(2) ASUS VideoSecurity utility
(3) ASUSDVD XP

utility

(4) CyberLink

®

PowerVCR II bundled

(5) CyberLink

®

PowerDirector bundled

(6) CyberLink

®

Medi@Show bundled
Remote control with transmitter, receiver and batteries
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2 Connect cables and other accessories.

•

Details for connecting a cable TV system and home antenna to your tuner starts
on page 13.

•

Details for connecting other devices to your tuner card are on page 15.

3 Install batteries in remote control.

•

Details are on page 17.

4 Start your computer.
5 Install the Device drivers.

•

Details for installing the software to run your tuner card are on page 23.

6 Install the DirectX.

•

Details for installing the software to run your tuner card are on page 31.

7 Installing software.

•

Details for installing the software to run your tuner card are on page 34.

8 Using software.

•

Details for using the software to run your tuner card are on page 39.

I. Introduction

1. Introudction

Highlights/Models

1. Introudction

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2. Hardware Setup

Operating System Requirements

• Intel® or AMD® chipset-based mainboard recommended

• One available PCI compliant slot

• Minimum 64 MB system memory

• VGA card with 16MB memory above

• CD-ROM drive (for driver installation)

• Sound card needed

• Microsoft Windows 9X

®

/ME®/2000®/XP

®

• DirectX® 8 or above needed

2. H/W Setup

NOTES

• To avoid damage to your tuner card, unplug your computer’s power sup-

ply before inserting your tuner card into the PCI slot.

• V ideoconferencing requires the addition of a video camera or video camcorder .

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Item Checklist

ASUS TV Tuner Card (NTSC)

User’s Manual

ASUS Driver and Utility CD Disc

Notes

• Use the same TV standard for all devices.

•

and

cannot be connected at the same time.

• Drawings are for reference only; actual cards may vary.

ASUS TV T uner Card

2. Hardware Setup

2. H/W Setup

R

PHILIPS

PHILIPS

CONEXANT

Broadcast Decoder

CX23880

Cable/

Antenna

Connector

AV Input

(8pin)

CATV

Antenna

ASUS AV Adapter

Sound Card

Audio Out

S

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2. H/W Setup

Installation Procedures

New T uner Card

1. Unplug all electrical cords on your computer.

2. Remove the system unit cover.

3. Locate the PCI bus expansion slot. Make sure this slot is unobstructed.

4. Remove the corresponding expansion slot cover from the computer chassis.

5. Ground yourself to an antistatic mat or other grounded source .

6. Pick up the board (still in its sleeve) by grasping the edge bracket with one hand
and then remove the plastic sleeve.

7. Position the card directly over the PCI slot and insert one end of the board in the
slot first. Firmly but gently press the bus connector on the bottom of the card
down into the slot. Be sure the metal contacts on the bottom of the host adapter
are securely seated in the slot.

8. Anchor the board’s mounting bracket to the computer chassis using the screw
from the slot cover that you set aside previously.

9. Replace the cover on the system unit.

10. Connect cables and devices, if available.

NOTE: This TV Tuner card can only be installed in motherboards with a PCI slot.

WARNING! Computer boards and components contain very delicate Integrated

Circuit (IC) chips. To protect the computer board and other components against
damage from static electricity, you must follow some precautions.

1. Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or removing
expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause
severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards.

2. Keep all components such as the host adapter in its antistatic bag until you
are ready to install it.

3. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do
not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a
metal object, such as the power supply case. Hold components by the edges
and try not to touch the IC chips, leads, or circuitry.

4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the
component whenever the components are separated from the system.

2. Hardware Setup

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Connecting the Audio

You may connect the audio portion either externally . Follow the procedure below to
connect the audio.

External Audio Connection

1. Looking at the back of your computer, locate the audio out connector on the
ASUS TV T uner Card.

2. Locate the Line-In connector on your sound card. If necessary, refer to the
documentation supplied with your sound card.

3. Attach one end of the sound cable to the Audio Out the ASUS TV Tuner Card
and the other end to the Line-In on your sound card.

ASUS TV Tuner Card Connectors

The TV Tuner Card provides stereo audio output, and two video input connectors.

For input from cable TV or antenna.

RF-IN

AV-IN

AUDIO-OUT

LINE IN

MIC IN

SPK/LINE

JOYSTICK

For input from composite video source.

For stereo audio input from external sources.

RF-IN

AV-IN

AUDIO-OU

T

AV Input (8 pin)
Cable/Antenna

connector
Audio out

2. Hardware Setup

2. H/W Setup

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Using Your TV Tuner Card

There are three general steps in using or setting-up your TV Tuner Card.

Step 1 Disconnect the CATV system or antenna from your TV system.
Step 2 Reconnect the CATV system or antenna to your TV Tuner Card.
Step 3 Connect the included and other accessories to your TV Tuner Card.

CA TV/Home Antenna Connections

There are various types of cable TV (CATV) and antenna connections. Each type
requires a different method of connection.

NOTE Consult your dealer for the type of adaptor, splitter , A/B switch or combiner
that may be required when setting up your TV Tuner Card.

Your TV Tuner Card is capable of receiving up to 100 channels. If you do not have
a CATV system, you may use an indoor or outdoor antenna that carries only VHF
(channels 2–13), only UHF (channels 14–69), or VHF and UHF channels to connect
to your TV Tuner Card.

Y our CATV sytem or antenna may be connected in either of the following two ways:
direct to the TV or through a VCR system.

Connection Through a TV System

2. Hardware Setup

CATV

Connection Through a VCR System

To start using your TV Tuner Card, follow the steps and sketch on the following
pages to connect a CATV system or home antenna to your TV Tuner Card.

CATV

2. H/W Setup

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Step 1

Disconnect the CATV system or antenna from your TV system.

Reconnect the CATV system or antenna to your TV Tuner Card.

2. Hardware Setup

Cable/
Antenna
Connector

TV Tuner Card

CATV

Disconnection from a TV System

Disconnection from a VCR System

Step 2

Cable/
Antenna
Connector

TV Tuner Card

CATV

CATV

CATV

Direct Connection

Connection Through either an Adaptor, Splitter, A/B Switch or Combiner

2. H/W Setup

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Connecting Your TV Tuner Card

Step 3

Connect the audio system to your TV Tuner Card.

2. Hardware Setup

Audio Out

TV Tuner Card

Connect to speaker

2. H/W Setup

Connection through Stereo Audio System

Amplifier

Audio Out

TV Tuner Card

NOTES: Audio out is unamplified. Connect to amplified speakers or to an
amplifier.

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2. Hardware Setup

Audio In

Audio Out

Sound Card

Amplifier

Audio Out

Connection through sound card with Stereo Audio System

You are now ready to install the software.

2. H/W Setup

Audio Out

TV Tuner Card

Audio In

Audio Out

Sound Card

Connection through sound card with Audio System

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Using the Remote Control

The Remote Control allows you to operate the VCR/ DVD at a distance. It has all
the major controls necessary for operating your tuner card, such as turning your TV
on/off, viewing the TV, and changing the channels and volume. Aim the front of the
Remote Control at the Remote Control Receiver and press the control buttons as
you would on the infrared rays receiver.

Installing Batteries

Open the back cover of Remote Controller and put in two pieces AAA betteries
(alkaline battery recommended).

If the Remote Control does not operate or fails to function normally , replace the batteries.
The Remote Control operates on two AAA (UM-4) 1.5 volt batteries, available at most
stores, such as electronics and camera stores.

The remote control receiver may be
placed anywhere, as long as it is not
blocked

2. Hardware Setup

2. H/W Setup

Installing receiver of ASUS remote control kit

Plugging receiver (with USB port on it) into the USB port of your computer and
have the receiver grip on the top of computer panel or your favorite location for easy
operation.

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ASUS Remote Controller

2. Hardware Setup

2. H/W Setup

ASUS Remote Controller Layout