Asus U3000Mini User Manual

TV Tuner Card/Box

My Cinema Series

E2939
Revised Edition V3
February 2007

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Contents

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

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

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

Chapter 1: Hardware information

1.1 System requirements ................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Card/Box layout ............................................................................ 1-2

1.3 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-8

1.4 Installation .................................................................................... 1-9

1.4.1 Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card ................................. 1-9

1.4.2 Installing the ASUS USB TV Box .................................. 1-10

1.4.3 Installing the ASUS TV Express Card ........................... 1-10

1.5 Connecting cables and devices ................................................ 1-11

1.5.1 (Quadri) PCI-E TV card ..................................................1-11

1.5.2 (Hybrid) TV card ............................................................ 1-12

1.5.3 (Analog) TV card ........................................................... 1-12

1.5.4 (DVBT) USB TV box ..................................................... 1-13

1.5.5 (DVBT) Express Card ................................................... 1-14

1.5.6 (Hybrid) Express Card .................................................. 1-14

1.5.7 (Hybrid) USB TV box..................................................... 1-15

1.5.8 (Analog) USB TV box .................................................... 1-15

Chapter 2: Software information

2.1 Device driver installation ............................................................. 2-2

2.1.1 Installing Microsoft DirectX® ............................................ 2-2

2.1.2 Installing the driver .......................................................... 2-3

2.1.3 Uninstalling the driver ..................................................... 2-7

2.2 CyberLink® PowerCinema

2.3 ASUS Splendid Technology ........................................................ 2-8

2.4 ASUS VideoSecurity Online ........................................................ 2-9

2.5 ASUS EZVCR .............................................................................. 2-10

(optional) ....................................2

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Appendix: Reference information

A.1 Remote controller

A.1.1 39-key remote controller .................................................A-2

A.1.2 21-key remote controller .................................................A-4

A.2 International TV systems and standards (Analog TV) ..............A-6

A.3 International TV systems and standards (DVB-T) .....................A-8

(optional) .......................................................

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

•

This device may not cause harmful interference, 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 modications

to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

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

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

•

To prevent 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
possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add
a device.

•

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.

•

Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•

Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If
you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact
your local power company.

•

If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

•

The ASUS My Cinema U-3000 TV Box becomes hot after prolonged use.
Handle the TV Box with care to prevent discomfort from heat exposure.
The heat will not affect the operation of the TV box so you may continue
using it as desired.

•

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read
all the manuals 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 qualied

service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring

the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box.

How this guide is organized

This user guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Hardware information

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box.

• Chapter 2: Software information

This chapter gives information on how to install device drivers and
applications for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box.

• Appendix: Reference information

This chapter includes information on the remote controller, the key table, and
international TV systems and standards.

Where to nd more information

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

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty

yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not

part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

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Chapter 1

This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform
when installing the ASUS TV Tuner
Card/Box.

ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box

Hardware information

1.1 System requirements

R

RF/FM-IN

CATV-IN

IR

VIDEO-IN

DVB-S2

Before installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box, make sure your computer system
meets the following requirements:

Item Description

Slot For PCI TV tuner card : One available PCI slot

Processor For notebook: Intel® Pentium® M 1.3GHz or above is

Memory For XP/MCE: 512MB or higher is recommended

Graphics card Graphics card with at least 32MB video memory
Optical drive CD-ROM drive for driver installation
Hard disk space At least 1GB free hard disk space

Audio Microsoft® DirectX-compatible audio device
Operating system Microsoft® Windows® Vista Premium/Vista Basic/XP/MCE 2005
Software/utilities Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 or higher

For PCI-E TV tuner card: One available PCI Express slot
For TV box: One available USB 2.0 port
For TV express card: One available Express Card port

recommended
For PC: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.6GHz or above is recommended

For Vista Basic/Vista Premium: 1GB or higher is recommended

For XP/MCE: 1GB or higher is recommended
For Vista Basic/Vista Premium: 15GB or higher is recommended

Microsoft® Windows® Media Player 9 or higher

1.2 Card/Box layout

Drawings are for reference only. The actual device layout may vary.

(Quadri) PCI-E TV card

FM radio/

DVBT TV port

Analog TV port

DVB-S2 TV port

Audio-video port

IR receiver port

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R

RF/FM-IN

CATV-IN

IR

VIDEO-IN

FM radio/

R

CAT V-IN

DVBT TV port

Analog TV port

IR receiver port

Audio-video port

DVBT/Analog TV port

(Hybrid) PCI TV cards

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R

FM-IN

RF-IN

VIDEO-IN

IR

FM radio port

R

RF-IN

Analog TV port

IR receiver port

Audio-video port

Analog TV port

(Analog) PCI TV cards

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(DVBT) USB TV boxes

Internal antenna

Digital TV-in port
(for external/roof anterna)

USB port

LEDs

IR receiver

The internal antenna provides easy portability and more chances of digital TV
reception when the roof antenna or the external antenna is not available.

DVBT TV-in port

Refer to the LED information table on page 1-8.

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(Hybrid) USB TV boxes

FM antenna

Digital/Analog TV-in port

USB port

LEDs

IR receiver

(Analog) USB TV box

AnalogTV-in port

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(DVBT) Express card

LED

(Hybrid) Express card

Digital TV-in port

Video in

RF in

FM

Refer to the LED information table on page 1-8.

ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box

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LED information

For models with two (2) LEDs
Color Description

LED 1 (Green) Good signal
LED 2 (Orange) Poor signal

For models with one (1) LED
LED On/Off Description

LED On Good signal
LED Off Poor signal

1.3 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install the ASUS TV Tuner
Card/Box.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.

• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to
avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Keep all components, such as the host adapter, in their antistatic bag
until you are ready to install them. Likewise, whenever you uninstall any
component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came
with it.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power
supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power
supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,
peripherals,

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1.4 Installation

•

You can install the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box only on a motherboard with a
PCI slot.

•

Illustrations in this section are provided only for reference. Your system

chassis and conguration may differ from what is shown.

1.4.1 Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card

To install the ASUS TV Tuner Card:

1. Unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the system unit cover. Refer to the documentation that came with
your system for detailed instructions.

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

4. Unlock the expansion card cover.

5. Remove the metal cover opposite
the slot that you intend to use.

6. Align the card connector with the

slot and press rmly until the card

is completely seated on the slot.

5

Metal covers

7. Replace the expansion card lock to
secure the card to the chassis.

ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box

PCI card

6

7

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1.4.2 Installing the ASUS USB TV Box

To install the ASUS USB TV Box:

1. Place the ASUS USB TV Box on a at, stable surface close to your computer.

2. Connect the USB cord A series plug to the USB 2.0 port on your computer.

PC

2

2

NB

1.4.3 Installing the ASUS TV Express Card

To install the ASUS TV Express Card:

1. Place your notebook or desktop computer on a at, stable surface.

2. Locate the Express Card port.

3. Connect the ASUS TV Express Card to the Express Card port on your
computer.

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1.5 Connecting cables and devices

Audio-in (L) port

or

IR receiver

RF/FM-IN

CAT V-IN

IR

VIDEO-IN

DVB-S2

DVB-S2 TV antenna

Digital TV antenna

FM Radio

Audio-in (R) port

Video-in

(Composite) port

Video-in

(S-VHS) port

Antenna

CAT V

There are various types of cable TV (CATV) and antenna connections. Consult
your dealer for the type of adaptor, splitter, A/B switch, or combiner that may be
required when connecting the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box to devices.

The ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box can receive 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, or only UHF channels, or VHF and UHF channels to connect to the
ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box.

1.5.1 (Quadri) PCI-E TV card

ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box

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1.5.2 (Hybrid) TV card

or

RF/FM-IN

CAT V-IN

IR

VIDEO-IN

Audio-in (L) port

IR receiver

Digital TV antenna

FM Radio

Audio-in (R) port

Video-in

(Composite) port

Video-in

(S-VHS) port

Antenna

C ATV

FM-IN

CATV-IN

IR

VIDEO-IN

Audio-in (L) port

IR receiver

FM Radio

Audio-in (R) port

Video-in

(Composite) port

Video-in

(S-VHS) port

Antenna

CATV

You may connect the Hybrid TV card to all devices as shown in the illustration
above. For the Analog TV card, you cannot connect the digital TV antenna.

1.5.3 (Analog) TV card

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1.5.4 (DVBT) USB TV box

Digital TV antenna

Internal digital
antenna

Digital TV
box

USB A

series plug

•

The ASUS My Cinema U9000 Diversity TV Box has an internal antenna.

USB B series plug

External digital
antenna

You may use it, or you may also connect an external antenna/roof antenna
to the U9000 Diversity through an MCX-to-IEC adapter.

•

The internal antenna provides easy portability and more chances of
digital TV reception when the roof antenna or the external antenna is not
available.

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1.5.5 (DVBT) Express Card

Digital TV antenna

1.5.6 (Hybrid) Express Card

For ATSC Hybrid Express Card, the sequence of the components may be
different.

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1.5.7 (Hybrid) USB TV box

CATV

Antenna

USB A

series plug

1.5.8 (Analog) USB TV box

Internal FM antenna

Hybrid USB
TV box

CATV in

USB B series plug

External digital
antenna/

ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box

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Chapter 2

This chapter gives information on
how to install device drivers and
applications for the ASUS TV Tuner
Card/Box.

ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box

Software information

2.1 Device driver installation

You need to install the device drivers to your computer so you can use the ASUS
TV Tuner Card/Box. Refer to this section when installing the device drivers.

•

Make sure that Windows® XP is installed on your system.

• The screens shown in this section may not exactly match the contents
displayed on your screen. Contents of the support CD may change any
time without notice.

2.1.1 Installing Microsoft DirectX

®

Microsoft DirectX® allows 3D hardware acceleration support in Windows® 98,
Windows 2000, and Windows XP.

•

Make sure you install Microsoft DirectX®
Tuner Card driver.

• For software MPEG support in Windows 98, you must rst install Microsoft
DirectX®, then install a MPEG-compliant video player.

before

installing the ASUS TV

1. Insert the installation CD in the
optical drive, or double-click the
CD drive in My Computer to display
the auto-run screen. You may also
run Setup32.exe in the directory
\AutoRun of the CD.

2. Read the Microsoft® End User
License Agreement. Click I accept
the agreement, then Next.

3. The DirectX(R) Setup box appears.
Click Next to begin installation.

4. The installation program
automatically installs the DirectX®

9.0 runtime libraries into your
system.

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5. This message appears when setup

is complete. Click OK to nish the
installation process.

2.1.2 Installing the driver

Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (Windows XP/Vista Basic)
for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box

1. Start your computer.

2. Windows® automatically detects
the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box and
displays the Found New Hardware
Wizard window. Click Cancel.

3. Insert the support CD into the
optical drive. The Drivers & Utilities
setup screen appears.

Click the radio button for

Windows® XP/Vista Basic.

Click Install Drivers.

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4. A progress bar appears to indicate
the installation status.

5. After all necessary les have been

installed in your system, click
Finish to complete the installation
process.

Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program
(Windows® Media Center Edition [MCE] 2005/Vista Premium)
for the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box

1. Start your computer.

2. Windows® automatically detects
the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box and
displays the Found New Hardware
Wizard window. Click Cancel.

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3. Insert the support CD into the
optical drive. The Drivers & Utilities
setup screen appears.

Click the radio button for Windows

XP/Vista Basic.

Click Install Drivers.

4. A progress bar appears to indicate
the installation status.

5. After all necessary les have

been installed in your system,
click Finish to complete the driver
installation process.

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6. On the MCE Drivers and Utilities

setup screen, click Install MCE
plug-in.

The following step is only for the ASUS TV Box which featured two antennas.

7. Go to MCE > More Programs
> ASUS TV Setting. Select the
antenna you intend to use.

Click Apply.

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2.1.3 Uninstalling the driver

If you want to update the driver, or if you no longer need them, refer to this section
to completely uninstall the drivers from your system to save disk space.

1. Click Start > Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Add or Remove
Programs icon.

3. Click the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box
Drivers from the list.

4. Click Change/Remove.

5. A dialog box appears. Click OK
to completely remove all ASUS

TV Tuner Card/Box components;

otherwise, click Cancel.

6. Close other applications before
restarting the computer.

Click Finish.

ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box

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2.2 CyberLink® PowerCinema

If you are running Windows MCE/Vista Premium, you can not watch TV by
using the CyberLink® PowerCinema and MCE application at the same time.

This application allows you to watch TV and DVDs, listen to FM radio or music
CDs, or browse pictures stored in your computer. Use the mouse or the remote
controller to navigate through the user interface. For details on the remote
controller, see the Appendix.

Refer to the Cyberlink® PowerCinema 5 User’s Guide in the Support CD for
more details about this application.

(optional)

2.3 ASUS Splendid Technology

ASUS Splendid Analog TV Video Enhancement
Technology takes computer graphics capabilities
to the next level by automatically enhancing image
quality, depth, color intensity, and image details for
the best visual results. With ASUS Splendid meeting
high visual demands, watching movies and TV on
your computer can indeed be a splendid experience.

ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology makes colors come alive and
brings out optimum brightness and contrast levels even in dark scenes. You may

choose from four viewing proles for different video viewing conditions. Select the
prole that best that suits your viewing environment: Enriched (Standard), Vivid

Color (Color-enhanced), Theater (Cinematic effects), and Crystal Clear (Enhanced
contrast.)

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2.4 ASUS VideoSecurity Online

VideoSecurity Online is a powerful monitoring and motion-detecting software.
With video capture devices such as CCD, V8, digital Hi-8 and others, you can use
VideoSecurity Online to:

•

nd intruders;

•

monitor your environment;

•

detect changes in a specied location; and

•

know in advance who your visitors are.

Upon detection of any variation, whether it is an error or not, VideoSecurity Online
will do the following:

•

VideoSecurity Online also lets you choose from four options on how to handle the
variation or unusual condition detected.

Save the date/time information on when the condition started, and

when to release tracing to a database le. (watchdog.mdb)

•

Capture the condition detected and save it into a bitmap le with
reference to an image that represents the normal situation before
VideoSecurity Online started detecting the variation. You may view
any image processing software to view, modify, or distribute the image.

This database le is saved in the Programs folder.

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2.5 ASUS EZVCR

ASUS EZVCR is a program that allows you to watch and record live TV on your PC
or notebook. ASUS EZVCR also lets you to listen to radio programs on systems
that support this function.

For more information, check the help le in EZVCR.

The image below shows the main ASUS EZVCR user interface window.

Channel
preview

Scan
channels

FM Radio

Setting

Image setting

Audio setting

Snap shot

Video clips

Channel
up/down

Recall

Play

Pause

Stop

Record

Volume
up/down

System requirements

Software

• Microsoft Windows XP with SP2 and Microsoft DirectX® 9 or above.

• ASUS DVD 6.0

Hardware

• ASUS TV Tuner device

• Sound card

• Processor: Intel® Pentium 4 2GHz or above, AMD K7-2000+ or above,
Intel® Centrino 1G or above

• Memory: At least 256 MB

• VGA card: At least 64 MB RAM

• Hard disk space: At least 500 MB free hard disk space

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Appendix

This chapter includes information on
the optoinal remote controller, the key
table, and international TV systems
and standards.

ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box

Reference information

A.1 Remote controller

(optional)

The optional remote controller is designed for the CyberLink® PowerCinema
software application only. Use the remote controller for an enjoyable TV-watching
experience through the CyberLink® PowerCinema windows.

Remote controller specications

Operating range 5 meters (max)
Power source 3 V (2 x “AAA” batteries)
Receiver Infrared receiver (supplied)

A.1.1 39-key remote controller

Layout

Record

Previous

Rewind

Navigation buttons

Volume control buttons

Full screen

Mode buttons

Close
Stop

Next

Forward

Play/Pause

Enter/OK

Channel buttons

Back

Numeric keys

Recall

Back to main menu

Mute

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Appendix: Reference information

Key table

Button Mode

TV FM DVD VIDEO PHOTO MUSIC

TV mode – – – – –

– Radio mode – – – –

– – DVD mode – – –

– – – Video mode – –

– – – – Photo mode –

– – – – – Music mode

Back to main
menu

Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute

Full screen Full screen Full screen Full screen Full screen Full screen

Back to main
menu

– – DVD menu – – –

Back to main
menu

Back to main
menu

Back to main
menu

Back to main
menu

Back to
previous
channel
Back to
previous
page
Channel

up/down

Volume
up/down

0 ~9 0 ~9 0 ~9 – – –

~

Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter

Up Up Up Up Up Up

Down Down Down Down Down Down

Left Left Left Left Left Left

Right Right Right Right Right Right

Record Record Record Record Record Record

– – – – –

Back to
previous
page
Search

forward/
backward

Volume
up/down

Back to
previous
page
Next/

previous
chapter

Volume
up/down

(Continued on the next page)

Back to
previous
page

Volume
up/down

Back to
previous
page

– – –

Volume
up/down

Back to
previous
page

Volume
up/down

ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box

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Button Mode

TV FM DVD VIDEO PHOTO MUSIC

Close app Close app Close app Close app Close app Close app

Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop

Previous
chapter

Next chapter Next chapter Next chapter Next chapter Next chapter Next chapter

Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind

Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward

Play/pause Play/pause Play/pause Play/pause Play/pause Play/pause

Previous
chapter

Previous
chapter

A.1.2 21-key remote controller

Layout

Stop

TV

Rewind

Home

Left

Volume up/down

Previous
chapter

Previous
chapter

Close

Right

Up

Back

Right

Down

Channel up/down

Previous
chapter

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Mute

Record

Recall

Appendix: Reference information

Key table

Button Mode

TV FM DVD VIDEO PHOTO MUSIC

TV mode – – – – –

Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop

Close Close Close Close Close Close

Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind

Play/Pause Play/Pause Play/Pause Play/Pause Play/Pause Play/Pause

Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward

Back to main
menu

Back to
previous

Channel
up/down

Volume
up/down

Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter

Up Up Up Up Up Up

Down Down Down Down Down Down

Left Left Left Left Left Left

Right Right Right Right Right Right

Record Record Record Record Record Record

Back to main
menu

Back to
previous

Search
forward/
backward

Volume
up/down

Back to main
menu

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A.2 International TV systems
and standards (Analog TV)

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

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

AREA TV COLOR STEREO SUBTITLE

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
& D/K (was SECAM) (Budapest only)
Iceland B PAL
India B PAL
Indonesia B PAL
Iran H SECAM
Ireland I PAL Nicam TeleText

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B/G SECAM/PAL

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AREA TV COLOR STEREO SUBTITLE

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 B PAL 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

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A.3 International TV systems
and standards (DVB-T)

TYPE LOCATION BW BAND

DVB-T+PAL Australia 7 MHz V/UHF

DVB-T+PAL Austria 8 MHz UHF

DVB-T+PAL Belgium 8 MHz UHF

DVB-T+PAL China – –

DVB-T+PAL Denmark 8 MHz UHF

DVB-T+PAL Estonia 8 MHz UHF

DVB-T+PAL Faroe Island 8 MHz UHF

DVB-T+PAL Finland 8 MHz UHF

DVB-T+PAL France – –

DVB-T+PAL Germany 7/8 MHz V/UHF

DVB-T+PAL Hungary 8 MHz UHF

DVB-T+PAL Italy 7/8 MHz V/UHF

DVB-T+PAL India – –

DVB-T+PAL Ireland 8 MHz UHF

DVB-T+PAL Latvia 8 MHz UHF

DVB-T+PAL Lithuania – –

DVB-T+PAL Luxembourg – –

DVB-T+PAL Netherland 8 MHz UHF

DVB-T+PAL Norway 8 MHz UHF

DVB-T+PAL Poland 8 MHz UHF

DVB-T+PAL Portugal 8 MHz UHF

DVB-T+PAL Singapore 8 MHz UHF

DVB-T+PAL Slovakia – –

DVB-T+PAL Slovenia 7/8 MHz V/UHF

DVB-T+PAL S-Africa 8 MHz UHF

DVB-T+PAL Spain 8 MHz UHF

DVB-T+PAL Sweden 8 MHz UHF

DVB-T+PAL Switzerland 8 MHz UHF

DVB-T+PAL UK 8 MHz UHF

DVB-T+NTSC Taiwan 6 MHz UHF

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