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Product Name: Manual Revision: Release Date: ASUS TV Box 1.00 E289 January 1999 2 ASUS TV Box Contents FCC & DOC Compliance .......................................................... 4 Introduction ............................................................................... 5 Thank you for choosing ASUS ................................................ 5 Specifications .......................................................................... 5 Available Models ..................................................................... 5 Important Safeguards & Precautions ..................................... 6 Installation ............................................................................... 6 Operation/Cleaning/Service .................................................... 6 Outdoor Antenna Grounding and Power Lines ....................... 6 Getting Started .......................................................................... 7 Using the Remote Control ....................................................... 8 Installing Batteries ................................................................... 8 Parts and Functions .................................................................. 9 Components of Your ASUS TV Box ...................................... 11 Using Your TV Box ................................................................. 12 CATV/Home Antenna Connections ...................................... 12 Installing and Using Software ............................................... 15 Using the ASUS Live Utility Software ................................. 16 ASUS Main Panel ............................................................ 16 Using the ASUS Tuner Panel ................................................. 18 Buttons and Functions ........................................................... 18 Channel Setting ................................................................ 19 Reference ................................................................................ 20 International TV Systems and Standards ............................... 20 Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 22 Contacting ASUS .................................................................... 23 ASUS TV Box 3 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. 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. 4 ASUS TV Box Introduction Thank you for choosing ASUS Congratulations on your purchase of an ASUS TV Box. You have selected a high-quality instrument to give you years of enjoyment. With an ASUS TV Box, you can watch your favorite TV programs using your computer monitor as your TV display. The TV Box gives you full or resizable screen for TV display, quick and easy installation, remote control for easy and cozy viewing, and TV-like operation. All these features in a small box--and more, such as the capability to video capture scenes from the programs you are watching using the provided video capture utility. Specifications 147.5 (W) x 87.5 (H) x 24 (D) mm (5.8 x 3.5 x 1 in.) Weight 180 g (TV Box only, without accessories attached) Input Signal 75 Ohm coaxial TV antenna output Remote sensor (optional) Remote control (optional) S-Video input Output Signal S-Video output to ASUS graphics card with VIDEO-IN Audio output (to speaker or looped to sound card) Dimensions Video Signal Standards NTSC model: NTSC-M PAL D/K model: PAL-D, PAL-K PAL B/G model: PAL-B, PAL-G Minimum System Requirements Windows 95/98 ASUS graphics card with VIDEO-IN connector (not included) Available Models NTSC System TV Box (NTSC): NTSC, without remote control PAL System TV Box (NTSC+RC): NTSC, with remote control TV Box (PAL D/K): PAL D/K, without remote control TV Box (PAL D/K+RC): PAL D/K, with remote control TV Box (PAL B/G): PAL B/G, without remote control TV Box (PAL B/G+RC): PAL B/G, with remote control ASUS TV Box 5 Important Safeguards & Precautions WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ! To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, DO NOT expose the TV Box to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of electric shock, DO NOT remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION Read the safety and operating instructions before operating your TV Box. Follow instructions and heed all warnings on your TV Box and in this guide. Installation 1 Always turn off power to your computer and other components or peripherals before you connect or disconnect any cables. This will protect your system and components from possible electrical surges that could damage your equipment. Protect and route cords or cables so they will not be stepped on or pinched by anything placed on or against them. Do not cover or block ventilation holes in the TV Box cabinet. Doing so may damage the TV Box, or cause fire. Do not place your TV Box on a soft surface that could block ventilation holes on the bottom. Avoid enclosed installations, unless ventilation is adequate. Avoid excessive humidity, sudden temperature changes, or temperature extremes. Dew may form inside your TV Box. To avoid costly damage or injury, place your TV Box flat on a solid, stable surface free from vibrations; do not place any heavy objects on top of it. 2 3 4 5 Operation/Cleaning/Service 1 2 3 4 5 Keep your TV Box away from wet locations. Use only accessories recommended by ASUS to avoid fire, shock or other hazards. If your TV Box has been exposed to rain, moisture or strong impact, unplug it and have it inspected by a qualified service technician before resuming use. Unplug your TV Box and disconnect it from the antenna and/or cable system during a lightning strom or an extended period of discontinued use. Unplug your TV Box before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use cleaning fluids or aerosols that could enter the unit and cause damage, fire or electrical shock. These substances may also mar the finish of your TV Box. Keep liquids and foreign objects away from your TV Box. Never operate your TV Box if any liquid or foreign object has entered it. Electrical shorts could result and possibly cause fire or shock hazards. Unplug your TV Box immediately and have it inspected by a qualified service technician. Never open or remove covers or make any adjustments not described in this guide. Attempting to do so could expose you to any dangerous slectrical shock or other hazards. It may also cause serious damage to your TV Box. Keep your TV Box away from electrical and magnetic appliances that could impair performance. Do not attempt to service this TV Box yourself. Instead, contact a qualified service technician. 6 7 8 9 Outdoor Antenna Grounding and Power Lines Check your respective area for proper grounding information and other regulations. 6 ASUS TV Box Getting Started The following steps will help you get your ASUS TV Box connected and working quickly and assume that your computer is shut down and turned off. 1 Unpack your ASUS TV Box and accessories. Shown here are the ASUS TV Box and accessories that may have been packed with your TV Box. ® r Powe Mute 3 2 1 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 l Channe + ­ ­ e Volum + ASUS TV Box Caption Menu Scan MTS/S AP Display Two AAA (UM-4) Batteries for Remote Control (optional) RF to RCA Connector Remote Control (optional) ® Video Cable Remote Control Receiver Cable (optional) CD Installation Disc User's Guide 2 3 Install batteries in remote control (optional). Details are on page 8. Connect cables and other accessories. Details for the different components of your TV Box are on page 11. Details for connecting a cable TV system and home antenna to your TV Box starts on page 12. Details for connecting other devices to your TV Box are on page 14. 4 5 6 Start your computer. Install the ASUS Live utility software. Details for installing the software to run your TV Box are on page 15. Run the ASUS Live utility software. Details for using the software to run your TV Box are on page 16. ASUS TV Box 7 Using the Remote Control The Remote Control (optional accessory) allows you to operate the VCR at a distance. It has all the major controls necessary for operating your TV Box, such as turning your TV Box 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 ASUS Tuner Panel (see Using the ASUS Tuner Panel). Make sure that the batteries have been properly installed first. Pow er Mut e Chan nel  ...