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Contents

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

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

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

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2

1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-2

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-3

Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 System requirements ........................................................... 2-2

2.2 Card/Box layout ................................................................... 2-2

2.3 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-4

2.4 Installation ............................................................................ 2-4

2.4.1 Installing the ASUS TV Tuner Card ......................... 2-4

2.4.2 Installing the ASUS Digital TV Box .......................... 2-5

2.5 Connecting cables and devices ............................................ 2-7

2.5.1 Digital/Analog TV card ........................................... 2-7

2.5.2 Digital TV box ......................................................... 2-8

Chapter 3: Software informationChapter 3: Software informationChapter 3: Software informationChapter 3: Software informationChapter 3: Software information

3.1 Device driver installation ...................................................... 3-2

3.1.1 Installing Microsoft® DirectX®.......................................................... 3-2

3.1.2 Installing the driver ................................................. 3-3

3.1.3 Uninstalling the drivers ........................................... 3-6

3.2 CyberLink® PowerCinema...................................................... 3-7

3.2.1 Launching PowerCinema ......................................... 3-7

3.2.2 Optimizing your computer for multimedia .............. 3-8

3.2.3 Navigating through the home page ...................... 3-11

3.2.4 Using the player control panel .............................. 3-12

3.2.5 Using the remote control ..................................... 3-12

3.2.6 Settings ................................................................ 3-13

3.2.7 Watching TV ......................................................... 3-15

3.2.8 Watching movies .................................................. 3-20

3.2.9 Watching videos ................................................... 3-22

3.2.10 Enjoying music ...................................................... 3-23

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3.2.11 Viewing pictures ................................................... 3-26

3.2.12 Listening to FM radio ............................................ 3-29

3.2.13 Extras ................................................................... 3-31

3.3 MakeDVD (for Windows® XP only) ...................................... 3-32

3.4 PowerProducer (for Windows® XP only) ............................. 3-32

3.5 PowerDirector (for Windows® XP only) .............................. 3-33

3.6 ASUS Splendid .................................................................... 3-33

3.7 ASUS VideoSecurity Online ................................................. 3-34

Appendix:Appendix:Appendix:Appendix:Appendix: Reference informationReference informationReference informationReference informationReference information

A.1 Remote controller ................................................................. A-2

A.1.1 Analog/digital TV tuner card .................................. A-2

A.1.2 Digital TV tuner box ............................................... A-4

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

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

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance withmanufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correctthe 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 towhich the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noiseemissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio InterferenceRegulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianICES-003.ICES-003.ICES-003.ICES-003.ICES-003.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphicscard is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes ormodifications to this unit not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operatethis equipment.

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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safetyElectrical safetyElectrical safetyElectrical safety

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from theelectrical outlet before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that thepower cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables areconnected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existingsystem 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 yourarea. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you areusing, contact your local power company.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact aqualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safetyOperation safetyOperation safetyOperation safetyOperation safety

• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully readall the manuals that came with the package.

• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connectedand 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 fromconnectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place theproduct 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 qualifiedservice technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing andconfiguring the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box.

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organizedHow this guide is organizedHow this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

This user guide contains the following parts:

••••• Chapter 1: Product introduct ionChapter 1: Product introduct ionChapter 1: Product introduct ionChapter 1: Product introduct ionChapter 1: Product introduct ion

This chapter describes the features of the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box.

••••• Chapter 2: Hardware informat ionChapter 2: Hardware informat ionChapter 2: Hardware informat ionChapter 2: Hardware informat ionChapter 2: Hardware informat ion

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

••••• Chapter 3: Software informat ionChapter 3: Software informat ionChapter 3: Software informat ionChapter 3: Software informat ionChapter 3: Software informat ion

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

••••• Appendix: Reference informat ionAppendix: Reference informat ionAppendix: Reference informat ionAppendix: Reference informat ionAppendix: Reference informat ion

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

Where to find more informationWhere to find more informationWhere to find more informationWhere to find more informationWhere to find more information

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

1 .1 .1 .1 .1 . ASUS webs itesASUS webs itesASUS webs itesASUS webs itesASUS webs ites

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

2 .2 .2 .2 .2 . Opt ional documentat ionOpt ional documentat ionOpt ional documentat ionOpt ional documentat ionOpt ional documentat ion

Your product package may include optional documentation, such aswarranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. Thesedocuments are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guideConventions used in this guideConventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

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

DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourselfwhen trying to complete a task.

CAUTION:CAUTION:CAUTION:CAUTION:CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the componentswhen trying to complete a task.

NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete atask.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete atask.

TypographyTypographyTypographyTypographyTypography

Bold textBo ld textBo ld textBo ld textBo ld text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-thansign means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must pressthe Enter or Return key.

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keyssimultaneously, the key names are linked with aplus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

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1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® TV Tuner Card/Box!

The ASUS® TV Tuner Card/Box integrates several multimedia functions thatallow you to transform your PC into the ultimate entertainment center.With the ASUS® TV Tuner Card/Box, you can watch and record live TV,capture and play back videos, make VCD/DVD movies, listen to MP3 music,tune in to your favorite FM station, and view photos on your PC.

Bundled with the ASUS® remote controller and the CyberLink® PowerCinemaapplication, the ASUS® TV Tuner Card/Box offers performance,functionality, and enjoyment.

Before you start installing the card/box, check the items in your packagewith the list below.

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1. User guide

2. ASUS Driver and utility CD

3. Power Cinema software CD

4. Remote control

5. FM cable (for digital/analog hybrid TV card only)

6. Video-in and audio cable (for digital/analog hybrid TV card only)

7. Digital antenna cable (for digital/analog hybrid TV card only)

8. USB cable (for TV box only)

9. MCX-to-IEC adapter (for TV box only)

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailerimmediately.

1.2 Package contents

Check your ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box package for the following items.

• Make sure you use the same TV standard for all devices.

• The digital TV antenna cable and analog TV cable may be connectedto the TV tuner card at the same time, but you cannot watch digitalTV programs and analog TV programs simultaneously.

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1.3 Special features

• Advanced Phillips video/audio decoder with two-bit videoanalog-to-digital converter (ADC) for excellent video quality

• Integrated entertainment package allows you to watch TV, tune in to FMradio, listen to MP3s, view DVD/VCD movies, organize pictures, andwatch videos on your computer

• Provides you with complete TV experience on your computer withautomatic channel scanning, channel surfing, and pre-scheduled recordingin MPEG 1/2 format

• Supports Stereo and Dual modes while watching TV

• Comes with a remote control for ultimate convenience

• Video-in connector for external video stream

• Allows you to capture/edit/author/burn your favorite videos and imagesin one software package

• Allows you to build your own video security and monitoring system

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2.1 System requirements

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

• Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD K7 system or higher

• One (1) available PCI slot

• At least 256 MB system memory (512 MB or more is recommended)

• Graphic caard with at leat 32 MB video memory

• Optical drive for driver installation

• At least 1 GB free hard disk space

• Microsoft® DirectX-compatible audio device

• Microsoft® Windows® XP (Home/Professional Edition/Media Center Edition 2005)

• Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 or higher

• Microsoft® Windows® Media Player 9 or higher

2.2 Card/Box layout

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

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The ASUS MyCinema U3000 Digital TV Box allows your computer to receivedigital TV signal (DVB-T only).

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2.4 Installation

• You can install the ASUS TV Tuner Card only on a motherboard witha PCI slot.

• Illustrations in this section are provided only for reference. Yoursystem chassis and configuration may differ from what is shown.

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To install the ASUS TV Tuner Card:

1. Unplug the power cord.

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

3. Locate the PCI bus expansionslot. Make sure this slot isunobstructed.

4. Unlock the expansion cardcover.

5. Remove the metal coveropposite the slot that youintend to use.

Metal covers

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2.3 Before you proceed

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

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching anycomponent.

• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object ora metal object, such as the power supply case, before handlingcomponents 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 antistaticbag until you are ready to install them. Likewise, whenever youuninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or inthe bag that came with it.

• Before you insta l l o r remove any component , ensureBefore you insta l l o r remove any component , ensureBefore you insta l l o r remove any component , ensureBefore you insta l l o r remove any component , ensureBefore you insta l l o r remove any component , ensurethat the ATX power supp ly i s sw itched of f or thethat the ATX power supp ly i s sw itched of f or thethat the ATX power supp ly i s sw itched of f or thethat the ATX power supp ly i s sw itched of f or thethat the ATX power supp ly i s sw itched of f or thepower cord i s detached f rom the power supp ly . power cord i s detached f rom the power supp ly . power cord i s detached f rom the power supp ly . power cord i s detached f rom the power supp ly . power cord i s detached f rom the power supp ly . Failureto do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,


7. Replace the expansion card lockto secure the card to thechassis.

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6. Align the card connector withthe slot and press firmly untilthe card is completely seated onthe slot.

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To install the ASUS Digital TV Box:

1. Place the ASUS Digital TV Box on a flat, stable surface close to yourcomputer.

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

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2.5 Connecting cables and devices

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

The ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box can receive up to 100 channels. If you donot have a CATV system, you may use an indoor or outdoor antenna thatcarries only VHF channels, or only UHF channels, or VHF and UHF channelsto connect to the ASUS TV Tuner Card/Box.

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You cannot use the internal and external digital antennas at the sametime.

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3.1 Device driver installation

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

• Make sure that W indowsWindowsWindowsWindowsWindows®®®®® X P X P X P X P X P is installed on your system.

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

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Microsoft® Direct® X allows 3D hardware acceleration support in Windows®

98, Windows® 2000, and Windows® XP.

• Make sure you install M ic rosof tM ic rosof tM ic rosof tM ic rosof tM ic rosof t®®®®® D i rectX D i rectX D i rectX D i rectX D i rectX®®®®® be fo rebe fo rebe fo rebe fo rebe fo re installing theASUS TV Tuner Card driver.

• For software MPEG support in Windows® 98, you must first installMicrosoft® Direct® X, then install a MPEG-compliant video player.

1. Insert the installation CD in theoptical drive, or double-click theCD drive in My Computer todisplay the auto-run screen.You may also runSetup32.exeSetup32.exeSetup32.exeSetup32.exeSetup32.exe in the directory\AutoRun \AutoRun \AutoRun \AutoRun \AutoRun of the CD.

2. Read the Microsoft® End UserLicense Agreement. Click IIIIIaccept the agreementaccept the agreementaccept the agreementaccept the agreementaccept the agreement,then NextNextNextNextNext.

3. The DirectX(R) Setup boxappears. Click Next Next Next Next Next to begininstallation.

4. The installation programautomatically installs theDirectX® 9.0 runtime librariesinto your system.


5. This message appears whensetup is complete. Click OK OK OK OK OK tofinish the installation process.

3.1.23.1.23.1.23.1.23.1.2 Installing the driverInstalling the driverInstalling the driverInstalling the driverInstalling the driver

Using the ASUS Quick Setup Program (for WindowsUsing the ASUS Quick Setup Program (for WindowsUsing the ASUS Quick Setup Program (for WindowsUsing the ASUS Quick Setup Program (for WindowsUsing the ASUS Quick Setup Program (for Windows®®®®® XP) XP) XP) XP) XP)

1. Start your computer.

2. Windows® automaticallydetects the ASUS TV TunerCard/Box and displays theFound New HardwareFound New HardwareFound New HardwareFound New HardwareFound New HardwareWizard Wizard Wizard Wizard Wizard window. Click Cance lCance lCance lCance lCance l.

3. Insert the Windows® XP supportCD into the optical drive.

Click Insta l l Dr iversInsta l l Dr iversInsta l l Dr iversInsta l l Dr iversInsta l l Dr ivers.


5. After all necessary files havebeen installed in your system,click F in i shF in i shF in i shF in i shF in i sh to complete theinstallation process.

4. A progress bar appears toindicate the installation status.

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1. Start your computer.

2. Windows® automatically detectsthe ASUS TV Tuner Card/Boxand displays the Found NewFound NewFound NewFound NewFound NewHardware Wizard Hardware Wizard Hardware Wizard Hardware Wizard Hardware Wizard window.Click Cance lCance lCance lCance lCance l.


3. Insert the Windows® MCEsupport CD into the opticaldrive.

Click Insta l l Dr iversInsta l l Dr iversInsta l l Dr iversInsta l l Dr iversInsta l l Dr ivers.

5. After all necessary files havebeen installed in your system,click F in i shF in i shF in i shF in i shF in i sh to complete theinstallation process.

4. A progress bar appears toindicate the installation status.

6. Install and activate ASUS DVD 6.

• Make sure you have installed and activated ASUS DVD 6 beforeusing Windows® MCE; otherwise, you cannot use MCE.

• You may find the ASUS DVD 6 installation CD serial number on theCD label.


3.1.33.1.33.1.33.1.33.1.3 Uninstalling the driversUninstalling the driversUninstalling the driversUninstalling the driversUninstalling the drivers

If you want to update the drivers, or if you no longer need them, refer tothis section to completely uninstall the drivers from your system to savedisk space.

1. Click Start Start Start Start Start > Contro l Pane lContro l Pane lContro l Pane lContro l Pane lContro l Pane l.

2. Double-click the Add orAdd orAdd orAdd orAdd orRemove Programs Remove Programs Remove Programs Remove Programs Remove Programs icon.

5. A dialog box appears. Click O KO KO KO KO Kto completely remove all ASUSTV Tuner Card/Box components;otherwise, click Cance lCance lCance lCance lCance l.

3. Click the ASUS TV TunerASUS TV TunerASUS TV TunerASUS TV TunerASUS TV TunerCard/Box Dr iversCard/Box Dr iversCard/Box Dr iversCard/Box Dr iversCard/Box Dr ivers from thelist.

4. Click Change/RemoveChange/RemoveChange/RemoveChange/RemoveChange/Remove.

6. Close other applications beforerestarting the computer.

Click F in ish .F in ish .F in ish .F in ish .F in ish .


3.2 CyberLink® PowerCinema

Install the CyberLink® Power Cinema application only if you are usingWindows® XP operating system. There is no need to install CyberLink®

PowerCinema if you are using Windows® MCE.

The PowerCinema application comes with the ASUS Hybrid TV card supportCD. This application allows you to watch TV and DVDs, listen to FM radio ormusic CDs, or browse pictures stored in your computer. Use the mouse orthe remote controller to navigate through the user interface. For details onthe remote controller, see the Appendix.

For more information on this application, browse and/or print theCyberlink PowerCinema 4.0 User’s Guide in the PowerCinema CD.

3.2.13.2.13.2.13.2.13.2.1 Launching PowerCinemaLaunching PowerCinemaLaunching PowerCinemaLaunching PowerCinemaLaunching PowerCinema

There are three ways to launch the PowerCinema application.

1 .1 .1 .1 .1 . From the WindowsFrom the WindowsFrom the WindowsFrom the WindowsFrom the Windows®®®®® Start menu Start menu Start menu Start menu Start menu

Click S t a r tS t a r tS t a r tS t a r tS t a r t > Al l Programs Al l Programs Al l Programs Al l Programs Al l Programs > Cyber l ink PowerCinema 4.0 Cyber l ink PowerCinema 4.0 Cyber l ink PowerCinema 4.0 Cyber l ink PowerCinema 4.0 Cyber l ink PowerCinema 4.0 >PowerCinema.PowerCinema.PowerCinema.PowerCinema.PowerCinema.

2 .2 .2 .2 .2 . From the PowerCinema iconFrom the PowerCinema iconFrom the PowerCinema iconFrom the PowerCinema iconFrom the PowerCinema icon

Double-click the CyberLink PowerCinema icon on thedesktop.

3 .3 .3 .3 .3 . From the remote contro l lerFrom the remote contro l lerFrom the remote contro l lerFrom the remote contro l lerFrom the remote contro l ler

Press the Home Home Home Home Home ( ) key or any system button (except Power andToggle) to launch the application. Refer to the Appendix for details onthe remote controller.


3.2.23.2.23.2.23.2.23.2.2 Optimizing your computer for multimediaOptimizing your computer for multimediaOptimizing your computer for multimediaOptimizing your computer for multimediaOptimizing your computer for multimedia

During initial launch, a Setup Wizard prompts you to optimize yourcomputer for various multimedia functions.

To optimize your computer:

1. From the Setup Wizard initialwindow, click Next Next Next Next Next tocontinue.

2. Select the screen ratio ofyour display device, thenclick NextNextNextNextNext.

3. Select the type of TV tunercard, then click NextNextNextNextNext.

For the Digital Tuner Card/Box, you can select eitherAna log Ana log Ana log Ana log Ana log or D ig i ta lD ig i ta lD ig i ta lD ig i ta lD ig i ta l,depending on your cable TVsubscription.

For the Analog TV TunerCard, select Ana logAna logAna logAna logAna log.

4. Select the TV connectiontype, then click NextNextNextNextNext.

If you have a cable TVsubscription, select Cab leCab leCab leCab leCab le;otherwise, select AntennaAntennaAntennaAntennaAntenna.


5. Select your location, thenclick NextNextNextNextNext.

Setting the correctlocation allows theapplication to select theappropriate TV standardand DVD region to yourlocation.

6. When prompted, clickAutoscan for TVAutoscan for TVAutoscan for TVAutoscan for TVAutoscan for TVChannels NowChannels NowChannels NowChannels NowChannels Now(recommended); otherwise,click Next Next Next Next Next to continue.

A new window appearswhen you autoscan thechannels.

7. When prompted, clickSearch for RadioSearch for RadioSearch for RadioSearch for RadioSearch for RadioStat ions NowStat ions NowStat ions NowStat ions NowStat ions Now(recommended); otherwise,click Next Next Next Next Next to continue.

8. The application then promptsyou to search for storedmusic files in your computer.

Click Search for Mus icSearch for Mus icSearch for Mus icSearch for Mus icSearch for Mus icNow Now Now Now Now (recommended);otherwise, click Next Next Next Next Next tocontinue.

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9. Select a two- orthree-dimensional displayeffect, then click NextNextNextNextNext.

10. When prompted, key-in yourname and e-mail address,then click NextNextNextNextNext.

11. Click Finish to close theSetup Wizard and to displaythe PowerCinema 4 mainmenu.

You can run the Setup Wizard anytime by clicking or selecting from thePowerCinema home page.

3 -113 -113 -113 -113 -11ASUS TV Tuner Card/BoxASUS TV Tuner Card/BoxASUS TV Tuner Card/BoxASUS TV Tuner Card/BoxASUS TV Tuner Card/Box

3.2.33.2.33.2.33.2.33.2.3 Navigating through the home pageNavigating through the home pageNavigating through the home pageNavigating through the home pageNavigating through the home page

The home page has six multimedia functions (TV, Movies, Videos, Music,Pictures, Radio, Extras) and a configuration option (Settings) that you canselect by pressing the up/down arrow of the remote controller or by usingthe mouse. To launch a function, press the OK button of the remotecontroller or click the mouse.

Using the navigation controlsUsing the navigation controlsUsing the navigation controlsUsing the navigation controlsUsing the navigation controls

The navigation bar on the top of the window helps you navigate aroundPowerCinema.

Nav iga t i on cont ro l bu t tonsNav iga t i on cont ro l bu t tonsNav iga t i on cont ro l bu t tonsNav iga t i on cont ro l bu t tonsNav iga t i on cont ro l bu t tons

Home - Return to Home page

Back - Return to the previous page

Minimize - Minimize screen

Full screen - Maximize/restore to full screen

Close - Close application

Sc ro l l down to see more funct i onsSc ro l l down to see more funct i onsSc ro l l down to see more funct i onsSc ro l l down to see more funct i onsSc ro l l down to see more funct i ons


Standa rd p l aye r cont ro l bu t tonsStanda rd p l aye r cont ro l bu t tonsStanda rd p l aye r cont ro l bu t tonsStanda rd p l aye r cont ro l bu t tonsStanda rd p l aye r cont ro l bu t tons

Stop Volume down

Play/Pause Mute

Rewind Volume up

Fast forward Channel/station up

Previous Channel/station down

Next Snapshot image

Record

3.2.43.2.43.2.43.2.43.2.4 Using the player control panelUsing the player control panelUsing the player control panelUsing the player control panelUsing the player control panel

When using a mouse, each multimedia screen has a player control at thebottom left corner of the display that allows control of the currentfunction. The player controls correspond to the remote controller buttons.

Control buttons may vary depending on the current multimedia function.

3.2.53.2.53.2.53.2.53.2.5 Using the remote controlUsing the remote controlUsing the remote controlUsing the remote controlUsing the remote control

The remote control that comes with the system allows you to controlmedia playback. Most of the buttons function like a those on a consumerDVD or CD player.

The up, down, left, and right butons navigate through PowerCinema. Press

OK OK OK OK OK ( ) to accept a selection and BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK ( ) to return to a previous

page.

The DVD/VCD [Movies]DVD/VCD [Movies]DVD/VCD [Movies]DVD/VCD [Movies]DVD/VCD [Movies] ( ), Mus ic Mus ic Mus ic Mus ic Mus ic ( ), P ictures P ictures P ictures P ictures P ictures ( ), andVideos V ideos V ideos V ideos V ideos ( ) buttons open the related media types. To return to the

Home page, click the Home ( ) button. To scroll the content pages up/

down, use the CH/PG UpCH/PG UpCH/PG UpCH/PG UpCH/PG Up and CH/PG Down CH/PG Down CH/PG Down CH/PG Down CH/PG Down ( ) buttons.

Refer to the Appendix for more information on the remote controller.


3.2.63.2.63.2.63.2.63.2.6 SettingsSettingsSettingsSettingsSettings

Select Sett ingsSett ingsSett ingsSett ingsSett ings on the Home page to open options for configuringPowerCInema.

General settingsGeneral settingsGeneral settingsGeneral settingsGeneral settings

Power C inema Help. Power C inema Help. Power C inema Help. Power C inema Help. Power C inema Help. Open the Help system.

Disp lay Sett ings. D isp lay Sett ings. D isp lay Sett ings. D isp lay Sett ings. D isp lay Sett ings. Configure your display device.

Audio Sett ings.Audio Sett ings.Audio Sett ings.Audio Sett ings.Audio Sett ings. Configuring your computer’s audio.

Run Setup Wizard.Run Setup Wizard.Run Setup Wizard.Run Setup Wizard.Run Setup Wizard. Run the wizard that appears the first time yourun PowerCinema, allowing you to optimize your computer if you didnot do so after installation, or if you upgrade your computer. You canalso register your copy of PowerCinema using this wizard.

About Power C inema. About Power C inema. About Power C inema. About Power C inema. About Power C inema. Open a page with version and copyrightinformation, as well as your personal registration information.

Restore Default Sett ings. Restore Default Sett ings. Restore Default Sett ings. Restore Default Sett ings. Restore Default Sett ings. Return all settings in PowerCinema totheir original values.

You can find other settings in the function-specific help sections.

Display settingsDisplay settingsDisplay settingsDisplay settingsDisplay settings

Screen Rat io . Screen Rat io . Screen Rat io . Screen Rat io . Screen Rat io . Indicate if you have a standard (4:3) or widescreen(16:9) display.

Movie Disp lay Type.Movie Disp lay Type.Movie Disp lay Type.Movie Disp lay Type.Movie Disp lay Type. Determine how movies and videos areconverted to fit the scereen when they do not match the screen ratio.

Letterbox.Letterbox.Letterbox.Letterbox.Letterbox. Keep the video display undistorted and fill the extraspace with black bars.

CPLVCPLVCPLVCPLVCPLV is a video stretching technology from CyberLink that producesminimal distortion in the center of the picture.

Pan & Scan.Pan & Scan.Pan & Scan.Pan & Scan.Pan & Scan. Display the central portion of DVD titles in widescreenratio. Drag the display area to view different portions of the video.

Color Prof i le .Co lor Prof i le .Co lor Prof i le .Co lor Prof i le .Co lor Prof i le . Change the overall color scheme of video contentduring playback.

Or ig ina l . Or ig ina l . Or ig ina l . Or ig ina l . Or ig ina l . Use the color scheme of the disc you are watching.

V iv idV iv idV iv idV iv idV iv id, B r ightBr ightBr ightBr ightBr ight, and Theater .Theater .Theater .Theater .Theater . Add enhanced color to the videodisplay.


CLEVCLEVCLEVCLEVCLEV is a video enhancement technology from CyberLink thatdynamically adjusts the brightness, contrast, and saturation if themovie you are watching contains scenes that are too dark or bright.

Options other than Or ig ina l Or ig ina l Or ig ina l Or ig ina l Or ig ina l require more system resources to run.

Load Default Sett ings. Load Default Sett ings. Load Default Sett ings. Load Default Sett ings. Load Default Sett ings. Return the settings on this page to theiroriginal values.

App ly . App ly . App ly . App ly . App ly . Effect the changes you made.

Audio settingsAudio settingsAudio settingsAudio settingsAudio settings

Speaker Envi ronment. Speaker Envi ronment. Speaker Envi ronment. Speaker Envi ronment. Speaker Envi ronment. Match the number of speakers you have.

SPDIF . SPDIF . SPDIF . SPDIF . SPDIF . Enable digital audio output.

Output Mode. Output Mode. Output Mode. Output Mode. Output Mode. Determine the special processing used on the audiosignal. Experiment with the available settings to decide which youprefer.

Audio Channel Expander. Audio Channel Expander. Audio Channel Expander. Audio Channel Expander. Audio Channel Expander. Expand the range of sound of four- orsix-speaker output.

CLME I CLME I CLME I CLME I CLME I is an audio channel expansion technology from CyberLink thatconverts stereo audio sound and outputs it to multiple channels.There are three variations: CLMEI - Movie CLMEI - Movie CLMEI - Movie CLMEI - Movie CLMEI - Movie for watching movies,CLMEI - Mus ic CLMEI - Mus ic CLMEI - Mus ic CLMEI - Mus ic CLMEI - Mus ic for regular music output, and CLMEI - Onstage CLMEI - Onstage CLMEI - Onstage CLMEI - Onstage CLMEI - Onstage fora more live sound.

Dynamic Range Compress ion. Dynamic Range Compress ion. Dynamic Range Compress ion. Dynamic Range Compress ion. Dynamic Range Compress ion. Options for different listeningenvironments.

Normal Envi ronment.Normal Envi ronment.Normal Envi ronment.Normal Envi ronment.Normal Envi ronment. Create a standard virtual listeningenvironment.

Quiet Envi ronment.Quiet Envi ronment.Quiet Envi ronment.Quiet Envi ronment.Quiet Envi ronment. Emphasize even the slightest sound effect in amovie.

Noisy Envi ronment.Noisy Envi ronment.Noisy Envi ronment.Noisy Envi ronment.Noisy Envi ronment. Amplify low range audio signals, which areespecially suitable for notebook computers.




3.2.73.2.73.2.73.2.73.2.7 Watching TVWatching TVWatching TVWatching TVWatching TV

The PowerCinema application allows you to watch TV on your computer.Select TV TV TV TV TV on the Home page, then press OK OK OK OK OK from the remote controller,or click the mouse to display the main TV page.

TV buttonsTV buttonsTV buttonsTV buttonsTV buttons

To watch TV in full screen, highlight the TV window using the remotecontroller or mouse, then press the remote controller OK OK OK OK OK button or clickthe mouse. To change channels, use the remote controller or the keyboardPage Up/Page Down keys or the numeric keys.

Bu t t on sBu t t on sBu t t on sBu t t on sBu t t on s C l i c k th i s bu t ton toC l i c k th i s bu t ton toC l i c k th i s bu t ton toC l i c k th i s bu t ton toC l i c k th i s bu t ton to

L i v e TVL i v e TVL i v e TVL i v e TVL i v e TV watch full screen live TV on your computer .

Reco rded TVReco rded TVReco rded TVReco rded TVReco rded TV play, sort, and manage recorded TV programs.

S chedu l eS chedu l eS chedu l eS chedu l eS chedu l e set the channel, program, and time for TV recording.

TV P r ev i ewTV P r ev i ewTV P r ev i ewTV P r ev i ewTV P r ev i ew display a thumbnail of each available channel.

P r og r am Gu i deP rog ram Gu i deP rog ram Gu i deP rog ram Gu i deP rog ram Gu i de view the program guide from your Electronic Program Guide(EPG) provider or EPG source (Internet).

F i nd P rog r amF i nd P rog r amF i nd P rog r amF i nd P rog r amF i nd P rog r am search for programs by channel or category.

S e t t i n g sSe t t i n g sSe t t i n g sSe t t i n g sSe t t i n g s change or adjust the signal, channel, recording, and EPGsettings.

Make sure that you autoscan the channels before you watch TV on yourcomputer. Use the PowerCinema 4 Setup Wizard Setup Wizard Setup Wizard Setup Wizard Setup Wizard or click theSett ings Sett i ngs Sett i ngs Sett i ngs Sett i ngs button from the TV screen to scan for available channelsand/or configure the TV settings.


TV player control buttonsTV player control buttonsTV player control buttonsTV player control buttonsTV player control buttons

When you watch TV, the following additional buttons appear on the playercontrols:

TV p l aye r cont ro l bu t tonsTV p l aye r cont ro l bu t tonsTV p l aye r cont ro l bu t tonsTV p l aye r cont ro l bu t tonsTV p l aye r cont ro l bu t tons

Channe l upChanne l upChanne l upChanne l upChanne l up - switch up one channel

Channe l downChanne l downChanne l downChanne l downChanne l down - switch down one channel

S nap sho tSnap sho tSnap sho tSnap sho tSnap sho t - take a snapshot of the current frame

Te l e t e x tTe l e t e x tTe l e t e x tTe l e t e x tTe l e t e x t - display TeleText information

R e c o r dR e c o r dR e c o r dR e c o r dR e c o r d - record TV content as video file

Instant ReplayInstant ReplayInstant ReplayInstant ReplayInstant Replay

By default, the instant replay function is enabled in PowerCinema. Tocreate an instant replay, PowerCinema records the TV broadcast as a file,creating a slight lag between the broadcast and the TV content that youwatch. You can navigate forward and backward to create an instant replayor to skip over commercials.

TV Recording SchedulesTV Recording SchedulesTV Recording SchedulesTV Recording SchedulesTV Recording Schedules

To set a recording schedule, select New ScheduleNew ScheduleNew ScheduleNew ScheduleNew Schedule. (Make sure that TV TV TV TV TV isselected.) In the page that opens, select the Channel you want to record,the Scheduling Interval, and the recording date and times. Select App ly App ly App ly App ly App ly toactivate the recording schedule, or Cance l Cance l Cance l Cance l Cance l to quit without accepting theschedule. Select an existing recording schedule to open it for modification.Select De lete De lete De lete De lete De lete to remove a recording schedule you have previouslycreated.

TV PreviewTV PreviewTV PreviewTV PreviewTV Preview

TV Prev iew TV Prev iew TV Prev iew TV Prev iew TV Prev iew displays a wall of thumbnails, giving you a preview of allavailable channels. The TV Preview scrolls automatically through all of theavailable channels. Select a thumbnail to watch the corresponding channel.

Program Guide Program Guide Program Guide Program Guide Program Guide lists available programs by channel and time. F i ndF i ndF i ndF i ndF i ndProgram Program Program Program Program allows you to find a specific TV program. To change the order inwhich items are displayed, use the Sort By. . . Sort By. . . Sort By. . . Sort By. . . Sort By. . . option.

TeleTextTeleTextTeleTextTeleTextTeleText

When you select the Te leText Te leText Te leText Te leText Te leText button, the TeleText page opens,displaying listings with different kinds of information. To navigate withinthe TeleText function, use the remote control buttons or the playbackcontrol buttons.


Select the Te leText Te leText Te leText Te leText Te leText button to scroll through the TeleText, transparent(TeleText+TV), and Live TV pages. Press the Backspace Backspace Backspace Backspace Backspace button on thekeyboard or the BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK button on the remote to return to the main TVpage.

When you use the TeleText function, the following special controls areadded to the pop-up control panel: Red Red Red Red Red (opens TeleText pages marked inred), Green Green Green Green Green (opens TeleText pages marked in green), B lue B lue B lue B lue B lue (opensTeleText pages marked in blue), Ye l low Ye l low Ye l low Ye l low Ye l low (opens TeleText pages marked inyellow). You can also use the corresponding buttons on the remote toperform the same functions.

Prev ious Page Prev ious Page Prev ious Page Prev ious Page Prev ious Page (jumps back one page), Next Page Next Page Next Page Next Page Next Page (jumps forward onepage), Prev ious SubPage Prev ious SubPage Prev ious SubPage Prev ious SubPage Prev ious SubPage (jumps back one subpage), Next SubPageNext SubPageNext SubPageNext SubPageNext SubPage(jumps forward one subpage), and Snapshot Snapshot Snapshot Snapshot Snapshot (captures the TeleTextscreen in BMP format).

TV SettingsTV SettingsTV SettingsTV SettingsTV Settings

Signal Settings

Signa l Type. S igna l Type. S igna l Type. S igna l Type. S igna l Type. Set your TV signal as D ig i ta l D ig i ta l D ig i ta l D ig i ta l D ig i ta l (for digital TV tunercard/box only) or Ana logAna logAna logAna logAna log, depending on your cable TV subscription.

TV Source. TV Source. TV Source. TV Source. TV Source. Select if your TV receives signals from an antenna or acable.

Reg ion. Reg ion. Reg ion. Reg ion. Reg ion. Select the country or region where your cable provider islocated.

Aud io .Aud io .Aud io .Aud io .Aud io . Set your audio output. Options depend on your TV’s signaltype, but may include MonoMonoMonoMonoMono, StereoStereoStereoStereoStereo, or the enhanced signals Dua lDua lDua lDua lDua lAAAAA, Dua l BDua l BDua l BDua l BDua l B, or Dua l AB Dua l AB Dua l AB Dua l AB Dua l AB that augment the main audio, provide anaudio translation, or offer other information.

Enable T ime-Shift ing. Enable T ime-Shift ing. Enable T ime-Shift ing. Enable T ime-Shift ing. Enable T ime-Shift ing. Set to Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes to watch instant replays.

Channel Settings

Scan ChannelsScan ChannelsScan ChannelsScan ChannelsScan Channels. Scan and list the available TV channels.

Dese lectDese lectDese lectDese lectDese lect. Disable a channel in the list. Disabled channels are notavailable for watching when you return to the TV page.

Rename. Rename. Rename. Rename. Rename. Rename a channel in the list.

Recording Settings

Record ing Qual i ty . Record ing Qual i ty . Record ing Qual i ty . Record ing Qual i ty . Record ing Qual i ty . Set the quality of video recorded from TV.Selecting a higher quality results in a larger recorded file.

Recording Dest inat ion. Recording Dest inat ion. Recording Dest inat ion. Recording Dest inat ion. Recording Dest inat ion. Set the destination where files recordedfrom TV are saved.


Changing the TV signalChanging the TV signalChanging the TV signalChanging the TV signalChanging the TV signal

If you have a digital cable TV subscription (for digital TV tuner card/boxonly), you must change the TV signal setting using the TV Settingswindow.

To change the signal setting:

1. From the TV screen, selectSett ingsSett ingsSett ingsSett ingsSett ings, then press O KO KO KO KO K.

2. Select S igna l Sett ings S igna l Sett ings S igna l Sett ings S igna l Sett ings S igna l Sett ings fromthe TV settings window, thenpress O KO KO KO KO K.

Guide Settings

EPG Source. EPG Source. EPG Source. EPG Source. EPG Source. Indicate if you want to use NextView NextView NextView NextView NextView or theInternet Internet Internet Internet Internet as your source of EPG (electronic program guide)information. Select your EPG provider from the EPG Provider list. If nolist of EPG providers exists, select Scan Prov idersScan Prov idersScan Prov idersScan Prov idersScan Prov iders. Your computerwill scan and list all available providers.


3. Select S igna l Type S igna l Type S igna l Type S igna l Type S igna l Type from thesignal settings window, thenpress O KO KO KO KO K.

You can also change these settings using the Sett i ngs Set t i ngs Set t i ngs Set t i ngs Set t i ngs screen

4. Select D ig i ta l D ig i ta l D ig i ta l D ig i ta l D ig i ta l from the menu,then press O KO KO KO KO K.

5. Choose the Capture SourceCapture SourceCapture SourceCapture SourceCapture Sourcefrom the menu, then pressO KO KO KO KO K.

6. Highlight the App ly App ly App ly App ly App ly button,then press O KO KO KO KO K.

The Captu reCaptu reCaptu reCaptu reCaptu re Sou rce Sou rce Sou rce Sou rce Sou rce option is only for the ASUS MyCinema U3000digital TV tuner box. This item is set to Interna l AntennaInterna l AntennaInterna l AntennaInterna l AntennaInterna l Antenna by default.


3.2.83.2.83.2.83.2.83.2.8 Watching moviesWatching moviesWatching moviesWatching moviesWatching movies

PowerCinema allows you to watch DVD or VCD movies on your computer.

If the disc you inserteddoes not match the regioncode of the disc player, ascreen appears with thismessage.

You may change the regioncode only up to four (4)times.

To watch a movie:

1. Insert the DVD or VCD movieto the optical drive. Whenplaying DVDs, make sure thatthe optical drive supports theDVD standard.

2. Select Mov ies Mov ies Mov ies Mov ies Mov ies from the mainmenu, then press O K O K O K O K O K from theremote controller, or click themouse to start watching themovie.

3. Use the remote controller orthe player control buttons to stop, play, pause, forward, or rewind themovie.

To capture a still image of the current video frame, click


DVD/VCD player control buttonsDVD/VCD player control buttonsDVD/VCD player control buttonsDVD/VCD player control buttonsDVD/VCD player control buttons

When you watch DVD/VCD, the following additional buttons appear on theplayer controls:

DVD/VCD p l aye r cont ro l bu t tonsDVD/VCD p l aye r cont ro l bu t tonsDVD/VCD p l aye r cont ro l bu t tonsDVD/VCD p l aye r cont ro l bu t tonsDVD/VCD p l aye r cont ro l bu t tons

Ma i n menuMa i n menuMa i n menuMa i n menuMa i n menu - display the disc’s menu page

Sub t i t l e sSub t i t l e sSub t i t l e sSub t i t l e sSub t i t l e s - switch among subtitle languages

LanguageLanguageLanguageLanguageLanguage - switch among available overdub languages

Snapsho tSnap sho tSnap sho tSnap sho tSnap sho t - take a snapshot of the current video frame

A n g l eA n g l eA n g l eA n g l eA n g l e - switch among available camera angles

Movie SettingsMovie SettingsMovie SettingsMovie SettingsMovie Settings

Subt it les . Subt it les . Subt it les . Subt it les . Subt it les . Select the default subtitle language, when available.

T it le Defau lt . T it le Defau lt . T it le Defau lt . T it le Defau lt . T it le Defau lt . Use the original language of the disc you arewatching.

C losed Capt ions. C losed Capt ions. C losed Capt ions. C losed Capt ions. C losed Capt ions. Determine the location of the closed captioningfunction. When this option is set to Norma lNorma lNorma lNorma lNorma l, closed captions appearacross the bottom of the screen. When set to E levatedE levatedE levatedE levatedE levated, closedcaptions appear across the top of the screen.

Aud io . Aud io . Aud io . Aud io . Aud io . Select the default language for the movie’s audio track.

Disp lay Upon Mute. D isp lay Upon Mute. D isp lay Upon Mute. D isp lay Upon Mute. D isp lay Upon Mute. Determines the optional display when thevolume is muted. If you enable this option, you can choose to displaysubtitles or closed captions.




Video buttonsVideo buttonsVideo buttonsVideo buttonsVideo buttons


So r t by . . .So r t by . . .So r t by . . .So r t by . . .So r t by . . . change the order by which folders or files are displayed.

My V i deosMy V i deosMy V i deosMy V i deosMy V i deos view videos in the My Videos folder in your computer.

Recen t V i deosRecen t V i deosRecen t V i deosRecen t V i deosRecen t V i deos play videos you recently played (playback resumes at the pointyou stopped watching).

Mo re Fo l de r sMo re Fo l de r sMo re Fo l de r sMo re Fo l de r sMo re Fo l de r s locate and view videos stored in other folders.

To watch a video:

1. Select V ideos V ideos V ideos V ideos V ideos from the mainmenu.

2. Choose the video file youwould like to play.

3. Use the remote controller orthe player control buttons tostop, play, pause, forward, orrewind the video.

To capture a still image of the

current video frame, click

3.2.93.2.93.2.93.2.93.2.9 Watching videosWatching videosWatching videosWatching videosWatching videos

PowerCinema allows you to watch video files on your computer. Thefollowing video file formats are supported: .dat, .mppg, .mpe, .mpv, .avi,.asx, .mpeg, .div, .divx, .wm, .wmv, .m1v,. m1s, .m2v,. vro, .vob, .dvr-ms,.MPEG-1, and .MPEG-2.

You may need to install a special driver to view .divx and .dvr-ms files.


Browsing for VideosBrowsing for VideosBrowsing for VideosBrowsing for VideosBrowsing for Videos

To change the order in which items are displayed, use the Sort By. . .Sort By. . .Sort By. . .Sort By. . .Sort By. . .option. To view videos in the My Videos folder on your computer, selectMy VideosMy VideosMy VideosMy VideosMy Videos. To display videos that you have recently viewed, selectRecent VideosRecent VideosRecent VideosRecent VideosRecent Videos. Playback resumes from the point you stopped watching.

To view videos that are located in other folders, select More Fo ldersMore Fo ldersMore Fo ldersMore Fo ldersMore Fo lders.Browse through the drives and folders to locate the videos you want towatch. Select Network Videos Network Videos Network Videos Network Videos Network Videos to access video files on a UPnP (UniversalPlug and Play) media server.

To enjoy your music collection:

1. Select Mus ic Mus ic Mus ic Mus ic Mus ic from the mainmenu.

2. Choose the folder where themusic file you would like toplay is located.

3.2.103.2.103.2.103.2.103.2.10 Enjoying musicEnjoying musicEnjoying musicEnjoying musicEnjoying music

PowerCinema lets you browse, organize, and play your music collection.You can also rip audio CDs with PowerCinema’s easy-to-use interface. Thefollowing audio formats are supported: .asf, .mp3, .wav, and .wma. You canuse playlists in .asx, .m3u, and .wmp formats to listen to your favoritesongs in your preferred order.


3. Choose the track or file youwould like to play.

4. Use the remote controller orthe player control buttons tostop, play, pause, forward, orrewind the music.

Music buttonsMusic buttonsMusic buttonsMusic buttonsMusic buttons


P l a yP l a yP l a yP l a yP l a y listen to your selected song/s.

S h u f f l eS h u f f l eS h u f f l eS h u f f l eS h u f f l e play songs in random order.

Repea t A l lR epea t A l lR epea t A l lR epea t A l lR epea t A l l repeat playing all the songs in the list.

V i s u a l i z eV i s ua l i z eV i s ua l i z eV i s ua l i z eV i s ua l i z e watch computer-generated visuals while you listen to music.

R i p C DR i p C DR i p C DR i p C DR i p C D rip audio CD tracks to your hard disk drive in .wma format.

Listening to MusicListening to MusicListening to MusicListening to MusicListening to Music

Select a song in a list (or a track on a CD) to listen to that individual song.

P lay . P lay . P lay . P lay . P lay . Listen to a list of songs from the top.

Shuff le . Shuff le . Shuff le . Shuff le . Shuff le . Play songs in random order.

Repeat A l l . Repeat A l l . Repeat A l l . Repeat A l l . Repeat A l l . Repeat a list of songs after the entire list has played.

Recent Mus icRecent Mus icRecent Mus icRecent Mus icRecent Mus ic. Display the most recent music that you have listened to.

A lbumAlbumAlbumAlbumAlbum, Art i s tArt i s tArt i s tArt i s tArt i s t, P lay l i stP lay l i stP lay l i stP lay l i stP lay l i st, or Genre . Genre . Genre . Genre . Genre . Sort music.

A l l Songs. A l l Songs. A l l Songs. A l l Songs. A l l Songs. List all available music by song title.

Browsing for MusicBrowsing for MusicBrowsing for MusicBrowsing for MusicBrowsing for Music

More Fo ldersMore Fo ldersMore Fo ldersMore Fo ldersMore Fo lders. Listen to music located in other folders. Browsethrough the drives and folders to locate the music you want to listen to.

Network Mus ic . Network Mus ic . Network Mus ic . Network Mus ic . Network Mus ic . Access music files on a UPnP (Universal Plug andPlay) media server.


Watching VisualizationsWatching VisualizationsWatching VisualizationsWatching VisualizationsWatching Visualizations

Visua l ize V isua l ize V isua l ize V isua l ize V isua l ize allows you to watch computer-generated visualizations whileyou listen to music. To exit the visualization, click anywhere on the screen,press BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK on the remote, or Esc/Backspace Esc/Backspace Esc/Backspace Esc/Backspace Esc/Backspace on the keyboard.

Using Playl istsUsing Playl istsUsing Playl istsUsing Playl istsUsing Playl ists

Playlists are simply lists of songs. Using a playlist, you can sequence songsfrom different sources. PowerCinema allows you to use the playlists youcreate in Windows Media Player.

To create a new playlist in WMP 9:

1. Open Windows Media Player and select File > New Playlist... The NewPlaylist window appears.

2. Click a song to add from your Media Library. Repeat this for each songyou wish to add.

3. In the Playlist window, enter a name for your playlist.

4. Click OK OK OK OK OK to save the playlist.

Ripping Audio CDsRipping Audio CDsRipping Audio CDsRipping Audio CDsRipping Audio CDs

To rip an Audio CD to your harddrive:

1. Display the CD tracks in thecontent area.

2. Select R ip CDR ip CDR ip CDR ip CDR ip CD.

3. In the window that opens,select tracks for ripping.

Use Se lect A l lSe lect A l lSe lect A l lSe lect A l lSe lect A l l orDese lect A l lDese lect A l lDese lect A l lDese lect A l lDese lect A l l to manageall tracks simultaneously.(Checked tracks are ripped, unchecked tracks are not ripped.)

4. Select Start R ipp ingStart R ipp ingStart R ipp ingStart R ipp ingStart R ipp ing. Tracks are copied into a new folder under theMy Music folder and organized in PowerCinema.


3.2.113.2.113.2.113.2.113.2.11 Viewing picturesViewing picturesViewing picturesViewing picturesViewing pictures

PowerCinema lets you view and edit digital pictures in the followingformats: .BMP, .JPEG, and .PNG). You may view them individually or as aslide show.

Music SettingsMusic SettingsMusic SettingsMusic SettingsMusic Settings

Default Visua l izat ions. Default Visua l izat ions. Default Visua l izat ions. Default Visua l izat ions. Default Visua l izat ions. Select the computer-generatedvisualizations while you listen to music.

Default R ipping Qual i ty. Default R ipping Qual i ty. Default R ipping Qual i ty. Default R ipping Qual i ty. Default R ipping Qual i ty. Determine the file quality of songs yourip from an Audio CD.

Search for Mus ic . Search for Mus ic . Search for Mus ic . Search for Mus ic . Search for Mus ic . Scan your computer for music files that can beplayed in PowerCinema.

Browsing for PicturesBrowsing for PicturesBrowsing for PicturesBrowsing for PicturesBrowsing for Pictures

Sort By. . . Sort By. . . Sort By. . . Sort By. . . Sort By. . . Change the order in which items are displayed.

My P icturesMy P icturesMy P icturesMy P icturesMy P ictures. View pictures in the My Pictures folder on yourcomputer.

Recent P icturesRecent P icturesRecent P icturesRecent P icturesRecent P ictures. Display pictures that you have viewed recently.

More Fo ldersMore Fo ldersMore Fo ldersMore Fo ldersMore Fo lders. View pictures that are located in other folders.Browse through the drives and folders to locate the pictures you wantto view.

Network P ictures. Network P ictures. Network P ictures. Network P ictures. Network P ictures. Access picture files on a UPnP (Universal Plugand Play) media server.


Picture SettingsPicture SettingsPicture SettingsPicture SettingsPicture Settings

Sl ide Durat ion. S l ide Durat ion. S l ide Durat ion. S l ide Durat ion. S l ide Durat ion. Determine how long each slide in a slide show isdisplayed before automatically advancing.

S l ide Show Trans it ion. S l ide Show Trans it ion. S l ide Show Trans it ion. S l ide Show Trans it ion. S l ide Show Trans it ion. Set the transition style used betweenslides in a slide show.



Pictures player control buttonsPictures player control buttonsPictures player control buttonsPictures player control buttonsPictures player control buttons

When you view photos, the following additional buttons appear on theplayer controls:

P i c tu res p l aye r cont ro l bu t tonsP i c tu res p l aye r cont ro l bu t tonsP i c tu res p l aye r cont ro l bu t tonsP i c tu res p l aye r cont ro l bu t tonsP i c tu res p l aye r cont ro l bu t tons

Zoom i nZoom i nZoom i nZoom i nZoom i n - magnify to preset levels the area you click on

Zoom ou tZoom ou tZoom ou tZoom ou tZoom ou t - reduce to preset levels the area you click on

Pan l e f tP an l e f tP an l e f tP an l e f tP an l e f t - navigate the view area to the left

P an r i g h tPan r i g h tPan r i g h tPan r i g h tPan r i g h t - navigate the view area to the right

P a n u pP a n u pP a n u pP a n u pP a n u p - navigate the view area upward

Pan downPan downPan downPan downPan down - navigate the view area downward

Picture buttonsPicture buttonsPicture buttonsPicture buttonsPicture buttons


P l ay S l i deShowP l ay S l i deShowP l ay S l i deShowP l ay S l i deShowP l ay S l i deShow view pictures in a slide show.

So r t By . . .So r t By . . .So r t By . . .So r t By . . .So r t By . . . change the order by which folders or files are displayed.

My P i c t u r e sMy P i c t u r e sMy P i c t u r e sMy P i c t u r e sMy P i c t u r e s view pictures in the My Pictures folder in your computer.

Recen t P i c tu resRecent P i c tu resRecent P i c tu resRecent P i c tu resRecent P i c tu res view pictures you recently viewed.

Mo re f o l de r sMo re f o l de r sMo re f o l de r sMo re f o l de r sMo re f o l de r s locate and view pictures stored in other folders.

E d i tE d i tE d i tE d i tE d i t edit selected photos

Se t t i n g sSe t t i n g sSe t t i n g sSe t t i n g sSe t t i n g s change picture settings.


Viewing pictures individuallyViewing pictures individuallyViewing pictures individuallyViewing pictures individuallyViewing pictures individually

1. Select P ictures P ictures P ictures P ictures P ictures from themain menu.

2. Double-click the folder wherethe photos are located.

3. Use the remote controller orthe player control buttons tozoom in, zoom out, pan left,pan right, pan up, and pandown. On the remotecontroller, use the CH/PG UpCH/PG UpCH/PG UpCH/PG UpCH/PG Up and CH/PG Down CH/PG Down CH/PG Down CH/PG Down CH/PG Down buttons to zoom,and the left/right arrows to pan.

Viewing pictures in a sl ide showViewing pictures in a sl ide showViewing pictures in a sl ide showViewing pictures in a sl ide showViewing pictures in a sl ide show

1. Select P ictures P ictures P ictures P ictures P ictures from the main menu.

2. Double-click the folder where the photos are located.

3. Select P lay S l ide ShowPlay S l ide ShowPlay S l ide ShowPlay S l ide ShowPlay S l ide Show. The slide show plays at full-screen.

4. Use the remote controller or the player control buttons to control orquit the slide show.

Editing picturesEditing picturesEditing picturesEditing picturesEditing pictures

1. Select P ictures P ictures P ictures P ictures P ictures from themain menu.

2. Select Ed i tEd i tEd i tEd i tEd i t.

3. Double-click the folder wherethe photo you want to edit islocated.

4. Choose the photo you want toedit.

5. From the buttons on the left,click the button correspondingto the action you want to perform.

6. Click SaveSaveSaveSaveSave to effect the modifications permanently; otherwise, clickUndoUndoUndoUndoUndo.


Editing optionsEditing optionsEditing optionsEditing optionsEditing options

Rotate .Rotate .Rotate .Rotate .Rotate . Rotate the picture 90º to the right.

Auto F ixAuto F ixAuto F ixAuto F ixAuto F ix. Automatically balance the picture’s color and brightness.

Remove Red-EyeRemove Red-EyeRemove Red-EyeRemove Red-EyeRemove Red-Eye. Remove the red-eye created in flashphotography.

UndoUndoUndoUndoUndo. Undo a modification you have performed on a picture.

Prev ious/Next. Prev ious/Next. Prev ious/Next. Prev ious/Next. Prev ious/Next. Edit the previous/next picture.

3.2.123.2.123.2.123.2.123.2.12 Listening to FM radioListening to FM radioListening to FM radioListening to FM radioListening to FM radio

PowerCinema lets you listen to the radio, add and organize favoritestations, and schedule automatic recordings on your computer.

Listening to the radioListening to the radioListening to the radioListening to the radioListening to the radio

1. Select Rad io Rad io Rad io Rad io Rad io from the main menu.

2. Select Scan Stat ionsScan Stat ionsScan Stat ionsScan Stat ionsScan Stat ions to scan available radio stations.

3. Select Create Stat ionCreate Stat ionCreate Stat ionCreate Stat ionCreate Stat ion to add a new radio station to the list ofavailable stations.

4. Enter the station’s frequency, then press <Enter> on the keyboard or

on the remote controller.

5. Enter the station’s name, then press <Enter> on the keyboard or

on the remote controller.


Radio buttonsRadio buttonsRadio buttonsRadio buttonsRadio buttons


A l l s t a t i on sA l l s t a t i on sA l l s t a t i on sA l l s t a t i on sA l l s t a t i on s display all available radio stations.

F avo r i t e sFavo r i t e sFavo r i t e sFavo r i t e sFavo r i t e s display the radio stations you added to this list.

Reco rded r ad i oReco rded r ad i oReco rded r ad i oReco rded r ad i oReco rded r ad i o listen to audio files recorded from the radio.

P l a yP l a yP l a yP l a yP l a y listen to recorded files.

S h u f f l eS h u f f l eS h u f f l eS h u f f l eS h u f f l e play recorded files in random order.

Repea t a l lR epea t a l lR epea t a l lR epea t a l lR epea t a l l repeat playing recorded files in the list.

Managing Radio StationsManaging Radio StationsManaging Radio StationsManaging Radio StationsManaging Radio Stations

Manage Stat ionsManage Stat ionsManage Stat ionsManage Stat ionsManage Stat ions allows you to organize radio stations. A star indicatesthose stations that have been added to the Favorites list. Selecting astation in the list displays the following options: Add to Add to Add to Add to Add to Favor i tes Favor i tes Favor i tes Favor i tes Favor i tes (addsthe station to your list of Favorites), De lete De lete De lete De lete De lete (removes the station fromPowerCinema), and Ed i t Ed i t Ed i t Ed i t Ed i t (allows you to change the frequency and name).

Adding a New StationAdding a New StationAdding a New StationAdding a New StationAdding a New Station

1. Select Create Stat ionCreate Stat ionCreate Stat ionCreate Stat ionCreate Stat ion. The new station appears in the list ofavailable radio stations.

2. Enter the station’s frequency, then press <Enter> on the keyboard orremote.

3. Enter the station’s name, then press <Enter> on the keyboard orremote.

If no station list exists, select Scan Stat ionsScan Stat ionsScan Stat ionsScan Stat ionsScan Stat ions. Your computer will scanand list all available radio stations.

Setting a recording scheduleSetting a recording scheduleSetting a recording scheduleSetting a recording scheduleSetting a recording schedule

1. Select Rad io Rad io Rad io Rad io Rad io from the main menu.

2. Select Schedu leSchedu leSchedu leSchedu leSchedu le, then New Schedule .New Schedule .New Schedule .New Schedule .New Schedule .

3. Select the channel/station you want to record, the scheduling interval,and the recording date and times.

4. Click App lyApp lyApp lyApp lyApp ly to activate the recording schedule; otherwise, clickCance l Cance l Cance l Cance l Cance l to quit.

5. To remove a previously created recording schedule, select De leteDe leteDe leteDe leteDe lete.


Radio SettingsRadio SettingsRadio SettingsRadio SettingsRadio Settings

Tuning Sca le . Tuning Sca le . Tuning Sca le . Tuning Sca le . Tuning Sca le . Set the increment used for tuning radio stations.

Seek ing Sca le . Seek ing Sca le . Seek ing Sca le . Seek ing Sca le . Seek ing Sca le . Set the increment used for seeking radio stations.

Record ing Format. Record ing Format. Record ing Format. Record ing Format. Record ing Format. Sets the file format of audio recorded from theradio.

Recording Dest inat ion. Recording Dest inat ion. Recording Dest inat ion. Recording Dest inat ion. Recording Dest inat ion. Set the folder where audio files recordedfrom the radio are saved.



3.2.133.2.133.2.133.2.133.2.13 ExtrasExtrasExtrasExtrasExtras

The Extras function displays extra features for enhancing the functionalityof PowerCinema. You must be connected to the Internet to explore manyof these extra features. Select Extras Extras Extras Extras Extras on the Home page to open theExtras function.

Content on the Extras page includes product upgrades and patches toimprove PowerCinema’s functionality. Select an upgrade or a patch to beginthe download process. Select a program in the content area to launch it.

Since the content in the Extras function is constantly changing, be sure tovisit often for regular updates, or just to check out the various links. When

the Extras page contains updated information, an icon ( )appears next to

Extras Extras Extras Extras Extras on the Home page.


3.4 PowerProducer (for Windows® XP only)

Author videosAuthor videosAuthor videosAuthor videosAuthor videos

CyberLink PowerProducer allows you to edit video, capture new media, andpolish your movie before burning it to a disc. PowerProducer has simplebut powerful production and video editing functions that make it easy foryou to produce your movie. For more information, click here.

3.3 MakeDVD (for Windows® XP only)

Create and share DVD/VCD videosCreate and share DVD/VCD videosCreate and share DVD/VCD videosCreate and share DVD/VCD videosCreate and share DVD/VCD videos

CyberLink PowerCinema makes creating and sharing videos fast and andeasy. With the MakeDVD utility, you can add video content, design a discmenue, and burn your disc easily. For more information, click here.


3.5 PowerDirector (for Windows® XP only)

Edit and burn videos in DVD or VCDEdit and burn videos in DVD or VCDEdit and burn videos in DVD or VCDEdit and burn videos in DVD or VCDEdit and burn videos in DVD or VCD

CyberLink PowerDirector is a digital video editing program that helps youcreate professional-looking video movies, complete with music, voice-over,special effects, and transition effects. For more information, click here.

3.6 ASUS Splendid

ASUS Splendid Analog TV Video EnhancementTechnology takes computer graphicscapabilities to the next level by automaticallyenhancing image quality, depth, color intensity, and image details for thebest visual results. With ASUS Splendid meeting high visual demands,watching movies and TV on your computer can indeed be a splendidexperience.

ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology makes colors come aliveand brings out optimum brightness and contrast levels even in dark scenes.You may choose from four viewing profiles for different video viewingconditions. Select the profile that best that suits your viewing environment:Enriched (Standard), Vivid Color (Color-enhanced), Theater (Cinematiceffects), and Crystal Clear (Enhanced contrast.)

For more information, click here.


3.7 ASUS VideoSecurity Online

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

• find intruders

• monitor your environment

• detect changes in a specified location

• know in advance who your visitors are

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

• save the date/time information on when the condition started, andwhen to release tracing to a database file. (watchdog.mdb)

• capture the condition detected and save it into a bitmap file withreference to an image that represents the normal situation beforeVideoSecurity Online started detecting the variation. You may viewany image processing software to view, modify, or distribute theimage.

This database file is saved in the Programs folder.

VideoSecurity Online also lets the user choose from four options on how tohandle the variation or unusual condition detected.

For more information, click here.


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A.1 Remote controller

The remote controller is designed for CyberLink® PowerCinema softwareapplication only. Use the remote controller for an enjoyable TV-watchingexperience through the CyberLink® PowerCinema windows.

A.1.1A.1.1A.1.1A.1.1A.1.1 Analog/digital TV tuner cardAnalog/digital TV tuner cardAnalog/digital TV tuner cardAnalog/digital TV tuner cardAnalog/digital TV tuner card

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Rece i v e rRece i v e rRece i v e rRece i v e rRece i v e r Infrared receiver (supplied)

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B u t t o nB u t t o nB u t t o nB u t t o nB u t t o n M o d eM o d eM o d eM o d eM o d e

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TV mode – – – – –

– Radio mode – – – –

– – DVD mode – – –

– – – Video mode – –

– – – – Photo mode –

– – – – – Music mode

Back to Back to Back to Back to Back to Back to

main menu main menu main menu main menu main menu main menu

– – DVD menu – – –

Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute

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

Back to – – – – –

previous channel


previous page previous page previous page previous page previous page previous page

Channel up/down Search Next/ – – –forward/ previousbackward chapter

Volume up/ Volume up/ Volume up/ Volume up/ Volume up/ Volume up/down down down down down 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




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

Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop

Previous Previous Previous Previous Previous Previous

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Next Next Next Next Next Next

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Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind

Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward

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

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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


main menu main menu main menu main menu main menu main menu


previous previous previous previous previous previous

Channel up/down Search Next/ – – –forward/ previousbackward chapter

Volume up/ Volume up/ Volume up/ Volume up/ Volume up/ Volume up/down down down down down 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

Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute

Back to – – – – –

previous channel


A.2 International TV systemsand standards (Analog TV)

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

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

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Albania B/G PALArgentina NPAL-NAustralia B/G PAL FM-FM Teletext

Austria B/G PAL FM-FM TeletextAzores Is. (Portugal) BPALBahamas MNTSCBahrain BPALBarbados NNTSCBelgium B/G PAL Nicam Teletext

Bermuda MNTSCBrazil MPAL-M MTSBulgaria DSECAMCanada MNTSC MTS CCCanary Is. BPALChina DPALColombia NNTSC

Cyprus BPALCzech Republic D/K SECAM/PALDenmark BPAL Nicam TeleTextEgypt BSECAMFaroe Islands (DK) BPALFinland B/G PAL Nicam TeleText

France E/L SECAM AntiopeGambia I PALGermany B/G PAL FM-FM TeleTextGermany (prev East) B/G SECAM/PALGibraltar BPALGreece B/H SECAM

Hong Kong I PAL NicamHungary B/G PAL Nicam

& D/K (was SECAM) (Budapest only)Iceland BPALIndia BPALIndonesia BPALIran HSECAMIreland I PAL Nicam TeleText

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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 MTSCC

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


A.3 International TV systemsand standards (DVB-T)

T Y P ET Y P ET Y P ET Y P ET Y P E LOCAT IONLOCAT IONLOCAT IONLOCAT IONLOCAT ION B WB WB WB WB W B A N DB A N DB A N DB A N DB A N D

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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