Asus Asteio D22 User manual

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Asus Media Center PC i
Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the Asus Asteio Media Center PC. Read this manual carefully and
keep it in a safe place for future reference.
About this manual
Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents on this manual are correct and up to date.
However, no guarantee is made regarding the accuracy of its contents, and the manufacturer reserves
the right to make changes without prior notice.
Copyright information
No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by
any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express
written permission of the manufacturer.
Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks
or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and
to the owner’s benefit, without intent to infringe. All trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
Copyright © 2006. All rights reserved.
Note to CATV System Installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV systems installer’s attention to section 820-93 of the
National Electric Code which provide guidelines for proper grounding and in particular, specify that
the Coaxial cable shield shall be connected grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
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Safety information
Your Asus Asteio Media Center PC is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for
information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that
the safety instructions stated in this documentation are observed.
Setting up your system
• Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operation your Asteio Media Center
PC.
• Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator.
• Set up the system on a stable work surface.
• Openings in the computer case are provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings.
Make sure you provide adequate space, at least 15 cm (6 inches), around the system for ventilation
when you set up your work area. Never insert objects of any kind into the computer ventilation
openings.
• If you use an extension cord with your Media Center PC, make sure that the total ampere rating on the
products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed its ampere rating.
• Since your Media Center PC is fitted with a TV tuner, cable or satellite receiver, make sure that the
antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges
and build-up of static charges.
Care during use
• Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
• Do not spill water or any other liquids on your Media Center PC.
• When the Media Center PC is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows through the
computer. Always unplug all power cables and modem cables from the power outlets before cleaning
the system.
• Unplug the system from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if:
- The power cord or plug is damaged.
- Liquid has been spilled into the system.
- The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed.
- The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
- The system performance changes.

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Table of Contents
Preface .................................................................................... i
About this manual .......................................................................................i
Copyright information ..................................................................................i
Safety information ...................................................................................... ii
Setting up your system ...................................................................................ii
Care during use..............................................................................................ii
Overview ................................................................................ 1
Features ....................................................................................................1
Setting up your Media Center PC ........................................... 2
Planning your Media Center PC setup...........................................................2
Checking out your Media center PC..............................................................3
Front View .................................................................................................... 3
Rear View ..................................................................................................... 4
Making connections ....................................................................................8
Connecting the TV signal source..................................................................... 8
Connecting the TV signal source to an existing setup ......................................10
Using the TV as a Monitor.........................................................................12
Cables for connecting to a TV........................................................................12
Connecting to a TV ......................................................................................12
Connecting Infrared Receiver to external device .........................................16
Installing the wireless LAN antenna ..........................................................16
Installing the digital TV/ FM antenna .........................................................17
Connecting to a digital video camera ........................................................17
Connecting to other devices ......................................................................18
Conguring Speaker and Sound Options ............................. 19
Speaker congurations .............................................................................20
Connecting audio speakers........................................................................21
Connecting your Media Center PC to a home audio system..........................22
Conguring audio output settings ..............................................................23
Conguring audio output with SoundMax Audio Wizard ...................................23
Conguring audio output with Windows XP Media Center ...............................24
Using the PC hardware......................................................... 25
Using the wireless keyboard......................................................................25
Using the special keyboard buttons................................................................25

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Inserting keyboard batteries..........................................................................27
Using the remote control ..........................................................................28
Inserting remote control batteries..................................................................30
Using the memory card reader .................................................................31
Memory card insertion guide .........................................................................31
Starting the Windows XP Media Center ............................... 33
Using My TV ............................................................................................33
Watching a TV program ................................................................................33
Recording TV programs.................................................................................33
Playing TV recordings ...................................................................................33
Using My Music ........................................................................................34
Adding music CDs to the Media Library ..........................................................34
Playing Music ...............................................................................................34
Using My Pictures.....................................................................................34
Viewing pictures...........................................................................................34
Using My Videos.......................................................................................35
Viewing videos .............................................................................................35
Specications ....................................................................... 35

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Asus Media Center PC 1
Overview
The Asus Asteio Media Center PC features powerful computing and rich entertainment capabilities.
You can run the Windows XP Media Center while using other programs or just enjoy the Windows XP
Media center in full-screen mode without using other programs. Use the Media Center remote the
same way you use remote controls for other home entertainment systems.You can use the remote
and Media Center to watch and record TV programs, play videos and music, and view pictures.
Use the wireless keyboard and mouse to run the Windows XP Media Center and other programs.
Features
• AV Entertainment
- Watching and recording live TV programs
- Playing DVDs and home videos
- Listening to music files
- Viewing and editing pictures
• Connectivity
- Connecting using wireless devices
- Video conferencing and conference call feature (A webcam and Skype software are required for
this feature.)
- Data streaming to share different channels
• Supports long range remote control for wireless keyboard (30 feet)
• Features 13-in-1 card reader (MD, CF type I & II, MS, MS-Pro, MS-Duo, MS- Pro Duo, SD, Mini SD,
MMC, MMC4.x, RS MMC, RSMMC4.x) for data transfer

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Setting up your Media Center PC
Planning your Media Center PC setup
Before you start setting up your Media Center PC, take a few minutes to make sure that all of these
connections are available in the location you have selected.
• Internet connection
Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the EPG (Electronic Program Guide) and to
access the Internet. Make sure that you have access to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection
before starting your Windows XP Media Center software setup. Contact your Internet service
provider for more information about setting up your Internet connection.
• Video source
Make sure that you have access to a video source before starting your Media Center PC setup. Your
Media Center PC receives video input from a coaxial or S-video cable.The video source usually come
from an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Cable boxes and
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Checking out your Media center PC
Front View
Item Component Description
1 ID Link receiver Use for wireless keyboard ID Link setting.
2 Infrared receiver Receives Infrared (IR) signals from the remote control.
3 Power button Press to turn your PC on or off.
4 Recordable CD-ROM/DVD
drive
Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and
programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable
CDs and DVDs.
5 CD/DVD drive eject button Press to open the CD/DVD tray.
6 SD/MMC Pro card reader Transfer files from a digital device to your Media Center PC
through the removable memory card drive.
7 CompactFlash /
MicroDrive card reader
Transfer files from a digital device to your Media Center PC
through the removable memory card drive.
8 MS card reader Transfer files from a digital device to your Media Center PC
through the removable memory card drive.
9 E-SATA port Plug an external drive into this port.
10 IEEE 1394 port Plug an IEEE 1394 device, such as a digital camrecorder into
this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port.
11 USB port * 2 Plug USB devices (such as a USB printer, camera, scanner, or
keyboard) into these ports.
12 Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack.
13 Microphone jack Plug an external microphone into this jack to record or
transmit voice files.
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Rear View
Item Component Description
1. USB ports x 4 Plug USB devices (such as a USB printer, camera, scanner,
or keyboard) into these ports.
2. Ethernet jack Plug 10/100/1000 Ethernet network cable into this jack.
3. Center Analog Audio Out jack
(Line Out)
Plug powered, center/subwoofer speakers or an external
audio amplifier into this jack.
4. Microphone jack Plug an external microphone into this jack to record or
transmit voice files.
5. Audio Out jack Line Out for front speakers.
6. HDMI Plug an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
device into this port.
7. Video In Plug a coaxial cable from a video source into this jack.
8. TV 1 Plug a signal cable into this port. (User definable)
9. LED indicator Indicates that the wireless LAN card is running.
10. Power In jack Plug the power cord into this port.
11. WIFI Antenna connector Plug an wireless LAN antenna into this port.
12. TV 2 Plug a signal cable into this port. (User definable)
13. DVI port Plug a digital video output connector for TV/Monitor.
14. Audio In jack Plug to an analog audio device such as a CD player into
this jack for input into PC.
15. Rear speaker jack Plug rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration.
16. Side speaker connector Plug side speakers in an eight-speaker system.
17. E-SATA port Plug an external drive to your Media Center PC.
18. IEEE 1394 port Plug an IEEE 1394 device, such as a digital camrecorder
into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port.
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Item Component Description
19. S-video Out port Plug in an S-video cable to this port to connect to a TV set.
20. Component video ports Plug in a component video cable to connect to a TV set.
21. S/PDIF port (optical) Plug an optical (Toslink) digital audio cable into this jack
for digital audio transfer.
22. IR ports x 2 Plug the IR control cables in this port to send input from
the remote control to a set-top box to change channels.
23. S/PDIF port (RCA) Plug an RCA cable into this jack for digital audio transfer.
24. Video Out port Plug an RCA cable into this jack to connect to a TV set.
Note:
Use the TVConfig software to select the input signal for TV1 and TV2.
Configure the TV settings using the Asus TVConfig feature on your Media Center PC. Open the Asus
TVConfig program by clicking the shortcut icon on the desktop or from Programs in the Start menu.
Select the device from the drop-down menu and check settings for Analog TV, FM, and DVDT channels
respectively.
Note:
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1. USB ports x 4 Plug USB devices (such as a USB printer, camera, scanner,
or keyboard) into these ports.
2. Ethernet jack Plug 10/100/1000 Ethernet network cable into this jack.
3. Center Analog Audio Out jack
(Line Out)
Plug powered, center/subwoofer speakers or an external
audio amplifier into this jack.
4. Microphone jack Plug an external microphone into this jack to record or
transmit voice files.
5. Audio Out jack Line Out for front speakers.
6. HDMI Plug an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
device into this port.
7. LED indicator Indicates that the wireless LAN card is running.
8. TV Plug a TV signal cable into this port.
9. Power In jack Plug the power cord into this port.
10. Video In Plug a coaxial cable from a video source into this jack.
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Item Component Description
11. WIFI Antenna connector Plug an wireless LAN antenna into this port.
12. VGA port/
DVI port
Plug a digital video output connector for TV/Monitor.
Plug a digital video output connector for TV/Monitor.
13. Audio In jack Plug to an analog audio device such as a CD player into
this jack for input into PC.
14. Rear speaker jack Plug rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration.
15. Side speaker connector Plug side speakers in an eight-speaker system.
16. E-SATA port Plug an external drive to your Media Center PC.
17. IEEE 1394 port Plug an IEEE 1394 device, such as a digital camrecorder
into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port.
18. S-video Out port Plug in an S-video cable to this port to connect to a TV set.
19. Component video ports Plug in a component video cable to connect to a TV set.
20. S/PDIF port (optical) Plug an optical (Toslink) digital audio cable into this jack
for digital audio transfer.
21. IR ports x 2 Plug the IR control cables in this port to send input from
the keyboard or remote a set-top box to change channels.
22. S/PDIF port (RCA) Plug an RCA cable into this jack for digital audio transfer.
23. Video Out port Plug an RCA cable into this jack to connect to a TV set.
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Notes:
• The connectors may vary depending on the model you purcahse.
• Ensure you use the correct voltage as recommended by the manufacturer before turning on your
Media Center PC. Check the voltage label located on the left of the Power In jack.

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Connecting the TV signal source
Your Media Center PC has connectors for Video-In or coaxial (TV) input. Select the connector that your
video source supports:
• Video-In
The video signal that provides the highest quality video for your Media Center PC. If you use
Video-In, you also need to connect the audio source using RCA stereo plugs.
• Coaxial (TV)
The video and audio signals are both carried on one cable.The coaxial cable is the easiest way to
connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to your Media Center PC.
Connecting to the TV signal using S-video
1. Connect the Video-In cable provided from a video source such as a cable set-top box, a satellite set-
top box, or other video source device, to the Video In adapter cable provided.Next, connect it to the
Video-In port on the back of your Media Center PC.
2. Connect an RCA cable from the Audio Out jacks on the video device to the Line In (red) jack on the
back of your Media Center PC.
Note:
You need to use the RCA adapter
cable to connect to the RCA
cables.
Making connections
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In a MCE environment, if the device is set to receive digital TV signals, the analog TV and FM radio
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Connecting to the TV signal / Coaxial TV
Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from a video device, such as a direct cable connection, a cable
set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or an antenna, to the TV2 jack on the back of your Media Center PC.
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Configure the TV settings using the Asus TVConfig feature on your Media Center PC. Open the Asus
TVConfig program by clicking the shortcut icon on the desktop or from Programs in the Start menu.
Select the device from the drop-down menu and check settings for Analog TV, FM, and DVDT channels
respectively.
Note:
The TVConfig function is
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Wall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable
Remove the coaxial cable at the input to the VCR, and connect it to the input of a coaxial cable signal
splitter ( not included). Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs.
Connect one of these cables to the input of the VCR and the other to the TV connector on the back of
the Media Center PC.
Connecting the TV signal source to an existing setup
This section describes how to connect the Media Center PC to an existing setup for your TV signal
source.
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Wall to cable TV set-top box, or satellite box to VCR to TV using coaxial cable
Remove the coaxial cable at the input to the VCR, and connect it to the input of a coaxial cable signal
splitter ( not included). Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs.
Connect one of these cables to the input of the VCR and the other to the TV connector on the back of
the Media Center PC.
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Using the TV as a Monitor
The TV-out capability of your PC enables you to connect it to a TV to view the image from your PC on
a TV screen.With the TV-out feature, you can view the PC image, watch DVD movies, or play games on
your TV.
Cables for connecting to a TV
To connect your Media Center PC to a TV, you will need to use a video cable and an audio cable.The
type of video cable you need depends on your TV model.
You can also connect your Media Center PC to your TV with one of the following ways:
• S-video with stereo audio
• Component video (YPbPr) with stereo audio
• Video with stereo audio
• DVI with stereo audio
• HDMI
• SCART
• DVI to VGA converter with stereo audio
Connecting to a TV
1. Turn off your Media Center PC.
2. Connect the TV cable using one of the following arrangements, depending on the connection jacks
on your TV.
If your TV has an S-video jack, connect an S-video cable from the S-video In jack on the TV to the
S-video Out jack on the back of your Media Center PC.
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If your TV has a component video input jack, connect a component video cable to the
Component Video jack on the TV and to the component video out jack on the back of your Media
Center PC.
If your TV has a video input jack, connect a video cable to the Video
In jack on the TV and to the Video Out jack on the back of your Media Center PC.
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If your TV has a DVI connector, connect a DVI cable to the DVI connector on the TV and to the
DVI connector on the back of your Media Center PC.
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If your TV has a HDMI connector, connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on the TV and to
the HDMI connector on the back of your Media Center PC.
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