WiFi-TV IEEE 802.
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Contents Notices ................................................................................................. v Safety information .............................................................................. vi About this guide ................................................................................ vii WiFi-TV specifications summary ......................................................... ix Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Welcome! .........................................................
Contents 3.3 Other software support ...................................................... 3-14 3.3.1 Control Center ...................................................... 3-14 3.3.2 Wireless Settings .................................................. 3-16 3.3.3 Mobile Manager ..................................................... 3-17 3.3.4 Site Monitor .......................................................... 3-18 Chapter 4: 4.1 4.2 Using PowerCinema ...................................................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the card. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the card features and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware and driver installation This chapter provides step by step instructions on how to install card and the card drivers and utilities to your computer.
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this user guide. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
WiFi-TV specifications summary WiFi specifications Interface PCI bus Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11g; IEEE 802.11a; IEEE 802.11b Technology Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Data transfer rates 802.11a/g : 54, 48, 36, 24,18, 12, 9, and 6 Mbps 802.11b : 11, 5.
WiFi-TV specifications summary TV specifications Interface PCI bus TV Standard NTSC/PAL/SECAM Supported technology Analog TV Digital TV (DVB-T) FM radio Ports Analog PAL/SECAM Digital PAL/SECAM Audio-Video In Software support CyberLink PowerCinema CyberLink PowerDirector Intervideo® WinDVD Suite Supported OS Windows® XP Accessories WiFi-TV remote controller with USB IR receiver Audio-Video cable PAL/SECAM to NTSC RF adapter FM antenna Specifications are subject to change without notice.
This chapter describes the card features and the new technologies it supports.
1.1 Welcome! T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S® W i F i - T V ! The WiFi-TV card delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality products! Before you start installing the card, drivers, and software applications, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your WiFi-TV package for the following items.
1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Wireless LAN features 54 Mbps speed advantage With data transmission rate up to five times faster than IEEE 802.11b standards, the WiFi-TV breaks the wireless data transmission speed barrier to give you faster Internet connection and file sharing capabilities. One Touch setup wizard Designed for novice home users and experts alike, the One Touch setup wizard guides you through the entire setup process without the hassles of configuring confusing network settings.
1.3.2 TV features Watch TV on your PC The WiFi-TV card lets you watch TV on your PC. With a digital cable TV/FM radio and analog cable TV interfaces, WiFi-TV supports both digital (DVB-T) and analog cable TV and FM radio signals. Digital cable TV signals provide clearer, sharper images, and stereo quality sound. Contact your local cable TV provider for the availability of this service. Supports various TV standards The card supports NTSC, PAL, or SECAM TV standard.
1.4 Card layout Analog TV port Digital TV/ FM radio port Audio-Video port Wi-Fi activity LED Wi-Fi antenna port PCI connectors Bracket 1.5 LED indicator The card comes with a wireless LAN activity LED. Refer to the table below for the LED indications.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter provides step by step instructions on how to install card and the card drivers and utilities to your computer.
2.1 Card installation 2.1.1 System requirements Before installing the WiFi-TV card, make sure that your system meets the following requirements. • Intel® Pentium™ 4 600+ series processor AMD Athlon™ processor • Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server • 64 MB system memory (minimum) • Microsoft DirectX 9.0 or higher • Windows Media Player 9 or higher • Optical drive for utilities and driver installation • Available PCI slot • Local digital or analog cable TV subscription 2.1.
2.2 Connecting devices and accessories 2.2.1 Digital cable TV and FM radio If you have a digital cable TV subscription, insert the cable TV connector to the cable port labeled TV-D to receive digital TV signals. You can also connect the bundled FM radio antenna to this port. 2.2.2 Analog cable TV If you have an analog cable TV subscription, you can connect the cable TV connector to the cable port on connector to the lower coaxial cable port to receive analog TV signals.
Audio-Video cable plugs Plug 2.2.3 Name (Color) Connects to a S - V i d e o (black) television/VCR/camcorder with S-Video port V i d e o I n (yellow) TV/VCR with a composite Video In port L e f t A u d i o I n (white) TV/VCR with a composite Left Audio In port R i g h t A u d i o I n (red) TV/VCR with a composite Right Audio In port Wi-Fi antenna The multi-directional, moveable, and dual-band antenna maximizes the WiFi-TV wireless coverage. To install the antenna: 2-4 1.
Operating range The WiFi-TV range is dependent on the operating environment. Every home or office layout varies in obstacles, barriers, or wall types that could reflect or absorb radio signals. For example, two wireless devices in an open space can achieve an operating distance of up to 200 ft, while the same devices can only achieve up to 80 ft when used indoors. By default, the device automatically adjusts the data rate to maintain an operational wireless transmission.
2.3 Driver installation The support CD that came with the WiFi-TV package contains the drivers and utilities that you can install to avail all card features. Make sure that you install all necessary motherboard drivers and utilities before installing the WiFi-TV drivers. The contents of the support CD may change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 2.3.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.
2.3.3 Manual menu The M a n u a l menu contains the user manual(s) for third party components and applications. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader application from the U t i l i t i e s tab before opening a user manual file. 2.3.4 ASUS contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
2.3.5 Wi-Fi driver and utilities installation If you are using a Windows® operating system, your computer auto-detects the WiFi-TV during start-up and displays an A d d N e w H a r d w a r e W i z a r d window. Click C a n c e l then proceed with the following instructions. To install the Wi-Fi driver and utilities: 1. Place the WiFi-TV card support CD to the optical drive. 2. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu. See page 2-6 for details.
This chapter provides information on the Wi-Fi features of the card including the recommended setup and bundled utilities.
3.1 Recommended network setup You can use the ASUS WiFi-TV in various wireless network configurations. After installing the card and the wireless LAN adapter drivers to your computer, select the most appropriate configuration for your home or office wireless network. The following descriptions are for reference only and may not exactly match your actual network configuration. 3.1.
3.1.3 Software Access Point (Soft AP) You can configure the WiFi-TV as a software access point (Soft AP). In this mode, the WiFi-TV becomes the access point that connects wireless clients to the Internet or network printer.
3.1.4 Wireless bridge (Wireless Distribution System) In a wireless bridge setup, the WiFi-TV connects two or more APs while maintaining connection to its wireless clients. The wireless bridge feature of the WiFi-TV is a cost-effective solution for integrating several wireless networks.
3.2 Using the One Touch wizard The One Touch wizard allows you to configure the WiFi-TV through stepby-step instructions. The wizard helps you to: • Configure the WiFi-TV as an access point, and • Set the Internet connection sharing feature. Make sure that you have selected the most appropriate configuration for your wireless home network before you proceed. Refer to section 3.1 “Recommended network setup” for details. 3.2.
3. Assign a Service Set Identifier (SSID) for the WiFi-TV (i.e. Tech Comm Department). By default, the wizard uses the computer name as the SSID. The SSID identifies the wireless device in a network. All wireless devices within a network must have the same SSID to establish connection. 4. Check the D a t a e n c r y p t i o n ( W E P - e n a b l e d ) option if you want to secure your wireless network with a Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key, then click N e x tt.
7. An I m p o r t a n t I n f o r m a t i o n window displays the WiFi-TV settings. Write down the SSID and encryption settings in a piece of paper for reference. Click O K to close the window. All wireless computers/ devices in your home network must have the same settings as that of the WiFi-TV to establish connection.
3.2.3 Connecting to an access point If you have an existing access point in your home network, follow these instructions to connect the WiFi-TV to the access point. 1. 2. Launch the One Touch wizard. Select C o n n e c t t o o t h e r W i r e l e s s L A N ( S t a t i o n )), then click N e x tt. The wizard scans for available access point(s) and wireless devices in your location. 3. Select an access point from the list, then click N e x tt. An access point is marked with the icon .
5. If the access point has an enabled DHCP server, select Obtain an IP address automatically y; otherwise, assign the IP address manually by entering the values in the IP address field. Inquire the IP address with your network administrator. 6. Click F i n i s h h. 3.2.4 Connecting to another wireless device If no access point or Internet connection is present in your home network, you can use the wizard to connect the WiFi-TV to another wireless computer, notebook, or PDA for file or printer sharing.
The window design changes from W i r e l e s s L A N to A d H o c when you highlight a wireless device from the list. 4. When connected to the wireless device, the wizard displays the connection information. Click N e x t to configure the TCP/IP settings. If the WiFi-TV fails to connect to a wireless device, the wizard instructs you to change the WiFi-TV settings or click the B a c k button to rescan. 5. Assign the IP address manually by entering the values in the IP address field.
3.2.5 Customizing your setup If you are familiar with wireless network settings, you can configure the WiFi-TV using the C u s t o m i z e d ( O f f i c e a n d A d v a n c e d U s e r s ) option in the setup wizard. To customize the WiFi-TV setup: 1. 2. 3. 4. Launch the One Touch wizard. Select C r e a t e a n e w w i r e l e s s L A N ( A P ) from the O p e r a t i o n M o d e field, then select C u s t o m i z e d (Office and advanced u s e r s )). Click N e x tt.
7. Set the N e t w o r k A u t h e n t i c a t i o n to O p e n or Shared d. Refer to the table below for a comparison of the network authentication methods. Network authentication methods Method Description Open The WiFi-TV accepts connection requests from any wireless device within its operating range. Shared Only wireless device(s) with the same encryption are allowed connection to the WiFi-TV. 8. Enable D a t a E n c r y p t i o n n, then click N e x tt. 9.
Two ways to assign WEP keys Manual Assignment Assignment. For a 64-bit encryption, enter 10 hexadecimal digits (0 ~ 9, a ~ f, A ~ F) or five ASCII characters in each of the four WEP keys. For 128-bit encryption enter 26 hexadecimal digits (0 ~ 9, a ~ f, A ~ F) or 13 ASCII characters in each of the four WEP keys. Automatic Generation n. Type a combination of up to 64 letters, numbers, or symbols in the P a s s p h r a s e field.
3.3 Other software support The WiFi-TV comes with several utilities to configure and set up the WiFi-TV in your home or office network. The following applications are automatically installed when you install the WiFi-TV drivers and utilities. The bundled software applications are subject to change without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.3.1 Control Center Use this utility to launch the Wireless Settings, Mobile Manager, and Site Monitor applications.
Access point mode Icon Indication The WiFi-TV is in access point mode. Right-click menu Right-clicking the Control Center icon displays the WiFi-TV software applications. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on these applications. Left-click menu Left-clicking the Control Center icon displays the left-click menu. S e a r c h & C o n n e c t – View available wireless networks within range.
3.3.2 Wireless Settings The W i r e l e s s S e t t i n g s is the main interface that allows you to control the WiFi-TV. Use the Wireless Settings to view the operational and connection status, or to modify the WiFi-TV configuration. To launch the Wireless Settings utility, click the A S U S W L A N C o n t r o l C e n t e r icon on the desktop or right-click the Control Center icon on the taskbar, then select W i r e l e s s S e t t i n g s from the menu.
3.3.3 Mobile Manager The M o b i l e M a n a g e r is a convenient tool to set up and manage multiple alternative network settings for different locations. You must set up this utility once so you can easily switch configurations when changing locations. To launch the Mobile Manager utility: Click the S t a r t > A l l P r o g r a m s > A S U S U t i l i t y > W L A N C a r d > M o b i l e M a n a g e r from the Windows® desktop.
3.3.4 Site Monitor The S i t e M o n i t o r utility measures the signal-to-noise (SNR) values of all available wireless networks. Use this utility to determine the best location to place the WiFi-TV. To launch the Site Monitor: 1. Click the S t a r tt, then select P r o g r a m s > A S U S U t i l i t y > W L A N C a r d > S i t e M o n i t o rr, or Right-click the C o n t r o l C e n t e r icon on the taskbar, then select S i t e M o n i t o r from the menu. 2.
This chapter provides information on the TV features of the card and the bundled software application.
4.1 Using PowerCinema The PowerCinema application comes with the ASUS WiFi-TV card support CD. This application allows you to watch TV and DVDs, listen to FM radio or music CDs, or browse pictures stored in your computer. Use the mouse or the remote controller to navigate through the user interface. For details on the remote controller, see the Appendix. For more information on this application, browse and/or print the Cyberlink PowerCinema 4.0 User’s Manual from the support CD Manual tab.
4.1.2 Optimizing your computer for multimedia During initial launch, a Setup Wizard prompts you to optimize your computer for various multimedia functions. To optimize your computer: 1. From the Setup Wizard initial window, click N e x t to continue. 2. Select the screen ratio of your display device, then click N e x tt. 3. Select the type of TV tuner card, then click N e x tt. If you have a digital cable TV subscription, select D i g i t a ll; otherwise, select A n a l o g g. 4.
5. Select your location, then click N e x tt. Setting the correct location allows the application to select the appropriate TV standard and DVD region to your location. 6. When prompted, click Autoscan for TV Channels Now (recommended); otherwise, click N e x t to continue. A new window appears when you autoscan the channels. 4-4 7. When prompted, click Search for Radio Stations Now (recommended); otherwise, click N e x t to continue. 8.
9. Select a two- or threedimensional display effect, then click N e x tt. 10. When prompted, key-in your name and e-mail address, then click N e x tt. 11. Click Finish to close the Setup Wizard and to display the PowerCinema 4 main menu. You can run the Setup Wizard anytime by clicking or selecting from the PowerCinema home page.
4.1.3 Navigating 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 can select by pressing the up/down arrow of the remote controller or by using the mouse. To launch a function, press the OK button of the remote controller or click the mouse. 4.1.
4.1.5 Watching TV The PowerCinema application allows you to watch TV on your computer. Select T V from the home page, then press O K from the remote controller, or click the mouse to display the TV screen. Make sure that you autoscan the channels before you watch TV on your computer. Use the PowerCinema 4 S e t u p W i z a r d or click the S e t t i n g s button from the TV screen to scan for available channels and/or configure the TV settings.
Changing the TV signal If you have a digital cable TV subscription, you must change the TV signal setting using the TV Settings window. To change the signal setting: 1. From the TV screen, select S e t t i n g ss, then press O K K. 2. Select S i g n a l S e t t i n g s from the TV settings window, then press O K K. 3. Select S i g n a l T y p e from the signal settings window, then press O K K.
4. Select D i g i t a l from the menu, then press O K K. 5. Highlight the A p p l y button, then press O K K. 4.1.6 Watching movies The PowerCinema allows you to watch DVD or VCD movies on your computer. To watch a movie: 1. 2. 3. Insert the DVD or VCD movie to the optical drive. When playing DVDs, make sure that the optical drive supports the DVD standard. Select M o v i e s from the main menu, then press O K from the remote controller, or click the mouse to start watching the movie.
4.2 Using PowerDirector You can create a DVD movie of your favorite home videos using the PowerDirector application and the AV IN port of the WiFi-TV card. 4.2.1 Adjusting the sound recording settings You must adjust the sound recording settings before creating a movie. To do this: 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Windows® desktop, click S t a r tt, then click C o n t r o l P a n e ll.
The Appendix provides information on the wireless LAN channels, remote controller, and TV standards in your location.
A.1 Wireless LAN channels A.1.1 IEEE 802.11b/g The IEEE 802.11b/g standard for wireless LAN allocated the 2.4 GHz frequency band into 14 overlapping operating channels. Each channel corresponds to a different set of frequencies. The table below shows the center frequencies of each channel. Channel Center Frequency Channel Center Frequency 1 2.412 GHz 8 2.447 GHz 2 2.417 GHz 9 2.452 GHz 3 2.422 GHz 10 2.457 GHz 4 2.427 GHz 11 2.462 GHz 5 2.432 GHz 12 2.467 GHz 6 2.437 GHz 13 2.
Country/Region (Regulating Body) Available Channels Ireland (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Channels 1 to 13 Italy (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Channels 1 to 13 Japan (TELEC) Channels 1 to 14 Luxembourg (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Channels 1 to 13 Malaysia (SIRIM/CMC) Channels 1 to 13 Mexico Channels 9 to 11 Netherlands Antilles (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Channels 1 to 13 Netherlands/Holland (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Channels 1 to 13 New Zealand (PTC) Channels 1 to 13 Norway (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Channels 1 to 13 Portugal (RTT&E/EMC/LVD) Channels 1 to
A.2 Remote controller The ASUS remote controller allows you to operate the WiFi-TV from a distance. Use the remote controller to navigate through the PowerCinema windows. Remote controller specifications Operating range 5 meters (max) Power Source 3V (2 x “AAA” batteries) Receiver USB infrared receiver (supplied) A.2.1 Using the remote controller To use the remote controller: A-4 1. Install the remote controller batteries. 2.
A.2.2 Remote controller layout System buttons LED Navigation button OK button Back button Maximize/Minimize button Control buttons Volume control button Mute button Channel button Record button Last channel button Numeric keys Subtitle button A.2.
A.2.4 Mouse mode You can use the remote controller instead of the mouse to navigate through, and select icons from the desktop. Press , then use the navigation button to move through the desktop and the back and maximize/minimize button for the left and right-click mouse function. Refer to the illustration below for the function of the remote controller keys when toggled to a mouse.
A.3 International TV systems and standards • TV systems and standards may change anytime without notice. This list is provided for reference only. • Make sure that your TV card conforms with the system or standard used in your country or location. AREA TV Albania Argentina Australia Austria Azores Is. (Portugal) Bahamas Bahrain Barbados Belgium Bermuda Brazil Bulgaria Canada Canary Is.
A-8 AREA TV Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kenya Korea Luxembourg Madeira Madagascar Malaysia Malta Mauritius Mexico Monaco Morocco Netherlands New Zealand North Korea Norway Pakistan Paraguay Peru Philipines Poland Portugal Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Seychelles Singapore South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Tahiti Taiwan Thailand Trinidad Tunisia Turkey Ukraine United Arab Emirates United States United Kingdom Vietnam Yugoslavia Zambia Zimbabwe B/G B/G M M B B M B/G B B B B/G
