Asus PS3-150 Quick start guide

Brand: Asus

Model: PS3-150

Type: Quick start guide

Asus PS3-150 is a TV tuner card that allows you to watch and record TV programs on your computer. It supports both analog and digital TV signals, including high-definition (HDTV) signals. The card also has an FM radio tuner, so you can listen to your favorite radio stations on your computer as well.

To use the Asus PS3-150, you will need to install it in a PCI slot on your computer's motherboard. Once the card is installed, you will need to install the drivers and software from the included CD-ROM. Once the drivers and software are installed, you will be able to use the card to watch and record TV programs.

PS3-150

Quick Start Guide

TV Tuner Card

QE4843 / November 2009

ASUS TV Tuner

1. System requirements

Before using the PS3-150 TV Tuner Card, check if your system meets the following

requirements:

• Microsoft

Windows

XP Home Edition, Professional Edition;

Microsoft

Windows

Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate

Microsoft

Windows

• Intel

Pentium

4 2.6GHz CPU or higher for SDTV;

Intel

Core™2 Duo 2.0GHz CPU or higher for HDTV

• One available PCI slot

• 256MB system memory (512MB or above recommended)

• Microsoft

Windows

Media Player 9 or later

• Microsoft

DirectX 9.0 or later

• Microsoft

DirectX 9.0 compliant audio CODEC

• Microsoft

DirectX 9.0 compliant graphics with 32MB memory or above

• CD-ROM / DVD-ROM / BD-ROM drive for driver installation

• 1GB free hard disk space for software installation

2. PS3-150 bracket connectors

Analog TV / ATSC /

Clear QAM

IR receiver

Video

PS3-150 TV Tuner Card Quick Start Guide

ASUS TV Tuner

NOTE: Smart install wizard installs all

the driver and utilities for your TV tuner

card and synchronizes the TV country

settings with your OS.

3. Installing the PS3-150 TV Tuner Card

IMPORTANT:

• Install the PS3-150 TV Tuner Card into your computer before installing the

driver and utilities from the bundled support CD.

• If you have previously installed another TV tuner card in your computer,

uninstall the software and the card before installing the PS3-150.

To install the PS3-150 TV Tuner Card into your computer:

1. Turn off your computer and unplug it from the power source.

2. Remove the system cover.

3. Remove the bracket opposite the PCI slot that you intend to use. Keep the

screw for later use.

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completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

4. Installing the PS3-150 driver and utilities

4.1 Installing the driver and utilities automatically

To install the driver and utilities automatically:

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Windows

automatically detects the TV

tuner card and displays the Found New

Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel.

3. Place the support CD into the optical drive.

An autorun screen appears if Autorun is

enabled on your computer.

4. Select WinXP/Vista/Windows 7, then click

Smart install wizard. Follow the onscreen

instructions to complete the installation.

PS3-150 TV Tuner Card Quick Start Guide

ASUS TV Tuner

4.2 Installing the driver and utilities manually

To install the driver and utilities manually:

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Windows

automatically detects the TV

tuner card and displays the Found New

Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel.

3. Place the support CD into the optical drive.

An autorun screen appears if Autorun is

enabled on your computer.

4. Select WinXP/Vista/Windows 7, then

click Install Driver. Follow the onscreen

instructions to complete the installation.

5. Select the utility that you want to use

on your computer. Follow the onscreen

instructions to complete the installation.

PS3-150 TV Tuner Card Quick Start Guide

ASUS TV Tuner

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What can I do if I get poor digital signal reception?

• Digital TV reception capability varies depending on your area. Use a roof

antenna in low signal areas.

• Check if ATSC TV is supported in your area at www.antennaweb.org.

• Check if your antenna is damaged or if it is connected properly.

• Reorient or relocate your antenna.

Does the PS3-150 support Windows

Media Center?

Yes, the PS3-150 supports Windows

Media Center with a built-in hardware

MPEG-2 encoder.

Can I watch HDTV with the PS3-150?

Yes, the PS3-150 supports HDTV and digital/analog SDTV.

Does the PS3-150 support Windows

Vista 64-bit OS?

Yes, the PS3-150 supports 32-bit Windows

XP/Vista and 64-bit Windows

Vista

OS. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest driver for your

TV tuner card.

PS3-150 TV Tuner Card Quick Start Guide

Asus PS3-150 Quick start guide

Asus PS3-150 Quick start guide

Asus PS3-150 Quick start guide

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