[. . . ] Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not this company, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, this company reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. All brands or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ii Table of Contents CHAPTER 1- KEY FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 1 1. 1 KEY FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 1 CHAPTER 2- AOPEN VA2000 / VA1000 SERIES SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 3 2. 1 VA2000 / VA1000 SERIES LAYOUT VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 3 2. 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 3 2. 3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 4 2. 4 HARDWARE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 4 CHAPTER 3- DRIVER INSTALLATION (WINDOWS 98 SE/2000/ME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 7 3. 1 DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 98SE/2000/XP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 7 3. 2 DRIVER INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 9 3. 2 COMPONENT CHECK-OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 10 CHAPTER 4- OPENREMOTE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 11 4. 1 INSTALL OPENREMOTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 11 4. 2 GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 11 4. 3 HOW TO USE OPEN REMOTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 12 CHAPTER 5- AOPEN DRIVER LIVE UPDATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 14 - iii Chapter 1 ­ Key Features Chapter 1- Key Features Welcome to the world of AOpen Video Station VA2000 / VA1000 Series . [. . . ] When handling a card, hold it by its edges, and avoid touching its circuitry. 2. 4. 1 Please follow the steps shown below to install the card into your computer: 1. Select an available PCI slot and remove the slot cover, screw, etc. -4- Chapter 2 AOpen VA1000 DELUXE Setting - 3. Put the Video Station VA2000 / VA1000 SERIES card firmly into the PCI slot until it snaps in place and secure the card by replacing the screw you remove from step 2. 4. Plug the TV cable into the antenna adapter input of Video Station VA2000 / VA1000 SERIES. 2. 4. 2 For TV watch on your PC ?Connection between the "Speak out" or "Line out" connector of your sound card and the speaker. Connector of remote control sensor cable. 2. 4. 3 For External video sources such as VCR, VCD/DVD player, or camcorder ?Connection between the audio output of card and the "Line in" of your sound card. Connection between the "Speak out" or "Line out" connector of your sound card and the speaker. -5- Chapter 2 AOpen VA1000 DELUXE Setting - VA2000 Series VA1000 Series -6- Chapter 3 Driver Installation - Chapter 3- Driver Installation (Windows 98 SE/2000/ME) Prior to installation, it is highly recommended that all application programs should be disabled such as anti-virus software and system monitoring applications. 3. 1 Driver Installation for Windows 98SE/2000/XP Once your system is done booting, Windows will detect new hardware and started with the "Add New Hardware Wizard". All you have to do now is follow the steps described below one by one to finish the installation. For the driver installation steps of VA2000 / VA1000 Series driver 1. Start Windows and insert the AOpen Installation CD disc into the CD-ROM drive. The AOpen Installation Wizard will appear, please select " river" to continue. D -7- Chapter 3 Driver Installation - 3. Please Click "Install", now start installing the driver. 4. Then the on-going dialog box shows that the Window has success installing the drivers for VA2000 / VA1000 SERIES. Click "OK" to end up driver installation. -8- Chapter 3 Driver Installation - 5. For Windows98 SE, must to restart your system. (Windows98SE) 3. 2 Driver Installation for Windows Me Once your system is done booting, Windows will detect new hardware and started with the "Add New Hardware Wizard". Please select "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)" and Click "Next" to continue. Please Deselect " Removable Mdeia" and "Specify a location" and Click "Next" to continue. -9- Chapter 3 Driver Installation - 3. Click "Finish" to continue. 4. Step 1 3. 2 Component Check-out Go to | Start | Setting | Control Panel | System | and double click System icon. Go to Device Manager to check out if the driver has been installed. ? [. . . ] Modify: Modify selected remote item (Shown on as following. ) Exit: Exit Remote Utility - 12 - Chapter 4- OpenRemote ?Remote Button: Define remote controller to mapping any key for your specify an AP . - 13 - Chapter 5- AOpen Driver Live Update Chapter 5- AOpen Driver Live Update Live Update wizard is AOpen driver instant service. Start Windows and insert the AOpen Installation CD disc into CD-ROM drive. [. . . ]