Asus Xonar HDAV Slim User Manual

Xonar HDAV SlimAVcardUser manual

10ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 3. Installing the hardware3.1 Preparing your computerBefore you proceed with the following installation steps, it is recommen

11ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 3.2 Card installationSecuring the Xonar HDAV Slim card:1. Power OFF the computer, the monitor, and all other peripheral devic

12ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 3. Using an HDMI cable, connect one end to the HDMI out port of the Xonar HDAV Slim card and the other end to the HDMI display

13ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 4. Installing software4.1 Installing the card driverEnsure that you have installed the VGA card driver before installing the

14ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 5. Connecting speakers and peripheralsConnecting digital speaker systems (Home Theater)The Xonar HDAV Slim supports Dolby Digi

15ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 6. Xonar HDAV Center6.1 Xonar HDAV Center GUI1. After the driver installation is complete and your computer has been reboote

16ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim No Item Description1 Support linkClicking this button will lead you to the ASUS ofcial website.2 Display AreaThis display area

17ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 6.2 Audio-Main Setting6.2.1 HDMI Out mode / Analog Out modeSelect the appropriate mode corresponding to the device you connec

18ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim No Item Description1 Analog OutThe Analog Out setting is used to match your actual speaker setting, such as headphones and 2/2.

19ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 6.2.2 Sample RateThe sample rate determines the number of audio samples per second that the Digital-to-Analog Converters (DAC)

2ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim E7805Revised Edition V2 October 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including

20ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 6.2.3 SPDIF Out/DDL/DTS Interactive Xonar HDAV Slim is capable of outputting Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive, which are

21ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 6.2.4 Audio Channels (For Vista only) This setting only appears in Windows Vista. Vista will deliver the audio channels to the

22ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 6.2.5 7.1 Virtual Speaker ShifterThe 7.1 Virtual Speaker Shifter has the following major features:• Expanding/upmixing audio

23ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 6.2.6 Dolby Pro-Logic IIxDolby Pro-Logic IIx is a 7.1 surround upmixing technology and is widely used in home theater systems,

24ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 6.2.7 DTS Neo:PCDTS Neo:PC is another 2-to-7.1 channel upmixing technology, using a sophisticated algorithm from DTS Labs. It

25ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 6.2.8 Dolby HeadphoneDolby Headphone creates a stunning multi-channel surround experience over ordinary stereo headphones for

26ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 6.2.9 Dolby Virtual SpeakerDolby Virtual Speaker technology simulates a 5.1-speaker surround sound listening environment from

27ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 6.3 Mixer/VolumeThe mixer page is designed to control the volume for playback and recording on the Xonar HDAV Slim. In additio

28ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 6.3.2 Recording/Monitoring VolumeNo Item Description1 Recording Volume TabClick this button to show the recording volume page.

29ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 6 Source / path nameThis shows the source name for each volume control slider, including:Mix: Stereo Mix which will record all

3ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim ContentsNotices ... 4Safe

30ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 6.4 Effects6.4.1 Environment EffectsEnvironment effects can be used to create realistic listening experiences that mimic diff

31ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 6.4.2 10-Band EqualizerThe equalizer can modify the audio output for different frequencies, and be used to compensate for dec

32ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 6.5 KaraokeThe Xonar HDAV Slim provides powerful features for Karaoke, including Key-Shifting, Vocal Cancellation, and Microp

33ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 6.6 FlexBassFlexBass, an advanced bass management and enhancement mechanism, allows you to select each satellite speaker’s typ

34ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 4 LFE Crossover Frequency Adjusts the cut-off frequency (50~250Hz) for LFE (low-frequency effects) signals. Xonar HDAV Slim wil

35ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 0dB (Full-scale)- -10 dBMusic 1Music 2SVN OffSVN OnT6.7 Smart Volume NormalizationSmart Volume NormalizationTM (SVN) automati

36ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim No Item Description1 SVN On/OffClick this button to enable SVN. This button is outlined blue when active.2 SVN blue lightWhen S

37ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 6.8 DS3D GX and DSP ModesXonar HDAV Slim is introducing an innovative technology –DirectSound 3D Game Extensions v1.0 (DS3D GX

38ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim No Item Description1 GX ModeDirectSound 3D Game Extensions mode to support EAX and DirectSound 3D Hardware extensions for lots

39ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 6.9 VocalFXVocalFX is an innovative voice processing technology to let your voice get into the realistic game landscape (Voice

4ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim NoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to th

40ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim For 3D Games1. Check the check box of VoiceEX and Local VoiceEX.2. Make sure you and your team member can talk to each other

41ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 4. Your VOIP application has been added into list.5. Check the check box of ChatEX and Magic Voice.6. You can use ChatEX and

42ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 6.10 DVD/Blu-ray Playback over DH/DVS/DDL/Multiple Analog Speakers6.10.1 Under Windows XPDVD/Blu-ray playback by SPDIF/H

43ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim DVD/Blu-ray playback by SPDIF/HDMI (Add Sound effects w/ DDL encoding)1. Open TotalMedia Theatre > Setup > Audio.2. Sel

44ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 6.10.2 Under Windows VistaDolby Headphone (Virtualized 5.1 surround sounds over stereo headphone)1. Open TotalMedia Theatre &

45ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim Dolby Virtual Speaker (Virtualized 5.1 surround sounds over stereo speakers)1. Open TotalMedia Theatre > Setup > Audio.2

46ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim DVD/Blu-ray playback by SPDIF/HDMI (Dolby Digital/DTS digital audio pass-through)1. Open TotalMedia Theatre > Setup > Au

47ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim DVD/Blu-ray playback by SPDIF/HDMI (Add Sound effects w/ DDL encoding)1. Open TotalMedia Theatre > Setup > Audio.2. Sel

48ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 7. Troubleshooting and FAQs[Troubleshooting]The audio card driver could not be installed on my PC. Instructions: 1. Make sure

49ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim I cannot hear any sound from the S/PDIF outputInstructions: 1. Ensure that you have enabled S/PDIF output in the Audio Center

5ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed

50ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 3. Please note that the frequency meter on Xonar HDAV Center panel will not take effect either when the playback source is 96

51ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim Q5: Why do I need Dolby and DTS for PC games?Answer:1. Dolby Digital, Pro-Logic IIx, and DTS are available on the latest game

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6ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 1. Introduction1.1 Package contentsCheck your ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Slim AV card package for the following items:• ASUS Xonar H

7ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 1.3 Specications summary(continued on the next page)ItemsDescriptionMain ChipsetAudio ProcessorASUS AV200 High-Definition Audi

8ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim *Specications are subject to change without notice.ItemsDescriptionMain ChipsetAudio ProcessorASUS AV200 High-Definition Audio

9ASUS Xonar HDAV Slim 2. Hardware overviewXonar HDAV Slim card layout12345No Item Description1 S/PDIF Out portCoaxial and optical TOSLINK combo digit