Asus Xonar HDAV 1.3 User Manual

Xonar HDAV 1.3 (Deluxe) Audio/Video enhanced combo cardUser manual

4ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 2. Hardware overview2.1 Xonar HDAV card layout123457 89106No Item Description1 HDMI In portConnects to the DVI port of a graphi

94ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Q8: Will PCM sound output through S/PDIF be just 2 channels even with different analog output channels?Answer:The S/PDIF protoco

5ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6 S/PDIF In portOptical TOSLINK digital input jack. Connects to external digital audio sources such as MD players, CD players, or

6ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 No Item Description1 Right Side Surround Out portConnects to the surround channel input on 4/5.1/6.1/7.1 powered analog speakers.

7ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 3. Installing the hardware3.1 Preparing your computerBefore you proceed with the following installation steps, it is recommende

8ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 3.2 Installing the Xonar HDAV 1.3 cardSecuring the Xonar HDAV card and the H6 DAC extension board:1. Carefully insert the Xonar

9ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Connecting to a discrete graphics card:1. Install a discrete graphics card on your motherboard.2. Using the bundled HDMI-to-DVI

10ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 3.3 Connecting to a TV tuner card1. If you have a traditional PCI or PCI Express TV tuner card on your PC, you may need to con

11ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 4. Installing software4.1 Installing the card driverEnsure that you have installed the VGA card driver before installing the X

12ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 4.2 Installing the TotalMedia Theatre software1. Insert the TotalMedia Theatre installation CD into the optical drive. If Auto

13ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 5. Connecting speakers and peripherals5.1 Connecting digital speaker systems (Home Theater)The Xonar HDAV 1.3 supports Dolby D

iiE3867First Edition V1 June 2008Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwar

14ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 5.2 Connecting Headphones5.2.1 Connecting Stereo HeadphonesStereo RCA-to-3.5mm cableThe Left/Right Front Out ports have a buil

15ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 5.2.2 Connecting 5.1 channel HeadphonesNo Item Description1 Front Left/Right OutConnect the front-channel 3.5mm plug of your 5.

16ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 5.3 Connecting Analog Speaker Systems5.3.1 Connecting Analog Power Amplier1234(Xonar HDAV card)Front Right OutFront Left Out1

17ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 No Item Description1 Front Left/Right Out Connects to the “left front” and “right front” input ports of the analog amplifier wit

18ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 5.3.2 Connecting 2/2.1 Channel SpeakersNo Item Description1 Front Left/Right OutThe Left/Right Front Out ports have a built-in

19ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 5.3.3 Connecting 4/4.1 Channel SpeakersNo Item Description1 Front Left/Right OutConnects to the Front input port of the 4/4.1 s

20ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 5.3.4 Connecting 5.1 Channel SpeakersNo Item Description1 Front Left/Right OutConnects to the Front input port of the 5.1 speak

21ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 7.1 Speakers5.3.5 Connecting 6.1 / 7.1 Channel Speakers12346.1 Speakers1234(Xonar HDAV card)Front Right OutFront Left Out1Right

22ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 No Item Description1 Front Left/Right OutConnects to the Front input port of the 6.1/7.1 speakers with the mini-jack cable, and

23ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 5.4 Connecting MicrophoneNo Item DescriptionFront Left/Right Out port/Headphone portConnect the headphone’s 3.5mm plug to the b

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24ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 5.5 Connecting Line-In Audio SourcesNo Item Description1 Line Input JackConnect the 3.5mm plug of the CD/MP3 Player or any othe

25ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 (Xonar HDAV card)5.6 Connecting Digital Audio SourcesYou can also use a coaxial cable for a S/PDIF digital connection. Just plu

26ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6. Xonar HDAV Center6.1 Xonar HDAV Center GUI1. After the driver installation is complete and your computer has been rebooted

27ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 No Item Description1 Support linkClicking this button will lead you to the ASUS official website.2 Display AreaThis display area

28ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6.2 Audio-Main Setting6.2.1 HDMI Out mode / Analog Out modeSelect the appropriate mode corresponding to the device you connect

29ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 No Item Description1 Analog OutThe Analog Out setting is used to match your actual speaker setting, such as headphones, 2 speake

30ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6.2.2 Sample RateThe sample rate determines the number of audio samples per second that the Digital-to-Analog Converters (DAC)

31ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6.2.3 SPDIF Out/DDL/DTS Interactive Xonar HDAV 1.3 is capable of outputting Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive, which are r

32ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6.2.4 Audio Channels (For Vista only) This setting only appears in Windows Vista. Vista will deliver the audio channels to the

33ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6.2.5 7.1 Virtual Speaker ShifterThe 7.1 Virtual Speaker Shifter has the following major features:• Expanding/upmixing audio t

ivContents6.9 DS3D GX and DSP Modes ... 506.10 VocalFX ...

34ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 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,

35ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 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 c

36ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6.2.8 Dolby HeadphoneDolby Headphone creates a stunning multi-channel surround experience over ordinary stereo headphones for p

37ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6.2.9 Dolby Virtual SpeakerDolby Virtual Speaker technology simulates a 5.1-speaker surround sound listening environment from a

38ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6.3 Mixer/VolumeThe mixer page is designed to control the volume for playback and recording on the Xonar HDAV 1.3. In addition,

39ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6.3.2 Recording/Monitoring VolumeNo Item Description1 Recording Volume TabClick this button to show the recording volume page.2

40ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6 Monitoring buttonClick this button to monitor and loopback recording audio to outputs (PC speakers). Therefore, the recording

41ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6.4 Effects6.4.1 Environment EffectsEnvironment effects can be used to create realistic listening experiences that mimic diffe

42ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6.4.2 10-Band EqualizerThe equalizer can modify the audio output for different frequencies, and be used to compensate for defic

43ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6.5 KaraokeThe Xonar HDAV 1.3 provides powerful features for Karaoke, including Key-Shifting, Vocal Cancellation, and Micropho

vNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi

44ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6.6 FlexBassFlexBass, an advanced bass management and enhancement mechanism, allows you to select each satellite speaker’s type

45ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 4 LFE Crossover Frequency Adjusts the cut-off frequency (50~250Hz) for LFE (low-frequency effects) signals. Xonar HDAV 1.3 will

46ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6.7 AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation)Xonar HDAV 1.3 provides advanced Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) for best voice c

47ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 No Item Description1 AECClick to open the AEC function page.2 Enable AECClick the checkbox to enable AEC function. An alert mess

48ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 0dB (Full-scale)- -10 dBMusic 1Music 2SVN OffSVN OnT6.8 Smart Volume NormalizationSmart Volume NormalizationTM (SVN) automatic

49ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 No Item Description1 SVN On/OffClick this button to enable SVN. This button is outlined blue when active.2 SVN blue lightWhen SV

50ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6.9 DS3D GX and DSP ModesXonar HDAV 1.3 is introducing an innovative technology –DirectSound 3D Game Extensions v1.0 (DS3D GX 1

51ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 No Item Description1 GX ModeDirectSound 3D Game Extensions mode to support EAX and DirectSound 3D Hardware extensions for lots o

52ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6.10 VocalFXVocalFX is an innovative voice processing technology to let your voice get into the realistic game landscape (Voice

53ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 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 i

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54ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 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

55ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6.11 Video – Splendid HDSplendid HD is a utility that upgrades the visual performance for your LCD monitor or LCD TV with the a

56ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 5. You can also set hotkeys for each mode, which enables you to switch modes quickly. Follow the steps below to set a hotkey.

57ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 To add customized settings, select CustomA / CustomB then click the Custom button. From the customize settings screen, adjust th

58ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6.11.3 Video ModeTo enable the Video Mode, click the corresponding ON button. The button is lighted up in green color when Vide

59ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6.11.4 Game ModeYour system must have the following two items installed before using Game Mode: 1. ASUS graphics card 2. ASUS

60ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6.12 DVD/Blu-ray playback over DH/DVS/DDL/Multiple Analog Speakers6.12.1 Under Windows XPDolby Headphone (Viertualized 5.

61ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Dolby Virtual Speaker (Virtualized 5.1 surround sounds over stereo speakers)1. Open TotalMedia Theatre > Setup > Audio.2.

62ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 DVD/Blu-ray playback by SPDIF/HDMI (Dolby Digital/DTS digital audio pass-through)1. Open TotalMedia Theatre > Setup > Aud

63ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 DVD/Blu-ray playback by SPDIF/HDMI (Add Sound effects w/ DDL encoding)1. Open TotalMedia Theatre > Setup > Audio.2. Sele

1ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 1. Introduction1.1 Package contents• ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 card• ASUS Xonar H6 DAC extension board (ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Deluxe

64ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6.12.2 Under Windows VistaDolby Headphone (Viertualized 5.1 surround sounds over stereo headphone)1. Open TotalMedia Theatre &

65ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Dolby Virtual Speaker (Virtualized 5.1 surround sounds over stereo speakers)1. Open TotalMedia Theatre > Setup > Audio.2.

66ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 DVD/Blu-ray playback by SPDIF/HDMI (Dolby Digital/DTS digital audio pass-through)1. Open TotalMedia Theatre > Setup > Aud

67ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 DVD/Blu-ray playback by SPDIF/HDMI (Add Sound effects w/ DDL encoding)1. Open TotalMedia Theatre > Setup > Audio.2. Sele

68ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 7. ASUS GamerOSDASUS GamerOSD allows you to share real-time gaming experience while playing full-screen games. Users can remote

69ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 7.2 Setting ASUS GamerOSDAfter installing and enabling ASUS GamerOSD, click on the GamerOSD icon on the Windows® taskbar and

70ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 HotKeysAllows you to set the hotkeys to launch GamerOSD in full-screen games, to start/stop recording games, and to capture game

71ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 7.3 Using ASUS GamerOSDIn a full-screen game, launch ASUS GamerOSD using the GamerOSD hotkeys.7.3.1 3D Display SettingShow FPS

72ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 7.3.2 Video CapturingThe items in this menu are mostly controlled by the GamerOSD setup menu. Refer to section 7.2 Setting ASUS

73ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Capture RateShows the frame rate of the captured videos. This item is set in Advanced Setting of the GamerOSD setup menu.Start C

2ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 1.3 Specications summary(continued on the next page)ItemsDescriptionMain ChipsetAudio ProcessorASUS AV200 High-Definition Audio

74ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 The following two items are enabled when you select Multiple screenshot mode.Capture NumbersAllows you to set the number of scre

75ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 7.4 Broadcasting games with ASUS GamerOSDASUS GamerOSD allows you to broadcast the games you are playing live on the Internet.

76ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 7. Click Custom Level to display the Security Settings window.8. Enable all items then click OK.9. Click OK to exit the Inter

77ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 7.4.2 GamerOSD broadcast setupTo enable broadcasting in GamerOSD:1. Click on the GamerOSD icon on the Windows® taskbar and se

78ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 7.4.3 Watching broadcastsRemote clients can watch the game you’re playing via live broadcast on the Internet.To watch broadcast

79ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 8. RMAA Test GuideThe Xonar HDAV 1.3 driver CD includes RightMark Audio Analyzer (RMAA), a popular software intended for testin

80ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 4. Go to the Mixer Recording page and select “Line In” as the recording source. Click “Reset” to make sure the recording volume

81ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 5. Click “Reset” on the playback volume mixer page to keep the volume setting on default.6. Turn the master volume to the MAX

82ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 8.2 Conguration and Test with RMAAStart RMAA and follow the setup procedure below.1. Select playback devices as “[DirectSound

83ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6. If the recording volume level is not high enough, check and make sure the WAVE and Master Volume have been at the maximum le

3ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 ItemsDescriptionMain ChipsetAudio ProcessorASUS AV200 High-Definition Audio Processor (Max. 192KHz/24bit)Video ProcessorASUS Sple

84ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 8. Enter “ASUS Xonar HDAV Audio” in the New slot name and select one Empty slot. Click “OK” when done.9. RMAA will pop up the

85ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 8.3 RMAA Testing ResultsOpen the html file you created and saved in the test above, and it will display the report with both da

86ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Frequency range ResponseFrom 20 Hz to 20 kHz, dB-0.12, +0.03From 40 Hz to 15 kHz, dB-0.04, +0.038.4 ASUS Xonar HDAV RightMark A

87ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Noise levelDynamic rangeParameter Left RightRMS power, dB:-115.0 -114.3RMS power (A-weighted), dB: -116.5-115.9Peak level, dB FS

88ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 THD + Noise (at -3 dB FS)Parameter Left RightTHD, %:+0.0002 +0.0004THD + Noise, %:+0.0006 +0.0006THD + Noise (A-weighted), %:+0.

89ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Stereo crosstalkIMD (swept tones)Parameter Left RightIMD + Noise at 5000 Hz, 0.00060.0007IMD + Noise at 10000 Hz, 0.00050.0009IM

90ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 9. Troubleshooting and FAQs[Troubleshooting]The audio card driver could not be installed on my PC. Instructions: 1. Make sure

91ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 4. If you are using Dolby Digital Live or DTS Interactive encoders through the S/PDIF output, the analog output will be muted t

92ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 I found no sound effects when playing 96K or 192KHz sound sources.Instructions: 1. Currently Xonar HDAV 1.3 effects including

93ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Q4: Does the Xonar HDAV 1.3 support EAX on Vista?Answer:Yes, Xonar HDAV 1.3 can support EAX2.0 not only on Windows XP but also o