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... 8 3.4 Connecting CD/DVD-ROM Drive (with the analog header) 9 3.5 Connecting TV Tuner Card 10 4. Xonar D2 Driver Guide 28 6.1 Introduction to the Xonar D2 Audio Center GUI 28 6.2 Main Setting 30 6.3 Mixer/Volume 39 iii Installing Software 11 4.1 Installing the Audio Card Driver 11 4.2 Installing the PMP software (Portable Music Processor).. 12 4.3 Installing the Ableton Live 13 4.4 Installing...
... 8 3.4 Connecting CD/DVD-ROM Drive (with the analog header) 9 3.5 Connecting TV Tuner Card 10 4. Xonar D2 Driver Guide 28 6.1 Introduction to the Xonar D2 Audio Center GUI 28 6.2 Main Setting 30 6.3 Mixer/Volume 39 iii Installing Software 11 4.1 Installing the Audio Card Driver 11 4.2 Installing the PMP software (Portable Music Processor).. 12 4.3 Installing the Ableton Live 13 4.4 Installing...
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Cakewalk Production Plus Pack Software Guide 57 10. RMAA Test Guide 58 10.1 Setting Up Xonar D2 Audio Card 58 10.2 Configuration and Test with RMAA 61 10.3 RMAA Testing Results 66 11. Troubleshooting and FAQs 72 iv Portable Music ProcessorTM Software Guide ... Music" Page 56 8 Ableton Live Software Guide 57 9. Contents 6.4 Effects 42 6.5 Karaoke/Magic Voice 44 6.6 FlexBass 45 6.7 Smart Volume Normalization 46 6.8 DSP Modes 48 6.9 ASIO 2 Driver 49 7.
Cakewalk Production Plus Pack Software Guide 57 10. RMAA Test Guide 58 10.1 Setting Up Xonar D2 Audio Card 58 10.2 Configuration and Test with RMAA 61 10.3 RMAA Testing Results 66 11. Troubleshooting and FAQs 72 iv Portable Music ProcessorTM Software Guide ... Music" Page 56 8 Ableton Live Software Guide 57 9. Contents 6.4 Effects 42 6.5 Karaoke/Magic Voice 44 6.6 FlexBass 45 6.7 Smart Volume Normalization 46 6.8 DSP Modes 48 6.9 ASIO 2 Driver 49 7.
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...Demo CD • Quick Start Guide 1.2 System Requirements • IBM compatible PC with one PCI 2.1 (or higher) compatible slot for the audio card • Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP(32/64bit)/MCE2005 • Intel® Pentium®4 1.4GHz or AMD K7 1400...driver installation package; > 200MB space available for Ableton Live and > 320MB for Cakewalk package • CD-ROM drive (or DVD-ROM drive) for software installation • High-quality headphones, powered analog speakers, or a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, to enjoy the Ultra-High Fidelity sounds of the card ASUS Xonar D2...
...Demo CD • Quick Start Guide 1.2 System Requirements • IBM compatible PC with one PCI 2.1 (or higher) compatible slot for the audio card • Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP(32/64bit)/MCE2005 • Intel® Pentium®4 1.4GHz or AMD K7 1400...driver installation package; > 200MB space available for Ableton Live and > 320MB for Cakewalk package • CD-ROM drive (or DVD-ROM drive) for software installation • High-quality headphones, powered analog speakers, or a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, to enjoy the Ultra-High Fidelity sounds of the card ASUS Xonar D2...
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...: Input Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz : 0.0004% (-108dB) Frequency Response (-3dB, 24bit/96kHz input ): 48KHz, 24bit) Audio Processor ASUS AV200 High-Definition Sound Processor (Max. 192KHz/24bit) 24-bit D-A Converter of Digital Sources: Burr-Brown PCM1796 *4 (123dB SNR, Max...@ 16/24bit, Dolby Digital, DTS, WMA-Pro S/PDIF Digital Input 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit ASIO 2.0 Driver Support: 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit Analog Output Jack: 3.50mm mini jack *4 (Front/Side/CenterSubwoofer/Back)... bracket and converter cable (continued on the next page) ASUS Xonar D2
...: Input Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz : 0.0004% (-108dB) Frequency Response (-3dB, 24bit/96kHz input ): 48KHz, 24bit) Audio Processor ASUS AV200 High-Definition Sound Processor (Max. 192KHz/24bit) 24-bit D-A Converter of Digital Sources: Burr-Brown PCM1796 *4 (123dB SNR, Max...@ 16/24bit, Dolby Digital, DTS, WMA-Pro S/PDIF Digital Input 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit ASIO 2.0 Driver Support: 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit Analog Output Jack: 3.50mm mini jack *4 (Front/Side/CenterSubwoofer/Back)... bracket and converter cable (continued on the next page) ASUS Xonar D2
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ASUS Xonar D2 Driver Features Software Utility Accessories Operation System Dolby® Technologies ...174; Connect (DTS Interactive Encoder and DTS Neo:PC) Smart Volume NormalizerTM Normalizes the volume of all audio sources into a constant level Xear 3DTM Virtual Speaker Shifter Virtual 7.1 speaker positioning Magic VoiceTM Modifies the sound... of your voice, for 7.1ch output Portable Music Processor utility Converts digital music content or CD audio into regular MP3/WMA files with Dolby Digital 5.1 decoder -3.5mm-to-RCA adaptor cable *4 (8ch) -S/PDIF ...
ASUS Xonar D2 Driver Features Software Utility Accessories Operation System Dolby® Technologies ...174; Connect (DTS Interactive Encoder and DTS Neo:PC) Smart Volume NormalizerTM Normalizes the volume of all audio sources into a constant level Xear 3DTM Virtual Speaker Shifter Virtual 7.1 speaker positioning Magic VoiceTM Modifies the sound... of your voice, for 7.1ch output Portable Music Processor utility Converts digital music content or CD audio into regular MP3/WMA files with Dolby Digital 5.1 decoder -3.5mm-to-RCA adaptor cable *4 (8ch) -S/PDIF ...
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...jack. We recommend playing audio through the Xonar driver without connecting this Aux-In, you need it. 10 Aux Input Header 4-pin header. Built-in the package) 12 Main Audio Processor ASUS Xonar AV200 Audio Processing Unit (DuplexHD 192K/...Xonar Audio Center software's recording mixer.) 11 MIDI I/O Header Connects to the additional MIDI board/bracket (available in high-quality Microphone pre-amplifier. 2 Line Input Jack Connect analog devices like MP3 players, CD players, music synthesizers and other sound source inside your PC system. (To monitor your motherboard ASUS Xonar D2...
...jack. We recommend playing audio through the Xonar driver without connecting this Aux-In, you need it. 10 Aux Input Header 4-pin header. Built-in the package) 12 Main Audio Processor ASUS Xonar AV200 Audio Processing Unit (DuplexHD 192K/...Xonar Audio Center software's recording mixer.) 11 MIDI I/O Header Connects to the additional MIDI board/bracket (available in high-quality Microphone pre-amplifier. 2 Line Input Jack Connect analog devices like MP3 players, CD players, music synthesizers and other sound source inside your PC system. (To monitor your motherboard ASUS Xonar D2...
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... if desired. When the installation finishes, you have installed your audio card, turn on your computer. ASUS Xonar D2 11 Windows automatically detects your computer. Please read the "END USER LICENCE AGREEMENT" in the process and make sure you continue the installation. Insert the driver installation CD into your CD-ROM drive, the CD starts...
... if desired. When the installation finishes, you have installed your audio card, turn on your computer. ASUS Xonar D2 11 Windows automatically detects your computer. Please read the "END USER LICENCE AGREEMENT" in the process and make sure you continue the installation. Insert the driver installation CD into your CD-ROM drive, the CD starts...
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5.5 Connecting Microphone 1 No Item 1 Microphone Input Jack Description Connect the microphone's 3.5mm plug into this Mic-In jack for voice communication, recording, or karaoke. 5.6 Connecting Line-In Audio Sources 1 No Item 1 Line Input Jack Description Connect the 3.5mm plug of the CD/MP3 Player or any other Line level analog audio sources into this Line-In jack for sound recording or real-time Dolby/DTS sound processing through the Monitoring path (See the "Mixer" section of the driver guide). 26 ASUS Xonar D2
5.5 Connecting Microphone 1 No Item 1 Microphone Input Jack Description Connect the microphone's 3.5mm plug into this Mic-In jack for voice communication, recording, or karaoke. 5.6 Connecting Line-In Audio Sources 1 No Item 1 Line Input Jack Description Connect the 3.5mm plug of the CD/MP3 Player or any other Line level analog audio sources into this Line-In jack for sound recording or real-time Dolby/DTS sound processing through the Monitoring path (See the "Mixer" section of the driver guide). 26 ASUS Xonar D2
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... to the Xonar D2 Audio Center GUI 1. 6. After the driver installation is the Graphic User Interface (GUI) for the Xonar D2 driver. If the icon could not be found in the system tray on the Audio Center. The Xonar D2 Audio Center is complete and your computer has been rebooted, you will describe its functions in more detail. 1 8 28 23 9 5 7 6 4 ASUS Xonar D2 Xonar D2 Driver Guide...
... to the Xonar D2 Audio Center GUI 1. 6. After the driver installation is the Graphic User Interface (GUI) for the Xonar D2 driver. If the icon could not be found in the system tray on the Audio Center. The Xonar D2 Audio Center is complete and your computer has been rebooted, you will describe its functions in more detail. 1 8 28 23 9 5 7 6 4 ASUS Xonar D2 Xonar D2 Driver Guide...
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...volume from all playback sources. Drag the small circle inside it again will move the display area and reveal the configuration area below. ASUS Xonar D2 29 These 4 buttons give access to enable the "Smart Volume Normalization" feature for Music, Games, DVD Video, and effect-free ...pop up driver's Information window. Clicking this area just displays information, but is muted. These 4 buttons give quick access to alter settings. Note: this button will display a blue light when enabled. Click this button to change the volume level. Clicking it to mute audio playback;...
...volume from all playback sources. Drag the small circle inside it again will move the display area and reveal the configuration area below. ASUS Xonar D2 29 These 4 buttons give access to enable the "Smart Volume Normalization" feature for Music, Games, DVD Video, and effect-free ...pop up driver's Information window. Clicking this area just displays information, but is muted. These 4 buttons give quick access to alter settings. Note: this button will display a blue light when enabled. Click this button to change the volume level. Clicking it to mute audio playback;...
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...have to this setting, no matter what the original audio content is synchronized with Dolby Digtial EX or DTS ES => 8 channels -3D games => 8 channels ASUS Xonar D2 33 Vista will deliver the audio channels to the audio driver according to restart the program after the change the ...setting. 1 No Item 1 Audio Channels Description Here are some typical suggestions: -MP3, WMA, AAC, CD, VCD...
...have to this setting, no matter what the original audio content is synchronized with Dolby Digtial EX or DTS ES => 8 channels -3D games => 8 channels ASUS Xonar D2 33 Vista will deliver the audio channels to the audio driver according to restart the program after the change the ...setting. 1 No Item 1 Audio Channels Description Here are some typical suggestions: -MP3, WMA, AAC, CD, VCD...
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... configure the Bitdepth (16/24bit) and latency (1ms~300ms). 5 Sample Rate Step 5 is to choose "ASUS Xonar D2 ASIO" as the driver type. (WDM and MME are other Windows driver types) Step 3 is to select "ASIO" as the Audio Device. ASUS Xonar D2 49 ASIO can ensure lower latency during playback and recording on PCs, which all support ASIO...
... configure the Bitdepth (16/24bit) and latency (1ms~300ms). 5 Sample Rate Step 5 is to choose "ASUS Xonar D2 ASIO" as the driver type. (WDM and MME are other Windows driver types) Step 3 is to select "ASIO" as the Audio Device. ASUS Xonar D2 49 ASIO can ensure lower latency during playback and recording on PCs, which all support ASIO...
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... sure you would like to configure bit-depth (16/24bit) and latency (1ms~300ms) of the Xonar D2 ASIO driver, click this ASIO panel to reset them. The changes will display 1 input driver: "ASUS Xonar D2 ASIO In -00". 3 4 5 6 7 No Item 1 Audio Options 2 Driver Mode 3 Playback Timing Master 4 Recording Timing Master 5 Sample Rate 6 Bit-depth 7 ASIO Panel Description Step...
... sure you would like to configure bit-depth (16/24bit) and latency (1ms~300ms) of the Xonar D2 ASIO driver, click this ASIO panel to reset them. The changes will display 1 input driver: "ASUS Xonar D2 ASIO In -00". 3 4 5 6 7 No Item 1 Audio Options 2 Driver Mode 3 Playback Timing Master 4 Recording Timing Master 5 Sample Rate 6 Bit-depth 7 ASIO Panel Description Step...
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... 52 ASUS Xonar D2 PMP is just for Windows Vista. As a result, converting iTunes music on Windows XP. On Vista, the speed will be currently limited to normal 1X all the time.) • As of this writing, iTunes is installed for PMP utility) 3. Xonar D2 Audio Card ... Dolby Virtual Speaker (w/ Pro-Logic II) effect to access and play the content. 7. The Xonar D2 driver has been installed (Xonar D2 audio converter driver is not available for your reference because it hasn't, Xonar D2 installer will be careful to abide by the agreement with ALT, you are required) • ...
... 52 ASUS Xonar D2 PMP is just for Windows Vista. As a result, converting iTunes music on Windows XP. On Vista, the speed will be currently limited to normal 1X all the time.) • As of this writing, iTunes is installed for PMP utility) 3. Xonar D2 Audio Card ... Dolby Virtual Speaker (w/ Pro-Logic II) effect to access and play the content. 7. The Xonar D2 driver has been installed (Xonar D2 audio converter driver is not available for your reference because it hasn't, Xonar D2 installer will be careful to abide by the agreement with ALT, you are required) • ...
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... mode (to get rid of any channel processing over RMAA stereo signals in the Audio Center. 1 2 3 58 ASUS Xonar D2 Do the settings below: 1. A quick way to enable "Hi-Fi mode" button in the driver) 3. RMAA Test Guide Xonar D2 driver CD includes RightMark Audio Analyzer (RMAA) v5.6, which is to do so is a popular software intended for testing...
... mode (to get rid of any channel processing over RMAA stereo signals in the Audio Center. 1 2 3 58 ASUS Xonar D2 Do the settings below: 1. A quick way to enable "Hi-Fi mode" button in the driver) 3. RMAA Test Guide Xonar D2 driver CD includes RightMark Audio Analyzer (RMAA) v5.6, which is to do so is a popular software intended for testing...
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4. Go to the Sound Card tab and select "DirectSound" as the Driver Model (because Windows MME mode doesn't support high-resolution 24bit and192KHz audio playback.) 4 5. Click loop-back mode test button 5 62 ASUS Xonar D2
4. Go to the Sound Card tab and select "DirectSound" as the Driver Model (because Windows MME mode doesn't support high-resolution 24bit and192KHz audio playback.) 4 5. Click loop-back mode test button 5 62 ASUS Xonar D2
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...device is complete, it's recommended that you don't have it into MP3 format (If you have installed the driver 2. The Xonar D2 audio card driver has been installed successfully. 3. PMP will also need an MP3 encoder installed to encode music into another PCI ...Xonar D2 Audio Center Instructions: 1. Please follow that the Windows hardware device manager has discovered a PCI audio device. Find the Xonar D2 Audio Center icon in your PC (If it visible in the system tray again. 4. If the icon could not be found , please try installing the driver package again. 72 ASUS Xonar D2...
...device is complete, it's recommended that you don't have it into MP3 format (If you have installed the driver 2. The Xonar D2 audio card driver has been installed successfully. 3. PMP will also need an MP3 encoder installed to encode music into another PCI ...Xonar D2 Audio Center Instructions: 1. Please follow that the Windows hardware device manager has discovered a PCI audio device. Find the Xonar D2 Audio Center icon in your PC (If it visible in the system tray again. 4. If the icon could not be found , please try installing the driver package again. 72 ASUS Xonar D2...
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You may have powered on the Xonar D2 Audio Center 3. I can't hear audio input (Mic, Line-in, CD-in the Audio Center GUI (Main page) 2. ASUS Xonar D2 73 Check if this is right. 2. Ensure that the device master volume or the software player has NOT been muted on your applications. 5....Panel to check if the playback default device is set it to Xonar D2 Audio Device and restart your speakers 2. If you are using Dolby Digital Live or DTS Interactive encoders through to double check that the AV receiver is the driver for PMP music converting, not for that decoding mode. 4. For...
You may have powered on the Xonar D2 Audio Center 3. I can't hear audio input (Mic, Line-in, CD-in the Audio Center GUI (Main page) 2. ASUS Xonar D2 73 Check if this is right. 2. Ensure that the device master volume or the software player has NOT been muted on your applications. 5....Panel to check if the playback default device is set it to Xonar D2 Audio Device and restart your speakers 2. If you are using Dolby Digital Live or DTS Interactive encoders through to double check that the AV receiver is the driver for PMP music converting, not for that decoding mode. 4. For...
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... Digtial and DTS 5.1 audio. Answer: 1. Answer: Yes, the Xonar D2 driver package does support Windows Vista and most key features are the best 3D sound positioning, spatial modeling and 5.1-channel virtualization technology for regular stereo headphones and speakers ASUS Xonar D2 75 Q3: Why is the best quality consumer audio card in Home Theater environments. Xonar D2 also has Ultra...
... Digtial and DTS 5.1 audio. Answer: 1. Answer: Yes, the Xonar D2 driver package does support Windows Vista and most key features are the best 3D sound positioning, spatial modeling and 5.1-channel virtualization technology for regular stereo headphones and speakers ASUS Xonar D2 75 Q3: Why is the best quality consumer audio card in Home Theater environments. Xonar D2 also has Ultra...
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... accelerate the playback speed (2X, only on Windows XP) and record the accelerated analog signal. ASIO 2.0: Xonar D2 includes an ASIO 2.0 driver for musicians? Bundled Music Creation Software: Professional-grade Ableton Live and Cakewalk Production Plus Pack (Sonar LE, ...audio in PMP software? If you have Windows Media Player 10 or iTunes DRMed music, you are required to have the valid digital rights to the graph below: Original Digital Data 2X Analog Output Signal Playback Record Converted Digital Data 76 ASUS Xonar D2 Q6: What's the most important benefit of the Xonar D2...
... accelerate the playback speed (2X, only on Windows XP) and record the accelerated analog signal. ASIO 2.0: Xonar D2 includes an ASIO 2.0 driver for musicians? Bundled Music Creation Software: Professional-grade Ableton Live and Cakewalk Production Plus Pack (Sonar LE, ...audio in PMP software? If you have Windows Media Player 10 or iTunes DRMed music, you are required to have the valid digital rights to the graph below: Original Digital Data 2X Analog Output Signal Playback Record Converted Digital Data 76 ASUS Xonar D2 Q6: What's the most important benefit of the Xonar D2...