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Installing the hardware 7 3.1 Preparing your computer 7 3.2 Installing the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card 8 3.3 Connecting to a TV tuner card 10 4. Installing software 11 4.1 Installing the card driver 11 4.2 Installing the TotalMedia Theatre software 12 5. Connecting speakers and peripherals 13 ...Sources 24 5.6 Connecting Digital Audio Sources 25 6. Contents Contents...iii Notices...v Safety information vi Trademarks vi License...vi 1. Xonar HDAV Center 26 6.1 Xonar HDAV Center GUI 26 6.2 Audio-Main Setting 28 6.3 Mixer/Volume 38 6.4 Effects 41 6.5 Karaoke 43 6.6 FlexBass 44...
Installing the hardware 7 3.1 Preparing your computer 7 3.2 Installing the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card 8 3.3 Connecting to a TV tuner card 10 4. Installing software 11 4.1 Installing the card driver 11 4.2 Installing the TotalMedia Theatre software 12 5. Connecting speakers and peripherals 13 ...Sources 24 5.6 Connecting Digital Audio Sources 25 6. Contents Contents...iii Notices...v Safety information vi Trademarks vi License...vi 1. Xonar HDAV Center 26 6.1 Xonar HDAV Center GUI 26 6.2 Audio-Main Setting 28 6.3 Mixer/Volume 38 6.4 Effects 41 6.5 Karaoke 43 6.6 FlexBass 44...
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ASUS GamerOSD 68 7.1 Enabling ASUS GamerOSD 68 7.2 Setting ASUS GamerOSD 69 7.3 Using ASUS GamerOSD 71 7.4 Broadcasting games with RMAA 82 8.3 RMAA Testing Results 85 8.4 ASUS Xonar HDAV RightMark Audio Analyzer test......... 86 9. RMAA Test Guide 79 8.1 Setting Up Xonar HDAV 1.3 card 79 8.2 Configuration and Test with ASUS GamerOSD 75 8. Troubleshooting and FAQs 90 [Troubleshooting 90 [FAQs 92 iv Contents 6.9 DS3D GX and DSP Modes 50 6.10 VocalFX 52 6.11 Video - Splendid HD 55 6.12 DVD/Blu-ray playback over DH/DVS/DDL/ Multiple Analog Speakers 60 7.
ASUS GamerOSD 68 7.1 Enabling ASUS GamerOSD 68 7.2 Setting ASUS GamerOSD 69 7.3 Using ASUS GamerOSD 71 7.4 Broadcasting games with RMAA 82 8.3 RMAA Testing Results 85 8.4 ASUS Xonar HDAV RightMark Audio Analyzer test......... 86 9. RMAA Test Guide 79 8.1 Setting Up Xonar HDAV 1.3 card 79 8.2 Configuration and Test with ASUS GamerOSD 75 8. Troubleshooting and FAQs 90 [Troubleshooting 90 [FAQs 92 iv Contents 6.9 DS3D GX and DSP Modes 50 6.10 VocalFX 52 6.11 Video - Splendid HD 55 6.12 DVD/Blu-ray playback over DH/DVS/DDL/ Multiple Analog Speakers 60 7.
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... company and product names may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. Trademarks Xonar and ASUS logo are trademarks of electronic products. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and...
... company and product names may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. Trademarks Xonar and ASUS logo are trademarks of electronic products. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and...
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1. Introduction 1.1 Package contents • ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 card • ASUS Xonar H6 DAC extension board (ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Deluxe only) • H6 extension board cable x1 • HDMI cable x1 • DVI-to-HDMI cable x1 • Stereo RCA-to-3.5mm cable x4 • S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adapter x1 • Support CD (including ASUS Gamer OSD and RMAA V6... set (v.1.3 is better), home theater system, high-quality headphones, or powered analog speakers, to enjoy the ultra-high fidelity audio and video of the AV card ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3
1. Introduction 1.1 Package contents • ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 card • ASUS Xonar H6 DAC extension board (ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Deluxe only) • H6 extension board cable x1 • HDMI cable x1 • DVI-to-HDMI cable x1 • Stereo RCA-to-3.5mm cable x4 • S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adapter x1 • Support CD (including ASUS Gamer OSD and RMAA V6... set (v.1.3 is better), home theater system, high-quality headphones, or powered analog speakers, to enjoy the ultra-high fidelity audio and video of the AV card ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3
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... output, creating a seamless, natural surround soundfield. Analog Input Jack: Front-Panel Header Other Line-level Analog Input (for connecting HDAV card and extension board) *1 -DVI-to-HDMI cable *1 -Stereo RCA-to-3.5mm cable * 4 -S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adaptor *2 *Specifications... technology simulates a highly realistic Dolby Virtual Speaker 5.1-speaker surround sound listening environment from as few as two speakers. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Dolby Digital Live time to Dolby Digital (AC3) 5.1 surround sounds to your home theater through any native stereo or 5.1-channel audio...
... output, creating a seamless, natural surround soundfield. Analog Input Jack: Front-Panel Header Other Line-level Analog Input (for connecting HDAV card and extension board) *1 -DVI-to-HDMI cable *1 -Stereo RCA-to-3.5mm cable * 4 -S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adaptor *2 *Specifications... technology simulates a highly realistic Dolby Virtual Speaker 5.1-speaker surround sound listening environment from as few as two speakers. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Dolby Digital Live time to Dolby Digital (AC3) 5.1 surround sounds to your home theater through any native stereo or 5.1-channel audio...
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... Microphone pre-amplifier. Connects to this port. Connect analog devices like MP3 players, CD players, music synthesizers and other line-level sound sources to an external digital decoder or digital speaker systems, Home Theater systems, AV receivers for voice input. Connect the Right audio...In port 6 Line In port Description Connects to the DVI port of a graphics card using an HDMI cable. Connect your 2/2.1 channel speakers to the Front Right In port on the next page) ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Coaxial and optical TOSLINK combo digital output port. For multi-channel speaker...
... Microphone pre-amplifier. Connects to this port. Connect analog devices like MP3 players, CD players, music synthesizers and other line-level sound sources to an external digital decoder or digital speaker systems, Home Theater systems, AV receivers for voice input. Connect the Right audio...In port 6 Line In port Description Connects to the DVI port of a graphics card using an HDMI cable. Connect your 2/2.1 channel speakers to the Front Right In port on the next page) ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Coaxial and optical TOSLINK combo digital output port. For multi-channel speaker...
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... Power Connector 10 Bridge connector Optical TOSLINK digital input jack. Connects to the extension board with the other sound source inside your PC system. (To monitor your TV tuner card's audio from this Aux-In, you must enable the "monitor" function for audio recording or loopback. Usually... cable to the front panel audio header on the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card, with the bundled bridge cable. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Connects to external digital audio sources such as MD players, CD players, or DVD players, for Aux-In in the Xonar HDAV Center software's recording mixer.) Connects to the...
... Power Connector 10 Bridge connector Optical TOSLINK digital input jack. Connects to the extension board with the other sound source inside your PC system. (To monitor your TV tuner card's audio from this Aux-In, you must enable the "monitor" function for audio recording or loopback. Usually... cable to the front panel audio header on the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card, with the bundled bridge cable. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Connects to external digital audio sources such as MD players, CD players, or DVD players, for Aux-In in the Xonar HDAV Center software's recording mixer.) Connects to the...
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.... Connects to the Left Back Surround input on 4/5.1/6.1/7.1 powered analog speakers. Connects to the Right Back Surround input on 5.1/6.1/7.1 powered analog speakers. Connects to the Xonar HDAV card with the bundled H6 extension board cable. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3
.... Connects to the Left Back Surround input on 4/5.1/6.1/7.1 powered analog speakers. Connects to the Right Back Surround input on 5.1/6.1/7.1 powered analog speakers. Connects to the Xonar HDAV card with the bundled H6 extension board cable. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3
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Remove the metal brackets from one unused PCI Express x1 slot for the Xonar HDAV card and its adjacent slot for the H6 DAC extension board. Power off your motherboard and sound card.) 1. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 3. Installing the hardware 3.1 Preparing your computer Before you proceed with the following installation steps, it is recommended that you disable the...
Remove the metal brackets from one unused PCI Express x1 slot for the Xonar HDAV card and its adjacent slot for the H6 DAC extension board. Power off your motherboard and sound card.) 1. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 3. Installing the hardware 3.1 Preparing your computer Before you proceed with the following installation steps, it is recommended that you disable the...
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... Extension board cable ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Secure both the Xonar HDAV card and the extension board sit properly in place. 2. Using the extension board cable, connect the Xonar HDAV card to the ATX power connector on the card. Carefully insert the Xonar HDAV card into the PCI Express ...connect the ATX power cable to the card to work. 3.2 Installing the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card Securing the Xonar HDAV card and the H6 DAC extension board: 1. The Xonar HDAV 1.3 card requires additional power to provide ample power. Ensure both the Xonar HDAV card and the extension board with screws ...
... Extension board cable ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Secure both the Xonar HDAV card and the extension board sit properly in place. 2. Using the extension board cable, connect the Xonar HDAV card to the ATX power connector on the card. Carefully insert the Xonar HDAV card into the PCI Express ...connect the ATX power cable to the card to work. 3.2 Installing the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card Securing the Xonar HDAV card and the H6 DAC extension board: 1. The Xonar HDAV 1.3 card requires additional power to provide ample power. Ensure both the Xonar HDAV card and the extension board with screws ...
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... properly connected the DVI-to the HDMI display device. • Ensure that you are using an HDMI graphics card, connect your graphics card with the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card using the HDMI cable that comes with HDMI output do not support PC resolutions and may lose audio output, ...excepting on following video resolutions: 480i/p, 720p, and 1080i/p. 2 1 ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Otherwise, there might be no display on your graphics card package. 2 1 HDMI-to-DVI cable Graphics card Connecting to an HDMI display device: Using an HDMI cable, connect one end to a discrete...
... properly connected the DVI-to the HDMI display device. • Ensure that you are using an HDMI graphics card, connect your graphics card with the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card using the HDMI cable that comes with HDMI output do not support PC resolutions and may lose audio output, ...excepting on following video resolutions: 480i/p, 720p, and 1080i/p. 2 1 ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Otherwise, there might be no display on your graphics card package. 2 1 HDMI-to-DVI cable Graphics card Connecting to an HDMI display device: Using an HDMI cable, connect one end to a discrete...
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...even turn on sound effects such as Pro-Logic IIx to expand the stereo TV audio to your PC speakers. 2. Connect the audio output header from the TV tuner card to a TV tuner card 1. TV audio on your PC will become even better than on your TV set. 10 ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 ...3.3 Connecting to the Aux-In header of the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card. Select Aux-In as the recording source in the Xonar HDAV Center's recording mixer and enable the monitoring button to pass this setup, you may need to connect it to the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card to send the tuner card's sound to ...
...even turn on sound effects such as Pro-Logic IIx to expand the stereo TV audio to your PC speakers. 2. Connect the audio output header from the TV tuner card to a TV tuner card 1. TV audio on your PC will become even better than on your TV set. 10 ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 ...3.3 Connecting to the Aux-In header of the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card. Select Aux-In as the recording source in the Xonar HDAV Center's recording mixer and enable the monitoring button to pass this setup, you may need to connect it to the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card to send the tuner card's sound to ...
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... the instructions on the screen to restart the computer later if desired. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 11 Otherwise, driver installation error may be prompted to install the power cable before installing the Xonar HDAV driver. The installation program will not work at all. If it...installation process. 4. When the installation finishes, you have installed the VGA card driver before you have installed the Xonar HDAV card, turn off the computer to restart your computer. Windows® automatically detects the HDAV card and searches for the drivers, click Cancel. 2. Read the "END...
... the instructions on the screen to restart the computer later if desired. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 11 Otherwise, driver installation error may be prompted to install the power cable before installing the Xonar HDAV driver. The installation program will not work at all. If it...installation process. 4. When the installation finishes, you have installed the VGA card driver before you have installed the Xonar HDAV card, turn off the computer to restart your computer. Windows® automatically detects the HDAV card and searches for the drivers, click Cancel. 2. Read the "END...
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If Autorun is enabled in your system, the setup starts automatically. exe from the installation CD. 2. When prompted, enter the license key located on the installation CD sleeve. 12 ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 3. Insert the TotalMedia Theatre installation CD into the optical drive. 4.2 Installing the TotalMedia Theatre software 1. If not, run setup.
If Autorun is enabled in your system, the setup starts automatically. exe from the installation CD. 2. When prompted, enter the license key located on the installation CD sleeve. 12 ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 3. Insert the TotalMedia Theatre installation CD into the optical drive. 4.2 Installing the TotalMedia Theatre software 1. If not, run setup.
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...digital cable connection can also use a coaxial cable for a S/PDIF connection. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 13 Connect your PC audio sources to the optical adapter with Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 decoding capabilities. (Xonar HDAV card) 1 2 SPDIF Out No Item 1 Optical adapter 2 Optical cable Description ...Plug the optical TOSLINK adapter into the coaxial S/PDIF input on your home theater system possible, creating an immersive and impressive cinema surround sound experience. You ...
...digital cable connection can also use a coaxial cable for a S/PDIF connection. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 13 Connect your PC audio sources to the optical adapter with Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 decoding capabilities. (Xonar HDAV card) 1 2 SPDIF Out No Item 1 Optical adapter 2 Optical cable Description ...Plug the optical TOSLINK adapter into the coaxial S/PDIF input on your home theater system possible, creating an immersive and impressive cinema surround sound experience. You ...
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Connect your stereo headphones to the bundled stereo RCA-to-3.5mm cable, and then connect the Left/Right ends to the to drive headphones. 5.2 Connecting Headphones 5.2.1 Connecting Stereo Headphones (Xonar HDAV card) Stereo RCA-to-3.5mm cable SPDIF Out Front Right Out Front Left Out The Left/Right Front Out ports have a built-in high-quality amplifier to Front Left/Right Out ports on the Xonar HDAV card. 14 ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3
Connect your stereo headphones to the bundled stereo RCA-to-3.5mm cable, and then connect the Left/Right ends to the to drive headphones. 5.2 Connecting Headphones 5.2.1 Connecting Stereo Headphones (Xonar HDAV card) Stereo RCA-to-3.5mm cable SPDIF Out Front Right Out Front Left Out The Left/Right Front Out ports have a built-in high-quality amplifier to Front Left/Right Out ports on the Xonar HDAV card. 14 ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3
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5.2.2 Connecting 5.1 channel Headphones 1 2 3 (Xonar HDAV card) (H6 DAC extension board) 2 Right Side Out Left Side Out 3 Center Out Subwoofer Out 1 Front Right Out Front Left Out No...the bundled stereo RCA-to-3.5mm cable, and then connect the Left/Right ends to the to Front Left/Right Out ports on the Xonar HDAV card. 2 Left/Right Side Surround Out Connect the side surround-channel 3.5mm plug of your 5.1 headphones to the bundled stereo RCA-to...-3.5mm cable, and then connect the Left/Right ends to the to Center/Subwooder Out ports on the extension board. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 15
5.2.2 Connecting 5.1 channel Headphones 1 2 3 (Xonar HDAV card) (H6 DAC extension board) 2 Right Side Out Left Side Out 3 Center Out Subwoofer Out 1 Front Right Out Front Left Out No...the bundled stereo RCA-to-3.5mm cable, and then connect the Left/Right ends to the to Front Left/Right Out ports on the Xonar HDAV card. 2 Left/Right Side Surround Out Connect the side surround-channel 3.5mm plug of your 5.1 headphones to the bundled stereo RCA-to...-3.5mm cable, and then connect the Left/Right ends to the to Center/Subwooder Out ports on the extension board. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 15
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... of the analog amplifier with the mini-jack-to-RCA cable, and then connect the other end to the bundled stereo RCA-to-3.5mm cable. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 17 Connects to the "Center" and "subwoofer" input ports of the analog amplifier with the mini-jack-to-RCA cable, and then connect... connect the other end to the bundled stereo RCA-to-3.5mm cable. Finally, connect the Left/Right ends to Center/ Subwoofer Out ports on the Xonar HDAV card. No Item 1 Front Left/Right Out 2 Left/Right Side Surround Out 3 Center/Subwoofer 4 Left/Right Back Surround Out Description Connects to the "...
... of the analog amplifier with the mini-jack-to-RCA cable, and then connect the other end to the bundled stereo RCA-to-3.5mm cable. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 17 Connects to the "Center" and "subwoofer" input ports of the analog amplifier with the mini-jack-to-RCA cable, and then connect... connect the other end to the bundled stereo RCA-to-3.5mm cable. Finally, connect the Left/Right ends to Center/ Subwoofer Out ports on the Xonar HDAV card. No Item 1 Front Left/Right Out 2 Left/Right Side Surround Out 3 Center/Subwoofer 4 Left/Right Back Surround Out Description Connects to the "...
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5.3.2 Connecting 2/2.1 Channel Speakers 2 Speakers 2.1 Speakers 1 1 (Xonar HDAV card) 1 Front Right Out Front Left Out No Item 1 Front Left/Right Out Description The Left/Right Front Out ports have a built-in high-quality amplifier to the Front Left/Right Out ports on the Xonar HDAV card. 18 ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Connect the 2/2.1 speaker set's 3.5mm plug to the bundled stereo RCA-to-3.5mm cable, and then connect the Left/Right ends to drive headphones.
5.3.2 Connecting 2/2.1 Channel Speakers 2 Speakers 2.1 Speakers 1 1 (Xonar HDAV card) 1 Front Right Out Front Left Out No Item 1 Front Left/Right Out Description The Left/Right Front Out ports have a built-in high-quality amplifier to the Front Left/Right Out ports on the Xonar HDAV card. 18 ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Connect the 2/2.1 speaker set's 3.5mm plug to the bundled stereo RCA-to-3.5mm cable, and then connect the Left/Right ends to drive headphones.
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... extension board. Finally, connect the Left/Right ends to the Front Left/Right Out ports on the extension board. 5.3.3 Connecting 4/4.1 Channel Speakers 4 Speakers 4.1 Speakers 1 1 2 2 (Xonar HDAV card) 2 (H6 DAC extension board) Right Side Out Left Side Out 1 Front Right Out Front Left Out No Item 1 Front Left/Right Out 2 Left/Right Side... Front input port of the 4/4.1 speakers with the mini-jack cable, and then connect the other end to the bundled stereo RCA-to-3.5mm cable. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 19
... extension board. Finally, connect the Left/Right ends to the Front Left/Right Out ports on the extension board. 5.3.3 Connecting 4/4.1 Channel Speakers 4 Speakers 4.1 Speakers 1 1 2 2 (Xonar HDAV card) 2 (H6 DAC extension board) Right Side Out Left Side Out 1 Front Right Out Front Left Out No Item 1 Front Left/Right Out 2 Left/Right Side... Front input port of the 4/4.1 speakers with the mini-jack cable, and then connect the other end to the bundled stereo RCA-to-3.5mm cable. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 19