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Contents Contents...iii Notices...v Safety information vi Trademarks vi License...vi 1. Hardware overview 4 2.1 Xonar HDAV card layout 4 2.2 H6 DAC extension board layout 6 3. Connecting speakers and peripherals 13 5.1 Connecting digital speaker systems (Home... Connecting Line-In Audio Sources 24 5.6 Connecting Digital Audio Sources 25 6. Installing software 11 4.1 Installing the card driver 11 4.2 Installing the TotalMedia Theatre software 12 5. 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 ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...v Safety information vi Trademarks vi License...vi 1. Hardware overview 4 2.1 Xonar HDAV card layout 4 2.2 H6 DAC extension board layout 6 3. Connecting speakers and peripherals 13 5.1 Connecting digital speaker systems (Home... Connecting Line-In Audio Sources 24 5.6 Connecting Digital Audio Sources 25 6. Installing software 11 4.1 Installing the card driver 11 4.2 Installing the TotalMedia Theatre software 12 5. 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 ...
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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. Contents 6.9 DS3D GX and DSP Modes 50 6.10 VocalFX 52 6.11 Video - Troubleshooting and FAQs 90 [Troubleshooting 90 [FAQs 92 iv RMAA Test Guide 79 8.1 Setting Up Xonar HDAV 1.3 card 79 8.2 Configuration and Test with ASUS GamerOSD 75 8. 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. Contents 6.9 DS3D GX and DSP Modes 50 6.10 VocalFX 52 6.11 Video - Troubleshooting and FAQs 90 [Troubleshooting 90 [FAQs 92 iv RMAA Test Guide 79 8.1 Setting Up Xonar HDAV 1.3 card 79 8.2 Configuration and Test with ASUS GamerOSD 75 8. Splendid HD 55 6.12 DVD/Blu-ray playback over DH/DVS/DDL/ Multiple Analog Speakers 60 7.
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... you encounter technical problems with which they are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. DTS Connect driver is manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Trademarks Xonar and ASUS logo are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. "Dolby" and "Dolby Digital Live", "Dolby Pro Logic IIx", "Dolby Virtual Speaker", "Dolby Headphone" are correctly...
... you encounter technical problems with which they are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. DTS Connect driver is manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Trademarks Xonar and ASUS logo are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. "Dolby" and "Dolby Digital Live", "Dolby Pro Logic IIx", "Dolby Virtual Speaker", "Dolby Headphone" are correctly...
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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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...and DTS Neo:PC technologies. DTS Neo:PC can convert stereo audio into a 6.1- ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Dolby Virtual Speaker technology simulates a highly realistic Dolby Virtual Speaker 5.1-speaker surround sound listening environment from as few as two speakers. Analog Input Jack: Front-Panel Header...System Windows Vista/XP(32/64bit)/MCE2005 Dolby Digital Live encodes any set of audio equipments -H6 Extension Board cable (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 *...
...and DTS Neo:PC technologies. DTS Neo:PC can convert stereo audio into a 6.1- ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Dolby Virtual Speaker technology simulates a highly realistic Dolby Virtual Speaker 5.1-speaker surround sound listening environment from as few as two speakers. Analog Input Jack: Front-Panel Header...System Windows Vista/XP(32/64bit)/MCE2005 Dolby Digital Live encodes any set of audio equipments -H6 Extension Board cable (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 *...
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... analog devices like MP3 players, CD players, music synthesizers and other line-level sound sources to this 3.5mm port for DVI signal transmission, or connects to the Front Right In port on the powered speakers. Hardware overview 2.1 Xonar HDAV card layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 No Item 1 HDMI In ...channel speaker systems, connects to the HDMI Out port of a graphics card using an HDMI cable. Built-in high-quality Microphone pre-amplifier. Connects to the Front Right In port on the next page) ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 For multi-channel speaker systems, connects to a device ...
... analog devices like MP3 players, CD players, music synthesizers and other line-level sound sources to this 3.5mm port for DVI signal transmission, or connects to the Front Right In port on the powered speakers. Hardware overview 2.1 Xonar HDAV card layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 No Item 1 HDMI In ...channel speaker systems, connects to the HDMI Out port of a graphics card using an HDMI cable. Built-in high-quality Microphone pre-amplifier. Connects to the Front Right In port on the next page) ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 For multi-channel speaker systems, connects to a device ...
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...In port 7 Front panel audio header 8 Aux Input Header 9 Power Connector 10 Bridge connector Optical TOSLINK digital input jack. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Connect one end of your TV tuner card's audio from this Aux-In, you must enable the "monitor" function for audio recording or loopback. Usually connects to the... Analog Audio output of TV tuner card or other sound source inside your PC system. (To monitor your power supply. Connects to the extension board with the other end to the front...
...In port 7 Front panel audio header 8 Aux Input Header 9 Power Connector 10 Bridge connector Optical TOSLINK digital input jack. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Connect one end of your TV tuner card's audio from this Aux-In, you must enable the "monitor" function for audio recording or loopback. Usually connects to the... Analog Audio output of TV tuner card or other sound source inside your PC system. (To monitor your power supply. Connects to the extension board with the other end to the front...
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... Out port 4 Subwoofer Out port 5 Right Back Surround Out port 6 Left Back Surround Out port 7 Bridge connector Description Connects to the Xonar HDAV card with the bundled H6 extension board cable. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Connects to the surround channel input on 4/5.1/6.1/7.1 powered analog speakers. Connects to the surround channel input on 4/5.1/6.1/7.1 powered analog speakers...
... Out port 4 Subwoofer Out port 5 Right Back Surround Out port 6 Left Back Surround Out port 7 Bridge connector Description Connects to the Xonar HDAV card with the bundled H6 extension board cable. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Connects to the surround channel input on 4/5.1/6.1/7.1 powered analog speakers. Connects to the surround channel input on 4/5.1/6.1/7.1 powered analog speakers...
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... 3. Power off your motherboard and sound card.) 1. Installing the hardware 3.1 Preparing your computer Before you proceed with the following installation steps, it is recommended that you disable the onboard audio device in the BIOS settings, or uninstall any other sound cards on your PC. (For BIOS setting... or uninstallation of other sound cards, refer to the user manuals of your computer and disconnect the power cord. 2. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Remove the metal brackets from one unused ...
... 3. Power off your motherboard and sound card.) 1. Installing the hardware 3.1 Preparing your computer Before you proceed with the following installation steps, it is recommended that you disable the onboard audio device in the BIOS settings, or uninstall any other sound cards on your PC. (For BIOS setting... or uninstallation of other sound cards, refer to the user manuals of your computer and disconnect the power cord. 2. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Remove the metal brackets from one unused ...
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... to the card to the ATX power connector on the card. 3.2 Installing the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card Securing the Xonar HDAV card and the H6 DAC extension board: 1. Ensure both the Xonar HDAV card and the ...extension board with screws or metal brackets. 1 2 Connecting cables: 1. Secure both the Xonar HDAV card and the extension board sit properly in place. 2. The Xonar HDAV 1.3 card requires additional power to the extension board. 2. Using the extension board cable, connect the Xonar HDAV card to work. ATX power cable 1 2 Extension board cable ASUS Xonar...
... to the card to the ATX power connector on the card. 3.2 Installing the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card Securing the Xonar HDAV card and the H6 DAC extension board: 1. Ensure both the Xonar HDAV card and the ...extension board with screws or metal brackets. 1 2 Connecting cables: 1. Secure both the Xonar HDAV card and the extension board sit properly in place. 2. The Xonar HDAV 1.3 card requires additional power to the extension board. 2. Using the extension board cable, connect the Xonar HDAV card to work. ATX power cable 1 2 Extension board cable ASUS Xonar...
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...-to-DVI cable, connect the DVI Out port of the graphics card to a discrete graphics card: 1. If you have properly connected the DVI-to-HDMI cable for normal video signal transmission. Install a discrete graphics card 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 HDMI...
...-to-DVI cable, connect the DVI Out port of the graphics card to a discrete graphics card: 1. If you have properly connected the DVI-to-HDMI cable for normal video signal transmission. Install a discrete graphics card 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 HDMI...
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...to digitize the signal and loops it back to the Aux-In header of the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card. Using this signal to your TV set. 10 ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 If you have a traditional PCI or PCI Express TV tuner card on your PC, you can even turn on your PC speakers. 2. 3.3 ...Connecting to 5.1 or 7.1 channel surround sound. Secure the PCI/PCI Express TV tuner card and screw it to the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card to send the tuner card's sound to...
...to digitize the signal and loops it back to the Aux-In header of the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card. Using this signal to your TV set. 10 ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 If you have a traditional PCI or PCI Express TV tuner card on your PC, you can even turn on your PC speakers. 2. 3.3 ...Connecting to 5.1 or 7.1 channel surround sound. Secure the PCI/PCI Express TV tuner card and screw it to the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card to send the tuner card's sound to...
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...finishes, you have installed the VGA card driver before installing the Xonar HDAV driver. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 11 The installation program will not work at all. Otherwise, driver installation error may be prompted to restart your power supply unit to the card. When prompted for device drivers....if desired. Installing software 4.1 Installing the card driver Ensure that you continue the installation. If Autorun is not connected properly, the card will remind you to install the power cable before you have installed the Xonar HDAV card, turn off the computer to make ...
...finishes, you have installed the VGA card driver before installing the Xonar HDAV driver. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 11 The installation program will not work at all. Otherwise, driver installation error may be prompted to restart your power supply unit to the card. When prompted for device drivers....if desired. Installing software 4.1 Installing the card driver Ensure that you continue the installation. If Autorun is not connected properly, the card will remind you to install the power cable before you have installed the Xonar HDAV card, turn off the computer to make ...
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Insert the TotalMedia Theatre installation CD into the optical drive. 4.2 Installing the TotalMedia Theatre software 1. If not, run setup. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 3. exe from the installation CD. 2. If Autorun is enabled in your system, the setup starts automatically. When prompted, enter the license key located on the installation CD sleeve. 12 ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3
Insert the TotalMedia Theatre installation CD into the optical drive. 4.2 Installing the TotalMedia Theatre software 1. If not, run setup. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 3. exe from the installation CD. 2. If Autorun is enabled in your system, the setup starts automatically. When prompted, enter the license key located on the installation CD sleeve. 12 ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3
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... decoder. Just plug the coaxial RCA male connector 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 ... cinema surround sound experience. 5. Connecting speakers and peripherals 5.1 Connecting digital speaker systems (Home Theater) The Xonar HDAV 1.3 supports Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive technologies, which transcode any digital speakers or AV Receivers with the TOSLINK optical cable. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 13...
... decoder. Just plug the coaxial RCA male connector 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 ... cinema surround sound experience. 5. Connecting speakers and peripherals 5.1 Connecting digital speaker systems (Home Theater) The Xonar HDAV 1.3 supports Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive technologies, which transcode any digital speakers or AV Receivers with the TOSLINK optical cable. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 13...
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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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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 Item Description 1 Front Left/... to 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...
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 Item Description 1 Front Left/... to 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...
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Finally, connect the Left/Right ends to the to Left/Right Back Out ports on the Xonar HDAV card. Finally, connect the Left/Right ends to the Front Left/ Right Out ports on the extension board. Connects to the "left back" and "right back" ... Center/ Subwoofer Out ports on the extension board. Finally, connect the Left/Right ends to the Left/Right Side Out ports on the extension board. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 17 Connects to the "left surround" and "right surround" input ports of the analog amplifier with the mini-jack-to-RCA cable, and then...
Finally, connect the Left/Right ends to the to Left/Right Back Out ports on the Xonar HDAV card. Finally, connect the Left/Right ends to the Front Left/ Right Out ports on the extension board. Connects to the "left back" and "right back" ... Center/ Subwoofer Out ports on the extension board. Finally, connect the Left/Right ends to the Left/Right Side Out ports on the extension board. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 17 Connects to the "left surround" and "right surround" input ports of the analog amplifier with the mini-jack-to-RCA cable, and then...
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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. 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
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Finally, connect the Left/Right ends to the Left/Right Side Out ports on the extension board. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 19 Connects to the Side Surround 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. 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...
Finally, connect the Left/Right ends to the Left/Right Side Out ports on the extension board. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 19 Connects to the Side Surround 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. 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...