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... 11 4.2 Installing the TotalMedia Theatre software 12 5. 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 Theater)....... 13 5.2 ...Contents Contents...iii Notices...v Safety information vi Trademarks vi License...vi 1. 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. Introduction 1 1.1 Package contents 1 1.2 System requirements 1 1.3 Specifications summary 2 2.
... 11 4.2 Installing the TotalMedia Theatre software 12 5. 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 Theater)....... 13 5.2 ...Contents Contents...iii Notices...v Safety information vi Trademarks vi License...vi 1. 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. Introduction 1 1.1 Package contents 1 1.2 System requirements 1 1.3 Specifications summary 2 2.
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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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...; Before using the product, make sure all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Trademarks Xonar and ASUS logo are trademarks of ASUSTek Computer Inc. Microsoft, DirectSound3D, Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. DTS Connect driver is manufactured under license from Digital Theater...
...; Before using the product, make sure all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Trademarks Xonar and ASUS logo are trademarks of ASUSTek Computer Inc. Microsoft, DirectSound3D, Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. DTS Connect driver is manufactured under license from Digital Theater...
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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 1.
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...or 7.1channel output, creating a seamless, natural surround soundfield. DTS Interactive encodes any sound DTS Connect Technologies on the front-panel 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 ...the dramatic 5.1-channel surround or realistic 3D spacious effects through S/PDIF connection. 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. Dolby Pro-Logic II is...
...or 7.1channel output, creating a seamless, natural surround soundfield. DTS Interactive encodes any sound DTS Connect Technologies on the front-panel 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 ...the dramatic 5.1-channel surround or realistic 3D spacious effects through S/PDIF connection. 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. Dolby Pro-Logic II is...
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... graphics card using the bundled HDMI-to-DVI cable for outputting digital audio including PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, WMA-Pro, etc. Coaxial and optical TOSLINK combo digital output port. For multi-channel speaker systems, connects to a device with HDMI support. Connects to the Front Right In port on the next page) ASUS Xonar... your external PC microphone to this 3.5mm port for voice input. Connect analog devices like MP3 players, CD players, music synthesizers and other line-level sound sources to this port. Built-in high-quality Microphone pre-amplifier.
... graphics card using the bundled HDMI-to-DVI cable for outputting digital audio including PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, WMA-Pro, etc. Coaxial and optical TOSLINK combo digital output port. For multi-channel speaker systems, connects to a device with HDMI support. Connects to the Front Right In port on the next page) ASUS Xonar... your external PC microphone to this 3.5mm port for voice input. Connect analog devices like MP3 players, CD players, music synthesizers and other line-level sound sources to this port. Built-in high-quality Microphone pre-amplifier.
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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. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6 S/PDIF In port 7 Front panel audio header 8 Aux Input Header 9 Power Connector 10 Bridge connector Optical TOSLINK digital input jack. Connects ...the Analog Audio output of TV tuner card or other end to the power cable of the front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header on the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card, with the bundled bridge cable. Connects to the extension board with the other sound source inside your PC system. (To...
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. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 6 S/PDIF In port 7 Front panel audio header 8 Aux Input Header 9 Power Connector 10 Bridge connector Optical TOSLINK digital input jack. Connects ...the Analog Audio output of TV tuner card or other end to the power cable of the front panel audio cable to the front panel audio header on the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card, with the bundled bridge cable. Connects to the extension board with the other sound source inside your PC system. (To...
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... 6 Left Back Surround Out port 7 Bridge connector Description Connects to the front subwoofer input on 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 surround channel input on 5.1/6.1/7.1 powered analog speakers. Connects to the front center input on 4/5.1/6.1/7.1 powered analog speakers...
... 6 Left Back Surround Out port 7 Bridge connector Description Connects to the front subwoofer input on 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 surround channel input on 5.1/6.1/7.1 powered analog speakers. Connects to the front center input on 4/5.1/6.1/7.1 powered analog speakers...
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... 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 3. Open the computer chassis. 3. Power off your motherboard and...
... 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 3. Open the computer chassis. 3. Power off your motherboard and...
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... connect the ATX power cable to the card to work. Carefully insert the Xonar HDAV card into the PCI Express x1 slot and the extension board into the other adjacent slot. Secure both the Xonar HDAV card and the extension board sit properly in place... connect the Xonar HDAV card to the ATX power connector on the card. ATX power cable 1 2 Extension board cable ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Ensure both the Xonar HDAV card and the extension board with screws or metal brackets. 1 2 Connecting cables: 1. 3.2 Installing the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card Securing the Xonar HDAV card and the H6...
... connect the ATX power cable to the card to work. Carefully insert the Xonar HDAV card into the PCI Express x1 slot and the extension board into the other adjacent slot. Secure both the Xonar HDAV card and the extension board sit properly in place... connect the Xonar HDAV card to the ATX power connector on the card. ATX power cable 1 2 Extension board cable ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Ensure both the Xonar HDAV card and the extension board with screws or metal brackets. 1 2 Connecting cables: 1. 3.2 Installing the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card Securing the Xonar HDAV card and the H6...
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Using the bundled HDMI-to-DVI cable, connect the DVI Out port of the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card. 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 display device. • Some LCD TVs with HDMI output do not support PC resolutions and...
Using the bundled HDMI-to-DVI cable, connect the DVI Out port of the Xonar HDAV 1.3 card. 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 display device. • Some LCD TVs with HDMI output do not support PC resolutions and...
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...stereo TV audio to DAC playback. 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 a TV tuner card 1. Connect the audio output header from the TV tuner card to the audio output. If you have a traditional PCI or PCI ...Express TV tuner card on your PC, you can even turn on your TV set. 10 ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 ...
...stereo TV audio to DAC playback. 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 a TV tuner card 1. Connect the audio output header from the TV tuner card to the audio output. If you have a traditional PCI or PCI ...Express TV tuner card on your PC, you can even turn on your TV set. 10 ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 ...
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... the optical drive. After you have installed the VGA card driver before you may occur. 1. The installation program will not work at all. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 11 Otherwise, driver installation error may be prompted to the card. If not, run setup.exe from your power supply... unit to restart your system, the setup starts automatically. Installing software 4.1 Installing the card driver Ensure that you have ...
... the optical drive. After you have installed the VGA card driver before you may occur. 1. The installation program will not work at all. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 11 Otherwise, driver installation error may be prompted to the card. If not, run setup.exe from your power supply... unit to restart your system, the setup starts automatically. Installing software 4.1 Installing the card driver Ensure that you have ...
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Insert the TotalMedia Theatre installation CD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 3. When prompted, enter the license key located on the installation CD sleeve. 12 ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 4.2 Installing the TotalMedia Theatre software 1. If not, run setup. exe from the installation CD. 2. If Autorun is enabled in your system, the setup starts automatically.
Insert the TotalMedia Theatre installation CD into the optical drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 3. When prompted, enter the license key located on the installation CD sleeve. 12 ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 4.2 Installing the TotalMedia Theatre software 1. If not, run setup. exe from the installation CD. 2. If Autorun is enabled in your system, the setup starts automatically.
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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 S/PDIF-Out combo ... audio, including games and music, into the coaxial S/PDIF input on your home theater system possible, creating an immersive and impressive cinema surround sound experience. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 13 A single digital cable connection can also use a coaxial cable for a S/PDIF connection. Just plug the coaxial RCA male ...
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 S/PDIF-Out combo ... audio, including games and music, into the coaxial S/PDIF input on your home theater system possible, creating an immersive and impressive cinema surround sound experience. ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 13 A single digital cable connection can also use a coaxial cable for a S/PDIF connection. Just plug the coaxial RCA male ...
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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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... ports of the analog amplifier with the mini-jack-to-RCA cable, and then connect the other end to the bundled stereo RCAto-3.5mm cable. 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... 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.
... ports of the analog amplifier with the mini-jack-to-RCA cable, and then connect the other end to the bundled stereo RCAto-3.5mm cable. 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... 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.
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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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...cable. Finally, connect the Left/Right ends to the Left/Right Side 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... 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 Finally, connect the Left/Right ends to the Front Left/Right Out ports on the extension board.
...cable. Finally, connect the Left/Right ends to the Left/Right Side 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... 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 Finally, connect the Left/Right ends to the Front Left/Right Out ports on the extension board.
