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1. Introduction 1.1 Package contents • ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI audio card • Driver/User Manual CD x1 • Quick Start Guide x1 1.2 System requirements • One PCI 2.2 (or higher) compatible slot for the audio card • Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32/64bit) / Vista (32/64bit) / XP (32/64bit) / MCE2005 • Intel® ... for driver installation package • CD-ROM drive (or DVD-ROM drive ) for software installation • High-quality headphones or powered analog speakers e7404_xonarkara.indd 1 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:53 PM
1. Introduction 1.1 Package contents • ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI audio card • Driver/User Manual CD x1 • Quick Start Guide x1 1.2 System requirements • One PCI 2.2 (or higher) compatible slot for the audio card • Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32/64bit) / Vista (32/64bit) / XP (32/64bit) / MCE2005 • Intel® ... for driver installation package • CD-ROM drive (or DVD-ROM drive ) for software installation • High-quality headphones or powered analog speakers e7404_xonarkara.indd 1 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:53 PM
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... at 1kHz (AWeighted): Input Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1 kHz (AWeighted): Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/96kHz input): Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage Bus Compatibility PCI Main Chipset Audio Processor D-A Converter of Digital Sources: A-D Converter for Analog Inputs: Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Recording Sample...
... at 1kHz (AWeighted): Input Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1 kHz (AWeighted): Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/96kHz input): Output/Input Full-Scale Voltage Bus Compatibility PCI Main Chipset Audio Processor D-A Converter of Digital Sources: A-D Converter for Analog Inputs: Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution Analog Recording Sample...
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.... For multi-channel speaker systems, this port. Connect your headphones or 2-channel speakers to this 3.5mm port. e7404_xonarkara.indd 3 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:54 PM This optical TOSLINK digital output port connects to the surround channel input on 4/5.1 ...DTS, WMA-Pro, etc. 2. Connects to external digital decoders or digital speaker systems, home theater systems, and AV receivers for audio recording or processing. Xonar D-Kara card layout 7 89 1 2 3 4 5 6 No Item 1 Microphone In port 2 Line In port 3 Headphone/Front Out port 4 Side ...
.... For multi-channel speaker systems, this port. Connect your headphones or 2-channel speakers to this 3.5mm port. e7404_xonarkara.indd 3 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:54 PM This optical TOSLINK digital output port connects to the surround channel input on 4/5.1 ...DTS, WMA-Pro, etc. 2. Connects to external digital decoders or digital speaker systems, home theater systems, and AV receivers for audio recording or processing. Xonar D-Kara card layout 7 89 1 2 3 4 5 6 No Item 1 Microphone In port 2 Line In port 3 Headphone/Front Out port 4 Side ...
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... Description This 9-pin Intel® AC'97/HDA front-panel port supports auto jack-detection and auto FP Headphone selection for Aux-In in the Xonar Audio Center software's recording mixer. This 4-pin header connects to a graphics card with HDMI support e7404_xonarkara.indd 4 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:54 PM
... Description This 9-pin Intel® AC'97/HDA front-panel port supports auto jack-detection and auto FP Headphone selection for Aux-In in the Xonar Audio Center software's recording mixer. This 4-pin header connects to a graphics card with HDMI support e7404_xonarkara.indd 4 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:54 PM
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... from an available PCI slot for the Xonar D-Kara audio card. 6. Secure the audio card with the following installation steps, it's recommended that you proceed with screws and the metal bracket. 8. 3. Touch the metal back or side panel of your onboard audio device in place. 7. Power ON the computer. 1 2 e7404_xonarkara.indd 5 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card...
... from an available PCI slot for the Xonar D-Kara audio card. 6. Secure the audio card with the following installation steps, it's recommended that you proceed with screws and the metal bracket. 8. 3. Touch the metal back or side panel of your onboard audio device in place. 7. Power ON the computer. 1 2 e7404_xonarkara.indd 5 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card...
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... setup, you can even turn on your TV set of the Xonar D-Kara card. TV audio on your PC will become even better than on your PC, you have a traditional PCI TV tuner card on sound effects such as the recording source in any set . e7404_xonarkara.indd 6 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:55 PM
... setup, you can even turn on your TV set of the Xonar D-Kara card. TV audio on your PC will become even better than on your PC, you have a traditional PCI TV tuner card on sound effects such as the recording source in any set . e7404_xonarkara.indd 6 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:55 PM
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... are subject to finish the installation. When prompted for device drivers. After you have installed the Xonar D-Kara card, turn on your system, the setup starts automatically. If Autorun is enabled on your support CD. 3. e7404_xonarkara.indd 7 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:55 PM If not, run setup.exe from your computer. Follow...
... are subject to finish the installation. When prompted for device drivers. After you have installed the Xonar D-Kara card, turn on your system, the setup starts automatically. If Autorun is enabled on your support CD. 3. e7404_xonarkara.indd 7 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:55 PM If not, run setup.exe from your computer. Follow...
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Mic In Line In Front L/R Side L/R 1 Center/Sub SPDIF Out No Item 1 Optical cable Description Plug your PC audio sources to any digital speakers or AV Receivers. 5. A single digital cable connection can carry high-quality digital audio from any of your decoder's TOSLINK optical cable into the S/PDIFOut connector. e7404_xonarkara.indd 8 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:56 PM Connecting speakers and peripherals 5.1 Connecting digital speaker systems (Home Theater) The Xonar D-Kara makes surround sound playback through your home theater system possible.
Mic In Line In Front L/R Side L/R 1 Center/Sub SPDIF Out No Item 1 Optical cable Description Plug your PC audio sources to any digital speakers or AV Receivers. 5. A single digital cable connection can carry high-quality digital audio from any of your decoder's TOSLINK optical cable into the S/PDIFOut connector. e7404_xonarkara.indd 8 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:56 PM Connecting speakers and peripherals 5.1 Connecting digital speaker systems (Home Theater) The Xonar D-Kara makes surround sound playback through your home theater system possible.
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e7404_xonarkara.indd 9 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:57 PM 5.2 Connecting stereo headphones 5.2.1 Connecting Stereo Headphones 1 No Item 1 Front Out/Headphone Jack Description Connect stereo headphones directly to this port.
e7404_xonarkara.indd 9 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:57 PM 5.2 Connecting stereo headphones 5.2.1 Connecting Stereo Headphones 1 No Item 1 Front Out/Headphone Jack Description Connect stereo headphones directly to this port.
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... Out 3 Center/Subwoofer Description Connect "left surround" and "right surround" input ports of the analog amplifier to the Center/Sub port. 10 e7404_xonarkara.indd 10 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:58 PM
... Out 3 Center/Subwoofer Description Connect "left surround" and "right surround" input ports of the analog amplifier to the Center/Sub port. 10 e7404_xonarkara.indd 10 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:58 PM
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5.3.2 Connecting 2 Channel Speakers AUDIO INPUTS Mic In 1 Line In Front L/R Side L/R Center/Sub SPDIF Out No Item 1 Front Out/Headphone Jack Description Connect the speaker set's 3.5mm plug to Front L/R port. e7404_xonarkara.indd 11 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 11 7/4/12 3:33:58 PM
5.3.2 Connecting 2 Channel Speakers AUDIO INPUTS Mic In 1 Line In Front L/R Side L/R Center/Sub SPDIF Out No Item 1 Front Out/Headphone Jack Description Connect the speaker set's 3.5mm plug to Front L/R port. e7404_xonarkara.indd 11 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 11 7/4/12 3:33:58 PM
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Connect the Surround input port of the 4 channel speakers with the 3.5mm plug. 12 e7404_xonarkara.indd 12 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:59 PM 5.3.3 Connecting 4 Channel Speakers AUDIO INPUTS Side AUDIO INPUTS Front Mic In Line In 1 Front L/R 2 Side L/R Center/Sub SPDIF Out No Item 1 Front Out 2 Side Surround Out Description Connect the front input port of the 4 channel speakers with the 3.5mm plug.
Connect the Surround input port of the 4 channel speakers with the 3.5mm plug. 12 e7404_xonarkara.indd 12 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:59 PM 5.3.3 Connecting 4 Channel Speakers AUDIO INPUTS Side AUDIO INPUTS Front Mic In Line In 1 Front L/R 2 Side L/R Center/Sub SPDIF Out No Item 1 Front Out 2 Side Surround Out Description Connect the front input port of the 4 channel speakers with the 3.5mm plug.
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5.3.4 Connecting 5.1 Channel Speakers AUDIO INPUTS Front Side Center/ Subwoofer Mic In 1 Line In Front L/R 2 Side L/R 3 Center/Sub SPDIF Out No Item 1 Front Out 2 Side Surround Out 3 Center/Subwoofer Description Connect the front input port of the 5.1 speakers with the 3.5mm plug. e7404_xonarkara.indd 13 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 13 7/4/12 3:34:00 PM Connect the Surround input port of the 5.1 speakers with the 3.5mm plug. Connect the Center/Subwoofer input port of the 5.1 speakers with the 3.5mm plug.
5.3.4 Connecting 5.1 Channel Speakers AUDIO INPUTS Front Side Center/ Subwoofer Mic In 1 Line In Front L/R 2 Side L/R 3 Center/Sub SPDIF Out No Item 1 Front Out 2 Side Surround Out 3 Center/Subwoofer Description Connect the front input port of the 5.1 speakers with the 3.5mm plug. e7404_xonarkara.indd 13 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 13 7/4/12 3:34:00 PM Connect the Surround input port of the 5.1 speakers with the 3.5mm plug. Connect the Center/Subwoofer input port of the 5.1 speakers with the 3.5mm plug.
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Connect headphone plugs to the Mic In port. 5.4 Connecting a microphone 1 Mic In 2 Line In Front L/R Side L/R Center/Sub SPDIF Out No Item 1 Microphone Input Jack 2 Headphone Jack Description Connect the microphone's 3.5mm plug to the Front L/R port. 14 e7404_xonarkara.indd 14 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:34:01 PM
Connect headphone plugs to the Mic In port. 5.4 Connecting a microphone 1 Mic In 2 Line In Front L/R Side L/R Center/Sub SPDIF Out No Item 1 Microphone Input Jack 2 Headphone Jack Description Connect the microphone's 3.5mm plug to the Front L/R port. 14 e7404_xonarkara.indd 14 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:34:01 PM
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e7404_xonarkara.indd 15 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 15 7/4/12 3:34:01 PM 5.5 Connecting Line-In audio sources 1 Mic In CD Player Line In Front L/R Side L/R Center/Sub SPDIF Out MP3 Player 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 the Line-In port for sound recording (See the "Mixer" section of this User Manual).
e7404_xonarkara.indd 15 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 15 7/4/12 3:34:01 PM 5.5 Connecting Line-In audio sources 1 Mic In CD Player Line In Front L/R Side L/R Center/Sub SPDIF Out MP3 Player 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 the Line-In port for sound recording (See the "Mixer" section of this User Manual).
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.... 1 6 16 e7404_xonarkara.indd 16 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 2 3 4 5 7 7/4/12 3:34:02 PM The Xonar Audio Center is complete and your computer has been rebooted, you will describe its functions in the system tray on the system tray, launch the Xonar Audio Center from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS Xonar D-Kara > Xonar D-Kara Audio Center. 2. The...
.... 1 6 16 e7404_xonarkara.indd 16 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 2 3 4 5 7 7/4/12 3:34:02 PM The Xonar Audio Center is complete and your computer has been rebooted, you will describe its functions in the system tray on the system tray, launch the Xonar Audio Center from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS Xonar D-Kara > Xonar D-Kara Audio Center. 2. The...
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... Menu Panel Description This display area shows the 10-band signal meter, volume level, status of the Xonar D-Kara, plug in your microphone and click the Karaoke tab in the Xonar D-Kara Audio Center. e7404_xonarkara.indd 17 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 17 7/4/12 3:34:02 PM This knob controls the master playback volume. Clicking it again...
... Menu Panel Description This display area shows the 10-band signal meter, volume level, status of the Xonar D-Kara, plug in your microphone and click the Karaoke tab in the Xonar D-Kara Audio Center. e7404_xonarkara.indd 17 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 17 7/4/12 3:34:02 PM This knob controls the master playback volume. Clicking it again...
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...ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:34:03 PM Click to edit shortcut keys for volume control, master presets, sampling rate, and analog out. Click to launch the Xonar D-Kara Audio Center. Double-click the icon to find out more about Audio Center version. Click to display driver options. 6.2 Xonar D-Kara... Audio Center Icon 2 3 4 5 1 6 No Item 1 Information icon 2 Restore 3 About AsusAudio Center 4 Edit Hot Keys 5 Master Preset 6 Exit Description Click this icon to restore Xonar Audio Center application window. Click ...
...ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:34:03 PM Click to edit shortcut keys for volume control, master presets, sampling rate, and analog out. Click to launch the Xonar D-Kara Audio Center. Double-click the icon to find out more about Audio Center version. Click to display driver options. 6.2 Xonar D-Kara... Audio Center Icon 2 3 4 5 1 6 No Item 1 Information icon 2 Restore 3 About AsusAudio Center 4 Edit Hot Keys 5 Master Preset 6 Exit Description Click this icon to restore Xonar Audio Center application window. Click ...
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...S/PDIF output enables a single digital connection to digital speakers and AV receivers via PCM.* *PCM - e7404_xonarkara.indd 19 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 19 7/4/12 3:34:03 PM Xonar D-Kara will output. Select an audio channel based on your playback sources for sample rates are 44.1 KHz - The sample...rate determines the number of audio samples per second that of) your speaker system ( 2CH, 4 CH, 5.1 CH, or 7.1 CH). The Xonar D-Kara audio card supports sample rates up to mix sounds. Audio CD, MP3, WMA, Wave files are : - Pulse Code Modulation is 48KHz - ...
...S/PDIF output enables a single digital connection to digital speakers and AV receivers via PCM.* *PCM - e7404_xonarkara.indd 19 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 19 7/4/12 3:34:03 PM Xonar D-Kara will output. Select an audio channel based on your playback sources for sample rates are 44.1 KHz - The sample...rate determines the number of audio samples per second that of) your speaker system ( 2CH, 4 CH, 5.1 CH, or 7.1 CH). The Xonar D-Kara audio card supports sample rates up to mix sounds. Audio CD, MP3, WMA, Wave files are : - Pulse Code Modulation is 48KHz - ...
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Click this button to decrease the volume; Drag this button to increase the volume. drag it up to show the playback volume page. The Xonar D-Kara also provides a high-quality digital monitoring function for playing the recorded audio from the speakers. 6.4.1 Playback Volume 1 5 4 3 2 No Item 1 Playback Volume Tab 2 ... the volume for each speaker/channel. 6.4 Mixer/Volume The mixer page is designed to the default settings. 20 e7404_xonarkara.indd 20 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:34:04 PM Left and Right volume controls for playback and recording on the...
Click this button to decrease the volume; Drag this button to increase the volume. drag it up to show the playback volume page. The Xonar D-Kara also provides a high-quality digital monitoring function for playing the recorded audio from the speakers. 6.4.1 Playback Volume 1 5 4 3 2 No Item 1 Playback Volume Tab 2 ... the volume for each speaker/channel. 6.4 Mixer/Volume The mixer page is designed to the default settings. 20 e7404_xonarkara.indd 20 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:34:04 PM Left and Right volume controls for playback and recording on the...