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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 ... 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 ... 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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1.3 Specifications summary Items Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): Output Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise 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 Rate and Resolution S / PDIF Digital Output: ...
1.3 Specifications summary Items Audio Performance Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): Output Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise 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 Rate and Resolution S / PDIF Digital Output: ...
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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 Surround Out port 5 Center/Subwoofer Out port 6 S/PDIF Out ... Digital, DTS, WMA-Pro, etc. Connect your headphones or 2-channel speakers to this port connects to the surround channel input on the speakers. e7404_xonarkara.indd 3 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:54 PM 2. For multi-channel speaker systems, this port.
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 Surround Out port 5 Center/Subwoofer Out port 6 S/PDIF Out ... Digital, DTS, WMA-Pro, etc. Connect your headphones or 2-channel speakers to this port connects to the surround channel input on the speakers. e7404_xonarkara.indd 3 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:54 PM 2. For multi-channel speaker systems, this port.
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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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Installing the hardware 3.1 Installing the audio card Before you disable your motherboard and audio card.) Installing the Xonar D-Kara card 1. Remove the chassis cover. 5. Carefully insert the audio card into the PCI slot until the card is seated firmly in...card with the following installation steps, it's recommended that you proceed with screws and the metal bracket. 8. Power ON the computer. 1 2 e7404_xonarkara.indd 5 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:55 PM Remove the metal bracket from your computer. 2. Replace the chassis cover. 9. Plug the power cord ...
Installing the hardware 3.1 Installing the audio card Before you disable your motherboard and audio card.) Installing the Xonar D-Kara card 1. Remove the chassis cover. 5. Carefully insert the audio card into the PCI slot until the card is seated firmly in...card with the following installation steps, it's recommended that you proceed with screws and the metal bracket. 8. Power ON the computer. 1 2 e7404_xonarkara.indd 5 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:55 PM Remove the metal bracket from your computer. 2. Replace the chassis cover. 9. Plug the power cord ...
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... headphone to expand the stereo TV audio to the Aux-In header of headphones. Secure the PCI TV tuner card and screw it to the Xonar D-Kara card to send the tuner card's sound to your PC speakers. 2. Using this signal to a TV tuner card 1. TV audio on your PC will... playback. 3.2 Connecting to the audio output. If you can even turn 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 For optimum TV audio quality, Xonar D-Kara uses ADC recording to connect it into the back-panel. 3.
... headphone to expand the stereo TV audio to the Aux-In header of headphones. Secure the PCI TV tuner card and screw it to the Xonar D-Kara card to send the tuner card's sound to your PC speakers. 2. Using this signal to a TV tuner card 1. TV audio on your PC will... playback. 3.2 Connecting to the audio output. If you can even turn 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 For optimum TV audio quality, Xonar D-Kara uses ADC recording to connect it into the back-panel. 3.
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...computer. The version and content of the support CD are subject to finish the installation. When prompted for device drivers. e7404_xonarkara.indd 7 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:55 PM Follow the onscreen instructions to change without notice. After you have installed the... Xonar D-Kara card, turn on your support CD. 3. Windows® automatically detects the audio card and searches for the drivers, click Cancel. 2. Installing ...
...computer. The version and content of the support CD are subject to finish the installation. When prompted for device drivers. e7404_xonarkara.indd 7 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:55 PM Follow the onscreen instructions to change without notice. After you have installed the... Xonar D-Kara card, turn on your support CD. 3. Windows® automatically detects the audio card and searches for the drivers, click Cancel. 2. Installing ...
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A single digital cable connection can carry high-quality digital audio from any digital speakers or AV Receivers. 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 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 5. 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.
A single digital cable connection can carry high-quality digital audio from any digital speakers or AV Receivers. 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 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 5. 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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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. e7404_xonarkara.indd 9 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:57 PM
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... analog amplifier to the Front L/R port. Connect "center" and "subwoofer" 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
... analog amplifier to the Front L/R port. Connect "center" and "subwoofer" 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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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 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.
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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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Connect the Center/Subwoofer 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. 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.
Connect the Center/Subwoofer 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. 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.
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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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... of this icon to open the Xonar Audio Center utility. Double click this manual will find the Xonar Audio Center's icon in more detail. 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 ... in the system tray on the bottom right-hand corner of the Xonar DKara driver 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. 6. After driver installation is the Graphical User Interface...
... of this icon to open the Xonar Audio Center utility. Double click this manual will find the Xonar Audio Center's icon in more detail. 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 ... in the system tray on the bottom right-hand corner of the Xonar DKara driver 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. 6. After driver installation is the Graphical User Interface...
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... Center. Click this button will move the display area back to Music Playback and Karaoke features. e7404_xonarkara.indd 17 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 17 7/4/12 3:34:02 PM Two tabs are available for consistent volume levels from all playback sources. This knob controls the master ...
... Center. Click this button will move the display area back to Music Playback and Karaoke features. e7404_xonarkara.indd 17 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 17 7/4/12 3:34:02 PM Two tabs are available for consistent volume levels from all playback sources. This knob controls the master ...
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... volume control, master presets, sampling rate, and analog out. Click to restore Xonar Audio Center application window. Click to launch the Xonar D-Kara Audio Center. Double-click the icon to exit. 18 e7404_xonarkara.indd 18 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:34:03 PM 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...
... volume control, master presets, sampling rate, and analog out. Click to restore Xonar Audio Center application window. Click to launch the Xonar D-Kara Audio Center. Double-click the icon to exit. 18 e7404_xonarkara.indd 18 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:34:03 PM 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...
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...your PC to 96KHz (44.1K, 48K, 96KHz). Typical values for optimal audio fidelity. Xonar D-Kara will output. DVD-video audio is a typical raw audio data format. e7404_xonarkara.indd 19 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 19 7/4/12 3:34:03 PM Please select the sample rate that... speaker setting, such as front headphones, rear headphones, Dolby headphones, Dolby rear headphones, 2 speakers, 4 speakers, or 5.1 speakers. The Xonar D-Kara audio card supports sample rates up to digital speakers and AV receivers via PCM.* *PCM - S/PDIF output enables a single digital connection to...
...your PC to 96KHz (44.1K, 48K, 96KHz). Typical values for optimal audio fidelity. Xonar D-Kara will output. DVD-video audio is a typical raw audio data format. e7404_xonarkara.indd 19 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 19 7/4/12 3:34:03 PM Please select the sample rate that... speaker setting, such as front headphones, rear headphones, Dolby headphones, Dolby rear headphones, 2 speakers, 4 speakers, or 5.1 speakers. The Xonar D-Kara audio card supports sample rates up to digital speakers and AV receivers via PCM.* *PCM - S/PDIF output enables a single digital connection to...
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6.4 Mixer/Volume The mixer page is designed to control the volume for each speaker/channel. 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 ...to decrease the volume; Left and Right volume controls for playback and recording on the Xonar D-Kara. The tool-tip displays percentage increments. Drag this slider down 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 drag it up to show the ...
6.4 Mixer/Volume The mixer page is designed to control the volume for each speaker/channel. 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 ...to decrease the volume; Left and Right volume controls for playback and recording on the Xonar D-Kara. The tool-tip displays percentage increments. Drag this slider down 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 drag it up to show the ...