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... 7.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ 37 e7404_xonarkara.indd 3 iii 7/4/12 3:33:52 PM Installing the hardware 5 3.1 Installing the audio card 5 3.2 Connecting to a TV tuner card 6 4. Xonar D-Kara card layout 3 3. Introduction 1 1.1 Package contents 1 1.2 System requirements 1 1.3 Specifications summary 2 2. Xonar Audio Center 16 6.1 Xonar Audio Center GUI 16 6.2 Xonar D-Kara Audio Center Icon 18 6.3 Music Main Settings 19 6.4 Mixer/Volume 20 6.5 Effects 22 6.6 FlexBass 24 6.7 Karaoke Main...
... 7.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ 37 e7404_xonarkara.indd 3 iii 7/4/12 3:33:52 PM Installing the hardware 5 3.1 Installing the audio card 5 3.2 Connecting to a TV tuner card 6 4. Xonar D-Kara card layout 3 3. Introduction 1 1.1 Package contents 1 1.2 System requirements 1 1.3 Specifications summary 2 2. Xonar Audio Center 16 6.1 Xonar Audio Center GUI 16 6.2 Xonar D-Kara Audio Center Icon 18 6.3 Music Main Settings 19 6.4 Mixer/Volume 20 6.5 Effects 22 6.6 FlexBass 24 6.7 Karaoke Main...
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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® Pentium® 4 1.4 GHz or ... 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® Pentium® 4 1.4 GHz or ... 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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...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 ... Ports Analog Output Jack: Analog Input Jack: Other line-level analog input (for CD-In / TV Tuner): Digital S / PDIF Output Front-Panel Audio Header S / PDIF Header Driver Features Operation System Software Size (Width x Height) Description 106 dB for Speaker Out 102 dB Up to 0.0013% ...
...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 ... Ports Analog Output Jack: Analog Input Jack: Other line-level analog input (for CD-In / TV Tuner): Digital S / PDIF Output Front-Panel Audio Header S / PDIF Header Driver Features Operation System Software Size (Width x Height) Description 106 dB for Speaker Out 102 dB Up to 0.0013% ...
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... line-level sound sources to the center/subwoofer input on 4/5.1 powered analog speakers. Connects to this port. e7404_xonarkara.indd 3 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:54 PM Connect your headphones or 2-channel speakers to the surround channel input on 5.1 powered analog speakers...front left/right input on the speakers. 2. Connects to this 3.5mm port for outputting digital audio such as PCM, DTS Digital, DTS, WMA-Pro, etc. For multi-channel speaker systems, this 3.5mm port. Xonar D-Kara card layout 7 89 1 2 3 4 5 6 No Item 1 Microphone In port 2 ...
... line-level sound sources to the center/subwoofer input on 4/5.1 powered analog speakers. Connects to this port. e7404_xonarkara.indd 3 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:54 PM Connect your headphones or 2-channel speakers to the surround channel input on 5.1 powered analog speakers...front left/right input on the speakers. 2. Connects to this 3.5mm port for outputting digital audio such as PCM, DTS Digital, DTS, WMA-Pro, etc. For multi-channel speaker systems, this 3.5mm port. Xonar D-Kara card layout 7 89 1 2 3 4 5 6 No Item 1 Microphone In port 2 ...
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... other sound devices inside your PC.* *To monitor your TV tuner card's audio from this Aux-In, you must enable the "monitor" function for Analog Out on the Audio Center. 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 No Item 7 Front Panel Header 8 Aux Input...
... other sound devices inside your PC.* *To monitor your TV tuner card's audio from this Aux-In, you must enable the "monitor" function for Analog Out on the Audio Center. 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 No Item 7 Front Panel Header 8 Aux Input...
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... disable your computer. 2. 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 Installing the hardware 3.1 Installing the audio card Before you proceed with screws and the metal bracket. 8. Unplug the computer power cord from an available PCI slot for the Xonar D-Kara audio card. 6. Plug the power cord to the computer and to your...
... disable your computer. 2. 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 Installing the hardware 3.1 Installing the audio card Before you proceed with screws and the metal bracket. 8. Unplug the computer power cord from an available PCI slot for the Xonar D-Kara audio card. 6. Plug the power cord to the computer and to your...
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... even turn on sound effects such as Dolby headphone to expand the stereo TV audio to 5.1 channel surround sound in any set . e7404_xonarkara.indd 6 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:55 PM Connect the audio output header from the TV tuner card to digitize the signal and loop it into the back-panel. 3. For optimum TV...
... even turn on sound effects such as Dolby headphone to expand the stereo TV audio to 5.1 channel surround sound in any set . e7404_xonarkara.indd 6 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:55 PM Connect the audio output header from the TV tuner card to digitize the signal and loop it into the back-panel. 3. For optimum TV...
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...If not, run setup.exe from your system, the setup starts automatically. e7404_xonarkara.indd 7 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:55 PM 4. Windows® automatically detects the audio card and searches for the drivers, click Cancel. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to change without notice... is enabled on your computer. After you have installed the Xonar D-Kara card, turn on your support CD. 3. Installing software Installing the card driver Install the audio card driver before installing the Xonar D-Kara driver. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. The...
...If not, run setup.exe from your system, the setup starts automatically. e7404_xonarkara.indd 7 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:33:55 PM 4. Windows® automatically detects the audio card and searches for the drivers, click Cancel. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to change without notice... is enabled on your computer. After you have installed the Xonar D-Kara card, turn on your support CD. 3. Installing software Installing the card driver Install the audio card driver before installing the Xonar D-Kara driver. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. The...
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Connecting speakers and peripherals 5.1 Connecting digital speaker systems (Home Theater) The Xonar D-Kara makes surround sound playback through your PC audio sources to any of 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 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 PC audio sources to any of 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 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.
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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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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. 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
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e7404_xonarkara.indd 13 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 13 7/4/12 3:34:00 PM 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. Connect the Surround 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 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. Connect the Surround input port of the 5.1 speakers with the 3.5mm plug.
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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 Connect headphone plugs to the Mic In port.
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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). e7404_xonarkara.indd 15 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 15 7/4/12 3:34:01 PM
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... (GUI) for the Xonar D-Kara driver. 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 following sections 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. The...
... (GUI) for the Xonar D-Kara driver. 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 following sections 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. The...
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Click the Mixer option and select "microphone". e7404_xonarkara.indd 17 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 17 7/4/12 3:34:02 PM This panel provides access to its original position and hide the configuration area. Clicking this button to change ... 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. Turn to mute audio playback. To start using the Karaoke features of preset, equalizer, and signal output.* *This area displays...
Click the Mixer option and select "microphone". e7404_xonarkara.indd 17 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 17 7/4/12 3:34:02 PM This panel provides access to its original position and hide the configuration area. Clicking this button to change ... 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. Turn to mute audio playback. To start using the Karaoke features of preset, equalizer, and signal output.* *This area displays...
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... analog out. Click to apply a master preset. 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 exit. 18 e7404_xonarkara.indd 18 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:34:03 PM Double-click the icon to launch the...
... analog out. Click to apply a master preset. 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 exit. 18 e7404_xonarkara.indd 18 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:34:03 PM Double-click the icon to launch the...
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... S/PDIF digital interface will play the channels and process the proper 3D surround sound accordingly. The Xonar D-Kara audio card supports sample rates up to (or exceeds that of audio samples per second that can be used to digital speakers and AV receivers via PCM.* *PCM ... is 48KHz - DVD-video audio is a typical raw audio data format. Select an audio channel based on your playback sources for sample rates are 44.1 KHz - Audio CD, MP3, WMA, Wave files are : - Xonar D-Kara will output. e7404_xonarkara.indd 19 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 19 7/4/12 3:34:03 PM...
... S/PDIF digital interface will play the channels and process the proper 3D surround sound accordingly. The Xonar D-Kara audio card supports sample rates up to (or exceeds that of audio samples per second that can be used to digital speakers and AV receivers via PCM.* *PCM ... is 48KHz - DVD-video audio is a typical raw audio data format. Select an audio channel based on your playback sources for sample rates are 44.1 KHz - Audio CD, MP3, WMA, Wave files are : - Xonar D-Kara will output. e7404_xonarkara.indd 19 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 19 7/4/12 3:34:03 PM...