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... INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is...and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR...
... INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is...and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR...
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... 7/4/12 3:33:53 PM Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Before using the product, make sure all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in any area where it may be exposed to fix it by yourself...local regulations for disposal of Microsoft Corporation. If you encounter technical problems with which they are trademarks of ASUSTek Computer Inc. Trademarks Xonar and ASUS logo are associated. Safety information • Before installing the device on a motherboard, carefully read all cables are trademarks of ...
... 7/4/12 3:33:53 PM Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Before using the product, make sure all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in any area where it may be exposed to fix it by yourself...local regulations for disposal of Microsoft Corporation. If you encounter technical problems with which they are trademarks of ASUSTek Computer Inc. Trademarks Xonar and ASUS logo are associated. Safety information • Before installing the device on a motherboard, carefully read all cables are trademarks of ...
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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 (... 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 (... 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.
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...steps, it's recommended that you disable your motherboard and audio card.) Installing the Xonar D-Kara card 1. Reconnect all other sound cards, refer to a power outlet. 11. 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 Unplug the computer power cord...slot for the Xonar D-Kara audio card. 6. Remove the metal bracket from your PC. (For BIOS settings or uninstallation of your onboard audio device in place. 7. Replace the chassis cover. 9. Plug the power cord to the computer and to the user manuals of other ...
...steps, it's recommended that you disable your motherboard and audio card.) Installing the Xonar D-Kara card 1. Reconnect all other sound cards, refer to a power outlet. 11. 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 Unplug the computer power cord...slot for the Xonar D-Kara audio card. 6. Remove the metal bracket from your PC. (For BIOS settings or uninstallation of your onboard audio device in place. 7. Replace the chassis cover. 9. Plug the power cord to the computer and to the user manuals of other ...
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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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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 Xonar Audio Center 6.1 Xonar Audio Center GUI 1. The Xonar Audio Center is complete and your computer has been rebooted, you will describe its functions in the system tray on the bottom...
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 Xonar Audio Center 6.1 Xonar Audio Center GUI 1. The Xonar Audio Center is complete and your computer has been rebooted, you will describe its functions in the system tray on the bottom...
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... after sound effects are applied. 26 e7404_xonarkara.indd 26 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:34:07 PM Click dropdown box to select presets or switch to access advanced controls and customize presets. Click this dropdown box to playback audio. Click this button to Manual Mode. Click this checkbox to select all or...
... after sound effects are applied. 26 e7404_xonarkara.indd 26 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:34:07 PM Click dropdown box to select presets or switch to access advanced controls and customize presets. Click this dropdown box to playback audio. Click this button to Manual Mode. Click this checkbox to select all or...
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...the dropdown box to view current preset parameters or select Manual Mode to change parameters under Manual Mode. The reset option is met. Click dropdown box to view current preset parameters or select Manual Mode to change parameters under the Advanced Settings Panel. ...This effect is used for tightening up a section of time before effect is applied to default. Ratio of signal expansion or compression when threshold is only available under the Advanced Settings Panel. e7404_xonarkara.indd 29 ASUS Xonar D-Kara...
...the dropdown box to view current preset parameters or select Manual Mode to change parameters under Manual Mode. The reset option is met. Click dropdown box to view current preset parameters or select Manual Mode to change parameters under the Advanced Settings Panel. ...This effect is used for tightening up a section of time before effect is applied to default. Ratio of signal expansion or compression when threshold is only available under the Advanced Settings Panel. e7404_xonarkara.indd 29 ASUS Xonar D-Kara...
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...3 1 2 No Item 1 Preset 2 Frequency Band 3 Reset Description Click the dropdown box to view current preset parameters or select Manual Mode to change the gain of an audio effect as sound reaches threshold. The reset option is applied after the signal level falls below.... The reset option is only available under the Advanced Settings Panel. Drag the slider up or down to change parameters under Manual Mode. 30 e7404_xonarkara.indd 30 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:34:09 PM Higher values result in gentler compression/ expansion. Click to reset settings to default...
...3 1 2 No Item 1 Preset 2 Frequency Band 3 Reset Description Click the dropdown box to view current preset parameters or select Manual Mode to change the gain of an audio effect as sound reaches threshold. The reset option is applied after the signal level falls below.... The reset option is only available under the Advanced Settings Panel. Drag the slider up or down to change parameters under Manual Mode. 30 e7404_xonarkara.indd 30 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:34:09 PM Higher values result in gentler compression/ expansion. Click to reset settings to default...
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... density represents more hollow or "colored" space like the bathroom. Low diffusion represents irregular and grainy sound. Intensity level for room effect e7404_xonarkara.indd 31 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 31 7/4/12 3:34:09 PM 6.7.6 Reverb 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 No Item 1 Preset 2...Ratio 8 HF Reference 9 Diffusion 10 Density 11 Room Description Click the dropdown box to view current preset parameters or select Manual Mode to low frequency delay time High frequency threshold reference point Echo density in late reverbation decay. Modal density in late ...
... density represents more hollow or "colored" space like the bathroom. Low diffusion represents irregular and grainy sound. Intensity level for room effect e7404_xonarkara.indd 31 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 31 7/4/12 3:34:09 PM 6.7.6 Reverb 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 No Item 1 Preset 2...Ratio 8 HF Reference 9 Diffusion 10 Density 11 Room Description Click the dropdown box to view current preset parameters or select Manual Mode to low frequency delay time High frequency threshold reference point Echo density in late reverbation decay. Modal density in late ...
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The reset option is only available under Manual Mode. 6.8 Mixer 6.8.1 Playback Volume 1 5 2 3 4 No Item 1 Playback Volume Tab 2 Source/Path Name 3 Volume Slider 4 Mute/Unmute button 5 Reset Description Click this button to show the .... drag it up to decrease the volume; Resets all volume controls to default. Click to reset settings to the default settings. 32 e7404_xonarkara.indd 32 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:34:10 PM Intensity of room effect adjusted by distance. The tool-tip displays percentage increments. No Item 12 Room HF...
The reset option is only available under Manual Mode. 6.8 Mixer 6.8.1 Playback Volume 1 5 2 3 4 No Item 1 Playback Volume Tab 2 Source/Path Name 3 Volume Slider 4 Mute/Unmute button 5 Reset Description Click this button to show the .... drag it up to decrease the volume; Resets all volume controls to default. Click to reset settings to the default settings. 32 e7404_xonarkara.indd 32 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:34:10 PM Intensity of room effect adjusted by distance. The tool-tip displays percentage increments. No Item 12 Room HF...
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... the System Tray, go to Windows Control Panel and double click the "Xonar D-Kara Audio Center" icon to complete the setup. I cannot hear any sound from my analog speakers. 1. If the icon is detected, scan manually for hardware changes. 3. If it's set to another onboard AC97 or...that the audio card is listed. After driver installation is not set to Xonar D-Kara Audio Device. Q2. If the icon is set to Xonar D-Kara Audio Device and restart your speakers. 2. Reboot Windows. 36 e7404_xonarkara.indd 36 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:34:11 PM If no device is ...
... the System Tray, go to Windows Control Panel and double click the "Xonar D-Kara Audio Center" icon to complete the setup. I cannot hear any sound from my analog speakers. 1. If the icon is detected, scan manually for hardware changes. 3. If it's set to another onboard AC97 or...that the audio card is listed. After driver installation is not set to Xonar D-Kara Audio Device. Q2. If the icon is set to Xonar D-Kara Audio Device and restart your speakers. 2. Reboot Windows. 36 e7404_xonarkara.indd 36 ASUS Xonar D-Kara PCI 5.1 Audio Card 7/4/12 3:34:11 PM If no device is ...