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1. Package contents Check your computer must meet the following items: • ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS external USB audio card • S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adapter x 1 • USB extension cable x1 • Driver / User Guide CD x 1 • Quick Start Guide x 1... or powered analog speakers to enjoy the ultra-high fidelity sound of the card 3. System requirements To ensure a successful installation of the Xonar U3 PLUS external USB audio card, your ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS external USB audio card package for 32ohms 3.50mm mini shared jack *1 (Line-In/Mic-In) (continued on the next page...
1. Package contents Check your computer must meet the following items: • ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS external USB audio card • S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adapter x 1 • USB extension cable x1 • Driver / User Guide CD x 1 • Quick Start Guide x 1... or powered analog speakers to enjoy the ultra-high fidelity sound of the card 3. System requirements To ensure a successful installation of the Xonar U3 PLUS external USB audio card, your ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS external USB audio card package for 32ohms 3.50mm mini shared jack *1 (Line-In/Mic-In) (continued on the next page...
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... 32~150Ω S/PDIF optical adaptor x1, USB extension cable x1, Driver CD x1, Quick Start Guide x1 * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 2 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS Category Outlook Features Driver Features Audio Performance Accessories Item Description LED indicator Play music.
... 32~150Ω S/PDIF optical adaptor x1, USB extension cable x1, Driver CD x1, Quick Start Guide x1 * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 2 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS Category Outlook Features Driver Features Audio Performance Accessories Item Description LED indicator Play music.
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... USB port on your computer, perform step 2. 2. Driver installation After installing the Xonar U3 PLUS external USB audio card on -screen instructions to step 4. Go to complete the installation. Insert the ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS support CD into your computer, you may be prompted to work with Windows operating system... finishes, you need to install the device driver that you understand and accept it before continuing the installation. 5. 4. ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS 3 To install the device driver: 1. Follow the on your optical drive. Click My Computer on the optical drive. 4.
... USB port on your computer, perform step 2. 2. Driver installation After installing the Xonar U3 PLUS external USB audio card on -screen instructions to step 4. Go to complete the installation. Insert the ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS support CD into your computer, you may be prompted to work with Windows operating system... finishes, you need to install the device driver that you understand and accept it before continuing the installation. 5. 4. ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS 3 To install the device driver: 1. Follow the on your optical drive. Click My Computer on the optical drive. 4.
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Headphone & S/PDIF-Out port 3. Hardware introduction Xonar U3 PLUS external USB audio card layout 1 2 3 1. Mic & Line-in port 4 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS 6. Light indicator Description Play music (not Mute) Play music (Mute) Idle (not Mute) Idle (Mute) Status LED on LED off LED on LED off 2.
Headphone & S/PDIF-Out port 3. Hardware introduction Xonar U3 PLUS external USB audio card layout 1 2 3 1. Mic & Line-in port 4 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS 6. Light indicator Description Play music (not Mute) Play music (Mute) Idle (not Mute) Idle (Mute) Status LED on LED off LED on LED off 2.
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The TOSLINK optical cable is purchased separately. Connecting speakers For Analog Spakers 2 Speakers For Digital Speakers SPDIF Out Plug the optical TOSLINK adapter into the S/PDIF-Out port. Then, connect your decoder's S/PDIF In port to the optical adapter with a TOSLINK optical cable. ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS 5 7.
The TOSLINK optical cable is purchased separately. Connecting speakers For Analog Spakers 2 Speakers For Digital Speakers SPDIF Out Plug the optical TOSLINK adapter into the S/PDIF-Out port. Then, connect your decoder's S/PDIF In port to the optical adapter with a TOSLINK optical cable. ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS 5 7.
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Connecting headphone / microphone Connecting Line-In audio sources 6 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS
Connecting headphone / microphone Connecting Line-In audio sources 6 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS
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... functions in the system tray on the bottom right-hand corner of the Xonar U3 PLUS driver on the system tray, launch the Xonar U3 PLUS Audio Center from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS > Xonar U3 PLUS Audio Center. 2. The following sections of the Xonar U3 PLUS Audio Center. After driver installation is the Graphical User Interface (GUI) for...
... functions in the system tray on the bottom right-hand corner of the Xonar U3 PLUS driver on the system tray, launch the Xonar U3 PLUS Audio Center from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS > Xonar U3 PLUS Audio Center. 2. The following sections of the Xonar U3 PLUS Audio Center. After driver installation is the Graphical User Interface (GUI) for...
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Clicking this button to change the volume level. Click the Mixer option and select "microphone". 8 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS This panel provides access to mute audio playback. Turn to change settings. Click this button to audio settings, including Main Settings, Mixer/Volume, Effects, FlexBass, ... Volume 4 SVN Button 5 Mute Button 6 Settings Tab 7 Settings Menu Panel Description This display area shows the 10-band signal meter, volume level, status of the Xonar U3 PLUS, plug in your microphone and click the Karaoke tab in the...
Clicking this button to change the volume level. Click the Mixer option and select "microphone". 8 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS This panel provides access to mute audio playback. Turn to change settings. Click this button to audio settings, including Main Settings, Mixer/Volume, Effects, FlexBass, ... Volume 4 SVN Button 5 Mute Button 6 Settings Tab 7 Settings Menu Panel Description This display area shows the 10-band signal meter, volume level, status of the Xonar U3 PLUS, plug in your microphone and click the Karaoke tab in the...
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8.2 Xonar U3 PLUS Audio Center Icon 2 3 4 5 6 1 No Item 1 Information icon 2 Restore 3 About Xonar U3 Plus Audio Center 4 Edit Hot Key 5 Master Preset 6 Exit Description Click this icon to find out more about Audio Center version. ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS 9 Click to display driver options. Click to restore Xonar U3 PLUS Audio Center application window. Click to edit shortcut keys for volume control, master presets, sampling rate, and analog out. Click to exit. Click to apply a master preset. Double-click the icon to launch the Xonar U3 PLUS Audio Center.
8.2 Xonar U3 PLUS Audio Center Icon 2 3 4 5 6 1 No Item 1 Information icon 2 Restore 3 About Xonar U3 Plus Audio Center 4 Edit Hot Key 5 Master Preset 6 Exit Description Click this icon to find out more about Audio Center version. ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS 9 Click to display driver options. Click to restore Xonar U3 PLUS Audio Center application window. Click to edit shortcut keys for volume control, master presets, sampling rate, and analog out. Click to exit. Click to apply a master preset. Double-click the icon to launch the Xonar U3 PLUS Audio Center.
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... analog out setting defines your PC to digital speakers and AV receivers via PCM.* * PCM - Pulse Code Modulation is a typical raw audio data format. 10 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS 8.3 Music Main Settings 1 2 3 4 No Item 1 Audio Channel 2 Sample Rate 3 Analog Out 4 S/PDIF Output Description The audio channel refers to the available speaker channels that the...
... analog out setting defines your PC to digital speakers and AV receivers via PCM.* * PCM - Pulse Code Modulation is a typical raw audio data format. 10 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS 8.3 Music Main Settings 1 2 3 4 No Item 1 Audio Channel 2 Sample Rate 3 Analog Out 4 S/PDIF Output Description The audio channel refers to the available speaker channels that the...
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... decrease the volume; The tool-tip displays percentage increments. Click to reset all volume controls to control the volume for playback and recording on the Xonar U3 PLUS. ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS 11 8.4 Mixer/Volume The mixer page is designed to the default settings. Click this slider down to increase the volume. The...
... decrease the volume; The tool-tip displays percentage increments. Click to reset all volume controls to control the volume for playback and recording on the Xonar U3 PLUS. ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS 11 8.4 Mixer/Volume The mixer page is designed to the default settings. Click this slider down to increase the volume. The...
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... Item 1 Recording Volume Tab 2 Recording volume slider 3 Recording Selector button 4 Monitoring button 5 Source/Path Name 6 Reset Description Click this button to the default settings. 12 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS MIC: Recording from your PC and all volume controls to show the recording volume page. drag up to both the source and the output. The...
... Item 1 Recording Volume Tab 2 Recording volume slider 3 Recording Selector button 4 Monitoring button 5 Source/Path Name 6 Reset Description Click this button to the default settings. 12 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS MIC: Recording from your PC and all volume controls to show the recording volume page. drag up to both the source and the output. The...
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.... 1 2 3 No Item 1 Default environments 2 More options 3 Environment size Description There are four default environments available: Bathroom, Concert hall, Underwater, and Music Pub. Clicking this menu. ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS 13 There are 27 available environment options that be can be applied to create realistic listening experiences that mimic different environments.
.... 1 2 3 No Item 1 Default environments 2 More options 3 Environment size Description There are four default environments available: Bathroom, Concert hall, Underwater, and Music Pub. Clicking this menu. ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS 13 There are 27 available environment options that be can be applied to create realistic listening experiences that mimic different environments.
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... (30~16KHz) Type a name for deficiencies in the text box. You can click this button to delete a saved preset from the User Defined list. 14 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS Click the "+" button to add the defined parameters to audio playback. Click an item to apply a pattern to the User Defined list as a preset. Click...
... (30~16KHz) Type a name for deficiencies in the text box. You can click this button to delete a saved preset from the User Defined list. 14 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS Click the "+" button to add the defined parameters to audio playback. Click an item to apply a pattern to the User Defined list as a preset. Click...
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...-frequency signals (bass), select "Small" speaker type. Small/large speakers are identified by their colors: Orange: large speakers Green: small speakers ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS 15 If your speaker vendor to the Xonar U3 PLUS. 8.6 FlexBass FlexBass is an advanced bass management and enhancement mechanism that can redirect the bass signals inside the two channels to the...
...-frequency signals (bass), select "Small" speaker type. Small/large speakers are identified by their colors: Orange: large speakers Green: small speakers ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS 15 If your speaker vendor to the Xonar U3 PLUS. 8.6 FlexBass FlexBass is an advanced bass management and enhancement mechanism that can redirect the bass signals inside the two channels to the...
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No Item 4 LFE Crossover Frequency Description Adjusts the cut-off frequency (50~250Hz) for LFE (LowFrequency Effects) signals. Xonar U3 PLUS will filter out bass signals below the crossover frequency from small speaker channels and forward them to the subwoofer. Click the Mixer option and select "microphone". 2 1 4 3 16 5 6 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS Higher crossover frequency values would result in reduced bass signals. 8.7 Karaoke Main Settings To start using the Karaoke features of the Xonar U3 PLUS, plug in your microphone and click the Karaoke tab in the Xonar U3 PLUS Audio Center.
No Item 4 LFE Crossover Frequency Description Adjusts the cut-off frequency (50~250Hz) for LFE (LowFrequency Effects) signals. Xonar U3 PLUS will filter out bass signals below the crossover frequency from small speaker channels and forward them to the subwoofer. Click the Mixer option and select "microphone". 2 1 4 3 16 5 6 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS Higher crossover frequency values would result in reduced bass signals. 8.7 Karaoke Main Settings To start using the Karaoke features of the Xonar U3 PLUS, plug in your microphone and click the Karaoke tab in the Xonar U3 PLUS Audio Center.
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... switch to playback audio. Click this dropdown box to access advanced controls and customize presets. Click this button to select, save, or edit a master preset. ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS 17 Click desired checkbox to apply a sound effect to Manual Mode. Click this button to temporarily disable all sound effects to select all or unselect...
... switch to playback audio. Click this dropdown box to access advanced controls and customize presets. Click this button to select, save, or edit a master preset. ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS 17 Click desired checkbox to apply a sound effect to Manual Mode. Click this button to temporarily disable all sound effects to select all or unselect...
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8.7.1 Advanced Settings 1 2 No Item 1 Mix with Wave On 2 Software Monitoring (StereoMix) Description Select check box if you intend to hear the background music. 18 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS Select check box to record the vocal only and it's possible to record music audio with your voice.
8.7.1 Advanced Settings 1 2 No Item 1 Mix with Wave On 2 Software Monitoring (StereoMix) Description Select check box if you intend to hear the background music. 18 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS Select check box to record the vocal only and it's possible to record music audio with your voice.
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... cutoff frequency. Click edit to delete, rename, import, or export master preset. 8.7.3 HPF/LPF High Pass Filter affects frequency ranges below the set cutoff frequency. 1 2 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS 19 Select a combination of presets and click Save as 3 Edit Preset Description Click dropdown box to select, save, or edit a master preset. 8.7.2 Master Preset The...
... cutoff frequency. Click edit to delete, rename, import, or export master preset. 8.7.3 HPF/LPF High Pass Filter affects frequency ranges below the set cutoff frequency. 1 2 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS 19 Select a combination of presets and click Save as 3 Edit Preset Description Click dropdown box to select, save, or edit a master preset. 8.7.2 Master Preset The...
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... Item 1 Ratio (Music vs Mic) 2 Threshold 3 Attack Time 4 Release Time 5 Fading Time Description The ratio that the background music will fade in or out. 20 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS
... Item 1 Ratio (Music vs Mic) 2 Threshold 3 Attack Time 4 Release Time 5 Fading Time Description The ratio that the background music will fade in or out. 20 ASUS Xonar U3 PLUS