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Asus Xonar D1 User Manual

Asus Xonar D1
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Xonar D1
Audio card
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Asus Xonar D1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels7.1
Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)Cirrus Logic CS4398
Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)Cirrus Logic CS5361
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)116 dB
Sample Rate192 kHz
InterfacePCI
Bit Depth24-bit
Headphone AmplifierNo
ASIO SupportYes
OpenAL SupportYes
OutputsS/PDIF
InputsMic-In
EAX SupportEAX 2.0
Audio ProcessorASUS AV100

Summary

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

FCC compliance statement for the device.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Industry Canada compliance statement for the device.

Safety Information

Trademarks and License

Lists trademarks and licensing information for the product.

Introduction

Package Contents and System Requirements

Details the items included and system requirements for the Xonar D1.

Specifications Summary

Hardware Overview

Xonar D1 Layout

Illustrates the physical layout and connection points of the Xonar D1 audio card.

Installing the Xonar Hardware

Preparing Your Computer

Steps to prepare the computer before installing the audio card.

Installing the Audio Card

Step-by-step guide for physically installing the Xonar D1 into the PCI Express slot.

Hardware Connections

Connecting to a Graphics Card with HDMI Support

Instructions for connecting the audio card to a graphics card for HDMI audio output.

Connecting a TV Tuner Card

Guide on connecting a TV tuner card to the audio card for audio routing.

Installing Software

Installing the Audio Card Driver

Instructions for installing the necessary software and drivers for the Xonar D1.

Connecting Speakers and Peripherals

Connecting Digital Speaker Systems (Home Theater)

How to connect digital speaker systems for surround sound playback.

Connecting Headphones

Guide for connecting stereo and 5.1 channel headphones to the audio card.

Connecting Analog Speaker Systems

Steps to connect analog speaker systems via a power amplifier or directly.

Connecting Microphone

How to connect a microphone to the audio card for input.

Connecting Line-In Audio Sources

Guide for connecting external analog audio sources like CD players.

Xonar D1 Driver Guide

Introduction to the Xonar D1 Audio Center GUI

Overview of the Xonar D1 Audio Center software interface and its basic functions.

Main Setting

Configuration of primary audio settings, including sample rate.

Analog Out/Speaker Test

Configuring audio output and testing speaker connections.

SPDIF Out/DDL

Settings for S/PDIF output and Dolby Digital Live encoding.

Audio Channels (For Vista Only)

Adjusting audio channel configurations specifically for Windows Vista.

7.1 Virtual Speaker Shifter

Features and controls for virtualizing 7.1 surround sound.

Dolby Pro-Logic IIx

Configuration for Dolby Pro-Logic IIx upmixing technology for surround sound.

Dolby Headphone

Settings for creating a multi-channel surround experience over headphones.

Dolby Virtual Speaker

Simulates a 5.1-speaker surround sound environment with fewer speakers.

Mixer/Volume

Controls for adjusting playback and recording volumes.

Recording/Monitoring Volume

Adjusting volume levels for recording and monitoring audio input.

Audio Effects

Applying various audio effects to enhance listening experiences.

10-Band Equalizer

Adjusting audio output across different frequencies using a 10-band equalizer.

Karaoke/Magic Voice

Features for karaoke, including key shifting and vocal effects.

FlexBass

Advanced bass management and enhancement for speaker performance.

AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation)

Eliminating speaker echo and suppressing noise for clear voice communication.

Smart Volume Normalization

Automatically adjusts audio output to a constant level across sources.

DS3D GX and DSP Modes

Game extensions and digital sound processing modes for various applications.

VocalFX

Voice processing technology for game landscape and online chat effects.

ASIO 2 Driver Configuration

Using Ableton Live

Setup guide for ASIO driver configuration within Ableton Live.

Using Sonar LE

Setup guide for ASIO driver configuration within Sonar LE.

RMAA Test Guide

Setting Up Xonar D1 Audio Card

Steps to configure the Xonar D1 Audio Center for RMAA testing.

Configuration and Test with RMAA

Detailed steps for configuring RMAA and performing audio tests.

RMAA Testing Results

How to interpret and view the results generated by RMAA testing.

RightMark Audio Analyzer Test Results

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common installation and audio output problems.

FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions about the Xonar D1 features and compatibility.

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