Asus Essence III Xonar Essence 3 User Manual - Page 14

Connectivity options Connecting a desktop PC or laptop using USB on off VR Bypass R R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE Mini-USB B-A type connector AC IN USB Desktop PC Laptop/Portable 1. Connect a USB B-A type cable to the Essence 3's rear USB connector to one of the USB ports on the desktop PC or laptop. 2. Power on the Essence 3 and select USB input using the front panel or remote control. Ensure that the USB LED is on. 3. Install device drivers from the support CD. Please refer to the section Driver Installation. Connecting an anplifier and passive speaker setup Option #1: RCA connection on off VR Bypass RR R EX-IrDA AUX IN L USB Audio EBU L AES TOS USB COA VOLTAGE Option #2: XLR connection AC IN Unbalanced Input L R R L Balanced Input Amplifier Passive Speaker System 1. Connect the amplifier to the Essence 3 using either the unbalanced (RCA/Phono) or balanced (XLR) output connectors. 2. Connect the amplifer to a passive speaker system. 14 ASUS Essence 3