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Xonar Phoebus PCI Express 7.1-Channel Gaming Soundcard User's manual - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 2
the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 3
2. About Hardware 4 2.1 Xonar Phoebus Audio Processing Card 4 3. Installing the Xonar Hardware 6 3.1 Preparing Your Computer 6 3.2 Installing the Audio Processing Card 6 3.3 Connecting TV tuner card 8 4. Installing Software 9 4.1 Installing the Audio Card Driver 9 4.2 Uninstalling or - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 4
Contents 6.5 Microphone Function Introduction 53 6.6 Line-in Device Function Introduction 61 6.7 Aux-in Device Function Introduction 64 6.8 Information Page Introduction 67 6.9 Tray Icon Function Introduction 67 7. Troubleshooting and FAQs 69 7.1 Troubleshooting 69 iv - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 5
that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio ASUS Customer Service 1300 2787 88 or visit us at http://support.asus.com v - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 6
a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. Trademarks Xonar and ASUS logo are - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 7
More than 256 MB system memory • More than 60 MB available storage space for driver installation • CD-ROM drive (or DVD-ROM drive) for software installation • High-quality headphones, powered analog speakers, or a Dolby Digital decoder, to enjoy the audio card's high fidelity ASUS Xonar Phoebus 1 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 8
Up to 6.8 Vrms (supports headphones with up to 600ohms impedance) Bus Compatibility PCI Express - PCI Express Rev.1.0a specification , x4, x8, x16 PCI Express slots Main Chipset Audio Processor ASUS CM8888 HDT High-Definition Sound Processor (Max. 192KHz / next page) 2 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 9
3DTM Virtual Speaker Shifter Virtual 7.1 speaker positioning Other Effects 10-band Equalier / 27 Environment Effects ASIO 2.0 Driver Support: Supports 44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/176.4K/192KHz @16/24bit with very low latency *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 3 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 10
2. About Hardware 2.1 Xonar Phoebus Audio Processing Card 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 1 Mic in 2 HP out 3 Box link 4 Line in 5 Front 6 Ctr / Sbw 7 Rear 8 Side / SPDIF out 4 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 11
software's recording mixer.) 10 S/PDIF Out Header Connects to the graphics card with HDMI support. 11 Power connector Connects to the 6-pin power cable of your power supply unit. 12 PCI Express Bus Golden Fingers Inserts into the PCI Express slot on your motherboard. ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 12
not force the audio card into the slot. Make sure that the gold pins of the card's PCI Express connector are aligned with the motherboard's PCI Express connector before you insert the card into the PCI Express slot. If it does not fit properly, gently remove it and try again.) 6 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 13
with the screw that you removed. Refer to section 3.1. 3. Connect the power cable of your power supply to the power connector on the Xonar Phoebus audio card. The PCI Express high-quality audio card requires additional power from your computer. If the power cable is not connected properly, the audio - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 14
enable the monitoring button to pass this signal to the audio output. Using this setup, you can even turn on sound effects such as Pro-Logic IIx to expand the stereo TV audio to 5.1 or 7.1 channel surround sound. TV audio on your PC will become even better than on your TV set! 8 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 15
Software 4.1 Installing the Audio Card Driver 1. After you have installed your audio card, turn on your computer. Windows automatically detects your audio card and searches for device drivers. When prompted for the audio drivers, click the Cancel. 2. Insert the Support . ASUS Xonar Phoebus 9 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 16
the Xonar Phoebus card driver: 1. Before reinstalling any software, it's recommended to uninstall the existing software first. 2. After finishing the uninstallation of the software, please follow the installation process again to reinstall the same or updated software. 10 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 17
for voice communication, recording or karaoke. 2 Headphone Port The headphone port has a built-in high-quality amplifier to drive headphones. Connect the Phoebus Control box directly to this port. 3 Box Link Port Connect the Phoebus Control box directly to this port. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 11 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 18
Phoebus Box with external headphone and microphone 1 Headphone Out Mic In 2 No Item Description 1 Headphone Port Connect headphone to headphone port on Phoebus Control box 2 Microphone Input Port Connect microphone's 3.5mm plug to Phoebus Control Box Mic-In port. 12 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 19
Connecting Digital Speaker Systems (Home Theater) Xonar Phoebus makes playback through your home theater system possible, creating an impressive surround sound experience. A single digital cable connection can -In port to the optical adapter with the TOSLINK optical cable. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 13 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 20
Out Port The Headphone Out Port has a built-in high-quality amplifier to drive headphones. Please connect your stereo headphones directly to this jack. 14 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 21
Back Surround input port with the mini- jack cable. 3 Center/Subwoofer Connect the Center/Bass-channel 3.5mm plug of your Out 5.1 headphone into this jack. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 15 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 22
mini-jack cable. 3 Center/Subwoofer Connects to the "Center" and "subwoofer" input ports of the analog amplifier with the mini-jack to RCA cable. 16 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 23
5.4.2 Connecting 2/2.1 Channel Speakers 2 Speakers AUDIO INPUTS Mic in HP out Box link Line in 1 Front Ctr / Sbw Rear Side / SPDIF out No Item 1 Front Out Port Description Connect the 2 channel speaker set's 3.5mm plug into this Front Out jack. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 17 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 24
port of the 4/4.1 speakers with the mini-jack cable. 2 Back Surround Out Connects to the Back Surround input port with the mini- jack cable. 18 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 25
Surround input port with the mini- jack cable. 3 Center/Subwoofer Connects to the Center/Subwoofer input port of the 5.1 speakers with the mini-jack cable.. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 19 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 26
the 7.1 speakers with the mini-jack cable. 4 Center/Subwoofer Connects to the Center/Subwoofer input port of the 7.1 speakers with the mini-jack cable. 20 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 27
Input Jack Connect the 3.5mm plug of the CD/MP3 Player or any other Line level analog audio sources into this Line-In jack for sound recording. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 21 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 28
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utility. If the icon could not be found in the system tray, go to the Windows Control Panel and double click the "Xonar Phoebus Audio Center" icon. 6.1.1 Function Pop-up Menu Xear Audio Center provides serveral sound effects. There is a pop menu for each output / input device and you can enter the - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 30
Vista / XP only) 9 Volume Adjust 10 Mute / Unmute 11 SonarMax 12 GX sound listening range and advantages in gaming. Click to increase or decrease volume. Click to mute or unmute a device. Click to enable SonarMax with amplified 3D/2D sounds. Click to enable GX 2.0. 24 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 31
Add Profile 3 Delete Profile 4 Switch Button 43 Description Click to select the presets in profile mode. Adjust specific sound effects (EQ, EM etc...) settings and click "+" to create a user-defined mode. Click to delete a icon on the right side to open the pop-up menu. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 25 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 32
Theater (Windows® 7 Only) Function Introduction • The following items will be replaced by Dolby® Home Theater V4 under Windows® 7 Operating System. - 7.1 Virtual Speaker Shifter - 10-Band Equalizer • Refer to Dolby's official manual for Dolby® Home Theater V4 functions. 26 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 33
left / right channel to sync L/R channel. Click to mute or ummute all channels. Key in a dB value in this field to set the volume level. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 27 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 34
audio stream between Center/LFE. (Available for 5.1 and above) When enabled, the function allows the stereo to have the benefits of multi-surround effects. 28 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 35
192 KHz - set the playback sample rate to 192K 16bit - set the playback bit depth to 16bit 24bit - set the playback bit depth to 24bit ASUS Xonar Phoebus 29 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 36
input field and then click save to add your new setting. New setting will appear in the Manual Mode List. Click trash to delete settings. Select a preset mode for equalizer that is designed accordingly. There are 12 preset modes such as Bass, Treble, Live, Rock, Jazz, etc. 30 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 37
Function Introduction 1 2 3 This function provides 28 special environment emulations for different sound reflections and revweberation. No Item 1 Environment Effect enable/disable switch 2 Environment Effect Change the Room Size icon to simulate a larger or smaller space. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 31 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 38
pointer to click and drag to move the location of Moving Mode) individual virtual speakers. 7 Manually Rotation Mode Use mouse to rotate the virtual speakers on the screen manually. 8 Auto Rotation Mode The virtual speakers rotate clockwise or counterclockwise slowly. 32 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 39
to 12dB. Small Speaker w/o bass When the speaker size is set to small, you can hear the sound resonance more obvious and reverberation from subwoofer. You can also check the speaker size from this home theater diagram. The cut off range of low frequency is from 50Hz to 250Hz. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 33 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 40
the vocal removing function for any stereo music content (eg. Mp3, WMA and CD). Use the slide bar to change the vocal fading level. 34 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 41
6.2.10 Xear Surround Speaker Function Introduction 1 2 3 No Item 1 Xear Surround Speaker enable/ disable switch 2 Surround Max 3 Sound Field Expansion & Speaker Angle Description The Xear Surround Speaker the Surround Max. Change to simulate a larger or smaller space. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 35 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 42
6.3 Headphone Function Introduction Function Introduction Click the device icon on the right side to open the pop-up menu. 36 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 43
Theater (Windows® 7 Only) Function Introduction • The following items will be replaced by Dolby® Home Theater V4 under Windows® 7 Operating System. - 7.1 Virtual Speaker Shifter - 10-Band Equalizer • Refer to Dolby's official manual for Dolby® Home Theater V4 functions. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 37 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 44
sync L/R channel. Key in a dB value in this text box to set the volume level. Click this button to enable / disable the mute function 38 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 45
6.3.3 Headphone Settings Function Introduction 1 You can set the gain setting based on your headphone impedance. No Item 1 Normal Gain High Gain Extra High Gain Description 0dB for < 64 ohms 6dB for 64 ~150 ohms 12dB for > ohms ASUS Xonar Phoebus 39 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 46
KHz - set the playback sample rate to 192K 16bit - set the playback bit depth to 16bit 24bit - set the playback bit depth to 24bit 40 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 47
, and then click save to add your new setting. The new setting will appear in the Manual Mode List. Click trash to delete settings. Select a preset mode for equalizer that is designed accordingly. There are 12 preset modes, such as Bass, Treble, Live, Rock, Jazz and so on. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 41 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 48
1 2 3 This function provides 28 special environment emulations for you to enjoy different sound reflection and reverberation. No Item 1 Environment Effect enable/disable switch 2 Environment Effect mode effect. Change the "Room Size" to simulate a larger or smaller space. 42 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 49
to click and drag to move the location of Moving Mode) individual virtual headphones. 7 Manually Rotation Mode Use the mouse to rotate the virtual speakers on the screen manually. 8 Auto Rotation Mode The virtual speakers rotate clockwise or counterclockwise slowly. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 43 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 50
the vocal removing function for any stereo music content (eg. Mp3, WMA and CD). Use the slide bar to change the vocal fading level. 44 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 51
enable or disable it. Click the check box to enable or disenable the Surround Max. Change the "Room Size" to simulate a larger or smaller space. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 45 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 52
6.4 S/PDIF Function Introduction Function Introduction Click the device icon on the right side to open the pop-up menu. 46 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 53
to sync L/R channel. Key in a dB value in this text box to set the volume level. Click the button to enable / disable the mute function. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 47 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 54
KHz - set the playback sample rate to 192K 16bit - set the playback bit depth to 16bit 24bit - set the playback bit depth to 24bit 48 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 55
, and then click save to add your new setting. The new setting will appear in the Manual Mode List. Click trash to delete settings. Select a preset mode for equalizer that is designed accordingly. There are 12 preset modes, such as Bass, Treble, Live, Rock, Jazz and so on. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 49 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 56
1 2 3 This function provides 28 special environment emulations for you to enjoy different sound reflection and reverberation. No Item 1 Environment Effect enable/disable switch 2 Environment Effect mode Effect. Change the "Room Size" to simulate a larger or smaller space. 50 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 57
to click and drag to move the location of Moving Mode) individual virtual headphones. 7 Manually Rotation Mode Use the mouse to rotate the virtual speakers on the screen manually. 8 Auto Rotation Mode The virtual speakers rotate clockwise or counterclockwise slowly. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 51 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 58
the vocal removing function for any stereo music content (eg. Mp3, WMA and CD). Use the slide bar to change the vocal fading level. 52 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 59
6.5 Microphone Function Introduction Function Introduction Click the device icon on the right side to open the pop-up menu. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 53 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 60
in this text box to set the volume level. Click the button to enable / disable the mute function. Click the checkbox to enable monitoring. 54 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 61
192 KHz - set the playback sample rate to 192K 16bit - set the playback bit depth to 16bit 24bit - set the playback bit depth to 24bit ASUS Xonar Phoebus 55 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 62
6.5.3 Xear SingFX Function Introduction 1 The Xear SingFX function provides two features for karaoke applications. No Item 1 Microphone Echo Description Click the check box to enable / disable the Microphone Echo function. Use the slide bar to adjust the echo level. 56 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 63
Click this check box to enable / disable the Microphone Magic Voice function. 2 Magic Voice mode Click to choose a magic voice mode. (Monster/Carton/Male/ Female) ASUS Xonar Phoebus 57 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 64
Beam Forming Function Introduction 1 Beam Forming function is available only when the Control Box is connected to the audio card without any other external microphones. No Item 1 Beaming Forming Description Click the check box to enable / disable the Beam Forming function. 58 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 65
) Function Introduction 1 ENC is available only when the Control Box is connected to the audio card with an external microphones. No Item 1 Environmental Noise Cancellation Description Click the check box to enable / disable the Environmental Noise Cancellation function. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 59 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 66
6.5.7 Microphone Boost Function Introduction 1 No Item 1 Microphone Boost Description Drag the slide bar to boost microphone volume and sensitivity 60 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 67
6.6 Line-in Device Function Introduction Function Introduction Click the device icon on the right side to open the pop-up menu. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 61 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 68
value intthis text box to set the volume level. Click the button to enable / disable the mute function. Click the checkbox to enable monitoring. 62 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 69
192 KHz - set the playback sample rate to 192K 16bit - set the playback bit depth to 16bit 24bit - set the playback bit depth to 24bit ASUS Xonar Phoebus 63 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 70
6.7 Aux-in Device Function Introduction Function Introduction Click the device icon on the right side to open the pop-up menu. 64 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 71
value in this text box to set the volume level. Click the button to enable / disable the mute function. Click the checkbox to enable monitoring. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 65 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 72
KHz - set the playback sample rate to 192K 16bit - set the playback bit depth to 16bit 24bit - set the playback bit depth to 24bit 66 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 73
Sound Recorder: Click the Sound Recorder item to open the Windows Sound recorder. 5. Multimedia Properties: Launch the Multimedia Properties page of Windows OS to select the working sample rate & bit rate. (1) Select the Speakers device and then click the properties button. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 67 - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 74
(2) Click the Advanced tab and click the dropdown list to open default format support list as shown in the diagram below. (3) Follow the same step to change the sample rate & bit rate for in the system tray. 8. Exit: Click Exit to exit the tray Icon from the system tray. 68 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 75
for new hardware. (3). Try to restart your Windows. (4). Remove the card and plug it into another PCI Express slot. 2: I cannot find the Xonar Phoebus Audio Center. Instructions: (1). Make sure you have installed the driver. (2). Find the Xonar Phoebus Audio Center icon in the system tray on the - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 76
onboard AC97 or HDA codec device. If it's not, please set it to Xonar Phoebus Audio Device and restart your applications. (6). Please try restart your Windows. 4. I can't hear any sound from the S/PDIF output Instructions: (1). Please ensure that you have enabled S/PDIF output in the Audio Center - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 77
that the sound is not muted and whether other applications can play normally. If you still have problem, please read the TV tuner card's software user guide. 7.2 FAQ Q1: Does the Xonar Phoebus support Windows Vista / Win 7? Answer: Yes, the Xonar Phoebus driver package does support Windows Vista - Asus ROG Xonar Phoebus Solo | User Manual - Page 78
for S/ PDIF, the Xonar Phoebus audio card will always deliver 2 channel PCM data through the S/PDIF output port. To attain the 5.1 channel surround sound, you can select DDO, which allows the Xonar Phoebus to deliver 5.1 surround sound for DVD movies, and even stereo music. 72 ASUS Xonar Phoebus
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