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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 - Asus XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 2
S/PDIF Digital Output - Compatible with x1, x4, x8, x16 PCI Express slots ASUS CM8888 HDT High-Definition Sound Processor (Max. 192KHz / 24bit) Texas Instruments PCM1796 * 1 for Front-Out ( .1K/48K/88.2K/96K/176.4K/192KHz @ 16/24bit, Dolby Digital (continued on the next page) ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 3
header on the card) Tuner or CD-ROM): Driver Features Operation System Windows Vista / Win 7(32/64bit) / XP(32/64bit) / MCE2005 Dolby® Digital Live Dolby Digital Live encodes any audio signal on PC in real-time to Dolby Digital (AC3) 5.1 surround sounds to your home theater environment through - Asus XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 4
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 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 5
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 6
from an available PCIE slot for the Xonar Phoebus audio card. 3.2 Installing the Audio Processing Card 1. Face the bracket of the Xonar Phoebus audio card toward the back panel of your computer and insert the audio card gently into an available PCI Express slot. Make sure it's completely inserted - Asus XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 7
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 card will not work at all. ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 8
speakers. 1. Secure the PCI/PCI Express TV tuner card and screw it into the back-panel. 2. Connect the audio output header from the TV tuner card to the Aux-In header of the audio card, as shown in the figure below. For optimum TV audio quality, Xonar uses ADC recording to digitize the signal and - Asus XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 9
4. Installing 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 CD into the - Asus XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 10
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 11
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 12
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 13
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 carry high-quality digital audio from any of your PC audio sources to any digital speakers or AV Receivers - Asus XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 14
hadphones Mic in 1 HP out Box link Line in Front Ctr / Sbw Rear Side / SPDIF out No Item Description 1 Headphone 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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 15
Connect the front-channel 3.5mm plug of your 5.1 headphones into this jack. 2 Back Surround Out Connects to the 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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 16
Connecting Analog Power Amplifier Mic in HP out Box link Line in 1 Front 3 Ctr / Sbw 2 Rear Side / SPDIF out No Item Description 1 Front Out Connects to the "left front" and "right front" input ports input ports of the analog amplifier with the mini-jack to RCA cable. 16 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 17
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 18
HP out Box link Line in 1 Front Ctr / Sbw 2 Rear Side / SPDIF out No Item Description 1 Front Out Connects to the Front input 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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 19
to the Front input port of the 5.1 speakers with the mini-jack cable. 2 Back Surround Out Connects to the Back 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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 20
/ Subwoofer Mic in HP out Box link Line in Front 1 3 Ctr / Sbw 4 Rear 2 Side / SPDIF out No Item Description 1 Front Out Connects to the Front input port of the 7.1 speakers with the mini-jack Subwoofer input port of the 7.1 speakers with the mini-jack cable. 20 ASUS Xonar Phoebus - Asus XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 21
CD Player Mic in HP out Box link 1 Line in Front Ctr / Sbw Rear Side / SPDIF out MP3 Player No Item Description 1 Line 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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 22
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6. Xonar Phoebus Driver Guide 6.1 Introduction to the Xonar Phoebus Audio Center GUI 1. After finishing the driver installation and rebooting your computer, you will find the Xonar Phoebus Audio Center's icon in the system tray on the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. Double click this icon - Asus XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 24
volume of all audio sources into a constant level and also enhances your 3D 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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 25
(EQ, EM etc...) settings and click "+" to create a user-defined mode. Click to delete a user-defined mode. Click to switch between the Profile panel and Audio Status Panel. 6.2 Speaker Function Introduction Click the device icon on the right side to open the pop-up menu. ASUS Xonar Phoebus 25 - Asus XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 26
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 27
Description Master - Adjust the volume level for all channels. Front - Adjust the volume level for the front channel. Click to lock the 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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 28
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 29
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 30
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 31
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 32
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 33
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 34
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 35
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 36
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 37
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 38
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 39
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 40
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 41
, 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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 42
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 43
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 44
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 45
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 46
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 47
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 48
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 49
, 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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 50
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 51
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 52
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 53
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 54
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 55
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 56
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 57
Voice Function Introduction 1 2 While talking to your friends online (eg.Messenger, VOIP, online game applications), use the "Magic Voice" effects to simulate funny voices. Choose one type of Voice mode Click to choose a magic voice mode. (Monster/Carton/Male/ Female) ASUS Xonar Phoebus 57 - Asus XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 58
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 59
) 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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 60
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 61
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 62
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 63
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 64
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 65
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 66
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 67
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 68
(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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 69
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 70
that you have connected speakers properly and have powered on your speakers. (3). Please ensure that the device master volume or the software player has NOT been muted on the Xonar Phoebus Audio Center. (4). If you are using Dolby Digital Live encoder through the S/PDIF output, the analog output - Asus XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 71
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 XONAR PHOEBUS | User Guide - Page 72
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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ASUS Xonar Phoebus
1.
Introduction
1.1
Package Contents
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Xonar
TM
Phoebus 7.± Channel PCI Express Audio Card
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Phoebus Control Box
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Driver CD
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S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adaptor x±
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ATX 4P-to- 6P Power Cable x±
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Quick Start Guide
1.2
System Requirements
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One PCI Express ±.0 (or higher) compatible slot for the audio card
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6-pin peripheral power cable connector from your computer’s power supply
unit (PSU)
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Microsoft
®
Windows
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Vista/Win 7 (32/64bit) / XP(32/64bit) / MCE2005
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Intel
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Pentium
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4 ±.4GHz or AMD Athlon ±400 CPU or faster CPU
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More than 256 MB system memory
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More than 60 MB available storage space for driver installation
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CD-ROM drive (or DVD-ROM drive) for software installation
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High-quality headphones, powered analog speakers, or a Dolby Digital
decoder, to enjoy the audio card’s high fidelity