Asus XONAR ESSENCE - Sound Card - 192 kHz User manual

Quick Start Guide
®
Xonar Essence One
Hi-Fi USB DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter)
U8267 / Second Edition / March 2013
Package Contents
1. Read and keep these instructions for future reference.
2. Follow all instructions and take note of all warnings.
3. Do not use this apparatus near water or expose the device to moisture.
4. Clean machine surface with a cloth. Avoid using detergent or cleaning uid.
5. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
7. The polarized or grounding-type plug is for user safety. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the outlet.
8. Protect the power cord from being stepped on or compressed particularly at the point where it exits from the
apparatus.
9. Only use attachments/accessories approved by the manufacturer.
10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When using a cart, take care to avoid tipping over the load when moving the device.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when not in use for a long period of time.
12. Refer all repairs to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Safety Information
This package should contain the following:
• ASUS Xonar Essence One Hi-Fi USB DAC x 1 • User Manual x 1
• USB cable (‘B-A’ type) x 1 • Installation driver CD x 1
• Audio Precision (AP) test report x 1 • 6.3mm to 3.5mm adapter x 1
• Power cord x 1 (may contain two power cords
depending on region/country)
System Requirements
Driver Installation
To ensure a successful installation of the ASUS Xonar Essence One USB DAC, your computer must meet the following
requirements:
• IBM compatible PC with one USB2.0 (or higher) compatible port for the USB audio device
• Microsoft®Windows® 8 (32/64bit) / 7 / XP (32/64bit) / MCE2005
• Intel®Pentium®4 1.4GHz, AMD Athlon 1400 CPU, or faster CPU
• 256 MB DRAM system memory
• 60 MB available HDD space for driver installation
• CD-ROM drive (or DVD-ROM drive) for software installation
• High-quality headphones or powered analog speakers
After connecting the ASUS Xonar Essence One to your computer using the bundled USB cable, install the device
driver using the provided CD.
NOTES:
• Driver installation is only required if you plan to connect the ASUS Xonar Essence One to a PC or
notebook.
• Driver version and the contents of the support CD are subject to change without notice.
To install the device driver:
1. Insert the ASUS Xonar Essence One Support CD into your optical drive. Proceed to step 5 if Autorun is enabled
on your computer and the driver setup screen appears. If Autorun is not enabled on your computer, perform step 2.
2. On your Windows desktop, launch File Explorer.
• Windows®7 SP1 Click Start then Computer.
• Windows®8 Click + E
3. In File Explorer, double-click the optical drive icon.
4. Double-click Setup.exe.
5. Read through the End User License Agreement and click Accept when prompted. Follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the driver installation.
6. When driver installation is complete, you will be prompted to restart your computer.
Functionality
USB
or
NBPC
Hardware Features
Front panel
Hardware Features
1. Unbalanced RCA Output (line-out): Conventional stereo outputs for connection to the line-level phono/RCAConventional stereo outputs for connection to the line-level phono/RCA
inputs of a speaker
2. �alanced XLR Output (line-out)�alanced XLR Output (line-out): ASUS Xonar Essence One also features true balanced (XLR) outputs. Connect
Xonar Essence One with equipment such as speakers of Balanced XLR connections.
3. Coaxial S/PDIF Input: Connect your digital source, such as CD/DVD players or computer with S/PDIF output, toConnect your digital source, such as CD/DVD players or computer with S/PDIF output, to
digital input. Use either S/PDIF coaxial or Toslink optical type, each being of equal quality.
4. Toslink Optical InputToslink Optical Input: This port is for Toslink Optical InputThis port is for Toslink Optical Input.
5. US� port: Connect a PC via a Type B to Type A USB lead.
6. Voltage selection (115/230V): Select the appropriate system input voltage according to the voltage supply in
your area ..
7. Power port (AC in): Plug the supplied power cord into the Xonar Essence One once you have completed all
connections.
Rear panel
1. Power On/O: Press to power o/on Xonar Essence One.
2. Upsampling function on/o: (1) Press to turn on the upsampling function which increases sample rate to 352.8
or 384kHz symmetrically and bit rate to 32bit; (2) When the upsampling function is turned on, the LED light of Bit
perfect / sample rate indicator will light o.
3. Input selection: Press to select among USB, Toslink or Coaxial Inputs. The corresponding LED will light up to
show which source has been selected.
4. Mute: Press to mute headphone and speaker output; again to unmute.
5. Speaker volume control: The Volume Control controls the output level of the balanced XLR and unbalanced
RCA analog outputs.
6. �it perfect / Sample Rate Indicator: (1) The relevant LED will light up to indicate the sample rate of your audio
source (44.1kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, and 192 kHz); (2) Bit perfect: light on under ASIO model
7. Headphone volume control: The volume control adjusts the output levels of the headphone jacks.
8. 1/4" Headphone output: Connect your high-quality headphones/headsets with 6.3mm connector (Please use
the attached 6.3mm to 3.5mm connector if your headphones/headsets are of 3.5 mm ports)
9. Set screws: These 4 screws are used to hold the machine bed (including PCB board and power module) and
machine housing together.
UNBALANCED
OUTPUT
BALANCED OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUT
USBLRR
L
TOSLINK
COAXIAL
VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC IN
230
S/PDIF
CD/DVD player
US� DAC (Digital-to-Analog Convertor) Stand alone DAC
Headphone amplier
Xonar Essence One
HEADPHONE
VOLUME
VOLUME
BIT PERFECT
192
96
88.2
48
44.1
176.4
_+_+
MUTEINPUT
USB
TOS
COA
UPSAMPLINGPOWER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
99
UNBALANCED
OUTPUT
BALANCED OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUT
USBLRR
L
TOSLINK
COAXIAL
VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC IN
230
1 2 3 4 6 75
FRANÇAIS
Panneau avant
1 Bouton Marche/Arrêt
2 Suréchantillonnage
3 Sélection d’entrée
4 Sourdine
5 Contrôle du volume (haut-parleurs)
6 Voyant lumineux Bit-perfect / taux d’échantillonnage
7 Contrôle du volume (casque)
8. Sortie casque 1/4”
9. Ensemble de vis
DEUTSCH
Vorderseite
1. Ein-/Austaste
2. Upsampling-Funktion An/Aus
3. Eingangswahl
4. Stummschalten
5. Lautsprecher-Lautstärkeregler
6. Anzeige für Bit Perfect / Sample Rate (Abtastrate)
7. Kopfhörer-Lautstärkeregler
8. 1/4”Kopfhöreranschluss
9. Schrauben
ITALIANO
Pannello frontale
1. Accensione/spegnimento
2. Attiva/disattiva la funzione di sovracampionamento
3. Selezione input
4. Silenziamento
5. Controllo volume altoparlanti
6. Indicatore Bit perfect / frequenza di campionamento
7. Controllo volume cue
8. Uscita cue 1/4”
9. Viti
РУССКИЙ
ФРАНЦУЗСКИЙ
1. Включение/отключение питания
2. Включение/отключение функции upsampling
(повышение частоты выборки)
3. Выбор входа
4. Отключить звук
5. Регулятор громкости динамиков
6. Bit perfect/индикатор частоты дискретизации
7. Регулятор громкости наушников
8. 1/4" разъем для наушников
9. Винты крепления
БЪЛГАРСКИ
Преден панел
1. Вкл./Изкл.
2. Вкл./изкл. на увеличаване на честотата на дискретизация
3 Избор на вход
4. Изключване на звука
5. Управление на силата на звука на високоговорителя
6. Bit perfect/Индикатор на честотата на дискретизация
7. Управление на силата на звука на слушалките
8. 1/4”изход за слушалки
9. Комплект винтове
HRVATSKI
Prednja ploča
1. Uključivanje / isključivanje
2. Funkcija uzorkovanja uključena/isključena
3. Odabir ulaza
4. Utišaj
5. Regulator glasnoće zvučnika
6. Indikator za Bit perfect / brzinu prijenosa
7. Regulator glasnoće slušalica
8. Utičnica za slušalice ¼ inča
9. Komplet vijaka
ČEŠTINA
Přední panel
1. Vypínač
2. Zapnutí/vypnutí funkce zvýšení vzorkovací frekvence
3. Výběr vstupu
4. Ztlumit
5. Ovladač hlasitosti reproduktorů
6. Indikátor Bit-Perfect / vzorkovací frekvence
7. Ovladač hlasitosti sluchátek
8. Výstup pro připojení 1/4”sluchátek
9. Sada šroubků
DANSK
Forpanel
1. Tænd/sluk
2. Opsampling-funktion til/fra
3. Indgangsvalg
4. Lyd fra
5. Lydstyrkeknap til højttaler
6. Bit perfect / Samplefrekvens-indikator
7. Lydstyrkeknap til hovedtelefoner
8. 1/4”Hovedtelefonstik
9. Skruer
NEDERLANDS
Voorpaneel
1. In/uitschakelen
2. Functie Upsampling aan/uit
3. Ingangsselectie
4. Dempen
5. Volumeregeling luidspreker
6. Indicator bitperfect / bemonsteringsfrequentie
7. Volumeregeling hoofdtelefoon
8. 1/4”hoofdtelefoonuitgang
9. Set schroeven
SUOMI
Etupaneeli
1. Virta Päälle/Pois
2. Parannustoiminto päälle/pois
3. Tulon valinta
4. Mykistä
5. Kaiuttimen äänenvoimakkuuden säätö
6. Bit perfect / Näytenopeus -merkkivalo
7. Kuulokkeiden äänenvoimakkuuden säätö
8. 1/4”kuulokelähtö
9. Aseta ruuvit
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΆ
Μπροστινή πλευρά
1. Λειτουργία On/O (Ενεργ./Απενεργ.)
2. Ενεργ./Απενεργ. λειτουργίας δειγματοποίησης προς
τα πάνω
3. Επιλογή εισόδου
4. Σίγαση
5. Ρύθμιση έντασης ηχείου
6. Ένδειξη Bit perfect / Ρυθμός δειγματοληψίας
7. Ρύθμιση έντασης ακουστικών
8. Έξοδος ακουστικών 1/4”
9. Ρύθμιση βιδών
MAGYAR
Előlap
1. Főkapcsoló
2. Felskálázás funkció be/ki
3. Bemenetválasztás
4. Némítás
5. Hangszóró hangerő-szabályozó
6. Érintetlen bitátvitel / Mintavételezési sebesség kijelző
7. Fejhallgató hangerő-szabályozó
8. 1/4”-es fejhallgató-kimenet
9. Állítócsavarok
NORSK
Frontpanel
1. Strøm på/av
2. Oppsamplingsfunksjon på/av
3. Inngangsvalg
4. Demp
5. Volumkontroll for høyttaler
6. Bitperfekt / samplingsfrekvensindikator
7. Volumkontroll for hodetelefon
8. 1/4”hodetelefonutgang
9. Innstillingsskruer
POLSKI
Panel przedni
1. Włączenie/wyłączenie zasilania
2. Włącznik/wyłącznik funkcji zwiększania próbkowania
3. Wybór wejścia
4. Wyciszenie
5. Regulacja głośności głośnika
6. Wskaźnik zgodności bitowej/częstotliwości próbkowania
7. Regulacja głośności słuchawek
8. Wyjście słuchawkowe 1/4 cala
9. Wkręty dociskowe
PORTUGUÊS
Painel frontal
1. Ligar/Desligar
2. Activar/desactivar a função de aumento da
frequência de amostragem
3. Seleção da entrada
4. Cortar o som
5. Controlo do volume do altifalante
6. Indicador de bit perfect / frequência de amostragem
7. Controlo do volume dos auscultadores
8. Saída para auscultadores de 1/4”
9. Parafusos
ROMÂNĂ
Panoul frontal
1. Pornire/Oprire alimentare
2. Activarea/Dezactivarea funcţiei de anulare e eşantionării
3. Selectare intrare
4. Dezactivare sunet
5. Control al volumului pentru difuzoare
6. Indicator Bit perfect/rată de eşantionare
7. Control al volumului pentru căşti
8. Ieşire 1/4”căşti
9. Şuruburi de xare
ESPAÑOL
Panel frontal
1. Encendido y apagado
2. Activar/Desactivar la función de aumento de la tasa
de muestreo
3. Selección de entrada
4. Silencio
5. Control de volumen del altavoz
6. Indicador de Bit-Perfect y tasa de muestreo
7. Control de volumen de los auriculares
8. Salida de auriculares de 1/4”
9. Tornillos
SVENSKA
Frontpanel
1. Ström På/Av
2. Uppsamplingsfunktion på/av
3. Inmatningsval
4. Tysta
5. Kontroll högtalarvolym
6. Bit perfekt/indikator samplingshastighet
7. Kontroll hörlursvolym
8. ¼ tum hörlursutmatning
9. Uppsättning skruvar
SRPSKI
Prednji panel
1. Uključeno/isključeno napajanje
2. Funkcija za učestalost uzorkovanja uključena/isključena
3. Odabir unosa
4. Utišaj
5. Kontrola jačine tona zvučnika
6. Bit savršen / Indikator za učestalost uzorkovanja
7. Kontrola jačine tona slušalica
8. 1/4”ilzaz za slušalice
9. Zavrtnji kompleta
SLOVENŠČINA
Sprednja plošča
1. Vklop/izklop
2. Vklop/izklop funkcije ojačenja vzorčenja
3. Izbira vhoda
4. Nemo
5. Nadzor glasnosti zvočnika
6. Indikator idealnih bitov / hitrosti vzorčenja
7. Nadzor glasnosti slušalk
8. 1/4”izhod za slušalke
9. Namestite vijake
TÜRKÇE
Ön panel
1. Güç Açık/Kapalı
2. Üst örnekleme işlevi açık/kapalı
3. Giriş seçimi
4. Sessiz
5. Hoparlör ses denetimi
6. Bit mükemmel / Numune Oranı Göstergesi
7. Kulaklık ses denetimi
8. 1/4”Kulaklık Çıkışı
9. Ayar vidaları
УКРАЇНСЬКА
Передня панель
1. Увімкнути/вимкнути живлення
2. Увімкнути/вимкнути функцію дискретизації
3. Вибір входу
4. Без звуку
5. Контроль гучності динаміків
6. Bit perfect / Індиактор частоти дискретизації
7. Контроль гучності навушників
8. Вихід гарнітури 1/4”
9. Встановити гвинти
FRANÇAIS
Panneau arrière
1. Sortie RCA dissymétrique (line-out).
2. Sortie XLR symétrique (line-out)
3. Entrée S/PDIF coaxiale
4. Entre Toslink optique
5. Port USB
6. Sélection du voltage (115/230V)
7. Prise d’alimentation (entrée CA)
DEUTSCH
Rückseite
1. Unbalancierte RCA-Ausgänge (line-out)
2. Balancierte XLR-Ausgänge (line-out)
3. Koaxialer S/PDIF-Eingang
4. Toslink Optischer Eingang
5. USB-Anschluss
6. Spannungswähler (115/230V)
7. Stromkabelanschluss (AC in)
ITALIANO
Pannello posteriore
1. Uscita RCA non bilanciata (line-out).
2. Uscita XLR bilanciata (line-out)
3. Ingresso coassiale S/PDIF
4. Ingresso ottico Toslink
5. Porta USB
6. Selezione Voltaggio (115/230V)
7. Porta alimentazione (AC in)
РУССКИЙ
Задняя панель
1. Несимметричный выход RCA (линейный выход)
2. Симметричный выход XLR (линейный выход)
3. Коаксиальный S/PDIF-вход
4. Оптический вход Toslink
5. Порт USB
6. Переключатель напряжения (115/230В)
7. Разъем питания (перем. ток)

Hardware Features Connectivity Options
Connecting a desktop PC or notebook PC
UNBALANCED
OUTPUT
BALANCED OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUT
USBLRR
L
TOSLINK
COAXIAL
VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC IN
230
or
NBPC
1. Connect a USB B-A type cable to the Xonar Essence One's rear USB port to a USB port on your desktop PC or
notebook PC.
2. Power on the Xonar Essence One and select USB input using the front panel. Ensure that the USB LED is on.
3. Install the device driver from the support CD.
With Headphone/Headset
With Active Speaker directly
БЪЛГАРСКИ
Заден панел
1. Небалансиран RCA изход (Line-Out)
2. Балансиран XLR изход (Line-Out)
3. Коаксиален S/PDIF вход
4. TOSLINK оптичен вход
5. USB порт
6. Избор на напрежението (115/230V)
7. Порт на захранване (DC вход)
HRVATSKI
Stražnja ploča
1. Neuravnoteženi RCA izlaz (linijski izlaz)
2. Uravnoteženi XLR izlaz (linijski izlaz)
3. Koaksijalni S/PDIF ulaz
4. TOSLINK optički ulaz
5. USB priključak
6. Odabir napona (115/230 V)
7. Priključak za napajanje (DC ulaz)
ČEŠTINA
Zadní panel
1. Nevyvážený výstup RCA (linkový výstup)
2. Vyvážený výstup XLR (linkový výstup)
3. Koaxiální vstup S/PDIF
4. Optický vstup TOSLINK
5. Port USB
6. Výběr napětí (115/230 V)
7. Port napájení (vstup stejnosměrného napájení)
DANSK
�agpanel
1. Ikke-balanceret RCA-udgang (linje-ud)
2. Balanceret XLR-udgang (linje-ud)
3. Koaksial S/PDIF-indgang
4. TOSLINK optisk indgang
5. USB-port
6. Spændingsvalg (115/230V)
7. Strømport (DC-indgang)
NEDERLANDS
Achterpaneel
1. Niet-gebalanceerde RCA-uitgang (lijnuitgang)
2. Gebalanceerde XLR-uitgang (lijnuitgang)
3. Coaxiale S/PDIF-ingang
4. Optische TOSLINK-ingang
5. USB-poort
6. Spanningsselectie (115/230V)
7. Voedingsaansluiting (DC in)
SUOMI
Takapaneeli
1. Tasapainottamaton RCA-lähtö (Linja ulos)
2. Tasapainotettu XLR-lähtö (Linja ulos)
3. Koaksiaali S/PDIF -tulo
4. TOSLINK-optinen tulo
5. USB-portti
6. Jännitevalinta (115/230 V)
7. Virtaportti (Tasavirtatulo)
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΆ
Πίσω πλευρά
1. Μη εξισορροπημένη έξοδος RCA (Γραμμή εξόδου)
2. Εξισορροπημένη έξοδος XLR (Γραμμή εξόδου)
3. Ομοαξονική είσοδος S/PDIF
4. Οπτική είσοδος TOSLINK
5. Θύρα USB
6. Επιλογή τάσης (115/230V)
7. Θύρα ισχύος (είσοδος DC)
MAGYAR
Hátlap
1. Aszimmetrikus RCA kimenet (Vonalszintű kimenet)
2. Szimmetrikus XLR kimenet (Vonalszintű kimenet)
3. Koaxiális S/PDIF bemenet
4. TOSLINK optikai bemenet
5. USB-port
6. Feszültségválasztó (115/230 V)
7. Tápfeszültség bemeneti aljzat (DC bemenet)
PORTUGUÊS
Painel traseiro
1. Saída RCA desequilibrada (saída de linha).
2. Saída XLR equilibrada (saída de linha)
3. Entrada S/PDIF coaxial
4. Entrada óptica Toslink
5. Porta USB
6. Selecção de tensão (115/230V)
7. Porta de alimentação (entrada AC)
NORSK
�akpanelet
1. Ubalansert RCA-utgang (linje ut)
2. Balansert XLR-utgang (linje ut)
3. Koaksial S/PDIF-inngang
4. TOSLINK optisk inngang
5. USB-port
6. Spenningsvalg (115/230 V)
7. Strømkontakt (likestrøm inn)
POLSKI
Panel tylny
1. Niezbalansowane wyjście RCA (wyjście liniowe).
2. Zbalansowane wyjście XLR (wyjście liniowe)
3. Wejście koncentryczne S/PDIF
4. Wejście optyczne Toslink
5. Port USB
6. Przełącznik napięcia (115/230 V)
7. Port zasilania (wejście AC)
ROMÂNĂ
Panoul din spate
1. Ieşire RCA dezechilibrată (ieşire linie)
2. Ieşire XLR echilibrată (ieşire linie)
3. Intrare coaxială S/PDIF
4. Intrare optică TOSLINK
5. Port USB
6. Selectare tensiune (115/230V)
7. Port alimentare (intrare c.c.)
SRPSKI
Zadnji panel
1. Nebalansiran RCA izlaz (Izlazna linija)
2. Balansiran XLR izlaz (Izlazna linija)
3. Koaksijalni S/PDIF ulaz
4. TOSLINK optički ulaz
5. USB port
6. Odabir napona (115/230V)
7. Priključak za napajanje (DC ulaz)
SLOVENŠČINA
Zadnja plošča
1. Uravnotežen izhod RCA (»line-out«)
2. Uravnotežen izhod XLR (»line-out«)
3. Koaksialni vhod S/PDIF
4. Optični vhod TOSLINK
5. Vrata USB
6. Izbira napetosti (115/230V)
7. Vrata za napajanje (vhodna enosm. napetost)
ESPAÑOL
Panel posterior
1. Salida RCA no balanceada (salida de línea).
2. Salida XLR balanceada (salida de línea)
3. Entrada S/PDIF coaxial
4. Entrada óptica Toslink
5. Puerto USB
6. Selección de voltaje (115/230 V)
7. Conector de alimentación (entrada de CA)
SVENSKA
�akre panel
1. Obalanserad RCA utmatning (Line-Out)
2. Balanserad XLR utmatning (Line-Out)
3. Koaxial S/PDIF inmatning
4. TOSLINK optisk inmatning
5. USB-port
6. Spänningsval (115/230 V)
7. Strömport (DC in)
TÜRKÇE
Arka panel
1. Dengelenmemiş RCA Çıkışı (çıkış)
2. Dengeli XLR Çıkışı (Hat Çıkışı)
3. Koaksiyel S/PDIF Girişi
4. Toslink Optik Girişi
5. USB bağlantı noktası
6. Gerilim seçme (115/230V)
7. Güç bağlanı noktası (DC girişi)
УКРАЇНСЬКА
Задня панель
1. Незбалансований вихід RCA (Вихід лінії)
2. Збалансований вихід XLR (Вихід лінії)
3. Коаксіальний вхід S/PDIF
4. Оптичний вхід TOSLINK
5. Порт USB
6. Вибір напруги (115 / 230 В)
7. Порт живлення (вхід постійного струму)
Toslink and Coaxial S/PDIF audio input
With Amplier and Passive Speaker System
UNBALANCED
OUTPUT
BALANCED OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUT
USBLRR
L
TOSLINK
COAXIAL
VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC IN
230
S/PDIF
CD/DVD player
Amplifier
Passive Speaker System
LR
L
R
Unbalanced
Input
Balanced
Input
UNBALANCED
OUTPUT
BALANCED OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUT
USBLRR
L
TOSLINK
COAXIAL
VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC IN
230
Option #2: XLR connectionOption #1: RCA connection
UNBALANCED
OUTPUT
BALANCED OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUT
USBLRR
L
TOSLINK
COAXIAL
VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC IN
230
Active speaker