ASUS Xonar DS User Manual

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Description
1
Support link
Clicking this button will lead you to the ASUS official website.
2
Display Area
This display area shows the 10-band signal meter, volume 
level, and the status of the Dolby/DTS technologies, EQ, and 
DSP modes. Note: this area just displays information, but is 
not used to alter settings.
3
Setting Menu Panel
This panel gives access to setting tabs, including Main 
Settings, Mixer/volume, Effects, Karaoke, FlexBass, and 
VocalFX.
4
Information icon
Clicking this icon will pop up driver’s Information window.
5
Menu Open/Close
Clicking this button will move the display area and reveal 
the configuration area below. Clicking it again will move the 
display area back down.
6
Master Volume
This rotary knob controls the master playback volume. Drag 
the small circle inside it to change the volume level.
7
Mute Button
Click this button to mute audio playback; it will display a red 
light when playback is muted.
8
SVN Button
Click this button to enable the “Smart Volume Normalization” 
feature for constant volume from all playback sources. It will 
display a blue light when enabled.
9
DSP Mode
These 2 buttons give access to quick gaming surround 
sound effect (GX2.5) and effect-free (Hi-Fi) modes.