Revolutionary HDMI Soundcard Unlocks Premium High Definition Multimedia

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August 13, 2008

ASUS, a leading name in high quality computer components and solutions, announces the world's first HDMI 1.3a compliant audio/video enhancement combo card - the Xonar HDAV1.3. Capable of outputting uncompressed multichannel high definition audio from Blu-ray movies, the Xonar HDAV1.3 also enhances video with an onboard Splendid HD processor - providing ultimate multimedia enjoyment. Uncompromised HD Digital Audio & Video with Support for Blu-ray and HDMI 1.3 The Xonar HDAV1.3 features Protected Audio Playback Systems (PAPS) and full Advanced Access Content System (AACS) certification. Without both of these certifications, typical PCs will need to downsample Blu-ray audio to DVD quality (48K/16bit). By closely working with ArcSoft's Total Media Theater, ASUS' Xonar HDAV1.3 is capable of decoding Blu-ray movies and takes full advantage of lossless digital audio formats such as Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio(TM) for professional, high-fidelity sounds at 24bit, 96-192Khz. The PCI Express based Xonar HDAV1.3 is designed from the ground up for next generation home theater PCs (HTPC); and is equipped with the proprietary AV200 audio processor and HDMI1.3a certified Splendid HD video processor - making it capable of delivering the highest quality 7.1 channel 192K linear pulse code modulation (LPCM) audio and high definition video through the HDMI port. State-of-the-art Analog Audio with 120dB Signal-to Noise Ratio* The ASUS Xonar HDAV1.3 also reigns in analog audio quality thanks to a HyperGrounding circuit design. With HyperGrounding, Xonar sound cards further reduce EMI noise inside modern PCs, providing clean 120 dB SNR and peerless 0.0004% low distortion - reaching the pinnacle of audio quality on most PC platforms. Unlike generic audio cards in the market that provide the highest SNR to only the front stereo outputs, the Xonar D2X is able to deliver 120 dB quality audio for all 7.1 channels. Splendid HD Video Processor Presents True HD video for HTPCs The Splendid HD Video Processor increases color performance and enhances edges for a more brilliant, crisper high definition image - without impacting the CPU load. Splendid HD not only recovers clarity when viewing lower-resolution content, but also reduces flicker for a more natural, brilliant viewing experience. High Performance Components & Swappable Operational Amplifiers At the heart of the Xonar is an ASUS AV200 codec chip, which routes and interprets high quality signals to premium audio components. These high quality materials include oversampling digital to analog converters (Burr-Frown PCM1796, 123 dB SNR), National Semiconductor LM4562 operational amplifiers (opamp), and analog-to-digital (Cirrus Logic CS5381, 120 dB SNR) converter. The Xonar HDAV1.3 is the first in the Xonar family to utilize opamp sockets to allow simple, solder-less modifications for user-customized sound. DS3D GX2.0 for Rich Gaming Audio The Xonar HDAV1.3 also comes with the well renowned DS3D GX 2.0, which revives EAX 5.0 and 3D gaming audio in Vista. DS3D GX 2.0 automatically enables the latest EAX and DirectSound HW after installation, with no additional driver patches, game modifications, or OpenAL required. DS3D GX2.0 also extends MMOG EAX to online chat, allowing you to place your voice into the game's environment. HDAV 1.3 Deluxe - Premium Multi-channel Analog In addition to the Xonar HDAV1.3's features, the Xonar HDAV1.3 Deluxe packs the HDAV H6 surround channel expansion card. The HDAV H6 offers 120dB SNR*, ultra-low 0.0004% distortion, and swappable opamps on each channel. *Tested with Audio Precision Specifications Model Name: Xonar HDAV1.3 Audio/Video Enhancement Card Xonar HDAV1.3 Deluxe 7.1 Audio/Video Enhancement Card Processor and Interface Audio Processor: ASUS AV200 (Max. 192KHz/24bit) Video Processor: ASUS Splendid HD Video Processor 24-bit DAC: TI Burr-Brown PCM1796 (123dB SNR) 24-bit ADC: Cirrus-Logic CS5381 (120dB SNR) Output Audio OPAs: Swappable DIP-typed NS LM4562 (THD+N~0.00003%) Bus Compatibility: -PCI Express X1 HDMI: -HDMI 1.3a Video Specification Video Resolution: -DTV Resolution: up to 1080p -PC Resolution: up to UXGA Color Depth and Range: -up to 48-bit/per pixel color depths (RGB or YCbCr) -broader xvYCC color space standard Splendid HD Modes: -Photo, Video, Gaming (Gaming mode requires ASUS graphics card) Audio Sample Rate and Resolution HDMI 1.3 Playback Format: -7.1 channel LPCM 192KHz/24bit -Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD Master Audio pass-through upgradeable by TotalMedia player Analog Playback & Recording: 192KHz/24bit S/PDIF Digital Input & Output: 192KHz/24bit Analog Audio Performance SNR (A-Weighted): Output: 120 dB Input: 118dB THD+N at 1KHz: Output: 0.0004% (-108dB) Input: 0.0003% (-110dB) I/O Ports HDMI Ports: HDMI-Out Type A *1 HDMI-In: Type A *1 Analog Output Jack:: RCA jack *2 (Front L/R) RCA jack *8 (Front L/R and all other 6 surround channels) Analog Input Jack: mini jack *1 (Line-In/Mic-In shared) Front-Panel Header: HD Audio and AC97 AUX In: Aux-In 4-pin header Digital S/PDIF Input: Coaxial/TOSLINK combo output: Coaxial/TOSLINK combo Driver Features Dolby: Dolby® Digital Live, Dolby® Headphone, Dolby® Virtual Speaker, Dolby® Pro-Logic IIx DTS: DTS® Connect (DTS Interactive, DTS Neo:PC ) DS3D GX 2.0: -Latest EAX and DirectSound 3D hardware for Windows Vista & XP. -VocalFX for online gaming or chatting More: SmartVolume, Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Karaoke Functions, FlexBass ASIO 2.0: 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ 16/24bit Package Bundles Software: TotalMedia Theatre: 7.1-ch Blu-ray disc/HD-DVD/DVD movie player supports HD video/audio decoding ASUS Gamer OSD: On-screen-display utility for gaming RightMark Audio Analyzer: Easy but powerful software intended for testing the quality of audio equipments Accessories: -DVI-to-HDMI cable -HDMI cable -Stereo RCA to 3.5mm cable -S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adaptor -H6 Extension Board cable (for connecting HDAV card and extension board) -DVI-to-HDMI cable -HDMI cable -3 x Stereo RCA to 3.5mm cable -S/PDIF TOSLINK optical adaptor

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