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Asus Xonar Essence ST User Manual

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ASUS Xonar Essence ST

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Display Area
The 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
Click this icon to launch driver’s information window.

5

Menu Open/Close
Click this button to display more settings.

6

Master Volume
This rotary knob controls the master playback volume. Drag the small circle inside

it to change the volume level.

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Mute Button
Click this button to mute audio playback. It displays 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 displays a blue light when enabled.

9

DSP Mode
These 4 buttons give access to quick sound effects combinations for Music,

Games, DVD Video, and effect-free (Hi-Fi) modes.

By default, DSP Mode is OFF.