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1.
Balanced XLR Output (Line-Out)
The ASUS Essence 3 features true balanced (XLR) output and supports balanced XLR audio speaker sets and audio
receivers.
2.
Unbalanced RCA Output (Line-Out)
This port supports conventional stereo output for connection to line-level phono/RCA speaker systems or audio
receivers.
3.
AUX Input
This port supports Apple iPod, iPad, and iPhone devices as well as other audio sources using a 3.5mm stereo
connector.
4.
Ex-IrDA
Connect an IR receiver to this port if the Essence 3 does not have direct line of sight to the remote control.
5.
USB Audio 1.0/2.0
Use this switch to toggle between USB 1.0 and USB 2.0 audio support. Set USB audio to 1.0 for Plug-and-Play on a
PC. Set USB audio to 2.0 for Plug-and-Play on an Apple MAC.
NOTE: Before installing the driver on your PC, ensure that you set USB audio to 2.0.
6.
EBU/AES Input
This port is used for connecting external digital decoders or digital speaker systems, home theater systems, AV
receivers, and TV sets.
7.
TOSLINK Optical Input
This port is used to support TOSLINK input audio sources.
8.
Coaxial (COA) S/PDIF Input
This port is for connecting external digital decoders or digital speaker systems, home theater sets, and AV receivers for
outputting digital audio. This connection produces loop or pass-through unprocessed digital audio.
9.
USB port
This USB port can be used to connect a desktop PC or laptop using a Type B to Type A USB cable.
10. Power connector
Plug the supplied power connector into the Essence 3 after connecting all audio devices.
11. VR Bypass (Volume Control Selection Bypass)
Use this switch to bypass volume control on Line-Out.
12. XLR VR Calibration (R1, R2, R5)
Turn to calibrate XLR volume control.
13. AUX IN VR Calibration (R3)
Turn to calibrate AUX IN volume control.
14. RCA VR Calibration (R4)
Turn to calibrate RCA volume control.
15. Voltage Selector
Use this switch to change voltage from 230V to 115V.
Remote Control
1.
Power On/Off
Press this button to switch off/on Essence 3.
2.
Speaker Volume
Press the button to adjust speaker volume.
3.
Output Select
Press this button to switch audio output source.
4.
Input Select
Press this button to switch audio input source.
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