Instruction Manual

ASUS Essence 3
Contents
Safety Information ..............................................................................................................................................................1-4
Additional Safety Information ............................................................................................................................................................1-4
Repairs .................................................................................................................................................................................................1-4
Fuse ......................................................................................................................................................................................................1-4
Philosophy .........................................................................................................................................................................1-5
Design Story ......................................................................................................................................................................1-5
FEATURE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................................................1-6
Product Lineup ..................................................................................................................................................................1-7
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS ........................................................................................................................................................1-8
Hardware highlights ...........................................................................................................................................................................1-8
Package contents ...............................................................................................................................................................1-10
System requirements .........................................................................................................................................................1-10
Driver installation ...............................................................................................................................................................1-10
Functionality .......................................................................................................................................................................1-11
Hardware features ..............................................................................................................................................................1-11
Front Panel ...........................................................................................................................................................................................1-11
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................................................................1-12
Remote Control ....................................................................................................................................................................................1-13
Connectivity options ..........................................................................................................................................................1-14
Connecting a desktop PC or laptop using USB ...............................................................................................................................1-14
Connecting an anplier and passive speaker setup ........................................................................................................................1-14
Connecting digital audio input devices using AES / EBU / TOSLINK / COA .................................................................................1-15
Connecting an iPhone / iPad / iPod (Smart Devices) using AUX IN ...............................................................................................1-15
Connecting an EX-IrDA receiver ........................................................................................................................................................1-16
Connecting high-end headphones / headset ....................................................................................................................................1-16
Connecting an active speaker set directly ........................................................................................................................................1-16
Specications .....................................................................................................................................................................1-17
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