HDMI v1.3a Compliant, 24p Compatible, Non-Downsampling, Native PCI Express Soundcard

The Auzen X-Fi HomeTheater HD outputs a bitstream of high-definition, multichannel audio from Blu-ray Discs with no downsampling, to take full advantage of lossless digital audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio when combined with Cyberlink PowerDVD (available separately). Developed in partnership with Creative, Cyberlink and Silicon Image, the X-Fi HomeTheater HD has broad support for the latest audio technologies in the marketplace.

Key Features

Maximum Data Meets Maximum Bandwidth

• HDMI v1.3a Compliant Audio Card
• Creative X-Fi™ native-PCI Express® audio processor

Unprecedented Audio for Movies, Music, and Gaming

• Blu-ray support via Cyberlink’s latest PowerDVD application (available separately)
• Support for  PCM 8 channel, 24-bit/192kHz
• 24p True Cinema Output
• Blu-ray Audio with no downsampling
• High bit-rate audio, such as Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio bitstream
• Dolby® Digital Live
• DTS™ Neo:PC & DTS™ Interactive (Not available for Windows® XP)
• EAX® Advanced HD 5.0

Rear Panel

HDMI Input
HDMI Type A Plug: Can plug in HDMI or DVI to HDMI cable from the graphic card, or connect Blu-Ray, HD DVD, HD Player that support HDMI.

HDMI Output
HDMI Type A Plug: Output HD video and HD Audio to HDMI and HDCP compliant Digital TV or AV Receiver.

Digital Output
RCA/TOSLINK Combo Jack: Can connect to external DAC, AV Receiver, and Decoder through a 75? Coaxial cable or optical mini cable. Can play S/PDIF Stereo PCM and Dolby Digital AC-3, DTS등 bit-stream content.

 Headphone Output
3.5mm(1/8”) stereo mini-phone jack: Includes an independent Headphone amp and can activate at impedance 16? ~ 600? headphone or earphone. Also, can be used, when configuring a Stereo system (not using the Analog I/O cable) as a Front Line Output.
Note If you connect a Passive Speaker (with lower than 16?) to this Headphone output, it can cause this audio card to not function correctly.

Analog I/O Multi Connector
D-SUB 15 pin connector: Connect the Analog I/O cable bundled in this package and use it for Mic input, Line input and as an 8-channel line output Jack.

How to Connect

How to Connect when using an AV Receiver (below). Click image to enlarge.

How to Connect without an AV Receiver (below). Click image to enlarge.

Individual Video/Audio Connection (above). Click image to enlarge. 
Visit the FAQ page for details on this connection.

Minimum System Requirements

• Intel® Pentium® 4 1.6 GHz or AMD® AthloXP 2000+ processor (Pentium 4 2.2 GHz, AMD AthlonTM XP 2400+ processor or faster recommended)
• Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard
• Microsoft® Windows Vista® 64-bit with Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows Vista 32-bit with SP1, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) 2005 or Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004
  Note: High Resolution Audio Output not supported on Windows XP
• 256 MB RAM (512 MB RAM for Windows Vista)
• 600 MB of free hard disk space
• Available PCI Express® (x1, x4, x8 or x16) slot
• CD or DVD ROM

Minimum System Requirements for Blu-ray HD audio playback

• One DVI/HDMI graphic output
• Blu-ray ROM
• HDMI-ready AV receiver or TV/Monitor set, home theater system, powered analog speakers.
• Internet connection required for Cyberlink PowerDVD product activation and some upload/download features
• Visit www.gocyberlink.com for additional requirements of Cyberlink PowerDVD playback.

Note: The current operating system supported by Cyberlink PowerDVD for Blu-ray HD audio playback does not include Windows XP.