C-Media Xear CM6206 User Manual

C-Media Xear CM6206 User Manual

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CM6206&6206LX
Xear Audio Center
USB Sound Device Control Panel
User Manual
Rev. 1.1
July 16, 2013

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  • Page 1 CM6206&6206LX Xear Audio Center USB Sound Device Control Panel User Manual Rev. 1.1 July 16, 2013...
  • Page 2: Revision History

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 Revision History Revision Date Description Editor 2013/06/14 1. First released. (CM6206&6206-LX combine Anise Yang version) 2013/07/16 1.Updated Device name to USB Sound Device. Anise Yang...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 Table of Contents R e v i s i o n H i s t o r y..............2 SECTION 1 Installing the CM6206&6206LX Software Package .................
  • Page 4 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.2.10 Xear Dynamic Bass ............40 2.2.11 Xear Smart Volume ............41 2.2.12 Xear Voice Clarity ............42 2.3 Mic Device function introduction ..........43 2.3.1 Volume control Page ............43 2.3.2 Sample Rate Page ............
  • Page 5: Section 1 Installing The Cm6206&6206Lx Software Package

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 SECTION 1 Installing the CM6206&6206LX Software Package Notice: Ensure that you have plug-in the USB audio device before installing “USB Sound Device” driver. Otherwise, driver installation error may occur. Before installing/Uninstalling, you should close all audio programs to avoid the driver installation failed.
  • Page 6 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1  License Agreement, please choose “I accept the terms of the license agreement” and then click on “Next” button.  Click on the “Install” button to start installing.
  • Page 7 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1  If you see a dialog as below, please re-plug your USB Sound device, and then press “OK” button.  Start copy, the “C:\Program Files\Xear Audio Center” folder will be created, and start to copy necessary files and install driver and CPL.
  • Page 8 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1  Before go to the restart confirmation window, there is a message box to advise customer that they need to restart PC to make the function be effective.  Restart confirmation and click finish button to complete installing.
  • Page 9: Un-Installation

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 1.2 Un-Installation  Double click the “Programs/Uninstall a program” item from Windows Control Panel. Win7 Vista  Select “USB Sound Device” item, and then click “Uninstall” button. Win7/Vista Windows XP...
  • Page 10 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1  Start uninstalling process.  Before Uninstalling, you should close all audio programs to avoid the driver installation failed.  Click next to start remove...
  • Page 11 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1  Double confirmation  Starting remove…...
  • Page 12 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1  Uninstall driver successfully, it is recommend restarting your computer to completely remove driver.
  • Page 13: Section 2 Xear Audio Center Introduction

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 SECTION 2 Xear Audio Center Introduction 2.0 Open CM6206&6206-LX USB Audio Device Software CPL After the driver installing and rebooting, you will find the CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device CPL (Xear Audio Center) icon on the system tray bar. ...
  • Page 14 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1  The “Xear Audio Center” will appear as below diagram.  If the tray icon does not appear in your system tray, please go to the Windows control panel and double click the “Xear Audio Center” CPL icon to open it. Win7 / Vista...
  • Page 15 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 Windows XP...
  • Page 16 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1  How to make CPL icon visible in the system tray? Open Xear Audio Center Click on the “Setting” button to open setting window. Check “Show System Tray Icon”, the Xear Audio Center icon will show in the system tray.
  • Page 17: Xear Audio Center Function Introduction

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.1 Xear Audio Center Function Introduction You can control the USB Audio device configuration as below diagram. 2.1.1 Default Device selected Before the Audio device playback or recording operation starting, it needs to select a device for the default device.
  • Page 18 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 default device in “Speakers” (  Set as Default Input Device (Mic) To mouse over on the “Mic” device ( ), and click on the check box ( ) or Mic device icon to set the default device in “Mic” ...
  • Page 19: Master Volume / Mute & Un-Mute

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.1.2 Master Volume / Mute & Un-Mute  Master Volume Adjusting You can increase or decrease volume of all output device (Speaker, Headphone and SPDIF-Out etc.) by this mater volume bar ...
  • Page 20: Function Pop Menu

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.1.3 Function Pop Menu Xear Audio Center provides several sound effects, there is a pop menu for each output/input device and you can entry into the sound effect page to enjoy your music, movie and gaming.
  • Page 21: Function

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.1.4 Function Page Area When you click one of the function items in pop menu, it can entry into a function page as below area as below. Choose the Equalizer Page Entry into Equalizer Function Page...
  • Page 22: Audio Status Panel

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.1.5 Audio Status Panel 1. Playback (Speakers Out) It indicates the output default device. 2. Capture (Mic In) It indicates the input default device. 3. Speaker Numbers CM6206(2/4/5.1/7.1) & CM6206-LX(2/4/5.1) It indicates the speaker numbers for Speaker device only.
  • Page 23 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 6. In effect indicator It indicates the playback sound effect status. Abbreviation Sound effect Xear SingFX  Microphone Echo Xear SingFX  Magic Voice 7. Switch to Profile Panel button Click on this button will switch status bar to Profile panel.
  • Page 24: Profile Panel

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.1.6 Profile Panel This is the profile for sound effect setting; it has the preset mode and user define mode, the user define mode can be customizing. 1. Profile Mode: You can set the preset profile mode by these profile buttons.
  • Page 25: Speaker Device Function Introduction

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.2 Speaker Device function introduction 2.2.1 Volume control Page CM6206 (8CH) CM6206-LX (6CH)
  • Page 26 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1  Function Introduction This function page provides a volume control for Speaker device. Volume control bar: Master – It can adjust volume level for all channels. Front - It can adjust volume level for front channel. Left/ Right Channel Lock (Front, Cen/LFE, Rear, Side): Clicking on the lock/ un-lock button, it can lock left-channel and right-channel to sync L/R channel.
  • Page 27: Speaker Settings Page

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.2.2 Speaker Settings Page CM6206 CM6206-LX...
  • Page 28 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1  Function Introduction You can set the speaker numbers (Stereo/ Quadraphonic /5.1 Surround /7.1 Surround) in this page. LFE/Center Channel Swap -- When this item enable, it can swap the audio stream between Center/LFE.
  • Page 29: Sample Rate Page

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.2.3 Sample Rate Page  Function Introduction This function page provides a sample rate setting for Speaker device. Sample Rate button 44.1 KHz - set playback sample rate to 44.1K 48 KHz - set playback sample rate to 48K...
  • Page 30: Equalizer

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.2.4 Equalizer  Function Introduction It provides a 10-band EQ function; you will able to adjust the EQ band by manual and create customize preset items or click on the preset EQ mode EQ enable/disable switch Click on this check box to enable/disable EQ Preset mode...
  • Page 31 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 Manual mode You can change the gain setting for each band and then give it a name in the “A. Input Field” and then click “ ” to add your new setting into the “B. Manual Mode List”.
  • Page 32: Environment Effect

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.2.5 Environment Effect  Function Introduction It provides 28 special environment emulations; you can hear different sound reflection and reverberation. Environment Effect enable/disable switch Click on this check box to enable/disable Environment Effect. Environment Effect mode Click on an Environment effect button or drop the dropdown list to choose a Environment effect.
  • Page 33: Virtual Speaker Shifter

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.2.6 7.1 Virtual Speaker Shifter  Function Introduction You can use this page to simulate the speaker direction and distance. 7.1 Virtual speaker shifter enable/disable switch Click on this check box to enable/disable 7.1 Virtual Speaker. Auto Rotation Mode The virtual speakers rotate clockwise or counterclockwise slowly.
  • Page 34 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 Reset Reset the location of virtual speakers / virtual listener to default. Virtual Speaker (L/R/Ls/Rs/Lb/Rb/C/W) Each virtual speaker virtualizes one channel of the 7.1 channel speakers in the real world. Volume Control Each virtual speaker virtualizes one channel of the 7.1 channel speakers in the real world.
  • Page 35: Flex Bass Ii

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.2.7 Flex Bass II CM6206 CM6206-LX...
  • Page 36 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1  Function Introduction You can use this function to increase/decrease the LFE strength. This function would cut the low frequency band (50~250Hz) of stereo music content (ex. Mp3, WMA, CD Audio) and transfer to subwoofer or each speaker. 1.
  • Page 37 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 5. Speaker Diagram You also can check the speaker size from this home theater diagram. Small Speaker Large Speaker...
  • Page 38: Xear Singfx

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.2.8 Xear SingFX  Function Introduction Xear SingFX page provides 2 feature for karaoke application. 1. Key Shifting switch It provides the key change function, there are shifting-up 4 steps and shifting-down 4 steps, you can use slider bar to change the key level.
  • Page 39: Xear Audio Brilliant

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.2.9 Xear Audio Brilliant  Function Introduction Xear Audio Brilliant can restore the clarity and details of compressed audio in music, movies and games (MP3, WMA, AAC, AC3, etc.). Enable Audio Brilliant Click this check box to enable the Xear Audio Brilliant.
  • Page 40: Xear Dynamic Bass

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.2.10 Xear Dynamic Bass  Function Introduction Xear Dynamic Bass can increases the bass reproduction capability of small speaker drivers by applying psychoacoustic techniques. Enable Dynamic Bass Click this check box to enable the Xear Dynamic Bass effect. Bass Level You can increase/decrease the Bass Level.
  • Page 41: Xear Smart Volume

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.2.11 Xear Smart Volume  Function Introduction Xear Smart Volume can normalize sound levels of music to reduce the frequencies required for volume adjustments on Televisions, Docking Speakers, PCs and other consumer products. Enable Smart Volume Click this check box to enable the Xear Smart Volume Volume Level...
  • Page 42: Xear Voice Clarity

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.2.12 Xear Voice Clarity  Function Introduction Xear Voice Clarity can Increases clarity, intelligibility, and prominence of receiving voice in VOIP, game, music, or movies without suppressing or changing other audio. Enable Voice Clarity Click this check box to enable the Xear Voice Clarity effect.
  • Page 43: Mic Device Function Introduction

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.3 Mic Device function introduction 2.3.1 Volume control Page  Function Introduction This function page provides the recording volume and monitor volume control for Microphone device. Volume control bar: Mic-In – It can adjust volume level for recording. Monitor- It can adjust volume level for Mic-in monitor.
  • Page 44: Sample Rate Page

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.3.2 Sample Rate Page  Function Introduction This function page provides a sample rate setting for Microphone device. Sample Rate button 44.1 KHz - set recording sample rate to 44.1K 48 KHz - set recording sample rate to 48K...
  • Page 45: Xear Singfx Page

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.3.3 Xear SingFX Page  Function Introduction When you are talking to your friends over the network like messenger, VOIP, online game applications, you can use “Magic Voice” effects to simulate some funny voice. Only one voice type can be chosen at one time.
  • Page 46: Line-In Device Function Introduction

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.4 Line-In Device function introduction 2.4.1 Volume control Page  Function Introduction This function page provides the recording volume and monitor volume control for Line-In device. Volume control bar: Line-In – It can adjust volume level for recording. Monitor- It can adjust volume level for Line-in monitor.
  • Page 47: Sample Rate Page

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.4.2 Sample Rate Page  Function Introduction This function page provides a sample rate setting for Line-In device. Sample Rate button 44.1 KHz - set recording sample rate to 44.1K 48 KHz - set recording sample rate to 48K...
  • Page 48: S/Pdif-In Device Function Introduction

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.5 S/PDIF-In Device function introduction 2.5.1 Volume control Page  Function Introduction This function page provides the recording volume control for S/PDIF-In device. Volume control bar: S/PDIF-In – It can adjust volume level for recording. Left/ Right Channel Lock: Clicking on the lock/ un-lock button, it can lock left-channel and right-channel.
  • Page 49: Sample Rate Page

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.5.2 Sample Rate Page  Function Introduction This function page provides a sample rate setting for S/PDIF-In device. Sample Rate button 44.1 KHz - set recording sample rate to 44.1K 48 KHz - set recording sample rate to 48K...
  • Page 50: Information

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.6 Information Page Introduction This page lists the driver information and the technologies’ trademark logo. You can get both hardware/software details and also legal information references here. Detail:...
  • Page 51: Tray Icon Function Introduction

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 2.7 Tray Icon Function Introduction Open the “CPL Tray Icon Function List” by right-clicking on the tray Icon on system tray. 1. Open: When click the “Open” item, will restore the USB Audio Software CPL. 2.
  • Page 52 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 3. Windows Media Player: When click the “Windows Media Player” item, will open the Microsoft Windows Media Player. 4. Sound Recorder: Click the “Sound Recorder” item to open the Windows Sound recorder.
  • Page 53 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 5. Multimedia Properties: Open the multimedia properties page of Windows OS, you can select the working sample rate & bit rate on the property page. Select the “Speakers” device and then click the “properties” button. Click the tag of “Advanced”, enter the advanced page, and click the dropdownlist to open default format support list as below diagram.
  • Page 54 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 III. Please follow the same step to change the sample rate & bit rate for recording device (Ex: Microphone) on recording tag.
  • Page 55 CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 6. Setting Click setting item to open the “Xear Audio Center” setting page as below. Show System Tray Icon – Check “Show System Tray Icon” box, the Xear Audio center icon will show in the system tray. UI Transparent –...
  • Page 56: Appendix A - Multi-Lingual Supporting List

    CM6206&6206-LX USB Sound Device User Manual For Win7/Vista/XP Rev. 1.1 Appendix A - Multi-Lingual Supporting List C-Media USB/PCI Audio Driver Multi-Lingual Supporting List  Support 17 languages.  Detail information: 1 English - English 2 German - Deutsch 3 French - Français 4 Portuguese - Português...

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