Cmss 3D Settings - Creative audigy Rx User Manual

CMSS 3D Settings

CMSS 3D allows you:
To enable or disable CMSS 3D Surround.
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To select Creative Multi Speaker Surround (CMSS®)for an enhanced soundfield for playback of
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stereo or multichannel audio content. You can enjoy rich 3D virtual surround sound with headphones
or 2-speaker systems, and expanded multi-channel sound with 4/4.1, 5.1 or 7.1 speaker systems.
To select Stereo Surround to duplicate the front channel audio to all surround speakers.
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To position sound to the front or rear of your speaker system by dragging the Stereo Focus slider.
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To enhance your music listening experience by widening the stereo sound field and adding depth by
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dragging the Stereo Focus slider. Your speakers will sound as if they are placed further apart than
they really are.
Configuring Your CMSS
You can configure CMSS to create a surround effect for headphones or multichannel surround sound
speaker systems.
1. Click the CMSS 3D tab.
2. Click the CMSS Modes dropdown list and select the CMSS mode that you want.
3. Drag the Stereo Focus slider to position sound to the front or rear of your speaker system.
Stereo MP3, WMA, CD music, and other digital audio may only play back on the two front speakers in a
multichannel speaker system. With CMSS Sound you can enjoy stereo music and movies in captivating
surround sound. You can, however, choose to "upmix" the audio so that it is heard from all your
surround speakers (if available).
Configuring to upmix audio to all your surround speakers:
1. Click the CMSS 3D tab.
2. From the CMSS Modes dropdown list, select CMSS or Stereo Surround.
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