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Audyssey MultEQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup

With the supplied calibrated microphone,

Audyssey MultEQ automatically determines the number of speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass man- agement, optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary listening posi- tion.

Audyssey MultEQ then removes the distortion caused by room acoustics by capturing room acoustical problems over the listening area in both the frequency and time domain. The result is clear, well-balanced sound for every- one. Enabling Audyssey MultEQ allows you to also use Audyssey Dynamic EQ®, which maintains the proper octave-to-octave balance at any volume level (52). Before using this function, connect and position all of your speakers.

If “Dynamic EQ” is set to “On” (52), the “Equalizer” setting will be set to “Audyssey” (49). On the other hand, if it is set to “Off”, the “Dynamic Volume” setting will be set to “Off” (52).

It takes about 30 minutes to complete Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup for 6 positions. Total measurement time varies depending on the number of speakers.

Using Audyssey MultEQ

Using Audyssey MultEQ to create a listening environment in your home theater that all listeners will enjoy, Audyssey MultEQ takes measurements at up to six posi- tions within the listening area. Position the microphone at ear height of a seated listener with the microphone tip pointed directly at the ceiling using a tripod. Do not hold the microphone in your hand during measurements as this will produce inaccurate results.

TV

d e f c a b

: Listening area

a to f: Listening position

Note

Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) can disrupt the room measure- ments. Close windows, televisions, radios, air conditioners, flu- orescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other devices. Turn off the cell phone (even if it is not in use) or place it away from all audio electronics.

The microphone picks up test tones which played through each speaker as Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup run.

Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup cannot be performed while a pair of headphones is connected.

1Turn on the AV receiver and the connected TV. On the TV, select the input to which the AV receiver

is connected.

2Set the speaker setup microphone at the Main Lis- tening Position a, and connect it to the SETUP

MIC jack.

SETUP MIC jack

First measurement position

Speaker setup microphone

Also referred to as the Main Listening Position this

 

 

refers to the most central position where one would nor-

The speaker setting menu appears.

 

mally sit within the listening environment. MultEQ uses

 

3 When you’ve finished making the settings, press

the measurements from this position to calculate

speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum cross-

ENTER.

 

 

 

over value for the subwoofer.

MultEQ: Auto Setup

 

 

 

SecondSixth measurement positions

Speakers Type(Front)

Normal

These are the other listening positions (i.e., the places

Powered Zone2

Not Act

Powered Zone3

Not Act

where the other listeners will sit). You can measure up

Subwoofer

Yes

 

 

to 6 positions.

• If your front speakers are bi-amped, you must

The following examples show some typical home theater

select Bi-Amp in the “Speakers Type(Front)

seating arrangements. Choose the one that best matches

setting (47). For hookup information, see “Bi-

yours, and position the microphone accordingly when

amping the Front Speakers” (15).

 

prompted.

• If you change “Powered Zone2” or “Powered

 

Zone3” setting, refer to “Setting the Powered

 

Zone 2/3” for more details (75).

 

 

• If you are using a subwoofer(s), select “Yes” in the

 

Subwoofer” (47). If not, select “No” and skip

 

step 4.

 

En

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Contents Advanced Operations Controlling iPod & Other Components Introduction Connections10 cm 4 at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or Always consider the environmental issues and followBoard above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm Away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-likePrecautions Using the Remote Controller Supplied AccessoriesInstalling the Batteries Aiming the Remote ControllerContents 40 FM/AM Presets excluding North American mod- els FeaturesAmplifier ProcessingAmplifier is prohibited THX Select2 PlusCBL/SAT , Game , PC , AUX , Tuner , TV/CD Front & Rear PanelsFront Panel Display Return button Setup MIC jackPhones jack Zone 2, Zone 3 and OFF buttons AUX Input jacks HDMI, VIDEO, Audio L/R and Digital 18Rear Panel UREMOTE Control jack Universal Port jack Ethernet portDigital in Coaxial and Optical jacks Front L/R, CENTER, Surr L/RControlling the AV Receiver Remote ControllerEnjoying Home Theater About Home TheaterConnecting Your Speakers Connecting the AV ReceiverSpeaker Configuration Speaker Connection PrecautionsScrew-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2 to 5/8 12 to 15 mm Connecting the Speaker CablesBi-amping the Front Speakers Using Dipole SpeakersConnecting Powered Subwoofers B c e Power amplifier I g Connecting a Power AmplifierConnected image with AV components About AV ConnectionsAV Cables and Jacks Hdmi cableAudio return channel ARC function Connecting Your Components with HdmiJack Signal Components Assignable Front Rear Connecting Your ComponentsHow to record the video Connecting Onkyo uComponentsRemote Control StepConnecting the Power Cord Connecting AntennaNorth American European and Asian Taiwan models Models AC InletVideo Connection Formats Which Connections Should I Use?PC in Analog RGB input signal is output at 720p resolution Monitor Out setting set to AnalogDepends on the Audio TV Out setting Audio Connection FormatsTurning On/Off the AV Receiver Standby indicatorTurning On Turning OffSetting the Display Brightness Selecting the Language Used for the Onscreen Setup MenusBasic Operations Playing the Connected ComponentMuting the AV Receiver Using the Sleep TimerSelecting Speaker Layout Ch playbackChanging the Input Display Using the Home MenuUsing Activities to Start Easy Macros Using HeadphonesUsing Audyssey MultEQ Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker SetupFirst measurement position EnterError Messages Using a Powered Subwoofer Changing the Speaker Settings ManuallyTuning into Radio Stations Using the TunerListening to the Radio Listening to the RadioUsing RDS excluding North American and Taiwan models Presetting FM/AM StationsRDS program types PTY Finding Stations by Type PTYListening to Traffic News TP AV Recording Connecting a Recording ComponentRecording Selecting Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesListening Mode Buttons Explanatory Notes About Listening ModesInput Source Speaker LayoutListening Modes Description Input Speaker Source Layout DTS-HD High Resolution AudioDTS-HD Master AudioListening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes On-screen Setup Menus Advanced SetupCommon Procedures in Setup Menu MenuOUT Main Input/Output AssignMonitor Out Resolution Changing Monitor Out setting manuallyHdmi Input Here are the default assignmentsComponent Video Input BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC TV/CD, PHONO, PortAnalog Audio Input Digital Audio InputBD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC, AUX TV/CD, PHONO, Port ` in 1,Speaker Settings Speaker SetupLevel Calibration Speaker DistanceBGC Equalizer SettingsTHX Audio Setup Dolby Audio AdjustMultiplex/Mono LFE Level Theater-DimensionalAudyssey DSX Dynamic Volume Source SetupAudyssey Dynamic EQName Edit IntelliVolumeSync Game Mode Picture AdjustTo correct a character Wide Mode*1*3Picture Mode*1 Resolution*2*4Film Mode*2*4*5 Edge Enhancement*2*4Listening Mode Preset Miscellaneous Hardware SetupTuner Sirius Settings North American modelsNetwork Auto Power DownFirmware Update Using the Audio Settings Lock SetupTone Control Settings Speaker LevelsLate Night Audyssey SettingsMusic Optimizer Re-EQAudio Selector Setting the Incoming Digital Signal Fixed ModeAudio Selector Network Requirements Connecting the AV ReceiverAbout NET Listening to Internet Radio Click on the Preset Internet Radio tabListening to vTuner Internet Radio Listening to Other Internet RadioStation and Song Presets Registering Presets*1Playing Music Files on a Server Items on the Internet Radio Top MenuWindows Media Player 11 Setup WMA Supported Audio File FormatsWAV AACRemote Playback from Media Server/ Personal Computer Windows Media Player 12 SetupServer Requirements About DlnaUsing Remote Playback Network SettingsDhcp Playing Music Files on a USB Device About USBUSB Mass Storage Device Requirements Random Playback Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver Connecting ZoneConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in Zone Multi ZoneConnecting Your Zone 3 Speakers to an Amp in Zone Connecting Your Zone 3 Speakers Directly to the AV receiverZone 3 12V Trigger Connect your Zone 3 speakers to the AV receiver’s FrontSetting the Multi Zone Setting the Powered Zone 2/3Controlling Zone 2/3 with the Remote Controller Using Zone 2/3Controlling Zone 2/3 from the AV receiver TORAdjusting the Tone and Balance of Zone Adjusting the Volume for ZonesUsing a Multiroom Kit with Zone 2/3 Muting ZonesUsing a Multiroom Kit with Other Components Using a Multiroom Kit with a CabinetStandard Mode control Connecting the iPod Directly to the USB PortExtended Mode control Controlling iPodOnkyo Dock Cable Connecting an Onkyo DockModels sold are different depending on the region UP-A1 Dock Using the Onkyo DockRI Dock Controlling Your iPodWithout the RI Control With the RI ControlOnkyo Dock Buttons UP-A1 Dock Available buttonsUDock E/rENTER PLAYLISTe/rControlling Other Components Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesLooking up for Remote Control Code Via network, and then press Enter Use q/wto select Search by model numberOr if you are not sure about the exact model Select Skip, and then press EnterRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via u Entering Remote Control CodesEnter the appropriate remote control code for Remote Mode BD/DVDResetting the Remote Controller Resetting Remote Mode ButtonsYou can reset the remote controller to its default settings Controlling Other ComponentsCassettetape deck Components ButtonsTV VOL q/w CH + Disc +Activities Setup Message for transfer will appear Learning CommandsTo learn more commands, repeat steps 2 Deleting Learning Commands Using Normal MacrosRunning Macros Deleting MacrosStandby indicator flashes red TroubleshootingThere’s no sound, or it’s very quiet Can’t turn on the AV receiverCan’t select the Pure Audio listening mode There’s no sound with a certain signal formatAbout DTS signals Only the center speaker produces soundThere’s no picture Remote controller doesn’t workThere’s no picture from a source connected to an Hdmi On-screen menus don’t appearCan’t access the server or Internet radio Can’t learn commands from another remote controllerCan’t access the music files on a USB device Stand-by power consumptionUfunctions don’t work How do I change the language of a multiplex sourceCBL/SAT, GAME, or AUX input Nent Video Monitor OUTAmplifier Section Tuner Section SpecificationsGeneral Video SectionOthers Audio OutputsAbout Copyright Protection About HdmiSupported Audio Formats Operations that can be performed with p connection Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or RecorderAbout p-compatible components Confirm the connecting and setting How to connect and setupConfirm the settings Operate with the remote controllerOutput Video Resolution ChartOutput 103 MemoOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH UK Branch Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH