Onkyo HT-RC270 Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup, Using Audyssey MultEQ

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Audyssey MultEQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup

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 (48). Before using this function, connect and position all of your speakers.

If “Dynamic EQ” is set to “On” (48), the “Equalizer” setting will be set to “Audyssey” (46). On the other hand, if it is set to “Off”, the “Dynamic Volume” setting will be set to “Off” (49).

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

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

Using Audyssey MultEQ to create a listening environment

MIC jack.

in your home theater that all listeners will enjoy,

SETUP MIC jack

Audyssey MultEQ takes measurements at up to 6 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.

 

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

Note

the measurements from this position to calculate

• The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is

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

connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to

over value for the subwoofer.

the MONITOR OUT V, MONITOR OUT S or the COM-

 

SecondSixth measurement positions

These are the other listening positions (i.e., the places where the other listeners will sit). You can measure up to 6 positions.

The following examples show some typical home theater seating arrangements. Choose the one that best matches yours, and position the microphone accordingly when prompted.

PONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use the AV

receiver’s display when changing settings.

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Contents HT-RC270 ContentsInstruction Manual AV ReceiverImportant Safety Instructions AVISFor U.S. models PrecautionsFor Canadian Models Modèle pour les CanadienUsing the Remote Controller Supplied AccessoriesInstalling the Batteries Aiming the Remote ControllerIntroduction ContentsConnections Turning On & Basic OperationsAmplifier FeaturesProcessing MiscellaneousTHX Select2 Plus b cdefg Front & Rear Panelsij klm n o p u v w x ya b c Displayd e f k l mna bcd Controlling the AV Receiver Remote ControllerEnjoying Home Theater About Home Theaterij kl de ghConnecting Your Speakers Connecting the AV ReceiverSpeaker Configuration Speaker Connection Precautionswires tightly, as shown Connecting the Speaker CablesUsing Banana Plugs Screw-typespeaker terminalsConnecting a Powered Subwoofer Using Dipole SpeakersBi-ampingthe Front Speakers Connecting a Power AmplifierPower amplifier RightLeft speakerspeakerAV Cables and Jacks About AV ConnectionsConnected image with AV components Audio return channel ARC function Connecting Your Components with HDMIdisplay when changing settings Connecting Your ComponentsHow to record the video Connecting Onkyo uComponentsRemote Control Direct ChangeInsert wire Connecting AntennaInsert the plug fully into the jack PushSignal Selection Which Connections Should I Use?Video Connection Formats Audio Connection Formats Turning Off Turning On/Off the AV ReceiverTurning On Basic Operations Setting the Display BrightnessPlaying the Connected Component Displaying Source InformationUsing the Sleep Timer Using the Home MenuMuting the AV Receiver Selecting Speaker LayoutChanging the Input Display Using HeadphonesRestoring Default Using Easy MacrosTurning Off the Components Changing Source ComponentUsing Audyssey MultEQ Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker SetupFirst measurement position Second−Sixth measurement positions7 When prompted, repeat step 3 When you’ve finished making the settings, press`Cancel 9 Disconnect the speaker setup microphoneChanging the Speaker Settings Manually Error MessagesUsing a Powered Subwoofer `CancelTuning into Radio Stations Using the TunerListening to the Radio Listening to the RadioSelecting Presets Presetting FM/AM StationsDeleting Presets MODERecording Connecting a Recording ComponentRecording Separate AV Sources AV RecordingSelecting Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesListening Mode Buttons PURE AUDIO button and indicatorExplanatory Notes About Listening ModesInput Source Speaker LayoutDolby PLIIx Movie Listening Modes• Dolby PLIIx Music • Dolby PLIIx Game• Neo:6 Music Listening Mode• Neo:6 Cinema • THX Music • THX Cinema• THX Games THX Select2 CinemaUse this mode when playing action game discs Onkyo-OriginalDSP Listening ModesUse this mode when playing rock game discs Use this mode when playing sports game discsOn-screenSetup Menus Advanced SetupCommon Procedures in Setup Menu c 3. Audio Adjust d 4. Source SetupMonitor Out Input/Output AssignHDMI Input ResolutionDigital Audio Input Component Video InputAnalog Audio Input BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC, AUXSpeaker Settings Speaker SetupSpeaker Configuration Powered Zone2Level Calibration Speaker DistanceSurr Back Ch LPF of LFE Low-PassFilter for the LFE ChannelTHX Audio Setup Equalizer SettingsEqualizer Surr Back Speaker SpacingMultiplex/Mono Audio AdjustDolby Preserve THX SettingsTheater-Dimensional Source SetupAudyssey DSX LFE LevelReference Level Dynamic VolumeAudyssey Dynamic EQ Reference Level Offset `0dB `5dBA/V Sync IntelliVolumeName Edit IntelliVolumeGame Mode Picture AdjustWide Mode*1*2 Picture Mode*1*2Edge Enhancement*2 Listening Mode PresetNoise Reduction*2 Brightness*1*2Volume Setup Hardware SetupOSD Setup MiscellaneousAudio TV Out HDMILip Sync HDMI Control RIHDFirmware Update Auto Power DownNetwork Power ControlUsing the Audio Settings Lock SetupTone Control Settings SetupSpeaker Levels Audyssey SettingsMusic Optimizer Late NightAudio Selector Setting the Incoming Digital Signal Fixed ModeAudio Selector NET/USB Connecting the AV ReceiverAbout NET Network RequirementsListening to vTuner Internet Radio Listening to Internet RadioListening to Other Internet Radio ENTERPlaying Music Files on a Server Registering Presets*1Station and Song Presets Items on the Internet Radio Top MenuSupported Audio File Formats Windows Media Player 11 SetupAbout DLNA Server RequirementsWMA Lossless FLACUsing Remote Playback Windows Media Player 12 SetupSupported Music File Formats Server RequirementsENTER Network SettingsMac Address DHCPUSB Mass Storage Device Requirements About USBPlaying Music Files on a USB Device Supported Audio File Formatsreceiver’s USB port Plug your USB mass storage device into the AVPress NET/USB repeatedly to select the “USB” inputZone Connecting ZoneConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in Zone Using Zone Setting the Powered ZoneControlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver ENTERAdjusting the Volume for Zone Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote ControllerMuting Zone Operating with the remote controllerConnecting the iPod Directly to the USB Port Playing Music Files on the iPod/iPhone3 Press DISPLAY to switch to Extended Mode*3 ENTERConnecting an Onkyo Dock UP-A1Dock Using the Onkyo DockUsing Your iPod models Alarm Clock Charging Your iPod models BatteryRI Dock Controlling Your iPodWithout the RI Control With the RI ControlStandard mode g h i bj c k d eExtended mode Music Extended mode VideoLooking up for Remote Control Code Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components ENTERENTER Entering Remote Control CodesENTER REMOTE MODE • BD/DVD `31612Resetting the Remote Controller Resetting REMOTE MODE ButtonsControlling Other Components Controlling a TVai a j k b cl d em f g h n Deleting Learning Commands Learning CommandsUsing Normal Macros Deleting Macros Making MacrosRunning Macros Press MY MOVIE, MY TV, or MY MUSICPower TroubleshootingAudio The STANDBY indicator flashes redAbout DTS signals There’s no sound with a certain signal formatOnly the front speakers produce sound Only the center speaker produces soundVideo Remote ControllerTuner The remote controller doesn’t workZone RecordingMusic Server and Internet Radio USB Mass Storage Device PlaybackThe ufunctions don’t work Video ATT:OFF: default• Video Attenuation CBL/SAT, GAME, or AUX inputAmplifier Section SpecificationsGeneral Video SectionAbout Copyright Protection About HDMISupported Audio Formats About p-compatiblecomponents Using an RIHD-compatibleTV, Player, or Recorder1Confirm the connecting and setting How to connect and setup•Power Control: On •TV Control: On 3 Confirm the settingsOutput Video Resolution ChartNTSC/PAL ONKYO U.S.A. 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