Onkyo HT-RC260 instruction manual Using Audyssey 2EQ, Enter

Using Audyssey 2EQ®	1 Turn on the AV receiver and the connected TV.
To create a listening environment in your home theater	On the TV, select the input to which the AV receiver
	is connected.
that all listeners will enjoy, Audyssey 2EQ takes measure-
	2 Set the speaker setup microphone at the Main Lis-
ments at up to three positions within the listening area.
Position the microphone at ear height of a seated listener	tening Position 1, and connect it to the SETUP
	MIC jack.
with the microphone tip pointed directly at the ceiling
using a tripod. Do not hold the microphone in your hand	SETUP MIC jack
during measurements as this will produce inaccurate
results.	Speaker setup
a First measurement position	microphone
Also referred to as the Main Listening Position this
refers to the most central position where one would
normally sit within the listening environment. 2EQ
uses the measurements from this position to calculate
speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum	The speaker setting menu appears.
crossover value for the subwoofer.	Note
b Second measurement position
	• The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is
The right side of the listening area.
	connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to
c Third measurement position	the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO
	OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing set-
The left side of the listening area.
	tings.
The distances from position a to b and a to c must be	3 When you’ve finished making the settings, press
at least 1 meter.
	ENTER.

TV

: Listening area a to c: 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 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup run.

•Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup cannot be performed while a pair of headphones is connected.

2EQ: Auto Setup
Speakers Type	Normal
Speaker Terminal Assign	Front High
Front High/Front Wide/Zone2
SurrBack/Front High/Front Wide	Surr Back

If your front speakers are bi-amped, you must select “Bi-Amp” in the “Speakers Type” setting (➔ 35). For hookup information, see “Bi-amping the Front Speakers” (➔ 13).

4 Press ENTER.

Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup starts.

Test tones are played through each speaker as Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup runs. This process takes a few minutes. Please refrain from talking during measurements and do not stand between speakers and the microphone. Do not disconnect the speaker setup microphone during Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup, unless you want to cancel the setup.

5 Place the setup microphone at the next position, and then press ENTER.

Audyssey 2EQ performs more measurements. This takes a few minutes.

6 When prompted, repeat step 5.

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