Sherwood R-872 Setting the Speaker / Room EQ Setup, When selecting the Auto Setup, Preparations

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SETTING THE SPEAKER / ROOM EQ SETUP

After you have installed this receiver and connected all the components, you should adjust the speaker settings for the optimum sound acoustics according to your environment and speaker layout.

Even when you change speakers, speaker positions, or the layout of your listening environment, you should adjust the speaker settings, too.

When performing the AUTO SETUP procedure, you need not perform the SPEAKER CONFIGURATION, SPEAKER DISTANCE, SPEAKER CROSSOVER and CH LEVEL SETUP procedures.

ENGLISH

When selecting the AUTO SETUP

AUTO SETUP : To set the speaker setup and channel level setup automatically.

SPEAKER CONFIGURATION : To adjust the speakers depending on whether they are connected or not.

SPEAKER DISTANCE: To select the distance between the listening position and each speaker to set the delay time automatically for optimum surround playback.

SPEAKER CROSSOVER : To select the desired crossover frequency.

ROOM EQ SETUP : To select the desired room EQ mode.

Auto Setup lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieve good surround sound. Auto Setup has the feature that provides the optimum listening environment at the listening position in your room, where there are often multiple listeners viewing programs together.

You should connect the supplied microphone to the SETUP MIC jack so that this receiver can analyze the information from a series of test tones emitted from speakers at main listening position and can adjust the configuration, distance, sound level, crossover frequency and frequency response of each speaker automatically.

If you want to personalize your speaker setup and channel level setup by making the settings manually, perform the "When selecting the SPEAKER CONFIGURATION" on page 63, "When selecting the SPEAKER DISTANCE" on page 64, "When selecting the SPEAKER CROSSOVER" on page 65, "Adjusting each channel level with test tone" on page 37 and "Adjusting the current channel level" on page 38.

After the auto setup has been completed, set the room EQ as desired. (For details, refer to "When selecting the ROOM EQ SETUP" on page 66.)

Preparations

. Check that the speakers are securely connected to this receiver.

If your subwoofer has adjustable volume and crossover frequency, set the volume halfway and set the crossover frequency to the maximum or the low pass filter off.

. Connect the supplied microphone to the SETUP MIC jack on the front panel.(For details, refer to "SETUP MIC JACK" on page 17.)

Notes :

Because the microphone for Auto Setup is designed for use with this receiver, to use the auto setup function, do not use a microphone other than the one supplied with this receiver.

After you have completed the auto setup procedure, disconnect the microphone.

1. Place the microphone on a flat level surface at the listening position.

If possible, use a tripod, etc. to attach the microphone at the same height as your ears would be when you are seated in your listening position.

Ensure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.

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Contents Page Safety Instructions Read this Before Operating Your Unit IntroductionContents System Connections Connecting AntennasHdmi High Definition Multimedia Interface connection *1 Connecting Video ComponentsFlow of the video signals Component video input default settings *2Video conversion Audio conversion Flow of the audio signalsConnecting External INS Connecting Audio ComponentsConnecting PRE Outs Connecting Digital INS and OUTDigital input default settings Surround back speakers Connecting SpeakersFront Bi-Amp Connections Front left and right speakers and center speaker Speaker placementSurround left and right speakers Surround back left and right speakersConnecting XM only for North America Connecting Room 2 OutsConnecting MULTI-ROOM System KIT Connecting RF Remote AntennaConnecting PC for Upgrades Connecting DC Trigger OUTSwitched AC Outlets AC InputFluorescent Display Front Panel ControlsAUX in Jack Setup MIC JackAbout the transmission signal Universal Remote ControlsFunction Table of the Numbered Buttons Remote Control Operation Range Entering a setup code Using Functions of Remote ControlSearching a setup code English Erasing all the commands programmed under a device mode Erasing the programmed command from one buttonTo erase a macro program Programming a macro functionTo change a macro program Programming a punch-through function Operating a macro functionErasing the programmed punch-through function Operating a punch-through functionThen VOL is displayed on the LCD screen for several seconds When RF is set to Changing the transmission signalRemote Control Operation Range Room 2 Remote ControlsLoading Battery Operations When selecting the External in as desiredListening to a Program Source Before operationMuting the sound When CD, AUX, Video 1~ 4 is selected as an input sourceAchieving higher purity of sound quality Listening with headphonesSurround modes Dolby Headphone Dolby Virtual SpeakerNeural Surround Dolby Digital + Enjoying Surround SoundAdjusting each channel level with test tone Listening in Dolby Headphone modeTo cancel the surround mode for stereo operation 2CH downmix modeChannel level Adjusting the current channel levelRecalling the memorized channel levels Memorizing the adjusted channel levelsManual tuning Auto tuningAuto presetting Listening to Radio BroadcastsTuning to preset stations Manual presettingSigning up for XM Satellite Radio XM Satellite Radio only for North AmericaDirect search Channel searchCategory search Signal strength display mode Presetting channels Preset searchError message and status Displaying XM informationDubbing from video components onto RecordingVideo Digital Audio Recording with MD Recorder Adjusting the brightness of the fluorescent display Operating the sleep timerOther Functions Displaying the audio informationWhen selecting the tuner as a Room 2 source When using the buttons on the remote control unitRoom 2 Source Playback When selecting the Room 2 mode When using the buttons on the front panelWhen selecting the Room 2 input When selecting the Room 2 volumeMulti OSD Menu SettingsConfirm your selection When selecting the items other than OSD Position Adjust Setting the System SetupWhen selecting the AMP Assign When selecting the Hdmi Audio OUT When selecting the Subwoofer ModeWhen selecting the Tone Control When selecting the Momentary OSD When selecting the Cinema EQWhen selecting the OSD Position Adjust When selecting the items other than Name Setting the Input SetupWhen selecting the menu of page 2 or When selecting the Video Assign When selecting the Hdmi AssignWhen selecting the Video Mode When selecting the Audio AssignWhen selecting the Video Scaling When selecting the Audio ModeWhen selecting the AV Sync When selecting the Auto SurroundWhen selecting the DC Trigger When selecting the HD AudioTo resume its factory input source name When selecting the NameWhen selecting the Auto Setup Setting the Speaker / Room EQ SetupPreparations When the auto setup has been completed When selecting the Speaker Configuration About the speaker distance When selecting the Speaker DistanceWhen selecting the Speaker Crossover When selecting the Room EQ Setup Setting the CH Level Setup Memorizing the adjusted channel levels When selecting the Night Mode Setting the Sound ParameterWhen selecting the Panorama mode When selecting the Dolby Plii MusicWhen selecting the Center Width control When selecting the Dimension controlWhen selecting the Dolby Headphone When selecting the Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide mode When selecting the Dolby Virtual SpeakerSetting the Multi Room Setup When selecting the Input When selecting the RoomWhen selecting the Volume When adjusting the tone Bass and TrebleProblem Possible Cause Remedy Troubleshooting GuideAmplifier Section SpecificationsAOC Setup Code TableVCR VCR TV/VCR DVD SAT AUX-MD DKK

R-872 specifications

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