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ARC software installation:Play the ARC CD in your computer’s CD or DVD drive. Instructions will appear on your screen. If your computer does not allow a CD to
The installation will put several files into an Anthem folder on your computer and create shortcuts on your Start Menu and Desktop. Two files begin with your processor’s serial number. Examples: 123456_100002.cal and 123456_100002Anthem.file.
Custom installers: To set up multiple systems using one computer, copy the two serialized files from each ARC CD to this directory after ARC is installed:
My Computer, Local Disk C:\Program Files\Anthem\AnthemRoomCorrection
Microphone stand assembly:Screw the telescoping tube into its base and the microphone clip onto the tube. Position the clip vertically. Connect the USB microphone cable to the microphone and slide the microphone into the clip.
Microphone positioning:During measurement the microphone must point straight up. The microphone’s height is critical to proper measurement and should be at ear level when seated.
Ideally, the front speakers’
To adjust the length of the telescoping tube, first loosen its clamp by rotating it counterclockwise.
Five listening area positions are normally measured but this number can be increased up to ten. The first must be at or just in front of the central seating position. This is also used to set Speaker Calibration levels. Positions 2 and 3 should be symmetric to the left and the right of the center line, and the same applies to the remaining positions. If your room has less than five seating positions, measurements must still be taken from five positions at least 2 feet (70 cm) apart to ensure optimal sound.
Measurement:•Connect the microphone and the processor to the computer.
•Set the microphone in the first position. Don’t stand near the microphone while sweep tones are playing otherwise reflections from your body may cause bad measurements.
•Run Anthem Room Correction by selecting it from the Start Menu or
•Once the ARC program is finished, you can disconnect the computer. Turn on the processor and set “Room EQ:” On/Off in the Source Setup menu according to each source. If you made measurements for a Music configuration, assign Bass Manager accordingly.
•Save your settings in the Save / Load Settings menu. Note that changing the Sub crossover in the Bass Management menu affects only Room EQ “Off” sources.
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