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Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey™ Auto Setup)

a Connect the included Setup Microphone

s Audyssey Auto Setup Preparations

NOTE

•Do not disconnect the setup microphone until Audyssey Auto Setup is completed.

•When using headphones, unplug the headphones before starting Audyssey Auto Setup.

1 Check the speaker connections. (vpage 11 “Connecting the Speakers”)

2 Turn on the power of the TV and subwoofer. Set the TV’s input to the AVR-890.

NOTE

•Do not hold the microphone in your hand during measurements.

•Avoid placing the microphone close to a seat back or wall as sound reflections may give inaccurate results.

When using a subwoofer with adjustable gain and crossover frequency

When using a subwoofer, make the following settings before starting Audyssey Auto Setup:

n When using a subwoofer with a direct mode

Set the direct mode to “On” and disable the volume adjustment

around items indicate the default setting.

STEP1 Preparation

Perform the following settings if adjustments, etc., are required for the speaker environment you’re using.

If you do not need to perform the following settings, or have already

completed them, select “Auto Setup Start” and then press . Proceed to “ STEP2 ”.

Changing the amplifier assignment (Amp Assign)

The signals output from the AVR-890’s SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN speaker terminals can be switched to signals of the surround mode being used.

3 Turn on the AVR-890’s power. (vpage 19 “Turning the Power On”)

4Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit.

The Audyssey Auto Setup screen appears automatically.

and crossover frequency setting.

nWhen using a subwoofer without a direct mode

Make the following settings:

• Volume

: “12 o’clock position”

• Crossover frequency

: “Maximum/Highest Frequency”

• Low pass filter

: “Off”

• Standby mode

: “Off”

1Press ui to select “Amp Assign”, then press .

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Troubleshooting Information Control Remote Zone-Multi Playback Settings Connections Started

Sound receptor

5Mount the setup microphone on a tripod or stand and install it at the main listening position.

When installing the setup microphone, adjust its height so that the section where the sound is received is at the height of the ears during listening.

2Press o p to select Amp Assign Mode, then press

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Normal : The sound of the surround back channel is output from the speakers connected to the SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.

ZONE2 : If the ZONE2 power is on, the sound of the ZONE2 channel is output from the speakers connected to the SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.

Specifications

Setup microphone

Front A Bi-Amp

Front B Bi-Amp

Front Height

:The sound of the front A bi-amp channel is output from the speakers connected to the SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.

:The sound of the front B bi-amp channel is output from the speakers connected to the SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.

:The sound of the front height channel is output from the speakers connected to the SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.

nTo cancel Audyssey Auto Setup

 

 

 

 

 

To cancel, press

then use o p to select “Yes”.

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Remote control

:

Displaying the menu

: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)

: Decision the setting

: Return to previous menu

 

operation buttons

 

Cancel the menu