Setup

 

 

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CHECKING THE MICROPHONES (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Message

Description

 

Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The microphone detected the calibration

N/A

 

(MICROPHONE)

 

OK

noise signal without error.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The RV-8 did not detect the microphone

Examine microphone input connections to ensure that the microphones are properly con-

 

(MICROPHONE)

 

NOT DETECTED

during the silence check.

 

nected to the RV-8 and that microphone cable plugs are fully inserted for a solid connection.

 

 

 

 

The microphone may be damaged. Contact an authorized Lexicon dealer for assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The RV-8 detected the microphone dur-

Examine microphone input connections to ensure that the microphones are properly con-

 

(MICROPHONE)

 

 

SIGNAL TOO LOW

 

ing the silence check. However, the

 

nected to the RV-8 and that microphone cable plugs are fully inserted for a solid connection.

 

 

 

microphone level determined during the

The microphones may be positioned too far from the front speakers. Refer to the microphone

 

 

 

 

 

 

silence check was not confirmed during

 

placement examples that begin on page 3-38to confirm that the microphones are appropri-

 

 

 

the microphone check.

 

ately positioned for the microphone check.

 

 

 

The microphone may be damaged. Contact an authorized Lexicon dealer for assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The microphone level is more than 20dB

Examine microphone input connections to ensure that the microphones are properly con-

 

(MICROPHONE)

 

OUT OF RANGE

below the highest microphone level.

 

nected to the RV-8 and that microphone cable plugs are fully inserted for a solid connection.

 

 

 

 

The microphones might be positioned too far from the front speakers. Refer to the micro-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

phone placement examples that begin on page 3-38to confirm that the microphones are

 

 

 

 

 

appropriately positioned for the microphone check.

 

 

 

 

The microphone may be damaged. Contact an authorized Lexicon dealer for assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The microphone level could not be

Eliminate extraneous noises in the listening space, including conversations, air conditioners

 

(MICROPHONE)

 

TOO MUCH ROOM NOISE

determined because of excessive room

 

and sounds that filter in through open doors and windows.

 

 

 

noise in the listening space.

The microphone may be damaged. Contact an authorized Lexicon dealer for assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION

Proper microphone placement is essential to achieving the desired automatic calibration results. Microphone placement determines whether the RV-8 calibrates optimal speaker distances and output levels for a single listening position, several listening positions in a single row, or several listening positions in the listening space.

Refer to the microphone placement examples that begin on the next page to position the microphones for automatic calibration. Select the microphone placement that best meets the needs of the listening space.

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Lexicon RV-8 manual Checking the Microphones, Positioning the Microphones for Automatic Calibration

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