First Time Setup—Continued

1

Turn on the AV controller and the

connected TV.

 

 

On the TV, select the input to which the

 

AV controller is connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Place the setup microphone at

the 1st measurement position,

 

 

SETUP MIC and connect it to the SETUP MIC

 

jack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto Speaker Setup

AUDYSSEY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please place microphone at center

 

 

 

 

 

 

of listening area at ear height.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Push Enter : Next

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes:

 

• Make sure the microphone is hori-

 

 

zontal.

 

• If there’s an obstacle between the

 

 

microphone and any speaker, the

 

 

automatic setup will not work cor-

 

 

rectly. Set up the room as you would

4

ENTER

ENTER

The speaker detect results appear.

Auto Speaker Setup AUDYSSEY

-----SP Detect Result-----

FL

: Yes

FR : Yes

SL

: Yes

SR : Yes

SBL

: Yes

SBR : Yes

C

: No

SW : Yes

Next

Retry

Cancel

“Yes” means that the speaker was detected. “No” means that no speaker was detected.

If you agree with the results, use the Up and Down []/[ ] but- tons to select Next, and then press [ENTER].

The options are:

Next: Proceed to the next step. Retry: Return to step 2 and try again. Cancel: Cancel the automatic speaker

setup.

 

when enjoying a DVD movie.

 

• Positioning the microphone close to

 

where your ears would normally be

 

will provide the best results. You can

 

set the height of the microphone by

 

using a tripod or level table.

3

Press [ENTER].

 

 

Auto Speaker Setup AUDYSSEY

 

ENTER

 

Do not unplug microphone.

 

Please keep quiet.

 

Now Measuring...

 

A test tone is output by each speaker in

 

turn, as Audyssey MultEQ XT deter-

 

mines which speakers are connected.

 

This takes a few minutes.

 

Note:

 

• If any extraneous noise is picked up

 

by the microphone, the automatic

 

setup may not work correctly, so

 

keep quiet.

5

The following screen appears.

 

 

Auto Speaker Setup

AUDYSSEY

 

Please place microphone at

 

2nd Position at ear height.

 

Push Enter : Next

 

 

Place the setup microphone at

 

the next position (see page 52),

 

ENTER

 

 

and then press [ENTER].

 

Audyssey MultEQ XT performs more

 

measurements. This takes a few min-

 

utes.

 

 

Auto Speaker Setup

AUDYSSEY

 

Do not unplug microphone.

 

 

Please keep quiet.

 

 

Now Measuring...

 

6

When prompted, place the setup

 

 

microphone at the next position,

 

and repeat step 5.

 

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Onkyo PR-SC885 Turn on the AV controller, Connected TV, Place the setup microphone at, Jack, Speaker detect results appear

PR-SC885 specifications

The Onkyo PR-SC885 is a high-end A/V preamp featuring advanced technology and robust design that caters to audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts alike. Launched as part of Onkyo’s premium line, this model is renowned for its exceptional sound quality and comprehensive connectivity options.

One of the standout features of the PR-SC885 is its support for an extensive array of audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, which enables the reproduction of high-resolution audio tracks. This allows users to enjoy a cinematic experience right in their homes, with sound that is both rich and immersive.

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