Onkyo TX-NR1008 Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup, Using Audyssey MultEQ, Enter

Audyssey MultEQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup

With the supplied calibrated microphone,

Audyssey MultEQ automatically determines the number of speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass man- agement, optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary listening posi- tion.

Audyssey MultEQ then removes the distortion caused by room acoustics by capturing room acoustical problems over the listening area in both the frequency and time domain. The result is clear, well-balanced sound for every- one. Enabling Audyssey MultEQ allows you to also use Audyssey Dynamic EQ®, which maintains the proper octave-to-octave balance at any volume level (➔ 52). Before using this function, connect and position all of your speakers.

If “Dynamic EQ” is set to “On” (➔ 52), the “Equalizer” setting will be set to “Audyssey” (➔ 49). On the other hand, if it is set to “Off”, the “Dynamic Volume” setting will be set to “Off” (➔ 52).

It takes about 30 minutes to complete Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup for 6 positions. Total measurement time varies depending on the number of speakers.

Using Audyssey MultEQ

Using Audyssey MultEQ to create a listening environment in your home theater that all listeners will enjoy, Audyssey MultEQ takes measurements at up to six posi- tions within the listening area. Position the microphone at ear height of a seated listener with the microphone tip pointed directly at the ceiling using a tripod. Do not hold the microphone in your hand during measurements as this will produce inaccurate results.

TV

d e f c a b

: Listening area a to f: Listening position

Note

•Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) can disrupt the room measure- ments. Close windows, televisions, radios, air conditioners, flu- orescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other devices. Turn off the cell phone (even if it is not in use) or place it away from all audio electronics.

•The microphone picks up test tones which played through each speaker as Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup run.

•Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup cannot be performed while a pair of headphones is connected.

1Turn on the AV receiver and the connected TV. On the TV, select the input to which the AV receiver

is connected.

2Set the speaker setup microphone at the Main Lis- tening Position a, and connect it to the SETUP

MIC jack.

SETUP MIC jack

■First measurement position

Speaker setup microphone

Also referred to as the Main Listening Position this
refers to the most central position where one would nor-	The speaker setting menu appears.
mally sit within the listening environment. MultEQ uses
	3 When you’ve finished making the settings, press
the measurements from this position to calculate
speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum cross-	ENTER.
over value for the subwoofer.	MultEQ: Auto Setup
■ Second−Sixth measurement positions	Speakers Type(Front)	Normal
These are the other listening positions (i.e., the places	Powered Zone2	Not Act
	Powered Zone3	Not Act
where the other listeners will sit). You can measure up	Subwoofer	Yes
to 6 positions.	• If your front speakers are bi-amped, you must
The following examples show some typical home theater
	select “Bi-Amp” in the “Speakers Type(Front)”
seating arrangements. Choose the one that best matches	setting (➔ 47). For hookup information, see “Bi-
yours, and position the microphone accordingly when	amping the Front Speakers” (➔ 15).
prompted.	• If you change “Powered Zone2” or “Powered
	Zone3” setting, refer to “Setting the Powered
	Zone 2/3” for more details (➔ 75).
	• If you are using a subwoofer(s), select “Yes” in the
	“Subwoofer” (➔ 47). If not, select “No” and skip
	step 4.

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