Getting started

Chapter 4

Getting started

Using the Auto MCACC setup for

1 Connect the microphone to the MCACC

jack on the front panel.

optimal surround sound

• Open the front panel door to access the

MCACC jack.

The Multichannel Acoustic Calibration

 

(MCACC) system measures the acoustic

 

characteristics of your listening area, taking

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into account ambient noise, and testing for

 

channel delay and channel level. After you

 

have set up the microphone provided, the

 

system uses the information from a series of

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test tones to measure reverb, optimizing the

MCACC

speaker settings and equalization (Acoustic

 

Calibration EQ) for your particular room.1

 

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Important

The test tones used for Auto MCACC setup are loud; however, do not turn the volume down during setup as this may result in a sub-optimal setup.

Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the MCACC setup.

Microphone

2Place the microphone at your normal listening position.

Place it about ear height, and make sure it is level by using a table or chair.

Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.

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3 If the system isn’t already on, switch it on.

SX-LX08 model only: If using a subwoofer, be sure it is switched on and set to a comfortable listening level.

MCACC

4 POPUP Press MCACC.

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Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing MCACC. The volume increases automatically and the system outputs a series of test tones.

• To cancel Auto MCACC setup before it has finished, press MCACC. The unit will continue to use the previous settings.

Note

1 You only need to use the Auto MCACC setup once (unless you change the placement of your speakers or your room layout).

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SX-LX03 specifications

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