05Getting started
Chapter 5
Getting started
Important
•RCV Press to set the remote control to receiver control mode in order to operate the receiver subwoofer (make sure that the LCD displays the RECEIVER screen, as shown below).
1Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on back of the display unit.
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.
RECEIVER | ||
SURR | ADV | F.S. |
SURR | SURR | |
Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound
The Multichannel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) system measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking 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 test tones to measure standing wave and reverb, optimizing the speaker settings and equalization (MCACC Effect) for your
particular room.1
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
•Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the MCACC setup.
Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.
RECEIVER
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If the receiver subwoofer is off, press RECEIVER to turn the power on.
4MCACC Press MCACC.
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.
•If the ambient noise level is too high, Noisy! blinks in the display for five seconds. To exit and check the noise levels2, press MCACC, or to try again, press ENTER when Retry shows in the display.
•If you see an Error MIC! or Error Speaker! message in the display, there may be a problem with your mic or the speaker connections. To try again, press ENTER3.
When the MCACC setup is complete, the volume level returns to normal, Complete4 shows in the display, and MCACC Effect is activated.5
•Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this unit upon completion of the Auto MCACC setup.
Note
1 You only need to use the Auto MCACC setup once (unless you change the placement of your speakers or your room layout).
2• If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC setup (too much ambient noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speak- ers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary.
• Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the mic. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV during Auto MCACC setup.
3If this doesn’t work, press MCACC, turn off the power, and check the problem indicated by the Error message, then try the Auto MCACC setup again.
4If Complete doesn’t appear, it is likely an error occurred during the setup. Please check all connections and try again.
5See Listening with MCACC Effect on page 34 to switch on/off MCACC Effect.
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