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First Time Setup
This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time.
With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey 2EQ
automatically determines the number of speakers con-
nected, their size for purposes of bass management,
optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if
present), and distances from the primary listening posi-
tion. Audyssey 2EQ then removes the distortion caused
by room acoustics by capturing room acoustical prob-
lems over the listening area in both the frequency and
time domain. The result is clear, well-balanced sound for
everyone. Enabling Audyssey 2EQ allows you to also
use Audyssey Dynamic EQ, which maintains the proper
octave-to-octave balance at any volume level. (See
page 57)
Measurement Positions
To create a listening environment in which several
people can enjoy your home theater simultaneously,
Audyssey 2EQ takes measurements at three positions
within the listening area.
A
First measurement point
This is the center point of the listening area, or the
listening position.
B
Second measurement point
The right side of the listening area.
C
Third measurement point
The left side of the listening area.
The distances between points
1
and
2
and points
1
and
3
must be at least 1 meter.
From the examples below, choose the listening area that
best matches yours and place the microphone accord-
ingly when prompted.
Using Audyssey 2EQ
Notes:
• For all measurements, the microphone capsule should
point directly at the ceiling.
• If there’s an obstacle between the microphone and any
speaker, the automatic setup will not work correctly.
Set up the room as you would when enjoying a DVD.
• Positioning the microphone close to where your ears
would normally be will provide better results. You can
adjust the height of the microphone by using a tripod
or level table.
• Do not attempt to hold the microphone in your hand
during measurements as this will produce incorrect
results.
Automatic Speaker Setup
(Audyssey 2EQ)
TV
TV
TV
TV
TV
TV
TV
TV
TV
:
:
Listening area
Listening position
1
Turn on the AV receiver.
2
Put the speaker setup micro-
phone at measurement point
1
(see left column), and connect it
to the SETUP MIC jack.
Notes:
• If the AV receiver is muted, it will be unmuted
automatically when the automatic speaker setup
starts.
• Automatic speaker setup cannot be performed
while a pair of headphones is connected.
• It takes about 10 minutes to complete the auto-
matic speaker setup for three positions. Total mea-
surement time varies depending on the speakers.
• Do not connect or disconnect any speakers during
the automatic speaker setup.
ON/STANDBY
STANDBY
PURE AUDIO
CINEMA
FILTER
TONE
MOVIE/TV
MUSIC
GAME
DISPLAY
RT/PTY/TP MEMORY
CLEAR
DIGITAL INPUT
TUNING MODE
LATE NIGHT
PHONES
MULTI CH
PURE AUDIO
DVD
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
AUX
TAPE
TUNER
CD
SETUP
SETUP MIC
VIDEO
L AUDIO R
AUX INPUT
ENTER
RETURN
TUNING
PRESET
MASTER VOLUME
AV RECEIVER
HT-R518
SETUP MIC
1
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SETUP MIC
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