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Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey™ Auto Setup)
1
Check the speaker connections.
(
v
page 11
“
Connecting the Speakers
”
)
2
Turn on the power of the TV and subwoofer.
Set the TV’s input to the AVR-890.
3
Turn on the AVR-890’s power.
(
v
page 19
“
Turning the Power On
”
)
4
Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to
the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit.
The Audyssey Auto Setup screen appears automatically.
5
Mount the setup microphone on a tripod or stand and
install it at the main listening position.
When installing the setup microphone, adjust its height so that
the section where the sound is received is at the height of the
ears during listening.
Sound
receptor
Setup
microphone
a
Connect the included Setup Microphone
When using a subwoofer with adjustable gain and
crossover frequency
When using a subwoofer, make the following settings before starting
Audyssey Auto Setup:
n
When using a subwoofer with a direct mode
Set the direct mode to “On” and disable the volume adjustment
and crossover frequency setting.
n
When using a subwoofer without a direct mode
Make the following settings:
• Volume
: “12 o’clock position”
• Crossover frequency : “Maximum/Highest Frequency”
• Low pass filter
: “Off”
• Standby mode
: “Off”
NOTE
• Do not hold the microphone in your hand during measurements.
• Avoid placing the microphone close to a seat back or wall as sound
reflections may give inaccurate results.
s
Audyssey Auto Setup Preparations
around items indicate the default setting.
NOTE
• Do not disconnect the setup microphone until Audyssey Auto Setup
is completed.
• When using headphones, unplug the headphones before starting
Audyssey Auto Setup.
Perform the following settings if adjustments, etc., are required for
the speaker environment you’re using.
If you do not need to perform the following settings, or have already
completed them, select “Auto Setup Start” and then press
.
Proceed to “ STEP2 ”.
STEP1 Preparation
1
Press
ui
to select
“Amp Assign”, then
press
.
2
Press
o
p
to select Amp Assign Mode, then press
.
Normal
: The sound of the surround back channel is output
from the speakers connected to the SURR.
BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.
ZONE2
: If the ZONE2 power is on, the sound of the
ZONE2 channel is output from the speakers
connected to the SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN
terminals.
Front A Bi-Amp
: The sound of the front A bi-amp channel is output
from the speakers connected to the SURR.
BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.
Front B Bi-Amp
: The sound of the front B bi-amp channel is output
from the speakers connected to the SURR.
BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.
Front Height
: The sound of the front height channel is output
from the speakers connected to the SURR.
BACK/AMP ASSIGN terminals.
Changing the amplifier assignment (Amp Assign)
The signals output from the AVR-890’s SURR. BACK/AMP ASSIGN
speaker terminals can be switched to signals of the surround mode
being used.
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To cancel Audyssey Auto Setup
To cancel, press
then use
o
p
to select “Yes”.
: Moves the cursor (Up/Down/Left/Right)
: Decision the setting
: Return to previous menu
Remote control
operation buttons
:
Displaying the menu
Cancel the menu
Set
tings
