Initial Setup - Krell Industries Foundation 4K Owner's Reference Manual

Initial Setup

The Foundation 4K UHD processor features the Krell Automatic Room Equalization System (ARES) to assist in setting
up the Foundation 4K UHD for optimal performance. The ARES system includes two operations, the speaker setup
portion and the equalization portion. The speaker setup portion of ARES determines the array and position of each
speaker in the system. From there, ideal values for speaker crossover, delays relative to the listening position and
sound pressure levels are all set automatically.
The second half of ARES is equalization. ARES includes a sophisticated equalization system that calculates flat
frequency response for the entire system. The equalization algorithm uses the previously calculated speaker setup
data and acquired room characteristics to provide the ideal frequency curves for the speakers in the system.
Individual speaker setup parameters may be edited after the ARES system completes its initial calculations. The ARES
equalization process may be run again after the edits have been made.
All configuration options are selected using the front panel display or via a web enabled device such as a PC or
tablet. The Foundation 4K UHD and the web enabled device must be connected to the same network to use a web
enabled device for setup.
Microphone Setup
Place the included microphone at the listening position close to ear level and away from any obstructions. Plug the
microphone into microphone input on the Foundation 4K UHD front panel and proceed with setup.
Front Panel Setup
Press the Menu button on the front panel or the remote control. Navigating the set-up menu is accomplished by
using a combination of the up, down, left, right, and enter buttons on the front panel or remote control.
Press the Enter button to select Speaker Setup.
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