Denon AVR-985 Operating Instructions Manual page 21

Auto setup/Room EQ
The Auto Setup function of this unit performs an analysis of the speaker system and measures the acoustic characteristics of your room to permit
an appropriate automatic setting.
When performing Auto Setup, an optional microphone is required for the setup.
2 Measurement and setting details
q : This sets the speaker connection mode, polarity, and bass reproduction ability.
w : This sets the optimum delay time from each speaker corresponding to the listening position.
e : This sets the volume that is output from each speaker.
r : This sets the frequency response of each speaker.
NOTE:
• A loud test tone is output during the measurement. Please consider this should you be planning night time measurements, and consider not
allowing small children into the listening room at this time.
Connecting the microphone for Auto Setup
1 Connect the microphone for Auto Setup to the Setup Mic
connector on the front panel of the unit.
MODE ANALOG EXT. IN
2 Place the microphone for Auto Setup at the actual listening
position which will be at the same height as your ears. Use a
tripod or level surface at positioning.
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Setting the Auto Setup / Room EQ
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(Remote control unit)
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(Remote control unit)
Select "Auto Setup / Room EQ" at the System Setup Menu.
Display the Auto Setup / Room EQ menu.
NOTES:
• When using other microphone see page 28.
Listening position
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