Step 2: Setting; Turning The Power On; Making Automatic Speaker Setting - Onkyo TX-SR444 Basic Manual

Step 2: Setting Up
z Operation: Use the remote controller of this unit to
operate the menus shown on the TV screen. To display the
guidance, you need to make HDMI connection between
the unit and TV. Select the item with the cursor buttons of
the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your
selection. To return to the previous screen, press RETURN.
1

Turning the Power On

Connect the power cord to the outlet (). Press z ON/
STANDBY on the main unit or z RECEIVER on the remote
controller to turn the unit on or to standby mode.
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● When the unit is turned on, a large instantaneous
current may flow affecting functionality of the computer
and other devices. It is recommended to use a separate
outlet from that for the computer or such other sensitive
devices.
 Taiwanese models include removable power cords. Connect the power cord
¼
to AC INLET of the unit and then connect to the outlet. Always disconnect
the outlet side first when disconnecting the power cord.
2

Making Automatic Speaker Setting

The AccuEQ Room Calibration function, our proprietary
technology, measures the test tone coming from each
speaker with the supplied speaker setup microphone,
setting of the number of speakers, volume level, each
speaker's optimum crossover frequencies, and distance
from the primary listening position, and also enables
correction of distortion caused by the acoustic environment
of the room.
● You cannot return to the previous screen during speaker
setup, even if you press RETURN.
1� Place the speaker setup microphone�
Before starting the procedure, refer to the figure and
place the supplied speaker setup microphone at the
measurement position .
Measurement position with
Listening area
microphone
 Correct measurement will not be possible if the microphone is held
¼
by hand. Measurement is not possible if headphones are being used.
 The subwoofer sound may not be detected since it is extremely
¼
low frequencies. Set the subwoofer volume to around the half of its
maximum volume and make its frequency to the maximum level.
 Measurement may be interrupted if there is ambient noise or radio
¼
frequency interference. Close the window and turn off the home
appliance and fluorescent light.
2� Connect the speaker setup microphone to the
SETUP MIC jack of the unit�
SETUP MIC jack
Speaker
setup
microphone