Audyssey Multeq ® Room Correction And Speaker Setup - Onkyo TX-NR1008 Instruction Manual

Audyssey MultEQ ®
and Speaker Setup
With the supplied calibrated microphone,
Audyssey MultEQ automatically determines the number
of speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass man-
agement, optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer
(if present), and distances from the primary listening posi-
tion.
Audyssey MultEQ then removes the distortion caused by
room acoustics by capturing room acoustical problems
over the listening area in both the frequency and time
domain. The result is clear, well-balanced sound for every-
one. Enabling Audyssey MultEQ allows you to also use
Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® , which maintains the proper
octave-to-octave balance at any volume level
Before using this function, connect and position all of
your speakers.
If "Dynamic EQ" is set to "On"
setting will be set to "Audyssey"
hand, if it is set to "Off", the "Dynamic Volume" setting
will be set to "Off" (➔ 52).
It takes about 30 minutes to complete Audyssey MultEQ
Room Correction and Speaker Setup for 6 positions. Total
measurement time varies depending on the number of
speakers.
Using Audyssey MultEQ
Using Audyssey MultEQ to create a listening environment
in your home theater that all listeners will enjoy,
Audyssey MultEQ takes measurements at up to six posi-
tions within the listening area. Position the microphone at
ear height of a seated listener with the microphone tip
pointed directly at the ceiling using a tripod. Do not hold
the microphone in your hand during measurements as this
will produce inaccurate results.
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First measurement position
Also referred to as the Main Listening Position this
refers to the most central position where one would nor-
mally sit within the listening environment. MultEQ uses
the measurements from this position to calculate
speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum cross-
over value for the subwoofer.
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Second Sixth measurement positions
These are the other listening positions (i.e., the places
where the other listeners will sit). You can measure up
to 6 positions.
The following examples show some typical home theater
seating arrangements. Choose the one that best matches
yours, and position the microphone accordingly when
prompted.
Room Correction
(➔ 52).
(➔ 52), the "Equalizer"
(➔ 49). On the other
d e f
c a b
: Listening area
Note
• Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise and Radio
Frequency Interference (RFI) can disrupt the room measure-
ments. Close windows, televisions, radios, air conditioners, flu-
orescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other
devices. Turn off the cell phone (even if it is not in use) or place
it away from all audio electronics.
• The microphone picks up test tones which played through each
speaker as Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker
Setup run.
• Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup cannot
be performed while a pair of headphones is connected.
1
Turn on the AV receiver and the connected TV.
On the TV, select the input to which the AV receiver
is connected.
2
Set the speaker setup microphone at the Main Lis-
tening Position a, and connect it to the SETUP
MIC jack.
SETUP MIC jack
The speaker setting menu appears.
3
When you've finished making the settings, press
ENTER.
MultEQ: Auto Setup
Speakers Type(Front)
Powered Zone2
Powered Zone3
Subwoofer
• If your front speakers are bi-amped, you must
select "Bi-Amp" in the "Speakers Type(Front)"
setting (➔ 47). For hookup information, see "Bi-
amping the Front Speakers"
• If you change "Powered Zone2" or "Powered
Zone3" setting, refer to "Setting the Powered
Zone 2/3" for more details
• If you are using a subwoofer(s), select "Yes" in the
47). If not, select "No" and skip
"Subwoofer" (➔
step 4.
TV
a to f: Listening position
Speaker setup microphone
Normal
Not Act
Not Act
Yes
(➔ 15).
(➔ 75).
En
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