How To Perform Auto Sound Setup - Cary Audio Design Cinema 12 Owner's Manual

AUTO SOUND SETUP
To set up the speaker system manually without using the AUTO SETUP feature, see the
MANUAL SETUP instructions in the next section. MANUAL SETUP is the factory
recommended procedure to obtain the most accurate results. AUTO SETUP may
yield superior results to using only your ears to balance the system. However, MANUAL
SETUP will yield even more precise set-up of the system if done properly with a sound
pressure level meter and a tape measure for measuring speaker distances and properly
setting the level and distance settings within the setup menu.

HOW TO PERFORM AUTO SOUND SETUP

During measurement, the VFD front panel display will show the current activity that is
happening within the Cinema 12. The power amplifier needs to be turned on, naturally,
for all of the automatic settings to take place since the microphone is listening for the
speakers so that it can make the needed changes required by auto setup.
1. Connect the supplied microphone to the Cinema 12 microphone input on the rear
panel of the Cinema 12.
2. Place the microphone on a stand or small surface at the main listening location
that does not in any way obstruct the microphone's ability to 'listen' to the room.
Aim the microphone straight up at the ceiling, not at the speakers.
STEPS:
• For the first (or only if you choose) auto set up measurement test, set the
microphone in the main listening position.
• Use a stand or tripod to position the microphone at ear level with a clear
'view' of all of the speakers. Having a couch back between the microphone
and the rear channel speakers is not a clear view, for example.
• If you are using a powered subwoofer, set the input sensitivity control setting
to about 1/3 or 1/2 of the volume gain setting. The output level needs to be in
approximate balance with the other inputs to the main speaker channels so the
Cinema 12 can make the balance between them. The subwoofer is the only
channel in a normal system that has an independent volume control on it, so if
it is set at too high or too low a setting, the Cinema 12 will not be able to
balance the channels for subwoofer (low bass) and the other channels
properly. If you perform an auto setup run, and the subwoofer is too loud or
too soft in comparison to the other channels during setup, adjust the sensitivity
control on the subwoofer to make the needed change (subwoofer volume up or
down) for your system to balance properly with the auto setup.
• During auto setup, it is important that you are not in the way of any of the
speakers and the microphone. Stand or sit outside of the main listening area,
and run the system with the remote control if possible, to avoid interference
with the speakers and the microphone. It is also important that no voices,
music or TV noises should be on in the room during setup, since this will
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