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1. About Auto Calibration
Auto Calibration allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows.
Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver.
Adjust the speaker level.
Measure the distance of each speaker from your seating position. (*1)
Measure the speaker size. (*1)
Measure the frequency characteristics (EQ). (*1)
Measure the frequency characteristics (Phase). (*1) (*2)
Note
The D.C.A.C. is designed to achieve proper sound balance for your room. However, you can adjust
the speaker levels manually according to your preference using [Test Tone].
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2. Before you perform Auto Calibration
Before you perform Auto Calibration, check the following items:
Set up and connect the speakers.
Do not connect any microphones other than the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO
CAL MIC jack.
If using a bi-amplifier connection or speakers with a front B connection, set the assignment
for the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK (FRONT B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2) terminals properly.
For details, see “Assigning the surround back speaker terminals (
SB Speaker Assign).”
Set the speaker output to a setting other than [SPEAKERS OFF]. For details, see “4.
Selecting the front speakers.”
Remove any obstructions between the optimizer microphone and the speakers.
For accurate measurement, make sure the environment is quiet and free from noise.
Note
The speakers emit very loud sound during the calibration and the volume cannot be adjusted. Be
considerate of your neighbors and any children who are present.
If the muting function has been activated before you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function
will shut off automatically.
It may not be possible to take the correct measurements or to perform Auto Calibration at all if
special speakers such as dipole speakers are used.
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3. Connecting the optimizer microphone
Optimizer microphone (supplied)
An on-screen keyboard appears on the TV screen.
Press / / / and to select characters one by one to enter the name.
4
Select [Enter].
The name you entered is registered.
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The measurement result is not utilized when [Direct] is being used and an analog input is selected.
*1
The measurement result may be not utilized, depending on the audio formats.
*2
Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.
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Set up the optimizer microphone.
Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position and set it at the same height as
your ears.
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