Cary Audio Design Cinema 11 - Manual (Page 25)

AUTO SOUND SETUP
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The AUTO SOUND SETUP feature of the Cinema 11 measures sound characteristics of the
speaker system and room where the surround sound processor is used and automatically
optimizes settings.
The room EQ technology adopted by the Cinema 11 provides the best listening environment for
multiple listeners. To do this, the AUTO SOUND SETUP feature measures a test tone emitted by
each channel in a maximum of 6 separate listening positions (to average the overall area sound
field), using the supplied microphone. The measurement results are analyzed using an original
algorithm and environmental settings are made to improve the sound characteristics of the
listening area.
To set up the speaker system (i.e., Adjusting speaker distance, etc.) without using the AUTO
SOUND SETUP feature, see the MANUAL SOUND SETUP in the following section of this manual.
HOW TO PERFORM AUTO SOUND SETUP
During measurement, the VFD menu displays the condition, so make sure the power to the
power amplifier is ON.
1. Connect the supplied microphone to the MIC jack on the Cinema 11.
2. Set the microphone in the listening position at head height.
Notes:
• For the first measurement, set the microphone in the main listening position.
• Use a stand or tripod to position the microphone at ear height in the listening
position.
• Remove any obstructions between the speakers and microphone.
• To use a powered subwoofer, set the volume to the middle point and set the
crossover frequency to the highest point.
• During measurement, step away from the microphone and operate the Cinema 11
via the remote handset from a position that is out of the path of the speaker sound.
• WARNING: The test tone output from the speakers during measurement is very loud.
Keep neighbors and children in mind when running your tests. This test sound is
similar to ‘pink’ noise with energy in all audible octaves of sound.
3. Press the TEST button on the remote handset.
VFD will display:
Auto Sound Setup?
Press ENTER to start.
4. Press the ENTER button to start measurement.
VFD will display:
Connect Microphone?
Press ENTER to start.
5. Speaker Check
During the Speaker Check, the following VFD appears on the display and checks are
made to detect the test sound in the listening room, whether there are speakers
connected to each channel or not and the polarity of the speakers as they are connected.