About the Auto SetupThe Audyssey MultEQ auto setup function detects the presence ofeach speaker and automatically calculates the speaker size, channellevel, distance, and optimal crossover frequency setting. AudysseyMultEQ corrects acoustical distortions within the listening area.Before starting, connect and position all of your speakers.Once started, MultEQ will play a series of test tones through eachspeaker.NOTEDo not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume after“Step 1”.If an error message appears during the measurements, check “ErrorMessages”, take the advised action, then start the measurementsagain (vpage 21).The speaker connection and polarity are detected at the fi rstmeasurement position (main listening position). The followingattributes are also determined at this time: “Speaker Size”, “SpeakerDistance”, “Channel Level”, “Crossover Frequency”.q Press o while “Auto Set• While the measurements are being conducted “Measure:FL• When the measurements are completed, the number of detectedspeakers is displayed.Example : For a 7.1 channel speaker confi gurationS p e a k e r : 3 / 4 / . 1Step 1 : Speaker Detection• If the result differs from the actual connection status or an errormessage appears, use i to display “Retry<” and then press o torepeat the measurement.• If the result still differs from the actual connection status afterre-measurement or the error message still appears, it is possiblethat the speakers are not connected properly. Turn the AVR-1709off, check the speaker connections and repeat the measurementprocess from the beginning.Number of front speakers orcenter speakersa Auto SetupThe settings found at this stage are applied automatically.GAuto setup flowHStep 1: Speaker DetectionStep 2: MeasurementStep 3: CalculationStep 4: CheckStep 5: StoreStep 2 : Measurementq Press i to select “2nd Start<”, then press o.• The measurement of the 2nd position starts.w Move the microphone to the 3rd position and press o.• The measurement of the 3rd position starts.e Perform w repeatedly.• “Calculate<” is displayed when you have completedmeasurements in 6 positions.• If you want to stop after measuring just fi ve or fewer positions,use i to display “Calculate<”.After completing a measurement position, move the microphone tothe next position.Measure at 6 positions: the main listening position and 5 othersurrounding positions. Although it is allowable to measure less than 6positions, it is recommended to measure 6 for best results.NOTE• Do not disconnect the setup microphone until the auto setupprocedure is completed.• When using headphones, unplug the headphones before startingthe auto setup procedure.NOTE• Loud test sounds may be played during Audyssey MultEQ automaticspeaker setup. This is part of normal operation. If there is backgroundnoise in room, these test signals will increase in volume.• Do not stand between the speakers and setup microphone or allowobstacles in the path while the measurements are being made. Thiswill cause inaccurate readings.• Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise can disruptthe room measurements. Close windows, silence cell phones,televisions, radios, air conditioners, fl uorescent lights, homeappliances, light dimmers, or other devices as measurements maybe affected by these sounds.Cell phones should be placed away from all audio electronics duringthe measurement process as Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)may cause measurement disruptions (even if the cell phone is not inuse).• Operating MASTER VOLUME during the measurements will cancelthe measurements.• To cancel the measurements, press o while “Measure:FL is displayed (“Ccl” stands for “Cancel”).Step 3 : CalculationThe values obtained from the measurements are automaticallyanalyzed and the attributes for each of the speakers in the listeningarea are determined.q Press o while “Calculate” is displayed.• “Calculating” is displayed and analysis begins.• Analysis takes several minutes to complete.• The time required for this analysis depends on the number ofspeakers connected. The greater the number of speakers connected,the longer analysis will take.NOTEDo not change the speaker connections or subwoofer volume,or speaker locations after making measurements. If changes arenecessary, make the changes and use the Audyssey MultEQ autosetup once again for an updated EQ solution.0Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information TroubleshootingENGLISHSubwooferYes: “.1”, No: “0”Number of surround speakersor surround back speakersAuto SetupOptimize settings for speakers in use.
