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1. The information entered at this screen is stored on the Audyssey Installer Website account and will not affect filters created or saved to the Sub Equalizer The information is stored for each individual calibration and zone calibration Regarding Zones The Sub Equalizer device allows this information to be stored per zone If planning to calibrate for two zones fill out the information on this page regarding the first zone you will calibrate That information will be saved in the final calibration information used to produce the customer certificate Then when you are ready to begin calibrating the second zone press the back button until you reach the Room Dimensions screen Replace the previously entered information with the information regarding the next zone you are about to calibrate follow the progression of screens beyond this as normal being sure to enter information about the zone you are calibrating as necessary Page 18 Auto EQ Assist Please review the Auto EQ Assist Overview on page 9 Also refer to the necessary connections related to the Auto EQ Assist feature detailed on page 10 Installers will need to set the External Calibration Mode to ON at this screen in order to calibrate a receiver that utilizes an automatic room equalization feature MultEQ Pro Auto EQ Assist Auto EQ Assist If your AYR or Pre Pro does not have an Auto EG feature uses any type Consult the amp S EG1 Operator of Audyssey room cali2. This information is stored for uploading customer calibration results to the Audyssey Installer Website All of your organization s uploaded calibration results and customer certificates are listed on the Audyssey Installer Website by the customer or job name entered at the Job Information screen MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Page 15 Audyssey MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Options Choose which microphone you are using from the menu under the Microphone heading Select the microphone that has the serial number matching the serial number on the microphone you are using AUDYSSEY CALIBRATED wir 01399 MultEQ Pro Options Audyssey Mic 02616 Options Audyssey Mic 02980 Audyssey Mic 02980_joe B amp K Select the Audyssey Mic that has the same five digit serial number as the microphone you are using About Audyssey Professional Microphones Even the highest quality microphones often contain small variations that cause measurement artifacts As part of preparing the Installer Kit Audyssey measures each microphone individually and stores a unique calibration file on each MultEQ Pro application CD This file ensures that the MultEQ Pro room correction filters take into account the frequency response variations of each individual microphone used for calibration In the case that multiple Installer Kits are available more than one microphone it is important to cho
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4. While the mouse cursor is over the forward and back buttons black lt gt buttons indicate available back and forward functionality while light grey and gt buttons indicate that forward or back are currently unavailable Product Selection Choose Audyssey Sub Equalizer from the list of Audyssey products and press the button to continue MultEQ Pro Product Selection Product Selection DENON 4 P 4 1HDCI al DENON AWR xx10Cl NAD Electronics Integra AYR Interface Onkyo AYR Interface Integra amp VR Interface 2 Audyssey Sound Equalizer Y Audyssey Sound Equalizer Balance Audyssey Sub Equalizer Wisdom Audio SC 1 Selectthe product you are calibrating with Audyssey MultEG Pro MultEQ Pro supports multiple products from various manufacturers Many of the MultEQ Pro screens that follow are common to most Audyssey Installer Ready products Some screens and elements within may vary so it is important to review the each product s User Guide Job Information Enter the customer or job name in the Customer or Job Name fields Enter your name in the Technician s Name field and press the gt button to continue This information will be used in the creation of the customer certificate later MultEQ Pro Job Information Customer or Job Name Job Information Enter your customer s name or the job name in the Customer or Job Name field Enter your name in the Technician Name field
5. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating put the product in a position and location that will not interfere with its proper ventilation For example do not place the product on a bed sofa or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings Do not put it in a built in system such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may keep air from flowing through its ventilation openings Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not place anything on top of this product Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time to prevent damage to this product Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Do not attempt to service this product yourself Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards Please call A
6. connecting your AVR or Pre Pro to your subwoofer and connect to the Sub Equalizer SUB A OUTPUT One filter will be created for the single subwoofer channel One IN to one OUT Zone 2 Use this configuration when configuring a second zone with a single subwoofer or a second pair of collocated subs you will equalize as a single subwoofer Different makes models of subs should be calibrated using One IN to two OUT even if they are collocated Select this mode if you wish to calibrate one subwoofer in the system plus calibrate another subwoofer in a different room or zone Each Zone will be calibrated though a separate procedure So only perform a calibration using this setting after you have successfully completed a calibration using the setting One IN to one OUT Sub A Important If you initially calibrated the Sub Equalizer using Dual discrete IN to dual discrete OUT or One IN to two OUT performing a calibration next using One IN to one OUT either with Sub A or Sub B will clear the previous calibration So if you intend on using dual zones use only One IN to one OUT configurations together Page 20 One in to two OUT This is the default case The most common configuration for preamplifier orocessors that provide multiple usually two subwoofer output connectors is to have them internally connected in parallel y cord In these cases it is not possible to enter separate delays and trims for each
7. or level correction Therefore to have these features and achieve the correct input levels you should always use a pre amp processor between the source and the Sub Equalizer MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Page 1 Audyssey MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Page 2 Introduction The Audyssey Sub Equalizer is a stand alone hardware platform for custom installers to implement Audyssey MultEQ XT sound equalization technology adapted specifically for subwoofers The Sub Equalizer removes distortion caused by the interaction of sound from subwoofers with the acoustics of the listening room This results in delivery of low frequency content as it was intended without distortion and coloration not just in one seat but over a large listening area The installation of every Sub Equalizer requires professional calibration using the MultEQ Pro application and the Audyssey Installer Kit Installers bring the Installer Kit and a laptop to an installation site run the MultEQ Pro application create correction filters and transfer MultEQ XT filters from the laptop to the Sub Equalizer The intuitive steps for completing this installation are described in detail in this User Guide The latest MultEQ Pro User Guides are available to registered Audyssey Installers through the Audyssey Installer Website http www audyssey com InstallerWeb MultEQ Pro Setup Guide The MultEQ Pro Setup Guide is included in the
8. MultEQ Pro CD included in your Audyssey Installer Kit into your PC s CD ROM drive There are four possible options to choose from in the MultEQ Pro Main Setup window depending on the status of necessary installations You will click on the text itself to begin the operation desired e Install Microsoft NET e Install MultEQ Pro e Uninstall MultEQ Pro e View Setup Guide e Add Microphone File to MultEQ Pro The options to Install MultEQ Pro will not appear unless Microsoft NET 2 0 is already installed Installing Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 Microsoft NET 2 0 Framework must be installed before installing uninstalling or running the MultEQ Pro software The Microsoft NET Framework is a software component that can be added to the Microsoft Windows operating system The NET 2 0 installation can be found on the MultEQ Pro CD After inserting the CD into your laptop the autorun function should launch the MultEQ Pro Main Setup Window see next page If it does not automatically run you can double click the disc typically the D drive in the My Computer folder In the image Install Microsoft NET the option to install the MultEQ Pro application is not available because Microsoft NET v2 0 is not installed Therefore left click on the Install Microsoft NET option to begin the installation Note that during the installation process highlighted items are shown with green font You must accept the End User License A
9. Safety Instructions CAUTION To reduce risk of electrical shock do not remove chassis cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE h al 10 11 12 A A SNAN 13 14 19 20 Read these instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain these instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future use Heed all warnings on the product and in the owner s guide Follow instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture For example do not use this product near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool or anywhere else that water or moisture are present Clean only with a dry cloth and as directed by Audyssey Laboratories Inc Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing injury to achild or adult and damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions
10. any measurements be sure to place the microphone in a vertical position with the capsule pointing directly at the ceiling Make sure there are no nearby obsiructions or large reflecting surfaces 6 Connect the computer or laptop running MultEQ Pro using the A to B USB cable included with the Audyssey Installer Kit to the USB connection on the front panel of the Sub Equalizer The Sub Equalizer USB port can be found beneath the magnetic faceplate of the unit The detachable magnetic faceplate is easily removed and reinstalled by hand Any of the computer s USB ports may be used for this connection MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Page 11 Audyssey MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Page 12 Be sure to provide enough slack for the USB cable so that it will not suddenly disconnect during MultEQ Pro calibration Accidental USB disruption disconnection will likely require MultEQ Pro to be restarted The USB cable supplied in the Audyssey Installer Kit is 10 ft long Substitution of other USB cable is acceptable for a longer connection the longest USB cables available are 15 ft 7 Connect the remaining speakers to the receiver amplifier etc and position them as they will remain in their respective zones etc Make all other connections as instructed by the product s user guide 8 Setup and position the receiver or separate s calibration microphone as instructed by the product s user guide O
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12. necessary to create MultEQ XT filters that match the room s new configuration This is because the room s configuration influences the performance of subwoofers and therefore the frequency response throughout the listening area Regarding Zones The Sub Equalizer device allows this information to be stored per zone If planning to calibrate for two zones fill out the information on this page regarding the first zone you will calibrate That information will be saved in the final calibration information used to produce the customer certificate When you are ready to begin calibrating the second zone press the back button until you reach this page once again Replace the previously entered information with the information regarding the next zone you are about to calibrate follow the progression of screens beyond this as normal MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Page 17 Audyssey MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Equipment Info Enter information about the customer s audio equipment MultEQ Pro Equipment Info Primary Source Component s 2 Amplifier s Equipment Info Main Speakers Center Speaker Subwoofer s Surround Speakers Back Speakers Enter information about your customer s equipment Your customer s equipment information can be saved to your account on the Audyssey Installer Web Site Visit www audyssey com nstaller or see the Installation Manual for more details
13. subwoofer in the Pre Pro In this case connect ONE of the subwoofer outputs from the AVR or Pre Pro to the SUB A INPUT of the Sub Equalizer This configuration will apply the correct individual trims and delays for each subwoofer in the Sub Equalizer Therefore it is not necessary to place the subwoofers in symmetrical locations at equal distance from the main listening position see Measurement page 24 One filter will be created and used for the combined subwoofer channel Dual Discrete If the Pre Pro has an advanced bass management system that directs different unique bass content to different subwoofers then each subwoofer output should be connected to a separate Sub Equalizer channel using the Dual Discrete Channel Configuration setting An example of this would be stereo bass outputs L R In these systems the delay and trims calculated by MultEQ Pro displayed at the Detection Results screen page 26 will need to be entered for each individual subwoofer channel setting in the Pre Pro or receiver Configuring More Than Two Subwoofers Although there are only two physical outputs for subwoofers as part of the Sub Equalizer it is possible to configure more than two subwoofers in the system This will require y cording of one or more of the output channels depending on the number of subwoofers intended Pairs of subwoofers can be equalized as one subwoofer by the Sub Equalizer but certain conditions are advised 1 The subwoofer
14. takes several seconds Click Undo Last to erase the previous measurement Click Clear All to erase all of the previous position s measurements and start over at Position 1 Additional Position Measurements Move the microphone to another listening position and press the Measure button Repeat the process for several positions in the main listening area of the room It is required to measure a minimum of three positions before continuing Audyssey strongly recommends measuring at least 8 positions for average sized rooms Stagger the height of the microphone by a few inches from one measurement position to the next to account for the varying heights of listeners The larger the room the more positions should be measured up to a maximum of 32 positions Be sure to measure only in locations within the main listening area and try to avoid extreme off axis positions Measuring in a distant corner of the room will not be beneficial and will detract from the overall benefit within the main listening area Click the button to complete the measurement process Note You can always return to the Measurement screen and measure additional positions by clicking the lt arrow the application will remember the last measured position MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Page 25 Audyssey MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Detection Results This screen displays the Distance and Trim results derived from the Positio
15. AUDYSSEY Audyssey MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer AUDYSSEY Audyssey Laboratories Inc 350 South Figueroa Street Suite 233 Los Angeles CA 90071 www audyssey com Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ssoiccoricarai ii 1 Iuitgere V ezilo mere iia 2 ult Prey Sel GUC 3 0 20 07 UOUN dO dou eta dH Ee eo bru e cot QU dest uiuo PM vete eobiu te coin adu uud UN vede EU ie ALME 2 LICENSE KEYS TH 2 SUD faualiz r CODIGriEs su oues ode tus a t as TENE Use Se tA E eT a o 2 The Audyssey Installer KI Saec p eter oe tle i ee ee Or EL cadat 3 Audyssey Installer Kit Contents id 3 Setup Before Customer Installation ccccscseeseeseeesseeceseeseeneseenseseesseseeneesenssessennees 5 MUITEO Pro Main Sells uide citant dei See doe a o ut pue de tea et 5 Installing Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 seessssssssssssesseeeeeee nnne nnne nnne nnne nnn nnn nna nnn nnns 5 Metalno ugiat C a M 5 Uninstalling MUNE G Pro cosacos tel 6 VIEWING the Setup Guide ota dd no 6 Add Microphone Fileto MullEQ Pro o od 6 USB 10 R9232 Driver instala Outils 6 Register on the Audyssey Installer Website ooccooconconncccconnonnononancnnncnonancnnnnnnnancnnnononancnnnononanennnnnnas 7 Audyssey Registered Installers crs gees nee oe nbn tt eta eel a oe tb d a ta let dd 8 The Auto EQ Assist Feature Overview 1 1eee ee eeeee ce eeee
16. Audyssey automatic room equalization enabled receivers or separates When calibrating the Audyssey Sub Equalizer in conjunction with an auto calibrating room equalization receiver or separate you will need to perform the external calibration while using the Auto EQ Assist feature of MultEQ Pro This patent pending feature defeats the calibration that would normally be set for the Subwoofer by the external calibration allowing MultEQ Pro to set the filter for the subwoofer instead The other surround channels are still able to be calibrated normally by the external calibration method MultEQ Pro Auto EQ Assist Auto EQ Assist Consult the amp S EG1 Operator a Manual for instructions on setting the necessary connections between your receiver speakers the microphone and the 45 EQ1 Switch Main Speaker Auto EQ Assist On and Off by clicking the radio buttons Navigating away from this screen forward or back exiting the app or powering Y Set the radio button to On for the duration of the external calibration Do not leave this screen quit this application power off or disconnect the computer from the Sub Equalizer for the duration of the external calibration When the external calibration is complete click the Off radio button to turn External Calibration Mode to Off and press to continue MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Page 9 Audyssey MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equa
17. EQ Assist feature Instead you will perform the Sub Equalizer calibration first and then run the Audyssey enabled calibration through the calibrated Sub Equalizer Delays and crossovers from the receiver s calibration should be used not the Sub Equalizer results from the Detection Results screen MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Page 19 Audyssey MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Channel Configuration The Audyssey Sub Equalizer has been designed to work within most home theater setups that use one or more powered subwoofers It is important to understand and consider each of the various ways to configure the Audyssey Sub Equalizer One IN to one CUT Sub A P Channel Configuration MultEQ Pro z g Sub A IN fe IH es rs OUT Sub A One IM to one OUT Sub B Zone 2 Sub A OUT Sub BIN Sub B QUT One IN to two OUT level The number of filters created by the MultEQ Pro and used within the Sub Equalizer are directly related to the selections made at this screen This screen allows configuration of the Sub Equalizer at a basic d di Sub A IN Sub B OUT One IN to one OUT Dual Discreet If there is only one subwoofer in the system or collocated subs sub A IN Sub A OUT of identical make and model that you will equalize as a single subwoofer attach the subwoofer pre out from your AVR or arnai Pre Pro to the SUB A INPUT Take the cable formerly
18. Installer Kit package This guide MUREQ Pro provides simple instructions for the installation of the MultEQ Pro application Be Setup Guide sure to review this guide prior to installing MultEQ Pro on a laptop or PC AUDYSSEY License Keys The MultEQ Pro application is used to calibrate the Audyssey Sub Equalizer as well as other Audyssey Installer Ready products Some Audyssey Installer Ready Products require that a license key be purchased from the Audyssey Installer Web before in order to perform the professional calibration The Audyssey Sub Equalizer does not require a License Key to calibrate using MultEQ Pro Sub Equalizer Contents The Audyssey Sub Equalizer ships with the following contents e MultEQ Pro Installer Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer e Detachable Magnetic Faceplate remove for front panel access e Power Supply amp Power Cord Elementech International Co Ltd part no AU1241202g e Mono 1 8 inch pass through cable used for Auto EQ Assist feature e Self Adhesive Black Rubber Feet 4 e Rack Ears Left and Right These items in conjunction with the contents of the Audyssey Installer Kit are all that is required to calibrate the Audyssey Sub Equalizer The Audyssey Installer Kit Every Audyssey Installer is required to purchase an Audyssey Installer Kit More than one kit may be ordered The Audyssey Installer Kit contains the necessary equipment for calibrating an Audyssey Sub Equalizer or Audyssey Inst
19. aller Ready products AUDYSSEY The Installer Kit contains several components that have been designed specifically for Audyssey Installer Ready products and are enclosed in a durable carrying bag Audyssey Installer Kit Contents MultEQ Pro Application CD and Setup Guide The MultEQ Pro Application and User Guide may be found on the enclosed CD A printed Setup Guide is included in the Installer Kit The application must be installed on your laptop Calibrated Microphone and Microphone Stand Each Audyssey microphone is calibrated by Audyssey and comes with a custom calibration curve that matches the microphone to a high precision 1 4 reference microphone The calibration curve for your microphone is stored on your MultEQ Pro application CD The absolute sensitivity including the exact gain of each individually calibrated preamplifier is included in the correction curve Warning Only use the supplied Audyssey Calibrated Microphone Do not plug in other microphones Calibrated Preamplifier and Power Supply This microphone preamplifier provides phantom power to the microphone and applies fixed gain amplification to the microphone signal with no external controls The microphone connects to the Mic In mini XLR jack The Line Out mini XLR output connects to the Cal Line In input of the Sub Equalizer Use the enclosed mini XLR microphone cables for both the Mic In and Line Out connections to this preamp Warning Only use the suppl
20. ate Create Customer Certificate Upload MultEQ Pro calibrations results to generate a Customer Certificate At completion of the intuitive process certificates can be printed View Customer Certificates View archived MultEQ Pro calibration results by clicking the View Customer Certificate link next to the name assigned to each job see Job Information page 15 Purchase Activate MultEQ Pro Licenses Purchase and manage your MultEQ Pro Licenses and License Keys Purchase Audyssey Software Purchase the latest version of MultEQ Pro Download Microphone Calibration Files Retrieve lost Audyssey Microphone Calibration files using the 5 digit serial number labeled on the mic Edit Account Settings Change account settings such as Username Password Company Name Address etc Discussion Forums Connect with other Audyssey Installers to discuss all things Audyssey Frequently Asked Questions Access to multiple FAQs that answer commonly asked questions about how solve problems or find out more about the many Audyssey technologies Contact Tech Support Contact Audyssey with questions or comments Downloads Download Audyssey support materials Privacy Audyssey does not sell license or rent personal information gathered from this Installer Website Sign Out Sign out of the Audyssey Installer Website The Auto EQ Assist Feature Overview The Auto EQ Assist feature was designed to allow the Sub Equalizer to be integrated with non
21. bration or you do not use its Auto EG feature skip Manual for instructions on setting this step by pressing the necessary connections between your receiver speakers the microphone and the amp S EG Switch Main Speaker Auto EQ Assist On and Off by clicking the radio buttons Navigating away from this screen forward or back exiting the app or powering If the AVR or Pre Pro within the system does not have an Auto EQ feature uses any type of Audyssey room calibration 2EQ MultEQ MultEQ XT or MultEQ Pro or you do not plan on using its auto EQ feature skip this step If you are using the Sub Equalizer in conjunction with the Audyssey Sound Equalizer you should configure the Sound Equalizer without including the subwoofer channels This can be accomplished at the Zone Configuration screen of MultEQ Pro for the Sound Equalizer By default channel 4 is set to Subwoofer So change subwoofer to none or configure in another manner that does not use the Subwoofer channel Then connect the Sub Equalizer directly to the Pre Pro subwoofer output Each system should be calibrated as normal However the only the crossover displayed at the Detections Results of the Sub Equalizer calibration should be entered into the Pre Pro When complete with the external calibration or you choose not to perform an external calibration press the button to continue Note If calibrating an Audyssey enabled device you will not use the Auto
22. cate View Customer Certificates Purchase Activate MultEQ Pro Licenses Purchase Audyssey Software Download Microphone Calibration Files Edit Account Settings Discussion Forums AUTOMOTIVE PRO AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES INSTALLERS ABOUT US BLOG COMMUNITY Welcome Audyssey Registered Installer You are now in the Audyssey Installer Website where you can access all of the tools you need to use as an Audyssey Installer Create Customer Certificates a powerful tool for showing your customers the results of your calibration of their listening room Archive and view these certificates Get information on how the program works Get information about the Audyssey Installer Kit Change your account settings Access support and get answers to questions Download manuals software upgrades and other important information Please select from the menu options in the left column and thank you for being part of the Audyssey team Installer Announcements G susscree Bri O Contact Tech Support Downloads Audyssey introduces the next step in Bass EQ Privacy Monday June ist 2009 Sign Out On Thursday June 11 Audyssey CTO Chris Kyriakakis and VP of Business Development John Hallman will give our installers a sneak peek at our latest innovation in bass calibration The new component from Audyssey uses MultEQ Pro and works with any AVR It is our first standalone Certificate Overview This page explains the details of the Customer Certific
23. connect to the SUB A and SUB B OUTPUT of the Sub Equalizer 5 Connect and position the Audyssey Professional Microphone and Preamplifier a Set the Audyssey Calibrated Microphone using the professional microphone stand included with the Audyssey Installer Kit b Using one mini XLR cable from the Audyssey Installer Kit connect the Cal Line In of the Sub Equalizer to the LINE OUT of the Calibrated Preamplifier Model ACP 2 a If using an older version of the Audyssey Installer Kit that includes standard XLR cables you will need to use the XLR to mini XLR adapters included in the latest Audyssey Installer Kits to connect the older preamplifier to the mini XLR Cal Line In connector of the Sub Equalizer Contact your local distributor or Audyssey Technical Support to find out more about acquiring this adapter See page 30 for contact information c Use another mini XLR cable to connect the MIC IN of the Calibrated Preamplifier to the Audyssey professional microphone EXTEND ARM d Place the microphone stand upright and extend the boom arm to avoid sound reflections from the stand Attach the microphone holder to the end of the boom arm Insert the microphone in a vertical position in the holder so that it is pointed to the ceiling Position the microphone at the central listening position within the listening area for the first Measurement This is the position from which delays and trims will be calculated Before performing
24. e use of the MuREQ Pro Sofware provided to You Sofware are includes among other things sofware develo ssey material Bicensed to Audyssey by third pares and associated documentation clicking the ACCEPT AN AGREE buton below or by accessing copying or otherwise using the Sofware You Yon have read this Anreement understand and anree tn he hound hv e Y arknouderine that You ha O I Do Not Agree Select Installation Folder The installer will install Audyssey MultEQ Pro 3 0 to the following folder To install in this folder click Next To install to a different folder enter it below or click Browse Folder C Program Files Audyssey Labs Audyssey MultEQ Pro 3 0 Install Audyssey MultEQ Pro 3 0 for yourself or for anyone who uses this cor er Everyone O Just me Cancel lt Back ul Next gt Select Installation Folder A LJ Copied One File 2 MultEQ Pro Main Setup AUDYSSEY Install MultEQ Pro Uninstall MultEQ Pro MultEQ Pro Setup Guide Add Microphone File to MultEQ Pro 3 0 After installing NET amp MultEQ Pro Audyssey MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer specified by you Repeat the above MultEQ Pro install for each laptop your company will use for installations Uninstalling MultEQ Pro A dialog with a progress bar will appear as the MultEQ Pro application is uninstalled The dialog will disappear once the uninstallation is co
25. el Matching Subwoofer Groups When multiple subwoofers are playing correlated content together in phase there will be an increase in level This increase is in the range of 3 dB to 6 dB The actual increase depends on many factors but a 4 dB increase is a typical expectation In these instances expect that the Detection Results screen will likely report a 3 to 6 dB trim MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Page 23 Audyssey MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Measurement MultEQ Pro Measurement Product Sel Position Measurement The Audyssey Mic cable should already be connected to the CAL MIC input If not please make this connection now Place the microphone in the main listening position for the first measurement This measurement is used for both room equalization measurement and calculating the ES distances to each speaker for When finished measuring at least 3 positions click the right arrow to continue Before Measurements Review the following guidelines 1 some subwoofers have a standby mode Be sure to turn this function off before measuring see Before the MultEQ Pro Calibration page 13 The microphone should be placed in a vertical position grazing incidence for all measurements Connect the mini XLR cable from the microphone preamp LINE OUT to the MIC input of the Sub Equalizer Make the room as quiet as possible Background noise can disrupt the r
26. g with the connected satellite loudspeaker highlighted by default Observe the displayed level of the satellite loudspeaker onscreen and adjust the volume knob of the receiver until the screen reports the channel as Page 22 green which means the level is measuring within 3 dB of Reference Level After every adjustment you make you must click the Reset button to achieve proper level measurements This process is repeated for each connected subwoofer During measurements observe the highlighted channel indicator making adjustments up or down as advised on the Level Matching screen Click the Reset button after every adjustment to the subwoofer s gain knob to start the measurement routine over again to ensure accurate measurement Channel Indicators Two or three channel indicators appear at this screen depending on the Channel Configuration selected previously Each indicator represents one of the available output channels of the Sub Equalizer SAT SUB A or SUB B a level value shown as n dB and a color indicating the channel s measurement status The goal of the screen is to level match all channels to reference which will be indicated as 0 dB The color of the indicator is a quick way to tell from a distance if the level being measured is in range Also red arrow indicators appear showing from a distance if the level needs to be raised or lowered in order to reach the suggested level Channel Indicator Colors Gray A gray c
27. greement or EULA to install the NET software It is highly recommended that the Windows Update is run after installation of NET Framework 2 0 in order to receive the latest service packs and security updates from Microsoft This is typically found by clicking the Start button and looking in All Programs The option to install MultEQ Pro will only become available once NET 2 0 Framework has been installed Installing MultEQ Pro Click Install MultEQ Pro to begin the installation wizard The software installation program will guide you through the MultEQ Pro application setup You must accept the Audyssey End User License Agreement or EULA to continue the installation the MultEQ Pro application Select the location you would like to install the application to or install to the default location Once the MultEQ Pro installation is complete the software application will appear in the Audyssey Labs folder in the Start menu unless other location was specifically A Multi Pro Main Sctup AUDYSSEY Install Microsoft NET h Muth Po Main Setup AUDYSSEY Install MultEQ Pro License Agreement Please take a moment to read the license agreement now Agree then Next Otherwise click Cancel END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT DYSSEY INC This End User License Agreement the Agreement for the Audyssey MukEQ Pro Sofware is a legal agreement user You or Your and Audyssey Inc Audyssey for th
28. he Customer Certificate is available to view This is clearly shown by the text DRAFT over the certificate Printing the Customer Certificate To correctly print customer certificates set the printing margins to their minimum values within the page setup of the browser From this browser menu open the File menu and select Page Setup Enter 0 for all 4 margins and your browser will automatically adjust them to their minimum values You may print out this certificate later using the Audyssey Installer Website which stores all of your certificates Permanently Save the MultEQ XT Filters If you are satisfied with the MultEQ XT filters click the Save Permanently to SubEQ button This action will take several seconds The status bar will indicate the saving progress If there are still remaining zones needing calibration click the lt button a few times until you return to the Select a Zone screen If installing only one zone or all zones are now complete you may proceed to the Calibration Complete screen A screen will appear indicating the customer s Sub Equalizer is now MultEQ Pro calibrated Uploading the MultEQ Pro Results After the Sub Equalizer installation is complete upload the MultEQ Pro calibration results to the Audyssey Installer Website This allows for e Storing and printing customer certificates e Storing the installation delays levels subwoofer crossovers and equipment information To register as an Audy
29. ied Audyssey calibrated preamplifier Do not use any other microphone preamplifier MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Page 3 Audyssey MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Page 4 RCA to Mini XLR Adapter This adapter connects the mic preamplifier mini XLR cable to mic inputs of Sound Equalizers or Audyssey Installer Ready products 10 ft USB Cable The laptop running the MultEQ Pro application connects to the Sub Equalizer via the 10 ft USB cable Microphone Mini XLR Cables The Installer Kit contains three 25 ft mini XLR cables and two XLR to mini XLR cables The cables are used to connect the microphone preamp from the Line Out interface to the Sub Equalizer or other Audyssey Installer Ready devices The cables can be linked together to provide up to 75 feet of length for large rooms or multi room installations USB to RS232 Serial Cable This cable connects certain Audyssey Installer Ready products to a laptop running the MultEQ Pro application Previous Installer Kit Components Items from previous versions of the Audyssey Installer Kit such as the Audyssey MMO1 professional calibration microphone can still be used for calibration with MultEQ Pro v2 5 or later as long as the microphone calibration file is copied into the new Audyssey MultEQ Pro directory Setup Before Customer Installation Perform these setup steps before arriving at the installation site MultEQ Pro Main Setup Insert the
30. il you click the Save Permanently to SubEQ button The Sub Equalizer can only store one set of filters at a time The Transfer to Sub EQ process may take several minutes depending on how many channels and how many positions were measured The download status bar will indicate the progress of the transfer MultEQ XT On Off Demo After the results are transferred to the Sub Equalizer the Turn MultEQ On and Turn MultEQ Off buttons will become available You can use these buttons to demonstrate the MultEQ XT filters before deciding to save them permanently to the Sub Equalizer Changing the MultEQ XT Filters To make adjustments to the MultEQ XT filters you will need to add more measurement positions or redo your measurements Click the lt button until you return to the Measurement screen View Results The Customer Certificate Click the View Results button to view a graphical display of the frequency response correction for each channel The default HTML browser should automatically open a window displaying a Customer Certificate titled Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction Results After permanently MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Page 27 Audyssey MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer saving your results you can print out this certificate immediately or print later from the Audyssey Installer Website Until the filters are permanently committed to the Sub Equalizer only a draft version of t
31. lizer Sub Equalizer Connections Setup Calibration and Auto EQ Assist Connection Diagram SUB A SUB B SIEBE A SUB B SA FEM INPUT OUTPUT AUDYSSEY SUB EQUALIZER Receiver with g ASS inro ga Auto Room EQ Calibre ation B Cal Calibration Mic IN TT OUT Line In ll 1 8 Connector B oO o Receiver s if e V andi F Sus Calibration Mic fo it E bw e System connection diagram eee during calibration candy Parmanent connections Important Before making any connections be sure to power off the Dual Discrest only Sub Equalizer amplifier s powered subwoofers and receiver or Pre Pro 1 Connect the receiver s calibration microphone and pass through connections a Connect the Sub Equalizer mono 1 8 inch pass through cable included with the Sub Equalizer to the receiver or Pre Pro s Calibration Microphone In connector b Connect the other end of the cable to the Sub Equalizer Pass through Mic OUT connector on the front chassis Note Only use the cable included with the Sub Equalizer Other connectors may appear identical when in fact they are not Also if the external microphone does not use an 1 8 inch connector an adapter may be required This is not included with the Sub Equalizer Be sure to check the receiver s calibration microphone connection prior to arriving at the installation site c Connect the receiver or Pre Pro calibration microphone to the Sub Eq
32. mplete Viewing the Setup Guide An electronic version of the MultEQ Pro Setup Guide is available to view at any time during the setup Add Microphone File to MultEQ Pro If your company has purchased more than one installer kit it is highly recommended you save the microphone calibration file from each of your MultEQ Pro CDs on each company laptop used for installation This allows measurement microphones to be shared and used with any of your laptops The Copied One File window will be displayed after each microphone calibration file is successfully copied to your laptop It is important to have the correct microphone calibration file with the corresponding microphone and preamp marked with the matching 5 digit serial number Each microphone and preamplifier set is measured by Audyssey and the unique mic calibration file is stored on the installation CD of the installer kit Registered Installers may conveniently retrieve microphone calibration files through the Audyssey Installer Website USB to RS232 Driver Installation Some Audyssey Installer Ready products require the laptop running the MultEQ Pro application connect to using the USB to RS232 connector provided in the Audyssey Installer Kit In MultEQ Pro 3 0 and later the driver to allow you to use the RS232 connector is located on the MultEQ Pro Installation disc Microsoft XP or Vista will prompt you if needed to locate the driver See Found New Hardware image oelect
33. n 1 measurement and the recommended crossover for the single connected satellite speaker derived from all measurements MultEQ Pro Detection Results Ch Location Speaker Type 1 Sub amp Subwoofer 3 Satellite Satellite Detection Results Manually enter the Distance Trim and Crossover information into the Consult the 4S EQ1 Operator a preamplifier processor o The distance reported represents the acoustical di out the system sor or receiver e Manual for a detalled explanation of acoustical distance and electrical delay throughout th tem results showen on this screen Manually enter the trim crossover and distance information from the Detection Results screen into the receiver or pre pro The distance delay reported includes the physical distance of Note You must manually enter the information on this screen into the preamplifier processor s settings Speaker Type indicates whether the detected loudspeaker is a satellite subwoofer or displays a status such as undetected Distance can be displayed in either English feet or Metric meters units by clicking the Dist heading in blue By default the values are shown in feet and must be used to manually set the distance delay in the Pre Pro When entered the settings shown will time align the subwoofers to the same point Position 1 In some cases there may be excessive low frequency noise in the room not necessarily audible to the human ear but
34. nce these steps are complete you are ready to run MultEQ Pro and to calibrate the Sub Equalizer and receiver Configuring the Receiver Preamplifier Processor The MultEQ Pro application measures the room response and computes the MultEQ XT room correction filters The crossover frequency level and trim settings reported by the Detection Results screen of MultEQ Pro must be entered manually into the preamplifier orocessor or receiver See Detection Results page 26 Before the MultEQ Pro Calibration If the subwoofer s has a built in lowpass filter it should be bypassed or set to the THX setting Sometimes there is an input called LFE that has the lowpass filter already bypassed This must be done before MultEQ Pro measurements are made If the subwoofer lowpass filter cannot be defeated set it to its maximum frequency Any subwoofer gain controls should be set to their nominal settings such as at the THX position or at 12 o clock on a conventional level control Phase controls if they exist should be set to 0 Defeating the lowpass filter in the subwoofer ensures that the MultEQ Pro software has the best possible chance of producing the smoothest response through the crossover region If the subwoofer has any sort of Auto Standby or Sleep mode that turns the power to the subwoofer off after it does not receive any signal for some period of time disable this mode This will ensure that the subwoofer is always on a
35. nd ready to output the MultEQ test signals Failure to disable this mode could chop off the start of the test signal and this would result in inaccurate subwoofer measurements During the MultEQ Pro Calibration Consult the manufacturer s documentation of the preamplifier processor on how to manually set the parameters reported by the MultEQ Pro application at the Detection Results screen MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Page 13 Audyssey MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Page 14 The MultEQ Pro Application Overview and Screen Sequence The MultEQ Pro application consists of a series of screens which leads installers through the calibration process The names of each screen are listed in the left column of the application A C to help track progress Product Selection C Job Information Options Room Dimensions MultEQ Pro Job Information Customer or Job Name Job Information Equipment Info Auto EQ Assist Channel Configuration Level Matching Technician Name Measurement Detection Results Enter your customer s name or the job name in the Customer or Job Name S av e Re S u It S field our name in the Technician Enter your E Name field Calibration Complete B Within the application the current screen is highlighted in bold A Move forward and backwards through the application s screens by clicking the lt and gt buttons on each screen B
36. ocess as set at the Options screen of this application See page 10 for more information regarding the connection of the microphone and mic preamp to the Sub Equalizer Before Level Measurement With the SAT OUTPUT of the Sub Equalizer connected to the receivers Center preferred or Left Channel Input and one or more subwoofers connected to the Sub Equalizer SUB A and or SUB B outputs this feature allows for level matching of the satellite speaker and subwoofers Connections from the Sub Equalizer output to the SAT channel the subwoofer s line level input on the plate amp to the Sub Equalizer and the Audyssey Professional Microphone to microphone preamplifier and Sub Equalizer should already be in place If you have not made any of these connections refer to page 10 for connection steps oet the subwoofer gain knob to the middle of its range Disable the receiver s bass management crossover by setting the satellite speaker Center Left to Large or Full Range oet the Level Trim adjustment for the Center or Left channel being measured to 0 dB Place the microphone at the main listening position with its tip pointed directly at the ceiling The main listening position is the most central position where one would commonly listen to the system Performing Level Measurements Click the Measure button to begin testing the level of the currently highlighted channel When the Measure button is pressed test noise is played startin
37. olor indicates that the channel has not yet been successfully measured Green A green color indicates that the channel is measuring within the acceptable range 3 dB of Reference Level Red A red color indicates that the current measurement is not within 3 dB of Reference Level and still requires adjustment When MultEQ Pro detects that the correct level has been achieved the next included subwoofer may be selected and measured in the same manner The Reset Button When testing the subwoofer make adjustments to the gain knob and press the Reset button to start the measurement process over again for that channel It will take a few seconds for the level to stabilize once the measurement has started Adjust the level on each connected subwoofer until the meters show green i e within 3 dB of Reference Level before continuing The Next Button Clicking the Next button during measurement will immediately stop playing the test noise from that channel and begin to play the test noise from the next channel The highlight will reflect which channel is currently being tested Clicking the Next button while no measurement is in progress will simply highlight the next available channel The Stop Button The Stop button is only available while a measurement is in progress Click Stop to immediately stop all measurements Once all channel indicators turn green and report in range press the button to move on to the next step Lev
38. oom measurements Close windows silence cell phones televisions radios air conditioners fluorescent lights home appliances light dimmers or other devices Cell phones should be placed away from all audio electronics during the measurement process as Radio Frequency Interference RFI may cause measurement disruptions even if the cell phone is not in use Refrain from talking during measurements Do not sit or stand directly between any of the subwoofers and the microphone during the room measurements Each subwoofer emits a series of test signals during the measurements Obstacles between the subwoofers and the microphone and background noise can disrupt the microphone s ability to record the room response to the test signals Positioning the Microphone nt Emm The microphone should be positioned as far out from WA the stand as possible to minimize the effect of stand 5 TR O ION reflections The microphone has been calibrated at gt el A L H grazing incidence and should point to the ceiling Page 24 Position 1 Measurement Place the microphone at the primary or center most listening location The microphone should be positioned at ear height of a sitting listener It is important to have the microphone in the primary listening position for the first measurement so that delays are calculated correctly The Position 1 measurement is different from the other position measurements that follow Every position measu
39. ose the correct serial number for the microphone in use during installation If the serial number listed in the menu does not match the serial number on the microphone you are using you can conveniently download the mic file again using the Audyssey Installer Website If you have more than one Installer Kit it is highly recommended that you install the mic calibration curve file from each MultEQ Pro Installation CD on each of your laptops so that everyone at your company can share Kits and or microphones Page 16 Room Dimensions Input the dimensions of the customer s room by clicking the up down arrows next to each data field Select from English or Metric units feet or meters The information entered at this screen is stored on the Audyssey Installer Website account and will not affect filters created or saved to the Sub Equalizer The information is stored for each individual calibration and zone calibration version 3 1 608 410 MultEQ Pro Room Dimensions Length ft Width ft Area sq ft Room Dimensions Height ft Unis Feet z Enter the dimensions of your customer s room Your customer s room information can be saved to your account on the Audyssey Installer Web Site Visit www audyssey com nstaller or see the Installation Manual for more details Future Changes to Room Dimensions or Layout It should be explained to customers that if the layout of the room changes a recalibration will be
40. pair should be placed equidistant from the Main Listening Position 2 he subwoofers being used as pairs should be of consistent performance both in power handling and frequency range response It is recommended to use subwoofers of the same make and model in this instance 3 When level matching the subwoofer pair some conditions need to be taken into account that are not handled explicitly by the level matching routines For more information see Level Matching Subwoofer Groups page 23 MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Page 21 Audyssey MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Level Matching This screen is used to manually adjust the level of the receiver and powered subwoofers connected to the Sub Equalizer MultEQ Pro Level Matching Place microphone at the main listening position Measure Next Level Matching Connect the Sub Equalizer output aA directly to the subwoofer s line 3 level input on the plate amp 3 If the subwoofer has an input that bypasses the built in lowpass For bestperformance adjust the volume on thereceiver so thatthe filter connect to that input satellite measures O dB 3dB Sometimes it is labeled Direct LFE or THX If it is not possible to bypass the VII If x UE Dass Note Be sure the Audyssey professionally calibrated microphone included with the Audyssey Installer Kit is connected before beginning this pr
41. picked up by the microphone This may be due to rumble from the street or HVAC equipment that generates structure borne noise in the building This may cause the subwoofer and possibly the satellite to be detected at an incorrect distance If this happens and the low frequency noise cannot be reduced the only option is to use a tape measure to measure the distances Occasionally the subwoofer distance will be found to be greater than the actual measured distance This is due to the delay that the subwoofer low pass filtering circuitry introduces Although the physical distance may be shorter the MultEQ Pro measured distance is in fact correct because it is measuring the total delay acoustical and electrical that the low frequency signal experiences Trim is displayed in dB This number is not a dB SPL number it is a relative Trim The Trim information must used to configure the level trims in the Pre Pro Using the numbers shown will ensure that playback with the volume knob at 0 on the Pre Pro will be at reference level If the values shown are out of the adjustment range provided by the Pre Pro you can subtract a fixed number from each one of them and enter the resulting values Correctly level matching the subwoofers as part of the Level Matching screen will help prevent this situation But if reference level playback is still not be achievable most consumers listen at 10 dB or more below reference so this will not be a problem Crosso
42. rement measures the room s frequency and time response at that particular position But Position 1 also detects the absolute polarity of each subwoofer calculates the exact acoustical distances within half an inch for setting delays and determines levels within half a dB for each subwoofer The polarity distance and level from the Position 1 Measurement are displayed later on the Detection Results screen where you will manually input the data into the preamplifier processor see page 26 e M Ay Press the Measure button The Audyssey E test signal will play a series of chirps through 3 gt each channel The text under the status bar a indicates the channel currently being cod measured The room measurement process plays a series of full bandwidth test signals through each channel to measure the room s response Audyssey has designed the test signals so that several thousand measurement samples are collected During room measurement some channels may repeat the series of test signals at a louder volume This is done to overcome EN 60000 EX background noise problems and achieve the o 00 o required signal to noise ratio for creating precise room correction filters The level trim calculation is not influenced by the increase in test signal level o O O After the test signal is finished the E E application will transfer each measurement from the DSP in the Sub Equalizer to the computer for further processing This
43. ssey Installer please visit www audyssey com InstallerWeb Page 28 Appendix Product Specifications Dimensions 1RU Weight Analog Input Format Input Impedance Maximum Input Analog Output Format Output Overall Frequency Response S N Ratio Sampling Rate Measurement Pos 17 25 in W x Bin D x 1 75 in H 43 8 cm W x 20 3 cm D x 4 4 cm H 6 5 lbs 2 94 kg 2 channels unbalanced Calibration Microphone 3 pin mini XLR female 47 kO 6 0 Volts RMS 2 subwoofer channels unbalanced 1 satellite channel unbalanced for measurement purposes only 8 46 Volts RMS 0 5 dB 10 Hz to 3 kHz gt 103 dB typical A weighted re Maximum Output 48 kHz fixed Up to 32 MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Page 29 Audyssey MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Page 30 Warranty See www audyssey com support for information regarding Audyssey warranties Technical Support Audyssey Laboratories Inc Audyssey provides free technical support to Audyssey Installers Technical support by phone is available from 9 00 A M to 5 00 P M Pacific Standard Time Audyssey Installer Technical Support Tel 213 625 4300 Fax 213 625 4383 E mail techsupport audyssey com Manufacturer s Representatives Your Audyssey Installer Ready product manufacturers representative also provides technical support
44. the option Locate and install driver software recommended A new window will launch asking you to insert the disc that came with your USB Serial Controller Insert the MultEQ Pro CD It is advised to not search online for the driver as it is included on the MultEQ Pro CD and the result may differ greatly If a Windows Security warning appears stating that it cannot verify the publisher select to Install this driver software anyway Once the installation is complete you will be able to use MultEQ Pro with the RS232 connection It is only necessary to perform this procedure once on a PC Page 6 gt _ Found New Hardware x Windows needs to install driver software for your USB Serial Controller Locate and install driver software recommended Windows will guide you through the process of installing driver software for your device Ask me again later Windows will ask again the next time you plug in your device or log on Don t show this message again for this device Your device will not function until you install driver software Cancel Locate and install driver software Ky 1 Found New Hardwere USQ Serisl Controller Insert the disc that came with your USB Serial Controller Y you have the ciec that came with your device insert trow Windows wil uteesticaly search the disc for driver solita Don t install this driver software i should check your man
45. ualizer Pass through Mic IN connector 2 Connect the receiver s subwoofer outputs to the Sub Equalizer a Connect the receiver or Pre Pro Subwoofer Out to the Sub Equalizer SUB A INPUT connector on the back panel If the receiver has more than one subwoofer output in most cases these pre outs are typically internally Y corded within the receiver So you only need to connect ONE subwoofer pre out to the Sub Equalizer Input b If you are certain that there are two discrete subwoofer outputs from the receiver or separate and you want to use the dual discrete channel configuration of the Sub Equalizer connect the second subwoofer output to the SUB B INPUT of the Sub Equalizer Page 10 3 Connect SAT OUTPUT to the receiver Connect the SAT OUTPUT of the Sub Equalizer to either the Center preferred or Left channel Input of the receiver This connection is necessary for Level Matching the Subwoofers to the Satellites If multichannel input in not available for the receiver connect to the Left channel of any stereo input e g AUX IN Be sure to select that input during the level matching and measurement procedure of MultEQ Pro See Level Matching page 22 and Measurement page 24 4 Connect the Subwoofer s to the Sub Equalizer Position and connect the powered subwoofer s to the SUB A and SUB B OUTPUT of the Sub Equalizer If setting up for multi zone set the subwoofers in the different zones you will calibrate for and
46. udyssey to be referred to an authorized service center near you To prevent risk of fire or electric shock avoid overloading wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles Do not let objects or liquids enter the product as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock and damage to the product See product enclosure for safety related markings Use proper power sources Plug the product into a proper power source as described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your local power company Do not cascade other devices into the calibrated microphone to calibrated preamplifier to Sub Equalizer path Serious damage could occur to each piece of equipment Do not connect a source such as a DVD player directly to the Sub Equalizer There are several reasons for this but the primary reason is the difference in voltage levels Most sources provide 2 V RMS line level output and the Sub Equalizer has a maximum allowable input level of 1 5 V RMS as is typical for high quality preamplifiers and processors Connecting a source directly may cause some material to clip the input of the Sub Equalizer Additionally you will not have volume control bass management delay correction
47. ufacturer s website for updated driver software d 3 Install this driver software anyway install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information Windows Security Install this driver anyway Register on the Audyssey Installer Website Before arriving with the Sub Equalizer at a customer s home be sure to visit the Audyssey Installer Website A at www audyssey com InstallerWeb to register your personal account and get the latest software version of MultEQ Pro WE DO AMAZING THINGS WITH SOUND EA COMMUNIT HOME THEATER TELEVISIONS AUTOMOTIVE PRO AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES NSTALLERS ABOUT US BLOG Ey aman ee Audyssey Installer Sign In Username You must register on the Audyssey Installer Website in order to e Upload installation results store and retrieve customer certificates B page e Receive version updates for MultEQ Pro software e Download user guides manuals and marketing materials MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Page 7 Audyssey MultEQ Pro User Guide for the Audyssey Sub Equalizer Page 8 Audyssey Registered Installers After signing in the Welcome screen gives a brief overview of the Installer Website Use the links on the left to navigate WE DO AMAZING THINGS WITH SOUND HOME THEATER TELEVISIONS Welcome Certificate Overview Create Customer Certifi
48. ver is displayed in Hz Use these numbers to enter the crossover frequency for bass management purposes The Sub Equalizer does not apply crossovers It suggests what value to use in the bass management system of the preamplifier processor The crossover recommendation is derived from the room measurements and is optimized for the in room response based on the satellite channel measured Page 26 Save Results The Save Results screen allows for demonstration of the filters set by the Sub Equalizer and the permanent transfer of those filter Additionally installers can prepare a customer certificate that shows graphs of the improvements version 3 171 561 3599 MultEQ Pro Save Results Transfer to SubEQ Save Permanently to SubEQ View Results Save Results Audyssey Demonstration OH Consult the amp S E amp G1 Operator Manual for a detailed explanation of MultEQ fe Saving the Results of your calibration You may now disconnect the mic from the CAL MIC input on the amp amp EG Do not quit the SubEoG Application or disconnect the amp S Ecr until the 7 id r i ELE LUTE ME Transfer the MultEQ XT Filters Transfer the correction filters you have calculated to the Sub Equalizer by clicking the Transfer to SubEQ button This process only temporarily stores the filters in the Sub Equalizer so you can listen to them before deciding to permanently save them Previously saved filters will not be erased unt
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