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Specifications
Making the Optimum Settings for the Connected Speakers Automatically (Audyssey Auto Setup)
1
 Check the speaker connections.
  (vpage 11 “Connecting the Speakers”)
2
 Turn on the power of the TV and subwoofer.
  Set the TV’s input to the AVR-1610.
3
 Turn on the AVR-1610’s power.
  (vpage 16 “Turning the Power On”)
4
 Connect the included calibrated setup microphone to 
the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit.
  The Audyssey Auto Setup screen appears automatically.
5
 Mount the setup microphone on a tripod or stand and 
install it at the main listening position.
  When installing the setup microphone, adjust its height so that 
the section where the sound is received is at the height of the 
ears during listening.
Sound 
receptor
Setup 
microphone
Step 1 : Connect the included Setup Microphone
When using a subwoofer on which the volume can 
be adjusted and the crossover frequency can be set
When using a subwoofer, make the following settings before starting 
the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure:
n When using a subwoofer with a direct mode
  Set the direct mode to “On” and disable the volume adjustment 
and crossover frequency setting.
n When using a subwoofer without a direct mode
  Make the following settings: 
  • Volume  :“12 o’clock position”
  • Crossover frequency  :“Maximum/Highest Frequency”
  • Low pass filter  :“Off”
  • Standby mode  :“Off”
NOTE
• Do not hold the microphone in your hand during measurements.
• Avoid placing the microphone close to a seat back or wall as sound 
reflections may give inaccurate results.
Step 2 : Audyssey Auto Setup 
Preparations
 around items indicate the settings made upon purchase.
If adjustment to the environment is necessary, set the following 
items before proceeding.
1
 Press ui to select “Front Sp.”.
2
 Use op to select the speakers.
A
 : The sound is output from front speakers A when measuring 
the front speakers.
B
 :  The sound is output from front speakers B when measuring 
the front speakers.
A + B
 :  The sound is output simultaneously from front speakers A 
and B when measuring the front speakers.
Setting the  speakers  for  playing the  front channel 
(Front Sp.)
The front speaker to be measured can be selected ahead of time 
here.
 3-1.Audyssey Auto Setup
                  MultEQ
at ear height at
        Front Sp.:  A
         Normal
        Pre Assign:
        Start
        Cancel
[ENT]:Select [RTN]:Back
Please place microphone
main listening position.
n To cancel Audyssey Auto Setup
 Use ui to select “Cancel”, then use o p to select “Yes”.
NOTE
• Do  not  disconnect  the setup microphone  until  the Audyssey Auto 
Setup procedure is completed.
• When  using  headphones,  unplug  the  headphones  before  starting 
the Audyssey Auto Setup procedure.
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