Mitsubishi Electronics 838 SERIES Home Theater System User Manual


 
3. TV Features 43
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Sound Projector (838 Series), continued
Auto Setup
Auto setup uses the included calibration microphone to
optimize Sound Projector performance for most room
conditions.
Initial Preparation
1.
Position and connect the TV as described under
“Before You Begin,” page 41.
2.
Power on the TV and external subwoofer, if any.
3.
Plug the microphone cable into the TV’s
INPUT 3
audio jack.
AUDIO
L R
AUDIO
L
Connect microphone
to the right (red) audio
jack.
4.
Place the microphone as described in the guide-
lines on this page.
Start Auto Setup
5.
Press
MENU
and go to Sound > AutoSP.
6.
Highlight START and press
ENTER
.
7.
Quietly exit the room right away. The calibration
sequence will start in a few seconds and may be
loud. It is important to leave the room as your pres-
ence will interfere with the calibration process.
8. Wait for completion of setup before returning to the room.
9.
Play some sample audio material to check the
sound quality.
Note: Do not perform manual adjustments after run-
ning Auto setup, as this will erase all settings
defined during Auto setup.
10.
Store the microphone out of direct sunlight and
away from heat.
Microphone Placement
• Make sure there are no large obstacles between
the TV and microphone.
• Place the microphone
- On a flat, level surface at least six feet away
from the front of the TV.
- On a tripod or on the backrest of your
seating.
- At the same height your ears would be when
watching TV. The height must be within 3
vertical feet of the height of the TV’s speaker
array.
- Centered in front of the TV, not off to the
side.
6 ft. minimum
Height of TV
speaker array
or
Be sure the
height of the
microphone is
within three feet
of the speaker
height.
Center the micro-
phone in front of
the TV.
Set the microphone
on a level surface at
ear height at least
six feet from the TV.
Use a seat backrest
or tripod so as to
pick up sound from
all directions.
Maximum height above speakers
Minimum height below speakers
Microphone
TV
6 ft. minimum
Microphone
Height of TV
speakers
3 ft.
3 ft.
3 ft.