Mitsubishi Electronics 838 SERIES User Manual

Auto setup uses the included calibration microphone to 
optimize Sound Projector performance for most room 
conditions.

Position and connect the TV as described under 
“Before You Begin,” page 41.

Power on the TV and external subwoofer, if any.

Plug the microphone cable into the TV’s 

INPUT 3  

audio jack.

AUDIO

L

R

AUDIO

L

Place the microphone as described in the guide-
lines on this page.

Press 

MENU and go to Sound > AutoSP.

Highlight 

START and press ENTER.

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.

Wait for completion of setup before returning to the room.

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.

Store the microphone out of direct sunlight and 
away from heat.

•  Make sure there are no large obstacles between 

the TV and microphone.

•  Place the microphone

 

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On a flat, level surface at least six feet away 
from the front of the TV.

 

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On a tripod or on the backrest of your 
seating.

 

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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.

 

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Centered in front of the TV, not off to the 
side.

Height of TV 

speaker array

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

3 ft.