I'm going to go turn everything on, and try to figure this thing out a little. I'm going to try to make sure that all of the A/V bells and whistles are turned off, then try to figure out how to run Audyssey the 'proper' way. I don't want to waste my time on the 'quick' calibration. I have a short cymbal stand tripod that the mic will thread onto. Hopefully that will work. I'll probably sit the stand on a folded up blanket, or some foam pieces to try to decouple it from the floor so I will get more accurate LFE readings.
After I get it figured out a bit, then take a shower and fix something to eat, I'll check back in.