JBL Sdp5 Manual

MODE ADJUSTJBL Synthesis
5-8Please note the following about dts NEO:6 listening mode
activation:
•The dts NEO:6 listening modes cannot be assigned as the
preferred listening mode for 2-channel sources. However,
when the 2-CH parameter is set to USE LAST, the SDP-5 will
automatically activate a dts NEO:6 listening mode if a dts
NEO:6 listening mode was activated the last time a 2-channel
source was present.
•The SDP-5 will not automatically activate the dts NEO:6
listening modes unless a 44.1 or 48kHz PCM...

MODE ADJUSTSDP-5
5-9
NIGHTCLUB
•Designed for playback of “dry” music sources that benefit from
the addition of room reflections, especially music sources that
lack ambience in the recording.
•Generates early reflections to simulate small, intimate
listening spaces.
•Sends early reflections to the front, side, and rear channels. 
•Unlike other room simulation listening modes, this mode
uses a proprietary reverb algorithm that is relied upon by a
majority of recording engineers to add ambience to...

MODE ADJUSTJBL Synthesis
5-10
CATHEDRAL
•Similar to the CHURCH listening mode.
•Uses a reverb algorithm to emphasize the rich, smooth,
reverberant decay characteristic of large listening spaces with
long reverberation time relative to their size, such as
cathedrals.
•Unlike other room simulation listening modes, this mode uses
a proprietary reverb algorithm that is relied upon by a
majority of recording engineers to add ambience to
recordings.
Option/ Default Possible
Parameter Setting Settings
CENTER...

MODE ADJUSTPANORAMA
MODE ADJUSTSDP-5
5-11
PANORAMA
•Designed for playback of stereo and matrix-encoded sources.
•Uses proprietary JBL Synthesis algorithms to move the stereo
image outward from the front speakers, producing a wider
stereo field with greater depth.
•Depends on proper location of the listening position and front
speakers. When the front speakers are positioned close to
either side of the display device, the effect is produced over a
wider area than when the front speakers are positioned at...

MODE ADJUSTJBL Synthesis
5-12
Note:
The SOURCE parameter controls the perceived
direction of the sound, although both the front left
and right speakers generate the calibration source
signal.
SPEAKER ANGLE10 to 90deg
Compensates for a wide or narrow speaker angle relative to the
primary listening position. Select the setting closest to the
angle between the front left and right speakers and the primary
listening position.
LISTENER POS-127 to +127
Compensates for primary listening positions that are not...

MODE ADJUSTSDP-5
5-13
PA R TY
•Designed for playback of stereo sources. 
•Sends stereo sources to all channels.
•Recommended for background music.  
Option/
Parameter
OUTPUT LEVELS
CUSTOM
Listening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28.
2-CHANNEL
•Designed for playback of stereo sources.
•Sends stereo sources to the front and subwoofer channels.
•Recommended for audio purists and comparison purposes
with other listening modes.
Option/ Default Possible
Parameter Setting Settings...

MODE ADJUSTJBL Synthesis
5-14
MONO
•Designed for playback of mono sources. 
•Sends mono sources to the center channel.
Option/ Default Possible
Parameter Setting Settings
SUB LEVEL +0dB OFF, -30 to +12dB
CUSTOM
Listening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28.
MONO LOGIC
•Designed for playback of mono sources.
•Uses proprietary JBL Synthesis reverb algorithms to realistically
expand mono sources to use all channels, dramatically
increasing the perceived width and sense of...

MODE ADJUSTSDP-5
5-15
5.1 L7 FILM
•A proprietary listening mode.
•Designed for playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital-encoded
film sources.
•Derives seven channels from 5.1-channel input sources. When
both side and rear speakers are present, the 5.1 L7 FILM
listening mode also increases the perceived length and sense of
envelopment of the listening space.
•Provides remarkable improvement compared to other
decoders.
•Recommended for 5.1-channel Dolby Digital-encoded film
sources.
Option/ Default Possible...

MODE ADJUSTJBL Synthesis
5-16
5.1 L7 MUSIC
•A proprietary listening mode.
•Based on the 5.1 L7 FILM listening mode, but specifically
tailored for music sources.
•Designed for playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital-encoded
music sources.
•Recommended for 5.1-channel Dolby Digital-encoded music
sources.
Option/ Default Possible
Parameter Setting Settings
VOCAL ENHANCE +0.0dB +6.0dB, +3.0dB, +0.0dB
5 SPKR ENHANCE OFF ON, OFF
BASS ENHANCE OFF ON, OFF
RE-EQUALIZER OFF ON, OFF
REAR DLY OFFSET 15ms OFF, 1 to...

Option/ Default Possible
Parameter Setting Settings
RE-EQUALIZER ON ON, OFF
SURROUND EX AUTO AUTO, ON, OFF
COMPRESSION OFF AUTO, ON, OFF
LFE MIX +0.0dB -10.0 to +0.0dB
OUTPUT LEVELS
CUSTOM
Listening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28.
The table below indicates the conditions in which THX
Surround EX and THX Ultra2 decoding are engaged.
•THX Surround EX decoding is engaged when the SURROUND
EX parameter is set to ON, or the SURROUND EX parameter is
set to AUTO and a flagged...