JBL Sdp5 Manual

MODE ADJUSTJBL Synthesis
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DOLBY DIGITAL & DOLBY DIGITAL EX
•Designed for playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sources.
The DOLBY DIGITAL EX listening mode is recommended for
Dolby Digital sources recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX.
This listening mode can also be used with 5.1-channel Dolby
Digital sources with mixed results.
•Listening mode name differs depending on the encoding
present in the input source, the EX DECODING parameter
setting, and the speaker setup. The table on the next page...

MODE ADJUSTSDP-5
5-19 The table below indicates the conditions in which Dolby Digital
Surround EX decoding is engaged.
•Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding is engaged when the EX
DECODING parameter is set to ON, or the EX DECODING
parameter is set to AUTO and a flagged 5.1-channel Dolby
Digital source recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX is
detected.
•Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding is not engaged when the
EX DECODING parameter is set to OFF, or the EX DECODING
parameter is set to AUTO and a...

5.1 MONO LOGIC
•Designed for playback of Dolby Digital-encoded 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 envelopment of
the listening space.
Option/ Default Possible
Parameter Setting Settings
EFFECT LVL -9dB -12 to +6dB
ACADEMY FILTER ON ON, OFF
SURR ROLLOFF 3.1kHz 500Hz to 20.0kHz, OFF
OUTPUT LEVELS
CUSTOM
Listening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on...

MODE ADJUSTSDP-5
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5.1 MONO
•Designed for playback of Dolby Digital-encoded mono sources. 
•Sends a mono signal 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.
5.1 MONO SURR
•Designed for playback of Dolby Digital-encoded mono sources.
•Sends mono signals to all channels.
Option/
Parameter
OUTPUT LEVELS
CUSTOM
Listening mode menu option and parameter...

Note:
The table below is not applicable to the dts-ES THX,
dts THX ULTRA2, and dts THX MUSIC listening
modes.
MODE ADJUSTJBL Synthesis
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dts-ES DECODING
The table below indicates the conditions in which dts-ES
decoding is engaged.
•dts-ES decoding is engaged when the ES DECODING
parameter is set to ON, or the ES DECODING parameter is set
to AUTO and a 5.1-channel matrix-encoded or 6.1-channel
discrete-encoded dts-ES source is detected.
•dts-ES decoding is not engaged when the ES DECODING
parameter is...

MODE ADJUSTSDP-5
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dts(-ES) L7 MUSIC
•A proprietary listening mode.
•Designed for playback of 5.1- and 6.1-channel dts(-ES) music
sources.
•Based on the dts(-ES) L7 FILM listening mode, but specifically
tailored for music sources.
•Recommended for 5.1- and 6.1-channel dts(-ES) 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
REAR DLY OFFSET 15ms OFF, 1 to 30ms
LFE MIX +0.0dB -10.0 to...

MODE ADJUSTJBL Synthesis
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dts THX ULTRA2 & dts-ES THX  
•Designed for playback of 5.1-channel dts, 5.1-channel matrix-
encoded dts-ES, and 6.1-channel discrete-encoded dts-ES film
sources. 
•Listening mode name differs depending on the encoding
present in the input source, the ES DECODING parameter
setting, and the speaker setup. The table below indicates the
conditions in which THX Ultra2 and dts-ES decoding are
engaged.
•Allows 7-channel playback of 5.1-channel dts sources without
dts-ES encoding....

MODE ADJUSTSDP-5
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dts THX MUSIC
•Designed for playback of 5.1-channel dts music sources.
•The dts THX MUSIC listening mode cannot be activated unless
side and rear speakers are present.
•ASA processing is applied to signals sent to the rear speakers.
Refer to the ASA parameter description on page 3-34 for more
information.
•Recommended for home theaters with THX-certified
loudspeakers.
Option/ Default Possible
Parameter Setting Settings
LFE MIX +0.0dB -10.0 to +0.0dB
OUTPUT LEVELS
CUSTOM
Listening...

MODE ADJUSTJBL Synthesis
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dts(-ES)
•Designed for playback of 5.1- and 6.1-channel dts(-ES) sources.
•Decodes 5.1 matrix or 6.1 discrete channels from dts(-ES)
sources. The six main channels are full-frequency. The .1
channel, often referred to as LFE information, has a limited
frequency range of 120Hz.
•Appropriate for dts(-ES) film sources.
Option/ Default Possible
Parameter Setting Settings
LFE MIX +0.0dB -10.0 to +0.0dB
ES DECODING AUTO AUTO, ON, OFF
OUTPUT LEVELS
CUSTOM
Listening mode menu option...

MODE ADJUSTSDP-5
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2CH BYPASS
•Designed for playback of 2-channel analog sources.
•Analog audio input signals are sent to the Main Zone audio
output connectors labeled Front L/R. These input signals
receive no internal processing.
•The 2CH BYPASS listening mode is automatically activated
when a 2-channel analog audio source is present and the MAIN
ADV menu 2-CH ANLG BYP parameter is set to ON.
•The 2CH BYPASS listening mode is not available when the
MAIN ADV menu INPUT SELECT parameter is set to AUTO...