JBL Sdp5 Manual
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1 Getting Started About the SDP-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Highlights • Product Registration Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Control Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
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Getting StartedJBL Synthesis 1-2With four floating-point SHARC™ digital signal processing (DSP) engines, the SDP-5 boasts enormous processing power. These powerful processors perform custom processing such as LOGIC7 decoding, bass enhancement, dialog enhancement, auto azimuth, 5-speaker enhancement, bass management, high-precision digital crossovers, and audio controls. These features are available at sample rates up to 96kHz, with 24-bit resolution to retain top performance from all sources. In...
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Getting StartedSDP-5 1-3 Complementing its audio performance, the SDP-5 features two broadcast-quality video switchers. A wide-bandwidth component video switcher accepts analog component or RGB video signals, while a composite and S-video switcher accepts high-quality NTSC, PAL, or SECAM video signals. The component video switcher can pass High-Definition TV (HDTV) signals, as well as Standard- Definition TV signals. Both switchers are designed to pass video signals without alteration or...
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Getting StartedJBL Synthesis 1-4 Do Not . . . •Place the SDP-5 on a thick rug or carpet or cover the SDP-5 with a cloth, as this might prevent proper cooling. •Place the SDP-5 on a windowsill or in another location in which it will be exposed to direct sunlight. •Obstruct the front panel IR receiver window shown on page 2-3. The remote control must be in line of sight with the IR receiver for proper operation. Refer to page 2-9 for more information about remote control operation considerations....
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Getting StartedSDP-5 1-5 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION The remote control requires two AA batteries that should be replaced as needed. It is recommended to use Alkaline batteries, which last longer without leaking. When the batteries are low on power, the remote control enters a low-voltage condition that prevents it from operating the SDP-5. When this occurs, follow the instructions below to replace the batteries. Normal operation will resume when the new batteries are installed. To replace the...
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2 Basic Operation Front Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Rear Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Operation Considerations • MAIN MENU • Menu Navigation • Menu Item Selection • Command Bank Activation • Command Matrix Understanding the Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Basic OperationJBL Synthesis 2-2 1. Standby Button Activates and deactivates standby mode when the SDP-5 is powered on with the rear panel power switch (2-5). The standby button performs no function when the SDP-5 is powered off with the rear panel power switch. When standby mode is activated, pressing the standby button deactivates standby mode and activates the SDP-5, including all zones that were activated during the previous operating session. When standby mode is deactivated, pressing the FRONT...
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a remote control command is received. A red LED lights when the A/D converters are overloading. And, a blue LED lights when the SDP-5 is powered on and activated – even if the FRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter is set to ALWAYS OFF (3-52). 4. Volume Knob Adjusts volume level in the Main Zone or Zone 2. Note: When SDP-5 output levels have been properly calibrated (3-39), the +0dB volume level setting corresponds to THX reference levels (75dB). To use the volume knob to adjust Main Zone volume...
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Basic OperationJBL Synthesis 2-4 9. Zone 2 Input Selection Buttons Selects the input in Zone 2. When an input is selected, an amber LED lights on the corresponding input selection button. When Zone 2 is deactivated, pressing a Zone 2 input selection button activates Zone 2 and selects the corresponding input. The Main Zone remains deactivated until a Main Zone input is selected. 10. Zone 2 Off Button Deactivates Zone 2. Front Panel Overview(continued from page 2-3) 6. Mute Button Mutes Main Zone volume...
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Basic OperationSDP-5 2-5 REAR PANEL OVERVIEW Note: The numbered items that begin below correspond to the rear panel illustration on the next page. 1. Power Switch Connects power to the AC input connector and disconnects power from the AC input connector. The crepresents the off position and the|represents the on position. When the SDP-5 is powered on, the front panel standby button or remote control On button can be used to activate and deacti- vate standby mode. When the SDP-5 is powered off, standby...