JBL Sdp5 Manual

CUSTOM SETUP
FRONT L/R 80Hz
CENTER 80Hz
SIDE L/R 80Hz
REAR L/R 80Hz
SUBWOOFER 80Hz
THXULTRA2 SUB OFF
BGC N/A
ASA APART
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SUBWOOFERFULL, 30Hz to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONE
Opens the SUBWOOFER menu shown above, which can be used to
select a crossover point for the Main Zone audio output connector
labeled Subwoofer. When set to FULL, the SDP-5 sends a full-range
audio output signal to this connector. Otherwise, the SDP-5
activates a crossover point at the selected setting. Choose the...

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THX ULTRA2 SUBON, OFF
or
Indicates whether or not the subwoofer connected to the Main
Zone audio output connector labeled Subwoofer is Ultra2 
certified. Select the ON setting if the connected subwoofer is Ultra2
certified and the OFF setting if the connected subwoofer is not
Ultra2 certified. When set to ON, the CUSTOM and SYNTHESIS
7CH SETUP menu BGC parameter (next column) can be used to
adjust boundary gain compensation. When set to OFF, the BGC
parameter is not available (N/A).
THX...

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Note:
ASA processing is only available when both side and
rear speakers are present. 
When the remote control 7/5 button is used to
toggle between 7- and 5-channel playback:
•ASA processing is not available during 5-channel
playback.
•The SDP-5 automatically switches between the
5.1 THX ULTRA2 and 5.1 THX or dts THX
ULTRA2 and dts THX listening modes.
ASA (Advanced Speaker Array)TOGETHER, CLOSE, APART
or
A proprietary THX technology that processes signals sent to the
rear...

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SYNTHESIS 7-CHANNEL SPEAKER SETUPS
When the SPEAKER SETUP menu SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP option is
selected, the SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP message shown above
appears on the on-screen and front panel displays. When this
message appears, press the remote control 
arrow to open the
SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP menu and configure the Main Zone audio
output connectors for a JBL Synthesis 7-channel speaker setup or
press the arrow to close the message without configuring the
Main Zone audio output connectors for...

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REAR L/RTHX 80Hz, NONE
Opens the REAR SPEAKERS menu shown above, which can be used
to activate and deactivate the Main Zone audio output
connectors labeled Rear L/R. When set to 80Hz, the SDP-5 activates
these connectors and configures all Main Zone audio output
connectors for a JBL Synthesis 7-Channel speaker setup. When set
to NONE, the SDP-5 deactivates these connectors and configures
the other Main Zone audio output connectors for a JBL Synthesis
5-Channel speaker setup....

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MEASURING SPEAKER DISTANCES
Selecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu SPEAKER DISTANCES option
opens the SPEAKER DISTANCES menu shown above, which can be
used to set the distance between the listening position and the
speakers connected to the Main Zone audio output connectors.
The SDP-5 features a speaker distance control that allows distances
to be entered for each speaker. This helps ensure accurate signal
arrival time at the listening position, but is not a substitute for
proper speaker...

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REAR LEFT & RIGHT0.0 to 30.0ft or 0.0 to 12.0m
Set the speaker distance for the speakers connected to the Main
Zone audio output connectors labeled Rear L/R.
SUBWOOFER0.0 to 30.0ft or 0.0 to 12.0m
Sets the speaker distance for the subwoofer connected to the Main
Zone audio output connector labeled Subwoofer.
UNITSFEET, METERS
Defines the unit of measurement in which the SDP-5 measures
speaker distances. When set to FEET, the SDP-5 measures speaker
distances in feet. When set to...

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CALIBRATING OUTPUT LEVELS
Selecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu LEVELS CALIBRATION option
opens the LEVELS CALIBRATION menu shown above, which can be
used to calibrate output levels for the Main Zone audio output
connectors. Calibration ensures that output levels correspond to
THX reference levels (75dB) for input sources such as DVDs. 
Please note the following to ensure accurate output level
calibration:
•It is recommended to use a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter
to calibrate output levels....

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Internal Noise Test(continued from page 3-39)
Note:
The SDP-5 automatically sets volume level to +0dB
when the internal noise test begins. It is recommended
to avoid adjusting master volume level while the test
is in progress to achieve a 75dB THX reference level
(a 75dB SPL meter reading).
When the internal noise test is conducted, a calibration test signal
travels to the Main Zone audio output connectors in the order
listed on the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu. As the calibration...

DOLBY PLII MOVIEDOLBY DIGITAL*dts(-ES)*
2-Channel
SourcesDolby Digital
Sourcesdts(-ES)
Sources
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DACS CALIBRATION
Opens the DACS CALIBRATION menu shown above, which can be
used to adjust output levels while DACS calibration is conducted.
DACS calibration requires an external calibration source, such as an
audio calibration disc or, in JBL Synthesis systems, the DACS
®(JBL
Digital Acoustical Calibration System). An audio calibration disc can
be used with the DACS.
To optimize systems that...