JBL Synthesis Sdp-5 Manual
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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 SETUP SDP-5 3-31REAR L/R FULL, 30Hz to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONE Opens the REAR L/R SPEAKERS menu shown above, which can be used to select a crossover point for the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Rear L/R. When set to FULL, the SDP-5 sends a full-range audio output signal to these connectors. Otherwise, the SDP-5 activates a crossover point at the selected setting. Choose the...
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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 SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-32SUBWOOFER FULL, 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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SETUP SDP-5 3-33THX ULTRA2 SUB ON, 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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SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-34 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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SETUP SDP-5 3-35SYNTHESIS 7-CHANNEL SPEAKER SETUPSWhen 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 a...
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SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-36REAR L/R THX 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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SETUP SDP-5 3-37MEASURING SPEAKER DISTANCESSelecting 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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SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-38 REAR LEFT & RIGHT 0.0 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. SUBWOOFER 0.0 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. UNITS FEET, 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...
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SETUP SDP-5 3-39CALIBRATING OUTPUT LEVELSSelecting 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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SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-40Internal 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...