JBL Synthesis Sdp-5 Manual
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AUDIO CONTROLS JBL Synthesis 4-4TILT EQ -3.0 to +3.0dB Controls the amount of tilt equalization applied to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, and Subwoofer. This parameter setting affects the entire frequency spectrum with a hinge point at 1kHz. As the setting is increased, frequencies higher than 1kHz are boosted, while frequencies lower than 1kHz are simultaneously cut. As the setting is decreased, frequencies higher than 1kHz are cut, while frequencies lower than 1kHz are simultaneously boosted. The graph shown on the left of the next page illustrates the frequency response of TILT EQ parameter settings. Note:When the Zone 2 command bank is activated, pressing the remote control Blue button sets theBASS, TREBLE, and TILT EQ parameters to +0.0dB. TILT EQ AUDIO CONTROLSAUDIO CONTROLS (continued from page 4-3) MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUPAUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS BASS +0.0dB TREBLE +0.0dB TILT EQ +0.0dB LOUDNESS ON BALANCE FADER ZONE2 BALANCE TILT EQ +0.0dB -3.0 to +3.0dB MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUPAUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS BASS +0.0dB TREBLE +0.0dB TILT EQ +0.0dB LOUDNESS OFF BALANCE FADER ZONE2 BALANCE LOUDNESS ON ON OFF LOUDNESS ON, OFF Controls the amount of low-frequency boost that is automatically applied to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, and Subwoofer. When set to ON, loudness compensation is automatically applied based on volume level. As volume level increases, the amount of boost automatically decreases. The loudness contour is optimized for sources calibrated to THX reference levels. When set to OFF, no loudness compensation is applied. The graph shown on the right of the next page illustrates the frequency response that is automatically applied when the LOUDNESS parameter is set to ON and Main Zone volume level is adjusted. LOUDNESS AUDIO CONTROLS
AUDIO CONTROLS SDP-5 4-5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Hz +3.0 +2.8 +2.6 +2.4 +2.2 +2.0 +1.8 +1.6 +1.4 +1.2 +1.0 +0.8 +0.6 +0.4 +0.2 -0.0 -0.2 -0.4 -0.6 -0.8 -1.0 -1.2 -1.4 -1.6 -1.8 -2.0 -2.2 -2.4 -2.6 -2.8 -3.0+3.0 +2.8 +2.6 +2.4 +2.2 +2.0 +1.8 +1.6 +1.4 +1.2 +1.0 +0.8 +0.6 +0.4 +0.2 +0.0 -0.2 -0.4 -0.6 -0.8 -1.0 -1.2 -1.4 -1.6 -1.8 -2.0 -2.2 -2.4 -2.6 -2.8 -3.0TILT EQ Parameter Settings The TILT EQ parameter (previous page) controls the amount of tilt equalization applied to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, and Subwoofer. 10 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Hz dB 0 0 +12 0 0 +9 0 0 +6 0 0 +3 0 0LOUDNESS Parameter Settings The LOUDNESS parameter (previous page) controls the amount of low-frequency boost that is automatically applied to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, and Subwoofer. . . . AUDIO CONTROLS continues on page 4-6
ZONE2 BALANCE L< to to >R Controls the left-to-right balance of the Zone 2 audio output connectors. Note:When the Zone 2 command bank is activated, pressing the remote control FP button centers theZONE2 BALANCE parameter. ZONE2 BALANCE AUDIO CONTROLS BALANCE L< to to >R Controls the left-to-right balance of the Main Zone audio output connectors. FADER B< to to >F Controls the back-to-front balance of the Main Zone audio output connectors. Note:When the Shift command bank is activated, pressing the remote control FP button centers the Main ZoneBALANCE and FADER parameters. FADER AUDIO CONTROLS BALANCE AUDIO CONTROLSAUDIO CONTROLS JBL Synthesis 4-6 MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUPAUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS BASS +0.0dB TREBLE +0.0dB TILT EQ +0.0dB LOUDNESS ON BALANCE FADER ZONE2 BALANCE BALANCE L< >R MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUPAUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS BASS +0.0dB TREBLE +0.0dB TILT EQ +0.0dB LOUDNESS ON BALANCE FADER ZONE2 BALANCE FADER B< >F AUDIO CONTROLS (continued from page 4-5) ZONE2 BALANCE
5 MODE ADJUST MODE ADJUST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Listening Mode Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Preferred Listening Mode Selection Parameters • Mode and Buttons • Mode Family Selection Buttons Listening Mode Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 L7 FILM • L7 TV • L7 MUSIC • L7 MUSIC SURR • DOLBY PLII + THX • DOLBY PLII MOVIE • DOLBY PLII MUSIC • DOLBY PRO LOGIC • dts NEO:6 FILM • dts NEO:6 MUSIC • NIGHTCLUB • CONCERT HALL • CHURCH • CATHEDRAL • PANORAMA • PANORAMA CALIBRATION • PARTY • 2-CHANNEL • MONO LOGIC • MONO SURROUND • MONO • 5.1 L7 FILM • 5.1 L7 TV • 5.1 L7 MUSIC • 5.1 THX, 5.1 THX ULTRA2, & 5.1 THX SurEX • 5.1 THX MUSIC • DOLBY DIGITAL & DOLBY DIGITAL EX •5.1 2-CHANNEL • 5.1 MONO LOGIC • 5.1 MONO SURR • 5.1 MONO • dts-ES DECODING • dts(-ES) L7 FILM • dts(-ES) L7 MUSIC • dts THX ULTRA2 & dts-ES THX • dts THX Music • dts(-ES) • dts(-ES) 2-CHAN • 5.1a BYPASS • 2CH BYPASS Listening Mode Menu Option & Parameter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
MODE ADJUST JBL Synthesis 5-2 MODE ADJUSTSelecting the MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST option opens the MODE ADJUST menu shown at the left, which can be used to select a listening mode for adjustment. When the MODE ADJUST menu opens, the currently activated Main Zone listening mode is highlighted. Selecting a listening mode does not activate that listening mode for the current Main Zone input source.Rather, selecting a listening mode opens the corresponding listening mode menu, which can be used to customize the activated listening mode. These adjustments are applied when that listening mode is selected with one of the methods described in the Listening Mode Activation section that begins below.LISTENING MODE ACTIVATIONListening modes are available for 2-channel, Dolby Digital, dts(-ES), and analog input sources. The SDP-5 allows listening mode selection for all Main Zone sources. In some cases, the SDP-5 automatically activates a listening mode in response to certain commands. For this reason, it is important to understand the three methods through which listening mode activation occurs. Listening modes can be activated with: •the INPUT SETUP menu preferred listening mode selection parameters (3-13) •the front panel or remote control Mode and buttons (2-3, 2-14) •the remote control mode family selection buttons (2-16) MODE ADJUST L7FILM L7TV L7MUSIC L7MUSIC SURR %!PLII + THX %!PLII MOVIE %!PLII MUSIC %!PRO LOGIC dts neo:6 FILM dts neo:6 MUSIC NIGHTCLUB CONCERT HALL CHURCH CATHEDRAL PANORAMA PARTY 2-CHANNEL MONO LOGIC MONO SURROUND MONO 5.1 L7FILM 5.1 L7TV 5.1 L7MUSIC 5.1 THXI* 5.1 THXIMUSIC %!DIGITAL* 5.1 2-CHANNEL 5.1 MONO LOGIC 5.1 MONO SURR 5.1 MONO DTS-ES L7FILM* DTS-ES L7MUSIC* DTS-ES THX * DTS THXIMUSIC DTS-ES* DTS-ES2-CHAN* 5.1a BYPASS 2CH BYPASS MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUPMODE ADJUST *These listening mode names differ depending on the input source, the speaker configuration, and certain parameter settings. Refer to the Listening Mode Descriptions section that begins on the next page for more information.
Button Button 2-Channel Sources Dolby Digital Sources dts(-ES) Sources MODE ADJUST SDP-5 5-3PREFERRED LISTENING MODE SELECTION PARAMETERSThe INPUT SETUP menus include three preferred listening mode selection parameters labeled 2-CH, DOLBY D, and dts-ES. These parameters can be used to select a preferred listening mode for 2-channel, Dolby Digital, and dts(-ES) input sources. The SDP-5 automatically activates the selected listening mode whenever a new input is selected or a new input source is present. Refer to page 3-13 for more information.MODE AND BUTTONSThe front panel and remote control Mode and buttons can be used to audition listening modes with the current Main Zone input source. Pressing these buttons scrolls upward () and downward () through listening modes available for the current Main Zone source. Listening modes are scrolled in the order that appears on the MODE ADJUST menu (5-2). For example, if a 2-channel input source is present, the Mode and buttons scroll through available 2-channel listening modes. The selected listening mode appears in the bottom-left corner of the Main Zone two-line status (2-20).MODE FAMILY SELECTION BUTTONSThe remote control mode family selection buttons can be used to activate the LOGIC7 Film, Dolby, dts(-ES), THX, LOGIC7 Music, or LOGIC7 TV listening mode that is appropriate for the Main Zone input source. For instance, if the L7 button is pressed while a 2-channel source is present, the L7 FILM listening mode is activated. The table at the top of the next column indicates the listening modes associated with each mode family selection button. LISTENING MODE DESCRIPTIONSListening mode descriptions begin on the next page. The table beneath each description lists the default and possible settings for each listening mode menu parameter. All listening mode menus are shown in the Appendix, beginning on page A-10. Listening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. MusicTV L7 FILM 5.1 L7 FILM dts(-ES) L7 FILM dts(-ES) dts-ES THX DOLBY DIGITAL* 5.1 THX* MODE SELECTION NOT AVAILABLE**MODE SELECTION NOT AVAILABLE** MODE SELECTION NOT AVAILABLE** DOLBY PLII MOVIE dts NEO:6 FILM DOLBY PLII + THX L7 MUSIC 5.1 L7 MUSIC dts(-ES) L7 MUSIC L7 TV 5.1 L7 TV *These listening mode names differ depending on the input source, the speaker configuration, and certain parameter settings. ** The MODE SELECTION NOT AVAILABLE message appears on the on-screen and front panel displays when no listening mode is available for the Main Zone input source that is present.
MODE ADJUST JBL Synthesis 5-4L7 FILM•A proprietary listening mode. •Designed for enhanced playback of 2-channel stereo or matrix- encoded film sources. •Derives seven channels from 2-channel input sources, as well as full-frequency stereo surround channels that realistically increase the perceived width, length, and sense of envelopment of the listening space. •Provides remarkable improvement compared to other decoders. •Recommended for 2-channel film sources. Option/ Default PossibleParameter Setting SettingsAUTO AZIMUTH ON ON, OFFVOCAL ENHANCE +0.0dB +6.0dB, +3.0dB, +0.0dBRE-EQUALIZER ON ON, OFFSOUND STAGE REAR FRONT, NEUTRAL, REAR5 SPKR ENHANCE OFF ON, OFFBASS ENHANCE OFF ON, OFFSURR ROLLOFF 15.3kHz 500Hz to 20.0kHz, OFFREAR DLY OFFSET 15ms OFF, 1 to 30msOUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOMListening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. L7 TV•A proprietary listening mode. •Based on the L7 FILM listening mode, but specifically tailored for broadcast sources. •Designed for playback of 2-channel stereo or matrix-encoded broadcast sources. •Recommended for 2-channel broadcast sources. Option/ Default PossibleParameter Setting SettingsAUTO AZIMUTH ON ON, OFFVOCAL ENHANCE +0.0dB +6.0dB, +3.0dB, +0.0dBFRONT STEERING FILM OFF, MSURR, MUSIC, FILMRE-EQUALIZER OFF ON, OFFSOUND STAGE REAR FRONT, NEUTRAL, REAR5 SPKR ENHANCE OFF ON, OFFBASS ENHANCE OFF ON, OFFSURR ROLLOFF 15.3kHz 500Hz to 20.0kHz, OFFREAR DLY OFFSET 15ms OFF, 1 to 30msOUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOMListening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. MODE ADJUST L7FILM MODE ADJUST L7TV
MODE ADJUST SDP-5 5-5L7 MUSIC•A proprietary listening mode. •Designed for playback of 2-channel stereo or matrix-encoded music sources. •Recommended for 2-channel music sources. Option/ Default PossibleParameter Setting SettingsVOCAL ENHANCE +0.0dB +6.0dB, +3.0dB, +0.0dBFRONT STEERING MUSIC OFF, MSURR, MUSIC, FILMSOUND STAGE NEUTRAL FRONT, NEUTRAL, REAR5 SPKR ENHANCE OFF ON, OFFBASS ENHANCE OFF ON, OFFSURR ROLLOFF 15.3kHz 500Hz to 20.0kHz, OFFREAR DLY OFFSET 15ms OFF, 1 to 30msOUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOMListening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. L7 MUSIC SURR•A proprietary listening mode. •Designed for playback of 2-channel stereo music sources recorded in real spaces and for playback of recordings that contain added reverb. •Extracts ambient sounds from the input source and sends these sounds to all speakers. Ambient sounds are heard from all directions, creating a realistic playback presentation that simulates what listeners experience in real spaces. •Recommended for classical music sources, which are often recorded in real spaces with added reverb to enhance the stereo mix. Option/ Default PossibleParameter Setting SettingsVOCAL ENHANCE +0.0dB +6.0dB, +3.0dB, +0.0dBFRONT STEERING MSURR OFF, MSURR, MUSIC, FILMSOUND STAGE NEUTRAL FRONT, NEUTRAL, REAR5 SPKR ENHANCE OFF ON, OFFBASS ENHANCE OFF ON, OFFSURR ROLLOFF 15.3kHz 500Hz to 20.0kHz, OFFREAR DLY OFFSET 15ms OFF, 1 to 30msOUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOMListening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. MODE ADJUST L7MUSIC MODE ADJUST L7MUSIC SURR
MODE ADJUST JBL Synthesis 5-6 DOLBY PLII MOVIE•Similar to the DOLBY PRO LOGIC listening mode, but uses full-frequency stereo surround channels to realistically increase the perceived width of the listening space. •Designed for playback of Dolby Surround-encoded sources. •Decodes five channels from Dolby Surround-encoded sources. •Provides impressive enhancement compared to Dolby Pro Logic decoding. •Appropriate for Dolby Surround-encoded film sources. Option/ Default PossibleParameter Setting SettingsOUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOMListening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. DOLBY PLII + THX •Designed for playback of Dolby Surround-encoded sources. •Uses Dolby Pro Logic II decoding to derive five channels from Dolby Surround-encoded sources. •Applies THX re-equalization to simulate high-frequency rolloffs that occur in movie theaters. Most films are mixed for movie theaters, and might sound too bright when played back in home theaters without re-equalization. •Applies THX timbre matching to minimize timbre differences between the front and surround channels, which results in smoother sound movements between them. •Recommended for home theaters with THX-certified loudspeakers. Option/ Default PossibleParameter Setting SettingsRE-EQUALIZER ON ON, OFFOUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOMListening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28.MODE ADJUST %!PLII + THXI MODE ADJUST %!PLII MOVIE
MODE ADJUST SDP-5 5-7DOLBY PLII MUSIC•Similar to the DOLBY PLII MOVIE listening mode. •Designed for playback of stereo music sources. Option/ Default PossibleParameter Setting SettingsPANORAMA OFF ON, OFFCTR WIDTH 3 MIN, 1 to 6, MAXDIMENSION NEUTRAL FRONT, NEUTRAL, REARSURROUND DLY 10ms 0 to 15msOUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOMListening mode menu parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. DOLBY PRO LOGIC•Designed for playback of Dolby Surround-encoded sources. •Decodes four channels from Dolby Surround-encoded sources. •Uses a mono surround channel with a high-frequency rolloff above 7kHz. •Available for comparison purposes, particularly with the L7 FILM, DOLBY PLII MOVIE, and dts NEO:6 FILM listening modes. Option/ParameterOUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOMListening mode menu parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. MODE ADJUST %!PLII MUSIC MODE ADJUST %!PRO LOGIC