JBL Synthesis Sdp-5 Manual
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MODE ADJUST JBL Synthesis 5-18 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 indicates the conditions in which Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding is engaged. •Decodes 5.1 discrete channels from 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sources. The five main channels are full frequency. The .1 channel, often referred to as LFE information, has a limited frequency range of 120Hz. •When the DOLBY DIGITAL EX listening mode is activated, matrix decoding derives a surround back channel from the other surround channels. Option/ Default PossibleParameter Setting SettingsEX DECODING AUTO AUTO, ON, OFFCOMPRESSION OFF AUTO, ON, OFFLFE MIX +0.0dB -10.0 to +0.0dBOUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOMListening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. 5.1 THX MUSIC•Designed for playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital music sources. •The 5.1 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 PossibleParameter Setting SettingsCOMPRESSION OFF AUTO, ON, OFFLFE MIX +0.0dB -10.0 to +0.0dBOUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOMListening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. Note:The 5.1 THX MUSIC listening mode can only be activated with the front panel or remote controlMode and buttons. MODE ADJUST 5.1 THXIMUSIC MODE ADJUST %!DIGITAL EX OR %!DIGITAL
MODE ADJUST SDP-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 non-flagged 5.1-channel Dolby Digital source recorded without or without Dolby Digital Surround EX is detected. •Listening mode name differs depending on the encoding present in the input source, the EX DECODING parameter setting, and the speaker setup. –The DOLBY DIGITAL EX listening mode is available when Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding is engaged. –The DOLBY DIGITAL listening mode is available when Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding is not engaged. –The DOLBY DIGITAL EX listening mode cannot be activated unless both side and rear speakers are present. Note:The SDP-5 cannot automatically detect Dolby Digital Surround EX encoding in non-flagged 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sources. A non-flagged source does not include information in the input signal that identifiesDolby Digital Surround EX encoding. 5.1-Channel Dolby Digital EX (Non-Flagged) 5.1-Channel Dolby Digital EX (Flagged) 5.1-Channel Dolby DigitalDOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL EX DECODING: AUTODOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL EX DOLBY DIGITAL EX EX DECODING: ON DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITALDOLBY DIGITAL EX DECODING: OFF Parameter SettingInput Source
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 PossibleParameter Setting SettingsEFFECT LVL -9dB -12 to +6dBACADEMY FILTER ON ON, OFFSURR ROLLOFF 3.1kHz 500Hz to 20.0kHz, OFFOUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOMListening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. Note:When a 1.0 Dolby Digital input source is present, the SDP-5 automatically activates the 5.1 MONO LOGIClistening mode. MODE ADJUST JBL Synthesis 5-205.1 2-CHANNEL•Designed for converting 5.1-channel Dolby Digital-encoded input sources into 2-channel LOGIC7-encoded output signals. •Sends downmixed 5.1-channel Dolby Digital input signals to the front speakers and subwoofer. •Recommended for recording purposes. Option/ Default PossibleParameter Setting SettingsCENTER MIX +0dB -25 to +5dBSURROUND MIX +0dB -5 to +5dBCNTR DLY SAMPLES +0 -127 to +127MASTER LEVEL +0dB -5 to +5dBCOMPRESSION OFF AUTO, ON, OFFLFE MIX +0.0dB -20.0 to +0.0dBSUB LEVEL +0dB OFF, -30 to +12dBCUSTOMListening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. MODE ADJUST 5.1 MONO LOGIC MODE ADJUST 5.1 2-CHANNEL
MODE ADJUST SDP-5 5-21 5.1 MONO•Designed for playback of Dolby Digital-encoded mono sources. •Sends a mono signal to the center channel. Option/ Default PossibleParameter Setting SettingsSUB LEVEL +0dB OFF, -30 to +12dBCUSTOMListening 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/ParameterOUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOMListening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28.MODE ADJUST 5.1 MONO SURR MODE ADJUST 5.1 MONO
Note:The table below is not applicable to the dts-ES THX, dts THX ULTRA2, and dts THX MUSIC listeningmodes. MODE ADJUST JBL Synthesis 5-22dts-ES DECODINGThe 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 set to OFF, or the ES DECODING parameter is set to AUTO and a 5.1-channel dts source is detected. •Listening mode names differ depending on the encoding present in the input source, the ES DECODING parameter setting, and the speaker setup. –dts-ES listening modes are available when dts-ES decoding is engaged. –dts listening modes are available when dts-ES decoding is not engaged. –dts-ES listening modes cannot be activated unless both side and rear speakers are present. 6.1-Channel Discrete-Encoded dts-ES 5.1-Channel Matrix-Encoded dts-ES 5.1-Channel dts dts dts-ES dts-ES ES DECODING: AUTOdts-ES dts-ES dts-ES ES DECODING: ON dts dtsdts ES DECODING: OFF Parameter SettingInput Source
MODE ADJUST SDP-5 5-23 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 PossibleParameter Setting SettingsVOCAL ENHANCE +0.0dB +6.0dB, +3.0dB, +0.0dB5 SPKR ENHANCE OFF ON, OFFBASS ENHANCE OFF ON, OFFREAR DLY OFFSET 15ms OFF, 1 to 30msLFE MIX +0.0dB -10.0 to +0.0dBES DECODING OFF AUTO, ON, OFFOUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOMListening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. dts(-ES) L7 FILM•A proprietary listening mode. •Designed for playback of 5.1- and 6.1-channel dts(-ES) film sources. •Uses an advanced matrix to derive seven channels from 5.1 and 6.1-channel dts(-ES) sources. When both side and rear speakers are present , the dts(-ES) L7 FILM listening mode also increases the perceived length and sense of envelopment of the listening space. •Provides remarkable improvement compared to other decoders. •Recommended for 5.1- and 6.1-channel dts(-ES) film sources. Option/ Default PossibleParameter Setting SettingsVOCAL ENHANCE +0.0dB +6.0dB, +3.0dB, +0.0dB5 SPKR ENHANCE OFF ON, OFFBASS ENHANCE OFF ON, OFFRE-EQUALIZER ON ON, OFFREAR DLY OFFSET 15ms OFF, 1 to 30msLFE MIX +0.0dB -10.0 to +0.0dBES DECODING OFF AUTO, ON, OFFOUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOMListening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. MODE ADJUST dts-ES L7MUSIC MODE ADJUST dts-ES L7FILM
MODE ADJUST JBL Synthesis 5-24dts 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. •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.•When the dts THX ULTRA2 listening mode is activated, ASA processing is applied to signals sent to the rear speakers. Refer to the ASA parameter description on page 3-34 for more information. •When the dts THX ULTRA2 listening mode is activated, adaptive de-correlation increases the perceived width of the listening space. De-correlation of the mono surround channel increases the perceived width of the surround field in home theaters. •Recommended for home theaters with THX-certified loudspeakers. Option/ Default Possible Parameter Setting SettingsRE-EQUALIZER ON ON, OFFLFE MIX +0.0dB -10.0 to +0.0dBES DECODING AUTO AUTO, ON, OFFOUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOMListening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. MODE ADJUST dts-ES THX1 ULTRA2 OR 6.1-Channel Discrete-Encoded dts-ES 5.1-Channel Matrix-Encoded dts-ES 5.1-Channel dtsdts THX ULTRA2 dts-ES THX dts-ES THX ES DECODING: AUTO dts-ES THX dts-ES THX dts-ES THX ES DECODING: ON dts THX ULTRA2 dts THX ULTRA2dts THX ULTRA2 ES DECODING: OFF Parameter SettingInput Source
MODE ADJUST SDP-5 5-25 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 PossibleParameter Setting SettingsLFE MIX +0.0dB -10.0 to +0.0dBOUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOMListening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. Note:The dts THX MUSIC listening mode can only be activated with the front panel or remote controlMode and buttons. The table at the bottom of the previous page indicates the conditions in which THX Ultra2 and dts-ES decoding are engaged. •THX Ultra2 decoding is engaged when the ES DECODING parameter is set to OFF, or the ES DECODING parameter is set to AUTO and a 5.1-channel dts source is detected. •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. •Listening mode name differs depending on the encoding present in the input source, the ES DECODING parameter setting, and the speaker setup. –The dts THX ULTRA2 listening mode is available when THX Ultra2 decoding is engaged. –The dts-ES THX listening mode is available when dts-ES decoding is engaged. –The dts THX ULTRA2 and dts(-ES) THX listening modes cannot be activated unless side and rear speakers are present. MODE ADJUST DTS THXMUSIC
MODE ADJUST JBL Synthesis 5-26dts(-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 PossibleParameter Setting SettingsLFE MIX +0.0dB -10.0 to +0.0dBES DECODING AUTO AUTO, ON, OFFOUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOMListening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. dts(-ES) 2-CHAN•Designed for converting 5.1- or 6.1-channel dts(-ES) sources into 2-channel LOGIC7-encoded output signals. •Sends downmixed 5.1- or 6.1-channel dts(-ES) input signals to the front speakers and subwoofer. •Recommended for recording purposes. Option/ Default PossibleParameter Setting SettingsCENTER MIX +0dB -25 to +5dBSURROUND MIX +0dB -5 to +5dBCNTR DLY SAMPLES +0 -127 to +127MASTER LEVEL +0dB -5 to +5dBLFE MIX +0.0dB -20.0 to +0.0dBES DECODING AUTO AUTO, ON, OFFSUB LEVEL +0dB OFF, -30 to +12dBCUSTOMListening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28.MODE ADJUST dts-ES 2-CHAN MODE ADJUST dts-ES
MODE ADJUST SDP-5 5-27 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 and a digital audio source is present. •No parameters are available for the 2CH BYPASS listening mode. Note:Speaker crossover settings, speaker distances, and audio (tone) controls are not available when the 2CHBYPASS listening mode is activated. 5.1a BYPASS•Designed for playback of 5.1-channel analog sources, such as DVD-A or SACD players. •The 5.1-channel analog input connectors are sent directly to the Main Zone volume control and audio output connectors as shown on page 3-46. These signals receive no internal processing. •When both side and rear speakers are present, surround channel signals are sent in parallel to the side and rear speakers. To configure a 5-channel speaker setup, set the OUTPUT LEVELS menu SIDE L/R or REAR L/R parameter to OFF to deactivate the associated surround speakers. •The 5.1a BYPASS listening mode is automatically activated whenever one of the 5.1-channel analog audio input connectors is assigned to the selected input. •The 5.1a BYPASS listening mode is the only listening mode available for 5.1-channel analog sources. Option/ParameterOUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOMListening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. Note:Speaker crossover settings, speaker distances, and audio (tone) controls are not available when the 5.1aBYPASS listening mode is activated. MODE ADJUST 2CH BYPASS MODE ADJUST 5.1a BYPASS