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 setting closest to the low-frequency rating of the associated speakers. When set to NONE, the SDP-5 redirects rear channel signals to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Side L/R. If the CUSTOM SETUP menu SIDE L/R parameter is also set to NONE, the SDP-5 redirects surround channel signals to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R. REAR L/R CUSTOM SETUP SPEAKERS SETUP Note:When the REAR L/R parameter is set to NONE: •Dolby Digital Surround EX, THX Ultra2, THX Surround EX, and dts-ES decoding are not available.•The ASA parameter is not available. . . . Custom Speaker Setups continues on page 3-32 MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUPSETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONSSPEAKERS SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION80Hz 80Hz80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80HzL M SUBRC SL SR RLRR CUSTOM SETUP REAR L/R 80Hz REAR L/R SPEAKERS FULL 30Hz 40Hz 50Hz 60Hz 70Hz 80Hz THX 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz NONE
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 setting equal to the lowest setting of the other speakers. Note:When the SUBWOOFER parameter is set to NONE, subwoofer signals will not be redirected if the 5.1a BYPASS listening mode is activated. To redirect subwoofer signals, configure the speaker setup withthe associated DVD-A/SACD player. SUBWOOFER CUSTOM SETUP SPEAKERS SETUP MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUPSETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONSSPEAKERS SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION80Hz 80Hz80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80HzL M SUBRC SL SR RLRR CUSTOM SETUP SUBWOOFER 80Hz SUBWOOFER FULL 30Hz 40Hz 50Hz 60Hz 70Hz 80Hz THX 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz NONE Custom Speaker Setups (continued from page 3-31)
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 ULTRA2 SUB SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP CUSTOM SETUP SPEAKERS SETUP BGC (Boundary Gain Compensation) ON, OFF or Adjusts boundary gain compensation when the CUSTOM and SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP menu THX ULTRA2 SUB parameter is set to ON. When the BGC parameter is set to ON, a highpass 55Hz filter is applied to all Main Zone listening modes and audio output connectors. When set to OFF, no filter is applied to Main Zone listening modes and audio output connectors. When the parameter setting is N/A, the THX ULTRA2 SUB parameter is set to OFF and boundary gain compensation cannot be adjusted. Note:BGC compensates for increased bass energy that is caused by the proximity of the speakers to thelistening room walls. . . . Custom Speaker Setups continues on page 3-34 BGC SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP CUSTOM SETUP SPEAKERS SETUP 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 MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUPSETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONSSPEAKERS THX ULTRA2 SUB OFFBGC N/A ON OFF The BGC parameter is not available when the THX ULTRA2 SUB parameter is set to OFF. The THX ULTRA2 SUB and BGC parameters are available on the CUSTOM and SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP menus. When a parameter setting is adjusted on one menu, it is automatically adjusted on the other menu as well. SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION80Hz 80Hz80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80HzL M SUBRC SL SR RLRR CUSTOM SETUP
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 speakers, optimizing the listening experience for THX Ultra2 listening modes. To maximize the effectiveness of ASA processing, it is recommended to configure a 7-channel speaker setup in which the rear speakers are placed close together facing the center of the listening space. The ASA parameter is not available unless the 5.1 THX ULTRA2, 5.1 THX MUSIC, dts THX ULTRA2, or dts THX MUSIC listening mode is activated. Select the TOGETHER setting if the distance between the rear speakers is less than 1 foot (0.3m). Select the CLOSE setting if the distance between the rear speakers is greater than 1 foot (0.3m), but less than 4 feet (1.2m). Select the APART setting if the distance between the rear speakers is greater than 4 feet (1.2m). ASA SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP CUSTOM SETUP SPEAKERS SETUP 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 MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUPSETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONSSPEAKERS ASA APART The ASA parameter is not available unless the 5.1 THX ULTRA2, 5.1 THX MUSIC, dts THX ULTRA2, or dts THX MUSIC listening mode is activated. Custom Speaker Setups (continued from page 3-33) TOGETHER CLOSE APART The ASA parameter is available on the CUSTOM and SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP menus. When the parameter setting is adjusted on one menu, it is automatically adjusted on the other menu as well. SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION80Hz 80Hz80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80HzL M SUBRC SL SR RLRR CUSTOM SETUP
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 JBL Synthesis 7-channel speaker setup. When the SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP menu opens, the Main Zone audio output connectors are configured for a JBL Synthesis 7-channel speaker setup. The SDP-5 ignores all CUSTOM SETUP menu parameter settings and applies an 80Hz crossover point with 24dB per-octave filter to all output connectors. This configuration is applied to all inputs and listening modes. SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP SPEAKERS SETUP MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUPSETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONSSPEAKERS SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION80Hz 80Hz80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80HzL M SUBRC SL SR RLRR SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP Note:•A JBL Synthesis 7-channel speaker setup includes THX-certified loudspeakers. Use the CUSTOM SETUP menu to configure a custom speaker setup for systems that do not include THX-certified loudspeakers. •A JBL Synthesis 7-channel speaker setup is not required to activate THX listening modes. Default Possible Parameter Setting Setting(s)FRONT L/R* 80Hz 80HzCENTER* 80Hz 80HzSIDE L/R* 80Hz 80HzREAR L/R 80Hz 80Hz, NONESUBWOOFER* 80Hz 80HzTHX ULTRA2 SUB OFF ON, OFFBGC N/A ON, OFFASA APART TOGETHER, CLOSE, APART*These parameters cannot be adjusted. . . . Synthesis 7-Channel Speaker Setups continues on page 3-36 SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP !CAUTION! PRESSING THE V BUTTON WILL AUTOMATICALLY CHANGE THE OUTPUTS TO A SYNTHESIS 7CH SPEAKER CONFIGURATION SYNTHESIS 7CH 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*These parameters cannot be adjusted. When a THX speaker setup is selected, all CUSTOM SETUP menu parameters are automatically set to 80Hz. However, a custom speaker setup can still be configured with the CUSTOM SETUP menu.
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. Note:When the REAR L/R parameter is set to NONE: •Dolby Digital Surround EX, THX Ultra2, THX Surround EX, and dts-ES decoding are not available.•The ASA parameter is not available. REAR L/R SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP SPEAKERS SETUPJBL Synthesis 7-Channel Speaker Setups (continued from page 3-35) MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUPSETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONSSPEAKERS SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION80Hz 80Hz80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80HzL M SUBRC SL SR RLRR SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP !CAUTION! PRESSING THE V BUTTON WILL AUTOMATICALLY CHANGE THE OUTPUTS TO A SYNTHESIS 7CH SPEAKER CONFIGURATION REAR SPEAKERS 80Hz NONE SYNTHESIS 7CH 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*These parameters cannot be adjusted. The SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP menu THX ULTRA2 SUB, BGC, and ASA parameters are identical to the CUSTOM SETUP menu THX ULTRA2 SUB, BGC, and ASA parameters. When one of these parameter settings is adjusted on one menu, it is automatically adjusted on the other menu at the same time. Refer to pages 3-33 and 3-34 for these parameter descriptions. REAR L/R 80Hz
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 placement. To determine the appropriate setting for each speaker, measure the distance between the listening position and the front baffle of the speaker. Then, set the corresponding SPEAKER DISTANCES menu parameter to the closest available setting. SPEAKER DISTANCES SPEAKERS SETUP Note:When the system includes a calibrated JBL Digital Equalizer, speaker distance parameters should remain at their factory-default settings (0.0ft). Thedigital equalizer will perform arrival time correction. Default Possible Parameter Setting SettingsFRONT LEFT 0.0ft 0 to 30ft or 0 to 12mCENTER 0.0ft 0 to 30ft or 0 to 12mFRONT RIGHT 0.0ft 0 to 30ft or 0 to 12mSIDE RIGHT 0.0ft 0 to 30ft or 0 to 12mREAR RIGHT 0.0ft 0 to 30ft or 0 to 12mREAR LEFT 0.0ft 0 to 30ft or 0 to 12mSIDE LEFT 0.0ft 0 to 30ft or 0 to 12mSUBWOOFER 0.0ft 0 to 30ft or 0 to 12mUNITS FEET FEET, METERS . . . Measuring Speaker Distances continues on page 3-38 MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUPSETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONSSPEAKERS SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION80Hz 80Hz80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80HzL M SUBRC SL SR RLRR SPEAKER DISTANCES SPEAKER DISTANCES FRONT LEFT 0.0ft CENTER 0.0ft FRONT RIGHT 0.0ft SIDE RIGHT 0.0ft REAR RIGHT 0.0ft REAR LEFT 0.0ft SIDE LEFT 0.0ft SUBWOOFER 0.0ft UNITS FEET 0.0 to 30.0ft FRONT LEFT 0.0ftCENTER 0.0ftFRONT RIGHT 0.0ftSIDE RIGHT 0.0ftSIDE LEFT 0.0ftSUBWOOFER 0.0ftREAR RIGHT 0.0ftREAR LEFT 0.0ft
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 to METERS, the SDP-5 measures speaker distances in meters. When the UNITS parameter setting is toggled, the SDP-5 converts the current speaker distance to the closest available value in the selected unit of measurement. UNITS SPEAKER DISTANCES SPEAKERS SETUP SUBWOOFER SPEAKER DISTANCES SPEAKERS SETUP REAR RIGHT OR REAR LEFT SPEAKER DISTANCES SPEAKERS SETUP FRONT 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 Front L/R. CENTER 0.0 to 30.0ft or 0.0 to 12.0m Sets the speaker distance for the speaker connected to the Main Zone audio output connector labeled Center. SIDE 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 Side L/R. SIDE RIGHT OR SIDE LEFT SPEAKER DISTANCES SPEAKERS SETUP CENTER SPEAKER DISTANCES SPEAKERS SETUP FRONT RIGHT OR FRONT LEFT SPEAKER DISTANCES SPEAKERS SETUP MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUPSETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONSSPEAKERS SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION80Hz 80Hz80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80HzL M SUBRC SL SR RLRR SPEAKER DISTANCES SPEAKER DISTANCES FRONT LEFT 0.0ft CENTER 0.0ft FRONT RIGHT 0.0ft SIDE RIGHT 0.0ft REAR RIGHT 0.0ft REAR LEFT 0.0ft SIDE LEFT 0.0ft SUBWOOFER 0.0ft UNITS FEET UNITS FEET FEET METERS Measuring Speaker Distances (continued from page 3-37)
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. An SPL meter is a device that measures the relative loudness of the speakers to ensure accurate output level calibration. SPL meters are available at Radio Shack (catalog number 33-2050). •Before output level calibration begins, eliminate extraneous noises in the listening space, such as conversations, air conditioners, and sounds that filter in through open doors and windows. LEVELS CALIBRATION SPEAKERS SETUP •Before output level calibration begins, remove objects (as well as people) that obstruct the line-of-sight path between the SPL meter and the speaker being measured. •Output levels should be calibrated from the primary listening position, placing the SPL meter at the approximate spot where the listener’s head will be during listening.INTERNAL NOISE TESTOpens the INTERNAL NOISE message shown above, which indicates that the internal noise test produces loud calibration test signals. When this message appears, press the Menu arrow to open the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu shown above and con- duct the internal noise test or press the Menu arrow to close the message without conducting the internal noise test. When the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu opens, the internal noise test automatically begins. . . . Internal Noise Test continues on page 3-40 INTERNAL NOISE TEST LEVELS CALIBRATION SPEAKERS SETUP MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUPSETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONSSPEAKERS SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION80Hz 80Hz80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80HzL M SUBRC SL SR RLRR LEVELS CALIBRATION LEVELS CALIBRATION INTERNAL NOISE TEST DACS CALIBRATION BASS PEAK LIMITERINTERNAL NOISE TEST SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST FRONT LEFT +0.0dB CENTER +0.0dB FRONT RIGHT +0.0dB SIDE RIGHT +0.0dB REAR RIGHT +0.0dB REAR LEFT +0.0dB SIDE LEFT +0.0dB SUBWOOFER +0.0dB INTERNAL NOISE !CAUTION! HIGH AUDIO LEVELS
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 test signal travels, the cursor automatically scrolls downward through SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu parameters, highlighting each speaker parameter as the corresponding output connector is tested. Each output connector is tested for about 4 seconds. The SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu can be used to manually adjust output levels while the internal noise test is conducted. Refer to page 3-42 for more information. Please note the following: •When the internal noise test is conducted, it is possible to select a SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu parameter just as the SDP-5 is about to automatically scroll to the next parameter, causing the SDP-5 to send the calibration noise to both speakers. If this occurs, reselect the desired speaker. Note:Main Zone audio output connectors for which the corresponding CUSTOM or SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP menu parameter is set to NONE cannot be adjusted during the internal noise test. These output connectors can be adjusted during the external noisetest, but there is no need to do so.