JBL Home Theater System - Manuals

Introduction SDP-5 v ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Save these instructions for later use. • Follow all instructions and warnings marked on the unit. • Always use with the correct line voltage. Refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructionsfor power requirements. Be advised that differe...

Introduction JBL Synthesis vi ESPAÑOL INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES • Guarde estas instrucciones para futuras referencias. • Siga todas las instrucciones y tenga en cuenta las advertencias que aparecen en launidad y en las instrucciones de funcionamiento. • Utilice siempre la tensión de lín...

Introduction SDP-5 vii ITALIANO IMPORTANTI NORME DI SICUREZZA • Conservare le presenti norme per l’utilizzo futuro. • Seguire sempre tutte le istruzioni e gli avvertimenti segnati sull’unità e nelle istruzionioperative. • Utilizzare sempre la corretta tensione di alimentazione. Fare riferimento al m...

Introduction JBL Synthesis viii DANSK VIGTIG INFORMATION OM SIKKERHED • Gem denne vejledning til senere brug. • Følg alle anvisninger og advarsler på apparatet. • Apparatet skal altid tilsluttes den korrekte spænding. Der henvises til brugsanvisningen,der indeholder specifikationer for strømforsynin...

Introduction SDP-5 ix NORSK VIKTIG INFORMASJON OM SIKKERHET • Ta vare på denne veiledningen for senere bruk. • Følg alle anvisningene og advarslene som er angitt på apparatet. • Apparatet skal alltid anvendes med korrekt spenning. Produktbeskrivelsen inneholderspesifikasjoner for strømkrav. Vær oppm...

1 Getting Started About the SDP-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Highlights • Product Registration Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Control Battery Installation . . . ...

Getting Started SDP-5 1-3 Complementing its audio performance, the SDP-5 features twobroadcast-quality video switchers. A wide-bandwidth componentvideo switcher accepts analog component or RGB video signals,while a composite and S-video switcher accepts high-quality NTSC,PAL, or SECAM video signals....

Getting Started JBL Synthesis 1-4 Do Not . . . • Place the SDP-5 on a thick rug or carpet or cover the SDP-5with a cloth, as this might prevent proper cooling. • Place the SDP-5 on a windowsill or in another location in whichit will be exposed to direct sunlight. • Obstruct the front panel IR receiv...

Getting Started SDP-5 1-5 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION The remote control requires two AA batteries that should be replaced as needed. It is recommended to use Alkaline batteries, which last longerwithout leaking. When the batteries are low on power, the remote control enters a low-voltage co...

2 Basic Operation Front Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Rear Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Basic Operation JBL Synthesis 2-2 1. Standby Button Activates and deactivates standby mode when the SDP-5 ispowered on with the rear panel power switch (2-5). Thestandby button performs no function when the SDP-5 ispowered off with the rear panel power switch. When standby mode is activated, pressin...

a remote control command is received. A red LED lights whenthe A/D converters are overloading. And, a blue LED lightswhen the SDP-5 is powered on and activated – even if theFRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter is set toALWAYS OFF (3-52). 4. Volume Knob Adjusts volume level in the Main Zone or Z...

Basic Operation JBL Synthesis 2-4 9. Zone 2 Input Selection Buttons Selects the input in Zone 2. When an input is selected, anamber LED lights on the corresponding input selection button.When Zone 2 is deactivated, pressing a Zone 2 input selectionbutton activates Zone 2 and selects the correspondin...

Basic Operation SDP-5 2-5 REAR PANEL OVERVIEW Note: The numbered items that begin below correspond tothe rear panel illustration on the next page. 1. Power Switch Connects power to the AC input connector and disconnectspower from the AC input connector. The c represents the "off" position an...

Basic Operation JBL Synthesis 2-6 7. Zone 2 Audio Output Connectors Provide analog audio output in Zone 2. Two connectorslabeled Audio are available. Alternatively, these connectors canbe used to connect a recording device. When the Zone 2 audiooutput connectors are sent to a recording device, it is...

Basic Operation SDP-5 2-7 9. Video Input Connectors Provide video input in the Main Zone and Zone 2. Fivecomposite video connectors labeled Video 1 to 5, five S-videoconnectors labeled S-Video 1 to 5, and three component videoconnectors labeled 1 to 3 are available. The component video connectors ar...

Basic Operation JBL Synthesis 2-8 REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW The SDP-5 remote control provides full operation of the SDP-5,performing commands such as menu navigation that are notavailable from the front panel. The command matrix that beginson page 2-13 indicates the commands remote control buttonsperf...

Basic Operation SDP-5 2-9 Menu Options Selecting a menu option opens another menu within the menustructure. For instance, selecting the MAIN MENU SETUP optionopens the SETUP menu as shown below. Menu Parameters Selecting a menu parameter opens a drop-down menu or horizontalbar graph that can be used...

Basic Operation JBL Synthesis 2-10 To select the desired setting on a parameter drop-down menu: 1. When the drop-down menu opens, press the remote control Menu and arrows to scroll upward and downward through the complete list of available settings. The currentsetting appears beneath the parameter n...

Basic Operation SDP-5 2-11 COMMAND BANK ACTIVATION Remote control buttons perform different commands dependingon whether the Main Zone, Zone 2, or Shift command bank isactivated. The Main Zone command bank does not need to beactivated. It remains activated unless the Zone 2 or Shift commandbank is a...

Basic Operation JBL Synthesis 2-12 Button Main Zone Zone 2 Shift 1 Deactivates standby modeand activates the SDP-5. Reserved for futurepossibilities. Reserved for futurepossibilities. Activates standby mode anddeactivates the SDP-5. Toggles the FRONT PANELDISPLAY menu STATUSparameter between ALWAYSO...

Basic Operation JBL Synthesis 2-16 Shift-DOLBY • When the Shift command bank is activated, pressing theremote control DOLBY button while a 5.1-channel DolbyDigital input source is present activates the DOLBY DIGITAL EXor DOLBY DIGITAL listening mode. Subsequent presses togglethe EX DECODING paramete...

Basic Operation SDP-5 2-17 Zone 2 Two-Line Status The Zone 2 two-line status shown at the rightindicates the current input, input source, andvolume level selected in Zone 2. It appears on the on-screen and front panel displays when the SDP-5 detects aZone 2 change. STATUS MENUS When the Shift comman...

Basic Operation JBL Synthesis 2-18 If the STATUS menu includes a second page, the PG1 indicatorappears in the top-right corner of the menu. While the Shiftcommand bank is activated, press the Stat button to open thesecond page. If the STATUS menu does not include asecond page, pressing the Stat butt...

Basic Operation SDP-5 2-19 DOLBY D STATUS • Provides information about Dolby Digital input sources. • Features L, C, R, SL, SR, and SUB level meters (2-23). Parameter Possible Settings INPUT The selected input MODE The activated listening mode CHANNELS 3/2.1, 3/2, 3/1, 2/2, 2/1, 2/0, 1/0 BIT RATE 32...

Basic Operation SDP-5 2-21 DIGITAL STATUS • Provides information about digital input sources for which asample rate is detected, but no audio is present in the inputsignal. Parameter Possible Settings INPUT The selected input MODE The activated listening mode INPUT TYPE --- SAMPLE RATE 44.1kHz, 48kH...

Basic Operation JBL Synthesis 2-22 STATUS MENU PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS 2.0 ENCODING MATRIX, NONE Indicates whether or not a matrix-encoded source is detected.When the parameter setting is MATRIX, a matrix-encoded source isdetected. When the parameter setting is NONE, a matrix-encodedsource is not det...

Basic Operation SDP-5 2-23 WORD LENGTH 16bits, 20bits, 24bits Indicates the word length of the audio data present in the inputsignal. STATUS MENU LEVEL METERS Most STATUS menus contain level meters that indicate fluctuatinginput levels in the front left (L), center (C), front right (R), surroundleft...

SETUP SDP-5 3-3 LOCK OPTIONS Opens the LOCK OPTIONS menu, which can be used to lock andunlock settings in the MODE ADJUST, AUDIO CONTROLS, andSETUP menu branches. Refer to page 3-56 for more information. INPUT SETUP Selecting the SETUP menu INPUTS option prompts the selection ofthe desired input (i....

DVD1 INPUT SETUP NAME DVD1 DIGITAL IN COAX-1 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL +0dB VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1 COMPONENT IN 1 2-CH L7 FILM %! D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM MAIN ADVANCEDZONE2 IN DIGITAL 3. When the desired character has been selected, press the Menu arrow to advance to the next character spac...

SETUP SDP-5 3-5 The custom input name appears on the on-screen and front paneldisplays. Both the custom and factory-default input names appearon the input selection menu that opens when the SETUP menuINPUTS option is selected. The custom input name appears againstthe left margin of the on-screen dis...

SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-6 The SDP-5 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can beassigned to its eight digital audio, eight analog audio, fivecomposite video, five S-video, or three component video inputconnectors. The table below lists the INPUT SETUP menuparameters that can be used to assign a...

SETUP SDP-5 3-7 DIGITAL IN COAX-1 to 4, OPTICAL-1 to 4, NONE Opens the DIGITAL IN menu shown above, which can be used toassign a digital audio input connector for the selected input. TheSDP-5 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can be assignedto any of its eight digital audio input connecto...

SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-8 • The ANALOG IN menu labeled C (above) appears when theREAR PANEL CONFIG menu 2 ST. & (2) 5.1 ANLG (3-46) optionis selected. Please note the following: • When no analog audio input connector is assigned, the SDP-5will automatically set the MAIN ADV menu INPUT SELECTparame...

SETUP SDP-5 3-9 ANLG IN LVL Opens the ANLG IN LVL menu shown above, which can be used toadjust 2-channel analog audio input levels for the selected input.Despite attempts at standardization, analog audio sources have awide range of levels. To compensate for this, the SDP-5 allowsindependent input le...

SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-10 AUTO GAIN Indicates the current amount of input level adjustment for theselected stereo analog audio input connector. When the ANLG INLVL menu AUTO parameter is set to ON, the AUTO GAIN parameterindicates the amount of automatic input level adjustment. Whenthe AUTO parameter...

SETUP SDP-5 3-11 LEVEL METERS Indicate fluctuating input levels in the front left (L) and front right(R) channels for the selected input. These level meters are alsoincluded on the STATUS menus, allowing them to indicate inputlevels for both analog and digital audio input sources. However,ANLG IN LV...

SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-12 COMPONENT IN COMPONENT 1 to 3, NONE Opens the COMPONENT menu shown above, which can be usedto assign a component video input connector for the selectedinput. The SDP-5 has eight configurable inputs, each of which canbe assigned to any of its 3 component video input connector...

DVD1 INPUT SETUP NAME DVD1 DIGITAL IN COAX-1 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL +0dB VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1 COMPONENT IN 1 2-CH L7 FILM %! D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM MAIN ADVANCEDZONE2 IN DIGITAL dts-ES L7 FILM SETUP SDP-5 3-13 DD D 5.1 L7 FILM 2-CH L7 FILM SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES . . . Sel...

SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-14 When the 2-CH parameter is set to USE LAST: • The SDP-5 will not automatically activate the 2-CHANNELlistening mode if the remote control 2 CH button was used toactivate the 2-CHANNEL listening mode the last time a2-channel source was present. Instead, it will activate the2-...

DOLBY D Opens the DOLBY D MODE menu shown above, which can beused to select a preferred listening mode for Dolby Digital inputsources. The SDP-5 automatically activates the selected listeningmode whenever a new input is selected or a new Dolby Digitalsource is present. When set to USE LAST, the SDP-...

SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-16 When the dts-ES parameter is set to USE LAST: • The SDP-5 will automatically activate the dts THX MUSIClistening mode if this listening mode was activated the last timea dts(-ES) source was present. However, the dts THX MUSIClistening mode cannot be selected as the preferred...

SETUP SDP-5 3-17 CONFIGURING ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS MAIN ADVANCED Selecting the INPUT SETUP menu MAIN ADVANCED option opensthe MAIN ADV menu shown above. The parameters on the left sideof this menu are identical regardless of which input is selected. Thesettings on the right side are adjustable. Def...

SETUP SDP-5 3-19 DIGITAL ANALOG AUTO The SDP-5 automatically sets the INPUTSELECT parameter to DIGITAL when theANALOG IN parameter is set to NONE. • The SDP-5 sends the assigned digitalaudio input connector to the Main Zoneaudio output connectors. The SDP-5ignores the assigned analog audio inputconn...

DIGITAL ANLG (Analog) DMIX (Downmix) SETUP SDP-5 3-25 The SDP-5 automatically sets theZONE2 IN parameter to DIGITALwhen the ANALOG IN parameteris set to NONE. • The SDP-5 sends theassigned digital audio inputconnector to the Zone 2audio output connectors.The SDP-5 ignores theassigned analog audio in...

SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-26 CUSTOM SPEAKER SETUPS Selecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu CUSTOM SETUP option opensthe CUSTOM SETUP menu shown above, which can be used toconfigure the Main Zone audio output connectors for a customspeaker setup. The CUSTOM SETUP menu allows the selection ofindependent crossove...

CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L/R 40Hz CENTER 80Hz SIDE L/R 80Hz REAR L/R 80Hz SUBWOOFER 80Hz THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF BGC N/A ASA APART SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-28 FRONT L/R FULL, 30Hz to 120Hz, THX 80Hz Opens the FRONT L/R SPEAKERS menu shown above, which can beused to select a crossover point for the Main Zone audio...

CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L/R 80Hz CENTER 80Hz SIDE L/R 80Hz REAR L/R 80Hz SUBWOOFER 80Hz THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF BGC N/A ASA APART SETUP SDP-5 3-31 REAR L/R FULL, 30Hz to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONE Opens the REAR L/R SPEAKERS menu shown above, which can beused to select a crossover point for the Main Zone audio out...

SETUP SDP-5 3-33 THX ULTRA2 SUB ON, OFF or Indicates whether or not the subwoofer connected to the MainZone audio output connector labeled Subwoofer is Ultra2 certified. Select the ON setting if the connected subwoofer is Ultra2certified and the OFF setting if the connected subwoofer is notUltra2 ce...

SETUP SDP-5 3-35 SYNTHESIS 7-CHANNEL SPEAKER SETUPS When the SPEAKER SETUP menu SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP option isselected, the SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP message shown aboveappears on the on-screen and front panel displays. When thismessage appears, press the remote control arrow to open the SYNTHESIS 7CH SETU...

SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-36 REAR L/R THX 80Hz, NONE Opens the REAR SPEAKERS menu shown above, which can be usedto activate and deactivate the Main Zone audio outputconnectors labeled Rear L/R. When set to 80Hz, the SDP-5 activatesthese connectors and configures all Main Zone audio outputconnectors for ...

SETUP SDP-5 3-37 MEASURING SPEAKER DISTANCES Selecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu SPEAKER DISTANCES optionopens the SPEAKER DISTANCES menu shown above, which can beused to set the distance between the listening position and thespeakers connected to the Main Zone audio output connectors.The SDP-5 feature...

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 MainZone 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 MainZone aud...

SETUP SDP-5 3-39 CALIBRATING OUTPUT LEVELS Selecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu LEVELS CALIBRATION optionopens the LEVELS CALIBRATION menu shown above, which can beused to calibrate output levels for the Main Zone audio outputconnectors. Calibration ensures that output levels correspond toTHX reference ...

SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-40 Internal Noise Test (continued from page 3-39) Note: The SDP-5 automatically sets volume level to +0dBwhen the internal noise test begins. It is recommendedto avoid adjusting master volume level while the testis in progress to achieve a 75dB THX reference level(a 75dB SPL me...

DOLBY PLII MOVIE DOLBY DIGITAL* dts(-ES)* 2-Channel Sources Dolby Digital Sources dts(-ES) Sources SETUP SDP-5 3-41 DACS CALIBRATION Opens the DACS CALIBRATION menu shown above, which can beused to adjust output levels while DACS calibration is conducted.DACS calibration requires an external calibra...

SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-42 3. When the desired parameter is highlighted, press the arrow to select this parameter. A horizontal bar graph will open onthe on-screen and front panel displays. 4. When the horizontal bar graph opens, follow the instructions on page 2-11 to adjust the selected parameter. W...

SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-44 BASS PEAK LIMITER Opens the BASS PEAK LIMITER menu shown above, which canbe used to set amplitude limits for all speakers to which lowfrequencies are redirected, including the subwoofer. The SDP-5 is equipped with an internal limiter that prevents low-frequency output signal...

SETUP SDP-5 3-45 SUB LIMITER ON, OFF Limits output signals for the Main Zone audio output connectorlabeled Subwoofer, as well as other Main Zone audio outputconnectors to which low-frequency signals are redirected. When setto ON, the SDP-5 restricts output signals to the level specified inthe BASS P...

SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-46 8 STEREO INPUTS Configures the analog audio input connectors as eight stereoconnectors, which is the factory-default configuration. When the analog audio input connectors are configured aseight stereo connectors: • All connectors are configured as stereo connectors. • Neithe...

SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-48 Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Refer to page 3-49 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Refer to page 3-52 A/V SYNC DELAY OFF OFF, 1 to 60ms CUSTOM NAME OFF ON, OFF EDIT CUSTOM NAME N/A N/A A/V SYNC DELAY OFF, 1 to 60ms Restores audio/video synchronization when ...

SETUP SDP-5 3-49 CUSTOM NAME ON, OFF Activates the display of a custom unit name, which appears whenthe SDP-5 is activated. When set to ON, the custom name scrollsacross the on-screen and front panel displays when the SDP-5 isactivated. When set to OFF, the custom name does not appearwhen the SDP-5 ...

SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-50 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY SETUP Selecting the DISPLAY SETUP menu ON-SCREEN DISPLAY optionopens the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu shown above, which can beused to customize the on-screen display. Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings STATUS 2 SECONDS ALWAYS ON, 2 SECONDS,ALWAYS OFF PO...

SETUP SDP-5 3-51 FORMAT SECAM, PAL, NTSC Controls the compatibility between the video input connectors, thevideo switcher, and the display device. Select the setting that iscompatible with the source components and display device. Note: The FORMAT parameter affects the composite andS-video output co...

SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-52 BACKGROUND ON, OFF Activates and deactivates the menu background. When set to ON,on-screen display menus appear over a solid blue or graybackground (depending on the display device). When set to OFF,on-screen display menus appear over the video input signal. Note: When the B...

SETUP SDP-5 3-53 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY SETUP Opens the FRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu shown above, which canbe used to customize the front panel display. Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings STATUS ALWAYS ON ALWAYS ON, 2 SECONDS,ALWAYS OFF BRIGHTNESS 75% 100%, 75%, 50%, 25% STATUS ALWAYS ON, 2 SECOND...

SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-54 VOLUME CONTROL SETUP Selecting the SETUP menu VOLUME CONTROLS option opens the VOLUME CONTROL SETUP menu shown below, which can be used toconfigure Main Zone and Zone 2 volume levels. VOLUME CONTROLS SETUP Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings MAIN PWR ON -30dB LAST LV...

SETUP SDP-5 3-55 PWR – the power trigger output connector – is not configurable. It is activated when theSDP-5 is activated, and deactivated when the SDP-5 is deactivated. The trigger outputconnector labeled 1 can be configured for remote or program operation. Default Possible Parameter Setting Sett...

SETUP JBL Synthesis 3-56 When the REMOTE ONLY parameter is set to OFF and program operation parameters are set toON, the trigger output connector labeled 1 is associated with the corresponding Main Zoneinput, Main Zone listening modes, or Zone 2 inputs. (The connector cannot be associated withindivi...

SETUP SDP-5 3-57 Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings MODES UNLOCKED LOCKED, UNLOCKED AUDIO CNTRL UNLOCKED LOCKED, UNLOCKED SETUP UNLOCKED LOCKED, UNLOCKED MODES LOCKED, UNLOCKED Controls MODE ADJUST menu branch settings, which include alllistening mode menu settings. When set to LOCKED, thes...

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AUDIO CONTROLS JBL Synthesis 4-4 TILT EQ -3.0 to +3.0dB Controls the amount of tilt equalization applied to the Main Zoneaudio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, and Subwoofer.This parameter setting affects the entire frequency spectrum with ahinge point at 1kHz. As the setting is increase...

5 MODE ADJUST MODE ADJUST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Listening Mode Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Preferred Listening Mode Selection Parameters • Mode and Buttons • Mode Family Selec...

MODE ADJUST JBL Synthesis 5-2 MODE ADJUST Selecting the MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST option opens the MODE ADJUST menu shown atthe left, which can be used to select a listening mode for adjustment. When the MODEADJUST menu opens, the currently activated Main Zone listening mode is highlighted. Selecting a ...

Button Button 2-Channel Sources Dolby Digital Sources dts(-ES) Sources MODE ADJUST SDP-5 5-3 PREFERRED LISTENING MODE SELECTIONPARAMETERS The INPUT SETUP menus include three preferred listening modeselection parameters labeled 2-CH, DOLBY D, and dts-ES. Theseparameters can be used to select a prefer...

MODE ADJUST JBL Synthesis 5-4 L7 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 asfull-frequency stereo surround channels that realisticallyincrease the perceived...

MODE ADJUST SDP-5 5-5 L7 MUSIC • A proprietary listening mode. • Designed for playback of 2-channel stereo or matrix-encodedmusic sources. • Recommended for 2-channel music sources. Option/ Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings VOCAL ENHANCE +0.0dB +6.0dB, +3.0dB, +0.0dB FRONT STEERING MUSIC O...

MODE ADJUST SDP-5 5-7 DOLBY PLII MUSIC • Similar to the DOLBY PLII MOVIE listening mode. • Designed for playback of stereo music sources. Option/ Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings PANORAMA OFF ON, OFF CTR WIDTH 3 MIN, 1 to 6, MAX DIMENSION NEUTRAL FRONT, NEUTRAL, REAR SURROUND DLY 10ms 0 t...

MODE ADJUST SDP-5 5-9 NIGHTCLUB • Designed for playback of “dry” music sources that benefit fromthe addition of room reflections, especially music sources thatlack ambience in the recording. • Generates early reflections to simulate small, intimatelistening spaces. • Sends early reflections to the f...

MODE ADJUST JBL Synthesis 5-10 CATHEDRAL • Similar to the CHURCH listening mode. • Uses a reverb algorithm to emphasize the rich, smooth,reverberant decay characteristic of large listening spaces withlong reverberation time relative to their size, such ascathedrals. • Unlike other room simulation li...

MODE ADJUST PANORAMA MODE ADJUST SDP-5 5-11 PANORAMA • Designed for playback of stereo and matrix-encoded sources. • Uses proprietary JBL Synthesis algorithms to move the stereoimage outward from the front speakers, producing a widerstereo field with greater depth. • Depends on proper location of th...

MODE ADJUST JBL Synthesis 5-12 Note: The SOURCE parameter controls the perceiveddirection of the sound, although both the front leftand right speakers generate the calibration sourcesignal. SPEAKER ANGLE 10 to 90deg Compensates for a wide or narrow speaker angle relative to theprimary listening posi...

MODE ADJUST SDP-5 5-13 PARTY • Designed for playback of stereo sources. • Sends stereo sources to all channels. • Recommended for background music. Option/Parameter OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM Listening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. 2-CHANNEL • Designed for playback of ste...

MODE ADJUST JBL Synthesis 5-14 MONO • Designed for playback of mono sources. • Sends mono sources to the center channel. Option/ Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings SUB LEVEL +0dB OFF, -30 to +12dB CUSTOM Listening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. MONO LOGIC • ...

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 forDolby Digital sources recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX.This listening mode can also be used with 5.1-channel D...

MODE ADJUST SDP-5 5-19 The table below indicates the conditions in which Dolby DigitalSurround EX decoding is engaged. • Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding is engaged when the EXDECODING parameter is set to ON, or the EX DECODINGparameter is set to AUTO and a flagged 5.1-channel DolbyDigital 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 unlessside and rear speakers are present. • ASA processing is applied to signals sent to the rear speakers.Refer to the ASA parameter description on p...

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 audiooutput connectors labeled Front L/R. These input signalsreceive no internal processing. • The 2CH BYPASS listening mode is automatically activatedwhen a ...

MODE ADJUST JBL Synthesis 5-28 LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION & PARAMETERDESCRIPTIONS 5 SPKR ENHANCE ON, OFF Simulates 7-channel playback in 5-channel speaker configurations.When set to ON, the SDP-5 provides an increased sense ofspaciousness and envelopment through the surround speakers.This enhanc...

MODE ADJUST JBL Synthesis 5-30 Listening Mode Menu Option & Parameter Descriptions (continued from page 5-29) CUSTOM VS PRESET Allows comparison listening to the custom and factory-defaultversions of the selected listening mode. When PRESET is selected,the listening mode is heard in its factory-...

MODE ADJUST SDP-5 5-31 The DOLBY DIGITAL EX listening mode is available when DolbyDigital Surround EX decoding is engaged. The DOLBY DIGITALlistening mode is available when Dolby Digital Surround EXdecoding is not engaged. Dolby Digital Surround EX decodingcannot be engaged unless both side and rear...

MODE ADJUST SDP-5 5-33 PANORAMA ON, OFF When set to ON, extends the front stereo image to include surround channel signals, which creates a “wraparound” effectwith side wall imaging. Note: The DOLBY PLII MUSIC listening mode PANORAMAparameter should not be confused with the separatePANORAMA listenin...

6 Troubleshooting & Maintenance Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Restoring Factory-Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Troubleshooting & Maintenance JBL Synthesis 6-2 3. Make sure audio has not been muted. The message “MUTE ON” or “FULL MUTE ON” will appear on the on-screen andfront panel displays when audio has been muted. To deactivatemute, press the front panel or remote control Mute button oruse the front pa...

Troubleshooting & Maintenance SDP-5 6-3 The SDP-5 is powered on, but there is no video. 1. Examine the video cables – particularly the S-video cables – to ensure a good connection to the associated component. 2. Check the INPUT SETUP menu VIDEO IN (page 3-11) and COMPONENT IN (page 3-12) paramet...

Troubleshooting & Maintenance JBL Synthesis 6-4 The Mute button must be pressed within 2 seconds ofactivating the SDP-5. If the message "MUTE ON" appears onthe on-screen and front panel displays when the Mute button RESTORING FACTORY-DEFAULT SETTINGS When factory-default settings are res...

Main Zone Audio Performance (continued) Zone 2 Audio Performance Main Zone Audio Performance Audio Input & Output Connectors Appendix JBL Synthesis A-2 SPECIFICATIONS • 8 stereo (RCA) or 5 stereo and one 5.1-channel or 2 stereo and two 5.1-channel connectors • 4 S/PDIF coaxial (RCA) and 4 S/PDIF...

Component Video Performance Component Video Performance (continued) Other • <3dB • >150MHz Insertion Loss Bandwidth • 1 power on/off and 1 programmable connector on detachable screw terminals (+12 VDC, 0.5 amps each) Trigger Outputs • 2 9-pin D-sub connectors • 90-250 VAC, 50-60Hz, 60W (univer...

Appendix JBL Synthesis A-4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared: EN55022:1994 + A1:1995 + A2:1997, EN55024:1998,EN61000-3-2: 2000, EN61000-3-3:2000, andEN60065: 1998 Manufacturer: Lexicon, Inc.3 Oak ParkBe...

Appendix JBL A-6 Menu Tree (continued from page A-5) Selecting the SETUP menu INPUTS option prompts the selection of the desired input (e.g.DVD1). Selecting an input opens the corresponding INPUT SETUP menu shown below. Theparameters on the left side of the INPUT SETUP menus are identical regardless...

INPUT SETUP DVD1 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX DVD2 Appendix JBL Synthesis A-14 INSTALLATION WORKSHEET NAME DIGITAL IN ANALOG IN ANLG IN LVL VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 2-CH DD D dts-ES MAIN ADV INPUT SELECT 2-CH ANLG BYP S-VIDEO 16:9 S-VIDEO 4:3 OSD COMPONENT OSD ZONE2 IN

REAR PANEL CONFIG SETTINGS SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION Appendix SDP-5 A-15 FRONT LEFT/RIGHT SYNTHESIS 7CH 80Hz SYNTHESIS 7CH 80Hz SYNTHESIS 7CH 80Hz SYNTHESIS 7CH 80Hz CENTER SIDE LEFT/RIGHT REAR LEFT/RIGHT SUBWOOFER THX ULTRA2 SUB BGC ASA UNIT...

VOLUME CONTROLSETUP SETTING AUDIO CONTROLS SETTING LOCK OPTIONS SETTING TRIGGER SETUP SETTING DISPLAY SETUP SETTING Appendix JBL Synthesis A-16 REMOTE ONLY DVD1 DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX ZONE2 INPUTS L7 FILM L7 TV L7 MUSIC L7 MUSIC SURR DOLBY PLII + THX DOLBY PLII MOVIE DOLBY PLII MUSIC DOLBY PRO...