Page 2 - J B L S y n t h e s i s S D A 8 3 0 0 / S D A 4 6 0 0 S y s t e m G u i d e; IF YOU READ NOTHING ELSE IN THIS GUIDE READ THIS INFORMATION:; as a backup; Connect Preamp/Surround Processor and SDEC4500P; Accessories
2 | J B L S y n t h e s i s S D A 8 3 0 0 / S D A 4 6 0 0 S y s t e m G u i d e Read Me First! IF YOU READ NOTHING ELSE IN THIS GUIDE READ THIS INFORMATION: The SDA amplifiers come pre-configured to work with the SDEC4500P using the BLU-LINK digital audio signal over Cat5e Ethernet cables. The ampli...
Page 3 - DO NOT; option
3 | J B L S y n t h e s i s S D A 8 3 0 0 / S D A 4 6 0 0 S y s t e m G u i d e Standard System [i.e., Syn-2-Array / Syn-3-Array / Syn-4 / or Similar] Typical STANDARD system configuration. Factory Defaults. DO NOT INSERT THE CONFIGURATION JUMPERS. Standard systems support 7.4 with the option to act...
Page 4 - Step Two – Blu-Link Digital Audio; Surround Preamp Output
4 | J B L S y n t h e s i s S D A 8 3 0 0 / S D A 4 6 0 0 S y s t e m G u i d e Step Two – Blu-Link Digital Audio Connect the OUT from the SDEC4500P to the IN of the first amplifier. Continue with each amplifier in the system connecting from OUT to IN. Up to 60 Amplifiers can be connected with up to...
Page 5 - NOTES REGARDING BLU-LINK AND ANALOG CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS; Step Three [optional] Connect Powered Subwoofers; Subwoofer Output; Subwoofer Front Left
5 | J B L S y n t h e s i s S D A 8 3 0 0 / S D A 4 6 0 0 S y s t e m G u i d e SDEC4500P NOTES REGARDING BLU-LINK AND ANALOG CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS The order that each device is connected does not have an effect on the channel assignments. Devices can be connected in any order. *Multiple devices can u...
Page 6 - CONFIGURATION 1; Step Four – Configuration and Identification; Configuration 1
6 | J B L S y n t h e s i s S D A 8 3 0 0 / S D A 4 6 0 0 S y s t e m G u i d e SDA8300 (SINGLE) BI-AMP crossover settings are controlled from the SDEC4500P and must be configured with either “JBL Synthesis ARCOS” software or “SDEC Control Panel Software v1.5”. Go to www.jblsynthesis.com to download...
Page 7 - Step Four (Continued) – Configuration and; ratio
7 | J B L S y n t h e s i s S D A 8 3 0 0 / S D A 4 6 0 0 S y s t e m G u i d e SDA8300 (Dual – Amp #1) SDA8300 (Dual – Amp #2) SDA8300 (DUAL) CONFIGURATION 2 AMP CHANNEL LEFT FULL RANGE / LEFT LOW 1 LEFT HIGH 2 RIGHT FULL RANGE / RIGHT LOW 3 RIGHT HIGH 4 CENTER FULL RANGE / CENTER LOW 5 CENTER HIGH...
Page 8 - Step Five – Configuration and Identification; is the default factory settings are for use with a single
8 | J B L S y n t h e s i s S D A 8 3 0 0 / S D A 4 6 0 0 S y s t e m G u i d e SDA4600 (SINGLE) SDA8300 (SINGLE) CONFIGURATION 1 AMP CHANNEL SUB 1 1 SUB 2 2 SUB 3 3 SUB 4 4 Factory Default Configuration 1 Nothing should be done to the amplifier. It is factory set to this configuration. DO NOT INSTA...
Page 9 - Step Five (Continued) – Configuration and; is used with high power subwoofers.
9 | J B L S y n t h e s i s S D A 8 3 0 0 / S D A 4 6 0 0 S y s t e m G u i d e SDA4600 (BRIDGED #1) SDA4600 (BRIDGED #2) SDA4600 (BRIDGED) CONFIGURATION 2 AMP CHANNEL SUB 1 1 + [POSITIVE] 2 + [NEGATIVE] SUB 2 3 + [POSITIVE] 4 + [NEGATIVE] SDA4600 (BRIDGED) CONFIGURATION 3 AMP CHANNEL SUB 3 1 + [POS...
Page 10 - Front panel description; Cooling Vent Grille
10 | J B L S y n t h e s i s S D A 8 3 0 0 / S D A 4 6 0 0 S y s t e m G u i d e Front panel description Indicators : Fault Indicator (red): Flashes when the amplifier output channel has stopped operating. Thermal Indicator (red): Illuminates when the channel reaches 80 degrees Celsius, indicating t...
Page 11 - Rear panel description
11 | J B L S y n t h e s i s S D A 8 3 0 0 / S D A 4 6 0 0 S y s t e m G u i d e Rear panel description Power Fuse F20AH 250V, replace with same type fuse. LittelFuse 314 Series. AC Power Inlet Standard IEC type 320 inlet for detachable connector 100 - 240 V~. Cooling Fan Outlet Outlets for cooling ...
Page 12 - The digital inputs are listed as “BLU Input”.; before
12 | J B L S y n t h e s i s S D A 8 3 0 0 / S D A 4 6 0 0 S y s t e m G u i d e Alternate Digital Inputs SDA4600 (BLU-Link Input) The SDA4600 and SDA8300 can use the iOS app “Powered By Crown” available for iPad or iPhone to select alternate digital inputs or to cross patch digital inputs. This is ...
Page 13 - SDA4600 Configuration 1 with Alternate Digital Inputs (600W x 4); LEFT; channel or; This configuration could be used with either a; channel or; CENTER
13 | J B L S y n t h e s i s S D A 8 3 0 0 / S D A 4 6 0 0 S y s t e m G u i d e As you will see below the SDA amplifiers are highly flexible and can be used in many different system configurations. Only your creativity in finding ways to use them is the limit. As always we recommend having as much ...
Page 16 - JBL SYNTHESIS®; AMPLIFIER; SYSTEM INSTALLATION GUIDE
16 | J B L S y n t h e s i s S D A 8 3 0 0 / S D A 4 6 0 0 S y s t e m G u i d e JBL SYNTHESIS® SDA8300 SDA4600 AMPLIFIER SYSTEM INSTALLATION GUIDE WWW.JBLSYNTHESIS.COM TECHNICAL SUPPORT: [email protected] +1 (888) 691-4171 May, 2014 P/N 070-90018 (rev A.0)
