JBL SDP-40 - Manuals

Introduction SDP-40 iii Section 3: SETUP (continued) TRIGGER SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48 LOCK OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50 Section 4: AUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Introduction JBL iv 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 the power requirements. Be advised that differ...

Introduction SDP-40 v ESPAÑOL INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD Guarde esta instrucciones para uso posterior. • Utilice siempre el voltaje correcto. Diríjase a las instrucciones de operación del fabricantepara obtener las especificaciones de potencia. Esté al tanto de que voltajes de operaciónd...

Introduction JBL vi ITALIANO IMPORTANTI NORME DI SICUREZZA Conservare le presenti norme per l’utilizzo futuro. • Osservare tutte le istruzioni e le avvertenze apposte sull’unità. • Utilizzare esclusivamente con la tensione di rete corretta. Consultare le istruzioni operativefornite dal fabbricante p...

Introduction SDP-40 vii 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 strømforsyning. Der gør...

Introduction JBL viii 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 oppmer...

Introduction SDP-40 ix Unpacking and Inspection After unpacking the unit, save all packing materials in case the unitever needs to be shipped. Thoroughly inspect the modules andpacking materials for signs of damage. Report any damage to thecarrier at once; report equipment malfunction to the dealer....

1 Getting Started About the SDP-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Highlights • Product Registration Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Do • Do Not Remote Control Battery Installation . . . . . . . ....

Getting Started SDP-40 1-3 Complementing its pristine audio performance, the SDP-40includes two broadcast-quality video switchers. An ultra-widebandwidth component video switcher accepts analog componentor RGB video signals, while a composite and S-video switcheraccepts high-quality NTSC, PAL, or SE...

Getting Started JBL 1-4 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The SDP-40 requires special care during installation to ensureoptimal performance. Pay particular attention to the bulleted itemsthat begin below and to other precautions that appear throughoutthis user guide. DO • Install the SDP-40 on a solid, fl...

Getting Started SDP-40 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 c...

2 Basic Operation Front Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Rear Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Operation C...

Basic Operation JBL 2-2 FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW 1 2 4 5 7 6 8 10 12 9 11 3 Red LED Amber LED IR Receiver Blue LED

Receives infrared commands from the SDP-40 remote control.There are three LEDs located in this area as shown below. Anamber LED blinks when a remote control command is received.A red LED lights when the A/D converters are overloading.And, a blue LED lights when the SDP-40 is powered on andactivated ...

above appears on the on-screen and front panel displays.These graphs illustrate the position at which the currentZone 2 or Record Zone volume level falls within the –80 to+12dB volume range. 3. Release the selected Zone 2 or Record Zone input selection button when Zone 2 or Record Zone volume level ...

Basic Operation SDP-40 2-5 8. Main Zone Off Button Deactivates the Main Zone. 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 a...

Basic Operation SDP-40 2-7 When a 5.1-channel analog source is present in the Main Zoneand the INPUT SETUP menu ZONE2 IN or RECORD IN param-eter is set to DMIX, only the (L) and (R) input signals are sent to the Zone 2 or Record Zone audio outputconnectors. Input Connector(s) Output Connector(s) (L)...

Basic Operation SDP-40 2-9 REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW The SDP-40 remote control provides full operation of the SDP-40,performing commands such as menu navigation that are notavailable from the front panel. The command matrix that beginson page 2-14 indicates the commands remote control buttonsperform w...

Basic Operation JBL 2-10 Button Navigation Command(s) MAIN MENU The MAIN MENU represents the beginning ofthe menu structure. It can be used to openthe three main menu branches: MODEADJUST, AUDIO CONTROLS, and SETUP. MENU NAVIGATION The remote control MENU and arrow buttons must be used tonavigate th...

Basic Operation SDP-40 2-11 MENU ITEM SELECTION The remote control arrow buttons must be used to select menu items. MAIN MENU MODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTSSPEAKERSREAR PANEL CONFIGDISPLAYSVOLUME CONTROLSTRIGGERSLOCK OPTIONS OFF, 1 to 60ms DISPLAY SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAYFRONT PANE...

Basic Operation JBL 2-12 To select a parameter setting with a horizontal graph: 1. When the horizontal graph appears, press the and arrow buttons to increase and decrease the setting in designatedincrements. The current setting appears at the right of theparameter name on the on-screen and front pan...

Basic Operation SDP-40 2-13 DVD-1 DVD-2 L D TV CD TAPE TUNER MENU PVR SAT FP BLUE OSD VCR AUX GAME MAIN SHIFT STAT 7 / 5 2 CH MUTE MUSIC ZONE REC LIGHT MODE VOL Shift Record Zone Main Zone Button Zone 2 1 2 3 4 1 Activates and deactivates standby mode when the SDP-40 is powered on with the rear pane...

Basic Operation JBL 2-18 3. When the INPUT SETUP menu ZONE2 IN or RECORD IN parameter is set to ANLG, the Zone 2 or Record Zone audiooutput connectors are not available when the 5.1a BYPASSlistening mode is activated. However, it is possible to have a5.1-channel analog audio source present in the Ma...

Basic Operation SDP-40 2-19 Record Zone Two-Line Status Opens on the on-screen and front panel displays whenever theSDP-40 detects a Record Zone status change. The Record Zonetwo-line status indicates the current input,input source, and volume level selected in theRecord Zone. The ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...

Basic Operation JBL 2-20 page, pressing the STAT button again will close the menu. Ifthis occurs, begin again with step 1. 3. When the desired status menu page has been opened, press the remote control and arrow buttons to scroll upward and downward through all status menu parameters includedon the ...

Basic Operation SDP-40 2-21 D STATUS •Provides information about Dolby Digital sources. • Includes L, C, R, SL, SR, and LFE level meters. Parameter Possible Settings INPUT The current input MODE The current listening mode CHANNELS 3/2.1, 3/2, 3/1, 2/2, 2/1, 2/0, 1/0 BIT RATE 32 to 640kbps EX ENCODIN...

Basic Operation JBL 2-22 5.1 ANALOG STATUS • Provides information about 5.1-channel analog sources. • Includes L, C, R, SL, SR, and LFE level meters. Parameter Possible Settings INPUT The current input MODE The current listening mode INPUT TYPE ANLG SAMPLE RATE 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz Refer t...

Basic Operation SDP-40 2-23 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 detected. ...

SETUP JBL 3-2 SETUP Selecting the MAIN MENU SETUP option opens the SETUP menushown below, which can be used to configure the SDP-40. INPUTS Prompts the selection of the desired input (i.e. DVD1). Selecting aninput opens the corresponding INPUT SETUP menu, which can beused to change input names, assi...

SETUP SDP-40 3-3 LOCK OPTIONS Opens the LOCK OPTIONS menu, which can be used to protectMODE ADJUST, AUDIO CONTROLS, and SETUP menu branchparameter settings from accidental changes. Refer to page 3-50 formore information. INPUT SETUP Selecting the SETUP menu INPUTS option prompts the selection ofthe ...

SETUP JBL 3-4 CHANGING INPUT NAMES Selecting the INPUT SETUP menu NAME option opens the INPUT NAME menu shown below, which can be used to customize or restore thefactory-default name of the selected input. Factory-default input names correspond to front panel and remote control input selection butto...

SETUP SDP-40 3-5 • Press the arrow button to return to the previous character space. When the cursor is positioned in the firstcharacter space, pressing the arrow button will close the EDIT INPUT NAME drop-down menu. 4. When the desired input name has been entered, press the arrow button until the E...

SETUP JBL 3-6 ASSIGNING AUDIO & VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS The SDP-40 has 12 configurable inputs, each of which can be assigned to its 13 digital audio, 8 analog audio, 5 composite video, 8 S-video,or 4 component video input connectors. The table below indicates the INPUT SETUP menu parameters thatc...

SETUP SDP-40 3-7 When no digital audio input connector is assigned, the SDP-40automatically sets the: • MAIN ADV menu INPUT SELECT parameter to ANALOG • INPUT SETUP menu ZONE2 IN parameter to ANLG • INPUT SETUP menu RECORD IN parameter to ANLG ANALOG IN ANALOG-1 to 8, 5.1 ANLG (6-8), NONE Opens the ...

ON OFF SETUP JBL 3-8 ANLG IN LVL AUTO, -18 to +12dB 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 sources still have awide range of input levels. To compensate for this, the SD...

SETUP JBL 3-10 VIDEO IN COMPOSITE-1 to 5, S-VIDEO-1 to 8, NONE Opens the VIDEO IN menu shown below, which can be used toassign a composite or S-video input connector for the selectedinput. Note: • Composite video output connectors are availablewhen a composite or S-video source is present. • S-video...

SETUP SDP-40 3-11 SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES The SDP-40 allows the selection of four preferred listening modesfor each Main Zone input, including one listening mode each for2-channel, Dolby Digital, dts(-ES), and 5.1-channel analog sources.The table below indicates the INPUT SETUP menu para...

SETUP JBL 3-12 Selecting Preferred Listening Modes (continued from page 3-11) MAIN MENU MODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTSSPEAKERSREAR PANEL CONFIGDISPLAYSVOLUME CONTROLSTRIGGERSLOCK OPTIONS INPUT SETUP DVD1DVD2LDTVSATVCRCDPVRGAMETAPETUNERAUX INPUTS DVD1 DVD1 INPUT SETUP NAME DVD1 DIG...

SETUP JBL 3-14 CONFIGURING ADVANCED INPUT SETTINGS The SDP-40 allows the assignment of one digital and one analogaudio input connector for each input. The table below indicates theINPUT SETUP menu parameters that can be used to control theinteraction of these connectors, as well as other advanced Ma...

SETUP SDP-40 3-15 Parameter Possible Settings INPUT SELECT DIGITAL, ANALOG, AUTO ANALOG BYPASS ON, OFF S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO, OFF S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON, OFF COMPONENT OSD ON, OFF INPUT SELECT DIGITAL, ANALOG, AUTO Controls the interaction of the digital and analog audio inputconnectors assigned for the sel...

DIGITAL ANALOG AUTO SETUP JBL 3-16 Configuring Advanced Input Settings (continued from page 3-15) INPUT SELECT Parameter Settings The SDP-40 sends the assigned digital audioinput connector to the Main Zone audio outputconnectors. The SDP-40 ignores the assignedanalog audio input connector. Note the ...

SETUP SDP-40 3-17 S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON, OFF Controls the on-screen display aspect ratio when the display deviceis connected to a Main Zone S-video output connector. Aspectratio refers to the size of the picture or the display device screen. A4:3 aspect ratio is almost square. A 16:9 aspect ratio, ofte...

DMIX (Downmix) DIGITAL SETUP JBL 3-18 Configuring Advanced Input Settings (continued from page 3-17) ANLG (Analog) ZONE2 & RECORD IN Parameter Settings The SDP-40 sends the assigned digitalaudio input connector to the Zone 2 orRecord Zone audio output connectors.The SDP-40 ignores the assigned a...

SETUP SDP-40 3-21 SPEAKER SETUP Selecting the SETUP menu SPEAKERS option opens the SPEAKERSETUP menu shown below, which can be used to configure theMain Zone audio output connectors for the desired speaker setup.The Main Zone includes 10 unbalanced audio output connectorslabeled Front L/R, Center, L...

Custom Speaker Setups Selecting the CROSSOVER SETUP menu CUSTOM SETUP optionopens the CUSTOM SETUP menu shown above, which can be usedto assign independent crossover points for each Main Zone audiooutput connector. Crossover points can be selected in 10Hzincrements within a 30 to 120Hz range. With t...

SETUP SDP-40 3-23 Highpass Filter Lowpass Filter 10 20 50 100 200 500 1k dB 0 0 -12 -24 -36 -48 00 -60 Hz Highpass filters attenuate low-frequency signals at 24dB per octave.The curves in the graph above indicate the frequency response ofeach crossover point. From left to right, the curves represent...

SETUP JBL 3-24 SYNTHESIS 7CH Speaker Setups Selecting the CROSSOVER SETUP menu SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUPoption opens the SYNTHESIS 7CH SPEAKER SETUP screen shownabove, which indicates that pressing the arrow button will auto- matically configure the Main Zone audio output connectors for aSYNTHESIS 7CH spe...

SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP Menu Default Setting Default Setting Possible Settings Possible Settings CUSTOM SETUP Menu Parameter SETUP SDP-40 3-25 Speaker Setup Parameters SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP SET CROSSOVERS SPEAKERS SETUP OR CUSTOM SETUP SET CROSSOVERS SPEAKERS SETUP The table below indicates the speaker se...

SETUP SDP-40 3-27 When a SYNTHESIS 7CH speaker setup is selected, the FRONT L/Rparameter cannot be adjusted. The SDP-40 automatically applies a80Hz crossover point to the Front L/R output connectors. CENTER FULL, 30 to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONE Assigns a crossover point for the Main Zone audio outputcon...

SETUP SDP-40 3-29 SUB L/R MONO, STEREO, NONE Configures the Main Zone audio output connector labeledSubwoofer L/R for a speaker setup that includes one, two, or nosubwoofer(s). When a custom speaker setup is selected, the SUB L/R parameteropens the SUBWOOFERS L/R menu shown on page 3-26, whichcan be...

SETUP JBL 3-30 LFE ON, OFF Activates and deactivates the Main Zone audio output connectorlabeled LFE. When a custom speaker setup is selected: • Select ON to activate the LFE output connector, configuringthe Main Zone audio output connectors for a 7.1-channelspeaker setup. The SDP-40 sends LFE infor...

SETUP SDP-40 3-31 ULTRA2 SUB ON, OFF Select ON if the subwoofer using the Main Zone audio outputconnectors labeled Subwoofer L/R is THX Ultra2-certified. WhenON is selected, the BGC parameter can be used to adjust boundarygain compensation. Select OFF if the subwoofer using the MainZone audio output...

SETUP JBL 3-32 CALIBRATING SPEAKER DISTANCES & OUTPUT LEVELS The SDP-40 offers manual calibration of speaker distances and output levels. Calibration helps to ensure accurate output signal arrival time andlevel at the primary listening position. However, it is not a substitute for proper speaker...

Output Level Settings Default Setting Default Setting Possible Settings Possible Settings Speaker Distance Settings Parameter FRONT LEFT CENTER FRONT RIGHT SIDE LEFT REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT SIDE RIGHT MONO SUB* SUB RIGHT LFE UNITS +0.0ft +0.0dB -18.0 to +12.0dB -18.0 to +12.0dB -18.0 to +12.0dB -18.0 t...

SETUP SDP-40 3-34 MANUAL CALIBRATION Selecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu MANUAL option opens the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu shown below, which can be used to manuallycalibrate speaker distances and output levels. The table below indicates available manual calibration options. MANUAL SPEAKERS SETUP Detai...

SETUP JBL 3-35 Performing Manual Speaker Distance Calibration Selecting the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu SPEAKER DISTANCES option opens the SPEAKER DISTANCES menu shown below, which can beused to manually calibrate speaker distances. SPEAKER DISTANCES MANUAL SPEAKERS SETUP To manually calibrate speaker...

SETUP SDP-40 3-36 Performing Manual Output Level Calibration Selecting the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu LEVELS CALIBRATION option opens the LEVELS CALIBRATION menu shown below, which can beused to manually calibrate output levels. LEVELS CALIBRATION MANUAL SPEAKERS SETUP Note the following: • It is rec...

SETUP JBL 3-37 Performing Manual Output Level Calibration (continued from page 3-36) INTERNAL NOISE TEST Opens the INTERNAL NOISE message shown on the previous page,which indicates that the internal noise test generates loudcalibration noise signals. When the INTERNAL NOISE message opens: • Press th...

SETUP SDP-40 3-38 Note: The internal noise and DACS CALIBRATON modeswill turn on TRIGGER1 . DACS CALIBRATION Selecting DACS CALIBRATION accesses the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUSTmenu (pictured on page 3-36). DACS CALIBRATION requires an external noise source. In JBLSynthesis systems, this source is the JBL D...

SETUP JBL 3-39 SETTING BASS PEAK LIMITERS Selecting the LEVELS CALIBRATION menu BASS PEAK LIMITERS option opens the BASS PEAK LIMITERS menu shown below, which can be usedto set amplitude limits for low-frequency signals sent to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Subwoofer L/R and LFE as w...

SETUP SDP-40 3-40 CAL NOISE ON, OFF Determines whether bass peak limiters are set with an internal orexternal calibration source. When ON is selected, the SDP-40activates an internal calibration noise signal to set bass peaklimiters. When OFF is selected, the SDP-40 deactivates the internalcalibrati...

SETUP JBL 3-41 REAR PANEL CONFIG Selecting the SETUP menu REAR PANEL CONFIG option opens theREAR PANEL CONFIG menu shown below, which can be used toconfigure the analog audio input connectors as eight stereoconnectors or as five stereo and one 5.1-channel connectors. REAR PANEL CONFIG SETUP 8 STEREO...

SETUP SDP-40 3-42 DISPLAY SETUP Selecting the SETUP menu DISPLAYS option opens the DISPLAY SETUP menu shown below, which can be used to customize the on-screen andfront panel displays, restore audio/video synchronization, and create and activate a custom unit name. DISPLAYS SETUP Default Possible Pa...

SETUP JBL 3-43 EDIT CUSTOM NAME Opens the EDIT CUSTOM NAME drop-down menu shown above,which can be used to create a custom unit name. The factory-default unit name is SDP-40. To create a custom unit name: 1. Follow the EDIT CUSTOM NAME menu path shown above to open the EDIT CUSTOM NAME drop-down men...

SETUP JBL 3-45 On-Screen Display (continued from page 3-44) POSITION TOP, CENTER, BOTTOM Controls the vertical alignment of the two-line status on the displaydevice screen. When TOP is selected, the two-line status appearsnear the top of the display device screen. When CENTER is selected,the two-lin...

SETUP SDP-40 3-46 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Opens the FRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu shown below, which can be used to customize the front panel display. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY DISPLAYS SETUP Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings STATUS ALWAYS ON ALWAYS ON, 2 SECONDS,ALWAYS OFF BRIGHTNESS 75% 100%, 75%, 50%,...

SETUP JBL 3-47 VOLUME CONTROL SETUP Selecting the SETUP menu VOLUME CONTROLS option opens theVOLUME CONTROL SETUP menu shown below, which can be usedto configure Main Zone, Zone 2, and Record Zone volume levels. VOLUME CONTROLS SETUP Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings MAIN PWR ON -30dB LAST...

SETUP SDP-40 3-48 REC PWR ON LAST LVL, -80 to +6dB Selects the volume level at which the RecordZone activates. When a value is selected, theSDP-40 automatically sets Record Zone REC PWR ON VOLUME CONTROLS SETUP TRIGGER 1 SETUP REMOTE ONLY OFF DVD1 OFF DVD2 OFF LD OFF TV OFF SAT OFF VCR OFF CD OFF PV...

SETUP JBL 3-49 Trigger Setup (continued from page 3-48) REMOTE ONLY ON, OFF Configures the selected trigger output connector for remoteoperation. Select the ON setting to configure the selected connectorfor remote operation. Select the OFF setting to configure theselected connector for program opera...

SETUP SDP-40 3-50 When configured for program operation, the connector activateswhen the associated inputs or listening modes are activated anddeactivates when the associated inputs or listening modes aredeactivated. Note the following: • Connectors can be associated with individual Main Zone inputs...

4 AUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Bass • Treble • Tilt EQ • Loudness • Balance • Fader • Zone2 Balance • Record Balance

AUDIO CONTROLS SDP-40 4-3 BASS -6.0 to +6.0 Controls the amount of low-frequency boost or cut applied to theMain Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, LFE,and Subwoofer L/R. The graph shown at the right indicates thefrequency response of all BASS parameter settings. Note: When the ...

AUDIO CONTROLS SDP-40 4-7 BALANCE L< to <|> to >R Controls the left-to-right balance of the Main Zone audio outputconnectors labeled Front L/R. Note: When the Shift command bank is activated: • Pressing the MENU button centers the MainZone BALANCE parameter. • Pressing the and arrow butt...

5 MODE ADJUST MODE ADJUST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Listening Mode Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Preferred Listening Mode Selection Parameters • Mode Buttons • Mode FamilySelection Buttons Listening Mo...

MODE ADJUST JBL 5-2 MODE ADJUST Selecting the MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST option opens the MODE ADJUST menu shownat the left, which prompts the selection of the desired listening mode. Selecting a listeningmode opens the corresponding listening mode menu, which can be used to customize theselected listeni...

2-Channel Dolby Digital dts(-ES) 5.1-Channel Analog Button Input Source MODE ADJUST JBL 5-4 MODE BUTTONS The front panel and remote control Mode buttons can be used toaudition listening modes with the current Main Zone input source.Pressing the Mode or + button scrolls upward through listening modes...

MODE ADJUST SDP-40 5-5 LISTENING MODE DESCRIPTIONS The SDP-40 offers an assortment of listening modes for 2-channel, Dolby Digital, dts(-ES), and analog sources. Listening mode descriptionsbegin below and continue in the order shown on the MODE ADJUST menu. The table included with each description i...

MODE ADJUST SDP-40 5-7 MUSIC SURR • A proprietary listening mode. • Similar to the MUSIC SURROUND listening mode available inother JBL products. • Designed for enhanced playback of 2-channel stereo musicsources recorded in real spaces and for playback of recordingsthat contain added reverb. • Extrac...

MODE ADJUST SDP-40 5-9 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 rolloffabove 7kHz. • Available for comparison purposes, particularly with the FILM, PLII MOVIE...

MODE ADJUST JBL 5-10 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, intimate listeningspaces. • Sends early reflections to the fr...

MODE ADJUST SDP-40 5-11 CHURCH • Uses a reverb algorithm to emphasize the rich, smooth,reverberant decay characteristic of small and medium listeningspaces with long reverberation time relative to their size, suchas churches and chambers. • Unlike other room simulation listening modes, this mode use...

MODE ADJUST JBL 5-12 PANORAMA • Designed for playback of stereo and matrix-encoded sources. • Uses proprietary algorithms to move the stereo image outwardfrom the front speakers, producing a wider stereo field withgreater depth. • Depends on proper location of the primary listening positionand front...

MODE ADJUST SDP-40 5-13 To calibrate the PANORAMA listening mode: 1. Remove all obstructions between the primary listening position and the speakers. 2. Make sure the distances between the primary listening position and the speakers are properly measured. To do this, select oneof the following optio...

MODE ADJUST JBL 5-14 PARTY • Designed for playback of stereo sources. • Sends stereo sources to all channels. • Recommended for background music. Parameter OUTPUT LEVELS Refer to page 5-32 CUSTOM Refer to page 5-33 Listening mode menu parameter descriptions begin on page 5-34. 2-CHANNEL • Designed f...

MODE ADJUST SDP-40 5-15 MONO SURROUND • Designed for playback of mono sources. • Sends mono sources to all channels. Parameter OUTPUT LEVELS Refer to page 5-32 CUSTOM Refer to page 5-33 Listening mode menu parameter descriptions begin on page 5-34. MONO • Designed for playback of mono sources. • Sen...

5.1-Channel Dolby Digital 5.1-Channel THX Surround EX Dolby Digital (Flagged) 5.1-Channel THX Surround EX Dolby Digital (Non-Flagged) MODE ADJUST SDP-40 5-17 5.1 ULTRA2, 5.1 SurEX, & 5.1 Listening mode name differs depending on the encoding presentin the input source, the SURROUND EX parameter s...

MODE ADJUST JBL 5-18 5.1 ULTRA2, 5.1 SurEX, & 5.1 (continued from page 5-17) • Designed for playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital filmsources. • Allows 7-channel playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sourceswithout THX Surround EX encoding. • Applies THX re-equalization to simulate high-frequenc...

MODE ADJUST SDP-40 5-19 5.1 MUSIC • Designed for playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital musicsources. • The 5.1 MUSIC listening mode is not available unless both side and rear speakers are present. • Applies ASA processing to signals sent to the rear speakers.Refer to the ASA parameter description on...

MODE ADJUST JBL 5-20 DIGITAL EX & DIGITAL (continued from page 5-19) Note: The SDP-40 cannot automatically detect DolbyDigital Surround EX encoding in non-flagged 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sources. A non-flagged inputsource does not include information in the input signalt h a t identifies Dolby...

MODE ADJUST JBL 5-22 5.1 MONO SURR • Designed for playback of Dolby Digital mono sources. • Sends mono sources to all channels. Parameter OUTPUT LEVELS Refer to page 5-32 CUSTOM Refer to page 5-33 Listening mode menu parameter descriptions begin on page 5-34. 5.1 MONO • Designed for playback of Dolb...

MODE ADJUST SDP-40 5-23 FILM & FILM • Listening mode name differs depending on the encodingpresent in the input source, the DECODING parameter setting, and the speaker setup. Refer to the previous page formore information. • A proprietary listening mode. • Designed for enhanced playback of 5.1-c...

MODE ADJUST JBL 5-30 5.1a MUSIC • Designed for playback of 5.1-channel analog music sources. • The 5.1a MUSIC listening mode is not available unless both side and rear speakers are present. • Applies ASA processing to signals sent to the rear speakers.Refer to the ASA parameter description on page 3...

MODE ADJUST JBL 5-32 2CH BYPASS • Designed for playback of 2-channel analog sources. • Sends analog audio input signals to the Main Zone audiooutput connectors labeled Front L/R. These signals receive nointernal processing. • The 2CH BYPASS listening mode is automatically activatedwhenever a 2-chann...

MODE ADJUST SDP-40 5-33 CUSTOM Opens the CUSTOM menu shown below, which can be used tocompare custom and factory-default versions of the selectedlistening mode and to restore the factory-default version of theselected listening mode. CUSTOM VS PRESET Allows comparison listening between the custom an...

MODE ADJUST JBL 5-34 RESET MODE (continued from page 5-33) 2. When RESET MODE message appears, press the arrow button to restore the factory-default version of the selected listening mode. Press the arrow button to close the message without restoring the factory-default version of the selected liste...

MODE ADJUST SDP-40 5-37 • The STATUS menu includes an SB level meter when the DECODING parameter is set to ON and a 5.1-channel dts source is present or when the DECODING parameter is set to AUTO and a 5.1-channel matrix-encoded or 6.1-channeldiscrete-encoded dts-ES source is present. EX DECODING AU...

MODE ADJUST SDP-40 5-39 OUTPUT LEVELS Opens the OUTPUT LEVELS menu, which can be used to adjustoutput levels for the Main Zone audio output connectors labeledCenter, Subwoofer L/R, LFE, Side L/R, and Rear L/R. Refer to page5-32 for more information. PANORAMA ON, OFF Selecting the ON setting extends ...

MODE ADJUST JBL 5-40 Listening Mode Menu Parameter Descriptions (continued from page 5-39) SIZE 4 to 20 or 30m Adjusts listening space length within a 4 to 20 or 30m range(depending on the listening mode). Increase the size of the spaceto increase the reverb effect. The full parameter range might no...

MODE ADJUST SDP-40 5-41 SURR ROLLOFF 500Hz to 20.0kHz, OFF Applies high-frequency attenuation control to the Main Zone audiooutput connectors labeled Side L/R and Rear L/R. This filter is onlyapplied to output signals generated by the SDP-40. SURROUND DLY 0 to 15ms Increases the perceived depth of t...

6 Troubleshooting & Maintenance Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Restoring Factory-Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Troubleshooting & Maintenance JBL 6-2 TROUBLESHOOTING The SDP-40 does not power on. 1. Make sure the rear panel power switch is set to the | (“on”) position. 2. Attempt to deactivate standby mode with both the front panel and remote control standby buttons. 3. Examine the power cord to ensure a ...

Troubleshooting & Maintenance SDP-40 6-3 A humming sound is present in the audio. 1. If a cable TV connection is present, disconnect the cable from the wall outlet. If this eliminates the humming sound, a groundloop isolation device is required. Contact an authorizedLexicon dealer or the cable p...

Troubleshooting & Maintenance JBL 6-4 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE The following routine maintenance should be performed on aperiodic basis: • Clean the SDP-40 exterior surface with a soft, lint-free cloth. Donot use alcohol, benzene, acetone-based cleaners, or strongcommercial cleaners. Do not use a clo...

A Appendix Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 Menu Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5 Install...

Main Zone Audio Performance (continued) Appendix JBL A-2 SPECIFICATIONS Audio Input & Output Connectors • 8 stereo (RCA) or 5 stereo and one 5.1-channel connectors • 6 S/PDIF coaxial (RCA), 6 S/PDIF optical (5 TosLink and 1 optical mini jack), and 1 AES/EBU (XLR) connectors • Coaxial and optical...

Microphone Input Connectors Composite & S-video Performance (continued) Zone 2 & Record Zone Audio Performance (continued) Appendix SDP-40 A-3 • 100 Ω in parallel with 150pF (RCA connectors) • 50 Ω in parallel with 150pF (XLR connectors, Zone 2 only, SDP-40 Balanced only) Output Impedance • ...

Appendix JBL A-4 Specifications (continued from page A-3) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Other • 1 power on/off and 2 programmable connectors on detachable screw terminals (+12 VDC, 0.5 amps each) Trigger Outputs • 2 9-pin D-sub connectors • 90-250 VAC, 50-60Hz, 90W (universal ...

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY STATUS 2 SECONDS POSITION TOP FORMAT NTSC BACKGROUND ON REMOTE STATE ON OFF, 1 to 60ms EDIT CUSTOM NAMESDP-40 ^ W Y BUTTONS TO EDIT UP TO 20 CHARACTERS V BUTTON TO ADVANCE FRONT PANEL DISPLAY STATUS ALWAYS ON BRIGHTNESS 100% 100% 75%50%25% Appendix SDP-40 A-5 TRIGGER 1 REMOTE ONLY ...

Appendix JBL A-6 MAIN MENU MODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTSSPEAKERSREAR PANEL CONFIGDISPLAYSVOLUME CONTROLSTRIGGERSLOCK OPTIONS INPUT SETUP DVD1DVD2LDTVSATVCRCDPVRGAMETAPETUNERAUX continued from page A-5 DVD1 INPUT SETUP NAME DVD1 DIGITAL IN COAX-1 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL + 0dB V...

Appendix JBL A-16 AUX TUNER TAPE GAME PVR CD VCR SAT TV LD DVD2 DVD1 INPUT SETUP MAIN ADVANCED RECORD ADVANCED INSTALLATION WORKSHEET NAME DIGITAL IN ANALOG IN ANLG IN LVL VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 2-CH D INPUT SELECT ZONE2 IN RECORD IN 5.1a ANALOG BYPASS S-VIDEO 16:9 S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 COMPONENT OSD ANLG ...

Appendix SDP-40 A-17 LOCK OPTIONS VOLUME CONTROL SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION Installation Worksheet (continued from page A-16) FRONT L/R 1 2 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz OFF CENTER SIDE L/R 1 2 REAR L/R 1 2 SUB L/R 1 2 3 SUB...

Appendix JBL A-18 TRIGGER 2 SETUP TRIGGER 1 SETUP DISPLAY SETUP AUDIO CONTROLS ON-SCREEN DISPLAY FRONT PANEL DISPLAY STATUS POSITION FORMAT BACKGROUND STATUS BRIGHTNESS REMOTE STATE BASS TREBLE TILT EQ LOUDNESS BALANCE FADER ZONE2 BALANCE RECORD BALANCE A/V SYNC DELAY CUSTOM NAME EDIT CUSTOM NAME Ci...

I Index I-1 SYMBOLS & LOGOS Documentation Conventions, ii , see Dolby , see also dts, dts-ES, dts(-ES) , see dts Neo:6 , see ES , see LOGIC7 , see THX NUMBERS 2.0 ENCODING Parameter, 2-21, 2-23 2-CH Parameter, 3-11, 3-12 to 3-13 (menu ill.), 5-3, A-7 (menu ill.), A-19 2-CH SURROUND Listening Mod...

SYNTHESIS LIMITED WARRANTY The JBL Synthesis products listed below are warrantedfor the period stated from the date of original purchase: Amplifiers, Equalizers, and Surround Sound Processors –two (2) year warranty. Who is protected by this warranty? Your JBL warranty protects the original owner and...