Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Read these instructions.; CAUTION; WARNING; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatuscombination to avoid injury from tip-over. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these in...
Page 4 - Introduction; JBL; DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS; The following symbols are used in the document:; voltage that may be sufficient to
Introduction JBL ii DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS This document contains general safety, installation and operation instructions for the SDP-40HD Digital Surround Processor/Controller. It isimportant to read this user guide before attempting to use the product. Pay particular attention to safety instruc...
Page 5 - iii; Table of Contents
SDP-40HD Introduction iii Table of Contents Documentation Conventions........................................................ ii Getting Started About The SDP-40HD................................................................ 1-2 Highlights ............................................................
Page 7 - Getting Started
1 Getting Started About The SDP-40HD................................................................. 1-2 Highlights ................................................................................................ 1-4 Product Registration ................................................................
Page 10 - HIGHLIGHTS
Getting Started JBL 1-4 HIGHLIGHTS • 12 channels • 12 configurable inputs • 3 independent zones • 6 HDMI input connectors • 13 digital audio input connectors, including 6 S/PDIF coaxial, 6 S/PDIF optical, and 1 AES/EBU • 5.1-channel analog audio input connector • Balanced audio output connectors for...
Page 11 - PRODUCT REGISTRATION; OT
SDP-40HD Getting Started 1-5 PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register the SDP-40HD Digital Controller within 15 days ofpurchase. Register online at www.jbl.com. Retain the original salesreceipt as proof of warranty coverage. INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The SDP-40HD requires special care during installat...
Page 12 - REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT; To install the remote control batteries:
Getting Started JBL 1-6 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT The remote control requires two AA batteries (included). To install the remote control batteries: 1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote control. Press the tab and lift the cover away from the remote con...
Page 13 - Basic Operation
2 Basic Operation Front-Panel Overview ................................................................. 2-2 Rear-Panel Overview................................................................... 2-5 Remote Control Overview .......................................................... 2-9 Operation Con...
Page 15 - STANDBY BUTTON; To adjust the Main Zone volume level:
SDP-40HD Basic Operation 2-3 1 STANDBY BUTTON Use the Standby button to activate or deactivate standby mode.The Standby button performs no function when the SDP-40HD rearpanel power switch is powered off. When standby mode isdeactivated, all SDP-40HD zones that were active during the lastsession are...
Page 16 - FRONT-PANEL OVERVIEW; button to scroll upward through available listening modes.
Basic Operation JBL 2-4 FRONT-PANEL OVERVIEW (continued) 5 MODE AND BUTTONS Use the Mode buttons to scroll to the previous and next availablelistening mode. Scrolling occurs in the order shown in the MODEADJUST menu (See “Mode Adjust” on page 2.). Press theMode button to scroll upward through availa...
Page 18 - associated components are powered
Basic Operation JBL 2-6 15. Main Audio Output Connectors 16. Microphone Input Connectors 17. Trigger Output Connectors 18. Digital Audio Input Connectors (AES/EBU, S/PDIF, & OMJ) 19. Balanced Audio Output Connectors 20. Analog Audio Input Connectors CAUTION! Never make or break connections to th...
Page 19 - and
SDP-40HD Basic Operation 2-7 Component video output is available when a component,composite, or S-video source is present. Note: The video outputs that incorporate the on-screen display (OSD) canalso display the two-line status. However, to view the two-line statusthrough the component output, it mu...
Page 20 - optical input
Basic Operation JBL 2-8 REAR-PANEL OVERVIEW (continued) 14 RS-232 CONNECTORS The RS-232 serial connector (1) is used to perform backup andrestoration of configuration files and flash memory softwareupgrades. The RS-232 connector (2) is capable of supportingfuture developments. 15 MAIN ZONE AUDIO OUT...
Page 21 - REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW; OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS; Remote control batteries should be replaced as needed.; Input Connector; Center
SDP-40HD Basic Operation 2-9 REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW The SDP-40HD remote control provides full operation of theSDP-40HD, including commands such as menu navigation that arenot available from the front-panel. The command matrix, beginningon page 2-1100, indicates the commands that remote controlbutto...
Page 22 - COMMAND BANK ACTIVATION; To activate a command bank:
Basic Operation JBL 2-10 COMMAND BANK ACTIVATION Remote control buttons perform different commands depending onwhether the Main Zone, Zone 2, Record Zone, or Shift commandbank is activated. Pressing and releasing a remote control commandbank selection button – MAIN, ZONE, REC, or SHIFT – activates t...
Page 23 - COMMAND MATRIX; Button
SDP-40HD Basic Operation 2-11 COMMAND MATRIX The numbers in the remote control illustrations correspond to thenumbered items in the matrix. The sections following the command matrix provide a more detailed explanation of thefunctionality and menu structure of the digital controller that canbe access...
Page 28 - MENU NAVIGATION
Basic Operation JBL 2-16 MENU NAVIGATION Use the remote control Menu and arrow buttons to navigate theextensive menu structure shown in the Appendix. The table belowindicates the navigation commands that the remote controlbuttons perform when the Main Zone command bank is activated. MAIN MENU The MA...
Page 29 - To select a menu item:; MENU OPTIONS; To select a setting in a parameter drop-down menu:
SDP-40HD Basic Operation 2-17 To select a menu item: 1. Press the remote control or arrow buttons to highlight the desired menu item. 2. When the desired menu item is highlighted, press the arrow button to select the highlighted item. If you select an option, another menu displays. If you select a p...
Page 30 - HORIZONTAL BAR GRAPHS; To adjust a parameter setting with a horizontal bar graph:
Basic Operation JBL 2-18 HORIZONTAL BAR GRAPHS Selecting some menu parameters opens a horizontal bar graph. Thebar graph indicates the position of the current parameter settingwithin the entire parameter range. The setting appears to the right ofthe parameter name in the on-screen and front-panel di...
Page 31 - ABOUT THE ZONES; The following are exceptions to independent zone operation:
SDP-40HD Basic Operation 2-19 ABOUT THE ZONES The SDP-40HD features three zones of operation: the Main Zone,Zone 2, and the Record Zone. The Main Zone controls audio andvideo sources in the primary listening space. Zone 2 controlsaudio sources in the secondary listening space. The Record Zonecontrol...
Page 32 - MAIN ZONE TWO-LINE STATUS; • When the display device is connected to a component video output
Basic Operation JBL 2-20 TWO-LINE STATUS The two-line status opens on the on-screen and front panel displayswhenever the SDP-40HD detects a status change such as a newinput source or listening mode. The information included on thetwo-line status differs depending on the zone in which theSDP-40HD las...
Page 33 - STATUS MENUS; button, then press the
SDP-40HD Basic Operation 2-21 STATUS MENUS The STATUS menu contains parameters that provide information aboutthe current input source and listening mode. Status menus are availablefor HDMI, 2-channel, Dolby Digital, DTS(-ES), analog, and digital inputsources. All status menus include the letter “S” ...
Page 34 - STAT; STATUS MENU LEVEL METERS; Parameter
Basic Operation JBL 2-22 4. Press the STAT button to close the STATUS menu. In some cases, you must press STAT twice in succession to close the STATUS menu. Note: STATUS menu parameters provide information about the currentinput source and listening mode. These parameters cannot beadjusted. STATUS M...
Page 35 - INPUT
SDP-40HD Basic Operation 2-23 2CH STATUS Provides information about 2-channel input sources. Features L andR level meters. See “Status Menu Parameter Descriptions” on page 27 for detailed information. D STATUS Provides information about Dolby Digital input sources. Features L,C, R, SL, SR, SB, and L...
Page 39 - STATUS MENU PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS
SDP-40HD Basic Operation 2-27 STATUS MENU PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS 2.0 ENCODING MATRIX, NONE Indicates whether a matrix encoded source is detected. When theparameter setting is MATRIX, a matrix encoded source is detected.When the parameter setting is NONE, a matrix encoded source isnot detected. AUD I...
Page 40 - Indicates the HDMI connector selected as the active HDMI input.
SDP-40HD Basic Operation 2-28 standard 5.1-channel Dolby Digital source recorded without Dolby.Digital Surround EX encoding is detected. The SDP-40HD cannotautomatically detect Dolby Digital Surround EX encoding innon-flagged input sources. HDCP STATUS ACTIVE, INACTIVE, ERROR Indicates the current H...
Page 41 - Setup
3 Setup Setup .........................................................................................3-2 Input Setup ................................................................................3-3 Changing Input Names ...............................................................................
Page 42 - SETUP; Selecting SETUP from the MAIN MENU opens the SETUP menu.
Setup JBL 3-2 SETUP Selecting SETUP from the MAIN MENU opens the SETUP menu. INPUTS P r o m p t s f o r a n i n p u t s e l e c t i o n ( e . g . , D V D 1 ) , a n d o p e n s t h ecorresponding INPUT SETUP menu. When the menu is open, you canc h a n g e i n p u t n a m e s , a s s i g n a u d i o ,...
Page 43 - INPUT SETUP
SDP-40HD Setup 3-3 INPUT SETUP Selecting the SETUP menu INPUTS option prompts the selection of a desired input (e.g., DVD1). Selecting an input opens the correspondingINPUT SETUP menu, which changes input names, assigns audio and video input connectors, selects preferred listening modes, and configu...
Page 44 - CHANGING INPUT NAMES; EDIT INPUT NAME; To customize the name of the selected input:; Pressing the
Setup JBL 3-4 CHANGING INPUT NAMES Selecting the INPUT SETUP menu NAME parameter opens the INPUT NAME menu, to customize or restore the factory-default name of the selectedinput. Factory-default input names correspond to front-panel and remote control input selection button labels. EDIT INPUT NAME O...
Page 45 - To restore the factory-default name of the selected input:
SDP-40HD Setup 3-5 CHANGING INPUT NAMES (continued) 4. Repeat step 3 to enter all characters in the new name. When the input name you want is displayed, press the arrow button to close the menu and return to the INPUT NAME menu. The custom input name appears in the on-screen and front-paneldisplays....
Page 46 - ASSIGNING HDMI, AUDIO AND VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS; Copyright protection system; HDMI IN
Setup JBL 3-6 ASSIGNING HDMI, AUDIO AND VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS The SDP-40HD has 12 inputs, to which any (depending on compatibility) of its 6 HDMI, 13 digital audio, 8 analog audio, 2 composite video,3 S-video, or 4 component video input connectors can be assigned. The table below indicates the INPU...
Page 47 - Inputs; HDMI
SDP-40HD Setup 3-7 ASSIGNING HDMI, AUDIO AND VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS (continued) The following table shows the behavior of the SDP-40HD relating to the HDMI inputs. Inputs Outputs HDMI Digital In HDMI Output Analog Audio Outputs HDMI-1 to 6 HDMI AUDIO HDMI video HDMI digital audio NONE ---- or COAX-1...
Page 48 - DIGITAL IN; MAIN ADV menu INPUT SELECT parameter to DIGITAL
Setup JBL 3-8 DIGITAL IN HDMI AUDIO, COAX-1 TO 6, OPTICAL-1 TO 6, AES/EBU, NONE O p e n s t h e D I G I TA L I N m e n u , t o a s s i g n a d i g i t a l a u d i o i n p u tconnector to the selected input. A digital audio input connector mustbe assigned if no analog audio input connector is assigne...
Page 49 - ASSIGNING HDMI, AUDIO & VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS; MAIN ADV menu INPUT SELECT parameter to ANALOG; OR
SDP-40HD Setup 3-9 ASSIGNING HDMI, AUDIO & VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS (continued) ANALOG IN ANALOG-1 TO 8, 5.1 ANLG (6-8), NONE Opens the ANALOG IN menu, to assign an analog audio inputconnector to the selected input. An analog audio input connectormust be assigned if no digital audio input connecto...
Page 50 - ANLG IN LVL; A N A L O G B Y PA S S; ANALOG BYPASS parameter is set to; AUTO
Setup JBL 3-10 ANLG IN LVL AUTO, -18 to +12dB O p e n s t h e A N L G I N LV L m e n u , t o a d j u s t t h e 2 -c h a n n e l ( a nd5 . 1 -c h a n n e l w h e n t h e M A I N A D VA N C E D A N A L O G B Y PA S S parameter is set to OFF) analog audio input level for the selectedi n p u t . A n a l...
Page 51 - AUTO GAIN
SDP-40HD Setup 3-11 ASSIGNING HDMI, AUDIO & VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS (continued) MANUAL -18 to +12dB Provides manual adjustment of the 2-channel (and 5.1-channelwhen the MAIN ADVANCED ANALOG BYPASS parameter is set to OFF) analog audio input levels. Lower levels cause more noise,while higher level...
Page 52 - VIDEO IN
Setup JBL 3-12 ANLG IN LVL menu level meters indicate input levels for both analogand digital audio sources. However, ANLG IN LVL menu input leveladjustments only affect 2-channel (or 5.1-channel sources when theMAIN ADVANCED ANALOG BYPASS parameter is set to OFF) analog audio sources. Level meters ...
Page 53 - SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES; Preferred Listening Mode Selection Parameters; Selects a preferred listening mode for 2-channel sources
SDP-40HD Setup 3-13 SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES P r e f e r r e d l i s t e n i n g m o d e s c a n b e p r ese l ec te d so th a t w he n aparticular type of input source is played, the preselected listeningmode is activated. The SDP-40HD allows four preferred listening modes for each MainZ...
Page 54 - Dynamic Listening Modes; Dynamic modes; Modes that do not appear in the Input Setup menu; Dolby Digital
Setup JBL 3-14 When a preferred listening mode is selected, that listening mode isautomatically activated whenever a new input is selected or anappropriate input source is present. For example, the following canoccur when a preferred listening mode is activated (also refer to thecorresponding menus ...
Page 57 - When the 2-CH parameter is set to USE LAST:
SDP-40HD Setup 3-17 Note: When a dynamic mode (or mode that does not appear in the input setupmenu) is set as in the above example, the setting is retained even whenthe SDP-40HD is set to standby. 2-CH Opens the 2-CH MODE menu, to select a preferred listening modefor 2-channel input sources. The SDP...
Page 58 - When the 5.1mc parameter is set to USE LAST:
Setup JBL 3-18 SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES (continued) 5.1mc Opens the 5.1mc MODE menu, to select a preferred listening modef o r 5 . 1 - c h a n n e l i n p u t s o u rc e s . T h e S D P - 4 0 H D a c t i v a t e s t h epreferred listening mode whenever a new input is selected or a new5.1-...
Page 59 - CONFIGURING ADVANCED INPUT SETTINGS; MAIN ADVANCED; Parameter Possible
SDP-40HD Setup 3-19 CONFIGURING ADVANCED INPUT SETTINGS The SDP-40HD 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 adva...
Page 61 - INPUT SELECT PARAMETER SETTINGS; DIGITAL; The INPUT SETUP
SDP-40HD Setup 3-21 INPUT SELECT PARAMETER SETTINGS DIGITAL ANALOG AUTO The SDP-40HD sends the digital audio fromthe assigned input to the Main Zone audiooutput connectors. The assigned analogaudio input connector is ignored. The digital audio input connectors arecompatible with PCM (44.1, 48, 88.2,...
Page 62 - An anamorphic video input signal is present.; COMPONENT OSD
Setup JBL 3-22 CONFIGURING ADVANCED INPUT SETTINGS (continued) 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. Aspect ratiorefers to the shape of the picture or the display device screen. A 4:3aspect rat...
Page 63 - Note
SDP-40HD Setup 3-23 When set to FAST, the SDP-40HD will mute w hen a period ofcontinuous digital silence is detected. Once valid audio is received,the SDP-40HD will configure its processing and deactivate mute.This prevents audible digital noise from occurring during digitalaudio signal changes. For...
Page 64 - ZONE2 & RECORD IN PARAMETER SETTINGS
Setup JBL 3-24 ZONE2 & RECORD IN PARAMETER SETTINGS DIGITAL ANLG (Analog) DMIX (Downmix) T h e S D P - 4 0 H D p a s s e s d i g i t a l a u d i ofrom the assigned input to the Zone 2o r R e c o r d Z o n e a u d i o o u t p u tconnectors. The assigned analog audioinput is ignored. Zones can be ...
Page 66 - DIG OUT RATE
Setup JBL 3-26 RATE parameter settings have no effect when the DIGITAL BYPASSparameter is set to ON. If the downmixed audio is coming from the HDMI input, and thecontent is HDCP-encoded, the sample rate is limited to no morethan 48kHz. If the audio from a copy-protected DVD-Audio disc is input throu...
Page 67 - SPEAKER SETUP
SDP-40HD Setup 3-27 SPEAKER SETUP Selecting the SETUP menu SPEAKERS option opens the SPEAKER SETUP menu, which configures the Main Zone audio output connectors for the desired speaker setup. The Main Zone includes 10 unbalanced audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, LFE, Subwoofer L/R, S...
Page 68 - CUSTOM SETUPS; To configure a custom speaker setup:
Setup JBL 3-28 CUSTOM SETUPS Selecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu CUSTOM SETUP option opensthe CUSTOM SETUP menu, which assigns independent crossoverpoints for each Main Zone audio output connector. Crossoverpoints can be selected in 10Hz increments within a 30 to 120Hzrange. The graphs shown on the nex...
Page 69 - SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS
SDP-40HD Setup 3-29 SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS (continued) High-pass Filter Low-pass Filter High-pass filters attenuate low frequencies at 24dB per octave. The curves in the graph above indicate the frequency response of each crossover setting. From left to right, the curves represent crossover settin...
Page 70 - SYNTHESIS 7CH SPEAKER SETUPS; When the SYNTHESIS 7CH SPEAKER SETUP screen opens:
Setup JBL 3-30 SYNTHESIS 7CH SPEAKER SETUPS Selecting CUSTOM SETUP SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP opens the SY NT HES IS 7 CH SPEAKER S ET UP scree n, which indicates t hatpressing the arrow button will automatically configure the Main Zone audio output connectors for a SYNTHESIS 7CH speaker setup.You should u...
Page 71 - SPEAKER SETUP PARAMETERS; or
SDP-40HD Setup 3-31 SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS (continued) SPEAKER SETUP PARAMETERS T h e t a b l e b e l o w i n d i c a t e s t h e s p e a k e r s e t u p p a r a m e t e r s f o rconfiguring all possible settings for speaker setup parameters in theCUSTOM SETUP and SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP menus. Speake...
Page 72 - FULL; to send a full-range signal to the front speakers.
Setup JBL 3-32 FRONT L/R FULL, FULL + SUB, 30Hz to 120Hz, THX 80Hz A s s i g n s a c r o s s o v e r p o i n t f o r t h e M a i n Z o n e a u d i o o u t p u tconnectors labeled FRONT L/R when a custom speaker setup iss e l e c t e d . O p e n s t h e F R O N T L / R S P E A K E R S m e n u t o s e...
Page 73 - CENTER
SDP-40HD Setup 3-33 SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS (continued) FRONT L/R (continued) W h e n a S Y N T H E S I S 7 C H s p e a k e r s e t u p i s s e l e c t e d , a n 8 0 H zcrossover point is applied to the FRONT L/R output connectors, andthe FRONT L/R parameter cannot be adjusted. CENTER FULL, FULL + ...
Page 75 - SUB XOVER; When a custom speaker setup is selected:
SDP-40HD Setup 3-35 SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS (continued) SUB L/R MONO, STEREO, NONE C o n f i g u r e s t h e M a i n Z o n e a u d i o o u t p u t c o n n e c t o r s l a b e l e dSUBWOOFER L/R for a speaker setup that includes one, two, or nosubwoofer(s). When a custom speaker setup is selected, t...
Page 77 - THX ULTRA2 SUB
SDP-40HD Setup 3-37 SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS (continued) THX ULTRA2 SUB ON, OFF E n a b l e s b o u n d a r y g a i n c o m p e n s a t i o n ( B G C ) f o r T H X U l t r a 2 -certified subwoofers. • Select ON if the subwoofer using the Main Zone audio output connectors lab eled Subwoofer L/R is TH...
Page 79 - CALIBRATING SPEAKER DISTANCES & OUTPUT LEVELS; Before calibrating speaker distances and output levels:; SPEAKER CALIBRATION PARAMETERS; SPEAKER DISTANCE PARAMETERS
SDP-40HD Setup 3-39 CALIBRATING SPEAKER DISTANCES & OUTPUT LEVELS The SDP-40HD offers calibration of speaker distances and output levels. Calibration helps to ensure accurate output signal arrival time and levelat the primary listening position. However, it is not a substitute for proper speaker...
Page 80 - LEVELS CALIBRATION
Setup JBL 3-40 LEVELS CALIBRATION Selecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu LEVELS CALIBRATION option displays the LEVELS CALIBRATION menu, to manually calibrate speakerdistances and output levels. The table below indicates available manual calibration options. SPEAKERS SETUP MANUAL Manual Options Details SP...
Page 81 - CALIBRATION; PERFORMING SPEAKER DISTANCE CALIBRATION; To manually calibrate speaker distances:
SDP-40HD Setup 3-41 CALIBRATION (continued) PERFORMING SPEAKER DISTANCE CALIBRATION Selecting the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu SPEAKER DISTANCES option displays the SPEAKER DISTANCES menu, to manually calibratespeaker distances. To manually calibrate speaker distances: 1. Follow the menu path shown abo...
Page 82 - PERFORMING MANUAL OUTPUT LEVEL CALIBRATION
Setup JBL 3-42 PERFORMING MANUAL OUTPUT LEVEL CALIBRATION Selecting the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu LEVELS CALIBRATION option displays the LEVELS CALIBRATION menu to manually calibrateoutput levels. Note the following: • You should use a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter to manuallycalibrate output lev...
Page 83 - MANUAL CALIBRATION; INTERNAL NOISE TEST; When the INTERNAL NOISE message opens:
SDP-40HD Setup 3-43 MANUAL CALIBRATION (continued) INTERNAL NOISE TEST Opens the INTERNAL NOISE message shown on the previous page,w h i c h i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e i n t e r n a l n o i s e t e s t g e n e r a t e s l o u dcalibration noise signals. When the INTERNAL NOISE message opens: • ...
Page 84 - DACS CALIBRATION; To manually calibrate output levels during the DACS calibration:; INPUT SOURCE
Setup JBL 3-44 DACS CALIBRATION Selecting the LEVELS CALIBRATION menu DACS CALIBRATIONoption opens the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu shown on page 3-42, which manually calibrates the output levels. D A C S C A L I B R ATI O N r e q u i r e s a n ex t ern al n o ise so urce . I n JB LS y n t h e s i s s ...
Page 85 - SETTING BASS PEAK LIMITERS; Parameter Default
SDP-40HD Setup 3-45 MANUAL CALIBRATION (continued) SETTING BASS PEAK LIMITERS The BASS PEAK LIMITERS option displays the BASS PEAK LIMITERS menu to set amplitude limits on low frequency signals sent to the Main Zone audio output Subwoofer L/R and LFE connectors. This menu also sets amplitude limits ...
Page 86 - CAL NOISE; To set the CAL NOISE parameter:; LFE LIMITER; To set the LFE LIMITER parameter:
Setup JBL 3-46 CAL NOISE ON, OFF Determines whether bass peak limiters are set with an internal orexternal calibration source. To set the CAL NOISE parameter: • Select ON to activate an internal calibration noise signal to set bass peak limiters. • Select OFF to deactivate the internal calibration n...
Page 87 - LFE LIMITER ADJ; To set the LFE LIMIT ADJ parameter:; The parameter initially sets to 75dB.; REAR-PANEL CONFIGURATION; STEREO INPUTS; When 8 STEREO INPUTS is selected:
SDP-40HD Setup 3-47 MANUAL CALIBRATION (continued) LFE LIMITER ADJ 75 to 120dB Specifies the output level restriction the SDP-40HD applies to theLFE output connector. To set the LFE LIMIT ADJ parameter: 1. Select the LFE LIMIT ADJ parameter. The parameter initially sets to 75dB. 2. Press the or arro...
Page 89 - CUSTOM NAME; FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Refer to page 3-53
SDP-40HD Setup 3-49 DISPLAY SETUP The DISPLAYS option displays the DISPLAY SETU P menu , to customiz e the on-screen and front-panel displays, restore audio/videosynchronization, and create and activate a custom unit name. A/V SYNC DELAY OFF, 1 to 60ms R es t o r e s a u d io / v id eo s yn c h r o ...
Page 90 - To create a custom unit name:
Setup JBL 3-50 EDIT CUSTOM NAME Opens the EDIT CUSTOM NAME drop-down menu shown above,which can be used to create a custom unit name. The factor ydefault unit name is SDP-40HD. To create a custom unit name: 1. Follow the EDIT CUSTOM NAME menu path shown above to open the EDIT CUSTOM NAME drop-down m...
Page 92 - FORMAT; Letter Indicator; Zone
Setup JBL 3-52 the two-line status appears centered on the display device screen.When BOTTOM is selected, the two-line status appears near thebottom of the display device screen. FORMAT SECAM, PAL, NTSC Controls the compatibility between the composite and S-videooutput connectors, the video switcher...
Page 94 - VOLUME CONTROL SETUP; MAIN PWR ON
Setup JBL 3-54 VOLUME CONTROL SETUP Opens the VOLUME CONTROL SETUP menu, to configure the MainZone, Zone 2, and Record Zone volume levels. VOLUME CONTROLS SETUP MAIN PWR ON LAST LVL, -80 to +6dB Selects the volume level at which the Main Zone activates. When avalue is selected, the SDP-40HD automati...
Page 96 - TRIGGER SETUP; REMOTE ONLY
Setup JBL 3-56 TRIGGER SETUP Th e TRIGGERS o ption p ro m pts you to select t r igge r out put co nne cto r 1 or 2. Th eSDP-40HD includes three 12V DC trigger output connectors labeled PWR (power), 1, and2. The PWR connector cannot be configured because its trigger output connector isactivated and d...
Page 99 - LOCK OPTIONS; MODES
SDP-40HD Setup 3-59 LOCK OPTIONS Displays the LOCK OPTIONS menu, which protects the MODEADJUST, AUDIO CONTROLS, and SETUP menu branch parametersettings from accidental changes. MODES LOCKED, UNLOCKED Protects the MODE ADJUST menu branch settings from accidentalchanges. When LOCKED is selected, MODE ...
Page 101 - Audio Controls
4 Audio Controls Audio Controls ............................................................................4-2
Page 102 - AUDIO CONTROLS
Audio Controls JBL 4-2 AUDIO CONTROLS Selecting the MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS option opens the AUDIO CONTROLS menu, to customize the Main Zone, Zone 2, and RecordZone audio output connectors. • The BASS, TREBLE, TILT EQ, LOUDNESS, BALANCE, and FADERparameters affect the Main Zone audio output connect...
Page 103 - To control the bass from the remote control:; BASS
SDP-40HD Audio Controls 4-3 BASS -6.0dB to +6.0dB 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 to the right indicates the frequencyresponse of all BASS parameter settings. To control the ...
Page 104 - To control the treble from the remote control:; TREBLE
Audio Controls JBL 4-4 TREBLE -6.0dB to +6.0dB Controls the amount of boost or cut applied to the Main Zoneaudio output connectors labeled Front L/R and Center. The graphshown at the right indicates the frequency response of all TREBLEparameter settings. To control the treble from the remote control...
Page 105 - To control the tilt EQ from the remote control:; TILT EQ
SDP-40HD Audio Controls 4-5 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, LFE, andSubwoofer L/R. This parameter setting affects the entire frequencyspectrum with a hinge point at 1kHz. As the setting increas...
Page 106 - To control the loudness from the remote control:; LOUDNESS
Audio Controls JBL 4-6 LOUDNESS ON, OFF Controls the amount of low-frequency boost that is automaticallyapplied to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled FrontL/R, Center, LFE, and Subwoofer L/R. When ON is selected,loudness compensation is automatically applied based on volumelevel. As volum...
Page 107 - BALANCE; FADER; To control the fade from the remote control:; ZONE2 BALANCE; To control the Zone 2 balance from the remote control:; RECORD BALANCE; To control the balance from the remote control:
SDP-40HD Audio Controls 4-7 BALANCE L< <|> >R Controls the left-to-right balance of the Main Zone audio outputconnectors labeled Front L/R, SIDE L/R, and REAR L/R. To control the balance from the remote control: Press the Shift button: • Press the MENU button to center the Main Zone bala...
Page 109 - Mode Adjust
5 Mode Adjust Mode Adjust ..............................................................................5-2 Listening Mode Activation ..........................................................5-2 Preferred Listening Mode Selection Parameters ........................................ 5-3Mode Buttons ....
Page 110 - MODE ADJUST; S e l e c t i n g M A I N M E N U; LISTENING MODE ACTIVATION; Listening modes activation occurs through:; The front panel or remote control Mode
Mode Adjust JBL 5-2 MODE ADJUST S e l e c t i n g M A I N M E N U M O D E A D J U S T d i s p l a y s t h e a v a i l a b l e listening modes. Selecting a listening mode opens the correspondinglistening mode menu, to customize the selected listening mode. Theseadjustments are applied immediately. Al...
Page 112 - MODE BUTTONS; MODE FAMILY SELECTION BUTTONS; DOLBY PLII MOVIE†
Mode Adjust JBL 5-4 MODE BUTTONS Use the front panel and remote control Mode buttons to auditionlistening modes with the current Main Zone input source. Press theMode + or – button to scroll up or down through the available l i s t e n i n g m o d e s f o r t h e c u r r e n t M a i n Z o n e i n p ...
Page 113 - LISTENING MODE DESCRIPTIONS; FILM; TV
SDP-40HD Mode Adjust 5-5 LISTENING MODE DESCRIPTIONS The SDP-40HD 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 descripti...
Page 114 - MUSIC; MUSIC SURR
Mode Adjust JBL 5-6 MUSIC This listening mode is designed for playback of 2-channel stereo ormatrix encoded music sources. LOGIC 7 MUSIC is a proprietar y listening mode based on theLOGIC 7 FILM listening mode, but specifically tailored for musicsources. See page 5-35 for detailed parameter descript...
Page 117 - PRO LOGIC; OUTPUT LEVELS
SDP-40HD Mode Adjust 5-9 PRO LOGIC The Dolby PRO LOGIC mode is designed for playback of DolbySurround encoded sources. It decodes four channels from DolbySurround encoded sources, and uses a mono surround channelwith a high frequency rolloff above 7kHz. This mode is useful for comparison purposes, p...
Page 118 - NIGHTCLUB
Mode Adjust JBL 5-10 CIN & MUSIC These modes are designed for playback of matrix encoded digitalstereo film or music sources. DTS Neo:6 derives six channels whenboth side and rear speakers are present (rear channels will be inparallel). It derives five channels when only side or rear speakers ar...
Page 119 - CONCERT HALL; CHURCH
SDP-40HD Mode Adjust 5-11 CONCERT HALL The CONCERT HALL mode generates early reflections and sendsthem to all speakers except for the LFE speaker. The CONCERT HALL mode is a superior room simulation listeningmode because it uses a proprietary reverb algorithm that is reliedupon by a majority of reco...
Page 120 - CATHEDRAL; PANORAMA
Mode Adjust JBL 5-12 CATHEDRAL The CATHEDRAL mode is similar to the CHURCH listening mode. Ituses a reverb algorithm to emphasize the rich, smooth, reverberantdecay characteristic of large listening spaces with long reverber-ation time relative to their size, such as cathedrals. The CATHEDRAL mode i...
Page 121 - PANORAMA CALIBRATION; Select PANORAMA; This listening mode must be; SOURCE
SDP-40HD Mode Adjust 5-13 PANORAMA CALIBRATION Select PANORAMA CALIBRATION to open the PANORAMA CALIBRATION menu shownt o t h e l e f t , t o c a l i b r a t e t h e PA N O R A M Alistening mode. This listening mode must be calibrated to take full advantage of itseffects. F o r b e s t r e s u l t s...
Page 122 - To calibrate the PANORAMA listening mode:; Left
Mode Adjust JBL 5-14 PANORAMA (continued) To calibrate the PANORAMA listening mode: 1. Remove all obstructions between the speakers and the primary listening position. 2. Make sure the distances between the speakers and the primary listening position are properly measured. To do this, performthe fol...
Page 123 - PARTY; MONO LOGIC; channel
SDP-40HD Mode Adjust 5-15 PARTY This mode, designed for playback of stereo sources, sends the leftchannel to Front, Side, and Rear Left channels and the right channelto Front, Side and Rear Right channels, and sums the Left and Rightfor the center. It is recommended for background music. See page 5-...
Page 124 - MONO SURROUND; MONO
Mode Adjust JBL 5-16 MONO SURROUND This mode, designed for playback of mono sources, sends themono source to all channels. See page 5-35 for detailed parameter descriptions. MONO This mode, designed for playback of mono sources, sends monosources to the center channel. See page 5-35 for detailed par...
Page 126 - When THX Ultra2 decoding is active:; Input Source
Mode Adjust JBL 5-18 , UL2Cin & SurEX These modes are designed for 7-channel playback of 5.1-channelDolby Digital film sources. They apply THX re-equalization tosimulate high frequency rolloffs that occur in movie theaters. Mostfilms are mixed for movie theaters, and might sound too brightwhen p...
Page 129 - channel Dolby Digital input sources because they do
SDP-40HD Mode Adjust 5-21 DIGITAL & DIGITAL EX These listening modes are designed to decode and playback 5.1discrete channels from 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sources. The fivemain channels are full frequency. The . 1 channel, often referred to as the LFE information, has a limited frequency range...
Page 132 - DECODING; The table below is not applicable to the DTS; Matrix Encoded DTS-ES; DTS
Mode Adjust JBL 5-24 DECODING T h e D T S a n d D T S -E S l i s t e n i n g m o d e s a r e d e s i g n e d f o r, a t am i n i m u m , p l a y b a c k o f 5 . 1 -c h a n n e l D T S , 5 . 1 -c h a n n e l m a t r i xe n c o d e d D T S -E S , a n d 6 . 1 -c h a n n e l d i s c r e t e e n c o d e ...
Page 133 - Default Setting
SDP-40HD Mode Adjust 5-25 FILM & FILM These proprietary listening modes use an advanced matrix to decodeseven channels from 5.1 and 6.1-channel film sources with enhancedfront steering. When both side and rear speakers are present, theDTS(-ES) L7 FILM listening mode also increases the perceived ...
Page 134 - The DTS THX UL2Cin listening mode
Mode Adjust JBL 5-26 & UL2Cin The DTS THX UL2Cin (ULTRA2 CINEMA) and DTS-ES THX listeningmodes allow 7-channel playback of 5.1-channel DTS sources. Theyare designed for playback of 5.1-channel DTS, 5.1-channel matrixencoded DTS-ES, or 6.1-channel DTS-ES discrete encoded filmsources. DTS THX UL2C...
Page 139 - LFE MIX
SDP-40HD Mode Adjust 5-31 5.1mc MUSIC The 5.1mc THX MUSIC listening mode is designed for playback of5.1-channel music sources. It cannot be activated unless side andr e a r s p e a k e r s a r e p r e s e n t . T h i s m o d e p e r f o r m s b e s t i n h o m etheaters where the rear speakers are p...
Page 142 - CUSTOM; CUSTOM VS PRESET
Mode Adjust JBL 5-34 CUSTOM Opens the CUSTOM menu shown below, which can be used tocompare custom and factory default versions of the selected listeningmode and to restore the factory default version of the selected listeningmode. CUSTOM VS PRESET Allows comparison listening between the custom and f...
Page 143 - LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION & PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS
SDP-40HD Mode Adjust 5-35 LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION & PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS 5 SPKR ENHANCE ON, OFF Simulates 7-channel playback in 5-channel speaker configurations.When set to ON, the SDP-40HD provides an increased sense ofspaciousness and envelopment through the surround speakers. Thisenhance...
Page 145 - EFFECT LVL; channel Dolby Digital sources. A non
SDP-40HD Mode Adjust 5-37 EFFECT LVL -12 to +6dB Adjusts the amount of effect applied to the listening mode. Availablein NIGHTCLUB, CONCERT HALL, CHURCH, CATHEDRAL, PANORAMA,MONO LOGIC, and 5.1 MONO LOGIC modes. ES DECODING AUTO, ON, OFF Controls DTS-ES decoding, which extracts a rear channel from5 ...
Page 151 - MODE – PARAMETER RELATIONSHIPS; Is used in these modes
SDP-40HD Mode Adjust 5-43 MODE – PARAMETER RELATIONSHIPS The following table lists each parameter and the modes in which it is used. The parameter... Is used in these modes 5 SPKR ENHANCE All L7 modes ACADEMY FILTER MONO LOGIC and 5.1 MONO LOGIC AUTO AZIMUTH L7 FILM and L7 TV BASS CONTENT PANORAMA B...
Page 155 - Troubleshooting & Maintenance
6 Troubleshooting & Maintenance Troubleshooting..........................................................................6-2 Routine Maintenance ..................................................................6-4 Restoring Factory-Default Settings .................................................
Page 156 - TROUBLESHOOTING; The remote control does not work.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance JBL 6-2 TROUBLESHOOTING The SDP-40HD does not power on. 1. Make sure the rear panel power switch is set to the I (“on”) position. 2. Attempt to power on the SDP-40HD with the front panel Standby button and remote control On button. 3. Examine the power cord to ensur...
Page 157 - Dialog sounds muffled.
SDP-40HD Troubleshooting & Maintenance 6-3 7. Make sure volume level is audible. Volume level can be increased with the front panel volume knob or the remotecontrol VOL + and – buttons. No audio when using a HDMI to DVI cable or adaptor betweenthe SDP-40HD and the display. Because DVI does not c...
Page 158 - The SDP-40HD is exhibiting erratic behavior.; Set the rear panel power switch to the; ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Troubleshooting & Maintenance JBL 6-4 The SDP-40HD is exhibiting erratic behavior. 1. Set the rear panel power switch to the c (“off”) position. Wait 10 seconds. Then, set the rear panel power switch to theI (“on”) position. 2. Use the SDP-40HD configuration tool to download the current S D P -4...
Page 159 - RESTORING FACTORY-DEFAULT SETTINGS; screen and front panel displays. If this occurs, too much time
SDP-40HD Troubleshooting & Maintenance 6-5 RESTORING FACTORY-DEFAULT SETTINGS When factor y-default settings are restored, all parameters andv a l u e s t h a t t h e o w n e r h a s d e f i n e d a r e r e s t o r e d t o t h e i rfactory-default settings. Before restoring factory-default setti...
Page 161 - Appendix
A Appendix Specifications ................................................................................ 2 Declaration of Conformity ............................................................. 4 Menu Tree .................................................................................... 5 Inst...
Page 162 - SPECIFICATIONS; HDMI Input & Output Connectors; Main Zone Audio Performance; Zone 2 & Record Zone Audio Performance
Appendix JBL A-2 SPECIFICATIONS HDMI Input & Output Connectors HDMI Inputs • 6 HDMI Type A (19-pin) connectors HDMI Output • 1 HDMI Type A (19-pin) connector HDMI Performance mmmmm Video Resolutions • 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i (resolutions dependent on the capability of the HDMI display connected ...
Page 164 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; Digital Controller; Harman Specialty Group
Appendix JBL A-4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC Standard(s) to Which Conformity is Declared: EN55013:2001, EN55020:2002, EN61000-3-2:2000, EN61000-3-3:2001, and EN60065:2002 Manufacturer: Harman Specialty Group3 Oak ParkBedford, MA 01730-1413 ...
Page 165 - MENU TREE
SDP-40HD Appendix A-5 MENU TREE ON OFF LOCKED UNLOCKED ALWAYS ON 2 SECONDS FRONT PANEL DISPLAY STATUSBRIGHTNESS ALWAYS ON 75% ALWAYS OFF 100% 75%50%25% MAIN MENU MODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETUP R EAR PANEL CON FIG 8 STEREO INPUTS OR 5 STEREO & 5.1 ANLG VOLUME CONTROL SETUP MA IN P OWER O NMU TE L...
Page 179 - INSTALLATION WORKSHEET; INPUT SELECT
SDP-40HD Appendix A-19 INSTALLATION WORKSHEET INPUT SETUP DVD1 DVD2 LD TV SAT VCR CD PVR GAME TAPE TUNER AUX NAME HDMI IN DIGITAL IN ANALOG IN ANLG IN LVL VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 2 - CH D 5.1mc MAIN ADVANCED INPUT SELECT ANALOG BYPASS S - VIDEO 16:9 S - VIDEO 4:3 OSD COMPONENT OSD HDMI OSD FORMAT DETE...
Page 183 - Index
Symbols "PANORAMA", 5-12, 5-35 Numerics 2.0 ENCODING parameter, 2-262CH 2CH button, 2-142CH BYPASS listening mode, 5-332CH BYPASS STATUS menu, 2-252-CH parameter, 3-14, 3-172CH STATUS menu, 2-222-CHANNEL listening mode, 5-152-channel mode family, 5-4 5 SPKR ENHANCE parameter, 5-355.1 2-CHANN...
Page 189 - SYNTHESIS LIMITED WARRANTY; Who is protected by this warranty?; Damage caused by improper installation or adjustment.; How to obtain warranty service
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...