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JBL Synthesis SDP-5 User Manual

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    Manufactured under license from dolby laboratories. "dolby," "pro logic," "surround ex," and the double-d symbol are trademarks of dolby laboratories. Manufactured under license from lucasfilm ltd. U.S. Patent nos. 5,043,970; 5,189,703; and/or 5,222,059. European patent no. 0323830. Other u.S. And f...

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    Represents a menu path. The menu items in gray boxes must be selected with the remote control menu arrow to access the menu or menu item in the black box. For instance, the setup, inputs, and dvd1 menu items must be selected to open the dvd1 input setup menu. The dvd1 input setup menu is used here a...

  • Page 3

    Introduction sdp-5 iii section 1: getting started about the sdp-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 highlights • product registration installation considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 remote control battery installation . . . . ...

  • Page 4

    Introduction jbl synthesis iv section 6: troubleshooting & maintenance troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 routine maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 restoring factory-default settings . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    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 instructions for power requirements. Be advised that differ...

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    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 la unidad y en las instrucciones de funcionamiento. • utilice siempre la tensión de lí...

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    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 istruzioni operative. • utilizzare sempre la corretta tensione di alimentazione. Fare riferimento al ...

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    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 strømforsyni...

  • Page 9

    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 inneholder spesifikasjoner for strømkrav. Vær opp...

  • Page 10

    Introduction jbl synthesis x unpacking and inspection after unpacking the unit, save all packing materials in case the unit ever needs to be shipped. Thoroughly inspect the modules and packing materials for signs of damage. Report any damage to the carrier at once; report equipment malfunction to th...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    1 getting started about the sdp-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 highlights • product registration installation considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 remote control battery installation . . . ....

  • Page 12

    Getting started jbl synthesis 1-2 with four floating-point sharc™ digital signal processing (dsp) engines, the sdp-5 boasts enormous processing power. These powerful processors perform custom processing such as logic7 decoding, bass enhancement, dialog enhancement, auto azimuth, 5-speaker enhancemen...

  • Page 13

    Getting started sdp-5 1-3 complementing its audio performance, the sdp-5 features two broadcast-quality video switchers. A wide-bandwidth component video switcher accepts analog component or rgb video signals, while a composite and s-video switcher accepts high-quality ntsc, pal, or secam video sign...

  • Page 14

    Getting started jbl synthesis 1-4 do not . . . • place the sdp-5 on a thick rug or carpet or cover the sdp-5 with a cloth, as this might prevent proper cooling. • place the sdp-5 on a windowsill or in another location in which it will be exposed to direct sunlight. • obstruct the front panel ir rece...

  • Page 15

    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 longer without leaking. When the batteries are low on power, the remote control enters a low-voltage c...

  • Page 16: Basic Operation

    2 basic operation front panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 rear panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 remote control overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 17

    Basic operation jbl synthesis 2-2 1. Standby button activates and deactivates standby mode when the sdp-5 is powered on with the rear panel power switch (2-5). The standby button performs no function when the sdp-5 is powered off with the rear panel power switch. When standby mode is activated, pres...

  • Page 18

    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-5 is powered on and activated – even if the front panel display menu status parameter is set to always off (3-52). 4. Volume knob adjusts volume level in the main zone ...

  • Page 19

    Basic operation jbl synthesis 2-4 9. Zone 2 input selection buttons selects the input in zone 2. When an input is selected, an amber led lights on the corresponding input selection button. When zone 2 is deactivated, pressing a zone 2 input selection button activates zone 2 and selects the correspon...

  • Page 20

    Basic operation sdp-5 2-5 rear panel overview note: the numbered items that begin below correspond to the rear panel illustration on the next page. 1. Power switch connects power to the ac input connector and disconnects power from the ac input connector. The c represents the "off" position and the ...

  • Page 21

    Basic operation jbl synthesis 2-6 7. Zone 2 audio output connectors provide analog audio output in zone 2. Two connectors labeled audio are available. Alternatively, these connectors can be used to connect a recording device. When the zone 2 audio output connectors are sent to a recording device, it...

  • Page 22

    Basic operation sdp-5 2-7 9. Video input connectors provide video input in the main zone and zone 2. Five composite video connectors labeled video 1 to 5, five s-video connectors labeled s-video 1 to 5, and three component video connectors labeled 1 to 3 are available. The component video connectors...

  • Page 23

    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 not available from the front panel. The command matrix that begins on page 2-13 indicates the commands remote control buttons ...

  • Page 24

    Basic operation sdp-5 2-9 menu options selecting a menu option opens another menu within the menu structure. For instance, selecting the main menu setup option opens the setup menu as shown below. Menu parameters selecting a menu parameter opens a drop-down menu or horizontal bar graph that can be u...

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    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 current setting appears beneath the parameter ...

  • Page 26

    Basic operation sdp-5 2-11 command bank activation remote control buttons perform different commands depending on whether the main zone, zone 2, or shift command bank is activated. The main zone command bank does not need to be activated. It remains activated unless the zone 2 or shift command bank ...

  • Page 27

    Basic operation jbl synthesis 2-12 button main zone zone 2 shift 1 deactivates standby mode and activates the sdp-5. Reserved for future possibilities. Reserved for future possibilities. Activates standby mode and deactivates the sdp-5. Toggles the front panel display menu status parameter between a...

  • Page 28

    Basic operation sdp-5 2-13 shift zone 2 button main zone light the numbers in the sdp-5 remote control illustration shown at the left correspond to the numbered items in the matrix above. 9 scroll upward ( ) and downward ( ) through menu items (2-10). Increase ( ) and decrease ( ) the output level o...

  • Page 29

    Basic operation jbl synthesis 2-14 button main zone zone 2 shift the numbers in the sdp-5 remote control illustration shown at the left correspond to the numbered items in the matrix above. 16 selects the dvd1 input for the main zone. Selects the dvd1 input for zone 2. Increases the audio controls m...

  • Page 30

    Basic operation sdp-5 2-15 button main zone zone 2 shift light off zone 2 sdp-5 m o d e v o l on listening modes fp blue osd stat shift menu mute dvd1 dvd2 sat vcr tv cd tuner aux music tv 7/5 2 ch 19 18 17 the numbers in the sdp-5 remote control illustration shown at the left correspond to the numb...

  • Page 31

    Basic operation jbl synthesis 2-16 shift-dolby • when the shift command bank is activated, pressing the remote control dolby button while a 5.1-channel dolby digital input source is present activates the dolby digital ex or dolby digital listening mode. Subsequent presses toggle the ex decoding para...

  • Page 32

    Basic operation sdp-5 2-17 zone 2 two-line status the zone 2 two-line status shown at the right indicates the current input, input source, and volume level selected in zone 2. It appears on the on-screen and front panel displays when the sdp-5 detects a zone 2 change. Status menus when the shift com...

  • Page 33

    Basic operation jbl synthesis 2-18 if the status menu includes a second page, the pg1 indicator appears in the top-right corner of the menu. While the shift command bank is activated, press the stat button to open the second page. If the status menu does not include a second page, pressing the stat ...

  • Page 34

    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...

  • Page 35

    Basic operation jbl synthesis 2-20 dts(-es) status • provides information about dts(-es) input sources. • features l, c, r, sl, sr, sb, and sub level meters (2-23). The sb level meter appears when a 6.1-channel input source is present, or when a 5.1-channel input source is present and the es decodin...

  • Page 36

    Basic operation sdp-5 2-21 digital status • provides information about digital input sources for which a sample rate is detected, but no audio is present in the input signal. Parameter possible settings input the selected input mode the activated listening mode input type --- sample rate 44.1khz, 48...

  • Page 37

    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 is detected. When the parameter setting is none, a matrix-encoded source is not ...

  • Page 38

    Basic operation sdp-5 2-23 word length 16bits, 20bits, 24bits indicates the word length of the audio data present in the input signal. Status menu level meters most status menus contain level meters that indicate fluctuating input levels in the front left (l), center (c), front right (r), surround l...

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    Basic operation jbl synthesis 2-24.

  • Page 40: Setup

    3 setup setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 input setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 changing input names (name) • assigning audio & video input connectors • selecti...

  • Page 41

    Setup selecting the main menu setup option opens the setup menu as shown below. Setup menu option descriptions begin below and continue throughout this section. Setup jbl synthesis 3-2 main menu mode adjust audio controls setup setup setup inputs speakers rear panel config displays volume controls t...

  • Page 42

    Setup sdp-5 3-3 lock options opens the lock options menu, which can be used to lock and unlock settings in the mode adjust, audio controls, and setup menu branches. Refer to page 3-56 for more information. Input setup selecting the setup menu inputs option prompts the selection of the desired input ...

  • Page 43

    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 advanced zone2 in digital 3. When the desired character has been selected, press the menu arrow to advance to the next character spa...

  • Page 44

    Setup sdp-5 3-5 the custom input name appears on the on-screen and front panel displays. Both the custom and factory-default input names appear on the input selection menu that opens when the setup menu inputs option is selected. The custom input name appears against the left margin of the on-screen...

  • Page 45

    Setup jbl synthesis 3-6 the sdp-5 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can be assigned to its eight digital audio, eight analog audio, five composite video, five s-video, or three component video input connectors. The table below lists the input setup menu parameters that can be used to assi...

  • Page 46

    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 to assign a digital audio input connector for the selected input. The sdp-5 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can be assigned to any of its eight digital audio input conne...

  • Page 47

    Setup jbl synthesis 3-8 • the analog in menu labeled c (above) appears when the rear panel config menu 2 st. & (2) 5.1 anlg (3-46) option is selected. Please note the following: • when no analog audio input connector is assigned, the sdp-5 will automatically set the main adv menu input select parame...

  • Page 48

    Setup sdp-5 3-9 anlg in lvl opens the anlg in lvl menu shown above, which can be used to adjust 2-channel analog audio input levels for the selected input. Despite attempts at standardization, analog audio sources have a wide range of levels. To compensate for this, the sdp-5 allows independent inpu...

  • Page 49

    Setup jbl synthesis 3-10 auto gain indicates the current amount of input level adjustment for the selected stereo analog audio input connector. When the anlg in lvl menu auto parameter is set to on, the auto gain parameter indicates the amount of automatic input level adjustment. When the auto param...

  • Page 50

    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 also included on the status menus, allowing them to indicate input levels for both analog and digital audio input sources. However, anlg i...

  • Page 51

    Setup jbl synthesis 3-12 component in component 1 to 3, none opens the component menu shown above, which can be used to assign a component video input connector for the selected input. The sdp-5 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can be assigned to any of its 3 component video input connec...

  • Page 52

    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 advanced zone2 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 . . . Se...

  • Page 53

    Setup jbl synthesis 3-14 when the 2-ch parameter is set to use last: • the sdp-5 will not automatically activate the 2-channel listening mode if the remote control 2 ch button was used to activate the 2-channel listening mode the last time a 2-channel source was present. Instead, it will activate th...

  • Page 54

    Dolby d opens the dolby d mode menu shown above, which can be used to select a preferred listening mode for dolby digital input sources. The sdp-5 automatically activates the selected listening mode whenever a new input is selected or a new dolby digital source is present. When set to use last, the ...

  • Page 55

    Setup jbl synthesis 3-16 when the dts-es parameter is set to use last: • the sdp-5 will automatically activate the dts thx music listening mode if this listening mode was activated the last time a dts(-es) source was present. However, the dts thx music listening mode cannot be selected as the prefer...

  • Page 56

    Setup sdp-5 3-17 configuring advanced zone settings main advanced selecting the input setup menu main advanced option opens the main adv menu shown above. The parameters on the left side of this menu are identical regardless of which input is selected. The settings on the right side are adjustable. ...

  • Page 57

    Setup jbl synthesis 3-18 note: when the input select parameter is set to auto, the sdp-5 will not select the assigned analog audio input connector when a valid digital audio input source is present. Some dvd and cd players output digital signals (data) when the player is paused or stopped or when th...

  • Page 58

    Setup sdp-5 3-19 digital analog auto the sdp-5 automatically sets the input select parameter to digital when the analog in parameter is set to none. • the sdp-5 sends the assigned digital audio input connector to the main zone audio output connectors. The sdp-5 ignores the assigned analog audio inpu...

  • Page 59

    Setup jbl synthesis 3-20 2-ch anlg byp on, off allows 2-channel analog audio input sources to bypass a/d conversion and internal processing. When set to on, the sdp-5 passes analog audio input signals to the corresponding main zone audio output connectors. When a 5.1-channel analog audio source is p...

  • Page 60

    Setup sdp-5 3-21 s-video 16:9 auto, off controls the passage of anamorphic trigger signals present in some video sources. When set to auto, the sdp-5 allows anamorphic video input signals to pass through the s-video switcher, enabling compatible display devices to automatically switch between anamor...

  • Page 61

    Setup jbl synthesis 3-22 note: the on-screen display appears horizontally stretched across the display device screen when all of the fol- lowing conditions are met: • the s-video osd (4:3) parameter is set to off. • an anamorphic video input signal is present. • a 16:9 display device (widescreen) is...

  • Page 62

    Setup sdp-5 3-23 component osd on, off controls the appearance of the on-screen display when the display device is connected to the component video output connector. When set to on, the display device shows the on-screen display as a 480i video signal on a full blue-screen background. To minimize vi...

  • Page 63

    Setup jbl synthesis 3-24 zone2 in digital, anlg, dmix controls the interaction of the digital and analog audio input connectors assigned to the selected zone 2 input.The input setup menu can be used to assign one digital and one analog audio input connector for the selected input. Refer to pages 3-7...

  • Page 64

    Digital anlg (analog) dmix (downmix) setup sdp-5 3-25 the sdp-5 automatically sets the zone2 in parameter to digital when the analog in parameter is set to none. • the sdp-5 sends the assigned digital audio input connector to the zone 2 audio output connectors. The sdp-5 ignores the assigned analog ...

  • Page 65

    Setup jbl synthesis 3-26 custom speaker setups selecting the speaker setup menu custom setup option opens the custom setup menu shown above, which can be used to configure the main zone audio output connectors for a custom speaker setup. The custom setup menu allows the selection of independent cros...

  • Page 66

    Setup sdp-5 3-27 highpass filter highpass 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 settings from 30 to 120hz. The graph above does not show the thx...

  • Page 67

    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 be used to select a crossover point for the main zone audi...

  • Page 68

    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 3-29 center full, 30hz to 120hz, thx 80hz, none opens the center speaker menu shown above, which can be used to select a crossover point for the main zone audio output ...

  • Page 69

    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 jbl synthesis 3-30 note: when the side l/r parameter is set to none, dolby digital surround ex, thx ultra2, thx surround ex , and dts-es decoding are not available. Side l/r ...

  • Page 70

    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 be used to select a crossover point for the main zone audio ou...

  • Page 71

    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 jbl synthesis 3-32 subwoofer full, 30hz to 120hz, thx 80hz, none opens the subwoofer menu shown above, which can be used to select a crossover point for the main zone audio o...

  • Page 72

    Setup sdp-5 3-33 thx ultra2 sub on, off or indicates whether or not the subwoofer connected to the main zone audio output connector labeled subwoofer is ultra2 certified. Select the on setting if the connected subwoofer is ultra2 certified and the off setting if the connected subwoofer is not ultra2...

  • Page 73

    Setup jbl synthesis 3-34 note: asa processing is only available when both side and rear speakers are present. When the remote control 7/5 button is used to toggle between 7- and 5-channel playback: • asa processing is not available during 5-channel playback. • the sdp-5 automatically switches betwee...

  • Page 74

    Setup sdp-5 3-35 synthesis 7-channel speaker setups when the speaker setup menu synthesis 7ch setup option is selected, the synthesis 7ch setup message shown above appears on the on-screen and front panel displays. When this message appears, press the remote control arrow to open the synthesis 7ch s...

  • Page 75

    Setup jbl synthesis 3-36 rear l/r thx 80hz, none opens the rear speakers menu shown above, which can be used to activate and deactivate the main zone audio output connectors labeled rear l/r. When set to 80hz, the sdp-5 activates these connectors and configures all main zone audio output connectors ...

  • Page 76

    Setup sdp-5 3-37 measuring speaker distances selecting the speaker setup menu speaker distances option opens the speaker distances menu shown above, which can be used to set the distance between the listening position and the speakers connected to the main zone audio output connectors. The sdp-5 fea...

  • Page 77

    Setup jbl synthesis 3-38 rear left & right 0.0 to 30.0ft or 0.0 to 12.0m set the speaker distance for the speakers connected to the main zone audio output connectors labeled rear l/r. Subwoofer 0.0 to 30.0ft or 0.0 to 12.0m sets the speaker distance for the subwoofer connected to the main zone audio...

  • Page 78

    Setup sdp-5 3-39 calibrating output levels selecting the speaker setup menu levels calibration option opens the levels calibration menu shown above, which can be used to calibrate output levels for the main zone audio output connectors. Calibration ensures that output levels correspond to thx refere...

  • Page 79

    Setup jbl synthesis 3-40 internal noise test (continued from page 3-39) note: the sdp-5 automatically sets volume level to +0db when the internal noise test begins. It is recommended to avoid adjusting master volume level while the test is in progress to achieve a 75db thx reference level (a 75db sp...

  • Page 80

    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 be used to adjust output levels while dacs calibration is conducted. Dacs calibration requires an external calib...

  • Page 81

    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 on the 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. ...

  • Page 82

    Setup sdp-5 3-43 side left & right -18.0 to +12.0db set the output levels for the speakers connected to the main zone audio output connectors labeled side l/r. Rear left & right -18.0 to +12.0db set the output levels for the speakers connected to the main zone audio output connectors labeled rear l/...

  • Page 83

    Setup jbl synthesis 3-44 bass peak limiter opens the bass peak limiter menu shown above, which can be used to set amplitude limits for all speakers to which low frequencies are redirected, including the subwoofer. The sdp-5 is equipped with an internal limiter that prevents low- frequency output sig...

  • Page 84

    Setup sdp-5 3-45 sub limiter on, off limits output signals for the main zone audio output connector labeled subwoofer, as well as other main zone audio output connectors to which low-frequency signals are redirected. When set to on, the sdp-5 restricts output signals to the level specified in the ba...

  • Page 85

    Setup jbl synthesis 3-46 8 stereo inputs configures the analog audio input connectors as eight stereo connectors, which is the factory-default configuration. When the analog audio input connectors are configured as eight stereo connectors: • all connectors are configured as stereo connectors. • neit...

  • Page 86

    Setup sdp-5 3-47 5 st. & (1) 5.1 anlg (continued from page 3-45) when the analog audio input connectors are configured as one 5.1-channel and five stereo connectors: • two-channel sources that were assigned to the stereo connectors labeled 6, 7, and 8 are reassigned to the 5.1-channel connector labe...

  • Page 87

    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 ...

  • Page 88

    Setup sdp-5 3-49 custom name on, off activates the display of a custom unit name, which appears when the sdp-5 is activated. When set to on, the custom name scrolls across the on-screen and front panel displays when the sdp-5 is activated. When set to off, the custom name does not appear when the sd...

  • Page 89

    Setup jbl synthesis 3-50 on-screen display setup selecting the display setup menu on-screen display option opens the on-screen display menu shown above, which can be used to customize the on-screen display. Default possible parameter setting settings status 2 seconds always on, 2 seconds, always off...

  • Page 90

    Setup sdp-5 3-51 format secam, pal, ntsc controls the compatibility between the video input connectors, the video switcher, and the display device. Select the setting that is compatible with the source components and display device. Note: the format parameter affects the composite and s-video output...

  • Page 91

    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 gray background (depending on the display device). When set to off, on-screen display menus appear over the video input signal. Note: when th...

  • Page 92

    Setup sdp-5 3-53 front panel display setup opens the front panel display menu shown above, which can be 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 seco...

  • Page 93

    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 to configure main zone and zone 2 volume levels. Volume controls setup default possible parameter setting settings main pwr on -30db last l...

  • Page 94

    Setup sdp-5 3-55 pwr – the power trigger output connector – is not configurable. It is activated when the sdp-5 is activated, and deactivated when the sdp-5 is deactivated. The trigger output connector labeled 1 can be configured for remote or program operation. Default possible parameter setting se...

  • Page 95

    Setup jbl synthesis 3-56 when the remote only parameter is set to off and program operation parameters are set to on, the trigger output connector labeled 1 is associated with the corresponding main zone input, main zone listening modes, or zone 2 inputs. (the connector cannot be associated with ind...

  • Page 96

    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 all listening mode menu settings. When set to locked, the...

  • Page 97

    Setup jbl synthesis 3-58.

  • Page 98: Audio Controls

    4 audio controls audio controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2.

  • Page 99

    Bass -6.0 to +6.0db controls the amount of low-frequency boost or cut applied to the main zone audio output connectors labeled front l/r, center, and subwoofer. The graph shown on the left of the next page illustrates the frequency response of bass parameter settings. Treble -6.0 to +6.0db controls ...

  • Page 100

    Audio controls sdp-5 4-3 10 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k hz +6.0 +5.5 +5.0 +4.5 +4.0 +3.5 +3.0 +2.5 +2.0 +1.5 +1.0 +0.5 +0.0 -0.5 -1.0 -1.5 -2.0 -2.5 -3.0 -3.5 -4.0 -4.5 -5.0 -5.5 -6.0 +0.0 bass parameter settings the bass parameter (previous page) controls the amount of low-frequency boost or...

  • Page 101

    Audio controls jbl synthesis 4-4 tilt eq -3.0 to +3.0db controls the amount of tilt equalization applied to the main zone audio output connectors labeled front l/r, center, and subwoofer. This parameter setting affects the entire frequency spectrum with a hinge point at 1khz. As the setting is incre...

  • Page 102

    Audio controls sdp-5 4-5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k hz +3.0 +2.8 +2.6 +2.4 +2.2 +2.0 +1.8 +1.6 +1.4 +1.2 +1.0 +0.8 +0.6 +0.4 +0.2 -0.0 -0.2 -0.4 -0.6 -0.8 -1.0 -1.2 -1.4 -1.6 -1.8 -2.0 -2.2 -2.4 -2.6 -2.8 -3.0 +3.0 +2.8 +2.6 +2.4 +2.2 +2.0 +1.8 +1.6 +1.4 +1.2 +1.0 +0.8 +0.6 +0.4 +0.2 +0.0...

  • Page 103

    Zone2 balance l to >r controls the left-to-right balance of the zone 2 audio output connectors. Note: when the zone 2 command bank is activated, pressing the remote control fp button centers the zone2 balance parameter. Zone2 balance audio controls balance l to >r controls the left-to-right balance ...

  • Page 104: Mode Adjust

    5 mode adjust mode adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 listening mode activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 preferred listening mode selection parameters • mode and buttons • mode family selec...

  • Page 105

    Mode adjust jbl synthesis 5-2 mode adjust selecting the main menu mode adjust option opens the mode adjust menu shown at the left, which can be used to select a listening mode for adjustment. When the mode adjust menu opens, the currently activated main zone listening mode is highlighted. Selecting ...

  • Page 106

    Button button 2-channel sources dolby digital sources dts(-es) sources mode adjust sdp-5 5-3 preferred listening mode selection parameters the input setup menus include three preferred listening mode selection parameters labeled 2-ch, dolby d, and dts-es. These parameters can be used to select a pre...

  • Page 107

    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 as full-frequency stereo surround channels that realistically increase the percei...

  • Page 108

    Mode adjust sdp-5 5-5 l7 music • a proprietary listening mode. • designed for playback of 2-channel stereo or matrix-encoded music 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 ...

  • Page 109

    Mode adjust jbl synthesis 5-6 dolby plii movie • similar to the dolby pro logic listening mode, but uses full-frequency stereo surround channels to realistically increase the perceived width of the listening space. • designed for playback of dolby surround-encoded sources. • decodes five channels fr...

  • Page 110

    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...

  • Page 111

    Mode adjust jbl synthesis 5-8 please note the following about dts neo:6 listening mode activation: • the dts neo:6 listening modes cannot be assigned as the preferred listening mode for 2-channel sources. However, when the 2-ch parameter is set to use last, the sdp-5 will automatically activate a dt...

  • Page 112

    Mode adjust sdp-5 5-9 nightclub • designed for playback of “dry” music sources that benefit from the addition of room reflections, especially music sources that lack ambience in the recording. • generates early reflections to simulate small, intimate listening spaces. • sends early reflections to th...

  • Page 113

    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 with long reverberation time relative to their size, such as cathedrals. • unlike other room simulation...

  • Page 114

    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 stereo image outward from the front speakers, producing a wider stereo field with greater depth. • depends on proper location of ...

  • Page 115

    Mode adjust jbl synthesis 5-12 note: the source parameter controls the perceived direction of the sound, although both the front left and right speakers generate the calibration source signal. Speaker angle 10 to 90deg compensates for a wide or narrow speaker angle relative to the primary listening ...

  • Page 116

    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 st...

  • Page 117

    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 • ...

  • Page 118

    Mode adjust sdp-5 5-15 5.1 l7 film • a proprietary listening mode. • designed for playback of 5.1-channel dolby digital-encoded film sources. • derives seven channels from 5.1-channel input sources. When both side and rear speakers are present, the 5.1 l7 film listening mode also increases the perce...

  • Page 119

    Mode adjust jbl synthesis 5-16 5.1 l7 music • a proprietary listening mode. • based on the 5.1 l7 film listening mode, but specifically tailored for music sources. • designed for playback of 5.1-channel dolby digital-encoded music sources. • recommended for 5.1-channel dolby digital-encoded music so...

  • Page 120

    Option/ default possible parameter setting settings re-equalizer on on, off surround ex auto auto, on, off compression off auto, on, off lfe mix +0.0db -10.0 to +0.0db output levels custom listening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. The table below indicates the conditi...

  • Page 121

    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 for dolby digital sources recorded with dolby digital surround ex. This listening mode can also be used with 5.1-channel do...

  • Page 122

    Mode adjust sdp-5 5-19 the table below indicates the conditions in which dolby digital surround ex decoding is engaged. • dolby digital surround ex decoding is engaged when the ex decoding parameter is set to on, or the ex decoding parameter is set to auto and a flagged 5.1-channel dolby digital sou...

  • Page 123

    5.1 mono logic • designed for playback of dolby digital-encoded mono sources. • uses proprietary jbl synthesis reverb algorithms to realistically expand mono sources to use all channels, dramatically increasing the perceived width and sense of envelopment of the listening space. Option/ default poss...

  • Page 124

    Mode adjust sdp-5 5-21 5.1 mono • designed for playback of dolby digital-encoded mono sources. • sends a mono signal 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 ...

  • Page 125

    Note: the table below is not applicable to the dts-es thx, dts thx ultra2, and dts thx music listening modes. Mode adjust jbl synthesis 5-22 dts-es decoding the table below indicates the conditions in which dts-es decoding is engaged. • dts-es decoding is engaged when the es decoding parameter is se...

  • Page 126

    Mode adjust sdp-5 5-23 dts(-es) l7 music • a proprietary listening mode. • designed for playback of 5.1- and 6.1-channel dts(-es) music sources. • based on the dts(-es) l7 film listening mode, but specifically tailored for music sources. • recommended for 5.1- and 6.1-channel dts(-es) music sources....

  • Page 127

    Mode adjust jbl synthesis 5-24 dts thx ultra2 & dts-es thx • designed for playback of 5.1-channel dts, 5.1-channel matrix- encoded dts-es, and 6.1-channel discrete-encoded dts-es film sources. • listening mode name differs depending on the encoding present in the input source, the es decoding parame...

  • Page 128

    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 unless side and rear speakers are present. • asa processing is applied to signals sent to the rear speakers. Refer to the asa parameter description on...

  • Page 129

    Mode adjust jbl synthesis 5-26 dts(-es) • designed for playback of 5.1- and 6.1-channel dts(-es) sources. • decodes 5.1 matrix or 6.1 discrete channels from dts(-es) sources. The six main channels are full-frequency. The .1 channel, often referred to as lfe information, has a limited frequency range...

  • Page 130

    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 audio output connectors labeled front l/r. These input signals receive no internal processing. • the 2ch bypass listening mode is automatically activated when...

  • Page 131

    Mode adjust jbl synthesis 5-28 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-5 provides an increased sense of spaciousness and envelopment through the surround speakers. This enhanc...

  • Page 132

    Mode adjust sdp-5 5-29 bass rt 5ms to 48.6s works with the mid rt and size parameters to adjust the amount of time required for low-frequency information to decay below 60db in level. The bass rt parameter setting should match the mid rt parameter setting for more natural effects in smaller listenin...

  • Page 133

    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-default versions of the selected listening mode. When preset is selected, the listening mode is heard in its factory-de...

  • Page 134

    Mode adjust sdp-5 5-31 the dolby digital ex listening mode is available when dolby digital surround ex decoding is engaged. The dolby digital listening mode is available when dolby digital surround ex decoding is not engaged. Dolby digital surround ex decoding cannot be engaged unless both side and ...

  • Page 135

    Mode adjust jbl synthesis 5-32 listening mode menu option & parameter descriptions (continued from page 5-31) lfe mix -20.0 or -10.0 to +0.0db controls the output level of lfe information – the .1 channel in a 5.1- or 6.1-channel input source – that is sent to the main zone audio output labeled subw...

  • Page 136

    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” effect with side wall imaging. Note: the dolby plii music listening mode panorama parameter should not be confused with the separate panorama liste...

  • Page 137

    Mode adjust jbl synthesis 5-34 listening mode menu option & parameter descriptions (continued from page 5-33) reset mode (continued) 3. Press the menu arrow to close the custom menu and return to the listening mode menu. Note: when the custom menu reset mode option is selected to restore the factory...

  • Page 138

    Mode adjust sdp-5 5-35 speech detect on, off distinguishes monaural speech from other input sources. When set to on, effects are lowered to minimize interference and unnatural echo in monaural speech. When stereo input sources are present, the front left and right channels are independently used as ...

  • Page 139

    Mode adjust jbl synthesis 5-36 listening mode menu option & parameter descriptions (continued from page 5-31) surround ex (continued) when the shift command bank is activated, pressing the remote control thx button while a 5.1-channel dolby digital input source is present activates the 5.1 thx, 5.1 ...

  • Page 140

    6 troubleshooting & maintenance troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 routine maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 restoring factory-default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 141

    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 and front panel displays when audio has been muted. To deactivate mute, press the front panel or remote control mute button or use the front pan...

  • Page 142

    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) parameters ...

  • Page 143

    Troubleshooting & maintenance jbl synthesis 6-4 the mute button must be pressed within 2 seconds of activating the sdp-5. If the message "mute on" appears on the on-screen and front panel displays when the mute button restoring factory-default settings when factory-default settings are restored, all...

  • Page 144: Appendix

    A appendix specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 menu tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 145

    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 opt...

  • Page 146

    Component video performance component video performance (continued) other • • >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 (universal line in...

  • Page 147

    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, and en60065: 1998 manufacturer: lexicon, inc. 3 oak par...

  • Page 148

    Top center bottom display setup on-screen display front panel display a/v sync delay off custom name off edit custom name speaker setup custom setup synthesis 7ch setup speaker distances levels calibration 80hz 80hz 80hz 80hz 80hz 80hz 80hz 80hz l m sub r c sl sr rl rr continued on page a-8 appendix...

  • Page 149

    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. The parameters on the left side of the input setup menus are identical regardle...

  • Page 150

    Appendix sdp-5 a-7 selecting an input setup menu item opens the corresponding menu shown below. These menus are identical regardless of which input is selected. The dvd1 input setup menu is shown at the left as an example. Whenever it appears, any other input setup menu shown on the previous page ma...

  • Page 151

    Center speaker full 30hz 40hz 50hz 60hz 70hz 80hz thx 80hz 90hz 100hz 110hz 120hz none appendix jbl a-8 menu tree (continued from page a-7) speaker setup custom setup synthesis 7ch setup speaker distances levels calibration 80hz 80hz 80hz 80hz 80hz 80hz 80hz 80hz l m sub r c sl sr rl rr main menu mo...

  • Page 152

    Appendix sdp-5 a-9 speaker setup custom setup synthesis 7ch setup speaker distances levels calibration 80hz 80hz 80hz 80hz 80hz 80hz 80hz 80hz l m sub r c sl sr rl rr main menu mode adjust audio controls setup setup setup inputs speakers rear panel config displays volume controls trigger lock option...

  • Page 153

    Appendix jbl a-10 menu tree (continued from page a-9) mode adjust l7 film l7 tv l7 music l7 music surr %! Plii + thx %! Plii movie %! Plii music %! Pro logic dts neo:6 film dts neo:6 music nightclub concert hall church cathedral panorama party 2-channel mono logic mono surround mono 5.1 l7 film 5.1 ...

  • Page 154

    Appendix sdp-5 a-11 mono surround output levels custom 5.1a bypass output levels custom 2ch bypass no parameters mono sub level +0db custom 5.1 mono surr output levels custom 5.1 mono sub level +0db custom 5.1 thxi re-equalizer on surround ex auto compression off lfe mix +0.0db output levels custom ...

  • Page 155

    Preset custom appendix jbl a-12 menu tree (continued from page a-11) custom custom vs preset reset mode 5 spkr enhance 5ms to 48.6s auto on off on off academy filter on off panorama on off re-equalizer on off auto azimuth on off bass enhance on off bass rt 0 to 18 center depth calibration custom out...

  • Page 156

    Appendix sdp-5 a-13 speech detect on off -5 to +5db surround mix off, -30 to +12db sub level 500hz to 20.0khz, off surr rolloff 0 to 15ms surround dly auto on off surround ex +6.0db +3.0db +0.0db vocal enhance front neutral rear sound stage when the shift command bank is active, pressing the remote ...

  • Page 157

    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.

  • Page 158

    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...

  • Page 159

    Volume control setup 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 pr...