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SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 2 CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 DETAILED DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL OF THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 4 INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this JBL Synthesis® SDEC Digital Equalizer! You have chosen a product that embodies the best of what JBL, Inc., has discovered about the emotional power of audio reproduction in more than sixty years of preeminence in the field. This Digital Equalizer has been designed and crafted to provide the user with a high level of sonic performance.
SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 5 DETAILED DIAGRAM – FRONT PANEL 2 0 31 4 56 0 INPUT/OUTPUT CARD MONITORING Each channel has three LED indicators showing: CLIP Illuminated – Indicates clipping in the analog domain for each channel of the fitted input or output card. The LED will light at +18.5dB. SIGNAL Illuminated – The signal LED will light for each channel of a fitted input or output card when the signal reaches or exceeds the signal threshold of – 20dB.
SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 6 DETAILED DIAGRAM – REAR PANEL SDEC-3000 SDEC-4500P and SDEC-4500X 7 8 B 9 A C D BlueLink SDEC-3000 has no BlueLink™ connections, but is otherwise identical to the SDEC-4500P and SDEC-4500X. 7 AC MAINS AC Mains input to the universal switched-mode power supply; operates over a wide range of AC input voltages from 85V to 270V, 50/60Hz.
SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 7 INPUT/OUTPUT ASSIGNMENTS SDEC-3000 The SDEC-3000 supports up to 7.1 input with up to 7.1 output. The input and output assignments are described in the below chart. You must make the correct connections from the surround processor output to the amplifier input for the system to work correctly. Please refer to the connection diagram for more information.
SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 8 INPUT/OUTPUT ASSIGNMENTS SDEC-4500 The SDEC-4500 comprises two units. Both the SDEC-4500P and SDEC-4500X are required for the digital equalizer to function properly in the Synthesis system. Please be sure to connect both units correctly according to the Input/Output Assignments chart on page 9. The correct Synthesis Interconnect kit includes all the necessary connections for using the SDEC in the Synthesis system.
SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 9 INPUT/OUTPUT ASSIGNMENTS SDEC-4500 WITH BI-AMPLIFIED FRONT SPEAKERS This configuration requires the selection of bi-amplified operation, as noted on page 8.
SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 10 INPUT/OUTPUT ASSIGNMENTS SDEC-4500 WITH FULL-RANGE FRONT SPEAKERS This is the default configuration.
SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 11 CONNECTION TO THE REST OF THE JBL SYNTHESIS SYSTEM SDEC-3000: Synthesis Two Array*, Synthesis Three Array, Synthesis Four, Synthesis Project Array *NOTE: If using the Synthesis Two Array, please see SAM1HF/SAM2LF manual for connection of SAM12x passive crossover. SDP-5 INPUTS 1 2 Y MAIN ZONE 2 VIDEO VIDEO SDP-5 Digital Surround Processor/Controller JBL, Inc.
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SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 15 SPECIFICATIONS INPUTS UP TO 12 ANALOG; ELECTRONICALLY BALANCED ON PHOENIX/COMBICON REMOVABLE SCREW CONNECTORS MIC/LINE INPUTS: MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: CMRR: EQUIV. INPUT NOISE (EIN): NOMINAL GAIN 0DB, ELECTRONICALLY SWITCHABLE UP TO +48DB, IN +6DB STEPS, INPUT IMPEDANCE 3.
SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 16 Declaration of Conformity We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc. 2, route de Tours 72500 Château du Loir France Harman High-Performance A/V 1718 W. Mishawaka Road Elkhurst, IN 46517 516.594.0300 declare in own responsibility that the products described in this owner’s manual are in compliance with technical standards: EN 61000-6-3:2001 EN 61000-6-1:2001 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge, CA 91329 818.830.8757 www.jblsynthesis.
