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Introduction JBL DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS This document contains general safety, installation and operation instructions for the SDP-40HD Digital Surround Processor/Controller. It is important to read this user guide before attempting to use the product. Pay particular attention to safety instructions.
Introduction SDP-40HD Table of Contents Documentation Conventions........................................................ ii Getting Started About The SDP-40HD................................................................ 1-2 Highlights ............................................................................. 1-4 Product Registration .................................................................. 1-5 Installation Considerations.........................................................
Introduction iv JBL
1 Getting Started About The SDP-40HD................................................................. 1-2 Highlights ................................................................................................ 1-4 Product Registration ................................................................... 1-5 Installation Considerations.......................................................... 1-5 Remote Control Battery Installation ............................................
Getting Started ABOUT THE SDP-40HD Thank you for purchasing the SDP-40HD Digital Controller, a reference-quality, 12-channel audio and video control center with independent zone monitoring to provide control of input source selection in three zones at the same time.
SDP-40HD To complement its audio performance, the SDP-40HD features two broadcast-quality video switchers. An ultra-wide bandwidth component video switcher accepts analog component or RGB video signals, & can pass analog high-definition (HD), enhanced-definition (ED), and standard-definition (SD) TV signals. A composite and S-video switcher accepts NTSC, PAL or SECAM video signals. Both switchers are designed to pass video signals without alteration or degradation.
Getting Started JBL HIGHLIGHTS • Stereo subwoofer connectors, and one LFE output connector • DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, and DTS-ES (discrete and matrix) decoding • Manual calibration of speaker distances and output levels • THX Ultra2 and THX Surround EX decoding • 4 sets component video input connectors with full HDTV compatibility (3 RCA, 1BNC) • THX Ultra2 Certification • RS-232 connector for flash memory software upgrades and configuration backups • 1 HDMI output connector • 2 digital audi
Getting Started SDP-40HD PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register the SDP-40HD Digital Controller within 15 days of purchase. Register online at www.jbl.com. Retain the original sales receipt as proof of warranty coverage. DO NOT obstruct the front-panel IR receiver window. The remote control must be in line of sight with the IR receiver for proper operation.
Getting Started JBL 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 control. 2. Observing the proper polarity, insert two AA batteries. 3. Align the cover over the battery compartment and gently press down until it snaps back into place. The batteries should be replaced as needed.
2 Basic Operation Front-Panel Overview ................................................................. 2-2 Rear-Panel Overview................................................................... 2-5 Remote Control Overview .......................................................... 2-9 Operation Considerations ......................................................................... 2-9 Command Bank Activation ....................................................... 2-10 Command Matrix .....................
Basic Operation JBL FRONT-PANEL OVERVIEW The SDP-40HD is shown below. The numbers in the front panel illustration correspond with the numbered items below. 2 1 3 4 5 6 12 7 11 8 10 1. Standby Button 7. Zone 2 Input Selection Buttons 2. Front Panel Display 8. Record Zone Input Selection Buttons 3. IR Receiver 9. Record Zone Off Button 4. Volume Knob 10. Zone 2 Off Button 5. Mode and Buttons 11. Main Zone Off Button 6. Main Zone Input Selection Buttons 12.
Basic Operation SDP-40HD 1 STANDBY BUTTON 4 VOLUME KNOB Use the Standby button to activate or deactivate standby mode. The Standby button performs no function when the SDP-40HD rear panel power switch is powered off. When standby mode is deactivated, all SDP-40HD zones that were active during the last session are reactivated. The red LED in the Standby button lights to indicate that standby mode is activated. Power is still supplied to the SDP-40HD when it is put into standby mode.
Basic Operation FRONT-PANEL OVERVIEW JBL (continued) 5 MODE AND BUTTONS Use the Mode buttons to scroll to the previous and next available listening mode. Scrolling occurs in the order shown in the MODE ADJUST menu (See “Mode Adjust” on page 2.). Press the Mode button to scroll upward through available listening modes. Press the Mode button to scroll downward through available listening modes. selection button activates the Record Zone and selects the corresponding input.
Basic Operation SDP-40HD REAR-PANEL OVERVIEW The SDP-40HD is shown below. The numbers in the rear-panel illustrations correspond with the numbered items. 3 2 4 5 8 7 6 9 10 11 MAIN AUDIO OUTPUTS 1 L 20 19 FRONT R CENTER 18 LFE L SUBWOOFER R L SIDE R L 17 16 15 REAR R L 14 AUX R L ZONE 2 R 13 1. S-video Input Connectors 8. Record Zone Video Output Connectors 2. Composite Video Input Connectors 9. IR In Connector 3. Component Video Input Connectors 10.
Basic Operation JBL 15. Main Audio Output Connectors 4 HDMI INPUT CONNECTORS 16. Microphone Input Connectors Provides HDMI audio/video input to the Main Zone (not available for the Record Zone). Six HDMI connectors labeled HDMI 1 to 6 are available. 17. Trigger Output Connectors 18. Digital Audio Input Connectors (AES/EBU, S/PDIF, & OMJ) 19. Balanced Audio Output Connectors Note: 20.
Basic Operation SDP-40HD 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) can also display the two-line status. However, to view the two-line status through the component output, it must be configured to convert and display composite or S-video. See “COMPONENT IN” on page page 12.
Basic Operation REAR-PANEL OVERVIEW JBL 18 DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS (AES/EBU & S/PDIF) (continued) The RS-232 serial connector (1) is used to perform backup and restoration of configuration files and flash memory software upgrades. The RS-232 connector (2) is capable of supporting future developments. Provides digital audio input to all zones. One AES/EBU (XLR), six S/ PDIF coaxial (RCA), and six S/PDIF TOSLINKTM optical input connectors are available.
Basic Operation SDP-40HD REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW Input Connector Output Connector (L) & (R) Front L/ R (C) Center (SUB) Subwoofer L/R & LFE (LS) & (RS) Side L/R and Rear L/R The SDP-40HD remote control provides full operation of the SDP-40HD, including commands such as menu navigation that are not available from the front-panel. The command matrix, beginning on page 2-1100, indicates the commands that remote control buttons perform when each command bank is active.
Basic Operation COMMAND BANK ACTIVATION Remote control buttons perform different commands depending on whether the Main Zone, Zone 2, Record Zone, or Shift command bank is activated. Pressing and releasing a remote control command bank selection button – MAIN, ZONE, REC, or SHIFT – activates the corresponding command bank. The selected command bank remains active until another command bank is activated. The command bank selection buttons themselves do not send commands to the SDP-40HD.
Basic Operation SDP-40HD COMMAND MATRIX The numbers in the remote control illustrations correspond to the numbered items in the matrix. The sections following the 2 3 1 Button LIGHT MAIN ZONE 1 REC SHIFT DVD-1 DVD-2 LD TV SAT VCR CD PVR GAME TAPE TUNER AUX MODE BLUE VOL STAT Zone 2 Record Zone Shift Activates and deactivates standby mode when the SDP-40HD rear panel power switch is in the on position.
Basic Operation JBL Button LIGHT MAIN 4 ZONE REC Main Zone Zone 2 Record Zone Shift Selects the SAT input for Selects the SAT input for Selects the SAT input for Sets the AUDIO CONthe Main Zone. Zone 2. the Record Zone. TROLS menu LOUDNESS parameter to OFF. SHIFT DVD-1 DVD-2 LD TV SAT VCR CD PVR GAME TAPE TUNER AUX MODE BLUE VOL OSD MUTE MENU 7/5 2 CH MUSIC Selects the CD input for Selects the CD input for Selects the CD input for Increases the AUDIO the Main Zone.
Basic Operation SDP-40HD Button LIGHT MAIN ZONE REC DVD-2 LD TV SAT VCR CD PVR GAME TAPE TUNER AUX 5 6 FP 8 MODE BLUE VOL Record Zone Shift Sets Zone 2 volume Toggles the FRONT level to -15dB PANEL DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter between ALWAYS OFF and the current setting. Sets Record Zone volume level to -15dB Sets Main Zone volume level to -15dB. 6 Toggles the ON SCREEN DISPLAY menu BACKGROUND parameter between ON and OFF.
Basic Operation JBL Button LIGHT MAIN ZONE REC DVD-2 LD TV SAT VCR CD PVR GAME TAPE TUNER AUX MODE BLUE 12 STAT When a menu is open, pressing the MENU button closes the structure. When no menus are open, pressing the MENU button opens the MAIN MENU. Centers the AUDIO CONTROLS menu ZONE2 BALANCE parameter. Centers the AUDIO CONTROLS menu RECORD BALANCE parameter. Centers the AUDIO CONTROLS menu Main Zone BALANCE and FADER parameters.
Basic Operation SDP-40HD Button LIGHT MAIN ZONE 16 REC SHIFT DVD-1 DVD-2 LD TV SAT VCR CD PVR GAME TAPE TUNER AUX MODE BLUE Main Zone Zone 2 Record Zone Shift Reserved for possible future expansion. Reserved for possible future expansion. Activates the THX UL2Cin or the THX SurEX listening mode when a 5.1-channel Dolby Digital source is present. Selects the Dolby mode Reserved for possible future expansion. family for the current input source.
Basic Operation JBL MENU NAVIGATION Use the remote control Menu and arrow buttons to navigate the extensive menu structure shown in the Appendix. The table below indicates the navigation commands that the remote control buttons perform when the Main Zone command bank is activated. Button MAIN MENU The MAIN MENU represents the beginning of the menu structure. Use the MAIN MENU to open the three main menu branches: MODE ADJUST, AUDIO CONTROLS, and SETUP.
Basic Operation SDP-40HD 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 parameter, a parameter menu or horizontal graph opens. PARAMETER DROP-DOWN MENUS When certain menu parameters are selected, a drop-down menu opens with a list of available parameter settings.
Basic Operation JBL HORIZONTAL BAR GRAPHS Selecting some menu parameters opens a horizontal bar graph. The bar graph indicates the position of the current parameter setting within the entire parameter range. The setting appears to the right of the parameter name in the on-screen and front-panel displays. For example, selecting the DISPLAY SETUP menu A/V SYNC DELAY parameter opens the horizontal bar graph shown below, which is used to adjust the amount of audio delay.
Basic Operation SDP-40HD 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 and video sources in the primary listening space. Zone 2 controls audio sources in the secondary listening space. The Record Zone controls audio and video sources sent to recording devices or to a third listening space.
Basic Operation TWO-LINE STATUS The two-line status opens on the on-screen and front panel displays whenever the SDP-40HD detects a status change such as a new input source or listening mode. The information included on the two-line status differs depending on the zone in which the SDP-40HD last detected a status change. MAIN ZONE TWO-LINE STATUS Opens on the on-screen and front panel DVD1 D VOL displays whenever the Main Zone status FILM -34dB changes.
Basic Operation SDP-40HD STATUS MENUS The STATUS menu contains parameters that provide information about the current input source and listening mode. Status menus are available for HDMI, 2-channel, Dolby Digital, DTS(-ES), analog, and digital input sources. All status menus include the letter “S” at the top right corner. Certain status menus also include level meters that indicate fluctuating audio input levels. Some status menus have more information than can fit on one screen, or page.
Basic Operation 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. JBL STATUS MENU DESCRIPTIONS The table beneath each description lists the possible settings for each parameter. Note: HDMI STATUS STATUS menu parameters provide information about the current input source and listening mode. These parameters cannot be adjusted. Provides information about HDMI input sources. VID FMT is the video format.
Basic Operation SDP-40HD 2CH STATUS D STATUS Provides information about 2-channel input sources. Features L and R level meters. Parameter Provides information about Dolby Digital input sources. Features L, C, R, SL, SR, SB, and LFE level meters. Possible Settings Parameter Possible Settings INPUT Current input INPUT Current input MODE Current listening mode MODE Current listening mode INPUT TYPE ANLG, PCM CHANNELS 3/2.1, 3/2, 3/1, 2/2, 2/1, 2/0, 1/0 SAMPLE RATE 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.
Basic Operation JBL STATUS 5.1mc STATUS Provides information about DTS(-ES) input sources. Includes L, C, R, SL, SR, SB and LFE level meters. Parameter Provides information about 5.1-channel sources. Includes L, C, R, SL, SR, and LFE level meters. Possible Settings Parameter Possible Settings INPUT Current input INPUT Current input MODE Current listening mode MODE Current listening mode CHANNELS 3/3.1, 3/2.1 INPUT TYPE ANLG, PCM BIT RATE 754.5 to 1509.7kbps SAMPLE RATE 44.
Basic Operation SDP-40HD 5.1a BYPASS STATUS 2CH BYPASS STATUS Provides information about 5.1-channel analog input sources when the MAIN ADV menu ANALOG BYPASS parameter is set to ON. Provides information about 2-channel analog input sources when the MAIN ADV menu ANALOG BYPASS parameter is set to ON. Parameter Possible Settings Parameter Possible Settings INPUT Current input INPUT Current input MODE 5.
Basic Operation JBL 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 Current input MODE Current listening mode INPUT TYPE --- SAMPLE RATE 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz See “Status Menu Parameter Descriptions” on page 27 for detailed information.
Basic Operation SDP-40HD STATUS MENU PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS 2.0 ENCODING MATRIX, NONE Indicates whether 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 detected. AUD IN HDMI, OPTICAL-1 to 6, COAX-1 to 6, ANALOG, 5.1 ANLG (6-8) Displays the audio input connector that is selected as the active input.
Basic Operation SDP-40HD standard 5.1-channel Dolby Digital source recorded without Dolby. Digital Surround EX encoding is detected. The SDP-40HD cannot automatically detect Dolby Digital Surround EX encoding in non-flagged input sources. SAMPLE RATE HDCP STATUS Indicates the relative surround channel level that was used during the mixing process. ACTIVE, INACTIVE, ERROR Indicates the current HDCP status of the media present at the active HDMI input. HDMI CONNECTOR 1-6 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.
3 Setup Setup .........................................................................................3-2 Input Setup ................................................................................3-3 Changing Input Names ............................................................................ 3-4 Assigning HDMI, Audio and Video Input Connectors ............................... 3-6 Selecting Preferred Listening Modes .......................................................
Setup JBL SETUP Selecting SETUP from the MAIN MENU opens the SETUP menu. MAIN MENU SETUP MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS DISPLAYS SETUP DISPLAYS Opens the DISPLAY SETUP menu, to customize the on-screen and front-panel displays, restore audio/video synchronization, and create and activate a custom unit name. See “DISPLAY SETUP” on page 3-49 for more information.
Setup SDP-40HD INPUT SETUP SETUP INPUTS (INPUT) INPUT SETUP Selecting the SETUP menu INPUTS option prompts the selection of a desired input (e.g., DVD1). Selecting an input opens the corresponding INPUT SETUP menu, which changes input names, assigns audio and video input connectors, selects preferred listening modes, and configures advanced Main Zone, Zone 2, and Record Zone settings.
Setup JBL 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 selected input. Factory-default input names correspond to front-panel and remote control input selection button labels.
Setup SDP-40HD 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.
Setup JBL 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 INPUT SETUP menu parameters that can be used to assign audio and video input connectors. The ANLG IN LVL parameter can be used to adjust 2-channel and 5.1 analog audio input levels for the selected input.
Setup SDP-40HD ASSIGNING HDMI, AUDIO AND VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS (continued) The following table shows the behavior of the SDP-40HD relating to the HDMI inputs.
Setup JBL DIGITAL IN SETUP INPUTS HDMI AUDIO, COAX-1 TO 6, OPTICAL-1 TO 6, AES/EBU, NONE When no analog audio input connector is assigned, the SDP-40HD automatically sets the: DVD1 • • • DIGITAL IN Opens the DIGITAL IN menu, to assign a digital audio input connector to the selected input. A digital audio input connector must be assigned if no analog audio input connector is assigned.
Setup SDP-40HD ASSIGNING HDMI, AUDIO & VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS (continued) ANALOG IN SETUP INPUTS ANALOG-1 TO 8, 5.1 ANLG (6-8), NONE DVD1 ANALOG IN Opens the ANALOG IN menu, to assign an analog audio input connector to the selected input. An analog audio input connector must be assigned if no digital audio input connector is assigned.
Setup JBL ANLG IN LVL SETUP INPUTS AUTO, -18 to +12dB DVD1 ANGL IN LVL Opens the ANLG IN LVL menu, to adjust the 2-channel (and 5.1-channel when the MAIN ADVANCED ANALOG BYPASS parameter is set to OFF) analog audio input level for the selected input. Analog audio sources have a wide range of levels. To compensate, the SDP-40HD allows independent input level adjustment of each stereo analog audio input connector. The input level of the 5.
Setup SDP-40HD ASSIGNING HDMI, AUDIO & VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS (continued) MANUAL SETUP INPUTS -18 to +12dB DVD1 ANGL IN LVL MANUAL Provides manual adjustment of the 2-channel (and 5.1-channel when the MAIN ADVANCED ANALOG BYPASS parameter is set to OFF) analog audio input levels. Lower levels cause more noise, while higher levels pose a risk of overload distortion.
Setup JBL ANLG IN LVL menu level meters indicate input levels for both analog and digital audio sources. However, ANLG IN LVL menu input level adjustments only affect 2-channel (or 5.1-channel sources when the MAIN ADVANCED ANALOG BYPASS parameter is set to OFF) analog audio sources. Level meters appear in combinations of green, yellow and red when the on-screen display is configured for a blue-screen background.
Setup SDP-40HD SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES Preferred listening modes can be preselected so that when a particular type of input source is played, the preselected listening mode is activated. The SDP-40HD allows four preferred listening modes for each Main Zone input: one listening mode each for 2-channel, Dolby Digital, DTS(-ES), and 5.1-multichannel sources. The table below indicates the INPUT SETUP menu parameters that can be used to select preferred listening modes.
Setup JBL When a preferred listening mode is selected, that listening mode is automatically activated whenever a new input is selected or an appropriate input source is present. For example, the following can occur when a preferred listening mode is activated (also refer to the corresponding menus on page 3-13): If the DVD1 input is selected and a 2-channel source is played, the L7 FILM listening mode is activated. If a Dolby Digital source is played, the 5.1 L7 FILM listening mode is activated.
Setup SDP-40HD Modes that do not appear in the Input Setup menu DTS Neo:6 MUSIC 3-15
Setup JBL SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES (continued) The Use Last Parameter When the SDP-40HD is set to use a preferred listening mode for a selected input, selecting another mode from the Mode scroll list replaces the preferred selection. However, this newly selected mode will be lost when switching between inputs. The USE LAST parameter was designed to allow the SDP-40HD software to “remember” the last used listening mode for a given input source.
Setup SDP-40HD Note: When a dynamic mode (or mode that does not appear in the input setup menu) is set as in the above example, the setting is retained even when the SDP-40HD is set to standby. 2-CH SETUP INPUTS DVD1 2-CH activates the preferred listening mode whenever a new input is selected or a new Dolby Digital source is present. When the D parameter is set to USE LAST: • The SDP-40HD uses the listening mode that was activated the last time a Dolby Digital source was present.
Setup JBL SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES (continued) 5.1mc SETUP INPUTS DVD1 5.1mc Opens the 5.1mc MODE menu, to select a preferred listening mode for 5.1-channel input sources. The SDP-40HD activates the preferred listening mode whenever a new input is selected or a new 5.1-channel source is present. When the 5.1mc parameter is set to USE LAST: • The SDP-40HD uses the listening mode that was activated the last time a 5.1-channel analog source was present. • The 5.
Setup SDP-40HD CONFIGURING ADVANCED INPUT SETTINGS MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP DVD1 MAIN ADV MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS DVD1 DVD2 LD TV SAT VCR CD PVR GAME TAPE TUNER AUX NAME DVD1 HDMI IN 1 DIGITAL IN HDMI ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL +0dB VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1 COMPONENT IN 1 2-CH FILM D 5.1 FILM FILM 5.1mc 5.
Setup JBL CONFIGURING ADVANCED INPUT SETTINGS INPUT SELECT SETUP INPUTS (continued) DIGITAL, ANALOG, AUTO DVD1 MAIN ADVANCED SETUP INPUT SELECT Controls the interaction of the digital and analog audio input connectors assigned to the current Main Zone input. The table on the next page describes INPUT SELECT parameter settings. Note: When the Shift command bank is activated, the 7/5 button adjusts the INPUT SELECT parameter by cycling through the DIGITAL, ANALOG, and AUTO settings.
Setup SDP-40HD INPUT SELECT PARAMETER SETTINGS DIGITAL ANALOG AUTO The SDP-40HD sends the digital audio from the assigned input to the Main Zone audio output connectors. The assigned analog audio input connector is ignored. The SDP-40HD sends the analog audio from the assigned input to the Main Zone audio output connectors. The assigned digital audio input connector is ignored.
Setup JBL CONFIGURING ADVANCED INPUT SETTINGS (continued) S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 SETUP INPUTS DVD1 ON, OFF MAIN ADVANCED S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 Controls the on-screen display aspect ratio when the display device is connected to a Main Zone S-video output connector. Aspect ratio refers to the shape of the picture or the display device screen. A 4:3 aspect ratio is almost square. A 16:9 aspect ratio, often referred to as widescreen, is almost twice as wide as it is high.
Setup SDP-40HD When set to FAST, the SDP-40HD will mute when a period of continuous 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 digital audio signal changes. For example, the SDP-40HD will briefly mute when FORMAT DETECT is set to FAST and the digital audio stream changes from PCM to DTS.
Setup JBL ZONE2 & RECORD IN PARAMETER SETTINGS DIGITAL ANLG (Analog) DMIX (Downmix) The SDP-40HD passes digital audio from the assigned input to the Zone 2 or Record Zone audio output connectors. The assigned analog audio input is ignored. Zones can be independently monitored. The SDP-40HD passes analog audio from the assigned input to the Zone 2 or Record Zone audio output connectors. The assigned digital audio input is ignored. Zones can be independently monitored.
Setup SDP-40HD CONFIGURING ADVANCED INPUT SETTINGS (continued) RECORD ADVANCED SETUP INPUTS DVD1 ANLG IN LVL RECORD ADVANCED SETUP Opens the RECORD ADV menu, which configures advanced Record Zone input settings. The parameters on the left side of the RECORD ADV menu are identical regardless of the selected input. The parameter settings on the right side are adjustable. The RECORD ADV menu shown in the Appendix indicates factory-default parameter settings.
Setup JBL RATE parameter settings have no effect when the DIGITAL BYPASS parameter is set to ON. RECORD If the downmixed audio is coming from the HDMI input, and the content is HDCP-encoded, the sample rate is limited to no more than 48kHz. Prevents recording device feedback loops. When BLOCKED is selected, the SDP-40HD blocks the Record Zone audio output connectors to prevent feedback loops. However, video input signals are still passed to the Record Zone video output connectors.
Setup SDP-40HD SPEAKER SETUP SETUP SPEAKERS 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, Side L/R, and Rear L/R. Two additional audio output connectors labeled Aux L/R are provided for future expansion. .
Setup JBL MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS INPUTS SPEAKERS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL PANEL CONFIG REAR DISPLAYS DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS CONTROLS VOLUME TRIGGER TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS OPTIONS LOCK CUSTOM SETUP CUSTOM SPEAKERSETUP SETUP CUSTOM SETUP 40 Hz SYNTHESIS 7 CH SETUP 60 Hz 60 Hz SPEAKER DISTANCES 60 Hz LEVELS CALIBRATION 40 RR Hz R SR OFF 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz N/A C APART 80Hz M SUB 80Hz L 80Hz SL RL 80 Hz FRONT L/R 80 Hz CENTER 80 Hz SIDE L/R 80 Hz REAR L/R SUB L/R MONO 80 H
Setup SDP-40HD SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS (continued) High-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 settings from 30Hz to 120Hz. The graph above does not show the THX 80Hz crossover point, which is 12dB per octave. Low-pass Filter Low-pass filters attenuate high frequencies at 24dB per octave.
Setup JBL SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS CUSTOM SPEAKER SETUP SETUP SPEAKER SETUP 80Hz M SUB 80Hz L 80Hz SL 80Hz SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP CUSTOM CUSTOMSETUP SETUP 40 Hz SYNTHESIS CH SETUP 60 Hz SYNTHESIS7 7CH SETUP 60 Hz SPEAKER SPEAKERDISTANCES DISTANCES 60 Hz LEVELS CALIBRATION 40 RR Hz R SR OFF 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz N/A C APART FRONT L/R 80Hz CENTER 80Hz SIDE L/R 80Hz REAR L/R 80Hz SUB L/R MONO SUB XOVER THX 80Hz LFE OFF ULTRA2 SUB
Setup SDP-40HD SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS (continued) SPEAKER SETUP PARAMETERS SETUP SPEAKERS CUSTOM SETUP or SETUP SPEAKERS SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP The table below indicates the speaker setup parameters for configuring all possible settings for speaker setup parameters in the CUSTOM SETUP and SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP menus. one menu, the corresponding parameter setting is automatically adjusted on the other menu.
Setup JBL MAIN MENU SETUP MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS CUSTOM SPEAKERSETUP SETUP CUSTOM SETUP CUSTOM SETUP 40 Hz SYNTHESIS 7 CH SETUP 60 Hz 60 Hz SPEAKER DISTANCES 60 Hz LEVELS CALIBRATION 40 RR Hz R SR OFF 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz N/A C APART 80Hz FRONT L/R 80Hz CENTER 80Hz SIDE L/R 80Hz REAR L/R MONO SUB L/R 80Hz SUB XOVER OFF LFE ULTRA2 SUB OFF BGC N/A ASA APART 80Hz M SUB 80Hz RL 80Hz S U B W O O F E RS L / R R E A R
Setup SDP-40HD SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS FRONT L/R SETUP (continued) SIDE L/R (continued) SPEAKERS FRONT L/R SYNTHESIS 7CH When a SYNTHESIS 7CH speaker setup is selected, an 80Hz crossover point is applied to the FRONT L/R output connectors, and the FRONT L/R parameter cannot be adjusted. CENTER SETUP FULL, FULL + SUB, 30Hz to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONE SPEAKERS CUSTOM SETUP • Select FULL to send a full-range signal to the center speaker.
Setup JBL MAIN MENU SETUP MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS CUSTOM SPEAKER SETUP SPEAKERSETUP SETUP CUSTOM CUSTOM SETUP SETUP 40 Hz SYNTHESIS 7 CH SETUP 60 Hz 60 Hz SPEAKER SPEAKER DISTANCES DISTANCES 60 Hz LEVELS LEVELS CALIBRATION CALIBRATION 40 RR Hz R SR OFF 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz N/A C APART 80Hz M SUB 80Hz L 80Hz SL 80Hz SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP !CAUTION! PRESSING THE BUTTON WILL AUTOMATICALLY CHANGE THE OUTPUTS TO A SYNTHESIS
Setup SDP-40HD SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS SUB L/R SETUP (continued) MONO, STEREO, NONE SPEAKERS CUSTOM SETUP SUB L/R Configures the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled SUBWOOFER L/R for a speaker setup that includes one, two, or no subwoofer(s). When a custom speaker setup is selected, the SUB L/R parameter opens the SUBWOOFERS L/R menu, to select a configuration for the SUBWOOFER L/R output connectors. • Select MONO if the speaker setup includes one subwoofer.
Setup JBL 5.1mc BYPASS listening mode is activated. In this instance, configure the speaker setup with the associated DVD-A/SACD player to redirect low frequency signals. SETUP SPEAKERS SYNTHESIS 7CH When a SYNTHESIS 7CH speaker setup is selected, the LFE information is redirected to the SUBWOOFER L/R output connectors, and the LFE parameter cannot be adjusted.
Setup SDP-40HD SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS (continued) THX ULTRA2 SUB SETUP or SETUP SPEAKERS SPEAKERS ON, OFF BGC compensates for increased bass energy that is caused by the proximity of the speakers to the listening room walls. ULTRA2 SUB CUSTOM SETUP SYNTHESIS 7CH ULTRA2 SUB Enables boundary gain compensation (BGC) for THX Ultra2certified subwoofers. • • Select ON if the subwoofer using the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Subwoofer L/R is THX Ultra2-certified.
Setup You can use the remote control 7/5 button to toggle between 7and 5-channel playback. When you use the 7/5 button, the SDP-40HD automatically: • • • Activates ASA processing during 7-channel playback. Deactivates ASA processing during 5-channel playback. Switches between the 5.1 THX ULTRA2 and THX, DTS THX ULTRA2 and DTS THX, or 5.1mc THX ULTRA2 and 5.1mc THX listening modes.
Setup SDP-40HD 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 level at the primary listening position. However, it is not a substitute for proper speaker placement. Before calibrating speaker distances and output levels: SPEAKER CALIBRATION PARAMETERS • Set crossover points for the Main Zone audio output connectors.
Setup JBL LEVELS CALIBRATION SETUP SPEAKERS MANUAL Selecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu LEVELS CALIBRATION option displays the LEVELS CALIBRATION menu, to manually calibrate speaker distances and output levels. The table below indicates available manual calibration options.
Setup SDP-40HD CALIBRATION (continued) PERFORMING SPEAKER DISTANCE CALIBRATION SETUP SPEAKERS MANUAL SPEAKER DISTANCES Selecting the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu SPEAKER DISTANCES option displays the SPEAKER DISTANCES menu, to manually calibrate speaker distances.
Setup JBL PERFORMING MANUAL OUTPUT LEVEL CALIBRATION SETUP SPEAKERS LEVELS CALIBRATION Selecting the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu LEVELS CALIBRATION option displays the LEVELS CALIBRATION menu to manually calibrate output levels. Note the following: • You should use a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter to manually calibrate output levels. An SPL meter is a device that measures the relative loudness of the speakers to ensure accurate output level calibration. SPL meters are available at Radio Shack.
Setup SDP-40HD MANUAL CALIBRATION (continued) INTERNAL NOISE TEST SETUP SPEAKERS LEVELS CALIBRATION INTERNAL NOISE TEST Opens the INTERNAL NOISE message shown on the previous page, which indicates that the internal noise test generates loud calibration noise signals. When the INTERNAL NOISE message opens: • • Press the arrow button to open the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu shown on the previous page. When the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu opens, the internal noise test automatically begins.
Setup JBL DACS CALIBRATION SETUP SPEAKERS LEVELS CALIBRATION DACS CALIBRATION Selecting the LEVELS CALIBRATION menu DACS CALIBRATION option opens the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu shown on page 3-42, which manually calibrates the output levels. To manually calibrate output levels during the DACS calibration: 1. Set the SPL Meter to “C” weighting and “SLOW” response. 2. Place the SPL Meter at the primary listening position. DACS CALIBRATION requires an external noise source.
Setup SDP-40HD MANUAL CALIBRATION (continued) SETTING BASS PEAK LIMITERS SETUP SPEAKERS MANUAL BASS PEAK LIMITERS LEVELS CALIBRATION 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 on low frequency signals redirected to other Main Zone audio output connectors.
Setup JBL CAL NOISE SETUP SPEAKERS ON, OFF LEVELS CALIBRATION BASS PEAK LIMITERS CAL NOISE Determines whether bass peak limiters are set with an internal or external calibration source. L/R LIMIT ADJ SETUP SPEAKERS 75 to 120dB LEVELS CALIBRATION BASS PEAK LIMITERS L/R LIMITER ADJ Specifies the output level restriction applied to the Subwoofer L/R output connectors, and to other Main Zone audio output connectors to which low frequency signals are redirected.
Setup SDP-40HD MANUAL CALIBRATION (continued) LFE LIMITER ADJ SETUP SPEAKERS The parameter initially sets to 75dB. 75 to 120dB LEVELS CALIBRATION BASS PEAK LIMITERS LFE LIMITER ADJ Specifies the output level restriction the SDP-40HD applies to the LFE output connector. 2. Press the value. or arrow button to change the parameter The selected output level restriction is applied when the LFE LIMITER parameter is set to ON. To set the LFE LIMIT ADJ parameter: 1.
Setup JBL 5 STEREO & 5.1 ANLG SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG 5 STEREO & 5.1 ANLG Select the 5 STEREO & 5.1 ANLG option to configure the analog audio input connectors as five stereo and one 5.1-channel connectors. When 5 STEREO & 5.1 ANLG is selected: • The 5.1-channel connector should only be used with 5.1-channel analog sources such as DVD-As and SACDs. • The analog audio input connectors labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are configured as stereo connectors.
Setup SDP-40HD DISPLAY SETUP SETUP DISPLAYS The DISPLAYS option displays the DISPLAY SETUP menu, to customize the on-screen and front-panel displays, restore audio/video synchronization, and create and activate a custom unit name.
Setup JBL SETUP DISPLAY SETUP MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS ON-SCREEN DISPLAY FRONT PANEL DISPLAY A/V SYNC DELAY OFF CUSTOM NAME OFF EDIT CUSTOM NAME EDIT CUSTOM NAME SDP-40HD > MAIN MENU BUTTONS TO EDIT UP TO 20 CHARACTERS BUTTON TO ADVANCE EDIT CUSTOM NAME SETUP DISPLAYS EDIT CUSTOM NAME Opens the EDIT CUSTOM NAME drop-down menu shown above, which can be used to create a custom unit name.
Setup SDP-40HD ON-SCREEN DISPLAY SETUP DISPLAYS ON-SCREEN DISPLAY The ON-SCREEN DISPLAY option opens the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu, to customize the on-screen display.
Setup JBL the two-line status appears centered on the display device screen. When BOTTOM is selected, the two-line status appears near the bottom of the display device screen. the command bank from which the SDP-40HD last received a command. The table below indicates the letter that represents each command bank. FORMAT When ON is selected, the command bank indicator appears in the top-right corner of the on-screen display whenever the SDP-40HD receives a remote control command.
Setup SDP-40HD FRONT-PANEL DISPLAY SETUP DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Opens the FRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu, to customize the front panel display.
Setup JBL VOLUME CONTROL SETUP SETUP VOLUME CONTROLS Opens the VOLUME CONTROL SETUP menu, to configure the Main Zone, Zone 2, and Record Zone volume levels.
Setup SDP-40HD VOLUME CONTROL SETUP (continued) REC PWR ON SETUP VOLUME CONTROLS LAST LVL, -80 to +6dB REC PWR ON Sets the Record Zone volume level for the output connector labeled Var to the selected value when the Record Zone is activated. When LAST LVL is selected, the SDP-40HD sets the Record Zone volume level to the last volume level that was selected in the Record Zone during the previous operating session.
Setup JBL TRIGGER SETUP SETUP TRIGGER 1 SETUP TRIGGERS SETUP MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS TRIGGER SETUP TRIGGER 1 TRIGGER 2 PROGRAM PROGRAM The TRIGGERS option prompts you to select trigger output connector 1 or 2. The SDP-40HD includes three 12V DC trigger output connectors labeled PWR (power), 1, and 2.
Setup SDP-40HD TRIGGER SETUP (continued) TRIGGER SETUP TRIGGER 1 TRIGGER 2 REMOTE REMOTE TRIGGER 2 SETUP REMOTE ONLY DVD1 DVD2 LD TV SAT VC CD PVR GAME TAPE TUNER AUX ZONE2 INPUTS RECORD INPUTS FILM TV MUSIC MUSIC SURR PLIIx + PLIIx MOV PLIIx MUS PLII + PLII MOVIE PLII MUSIC PL + PRO LOGIC + CIN MUSIC NIGHTCLUB CONCERT HHALL CHURCH CATHEDRAL PANORAMA PARTY 2-CHANNEL MONO LOGIC MONO SURROUND MONO 5.1 FILM 5.1 TV 5.1 MUSIC MUSIC 5.1 PLIIx MOV 5.1 PLIIx MUS DIGITAL EX 5.1 2-CHANNEL 5.
Setup JBL REMOTE ONLY ON, OFF • Connectors can be associated with both the Zone 2 and Record Zone inputs, but cannot be associated with Zone 2 only or the Record Zone only. Configures the selected trigger output connector for remote operation. Select the ON setting to configure the selected connector for remote operation. Select the OFF setting to configure the selected connector for program operation. Refer to the Program Operation Parameter description below for more information.
Setup SDP-40HD LOCK OPTIONS SETUP LOCK OPTIONS Displays the LOCK OPTIONS menu, which protects the MODE ADJUST, AUDIO CONTROLS, and SETUP menu branch parameter settings from accidental changes.
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Audio Controls JBL AUDIO CONTROLS Selecting the MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS option opens the AUDIO CONTROLS menu, to customize the Main Zone, Zone 2, and Record Zone audio output connectors. MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP BASS +0.0dB TREBLE +0.0dB TILT EQ +0.0dB LOUDNESS ON BALANCE FADER ZONE2 BALANCE RECORD BALANCE L< • >R B< The BASS, TREBLE, TILT EQ, LOUDNESS, BALANCE, and FADER parameters affect the Main Zone audio output connectors.
Audio Controls SDP-40HD BASS AUDIO CONTROLS -6.0dB to +6.0dB BASS BASS Controls the amount of low-frequency boost or cut applied to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, LFE, and Subwoofer L/R. The graph to the right indicates the frequency response of all BASS parameter settings. To control the bass from the remote control: Press the Shift button: • Press the CD button to increase the BASS parameter setting in 0.5dB increments.
Audio Controls TREBLE AUDIO CONTROLS JBL -6.0dB to +6.0dB TREBLE TREBLE Controls the amount of boost or cut applied to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R and Center. The graph shown at the right indicates the frequency response of all TREBLE parameter settings. To control the treble from the remote control: Press the Shift button: • Press the PVR button to increase the TREBLE parameter setting in 0.5dB increments.
Audio Controls SDP-40HD TILT EQ AUDIO CONTROLS -3.0 to +3.0dB TILT EQ TILT EQ Controls the amount of tilt equalization applied to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, LFE, and Subwoofer L/R. This parameter setting affects the entire frequency spectrum with a hinge point at 1kHz. As the setting increases, frequencies higher than 1kHz are boosted while frequencies lower than 1kHz are simultaneously cut.
Audio Controls LOUDNESS AUDIO CONTROLS JBL ON, OFF LOUDNESS LOUDNESS Controls the amount of low-frequency boost that is automatically applied to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, LFE, and Subwoofer L/R. When ON is selected, loudness compensation is automatically applied based on volume level. As volume level increases, the amount of low-frequency boost automatically decreases. The loudness contour is optimized for input sources calibrated to THX reference levels.
Audio Controls SDP-40HD BALANCE AUDIO CONTROLS L< <|> >R BALANCE ZONE2 BALANCE AUDIO CONTROLS L< <|> >R ZONE2 BALANCE Controls the left-to-right balance of the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, SIDE L/R, and REAR L/R. Controls the left-to-right balance of the Zone 2 audio output connectors.
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5 Mode Adjust Mode Adjust ..............................................................................5-2 Listening Mode Activation ..........................................................5-2 Preferred Listening Mode Selection Parameters ........................................ 5-3 Mode Buttons .......................................................................................... 5-4 Mode Family Selection Buttons ................................................................
Mode Adjust MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST MODE ADJUST MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP FILM TV MUSIC MUSIC SURR PLIIx + PLIIx MOV PLIIx MUS PLII + PLII MOVIE PLII MUSIC PL + PRO LOGIC + CIN MUSIC NIGHTCLUB CONCERT HALL CHURCH CATHEDRAL PANORAMA PARTY 2-CHANNEL MONO LOGIC MONO SURROUND MONO 5.1 FILM 5.1 TV 5.1 MUSIC * MUSIC 5.1 PLIIx MOV 5.1 PLIIx MUS DIGITAL* 5.1 2-CHANNEL 5.1 MONO LOGIC 5.1 MONO SURR 5.1 MONO FILM* MUSIC* * MUSIC * 2-CHAN* 5.1mc FILM 5.1mc MUSIC 5.1mc * 5.1mc MUSIC 5.1mc STANDARD 5.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD PREFERRED LISTENING MODE SELECTION PARAMETERS DVD1 INPUT SETUP NAME HDMI IN DIGITAL IN ANALOG IN ANLG IN LVL VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 2-CH D 5.1 You can select four preferred listening modes for each Main Zone input, including one listening mode each for 2-channel, Dolby Digital, DTS(-ES), and 5.1-channel sources. The table below indicates the INPUT SETUP menu parameters that can be used to select preferred listening modes. 5.1mc 5.
Mode Adjust JBL MODE BUTTONS MODE FAMILY SELECTION BUTTONS Use the front panel and remote control Mode buttons to audition listening modes with the current Main Zone input source. Press the Mode + or – button to scroll up or down through the available listening modes for the current Main Zone input source. For example, if a 2-channel source is present in the Main Zone, the Mode buttons can be used to audition 2-channel listening modes.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD LISTENING MODE DESCRIPTIONS The SDP-40HD offers an assortment of listening modes for 2-channel, Dolby Digital, DTS(-ES), and analog sources. Listening mode descriptions begin below and continue in the order shown on the MODE ADJUST menu. The table included with each description indicates the corresponding listening mode menu parameters, as well as their factory default and possible parameter settings. All listening mode menus are shown in the Appendix.
Mode Adjust JBL MUSIC MODE ADJUST MUSIC SURR MODE ADJUST MUSIC This listening mode is designed for playback of 2-channel stereo or matrix encoded music sources. LOGIC 7 MUSIC is a proprietary listening mode based on the LOGIC 7 FILM listening mode, but specifically tailored for music sources. MUSIC SURR The LOGIC 7 MUSIC SURR listening mode is designed for playback of 2-channel stereo music sources recorded in real spaces and for playback of recordings that contain added reverb.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD PLIIx + MODE ADJUST & PLII + PLIIx + OR PLIIx MOV & MODE ADJUST PLII + Dolby Pro Logic IIx technology is an extension to Dolby Pro Logic II that enables the listener to experience natural and seamless 6.1- or 7.1-channel surround sound from any native two-channel (stereo) source. These modes are recommended for home theaters with THX certified speakers. The PLIIx + THX listening mode is only available when the front, side and rear speakers are present.
Mode Adjust JBL PLIIx MUS & MODE ADJUST PLIIx MUS PLII MUSIC OR PLII MUSIC Dolby Pro Logic IIx technology is an extension to Dolby Pro Logic II that enables the listener to experience natural and seamless 6.1- or 7.1-channel surround sound from any native two-channel (stereo) source. The PLIIx listening mode is only available when the front, side and rear speakers are present. The PLII listening mode is available when the front and side speakers are present.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD PRO LOGIC MODE ADJUST + PRO LOGIC MODE ADJUST + The Dolby PRO LOGIC mode is designed for playback of Dolby Surround encoded sources. It decodes four channels from Dolby Surround encoded sources, and uses a mono surround channel with a high frequency rolloff above 7kHz. This mode is designed for playback of matrix encoded digital stereo film sources. DTS NEO:6 derives six channels when both side and rear speakers are present (rear channels will be in parallel).
Mode Adjust JBL CIN & MODE ADJUST MUSIC CIN OR MUSIC These modes are designed for playback of matrix encoded digital stereo film or music sources. DTS Neo:6 derives six channels when both side and rear speakers are present (rear channels will be in parallel). It derives five channels when only side or rear speakers are present. Parameter Setting OUTPUT LEVELS Refer to page 5-33 CUSTOM Refer to page 5-34 See page 5-35 for detailed parameter descriptions.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD CONCERT HALL MODE ADJUST CHURCH CONCERT HALL MODE ADJUST The CONCERT HALL mode generates early reflections and sends them to all speakers except for the LFE speaker. The CONCERT HALL mode is a superior room simulation listening mode because it uses a proprietary reverb algorithm that is relied upon by a majority of recording engineers to add ambience to recordings.
Mode Adjust JBL CATHEDRAL MODE ADJUST PANORAMA CATHEDRAL MODE ADJUST The CATHEDRAL mode is similar to the CHURCH listening mode. It 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.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD PANORAMA CALIBRATION MODE ADJUST PANORAMA PANORAMA CALIBRATION SOURCE LEFT & RIGHT SPEAKER ANGLE 30deg LISTENER POS +0 NOTE: ENSURE THAT “SPEAKER SETUP” HAS BEEN PROPERLY PERFORMED CALIBRATION Select PANORAMA CALIBRATION to open the PANORAMA CALIBRATION menu shown to the left, to calibrate the PANORAMA listening mode. This listening mode must be calibrated to take full advantage of its effects.
Mode Adjust PANORAMA JBL (continued) Front Left Front Right Front Left Front Right Front Left Front Right 60 L127 ........ Center ......... R127 Left Primary Listening Position Center 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.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD PARTY MODE ADJUST MONO LOGIC PARTY MODE ADJUST MONO LOGIC This mode, designed for playback of stereo sources, sends the left channel to Front, Side, and Rear Left channels and the right channel to Front, Side and Rear Right channels, and sums the Left and Right for the center. It is recommended for background music. This mode, designed for playback of mono sources, uses proprietary Lexicon reverb algorithms to realistically expand mono sources to use all channels.
Mode Adjust JBL MONO SURROUND MODE ADJUST 5.1 MONO SURROUND FILM MODE ADJUST This mode, designed for playback of mono sources, sends the mono source to all channels. Parameter Settings OUTPUT LEVELS Refer to page 5-33 CUSTOM Refer to page 5-34 5.1 FILM The 5.1 L7 FILM mode is a proprietary Lexicon listening mode designed for playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital encoded film sources, and provides remarkable improvement compared to other decoders. It derives seven channels from 5.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD 5.1 5.1 TV MODE ADJUST 5.1 MUSIC MODE ADJUST TV 5.1 MUSIC This proprietary listening mode is designed for playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital encoded broadcast sources. Based on the 5.1 L7 FILM listening mode, 5.1 L7 TV derives seven channels from 5.1-channel input sources with enhanced front steering. This proprietary listening mode is designed for playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital encoded music sources. Based on the 5.1 L7 FILM listening mode, 5.
Mode Adjust , MODE ADJUST JBL UL2Cin & OR SurEX UL2Cin OR SurEX These modes are designed for 7-channel playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital film sources. They apply THX re-equalization to simulate high frequency rolloffs that occur in movie theaters. Most films are mixed for movie theaters, and might sound too bright when played back in home theaters without re-equalization.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD surround channel increases the perceived width of the surround field in home theaters. • ASA processing is applied to signals sent to the rear speakers. Refer to the ASA parameter description on page 3-37 for more information. When THX Surround EX decoding is active: Matrix decoding is applied to derive three surround channels from 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sources. MUSIC MODE ADJUST MUSIC This listening mode is designed for playback of 5.
Mode Adjust JBL 5.1 PLIIx MOV MODE ADJUST 5.1 PLIIx MUS 5.1 PLIIx MOV MODE ADJUST The 5.1 PLIIx MOV (MOVIE) listening mode is designed to playback 7.1 discrete channels decoded from 5.1-channel Dolby Digital film sources. (The 5.1 PLIIx MOVIE listening mode can also be used with other types of Dolby Digital sources with mixed results.) The seven main channels are full frequency. The .1 channel, often referred to as the LFE information, has a limited frequency range of up to 120Hz. The 5.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD DIGITAL & MODE ADJUST DIGITAL EX DIGITAL OR • Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding is activated when the EX DECODING parameter is set to ON or AUTO and a flagged 5.1-channel Dolby Digital source recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX encoding is detected. • Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding is not activated when the EX DECODING parameter is set to OFF or AUTO and a non-flagged 5.
Mode Adjust JBL DIGITAL & MODE ADJUST DIGITAL EX DIGITAL OR (continued) MODE ADJUST DIGITAL EX Parameter Default Setting Possible Settings EX DECODING AUTO AUTO, ON, OFF COMPRESSION OFF AUTO, ON, OFF LFE MIX +0.0dB -10.0 to +0.0dB OUTPUT LEVELS Refer to page 5-33 CUSTOM Refer to page 5-34 See page 5-35 for detailed parameter descriptions. 5.1 2-CHANNEL 5.1 2-CHANNEL This mode, recommended for recording purposes, is designed for converting 5.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD 5.1 MONO LOGIC MODE ADJUST 5.1 MONO SURR MODE ADJUST 5.1 MONO LOGIC This listening mode, designed for playback of Dolby Digital Encoded mono sources, uses proprietary Lexicon reverb algorithms to realistically expand mono sources to use all channels. This dramatically increases the perceived w idth and sense of envelopment of the listening space. Note that: • • 5.
Mode Adjust JBL DECODING The DTS and DTS-ES listening modes are designed for, at a minimum, playback of 5.1-channel DTS, 5.1-channel matrix encoded DTS-ES, and 6.1-channel discrete encoded DTS-ES sources. DTS and DTS-ES listening mode names differ depending on the encoding present in the input source, the DECODING parameter setting, and the speaker setup. DTS-ES listening modes are available when DTS-ES decoding is activated.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD FILM & MODE ADJUST FILM FILM OR MUSIC & FILM MODE ADJUST These proprietary listening modes use an advanced matrix to decode seven channels from 5.1 and 6.1-channel film sources with enhanced front steering. When both side and rear speakers are present, the DTS(-ES) L7 FILM listening mode also increases the perceived length and sense of envelopment of the listening space. The listening modes are designed for enhanced playback of 5.1-channel DTS, 5.
Mode Adjust JBL & UL2Cin MODE ADJUST OR UL2Cin The DTS THX UL2Cin (ULTRA2 CINEMA) and DTS-ES THX listening modes allow 7-channel playback of 5.1-channel DTS sources. They are designed for playback of 5.1-channel DTS, 5.1-channel matrix encoded DTS-ES, or 6.1-channel DTS-ES discrete encoded film sources. DTS THX UL2Cin and DTS-ES THX are recommended for home theaters with THX certified speakers. These modes apply: • THX re-equalization to simulate high frequency rolloffs that occur in movie theaters.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD Input Source Parameter Setting 5.1-Channel DTS 5.1-Channel Matrix Encoded DTS-ES 6.1-Channel Discrete-Encoded DTS-ES ES DECODING: AUTO DTS THX UL2Cin DTS-ES THX DTS-ES THX, DTS-ES Discr ES DECODING: ON DTS-ES THX DTS-ES THX DTS-ES THX, DTS-ES Discr ES DECODING: OFF DTS THX UL2Cin DTS THX UL2Cin DTS THX UL2Cin MUSIC MODE ADJUST , , MODE ADJUST MUSIC The DTS THX MUSIC listening mode is designed for playback of 5.
Mode Adjust JBL 2-CHAN & MODE ADJUST 5.1mc 2-CHAN 2-CHAN OR FILM MODE ADJUST 2-CHAN These modes, recommended for recording purposes, send downmixed 5.1-channel or 6.1-channel DTS-ES input signals to the front speakers and subwoofer as 2-channel Logic 7-encoded output signals. 5.1mc FILM The 5.1mc LOGIC 7 FILM listening mode is a proprietary Lexicon listening mode that uses Logic 7 decoding to derive seven channels from 5.1-channel film sources with enhanced front steering.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD 5.1mc MUSIC MODE ADJUST 5.1mc 5.1mc MUSIC MODE ADJUST The 5.1mc LOGIC 7 MUSIC listening mode is similar to the 5.1mc LOGIC 7 FILM listening mode, but specifically tailored for music sources. This mode is designed and recommended for playback of 5.1-channel music sources. Option/Parameter Default Setting Possible Settings VOCAL ENHANCE +0.0dB +6.0dB, +3.0dB, +0.
Mode Adjust 5.1mc MODE ADJUST JBL , 5.1mc 5.1mc UL2Cin, & 5.1mc OR 5.1mc UL2Cin OR 5.1mc SurEX (continued) SurEX The 5.1mc THX UL2Cin listening mode The 5.1mc THX listening mode The 5.1mc THX UL2Cin listening mode is available when both side and rear speakers are present and THX Ultra2 decoding is active. THX Ultra2 decoding is activated when the SURROUND EX parameter is set to OFF. When THX Ultra2 decoding is activated: The 5.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD 5.1mc MODE ADJUST 5.1mc STANDARD MUSIC 5.1mc MODE ADJUST MUSIC The 5.1mc THX MUSIC listening mode is designed for playback of 5.1-channel music sources. It cannot be activated unless side and rear speakers are present. This mode performs best in home theaters where the rear speakers are placed close together. ASA processing is applied to signals sent to the rear speakers. Refer to the ASA parameter description on page 3-37 for more information. 5.
Mode Adjust JBL 5.1mc 2-CHAN MODE ADJUST 5.1a BYPASS MODE ADJUST 5.1mc 2-CHAN 5.1a BYPASS This mode downmixes 5.1-channel input signals into 2-channel Logic 7-encoded output signals. It sends these signals to the front speakers and the subwoofer. It is recommended for recording purposes, particularly for recording from a DVD-A or multi-channel SACD player to a CD-R or another 2-channel recording format. • Designed for playback of 5.1-channel sources, such as DVD-A or SACD players. • Sends the 5.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD 2CH BYPASS MODE ADJUST 2CH BYPASS This listening mode sends 2-channel analog audio input signals to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R with no internal processing. The 2CH BYPASS listening mode is automatically activated whenever a 2-channel analog source is present and the MAIN ADV menu ANALOG BYPASS parameter is set to ON.
Mode Adjust JBL CUSTOM MODE ADJUST Listening Mode CUSTOM Opens the CUSTOM menu shown below, which can be used to compare custom and factory default versions of the selected listening mode and to restore the factory default version of the selected listening mode. Listening Mode 3. When finished, press the arrow button to close the CUSTOM VS PRESET drop down menu. RESET MODE CUSTOM VS PRESET MODE ADJUST 2.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD 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 of spaciousness and envelopment through the surround speakers. This enhancement is most noticeable when the surround speakers are positioned to the sides of the primary listening position, or when the primary listening position is located against the rear wall.
Mode Adjust JBL LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION & PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS CENTER OFF, -30 to +12dB Controls the output level of the audio output connector labeled Center. Available in all except 2 CH modes (2-CHANNEL, 2 CH BYPASS, DTS(-ES) 2-CHAN, 5.1 2-CHANNEL, 5.1mc 2-CHAN), MONO and 5.1 MONO modes. CENTER DEPTH 0 to 18 Adjusts the amount of processing applied to the center channel, changing the perceived distance of the center speaker.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD EFFECT LVL -12 to +6dB Adjusts the amount of effect applied to the listening mode. Available in 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 from 5.1-channel DTS, 5.1-channel matrix encoded DTS-ES, and 6.1-channel discrete encoded DTS-ES sources. When ON is selected, DTS-ES decoding is activated for all DTS-ES sources.
Mode Adjust JBL LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION & PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS (continued) Note the following: LFE • Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding cannot be engaged unless both side and rear speakers are present. • When the Shift command bank is activated, pressing the remote control DOLBY button while a 5.1-channel Dolby Digital source is present activates the Dolby DIGITAL EX or Dolby DIGITAL listening mode.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD Refer to the Panorama Calibration section that begins on page 5-12 for more information. Available in PANORAMA CALIBRATION mode. Note: The LISTENER POS parameter range might extend past the location of the front left and right speakers. LIVENESS -5 to +5dB Adjusts the output level of the current mode. Available in 5.1 2CHANNEL, DTS(-ES) 2-CHAN, 5.1mc 2-CHAN modes.
Mode Adjust JBL LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION & PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS RE-EQUALIZER ON, OFF (continued) ROLLOFF Simulates high frequency rolloffs that occur in movie theaters. When set to ON, the SDP-40HD applies a high frequency filter. When set to OFF, the SDP-40HD does not apply a high frequency filter. You should set this parameter to ON for film sources, as many films are mixed for movie theaters and might sound too bright when played back in home theaters without re-equalization.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD listening space. When set to REAR, the Side L/R and Rear L/R output levels are not attenuated, preserving the intended balance of the sound field. Available in all Logic 7 modes. SOURCE RIGHT, LEFT & RIGHT, LEFT Controls the perceived direction of the PANORAMA listening mode external calibration source signal. When RIGHT is selected, the sound is perceived to come from the right of the primary listening position.
Mode Adjust JBL LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION & PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS SURROUND EX AUTO, ON, OFF (continued) Note the following: Controls the THX Surround EX decoding feature, which can be used to extract a rear channel from 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sources. When ON is selected, THX Surround EX decoding is engaged for all 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sources. When OFF is selected, THX Surround EX decoding is not engaged for all 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sources.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD 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 BASS ENHANCE All L7 modes BASS RT CHURCH and CATHEDRAL modes CALIBRATION PANORAMA CENTER All except 2 CH modes (2-CHANNEL, 2 CH BYPASS, DTS(-ES) 2-CHAN, 5.1 2-CHANNEL, 5.1mc 2-CHAN), MONO, and 5.
Mode Adjust JBL The parameter... Is used in these modes DIMENSION Dolby PLII MUSIC and Dolby PLIIx MUSIC EFFECT LVL NIGHTCLUB, CONCERT HALL, CHURCH, CATHEDRAL, PANORAMA, MONO LOGIC, and 5.1 MONO LOGIC ES DECODING All DTS modes, except for DTS THX MUSIC EX DECODING 5.1 PLIIx MOV, 5.1 PLIIx MUS, and DOLBY DIGITAL (EX). FRONT STEERING L7 TV, L7 MUSIC, L7 MUSIC SURR, 5.1 L7 TV, 5.1 L7 MUSIC, DTS L7 MUSIC, and 5.1mc L7 MUSIC INPUT BALANCE PANORAMA LFE All 5.1 Dolby Digital modes except 5.
Mode Adjust SDP-40HD The parameter... Is used in these modes RE-EQUALIZER L7 FILM, L7 TV, Dolby PLII + THX, Dolby PLIIx + THX, 5.1 L7 FILM, 5.1 L7 MUSIC, 5.1 L7 TV, THX ULTRA2, THX SurEX, THX, DTS(-ES) L7 FILM, DTS(-ES) L7 MUSIC, DTS THX ULTRA2, DTS(-ES) THX, 5.1mc L7 FILM, 5.1mc L7 MUSIC, 5.1mc THX ULTRA2, 5.1mc THX SurEX, and 5.1mc THX REAR DLY OFFSET All L7 modes and PANORAMA REAR L/R All except 2-CHANNEL, MONO, 5.1 2-CHANNEL, 5.1 MONO, DTS(-ES) 2-CHAN, 5.
Mode Adjust 5-46 JBL
6 Troubleshooting & Maintenance Troubleshooting..........................................................................6-2 Routine Maintenance ..................................................................6-4 Restoring Factory-Default Settings...............................................
Troubleshooting & Maintenance JBL TROUBLESHOOTING 2. Make sure all associated power amplifiers are powered on. The SDP-40HD does not power on. 3. Make sure the SDP-40HD is receiving an audio signal. To do this, follow the instructions that begin on page 1-21 to open the STATUS menu for the current input source. 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.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance SDP-40HD 7. Make sure volume level is audible. Volume level can be increased with the front panel volume knob or the remote control VOL + and – buttons. No audio when using a HDMI to DVI cable or adaptor between the SDP-40HD and the display. Because DVI does not carry an audio signal, no audio will be heard. Use the SDP-40HD analog or digital output connectors for audio. 2.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance JBL The SDP-40HD is exhibiting erratic behavior. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 1. Set the rear panel power switch to the c (“off”) position. Wait 10 seconds. Then, set the rear panel power switch to the I (“on”) position. The bulleted items below describe routine maintenance that should be performed on a periodic basis. 2.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance SDP-40HD RESTORING FACTORY-DEFAULT SETTINGS When factory-default settings are restored, all parameters and v 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 re r e s t o re d t o t h e ir factory-default settings. Before restoring factory-default settings, you should record all of your current settings. FACTORY SETTINGS 4. Press the remote control or arrow button to highlight RESTORE DEFAULTS, then press the arrow button.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance 6-6 JBL
A Appendix Specifications ................................................................................ 2 Declaration of Conformity............................................................. 4 Menu Tree .................................................................................... 5 Installation Worksheet ................................................................
Appendix JBL 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 Audio Sample Rates • 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i (resolutions dependent on the capability of the HDMI display connected to the SDP-40HD HDMI output connector) Analog Audio Inputs • 8 stereo (RCA) or 5 stereo and one 5.
Appendix SDP-40HD Zone 2 & Record Zone Audio Performance Component Video Performance Output Level Switching • Passive Impedance • 75Ω Output Impedance • 200mVrms typical, 4Vrms maximum (RCA connectors) • 400mVrms typical, 8Vrms maximum (XLR connectors, Zone 2 only) • Maximum value with full-scale input signal and volume at 0dB Insertion Loss • <3dB Bandwidth • >250MHz • 100Ω in parallel with 150pF (RCA connectors) • 50Ω in parallel with 150pF (XLR connectors, Zone 2 only) Microphone Input Con
Appendix JBL 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 Group 3 Oak Park Bedford, MA 01730-1413 USA The equipment identified here conforms to the Directive(s) and Standard(s) specified above.
Appendix SDP-40HD MENU TREE MAIN MENU SETUP MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS Selecting SETUP TRIGGERS prompts the selection of a trigger output connector. Selecting a connector opens the TRIGGER SETUP menu shown at the far right. The parameters on the left side of the TRIGGER SETUP menu are identical regardless of the selected connector.
Appendix SDP-40HD TRIGGER SETUP TRIGGER 1 TRIGGER 2 TRIGGER 2 SETUP REMOTE REMOTE REMOTE ONLY DVD1 DVD2 LD TV SAT VC CD PVR GAME TAPE TUNER AUX ZONE2 INPUTS RECORD INPUTS FILM TV MUSIC MUSIC SURR PLIIx + PLIIx MOV PLIIx MUS PLII + PLII MOVIE PLII MUSIC PL + PRO LOGIC + CIN MUSIC NIGHTCLUB CONCERT HHALL CHURCH CATHEDRAL PANORAMA PARTY 2-CHANNEL MONO LOGIC MONO SURROUND MONO 5.1 FILM 5.1 TV 5.1 MUSIC MUSIC 5.1 PLIIx MOV 5.1 PLIIx MUS DIGITAL EX 5.1 2-CHANNEL 5.
Appendix SDP-40HD MENU TREE (continued) MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP INPUT SETUP MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS DVD1 DVD2 LD TV SAT VCR CD PVR GAME TAPE TUNER AUX DVD1 INPUT SETUP LD INPUT SETUP SAT INPUT SETUP LD NONE CD INPUT SETUP NAME HDMI IN DIGITAL IN ANALOG IN ANLG IN LVL VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 2-CH D 5.1 HDMI NONE +0dB NONE 1 FILM FILM FILM FILM 5.1mc 5.
Appendix JBL MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS DVD1 DVD2 LD TV SAT VCR CD PVR GAME TAPE TUNER AUX NAME HDMI IN DIGITAL IN HDMI ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL +0dB VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1 COMPONENT IN 1 2-CH FILM D 5.1 FILM FILM 5.1mc 5.
Appendix SDP-40HD MENU TREE (continued) The MAIN ADV menus indicate factory-default parameter settings for each input.
Appendix JBL MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS DVD1 DVD2 LD TV SAT VCR CD PVR GAME TAPE TUNER AUX NAME HDMI IN DVD1 1 DIGITAL IN ANALOG IN ANLG IN LVL VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 2-CH D 5.
Appendix SDP-40HD MENU TREE (continued) MAIN MENU SETUP MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS CUSTOM SPEAKERSETUP SETUP CUSTOM SETUP 40 Hz SYNTHESIS 7 CH SETUP 60 Hz 60 Hz SPEAKER DISTANCES 60 Hz LEVELS CALIBRATION 40 RR Hz R SR OFF 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz N/A C APART 80Hz M SUB 80Hz L SL RL 80Hz 80Hz SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP CUSTOM SETUP 80 Hz FRONT L/R 80 Hz CENTER 80 Hz SIDE L/R 80 Hz REAR L/R SUB L/R MONO 80 Hz SUB XOVER LFE OFF
Appendix JBL MENU TREE (continued) MAIN MENU SETUP MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SPEAKER SETUP SETUP SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP 40 Hz CUSTOM SETUP SET CROSSOVERS SYNTHESIS SETUP CHECK MICROPHONES SYNTHESIS 77CH CH SETUP 60 Hz SPEAKER DISTANCES AUTOMATIC SPEAKER DISTANCES 60 Hz LEVELS CALIBRATION 60 Hz MANUAL 40 RR Hz R SR OFF SET CROSSOVERS 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz N/A BEFORE CALIBRATING C APART LEVELS SPE
Appendix SDP-40HD MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP BASS +0.0dB TREBLE +0.0dB TILT EQ +0.0dB LOUDNESS ON BALANCE FADER ZONE2 BALANCE RECORD BALANCE L< >R B< >F ON OFF -3.0 to +3.0dB -6.0 to +6.
Appendix JBL MENU TREE (continued) MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP Selecting a listening mode opens the corresponding listening mode menu (pages A14 to A-16). The parameters on the left side of the listening mode menus differ from mode to mode. The parameter settings on the right side are adjustable. The listening mode menus shown here indicate factory-default parameter settings for each listening mode. Listening mode menu parameter drop-down menus are shown on pages A-16 to A-17.
Appendix SDP-40HD 5.1 MONO LOGIC 5.1 FILM VOCAL ENHANCE +0.0dB RE-EQUALIZER ON SOUND STAGE REAR 5 SPKR ENHANCE OFF BASS ENHANCE OFF SURR ROLLOFF 15.3kHz REAR DLY OFFSET 15ms COMPRESSION OFF LFE MIX +0.0dB OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM RE-EQUALIZER ON SURROUND EX AUTO COMPRESSION OFF LFE MIX +0.0dB OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM MUSIC COMPRESSION LFE MIX OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM OFF +0.0dB MUSIC EFFECT LVL -9dB ACADEMY FILTER ON SURR ROLLOFF 3.1kHz OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM 5.1 MONO SURR LFE MIX +0.
Appendix JBL MENU TREE (continued) Selecting the listening mode menu CALIBRATION, OUTPUT LEVELS, or CUSTOM option opens the corresponding menu path shown below. The CALIBRATION option is available for the PANORAMA listening mode. The OUTPUT LEVELS and CUSTOM options are available for most listening modes. These menus are identical regardless of which listening mode is selected. Listening mode menu parameter drop-down menus are shown below and on the next page.
Appendix SDP-40HD INPUT BALANCE L< MASTER LEVEL LFE MIX MID RT -20.0 or -10.0 to +0.0dB CENTER MIX -127 -5 to +5dB >R +0 LIVENESS 24ms to 24.3s ON OFF PRE-DELAY 30ms to 20.2s LOW FREQ WIDTH -25 to +25 OFF, 1 to 30ms REAR L/R PANORAMA +127 REAR DLY OFFSET OFF, 1 to 100ms RE-EQUALIZER ON OFF OFF, -30 to 12dB RESET MODE PRESS RIGHT TO RESTORE MODE ROLLOFF 500Hz to 20.
Appendix JBL MENU TREE (continued) FACTORY SETTINGS Refer to the Restoring Factory-Default Settings section that begins on page 6-5 for more information. FACTORY SETTINGS EXIT RESTORE DEFAULTS HAVE BEEN RESTORED PRESS ANY KEY TO RESTART Refer to the Status Menus section that begins on page 1-21 for more information.
Appendix SDP-40HD 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.
Appendix JBL INSTALLATION WORKSHEET (continued) REAR PANEL CONFIG SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP SYNTHESIS 7 CH SETUP Circle one: 8 STEREO INPUTS 5 STEREO & 5.
Appendix SDP-40HD DISPLAY SETUP TRIGGER 1 SETUP TRIGGER 2 SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Circle all parameters set to ON. Circle all parameters set to ON.
Appendix A-22 JBL
Index Symbols "PANORAMA", 5-12, 5-35 THX SurEX listening mode, 5-29–5-30 THX UL2Cin listening mode, 5-29–5-30 7/5 button, 2-14, 3-20, 3-38 8 STEREO INPUTS option, 3-47 Numerics 2.0 ENCODING parameter, 2-26 2CH 2CH button, 2-14 2CH BYPASS listening mode, 5-33 2CH BYPASS STATUS menu, 2-25 2-CH parameter, 3-14, 3-17 2CH STATUS menu, 2-22 2-CHANNEL listening mode, 5-15 2-channel mode family, 5-4 5 SPKR ENHANCE parameter, 5-35 5.
Index CONCERT HALL listening mode, 5-11 crossover high-pass filter, 3-29 low-pass filter, 3-29 setting crossover points, 3-37 CTR WIDTH parameter, 5-36 CUSTOM menu, 5-34, 5-36 CUSTOM NAME parameter, 3-49 CUSTOM VS PRESET option, 5-34, 5-36 JBL EX DECODING parameter, 5-21, 5-37 EX ENCODING status menu parameter, 2-26 DTS DTS 2-CHAN listening mode, 5-28 DTS listening mode, 5-27 DTS Neo:6 CIN listening mode, 5-4, 5-10 DTS Neo:6 MUSIC listening mode, 5-10, 5-14 DTS STATUS menu, 2-23 DTS THX MUSIC listening mod
Index SDP-40HD L/R LIMITER parameter, 3-45–3-46 level meters, 3-12 LEVELS CALIBRATION menu, 3-42 LFE LFE MIX parameter, 5-38 LFE parameter, 3-31, 3-35, 5-38 LIMIT ADJ parameter, 3-45, 3-47 LIMITER parameter, 3-45–3-46 LFE MIX parameter, 5-27–5-30 LISTENER POS panorama parameter, 5-13, 5-38 listening modes activating, 5-2 descriptions, 5-5 mode buttons, 5-4 parameter descriptions, 5-35 preferred, 3-14 preferred modes, 5-3 selecting a listening mode (MODE ADJUST), 5-2 LIVENESS parameter, 5-39 lock options me
Index rear panel CONFIG menu, 3-2 overview, 2-5–2-8 RECORD ADVANCED menu, 3-25 record zone about, 2-19 ADVANCED menu, 3-25 analog audio input levels, 3-25 direct digital recording, 3-25 feedback loops, 3-26 input parameter, 3-23–3-24 input selection buttons, 2-4 Off button, 2-4 output connectors, 2-7 REC PWR ON parameter, 3-55 RECORD BALANCE parameter, 4-7 sample rates, 3-26 RE-EQUALIZER parameter, 5-40 remote control arrow buttons, 2-16 back-light, 2-11 battery installation & replacement, 1-6 button descri
SDP-40HD Index W WORD LENGTH parameter, 2-27 Z zone 2 input parameter, 3-23–3-24 ZONE PWR ON parameter, 3-54 ZONE2 BALANCE parameter, 4-2, 4-7 ZONE2 IN parameter, 3-19 zones about, 2-19 input selection buttons, 2-4 Off buttons, 2-4 I-5
Index I-6 JBL
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