Introduction - JBL SDP-3 Installation & Technical Manual

Introduction

The SDP-3 can be thought of as four units in one. At its heart is a
reference-quality 8-channel music and film digital audio computer
capable of creating or recreating a limitless amount of listening environ-
ments. This digital audio computer is mated to an 8-channel, 24-bit
Digital-to-Analog converter that rivals the most exotic and costly stand-
alone devices. To harness all of this digital audio power, the SDP-3 also
includes a built-in line-level preamplifier with 8 analog audio inputs and
8 digital audio inputs for easy integration with multiple source compo-
nents. Since many of these source components are also capable of
outputting high quality video signals, the SDP-3 includes a broadcast-
quality composite and S-video switcher with 8 inputs. The SDP-3 also
includes a digital output, two RS-232 ports and three digital audio
expansion ports. The back panel includes a bare wire block terminal for
trigger outputs for easy connection to associated equipment.
The SDP-3 is designed to satisfy the most rigorous demands, while
retaining simplicity for casual use as well. Using the system can be as
simple as pressing an input key and turning the volume up and down.
Less-used functions are organized into a simple on-screen menu
system and "hidden" buttons on the remote control. Controls are
provided to accommodate virtually any system configuration and to
allow for varying recording, mixing, and transmission styles, as well as
for system control from a second zone, and for control by sophisticated
automation systems.
The SDP-3 includes JAZZ, CLASSICAL, FOOTBALL, and CATHE-
DRAL effects for creating an ideal custom listening environment as well
as ROCK/POP and MUSIC SURROUND which offer ambience extrac-
tion. As these programs use the same technology used by the over-
whelming majority of professionals for adding ambience to their record-
ings, you will find playback greatly enhanced by the SDP-3, transporting
you more deeply into the performance.
The SDP-3 also recreates 5.1 channel soundtracks with stunning
accuracy, and takes them to a new level of realism with JBL's proprietary
Logic 7 technology. These effects allow you to expand 5.1 channel as
well as two channel soundtracks for 7.1 and virtual 7.1 channel playback
for an increased sense of spaciousness and envelopment.
The SDP-3 provides separate effects for listening to 5.1 channel music
and down-mixing 5.1 channels to two channels, allowing you to fine-
tune the SDP-3 for listening to 5.1 channel music or music videos, as
well as recording 5.1 channel sources on 2-channel devices.
The SDP-3 can be easily integrated with all JBL Synthesis systems as
well as other the various types of loudspeaker systems, including those
that are THX certified. By adhering to the rigorous THX Ultra specification,
the SDP-3 includes THX enhancements for optimizing playback of matrix-