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Introduction
to. the SDP-2
JBL
System Overview
Glossary of Terms
Although the SDP-2 performs very complex signal processing, a great deal
of effort has gone into making the technology behind the effects as transpar-
ent as possible to the user. To understand the overall organization of the
unit, it is helpful to define those few terms which are unique to the SDP-2.
Effect An effect is a configuration that determines how the SDP-2-will
process an input signal. The unit contains 19 effects: Pro Logic, Television,
Mono Enhance, Panorama, Jazz, Classical, Football, Cathedral, Rock/Pop, Party,
Two Channel, Music Surround, THX Cinema, Logic 7, 5.1 Music, 5.1 Dolby,
5.1 Dolby/THX, 5.1 Late Nite and 5.1 Two Channel.
Parameter Each Effect has a set of parameters (controls) that uniquely
characterize it. The settings of the parameters can be changed to custom-
ize each Effect.
Effect Parameter values are stored/recalled with each Effect. Some ex-
amples are: Rolloff, Subwoofer Level, etc.
System parameter values are not associated with a particular Effect and
their values do not change when a new Effect is loaded. Examples are:
display contrast, volume, etc.
Presets The SDP-2 contains a set of Effects with factory-set parameters.
You can use these Effects as is, or make changes to the parameters to suit
your own needs. The factory parameter settings are permanently stored
in memory where they can be accessed for comparison with your own
versions, or restored.
Essentially, the SDP-2 can be thought of as a line level preamp D/A
converter with three audio-only, five audio/video, and four digital inputs.
It behaves as the master processor for your system, controlling system
volume, balance, source selections, output selections for audio and video,
and acoustical environments specifically designed for music and movies.
The remote control provided with the SDP-2 is designed for simple daily
use, as well as for use in configuring the SDP-2 to work optimally with your
system. Theremote gives you access to setup controls and parameter menus
for all of the SDP-2 Effects.
In many systems, a universal, or learning remote, may take the place of the
SDP-2 remote. If you are using one of these, we strongly suggest that the
types of operating controls we have provided be adapted into the universal
remote. We have found these controls enhance the listening /viewing
experience while keeping the technology transparent.
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