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JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 User Manual

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  • Page 1 JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 SURROUND PROCESSOR USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is PERSONAL TÉCHNICAL CALIFICADO. required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT 2. Keep these instructions. such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABOUT THE SPEAKER AND SOURCE SETUP ................................ - 14 - HARDWARE INPUT CONNECTION DEFAULTS ............................... - 15 - OUTPUT CONNECTIONS WHEN USED WITH A JBL SYNTHESIS SYSTEM ......................- 15 - FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW ...................................... - 16 - REAR PANEL OVERVIEW......................................- 19 - ABOUT THE ZONES ........................................
  • Page 4 OTHER ............................................... - 44 - OTHER ............................................... - 44 - 4. SURROUND MODE ........................................- 45 - SDP-45 SURROUND MODES ........................................- 46 - 5. USB AUDIO ..........................................- 49 - USING THE USB AUDIO SOURCE ......................................- 50 - INITIATING A USB CONNECTION WITH A PC ...................................
  • Page 5 JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 Harman International, Inc. JBL, JBL Synthesis, Lexicon, Logic 7 and the L7 logos are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. 8500 Balboa Park TrueHD, Dolby Volume, Dolby, Dolby Digital Plus, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
  • Page 6 DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS This document contains general safety, installation and operation instructions for the SDP-45 Digital Surround Processor/Controller. It is important to read this user guide before attempting to use the product. Pay particular attention to safety instructions. The following symbols are used in the document:...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 1. Getting Started - 7 -...

  • Page 8: About The Sdp-45

    The SDP-45 can pass digital video signals of up to 1080p, signal integrity. Additionally, all output D/A convertors can operate at up to 12 bit and 3D, and multiple digital audio channels (7.1 channels) at...

  • Page 9: Highlights

    Getting Started JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 HIGHLIGHTS 2x pairs single ended, unbalanced RCA 1x Infra-Red sensor; remote control 192kHz sampling rate on all analog inputs loop-through (TV, Digital Video Recorder) receiver Up-sampling to 192kHz on all digital 2x pairs of Balanced XLR (female) inputs...

  • Page 10: Product Registration

    IEC Standard Power Cord Remote Control and remote control batteries DO install the SDP-45 on a solid, flat, level surface such as a table or shelf. The SDP-45 can also be installed in a standard 19-inch equipment rack using an optional rack-mount kit available from an authorized dealer.

  • Page 11: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement

    The batteries should be replaced as needed. Alkaline batteries, which last longer without leaking, are recommended. When battery power is low, the remote control enters a low-voltage condition, preventing it from operating the SDP-45. When this occurs, replace the batteries.
  • Page 12 Getting Started JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 2. Basic Operation - 13 -...

  • Page 14: Quick Start

     level controls are set to 0db adjustment and the distance is defaulted to IN: (Input Audio Format) 2m for all outputs. If you are using the SDP-45 as part of a JBL  OUT: (Output Surround Mode) Synthesis system with a JBL Synthesis SDEC these settings are correct and do not need to be changed.

  • Page 15: Hardware Input Connection Defaults

    JBL Synthesis Interconnect Kit, such as S3000IC or S4500XLRIC (or similar). All the interconnect kits come with numbered XLR or RCA interconnect cables. Use the below chart to connect the 7.1 audio output of the SDP-45 to the correct interconnect cable and input on the SDEC model.

  • Page 16: Front Panel Overview

    Basic Operation JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW The SDP-45 is shown below. The numbers in the front panel illustration correspond with the numbered items below. 1. Standby Button 7. Audio Input Select Buttons 2. Front Panel Display 8. Stereo / Stereo Down-mix Mode 3.

  • Page 17: Front Panel Display

    IR RECEIVER For the digital inputs (HDMI, DIGITAL) the LED will appear BLUE The IR receiver accepts infrared commands from the SDP-45 remote when a valid digital signal is received and RED when no signal is control. The front panel Standby Button LED with blink when a valid IR received.
  • Page 18 MAIN / ZONE 2 SELECTION BUTTONS OUT outputs. The SDP-45 can send a different stereo audio source signal to its ZONE outputs (Zone 2 Out) than to its main outputs (Single Ended Outputs or The Source selection LED light will appear BLUE when selected.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel Overview

    Basic Operation JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 REAR PANEL OVERVIEW The SDP-45 is shown below. The numbers in the rear panel illustration correspond with the numbered items below. 1. HDMI Inputs 10. Power Cord Inlet 2. Zone 2 Outputs (Unbalanced) 11. Ethernet 10BaseT Jack 3.

  • Page 20: Hdmi Inputs

    For interconnection to personal computers (and/or routers) to facilitate A second record loop which functions same as the TV Loop above. SDP-45 software updates; and also for control functions through system controllers (Crestron, AMX, etc.). This acts an HTTP server.

  • Page 21: Trigger Input & Outputs

    ―Pin 2 Hot‖ configuration. being positive and the sleeve being negative. The trigger input accepts from 3V to 12V DC to turn the SDP-45 on. With no voltage the SDP-45 will go into standby. If no trigger cable is...

  • Page 22: About The Zones

    DIGITAL the display will show ―DAC‖ as the input source. USING DUAL HDMI OUTPUTS The SDP-45 has two (2) HDMI outputs. Both can be used at the same time with some restrictions on output formats. When only one output is used the HDMI video resolution will be determined by the source according to the maximum capabilities of the display device.
  • Page 23 Basic Operation JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 SPEAKER PLACEMENT GUIDE [THE FOLLOWING SECTION IS REPRINTED FROM THE CEA/CEDIA GUIDELINES AS WRITTEN BY DR. FLOYD TOOLE AND REPRINTED WITH DR. TOOLE’S PERMISION] The horizontal loudspeaker layout is defined from the perspective of Loudspeaker elevations or height: The front three loudspeakers the prime listening location .

  • Page 24: Speaker Placement

    NOTE The JBL Synthesis SDEC-4500 supports up to three (3) pairs of discrete side channels for a total of six (6) sides and two (2 rears). Each of these side channels is decorrelated and has its own delay, gain and Room EQ calibration.

  • Page 25: Remote Control Overview

    IR receiver. • For optimal performance, position the remote control at a 30 degree angle no more than 17 feet (5m) from the SDP-45. Placing the SDP-45 inside a smoked glass cabinet will reduce the remote control range.

  • Page 26: Remote Control Command Matrix

    Note: Power is still supplied to the SDP-45 when standby mode is activated. Note: Zone 2 power on defaults to Full Mute. Turns SDP-45 ON. If the SDP-45 is already ON then no action will occur. TEST Turns on the Internal Pink Noise Test with...
  • Page 27 Basic Operation JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 BUTTON MAIN ZONE ZONE 2 BLU-RAY Selects BLU-RAY for the Main Zone Selects BLU-RAY for the Zone 2 SAT/CBL Selects SAT/CBL for the Main Zone Selects SAT/CBL for the Zone 2 GAME Selects GAME for the Main Zone...
  • Page 28 Basic Operation JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 BUTTON MAIN ZONE ZONE 2 MENU Left Closes the current menu No Action MENU Up Scrolls Up through the current menu No Action MENU Down Scrolls Down through the current menu No Action MENU Right...

  • Page 29: Menu Navigation

    Basic Operation JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 MENU NAVIGATION Use the remote control or front panel Menu 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. You cannot access the setup menu when selected on the Zone 2 output.

  • Page 30: Front Panel Status Display

    FRONT PANEL STATUS DISPLAY The four (4)-line status opens on the front panel displays whenever the SDP-45 detects a status change such as a new input source or listening mode. The information included on the four-line status differs depending on the zone in which the SDP-45 last detected a status change and if the display is being used to show the Setup Menu or the currently active zone status.

  • Page 31: Setup

    Setup JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 3. SETUP - 31 -...

  • Page 32: Menu Navigation Overview

    The speaker distances can be set using either METERS (M) or FEET (ft). The units can be changed from the MISCELLANEOUS setup menu. If you are using a JBL SYNTHESIS SDEC digital EQ/Speaker Processor then leave all the distanced at the default of 2.0m as the JBL SYNTHESIS A.R.C.O.S.

  • Page 33: S/Pdif Digital Audio Sources

    Setup JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 S/PDIF DIGITAL AUDIO SOURCES   Digital Sources refers to the connected COAX or OPTICAL digital audio connections. If you are using connections other then the defaults then use this screen to change to the correct connections. Once you have selected the source you want to change by using the UP and DOWN buttons you can change to a different Digital Source to select from any valid input.
  • Page 34 Select between Meter (M) and Feet (ft). The default is Feet. AUTO SAVE: The changes made to the setup and operation of the SDP-45 can be automatically saved as you make the changes, and no additional step is TRIG DELAY: needed.
  • Page 35 Changes the internal TCP/IP network configuration between acting as a server or as a client. Depending on the capabilities of your system or Client & Server: If no DHCP Server is found the SDP-45 will act as computer and the connection between the SDP-45 and the computer or a DHCP Server as described above.
  • Page 36 If the unit cannot be found by your browser then make sure that the NOTE For details on the Web Interface itself see section 6 WEB computer and the SDP-45 are on the same network, and that they are in INTERFACE. the same IP Address range (for example both have 192.168.1.xxx).

  • Page 37: Tests And Test Options

    Levels set to 0dB (default) for all speakers unless directed by Technical Support to do otherwise. Only use the To use the SDP-45 remote control to initiate the test press the TEST NOISE TEST to test and adjust the speaker outputs through the JBL button on the remote.
  • Page 38 SYSTEM STATUS: The System Status page shows information about the system that can be used by Technical Support to evaluate and troubleshoot an SDP-45. HDMI STATUS The HDMI STATUS page shows information about the system that can be used by Technical Support to evaluate and troubleshoot an SDP-45.

  • Page 39: Source Setup

    Setup JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 SOURCE SETUP  The SOURCE SETUP Menu includes all those options that can be set on a per source basis. The sources can also all use the same settings on a global basis The SOURCE SETUP menu is controlled by the currently active source in the main zone. For example, the Main Zone is selected to BLU-RAY. All source setup parameters that are shown will relate to the BLU-RAY input only.

  • Page 40: Speaker Level

    SPL meter with frequency response to below 30Hz do not set the SURROUND LARGE, SMALL, NONE levels to the same as the Main Speakers. The SDP-45 will return to the main Volume Level when the test BACK 1 LARGE, 2 LARGE, 1 SMALL, 2 SMALL, NONE is exited.

  • Page 41: Crossover

    NOTE The first speaker to play the test tone will be the Front Left. If you are using the SDP-45 with a JBL Synthesis System Adjust the level using the Volume Up/Down until you reach the including the JBL Synthesis SDEC Digital EQ / Speaker Processor then desired SPL reading on your meter.

  • Page 42: Subwoofer

    Setup JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 can be enabled. Xtra Bass option has no effect and is disabled when the SUBWOOFER Front speakers are declared Small or when no subwoofer is present. Xtra Bass option has no effect on LFE reproduction. To turn on the...

  • Page 43: Dts

    Setup JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 Any adjustments for the DTS settings for the source will be found here. This controls how the SDP-45 will decode DTS bit-streams as well as DTS post-processing. Parameter Possible Settings Neo:6 Center 0 to 1.0 (0.3 = default) DOLBY Any adjustments for the Dolby settings for the source will be found here.

  • Page 44: Other

    DIGI OUT ZoneDAC, TOSLINK continues outputting linear PCM signal. SDP-45 built-in digital signal processor catches such occurrences using a so-called ―zero run LIPSYNC 0 to 255mSec detection‖...

  • Page 45: Surround Mode

    Surround Mode JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 4. SURROUND MODE - 45 -...

  • Page 46: Sdp-45 Surround Modes

    All surround modes pass through the bass management as set for that source unless the 2-Channel Bypass is engaged. The SDP-45 uses ―last used‖ logic, and remembers the last used surround mode that was valid. If the last used mode is not valid, a valid mode will be automatically selected.
  • Page 47 Surround Mode JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 DOLBY PLII MUSIC: This mode can enhance normal stereo music integrity of the original stereo recording. In cinema mode, for Left/Right recordings, offering a wider soundstage and enhanced spatial effects. film soundtracks, sounds steered to the Center are subtracted from the left and right channels.
  • Page 48 Surround Mode JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 - 48 -...

  • Page 49: Usb Audio

    USB Audio JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 5. USB AUDIO - 49 -...

  • Page 50: Using The Usb Audio Source

    INITIATING A USB CONNECTION WITH A PC Make sure SDP-45 is connected to a power source but in Standby. When the USB cable connecting SDP-45 is plugged to a USB port in a PC and SDP-45 is taken out of Standby, the computer should recognize the SDP-45 as an audio device. The device will appear as ―JBL Synthesis‖ under USB audio devices.

  • Page 51: Web Interface

    Web Interface JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 6. WEB INTERFACE - 51 -...

  • Page 52: Introduction To The Web Interface

    INTRODUCTION TO THE WEB INTERFACE The SDP-45 includes a built in ―Web Server‖ that can display information about the SDP-45, and also control the SDP-45 functions, just as the remote control can. The Web Interface has active feedback of the front panel information in real time and can be accessed from any standard internet browser.

  • Page 53: Main

    Web Interface JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 MAIN Select Digital input same as front panel buttons Navigation of Menu using arrows MAIN or ZONE 2 Source selections control, same as front panel buttons Serial Control Command line text. Click CMD to SEND...

  • Page 54: File

    Use of this page is explained in the technical documents that come with the firmware upgrade release notes. This page should not be used unless instructed. Using this page incorrectly can damage your SDP-45. - 54 -...

  • Page 55: Setup

    Web Interface JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 SETUP NOTE This page is password protected. You should not be able to access this page without proper password information. No access should be needed under normal use. This screen displays network-connectivity settings and also allows modification of: DHCP mode selection, IP address, Gateway IP address, Subnet Mask, Primary DNS and Secondary DNS.

  • Page 56: Status

    Web Interface JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 STATUS Status screen displays the current ―Error and Status messages‖ (if any), and ―Number of Flash Write Cycles‖. This is advanced technical information for support engineers. - 56 -...

  • Page 57: Help

    Web Interface JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 HELP The top part of the Help screen contains important links to documents: User Manual – an on-line version of the user manual (this link requires an active Internet connection) Remote Communication Commands – displays the list of available RS232 commands Remote Control Codes - displays the list of available IR remote controller codes.

  • Page 58: Dolby Volume

    Dolby Volume JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 7. DOLBY VOLUME - 58 -...

  • Page 59: Dolby Volume/Drc

    Dolby Volume JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 DOLBY VOLUME/DRC Dolby® Volume is an advanced digital signal processing technology for controlling playback volume. It evens out the volume level on everything you watch, greatly improving your listening experience. No more sudden blasts from ads, no dialogue suddenly too soft, no volume differences when you change channels or switch sources.

  • Page 60: Dolby Volume Mode Adjust

    Dolby Volume JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 DOLBY VOLUME MODE ADJUST When any of the Dolby Volume selections are made then the additional configuration settings are displayed in the lines 3 and 4 on the screen: DD VOL OFFS 0.0dB - use the Volume knob to adjust Dolby Volume level offset from –20.0 to +20.0dB.

  • Page 61: Specifications

    Specifications JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 8. SPECIFICATIONS - 61 -...
  • Page 62 Specifications JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 GENERAL MAIN ZONE AUDIO PERFORMANCE A/D Conversion 24-Bit, 192 kHz Delta-Sigma Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.25 dB D/A Conversion 24-Bit, up to 192 kHz Delta-Sigma Low Frequency Cutoff: 0.3 Hz (all speakers channels in Bypass...
  • Page 63 Specifications JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-45 AUDIO INPUT & OUTPUT CONNECTORS DATA & CONTROL PORTS Analog Audio Inputs 4x stereo single ended/unbalanced pairs Trigger Inputs/Outputs One 12V input and 3 programmable trigger (CD, GAME, Cable/SAT/CBL, BLU-RAY) outputs 2x pairs single ended, unbalanced TV inputs...
  • Page 64 Harman International, Inc. 8500 Balboa Park Northridge, CA 91329 +1 (888) 691-4171 www.jblsynthesis.com PN# 300031 REV4 JBLSYNSDP45UG | Rev 4 | 08/13...

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