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JBL Synthesis Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 SYNTHESIS OWNER’ S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 SINGER ” brought sound to films in 1929, the letters J-B-L have been intimately linked to the production of the world’s finest films. Our 50 year devotion to the art of sound reproduction has made JBL an integral part of the musical experience.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.1 Synthesis One 4.2 Synthesis Two JBL Synthesis System Owner's Manual ©1993 Harman Consumer Group JBL and Synthesis are registered trademarks of JBL Incorporated. All Rights Reserved Manual Designed by Harman Consumer Group, Marketing Services • Woodbury Written by James S. Weiss Illustrated by Terry Robbins JBL Consumer Products, Inc.

  • Page 4: Basic Operations

    Cinema and Music functions, and to turn it off. More advanced adjustments are covered in Section 2: Advanced Operations. Your certified JBL Installer will be glad to overview these materials with you. 1.1 Powering Up The system can easily and quickly be turned on using the Remote Controller, pictured on this page.

  • Page 5: Basic Cinema Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS 1.2.2 Adjusting the Master Volume The Master Volume buttons at the top right hand part of the Remote Controller are used to adjust the Output Levels of the system. Press the Louder, and the button to make things Softer. These do not adjust the Input Levels of the Source Devices.

  • Page 6: Basic Music Operations

    Reference Levels. Again, if your adjustments do not produce the desired effects, consult with Section 2: Advanced Operations. If you are not able to adjust the system to your liking using the procedures outlined therein, call your Synthesis Dealer.

  • Page 7: Turning The System Off

    BASIC OPERATIONS 1.5 Turning the System Off There is no preferred order of components when turning the system off. However, there is one caution you should follow: NOTE: Do not turn the system off while any Source Device is running and producing sound. Always make sure all Source Devices are in “Idle”...

  • Page 8: Advanced Operations

    Before reading this Section, the Owner should have already read and mastered Section 1: Basic Operations. Your certified JBL Synthesis Installer will be glad to walk you through any or all of the information covered in this Section. 2.1 Advanced Cinema Operations 2.1.1 Ambience Level Adjustment...
  • Page 9 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 2.1.2 Panorama Adjustment Panorama refers to the degree of stereo separation generated by the Left and Right Main Speakers when listening to the simulated stereo of Mono recordings or movies. This can be adjusted by using the SOUND STAGE, CENTER, and buttons, located at the left side of the remote controller.
  • Page 10 2.1.5 Woofer Equalization While the JBL Synthesis System is calibrated to provide awesome amounts of clear, clean bass, some listeners might prefer a touch more bass for some sources. This cannot be adjusted from the Remote Controller, but must be done using the BASS EQ dial to the left of the INPUT control on the Surround Processor.
  • Page 11 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 2.1.6 Sibilant Filter The Sibilant Filter reduces the potential “leakage” of cinema dialogue from the Center channel into the Ambient Surround Channels. Engage it if you are having the sensation that the actors are talking off to the side of you or behind you.
  • Page 12 2.1.8 Cinema Modes The JBL Synthesis System is pre–configured for a number of Cinema Modes, each of which has been calibrated to take advantage of the unique properties of each mode. Press the appropriate button for the type of Cinema Source material you are using. Virtually all tapes and disks are labeled for this.
  • Page 13 Of course, most people still occasionally like to listen to old Monaural tapes or records or watch old Mono movies. JBL Synthesis allows you to do this without sacrificing the cinema or sound–stage audio quality of the system. Mono Enhance was designed for these sources, and creates a spatial effect comparable to the sensation of stereo.

  • Page 14: Advanced Music Operations

    2.2 Advanced Music Operations As we have discussed the Music System is virtually a “system-within-the-system”, and can operate separately from the Cinema Mode. Within the Music System, there are a number of adjustments you can make directly from your Remote Controller. 2.2.1 Switching to the Music System Most listeners prefer to listen to Music in its classic “stereo”...
  • Page 15 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 2.2.2 Music Modes Of course, there is music and then there is music. The JBL Synthesis System allows you to configure it to play different types of music and to take advantage of their different characteristics. • Rock...
  • Page 16 • Jazz The operative word here is “live”, as the Jazz mode makes most music sources sound engagingly present. Again, the music’ s perceived source is the front of the room, with a bit less exaggerated stereo separation, to make it sound as if a small combo is playing in your living room.

  • Page 17: Advanced Remote Control Operations

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS • Hall 2 This mode has been designed for works on a broader acoustic canvas, like orchestral and operatic works. Like Hall 1, there is no processing of the front channels, and the Center Speaker is disengaged (although you can re–engage it using the CENTER button if you desire).
  • Page 18 Bass EQ Knob While the JBL Synthesis System is calibrated to provide awesome amounts of clear, clean bass, some listeners might prefer a touch more bass for some sources. This...

  • Page 19: General Service Policy

    JBL will provide your JBL Synthesis Dealer with a loaner unit within the same 24 hour period to be installed in your system, and your unit will be sent to JBL for repair.

  • Page 20: Calibration Templates

    CALIBRATION TEMPLATES 4.1 Synthesis One CALIBRATION TEMPLATES DATE: _________________________ OWNER: _________________________ INSTALLER _______________________...

  • Page 21: Synthesis Two

    CALIBRATION TEMPLATES 4.2 Synthesis Two...
  • Page 22 Notes...
  • Page 23 JBL Consumer Products, Inc. 80 Crossways Park West, Woodbury, NY 11797 (516) 496-3400 8500 Balboa Boulevard, P.O. Box 2200, Northridge, CA 91329 (818) 893-0110 Part No. SYNOMCG 4/94...

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