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JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-40HD User Manual

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  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus, (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 3 JBL, Lexicon, Logic 7 and the L7 logos are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. DTS, DTS-ES, and Neo:6 are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. and DTS 96/24 is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
  • Page 4 Introduction 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. The following symbols are used in the document: Appears on the component to indicate the pres- ence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage inside –...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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... 1-5 Remote Control Battery Installation and Replacement ... 1-6 Basic Operation Front-Panel Overview ... 2-2 Rear-Panel Overview... 2-5 Remote Control Overview ...
  • Page 6 Introduction...
  • Page 7 Getting Started About The SDP-40HD... 1-2 Highlights ... 1-4 Product Registration ... 1-5 Installation Considerations... 1-5 Remote Control Battery Installation ... 1-6...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    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. As flexible as it is powerful, the SDP-40HD includes 12 inputs, each of which can be configured and assigned to any of its 6 HDMI™...
  • Page 9 SDP-40HD To complement its audio performance, the SDP-40HD features two broadcast-quality video switchers. 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.

  • Page 10: Highlights

    Getting Started HIGHLIGHTS • 12 channels • 12 configurable inputs • 3 independent zones • 6 HDMI input connectors • 13 digital audio input connectors, including 6 S/PDIF coaxial, 6 S/PDIF optical, and 1 AES/EBU • 5.1-channel analog audio input connector •...

  • Page 11: Product Registration

    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. INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The SDP-40HD requires special care during installation to ensure optimal performance. Pay particular attention to instructions below and to other precautions that appear throughout this user guide.

  • Page 12: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement

    Getting Started 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.

  • Page 13: 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 ... 2-11 Menu Navigation ... 2-16 Main Menu ... 2-16 Menu Item Selection ... 2-17 About the Zones ... 2-19 Two-line Status...

  • Page 14: Front-Panel Overview

    Basic Operation FRONT-PANEL OVERVIEW The SDP-40HD is shown below. The numbers in the front panel illustration correspond with the numbered items below. 1. Standby Button 2. Front Panel Display 3. IR Receiver 4. Volume Knob 5. Mode Buttons 6. Main Zone Input Selection Buttons 7.

  • Page 15: Standby Button

    SDP-40HD 1 STANDBY BUTTON 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.

  • Page 16: Record Zone Off Button

    Basic Operation FRONT-PANEL OVERVIEW (continued) 5 MODE 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.

  • Page 17: Rear-Panel Overview

    SDP-40HD REAR-PANEL OVERVIEW The SDP-40HD is shown below. The numbers in the rear-panel illustrations correspond with the numbered items. FRONT CENTER 1. S-video Input Connectors 2. Composite Video Input Connectors 3. Component Video Input Connectors 4. HDMI Input Connectors 5. HDMI Output Connector 6.

  • Page 18: Hdmi Input Connectors

    Basic Operation 15. Main Audio Output Connectors 16. Microphone Input Connectors 17. Trigger Output Connectors 18. Digital Audio Input Connectors (AES/EBU, S/PDIF, & OMJ) 19. Balanced Audio Output Connectors 20. Analog Audio Input Connectors CAUTION! Never make or break connections to the SDP-40HD unless the SDP-40HD and all associated components are powered off.

  • Page 19: Removable Access Panel

    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.
  • Page 20 Basic Operation REAR-PANEL OVERVIEW (continued) 14 RS-232 CONNECTORS 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. 15 MAIN ZONE AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTORS Provides analog audio output from the Main Zone.

  • Page 21: Remote Control Overview

    SDP-40HD Input Connector Output Connector (L) & (R) Front L/ R Center (SUB) Subwoofer L/R & LFE (LS) & (RS) Side L/R and Rear L/R REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW 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.

  • Page 22: Command Bank Activation

    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.

  • Page 23: Command Matrix

    SDP-40HD COMMAND MATRIX The numbers in the remote control illustrations correspond to the numbered items in the matrix. The sections following the MAIN ZONE SHIFT DVD-1 DVD-2 GAME TAPE TUNER MODE BLUE STAT MUTE MENU 7 / 5 2 CH MUSIC command matrix provide a more detailed explanation of the functionality and menu structure of the digital controller that can...
  • Page 24 Basic Operation MAIN ZONE SHIFT DVD-1 DVD-2 GAME TAPE TUNER MODE BLUE STAT MUTE MENU 7 / 5 2 CH MUSIC 2-12 Button Main Zone Zone 2 Selects the SAT input for Selects the SAT input for the Main Zone. Zone 2.
  • Page 25 SDP-40HD MAIN ZONE SHIFT DVD-1 DVD-2 GAME TAPE TUNER MODE BLUE STAT MUTE MENU 7 / 5 2 CH MUSIC Button Main Zone Toggles the FRONT Sets Zone 2 volume PANEL DISPLAY menu level to -15dB STATUS parameter between ALWAYS OFF and the current setting.
  • Page 26 Basic Operation MAIN ZONE SHIFT DVD-1 DVD-2 GAME TAPE TUNER MODE BLUE STAT MUTE MENU 7 / 5 2 CH MUSIC 2-14 Button Main Zone Displays the Main Zone Displays the Zone 2 line status for 2 sec- line status for 2 sec- onds.
  • Page 27 SDP-40HD MAIN ZONE SHIFT DVD-1 DVD-2 GAME TAPE TUNER MODE BLUE STAT MUTE MENU 7 / 5 2 CH MUSIC Button Main Zone Zone 2 Selects the THX mode Reserved for possible family for the current future expansion. input source. Selects the Dolby mode Reserved for possible family for the current...

  • Page 28: Menu Navigation

    Basic Operation 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 •...
  • Page 29 SDP-40HD To select a menu item: 1. Press the remote control arrow buttons to highlight the desired menu item. 2. When the desired menu item is highlighted, press the button to select the highlighted item. If you select an option, another menu displays.
  • Page 30 Basic Operation 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.

  • Page 31: About The Zones

    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.

  • Page 32: Two-Line Status

    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.

  • Page 33: Status Menus

    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.

  • Page 34: Status Menu Level Meters

    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. Note: STATUS menu parameters provide information about the current input source and listening mode. These parameters cannot be adjusted.
  • Page 35 SDP-40HD 2CH STATUS Provides information about 2-channel input sources. Features L and R level meters. Parameter Possible Settings INPUT Current input MODE Current listening mode INPUT TYPE ANLG, PCM SAMPLE RATE 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz See “Status Menu Parameter Descriptions” on page 27 for detailed information. 2CH STATUS INPUT MODE...
  • Page 36 Basic Operation STATUS Provides information about DTS(-ES) input sources. Includes L, C, R, SL, SR, SB and LFE level meters. Parameter Possible Settings INPUT Current input MODE Current listening mode CHANNELS 3/3.1, 3/2.1 BIT RATE 754.5 to 1509.7kbps ES ENCODING DISCRETE, MATRIX, OFF WORD LENGTH 16 bits, 20 bits, 24 bits...
  • Page 37 SDP-40HD 5.1a BYPASS STATUS Provides information about 5.1-channel analog input sources when the MAIN ADV menu ANALOG BYPASS parameter is set to ON. Parameter Possible Settings INPUT Current input MODE 5.1a BYPASS INPUT TYPE BYPASS See “Status Menu Parameter Descriptions” on page 27 for detailed information. 5.1a BYPASS STATUS INPUT MODE...
  • Page 38 Basic Operation 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”...

  • Page 39: Status Menu Parameter Descriptions

    SDP-40HD STATUS MENU PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS 2.0 ENCODING 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, Displays the audio input connector that is selected as the active...
  • Page 40 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. HDCP STATUS Indicates the current HDCP status of the media present at the active HDMI input.

  • Page 41: 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 ... 3-13 Configuring Advanced Input Settings ... 3-19 INPUT SELECT Parameter Settings ... 3-21 ZONE2 & RECORD IN Parameter Settings ... 3-24 Speaker Setup ...3-27 Calibrating Speaker Distances &...

  • Page 42: Setup

    Setup SETUP Selecting SETUP from the MAIN MENU opens the SETUP menu. MAIN MENU SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS INPUTS SETUP INPUTS Prompts for an input selection (e.g., DVD1), and opens the corresponding INPUT SETUP menu.

  • Page 43: Input 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.

  • Page 44: Changing Input Names

    Setup 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 MAIN MENU INPUTS...
  • Page 45 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 close the menu and return to the INPUT NAME menu. SETUP MAIN MENU INPUTS MODE ADJUST SPEAKERS...

  • Page 46: Assigning Hdmi, Audio And Video Input Connectors

    Setup 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.
  • Page 47 SDP-40HD ASSIGNING HDMI, AUDIO AND VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS The following table shows the behavior of the SDP-40HD relating to the HDMI inputs. Inputs HDMI Digital In HDMI-1 to 6 HDMI AUDIO NONE ---- or COAX-1 HDMI-1 to 6 NONE HDMI-1 to 6 S/PDIF input (COAX or OPTICAL) MAIN MENU SETUP...
  • Page 48 Setup DIGITAL IN HDMI AUDIO, COAX-1 TO 6, OPTICAL-1 TO 6, DVD1 SETUP INPUTS 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. MAIN MENU SETUP MODE ADJUST...
  • Page 49 SDP-40HD ASSIGNING HDMI, AUDIO & VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS ANALOG IN ANALOG-1 TO 8, 5.1 ANLG (6-8), NONE SETUP INPUTS 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.
  • Page 50 Setup ANLG IN LVL SETUP INPUTS DVD1 ANGL IN LVL Opens the ANLG IN LVL menu, to adjust the 2-channel (and 5.1-channel when the MAIN ADVANCED 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.
  • Page 51 SDP-40HD ASSIGNING HDMI, AUDIO & VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS MANUAL SETUP INPUTS DVD1 ANGL IN LVL 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.
  • Page 52 Setup 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.

  • Page 53: Selecting Preferred Listening Modes

    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.
  • Page 54 Setup 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.
  • Page 55 Setup SDP-40HD Modes that do not appear in the Input Setup menu DTS Neo:6 MUSIC 3-15...
  • Page 56 Setup SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES 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.
  • Page 57 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 Opens the 2-CH MODE menu, to select a preferred listening mode for 2-channel input sources.
  • Page 58 Setup SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES 5.1mc DVD1 5.1mc SETUP INPUTS 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.

  • Page 59: Configuring Advanced Input Settings

    SDP-40HD CONFIGURING ADVANCED INPUT SETTINGS SETUP MAIN MENU INPUTS MODE ADJUST SPEAKERS AUDIO CONTROLS REAR PANEL CONFIG SETUP DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS The SDP-40HD allows the assignment of one digital and one analog audio input connector for each input. The table below indicates the INPUT SETUP menu parameters that can be used to control the interaction of these connectors, as well as other advanced Main Zone, Zone 2, and Record Zone input settings.
  • Page 60 Setup CONFIGURING ADVANCED INPUT SETTINGS INPUT SELECT SETUP INPUTS DVD1 MAIN ADVANCED 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,...

  • Page 61: Input Select Parameter Settings

    SDP-40HD INPUT SELECT PARAMETER SETTINGS DIGITAL 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 digital audio input connectors are compatible with PCM (44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96kHz), Dolby Digital, and DTS(-ES) s o u rc e s .
  • Page 62 Setup CONFIGURING ADVANCED INPUT SETTINGS S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 DVD1 SETUP INPUTS MAIN ADVANCED 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.
  • Page 63 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.

  • Page 64: Zone2 & Record In Parameter Settings

    Setup ZONE2 & RECORD IN PARAMETER SETTINGS DIGITAL The SDP-40HD passes digital audio from the assigned input to the Zone 2 o r R e c o r d Z o n e a u d i o o u t p u t connectors.
  • Page 65 SDP-40HD CONFIGURING ADVANCED INPUT SETTINGS RECORD ADVANCED SETUP INPUTS DVD1 RECORD ADVANCED 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.
  • Page 66 Setup RATE parameter settings have no effect when the DIGITAL BYPASS parameter is set to ON. 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. If the audio from a copy-protected DVD-Audio disc is input through HDMI, then no digital audio output is available.

  • Page 67: Speaker 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.
  • Page 68 Setup MAIN MENU SETUP SETUP INPUTS MODE ADJUST INPUTS SPEAKERS AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS LOCK OPTIONS CUSTOM SETUPS SETUP SPEAKERS CUSTOM SETUP Selecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu CUSTOM SETUP option opens the CUSTOM SETUP menu, which assigns independent crossover points for each Main Zone audio output connector.
  • Page 69 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.
  • Page 70 Setup CUSTOM SETUP SPEAKER SETUP SPEAKER SETUP SETUP CUSTOM SETUP CUSTOM SETUP INPUTS SYNTHESIS 7 CH SETUP SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP SPEAKERS SPEAKER DISTANCES SPEAKER DISTANCES REAR PANEL CONFIG LEVELS CALIBRATION DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS 80Hz 80Hz LOCK OPTIONS APART 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz...
  • Page 71 SDP-40HD SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS (continued) SPEAKER SETUP PARAMETERS CUSTOM SETUP SETUP SPEAKERS 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. Speaker setup parameters perform the same function regardless of the selected speaker setup.
  • Page 72 Setup MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP S U B X O V E R S U B W O O F E RS L / R FULL MONO 3 0 Hz S T E R E O 4 0 Hz N O N E 5 0 Hz 6 0 Hz...
  • Page 73 SDP-40HD SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS (continued) FRONT L/R (continued) SETUP SPEAKERS 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 FULL, FULL + SUB, 30Hz to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONE CENTER...
  • Page 74 Setup SETUP MAIN MENU INPUTS MODE ADJUST SPEAKERS AUDIO CONTROLS REAR PANEL CONFIG SETUP DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS REAR L/R FULL, FULL + SUB, 30Hz to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONE REAR L/R SETUP SPEAKERS CUSTOM SETUP Assigns a crossover point for the Main Zone audio output connector labeled REAR L/R when a custom speaker setup is selected.
  • Page 75 SDP-40HD SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS (continued) SUB L/R SUB L/R SETUP SPEAKERS CUSTOM SETUP 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.
  • Page 76 Setup 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 MAIN MENU INPUTS MODE ADJUST SPEAKERS AUDIO CONTROLS REAR PANEL CONFIG SETUP DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP...
  • Page 77 SDP-40HD SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS (continued) THX ULTRA2 SUB SETUP SPEAKERS CUSTOM SETUP SETUP SPEAKERS SYNTHESIS 7CH Enables boundary gain compensation (BGC) for THX Ultra2- certified subwoofers. • Select ON if the subwoofer using the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Subwoofer L/R is THX Ultra2-certified. When ON is selected, the BGC parameter can be used to adjust boundary gain compensation.
  • Page 78 Setup You can use the remote control 7/5 button to toggle between 7- and 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.

  • Page 79: Calibrating Speaker Distances & Output Levels

    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: •...

  • Page 80: Levels Calibration

    Setup 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. MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP Manual Options SPEAKER DISTANCES...
  • Page 81 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 MAIN MENU INPUTS MODE ADJUST SPEAKERS AUDIO CONTROLS REAR PANEL CONFIG SETUP DISPLAYS...
  • Page 82 Setup PERFORMING MANUAL OUTPUT LEVEL CALIBRATION LEVELS CALIBRATION SETUP SPEAKERS 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.
  • Page 83 SDP-40HD MANUAL CALIBRATION (continued) INTERNAL NOISE TEST SETUP SPEAKERS LEVELS CALIBRATION 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.
  • Page 84 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. DACS CALIBRATION requires an external noise source. In JBL Synthesis systems, this source is the JBL Digital Acoustical ®...
  • Page 85 SDP-40HD MANUAL CALIBRATION (continued) SETTING BASS PEAK LIMITERS SETUP SPEAKERS MANUAL 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.
  • Page 86 Setup CAL NOISE LEVELS CALIBRATION BASS PEAK LIMITERS SETUP SPEAKERS Determines whether bass peak limiters are set with an internal or external calibration source. To set the CAL NOISE parameter: • Select ON to activate an internal calibration noise signal to set bass peak limiters.

  • Page 87: Rear-Panel Configuration

    SDP-40HD MANUAL CALIBRATION (continued) LFE LIMITER ADJ SETUP SPEAKERS LEVELS CALIBRATION BASS PEAK LIMITERS Specifies the output level restriction the SDP-40HD applies to the LFE output connector. To set the LFE LIMIT ADJ parameter: 1. Select the LFE LIMIT ADJ parameter. REAR-PANEL CONFIGURATION SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG...
  • Page 88 Setup 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: •...

  • Page 89: Display 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. MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP Parameter Default Setting ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Refer to page 3-51 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Refer to page 3-53...
  • Page 90 Setup MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP 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. The factory default unit name is SDP-40HD. To create a custom unit name: 1.

  • Page 91: On-Screen Display

    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 MAIN MENU INPUTS MODE ADJUST SPEAKERS AUDIO CONTROLS REAR PANEL CONFIG SETUP DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS Parameter Default Setting Possible Settings STATUS...
  • Page 92 Setup 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. FORMAT SETUP DISPLAYS ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Controls the compatibility between the composite and S-video output connectors, the video switcher, and the display device.

  • Page 93: Front-Panel Display

    SDP-40HD FRONT-PANEL DISPLAY SETUP DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Opens the FRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu, to customize the front panel display. MAIN MENU SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS DISPLAY DISPLAYS SETUP Parameter Default Setting Possible Settings STATUS...

  • Page 94: Volume Control Setup

    Setup 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 MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST INPUTS AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG SETUP DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS VOLUME CONTROLS SETUP...
  • Page 95 SDP-40HD VOLUME CONTROL SETUP (continued) REC PWR ON SETUP VOLUME CONTROLS 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.

  • Page 96: Trigger Setup

    Setup TRIGGER SETUP SETUP TRIGGERS MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP 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. The PWR connector cannot be configured because its trigger output connector is activated and deactivated when the SDP-40HD is activated and deactivated or placed into standby.
  • Page 97 SDP-40HD TRIGGER SETUP (continued) TRIGGER SETUP TRIGGER 2 SETUP TRIGGER 1 REMOTE REMOTE ONLY TRIGGER 2 REMOTE DVD1 DVD2 GAME TAPE TUNER ZONE2 INPUTS RECORD INPUTS FILM MUSIC MUSIC SURR PLIIx + PLIIx MOV PLIIx MUS PLII + PLII MOVIE PLII MUSIC PL + PRO LOGIC...
  • Page 98 Setup REMOTE ONLY SETUP TRIGGER 2 TRIGGERS TRIGGER 1 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.

  • Page 99: Lock Options

    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. MAIN MENU SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS...
  • Page 100 Setup 3-60...
  • Page 101 Audio Controls Audio Controls ...4-2...

  • Page 102: Audio Controls Audio Controls

    Audio Controls 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 BASS MODE ADJUST TREBLE AUDIO CONTROLS TILT EQ SETUP LOUDNESS BALANCE...
  • Page 103 SDP-40HD BASS AUDIO CONTROLS 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: •...
  • Page 104 Audio Controls TREBLE AUDIO CONTROLS 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: •...
  • Page 105 SDP-40HD TILT EQ AUDIO CONTROLS 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.
  • Page 106 Audio Controls LOUDNESS AUDIO CONTROLS 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.
  • Page 107 SDP-40HD BALANCE AUDIO CONTROLS 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. To control the balance from the remote control: Press the Shift button: • Press the MENU button to center the Main Zone balance. •...
  • Page 108 Audio Controls...

  • Page 109: 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 ... 5-4 Listening Mode Descriptions ...5-5 Listening Mode Menu Option & Parameter Descriptions ...5-35 Mode – Parameter Relationships ...5-43 Mode Adjust...

  • Page 110: Mode Adjust Mode Adjust

    Mode Adjust MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST MODE ADJUST FILM AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP MUSIC MUSIC SURR PLIIx + PLIIx MOV PLIIx MUS PLII + PLII MOVIE PLII MUSIC PL + PRO LOGIC MUSIC NIGHTCLUB CONCERT HALL CHURCH CATHEDRAL PANORAMA PARTY 2-CHANNEL MONO LOGIC MONO SURROUND MONO...

  • Page 111: Preferred Listening Mode Selection Parameters

    SDP-40HD PREFERRED LISTENING MODE SELECTION PARAMETERS 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.

  • Page 112: Mode Buttons

    Mode Adjust MODE 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.

  • Page 113: Listening Mode Descriptions

    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.
  • Page 114 Mode Adjust MUSIC 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.
  • Page 115 SDP-40HD PLIIx + & PLII + MODE ADJUST PLIIx + 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.
  • Page 116 Mode Adjust PLIIx MUS & PLII MUSIC MODE ADJUST PLIIx MUS 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.
  • Page 117 SDP-40HD PRO LOGIC MODE ADJUST PRO LOGIC 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 useful for comparison purposes, particularly with the L7 FILM, Dolby PLIIx MOVIE and DTS Neo:6 CIN listening modes.
  • Page 118 Mode Adjust CIN & MUSIC MODE ADJUST 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).
  • Page 119 SDP-40HD CONCERT HALL MODE ADJUST CONCERT HALL 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.
  • Page 120 Mode Adjust CATHEDRAL MODE ADJUST CATHEDRAL 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 reverber- ation time relative to their size, such as cathedrals. The CATHEDRAL 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...
  • Page 121 SDP-40HD PANORAMA CALIBRATION MODE ADJUST PANORAMA CALIBRATION Select PANORAMA PANORAMA CALIBRATION the PANORAMA CALIBRATION menu shown SOURCE LEFT & RIGHT to the left, to calibrate the PANORAMA SPEAKER ANGLE 30deg LISTENER POS listening mode. This listening mode must be calibrated to take full advantage of its NOTE: ENSURE THAT effects.
  • Page 122 Mode Adjust PANORAMA (continued) Front Left Front Right L127 ... R127 Center Left 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.
  • Page 123 SDP-40HD PARTY PARTY MODE ADJUST 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.
  • Page 124 Mode Adjust MONO SURROUND MODE ADJUST MONO SURROUND 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 See page 5-35 for detailed parameter descriptions. MONO MODE ADJUST MONO...
  • Page 125 SDP-40HD MODE ADJUST 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. Parameter Default Setting Possible Settings...
  • Page 126 Mode Adjust UL2Cin & SurEX MODE ADJUST UL2Cin 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.
  • Page 127 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.
  • Page 128 Mode Adjust 5.1 PLIIx MOV MODE ADJUST 5.1 PLIIx MOV 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.
  • Page 129 SDP-40HD DIGITAL & DIGITAL EX MODE ADJUST DIGITAL DIGITAL EX These listening modes are designed to decode and playback 5.1 discrete channels from 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sources. The five main channels are full frequency. The .1 channel, often referred to as the LFE information, has a limited frequency range of 120Hz.
  • Page 130 Mode Adjust DIGITAL & DIGITAL EX (continued) MODE ADJUST DIGITAL DIGITAL EX Parameter Default Setting EX DECODING AUTO COMPRESSION LFE MIX +0.0dB OUTPUT LEVELS Refer to page 5-33 CUSTOM Refer to page 5-34 See page 5-35 for detailed parameter descriptions. 5-22 5.1 2-CHANNEL MODE ADJUST...
  • Page 131 SDP-40HD 5.1 MONO LOGIC 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.
  • Page 132 Mode Adjust 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.
  • Page 133 SDP-40HD FILM & FILM MODE ADJUST FILM FILM 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.
  • Page 134 Mode Adjust & UL2Cin MODE ADJUST 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.
  • Page 135 SDP-40HD Parameter Setting 5.1-Channel DTS DTS THX UL2Cin ES DECODING: AUTO ES DECODING: ON DTS THX UL2Cin ES DECODING: OFF MUSIC MODE ADJUST MUSIC The DTS THX MUSIC listening mode is designed for playback of 5.1-channel DTS music sources when the side and rear speakers are present.
  • Page 136 Mode Adjust 2-CHAN & 2-CHAN MODE ADJUST 2-CHAN 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. Option/Parameter Default Setting CENTER MIX +0dB SURROUND MIX +0dB...
  • Page 137 SDP-40HD 5.1mc MUSIC MODE ADJUST 5.1mc MUSIC 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 VOCAL ENHANCE...
  • Page 138 Mode Adjust 5.1mc , 5.1mc UL2Cin, & 5.1mc MODE ADJUST 5.1mc 5.1mc UL2Cin The 5.1mc THX UL2Cin 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.
  • Page 139 SDP-40HD 5.1mc MUSIC MODE ADJUST 5.1mc 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.
  • Page 140 Mode Adjust 5.1mc 2-CHAN MODE ADJUST 5.1mc 2-CHAN 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.
  • Page 141 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.
  • Page 142 Mode Adjust CUSTOM CUSTOM MODE ADJUST Listening Mode 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.

  • Page 143: Listening Mode Menu Option & Parameter Descriptions

    SDP-40HD LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION & PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS 5 SPKR ENHANCE 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.
  • Page 144 Mode Adjust LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION & PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS CENTER 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.
  • Page 145 SDP-40HD EFFECT LVL 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 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.
  • Page 146 Mode Adjust LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION & PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS Note the following: • 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.
  • Page 147 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 Depends on the SIZE parameter setting. The LIVENESS parameter adjusts the amount of effect recirculation.
  • Page 148 Mode Adjust LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION & PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS RE-EQUALIZER 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.
  • Page 149 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.
  • Page 150 Mode Adjust LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION & PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS SURROUND EX 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.

  • Page 151: Mode - Parameter Relationships

    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...
  • Page 152 Mode Adjust 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).
  • Page 153 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...
  • Page 154 Mode Adjust 5-46...

  • Page 155: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    Troubleshooting & Maintenance Troubleshooting...6-2 Routine Maintenance ...6-4 Restoring Factory-Default Settings...6-5...

  • Page 156: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting & Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING The SDP-40HD does not power on. 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.
  • Page 157 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.

  • Page 158: Routine Maintenance

    A-19. Then, follow the instructions on the next page to restore factory default settings. If all else fails. . . 1. Contact an authorized JBL dealer. 2. Contact JBL Customer Service at 818-830-8757. Note: Visit http://www.jbl.com for additional troubleshooting information. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE The bulleted items below describe routine maintenance that should be performed on a periodic basis.

  • Page 159: Restoring Factory-Default Settings

    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.
  • Page 160 Troubleshooting & Maintenance...

  • Page 161: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications ... 2 Declaration of Conformity... 4 Menu Tree ... 5 Installation Worksheet ... 19...

  • Page 162: Specifications

    Appendix 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 • 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i (resolutions dependent on the capability of the HDMI display connected to the SDP-40HD HDMI output connector) Audio Sample Rates •...
  • Page 163 SDP-40HD Zone 2 & Record Zone Audio Performance Output Level • 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 Ω Output Impedance •...

  • Page 164: Declaration Of Conformity

    3 Oak Park Bedford, MA 01730-1413 USA The equipment identified here conforms to the Directive(s) and Standard(s) specified above. Type of Equipment: Digital Controller Model: JBL SDP-40HD Date: October 2005 Harman Specialty Group Vice President of Engineering 3 Oak Park...

  • Page 165: Menu Tree

    SDP-40HD MENU TREE MAIN MENU SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS INPUT SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG DVD1 8 STEREO INPUTS DVD2 5 STEREO & 5.1 ANLG 8 STEREO INPUTS FOR REAR PANEL CFG 5 ST.
  • Page 166 SDP-40HD TRIGGER SETUP TRIGGER 2 SETUP TRIGGER 1 REMOTE REMOTE ONLY TRIGGER 2 REMOTE DVD1 DVD2 GAME TAPE TUNER ZONE2 INPUTS RECORD INPUTS FILM MUSIC MUSIC SURR PLIIx + PLIIx MOV PLIIx MUS PLII + PLII MOVIE PLII MUSIC PL + PRO LOGIC MUSIC NIGHTCLUB...
  • Page 167 SDP-40HD MENU TREE (continued) MAIN MENU SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS DVD1 INPUT SETUP LD INPUT SETUP NAME DVD1 NAME HDMI IN HDMI IN NONE DIGITAL IN HDMI DIGITAL IN COAX-1 ANALOG IN...
  • Page 168 Appendix MAIN MENU SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS SPEAKERS AUDIO CONTROLS REAR PANEL CONFIG SETUP DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS DVD1 DIGITAL IN DVD1 DIGITAL IN HDMI AUDIO COAX-1 DVD1 INPUT NAME COAX-2 ANALOG-3 EDIT INPUT NAME COAX-3 ANALOG-4 RESTORE DEFAULT NAME COAX-4 ANALOG-5 COAX-5...
  • Page 169 SDP-40HD MENU TREE (continued) MAIN MENU SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS DVD1 MAIN ADV DVD2 MAIN ADV DIGITAL DIGITAL INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT ANALOG BYPASS ANALOG BYPASS S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO S-VIDEO 16:9 S-VIDEO OSD 4:3...
  • Page 170 Appendix MAIN MENU SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS SPEAKERS AUDIO CONTROLS REAR PANEL CONFIG SETUP DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS DVD1 RECORD ADV +OdB ANLG IN LVL DIGITAL BYPASS DIG OUT RATE 44.1kHz RECORD ENABLED SAT RECORD ADV ANLG IN LVL +OdB DIGITAL BYPASS CD MAIN ADV...
  • Page 171 SDP-40HD MENU TREE (continued) MAIN MENU SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L/R CENTER SIDE L/R REAR L/R SUB L/R SUB XOVER ULTRA2 SUB APART F R O N T L / R S P E AK E R S C E N T E R S P E A K E R S FULL FULL...
  • Page 172 Appendix MENU TREE (continued) MAIN MENU SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG SETUP DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS CUSTOM SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES FRONT LEFT 0.0ft CENTER 0.0ft FRONT RIGHT 0.0ft SIDE RIGHT 0.0ft REAR RIGHT 0.0ft REAR LEFT 0.0ft...
  • Page 173 SDP-40HD MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS MODE ADJUST BASS +0.0dB AUDIO CONTROLS TREBLE +0.0dB SETUP TILT EQ +0.0dB LOUDNESS BALANCE FADER ZONE2 BALANCE L< <l> >R RECORD BALANCE <I> <I> <I> B< <l> >F <I> -3.0 to +3.0dB Appendix -6.0 to +6.0dB A-13...
  • Page 174 Appendix MENU TREE (continued) MODE ADJUST MAIN MENU FILM MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS MUSIC SETUP MUSIC SURR PLIIx + PLIIx MOV PLIIx MUS PLII + PLII MOVIE PLII MUSIC PL + PRO LOGIC Selecting a listening mode opens the corresponding lis- tening mode menu (pages A- MUSIC 14 to A-16).
  • Page 175 SDP-40HD FILM VOCAL ENHANCE +0.0dB RE-EQUALIZER SURROUND EX RE-EQUALIZER COMPRESSION SOUND STAGE REAR LFE MIX +0.0dB 5 SPKR ENHANCE OUTPUT LEVELS BASS ENHANCE CUSTOM SURR ROLLOFF 15.3kHz REAR DLY OFFSET 15ms MUSIC COMPRESSION COMPRESSION LFE MIX +0.0dB LFE MIX +0.0dB OUTPUT LEVELS OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM...
  • Page 176 Appendix 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.
  • Page 177 SDP-40HD INPUT BALANCE MASTER LEVEL -5 to +5dB L< <l> >R LFE MIX MID RT -20.0 or -10.0 to +0.0dB 24ms to 24.3s CENTER MIX PANORAMA -127 +127 LIVENESS PRE-DELAY 30ms to 20.2s OFF, 1 to 100ms LOW FREQ WIDTH RE-EQUALIZER -25 to +25 REAR DLY OFFSET...
  • Page 178 Appendix MENU TREE (continued) FACTORY SETTINGS FACTORY SETTINGS EXIT HAVE BEEN RESTORED RESTORE DEFAULTS PRESS ANY KEY TO RESTART Refer to the Status Menus section that begins on page 1-21 for more information. > S STATUS STATUS STATUS INPUT WORD LENGTH WORD LENGTH MODE SAMPLE RATE...

  • Page 179: Installation Worksheet

    SDP-40HD INSTALLATION WORKSHEET INPUT SETUP DVD1 DVD2 NAME HDMI IN DIGITAL IN ANALOG IN ANLG IN LVL VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 2-CH 5.1mc MAIN ADVANCED INPUT SELECT ANALOG BYPASS VIDEO 16:9 VIDEO 4:3 OSD COMPONENT OSD HDMI OSD FORMAT DETECT ZONE2 IN RECORD IN RECORD ADVANCED...
  • Page 180 Appendix INSTALLATION WORKSHEET (continued) SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP FRONT LEFT/RIGHT CENTER SIDE LEFT/RIGHT REAR LEFT/RIGHT SUB LEFT/RIGHT SUB XOVER ULTRA2SUB OUTPUT LEVEL FRONT LEFT CENTER FRONT RIGHT SIDE RIGHT REAR RIGHT REAR LEFT SIDE LEFT SUB LEFT SUB RIGHT SETTING BASS PEAK LIMITER: CAL NOISE L/R LIMITER...
  • Page 181 SDP-40HD DISPLAY SETUP SCREEN DISPLAY STATUS POSITION FORMAT BACKGROUND REMOTE STATE FRONT PANEL DISPLAY STATUS BRIGHTNESS A/V SYNC DELAY CUSTOM NAME EDIT CUSTOM NAME AUDIO CONTROLS BASS TREBLE TILT EQ LOUDNESS BALANCE FADER ZONE2 BALANCE RECORD BALANCE TRIGGER 1 SETUP Circle all parameters set to ON.
  • Page 182 Appendix A-22...
  • Page 183 Symbols "PANORAMA", 5-12, 5-35 Numerics 2.0 ENCODING parameter, 2-26 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 2-CHANNEL listening mode, 5-22 ANALOG STATUS menu, 2-24 Dolby Digital mode family, 5-4...
  • Page 184 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 Declaration of Conformity, A-4 DIALOG OFFSET parameter, 2-26 DIG OUT RATE parameter, 3-26 digital audio input connectors, 2-8 DIGITAL BYPASS parameter, 3-25...
  • Page 185 SDP-40HD L/R LIMITER parameter, 3-45–3-46 level meters, 3-12 LEVELS CALIBRATION menu, 3-42 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...
  • Page 186 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...
  • Page 187 SDP-40HD WORD LENGTH parameter, 2-27 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 Index...
  • Page 188 Index...
  • Page 189 830-8757 for further assistance. Who pays for what? JBL will be happy to pay all labor and material expenses for all repairs covered by this warranty. If necessary repairs are not covered by this warranty or if a unit is examined which is not in need of repair, you will be charged for the repairs or the examination.

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