Welcome to the Synthesis family, we wish you many years of listening pleasure! Your new SDP-25 should include the following items. If anything is missing please contact your dealer or installer before contacting JBL Synthesis as they may have used it to install you new product: •...
Front Panel Controls and Indicators JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-25 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Audio Surround Zone 2 Selector Mode Audio Infrared Stereo Zone 2 Information Display Sensor Mode Video VOLUME Stereo Audio Surround Zone 2 Zone 2 Input Modes Modes...
Rear Panel Connections JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-25 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Optical Digital Optical Digital Trigger IR Flasher Audio Outputs Audio Inputs Outputs Output Serial HDMI HDMI USB Audio Control Front IR Control Port Inputs Outputs Input IR Receiver Input Coax Digital...
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Rear Panel Connections JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-25 IR Flasher Input: Connect the output of a modulated IR signal from a simple IR receiver to this input to use that receiver as the remote sensor. IR Flasher Outputs: Connect an optional, external, IR blaster to this jack to repeat IR signals received by the SDP-25 to other devices.
Remote Control JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-25 REMOTE CONTROL Audio Input: Press this button to chose between the Primary Digital, Secondary Digital or Analog audio source in use. See Page 7 for more information. Stereo Modes: Press this button to select one of these stereo playback modes: •...
Input and Output Connections JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-25 CONNECTIONS • The “Audio Return Channel” (ARC) feature of HDMI allows digital audio to be passed back from a TV set to the SDP-25 without the need for additional connections. This is particularly SAFETY NOTE: When making connections between the SDP-25 and any other device be useful to have the audio from streaming services accessed in a “Smart TV”...
Setup and Configuration / Main Menu JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-25 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Press the Master Power Switch on the rear panel to the left to place the SDP-25 in the Standby mode and note that the Standby/On Indicator will light red. To turn the unit on press the Power If your SDP-25 is installed in a cabinet or in a way that the front panel IR sensor is not visible, Toggle button on the remote or the front panel Standby/On Switch.
• Connecting and configuring Secondary analog and/or digital inputs with a source allows JBL Synthesis web site a www.jblsynthesis.com. However, at this time there are three important them to be used for the Zone 2 system since the output audio format must be the same as settings that you may wish to change.
Speaker Setup JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-25 SPEAKER SETUP The default crossover settings for Speaker configuration are in accordance with industry standards. If your system has a different number of speakers or if Height speakers are used in To assure the best audio performance we recommend the Speaker Settings must be adjusted to place of Surround Rear speakers, make the adjustments in this menu.
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Speaker Level JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-25 The final critical adjustments are the speaker output levels. Before making any Speaker Level adjustments, first set the volume to a comfortable listening level using a movie or musical selection you are familiar with, then use the Auto setting to make Speaker Level certain that the speakers are properly connected.
Audio Adjustment / Operation JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-25 When all speaker positions have been verified you may adjust the levels in one of three ways: Audio Adjustment • To have the test noise automatically circulate use the settings described above. As the test...
Zone 2 Operation JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-25 The SDP-25 has a unique HDMI Preview feature that allows you to see all available HDMI When the Zone 2 Setup menu is on your display, you must change the Video Control setting sources at once. Press the HDMI View Select button on the remote and five windows will appear to Enable.
Incorrect connections, configuration or operation is sometimes mistaken for product malfunction. If problems occur, see this section for troubleshooting information. If a problem persists, please contact your JBL Synthesis support or your authorized dealer or installer. NO POWER • If the front panel indicators and front panel display do not...