JBL Sdp5 Manual

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Getting Started
About the SDP-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Highlights • Product Registration
Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Control Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 

Getting StartedJBL Synthesis
1-2With four floating-point SHARC™ digital signal processing (DSP)
engines, the SDP-5 boasts enormous processing power. These
powerful processors perform custom processing such as LOGIC7
decoding, bass enhancement, dialog enhancement, auto azimuth,
5-speaker enhancement, bass management, high-precision digital
crossovers, and audio controls. These features are available at
sample rates up to 96kHz, with 24-bit resolution to retain top
performance from all sources. In...

Getting StartedSDP-5
1-3 Complementing its audio performance, the SDP-5 features two
broadcast-quality video switchers. A wide-bandwidth component
video switcher accepts analog component or RGB video signals,
while a composite and S-video switcher accepts high-quality NTSC,
PAL, or SECAM video signals. The component video switcher can
pass High-Definition TV (HDTV) signals, as well as Standard-
Definition TV signals. Both switchers are designed to pass video
signals without alteration or...

Getting StartedJBL Synthesis
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Do Not . . .
•Place the SDP-5 on a thick rug or carpet or cover the SDP-5
with a cloth, as this might prevent proper cooling.
•Place the SDP-5 on a windowsill or in another location in which
it will be exposed to direct sunlight.
•Obstruct the front panel IR receiver window shown on page
2-3. The remote control must be in line of sight with the IR
receiver for proper operation. Refer to page 2-9 for more
information about remote control operation considerations....

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REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION
The remote control requires two AA batteries that should be replaced as needed. It is recommended to use Alkaline batteries, which last longer
without leaking. When the batteries are low on power, the remote control enters a low-voltage condition that prevents it from operating the
SDP-5. When this occurs, follow the instructions below to replace the batteries. Normal operation will resume when the new batteries are
installed.  
To replace the...

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Basic Operation
Front Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Rear Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Operation Considerations • MAIN MENU • Menu Navigation • Menu Item Selection •
Command Bank Activation • Command Matrix
Understanding the Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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1. Standby Button
Activates and deactivates standby mode when the SDP-5 is
powered on with the rear panel power switch (2-5). The
standby button performs no function when the SDP-5 is
powered off with the rear panel power switch.
When standby mode is activated, pressing the standby button
deactivates standby mode and activates the SDP-5, including
all zones that were activated during the previous operating
session. When standby mode is deactivated, pressing the
FRONT...

a remote control command is received. A red LED lights when
the A/D converters are overloading. And, a blue LED lights
when the SDP-5 is powered on and activated – even if the
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter is set to
ALWAYS OFF (3-52).
4. Volume Knob
Adjusts volume level in the Main Zone or Zone 2.
Note:
When SDP-5 output levels have been properly
calibrated (3-39), the +0dB volume level setting
corresponds to THX reference levels (75dB).
To use the volume knob to adjust Main Zone volume...

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9. Zone 2 Input Selection Buttons
Selects the input in Zone 2. When an input is selected, an
amber LED lights on the corresponding input selection button.
When Zone 2 is deactivated, pressing a Zone 2 input selection
button activates Zone 2 and selects the corresponding input.
The Main Zone remains deactivated until a Main Zone input is
selected.
10. Zone 2 Off Button
Deactivates Zone 2.
Front Panel Overview(continued from page 2-3)
6. Mute Button
Mutes Main Zone volume...

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REAR PANEL OVERVIEW
Note:
The numbered items that begin below correspond to
the rear panel illustration on the next page.
1. Power Switch
Connects power to the AC input connector and disconnects
power from the AC input connector. The crepresents the off
position and the|represents the on position. When the
SDP-5 is powered on, the front panel standby button or
remote control On button can be used to activate and deacti-
vate standby mode. When the SDP-5 is powered off, standby...