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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus, (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the pol
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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. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Macrovision is a registered trademark of Macrovision Corpora
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Introduction JBL 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- DVD1 NAME EDIT INPUT NAME SETUP INPUTS ence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage inside the enclosure –
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SDP-40HD Introduction Table of Contents Documentation Conventions........................................................ ii Speaker Setup ......................................................................... 3-27 Calibrating Speaker Distances & Output Levels ....................... 3-39 Speaker Calibration Parameters ........................................... 3-39 Getting Started LEVELS Calibration .............................................................. 3-40 About The SDP-40HD......
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1 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
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Getting Started JBL decoding, which derives 7.1-channel output from stereo, 5.1-, and ABOUT THE SDP-40HD 6.1-channel sources. Unlike other decoders, Logic 7 is compatible with all input sources and requires no special encoding. Because Thank you for purchasing the SDP-40HD Digital Controller, a the improvement it provides is clearly audible, Logic 7 decoding is reference-quality, 12-channel audio and video control center with widely regarded as the finest available. independent zone monitoring
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SDP-40HD Getting Started To complement its audio performance, the SDP-40HD features two Some DVD players and enhanced-definition (ED) digital TV broadcast-quality video switchers. An ultra-wide bandwidth broadcasts have a 480p resolution. For digital video input sources component video switcher accepts analog component or RGB video using an HDMI interface, the SDP-40HD delivers these resolutions signals, & can pass analog high-definition (HD), enhanced-definition through the HDMI switcher. (ED),
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Getting Started JBL HIGHLIGHTS � 12 channels � Stereo subwoofer connectors, and one � DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, and DTS-ES LFE output connector (discrete and matrix) decoding � 12 configurable inputs � Manual calibration of speaker distances � THX Ultra2 and THX Surround EX � 3 independent zones and output levels decoding � 6 HDMI input connectors � 4 sets component video input � THX Ultra2 Certification connectors with full HDTV compatibility � 13 digital audio input connectors, � RS-232 conne
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SDP-40HD Getting Started PRODUCT REGISTRATION Please register the SDP-40HD Digital Controller within 15 days of DO NOT obstruct the front-panel IR receiver window. The remote purchase. Register online at www.jbl.com. Retain the original sales control must be in line of sight with the IR receiver for proper receipt as proof of warranty coverage. operation. DO NOT install the SDP-40HD on a surface that is unstable or unable to support all four feet, unless it is installed in an INSTALLATION CONSI
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Getting Started JBL 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. Observing the proper polarity, insert two AA batteries. 3. Align the cover over the battery compartment and gently press down until it snaps back into place. The batteries should be replaced as
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2 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 ...........
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Basic Operation JBL FRONT-PANEL OVERVIEW The SDP-40HD is shown below. The numbers in the front panel illustration correspond with the numbered items below. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 10 1 11 9 12 1. Standby Button 7. Zone 2 Input Selection Buttons 2. Front Panel Display 8. Record Zone Input Selection Buttons 3. IR Receiver 9. Record Zone Off Button 4. Volume Knob 10. Zone 2 Off Button 5. Mode and Buttons 11. Main Zone Off Button 6. Main Zone Input Selection Buttons 12. Mute Button 2-2
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SDP-40HD Basic Operation 1 STANDBY BUTTON 4 VOLUME KNOB Use the Standby button to activate or deactivate standby mode. Use the volume knob to adjust volume level in all zones. The Standby button performs no function when the SDP-40HD rear Note: panel power switch is powered off. When standby mode is deactivated, all SDP-40HD zones that were active during the last When SDP-40HD output levels are properly calibrated, the +0dB volume session are reactivated. The red LED in the Standby button lights
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Basic Operation JBL FRONT-PANEL OVERVIEW (continued) selection button activates the Record Zone and selects the 5 MODE AND BUTTONS corresponding input. The Main Zone and Zone 2 remain Use the Mode buttons to scroll to the previous and next available deactivated until a Main Zone or Zone 2 input is selected. listening mode. Scrolling occurs in the order shown in the MODE ADJUST menu (See “Mode Adjust” on page2.). Press the Mode button to scroll upward through available listening modes. 9 REC
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SDP-40HD Basic Operation REAR-PANEL OVERVIEW The SDP-40HD is shown below. The numbers in the rear-panel illustrations correspond with the numbered items. 1 2 3 4 8 5 6 7 11 10 9 L FRONT R CENTER LFE LR SUBWOOFER L SIDE R L REAR R L AUX R L ZONE 2 R 20 19 18 13 15 14 12 17 16 1. S-video Input Connectors 8. Record Zone Video Output Connectors 2. Composite Video Input Connectors 9. IR In Connector 3. Component Video Input Connectors 10. Removable Access Panel 4. HDMI Input Connectors 11. Power Swit
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Basic Operation JBL 15. Main Audio Output Connectors 4 HDMI INPUT CONNECTORS 16. Microphone Input Connectors Provides HDMI audio/video input to the Main Zone (not available for the Record Zone). Six HDMI connectors labeled HDMI 1 to 6 are 17. Trigger Output Connectors available. 18. Digital Audio Input Connectors (AES/EBU, S/PDIF, & OMJ) 19. Balanced Audio Output Connectors Note: 20. Analog Audio Input Connectors A DVI (Digital Visual Interface) device can be connected to the SDP-40HD through
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SDP-40HD Basic Operation Component video output is available when a component, 10 REMOVABLE ACCESS PANEL composite, or S-video source is present. Covers the expansion slot, which is reserved for emerging Note: technologies. The video outputs that incorporate the on-screen display (OSD) can 11 POWER SWITCH also display the two-line status. However, to view the two-line status through the component output, it must be configured to convert and The Power Switch disconnects power from the AC Input C
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Basic Operation JBL REAR-PANEL OVERVIEW (continued) 18 DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS (AES/EBU & S/PDIF) Provides digital audio input to all zones. One AES/EBU (XLR), six S/ 14 RS-232 CONNECTORS TM PDIF coaxial (RCA), and six S/PDIF TOSLINK optical input The RS-232 serial connector (1) is used to perform backup and connectors are available. These connectors are compatible with restoration of configuration files and flash memory software PCM (44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96kHz), Dolby Digital, and DTS-E
