JBL SDP-75 User Manual

v.#4.0#

SDP-75

3D SURROUND PROCESSOR

USER MANUAL

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SDP-75 USER GUIDE

Software version v4.0

Last update: August 2, 2017

NOTICES

LIABILITY

The legal guarantees of conformity and latent defects under no circumstances cover any damage arising from accidents, misuse or an assembly error, negligence or considerable modification of the appearance or functioning of the returned equipment.

JBL Synthesis reserves the right to refuse any guaranteed return for a damaged product on account of misuse.

I. Acknowledgments

DTS® is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.

Dolby® is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

Auro-3D® is a registered trademark of Auro Technologies.

All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

The SDP-75 is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Dolby TrueHD”, “Dolby Atmos” and the Double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. License Notice and Trademark Acknowledgment Required for Licensed Products Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, and the Double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, DTS in combination with the Symbol, DTS:X, and the DTS:X logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The SDP-75 is manufactured under license from Auro Technologies. BL Synthesis is certified by Auro Technologies to implement its technology and products. Auro-3D® and the related symbols are registered trademarks of Auro Technologies. All materials contained in this work are protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission of Auro Technologies NV or in case of third party materials, the owner of that content. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright or other notice from copies of the content.

Due to constant improvement, all products specifications and design may change without notice.

Photos and illustrations are non-contractual.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

• Read the following instructions carefully. Save all instructions for future reference.

• Follow all warnings and instructions.

• JBL Synthesis expressly forbids unauthorized modification of this equipment.

• Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction:

o In direct sunlight o Locations of extreme temperature or humidity o Excessively dusty or dirty locations o Locations of excessive vibration o Close to magnetic fields

• Condensation can form on the inside of the apparatus if it is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a warmer location. Before switching the unit on, it is recommended that the unit be allowed to reach room temperature.

• Install the SDP-75 on a solid, flat, level surface that is dry, well ventilated and out of direct sunlight. Be sure that all four feet are supported.

• • Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use liquid solvent-based cleaners.

• Protect the detachable power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. If the ac cord becomes damaged, do not use it. Immediately replace it with a new one of the same or better rating.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Do not open the equipment case or remove any of the cover panels. There are no user serviceable parts in this

equipment. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel;

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not allow liquids to spill or objects to fall into any openings of the product.

• Always insert the ac plug into a grounded outlet. Do not remove the ground pin or disable the ground for any

purpose. The main AC has to be protected by a circuit breaker conforming to local standards.

• Before connecting the equipment, check that the main power supply voltage rating corresponds with the local main power supply. The rating of the main power supply voltage is printed on the equipment.

• If replacement of the ac line fuse and/or any internal fuse becomes necessary, replace only with same value and type of fuse (110V: T1A Schurter FST 5x20; 220V: T800mA Schurter FST 5x20). Never bypass the fuse.

• It is imperative that the SDP-75 be operated in a well ventilated environment and the immediate external temperature be maintained as specified. Do not expose the SDP-75 to humidity, steam, smoke or excessive dampness or dust. Maximum permissible operating conditions: 0°C to 40°C, 20-65% relative humidity. External cooling fans may be required in some cases.

• Do not stack any equipment directly above or below the SDP-75 as to protect it from overheating, as well as the continued functionality of any equipment near and around it.

• Do not ingest the remote control battery. The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin battery. If the button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS APPARATUS FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.

THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTICES .................................................................................................................................................. 4#

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................... 5#

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................. 6#

1# INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 10#

1.1# ABOUT THIS GUIDE ................................................................................................................... 11#

1.2# PRODUCT INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ 13#

1.3# SYSTEM INTEGRATION ............................................................................................................... 14#

1.4# JBL SYNTHESIS CERTIFIED INSTALLERS ................................................................................... 14#

1.5# UNPACKING THE SDP-75 ......................................................................................................... 15#

1.6# THE HARDWARE ....................................................................................................................... 16#

# Front panel layout ..................................................................................................................................... 16#

# Front panel display ................................................................................................................................... 16#

# Rear panel layout ...................................................................................................................................... 17#

# IR remote control ...................................................................................................................................... 18#

1.7# THE SOFTWARE ........................................................................................................................ 19#

# Available options to access the graphical user interface ......................................................................... 19#

# Important note about the web-based interface ........................................................................................ 20#

# Using a display, mouse and keyboard connected to the SDP-75 ............................................................. 20#

# The Top menu bar ..................................................................................................................................... 21#

# The Main user interface ............................................................................................................................ 22#

# The Lateral menu bar ................................................................................................................................ 22#

# Folded lateral menu .................................................................................................................................. 23#

# Unfolded lateral menu .............................................................................................................................. 24#

# The Speakers/Room setup tool ................................................................................................................ 25#

# The Fine Tuning panel .............................................................................................................................. 25#

# The Advanced Settings interface .............................................................................................................. 26#

# Product Information .................................................................................................................................. 26#

# Software updates ...................................................................................................................................... 27#

2# NETWORK SETUP ......................................................................................................................... 28#

2.1# CHOOSING A NETWORK CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................... 28#

2.2# CONNECTING TO THE SDP-75 ................................................................................................... 29#

# Overview of the network connection procedure ....................................................................................... 29#

# Step 1: download and install a VNC client on your device ........................................................................ 30#

# Step 2: put the SDP-75 and your device on the same network ................................................................ 31#

# Step 3: connect to the SDP-75 from your device ..................................................................................... 35#

# Using a Mac OS X computer with Screen Sharing .................................................................................... 36#

# Using a Mac OS X computer with Chicken of the VNC ............................................................................. 37#

# Using a Windows computer with Tight VNC ............................................................................................. 38#

2.3# CHANGING THE NETWORK SETTINGS THROUGH THE FRONT PANEL .................................................... 41#

# Checking the Wi-Fi settings ...................................................................................................................... 41#

# Checking the Ethernet settings ................................................................................................................. 42#

# Connecting the SDP-75 to a Wi-Fi network .............................................................................................. 42#

2.4# CHANGING THE WI-FI SETTINGS THROUGH THE GUI ...................................................................... 43#

# About the Wi-Fi information ..................................................................................................................... 43#

# Checking the Wi-Fi settings ...................................................................................................................... 43#

# Connecting the SDP-75 to a Wi-Fi network .............................................................................................. 44#

# Changing the Wi-Fi Status mode of the SDP-75 ...................................................................................... 45#

2.5# CHANGING THE ETHERNET SETTINGS THROUGH THE GUI ................................................................ 46#

# About the Ethernet information ................................................................................................................ 46#

# Checking the Ethernet settings ................................................................................................................. 46#

# Changing the Ethernet Settings ................................................................................................................ 47#

2.6# ABOUT VNC AND ZERO-CONF NETWORKING ................................................................................. 48#

# About VNC (Virtual Network Computing) .................................................................................................. 48#

# About zero-configuration networking ...................................................................................................... 48#

3# NETWORK STREAMING ................................................................................................................ 49#

3.1# THE UPNP PROTOCOLE ............................................................................................................ 49#

3.2# UPNP NETWORK ARCHITECTURE ................................................................................................ 49#

3.3# RECOMMENDED UPNP SOFTWARE ............................................................................................... 50#

4# DAILY OPERATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 52#

4.1# AVAILABLE USER INTERFACES ..................................................................................................... 52#

4.2# USING THE FRONT PANEL ........................................................................................................... 53#

# Power On-Off Sequence ........................................................................................................................... 53#

Volume control ......................................................................................................................................................... 54#

Source selection ...................................................................................................................................................... 54#

Preset selection ....................................................................................................................................................... 54#

# Checking the format of incoming audio ................................................................................................... 55#

4.3# USING THE IR REMOTE CONTROL ................................................................................................. 56#

# Volume control ......................................................................................................................................... 56#

# Source selection ....................................................................................................................................... 56#

# Listening format Selection ........................................................................................................................ 56#

# Presets selection ...................................................................................................................................... 57#

# Access to the Front Panel menu ............................................................................................................... 57#

# Light Button .............................................................................................................................................. 57#

# Level and Delay Adjustment Bypass ........................................................................................................ 57#

4.4# USING THE GRAPHICAL INTERFACE .............................................................................................. 58#

# Volume control ......................................................................................................................................... 58#

# Source selection ....................................................................................................................................... 58#

# Preset selection ........................................................................................................................................ 59#

# Checking the format of incoming audio ................................................................................................... 59#

5# BASIC SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................... 60#

5.1# NAMING YOUR SOURCES ............................................................................................................ 60#

5.2# CONFIGURING YOUR SOURCES .................................................................................................... 61#

5.3# DEFAULT SOURCE CONFIGURATION .............................................................................................. 63#

5.4# LEVEL AND DELAY ALIGNMENT OPTIONS ...................................................................................... 64#

5.5# NAMING, SAVING AND LOADING PRESETS ...................................................................................... 65#

5.6# DEFAULT PRESET ..................................................................................................................... 66#

5.7# SET A MAXIMUM VOLUME ......................................................................................................... 67#

5.8# SET THE DIM LEVEL .................................................................................................................. 68#

5.9# BACKUP/RESTORE OF PRESETS .................................................................................................. 68#

6# OVERVIEW OF THE SETUP PROCEDURE ...................................................................................... 70#

7# ESSENTIAL TOOLS AND SETTINGS .............................................................................................. 71#

7.1# AUDIO CLOCK SETTINGS ............................................................................................................ 71#

# Audio clock status information ................................................................................................................. 71#

# Audio clock setup ..................................................................................................................................... 72#

7.2# METERING THE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS .......................................................................................... 73#

7.3# PLAYING PINK NOISE ON THE SPEAKERS ....................................................................................... 74#

7.4# SOLO/MUTE AN INPUT OR AN OUTPUT ......................................................................................... 75#

7.5# SWITCHING LEVEL AND DELAY ADJUSTMENTS ON/OFF ................................................................... 76#

7.6# VIEWING THE ACOUSTICAL GRAPHS ............................................................................................. 77#

# Important notes ........................................................................................................................................ 78#

# Graphs display options ............................................................................................................................. 78#

# Choose display options according to your requirements ......................................................................... 79#

8# SPECIFY THE SPEAKER LAYOUT ................................................................................................. 81#

8.1# OVERVIEW OF THE SPEAKERS SETUP PROCEDURE ........................................................................... 81#

8.2# INTRODUCING THE SPEAKER/ROOM SETUP TOOL ........................................................................... 81#

8.3# AN EXAMPLE OF A SPECIFIC SPEAKER LAYOUT ............................................................................... 83#

8.4# AVAILABLE INITIAL LAYOUTS ...................................................................................................... 84#

8.5# SELECT AN INITIAL SPEAKER LAYOUT ........................................................................................... 85#

8.6# ADDING SPEAKERS .................................................................................................................... 86#

# Adding Regular Speakers .......................................................................................................................... 86#

# Adding Dolby Enabled Upfiring speakers .................................................................................................. 87#

8.7# REMOVING SPEAKERS ................................................................................................................ 88#

8.8# CONFIGURE THE SETTINGS OF EACH SPEAKER ............................................................................... 88#

8.9# CONFIGURE THE CROSSOVER SETTINGS (OPTIONAL) ....................................................................... 90#

8.10# MAPPING THE CHANNELS OF DIFFERENT FORMATS ......................................................................... 90#

8.11# SEND PINK NOISE TO VERIFY THE ROUTING OF THE SPEAKERS ........................................................... 91#

8.12# SAVE THE PRESET ..................................................................................................................... 92#

9# SPECIFY AN ARRAY OF SPEAKERS .............................................................................................. 93#

9.1# SETTING UP AN ARRAY OF SPEAKERS ........................................................................................... 93#

9.2# EXAMPLE OF AN ARRAY OF SPEAKERS .......................................................................................... 94#

9.3# ADJUST THE GAIN ..................................................................................................................... 94#

9.4# SAVE THE PRESET .................................................................................................................... 95#

10# DECODER / UP-MIXER SETTINGS ................................................................................................ 96#

10.1# SUPPORTED DECODERS/UP-MIXERS ........................................................................................... 96#

10.2# LISTENING FORMATS ................................................................................................................ 97#

10.3# USING THE FRONT PANEL ......................................................................................................... 101#

# Listening format selection ...................................................................................................................... 101#

# Decoders Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 101#

10.4# USING THE GRAPHICAL INTERFACE ............................................................................................ 102#

# Listening formats selection .................................................................................................................... 102#

# Decoders Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 102#

10.5# DECODERS SETTINGS .............................................................................................................. 103#

# General Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 103#

# Dolby decoder settings ........................................................................................................................... 104#

# DTS decoder Settings ............................................................................................................................. 105#

# Auro-3D decoder settings ...................................................................................................................... 106#

11# GETTING READY FOR CALIBRATION .......................................................................................... 107#

11.1# VERY IMPORTANT TIPS ....................................................................................................... 107#

11.2# CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU START ................................................................................................. 107#

11.3# IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MICROPHONE PLACEMENT .................................................... 108#

# Requirements for the measurement environment .................................................................................. 108#

# Reference measurement point ............................................................................................................... 108#

# Position and orientation of the microphone for the reference point ...................................................... 108#

12# CALIBRATE THE ACTIVE CROSSOVERS (OPTIONAL) ................................................................. 110#

12.1# OVERVIEW OF THE CROSSOVER SETUP PROCEDURE ....................................................................... 110#

12.2# CONFIGURE THE ADVANCED SETTINGS (OPTIONAL) ....................................................................... 111#

12.3# ADJUST THE MASTER OUTPUT LEVEL ......................................................................................... 113#

12.4# CALIBRATE THE ACTIVE CROSSOVERS ......................................................................................... 114#

12.5# VERIFY THE SOUND OF THE CALIBRATED CROSSOVERS .................................................................. 115#

# Visualize the acoustical graphs for each speaker .................................................................................. 115#

# Listen to each speaker connected to the crossover ............................................................................... 117#

12.6# SAVE THE PRESET ................................................................................................................... 117#

13# LEVEL AND DELAY CALIBRATION .............................................................................................. 118#

13.1# OVERVIEW OF THE CALIBRATION PROCEDURE ............................................................................... 118#

13.2# ADJUST THE MASTER OUTPUT LEVEL ......................................................................................... 118#

13.3# NORMAL CALIBRATION SEQUENCE ............................................................................................. 119#

13.4# COMMON PROBLEMS DURING CALIBRATION ................................................................................ 120#

13.5# CALIBRATION STATUS ............................................................................................................. 120#

13.6# CHECKING THE SPEAKER SUMMARY AFTER CALIBRATION ............................................................... 121#

13.7# MULTI-POINT MEASUREMENTS (OPTIONAL) ................................................................................ 124#

13.8# COMPUTE THE OPTIMIZATION FILTERS ....................................................................................... 124#

13.9# SAVE THE PRESET ................................................................................................................... 125#

14# SETUP BASS MANAGEMENT ...................................................................................................... 126#

14.1# OVERVIEW OF THE BASS MANAGEMENT SETUP PROCEDURE ............................................................ 126#

14.2# FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE BASS MANAGEMENT ................................................................................ 127#

14.3# BASS MANAGEMENT MODE ....................................................................................................... 128#

14.4# QUICK SETUP MENU ................................................................................................................ 130#

# Set Filters ................................................................................................................................................ 131#

# Apply to selected speakers ..................................................................................................................... 131#

14.5# BASS MANAGEMENT SETTINGS FOR INDIVIDUAL SPEAKER .......................................................... 132#

14.6# LFE & MISC .......................................................................................................................... 133#

# Low Frequency Effect Setup ................................................................................................................... 133#

# +10 Db on LFE ......................................................................................................................................... 133#

# Stacked Sub Correction .......................................................................................................................... 134#

15# SETUP TARGET CURVES ............................................................................................................ 135#

15.1# OVERVIEW OF THIS PROCEDURE ................................................................................................ 135#

15.2# SETTING UP ONE OR MORE TARGET CURVES ................................................................................ 135#

16# VERIFY THE SOUND OF YOUR OPTIMIZED SPEAKER SYSTEM ................................................. 137#

16.1# VISUALIZE THE ACOUSTICAL GRAPHS FOR ALL SPEAKERS ............................................................... 137#

16.2# LISTEN TO THE SYSTEM ........................................................................................................... 138#

17# FINE TUNING OPTIMIZATION SETTINGS ................................................................................... 139#

17.1# MAIN OPTIMIZATION SETTINGS ................................................................................................. 139#

17.2# SPEAKER POSITION REMAPPING .................................................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.#

17.3# TARGET CURVE ...................................................................................................................... 141#

17.4# LIMITER CURVE ...................................................................................................................... 141#

17.5# ADVANCED OPTIMIZATION SETTINGS ......................................................................................... 142#

# Display .................................................................................................................................................... 142#

# Front & Surround Speaker settings ......................................................................................................... 142#

# Acoustics Correction .............................................................................................................................. 143#

# Calibration settings ................................................................................................................................. 143#

# Optimize according to L&R speakers settings ........................................................................................ 143#

# FIR and IIR settings ................................................................................................................................. 143#

# Level alignment settings ......................................................................................................................... 144#

# Subwoofer low-pass filter settings ........................................................................................................ 144#

# Decimation settings & Advanced FIR settings ........................................................................................ 144#

# Advanced FIR settings ............................................................................................................................ 144#

18# PERFORMING MULTI-POINT MEASUREMENTS ........................................................................ 145#

18.1# RELEVANT MEASUREMENT POSITIONS ........................................................................................ 146#

18.2# MULTI-POINT CALIBRATION PROCEDURE .................................................................................... 147#

18.3# WEIGHTING MULTIPLE MEASUREMENTS ...................................................................................... 147#

19# APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................... 148#

19.1# INSERT AN EXTERNAL STEREO DAC ........................................................................................... 148#

19.2# REMOTE START AND STOP ....................................................................................................... 148#

19.3# AUTOMATION ........................................................................................................................ 148#

19.4# SIGNAL FLOW OF THE SDP-75 ................................................................................................. 149#

# Setup Process and filters calculation ..................................................................................................... 149#

19.5# 3D SPEAKER PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................ 149#

19.6# DB25 CONNECTOR: ANALOG PINOUT PINOUT ............................................................................. 150#

19.7# DB25 CONNECTOR : AES PINOUT ............................................................................................ 150#

19.8# 3D MEASUREMENT MICROPHONE .............................................................................................. 151#

# Microphone specifications ..................................................................................................................... 152#

# Power supply .......................................................................................................................................... 152#

# Individual compensation file ................................................................................................................... 152#

# Connection order .................................................................................................................................... 154#

1 INTRODUCTION

The JBL SDP-75 defines the state of-the-art in surround sound processors in terms of sound quality, seamless "3D" immersive audio, true decoding of up to 32 channels* in Dolby Atmos, seamless, optimized decoding and processing of all currently-available surround CODECs, utilizing HARMAN's newest research-based on-board room correction. The SDP-75 is part of a JBL Synthesis or Revel-based ecosystem, which optimizes numerous parameters based on easy-to-use drop-down speaker model selections. #

Utilizing an Intel®i7 PC-based platform, only the JBL SDP-75 offers all these features, as well as a future-resistant on-line update capability that no DSP-based system can match. 64-bit floating point calculations and 24-bit/192kHz native processing assures the highest sound quality from virtually any source, and without re-clocking, which is the case for virtually every other surround processor, and which results in a significant sonic compromise.

A user-friendly web-based interface for both setup, calibration and run-time operation allows remote setup, operation and diagnoses via IP. An exclusive 3D speaker configuration tool simplifies arraying speaker groups, optimization of speaker functionality based upon codecs, and convenient channel identification. Internal gigabit Ethernet, and full host Wi-Fi simplify setup and operation.

*16, 24, and 32-channel versions of the SDP-75 are available.

About this guide

This guide includes the most important information you need in order to use and setup the SDP-75 in your home theatre system. From the most frequent daily operations to advanced calibration functionality, this document will guide you through every step of the task you wish to accomplish.

This guide is organized in the following parts:

PART I: GETTING STARTED WITH THE SDP-75:

Introduction: unpacking the SDP-75 and an overview of the hardware and the software.

Network Setup: setting up the network to start using the software.

PART II: USING THE SDP-75 ON A DAILY BASIS IN YOUR HOME THEATRE:

Daily Operations: Explains how to perform simple operations such as power-on/power-off, volume control, source selection, preset selection and decoder settings via the front panel, with the IR remote control or through the software user interface.

Basic Settings: Explains how to name and configure your sources, how to switch on/off the level and delay alignment options, how to manage presets, and how to backup/restore presets to/from a USB memory stick.

PART III: INTEGRATING THE SDP-75 IN YOUR HOME THEATRE SYSTEM:

Overview of the setup procedure: A summary of the main steps you must follow in order to successfully integrate the SDP-75.

Essential tools and settings: Provides important information about the software tools and settings you need to know before starting the setup process.

Specify the Speaker Layout: How to provide the SDP-75 with all the information about your set of speakers. This information is required for the delay and level alignment of the speakers in the room.

Specify an Array of Speakers: Provides information to setup an array of speakers.

Decoder/Up-mixer Settings: Provides necessary information on the different decoders supported, their up-mixer and the

settings available.

Getting ready for delay and level alignment: Provides important tips and recommendations you need to know before running the calibration procedure, including tips about microphone placement.

Setup Bass Management: Explains the advanced bass management options supported by the SDP-75.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE SDP-75 SURROUND PROCESSOR:

Appendix: Technical information about automation, the signal flow, the 3D speaker placement recommendations, connector pinouts.

To improve clarity throughout this document, references to user interface items will be shown in bold letters and illustration’s caption will be shown in italic bold letters.

This guide also includes information about the latest 3D formats and common practice in terms of speaker placement to help you understand the new approach of 3D Sound in the best possible and least confusing way.

In addition, important information will be

indicated with the following symbols.

NOTE

IMPORTANT NOTE

Record of Changes:

Date

Software version

July 2016

Software version 4.0.10 – First Production Release

April 2017

4.1.x

IMPORTANT NOTE: The content of this document is subject to change without notice.

1.1 PRODUCT INFORMATION

MAIN FEATURES

• 16 or 32 Channel Digital Audio Processor

• Universal Spatial-Accurate 3D Audio

playback

• Best-in-class Room Optimization fully integrated

• Superior multi-subwoofer management and active crossovers calibration

• 118 digital and analog inputs + 80 audio outputs

• 8x HDMI Inputs, 2x HDMI Outputs

• User-friendly, self-explaining user interface

• Built-in Wi-Fi & UPnP/DLNA Compliant Digital

Media Renderer

• Wide choice of Remote Options

EXCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGIES

SUPPORTED AUDIO/VIDEO FORMATS

• Trinnov Room Optimization

• Next Generation Hardware platform:

• Revolutionary architecture, scalable

processing platform

• 64 bits floating point & 24 bits / 192 kHz native processing

• Future-resistant software-oriented upgrades provided over internet, no DSP upgrade required

• Robust design, inspired from our professional audio product lines

• High-performance AD/DA converters, used daily by the most demanding mastering studios

• LPCM Audio: 16-channels AES input compatible with Digital Cinema Servers

• 3D Audio Codecs (optional): Auro-3D, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, including their respective up-mixers

• HD Audio Codecs: Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio

• HDMI 1.4a compliant digital audio with 4K and 3D video pass-through (HDCP 2.2 : HDMI input 1, HDMI output 2)

• UPnP/DLNA renderer: WAV, AIFF, OGG, FLAC up to 24 bits / 192 kHz

SUBWOOFER MANAGEMENT

• Adjustable High-pass / Low-pass editable by individual satellite/sub or by group of speakers

• Support from 0 to 32 subwoofers

• Automatic level and delay

REMOTE MANAGEMENT

• VNC Remote Control through the network from any smartphone, tablet or laptop

• Web-based responsive interface

• Automation via Telnet and RS232 protocols

• Crestron, Savant, Control4 and AMX modules are

available

• Built-in Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi

• IR remote control included

• 12V Trigger in/out

AUDIO PROCESSING

• Comprehensive Processing latency control

• Automatic Processing :

• Multi-point acoustic measurement

(Trinnov 3D measurement microphone)

• Time/Frequency acoustic analysis based on impulse response measurement

• Loudspeaker/Room optimization

• Target Curves

• Manual Processing

• Several layers of 31 band Graphic EQ, FIR EQ, gains,

polarity and delay available for every channel.

• Total delay given in meters / milliseconds / frames for the listening point and adjustable global delay for accurate Lip Sync

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Chassis: 3.5U Power supply: 240V AC / 50-60 Hz. Option: 130V

Consumption: 90 W max. Weight: ~14.5kg Environmental conditions:

- Operating: 0°C-40°C (32°F-104°F)

- Humidity: 20%-80% relative humidity (without condensation)

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1.2 SYSTEM INTEGRATION

The SDP-75 is inserted before loudspeakers.

Figure#1:#SDP-75#system#integration#

1.3 JBL SYNTHESIS CERTIFIED INSTALLERS

The JBL SDP-75 surround processor provides an unprecedented degree of flexibility and automation, along with decoding of every current format and very flexible speaker configuration. All of this results in a superior end-user experience, with complex operations, such as automatically switching speaker configurations depending upon the format being transparent to the end-user. The SDP-75 should only be installed and calibrated by a certified JBL Synthesis Installer.

1.4 UNPACKING THE SDP-75

You will find in the SDP-75 packaging:

The#SDP#Synthesis#SDP-75#Surround#Processor#

Remote#Control#

Power#Cord#

Wi-Fi#Antenna#

CR032#Battery#

SDP-75#Quick#Guide#

Rack#Ears#

1.5 THE HARDWARE

FRONT PANEL LAYOUT

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

Select

Button

Source/Item

Selection Knob

Volume

Knob

Mute

Button

Power

Switch

Back

Button

Alignment

Status

Output

Meters

Audio Sync

Status

Output Level

Current

Source

Audio Format

Direct Source

Selection

Current Up-

mixer

REAR PANEL LAYOUT

ANALOG OUTPUTS 1-16 ON XLR

CONNECTORS

PC CONNECTORS may change following PC

motherboard updates

• Video output (VGA/DVI/HDMI)

• 2x USB 2.0 + 2x USB 3.0

• Parallel port (unused)

• PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse

• RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet

• Audio ports (unused)

HDMI 1.4A 8 INPUTS, 2 OUTPUTS

TRIGGER 12V IN/OUT

ANALOG INPUTS

• 1x Microphone Input (unused)

• 2x Stereo Inputs on XLR

• 1x 7.1 Input on RCA

• 3x Stereo Inputs on RCA

DIGITAL OUTPUTS

• 1x AES3 (8 or 16 channels) on DB25

• 1x Stereo AES/EBU on XLR

• 1x Stereo S/PDIF on RCA

• 1x Stereo S/PDIF on Toslink

• 1x AML Extension link on RJ45

POWER

• AC Input

• Fuse

• Power Switch

• RS232

• Serial Number

• Wi-Fi Antenna Connector

DIGITAL INPUTS

• 1x AES3 DCI compliant (8 or 16 channels) on DB25

• 4x SPDIF on RCA / 1x 7.1 PCM

• 4x SPDIF on Toslink / 1x 7.1 PCM

• 2x Stereo AES/EBU on XLR

ANALOG OUTPUTS

• 1-32 on 4x DB25 Connectors

• 1x Stereo on RCA

IR REMOTE CONTROL

1 TO 4

Direct source selection

SOURCE

Source selection

FORMAT

Listening Format playback mode selection

PRESETS

Preset selection

MENU / BACK / ARROWS

Navigation in the front panel menu

LIGHT

Switches off the backlight on the front panel

VOL +/-

Volume control (1dB step)

DIM

Decreases the volume by 20dB (toggle button)

MUTE

Mutes audio outputs (toggle button)

BYPASS

Optimizer bypass

1.6 THE SOFTWARE

AVAILABLE OPTIONS TO ACCESS THE GRAPHICAL USER

INTERFACE

The SDP-75 offers multiple options to display and control the user interface:

• Directly with a physical display, a mouse and a keyboard connected to the PC connectors of the SDP-75.

• Remotely with a VNC Client over the network, from any computer or tablet to access the full user interface

in order to operate and/or setup the SDP-75.

• Remotely with an internet browser, with a limited access to the user interface allowing to operate the SDP- 75 but without all the setup menus.

The Graphical User Interface of the SDP-75 is specifically designed for touch screen use but it is just

as easy to use with your laptop’s trackpad or with a mouse.

Figure#2:#graphical#user#interface#of#the#SDP- 75#

NOTE: The design and the user experience of the SDP-75’s Graphic User Interface are constantly improved with software updates.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THE WEB-BASED INTERFACE

The SDP-75‘s full user interface can only be accessed by connecting a display or through a VNC client.

If you’ve already completed the setup of the SDP-75 in your home theatre system and you only need to operate it, a limited part of the SDP-75‘s user interface is also available from a web browser.

NOTE: The web browser can only display the HTML-based pages of the user interface. However, most of the system setup pages of the SDP-75 are currently Linux-based. Therefore, the web browser can only be used for daily operations of the SDP-75 but cannot be used to setup, measure and align the level and delay of your speaker system.

To connect to the web user interface of the SDP-75‘s you need to enter its IP address in your web browser.

The IP address of the SDP-75 can be retrieved:

• via the front panel: go to the Setup/Network/Ethernet menu.

• by connecting a monitor and a mouse to the back panel. Go to the Network page of the graphical user interface.

If you are already connected to the SDP-75 with a VNC Client, you can easily check its IP address:

• Using Mocha VNC: click on the blue arrow, located at the right of the VNC Server address field;

• Using Chicken VNC: select the SDP-75 from the server list.

Please refer to the Network Setup chapter for further details about network configuration.

USING A DISPLAY, MOUSE AND KEYBOARD CONNECTED

TO THE SDP-75

A very straightforward option to access and control the user interface of the SDP-75, provided that you have the necessary equipment, is to connect a physical display and use a mouse and a keyboard to control the SDP-75 software.

These devices shall be connected to the PC’s connectors, located on the rear panel of the SDP-75:

• PC/Mouse can be connected either using the PS/2 or USB ports.

• Physical monitor can be connected through the VGA, DVI-D or HDMI ports. The PC video outputs may change

following the mother board reference.

Figure#3:#SDP-75#PC#connector’s#panel#

THE TOP MENU BAR

The Top Menu provides access to the main features of the SDP-75.

Opens the Advanced settings graphical user interface, used for configuring your sources, level and delay alignment, advanced processor settings, network setup, etc. Most of its functionality is explained in the chapters Calibrate the Speakers in the Room and Tuning the Optimization Settings.

Opens the lateral Play menu used for daily operation: level adjustment, source selection and general information. See the chapter Daily Operations.

Opens the Speakers/Room setup tool, used for setting up your speaker system and for routing the channels to the speakers. See the chapter Specify the Speaker Layout.

Opens the Fine Tuning page, which includes the Bass Management and the Advanced Settings. See the chapters Setup Bass Management and Tuning the Optimization Settings.

is a drop-down menu useful for quickly selecting a preset.

THE MAIN USER INTERFACE

The main page of the SDP-75 is used for daily operation:

1. Click on the Play button on the top left corner of the interface: the lateral menu unfolds,

2. Select one of the tabs to open the corresponding panel. For example, the Input Sources tab opens the Sources panel,

3. Perform a daily operation, such as selecting a different source.

A detailed description of this interface is provided in the following pages.

THE LATERAL MENU BAR

You can access the Play menu, located on the left-hand side of the user interface, at any time by clicking on the “Play” button on the Top menu.

This menu constantly provides information about the current status of the SDP-75. It can be folded or unfolded depending on the task you wish to perform.

FOLDED LATERAL MENU

When folded, the lateral menu provides the following features:

Click to unfold the lateral menu.

Unfold button

Click to increase output level added in 1dB steps.

Volume Control

Displays the current output level. Click to decrease output level added in 1dB steps.

Mute: cuts all outputs.

Dim: attenuates the output level by 20dB.

Displays which audio source is currently selected as you move the cursor over the icon.

Source Information

Displays the current status of the Optimizer. Click to enable/disable the Optimizer.

Optimizer Status

Displays the current clock sampling rate.

Audio Clock

Displays the current status of the Wi-Fi and Ethernet network interfaces of the SDP-75.

Network Status

UNFOLDED LATERAL MENU

When unfolded, the lateral menu displays extra information about the current settings

of the SDP-75:

•

IN sources

• SRC: the name of the current audio source

• FMT: the audio format

• UP-MIX: The up-mix format

OUT channels

• EQ: the current user EQ

• OUT: the current audio output

OPT displays the current status of the Optimizer.

CLOCK displays the current sampling rate.

Wi-Fi and Ethernet network status

More information on your SDP-75

THE SPEAKERS/ROOM SETUP TOOL

The speakers/room setup tool is a highly practical tool used to setup your system. It is explained in

the Specify the Speaker Configuration chapter.

Figure#4:#The#Speakers/Room#setup#tool#

THE FINE TUNING PANEL

The Fine Tuning panel gives access to Bass Management and Optimizer settings:

THE ADVANCED SETTINGS INTERFACE

The advanced settings of the SDP-75 are currently available through a specific user interface:

Figure#5:#The#advanced#settings#user#interface#of#the#SDP-75

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Product Information can be displayed on the Graphical User Interface default startup page and/or on

the front-panel menu of the SDP-75.

Figure#6:#Product#information#page#

• Version: software version currently installed

• Build date: software release build date

• Product ID: SDP-75 unique ID number

of the unit

• Serial: serial number of the unit

Use this button

to go back to the

Main screen

To display the About page on the front panel, hit the Menu button on the front panel of the SDP-75, select the last item About and hit the Select button.

•

Figure#7:#The#front-panel#About#page#

SOFTWARE UPDATES

The SDP-75 was designed to maintain its leadership over time and will therefore benefit from continuous updates as well as new features.

Software updates and support can be performed remotely by JBL Synthesis provided that the Processor is connected to the internet and that outgoing connections to port 22 is open.

Figure#8:#The#Network/Service#page#

2 NETWORK SETUP

This chapter explains how to connect with your preferred device (tablet, laptop or desktop computer)

to the SDP-75 through a Wi-Fi or Ethernet network.

2.1 CHOOSING A NETWORK CONFIGURATION

The SDP-75 offers multiple network options in order to meet two important requirements:

• using a wireless device (tablet or laptop computer) throughout the room while performing acoustical measurements with the SDP-75’s level and delay alignment tools;

• seamlessly integrating the SDP-75 into your home theatre’s technical environment;

Depending on the specific technical environment of your home theater, each of these requirements may or may not correspond to the same network configuration.

We recommend the following strategy for the network setup of your SDP-75:

1. Setup Procedure: choose a network configuration that meets your requirements for the setup process. Three options are possible:

A. The SDP-75 joins your local Wi-Fi network as a Wi-Fi client;

B. The SDP-75 joins your local Ethernet network as an Ethernet client;

C. Your device connects to the SDP-75’s own Wi-Fi network (Access Point).

2. Final installation: if needed, change the network configuration to meet the requirements to integrate the SDP75 into your overall home theater system. For the final installation of the system, we suggest to leave your SDP-75 permanently connected to the local network. Two options are possible:

A. Connect an Ethernet cable between the SDP-75’s back panel and your ISP box. With this option, the

SDP-75 will always be available through your local network. This is the easiest option because the SDP-75’s default DHCP network settings allows it to connect automatically to a local Ethernet network.

B. Setup the SDP-75 network settings to connect as a Wi-Fi client to your ISP Box’s Wi-Fi access point.

This process is explained in the Advanced Wi-Fi Settings subchapter at the end of this chapter.

NOTE: You could also choose to leave the SDP-75 disconnected from your local network but this will probably be less convenient if you want to access the Internet from the same device that is used to operate the SDP-75.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Whatever option you choose for connecting to the SDP-75 through a network, please keep in mind that the SDP-75 and your control device (tablet or computer) must be connected to the same network, or to interconnected networks, such as a Wi-Fi network interconnected to an Ethernet network.

2.2 CONNECTING TO THE SDP-75

OVERVIEW OF THE NETWORK CONNECTION PROCEDURE

The factory settings of the SDP-75 are designed to make it as easy as possible to establish the first

network connection between your device (tablet or computer) and the SDP-75 so that you can

access its graphic user interface.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please keep in mind that another straightforward option for using the SDP-75 is to connect a display, mouse, and keyboard directly to the back panel PC connectors.

The following overview introduces the main steps of the network connection procedure in order to help you understand the overall process and choose your preferred options:

1. Step 1: download and install a VNC Client software application on your device.

2. Step 2: put the SDP-75 and your device on the same network. Choose one of these options:

A. Your device joins the SDP-75’s Wi-Fi network: Disconnect your device from your usual Wi-Fi network

and connect it to the SDP-75‘s own Wi-Fi network (Access Point).

B. The SDP-75 joins your existing Wi-Fi network: use the SDP-75’s front panel menus to connect it to

your local Wi-Fi network.

C. The SDP-75 joins your existing Ethernet network: use an Ethernet cable to connect the SDP-75 to your

local Ethernet network.

3. Step 3: open your VNC Client and configure it to connect to the SDP-75’s VNC Server. Choose one of these options:

A. iOS devices, Android devices or Mac OS X computers: the zeroconf-enabled VNC clients available for

these devices will not require knowing the IP address of the SDP-75.

B. Windows computers: you will need to configure your VNC client (Tight VNC) with the IP address of

the SDP-75.

4. Once your VNC Client is configured correctly, connect to the SDP-75’s VNC Server and start using the SDP75’s graphical user interface.

These steps are described in detail in the following pages.

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