JBL SDP-75 User Manual

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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

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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.

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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.

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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#

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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#

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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#

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# +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#

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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#

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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#

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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:

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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

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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#

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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.

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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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STEP 1: DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL A VNC CLIENT ON

YOUR DEVICE

2.2.2.1 USING A TABLET

If you are connecting from an iOS, Android or Windows tablet you need to download and install a VNC

Client app on your tablet. A number of VNC Clients/Viewers are currently available. We recommend

the Mocha VNC Lite free app:

iOS devices (Apple iPad): use the App Store app to download and install the Mocha VNC Lite app from Apple’s App Store.

Android devices: use the Play Store app to download and install the Mocha VNC Lite app from Google’s Play Store.

Windows mobile devices: use the Windows Store app to download and install the Mocha VNC Lite app from the Windows Store.

2.2.2.2 USING A MAC OS X COMPUTER

If you are connecting from a Mac OS X computer running OS X version 10.5 or higher, you can choose to use Apple’s Screen Sharing VNC client integrated into the OS X operating system. In this case you don’t need to download an additional app and you can skip to the next step.

If your Mac is running OS X version 10.4 or lower, you need to install a VNC client software: download and install Chicken of the VNC from

www.macupdate.com

Figure#9:#the#SDP-75’s#graphical#user#interface##

from#a#Mac#OS#X#desktop#

2.2.2.3 USING A WINDOWS COMPUTER

If you are connecting from a Windows computer, you need to download and install a VNC Client software. A number of VNC Clients/Viewers are currently available.

We recommend Tight VNC: download and install

Tight VNC from www.tightvnc.com

NOTE: Tight VNC is not zeroconf-

enabled. You will need to enter the IP address of the SDP-75 in order to connect.

Figure#10:#the#SDP-75’s#graphical#user#interface#from#a#

Windows#desktop#

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STEP 2: PUT THE SDP-75 AND YOUR DEVICE ON THE SAME

NETWORK

2.2.3.1 OPTION A: YOUR DEVICE JOINS THE SDP-75’S WI-FI NETWORK

The factory settings of the SDP-75 are preconfigured to allow it to run as a Wi-Fi Access Point. Provided that the Wi-Fi antenna is connected to its back panel, the SD¨-75 will run its own Wi-Fi Access Point. The SDP-75 access point should appear in the list of Wi-Fi networks under the name “SDP-XX”, where XX is the serial number of your SDP-75.

The fully wireless option for connecting to the SDP-75 is as follows:

• Disconnect your device (computer or tablet) from your usual Wi-Fi network;

• Connect your device to the SDP-75’s own Wi-Fi network: in your list of Wi-Fi networks, choose the network

named “SDP-XX”, where “XX” is the serial number of your SDP-75. Enter the following password: calibration

• Use the SDP-75 front panel to check its network status: go to the Setup/Network menu to see its IP address.

Once your computer or tablet is on the SDP-75’s own Wi-Fi network, you can move to the Next Step of this procedure to configure and connect your VNC client to the SDP-75’s VNC server.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The SDP-75 Access Point’s password is calibration

The SDP-75’s Access Point details are available through the front panel menu in the Setup > Network > Wi-Fi page.

Figure#11:#joining#the#SDP-75’s#network#(Access#Point)#

IMPORTANT NOTE: Once connected to the SDP-75’s Access Point, it is possible to remotely access the SDP-75’s graphic user interface, but access to Internet will be lost, as indicated in the figure above. You must switch back to your usual Wi-Fi network in order to reconnect to the internet.

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CONNECTING WITH YOUR IPAD

The following screenshots, created on an iPad, are provided as an example of how to connect to the SDP-75 Access Point. The process is extremely similar on a Mac OS X, Android, or Windows device, you simply need to find the Wi-Fi Settings page.

• Go to Settings and click on the Wi-Fi menu item located in the top left side of the page.

• In the “Chose a network…” list, click on the network SDP-XX, where XX is the serial number of your SDP-75.

Figure#12:#choosing#a#Wi-Fi#network#in#the#iPad#settings#

• When asked to Enter the password for “SDP-XX”, type the following password: calibration

• Click on the Join button.

•

Figure#13:#entering#the#password#to#join#the #SDP-75’s#Wi-Fi#network#

JBL_SRP- 75-6

JBL_SRP-75-6

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• You should now see the SDP-XX network as the currently connected Wi-Fi network on top of the page and on the top left side of the page:

Figure#14:#the#iPad#is#now#connected#to#th e#SDP-XX#Wi-Fi#network#

Once you are connected, you can move to the next step of the procedure: configure and connect your VNC client to the SDP-75’s VNC server.

2.2.3.2 OPTION B: THE SDP-75 JOINS YOUR EXISTING WI-FI NETWORK

The most flexible network option for the final installation of your SDP-75 is to connect it as a Wi-Fi client to your existing Wi-Fi network. This will allow you to connect to the SDP-75 and to the Internet simultaneously, without switching back

and forth between two different Wi-Fi networks.

To connect the SDP-75 to an existing Wi-Fi network you need to use the front panel menus to change the Wi-Fi settings:

1. Click on the menu button on the front panel.

2. Select the Setup > Network > Wi-Fi page.

3. Turn the Source/Item selection knob to scroll through the settings until you see the Connection item:

4. Push the Select button. This will display the list of available Wi-Fi networks:

5. Scroll to the name of the Wi-Fi network you want to join, and press the Select button. If you select an encrypted Access Point, you will be asked for the passphrase.

6. Enter the passphrase and press the OK button:

7. You should now see that the Wi-Fi status has changed to “Link: Connected”:

This means that your SDP-75 is now connected to

the chosen Wi-Fi network.

JBL_SRP- 75-6

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2.2.3.3 OPTION C: THE SDP-75 JOINS YOUR EXISTING ETHERNET NETWORK

The factory setting for the SDP-75’s Ethernet mode is set to DHCP. Therefore, the SDP-75 will automatically be detected and configured on most local networks.

The benefit of this Ethernet-based option is that you don’t need to switch your own device to another network. Therefore, if your network has Internet access, you will remain connected to the Internet while also being connected to the SDP-75.

To connect the SDP-75 to your local Ethernet network:

• Use an Ethernet cable to connect the SDP-75 to your router or ISP Box;

• Use the SDP-75’s front panel to check that it now has an IP address: go to the Setup/Network menu to see

the network configuration.

Once the SDP-75 is connected to your local network, you can move to the next step of the procedure: configure and connect your VNC client to the SDP-75’s VNC server.

Figure#15:#connecting#the#SDP-75#to#an#ISP#box#

The figure above shows that the SDP-75 is hard-wired to the Internet Service Provider Box / Wi-Fi Router of the local home network.

If your local network has a Wi-Fi Access Point, you can then access the SDP-75 from any wireless device connected to your local Wi-Fi Access Point.

NOTES:

• This configuration only works if the router includes an active DHCP server.

• The standard settings of your ISP box should allow the SDP-75 to reach the Updates Server for

software updates through the internet.

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STEP 3: CONNECT TO THE SDP-75 FROM YOUR DEVICE

2.2.4.1 USING A TABLET WITH MOCHA VNC LITE

To connect to the SDP-75’s VNC Server from an iOS or an Android device, use the Mocha VNC Lite application:

• Open the Mocha VNC Lite app in your iOS or Android device.

• Click on the Configure menu item located in the top left of the page.

• In the Configure page, click on the line “New… Add a configuration”.

Figure#16:#adding#a#new#VNC#Server#conf igu r a tio n#

In the list of VNC Server parameters, click on the “i” button located in the top right of the page, next to the VNC server address.

Figure#17:#configuring#the#VNC#Server#

In the list Find local workstations, select the line named “#VNC Server on SDP-XX”, where XX is the number of the SDP-75.

Figure#18:#selecting#the#VNC#Server#SDP-XX#

The field VNC server address now shows the name “#VNC Server on SDP-XX”, where XX is the number of the SDP-75.

Go to the field VNC password and enter the password, which is the six-digit serial number of the SDP-75:

● the password is 00000X, if the number of the SDP-75’s VNC Server has a single digit;

● the password is 0000XX if the number of the SDP-75’s VNC Server has 2 digits;

● the password is 000XXX if the number of the SDP-75’s VNC Server has 3 digits;

● etc…

The VNC Server is now configured.

Figure#19:#entering#the#password#

Now click on the Connect menu item. The “#VNC Server on SDP-XX” should be listed in the page.

Select the line “#VNC Server on SDP-XX”.

The graphic user interface of the SDP-75 should now be visible on the screen of your device.

Figure#20:#connecting#to#the#SDP-75's#VNC#server##

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USING A MAC OS X COMPUTER WITH SCREEN SHARING

To connect to the SDP-75’s VNC Server from your Mac OS X computer, you can use the integrated Screen Sharing VNC client included since OS X version 10.5 (Leopard):

1. Open the Finder application in your Mac OS X computer.

2. Select the item Go > Network in the Finder’s menu. This will display the available VNC servers in your network.

3. Select (double-click) the server “VNC server on SDP-XX”, where XX is the number of your SDP-75. This will display the following window;

4. Click on the Share Screen… button. This will display the Screen Sharing login panel;

5. Enter the password, which is the sixdigit serial number of your SDP-75:

a. the password is 00000X, if the number

of your SDP-75’s VNC Server has a single digit;

b. the password is 0000XX if the number

of your SDP-75’s VNC Server has 2 digits;

c. the password is 000XXX if the number

of your SDP-75’s VNC Server has 3 digits;

d. etc.

6. Click on the Connect button located in the lower left corner of the window.

7. The graphic user interface of your SDP-75 should now be visible on the screen of your Mac.

Figure#21:#the#Network#page#in#Mac#OS#X's #F in d er#

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USING A MAC OS X COMPUTER WITH CHICKEN OF THE

VNC

To connect to the SDP-75’s VNC Server with the Chicken of the VNC client from a Mac OS X computer:

1. Open the Chicken of the VNC software in your Mac OS X computer.

2. The VNC Login window shows a list of available VNC servers. Select the server “VNC server on SDP-75-XX”, where XX is the number of your SDP-75.

Figure#22:#Chicken#of#the#VNC#Login#wind o w #

3. The Host’s IP address is automatically filled. You only need to enter the password, which is the six-digit serial number of your SDP-75:

• the password is 00000X, if the number of your SDP-75’s VNC Server has a single digit;

• the password is 0000XX if the number of your SDP-75’s VNC Server has 2 digits;

• the password is 000XXX if the number of your SDP-75’s VNC Server has 3 digits;

• etc…

4. Click on the Connect button located in the lower left corner of the window.

5. The graphical user interface of your SDP-75 should now be visible on the screen of your Mac.

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USING A WINDOWS COMPUTER WITH TIGHT VNC

Since Tight VNC is not a zero-conf client, the connection procedure requires some additional steps, which are described below.

WRITE DOWN YOUR SDP-75’S SERIAL NUMBER

1. Go to your SDP-75’s back panel to find out its serial number. The 6-digit serial number is printed above the MADE IN FRANCE tag: it is “123456” in the example below:

Figure#23:#a#serial#number#as#printed#on#the #b a ck #p a n e l#o f#th e #SDP-75#

2. the VNC password is the six-digit serial number of your SDP-75:

• The password is 00000X, if the number of your SDP-75’s VNC Server has a single digit;

• The password is 0000XX if the number of your SDP-75’s VNC Server has 2 digits;

• The password is 000XXX if the number of your SDP-75’s VNC Server has 3 digits;

• Etc…

WRITE DOWN THE IP ADDRESS OF THE SDP-75

If your VNC client is not zeroconf-enabled it cannot find the SDP-75‘s VNC Server automatically. This is the case of the Tight VNC client for Windows. Therefore, you’ll need to enter the SDP-75‘s IP address in the connection window. More

precisely, the IP address you need to enter is:

● The IP address of the Ethernet interface, if the SDP-75 is connected to the router via an Ethernet cable.

● The AP IP address of the Wi-Fi interface, if the remote device is connected to the Access Point of the SDP-75.

● The IP address of the Wi-Fi interface, if the SDP-75 is connected to an existing Wi-Fi network.

NOTE:

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

● via the front panel, in the Setup/Network/Ethernet page or in the Setup/Network/Wi-fi page;

● from the Network page of the graphical user interface, displayed to a monitor via the VGA or DVI port.

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GETTING THE IP ADDRESS FROM

THE WI-FI SETTINGS

To get the IP address from the Wi-Fi settings via the front panel:

Click on the menu button

Go to the Setup > Network > Wi-Fi page:

Turn the Source/Item selection knob to scroll through the settings.

Figure# 24:# IP # a d d re ss # in # th e # S e tu p # > # Network#>#Wi-Fi# page#via#the#front#panel#

GETTING THE IP ADDRESS FROM THE ETHERNET SETTINGS

● To get the IP address from the Ethernet settings via the front panel:

● Click on the menu button

● Select the Setup > Network > Ethernet page

● Turn the Source/Item selection knob to scroll through the settings.

Figure#25:#IP#address#in#the#Setup#>#Network#>#Ethernet#page#via#the#front#panel#

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CONNECT WITH TIGHT VNC

First of all, use the SDP-75’s front panel display to find out the IP address of its VNC Server (see the detailed explanation above).

To connect with your VNC client to the SDP75:

1. Open the Tight VNC software in your Windows computer.

2. In the VNC client’s connection window, enter the IP address of the SDP-75’s VNC Server (see the detailed explanation above),

3. Click on the Connect button. This will open the VNC Authentication window:

4. In the VNC Authentication window, enter the password, which is the six- digit serial number of your SDP-75, printed on the back panel.

a. The password is 00000X, if

the number of your SDP-75’s VNC Server has a single digit;

b. The password is 0000XX if

the number of your SDP-75’s VNC Server has 2 digits;

c. The password is 000XXX if

the number of your SDP-75’s VNC Server has 3 digits;

d. Etc…

5. Once you’ve entered the correct password, the SDP-75’s graphical user interface will be displayed.

Figure#26:#the#New#TightVNC#Connectio n #p a n el##

on#a#Windows#computer#

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2.3 CHANGING THE NETWORK SETTINGS THROUGH THE FRONT PANEL

CHECKING THE WI-FI SETTINGS

To check the Wi-Fi settings via the front panel:

1. Click on the menu button

2. Go to the Setup > Network > Wifi page:

3. Turn the Source/Item selection knob to scroll through the settings.

Figure#27:##

Setup#>#Network#>#Wi-Fi#page#via#the#front#panel#

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CHECKING THE ETHERNET SETTINGS

To check the Ethernet settings via the front panel:

1. Click on the menu button

2. Select the Setup > Network > Ethernet page

3. Turn the Source/Item selection knob to scroll through the settings.

Figure#28:##

Setup#>#Network#>#Ethernet#page#via#the#front#panel#

CONNECTING THE SDP-75 TO A WI-FI NETWORK

Please refer to Step 2 of the subchapter above.

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2.4 CHANGING THE WI-FI SETTINGS THROUGH

THE GUI

This subchapter explains how to change the Wi-Fi settings of the SDP-75 to meet the requirements

of your home theatre’s network environment.

ABOUT THE WI-FI INFORMATION

The following Wi-Fi information is available in the SDP-75:

● Mode: indicates the current Wi-Fi mode of the SDP-75.

● AP SSID: indicates the name of the SDP-75’s Wi-Fi Access Point.

● AP IP: indicates the IP address of the Access Point to be used for VNC connection when using the SDP-75 as

Wi-Fi Access Point.

● AP password: indicates the password to be used when attempting to join the SDP-75’s Wi-Fi Access Point.

● AP netmask: indicates the netmask of the SDP-75’s Wi-Fi Access Point.

● Client status : indicates the status of the Wi-Fi client of the SDP-75.

● Client SSD: indicates the name of the Wi-Fi Network joined by the SDP-75 as a Wi-Fi client. None displayed if

no connection has been established.

● IP address: indicates the IP Address of the Wi-Fi client.

● Netmask: indicates the netmask of the Wi-Fi Network joined by the SDP-75 as a Wi-Fi client.

CHECKING THE WI-FI SETTINGS

The Wi-Fi network information can be

retrieved from the Graphical User

Interface of the SDP-75:

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CONNECTING THE SDP-75 TO A WI-FI NETWORK

and forth between two different Wi-Fi networks.

To connect the SDP-75 to an existing Wi-Fi network:

● Open the Advanced Settings user interface.

● Go to the Setup/Network page.

● In the Wi-Fi section, click on the

Setup... button. This opens the WiFi Status Modes page.

Figure#29:#the#Setup/Network#page#

• Click on the Connect... button in the bottom right corner of the page. This will display the available Wi-Fi networks. The encryption column displays a lock icon when the network is protected by a passphrase and/or encrypted. The signal column displays a Wi-Fi signal icon, indicating the strength of the WiFi signal

Figure#30:#Wi-Fi#status#modes#page#

• Select the Wi-Fi network you want to join, and click on the Connect button. If you select an encrypted Access Point, you will be asked for the passphrase.

• Enter the passphrase and press the OK button.

Your SDP-75 should now be

connected to the chosen Wi-Fi

network.

Figure#31:#list#of#available#Wi-Fi#networks#

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CHANGING THE WI-FI STATUS MODE OF THE SDP-75

The SDP-75‘s built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet modules allow it to simultaneously be part of a network as:

• An Ethernet client connected to an existing Ethernet network through an ISP Box (Internet Service Provider) or a router.

• A Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) to create its own Wi-Fi network.

• A Wi-Fi client to join an existing network wirelessly.

To change the Wi-Fi settings of your SDP-75 via the graphical user interface:

1. Open the Advanced Settings interface;

2. Go to the Setup/Network page:

3. Press the Setup… button to display the Wi-Fi Status Modes page:

Figure#32:#Wi-Fi#Status#modes#

You can choose one of the following Wi-Fi modes:

• OFF: the Wi-Fi module of the SDP-75 is disabled.

• FULL (default): the SDP-75 is used both as an Access Point and as a Client.

• CLIENT: the Access Point is disabled but the SDP-75 still operates as a Wi-Fi client as long as the configuration

is valid.

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2.5 CHANGING THE ETHERNET SETTINGS THROUGH THE GUI

This subchapter explains how to change the Ethernet settings of the SDP-75 to meet the

requirements of your home theatre’s technical environment.

ABOUT THE ETHERNET INFORMATION

The following Ethernet information is available in the SDP-75:

• Status: indicates the connection status of the Ethernet interface of the SDP-75

• MAC address: indicates the MAC address of the network interface of the SDP-75 (required to remotely switch

the SDP-75 on with a Wake-on-Lan command).

• IP address: indicates the IP address of the Ethernet interface of the SDP-75.

• Netmask: indicates the netmask of the local area network joined as a DHCP client via Ethernet.

• Gateway: indicates the address of the Gateway for network interconnection.

CHECKING THE ETHERNET SETTINGS

The network information can be retrieved from the Graphical User Interface of the SDP-75:

Figure#33:#Ethernet#Network#Interface#Information#

NOTE: Network settings can only be changed through the Advanced Settings interface of the SDP-75. Go to the Setup/Network page to change the Ethernet and Wi-Fi settings.

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CHANGING THE ETHERNET SETTINGS

Figure#34:#Network#Setup#in#the#Advance d #S et tin gs #menu#

The default mode of the Ethernet interface of the SDP-75 is DHCP, meaning that the SDP-75 will automatically be detected and configured by the router, provided that the router runs a DHCP server. This is the case in most domestic environments.

To configure the Ethernet connection manually, select the Manually specify Network parameters option and hit the

Apply button.

The IP address, Netmask, Gateway and DNS option can then be edited manually.

Applying new settings with the Apply button is required for every change.

NOTE: It is recommended to refer to an IT specialist before switching to manual configuration.

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2.6 ABOUT VNC AND ZERO-CONF NETWORKING

The SDP-75 leverages two important networking technologies: VNC and zero-configuration

networking, which are explained below.

ABOUT VNC (VIRTUAL NETWORK COMPUTING)

VNC is a graphical desktop sharing system that transmits the keyboard and mouse events from one computer (server) to another (client), relaying the graphical screen updates back in the other direction, over a network.

The SDP-75 has a built-in VNC Server that allows you to access its graphical user interface over a network from any device running a VNC client.

In other words, you can control the SDP-75 from any device, whether it’s a computer (PC, Mac or Linux) or a tablet (iOS, Android or Windows), provided that both the SDP-75 and your device are part of the same network.

NOTE: to learn more about VNC, please read the following article on Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Network_Computing

ABOUT ZERO-CONFIGURATION NETWORKING

Zero configuration networking (zeroconf) is a networking technology that makes it easy to set up and use devices and services on a network. Because zeroconf-enabled devices indicate their availability, it’s easy for you (or an app or service) to find devices and services that you want to use.

The SDP-75’s VNC Server is zeroconf-enabled in order to indicate its availability to the zeroconf-enabled VNC Client running on your device (tablet or computer).

The two major implementations used in VNC client apps are:

• The Bonjour protocol, developed by Apple Inc. It is available in free VNC clients such as Mocha VNC Light (for iOS and Android devices) and Chicken of the VNC (for Mac OS X).

• Avahi, for the Linux operating system.

Microsoft has its own proprietary protocol for remote computing: RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol). This explains why there is no major implementation of the zeroconf technology on the Windows platform.

NOTE: to learn more about Zero-configuration networking, please read the following article on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero-configuration_networking

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3 NETWORK STREAMING

3.1 THE UPNP PROTOCOL

The SDP-75 network streamer feature is based on the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) set of networking protocols. In the UPnP/DLNA terminology, the SDP-75 is a UPnP Digital Media Rendering device and is used as slave equipment to play media content sent through the network.

The SDP-75 must be used with DLNA/UPnP compatible server and controller devices. The Media Server shares its media library on the network with UPnP clients. The Media Controller is the master device, used to automatically detect servers and play files on slave devices as well as to control them.

Provided that the server supports these formats, the SDP-75 can decode and play high-resolution 24 bit/192 kHz WAV, AIFF, FLAC and 16 bit/192 kHz OGG music files.

3.2 UPNP NETWORK ARCHITECTURE

This architecture represents the most common and comfortable method to play media files in a domestic environment:

• A Network-Attached Storage (NAS) or a computer is used as UPnP server and shares the media library.

• The library is browsed from a Media Controller, installed on a tablet or smartphone.

• The SDP-75 is selected as rendering device from the Media Controller.

NOTE: Most NAS are UPnP compatible servers but any computer can be turned into a server provided that a compatible UPnP server software is installed.

Several applications can turn smartphone and tablets into media controllers or servers.

UPnP#Network#with#a#Digital#Media#Controller#

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UPnP#Network#with#a#device#used#as#server#and#controller#

3.3 RECOMMENDED UPNP SOFTWARE

“These software platforms have been selected, tested and qualified based on the following requirements.

JRiver

MediaCenter

PS Audio

eLyric Music Manager

These software has been selected, tested and qualified based on the following requirements.

UPnP server and controller

24 bits 192 playback

Bit Perfect Streaming

WAVE AIFF FLAC OFF support

Album cover art display

User-friendly graphical user interface

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JRiver

MediaCenter (www.jriver.com)

JRiver Media Center is a comprehensive media player and UPnP platform that can be used as both server and controller.

This software is therefore well-suited to the SDP-75.

JRiver Media Center is a commercial software available for PC and Mac.

DOWNLOAD >

www.jriver.com/download.html

PS Audio

eLyric Music Manager (www.psaudio.com)

eLyric Music Manager is a free alternative media manager developped by PS Audio.

Als

o available for Wi

ndows®

and Mac, it

can be use

d as both UPnP server

and controller.

DOWNLOAD >

www.psaudio.com/products/audio/elyric-manager

Server#

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4 DAILY OPERATIONS

This chapter explains how to perform daily operations on the SDP-75 such as:

Volume control / Source selection / Preset selection…

These operations can be performed:

Via the front panel / Via the IR remote control / Via the graphical user interface.

4.1 AVAILABLE USER INTERFACES

Simple daily operations on the SDP-75 can be performed:

• On the front panel, by turning the Source/Item selection knob and pushing the Select button to scroll through the menus;

• With the infrared remote control,

• From your tablet or your computer, connected to the same network as the SDP-75:

o with a VNC Client connected to the SDP-75 ‘s VNC Server,

o with a web browser accessing the SDP-75’s web-based interface,

• With a display, a mouse and a keyboard directly connected to the SDP-75’s back panel.

NOTE:

• For a detailed step-by-step explanation of how to connect with a VNC Client, please see the subchapter First Network Connection to the SDP-75 in the Network Setup chapter.

• Further details about the web interface are provided in the Introduction chapter of this document.

• For additional details about connecting a display, a mouse and a keyboard, please refer to the Introduction chapter at the beginning of this document.

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4.2 USING THE FRONT PANEL

POWER ON-OFF SEQUENCE

IMPORTANT NOTE: don’t forget that the amplifiers should always be powered-on last.

Turn On the main power switch on the rear panel to supply the SDP-75 with power, then press the front panel power

button to start the SDP-75.

NOTE: The system doesn’t start instantly and takes about 60 seconds to complete its start-up.

While the system starts, the front panel screen displays the following image:

Figure#35:#Front#panel#startup#image#

To shut the SDP-75 down, press the front panel power button once. The front panel screen will then display the

following image until a complete shutdown.

Figure#36:#Front#panel#shut#down#image#

NOTE: It is not recommended to cut the AC Power via the main power switch on the rear panel, as the system saves several “last-used” settings while shutting-down.

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VOLUME CONTROL

the right or left will respectively turn the volume up or down.

outputs of the SDP-75.

SOURCE SELECTION

There are two methods to select sources from the front-panel on the SDP-75:

• Turn the source selection knob to scroll through sources and push the select button.

•

• Use one of the direct selection

buttons to choose among the first four sources (also available on the remote control).

NOTE: With factory settings, the last-used source is recalled on startup.

PRESET SELECTION

In order to select a preset through the front-panel menus:

and push the Select button.

Source Selection Knob and push the Select button.

Mute button

Volume control

knob

Source/item

selection knob

Back button

Select button

Menu button

Direct selection

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CHECKING THE FORMAT OF INCOMING AUDIO

The format of the incoming audio of the currently selected source is displayed on the front panel

display of the SDP-75 below the Optimizer status.

The Sampling Rate of the audio being played is indicated on the left side of the front panel display of

the SDP-75.

The current up-mixer used is displayed on the front panel display on the SDP-75 below the sampling

rate.

Figure#37:#SDP-75#front#panel#display#

Clock source &

sampling rate

Curent Up-

mixer

Curent

Format

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4.3 USING THE IR REMOTE CONTROL

VOLUME CONTROL

The following volume control buttons are available on the IR Remote control

SOURCE SELECTION

The IR remote control includes 4 buttons for direct source selection, as well as 2 buttons to browse through the sources

LISTENING FORMAT

SELECTION

These allows you to switch between the different listening format, and so between the different Up-mixers. This can be done on the fly, you do not need to press OK to validate.

Dim and

Mute

buttons

Volume Up

and Down

buttons

Direct Sources

selection

(instantaneous)

Browse through

Sources…

…and confirm with

‘OK’ button

Switch among the

listening formats

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PRESET SELECTION

To switch to another preset:

1. Browse through the presets with the Preset arrow buttons

2. Push the OK button.

ACCESS TO THE FRONT

PANEL MENU

To access to the Menu :

1. Press on Menu button to access to the Menu

2. Browser with ! Left, " Right, # up and $ down arrows

3. Validate with the OK button

4. Return with the Back button

LIGHT BUTTON

The Light button allows to turn off the front panel screen’s backlight. Pressing on another button will temporarily turn on the backlight to let you know the settings you are changing. Pressing the Light button will turn the backlight on again.

LEVEL AND DELAY

ADJUSTMENT BYPASS

The Bypass button allows you to toggle on and off the Optimizer.

Browse through

Presets…

…and confirm with

‘OK’ button

Access to the

Menu…

…Browse with the

arrows…

…

Confirm

with OK

Return with Back

Button

Turn off or on the

backlight

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4.4 USING THE GRAPHICAL INTERFACE

VOLUME CONTROL

The following volume control options are available within the graphical user interface.

A Mute button also allows you to mute all audio outputs of the SDP-75.

A Dim button also allows you to decrease the volume by 20dB.

NOTE: By default the last used volume is recalled at start-up.

SOURCE SELECTION

Sources can be selected through the graphical user interface by clicking on the icon:

Figure#38:#The#source#selection#page#in#the#graphical#user#interface#

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The Presets button

unfolds the presets

Click on a Preset to

recall it

PRESET SELECTION

Presets can be selected through the graphical user interface:

Figure#39:#preset#selection#in#the#graphical#use r#in te rfa c e #

CHECKING THE FORMAT OF INCOMING AUDIO

The format of incoming audio is displayed in the lateral menu bar and in the Sources page of the Main user interface:

Figure#40:#checking#the#audio#format#via#the#user#interfa ce#

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5 BASIC SETTINGS

5.1 NAMING YOUR SOURCES

The SDP-75 provides very flexible Source Configurations. Each Source Configuration can be renamed to reflect the actual source to which is corresponds. By default, the source names correspond to the names of the back panel connectors but can be edited in the Home/Sources Config page of the Advanced Settings Interface.

A Source Configuration can also include specific output and processing parameters. Therefore, it can be used to switch between outputs or between different processing settings. For example, it is possible to configure two Source Configurations set on the same inputs but set with different names to recall different settings.

The Home/Source Config page consists of one vertical tab per source on the left and source-specific parameters on the right.

Figure#41:#Source#Configuration#panel

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is particularly important to define user friendly names for the first four sources because they are displayed on the front panel screen, and can be recalled from the front panel or from the IR remote control source selection buttons.

Click on the source

name to edit

Click on the Save button

to save new settings

Click on the Reload

button to restore the

previously saved

settings

Click on the Factory button to restore all

sources to the factory

default.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Changes are not applied until saved via the Save button in the bottom right corner of the screen.

5.2 CONFIGURING YOUR SOURCES

In addition to an editable name, each Source Configuration includes several parameters to specify all the settings related to a specific configuration requirement for your system.

Source configurations can be used for different purposes:

• to switch between your different sources. For example: one Blu-ray player, one Network player and a Digital TV.

• to switch between different outputs. For example: a pair of 2.0-channel loudspeakers and a 5.1 home cinema setup.

• to switch between sources and outputs simultaneously. For example: play a vinyl record on the two- channel loudspeakers and a Blu-ray disc on the 5.1 home cinema system.

• to recall different processing settings such as acoustic optimization filters, decoding modes or bass management modes.

In order to change one of the parameters of the selected source configuration, click on the corresponding arrow:

Figure#42:#Editing#a#source#configuration#

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The following settings can be configured for each of your Source Configurations:

• Input Connectors: select the rear panel input(s) to which your source is connected.

o Clock:

o Default: the clock will run in master mode for analog inputs, in slave mode for digital inputs, and

in master mode for the network input.

o Mast. Xk: set the clock to different master clock sampling rates (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2

kHz or 96 kHz).

o Sl. WC: set the clock to slave mode.

• Output Connectors: select the outputs that you want to use to play this source:

o Analog + AES 1-8: analog outputs 1-32 ( depending upon your configuration ) and AES outputs

1-8 are active simultaneously;

o AES 1-16: AES outputs 1-16 are active; analog outputs are disabled;

o AML: Audio Multi Link is active;

o HDMI: HDMI outputs 1 & 2 are active simultaneously;

o AES OLD 1-16: old routing used in the prerelease models. Do not use.

• Digital Input Data:

o Auto-detect: automatically detect whether the input is PCM or bitstream;

o Force PCM Audio: force the PCM audio format;

o Force Bitstream Data: force the bitstream format to let the SDP-75 decode the signal from the

player.

• Channels: On a non-HDMI source, you can select the channels you want to play.

o L,R

o L,R,C

o L,R,C,Lfe

o L,R,C,Lfe,Ls,Rs

o L,R,C,Lfe,Ls,Rs,Lrs,Rrs

• Listening Format: Select the default format you want to use with this source. The SDP-75 will be forced to decode and up-mix (if possible) in this format.

o Auto : Will automatically up-mix in the corresponding format

o Dolby Surround : Will force the Dolby Surround up-mix

o Neural:X : Will force the DTS Neural:X up-mix

o Auro-3D: Will force the Auro-3D up-mix.

o Native : keeps the incoming format from the source

o Up-mix on native : Will automatically up-mix in the corresponding format with the Legacy layout

o Legacy : Will only use the bed (5.1 or 7.1)

• Default Preset: This parameter allows you to link a source to one of the presets you created.

o No Change: no preset is associated to this source configuration;

o Select Preset number 1 to 29: Choose one of the 29 presets to load a preset when this source is

selected.

• The following parameters are set, by default, to use the settings from the current preset:

• Source (the format of the source)

• FIR EQ : Select a FIR EQ that has been saved in the Processor/Output page.

• User EQ : Select a FIR EQ that has been saved in the Processor/Output page.

• Input Levels

• Output Delays

• The Master Level can be left Unchanged (default setting) or set to a specific level.

• Power-on Default: the selected source can be set as the default configuration to be loaded at power-on.

Alternatively, you can check the option Use last loaded source as power-on default source in order to keep the source that was used before the last shut-down.

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5.3 DEFAULT SOURCE CONFIGURATION

When using the factory preset, the SDP-75 uses the last loaded source as power-on default source. This can be

modified in the Home/Sources Config page of the Advanced Settings Interface:

Default#Source#

Select the vertical tab of the source you want to use as default source. Tick the Power-on Default checkbox. Press the Save button to apply the new parameter of the source.

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5.4 LEVEL AND DELAY ALIGNMENT OPTIONS

The SDP-75’s optimization of the system can be switched on/off via the Main interface. To switch on/off the alignment options, click on the “OPT. Trinnov Optimizer" menu item of the lateral menu. The following alignment options are available in this page:

• To activate/deactivate all of the Optimizer settings: o The Trinnov Optimizer switch

• To activate/deactivate specific parts of the processing:

o The Acoustic correction switch o The Level alignment switch o The Delay alignment switch

Figure#43:#Optimizer#Settings#page#

• Trinnov Optimizer ON/OFF: switch on/off the automatic correction of the in-room response: The acoustic correction, and the automatic delay and level alignment. When the Optimizer is off, only the manual settings related to the audio processor are applied:

o Routing, as defined in Speaker Configuration Table in the 3D View page of the Main interface;

o The Active Xovers frequencies and filters;

o Levels, as defined in the Processor pages of the Advanced interface;

o Graphic EQs, as defined in the Processor pages of the Advanced interface;

o Bass Management, as defined in the Fine Tuning page of the Main interface.

• Acoustic Correction ON/OFF: when turned off, both the automatic equalization (defined by the target curve) and the FIR EQs (defined in the Processor/Outputs page of the Advanced interface) are bypassed;

• Level Alignment ON/OFF: disable the automatic alignment of speaker levels, meaning that no automatic gain changes will be applied to the outputs;

• Delay Alignment ON/OFF: disable the automatic alignment of speaker distances, meaning that no automatic delays will be applied to the outputs.

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5.5 NAMING, SAVING AND LOADING PRESETS

The SDP-75 can store up to 29 memory presets.

Presets can be managed in the Presets menu of the Advanced Settings Interface

Figure#44:#Presets#1-9#page#

The most important parameters included in a preset are:

• The Optimizer adjustments, including acoustic correction, level and delay

• The settings of the manual filters

• The output configuration and routing

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Except for sources settings, consider that everything is saved in a preset.

• Any parameter change will be lost if not saved in a preset.

• Please manipulate presets with care since overwriting a preset does not require confirmation.

The Presets page consists of four vertical tabs:

• Presets 1-9: includes the Built-in preset and presets 1 to 9

• Presets 10-19: includes presets 10 to 19

• Presets 20-29: includes presets 20 to 29

• Preset Info: shows the current preset information

Each Preset tab consist of the following items:

• The Preset name field: used to enter or modify a preset's name.

• 10 memory slots including from left to right:

o The Preset name/number, greyed out when the slot is empty, highlighted in blue when the preset is

selected.

o A Clear button to clear the memory slot. This function irreversibly deletes the preset's parameters.

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o A Save button to save current parameters as a preset in the memory slot.

o A Lock checkbox to protect the preset: disables the Clear & Save buttons.

o A Def (for default) checkbox to automatically load the preset as default after start-up.

As an example, the recommended procedure to duplicate a preset and copy it in a different memory slot would be to:

1. Reload the preset to recall the exact configuration you want to duplicate.

2. Use the Save button of an empty preset to copy it.

NOTES:

• The Built-in preset is locked and cannot be overwritten.

• A specific preset can be linked to each source. Please refer to the Basic Settings chapter.

• Presets can be backed-up and restored to/from a USB key. Please refer to the Basic Settings

chapter.

5.6 DEFAULT PRESET

The default preset can be selected in the Startup option page of the product information menu:

Figure#45:#the#Info/Startup#page,#default#p re s e t#

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5.7 SET A MAXIMUM VOLUME

The Maximum volume can be selected in the Startup option tab of the product information menu:

Figure#46:#the#Info/Startup#page,#maximu m #v o lu me#

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5.8 SET THE DIM LEVEL

By default, the Dim is applying a -20dB on the master volume. The value can be change in the Info menu of the main page, Setup tab. Here, the parameter Dim level (dB) will define the amount of Dim to apply on the master volume when the Dim is engaged.

Figure#47:#the#Info/Startup#page,#Dim#level#

Backup/Restore of presets

5.9 BACKUP/RESTORE OF PRESETS

SDP-75#Rear#panel#-#USB#Ports#

USB#Pop-up#menu#

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Several parameters can be saved, archived and restored using a USB key:

1. Insert a USB key in one of the USB Port located on the rear panel of the SDP-75.

2. As the USB Pop-up menu displays, select the operation you want to execute:

o Save or Load presets to/from the USB Key

o Save or Load profiles (sources configurations) to/from the USB Key

o Save or Load microphone compensation files to/from the USB Key

o Save a Bug report to the USB Key: when an expected error occurs, the system is halted to prevent

damage to your system and a bug report is generated. After the restart of the SDP-75, you can save that bug report on the USB Key and send it to JBL Synthesis Support at csupport@harman.com.

o Save Screenshots to the USB Key: you can take screenshots of the SDP-75’s Graphical User Interface

by pressing the “print screen” key of a keyboard connected to the SDP-75.

IMPORTANT NOTE: to ensure the data integrity of your USB Key, please press the Close button and wait until the USB Pop-up menu has disappeared to remove it.

NOTE: be careful when reloading presets from a USB Key: preset are identified by their memory slot. Therefore, a preset initially saved as preset number 5 would overwrite the preset number 5 stored on the SDP-75 without warning.

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6 OVERVIEW OF THE SETUP

PROCEDURE

The following summary provides an overview of the overall setup procedure that must be followed

for a smooth and successful setup of the SDP-75 in a home theatre system.

A) Get ready for the installation

First of all, before you start, you must carefully read two key chapters that provide important information about the SDP-75 tools and settings, as well as very important tips and recommendations to perform the acoustical measurements:

1. Read the whole chapter about the SDP-75 Essential Tools and Settings;

2. Read the whole chapter Getting Ready for Calibration to get mandatory information on calibration procedure.

B) Perform the installation

Once you’ve learned the tools & tips, you are ready to follow the setup procedure:

Please note: it is critically important to follow the steps in the specified order, otherwise the system will not perform properly:

1. Specify the speaker layout in the SDP-75 graphic user interface: choose and configure the speaker layout. Send pink noise to verify that the routing of the speakers is correct.

2. Optional: if one or more speakers require multi-amplification: configure, calibrate and verify the SDP-75’s intelligent active crossovers.

3. Fine-tune the speaker system in the room:

a. Measure all the speakers with the SDP-75’s automated measurement and optimization tools;

b. Optional: if required, Setup Bass Management for multiple speakers;

4. Last but not least: verify the sound of the speaker system.

All these steps are explained in detail in the following chapters.

NOTE: the setup procedure of the SDP-75 can be performed:

• With a VNC Client connected to the SDP-75 through the network,

• With a display, a mouse and a keyboard directly connected to the SDP-75’s back panel.

However, the setup procedure cannot be performed with a web browser connected to the SDP-75’s web-based interface. Further details about the web interface are provided in the Introduction chapter at the beginning of this document.

For a detailed step-by-step explanation of how to connect with a VNC Client, please see corresponding pages in the

Network Setup chapter. For additional details about connecting a display, a mouse and a keyboard, please refer to the Introduction chapter at the beginning of this document.

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7 ESSENTIAL TOOLS AND SETTINGS

This chapter provides important information you need to know before you proceed with the setup

procedure and the measurement process.

7.1 AUDIO CLOCK SETTINGS

At various times during the setup procedure, you may need to check the status of the audio clock or to manually change its settings

By default, the audio clock automatically switches to Slave mode when you select a digital source, or to Master mode when you select an analog source. However, during the calibration procedure, you will select the microphone inputs, and you will later switch to an HDMI source to verify the sound of the system. At some point, the SDP-75 may be set to slave mode but may not be receiving any clock information if the digital source is not connected. In this situation, the system is not able to produce sound, like pink noise or sine waves. If this happens to you, please set the clock to Master mode, or simply switch to an analog input.

AUDIO CLOCK STATUS INFORMATION

The Word Clock page in the main window provides information about the status of the audio clock:

Figure#48:#Audio#clock#status#information#

The information about the status of the audio clock includes:

• the clock mode: slave or master. This setting can be changed in the Setup/Clock page of the Advanced Settings interface (see below).

• the current sample rate: the sample rate currently used by the SDP-75. If the clock is in slave mode it corresponds to the input sample rate. If the clock is in master mode, it corresponds to the sample rate selected in the Setup/Clock page of the Advanced Settings interface.

• the input sample rate: the detected sample rate of the currently selected input.

• the current sync source: may be internal, if the clock mode is set to master, or related to the currently selected

source.

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AUDIO CLOCK SETUP

Audio clock setup is available through the Advanced Settings interface of the SDP-75.

To access the clock settings page:

1. Click on the Gears button in the top menu to open the Advanced Settings user interface.

2. Go to the Setup/Clock tab of the graphical user interface.

The Clock page of the Setup tab includes all the clock settings:

Figure#49:#Clock#settings#page#in#the#Advanc e d #S ett in gs #

The Setup/Clock page includes:

• Status Information: the same information provided in the Clock page of the main user interface.

• Clock Mode: slave or master modes.

• Clock Source: one of the digital inputs or the internal Word Clock of the SDP-75.

• Audio Buffer Size: different buffer sizes, used to reduce latency. The buffer can be reduced to 512 samples to

reduce audio latency, but this may cause sync problems. Only recommended for advanced users.

NOTE: Default buffer size is 1024 samples. It is recommended to keep this value to avoid any problems.

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7.2 METERING THE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

The SDP-75 includes an extensive set of audio tools to perform various tests and manual operations during the setup process.

To access the audio tools:

• Click on the Gears button in the top menu to open the Advanced Settings interface.

• Go to the Processor tab of the graphical user interface.

The main page of the Processor tab displays the input and output meters and a set of lateral tabs:

Input and Output levels can be monitored through the Processor/Meters page. Both the peak levels and the RMS levels are displayed:

Figure#50:#metering#inputs#and#outputs#

You can visualize the peak level of each channel. The highest level registered on each channel can be displayed by pressing the Mem button. When the level gets close enough to the saturation level, the name of the channel appears highlighted in red. The Clear button resets the memory and the saturation indicators for every channel of the group.

IMPORTANT NOTE: A digital signal cannot technically exceed 0 dBFS. Therefore, the red tag on top of each digital input channel only indicates when the maximum level of 0dBFS is reached and does not necessarily indicate distortion or clipping.

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7.3 PLAYING PINK NOISE ON THE SPEAKERS

IMPORTANT NOTE: be careful about the output level before playing a test signal.

The Pink Noise generated from Speakers/Room setup tool is following the THX recommendations and is generated at -30dBFS

The sine wave and pink noise generated from the Processor/Input page are both generated at -20dBFS RMS.

NOTE: To be able to produce pink noise, the SDP-75 needs to have Word Clock synchronization. Be careful to use an analog source to be in master clock, or that your digital device connected to the SDP75 and selected is providing a clock signal.

Pink noise can be played:

• from the Speakers/Room setup tool

• in the Advanced Settings interface, from the Processor/Inputs page

To play a pink noise from the Speakers/Room setup tool, click on the Pink Noise button of the

corresponding output channel:

Figure#51:#playing#Pink#Noise#from#the#Speakers/Room#setup#tool#

The Processor/Inputs tab provides a complete set of processing options for each input channel. It allows you to send a 1000Hz sine wave or pink noise for every channel.

• To send a 1000Hz sine wave, click on the Sine button.

• To send pink noise, click on the Pink Noise button.

For instance, you can use Pink Noise for setting up your equalization as follows:

• In the Processor/Inputs page, press on the Pink Noise button for the channel you want to equalize,

• Switch to the Processor/Outputs page and open the Preset EQ or User EQ for that same channel,

• Make your EQ adjustments,

• Use the Previous/Next buttons: the pink noise will follow to the same channel.

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7.4 SOLO/MUTE AN INPUT OR AN OUTPUT

The Inputs page and the Outputs page include Mute and Solo buttons that allow you to mute or solo any input or output channel at any time.

To Mute/Solo an input channel, go to the Inputs tab and click on the Mute/Solo button of the corresponding input channel:

Figure#52:#Mute#and#Solo#buttons#in#the#In p uts#page#of#the#Processor#menu#

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7.5 SWITCHING ACOUSTICS CORRECTION AND LEVEL / DELAY ALIGNMENT ON/OFF

The SDP-75 offers two different ways to compare the sound of your system with or without all Optimization, or selectively Acoustics Correction, Level Alignment, and Delay Alignment:

• The Bypass button, which is always visible at the top right corner of the Advanced Settings user interface.

• The Optimization On / Optimization Off buttons in the Optimizer Settings/Runtime page.

Figure#53:#switching#optimization#on/off#in #th e #A d va n c e d #u se r#in t erf ac e #

Optimization On/Off buttons: the buttons in the Optimizer Settings/Runtime page allow the user to selectively enable/disable the different corrections applied by the Optimizer.

These options are also available in the Main user interface in the Optimizer page.

Bypass button: the bypass button located at the top right corner of the graphical user interface is equivalent to the Optimization Off button

IMPORTANT NOTE: the Optimization On/Off and Bypass buttons disable the automatic compensation

but manual correction is still applied :

• FIR and Graphic EQs

• Input and output gains

• Outputs delays

• Bass Management

• Active Xovers

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Figure#54:#switching#the#Optimization##on/off#in#the#Main#user#interface#

7.6 VIEWING THE ACOUSTICAL GRAPHS

The SDP-75 is a complete and flexible tool for displaying the responses of the speakers before and after the Trinnov optimization, as well as the correction filters.

The acoustical graphs are available in the Optimizer Graphs page of the Advanced user interface. It is possible to display the acoustic responses of multiple speakers and analyze the information from various points of view: amplitude, phase, group delay, impulse response…

Figure#55:#the#acoustical#graphs#page#

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IMPORTANT NOTES

It is important to understand the information available on these graphs, as well as the information that is not available:

• The “after” graphs show the effects of the optimization parameters. These graphs are therefore based on calculations only, not on measurements. However, measurements with external test systems have always proved the accuracy of these calculations.

• These graphs only take into account the automatic filters computed according to the Optimizer Settings page, not the manual adjustments made in the Processor page.

• The display settings will be saved in preset.

GRAPHS DISPLAY OPTIONS

The Optimizer Graphs page consist of a Display area on the left, and a Config area on the right.

The Display area is organized in:

• Tabs & Sub-tabs

• Graphs

• Frames

The Configuration area is organized in:

• A Display tab

• A Settings tab

Zoom options allows modifying amplitude, frequency and time scales according to the type of representation.

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CHOOSE DISPLAY OPTIONS ACCORDING TO YOUR

REQUIREMENTS

This feature allows you to visualize on a same screen various type of data, which you can organize as you wish by a few parameters:

• The Graphs Overlay: type of data you want to overlay on a same graph (or Frame)

• The Frames: type of data displayed vertically on a same tab

• The type of data you want to visualize on each tab and sub-tab.

Figure#56:#Comprehensive#acoustical#graphs#

For each level, you can order the data through various criteria:

• The speaker (L, R, C, Sub, ...)

• The point of measurement: in the case of a multipoint configuration, you can visualize the response measured on

each position, and the effect the optimization has on it

• The type of response: speaker response before optimization, speaker response after optimization, or filter response

• The type of visualization: amplitude, amplitude of the direct front and early reflections only, phase, group delay, or

impulse response.

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Figure#57:#Focusing#on#specific#graphs#

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8 SPECIFY THE SPEAKER LAYOUT

In this chapter we assume that a specific set of speakers have already been defined and installed in a room. In order to support multiple surround and 3D formats, we recommend relying on the expertise of a Certified JBL Synthesis Installer. They can design a speaker configuration that meets your requirements, and can also recommend optimal speaker placements according to your room’s dimensions and acoustics.

For additional information about the Dolby, DTS and Auro-3D recommendations, please see the Appendix of this document and the related documents from Dolby, DTS and Auro.

8.1 OVERVIEW OF THE SPEAKERS SETUP PROCEDURE

The overall procedure to configure a speaker system is as follows:

• Select an initial speaker layout from one of the available templates;

• If necessary, Add or Remove speakers until your specific layout is defined;

• Configure the settings of each speaker, the channel mapping to Dolby, DTS, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D

formats, and the output routing;

• Verify the routing of the speakers by playing pink noise on each speaker;

• Set an array of speakers (please see next chapter)

• Save the preset.

Each of these steps is described in detail in the following pages.

8.2 INTRODUCING THE SPEAKER/ROOM SETUP TOOL

The SDP-75 provides a powerful tool to help you configure the speaker set of your home theatre system. The Speaker/Room setup tool provides the following features:

• a 3D model of your room that you can rotate and zoom in/out;

• a display of the 3D speaker positions in the room;

• a comprehensive set of surround and 3D speaker layouts so you do not need to start your speaker configuration

from scratch;

• add or remove speakers (satellites and subwoofers);

• detailed configuration of each speaker, the channel mapping to Dolby, DTS, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D

formats, and the output routing;

• An easy way to set up speakers arrays;

• a pink noise button to easily verify the routing of the speakers.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: it is important to understand that, because the SDP-75’s automated process measures all the speakers (including the subwoofers) during each measurement. You must create in the SDP-75’s user interface a speaker configuration that includes all the speakers of your installation (including the subwoofers).

The Speaker Configuration page can be accessed through the Top Menu of the SDP-75’s graphic

user interface, highlighted below.

Figure#58:#The#Speaker/Room#setup#tool#

The Controls box located in the

top right corner of the window allows you to navigate through the 3D view. You can rotate the

view, zoom in and zoom out.

The Dimensions tab allows you

set your room dimensions and

screen size.

NOTE: The room visualization is simply a representation showing the theoretical speaker placement of the selected layout. It is not taken into account for the acoustic optimization and does not affect the sonic performance of the system. The position of a speaker is not critical but its label will determine which decoded channel it will reproduce.

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8.3 AN EXAMPLE OF A SPECIFIC SPEAKER LAYOUT

The SDP-75 is designed to support any speaker layout. This includes standard speaker layouts such as those specified by Dolby, DTS and Auro-3D, but also hybrid speaker layouts based on two or more speaker placement recommendations. This allows your installation to support the different surround and 3D formats currently available in DVD, Blu-ray, UHD Discs, streaming media, and file-based media.

Below is an example of a specific speaker layout designed to support multiple formats:

Figure#59:#Example#of#a#specific#configuration#with#16#speakers#

This configuration of 16 speakers includes:

• initial layout (7 full-range speakers + 1 subwoofer)

• 6 additional speakers based on the Dolby Atmos format:

• 2 additional Lw & Rw speakers (Left wide & Right wide)

• 4 additional height speakers: Ltf & Rtf (Left & Right top front) and Ltr & Rtr (Left & Right top rear)

• additional ceiling speaker for the Auro-3D Top channel (“Voice of God”).

• 1 extra subwoofer.

The following pages describe how to setup such a configuration.

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8.4 AVAILABLE INITIAL LAYOUTS

The following layout templates are available to start your setup process with an initial layout as similar as possible to your specific configuration.

NOTE: For detailed information about speaker recommendations, please refer to the appendix of this document and to the related Dolby, DTS and Auro-3D recommendations.

STEREO AND SURROUND LAYOUTS

DOLBY ATMOS LAYOUTS

• Stereo 2.0 (L/R)

• 5.1 (L/R/C/LFE/Ls/Rs)

• 7.1 (L/R/C/LFE/Ls/Rs/Lrs/Rrs)

• Dolby Atmos - 5.1.2 (5.1 + Ltm/Rtm)

• Dolby Atmos - 5.1.4 (5.1 + Ltf/Rtf + Ltr/Rtr)

• Dolby Atmos - 7.1.2 (7.1 + Ltm/Rtm)

• Dolby Atmos - 7.1.4 (7.1 + Ltf/Rtf + Ltr/Rtr)

• Dolby Atmos - 9.1.2 (7.1 + Lw/Rw + Ltm/Trm)

• Dolby Atmos - 9.1.4 (7.1 + Lw/Rw + Ltf/Rtf +

Ltr/Rtr)

AURO-3D LAYOUTS

DTS:X LAYOUTS

• Auro-3D - 9.1 (5.1 + HL/HR + HLs/HRs)

• Auro-3D - 10.1 (5.1 + HL/HR + HLs/HRs + T)

• Auro-3D - 11.1 (5.1 + HL/HR + HC + HLs/HRs + T)

• Auro-3D - 11.1 (7+4) (7.1 + HL/HR + HLs/HRs)

• Auro-3D - 13.1 (7.1 + HL/HR + HC + HLs/HRs + T)

• DTS:X - 5.1.2 (5.1 + Lh/Rh)

• DTS:X - 5.1.4 (5.1 + Lh/Rh + Lhr/Rhr)

• DTS:X - 7.1.2 (7.1 + Lh/Rh)

• DTS:X - 7.1.4 Heights (7.1 + Lh/Rh + Lhr/Rhr)

• DTS:X - 7.1.4 Tops (7.1 + Ltf/Rtf + Ltr/Rtr)

STANDARD LAYOUT

In addition to the Dolby, DTS and Auro3D templates, the SDP-75 includes a set of standard layouts. These layouts are based on a 7.1 surround layout with additional speakers to support multiple surround and 3D formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D.

Note that this layout can be modified to support the largest Dolby Atmos configuration.

• The 16 speaker layout : Standard 9.1.6 (7.1 + Lw/Rw + Ltf/Rtf + Ltr/Rtr + Hc + T)

• 8 speakers (7 full-range speakers + 1 subwoofer) for the 7.1 surround layout

• 6 speakers based on the Dolby Atmos format:

• 2 additional surround speakers: Lw & Rw (Left wide & Right wide)

• 4 additional height speakers: Ltf & Rtf (Left & Right top front) and Ltr & Rtr (Left & Right top rear)

• 1 additional center height speaker for the Center Top Front channel: HC (Auro-3D ) or Ch (DTS:X)

• 1 additional ceiling speaker for the Top channel: T (Auro-3D ) or Oh (DTS:X).

• The 20 speakers layout : Standard 11.1.8 (7.1 + Lw/Rw + Ltf/Rtf + Ltr/Rtr + Hc + T + Ltm/Rtm + Lc/Rc)

• based on the 9.1.6 layout

• 2 additional Top Middle channels : Ltm/Rtm used by Dolby Atmos and DTS:X formats

• 2 additional speakers behind the screen: Lc/Rc used by Dolby Atmos and DTS:X formats.

• The 32 speakers layout : Standard 21.1.10 (7.1 + Lw/Rw + Ltf/Rtf + Ltr/Rtr + Hc + T + Ltm/Rtm + Lc/Rc

+ Lsc/Rsc + Ls1/Rs1 + Ls2/Rs2 + Lrs1/Rrs1 + Lcs/Rcs)

• based on the 11.1.8 layout

• 2 additional speakers behind the screen : Lsc/Rsc used by the Dolby Atmos format

• 4 additional surround speakers : Ls1/Rs1 and Ls2/Rs2 used by Dolby Atmos and DTS:X formats

• 2 addition rear surround speakers Lrs1/Rrs1 used by the Dolby Atmos format

• 2 additional center surround speakers: Lcs/Rcs used by the Dolby Atmos format.

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8.5 SELECT AN INITIAL SPEAKER LAYOUT

We recommend you to start by selecting the initial layout which is most similar to your specific speaker layout, and then add/remove speakers. Alternatively, you could also create a speaker configuration from scratch.

To select an initial speaker layout:

• Go to the Speaker/Room setup tool and click on the Initial Layout drop-down list

• Select the layout template which is most similar to your speaker system.

Figure#60:#Selecting#an#initial#speaker#layout#

If your system is not in the list, you can either select a smaller system and add the missing speakers, or select a bigger system and remove the extra ones.

IMPORTANT NOTE: it is critical to distinguish speakers from channels because one speaker may be used to reproduce multiple channels, depending on the audio format which is being played. Therefore, your final speaker configuration on the SDP-75 must include the same number of amplification channels as in your audio system.

NOTES:

The Speaker/Room setup tool cannot display more speakers than the total number of available outputs in your SDP-75 configuration. There are 16-channel, 24-channel and 32-channel SDP-75 models. For example, if you have a 24-channel SDP-75 model, the Speaker/Room setup tool will display up to 24 speakers.

Channel assignment for each format is one of the next steps.

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8.6 ADDING SPEAKERS

ADDING REGULAR SPEAKERS

If required, the next step is to add speakers to achieve a configuration that fits your system.

To add one or more speakers:

• click on the Add Speaker button

• in the From Layout drop-down list, select the speaker

template from which you want to add one or more speakers: all the speakers available in the selected speaker layout are displayed in grey color;

• click on the speaker you want to add: it will be displayed in yellow color;

• click on the Add button next to the Speaker position drop- down list;

Repeat this process for each additional speaker you want to add.

Figure#61:#Adding#a#speaker#

IMPORTANT NOTE: Some configurations are not allowed by the decoder specifications. In such case, a red warning will be displayed on the side panel and the relevant speakers will be highlighted in red.

The side panel gives you some information on the prerequisite conditions for some speakers.

NOTE: If you choose to add a speaker, the SDP-75 will automatically suggest to add the mandatory associated speaker(s). This will help you to keep the integrity of the recommendations of each decoder.

To add a subwoofer:

1. Click on the Add Speaker button;

2. Click on the Add Sub button below the Speaker position dropdown list.

NOTE: The Add Sub button adds subwoofers regardless of formats. The subwoofer positions displayed are not significant and will not affect the sound.

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ADDING DOLBY ENABLED UPFIRING SPEAKERS

If you configuration has some Dolby-Enabled up-firing speakers, they appears on the 3D view as ceiling speakers as they are used to reproduce elevation channels. In the drop-down list, those speakers are end in an “e” which stands for “enabled”.

Here are the available Dolby-Enabled speakers:

• Le: Left up-firing Dolby-Enabled speaker;

• Re: Right up-firing Dolby-Enabled speaker;

• Lse: Left Surround up-firing Dolby-Enabled speaker;

• Rse: Right Surround up-firing Dolby-Enabled speaker;

• Lrse: Left Rear Surround up-firing Dolby-Enabled speaker;

• Rrse: Right Rear Surround up-firing Dolby-Enabled speaker;

To add a Dolby-enable speaker from the drop-down list, please use the normal procedure explained above in the Adding Regular Speakers sub-chapters.

To add a Dolby-enable speaker from the 3D view, click on one of the Dolby Top Speakers. As explained above, the Dolby enabled speakers are using the signal from Top speakers to recreate the immersion effect. The speakers concerned are

• Left and Right Top Front (Ltf/Rtf);

• Left and Right Top Middle (Ltm/Rtm);

• Left and Right Top Rear (Ltr/Rtr).

Use the procedure explained in the previous chapter to add a speakers from the 3D view. Select of the speakers listed above. When clicking on Add, a dialog box will appears asking you to choose between the regular in-ceiling speaker or the associated Dolby-enabled up-firing speaker. Select the desired one.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The last speakers on the list are up-firing Dolby-Enabled speakers. Dolby-Enabled speakers have an included filter designed to enhance the immersion effect.

NOTE: Dolby-Enabled up-firing speakers uses elevation speaker channels. In cases in which both Dolby-Enabled and celling speakers are used, some conflicts can occur. It will appear on the side panel.

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8.7 REMOVING SPEAKERS

To remove one or more speakers (including subwoofers):

• Click on the speaker you want to remove, either in the 3D representation or in the list: it will be displayed in yellow.

• Click on the Remove speaker button.

8.8 CONFIGURE THE SETTINGS OF EACH SPEAKER

Once the complete set of speakers in your system is defined, you can configure the settings of each speaker.

The speaker configuration table located in the lower part of the Speaker/Room setup tool allows you to:

• Manually map the channels of the Dolby, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS:X or Auro-3D formats to each speaker;

• Configure the arrays of speakers for Dolby and DTS legacy format (optional) (See Speakers Arrays chapter

bellow);

• Configure the active crossover settings (optional);

• Specify the physical output for each speaker/driver;

• Send pink noise to the assigned physical output in order to verify that the routing of each channel to each

loudspeaker/driver is correct.

The Small View button reduces the 3D view and enlarges the speaker configuration table.

Every speaker can be further configured as follows:

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Figure#62:#The#speaker#configuration#table#

You can select speakers:

• by clicking on the speaker in the 3D view,

• by clicking on the corresponding channel number/name in the table’s header

• by clicking on one of the lines of the table

The currently selected speaker is displayed in yellow in the 3D view.

The available settings for each speaker are the following:

• Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Auro3D, DTS and DTS:X channel mapping: see below.

• Amplification: see below.

• Output Channel: specifies the physical output to be

used for the speaker/driver.

• Pink noise: plays a -20dBFS pink noise on the specified output.

Channel mapping

Speakers name

Multi a mplification

Output channel

THX

Pink

noise

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8.9 CONFIGURE THE CROSSOVER SETTINGS (OPTIONAL)

If you want to use the active crossovers of the SDP-75, you must use the speaker configuration table to:

• Specify the type of amplification: bi-amp, tri-amp or quad-amp;

• Specify the crossover frequency

The parameters related to crossover settings are the following:

• Amplification: sets the number of channels of the speaker in case of multi-amplification

• Low freq cut-off: sets the crossover frequencies

• for bi-amp, it is set at 2kHz by default;

• for tri-amp, they are set at 200Hz and 2kHz by default;

• for quad-amp, they are set at 200Hz, 2kHz and 20kHz by default.

NOTES:

• The SDP-75 handles up to 4-way active crossovers.

• The default crossover filters are Linkwitz Riley 4th-order (24dB/Oct).

• Advanced crossover settings are available in the Setup/ActiveXovers page of the Advanced

Settings user interface. Further information about the active-crossovers can be found in the Calibrate the Active Crossovers chapter.

8.10 MAPPING THE CHANNELS OF DIFFERENT FORMATS

The new Immersive Audio Formats (Auro-3D, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X) come with different channel labels and different speaker placement recommendations. This causes incompatibility issues that could make it difficult to play the required content correctly.

In the SDP-75, each speaker can be assigned to a specific channel for each format in such a way that it will play the required content regardless of the format being decoded.

In the example below, one speaker was set as the “Top” speaker recommendation of Auro Technologies to reproduce the content of the Auro-3D Top channel (“voice of god”). This channel also exists in DTS:X as the “Oh” channel but does not exist in the Dolby Atmos format. Therefore, this speaker will not be used during playback of native Dolby Atmos formats.

Figure#63:##

Channel#mapping#example#for#the#Top#channel#

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In the example below, the SDP-75 has automatically assigned the Left top front (Ltf) channel, initially specified as an Atmos speaker, to play the Height Left (HL) channel of Auro3D content.

Figure#64:#Channel#mapping#for#the#Left#top#front#(Ltf)#channel#

8.11 SENDING PINK NOISE TO VERIFY THE ROUTING OF THE SPEAKERS

As soon as the detailed configuration for each speaker is completed, it is critically important to verify that the routing of the channels to the speakers is correct, and to correct any errors. Otherwise the consistency of the sound reproduction will be compromised.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This procedure only helps to verify that the routing is correct from the SDP-75 to the speakers. In addition to this procedure, when a new source is connected to the SDP-75, you should

also verify that the routing is correct from the source to the SDP-75.

To verify the routing of each speaker:

• Select the speaker by clicking in the 3D view or by selecting the corresponding line in the speaker table;

• Click on the Pink Noise icon;

• Locate the speaker through which the pink noise is being played;

• Verify that the playing speaker matches the selected channel in the SDP-75’s Speaker/Room setup tool;

• If there is no match, fix the routing of the speaker by modifying the assigned Output.

NOTE: The channel labels and speaker positions of each format are available in the appendix of this document.

NOTE: To configure an array of speakers, please refer to the next chapter : Speaker Arrays

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Figure#65:#sending#pink#noise#to#the#speakers#

8.12 SAVE THE PRESET

Last but not least, don’t forget to save the preset to make sure the settings of your speaker layout will not be lost.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The SDP-75 needs to be synchronized on an audio clock, either external (Slave

mode) or internal (Master mode) in order to produce the pink noise. If a Digital source is selected with no synchronization signal, the pink noise won’t be produced. In such case, we simply recommend selecting an analog source.

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9 SPECIFY AN ARRAY OF SPEAKERS

With the release of new 3D audio formats, the number of possible speaker positions increases

considerably. Nevertheless, your video library is surely full of “surround” content (5.1 or 7.1).

Furthermore, 3D formats do not all have the same limitation in terms of simultaneous active

speakers. So it becomes essential to be able to create an array of speakers: use several speakers to play the same channel. It is also possible to adjust the gain of each speaker of the array to perfectly match

the needs of the Home-Theater; Thereby, the immersion effect is much more impressive!

Similar configurations have been used in commercial cinemas for years.

9.1 SETTING UP AN ARRAY OF SPEAKERS

Once your speaker’s layout has been declared, configured and fully tested, you can now set up your arrays of speakers. The SDP-75 is able to duplicate the incoming channel from the decoders on several speakers.

The setup of an array has to be done within the Speaker/Room setup tool, using the mapping column of each decoder. As explained in the previous chapter Specify a speaker layout, Mapping the channels of different formats section, each format has its own speaker assignments. You can easily control the number of speakers used by each decoder. Each column defines the channel used by the associated speaker. In this way, you are able to select the same channel on several speakers.

In the Speaker/Room setup tool, you can observe five columns giving the details of each decoder’s layout:

• Atmos: Layout used for native Dolby Atmos content and Dolby Surround Up-mixer;

• Dolby: Layout used for Legacy Dolby content;

• Auro-3D: Layout used for Native Auro-3D content and Auro-3D Up-mixer;

• DTS:X: Layout used for native DTS:X content and Neural:X Up-mixer;

• DTS: Layout used for Legacy DTS content.

To specify a speaker layout, please select, in the drop down menu of each speaker, the desired channel that it has to play for each decoder.

IMPORTANT NOTE: DTS:X is limited to 11 different channels. Nevertheless, you can use the arrays to duplicate these 11 channels and use more than 11 speakers.

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9.2 EXAMPLE OF AN ARRAY OF SPEAKERS

Below is an example of a specific speaker layout designed to array some channels:

In the example above, please pay attention to Left Wide and Right Wide speakers:

• For Dolby Atmos content, Left and Right Wide speakers will play natively as they natively existing in the

CODEC;

• For Dolby Legacy content, Left and Right Wide speakers will play Ls and Rs channel, simultaneously with Left and Right surround speakers;

• For Auro 3D content, Lw and Rw does not exist natively. In this configuration Left and Right Wide speakers will play Ls and Rs channels simultaneously with Left and Right Surround speakers;

• For DTS:X content, Left and Right Wide speakers will play Lss and Rss channel simultaneously with Left and Right surround speakers;

• For DTS Legacy content, they will play Lss and Rss channel simultaneously with Left and Right surround speakers;

9.3 ADJUST THE GAIN

When you decide to make an array, you may need to adjust the gain of each speakers accordingly to each decoder. It is possible to do it speaker by speaker, or to select a group of speakers to apply the same gain adjustment.

The screen below displays the Set Gain control panel. Each channel assigned from each speakers has a value (default:

0) surrounded by – and + buttons. Use those buttons to adjust the gain in 1dB increments.

To access the speaker’s gain control panel, click on the Set Gain button in the Speaker/Room setup tool. Instead of the channel assignation, the gain control will be displayed.

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By clicking on a value, you also can manually enter a gain. In this case, a virtual numerical keyboard is displayed.

Figure#66:#Set#gain#control#panel#

9.4 SAVE THE PRESET

Last but not least, don’t forget to save the preset to make sure the settings of your arrays of speakers won’t be lost.

The Selected speakers can all be modified simultaneously using the control panel in the top left corner.

You can add or decrease gain using -1dB or +1dB buttons, or by using the Direct input and its numerical keyboard.

The Reset button clears any modification and sets the default value of 0dB.

The Clear selection unselects every speaker, keeping the modified values.

IMPORTANT NOTE: High gain values can damage a speaker.

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10 DECODER / UP-MIXER SETTINGS

The SDP-75 allows you to enjoy various kinds of surround and stereo playback modes using the decoders mentioned below. With the 3D codecs option, you also are able to extend your stereo or basic multichannel content (5.1/7.1) to a full 3D sound, and so use most of the speakers specified in the setup procedure. These are the Up-mixers:

10.1 SUPPORTED DECODERS/UP-MIXERS

A number of surround and 3D decoders are implemented in the SDP-75:

Dolby decoders:

DTS decoders:

3D decoders:

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital Plus

Dolby TrueHD

DTS Digital Surround

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

DTS-HD Master Audio

Dolby Atmos

DTS:X

Auro-3D

With the 3D option, the SDP-75 also supports the following surround Up-mixers:

Dolby Surround ®

DTS Neural:X ®

Auro-Matic ®

NOTE: Some speakers are not utilized by every decoder. In this case, they will remain silent while this decoder is active. For example, the “Top” speaker is not used by Dolby Atmos, so this speaker will only be used while playing DTS:X and Auro-3D content, and also if you use their respective up-mixer.

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10.2 LISTENING FORMATS

The Listening Format dropdown menu provides you several options. Some of them may sound familiar to you, while the others could be unknown. The list gives you:

• Auto: The incoming encoded content will be played with the corresponding up-mixer.

• Dolby Surround: The incoming content will be played using the Dolby Surround up-mixer.

• Neural:X: The incoming content will be played using the DTS Neural:X up-mixer.

• Auro-3D: The incoming content will be played using the Auro-3D up-mixer.

• Native: The incoming content won’t be modified and will be played as it is.

• Up-mix on Native: The incoming content will played using the corresponding up-mixer, but with the Legacy

speaker layout (Dolby or DTS column).

• Legacy: This listening format will only play the “bed” layout of the content (5.1 or 7.1) and will ignore the 3D layout.

• Custom: You are not able to select this mode manually, but it is automatically selected as soon as you change any of the decoder’s settings.

NOTE: Depending of the incoming format decoded by the SDP-75, the listening format listed above will exhibit different behaviors. Please read the chart below carefully, which indicates the behavior of each listening format relative to the source format.

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Source format

Up-mix mode

PCM

Dolby (DD, DD+, TrueHD)

Native

Dolby Atmos

DTS

(Legacy, HD Master

Audio)

DTS:X

Native

Auro-3D*

Auto

None (No Up-mix) | Layout used : Selected in Decoder General settings

Dolby Surround Upmixer | Layout Used : Atmos

Native Dolby Atmos | Layout Used : Atmos

Neural:X Up-mixer | Layout Used : DTS:X

Native DTS:X | Layout Used : DTS:X

Native Auro-3D (2) | Layout Used: Auro-3D

Dolby Surround

Dolby Surround Upmixer (1) | Layout Used : Atmos

Dolby Surround Upmixer | Layout Used : Atmos

Native Dolby Atmos | Layout Used : Atmos

Dolby Surround Upmixer | Layout Used : Atmos

Native DTS:X | Layout Used : DTS:X

Dolby Surround Upmixer | Layout Used : Atmos

Neural:X

Neural:X Up-mixer | Layout Used : DTS:X

Native Dolby Atmos | Layout Used : Atmos

Neural:X Up-mixer | Layout Used : DTS:X

Native DTS:X | Layout Used : DTS:X

Neural:X Up-mixer | Layout Used : DTS:X

Auro-3D

Auro-3D Up-mixer (1) | Layout Used : Auro-3D

Auro-3D Up-mixer | Layout Used : Auro-3D

Native Dolby Atmos | Layout Used : Atmos

Auro-3D Up-mixer | Layout Used : Auro3D

Native DTS:X | Layout Used : DTS:X

Native Auro-3D* | Layout Used: Auro-3D

Native

None (No Up-mix) | Layout used : selected in Decoder General settings

None (No Up-mix) | Layout Used : Dolby

Native Dolby Atmos | Layout Used : Atmos

None (No Up-mix) | Layout Used : DTS)

Native DTS:X | Layout Used : DTS:X

Native Auro-3D* | Layout Used: Auro-3D

Up-mix on Native

Up-mix following the default PCM layout in the Decoder General settings

Dolby Surround Upmixer | Layout Used : Dolby

Native Dolby Atmos | Layout Used : Atmos

Neural:X Up-mixer | Layout Used : DTS

Native DTS:X | Layout Used : DTS:X

Native Auro-3D* | Layout Used: Auro-3D

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Figure'67'Chart'of'the'behavior'between'source'format'and'listening'mode'

Legacy

None (No Up-mix) |

Layout used : selected in Decoder General settings

None (No Up-mix) |

Layout Used: Dolby

Bed (Original 7.1) |

Layout Used : Dolby

None (No Up-mix)

(2) | Layout Used :

DTS

Bed (Original 7.1) |

Layout Used : DTS

Bed (Original 7.1) |

Layout Used : Auro-3D

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