JBL SYNTHESIS-DIGITAL ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION SYSTEM, SDEC 1000, SDEC1000A, SDEC 2500, SDEC 2500A User Manual

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SHIPPING TO THE NEXT DEALER............................................................................ 7
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HARDWARE ........................................................................................................... 9
CABLES................................................................................................................. 9
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SPEAKER PLACEMENT RULES .......................................................................... 11
CENTER MAIN....................................................................................................... 11
LEFT AND RIGHT MAINS........................................................................................12
SUBWOOFERS ......................................................................................................12
SURROUND SPEAKERS .........................................................................................12
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SYSTEM INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAMS .......................................................... 14
AMPLIFIER AND SDEC SWITCH SETTINGS..............................................................18
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RESTORE PROCESSOR DEFAULT SETTINGS..................................................... 19
SPEAKER PHASE TESTS................................................................................... 20
ALTERNATE PHASE TEST METHOD ........................................................................20
Correct Speaker Phase................................................................................................21
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Surround Speakers ..................................................................................................... 21
USING THE PHASE TESTER ................................................................................... 22
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TEST THE PHASE TESTER.....................................................................................23
Sender Test ............................................................................................................... 23
Receiver Test ............................................................................................................23
Send-Receive Loop Test..............................................................................................23
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SYNTHESIS ONE ................................................................................................... 24
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Confirm Cinema to Music Mode Change .........................................................................24
USING THE SOUND LEVEL METER .................................................................... 25
ANALOG SLM USE INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................................25
DIGITAL SLM USE INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................... 26
CORRECTING HUM PROBLEMS..........................................................................27
WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF HUM?............................................................................. 27
DURING INSTALLATION: ....................................................................................... 27
VIDEO DEVICES: .................................................................................................. 28
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INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................29
ABOUT DATA ACQUISITION................................................................................... 29
ABOUT DATA PROCESSING................................................................................... 30
SDEC PROGRAMMING........................................................................................... 30
About Target Curves ...................................................................................................30
CONNECTING DACS4 TO THE SYSTEM .................................................................. 31
BEST LOCATION FOR THE DACS ANALYZER .......................................................... 32
Power Connections .....................................................................................................32
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DACS4 SOFTWARE OPERATION ............................................................................ 34
Customer Information Window ...................................................................................... 35
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DACS4 Main Screen Communication Fields .................................................................... 38
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GAIN ....................................................................................................................51
Test for Optimum Gain ................................................................................................52
Determine Gain Error - L-C-R and Surrounds .................................................................. 52
Determine Gain Error - Subwoofers ...............................................................................53
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Test for Optimum Sensitivity ........................................................................................ 54
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URING TEST
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URING TEST
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WINDOWS™ 3.1X .................................................................................................. 60
WIN 95/98™ .......................................................................................................... 60
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SYNTHESIS ONE FACTORY EQ SETTINGS .............................................................. 62
SYNTHESIS ONE CROSSOVER FACTORY SETTINGS................................................63
Cinema Mode ............................................................................................................ 63
LOW OUTPUT MUTE: Off (out) ..................................................................................... 63
Music Mode ..............................................................................................................64
LOW OUTPUT MUTE: OFF (OUT)............................................................................. 64
SYNTHESIS ONE CABLE SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................. 65
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Track 36, Continuous Wide-band Frontal Pan .................................................................67
Track 37, Stepped Wide-band Frontal Pan...................................................................... 67
DELOS® DVD SPECTACULAR ............................................................................ 67
Tracks 10-15, Sine Sweep ...........................................................................................67
Track 16, Pink Noise, Continuous Pan (5.1) ...................................................................67
Tracks 2-5, Dolby™ trailers..........................................................................................67
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N EED H ELP? CALL. . .
If you encounter problems that cannot be resolved using the information presented here, please call your Synthesis Representative for further assistance.
Eric Leicht: 818.830.8705 or 818.259.4189
Chris Neumann: 818.895.5712 or 818.422.1045
Dan Siefert: 805.492.0773
S HIPPING T O T HE NEXT D EALER
By the time you have completed your Client's installation, you should have received a FAX giving detailed shipping instructions. If you have not received this information, please call immediately and request shipping information.
Unless otherwise instructed, always ship via UPS Blue.
****When shipping, always insure kit for $15,000.00
H ARDWARE
(1) Operators Handbook (1) Laptop Computer (1) Phase Tester (transmitter & receiver) (5) Microphones (1) Spare microphone (5) Telescopic Microphone stanchions (5) Stanchion bases (1) MMX-5 Microphone Multiplexer (1) Sound Level Meter (1) External Vector Processor (EVP-1) (1) EVP-1 Power Supply (1) Delos Surround Spectacular Demo & Test disc (1) Delos DVD Spectacular Demo & Test disc (1) Tape Measure
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(5) 6’ Microphone extension cables (F-XLR to M-XLR) (1) 25’ Stereo audio cable (RCA to RCA) ( 1 ) 2 5 ’ M M X - 5 t o l a p t o p c a b l e (T707/T707) or (M-DB9 /T707) or (M-DB9 to M-DB9) (1) 25’ Computer to SDEC (M-DB9 to F-DB9) (1) 6’ Computer to EVP-1 (M-DB25 to M-DB25) (1) 6’ Phase tester adapter (F-XLR to RCA) (1) 25’ Instrumentation cable (BNC to BNC) (1) 25’ Adapter cable (BNC to RCA) (1) IEC AC power cord (1) Computer AC power cord (1) Male RCA to two female RCA "Y" adapter
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If the contents of this kit do not match this list, something is damaged, or the case itself is seriously damaged, contact your Synthesis Representative immediately and arrange for replacement.
Eric Leicht: 818.830.8705 or 818.259.4189
Chris Neumann: 818.895.5712 or 818.422.1045
Dan Siefert: 805.492.0773
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It is vitally important that any speakers mounted above the floor be properly secured! Safety must come first. Never place speakers on a shelf without an approved retaining mechanism. Never screw eye-loops or other hardware directly into speaker cabinets. Unsecured or improperly secured speakers represent a safety hazard which can result in serious injury.
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The installation of any home theater system represents a balancing of aesthetic and functional requirements which frequently are at odds with each other. The following information should be used to optimize the placement of the speakers and achieve the best results while still conforming to the architectural limitations inherent in the installation.
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1. If the speaker is behind a perforated screen, place it as far forward as possible, nearly
touching the screen.
2. If it is above or below the screen, it must be placed as close as possible to the edge of the
screen, along the same plane as the screen.
3. If it is on a shelf, in a pre-fabricated hole in the wall or in a cabinet opening, place it as far
forward as possible.
3.1. Any gap around the speaker must be filled. If the gap is ½" closed-cell foam can be used. For gaps greater than ½" it is recommended that you "frame" the speaker with ≈ ¾" MDF, plywood or other solid panel material.
4. Do not allow anything to obstruct the baffle area of the speakers.
4.1. If decorative cloth is placed in front of the speakers, be sure the frame for the cloth does not obstruct the front of the speaker.
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1. If the speaker is on a shelf, in a pre-fabricated hole in the wall or in a cabinet opening, place it as far forward as possible.
1.1. Any gap around the speaker must be filled. If the gap is ½" closed-cell foam can be used. For gaps greater than ½" it is recommended that you "frame" the speaker with ≈ ¾" MDF, plywood or other solid panel material.
2. Do not allow anything to obstruct the baffle area of the speakers.
2.1. If decorative cloth is placed in front of the speakers, be sure the frame for the cloth does not obstruct the front of the speaker.
S UBWOOFERS
1. In nearly all cases, the best location for subwoofers is on the floor, in the front corners of the room. Place them with the woofers facing the listening area.
1.1. If the subwoofers cannot be placed in the corners, the next best position is on the floor, against the front wall. In this instance, better low frequency coupling may be achieved by turning the subwoofers sideways such that the drivers and ports are next to the front wall.
2. If the subwoofers are placed in a pre-fabricated hole in the wall or in a cabinet opening, place them as far forward (toward the opening) as possible.
2.1. Any gap around the subwoofer must be filled. If the gap is ½" closed-cell foam can be used. For gaps greater than ½" it is recommended that you "frame" the speaker with ¾" MDF, plywood or other solid panel material.
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2.3. If decorative cloth is placed in front of the speakers, be sure the frame for the cloth does not obstruct the driver or ports of the subwoofers.
Do not allow anything to obstruct the driver or ports of any speakers.
S URROUND S PEAKERS
Wall Mount
1. Side surround speakers are to be mounted vertically and placed directly at the sides of the listening area.
2. Rear surround speakers are to be mounted vertically and placed on the rear wall of the listening area.
3. The bottom edge of all surround speakers must be at least 24" above ear level.
3.1. Avoid elevating surround speakers more than 48" above ear level.
4. If the speaker is on a shelf, minimize the width and depth of the shelf as much as possible.
4.1. Place them against the wall.
5. If they are placed in a pre-fabricated hole in the wall or cabinet opening, it must exceed the speaker width by no less than 24".
5.1. Center the speaker in the opening.
5.2. Any open area behind the speaker must be filled to minimize acoustic resonances.
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6.1. If decorative cloth is placed in front of the speakers, be sure the frame for the cloth does not obstruct the drivers.
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1. Side surround speakers are to be mounted with the top of the enclosure facing the center of the room, as near to the adjacent wall as possible.
2. Rear surround speakers are to be mounted with the top of the enclosure facing the video display screen, as near to the adjacent wall as possible.
3. If they are placed in a pre-fabricated hole or cutout in the ceiling, it must exceed the speaker width by no less than 24".
3.1. Center the speaker in the opening.
3.2. Any open area behind the speaker must be filled to minimize acoustic resonances.
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4.1. If decorative cloth is placed in front of the speakers, be sure the frame for the cloth does not obstruct the drivers.
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Synthesis Two and Three Control Wiring Diagram
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Synthesis Two and Three Interconnect Wiring Diagram
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Synthesis One Control Wiring Diagram
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Synthesis One Interconnect Wiring Diagram
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It is recommended that you restore the Surround Processor to the factory default settings prior to system calibration. This will ensure that you do not waste time later troubleshooting an apparent problem, only to find that the Processor settings were the cause.
1. Use the remote control to turn the processor OFF.
2. Use the remote to turn the processor back ON.
3. Immediately press and hold the MUTE button on the remote control.
4. In a few seconds, the "FACTORY PRESETS MENU" will appear on the Processor's readout.
5. Release the MUTE button.
6. Scroll to and select "RESTORE DEFAULTS".
7. When the message "FACTORY DEFAULTS RESTORED" is displayed press DONE to return
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Alternatively, you can adjust each setting manually. They should be set as follows:
A. Volume Control: 0dB B. Speaker Configuration:
LEFT - CENTER – RIGHT: Small, 80Hz high-pass
LEFT & RIGHT SIDE: Small dipole, 80Hz high-pass. BASS SPLIT: 80Hz REARS: None
SUBWOOFER: Yes, Crossover = 80Hz.
C. All outputs levels set to 0.0dB D. SUBWOOFER PEAK LIMITER: OFF E. EQUALIZATION. . .
BASS: 0dB
TREBLE: 0dB
TILT: 0dB
LOUDNESS: OFF
F. LISTENER POSITION: 3’ G. PRO-LOGIC. . .
AUTO AZIMUTH: OFF
DIALOGUE ENHANCE: 0dB EFFECT LEVEL: 0dB SUBWOOFER LEVEL: 0dB
SURROUND LEVEL: 0dB H. STEREO BYPASS. . .
SUBWOOFER LEVEL: 0dB
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