JBL Synthesis SDEC-3500 User Manual

SDEC-3500 SDEC-4500

DIGITAL EQUALIZER

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owner’s manual.

These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the unit. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service. Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage.

The following is indicative of low altitude use; do not use this product above 2000m.

U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNING

A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe. Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility.

NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A 13 AMP POWER SOCKET.

Do not use the mains plug without the fuse cover in place. Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local retailer. Replacement fuses are 13 amps and MUST be ASTA approved to BS1362.

WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION

READ THE FOLLOWING:

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER. CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH. FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS, STOVES, OR OTHER APPARATUS (INCLUDING

AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT. ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER. UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than

the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Use only with the cart stand, tripod bracket, or table specified by the manufacture, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: The Power switch used in this piece of equipment DOES NOT break the connection from the mains. MAINS DISCONNECT: The plug shall remain readily operable. For rack-mount or installation where plug is not accessible, an

all-pole mains switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated into the electrical installation of the rack or building.

If connected to 240V supply, a suitable CSA/UL certified power cord shall be used for this supply. This Equipment is intended for rack mount use only.

If you wan t to dispose this product, do not mix i t with general household waste. There is a s eparate coll ection system for us ed electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).

For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of disposal. By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and t hus prevent potential negative effects on t he

environment and human health.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Product Specifications noted on the Declaration of Conformity. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• this device may not cause harmful interference, and

• this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be avoided.

• use only shielded interconnecting cables.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER CORD. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION. THE CORES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:

GREEN AND YELLOW - EARTH BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE

AS COLOURS OF THE CORES IN THE MAINS LEAD OF THIS APPLIANCE MAY NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE COLOURED MARKINGS IDENTIFYING THE TERMINALS IN YOUR PLUG, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:

• THE CORE WHICH IS COLOURED GREEN A ND YELLOW MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE TERMIN AL IN THE PLUG MARKED WITH THE L ETTER

E, OR WITH THE EARTH SYMBOL, OR COLOURED GREEN, OR GREEN AND YELLOW.

• THE CORE WHICH IS COLOURED BLUE MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE TERMINAL MARKED N OR COLOURED BLACK.

• THE CORE WHICH IS COLOURED BROWN MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE TERMINAL MARKED L OR COLOURED RED.

THIS EQUIPMENT M AY REQUIRE THE USE OF A DIFFERENT L INE CORD, ATTACHMENT PLUG, OR BOT H, DEPENDING ON THE AVAILABL E POWER SOURCE AT INSTALLATION. IF THE ATTACHMENT PLUG NEEDS TO BE CHANGED, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WHO SHOULD REFER TO THE TABLE BELOW. THE GREEN/YELLOW WIRE SHALL BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE UNITS CHASSIS.

CONDUCTOR

L LIVE BROWN BLACK

N NEUTRAL BLUE WHITE

E EARTH GND GREEN/YEL GREEN

WARNING: IF THE GROUND IS DEFEATED, CERTAIN FAULT CONDITIONS IN THE UNIT OR IN THE SYSTE M TO WHICH IT IS CONNECTED C AN RESULT IN FULL LINE VOLTAGE BETWEEN CHASSIS AND E ARTH GROUND. SEVERE IN JURY OR DEATH CAN THEN RESULT IF THE CHASSIS AND EARTH GROUND ARE TOUCHED SIMULTANEOUSLY.

WARNING:

• APPARATET MÅ TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.

• APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG.

• LAITE ON LIITETTÄVÄ SUOJAKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN.

WIRE COLOR

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name: BSS Audio Manufacturer’s Address: 10653 South River Front Parkway Suite 300 South Jordan, Utah 84095, USA

declares that the product:

Product name: JBL Synthesis SDEC 3500, 4500

Note: Product name may be suffixed by the EU.

Product option: None

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety: IEC 60065 -01+Amd 1+ 2

EMC: EN 55022:2010 EN 55024:2010 FCC Part 15

Supplementary Information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. RoHS Directive 2011/65/EC WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC

With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and EC Regulation 1275/2008 of 17 December 2008, this product is designed, produced, and classified as Professional Audio Equipment and thus is exempt from this Directive.

Rex C. Reed Director, Engineering Signal Processing 10653 South River Front Parkway Suite 300 South Jordan, Utah 84095, USA Date: April 10, 2015

European Contact: Your local BSS Audio Sales and Service Office or:

Harman Signal Processing 10653 South River Front Parkway Suite 300 South Jordan, Utah 84095, USA Ph: (801) 566-8800 Fax: (801) 568-7583

JBL SYNTHESIS SDEC-3500/SDEC-4500 JBL SYNTHESIS SDEC-3500/SDEC-4500

Introduction, and Installation Considerations

Front Panel Controls & Indicators

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction, and Installation Considerations .................... 2

Controls and Indicators – Front Panel .............................. 3

Rear Panel Connections ................................................. 4

Input/Output Connections

SDEC-3500 ................................................................ 5

SDEC-4500 ................................................................ 6

SDEC-4500 With Bi-Amplified Front Speakers .......... 7

SDEC-4500 With Full-Range Front Speakers ............ 8

Techincal Specifications .................................................. 9

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a JBL Synthesis SDEC Series Digital Equalizer. You now have at your command a unique product that enables your Synthesis System to deliver the best possible sonic performance regardless of the content being played and your room environment, whether you are playing the latest blockbuster movie, a major sporting event or your favorite music.

This Installer's Manual gives you the information needed to connect your Digital Equalizer to the other components in your home theater system as well as to describe its configuration, setup and operation. Additional support information may also be found in the Support Section of the JBL Synthesis web site at www.jblsynthesis.com. Of course, you may always contact JBL Synthesis Customer Service at 888-691-4171.

Welcome to the Synthesis family, we wish you many years of listening pleasure!

FEATURES

• Up to 512 bands of fully parametric EQ

• Built-in crossover for bi-amp outputs (SDES-4500 only)

• Delay adjustement for each output

• Delay adjustment for driver compensation

• Screen compensation

• Driver compensation

• Web-based Java remote for basic system setup

• Windows application for advanced system setup

• Custom configuration possible

• Remote VPN monitoring

• Four subwoofer outputs

• Three pairs of side speaker outputs for large rooms with multiple rows of seating (SDEC-4500 only)

• 24-Bit DSP

• 96kHz sample rate on all inputs and outputs

• Balanced or single-ended (unbalanced) inputs and outputs

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

To ensure optimal performance, please pay attention to the instructions in this Manual.

• Install your SDEC on a solid, flat, level surface that is dry, well-ventilated and out of direct sunlight.

• Do not place your SDEC directly on a carpeted surface or cover any of the ventilation holes.

• Do not install your SDEC on a surface that is unstable or unable to support all four feet.

• Do not install it directly above another product, and do not put another product directly on top of the SDEC.

• Do not expose the SDEC to high temperatures or humidity, steam, smoke or excessive dampness or dust.

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS & INDICATORS

B C D E F G

B INPUT/OUTPUT CARD MONITORING: Each channel has three LED indicators showing:

CLIP – Indicates clipping in the analog domain for each channel of the fitted input or output card. The LED will light at +18.5dB.

SIGNAL – The signal LED will light for each channel of a fitted input or output card when the signal reaches or exceeds the signal threshold of – 20dB.

SYNC/48V – This feature is currently not supported by JBL Synthesis (lights to indicate that + 48V “phantom” power has been activated for the relevant channel of a fitted input card or that Digital Sync is valid).

C DATA ACTIVITY: The data activity LED ashes when the SDEC is communicating with another

control device, either on the network or via the serial or control ports.

D NETWORK LINK: The network link LED indicates the presence of Ethernet cables. If no cables

are connected, the LED will be dark. The network link is used for conguring and calibrating the

Synthesis system when using the DACS calibration.

E INFORMATION DISPLAY: The information display indicates the name/ID and IP address of

the unit.

F HOLD: Press and hold this button to cycle the Information Display cycle the LCD through its

contrast range.

G LOCATE: Press this button to illuminate the Locate button on the rear panel.

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