JBL SYNTHESIS SDEC-4500 Installer Manual

INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 DETAILED DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 FRONT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 REAR PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 INPUT/OUTPUT ASSIGNMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 SDEC-3000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 SDEC-4500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 SDEC-4500 WITH BI-AMPLIFIED FRONT SPEAKERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 SDEC-4500 WITH FULL-RANGE FRONT SPEAKERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 CONNECTION TO THE REST OF THE JBL SYNTHESIS® SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 SDEC-3000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 SYNTHESIS TWO ARRAY ™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 SYNTHESIS THREE ARRAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 SYNTHESIS FOUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 SYNTHESIS PROJECT ARRAY™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 SDEC-4500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 SYNTHESIS ONE ARRAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 SYNTHESIS ATLAS™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 SYNTHESIS K2 ® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 SYNTHESIS EVEREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 CONTENTS 2 SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 2

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL OF THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 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 the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. 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. 15. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they may cause hazards. 16. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 17. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A. 18. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal. 19. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 20. Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 21. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 22. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 23. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 24. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 25. The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-22 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Figure A. Example of Antenna Grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 3

embodies the best of what JBL, Inc., has discovered about the emotional power of audio reproduction in more than sixty years of preeminence in the field. This Digital Equalizer has been designed and crafted to provide the user with a high level of sonic performance. Special attention has been paid to minimize the number of components in the audio signal path, resulting in extremely low distortion, excellent transient response and wide dynamic range. Synthesis® products set new benchmarks in audio technology, and, when used as part of a complete JBL Synthesis system, will bring the ambience and acoustics of some of the world’s greatest concert halls and theaters into your home. To obtain the best performance from this Digital Equalizer, please be sure to completely read this user’s manual and use the SDEC Digital Equalizer only in accordance with its instructions. From its inception, JBL Synthesis has been the answer to the questions: “How do you build a state-of-the-art home theater system and make it sound superb in every installation?” and “How can you be sure all the hardware is compatible?” These were the big questions Synthesis components answered fifteen years ago. Today, JBL Synthesis systems move beyond the competition yet again. The JBL Synthesis Digital Equalizer (SDEC) is a 12-channel-in/20-channel-out 24-bit, 96kHz digital audio signal processor. Unlike nearly all other audio components on the market, the SDEC has been designed to work specifically with other Synthesis system components. This narrow application focus has allowed JBL engineers to design a product with far fewer compromises, resulting in unequalled system performance. By reading the following pages, you will become familiar with the technological features and unique capabilities incorporated within the SDEC and available nowhere else. Until now, anything beyond the most basic equalization has been impossible without expensive acoustical instru- mentation and the knowledge to use it. This is why, traditionally, equalizers have been general-purpose devices, designed to be applicable to any audio system, and usually doing more harm than good! Add to this situation the fact that equalizing a speaker system by ear is truly a futile exercise. This helps to account for the generally low acceptance of equalizers outside of professional audio applications. FEATURES • Up to 256 bands of fully parametric EQ • Built-in crossover for bi-amp outputs (SDEC-4500 only) • Delay adjustment 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 (SDEC-4500 only) • 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 INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 4

 INPUT/OUTPUT CARD MONITORING Each channel has three LED indicators showing: CLIP Illuminated – Indicates clipping in the analog domain for each channel of the fitted input or output card. The LED will light at +18.5dB. SIGNAL Illuminated – 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).  USB PORT This is currently for future use and is not supported (SDEC 4500 does not include USB).  DATA ACTIVITY The data activity LED will flash to indicate that the device is communicating with another control device, either on the network or via the serial or control ports.  NETWORK LINK The network link LED indicates the presence of Ethernet cables. If no cables are connected, the LED is unlit. The network link is used for configuring and calibrating the Synthesis system when using the DACS calibration.  LCD (LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY) The LCD indicates the name/ID and IP address of the unit.  HOLD Pressing and holding the Hold switch will cycle the LCD through its contrast range.  LOCATE Pressing the Locate switch on the front of the unit will illuminate the Locate switch on the rear. SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 5

from 85V to 270V, 50/60Hz.  LOCATE Pressing the Locate switch on the rear of the unit will illuminate the Locate switch on the front and identify the device within the DACS software. RS-232 Serial port for connection of external calibration and configuration equipment not used at this time.  ETHERNET The main connection for the proprietary system control network, and for third-party Ethernet control. The SDEC must be connected to an Ethernet hub during the calibration process. BLUELINK™CONNECTORS (SDEC-4500 ONLY) The SDEC-4500P and SDEC-4500X use BlueLink to send and receive audio data. Please Note: When using the SDEC-4500, you must connect the two units through the BlueLink connection, using a Cat. 5e patch cable.  CONTROL INPUTS The SDEC-4500 can be configured for full-range or bi-amp operation by using these control inputs. The SDEC-3000 does not need or use this connection.  INPUT/OUTPUT CARD POSITIONS A, B, C AND D These connectors provide the balanced and unbalanced connections for the input/output card fitted in the four card slots in a JBL Synthesis SDEC device. A green LED next to the slot assignment letter A, B, C or D indicates that an input card is fitted and an amber LED when an output card is fitted. The analog connections are balanced/unbalanced, on Phoenix/Combicon connectors. Depending on which model and configuration you have purchased will determine which input/output card has been installed at the factory. Please make sure to order the correct wiring kit, either S3000IC or S4500IC, with your system. DETAILED DIAGRAM – REAR PANEL SDEC-3000 has no BlueLink™connections, but is otherwise identical to the SDEC-4500P and SDEC-4500X. SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 6

in the below chart. You must make the correct connections from the surround processor output to the amplifier input for the system to work correctly. Please refer to the connection diagram for more information. The correct Synthesis Interconnect kit includes all the necessary connections for using the SDEC in the Synthesis system. Please be sure to order the S3000IC or S3000XLRIC for use with SDEC-3000 and S4000IC or S4500XLRIC for use with SDEC-4500. Retrofit kits are also available. Please contact JBL Synthesis Technical Support for more information at 516.594.0300 (USA only). CONNECTION NOTES • Please follow the wiring diagram and the Input/Output Assignments chart for correct connections. • You will need to use the Ethernet network port on the rear panel of the unit for the final calibration process. You can connect the SDEC-3000 through any standard Ethernet hub. • When using the SDP-40HD processor, make sure the subwoofer (in speaker setup) is set to Mono output and connect to the Subwoofer Left output. Do not use LFE output. INPUT/OUTPUT ASSIGNMENTS SDEC-3000 Outputs to Amplifiers S3000IC Number Channel SDEC-3000 9 LEFT FRONT C1 10 RIGHT FRONT C2 11 CENTER FRONT C3 12 LEFT SIDE C4 13 RIGHT SIDE D1 14 LEFT REAR D2 15 RIGHT REAR D3 16 SUBWOOFER D4 Surround Processor to SDEC-3000 Inputs S3000IC Number Channel SDEC-3000 1 LEFT FRONT A1 2 RIGHT FRONT A2 3 CENTER FRONT A3 4 LEFT SIDE A4 5 RIGHT SIDE B1 6 LEFT REAR B2 7 RIGHT REAR B3 8 SUBWOOFER B4 (Mono Sub Left) Input/Output Assignments SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 7

to function properly in the Synthesis system. Please be sure to connect both units correctly according to the Input/Output Assignments chart on page 9. The correct Synthesis Interconnect kit includes all the necessary connections for using the SDEC in the Synthesis system. Please be sure to order the S3000IC or S3000XLRIC for use with SDEC-3000 and S4000IC or S4500XLRIC for use with SDEC-4500. Retrofit kits are also available. Please contact JBL Synthesis Technical Support for more information at 516.594.0300 (USA only). The SDEC-4500 is capable of processing up to 12 inputs and up to 20 outputs. Depending on the type and number of outputs will determine which connections you should use to connect the SDEC to the rest of your system. Please refer to the connection diagram for more information. CONNECTION NOTES • The SDEC-4500 can process two outputs for the front left, center and right channels to output to an amplifier for a bi-amplified system. There are discrete outputs for a single high-frequency horn speaker (SAM1HF) and low-frequency (SAM2LF) speakers. These outputs can only be used with speakers designed to be used with an external crossover. Do not use the SDEC Digital Equalizer for any speakers other than the recommended Synthesis speaker packages. • There are three pairs of outputs for side speakers. If you are only using one pair of side speakers, then you may leave the second or third pair of outputs with no connection. If you are using a second or third pair of side speakers, then you should connect the pair closest to the front speakers to Output 1, the pair in the middle of the room to Output 2, and the pair closest to the rear speakers to Output 3. • There are up to four subwoofer outputs. You should use them in pairs so that you either have two or four subwoofers. All Synthesis systems are designed for at least two subwoofers. • You must connect the SDEC-4500P and the SDEC-4500X using the BlueLink connection, using an Ethernet network patch cable, Cat. 5e minimum. • The two units must be connected to an Ethernet network hub for the final calibration process. Both units need to be connected to the same hub or router, and an open port needs to be accessible for the calibration computer. • When using the SDP-40HD processor, make sure the subwoofer (in speaker setup) is set to Mono output and con- nect to the Subwoofer Left output. SELECTING FULL-RANGE OR BI-AMPED CONFIGURATION There are two ways to select between bi-amped or full-range LCR operation. Please note: Only Method One can be done on the control ports (without a computer). Method Two requires a computer running the appropriate configuration software. Please contact JBL Synthesis Technical Support for more information. METHOD ONE: WITHOUT A COMPUTER Full Range: With the SDEC powered up and running, Bi-Amped: With the SDEC powered up and running, connect Control Input 1 to “C” (common) on the back of connect Control Input 2 to “C” for bi-amped. This is the unit for full range. This a temporary connection is a temporary contact and and should not be should not be left in place. left in place. METHOD TWO: WITH A COMPUTER While online and in Operate mode from within London Architect™or when using the Java remote, select the appropriate speaker configuration as your installation requires. The software will automatically configure the outputs correctly. INPUT/OUTPUT ASSIGNMENTS SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 8

This configuration requires the selection of bi-amplified operation, as noted on page 8. SDEC-4500X Outputs to Amplifiers S4500IC Number Channel SDEC-4500X Amplifier Input Channel 9 LEFT FRONT-LOW A1 S7165 #1 CH1 10 LEFT FRONT-HI A2 S7165 #1 CH2 11 RIGHT FRONT-LOW A3 S7165 #1 CH3 12 RIGHT FRONT-HI A4 S7165 #1 CH4 13 CENTER FRONT-LOW B1 S7165 #1 CH5 14 CENTER FRONT-HI B2 S7165 #1 CH6 15 LEFT SIDE 1 B3 S7165 #2 CH1 16 RIGHT SIDE 2 B4 S7165 #2 CH2 17 LEFT SIDE 2 C1 S7165 #2 CH3 18 RIGHT SIDE 2 C2 S7165 #2 CH4 19 LEFT SIDE 3 C3 S7165 #2 CH5 20 RIGHT SIDE 3 C4 S7165 #2 CH6 21 LEFT REAR D1 S7165 #1 CH7 22 RIGHT REAR D2 S7165 #2 CH7 AUX L D3 – – AUX R D4 – – Surround Processor to SDEC-4500P Inputs S4500IC Number Channel SDEC-4500P 1 FRONT LEFT A1 2 FRONT RIGHT A2 3 CENTER FRONT A3 4 LEFT SIDE A4 5 RIGHT SIDE B1 6 LEFT REAR B2 7 RIGHT REAR B3 8 SUBWOOFER B4 (Mono Sub L) N/C C1 N/C C2 N/C C3 N/C C4 9 INPUT/OUTPUT ASSIGNMENTS SDEC-4500P Outputs to Amplifiers Number Channel SDEC-4500P 23 SUBWOOFER 1 D1 S820 #1 CH1 (bridged) 24 SUBWOOFER 2 D2 S820 #2 CH1 (bridged) 25 SUBWOOFER 3 D3 S820 #3 (optional) CH1 (bridged) 26 SUBWOOFER 4 D4 S820 #4 (optional) CH1 (bridged) Input/Output Assignments SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 9

This is the default configuration. SDEC-4500P Outputs to Amplifiers S4500IC Number Channel SDEC-4500P 23 SUBWOOFER 1 D1 S820 #4 CH1 (bridged) 24 SUBWOOFER 2 D2 S820 #5 CH1 (bridged) 25 SUBWOOFER 3 D3 S820 #6 CH1 (bridged) 26 SUBWOOFER 4 D4 S820 #7 CH1 (bridged) SDEC-4500X Outputs to Amplifiers S4500XLRIC Number Channel SDEC-4500X Amplifier Input Channel 9 LEFT FRONT A1 S820 #1 CH1 (bridged) 10 N/C A2 – – 11 RIGHT FRONT A3 S820 #2 CH1 (bridged) 12 N/C A4 – – 13 CENTER FRONT B1 S820 #3 CH1 (bridged) 14 N/C B2 – – 15 LEFT SIDE 1 B3 S7165 #1 CH1 16 RIGHT SIDE 1 B4 S7165 #1 CH2 17 LEFT SIDE 2 C1 S7165 #1 CH3 18 RIGHT SIDE 2 C2 S7165 #1 CH4 19 LEFT SIDE 3 C3 – – 20 RIGHT SIDE 3 C4 – – 21 LEFT REAR D1 S7165 #1 CH5 22 RIGHT REAR D2 S7165 #1 CH6 AUX L D3 – – AUX R D4 – – Surround Processor to SDEC-4500P Inputs S4500IC Number Channel SDEC-4500P 1 FRONT LEFT A1 2 FRONT RIGHT A2 3 CENTER FRONT A3 4 LEFT SIDE A4 5 RIGHT SIDE B1 6 LEFT REAR B2 7 RIGHT REAR B3 8 SUBWOOFER B4 (Mono Sub L) N/C C1 N/C C2 N/C C3 N/C C4 INPUT/OUTPUT ASSIGNMENTS 10 Input/Output Assignments SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 10

7165 6 7 6 7 TRIGGER IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND WARNING: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE OF FUSE AND RATING ATTENTION: UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÉME TYPE REGLAGE CORRECT PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 120V 60Hz 1200W T8AL, 250V 8A SLO-BLO T8AL, 250V 8A SLO-BLO 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE S820 S7165 SDP-5 SDEC-3000 S/PDIF INPUTS IR IN TRIGGER OUTPUTS OUT S/PDIF S/N RS-232 2 1 VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO INPUTS (L) (R) (C) (SUB) (LS) (RS) L R (L) (R) (C) (SUB) (LS) (RS) Y PR PB Y PR PB Y PR PB INPUT 1 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y PR PB OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CENTER FRONT SIDE REAR L R L R SUBWOOFER MAIN VIDEO ZONE 2 VIDEO AUDIO 1 SDP-5 Digital Surround Processor/Controller JBL, Inc. Northridge, CA Assembled in USA AC 100-240V ~ 50-60 HZ, 60W OUTPUTS 2 TUV US C RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION To Ethernet hub (for system calibration) SDEC-3000: Synthesis Two Array*, Synthesis Three Array, Synthesis Four, Synthesis Project Array *NOTE: If using the Synthesis Two Array, please see SAM1HF/SAM2LF manual for connection of SAM12x passive crossover. NOTE: Although the SDP-5 is shown here, connections for the SDP-40HD are similar. SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 11

12 SDEC-4500: Synthesis One Array, Synthesis Atlas S820 (BRIDGED) S820 (BRIDGED) S7165 S7165 SDEC-4500P SDEC-4500X To Ethernet hub (for system calibration) To Ethernet hub (for system calibration) SDP-40 HD MICROPHONE INPUTS 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 (OSD) 2 Fix Var Fix Var RS 232 IR IN TRIGGER OUTPUTS 3 4 RECORD OUTPUTS MAIN OUTPUTS VIDEO VIDEO CENTER SUBWOOFER LFE MAIN AUDIO OUTPUTS SIDE REAR AUX FRONT ZONE 2 ZONE 2 AUDIO AUDIO S/PDIF MAIN AUDIO OUTPUTS AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO AES/EBU S/PDIF FRONT LFE CENTER SUBWOOFER SIDE AUX REAR L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R (C) (SUB) (LS) (RS) (L) (R) L R 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 INPUTS COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 4 INPUT 3 OUTPUT Y PR PB Y PR PB Y PR PB Y PR PB Y PR PB 7165 6 7 6 7 TRIGGER IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND WARNING: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE OF FUSE AND RATING ATTENTION: UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÉME TYPE REGLAGE CORRECT PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 120V 60Hz 1200W T8AL, 250V 8A SLO-BLO T8AL, 250V 8A SLO-BLO 7165 6 7 6 7 TRIGGER IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND WARNING: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE OF FUSE AND RATING ATTENTION: UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÉME TYPE REGLAGE CORRECT PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 120V 60Hz 1200W T8AL, 250V 8A SLO-BLO T8AL, 250V 8A SLO-BLO 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 12

S820 S820 S820 S820 S820 S820 S820 S820 S820 S820 SDEC-4500P SDEC-4500X SDP-40HD MICROPHONE INPUTS 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 (OSD) 2 Fix Var Fix Var RS 232 IR IN TRIGGER OUTPUTS 3 4 RECORD OUTPUTS MAIN OUTPUTS VIDEO VIDEO CENTER SUBWOOFER LFE MAIN AUDIO OUTPUTS SIDE REAR AUX FRONT ZONE 2 ZONE 2 AUDIO AUDIO S/PDIF MAIN AUDIO OUTPUTS AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO AES/EBU S/PDIF FRONT LFE CENTER SUBWOOFER SIDE AUX REAR L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R (C) (SUB) (LS) (RS) (L) (R) L R 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 INPUTS COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 4 INPUT 3 OUTPUT Y PR PB Y PR PB Y PR PB Y PR PB Y PR PB To Ethernet hub (for system calibration) To Ethernet hub (for system calibration) 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE SDEC-4500: Synthesis K2 NOTE: Although the SDP-40HD is shown here, connections for the SDP-5 are similar. 13 SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 13

SDEC-4500: Synthesis Everest S820 S820 S820 S820 S820 S820 S820 S820 S820 S820 S820 SDEC-4500P SDEC-4500X SDP-40HD MICROPHONE INPUTS 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 (OSD) 2 Fix Var Fix Var RS 232 IR IN TRIGGER OUTPUTS 3 4 RECORD OUTPUTS MAIN OUTPUTS VIDEO VIDEO CENTER SUBWOOFER LFE MAIN AUDIO OUTPUTS SIDE REAR AUX FRONT ZONE 2 ZONE 2 AUDIO AUDIO S/PDIF MAIN AUDIO OUTPUTS AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO AES/EBU S/PDIF FRONT LFE CENTER SUBWOOFER SIDE AUX REAR L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R (C) (SUB) (LS) (RS) (L) (R) L R 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 INPUTS COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 4 INPUT 3 OUTPUT Y PR PB Y PR PB Y PR PB Y PR PB Y PR PB To Ethernet hub (for system calibration) To Ethernet hub (for system calibration) 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE 820 TRIGGER BRIDGED BRIDGED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS STEREO MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS BRIDGED MONO ATTENTION: VOIR LE CAHIER D'INSTRUCTION MODE BRIDGED MONO STEREO IN 3-24 VDC OUT CHASSIS GROUND T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO T6.3AL, 250V 6.3A SLO-BLO 120V 60Hz 800W PUSH 3 2 1 PUSH 3 2 1 FUSE FUSE NOTE: Although the SDP-40HD is shown here, connections for the SDP-5 are similar. SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 14

MIC/LINE INPUTS: NOMINAL GAIN 0DB, ELECTRONICALLY SWITCHABLE UP TO +48DB, IN +6DB STEPS, INPUT IMPEDANCE 3.5K OHMS MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: +20DBU WITH 0DB INPUT GAIN (+8DBU WITH 12DB GAIN) CMRR: >75DB AT 1KHZ EQUIV. INPUT NOISE (EIN): <–128DBU TYPICAL WITH 150 OHMS SOURCE OUTPUTS UP TO 20 ANALOG; ELECTRONICALLY BALANCED ON PHOENIX/COMBICON REMOVABLE SCREW CONNECTORS MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: +19DBU FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20HZ – 20KHZ (+0.5/–1DB) THD: <0.01% (20HZ – 20KHZ, +10DBU OUTPUT) DYNAMIC RANGE: 108DB TYPICAL (22HZ – 22KHZ UNWEIGHTED) CROSSTALK: <–75DB CONTROL NETWORK BLUELINK: RJ45 CONNECTOR (SDEC-4500P, SDEC-4500X) MAXIMUM CABLE LENGTH: 100M/300 FT. BETWEEN DEVICE AND ETHERNET SWITCH ETHERNET: 2 X RJ45 CONNECTORS MAXIMUM CABLE LENGTH: 100M/300 FT. BETWEEN DEVICE AND ETHERNET SWITCH PANEL LED INDICATORS: SIGNAL PRESENT (PER INPUT), CLIP (PER INPUT), SYNC/48V (PER INPUT), LCD, CONDUCTOR ACTIVE, NET LINK ACTIVE, DATA ACTIVITY MAINS VOLTAGE: 85 – 270V AC, 50/60HZ POWER CONSUMPTION: <35VA GENERAL SDEC-3000 SDEC-4500 DIMENSIONS (H X W X D): 1-3/4" X 19" X 9-1/4" (44MM X 483MM X 235MM) 3-1/2" X 19" X 9-1/4" (89MM X 483MM X 235MM) WEIGHT: 6.5 LB (3KG) 13 LB (6KG) SPECIFICATIONS All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. JBL, JBL Synthesis, K2 and Synthesis are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Array, London Architect and Project Array are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. BlueLink is a trademark of Texas Instruments and its subsidiaries. Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. 15 SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 15

1718 W.Mishawaka Road Elkhurst, IN 46517 516.594.0300 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge, CA 91329 818.830.8757 www.jblsynthesis.com Part No. SDEC3000/4500 OM 4/09 Declaration of Conformity We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc. 2, route de Tours 72500 Château du Loir France declare in own responsibility that the products described in this owner’s manual are in compliance with technical standards: EN 61000-6-3:2001 EN 61000-6-1:2001 Luc Guillaume Harman Consumer Group, Inc. Château du Loir, France 4/ 09 SDEC3000.4500.om.qxd 4/16/09 10:06 AM Page 16