JBL Professional Speaker Speaker User Manual
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1. 13 1 Cinema Music Subwoofer Output The SDEC has the ability to change the subwoofer output gain to accommodate both the standard cinema curve and a more linear music output level This feature has been built into the SDEC as a simple alternative to the multiple EQ presets that would otherwise be necessary as described in Section 13 2 Multiple EQ Presets Changing the output level of the subwoofer using this preset will not have an effect on your standard calibration The default setting is Cinema with no change to the output level The preset can be triggered in three ways 1 via RS232 2 via Ethernet 3 via the contact closure trigger on the rear panel Note You must have SDEC3000 SDEC4000 version 1 10 or higher for this feature 13 1 1 RS232 Settings Cable Type Null Modem DB9 Female PC DB9 Female SDEC TX PIN 3 RX PIN 3 RX PIN 2 TX PIN 2 GROUND PIN 5 GROUND PIN 5 Serial Port Settings 8 Bit No Parity 115200 bps No Flow Control Command acknowledgment will be sent within 1 second from when the command was sent If no ACK is received then the command should be resent 13 1 2 Cable Type Ethernet Port Settings 13 1 3 Command Strings The command strings are the same for both RS232 and Ethernet protocols Cinema Level 0dB Default level 02 88 50 79 1B 83 00 01 14 00 00 00 00 00 00 B7 03 Music Level 2 5dB 02 88 50 79 1B 83 00 01 14 00 00 FF FF 9E 58 71 03 Cinema2. Connect PC to Ethernet router and boot PC It should acquire a network address This can be verified in Start Menu gt Control Panel gt Network Connections Local Area Network gt Support Tab Prior to getting the SDEC 3000 or 4000 On line and working turn it may be necessary to turn off your Windows internet firewall on your computer so that you can talk to the EQ you do this from the Control Panel a Local Area Connection Status General Support Connection status Address Type Assigned by DHCP Cen IP Address 10 16 10 78 Subnet Mask 255 255 254 0 Default Gateway 10 16 10 32 Windows did not detect problems with this connection If you cannot connect click Repair Figure 5 Connect the SDEC to an Ethernet router and plug in to AC there is no power button The unit will boot up and acquire a network address This can be verified by watching the front panel display It will display the boot up message and then scroll through product ID Network Address and current time SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc 5 Software Operation using the Java Remote The SDEC can be controlled and configured from any computer that has access to the network via Ethernet All necessary features can be accessed and all system setup parameters can be viewed and adjusted using the JAVA remote but advanced features can only be accessed if using London Architect to configure the SDEC You must use Londo
3. 1 a W PC s 1 System Output fa Network 7 Compiler Report B Event Log For Help press F1 Operate Online ia id d Figure 7 6 2 Initial Software Connection to the SDEC If you are using SDEC 3000 or SDEC 4000 file version 1 0 of higher the software will automatically attempt to connect The software automatically checks the hardware and updates any of the following to the latest version e Firmware HiQnet Address Design configuration Parameter synchronization NOTE f the Firmware or HiQnet address needs to be updated the unit will need to be rebooted and the software will not be able to automatically connect In this case you will need to manually select ONLINE Please see the diagram below for instructions i File Edit view Object Zone Panel Gallery Logic System Tools Window Help X DEH SQA is ie mm ELE PL ED s ia jet ea EEE i stin utl sa II LO i Properties 9 X START PAGE Main 1005 JBL SDEC4000P Full Range LCR Configu dbx i General a Hs Welcome to the SDEC 4000P 4000X Tuning Software Nem z uen S ONSE R i Click here to manually select ONLINE mode and begin controlling the SDEC 3000 or SDEC 4000 EFA ax i Network j Pe W Local 1 z WS PC s 1 8 hegwdtpackeros B Unassigned Design Devices 3 x Wm BLU 80 s 1 32 BLU 32 s 1 a WB PC s 1 System Output a Network 7 Compiler Repor
4. gt 242 PEP EP ED 00000O0O0O0O0000O00 245402 2 4042 4240 0 a a Ji SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc 6 3 3 Channel Delay Speaker Distance Offset Correction Do not enter the distance measured into the channel distance box Use the longest measured distance as your 0 reference and SUBTRACT each speaker distance from this reference This result is the number you should enter For example If the Left is 10 ft from the primary listening seat and the center is 8 ft you should enter O ft into the left 10 ft 10 ft Oft and 2 ft 10 ft 8 ft 22 ft into the center Measuring and inputting the distance settings for each speaker is a simple process but is does require the installer to follow a simple procedure Failure to follow this procedure may result in incorrect settings being input in the EQ 1 Measure the distance from each speaker to the central or 1 microphone This should be the center of the listening area most likely 2 Write down the distances for each speaker 3 Using the ongest measured distance subtract this from all the other distances 4 Enter the result into each speaker distance Measurements can be in Feet and Inches or Meters When entering feet and inches use the format of XX yy where XX is feet and yy is inches Use O if the distance is 0 different and O vv if the distance is under 1 foot Note When measuring and inputting the speaker distances into the SDEC DO NOT input t
5. 400500 2k 3k 5k 10k 20k 9 Bypass All E MIC i Z Im MULTIPLEXER E E m Figure 18 H E 10 2Channel Test and System H p H E Calibration mir mos d E Use the DACS to test the channels one at a time to make suggestions for filter settings When using the DACS computer the basic workflow is as follows As you copy the filter EQ setting from the DACS to the London Make sure you have set the processor to Dolby Pro Logic Architect you will see the resulting EQ curve If you are using and the volume is at OdB the web interface Java Remote you will not see the EQ curve display This is normal e Inthe DACS computer you will press F2 TEST to test and check level e Press F4 AUTO EQ to test and allow the DACS to suggest EQ settings e When each channel is done you can press F5 NEXT to go to the next channel to test e Use the London Architect software to mute the channels you are not working on and to input EQ filter settings e When testing the rear channels you will use the Ambient L or Ambient R channels in the DACS These channels will be used for both the SIDES and REARS Simply mute the unused channel from within the London Architect Software It is best to test the Left Side and then the Right Side before testing the Left Rear and Right Rear channels Use the System Control to select channels and use the matrix to mute the channel on and off don t forget to un mute all at the e
6. Level 0dB Default level 02 88 13 86 1B 83 01 01 30 00 00 00 00 00 00 2E 03 Music Level 2 5dB 02 88 13 86 1B 83 01 01 30 00 00 FF FF 9E 58 E8 03 Ethernet Settings Standard Ethernet network TCP PORT 1023 SDEC 3000 SDEC 4000 13 1 4 Contact Closure Trigger Using the rear panel connections labeled Control Inputs connect a contact closure between input top row 4 and the connection labeled C for common When the contact is normally open the default setting of OdB will be active When the contact is closed the 2 5dB setting will be triggered 13 2Multiple EQ Presets Up to two EQ presets can be stored and recalled All channels can be changed and are saved and recalled together Due to the advanced nature of this process it should only be done under the supervision of JBL Synthesis factory personnel 13 2 1 Saving Presets Please contact JBL Synthesis Technical support for this feature It requires advanced training and the use of London Architect It cannot be used with the Java Remote As this feature is considered an advanced feature there is the possibility of loosing your work if you do not have the proper training Due to this possibility JBL Synthesis is not releasing the information except to qualified personnel who have undergone advanced training with JBL Synthesis personnel 13 2 2 Recalling Presets Presets can be recalled using several methods
7. N C Right Side 1 Right Side 2 N C N C N C Left Rear Left Rear 20 Right Rear D4 20 Right Rear D4 SDEC4000P Outputs to Amplifiers SDEC4000P Outputs to Amplifiers S4000IC S4000IC Number Channel SDEC4000P Number Channel SDEC4000P UJ JW FB JW Aa au a a co OO IN o jo A JW lt OU O JO O IO JB w JB W o IN e gt N A IN a au a ju co OO IN o jo A lt O o no KR IN k O O O O O iw gJ o NO Subwoofer 1 Subwoofer 1 Subwoofer 2 Subwoofer 2 N Co N N NO Co Subwoofer 3 Subwoofer 3 N D gt O N Subwoofer 4 Subwoofer 4 Figure 2 SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc 4 2 Ethernet Connection For all SDEC 3000 installations you will need either a crossover Ethernet cable or the SDEC will need to be connected to an Ethernet hub figure 3 For all SDEC 4000 installations both the SDEC 4000P and SDEC 4000X as well as your computer must be connected to an Ethernet hub and on the same network figure 4 NOTE The below instructions assume you will be using an Ethernet hub or router If you are using the SDEC 3000 you can optionally use a crossover cable and not use a hub m P Compuar b Figure 3 SDEC 3000 a a Figure 4 SDEC 4000 4 2 1 Initial Network Connection Plug router in to AC and make sure it is powered ON Begin with PC OFF SDEC UNPLUGGED no power
8. noise test from the SDP and test one channel at a time e Set main and surround channels to 75db e Set the subwoofer channel to average between 82dB 850B 9 2 1 Level Matching Multiple Surround and Subwoofer Channels The SDEC 4000 has multiple outputs for Subwoofers and Side Surrounds These will need to be level matched to each other before final output levels are set 1 Usingthe internal noise test of the SDP test each output individually It will be necessary to mute the output you are not testing Make sure the Trim Link is off not RED 2 Once you have set each to the reference level of 75dB enable the Trim Link feature so that the led turns RED 3 With all the multiple channels un muted test together and adjust the output to reach the same reference level You will now have an output that has all the multiple channels level matched and the overall output set to the reference level Follow the instructions for level matching the multiple surrounds and subwoofer channels first and then set the overall output level to the following reference level 9 3 Using the SPL Meter 9 3 1 Analog SLM Instructions NOTE All instruments of this type are most accurate when operated in the upper end of the selected range You should always use the lowest RANGE setting possible For example if you are balancing a system using the Surround Processor s noise generator 75dB you would set the RANGE selector to 70dB 1 Rotate the RANGE Sel
9. polarity is indicated by a green LED negative by a red LED Two input connectors and the microphone are located on the rear panel There is also a switch marked CON continuity and POL polarity Place this switch in the POL position On the front panel are two slide switches a rotary gain control and the two phase indicating LEDs Slide the right side switch to the ON position and place the left side switch in the MIC position Now move the receiver s microphone toward the speaker being tested W hen you are within three to six inches of the speaker you should begin to see a polarity indication Adjust the gain control until a consistent indication of phase is realized GALAXY amp gt a W E AUDIO Fe ff BEST rai ear gt CRICKET S 49 GALAXY AUDIO CRICKET R SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc 9 Setting Output Level 9 1 Setting Levels before Calibrating Using the internal noise generator of the SDP set all outputs to achieve 75dB using the C weighting and SLOW response This will maintain the best signal to noise and headroom possible by optimizing the gain structure of the system 9 2 Final Level Set after Calibrating Setting the final output level should be done after all corrective EQ has been completed It is very important that this be done so that all channels have a good balance and are properly calibrated for the average output in the mid band frequencies Use the internal
10. Cr a a SYNTHESIS SDEC 3000 SDEC 4000 DIGITAL EQUALIZER WITH DACS CALIBRATION CHECKLIST amp MANUAL I SNTOdIClioni RETE A 4 2 JEguipment RC Ul i iii dla aee dd ru a Mud 4 oi CADI OR ol o c di met ER 5 4 SDEG Hardware Connec o iii GO Gwd cedi osa ead 6 4 1 Audio Connect Ion aserria i na a na 6 42 Ethernet C OUINS CH OM duedd sesta vui ic a 8 4 2 1 Initial Network Connec HOD cu dei ika ik 8 5 Software Operation using the Java Remote rrr Yii Ynni rrnne 9 5 1 Using the JAVA Remote ein ort ue aU dei YR Aw uti 9 Sk DPEAKEL DELUP cr en Y du NF 9 2 1 2 Distance Delay setinSS os nea 9 2 153 EO setunes and Mute Controls I tnt petet e eoe ea i 9 5 1 4 Channel Gain Trim AGJuSst iii 9 6 Software Operation using London Architect M 10 6 1 London Architect Software Setup 10 6 1 1 Network Control Panel seitan 10 6 2 Initial Software Connection to the SDEC n 10 6 2 1 Open iron a desion files 10 6 2 2 Opening from a Network DEVICce nnr nnnnuoo 11 6 2 3 Firmware UDSPdOe Geox aaa 11 6 2 4 MOnet Node Address ii ig oun eats 11 6 2 5 De sipit Conti 4 62 OM ua acest odo ores E 11 6 3 ONLINE Mod e sid Sores r Y CU TA 12 6 3 1 Speaker Configuration and Instructions ssse 12 6 3 2 EO COMO S ear GYF wn AF n 13 6 3 3 Channel Delay Speaker Distan
11. HE DACS KIT TO THE NEXT DEALER By the time you have completed your Client s installation you should have received a FAX or email 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 2 Equipment Required e PC with windows XP Windows 2000 supported for use with Windows 2000 the MDAC database components will need to be downloaded from www microsoft com and one Ethernet Network port Windows Vista has not been tested as of the writing of this manual PC must have BSS Audio London Architect installed to access advanced features Please contact JBL Synthesis Technical Support for download instructions PC should be set to DHCP default PC may need to have Windows firewall turned off e 3 Standard Ethernet Network cables for SDEC 4000 2 Ethernet cables are needed for SDEC 3000 e _ 4 port or higher Ethernet hub or router JBL Synthesis has used the Linksys brand of compact Wireless G broadband Router with good results Four ports are required for use with the Harman Audio Test System HATS system to be released in the summer of 2008 e DACS calibration kit These are available from JBL Synthesis on a loaner basis The kits are not for sale and are used by all our dealers Please contact Luisa Welsh at 818 830 8757 to reserve your kit The kit
12. Levels before Calibrating v Set Processor to Dolby ProLogic and set volume to 0dB v Run room measurement using the DACS system and enter corrective EQ settings page 19 DACS Measurement System v Set final levels for system using SPL meter to balance overall output for each speaker using gain adjustment in SDEC page 15 Level Matching Multiple Surround and Subwoofer Channels v Use test DVD to confirm results using the subjective listening tests v Save the SDEC settings file for backup to both your computer and the network device SDEC for future recall page 20 Saving Your Work London Architect software only SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc 4 SDEC Hardware Connection Please refer to the SDEC Installers Manual for detailed hardware connection instructions and diagrams Check the SDEC for correct connection using the below chart for SDEC 3000 and the next page for SDEC 4000 installations e Make sure you have access to the SDEC 3000 or SDEC 4000P and SDEC 4000X Ethernet port s e Make sure you are using the correct interconnect kit S3000IC or S40001C e The system should pass audio and all channels should operate before beginning the calibration e The SDEC 4000P and SDEC 4000X need to be connected to each other via the Cobranet connection using a CAT5e crossover network cable and must be a minimum of two feet 0 7 meter long 4 1 Audio Connections SDEC 3000 7 1 Surround Processor to SDEC3000 Inputs
13. S3000IC SDEC3000 Number Channel Inputs 1 Left Front Al Right Side B1 Left Rear B2 Right Rear B3 Subwoofer 8 Mono Sub LEFT B4 SDEC3000 Outputs to Amplifiers S3000IC SDEC3000 Number Channel Outputs Figure 1 SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc SDEC 4000 with SDEC 4000 with Bi Amplified Fronts Full Range Fronts Surround Processor to SDEC4000P Inputs Surround Processor to SDEC4000P Inputs S4000IC S4000IC Number Channel SDEC4000P Number Channel SDEC4000P Left Front Right Front Left Front Right Front Center Front Left Side Right Side Left Rear Right Rear Subwoofer Mono Sub L Co Co Center Front Left Side Right Side Left Rear Right Rear Subwoofer Mono Sub L AW AW O1 UJ no O1 NO UJ Co Co lt O hO CO N JO L O O O O L lt O NO UJ N co IN IO O IO O W o W N e O C lt O ev N C N C SDEC4000X Outputs to Amplifiers SDEC4000X Outputs to Amplifiers S4000IC S4000IC Number Channel SDEC4000X Number Channel SDEC4000X co co a Left Front N C Right Front N C Left Front Low Left Front Hi Right Front Low Right Front Hi o gt N o gt no gt dV gt dV N gt T gt no gt T gt UJ Center Front N C Left Side 1 Left Side 2 N C N C Right Side 1 Right Side 2 N C Center Front Low UJ NO Center Front Hi Left Side 1 Left Side 2 N C
14. The presets can be triggered via RS232 Ethernet or while online with London Architect Due to the danger of accidentally erasing or deleting your active EQ settings JBL Synthesis is not releasing the information except to qualified personnel who have undergone advanced training with JBL Synthesis personnel 13 3Parameter Synchronization Note This procedure can only be done if changes are made to the Design File preferences This will allow you to take saved settings and place them into a new unit The only reason to do this is if the old unit is defective and needs to be replaced Do not do this unless directed by JBL Synthesis Personnel If both the hardware and the software have the same version of the control and design configuration then the software will check to see of the settings and parameters match If they do not match you will be given the option to synchronize the settings You will be prompted to tell the software whether you want to use the settings from your computer or load the settings from the hardware If you are starting a new calibration or want to replace what is set in the EQ with your settings from the computer select update from software If you have already begun the process and want to continue your work or use the settings in the EQ as a starting point then select update from hardware Select the green arrow to send your values from your saved file or select the red arrow to receive the values from the hardwar
15. an be controlled by clicking the buttons to the left n Muterconiet If you have questions please contact your JBL Synthesis factory representative or JBL Synthesis Technical Support at 388 691 4171 aid EQ Bypass oe SE B55 Audio For Help press F1 amp Operate Online a d 100e Figure 11 SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc 6 3 2 EQ Controls Entering the EQ settings can be accomplished simply by clicking inside the boxes and typing in your settings Any channel can be accessed by selecting from the channel list on the left SDEC 4000 Center Enter the EQ filter settings here a UNMUTE the Subwoofer to test this channel a Test the SUBWO amp MUTE all other channels not being tested e Enter the corrective EQ by typing in the suggested EQ settings after testing with the DACS measurement system E aD 40 5D 100 Type Slope EE i MUTES OFF OFF rum ETA Master Mute Control l All Mutes Off w lt 4 mu iu a es usd iusta usus ie ie ius usn ee iun ius eu M B55 Audio For Help press F1 Dv Operate Figure 12 Click on the channel button to show the EQ available 300 Frequency 1 00 kHz Online 30MAODSDU I k 3k 4k Bk dd 20k Bypass All ue Bypass 2 0 00 m 0 00 de 0 00 de 0 00 dB 0 00 dB 0 00 de Ee C gt lt gt lt gt lt gt lt gt lt
16. at was used to calibrate the system even if it is not the saved file Please contact JBL Synthesis Tech Support for more information if you have this problem 12 1 Recalling from a Saved File If you have the saved file from the London Architect software you can simply open it with London Architect and you will now have the same settings as before 12 2 Recalling without a Saved File You must have a copy of the same design file that you originally used to do the calibration even if you have not a saved copy This is the same file that is saved in the SDEC but all the settings are flat with no EQ or calibration settings saved This is the file you would have received from JBL Synthesis or opened from the device network originally Using this blank file to connect to the SDEC When you first go online you will be prompted to select from synchronizing the settings from your computer software or synchronizing from the hardware device Choosing hardware device will recall all the settings from the hardware and show them in the software on your computer 12 3 Recalling from Network Device If a copy of the file has been saved to the SDEC itself it can be recalled from the device After opening the London Architect software go to File gt Open from Network Device You will be prompted for a password and user login if necessary and shown a list of available files to open SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc 13 Advanced Features
17. ce Offset Correction 14 6 3 4 Channel OUEDU s died al ineat edi 15 6 3 5 Level Matching Multiple Surround and Subwoofer Channels 15 l Speaker sound C Heck suem aa 16 S DPeaker Phase LOSE ae cu a dern ade desc dana sands heo tea tl a 16 8 1 Man speak EMS aa iaia 16 8 2 Surround Speakers 5 eiie aas e e perra quote kata CW neben ak 16 8 2 1 S4Ai configured as Bipole default 16 8 2 2 DipoleSUrrolnds agli 17 8 2 3 Direct Radiating Point Source Surrounds 17 8 3 Usine the Phase Tester 17 8 3 1 CIC RES m 17 8 3 2 Ek Ri 17 D Sophos 18 9 1 Setting Levels before Calibrating sees 18 9 2 Final Level setatter Caltbratiho oomen ie Hehe caos 18 9 2 1 Level Matching Multiple Surround and Subwoofer Channels 18 9 3 Usme tne SPL Meteb ee eee 18 9 3 1 Analog SLM Instructions rr YA AAAYYYYY Y Y Y HY YFFi ynion 18 9 3 2 Dieital SIM Instruc Hons cuire aa 18 10 DACS Measurement Sy STC mliet i 19 IO DL DACS Hardware Seriado 19 10 2 Channel Test and System Calibration 19 IU Parametric Filter Values 20 SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc LE Sav un CAR EOLO Kester tac RR N 20 Id sSayeacopy osme SANE Sasa 20 11 2 save to Network Devi e a iii ia Y FO 20 12 Recalling Saved CL Si iii u a a acme deans 20 12 1 iNecalh s from Saved b le eeu isa Eee RC ali 20 12 2 Recalling wit
18. e The unit name will highlight in green when done Click OK to continue SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc Parameter Synchronisation JEL 5DEC 4000F PI Send all control values Ok JBL SOEC4000 Figure 21 Parameter Synchronisation JEL SDEC4000P Receive all control values Ok JBL SDECAD UX Figure 22 Parameter Synchronisation JBL SDEC4O00P Ok JEL SDEC4000K Figure 23 SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc 14 Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Probable Cause Cannot see the units in the Network Wrong network card selected control panel No Matched Devices Found Cannot save settings No Audio You do not have sufficient rights to load this design Ethernet cable unplugged Wrong network card selected Ethernet cable unplugged Device default name changed Cannot save while online No Input Wrong Outputs Used Cobranet not connected SDEC 4000 only SDEC needs to be updated Attempting to change HiQnet address Attempting to load a newer version of the software into the SDEC Solution Check IP properties in application preferences Check connections Check IP properties in application preferences Check connections Use Auto Match Devices to reconfigure Go offline first Check connections Check pre amp or source Check connections Check Cobranet connections Use London Architect to update Close the project and
19. ector clockwise one click to the BATTERY TEST position Observe the meter indication A reading anywhere within the red BATT TEST range indicates adequate battery power If the indication is below this range replace the battery before using the instrument 2 Now rotate the RANGE Selector clockwise to the desired range The meter has a display range from 10dB to 6dB The OdB point corresponds to the RANGE selected Therefore if the 80dB RANGE is selected a OdB reading will equal 80dB 3 Slide the WEIGHTING Selector to C weighting for channel balance tests A weighting cuts low frequencies This will cause errors when measuring subwoofers 4 Itis recommended that you slide the RESPONSE Selector to the SLOW position This slows the meters response to sudden changes in sound level which can make average level readings difficult RANGE Belector RESPONSE Selactar WEIGHT ING Selector 9 3 2 Digital SLM Instructions NOTE All instruments of this type are most accurate when operated in the upper end of the selected range You should always use the lowest RANGE setting possible For example if you are balancing a system using the Surround Processor s noise generator 75dB you would set the RANGE selector to 70dB In the event you have selected a range that is too low an OVER RANGE condition is indicated by a flashing display Select the next higher range 1 Turn the SLM on by rotating the RANGE Selector clockwise Conti
20. he measured distances SDEC 4000 Delays To calculate delays s Measure the distance from the center seat to each speaker s Using the longest measured distance subtract this number from each measurement e Enter the result in for each channel e The longest measured channel should be 0 a The measurement can be entered in feet and inches by entering xxv for example 5 7 as The SDEC will calculate the milliseconds delay Type in the correct distance offset in this box Enter as feet u and inches or meters and the T correct millisecond delay will f be calculated a System Status Offline Master Mute Control fa Mutes OFF v EQ Bypass i Go Offline Trims amp Phase rims amp Phase Instructions TEQ IN vo B55 Audio For Help press Fl amp Operate Online i 100e Figure 13 SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc 6 3 4 Channel Output Use each output to adjust each channel to give the same output level using an SPL meter 6 3 5 Level Matching Multiple Surround and Subwoofer Channels The SDEC 4000 has multiple outputs for Subwoofers and Side Surrounds These will need to be level matched to each other before final output levels are set 1 Using the internal noise test of the SDP test each output individually It will be necessary to mute the output you are not testing Make sure the Trim Link is off not RED 2 Once you ha
21. hout a Saved File neenennzzznnnnnnznznnnnnnzza 20 12 2 Recalling from Network Device aria 20 I5 Advanced Pealures62n99 3585 ita aa O wn it Mtn d aa ta 21 13 1 Cinema Music Subwoofer Output L nnnnnenenzennnnzzznnanzzzzznnnzzz 21 IS Lb Poo NGS elia 21 12 EEN o O Sa e 21 LSS Command SUING Side un ies a e G Sena edd 21 Io L4 Contact Closure Dissett GR UA 21 132 Multiple EOPreselS cessa iii 21 15 2 Savne PRESCIS i iii oi 21 1522 JRecalliig Presets erence i Od CD EA 21 13 3 Parameter Synchronization ii ZI 14 Froublesnoo ne Gudd cited diet abaco 23 SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc 1 Introduction Welcome to the JBL Synthesis and DACS user guide The below information is designed to help an installer use the SDEC and DACS kit to properly test and calibrate a room This guide is designed to help guide you through the calibration process when using the original DACS Digital Acoustic Calibration System with the newly introduced SDEC 3000 and SDEC 4000 digital EQ systems NEED HELP CALL If you encounter problems that cannot be resolved using the information presented here please call your Synthesis Representative for further assistance JBL Synthesis Technical Support USA Only 888 691 4171 Monday through Friday 9am 6pm Eastern Time Zone Todd Packer 516 682 6491 Ron Rouse 916 451 0225 Chris Neumann 818 895 5712 Dan Siefert DACS problems only 805 492 0773 SHIPPING T
22. ial Front Left Front Right Kot Lista No Screen Material Select the speaker configuration and screen material using the drop down boxes at the right You must Ke even if the No Screen Materiel Front Rim Extra EQ Em DH 5 1 2 Distance Delay settings Measure the distance from the center of the listening area or the hot seat to each speaker location The measurement is accurate to less then one inch Rt Synthe SDEC 3000 Control Panel Speaker Distance Front Left Center Front Right 164 63 131 55 amp tiglio lecessa y to cekuate delays by hand the distance from the center seating position Side Left 3 0 27 B c M Side Right 10 27 S Delay Display Units Fast v Longest Distance 164 83 Canta Front Right Etra EQ Etra EQ M Rear Left 6 6 3 Rear Right 34 amp 65 87 6 Al Mates Off Subwoofer un SINTESI settings and Mute Control 99 JI ol 5 1 3 EQ SDEC 3000 Control Pan Subwoofer EQ Subwoofer EQ Click here to enter the EQ settings TU T UNMUTE the Subwoofer and MUTE all other channels not beina Click here to select the correct channel to enter the EQ settings Type Bell Bell JEJE LUE JE DDDDDDDDUUDUDU 4 lt 4 IKIE v v om Front Left Center Front Right Extra EQ Extra EQ Extra EQ y Click here to mute the correct channels during the DACS test om Side Left All Mutes Off Side Right e mM Rear Left parametric e
23. icking on the green check box labeled ONLINE This will disconnect your software from actively controlling the unit It is now possible to use Save As from the File menu and save a copy as any other Windows file can be saved 11 2Save to Network Device Once finished but still connected to the Ethernet Network go OFFLINE by clicking on the green check box labeled ONLINE This will disconnect your software from actively controlling the unit You must first save the file to your computer using SAVE AS and name it a unique name for this install It is now possible to use Save To Device Network from the File menu and save a copy to the SDEC itself This can be retrieved by using the Open from Device Network menu explained below 12 Recalling Saved Settings Recalling your settings assumes that you are using London Architect to open and control the SDEC If you are using the web interface version 1 01 of the design file or higher you will not need to recall settings as the settings will automatically be recalled Settings can be retrieved from a number of different ways Please read below for the different options The London Architect software will automatically check to match the settings in your software against the hardware and give you options when opening the file and going online Note If you do not have a copy of the saved file and cannot recall from the device network DO NOT update the design file You MUST have the same design file th
24. includes all additional tools you will need SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc 3 Calibration Checklist The calibration process is more than just measuring and applying EQ to achieve a preset target It includes examining the entire signal chain and confirming that all parts of the system are accurately connected Use the below checklist to make sure you have completed all the steps to ensure that your system meets the standards for the best audio system possible Follow this list in the order below and you will be guaranteed a great sounding and properly calibrated JBL Synthesis installation v Speaker placement and installation is correct page 16 Speaker Sound Check v Correct connection from Preamp to EQ to Amplifier to Speakers page 6 Audio Connections v Connection of SDEC to Ethernet Network page 8 Ethernet Connection v Phase test of each speaker page 16 Speaker Phase Test v Set all preamp bass treble and speaker distances to flat or 0 v All bass management crossover points should be set to 80Hz Do not use 80Hz THX See the SDP processor installation manual v Measure and input speaker offset correction page 9 for Java Remote Distance Delay settings or page 14 for London Architect Channel Delay Speaker Distance Offset Correction Y Use internal noise test and adjust SDP output levels to set nominal reference level of 75dB using SPL meter before beginning room correction EQ page 18 Setting
25. making sure that the processor is set to the analog input you have selected use the Surround Processor s volume control to set the test level Select PARTY or 5 7 Channel Stereo Mode to route the test signal to all speakers It may be necessary to adjust the volume or mute certain channels to get a clear and accurate test result 8 1 Main Speakers Use the phase tester to confirm the following driver polarities of the L C R and subwoofers Synthesis Everest L C R UHF L C R Horns L C R Mid bass drivers Subwoofers Synthesis K2 S9800 L C R UHF L C R Horns L C R Mid bass drivers Subwoofers Synthesis Atlas SK2 1000 L C R UHF L C R Horns L C R Mid bass drivers Subwoofers Synthesis One Array L C R UHF L C R Horns L C R Mid bass drivers Subwoofers Synthesis Two Array L C R UHF L C R Horns L C R Mid bass drivers Subwoofers Synthesis Array Three L C R UHF L C R Horns L C R Mid bass drivers Subwoofers Synthesis Four L C R Tweeters L C R Mid range L C R Mid bass drivers Subwoofers Synthesis Project Array except Array 880 L R UHF L R Horns L R Mid bass drivers Subwoofers Array 880 C UHF C HF C Mid bass drivers 8 2 Surround Speakers 8 2 1 S4Ai configured as Bipole default The S4Ai can be used as a bipole dipole or a direct radiating point
26. n Architect to access these additional settings Functions that cannot be done through the Java Remote include saving backup copies of the calibrated file to your computer saving backup copies to the network device seeing a graphic representation of the EQ curve creating multiple EQ presets for different modes and recalling different EQ presets 5 1 Using the JAVA Remote After connecting the hardware as outlined in Section 4 SDEC Hardware Connection open the folder that contains the Java Remote panel Once you have opened the folder double click on the correct file for your hardware you will be prompted to enter the IP Address that appears on the front of the SDEC display Use the file with the same name as your hardware The file will end in a JAR extension This stands for JaVa Remote E a i i FF lii L Ti lw m 3 n i a r r r EH j P aj i L r ve gi l IOL synthesis SDEC 3000 Control Panel Enter IP ess as displayed on its Front panel 5 1 1 Speaker Setup Screen Begin with the speaker setup screen and select the correct speaker for your installation This only needs to be done the first time In the future or if you go offline and then re connect the pull downs will NOT show what you have selected but the selections are still in memory ali HE Synthe SDEC 3000 Control Panel Speaker Configuration and Setup 4 z 5 Speaker Configuration and Screen Material Speaker Configuration Screen Mater
27. nd e You will start by MUTING all channels except the Sub Woofer e Once you have tested and calibrated the Subwoofer you will un mute only the channel you are working PLUS the subwoofer e Test the Side and Rear speakers with the Subwoofer Muted SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc 10 2 1 Parametric Filter Values Parametric Filter Values Octave Width Fractions Decimals 1 12 0 08 1 10 0 10 1 9 0 11 1 8 0 13 1 7 0 14 1 6 0 17 1 5 0 20 1 4 0 25 1 3 0 33 2 5 0 40 3 7 0 43 4 9 0 44 1 2 0 50 4 7 0 57 2 3 0 67 3 4 0 75 7 8 0 88 1 1 00 Figure 20 11 Saving Your Work The SDEC 3000 and SDEC 4000 DO NOT REQUIRE that you save at any time When you are online and operating the unit your settings are being stored in protected memory at all times and no save process is required or possible Saving your work is completely a safety copy in case anything happens to either the SDEC or your computer Once you have completed the calibration and the final subjective listening tests you can save your work Two copies should be saved The first is a copy on your computer that you can distribute to other installers or keep as a backup on your own computer incase anything happens to the SDEC The second is a copy that will be kept on the SDEC itself that can be retrieved in case your copy becomes corrupted or lost 11 1Save a copy using SAVE AS Once finished but still connected to the Ethernet Network go OFFLINE by cl
28. nue to rotate the RANGE Selector to the desired RANGE 2 Press the WEIGHTING button to select C weighting for channel balance tests 3 Itis recommended that you slide the RESPONSE Selector to the SLOW position This slows the meters response to sudden changes in sound level which can make average level readings difficult 4 Check the display for a low battery indication If the battery needs replacing BATT will appear in the upper left hand corner of the LCD display Replace the battery if necessary NL ca SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc Test each channel using the DACS calibration kit and copy EQ filter suggestions from DACS to London Architect It will be 1 0 DACS Measurement System necessary to test each channel using the DACS If you use F4 the DACS will test and suggest filters to use Copy these filters 10 1 DACS Hardware Setup era HEL Unpack the DACS Kit and setup the microphone array Make Note The DACS may suggest more filters than you have all standard connections except for connecting to the SDEC available In this case you will need to decide what filters Use the below diagram as a guide are necessary and audible In general the filters than suggest under 1db of change can be ignored Note Please refer to the DACS manual that comes With the DACS Kit for detailed instructions PLACE MIC 1 AT PRIMARY POSITION Click on the box and type in the value LASER DISC LEFT RIGHT OUT OUT 100 200 300
29. ot and click Online as described above SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc 6 3 ONLINE Mode When in ONLINE mode you are actively controlling the SDEC 3000 or SDEC 4000 The SDEC 4000 can be configured for Full Range factory default or Bi amp mode The SDEC 4000 is set to full range to ensure that the bi amp speakers without built in crossovers will not be damaged accidentally Use the below diagram to help you navigate the system while using the DACS measurement system to calibrate your room 6 3 1 Speaker Configuration and Instructions Begin here by selecting the appropriate speaker configuration If you are using a bi amp speaker such as in a Synthesis One Array system this will also enable the second output from the SDEC 4000 NOTE You only need to the correct speaker configuration the FIRST TIME you connect to an SDEC The SDEC will keep the last setting in non volatile memory until changed SDEL 4000 Left and Fight Center Subwoofer Select your speaker configuration une from the choices to the right aides mos Mot Listed w Mot Listed w Refer to the SAMIHF SAM2LF installation manual for details about the different configurations possible Left and Right Screen Center Screen Nothing w o Nothing we Side Side Right 1 E1 b i x p m ji wf moi A a oy cn de te Config Configz Config3 Begin with the SUBWOOFER test and EQ first after entering delays Any channel c
30. q 4 Instructions Delays Mu A i Y Speaker Setup Trims amp Phase A J B L 9 1 4 Channel Gain Trim Adjust Each channel should be adjusted to 75dB output after the DACS test has been completed DL syn 3000 U SDEC 3000 Control Panel Channel Output Level and Phase EIU Left Center Front Right 40 0 dB 40 0 dB 40 0 dB I o e When all channels UNMUTE all outputs and set E zu final outp it processor using an SPL meter lt bee Zo g slo sponse and C 20 o 10 20 z 40 00 83585 Phase is reversed when the LED is on B NELLE DU E 2 irn jali a o Mute J Inv Master Side Right p 40 0 dB o o o FYR EY POT VL REU EU b y i E v oO o eM Front Left Center Front Right Extra EQ Extra EQ Extra EQ 8 M E 2 DOT ETO EE o F 88358 CD o TB Mute All Rear Left Subwoofer Rear Right 40 0 dB 0 0d6 IS z o eM Side Left All Mutes Off Side Right D o o SEX tmp E EE Ds 53 XE eee E ooo ooo Rear Right Sul Mute 7 4 inv 2 v Instructions Delays Fer Test L Y Speaker Setup EQ c JBL AERE DS X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc 6 Software Operation using London Architect NOTE While it is possible to use a WIFI access point to control and configure the SDEC we do not recommend using this method for initial setup when using London Architect For the most
31. reliable connection it is highly recommended that you use a wired connection 6 1 London Architect Software Setup If this is the first time you are using the London Architect Software you will need to open the IP properties and make sure your computer is ready to connect to the SDEC Open the London Architect software from your Start menu All Programs Go to Tools gt Application Preferences gt HiQnet Use Passive FTP should be checked and the correct Network Interface Card should be checked All other settings should be left at the default Application Preferences General Logging Start Up File FDS Serial HiQnet Event Log Colours Check which interface cards you wish to use to configure and control HiQnet devices Changes will be applied on OK 10 16 10 171 Intel R PRO 100 VE Network Connection Packet Please choose the name of this computer Use Host Name Use Passive FTP for better compatibility with firewalls London Architect Preset Recall method Change only if directed to by BSS Technical Support Default Meter Subscription Rate in ms Fast London N Default 100ms Crown Default 200ms Figure 6 6 1 1 Network Control Panel Open London Architect first Make sure you are connected to the same network and subnet as the SDEC You should see the unit s appear under the Network control panel listed within the Ethernet node If you cannot see the Network control panel go to View gt Net
32. reopen When prompted if you want to change HiQnet address select NO Call your JBL Synthesis representative or JBL Synthesis technical support for the proper password Use the Java Remote SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc JBL Harman Consumer Group Inc 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 818 830 8757 www jblsynthesis com E H A Harman International Company SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc
33. ress of the device will be updated and the device rebooted Figure 9 6 2 2 Opening from a Network Device The SDEC allows you to use the unused portion of memory as L IDon t show me this message again a virtual hard drive This space can be used to store copies of the design file as from the factorv or copies of vour customized design for the specific installation vou are working Figure 10 on To do this select File then to Open from Device Network instead of File and Open 6 2 5 Design Configuration Note Check to make sure that vou are using the most current The design that the hardware has in its memorv will be version of the control file Please contact JBL Svnthesis checked against the design vou have in vour software These Technical Support or vour JBL Svnthesis Representative for must match If they do not match it will be necessary to have the most current information the design updated Please call your JBL Synthesis Representative for instructions It can be done in the field but 6 2 3 Firmware Upgrade special instructions are needed The Java remote does not require and special login If the firmware needs to be updated check OK to proceed The unit may need to be rebooted The software will check to make sure the unit has the latest version automatically You will receive a message that No Matched Devices are found This is because the unit is being rebooted during firmware upgrade Wait for the unit to rebo
34. source speaker The default as shipped is bipole Other bipole speakers would be similar Figure 15 SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc 8 2 2 Dipole Surrounds Regardless of model there is one standard for phase configuration of Dipole surrounds Figure 16 8 2 3 Direct Radiating Point Source Surrounds Figure 17 8 3 Using the Phase Tester The Galaxy Audio phase tester consists of two battery operated instruments Cricket S is the sender and Cricket R is the receiver 8 3 1 Cricket S The sender generates a short duration positive polarity pulse This is applied to the power amplifier input which drives the loudspeaker being tested Coincident with the generation of each pulse a green LED is illuminated Three output connectors are located on the rear panel Line level male XLR line level female 1 4 phone jack and a speaker level female 1 4 phone jack A female XLR to RCA adapter cable is provided in the kit Plug this cable into the XLR connector and use it to connect the sender to each channel for test On the front panel are two slide switches and a pulse indicating LED Slide the ON OFF switch to the ON position and the output selector to the LO position You should now hear pops at one second intervals from the speaker under test If a higher level is required set the output selector to HI 8 3 2 Cricket R The receiver contains a microphone and phase analysis circuitry Positive
35. t B Event Log For Help press F1 Operate Online a id d Figure 8 6 2 1 Open from a design file Once you have confirmed that the unit s can be seen by the software go to File Open gt navigate to the proper design file which will be an SDEC xxxx architect file You should receive it from JBL Synthesis Technical Support via e mail If you do SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc not have the file you should be able to retrieve it from the 6 24 HiQnet Node Address SDEC directly a If the below HiQnet node address message appears click NOTE To access the design file you will need a user name NO We want to maintain the address of the device in the and password design and then click OK The device will be rebooted You e User Login JBL Synthesis Dealer will need to wait for the unit to reboot and click Online as e Password synthesis described above Logon to Design s HiQnet London Architect Please select you user name from the drop 1 The HiQnet node address of the device on the network does not match the node address of the device in your down list v You can choose to keep the node address of the device on the network recommended Admin tu or keep the node address of the device in the design only recommended if you use external control E 6 Do you wish to maintain the node address of the device on the network JE Factory Reo JEL Synthesis Dealer HiOnet London Architect The node add
36. ve set each to the reference level 75dB enable the Trim Link feature so that the led turns RED 3 With all the multiple channels un muted test together and adjust the output to reach the same reference level You will now have an output that has all the multiple channels level matched and the overall output set to the reference level SDEC 4000 Trims 1PX Master a When all channels are completed UNMUTE all outputs and set final output levels in the surround processor using an SPL meter Set to reference level of 75dB slow ee eru co TF response and C weighting a Test each speaker for proper Phase by using the Cricket Sender Receiver included in the DACS kit a Phase is reversed when the LED is on Front Left Center Front Right um Side Left z had ide Right 2 Zia System Status Master Mute Control Offline l All Mutes OFF wv 2 scores ro EQ my Tee fmm Figure 14 SDEC X000 DACS Calibration Manual v1 0 doc 7 Speaker Sound Check Use the circulating noise generator of the Surround Processor to confirm that all channels have output and that each speaker is connected to its corresponding channel 8 Speaker Phase Test This procedure uses the Surround Processor to route the phase tester s output to the appropriate channel for test Using a Y adapter connect the phase tester s output to both channels of the TAPE or AUX input or any available analog input Select the input
37. work If you cannot see the unit s you should first check all network settings and connections Please check the troubleshooting section for more details i File Edit View Object Zone Panel Gallery Logic System Tools Window Help x RO bl te Ch Olic ile lt l TD io fe EDd eb ace ie G jie te e i i String FE Ene 4 z B e 239 8008 FA UJ i Properties A X STARTPAGE Main 10020 JBL SDEC4000P Full Range LCR Configu 4Pbx i General PEE Welcome to the SDEC 4000P 400f massacre Full Range or Biamped LCR Properties B 3 3 ree None To control the processing objects in the SD View this Network panel Fi Sia 2 4 2 b gt 1 i the Main pAge which is usually displayed to see the attached Colour C 220 22 onthe tab 4nd then Double Cl ck on the upp Fite SX the SDEGAOOOP on the page it has alloft OeVICES T up the d sign page which shows the signal References objecta you will use to tune the system Do processing object to open it s controi windo other blue icon for the SDEC 4000X is used and it does not have any tuning or level par SS Af the Main red tab is not found above then yo following these steps Say sian i 1 Click on the View menu at the top of the window 2 S amp elert the Macian view i Network y E m ax Aa 3 3 8 W Local 1 WF PC s 1 8 hcgwdtpacker05 Unassigned Design Devices 3 x Sm BLU BO s 1 x 32 BLU 32 s
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