Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SDEC-4000 JBL
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S YNTH ESIS ® SDEC-3000 SDEC-4000 D IGITAL E QUALIZER WITH DACS C ALIBRATION C HECKLIST & M ANUAL.
- 2 - SDEC -X000 DAC S Calibration M anual v1.0.doc 1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 4 2 Equipment Required: ............................................................
- 3 - SDEC -X000 DAC S Calibration M anual v1.0.doc 11 Saving Your Work ...................................................................................... 20 11.1 Save a copy using SAVE AS ..........................................................
- 4 - SDEC -X000 DAC S Calibration M anual v1.0.doc 1 Introduction W el come 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.
- 5 - SDEC -X000 DAC S Calibration M anual v1.0.doc 3 Calibration Che cklist 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.
- 6 - SDEC -X000 DAC S Calibration M anual v1.0.doc 4 SDEC Hardw are Connection Please refer to the SDEC Installers Manual for detailed hardware connection instructions and diagrams.
- 7 - SDEC -X000 DAC S Calibration M anual v1.0.doc SDEC-4000 with Bi-Amplified Front s SDEC-4000 with Full-Range Fron ts Surround Proces sor to SDEC4000P Inputs Surround Processor to SDEC4000P I nput.
- 8 - SDEC -X000 DAC S Calibration M anual v1.0.doc 4.2 Ethernet Connec tion 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).
- 9 - SDEC -X000 DAC S Calibration M anual v1.0.doc 5 Sof tw are Operation using the Java Remote The SDEC can be controlled and configured from any computer that has access to the network via Ethernet.
- 10 - SDEC -X000 DAC S Calibration M anual v1.0.doc 6 Sof tw are 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.
- 11 - SDEC -X000 DAC S Calibration M anual v1.0.doc not have the file you should be able to retrieve it from the SDEC directly. NOTE : To access the design file you will need a user name and password • User Login: JBL Synthesis Dealer • Password: synthesis .
- 12 - SDEC -X000 DAC S Calibration M anual v1.0.doc 6.3 ONLINE Mode W he n 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.
- 13 - SDEC -X000 DAC S Calibration M anual v1.0.doc 6.3.2 EQ Contr ols 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.
- 14 - SDEC -X000 DAC S Calibration M anual v1.0.doc 6.3.3 Channel Delay (Speaker Di stance Offset Correc tion) Do not enter the distance measured into the channel distance box. Use the lo ngest measur ed distance as your 0 reference and SUBTRACT each speaker distance from this reference.
- 15 - SDEC -X000 DAC S Calibration M anual 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 Le vel Matching Multiple Sur round and Subw oofer Channels The SDEC-4000 has multiple outputs for Subwoofers and Side Surrounds.
- 16 - SDEC -X000 DAC S Calibration M anual 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.
- 17 - SDEC -X000 DAC S Calibration M anual v1.0.doc 8.2.2 Dipole S urrounds Regardless of model there is one standard for phase configuration of Dipole surrounds.
- 18 - SDEC -X000 DAC S Calibration M anual v1.0.doc 9 Setting Output Level 9.1 Setting Levels before Calibra ting Using the internal noise generator of the SDP set all output s to achieve 75dB using the “C” weighting and “SLOW ” re sponse.
- 19 - SDEC -X000 DAC S Calibration M anual v1.0.doc 10 DACS Measure ment System 10.1 DACS Hardware Setup Unpack the DACS Kit and setup the microphone array. Make all standard connections except for connecting to the SDEC. Use the below diagram as a guide.
- 20 - SDEC -X000 DAC S Calibration M anual v1.0.doc 10.2.1 Parametric Filter V alues Figure 20. 11 Saving Y o ur 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.
- 21 - SDEC -X000 DAC S Calibration M anual v1.0.doc 13 A d v anced Features 13.1 Cinema/Music Su bwoofer 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.
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- 23 - SDEC -X000 DAC S Calibration M anual v1.0.doc 14 T r oubleshooting Guide Symptom Probable Cause Solution Cannot see the units in the Network control panel Wrong network card selected Check IP p.
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