JBL SDEC-3000, SDEC-4000 manual Speaker Setup Screen

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Introduction

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Equipment Required:

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3

Calibration Checklist

5

4

SDEC Hardware Connection

6

 

4.1

Audio Connections

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4.2

Ethernet Connection

8

 

4.2.1

Initial Network Connection

8

5

Software Operation using the Java Remote

9

 

5.1

Using the JAVA Remote

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5.1.1

Speaker Setup Screen

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5.1.2

Distance/Delay settings

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5.1.3

EQ settings and Mute Control

9

 

5.1.4

Channel Gain/Trim Adjust

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6

Software Operation using London Architect™

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6.1

London ArchitectSoftware Setup

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6.1.1

Network Control Panel

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6.2

Initial Software Connection to the SDEC

10

 

6.2.1

Open from a design file

10

 

6.2.2

Opening from a Network Device

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6.2.3

Firmware Upgrade

11

 

6.2.4

HiQnet Node Address

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6.2.5

Design Configuration

11

 

6.3

ONLINE Mode

12

 

6.3.1

Speaker Configuration and Instructions

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6.3.2

EQ Controls

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6.3.3

Channel Delay (Speaker Distance Offset Correction)

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6.3.4

Channel Output

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6.3.5Level Matching Multiple Surround and Subwoofer Channels . 15

7

Speaker Sound Check

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8

Speaker Phase Test

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8.1

Main Speakers

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8.2

Surround Speakers

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8.2.1

S4Ai configured as Bipole (default)

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8.2.2

Dipole Surrounds

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8.2.3

Direct Radiating Point Source Surrounds

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8.3

Using the Phase Tester

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8.3.1

Cricket-S

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8.3.2

Cricket-R

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9

Setting Output Level

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9.1

Setting Levels before Calibrating

18

 

9.2

Final Level Set after Calibrating

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9.2.1Level Matching Multiple Surround and Subwoofer Channels . 18

9.3

Using the SPL Meter

18

9.3.1

 

Analog SLM Instructions

18

9.3.2

 

Digital SLM Instructions

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10 DACS Measurement System

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10.1

DACS Hardware Setup

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10.2

Channel Test and System Calibration

19

10.2.1

Parametric Filter Values

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Contents SDEC-3000 SDEC-4000 Speaker Setup Screen Sdec -X000 Dacs Calibration Manual v1.0.doc Introduction Equipment RequiredCalibration Checklist Sdec Hardware Connection Audio ConnectionsSDEC-4000 with Bi-Amplified Fronts Ethernet Connection Initial Network ConnectionSoftware Operation using the Java Remote Using the Java RemoteInitial Software Connection to Software Operation using London ArchitectLondon Architect Software Setup Network Control PanelOpening from a Network Device Firmware UpgradeDesign Configuration HiQnet Node AddressOnline Mode Speaker Configuration and InstructionsEQ Controls Channel Delay Speaker Distance Offset Correction Channel Output Level Matching Multiple Surround and Subwoofer ChannelsSpeaker Sound Check Speaker Phase Test1 S4Ai configured as Bipole default Main SpeakersDirect Radiating Point Source Surrounds Using the Phase TesterDipole Surrounds Cricket-RUsing the SPL Meter Setting Output LevelSetting Levels before Calibrating Digital SLM InstructionsChannel Test and System Calibration Dacs Hardware SetupDacs Measurement System Recalling Saved Settings Saving Your WorkCinema/Music Subwoofer Output Advanced FeaturesMultiple EQ Presets Parameter SynchronizationSdec -X000 Dacs Calibration Manual v1.0.doc Troubleshooting Guide Sdec -X000 Dacs Calibration Manual v1.0.doc
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