JBL SYNTHESIS SDP-40HD - Manual (Page 8)

Getting Started JBL
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ABOUT THE SDP-40HD
Thank you for purchasing the SDP-40HD Digital Controller, a
reference-quality, 12-channel audio and video control center with
independent zone monitoring to provide control of input source
selection in three zones at the same time. As flexible as it is
powerful, the SDP-40HD includes 12 inputs, each of which can be
configured and assigned to any of its 6 HDMI™ (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface™), 13 digital audio, 8 analog audio,
2 composite video, 3 S-video, or 4 component video input
connectors. The analog audio input connectors can be configured
for stereo or 5.1-channel sources.
The SDP-40HD features an HDMI interface that enables the
transmission of uncompressed digital audio and video signals
through a single connector. The SDP-40HD can pass digital video
signals of up to 720p/1080i, and multiple digital audio channels
(5.1 channels) at sample rates of up to 96kHz through the HDMI
interface. The SDP-40HD also supports the High-bandwidth Digital
Content Protection (HDCP) technology that comprises data
encryption and authentication of the partner equipment.
Beyond the HDMI connectors and standard 5.1-channel audio output
connectors, the rear panel includes stereo rear and stereo subwoofer
connectors to provide even more audio channels. All Main Zone audio
output connectors include 24-bit/96kHz D/A converters operating in
dual differential mode. In addition, the SDP-40HD includes balanced
audio output connectors for all Main Zone and Zone 2 channels.
Two RS-232 connectors are provided for serial control. One of the
connectors is for performing flash-memory software upgrades and
backing up or restoring configuration files. The other connector is
reserved for possible upgrades.
More than just an audio and video control center, the SDP-40HD
features the latest version of Harman’s critically acclaimed Logic 7®
decoding, which derives 7.1-channel output from stereo, 5.1-, and
6.1-channel sources. Unlike other decoders, Logic 7 is compatible
with all input sources and requires no special encoding. Because
the improvement it provides is clearly audible, Logic 7 decoding is
widely regarded as the finest available.
In addition to Logic 7, the SDP-40HD is also equipped with Dolby®
Digital Surround EX™, Dolby Pro Logic®, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby
Pro Logic IIx, DTS 96/24™, DTS NEO:6®, DTS-ES®, THX Ultra2™,
and THX Surround EX™ decoding. THX Ultra2 certification
guarantees that the SDP-40HD meets the highest THX performance
specifications.
With four 32-bit floating-point SHARC™ digital signal processing
(DSP) engines, the SDP-40HD offers unparalleled processing power.
These DSP engines perform custom processing such as Logic 7
decoding, bass enhancement, dialog enhancement, auto azimuth,
5-speaker enhancement, bass management, high-precision digital
crossovers, and tone controls. This processing is available at sample
rates up to 96kHz, with 24-bit resolution to retain top performance
from all input sources and listening modes. A fifth DSP engine is
dedicated to decoding multi-channel compressed audio sources.
High-precision 96kHz/24-bit A/D converters can be used to convert
stereo and 5.1 analog audio input signals to digital signals,
allowing the SDP-40HD to provide the benefits of precise digital
signal processing without sacrificing signal integrity.
Digital audio input signals are processed through a two-stage
phase lock loop for extremely low intrinsic jitter and high jitter
rejection. Auto azimuth technology corrects timing and level
imbalances in stereo sources, ensuring exceptionally accurate
playback of surround encoded sources. A digital audio pass-
through option is available for recording digital signals with a CD
recorder or a similar component.