JBL SDEC-4000 - Manual (Page 2)

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1 Introduction................................................................................................... 4
2 Equipment Required: .................................................................................... 4
3 Calibration Checklist .................................................................................... 5
4 SDEC Hardware Connection ........................................................................ 6
4.1 Audio Connections.............................................................................. 6
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 .................................................................... 9
5.1.1 Speaker Setup Screen.................................................................. 9
5.1.2 Distance/Delay settings............................................................... 9
5.1.3 EQ settings and Mute Control..................................................... 9
5.1.4 Channel Gain/Trim Adjust.......................................................... 9
6 Software Operation using London Architect™ .......................................... 10
6.1 London Architect
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Software Setup .................................................. 10
6.1.1 Network Control Panel ............................................................. 10
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 .............................................. 11
6.2.3 Firmware Upgrade .................................................................... 11
6.2.4 HiQnet Node Address ............................................................... 11
6.2.5 Design Configuration................................................................ 11
6.3 ONLINE Mode ................................................................................. 12
6.3.1 Speaker Configuration and Instructions.................................... 12
6.3.2 EQ Controls .............................................................................. 13
6.3.3 Channel Delay (Speaker Distance Offset Correction) .............. 14
6.3.4 Channel Output ......................................................................... 15
6.3.5 Level Matching Multiple Surround and Subwoofer Channels . 15
7 Speaker Sound Check ................................................................................. 16
8 Speaker Phase Test ..................................................................................... 16
8.1 Main Speakers................................................................................... 16
8.2 Surround Speakers ............................................................................ 16
8.2.1 S4Ai configured as Bipole (default) ......................................... 16
8.2.2 Dipole Surrounds ...................................................................... 17
8.2.3 Direct Radiating Point Source Surrounds ................................. 17
8.3 Using the Phase Tester...................................................................... 17
8.3.1 Cricket-S ................................................................................... 17
8.3.2 Cricket-R................................................................................... 17
9 Setting Output Level ................................................................................... 18
9.1 Setting Levels before Calibrating ..................................................... 18
9.2 Final Level Set after Calibrating....................................................... 18
9.2.1 Level 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 .......................................................... 18
10 DACS Measurement System ...................................................................... 19
10.1 DACS Hardware Setup ..................................................................... 19
10.2 Channel Test and System Calibration............................................... 19
10.2.1 Parametric Filter Values ........................................................... 20