JBL Synthesis manual

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CONGRA TULA TIONS. Y our Synthesis Home Media System is a wonderful investment in a lifetime of quality home entertainment. Only JBL can provide a system of this caliber . Since the “JAZZ SINGER ” brought sound to fi lms in 1929, the letters J-B-L have been intimately linked to the production of the world’ s finest films. Our 50 year devot[...]

SECTION P AGE 1.0 _______________ BASIC OPERA TIONS 1.1 Powering Up 4 1.2 Basic Remote Control Operations 4–5 1.3 Basic Cinema Operations 5 1.4 Basic Music Operations 6 1.5 T urning the System Off 7 2.0 __________ ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS 2.1 Advanced Cinema Operations 8 2.2 Advanced Music Operations 14 2.3 Advanced Remote Control Operations 17 3.0 [...]

This Section focuses on the basic operations required to power up the system, to use it, to make simple ever yday adjustments to both its Cinema and Music functions, and to turn it off. More advanced adjustments are covered in Section 2: Advanced Operations . Y our certified JBL Installer will be glad to overview these materials with you. 1.1 Powe[...]

1 . 0 BASIC OPERA TIONS 1.2.2 Adjusting the Master V olume The Master Volume buttons at the top right hand part of the Remote Controller are used to adjust the Output Levels of the system. Press the ▲ button to make things Louder , and the ▼ button to make things Softer . These do not adjust the Input Levels of the Source Devices. In fact, we r[...]

1.4 Basic Music Operations 1.4.1 Adjusting the Music Volume T o adjust the Volume in Music Mode , make sure that the appropriate Music Source Device is powered up and that it has been Selected as the Source. Then simply adjust the volume ▲ or ▼ using the MASTER VOLUME buttons, as shown on the left. Link For ward: See Section 2: Advanced Operati[...]

1 . 0 BASIC OPERA TIONS 1.5 T urning the System Off There is no preferred order of components when turning the system off. However , there is one caution you should follow: NOTE: Do not turn the system off while any Source Device is running and producing sound. Always make sure all Source Devices are in “Idle” before pressing the main POWER but[...]

There are some Operations which go beyond the “basics” of the system and address its full array of functional capacities in detail. Before reading this Section, the Owner should have already read and mastered Section 1: Basic Operations. Y our certified JBL Synthesis Installer will be glad to walk you through any or all of the information cove[...]

2 . 0 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS 2.1.2 Panorama Adjustment Panorama refers to the degree of stereo separation generated by the Left and Right Main Speakers when listening to the simulated stereo of Mono recordings or movies. This can be adjusted by using the SOUND ST AGE, CENTER , and ▼ buttons, located at the left side of the remote controller . Link[...]

2.1.5 W oofer Equalization While the JBL Synthesis System is calibrated to provide awesome amounts of clear , clean bass, some listeners might prefer a touch more bass for some sources. This cannot be adjusted from the Remote Controller , but must be done using the BASS EQ dial to the left of the INPUT control on the Surround Processor . The preset[...]

2 . 0 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS 2.1.6 Sibilant Filter The Sibilant Filter reduces the potential “leakage” of cinema dialogue from the Center channel into the Ambient Surround Channels. Engage it if you are having the sensation that the actors are talking off to the side of you or behind you. T o activate this feature, press the button marked SIB FI[...]

2.1.8 Cinema Modes The JBL Synthesis System is pre–confi gured for a number of Cinema Modes, each of which has been calibrated to take advantage of the unique properties of each mode. Press the appropriate button for the type of Cinema Source material you are using. Virtually all tapes and disks are labeled for this. • 70mm This mode increases[...]

2 . 0 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS • THX This allows for the complete package of THX sound manipulations, and should be pressed when using any Source labeled as having THX–compatible sound or Dolby Stereo. T o activate this feature, press the button marked THX . • Dolby This home version of the cinema Dolby Surround technology provides audio perform[...]

2.2 Advanced Music Operations As we have discussed the Music System is virtually a “system-within-the-system” , and can operate separately from the Cinema Mode. Within the Music System, there are a number of adjustments you can make directly from your Remote Controller . 2.2.1 Switching to the Music System Most listeners prefer to listen to Mus[...]

2 . 0 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS 2.2.2 Music Modes Of course, there is music and then there is music. The JBL Synthesis System allows you to confi gure it to play different types of music and to take advantage of their different characteristics. • Rock The Rock Mode allows you to have the best of all possible worlds, giving you full stereo separation[...]

• Jazz The operative word here is “live”, as the Jazz mode makes most music sources sound engagingly present. Again, the music’ s perceived source is the front of the room, with a bit less exaggerated stereo separation, to make it sound as if a small combo is playing in your living room. The Ambient channel is in Mono, for spatiality only ,[...]

2 . 0 ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS • Hall 2 This mode has been designed for works on a broader acoustic canvas, like orchestral and operatic works. Like Hall 1 , there is no processing of the front channels, and the Center Speaker is disengaged (although you can re–engage it using the CENTER button if you desire). The Ambient mix gives the sensation n[...]

2.3.2 Front Panel Controls Input Level Knob Caution: This knob should not be used for volume control. It should be approximately 12 o’clock or straight up. The only time it should be turned down is if you notice the LED Level Light going into the red. The unit is then being overloaded and at any output level distortion is being produced. Bass EQ [...]

1 9 3. 0 SERVICE Once the system is in place, it should need little or no attention. The components are of the highest quality , and many are built to withstand the rigors of professional use. This Section outlines ser vice policies and warranties. 3.1 General Ser vice Policy The JBL Synthesis System is backed by our exclusive “ 48–hour (no-dow[...]

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