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Alternate Digital Inputs SDA4600 (BLU-Link Input) 

The SDA4600 and SDA8300 can use the iOS app “Powered By Crown” 
available for iPad or iPhone to select alternate digital inputs or to cross 
patch digital inputs. This is available from the Apple App Store. Use the 
below chart to determine which configuration you need and which input 
you should select for the proper output. The SDA8300 has eight (8) digital 
inputs and eight (8) outputs so there are no additional inputs available but 
you can use the iOS app to switch or cross patch if needed, as an alternative 
to re-wiring the outputs if done incorrect. The SDA4600 has eight (8) digital 
inputs but only uses 2 or 4 outputs depending on configuration. The extra 
inputs are always available.  

The digital inputs are listed as “BLU Input”.

 

Any combination of SDA amplifiers and SDEC digital processors can be used, 
and multiple SDA amplifiers can be configured to the same outputs 
(mirroring). There is only a limitation of the number of Blu-Link devices (60) 
and total number of discrete channels (128) that must be maintained. 

 

Always set the generic configuration using the included trigger input 
first as outlined earlier in this manual. 

 

Once the amplifier is properly configured using the Configuration 
Trigger Plugs, remove the plugs completely 

before

 changing inputs. 

 

Check the amplifier for proper operation at low volume first, and 
also check to make sure that the configuration is maintained during 
a power outage. 

 

Contact JBL Synthesis Technical Support to download the 
demonstration video for this application. 

[email protected]

or toll free at +1 (888) 691-4171. 

 

Only place 

one

 amplifier on the network at a time, as all amplifiers 

appear with the same name. 

 

The inputs available depend on the current configuration. These 
changes 

are not

 maintained in any saved file and are only local to 

the amplifier. 

 

 If you make a change to the amplifier using this method you should 
write this down for future reference if the amplifier ever needs to 
be reset or replaced.  

   

 

 

 

Select the amplifier from the 
list to begin. 

Select the alternate input from 
the list. The change occurs in 
real time. 

Click on the input 
that needs to 
change. 

Summary of Contents for SYNTHESIS SDA8300

Page 1: ...JBL SYNTHESIS SDA8300 SDA4600 AMPLIFIER SYSTEM INSTALLATION GUIDE May 2014 P N 070 90018 rev A 0 ...

Page 2: ... and is not recommended DO NOT USE BOTH BLU LINK AND ANALOG AS UNEXPECTED RESULTS CAN OCCUR DO NOT CONNECT THE AMPLIFIER TO THE HOME NETWORK THE NETWORK CONNECTION IS FOR ADVANCED SETUP AND MONITORING THERE ARE NO USER CONTROLLABLE FUNCTIONS FROM THE NETWORK ONLY THE BLU LINK SIGNAL CHAIN MUST BE CONNECTED USING STANDARD CAT5E ETHERNET CABLES Step by Step Setup Guide Detailed instructions are on t...

Page 3: ...option to active bi amplify the Center Channel Expanded Systems i e Syn Everest Syn K2 Syn Atlas Syn 1 Array Fully expanded system using Configuration 2 and Configuration 3 for 13 4 Channel system Front Left Center Right have the option to be bi wired or actively bi amplified Configuration 2 Configuration 2 Configuration 3 Configuration 3 Configuration Configuration SDA8300 1 SDA8300 2 SDA4600 1 S...

Page 4: ... channels of audio 2 1 2 Step One Audio Input Connect the analog output of the preamp or surround processor SDP 45 shown at left to the input of the SDEC4500P See the SDEC4500 installation manual for more details Surround Preamp Output SDEC4500P Input 1 Left Front A1 2 Right Front A2 3 Center Front A3 4 Left Side A4 5 Right Side B1 6 Left Rear B2 7 Right Rear B3 8 Subwoofer B4 9 Aux 1 Left Front H...

Page 5: ...uble up on specific channels The SDEC4500X can be used at the same time as the SDA Amplifiers The channel assignments can overlap or be duplicated The limit is 60 BLU Link devices with 128 Channels Step Three optional Connect Powered Subwoofers Connect the line level output of the SDEC4500P to up to four powered subwoofers using the line level output These are discrete outputs from the SDEC and ar...

Page 6: ...eed to reset the unit contact Technical Support for Step by Step Instructions csupport harman com or toll free at 1 888 691 4171 Step Four Configuration and Identification SINGLE SDA8300 Configuration 1 is the default factory settings for use with a single SDA8300 This is configuration 1 If you are using these factory default outputs no configuration is needed and doing so will cause the units to ...

Page 7: ...ation 3 Configuration 3 is selected by inserting the RJ25 plug with the label CONFIGURATION 3 into the rear panel GPIO Configuration 2 Configuration 2 is selected by inserting the RJ25 plug with the label CONFIGURATION 2 into the rear panel GPIO Step Four Continued Configuration and Identification DUAL SDA8300 Configuration 2 Configuration 3 is used with these expanded systems or where additional ...

Page 8: ... csupport harman com or toll free at 1 888 691 4171 Step Five Configuration and Identification SDA4600 4 x 600 Watts per channel Configuration 1 is the default factory settings are for use with a single SDA8300 This is configuration 1 If you are using these factory default outputs no configuration is needed and doing so will cause the units to operate incorrectly If you accidentally select one of ...

Page 9: ...RJ25 plug with the label CONFIGURATION 3 into the rear panel GPIO Configuration 2 Configuration 2 is selected by inserting the RJ25 plug with the label CONFIGURATION 2 into the rear panel GPIO Step Five Continued Configuration and Identification SDA4600 BRIDGED 2 x 1200 Watts per channel Configuration 2 and or Configuration 3 is used with high power subwoofers Connect the Channel 1 as speaker posi...

Page 10: ... dB below rated output Signal 40dBU input level Ready Indicator green When this indicator is activated the amplifier is ready to pass audio Power Indicator blue Illuminates when the amplifier is ON and acceptable AC line voltage is present Blinks when AC line voltage is outside 10 range Flashes for 4 seconds if Power button pressed when amplifier is in sleep mode Cooling Vent Grille Provides cooli...

Page 11: ...lifier over Category 5e wiring For advanced setup and Factory Service Only Do not use this unless directed by technical support BLU Link Input Output Ring Up to 256 channels of digital audio over Category 5e wiring Only 60 nodes should be used in the BLU Link Ring Input Attenuators One 21 position detented potentiometer per channel Logarithmic audio taper Attenuation range mute to 0 dB Backup Anal...

Page 12: ...only a limitation of the number of Blu Link devices 60 and total number of discrete channels 128 that must be maintained Always set the generic configuration using the included trigger input first as outlined earlier in this manual Once the amplifier is properly configured using the Configuration Trigger Plugs remove the plugs completely before changing inputs Check the amplifier for proper operat...

Page 13: ...SAM2LF and other similar speakers A good use of this would be to have the Left and Right speakers on an amplifier using Configuration 1 while the Center channel uses a separate amplifier in Configuration 2 or 3 as shown at right CONFIGURATION 1 4x600Watt AMP CHANNEL BLU Digital In CH SUB 1 1 1 SUB 2 2 2 SUB 3 3 3 SUB 4 4 4 Alternate Channels LEFT LOW 5 LEFT HIGH 6 RIGHT LOW 7 RIGHT HIGH 8 SDA4600 ...

Page 14: ...14 J B L S y n t h e s i s S D A 8 3 0 0 S D A 4 6 0 0 S y s t e m G u i d e ...

Page 15: ... 48 3 cm 3 5 in 8 9 cm 14 25 in 36 2 cm 20 1 lbs 9 12kg SDA8300 19 in 48 3 cm 3 5 in 8 9 cm 14 25 in 36 2 cm 23 5 lbs 10 66kg Audio Performance Specifications Voltage Gain at maximum level setting 4 8 Ohm 34dB Frequency Response 8 Ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 25dB BLU Link Signal to Noise Ratio ref rated power 8 Ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz 108 dB Total Harmonic Distortion at full rated power from 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 35 A...

Page 16: ...i s S D A 8 3 0 0 S D A 4 6 0 0 S y s t e m G u i d e JBL SYNTHESIS SDA8300 SDA4600 AMPLIFIER SYSTEM INSTALLATION GUIDE WWW JBLSYNTHESIS COM TECHNICAL SUPPORT CSUPPORT HARMAN COM 1 888 691 4171 May 2014 P N 070 90018 rev A 0 ...

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