JBL Synthesis SDEC-3500 Operation Manual Download Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION 

READ THE FOLLOWING:

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
HEED ALL WARNINGS.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER.
CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH.
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN 

ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT 

REGISTERS, STOVES, OR OTHER APPARATUS (INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS) 

THAT PRODUCE HEAT.
ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE 

MANUFACTURER.
UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN 

UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type 

plug.  A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.  A 

grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.  The 

wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety.  If the provided 

plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of 

the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at 

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the 

apparatus.
Use only with the cart stand, tripod bracket, or 

table specified by the manufacture, or sold with the 

apparatus.  When a cart is used, use caution when 

moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid 

injury from tip-over.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  Servicing is required 

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-

supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have 

fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or 

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: The Power switch used in this piece of 

equipment DOES NOT break the connection from the mains.
MAINS DISCONNECT:  The plug shall remain readily operable.  For 

rack-mount or installation where plug is not accessible, an all-pole mains 

switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be 

incorporated into the electrical installation of the rack or building.
If connected to 240V supply, a suitable CSA/UL certified power cord 

shall be used for this supply.
This Equipment is intended for rack mount use only.

U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNING

A MOLDED MAINS PLUG THAT HAS BEEN CUT OFF FROM THE CORD IS UNSAFE. DISCARD THE MAINS PLUG AT A 

SUITABLE DISPOSAL FACILITY.

NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS 

PLUG INTO A 13 AMP POWER SOCKET.

DO NOT USE THE MAINS PLUG WITHOUT THE FUSE COVER IN PLACE.  REPLACEMENT FUSE COVERS CAN BE 

OBTAINED FROM YOUR LOCAL RETAILER.  REPLACEMENT FUSES ARE 13 AMPS AND MUST BE ASTA APPROVED 

TO BS1362.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Product Specifications noted on the 

Declaration of 

Conformity

. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause harmful interference, and 

• 

this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

• 

Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be avoided.

use only shielded interconnecting cables.

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DECLARATION OF 

CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s Name:  BSS Audio

Manufacturer’s Address:  10653 South River Front  

 

 

Parkway, 

 

 

Suite 300

 

 

South Jordan, Utah  

 

 

 

84095, USA 

declares that the product:

Product name: 

JBL Synthesis SDEC3500,  

  

4500, 5500

Note: Product name may be suffixed by the EU.

Product option: 

None

conforms to the following Product Specifications:

Safety: 

IEC 60065 -01+Amd 1+ 2

EMC: 

EN 55022:2010

  

EN 55024:2010

  

FCC Part 15

Supplementary Information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements 

of the:

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

RoHS Directive 2011/65/EC

WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC 

With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and EC 

Regulation 1275/2008 of 17 December 2008, 

this product is designed, produced, and classified as 

Professional Audio Equipment and thus is exempt 

from this Directive.

C. Rex Reed

Director, Engineering

Signal Processing

10653 South River Front Parkway, 

Suite 300

South Jordan, Utah 84095, USA 

Date: April 10, 2015

European Contact: Your local BSS Audio Sales and Service 

Office or:

Harman Signal Processing

10653 South River Front Parkway, 

Suite 300

South Jordan, Utah 84095, USA 

Ph: (801) 566-8800

Fax: (801) 568-7583

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for 

used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.  

Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of 

charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).

For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of disposal.

By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent 

potential negative effects on the environment and human health. 

The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical 

products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages 

present within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user 

to refer to the owner’s manual.

These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the unit. Do not attempt 

to service the unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening the chassis for any reason will void 

the manufacturer’s warranty. Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it off immediately and 

take it to a dealer for service. Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage.

The following is indicative of low altitude use; do not use 

this product above 2000m.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EqUIPPED WITH A POWER CORD.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTHING 

CONNECTION.

THE CORES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:

GREEN AND YELLOW - EARTH      BLUE - NEUTRAL       BROWN - LIVE

AS COLOURS OF THE CORES IN THE MAINS LEAD OF THIS APPLIANCE MAY NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE 

COLOURED MARKINGS IDENTIFYING THE TERMINALS IN YOUR PLUG, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:

THE CORE WHICH IS COLOURED GREEN AND YELLOW MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE TERMINAL IN THE PLUG 

• 

MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, OR WITH THE EARTH SYMBOL, OR COLOURED GREEN, OR GREEN AND YELLOW.
THE CORE WHICH IS COLOURED BLUE MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE TERMINAL MARKED N OR COLOURED 

• 

BLACK.
THE CORE WHICH IS COLOURED BROWN MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE TERMINAL MARKED L OR COLOURED 

• 

RED.

THIS EqUIPMENT MAY REqUIRE THE USE OF A DIFFERENT LINE CORD, ATTACHMENT PLUG, OR BOTH, DEPENDING 

ON THE AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE AT INSTALLATION.  IF THE ATTACHMENT PLUG NEEDS TO BE CHANGED, REFER 

SERVICING TO qUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WHO SHOULD REFER TO THE TABLE BELOW. THE GREEN/YELLOW 

WIRE SHALL BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE UNITS CHASSIS.

CONDUCTOR

WIRE COLOR

Normal

Alt

L

LIVE

BROWN

BLACK

N

NEUTRAL

BLUE

WHITE

E

EARTH GND

GREEN/YEL

GREEN

WARNING:

 IF THE GROUND IS DEFEATED, CERTAIN FAULT CONDITIONS IN THE UNIT OR IN THE SYSTEM TO 

WHICH IT IS CONNECTED CAN RESULT IN FULL LINE VOLTAGE BETWEEN CHASSIS AND EARTH GROUND. SEVERE 

INJURY OR DEATH CAN THEN RESULT IF THE CHASSIS AND EARTH GROUND ARE TOUCHED SIMULTANEOUSLY.

WARNING: 

APPARATET Må TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.

• 

APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG.

• 

LAITE ON LIITETTäVä SUOJAKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN.

• 

Summary of Contents for Synthesis SDEC-3500

Page 1: ...SDEC 3500 SDEC 4500 SDEC 5500 DIGITAL EQUALIZER...

Page 2: ...ctive 2011 65 EC WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC With regard to Directive 2005 32 EC and EC Regulation 1275 2008 of 17 December 2008 this product is designed produced and classified as Professional Audio Eq...

Page 3: ...e il faut donc proc der de la fa on suivante le noyau vert et jaune doit tre branch au terminal de la fiche o appara t la lettre E ou le symbole de mise la terre ou au terminal vert ou vert et jaune l...

Page 4: ...ish you many years of listening pleasure FEATURES Up to 512 bands of fully parametric EQ Built in crossover for bi amp outputs SDEC 4500 and SDEC 5500 only Delay adjustement for each output Delay adju...

Page 5: ...relevant channel of a fitted input card or that Digital Sync is valid C DATA ACTIVITY The data activity LED flashes when the SDEC is communicating with another control device either on the network or...

Page 6: ...Link connection using a Cat 5e patch cable M CONTROL INPUTS The SDEC 4500P and SDEC 5500 can be configured for full range or bi amp operation by using these control inputs The SDEC 3500 does not need...

Page 7: ...or correct connections You will need to use the Ethernet network port on the rear panel of the unit for the final calibration process You can connect the SDEC 3500 through any standard Ethernet hub SD...

Page 8: ...then you should connect the pair closest to the front speakers to Output 1 the pair in the middle of the room to Output 2 and the pair closest to the rear speakers to Output 3 The third pair of output...

Page 9: ...ight Front Height C2 11 Left Rear Height C3 12 Right Rear Height C4 SDEC 4500P Outputs to Amplifiers Number Channel SDEC 4500P 13 Subwoofer 1 D1 14 Subwoofer 2 D2 15 Subwoofer 3 D3 16 Subwoofer 4 D4 S...

Page 10: ...ht C2 11 Left Rear Height C3 12 Right Rear Height C4 SDEC 4500P Outputs to Amplifiers Number Channel SDEC 4500P 13 Subwoofer 1 D1 14 Subwoofer 2 D2 15 Subwoofer 3 D3 16 Subwoofer 4 D4 SDEC 4500X Outpu...

Page 11: ...frequency speakers These outputs can only be used with speakers designed to be used with an external crossover Do not use the SDEC Digital Equalizer for any speakers other than the recommended Synthes...

Page 12: ...eft Full Range N1 Left Low Freq 1 X N1 Left High Freq 3 2 2 A2 N2 Right Full Range N2 Right Low Freq 2 X N2 Right High Freq 4 3 3 A3 N3 Center Full Range N3 Center Low Freq 7 X N3 Center High Freq 8 4...

Page 13: ...lt Output SDEC 4500X with SDEC 5500 Alternate Setting Alternate Output IC Cable Output Connections Left Front Low Full Range 1 A1 Left Front Hi n c Full Range 2 A2 Right Front Low Full Range 3 A3 Righ...

Page 14: ...1 2 18 A2 N18 2 3 19 A3 N19 7 4 20 A4 N20 10 5 21 B1 N21 13 6 22 B2 N22 16 7 23 B3 N23 17 8 24 B4 N24 Conditional 25 26 27 28 9 25 C1 N25 11 10 26 C2 N26 14 11 27 C3 N27 12 12 28 C4 N28 15 13 29 D1 N...

Page 15: ...PUT LEVEL 19DBU FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20HZ 20KHZ 0 5 1DB THD 0 01 20HZ 20KHZ 10DBU OUTPUT DYNAMIC RANGE 108DB TYPICAL 22HZ 22KHZ UNWEIGHTED CROSSTALK 75DB SDEC 3500 8 Outputs SDEC 4500P 4 Outputs with ex...

Page 16: ...ent on the part of HARMAN International Industries Incorporated All features specifications and the appearance of the product are subject to change without notice HARMAN International Industries Incor...

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