S
YMPTOM
P
ROBABLE
C
AUSE
S
OLUTION
No sound coming
• Amplifier not turned on
• Turn on amplifier.
from speaker
• Amplifier gain is low
• Make sure that there is
amplifier gain for that channel.
• Correct source not
• Select proper source.
selected or turned on
• Defective patch cords to amplifier
• Check/replace patch cords.
• Speaker wires not
• Check speaker wire
connected to amplifier
connection to amplifier.
• Balance control set improperly
• Make sure Balance control is set
at center, or 12 o’clock, position.
• Speaker wires damaged
• Make sure none of the speaker wires
or shorted
are frayed, cut or punctured. Make sure
no wires are touching other wires or
terminals and creating a short circuit.
• Speaker not configured
• In Dolby
®
Digital or DTS
®
mode, make
correctly
sure that the receiver/processor is
configured so that the speaker in
question is enabled.
• Center speaker is configured
• In Dolby Pro Logic
®
mode, make sure the
incorrectly
center speaker is not in phantom mode.
• Problem not diagnosed
• To diagnose the likely source of the
problem, it is often helpful to switch the
nonfunctioning speaker with one that
is functioning correctly. Turn off all
electronics before exchanging the
speakers. Turn everything back on, and
determine whether the problem is in
the same place, or has moved with the
speaker. If the problem is in the same
place, the source is most likely with your
receiver or amplifier. If the problem has
followed the speaker, then contact your
authorized JBL Synthesis custom installer
or dealer for further assistance. If that
is not possible, visit our Web site at
www.jblsynthesis.com for further information.
Bass is very weak
• Subwoofers are wired out
• Make sure that positive terminals on the
of phase
subwoofers go to the positive terminals
on the amplifiers (red) and do the same
for the negatives.
• Subwoofers have not
• Experiment with different locations.
been placed optimally
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
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12
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ONNECTING THE
S
PEAKERS TO THE
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EST OF
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S
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SDEC-4000 With Bi-Amplified Speakers
S800
10A
120V
50/60Hz
1200W
ON
OFF
MANUAL
ON
AUTO
ON
IN
OUT
Ch. 2 Output
Ch. 1
BRIDGED
Input
Ch. 2
Input
ATTENTION:
VOIR LE CAHIER D'
INSTRUCTION
WARNING:
HAZARDOUS ENERGY, MAKE PROPER SPEAKER CONNECTIONS; SEE OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE USING.
serial number
STEREO
MONO
BRIDGED
Ch. 1 Output
BRIDGED
+
-
+
-
+
-
DESIGNED, ENGINEERED AND MANUFACTURED
IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
S800 POWER AMPLIFIER
JBL SYNTHESIS
NORTHRIDGE, CA
TRIGGERS
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
~
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
WARNING;
WARNING;
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this appliance to rain or moisture
S800
10A
120V
50/60Hz
1200W
ON
OFF
MANUAL
ON
AUTO
ON
IN
OUT
Ch. 2 Output
Ch. 1
BRIDGED
Input
Ch. 2
Input
ATTENTION:
VOIR LE CAHIER D'
INSTRUCTION
WARNING:
HAZARDOUS ENERGY, MAKE PROPER SPEAKER CONNECTIONS; SEE OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE USING.
serial number
STEREO
MONO
BRIDGED
Ch. 1 Output
BRIDGED
+
-
+
-
+
-
DESIGNED, ENGINEERED AND MANUFACTURED
IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
S800 POWER AMPLIFIER
JBL SYNTHESIS
NORTHRIDGE, CA
TRIGGERS
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
~
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
WARNING;
WARNING;
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this appliance to rain or moisture
S5160
WARNING:
serial number
ATTENTION:
VOIR LE CAHIER D'
INSTRUCTION
15A
120V
50/60Hz
1800W
Ch. 1 Output
Ch. 2 Output
Ch. 3 Output
Ch. 4 Output
Ch. 5 Output
ON
OFF
MANUAL
ON
AUTO
ON
IN
OUT
SPKR-1
SPKR-2
Ch. 1
Input
Ch. 2
Input
Ch. 3
Input
Ch. 4
Input
Ch. 5
Input
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DESIGNED, ENGINEERED AND MANUFACTURED
IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
S5160 POWER AMPLIFIER
JBL SYNTHESIS
NORTHRIDGE, CA
TRIGGERS
+
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+
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+
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+
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+
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture
HAZARDOUS ENERGY, MAKE PROPER SPEAKER CONNECTIONS; SEE OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE USING.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
S5160
WARNING:
serial number
ATTENTION:
VOIR LE CAHIER D'
INSTRUCTION
15A
120V
50/60Hz
1800W
Ch. 1 Output
Ch. 2 Output
Ch. 3 Output
Ch. 4 Output
Ch. 5 Output
ON
OFF
MANUAL
ON
AUTO
ON
IN
OUT
SPKR-1
SPKR-2
Ch. 1
Input
Ch. 2
Input
Ch. 3
Input
Ch. 4
Input
Ch. 5
Input
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DESIGNED, ENGINEERED AND MANUFACTURED
IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
S5160 POWER AMPLIFIER
JBL SYNTHESIS
NORTHRIDGE, CA
TRIGGERS
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture
HAZARDOUS ENERGY, MAKE PROPER SPEAKER CONNECTIONS; SEE OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE USING.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
MICROPHONE INPUTS
1
2
2
1
1
2
1 (OSD)
2
Fix
Var
Fix
Var
RS 232
IR IN
TRIGGER OUTPUTS
3
4
RECORD OUTPUTS
MAIN OUTPUTS
VIDEO
VIDEO
CENTER SUBWOOFER
LFE
MAIN AUDIO OUTPUTS
SIDE
REAR
AUX
FRONT
ZONE 2
ZONE 2
AUDIO
AUDIO
S/PDIF
M
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B
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D
IF
FRONT LFE
CENTER SUBWOOFER
SIDE
AUX
REAR
L R
L R
L R
L R
L R
L R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
(C)
(SUB)
(LS)
(RS)
(L)
(R)
L
R
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3
4 5 6
1 2 3
4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
INPUTS COMPONENT VIDEO
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 4
INPUT 3
OUTPUT
Y PR PB
Y PR PB
Y PR PB
Y PR PB
Y PR PB
S5160
WARNING:
serial number
ATTENTION:
VOIR LE CAHIER D'
INSTRUCTION
15A
120V
50/60Hz
1800W
Ch. 1 Output
Ch. 2 Output
Ch. 3 Output
Ch. 4 Output
Ch. 5 Output
ON
OFF
MANUAL
ON
AUTO
ON
IN
OUT
SPKR-1
SPKR-2
Ch. 1
Input
Ch. 2
Input
Ch. 3
Input
Ch. 4
Input
Ch. 5
Input
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DESIGNED, ENGINEERED AND MANUFACTURED
IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
S5160 POWER AMPLIFIER
JBL SYNTHESIS
NORTHRIDGE, CA
TRIGGERS
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture
HAZARDOUS ENERGY, MAKE PROPER SPEAKER CONNECTIONS; SEE OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE USING.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
Manual
On
Auto
On
SDP-5
SDEC-4000P
SDEC-4000X
S/PDIF INPUTS
IR IN
TRIGGER
OUTPUTS
OUT
S/PDIF
S/N
RS-232
2
1
V
ID
E
O
S
-V
ID
E
O
A
U
D
IO
INPUTS
(L)
(R)
(C)
(SUB)
(LS)
(RS)
L
R
(L)
(R)
(C)
(SUB)
(LS)
(RS)
Y
PR
PB
Y
PR
PB
Y
PRPB
INPUT 1
INPUT 3
INPUT 2
Y
PR
PB
OUTPUT
1
2
3
4
12
12
34
12
3
4
5
12
3
45
67
8
CENTER
FRONT
SIDE
REAR
L
R
L
R
SUBWOOFER
MAIN
VIDEO
ZONE 2
VIDEO
AUDIO
1
SDP-5 Digital Surround Processor/Controller
JBL, Inc. Northridge, CA
Assembled in USA
AC 100-240V ~ 50-60 HZ, 60W
OUTPUTS
2
TUV
US
C
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC
ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION
NOTE: Although the SDP-5 is
shown here, connections for
the SDP-40 are similar.
