Classe Audio SSP-75 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
SSP-75
Preamplifier/Surround
Sound Processor
V1.0
2
SAFETY INFORMATION
1. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the SSP-75 to water or moisture.
2. Do not place the SSP-75 close to any heatproducing device such as a radiator, stove, etc..
3. Connect the SSP-75 only to an AC source of
the proper voltage. The shipping container and
the rear panel serial number tag will stipulate
the proper voltage. Use of any other voltage
willalmost certainly damage the unit and will
void the warranty.
4. Do not open the SSP-75 for any reason, as there
are no user serviceable parts inside. An open unit,
particularly if it is still connected to an AC source,
presents a potentially lethal shock hazard. Refer all
questions to authorized service personnel only.
5. If the SSP-75 will be out of use for an extend
period of time (vacation, etc.), unplug the power
cord from the AC source to prevent any chance of
problems from a voltage surge.
CE NOTICE
All of us at Classé take extreme care to insure that
your purchase will become a prized investment.
We are proud to inform you all Classé Audio
components have been officially approved for
the European Community (CE) mark under CE
Certificate Number C401CLA1.MGS granted on
18 July, 1996.
This means that your Classé product was
subjected to the most rigorous manufacturing
and safety tests in the world. The CE mark certifies
that your purchase meets or exceeds all European
Community requirements for unit-to-unit
consistency and consumer safety.
The SSP-75 is manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. It is
additionally licensed under one or more of the
following patents: U.S. number 3,959,950,
Canadian numbers 1,004,603 and 1,037,877.
Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd.
U.S. patent numbers 5,043,970; 5,189,703; and
5,222,059. European patent 0 323 830. Other
patents pending.
Additionally, the SSP-75 is manufactured under
license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Dolby® Pro Logic®, and Dolby Digital® are
registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
DTS® is a registered trademark of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.
All rights reserved.
THANK YOU FROM EVERYONE
AT CLASSÉ
Thank you for purchasing the Classé Audio SSP-75
Preamplifier/Surround Sound Processor.
We take great pride in offering components that
combine exceptional sonic performance and longterm reliability. To do that, we have invested in
extraordinary design and manufacturing facilities.
We trust that you will enjoy your purchase for many
years to come.
CLASSÉ DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
All of our components benefit from the same
rigorous design goal: All Classé products must
reproduce music with the harmonic and spatial
integrity typical of fine instruments heard in a live,
unamplified performance.
Single Circuit Design
To this end, we make extensive use of carefully
optimized versions of the same basic circuit
precisely matched to specific power requirements.
This means that all Classé line level components
and power amplifiers benefit from years of
refinement. However, our efforts do not stop here.
Listening: The Critical Design Element
Once we determine general circuit values for a
particular application, we listen carefully while
exchanging and mixing different parts (transistors,
capacitors, wiring, PC boards, etc.) and adjusting
specific operating voltages within proper
engineering ranges.
Extended Real-World Lifespan
Every Classé component, even the most affordable,
benefits from our painstaking approach to design
parameters. The result is an optimum balance
between the often-conflicting demands of
exceptional performance and long-term reliability.
Our most expensive components gain from even
tighter tolerance parts and highly segmented and
exceptionally robust power supplies with large
reserve-current capabilities.
Our Pride in Manufacturing, Your Pride
in Ownership.
We build all of our components to the highest
possible standards. From multi-layer glass-epoxy
circuit boards to the massive faceplates, every
Classé product is a tribute to both the art and
science of sound reproduction. We hope that you
derive as much pleasure and satisfaction in using
your Classé as we did in producing it.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The Classé SSP-75 is a very sophisticated
preamplifier/processor. Even so, although complete
understanding of the SSP-75’s many capabilities
may take some study, its elegant design and
intuitive interface invites daily use by even the
technically challenged.
We strongly urge you to read this Manual carefully
before you connect and use the SSP-75 in your
home theater system. You’ll find answers to
almost all of your questions in these pages. That
knowledge will greatly reduce your efforts as you
configure your system to take best advantage of
the SSP-75’s enormous potential.
We’ve organized the Manual for both the
experienced installer and the novice user.
The Installation Overview (Section 2) is written for
those with technical experience. It provides an
inclusive picture of the SSP-75’s capabilities and
suggests several effective system configuration
strategies.
The following Sections supply step-by-step
instructions to help the less technical user
configure and use the SSP-75 effectively.
As in all such efforts, a little patience will go a
long way to reducing the chances for frustration.
Remember, it took many talented people a long
time to design the SSP-75 and you can’t be
expected to learn everything about it in one
evening!
So relax. And enjoy. You’re about to enter
a wonderful world of high-performance
surround sound.
CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION 2
CE NOTICE 2
THANK YOU 2
CLASSÉ DESIGN PHILOSOPHY 2
ABOUT THIS MANUAL 2
SECTION 1
INPUTS, OUTPUTS AND CONTROLS 4
1.1 FRONT PANEL 4
1.1.1 MODE BUTTON 4
1.1.2 INPUT–AUDIO BUTTON 4
1.1.3 INPUT–SOURCE BUTTON 4
1.1.4 CLIP AND FORMAT LED INDICATOR 4
1.1.5 STANDBY BUTTON AND LED
INDICATOR 4
1.1.6 PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY 4
1.1.7 MEMORY BUTTON 4
1.1.8 MODE BUTTON 4
1.1.9 MASTER LEVEL CONTROL 4
1.2 REMOTE CONTROL WAND 4
1.2.1 DISP 5
1.2.2 SLEEP 5
1.2.3 STANDBY 5
1.2.4 A.CAL 5
1.2.5 STATUS 5
1.2.6 <AUDIO
1.2.7 AUDIO> 5
1.2.8 THX 5
1.2.9 COMP 5
1.2.10 <MODE 5
1.2.11 MODE> 5
1.2.12 TRIM 5
1.2.13 /\ 5
1.2.14 MENU 5
1.2.15 < 5
1.2.16 ENTER 5
1.2.17 > 5
1.2.18 \/ 5
1.2.19 DIRECT ACCESS KEYS 5
1.2.20 ZONE 5
1.2.21 MUTE 5
1.2.22 \/ VOLUME 5
1.2.23 /\ VOLUME 5
1.3 REAR PANEL 6
1.3.1 INPUT CONECTIONS 6
1.3.1.1 ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS 6
1.3.1.2 5.1 ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS 6
1.3.1.3 DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS 6
1.3.1.4 VIDEO INPUTS 6
1.3.2 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS 6
1.2.3.1 MAIN AUDIO OUTPUTS 6
1.3.2.2 RECORD AND ZONE AUDIO OUTPUTS 6
1.3.2.3 RECORD OUT 6
1.3.2.4 DIGITAL OUTPUTS 6
1.3.2.5 S-VIDEO OUTPUTS 7
1.3.2.6 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUTS 7
1.3.2.7 IR REMOTE CONNECTORS 7
1.3.2.8 DC OUTPUT CONNECTIONS 7
1.3.2.9 MISCELLANEOUS 7
SECTION 2
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 7
2.1 SYSTEM HOOKUP: REAR
PANEL CONNECTIONS 7
2.1.1 CONNECTION TO POWER AMPLIFIER(S) 7
2.1.2 AUDIO SOURCE COMPONENTS 7
2.1.3 VIDEO SOURCE COMPONENTS 7
2.1.3.1 DIGITAL OR ANALOG? 8
2.1.3.2 LASER DISC CONNECTION 8
2.1.3.3 DTS CAPABILITY 8
2.1.4 ANALOG ONLY SOURCES 8
2.1.5 VIDEO SOURCE COMPONENTS
CONNECTIONS 8
2.1.5.1 VIDEO INPUT SELECTION 8
2.1.5.2 VIDEO OUTPUTS 8
2.1.5.3 COMPOSITE VS. S-VIDEO 8
SECTION 3
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 9
3.1 THE MENU SYSTEM 9
3.1.1 INPUT SETUP 9
3.1.2 SPEAKER SETUP 9
3.1.3 LEVEL CALIBRATION 9
3.1.4 DELAY SETUP 9
3.1.5 OSD SETUP 9
3.1.6 SYSTEM SETUP 9
3.1.7 MODE SELECTION 9
3.2 CONFIGURATION PROCEDURES 9
3.2.1 INPUT CONFIGURATION 9
3.2.2 SOURCE CONFIGURATION 9
3.2.3 SYSTEM SETUP 9
3.2.4 MEMORY 9
SECTION 4
GETTING STARTED 10
4.1 UNPACKING THE SSP-75 10
4.2 OPTIMAL PLACEMENT 10
4.3 VENTILATION 10
SECTION 5
SYSTEM HOOKUP 10
5.1 INTRODUCTION 10
5.2 CONNECTING THE SSP-75
TO YOUR POWER AMPLIFIER(S) 10
5.2.1 LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT AMPLIFIER(S) 10
5.2.2 CENTER CHANNEL AMPLIFIER 11
5.2.3 LEFT AND RIGHT SURROUND AMPLIFIERS 11
5.2.4 SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS 11
5.3 CONNECTION COMPONENTS TO THE
SSP-75, SYSTEM SETUP STRATEGY 11
5.3.1 AUDIO CONSIDERATIONS 11
5.3.1.1 TYPES OF AUDIO INPUTS 11
5.3.1.2 PROGRAMMABLE CHARACTERISTICS 11
5.3.1.3 INPUT ALLOCATION 11
5.3.1.4 CHANNEL CONTINUITY 11
5.3.1.5 CABLE CHOICES 11
5.3.2 VIDEO CONSIDERATIONS 11
5.4 RECORDING AUDIO/VIDEO 12
5.4.1 RECORDING AUDIO/VIDEO ANALOG 12
5.4.2 RECORDING ANALOG AUDIO ONLY 12
5.4.3 RECORDING DIGITAL AUDIO/VIDEO 12
5.4.4 RECORDING DIGITAL AUDIO ONLY 12
5.4.5 PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE 12
SECTION 6
SETUP PROCEDURE 13
6.1 INTRODUCTION 13
6.2 CUSTOM NAME 13
6.2.1 SELECT FROM THE LIBRARY 13
6.2.2 PERSONALIZE A NAME 13
6.2.3 INSTRUCTIONS 13
6.3 COMPONENT VIDEO 13
6.3.1 COMPONENT SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 14
6.4 INPUT SETUP 14
6.4.1 INPUT SENSITIVITY SETUP 14
6.4.2 ADJUSTING INPUT SENSITIVITY 14
6.4.3 INPUT LEVEL SETUP 14
6.4.4 METER SETUP 14
6.4.5 AUTO CALIBRATION OF INPUT 14
6.4.5.1 A.CAL ADVISE 14
6.5 SPEAKER SETUP 15
6.5.1 SPEAKER SETUP DISCUSSION 15
6.5.2 SPEAKER SETUP 15
6.5.2.1 MAIN DISCUSSION 15
6.5.2.2 CENTER DISCUSSION 15
6.5.2.3 SURROUND DISCUSSION 15
6.5.2.4 SUBWOOFER DISCUSSION 15
6.5.2.5 BASS LIMITER 15
6.5.2.6 EXIT SPEAKER SETUP 16
6.6 LEVEL CALIBRATE 16
6.6.1 MANUAL CALIBRATION 16
6.6.2 AUTO CALIBRATION 16
6.6.2.1 PRESS A.CAL 16
6.7 DELAY SETUP 16
6.7.1 MANUAL DELAY SETUP 17
6.7.2 AUTOMATIC DELAY SETUP 17
6.8 OSD SETUP 17
6.8.1 OSD DISCUSSION 17
6.8.2 OSD COMPONENT SETUP 17
6.9 SYSTEM SETUP 17
6.9.1 FACTORY RESET 17
6.9.2 REMOTE ZONE VOLUME CONTROL 17
SECTION 7
OPERATING THE SSP-75 18
7.1 THE INFORMATION DISPLAY SCREEN 18
7.1.0 INTRODUCTION 18
7.1.1 SOURCE NAME 18
7.1.2 MODE INDICATOR 18
7.1.3 AUDIO INPUT 18
7.1.4 MASTER LEVEL INDICATOR 18
7.1.5 OTHER DISPLAY INFORMATION 18
7.1.6 CLIP INDICATOR 18
7.2 TRIM MODE OPERATION 18
7.2.0 INTRODUCTION 18
7.2.1 TRIM OPERATION 18
7.3 OPERATION OF THE REMOTE ZONE 18
7.3.1 CONTROL ZONE FROM ZONE AREA 19
7.3.2 CONTROL ZONE FROM MAIN AREA 19
7.3.3 CONTROL MAIN AREA FROM ZONE 19
7.4 MODE SELECTION 19
7.4.0 INTRODUCTION 19
7.4.1 DTS CINEMA 19
7.4.2 DTS MUSIC 19
7.4.3 PARTY 19
7.4.4 STEREO 19
7.4.5 MONO 19
7.4.6 DOLBY DIGITAL 19
7.4.7 DOLBY PRO LOGIC 19
7.4.8 NOTE: THX FEATURES 19
7.6 FIRST AID 19
APPENDIX A
THX INFORMATION 20
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SECTION 1:
INPUTS, OUTPUTS AND CONTROLS
Use the drawings in this section as your guide
to the SSP-75. They show the locations of all
controls, inputs, outputs, remote keys – in short,
everything you need to know about your new
preamplifier/surround sound processor. Read the
notes under each diagram carefully. You’ll find
capsule explanations of all its important features.
Once you have read them, you’ll understand most
of the SSP-75’s capabilities.
1.1 FRONT PANEL
View page to the Left For Front Panel Controls
and Readouts
1.1.1 MODE BUTTON
THESE buttons select up and down from the
available SSP-75 operating modes the mode
(format) that will be utilized for the audio portion
of the currently selected SOURCE. Selection is made
in the following sequence: Cinema, Music, Party,
Mono (Center), and Stereo. Utilizing the two
buttons you can quickly arrive at the mode you
desire. When in Cinema mode either DOLBY PRO
LOGIC, DOLBY DIGITAL (AC3) or DTS is selected
automatically, depending upon the program
material available on the active audio input.
1.1.2 INPUT–AUDIO BUTTON
THESE two buttons select up and down from all
the available analog or digital AUDIO INPUTs the
input that will be utilized for the currently selected
SOURCE. The buttons would generally only be used
during setup to attach the correct AUDIO input
to one of the twelve SOURCEs. (SOURCEs may
be personalized but they are, by default: AUDIO 1
through AUDIO 6 and VIDEO 1 through VIDEO 6).
The audio inputs ‘wrap’ from COAXIAL1, to
COAXIAL 2, to COAXIAL 3, to COAXIAL 4, to
OPTICAL 1, to OPTICAL 2, to AES/EBU, to RF
DEMOD (For external RF demodulator), to ANALOG
and to EXT 5.1. (EXT 5.1, meaning External 5.1,
is utilized to input the six preprocessed analog
channels available from some DVD players. These
analog signals go directly through the SSP-75
without being processed in any way).
There are twelve two channel Analog audio inputs.
Each pair is permanently attached to a particular
AUDIO (1 – 6) or VIDEO (1 – 6) input. (Analog 6
input is only Balanced (XLR) while all the others
are pairs of single-ended (RCA) connectors). When
ANALOG is selected only the attached analog input
is played. Any of the seven digital inputs may be
attached to any of the twelve available SOURCEs.
One digital input may in fact be attached to
multiple SOURCEs. (Each SOURCE may have
attached only one digital audio (or none) plus the
associated analog audio input. The SSP-75 will
automatically play the ‘live’ audio source for any
selected source. If both analog and digital audio
sources are ‘live’ it will automatically select and play
the digital input unless ANALOG has been selected
as the default audio input.
1.1.3 INPUT–SOURCE BUTTON
THESE pushbuttons work the same way as
the Audio buttons described above; selecting
an audio or an audio/video SOURCE for output
to the amplifiers and video projector (or TV).
These pushbuttons select an audio/video SOURCE
by stepping from VIDEO 1 through VIDEO 6 or
an audio-only SOURCE from AUDIO 1 through
AUDIO 6.
Each press of these buttons changes the source to
the next or previous input. For example, if you are
enjoying the AUDIO 1 input, pressing the upper
‘SOURCE’ button will step to AUDIO 2. Conversely,
pressing the lower ‘SOURCE’ button while using
AUDIO 1 will select VIDEO 6. (Any of the twelve
‘SOURCE’ selections can be renamed utilizing
functions only available on the remote control
wand).
1.1.4 CLIP AND FORMAT LED INDICATORS
CLIPPING: The top LED of these four LEDs glows
red to indicate the SOURCEs analog input is being
clipped (over-driven). This event would indicate the
sensitivity of the driven input is set too high.
FORMAT: The remaining three LEDs indicate the
Surround Format of the signal on the audio input.
The SSP-75 recognizes the signal on the digital or
analog input and automatically selects the correct
format to use to properly replay the signal. The
three LEDs indicate which method is present:
Dolby Pro logic, Dolby Digital or dts.
1.1.5 STANDBY BUTTON AND LED INDICATOR
When the green LED is lit the ‘Main’ outputs of the
SSP-75 are in ‘Standby’ or ‘Off’. When in Standby
the ‘Main’ 12 volt DC trigger is Off and there is no
output from the Main outputs. The processor is
waiting for a signal from the remote control or
from the standby button to turn on. When the
button is pushed to activate the SSP-75 the standby
LED goes out and the display also lights briefly with
a ‘Classé SSP-75’ readout. All circuits are powered
on, and 12 volts DC is present at the Main 3.5 mm
DC jack on the rear panel.
The remote Zone can continue to play when the
Main Zone is in Standby, and the Zone can put into
or removed from Standby. Different SOURCEs can
be selected for the remote Zone output when
the remote Zone is on. There is no ‘Standby’
indication on the front panel for the remote Zone.
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1.1.6 PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY
The two lines of information displayed, and the lit
LEDs on the face of the SSP-75 combine to provide
a comprehensive view of its current operating
parameters. All set-up procedures may also be
performed utilizing only the panel display, though it
is easier using the onscreen OSD method. The first
line displays the SOURCE on the left and selected
MODE on the right. ‘THX’ is displayed in the middle
of this line when you use the remote control wand
to select THX playback for any SOURCE.
The second line displays on the left where the
currently connected audio input, and the output
level, (or ‘Mute’) is displayed on the right end of
the line.
While the Remote Zone is being accessed the word
‘ZONE’ appears in the middle of lower line, and all
the information displayed in the window relates to
the operation of the Remote Zone. The layout of
the information is the same as above.
1.1.7 MEMORY BUTTON
The purpose of this button is enable quick
memorization of the current setup of the playing
SOURCE. The audio input and selected format are
memorized along with any video input. The next
time the SOURCE is selected the setup will be the
same. (Any previously memorized settings for the
SOURCE are erased).
1.1.8 MUTE BUTTON
This button fully mutes the SSP-75’s main outputs
and also can be used to mute the Remote Zone
outputs when Remote Zone control is activated. A
second push of the Mute button restores the
previously selected operating levels. Record output
is always unaffected. The Mute button provides a
convenient way to instantly lower the volume when
answering the telephone.
NOTE: Turning the volume up with the volume
knob (or remote control wand), will remove muting,
but turning down the volume while in mute mode
will not remove muting. However; if you reduce the
volume while the audio output is muted, when
muting is removed the new lower volume level will
be present. (There is no indication of the volume
change on the panel display. If you are using a
video output with OSD the reduced volume will be
displayed briefly while the volume is being
reduced). Muting can be removed either with the
mute button or by turning up the volume slightly.
1.1.9 MASTER LEVEL CONTROL
This large knob changes the levels of all the active
channels in either the main room or the remote
zone. In the main room each loudspeaker’s relative
loudness stays in perfect balance with all other
speakers as programmed during setup. The Main
Information Display shows the master level setting
in numbers from ‘-80’ (virtually no output) to ‘+30’
(maximum output).
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1.2 REMOTE CONTROL WAND
The keys on the SSP-75 remote are laid out in an
easy to use pattern. The first three rows, from DISP
through MODE > are a set of eleven buttons with
a variety of relatively unrelated tasks which, with
the exception of the STANDBY button, you will
probably use infrequently. The second section is
made up of the three rows beginning with TRIM
and ending with the single key \/. These seven keys
are used during the set up of the basic parameters
of the operation of the surround processor. The
remaining five rows, beginning with AV1 and
ending with the VOLUME /\ key are the keys you
will find yourself using most often. They include all
the direct access keys, the MUTE and VOLUME up
and down keys.
1.2.1 DISP
The first press causes the display to dim by about
90%, a second press returns the display to its
normal brightness. (While dimmed, the display
will brighten when any other button is pressed on
the remote and will return to the dim setting five
seconds after you have stopped pressing buttons).
The dim mode will continue indefinitely until the
dim button is pressed again.
NOTE: It does not reset when STANDBY is
pressed. It will reset to bright if the rear panel
on/off switch is cycled off and on, or if the AC
supply is interrupted
1.2.2 SLEEP
Causes a fifteen minute timer to start, to
automatically put the SSP-75 into standby. Up to
five more presses cause the timer to increase the
time period by 15 minutes and a seventh press will
exit the sleep timer program. At the end of the
programmed time period the SSP-75 will enter its
stand-by mode. Any equipment depending on the
12 volt trigger from the SSP-75 will also ‘turn off’.
The display also dims (or brightens and returns
to dim) when you access the countdown mode,
and also displays the time left in the center of the
second line of the of the display. (The display will
not brighten if a button is pressed). ‘SLEEP TIMER
OFF’ is displayed after you have pressed the ‘Sleep’
button a seventh time, or you merely
press and hold the sleep button.
NOTE: there is no provision to turn on the SSP-75
at a given time. During the last two minutes the
volume gradually diminishes to zero.
1.2.3 STANDBY
Pressing the STANDBY button causes the SSP-75
to turn on if off or off if on. AC power must be
supplied and the rear panel AC rocker switch
beside the power cord must be in the on position.
The ‘Standby’ Mode turns off all outputs and
blanks the display window. The 12 volt trigger
is also turned off and any equipment depending
on the trigger will also ‘turn off’.
1.2.4 A.CAL
‘AUTO-CALIBRATION’ There are provisions within
the setup program to utilize this key to turn on
or off an automatic calibration process for certain
audio functions. Requires the use of the
supplied microphone.
1.2.5 STATUS
Causes the SSP-75 to display on the TV screen
the setup for the currently selected input. The
displayed information includes the name of the
input, the decode mode, the location and type
of input selected.
NOTE: Similar information is always displayed
in the window of the SSP-75
1.2.6 <AUDIO
Causes the processor to scroll through and
instantly change the Audio input being used
to supply either digital or analog audio to the
analog outputs.
NOTE: If any digital input is selected any data on
that input will also pass through the SSP-75
unchanged and be present at the two
digital outputs.
1.2.7 AUDIO>
Causes the processor to scroll through and instantly
change the Audio input being used to supply either
digital or analog audio to the analog outputs.
NOTE: If any digital input is selected any data
on that input will also pass through the SSP-75
unchanged and be present at the two
digital outputs.
1.2.8 THX
Turns on (or off) THX processing of the DTS, Dolby
Digital or Dolby Pro-Logic decoded audio program.
See Appendix A for information on THX
1.2.9 COMP
Turns on (or off) a process to reduce the dynamic
range of a given playback utilizing dynamic
compression. The effect is to prevent the loud
passages from getting much louder than the
normal passages. You can turn it on when you
need to; perhaps at night when you don’t want
to disturb neighbors or family.
1.2.10 <MODE
Cycles through the available decode and play
modes: Cinema (with or without THX), Stereo
(with or without THX), Mono (with or without
THX), Party, Music
1.2.11 MODE>
Cycles through the available decode and play
modes: Cinema (with or without THX), Stereo
(with or without THX), Mono (with or without
THX), Party, Music
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1.2.12 TRIM
Allows you to temporarily individually adjust up
or down the volume of the Subwoofer, the Center
speaker and the Surround channels. Utilizing the
> or the < buttons (to the right and left of the
Enter key) you can scroll through the available
speakers and increase or decrease the level of the
output by +16 to -16 dB. Pressing TRIM a second
time memorizes the new value and turns off the
setup. The setup will also memorize and turn off
setup five seconds after last pressing a button.
The trimmed settings are lost and settings returned
to 0 dB when the SSP-75 goes into standby or
AC supply is lost.
NOTE: Program content will continue to play (you
will be able to hear the effect of your trim settings
while changing them), and volume and mute
remote functions continue to work while trim
is accessed.
1.2.13 /\
Utilized during the setup procedures, but inactive
at other times.
1.2.14 MENU
Utilized during the setup procedures. Accesses a
series of setup screens. The screen for the next
setup level appears each time you press the button.
1.2.15 <
Utilized during the setup procedures, and when not
in setup also can be used to search the SOURCE
inputs for the next ‘live’ input.
1.2.16 ENTER
Used during setup to select the preferred entry
1.2.17 >
Utilized during the setup procedures, and when not
in setup also can be used to search the SOURCE
inputs for the next ‘live’ input.
1.2.18 \/
Utilized during the setup procedures, but inactive at
other times.
1.2.19 DIRECT ACCESS KEYS
AV1 through AUD6. Each key directly accesses a
SOURCE. SOURCEs may be assigned a label.
1.2.20 ZONE
While in the Main area, pressing the Zone button
activates control of the remote Zone. If the remote
zone is off, ‘ZONE OFF’ appears in the window for
a few seconds. Pressing the ‘STANDBY’ button after
pressing ZONE will turn the remote zone on or off.
While controlling the remote Zone pressing the
STANDBY, VOLUME _ and VOLUME _ buttons, the
Direct Access keys and MUTE controls the SOURCE
fed to the Zone Audio and Video output jacks.
If you press the ZONE button a second time,
controls revert to main zone operation, or ten
seconds after making your adjustments to the
remote Zone, the SSP-75 reverts to Main area
operation. There is no need to press the ZONE
button when controlling the remote Zone via an
infrared repeater connected to the Zone IR. To
control the main zone from the remote zone
infrared control input press the Zone button first.
1.2.21 MUTE
Mutes the output. Pressing again returns the
volume to the previous level. After muting you may
turn down the level without unmuting, but turning
up the volume unmutes the output.
1.2.22 VOLUME \/
Affects Master Level settings in a manner identical
to turning the front panel Master Level Control
counterclockwise. Pressing the button and releasing
it causes the volume to decrease in a 1 dB step.
Holding the button down will, after a brief pause
after a 1 dB decrease, cause the volume to
continuously decrease in 1 dB steps until the
button is released. –80 dB is the minimum level.
1.2.23 VOLUME /\
Affects Master Level settings in a manner similar to
turning the front panel Master Level Control
clockwise. Pressing the button and releasing it
causes the volume to increase in a 1 dB step.
Holding the button down will, after a brief pause
after a 1 dB increase, cause the volume to
continuously increase in 1 dB steps until the button
is released. +30 dB is the maximum level.
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1.3 REAR PANEL
View page at the front for Rear Panel Inputs
and Outputs
1.3.1 INPUT CONNECTIONS
1.3.1.1 ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS
a) VID1 (Line level, single ended: RCA x 2)
b) VID2 (Line level, single ended: RCA x 2)
c) VID3 (Line level, single ended: RCA x 2)
e) VID4 (Line level, single ended: RCA x 2)
f) VID5 (Line level, single ended: RCA x 2)
g) VID6 (Line level, single ended: RCA x 2) (TAPE
MONITOR, FROM VCR OR OTHER A/V RECORDER)
h) AUDIO 1 (Line level, single ended: RCA x 2)
I) AUDIO 2 (Line level, single ended: RCA x 2)
j) AUDIO 3 (Line level, single ended: RCA x 2)
k) AUDIO 4 (Line level, single ended: RCA x 2)
l) AUDIO 5 (Line level, single ended: RCA x 2)
m) AUDIO 6 (Line level, balanced: XLR x 2)
(PIN 2 = HOT)
These analog audio inputs accept a line level
signal from any component equipped with the
appropriate output circuitry. Except for ‘m)
AUDIO 6,’ all analog audio inputs are single ended
circuits with RCA-style terminations. AUDIO 6, the
balanced input, requires three-pin XLR connectors
(Pin 2 = Hot),. The SSP-75 has no internal
provisions for MM or MC phono amplification/RIAA
equalization but accepts line level outputs from a
wide variety of external step-up devices if desired.
Please Note that g) VID6 is an analog TAPE
MONITOR input designed to be connected to the
analog OUTPUT of a VCR or other Audio/Video
recorder. This input would be used with the VID6
RECORD OUTPUT beside it. The VID6 RECORD
OUTPUT should be connected to the analog
audio INPUT of a VCR or other A/V recorder.
1.3.1.2 5.1 ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS
a) MAIN Left and Right (Line level, single ended:
RCA x 2)
b) SURROUND Left and Right (Line level, single
ended: RCA x 2)
c) CENTER (Line level, single ended: RCA x 1)
d) SUB (Line level, single ended: RCA x 1)
Some of the new DVD players have 5.1 analog
outputs which you may prefer to use. In addition,
these analog inputs allow you to use any new
audio format which requires 5.1 channel inputs.
1.3.1.3 DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS
a) COAX1 (multi-format S/PDIF: RCA x 1)
b) COAX2 (multi-format S/PDIF: RCA x 1)
c) COAX3 (multi-format S/PDIF: RCA x 1)
d) COAX4 (multi-format S/PDIF: RCA x 1)
e) OPTICAL1 (multi-format S/PDIF: Toslink x 1)
f) OPTICAL2 (Multi-format S/PDIF: Toslink x 1)
g) AES/EBU (multi-format S/PDIF: XLR x 1)
b) AC3 (Multi-pin connector for external
demodulator - 1) TO PLAY AC3 ENCODED LASER
DISKS ONLY
The COAX1 through 4 digital audio inputs accept
standard S/PDIF digital signals via 75 ohm coaxial
cables with RCA-style connectors. The OPTICAL1
and 2 inputs use a Toslink-style optical connector
for digital source components with TOSlink digital
output. AES/EBU is designed to be used with the
Balanced style, 3 pin, high end digital outputs,
including our CD players and DACs. The AC3
connector is requires a separate outboard RF
demodulator, and is required only if you will be
playing Laser Discs with an AC3 audio format.
1.3.1.4 VIDEO INPUTS
a) VID1 (Composite: RCA x 1 and separate S-Video:
mini-DIN x 1)
b) VID2 (Composite: RCA x 1 and separate S-Video:
mini-DIN x 1)
c) VID3 (Composite: RCA x 1 and separate S-Video:
mini-DIN x 1)
d) VID4 (Composite: RCA x 1 and separate S-Video:
mini-DIN x 1)
e) VID5 (Composite: RCA x 1 and separate S-Video:
mini-DIN x 1)
f) VID6 (Composite: RCA x 1 and separate S-Video:
mini-DIN x 1)(TAPE MONITOR: from VCR or
other A/V)
g) INPUT1 (Component video: RCA x 3)
h) INPUT2 (Component video: RCA x 3)
These inputs accept video signals from various
video source components. Inputs a) through f)
accept a composite video signal and S-Video (Y/C)
signals, depending on the input used. Inputs g)
and h) accept only Component Video.
• Any S-Video input will appear at both the
S-Video outputs and at the Composite Video
outputs. Composite Video input will only appear
at the Composite Video outputs.
• Any Component Video input will only appear
properly at the Component Video output,
though a picture will appear in Black and White
at the S-Video outputs.
Please Note that f) VID6 is a video TAPE MONITOR
input designed to be connected to the composite
or S-Video OUTPUT of a VCR or other Audio/Video
recorder. This input would be used with the VID6
RECORD OUTPUT beside it. The VID6 RECORD
OUTPUT should be connected to the Composite
or S-Video INPUT of a VCR or other A/V recorder.
1.3.2 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
1.3.2.1 MAIN AUDIO OUTPUTS
(Preamplifier outputs)
a) Multi-channel (L, C, R, LS, RS, & SUB,
Unbalanced: RCA x 6). Analog.
b) Multi-channel (L, C, R, LS, RS, & SUB,
BALANCED, XLR x 6)(PIN 2 = HOT). Analog.
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NC3MAH
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NC3MAH
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NC3MAH
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NC3MAH
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NC3MAH
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NC3MAH
2
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NC3FAH2
PUSH
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NC3FAH2
PUSH
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NC3MAH
1
3
2
4
1
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2
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AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS
VID1 VID3VID2
VID1 VID3VID2
VID4 VID6VID5
VID4 VID6VID5
S-VIDEO INPUTS
COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUTS
OUTPUTS AUDIO INPUTS
RECORD
VID6
AUDIO 1
ZONE2
RECORD
VID6
OSD
MONITORZONE2
VID
AUDIO 2 AUDIO 4AUDIO 3
NO OSD
MONITOR
COAX1
S-VIDEO OUTPUTS
COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUTS
SUB
VID2 VID3VID1
VID5 VID6VID4
FRONT SURROUND
RIGHT
CENTER
RECORD
OSD
MONITORVID6
NO OSD
Y
MONITOR
MAIN OUTPUTS
LEFT REAR LEFTRIGHTFRONT
5.1 ANALOG INPUTS
AUDIO 5 FRONT
COAX2 COAX4COAX3
SUB
RECORD
OUT
CENTER
OPTICAL2OPTICAL1
COMPONENT VIDEO
SURROUND
DIGITAL INPUTS
AUDIO INPUTS
RIGHT AUDIO 6
LD
AC-3
COAX
ADAPTOR
LEFT
OPTICAL
OUTPUTS
LEFT
RIGHT
AES/EBU
INPUT1
Cb Cr Y
INPUT2
Cb Cr Y
CENTER SUB
Cb Cr
RS 232 PORT
EXTERNAL CONTROL
MONITOR
RIGHT
LEFT
MIC
LN
A.C. INLET
MAIN
E
ZONE
IR DC IRDC
BEFORE CONNECTING TO A.C. LINE
ALWAYS TURN OFF UNIT BEFORE
DISCONNECT A.C. LINE BEFORE OPENING UNIT
CHANGING ANY CONNECTIONS
REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING ONLY
CHECK OPERATING VOLTAGE
W A R N I N G
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