Extron SSP 200 User Manual

SSP 200

Surround Sound Processor

User Guide

Audio Products

68-3281-01 Rev. A

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Safety Instructions

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FCC Class A Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rules. The ClassA limits provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.

ATTENTION:

NOTES:

• The Twisted Pair Extension technology works with unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables; but to ensure FCC Class A and CE
compliance, STP cables and STP Connectors are required.

• La technologie extension paires torsadées fonctionne avec les câbles paires

torsadées blindées(UTP) ou non blindées(STP). Afin de s’assurer de la
compatibilité entre FCC ClasseA et CE, les câbles STP et les connecteurs STP
sont nécessaires.

• This unit was tested with shielded I/O cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded

cables must be used to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.

• For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF

compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and

Regulatory Compliance Guide on the Extron website.

Battery Notice

This product contains a battery. Do not open the unit to replace the battery. If the
battery needs replacing, return the entire unit to Extron (for the correct address, see the
Extron Warranty section on the last page of this guide).

CAUTION: Risk of explosion. Do not replace the battery with an incorrect type. Dispose

of used batteries according to the instructions.

ATTENTION : Risque d’explosion. Ne pas remplacer la pile par le mauvais type de pile.

Débarrassez-vous des piles usagées selon le mode d’emploi.

Conventions Used in this Guide

Notifications

The following notifications are used in this guide:

WARNING: Potential risk of severe injury or death.

AVERTISSEMENT : Risque potentiel de blessure grave ou de mort.

CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury.

ATTENTION : Risque de blessuremineure.

ATTENTION:

• Risk of property damage.

• Risque de dommages matériels.

NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.

TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.

Software Commands

Commands are written in the fonts shown here:

^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C
[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]

E X! *X1&* X2)* X2#* X2! CE}

Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font
shown here:

Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:

Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are
written in the font shown here:

Specifications Availability

Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

Extron Glossary of Terms

A glossary of terms is available at http://www.extron.com/technology/glossary.aspx.

NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned

in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital
letter “o.”

Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32
C:\Program Files\Extron

ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t
SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX

From the File menu, select New.
Click the OK button.

Contents

Introduction ...............................................1

About the SSP 200.............................................. 1

SSP 200 Features ............................................... 2

Application Diagrams ........................................... 3

Mounting ............................................................. 5

Tabletop Placement ......................................... 5

Rack Mounting ................................................ 5

Under-desk Mounting ...................................... 5

Panel Features ...........................................6

Rear Panel Features ............................................ 6

Securing an HDMI Connector ............................ 10

Front Panel Features .......................................... 11

Source Format ............................................... 11

Input Selection ............................................... 12

Volume Adjustment ........................................ 13

Analog Input Gain Level ................................. 13

System Reset ................................................ 14

Front Panel Security Lockout

(Executive Mode) .......................................... 15

Connecting to the USB Port .............................. 16

Speaker Setup ......................................... 18

Speaker Placement ........................................... 18

Back Speakers .................................................. 21

Bass Management ............................................ 21

Speaker Settings ........................................... 21

Speaker Delay Settings...................................... 22

Test Signals ....................................................... 22

Output Channel Trim Settings ............................ 23

Listening Mode Settings .................................... 23

Equalization ....................................................... 23

Reference ................................................24

Source Formats ................................................. 24

Dolby Digital Source Formats ......................... 25

DTS Source Formats (DTS) ............................ 25

PCM Digital Source Format (PCM) ................. 26

2-Channel Source Format (2CH) .................... 26

Sampling Frequency ...................................... 27

Listening Mode Options and Usage ................... 27

Listening Mode Options ................................. 27

Product Configuration Software ..............29

Downloading PCS from the Extron Website ....... 29

Using PCS Software .......................................... 30

Connecting to the SSP 200 ........................... 30

Main Menu .................................................... 31

I/O Panel ....................................................... 32

Input/Output Config ....................................... 32

EDID Minder .................................................. 35

Audio Config .................................................. 41

General Settings ............................................ 50

Device Menu.................................................. 57

Reset Device ................................................. 57

PCS Help File ................................................ 58

Updating Firmware Using PCS .......................... 58

Downloading the SSP 200 Firmware.............. 58

Loading the Firmware to the SSP200 ........... 59

viiSSP 200 • Contents

SIS Configuration and Control .................62

Connection Options ........................................... 62

RS-232 Port .................................................. 62

Front Panel Configuration Port ....................... 62

Ethernet (LAN) Port ........................................ 63

Verbose Mode ............................................... 64

Host-to-device Communications ....................... 64

Password Information .................................... 64

Error Responses ............................................ 65

Using the Command and Response Tables ....... 65

Symbol Definitions ............................................. 65

Command and Response Tables ....................... 69

Internal Web Page ...................................80

Overview of the Internal Web Page .................... 80

Accessing the Internal Web Page ...................... 80

Web Page Components .................................... 81

Device Info ..................................................... 81

Device Status ................................................ 82

Network Settings ........................................... 83

Inputs ............................................................ 84

Outputs ......................................................... 84

RS-232 .......................................................... 85

Roles and Permissions .................................. 85

Firmware ....................................................... 86

SSP 200 • Contents viii

Introduction

This manual explains how to mount, install, and configure the Extron SSP200 Surround
Sound Processor.

Unless otherwise specified, references in this manual to the SSP200, “SSP”, “surround
sound processor”, or “processor” all refer to the SSP200 device.

About the SSP 200

The SSP 200 is a high-performance digital audio surround sound processor in a half-rack,
1U form-factor. The SSP 200 automatically decodes Dolby® and DTS® formats from digital
sources to discrete audio outputs.

The SSP 200 is compatible with all Extron (and non-Extron) products that accommodate
analog balanced or unbalanced line level inputs. EXP expansion input connectivity allows
the SSP 200 to integrate directly with EXP-enabled Extron products, such as the DMP Plus
series and AXI 016 interface.

The SSP200 can decode and process licensed, branded digital source formats from
DolbyDigital and DTS, in their originally encoded formats. These include:

• Dolby Digital 2/0 • DTS Digital Surround

• Dolby Digital 2/0 Surround • DTS 96/24

• Dolby Digital 5.1 • DTS-ES® Matrix 6.1

• Dolby Digital Surround EX

• Dolby Digital Plus • DTS-ES Discrete 6.1

• Dolby Digital TrueHD • DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

• Dolby Atmos • DTS-HD Master Audio

• DTS 2-channel

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• DTS 96/24 ES Matrix 6.1

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NOTES:

• Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories. Manufacturied under license from Dolby Laboratories.

• For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from

DTS, Inc. DTS, the Symbol, DTS and the Symbol together, DTS:X, and the DTS:X
logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States
and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SSP 200 • Introduction 1

SSP 200 Features

• Supports the latest immersive 3D audio formats as well as legacy surround

formats:

• Dolby Atmos • DTS:X

• Dolby TrueHD • DTS-HD Master Audio

• Dolby Digital Plus • DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

• Dolby Surround • DTS Neural:X

• Dolby Digital EX • DTS-ES

• Dolby Digital • DTS 96/24

• Dolby Pro Logic IIx • DTS NEO:6

• Dolby Pro Logic II

• Automatic surround sound format detection and decoding — Automatically

detects the format of the incoming audio signal, applies the necessary decoding, and
then sends signals to the appropriate outputs.

• Supports video resolutions up to 4K/60 @ 4:4:4 — Supports video signal passed

through unaltered.

• Upmix listening mode converts source program into immersive or standard

surround playback — Converts from any input format to any selected higher output
channel count format.

• Integrated test signals for calibration and connectivity validation during set up.

• Pink noise generator to calibrate a speaker interaction within the environment.

• Dolby Noise: bandpass noise generator to balance speaker levels.

• External option: Can use test disc, or other calibration sources for specific decoding

outputs.

• EXP expansion output port — Provides easy I/O connection to an Extron

DMPPlusSeries audio DSP processor. This allows for a higher output count and
seamless integration with all DMP capabilities including Dante transport.

• Lip Sync Offset — 0 ms to 300 ms per input.

• Supports commonly used speaker output configurations:

• 5.1, 7.1, and 5.1.2 with stereo downmix on outputs 9 and 10.

• 5.1.4, 7.1.2, and 7.1.4 with stereo downmix on the EXP expansion bus.

• EXP expansion bus connection to a DMP Plus Series processor is required for

7.1.4.

• Supported HDMI 2.0b specification features include data rates up to 18 Gbps,

HDR, Deep Color up to 12-bit, 3D, and HD lossless audio formats.

• HDMI Loop Output supports Downmix:

• Local monitor output audio modes.

• Original Audio – Multichannel or two channel.

• Stereo Downmix – Independent of speaker output configuration.

• No Audio.

SSP 200 • Introduction 2

• PCM input formats:

• Uncompressed stereo digital audio signals can be processed from the HDMI,

• Uncompressed 7.1 digital audio signals can be processed from the HDMI inputs.

• Front panel input selection with LED indication.

• Supports 802.1X Authentication — Provides support for IEEE 802.1X authentication

standard for port-based Network Access Control.

Application Diagrams

Ch. 1 & 2
Bridged

Extron
XPA 4 002

Power Amplier

Extron
SF 10C SUB

Subwoofer

100-240V 1.5A, 50-60 Hz

XPA 4002

GREEN - ACTIVE
AMBER - STANDBY

ATTENUATION

REMOTE

LIMITER/
PROTECT

1G2

14

STANDBY

18
26

SIGNAL

1

2 1 2

(BRIDGE)

10

10

12

12

8

8

6

6

14
18

4

4

2

2

26

0

0

∞

∞

Extron
SSP 20 0

Surround Sound
Processor

INPUTS

TOSLINK, or Coaxial inputs.

Extron
XPA U 1004

Power Amplier

10

10

10

10

12

12

12

12

8

8

8

8

6

6

14

14

18

4

1

1

2

26

0

0

∞

∞

1

2

ATTENUATION 8Ω/4Ω OUTPUTSREMOTEINPUTS

LR1 (LF)

5

123

6

6

14

14

4

4

4

1

1

2

2

2

0

0

∞

∞

3

4

BRIDGE MODE 8Ω / 4Ω OUTPUTS

Audio

LIMITER/
PROTECT

100-240V 1.0A, 50-60Hz

1 2 3 4
SIGNAL

XPA U 1004

BRIDGE

BRIDGE
8Ω ONLY

1 2

ON

OFF

CLASS 2 WIRING

INPUTS

100-240V --A MAX

50-60Hz

THRU

1 2 3 4

LHF RHF LHB RHB

CLASS 2 WIRING

123

STANDBY

4

G

4

Extron
SF 26CT

Two-Way Ceiling Speakers

Audio

3 (C)

5 (LS)

2 (RF)

4 (SUB)

DMP EXP

6 (RS)78910(MIX)

RS-232

Tx

Rx G

OUTS

RESET

LAN

SSP 200

HDMI

HDMI Source

LF

C RF

Audio

Audio

10

10

12

12

8

LIMITER/

6

14

14

PROTECT

18

4

1

1

2

26

0

∞

∞

100-240V 0.6A, 50-60Hz

1

2

1 2
SIGNAL

XPA U 1002

ATTENUATION

Extron
XPA U 1002

Power Amplier

8

6
4
2

0

10

10

12

12

8

8

LIMITER/

6

14

14

PROTECT

18

4

1

1

2

26

0

0

∞

∞

100-240V 1.0A, 50-60Hz

1

2

1 2 3 4
SIGNAL

XPA U 1004

Extron
XPA U 1004

Power Amplier

ATTENUATION 8Ω/4Ω OUTPUTSREMOTEINPUTS

CLASS 2 WIRING

STANDBY

1

1

2

G

REMOTEINPUTS 8Ω/4Ω OUTPUTS

10

10

12

12

8

8

123

6

6

6

14

14

4

4

4

1

1

2

2

2

0

0

∞

∞

3

4

2

CLASS 2 WIRING

123

STANDBY

4

G

4

Extron
SM 28

Speake rs

Extron
SM 26

Speake rs

Extron Extron Extron

LS

Extron Extron

RS

Figure 1. Typical Application with 5.1.4 Speaker Setup

SSP 200 • Introduction 3

100-240V --A MAX

50-60Hz

Extron
SSP 20 0

Surround Sound
Processor

HDMI Source

HDMI

L

INPUTS

THRU

1 2 3 4

Audio

R

5

Audio

1 (LF)

Extron
SF 10C SUB

Subwoofer

100-240V 1.5A, 50-60 Hz

XPA 4002

GREEN - ACTIVE
AMBER - STANDBY

Ch. 1 & 2 Bridge d

ATTENUATION

REMOTE

LIMITER/

2 1 2

1

PROTECT

10

12

1G2

14

STANDBY

18
26

∞

SIGNAL

(BRIDGE)

10

12

8

8

6

6

14
18

4

4

2

2

26

0

0

∞

BRIDGE MODE 8Ω / 4Ω OUTPUTS

INPUTS

BRIDGE

BRIDGE
8Ω ONLY

1 2

ON

OFF

CLASS 2 WIRING

Extron
XPA 4 002

Power Amplier

Audio

3 (C)

DMP EXP

4 (SUB)

100-240V 1.0A, 50-60Hz

XPA U 1004

5 (LS)

6 (RS)78

LIMITER/
PROTECT

1 2 3 4
SIGNAL

2 (RF)

RS-232

Tx

Rx G

10

10

12

12

12

8

8

6

6

14

14

14

18

4

4

1

1

2

2

26

0

0

∞

∞

∞

1

2

ATTENUATION 8Ω/4Ω OUTPUTSREMOTEINPUTS

9

10(MIX)

OUTS

RESET

LAN

SSP 200

LF

10

10

12

8

8

123

6

6

14

4

4

1

1

2

2

0

0

∞

3

4

4

STANDBY

G

CLASS 2 WIRING

123

Extron

4

XPA U 1004

Power Amplier

LS

C RF

Extron ExtronExtron

Extron
SM 28

Speaker s

RS

100-240V 1.0A, 50-60Hz

XPA U 1004

10

12

LIMITER/

14

PROTECT

18

1

26

∞

1

1 2 3 4
SIGNAL

10

10

10

12

12

12

8

8

8

8

6

6

6

14

14

14

4

4

4

1

1

1

2

2

2

0

0

0

0

∞

∞

∞

2

3

4

ATTENUATION 8Ω/4Ω OUTPUTSREMOTEINPUTS

6
4
2

123

4

STANDBY

G

CLASS 2 WIRING

123

Extron

4

XPA U 1004

Power Amplier

Extron

Extron
SM 26

Extron

Speaker s

LB RB

Extron
SM 26

ExtronExtron

Speaker s

Figure 2. Typical Application with 7.1 Speaker Setup

SSP 200 • Introduction 4

Mounting

The SSP 200 can be set on a table, mounted on a rack shelf, or mounted under a desk,
podium, or table.

ATTENTION:

• Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.

• L’installation et l’entretien doivent être effectués uniquement par un technicien

qualifié.

Tabletop Placement

Attach the four provided rubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it in any convenient
location.

Rack Mounting

See the Extron website for a list of optional rack mounting kits that are suitable for the
SSP200. Follow the instructions provided with the kit.

UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines are relevant to the safe installation of
these products in a rack:

1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If the unit is installed in a closed or

multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment
may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, install the equipment in
an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma: +122° F,
+50°C) specified by Extron.

2. Reduced air flow — Install the equipment in the rack so that the equipment gets

adequate air flow for safe operation.

3. Mechanical loading — Mount the equipment in the rack so that uneven mechanical

loading does not create a hazardous condition.

4. Circuit overloading — Connect the equipment to the supply circuit and consider the

effect that circuit overloading might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.
Appropriate consideration of the equipment nameplate ratings should be used when
addressing this concern.

5. Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable grounding of rack-mounted

equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections
to the branch circuit (such as the use of power strips).

Under-desk Mounting

See the Extron website to find the optional under-desk mounting kit that is suitable for the
SSP200. Follow the instructions provided with the kit.

SSP 200 • Introduction 5

Panel Features

e

SSP 200

CONFIG

PCM

2-CH

ATMOS

HDCP

EXP

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR

SOURCE INPUT VOLUME

1 2 3 4 5

AAA

BBB CCC

DDD EEE

DTS

D

PCM

2-CH

DTS: X

ATMOS

HDCP

EXP

SOURCE

INPUT

1 2 3 4 5

VOLUME

34

This section describes:

• Rear Panel Features

• Front Panel Features

Rear Panel Features

HHH

INPUTS

--A MAX

100-240V

50-60 Hz

1 THRU

AAA CCC

LR

5

BBB

1(LF) 2(RF) 3(C) 4(SUB) 5(LS) 6(RS)789 10(MIX)

RS-232

2

34

DMP EXP

Tx Rx G

DDD EEE FFFGGG

LAN

Figure 3. SSP200 Rear Panel Features

AC power input

A

Audio inputs

B

DMP expansion port

C

RS-232 port

D

AC power input — Use an IEC power cable to connect the processor to a

A

LAN port

E

Reset button

F

Status LED

G

Analog outputs

H

100‑240VAC, 50 ‑ 60 Hz, power source.

Audio inputs — The SSP200 accepts four digital inputs and one analog input (see

B

figure4).

INPUTS

LR

5

1 THRU

2

OUTS

RESET

SSP 200

Figure 4. SSP200 Audio Inputs

• Input 1 accepts digital signals through an HDMI cable (see Securing an HDMI

Connector on page10). The THRU connection passes the original HDMI video

signal out, unaltered, to another device. Audio passed to the THRU connection is
configurable (see Input/Output Config on page32).

• Input 2 accepts digital signals through a S/PDIF coaxial cable.

• Inputs 3 and 4 accept digital signals through S/PDIF optical (TOSLINK) cables.

SSP 200 • Panel Features 6

• Input 5 accepts a balanced or unbalanced, stereo or mono, analog input through

Sleev

Slee

Slee

Tip

REMOTE RS-232

RS-232 Device Bidirectional

a 6‑pole captive screw connector. Figure 5 shows the correct wiring for different
analog input signals using either 3‑pole or 6‑pole connectors.

3

"

(5 mm) MAX. (typ)

Tip

Ring

e

Balanced Input

16

Tip

Sleeve

Jumper

Unbalanced Input

3-pole Audio Input Wiring

Tip

Ring

ve

Tip

Ring

ve

Balanced Input Unbalanced Input

Sleeve

Jumper

Tip

Sleeve

Jumper

6-pole Audio Input Wiring

Figure 5. Analog Input (Input 5) Wiring

ATTENTION:

• Do not tin the wire leads before installing into the connector. Tinned wires are
not as secure in the connector and could be pulled out.

• Ne pas étamer les conducteurs avant de les insérer dans le connecteur. Les
câbles étamés ne sont pas aussi bien fixés dans le connecteur et pourraient
être tirés.

• The length of the exposed wires in the stripping process is important. The
ideal length is 3/16 inches (5 mm). Any longer and the exposed wires may
touch, causing a short circuit between them. Any shorter and the wires can be
easily pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws.

• La longueur des câbles exposés est importante lorsque l’on entreprend de
les dénuder. La longueur idéale est de 5mm (3/16inches). S’ils sont
trop longs, les câbles exposés pourraient se toucher et provoquer un court‑
circuit. S’ils sont trop courts, ils peuvent être tirés facilement, même s’ils sont
correctement serrés par les borniers à vis.

DMP Expansion port — This proprietary Extron DMP Expansion port provides 14

C

output channels and 2 input channels (for use as a stereo input) for exclusive use with
EXP‑compatible Extron devices. The first 10 EXP output channels are duplicates of
the 10 analog outputs (except for Downmix Left and Right, which always appear on
EXP outputs 15 and 16). Two additional EXP Outputs are available for 7.1.4 speaker
configurations.

The EXP port is limited to a sample rate of 48 kHz at 24‑bit depth per channel. High
sample rate codecs (such as DTS 96/24 at 96 kHz and Dolby TrueHD at a maximum
192 kHz are first resampled to 48 KHz before transport via the EXP bus.

RS-232 port — The SSP200 can be configured with Extron Product Configuration

D

Software (PCS) or Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands using this 3‑pole captive
screw connector (see Product Configuration Software starting on page29 and

SIS Configuration and Control starting on page62)

Tx Rx

RS-232

G

Transmit (Tx)

Receive (Rx)

Ground(Gnd)

Transmit (Tx)

Receive (Rx)

Ground(Gnd)

Figure 6. RS-232 Wiring Example

SSP 200 • Panel Features 7

REMOTE

LAN port — RJ‑45 connector allows the SSP 200 to be connected to a Local Area

12345678

RJ-45

Connector

Insert Twisted

Pair Wires

Pins:

A cable that is wired as TIA/EIA T568A at one
end and T568B at the other (Tx and Rx pairs
reversed) is a "crossover" cable.

A cable wired the same at both ends is called
a "straight-through" cable because no pin/pair
assignments are swapped.

T568B T568A T568B T568B

Straight-through Cable

(for connection to a switch, hub, or router)

End 1 End 2

Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color

1 white-orange 1 white-orange
2 orange 2 orange
3 white-green 3 white-green
4 blue 4 blue
5 white-blue 5 white-blue
6 green 6 green
7 white-brown 7 white-brown
8 brown 8 brown

Crossover Cable

(for direct connection to a PC)

End 1 End 2

Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color

1 white-orange 1 white-green
2 orange 2 green
3 white-green 3 white-orange
4 blue 4 blue
5 white-blue 5 white-blue
6 green 6 orange
7 white-brown 7 white-brown
8 brown 8 brown

DTS

D

PCM

2-CH

DTS: X

ATMOS

HDCP

EXP

SOURCE

INPUT

1 2 3 4 5

VOLUME

91

1 THRU

INPUTS

2

5

LR

34

E

Network (LAN) connection for control and configuration. As with the RS‑232 and
USB connections, the device can be controlled using SIS commands through an
external control system or via PCS in order to configure the device and receive status
information as required.

The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight‑through cable or a crossover cable
and must be properly terminated for your application (see figure7 for wiring information).

• Crossover cable — Direct connection between the computer and the SSP 200.

• Patch (straight) cable — Connection of the SSP 200 to an Ethernet LAN.

Figure 7. RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Pin Assignment

Reset button — The Reset button initiates various levels of soft resets, which restore

F

various tiers of SSP 200 settings to their defaults (see System Reset on page14).

Use a pointed stylus or small screwdriver (such as an Extron Tweeker) to press the internal
button.

Status LED — The Status LED is used in conjunction with the Reset button (see

G

System Reset on page14).

Analog outputs (see figure8) — Outputs are balanced or unbalanced line level analog

H

signals that feed into multichannel amplifiers for configurations up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4
surround sound. For more information, see Speaker Placement on page18.

1(LF) 2(RF) 3(C) 4(SUB) 5(LS) 6(RS) 78

Figure 8. Analog Audio Outputs

0(MIX)

OUTS

SSP 200 • Panel Features 8

Individual output settings are configured through PCS (see Speaker Placement) or

Sleev

Slee

Slee

6-pole Audio Output Wiring

t

SIS commands (Layouts and Speakers on page78). Refer to the following table for
output designations.

Numbers Abbreviations Channel Description

1 LF Left Front
2 RF Right Front
3 C Center
4 SUB Subwoofer (Mono)
5 LS Left Surround
6 RS Right Surround
7 see note below
8 see note below
9 see note below

10 see note below

NOTES:

• Numbers 7 through 10 are configurable as Back, Height, or Downmix using PCS.

• The default configuration is 7.1 with Downmix on numbers 9 and 10
enabled.

For information about speaker configuration and output formats, see Listening Mode

Options and Usage on page27. See figure9 for audio output connector wiring.

Tip

Ring

e

Balanced Output

3-pole Audio Output Wiring

Tip

NO Ground Here

Sleeve

Unbalanced Output

Tip

Ring

ve

Tip

Ring

ve

Balanced Output Unbalanced Outpu

Tip

NO Ground Here

Sleeve

Tip

NO Ground Here

Sleeve

Figure 9. Audio Output Wiring

ATTENTION:

• For unbalanced audio, connect the sleeves to the ground contact. DO NOT

connect the sleeves to the negative (–) contacts.

• Pour l’audio asymétrique, connectez les manchons au contact au sol. Ne PAS

connecter les manchons aux contacts négatifs (–).

SSP 200 • Panel Features 9

Securing an HDMI Connector

2

3

4

5

Follow these instructions to secure the HMDI connectors to the processor with the LockIt
HDMI lacing bracket provided:

Plug the HDMI cable into the processor rear

1

panel connection.

Loosen the HDMI connection mounting screw

2

from the panel enough to allow the LockIt lacing
bracket to be placed over it. The screw does
not have to be removed.

Place the LockIt lacing bracket on the screw

3

and against the HDMI connector, then tighten
the screw to secure the bracket.

ATTENTION:

• Do not overtighten the HDMI
connector mounting screw. The
shield it fastens to is very thin and
can easily be stripped.

• Ne serrez pas trop la vis de montage
du connecteur HDMI. Le blindage
auquel elle est attachée est très fin
et peut facilement être dénudé.

111

3

3

4

4

2

2

3

5

Loosely place the included tie wrap around the

4

HDMI connector and the LockIt lacing bracket
as shown.

While holding the connector securely against the lacing bracket, tighten the tie wrap,

5

then remove any excess length.

5

SSP 200 • Panel Features 10

Front Panel Features

AAA

BBB CCC

DDD EEE

e

Figure 10. SSP200 Front Panel Features

CONFIG

SOURCE INPUT VOLUME

ATMOS

1 2 3 4 5

PCM

HDCP

2-CH

EXP

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR

SSP 200

Status LED

A

Configuration port

B

Input Source format indicators

C

Status LED — This LED indicates the current power and boot status of the SSP 200.

A

Configuration port — The SSP200 can be configured via PCS or by using Extron

B

Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands via this USB mini‑B port or via the LAN and
RS‑232 ports on the rear panel (see SIS Configuration and Control starting on
page62). In addition, this configuration port is used for firmware updates from a PC.

NOTE: The front panel configuration port, the rear panel RS‑232 port, and the rear

panel LAN port can all be used at the same time. No connection has precedence.
The SSP200 responds to commands in the order received.

Input Selections

D

Volume Adjustment

E

Source Format

Input Source format indicators — The bank of eight LEDs identify the format of the

C

audio input (see Source Formats starting on page24).

• : Dolby source material

• DTS: DTS source material

• PCM: 2‑channel uncompressed digital source format up to 7.1 multi‑channel

NOTES:

• A digital signal that does not have a supported sampling rate or is
compressed PCM is considered an unrecognized signal and is muted.

• When a media player is paused during playback, the SSP200 may or
may not continue to receive source format information from the player.
Some players continue to send the same source format information in a
loop, allowing the SSP200 to retain the previous settings. Other players
completely disconnect the signal from the SSP200 (unlocked state) so that
the active input appears as if there is no connection present. The remainder
of players change the source output to PCM without an actual signal being
sent (digital silence). During digital silence, the PCM LED lights but the
2‑CH source LED does not.

SSP 200 • Panel Features 11

Input Selection

DTS

D

PCM

2-CH

DTS: X

ATMOS

HDCP

EXP

SOURCE

Figure 11. SSP200 Input Selection Switches

• 2-Channel (2-CH):

• Any source coming through analog input 5.

• If a 2‑Channel PCM digital signal is present on any of the digital inputs, both the
PCM and the 2‑CH LEDs light.

• If a Dolby Digital 2/0 or Dolby Digital 2/0 Surround source is present, both the

and the 2‑CH LEDs light.

• If a DTS 2‑Channel source format is present, both the DTS and 2‑CH LEDs
light.

• ATMOS: Dolby Atmos source material

• DTS:X: DTS:X source material (HDMI only)

• HDCP: HDMI source material (HDMI only)

• EXP: Valid EXP connection. Blinks when the assigned EXP input is selected.

INPUT

1 2 3 4 5

Input selection buttons — Push one of the buttons to select between the five audio

D

inputs. When a button is selected, the button lights green indicating it is the active input.
For digital inputs 1 through 4, the button turns amber when it is selected and the digital
clock signal has not been detected.

The Input 5 button turns red when the analog input is clipping. The Analog Input Gain

Level can be adjusted with the volume adjustment knob (see page 13).

The SSP accepts four digital inputs and one analog input (see Rear Panel Features
on page6):

• Input 1 accepts digital signals through an HDMI cable.

• Input 2 accepts digital signals through a S/PDIF coaxial cable.

• Inputs 3 and 4 accepts digital signals through S/PDIF optical cables. The SSP 200
supports TOSLINK or TOSLINK‑compatible optical connectors that conform to
IEC‑958, S/PDIF standards.

All four digital inputs accept 16‑ to 24‑bit PCM audio at 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz,

88.2kHz, 96kHz, and 192kHz sample rates. They support Dolby Digital and DTS

source formats.

• Input 5 accepts a balanced or unbalanced analog input through a 6‑pin captive
screw connector. The unit can be configured to accept:

• A stereo signal

• A mono signal (see Listening Mode Options on page27)

The input can also be selected using PCS (see Product Configuration Software on
page29) and SIS commands (see SIS Configuration and Control on page62).

SSP 200 • Panel Features 12

Volume Adjustment

Volume control and LED bar — Use the rotary encoder to adjust the output volume

E

from 0%to100%. The default setting is 80%.

As the volume increases or decreases, the LED bar lights to indicate the current volume
setting (see the table below). As the volume is increased or decreased, the top LED
flashes.

If the audio is muted using PCS or SIS, the entire LED bar blinks to indicate a muted
state. The LEDs return to their previous state when the audio is unmuted.

VOLUME

Figure 12. Volume Control and LED Bar

Volume steps for each LED LEDs lit

96% to 100% All 8 LEDs on

91% to 95% Bottom 7 LEDs on
86% to 90% Bottom 6 LEDs on
81% to 85% Bottom 5 LEDs on
71% to 80% Bottom 4 LEDs on
51% to 70% Bottom 3 LEDs on
31% to 50% Bottom 2 LEDs on

1% to 30% Bottom LED on

0% All LEDs flashing

The volume can also be controlled using SIS (see Volume on page77).

Analog Input Gain Level

Alternatively, the rotary encoder controls the gain level of the analog signal on Input 5.
Analog input gain is adjustable from ‑18 dB to +24 dB.

To adjust input gain, press and hold the Input 5 button, then turn the rotary encoder to
increase or decrease the gain level of the input signal (see figure13 on the next page).

When the Input 5 button is released, the input gain level control is deactivated. All active
(input level) LEDs in the LED array bar deactivate momentarily, and then re‑activate to
display the current volume setting.

SSP 200 • Panel Features 13

VOLUME

5

Figure 13. Analog Gain Control

NOTES:

• If the gain level is too high, clipping may occur. When clipping occurs, the Input 5

button lights red.

• When using Mono or Mono to All listening mode, the left and right signals are

summed (in the digital domain), which can cause a boost in level up to 6 dB. This
type of clipping does not cause the clip indicator LED to light but is audible. If
using a mono mode, it is recommended that the input gain be reduced by 9 dB to
prevent clipping from occurring.

While the Input 5 button is held down, the LED bar lights from the bottom up to indicate the
current gain level (see tablebelow).

Gain steps for each LED LEDs lit

19 dB to 24 dB All 8 LEDs on
13 dB to 18 dB Bottom 7 LEDs on

7 dB to 12 dB Bottom 6 LEDs on

1 dB to 6 dB Bottom 5 LEDs on

‑5 dB to 0 dB Bottom 4 LEDs on

‑11 dB to ‑6 dB Bottom 3 LEDs on

‑17 dB to ‑12 dB Bottom 2 LEDs on

‑18 dB Bottom LED on

System Reset

The rear panel has a recessed Reset button that initiates various levels of soft resets
restoring various tiers of SSP 200 settings to their defaults. For different reset levels, press
and hold the button while the SSP 200 is running.

(such as an Extron Tweeker) to press the button.

The following Reset Modes Summary table provides a list of the available reset modes,
how to activate them, and the result of that activation.

Use a pointed stylus or small screwdriver

NOTES:

• The reset modes listed on the next page close all open IP and Telnet connections,

as well as close all sockets.

• The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set to

the device serial number. Passwords are case sensitive. If the SSP 200 is reset, the
passwords revert to the default, which is extron. A new password would need to
be configured to secure the device.

SSP 200 • Panel Features 14

Reset Modes Summary

Mode Activation Result

1

Hold in the recessed Reset button while
applying power to the device.

4

Hold in the Reset button until the Reset
LED blinks twice (once after approximately
3 seconds and again after 6 seconds).
Then, within 1 second press Reset
momentarily (for less than 1 second).

5

Hold in the Reset button until the Reset
LED blinks three times (once after
approximately 3 seconds, again after
6 seconds, and then again after 9 seconds);
then within 1 second press Reset
momentarily (for less than 1 second).

Full system resets can also be performed using SIS commands (see Resets on page78).

• Restores the factory‑installed firmware.

• Maintains all user settings (audio adjustments,
IP settings, and so on).

• Sets the IP address, subnet address, and
gateway address to the factory defaults.

• Sets port mapping to the factory default.

• Turns DHCP off.

• Turn event scripts off.

The Reset LED blinks four times in quick
succession during the reset.

Performs a complete reset to factory defaults. The
password reverts to extron.

The Reset LED blinks four times in quick
succession during the reset.

Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Mode)

When the front panel is locked, the user cannot make any input changes from the front
panel. If the user attempts to make changes with the front panel locked out, all the input
button LEDs flash simultaneously. The lockout does not block changes made using SIS
commands or PCS. There are three lockout modes available:

• Mode 1 — All front panel controls are locked. No adjustments can be made.

• Mode 2 — All front panel controls are locked except for volume control. This allows the
volume to be adjusted, without the ability to change inputs.

• Mode 3 — All front controls are locked, except for input selection buttons.

This feature can only be set using SIS commands (see SIS Configuration and Control on
page62) or PCS (see Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode) on page52).

SSP 200 • Panel Features 15

Connecting to the USB Port

1

2

3

4

Use the USB mini‑B port on the front panel to connect the processor to a host computer to
configure the unit with PCS or SIS commands.

1. Connect a USB A to mini‑B cable between the front panel USB CONFIG port and a

USB port on the PC (see figure14).

WiFi

1234

e

SSP 200

CONFIG

Mini Type B

USB

USB Cable

SOURCE INPUT VOLUME

D

ATMOS

DTS

DTS: X

PCM

2-CH

1 2 3 4 5

HDCP

EXP

Type A

USB

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR

USB
Ports

SSP 200

PC

Figure 14. Connecting a PC to the SSP 200 Front Panel USB Port

If this is the first time the SSP200 has been connected to the PC, the Found New
Hardware Wizard opens (see figure15).

The first screen offers to connect to Windows Update to search the web for the
appropriate driver needed for the USB port to communicate with the SSP 200. This is
not necessary if the USB driver is already on your PC.

Figure 15. Found New Hardware Wizard Opening Screen

2. Click on the appropriate radio button (see figure15).

• Select the Yes, this time only radio button (1) if you want your computer to

connect to Windows Update only this one time.

SSP 200 • Panel Features 16

• Select Yes, now and every time I connect a device (see figure15, 2, on

the previous page) if you want the computer to automatically connect to Windows
Update to search the web every time the processor is connected to this USB port.

• Select No, not this time (3) if you do not want the computer to connect to

Windows Update to search the web at this time (for example, if the driver is already
on your computer).

3. Click Next (4).

The next screen of the Wizard opens:

1

2

Figure 16. Installing the Software Automatically

4. Select the Install the software automatically (Recommended) radio button

(see figure16, 1).

5. Click Next (2).

NOTE: You do not need to insert a disc.

The PC locates the driver needed and installs it in the correct location on the hard drive.

6. When the Completed screen appears, click Finish to close the wizard.

NOTE: The wizard opens only on the first occasion you connect the SSP 200 to

that USB port. The wizard reappears if you connect the unit to a different USB
port or if you connect a different piece of equipment, requiring a different driver, to
the same USB port.

7. Configure the processor as desired using SIS commands (see SIS Configuration

and Control starting on page62) or PCS (see Using PCS Software starting on

page30).

SSP 200 • Panel Features 17

Speaker Setup

C

This section provides background information about arranging speakers in a room and
the settings that can be adjusted by the Product Configuration Software (PCS). Extron
recommends that the PCS is used to make configuration changes to the SSP200 (see

Product Configuration Software starting on page29). Topics in this section include:

• Speaker Placement

• Back Speakers

• Bass Management

• Speaker Delay Settings

• Test Signals

• Output Channel Trim Settings

• Listening Mode Settings

• Equalization

Speaker Placement

The following figures show the recommended speaker placement, relative to the listener, for
some of the most common speaker configurations.

Speaker Abbreviations

Abbreviations Channel Descripton Abbreviations Channel Descripton

LF Left Front RB Right Back

RF Right Front LH Left Height

C Center RH Right Height

SUB Subwoofer (Mono) LHF Left Height Front

LS Left Surround RHF Right Height Front

RS Right Surround LHB Left Height Back

LB Left Back RHB Right Height Back

NOTE: All speakers should be angled inwards so that they face towards the listener.

L

30°

LB

110°

120°

22°

0°

22°

R

30°

110°

120°

RB

C

R

L

RB

LB

Figure 17. Speaker 5.1 Setup

SSP 200 • Speaker Setup 18

30°

C

RH

LH

L

22°

0°

22°

R

30°

C

65°

100°

LH

90°

RH

90°

LS

110°

110°

Figure 18. Speaker 5.1.2 Setup

22°

C

22°

R

30°

0°

RHF

90°

110°

RHB

L

30°

LHF

90°

LS

110°

LHB

RS

RS

C

C

R

L

RS
LS

RHF

LHF

55°

30°

C

R

L

125°

RS
LS

LHB

RHB

150°

Figure 19. Speaker 5.1.4 Setup

L

30°

90°

22°

0°

LS

110°

135°

150°

LB

22°

150°

R

30°

135°

RB

90°

110°

RS

C

R

L

RS

LS

RB
LB

Figure 20. Speaker 7.1 Setup

SSP 200 • Speaker Setup 19

30°

RH

L

22°

0°

22°

R

30°

C

65°

LH

100°

LH

90°

RH

90°

LS

110°

135°

LB

150°

150°

110°

135°

RB

Figure 21. Speaker 7.1.2 Setup

LH

LS

L

C

RS

R

RH

C

L

RS

R

RS
LS

RB
LB

SUB

RB

LB

Figure 22. Subwoofer Placement

NOTES:

• To produce a good bass response, the subwoofer should be located at the front of

the room, somewhere between either corner and a point about one third of the way
along the front wall.

• The output channel used for the Left Back speaker in 7.1 configurations is also

used for the Center Back speaker in 6.1 configurations.

SSP 200 • Speaker Setup 20

Back Speakers

Back speakers can only be enabled if the Surround L/R speakers are enabled. Speaker
enablement can be configured within the Speaker Configuration tab of PCS (see

figure37 on page41.

The drop-down list of the Speaker Configuration tab determines whether the audio
output channels for the back speakers are passed to the left back and right back (in 7.1
setups) or to a center back (in 6.1 setups).

To enable a configuration utilizing a center back speaker, the Center and Surround L/R
channels must be enabled, and the Height/Downmix channel must be disabled.

If the two speaker option is selected, then source formats with discrete or matrix mixed 6.1
encoded channels outputs the back channel signal to both the left and right back channels
equally.

By default, the back speaker option is set to 2 Speakers.

Bass Management

Low frequency sound is usually better handled by the subwoofer. Bass management
creates the subwoofer channel by separating the low frequency information from the satellite
speakers at a user-defined crossover point. This is summed with the Low Frequency Effects
(LFE) information encoded in the source format. When no subwoofer is present, subwoofer
content is sent to speakers set to Full Range (excluding the center speaker).

Speaker Settings

This feature sets bass management on or off for a particular speaker, defining the frequency
range output by that speaker (see figure37 on page41). These settings also enable or
disable the subwoofer and set the crossover frequency.

• Left and right front speakers and left and right surround speakers are set in pairs.

• The center speaker is set as an individual speaker.

• Back speakers can be set as a single speaker or as a pair of speakers, depending on
the system configuration.

Bass Management

Small speakers are those which are set to Bass Management. The output to each speaker
(other than the subwoofer) is limited to frequencies above the crossover frequency. By
default, center, surround, and back speakers are set to Bass Management.

Full Range

Large speakers are those which are set to Full Range. The full range of audio frequencies
from the audio source is fed through the output of each individual channel. By default, front
speakers are set to Large.

Subwoofer

This option allows the subwoofer to be enabled or disabled. When the subwoofer is
enabled, the signal contains filtered low frequency signals from speakers set to Bass
Mangement in addition to the LFE signal from the input source. If the subwoofer is disabled,
the LFE signal is mixed with the bass information of all speakers in the system that are set to
Large, except the center speaker.

SSP 200 • Speaker Setup 21