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Contents
ContentsContents
Contents
Introduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction................................
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Important Safety Information
Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information
Important Safety Information ..................
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Symbols ......................................................... 4
Electrical safety............................................. 4
Protection from fluids .................................. 5
Service warnings .......................................... 5
Battery disposal............................................ 5
Protection from overheating ...................... 6
Interference warning — US FCC regulations
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Additional important safety instructions for
the US ............................................................ 6
SSP180 Features
SSP180 FeaturesSSP180 Features
SSP180 Features ................................
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SSP220 Features
SSP220 FeaturesSSP220 Features
SSP220 Features ................................
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THX Features
THX FeaturesTHX Features
THX Features ................................
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Re-equalization............................................10
Timbre matching .........................................10
Adaptive decorrelation ................................11
THX Ultra2 .....................................................11
THX Surround EX..........................................11
ASA (Advanced Speaker Array)................12
Installation
InstallationInstallation
Installation ................................
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Unpacking ....................................................13
Storing packaging .......................................13
Positioning ....................................................13
Controls and Connections
Controls and ConnectionsControls and Connections
Controls and Connections....................
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Front panel ...................................................15
Rear panel ....................................................16
UTSR1 (Remote Control)
UTSR1 (Remote Control)UTSR1 (Remote Control)
UTSR1 (Remote Control).......................
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Accessing the SSP180/220 menus .........21
SSP page 1 .................................................. 22
SSP Page 2 ................................................. 24
SSP Page 3 ................................................. 24
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide ................................
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Set up flow charts ...................................... 27
Factory default settings.............................29
Factory default settings ............................ 30
Audio / Video options ................................. 31
Connecting an amplifier(s)........................ 32
Connecting a subwoofer.......................... 33
Connecting a TV monitor.......................... 34
Connecting a DVD player ......................... 35
Connecting a CD player............................ 36
Connecting a VCR ..................................... 37
Viewing the Menus on the OSD
Viewing the Menus on the OSDViewing the Menus on the OSD
Viewing the Menus on the OSD ...........
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SSSSSP Setup and Operation
SP Setup and OperationSP Setup and Operation
SP Setup and Operation .....................
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Starting up................................................... 39
On screen display (OSD)........................... 39
Watching a DVD ......................................... 40
Listening to a CD......................................... 41
Watching a video ........................................ 41
Menu Structure
Menu StructureMenu Structure
Menu Structure ................................
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Speaker Setup
Speaker SetupSpeaker Setup
Speaker Setup................................
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Level setup.................................................. 44
Distance setup ........................................... 44
Size setup.................................................... 45
Aux channel setup ..................................... 46
Autocalibrate — level and distance ......... 49
Audio Setup
Audio SetupAudio Setup
Audio Setup ................................
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Dolby/DTS setup ......................................... 51
Preset setup ............................................... 52
Tone controls.............................................. 53
Low frequency effects (LFE).................... 53
Reverb ......................................................... 54
Balanced source ........................................ 54
Balanced routing........................................ 55
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Source Setup
Source SetupSource Setup
Source Setup ................................
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Source ..........................................................57
Title ................................................................57
Digital input.................................................. 58
Preset .......................................................... 58
Analog monitor........................................... 59
To adjust the Analog monitor:.................. 59
Video type ................................................... 60
Video Out Mode......................................... 60
Display Setup
Display SetupDisplay Setup
Display Setup ................................
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TV system .................................................... 61
Superimpose ............................................... 61
Temporary display ..................................... 62
Video format ............................................... 62
Distance units ............................................. 63
OSD output ................................................. 64
OSD style..................................................... 64
THX Audio ................................................... 64
Bass limiter setup....................................... 65
Boundary gain compensation ................. 66
Advanced speaker array ...........................67
Trig
TrigTrig
Trigger Setup
ger Setupger Setup
ger Setup ................................
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Trigger 1, 2 & 3 ........................................... 68
Polarity ......................................................... 69
Delay .............................................................70
Duration ........................................................70
Care and Maintenance
Care and MaintenanceCare and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance .........................
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Cleaning .......................................................72
Troubleshooting
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
Troubleshooting................................
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Service and Warranty Information
Service and Warranty InformationService and Warranty Information
Service and Warranty Information .......
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Overview ......................................................75
Product warranty........................................ 75
Exclusions to the warranty........................75
Transferability ..............................................76
Warranty verification...................................76
Warranty registration..................................76
If service is required....................................76
Transportation of products .......................77
Freight damage claims .............................. 77
If you have moved ......................................77
Thank you for choosing Halcro! ............... 77
Appendix
Appendix Appendix
Appendix ———— Technical Information
Technical Information Technical Information
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Technical data .............................................78
Mode tables.................................................79
Abbreviations and Units
Abbreviations and UnitsAbbreviations and Units
Abbreviations and Units ........................
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Abbreviations.............................................. 82
Units ............................................................. 83
Index
IndexIndex
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Introduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the Halcro Logic SSP180 or SSP220 surround sound processor and
preamplifier.
Born from a decade of high-performance two-channel Research and Development that produced
the world’s finest super-high-end amplification systems, comes home theater at the highest level.
Halcro Logic provides unprecedented levels of leading technology, resulting in reliability and Super-
Definition performance.
Halcro Logic is used throughout the world by home theater connoisseurs with a genuine love and
passion for home entertainment at its best.
Please enjoy the Halcro Logic audiovisual experience.
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Important Safety Information
Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information
Important Safety Information
Symbols
SymbolsSymbols
Symbols
The following symbols are used on this
equipment:
The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
un-insulated ‘hazardous voltage’
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to a person if
exposed or contacted.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the following
pages.
The ‘CE’ symbol indicates
compliance of this device with
the relevant directives of the
European community including
the EMC (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and LVD (Low
Voltage Directive) standards.
Warning of electrical shock
hazard. Do not open cover
(or back). There are no
user serviceable parts
inside.
Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
Electrical safety
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
Electrical safety
WARNING: This product must
always be connected to a
mains socket outlet with a
protective earth connection.
Only use a suitable approved mains cord
complying with European individual country
requirements in the CE Low Voltage Directive
Scheme.
DANGER: Do not
open the cover or
back, or remove any
panels, or try to
modify or repair the
SSP180/220. Opening
the SSP180/220 may
expose you to
dangerous voltages
and will void the
warranty.
WARNING: The Standby/On
button does not disconnect the
unit from the mains power.
To disconnect the unit from the
mains, switch off the unit at the
mains socket outlet and
withdraw the mains plug from
the socket outlet.
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The unit should be installed in a position where
the mains plug is easily accessible. Disconnect
the unit from the mains if it is to be left unused
for a long period.
WARNING: No naked flame
sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on
the unit.
If naked flame sources tip over
they could result in a fire.
Protection from flui
Protection from fluiProtection from flui
Protection from fluids
dsds
ds
The Halcro Logic SSP180/220 processors are
designed for indoor use only and are not
protected against liquids. They must not be
exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
should be placed on them.
If liquid is accidentally spilled on the device,
immediately disconnect the unit from the
mains. Allow sufficient time for complete
evaporation before using the SSP180/220
again. If the liquid is anything other than water,
do not use the device before a qualified
service technician has examined it.
Cleaning may be performed with a slightly
damp cloth that has been wrung until nearly
dry. Refer to the section on Cleaning on
page 72.
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this equipment to rain
or moisture.
Do not allow liquids to enter
the unit or contact electrical
terminals.
Service warnings
Service warningsService warnings
Service warnings
All compartments are sealed at the factory. If
the seals are broken, the warranty will be void
and all service costs will be charged to the
owner.
DANGER: Contains no user
serviceable parts. Do not
attempt to open any of the
SSP180/220 compartments
as this may expose you to
dangerous voltages and will
void the warranty.
Battery disposal
Battery disposalBattery disposal
Battery disposal
When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with government regulations or
environmental instructions applicable in your
area.
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Protection from overheating
Protection from overheatingProtection from overheating
Protection from overheating
The SSP180/220 generates a certain amount
of heat and requires ventilation. Slots and
ventilation holes are provided for ventilation
purposes, and to ensure reliable operation of
the product. To prevent fire hazards, these
openings must never be blocked or covered.
The SSP180/220 may be stacked on top of a
Halcro Logic MC20/30/50/70 amplifier but
overheating may result if ventilation is
inadequate. Ensure there is at least 4 in
(10 cm) above the uppermost unit for
ventilation.
Follow the precautions listed below. If these
precautions are not followed, overheating or
failure may result. Overheating also shortens
the working life of all components.
• do not block the ventilation holes in the
top or bottom of the unit with any object,
including paper, cloths or curtains
• do not place the unit on a soft surface
such as a rug, or carpet with a thick pile,
into which it could sink
• avoid placing the unit in a built-in
installation place such as a bookcase or a
rack unless you can provide proper
ventilation
• do not operate the unit inside a cabinet
unless it has adequate ventilation (such
as an open back panel)
• allow at least 4 in (10 cm) on all sides of
the unit (except the bottom
WARNING: Do not obstruct
ventilation slots in the chassis.
Additi
AdditiAdditi
Additional important safety
onal important safety onal important safety
onal important safety
instructions for the US
instructions for the USinstructions for the US
instructions for the US
The following instructions should be followed
by customers in the USA in addition to the
safety instructions in the rest of this chapter:
o Read these instructions.
o Keep these instructions.
o Heed all warnings.
o Follow all instructions.
o Do not use this apparatus near water.
o Clean only with dry cloth or according
to the cleaning instructions.
o Do not block any ventilation openings.
o Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
o Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
o 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 the
third prong is provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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Additional instructions continued:
o Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
o plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
o Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
o Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
o Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as if
the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled, or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, if
the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
Interference warning
Interference warning Interference warning
Interference warning ———— US
US US
US
FCC r
FCC rFCC r
FCC regulations
egulationsegulations
egulations
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
o Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
o Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which the
amplifier is connected.
o Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Halcro could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
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SSP180 Features
S
SP180 Features SSP180 Features
SSP180 Features
Features include:
• multichannel PCM (7.1) via HDMI for high
resolution audio formats
• supports analog and digital HDTV
• up-conversion to component video and
HDMI™ outputs
• three HDMI™ inputs (audio and video)
• three component video inputs
• one balanced stereo input
• one HDMI™ output
• one component video output
• one balanced and unbalanced 7.1
channel output
• RS2323 and USB interface for
communication with PC
• three 12 V DC trigger outputs
Front View
Rear View
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SSP220 Features
S
SP220 FeaturesSSP220 Features
SSP220 Features
Features include:
• multichannel PCM (7.1) via HDMI for high
resolution audio formats
• supports analog and digital HDTV
• up-conversion to component video and
HDMI™ outputs
• four HDMI™ inputs (audio and video)
• four component video inputs
• one HDMI™ output
• one component video output
• one balanced and unbalanced 7.1
channel output
• one balanced and unbalanced 7.1
channel input
• RS2323 and USB interface for
communication with PC
• three 12 V DC trigger outputs
Front View
Rear View
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THX Features
T
HX FeaturesTHX Features
THX Features
The SSP180 and SSP220 include a THX
processing mode to enhance your audio
experience of film soundtracks.
For optimal video performance, THX
recommends bypassing video scaling and
video conversion (i.e. Composite Video In to
Composite Video Out; S-Video In to S-Video
out; Component Video In to Component
Video Out; HDMI In to HDMI Out)
THX is an exclusive set of standards and
technologies established by the world-
renowned film production company, Lucasfilm
Ltd. THX grew from a desire to make your
experience of the film soundtrack, in both
cinemas and in home theaters, as faithful as
possible to the director’s intention.
A film soundtrack is mixed in a special cinema
called a dubbing stage, and is designed to be
played back in large cinemas with similar
equipment and conditions. The soundtrack is
then transferred directly onto Laserdisc, VHS
tape, DVD, and so on. It is not changed for
playback in a small home theater, and
because of this tonal and spatial errors can
occur. THX engineers developed the patented
THX technologies to accurately translate the
sound from the cinema environment into the
home, to correct these errors.
THX cinema processing features include:
• re-equalization
• timbre matching
• adaptive decorrelation
• THX Ultra2
• THX surround EX
• ASA (Advanced Speaker Array)
On this product, when the THX indicator is
on, THX processing mode is automatically
activated (see page 24.
Re
ReRe
Re----equalization
equalizationequalization
equalization
The tonal balance of a film soundtrack is
excessively bright and harsh when played
back over audio equipment in the home.
Re-equalization restores the correct tonal
balance for listening to the soundtrack in a
small home theater.
Timbre matching
Timbre matchingTimbre matching
Timbre matching
The human ear changes our perception of a
sound depending on the direction the sound
is coming from. In a cinema, there is an array
of surround speakers so the surround
information is all around you. The timbre
matching feature filters the information going
to the surround speakers so that they more
closely match the tonal characteristics of
sound coming from the front speakers in a
cinema. This ensures seamless panning
between the front and surround speakers.
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Adaptive decorrelation
Adaptive decorrelationAdaptive decorrelation
Adaptive decorrelation
In a cinema, a large number of surround
speakers helps create an enveloping surround
sound experience, but in a home theater
there are usually only two speakers. This can
make the surround speakers sound like
headphones that lack spaciousness and
envelopment. The surround sounds also
collapse into the closest speaker as you move
away from the middle seating position.
Adaptive Decorrelation slightly changes one
surround channel’s time and phase
relationship with respect to the other surround
channel. This expands the listening position
and creates — with only two speakers — the
same spacious surround experience as in a
cinema.
THX Ultra2
THX Ultra2THX Ultra2
THX Ultra2
This equipment is THX Ultra2 certified, and as
such it has incorporated all the features above
and has also passed a rigorous series of
quality and performance tests. Only in these
conditions can a product feature the THX Ultra
logo, which is your guarantee that the home
theater products you purchase will give you
superb performance for many years to come.
THX Ultra2 requirements cover every aspect
of the product including pre-amplifier
performance and operation, and hundreds of
other parameters in both the digital and
analog domain.
THX Surround EX
THX Surround EXTHX Surround EX
THX Surround EX
THX Surround EX — Dolby Digital Surround EX
is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories
and the THX Ltd. In a movie theater, film
soundtracks that have been encoded with
Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able
to reproduce an extra channel which has
been added during the mixing of the program.
This channel, called surround back, places
sounds behind the listener in addition to the
currently available front left, front center, front
right, surround right, surround left and
subwoofer channels. This additional channel
provides the opportunity for more detailed
imaging behind the listener and brings more
depth, spacious ambience and sound
localization than ever before. Movies that
were created using the Dolby Digital Surround
EX technology, when released into the home
consumer market may exhibit wording to that
effect on the packaging. A list of movies
created using this technology can be found
on the Dolby web site at www.dolby.com.
Only receiver and controller products bearing
the THX Surround EX logo, when in the THX
Surround EX mode, faithfully reproduce this
new technology in the home.
This product may also engage the “THX
Surround EX?” mode during the playback of
5.1 channel. ©2004 THX Ltd. All Rights
Reserved 163 material that is not Dolby Digital
Surround EX encoded. In such case the
information delivered to the surround back
channel will be program dependent and may
or may not be very pleasing depending on the
particular soundtrack and the tastes of the
individual listener.
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ASA (Advanced Speaker
ASA (Advanced Speaker ASA (Advanced Speaker
ASA (Advanced Speaker
Array)
Array)Array)
Array)
ASA is a proprietary THX technology which
processes the sound fed to two side and two
back surround speakers to provide the
optimal surround sound experience.
When you set up your home theater system
using all eight speaker outputs (left, center,
right, surround right, surround back right,
surround back left, surround left and
subwoofer) placing the two surround back
speakers close together facing the front of the
room, will provide the largest sweet spot. If for
practical reasons you have to place the
surround back speakers apart, you will need
to go the THX Audio Set-up screen (see page
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setting that most closely corresponds to the
speaker spacing, which will re-optimize the
surround sound-field.
ASA is used in three new modes; THX Ultra2
Cinema, THX Music Mode and THX Games
Mode.
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Installation
I
nstallationInstallation
Installation
Ensure you have read the Important Safety
Information on page 4 before installing your
Halcro Logic SSP180/220.
If you require assistance in the unpacking and
installation of your Halcro SSP180/220, please
contact your dealer.
Unpacking
UnpackingUnpacking
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully, noting that all
components are present and undamaged.
Your carton should contain the following
items:
• SSP180 or SSP220, as ordered
• mains supply cable (USA and EU)
• three feet (for stacking)
• calibration microphone
• Universal Touch Screen Remote (UTSR1)
with 120 V charger
• docking station
• 230 V charger (EU)
• Owner’s Manual CD
• Warranty Card
Storing packaging
Storing packagingStoring packaging
Storing packaging
The packaging is custom-designed to prevent
damage from occurring during transport.
Store the packaging in a dry location.
Positioning
PositioningPositioning
Positioning
We suggest the Halcro Logic SSP180/220 be
positioned on a stable, flat surface. The airflow
to the vents should not be interrupted. Ensure
there is at least four inches (ten centimeters)
clearance around the vents.
Do not install in a location exposed to direct
sunlight or strong artificial light.
Do not install in a location exposed to high
humidity, or where ventilation is poor.
Ensure the mains plug remains easily
accessible.
Do not connect to mains power
until all the connections are
made and checked.
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Controls and Connections
C
ontrols and ConnectionsControls and Connections
Controls and Connections
This chapter describes the controls and
connections on the front and rear panels of
the SSP180/220. The numbers on the
diagram below are used throughout the
manual to
reference the SSP180/220 controls and
connections and to assist you in the setup
procedure.
AUDIO OUT 14AUDIO OUT 2 MICROPHONE RS232
USB
33
12
5
13 14 15 16
17
6 7 8 9
10
11
1
2
Balanced Analog Audio Inputs
Balanced Analog Audio Outputs
Composite Video Inputs & Outputs
Analog Audio Inputs Tape Re c Out Zone External 7.1 Inputs 7.1 Outputs Special Outputs
Component Video Inputs & Outputs
HDMI/HDCP Inputs & Outputs
S-Video Inputs S-Video Outputs Digital Audio Inputs Control
LeftRight RightL. Surrou nd L. Surrou ndR. Surro und R. Surround
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Play/I n Rec/Out 2 2Out Fron t Surround Center Rear
1 2 3 4 5 6 Rec Mo n OSD Mon RS232 IR Input s Triggers
3 5 Rec Zone Coax 1 Coax 3 AESEBU
Center CenterSubwoofer Su bwoo ferL. Rear L. RearR. Rear R. Rear
4
Sub
6 M on OSD Mon C oax 2 C oax 4
Optical 1
Optical 2
1
Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Output
Pr Pr Pr Pr PrPb Pb Pb Pb PbY Y Y Y
Output Inpu t 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4
USB
211
Front
Surround
Center Re ar
Sub
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Manufactured in the EU
Optical Out
Serial
Number
SSP220
N958
100-240V AC
50-60H z, 1.1A
Left
1
1
L
R
2
2
3
Y
18
A
18
20 21 22 23
242526272829303132
33
34
353637
38
45464443414240
39
19
Front Panel Controls
Rear Panel Connections
SSP220 Surround Sound Processor
Hi-Def
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Front panel
Front panel Front panel
Front panel
1 IR receiver
The infrared sensor for the SSP180/220
Universal Touch Screen Remote (UTSR1)
control unit.
2 Standby/On button
Switches the SSP180/220 on and into
STANDBY mode (see page 39).
3 Standby LED
LED indicating the system is in STANDBY
mode.
4 Display
High quality display showing SSP180/220
operating condition such as selected
input, operating mode and volume. The
SSP220 display is a high quality 7” (18 cm)
digital TFT screen. The SSP180 display is
a high quality blue VFD screen.
5 Mute button
Mutes the SSP180/220 audio output.
6 DIM button
SSP220 — Pressing the DIM button
switches the TFT screen brightness from
bright to dim. Pressing the DIM button
again increases the brightness of the TFT
screen.
SSP180 — Pressing the DIM button
switches the VFD screen brightness from
bright to dim. Pressing the DIM button
again increases the brightness of the VFD
screen.
7 Zone button
Activates Zone B control mode to allow
access to the second Zone. (Active in
STANDBY mode but not in SETUP mode.
8 Source button
Selects the Source control option. Once
pressed, turning the volume control
cycles through the available inputs
9 Mode button
Selects the Mode control option. Once
pressed, turning the volume control
cycles through the available processing
modes. (See page 24 and the mode
tables on page 79.
10 THX button
Selects THX processing mode. (Available
modes depend on the input signal type
and speaker configuration.) See page 24.
11 Menu
Selects SETUP mode. The menu is
displayed on the On Screen Display
(OSD). Repeated pressing of the MENU
button allows you to navigate down
through the selected menu page. (A
menu function is selected by rotating the
volume control.) (See page 42.)
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12 Volume control
Controls the volume of the audio output
and can also be used to manually select
menu options, audio/video sources and
mode control.
13 Headphone audio output 1
Stereo output with volume control for the
selected source input.
14 Headphone audio output 2
Stereo output with volume control for the
selected source input.
15 Microphone input socket
Used for auto-calibration of speaker level
and distance. See page 49.
16 RS232 control interface
Used for connecting the SSP180/220 to a
computer or home automation system
17 USB control interface
Used for connecting the SSP180/220 to a
computer or home automation system.
Rear panel
Rear panel Rear panel
Rear panel
18 7.1 balanced audio input (SSP220)
Accepts balanced multi-channel and
stereo inputs from analog audio sources
(SACD or DVD audio player).
18a Stereo balanced audio input (SSP180)
Accepts inputs from balanced audio
outputs of an analog audio source.
19 7.1 balanced audio outputs
Connect to the balanced LINE inputs of
power audio amplifiers. These outputs
feed the same signal as the 7.1 channel
outputs, except that bypassed balanced
audio input can only be heard from these
outputs.
20 Composite video inputs 1 to 6
Accept composite video outputs from
video sources. These inputs 1-6 are
linked to analog audio inputs 1-6.
The received composite video signal is
fed out from the composite video record
(REC), monitor (MON) output, Monitor
with On Screen Display information (Mon
OSD) and Zone output.
21 Composite video record (REC) and
monitor (MON) (with OSD) outputs
Connect the composite REC output to
the composite video input of your
recording device such as a VCR.
(Connect the Mon OSD to a display
device with a composite input (TV). The
video signal with the On Screen Display
will be shown.
You can also use the composite video
Mon OSD output even if no composite
video source is connected. The selected
S-Video signal is down-mixed to this
output and you can use it for monitoring.)
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22 Composite video Zone and monitor
(without OSD) outputs
The Zone output can be used, for
example, to send a signal to a TV located
in another room. The monitor output
(Mon) is a high quality composite video
output. The On Screen Display (OSD) is
not displayed on the Mon output.
23 S-Video inputs 1 to 6
Accept S-Video outputs from video
sources. These inputs 1-6 are linked to
analog audio inputs 1-6.
24 S-Video REC output
Connects to the S-video input of a VCR.
25 S-Video monitor output (with OSD)
S-video monitor output, but the OSD is
displayed.
26 S-Video monitor output (without OSD)
Connects to a display with an S-video
input.
27 Optical digital output
Connects to the optical input of your
digital recorder, such as a DAT or a Mini
Disc recorder. The selected digital source
is fed to this output in optical digital
format.
28 Coaxial digital audio inputs 1 to 4
Accept the coaxial digital output from
your source devices. You can freely
associate the digital inputs to any source.
29 Optical digital audio inputs 1 to 2
These connections require optical cables
(Toslink). You can freely associate the optical
inputs to any source (see Source Setup on
page 56).
30 AES/EBU balanced digital audio input
This connection requires an XLR cable
and a digital audio source with AES/EBU
connector. You can freely associate the
digital inputs to any source.
31 RS232 control interface
Connects the SSP180/220 to a home
automation system or to a PC for
software updates. Contact your dealer
for details.
32 IR inputs
Used for an additional Infrared remote
controller for Zone B and main viewing
area. Contact your dealer for details.
33 Remote trigger outputs 1 to 3
Connect the DC trigger inputs of any
audio or other device to the trigger
outputs.
(The trigger output may be activated
when the SSP180/220 is switched out of
STANDBY mode, and immediately turned
off again when the SSP180/220 is
switched into STANDBY mode again. You
can also program the trigger outputs to
be activated under other conditions (see
Trigger Setup on page 68 for further
details).
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The trigger outputs deliver 12 V DC. The
maximum total current (for the three
outputs) is 200 mA.
Only connect or disconnect
triggers when the power is off or
the unit is disconnected from
mains power, or the trigger
outputs may be damaged.
CAUTION: Halcro recommends
that trigger cables be a
maximum length of three meters
and to use shielded cable to
prevent possible radio
interference issues.
34 Component video inputs
Accept component video outputs from
video sources.
There are three component video inputs
in the SSP180 and four in the SSP220. All
component video inputs can be
associated to any of the sources in SRC1
to 10 in the Source Setup.
35 Component video outputs
Connect to the component video inputs
of the video display.
36 HDMI™ outputs
Connect to the HDMI™ input of your
video display unit.
(For display systems with DVI inputs a
HDMI™/DVI adaptor is required.)
37 HDMI™ inputs
There are three high-definition multimedia
interface (HDMI™) inputs in the SSP180
and four in the SSP220.
All HDMI™ inputs can be associated to
any of the sources in the Source Setup.
38 USB control interface
Connects the SSP180/220 to a home
automation system or to a PC for
software updates.
Contact your dealer for details.
39 Analog audio inputs 1 to 10
Inputs for analog outputs of source
devices.
(Connections must always be made to
these inputs even when using only digital
sources [such as DVD players] to ensure
there is always a signal at the record
outputs.)
40 Tape input/output
Connectors for all types of tape
recorders, including three-head types,
which allow you to monitor the signal
from the tape at the same time it is being
recorded.
41 Record outputs 1 to 2
These outputs carry the signal from the
currently selected analog stereo source
device (except the source connected to
the tape PLAY input or the 7.1 channel
input).
42 Zone B audio output
A stereo output used to send the Zone
signal from the SSP180/220 to a power
amplifier in another room.
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43 7.1 channel unbalanced inputs
Accept audio outputs from any multi-
channel analog source (such as DVD,
SACD, and DVD audio player).
May be used with stereo, mono, 5.1
channel or 7.1 channel sources.
44 7.1 channel unbalanced outputs
Connect to the LINE inputs of audio
power amplifiers. The SUB output is
normally fed to the low-level LINE input of
an active subwoofer, or may feed a
passive subwoofer and a separate power
amplifier.
45 Auxiliary channel outputs
Connect to the LINE inputs of power
amplifiers and subwoofers.
Special Output 1 is Aux channel 9 (top)
and Aux Channel 10 (bottom). Special
Output 2 includes two additional
subwoofer line outputs.
46 Power inlet and main switch
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UTSR1 (Remote Control)
U
TSR1 (Remote Control)UTSR1 (Remote Control)
UTSR1 (Remote Control)
The Universal Touch Screen Remote (UTSR1)
supplied with the SSP180/220 is used to
control the SSP180/220. It is used during
installation and setup procedures, and for
controlling normal operations. It will need to be
charged overnight before operation.
Please refer to the Universal Touch Screen
Remote (UTSR1) Docking Station Owner’s
Manual for full instructions on using the
remote control.
A. Infra-red lens
B. Green LED indicator
C. Battery level meter
D. Current time
E. Current mode
F. Touch Screen panel
G. Short cut keys (Menu, Home, Mute)
H. Hard keys (Standby/On, Channel ±,
Volume ±)
I. Connection jack
J. Battery compartment
Short cut keys (G)
Short cut keys (G)Short cut keys (G)
Short cut keys (G)
• Menu — activates the UTSR1 menu for
customization of settings (refer to UTSR1
owner’s manual for details)
• Home — returns to UTSR1 ‘home’ page
or top layer for device selection
• Mute — audio muted
Pressing the key again, or increasing the
volume, disengages the mute mode.
A
D
B
C
J
F
G
H
E
I
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Hard keys (H)
Hard keys (H)Hard keys (H)
Hard keys (H)
• Standby/On — activates the system
selected on the UTSR1 home page
• If the SSP180/220 is selected, the key will
perform the same function as the
Standby/On button on the front panel (2).
• Channel ± — the Ch + and - keys scroll
through the input sources
• Volume ± — the Vol + key increases the
volume, and the Vol - key decreases the
volume, in the same way the volume
control (12) operates on the front panel
Accessing the SSP180/220
Accessing the SSP180/220 Accessing the SSP180/220
Accessing the SSP180/220
menus
menusmenus
menus
To access the SSP180/220 menus and make
changes using the UTSR1:
o Activate the UTSR1 and view the
Home page (see page 20) by touching the
“Touch Screen Panel” (F).
o Touch the SSP key on the UTSR1
Home page to view the SSP page 1 (the
leftmost screen shown to the right).
o Press the down arrow key (to the right
of the page number) to scroll through the
SSP pages until you reach page 3 (shown on
the far right).
o Access the SSP180/220 Main Menu
by touching the MENU key.
o The SSP180/220 Main Menu (setup) is
displayed. (The Main Menu and setup menus
are shown on page 42, and described in the
sections following page 42.)
When you select the SSP180/220 Main Menu,
the processor enters SETUP mode.
(Refer to the next sections for descriptions of
these SSP pages.)
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SSP page 1
SSP page 1SSP page 1
SSP page 1
Status
StatusStatus
Status
Press the STATUS key to display the status or
settings of the SSP180/220 on the On Screen
Display (OSD). The status display shows
selected source, audio and video signal types,
processing mode and volume information.
The status display disappears after ten
seconds or when you select the same key
again.
Dim
DimDim
Dim
SSP220 — Press the DIM key to switch the
TFT screen brightness from bright to dim.
Press the key again to increase the brightness
of the TFT screen.
SSP180 — Press the DIM key to switch the
VFD screen brightness from bright to dim.
Press the key again to increase the brightness
of the VFD screen.
Zone
ZoneZone
Zone
Press the ZONE key to activate the second
zone or ‘Zone B’. This mode can be accessed
in STANDBY mode, but not during SETUP
mode. Zone functions are controlled by
pressing the ZONE key and following with the
function commands as required. If no
commands are received within five seconds,
the zone key will need to be pressed again.
If ‘Zone B’ control mode is activated during
normal operating mode, the OSD will show
‘Zone B Off’. Press the Standby button to turn
Zone B on. The OSD shows the current Zone
B source and volume setting.
Make adjustments as follows:
• source — select any of the direct
selection source keys (page 2 of SSP
menu) or select SRC +/- keys
• volume — select VOL+/- keys to increase
or decrease volume
• mute — mutes audio for Zone B
• Zone B — turn off by pressing the ‘Zone’
key followed by the Standby button
Zone B is independent of the main zone,
except during SETUP mode. When the main
zone is turned off, Zone B is still active.
Commands for Zone B must be preceded by
pressing the Zone key. In SETUP mode the
processor does not respond to Zone
commands.
7.1
7.17.1
7.1
The 7.1 key allows you to select the External
7.1 CHANNEL INPUT (43). The 7.1 CHANNEL
INPUT is a straight-through connection with
volume controller. The switch is a toggle type
and pressing it again switches off the EXT 7.1
input.
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Tape
TapeTape
Tape
The TAPE key activates the output signal from
a recorder connected to the ‘Tape Play’
connection (40) on the rear panel. Press once
to activate and press again to deactivate. The
TAPE key does not affect the operating mode
of the SSP180/220. The selected signal
source will be fed to the ‘Tape Rec’ output
sockets (40). If you have a three-head tape
recorder that permits off-tape monitoring you
can use the TAPE key to compare the source
signal to the off-tape signal and check the
level and the quality of the recording while the
recording takes place.
Note: If you engage the ‘TAPE key with no
signal source connected to the ‘Tape Play’,
or with no tape running, you will not hear any
audio.
Src +/
Src +/Src +/
Src +/----
The SRC +/- keys are used to scroll through
and select a Source (audio or audio-video)
from the available options. The selected
source is also fed to the ‘Tape Rec’ (40) and
‘Rec’ (41) outputs for recording. The display
shows the input you have selected. (This is
effectively the same as the Ch+/- hard keys.)
When a different input is selected, the
SSP180/220 automatically switches to the last
used operating mode of that input, or to the
correct digital decoding if an active digital
source is assigned to the input.
Trimsel and trim +/
Trimsel and trim +/Trimsel and trim +/
Trimsel and trim +/----
The TRIM keys are used to temporarily adjust
the levels from the audio system without
accessing the Setup menu. The adjustments
are not saved and the values shown on the
Setup menu remain unchanged.
Note: Trim level adjustments are not
permanent.
Repeated pressing of the TRIMSEL key
toggles through the following level adjustment
options:
• subwoofer level
• surround level
• center level
• bass level
• treble level
Adjustments can be made using the TRIM +/-
keys.
Dyn
DynDyn
Dyn
This key activates the Dolby Late Night
function that compresses a Dolby Digital
soundtrack so that all details are audible at low
listening levels and loud sounds are reduced in
volume.
Note: This function works only with Dolby
Digital sources.
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THX
THXTHX
THX
The THX key activates the THX processing
mode selected in the Setup Menu (see page
10 for information on these features). Press
the THX key to scroll through the available
modes that include:
• THX
• THX Surround-EX
• THX Ultra2 Cinema
• THX Music Mode
• THX Games Mode
Note: Available modes depend on the input
signal type and speaker configuration.
Mode
ModeMode
Mode
Select the MODE +/- keys to cycle through
the available processing modes (dependent
on the audio signal). The MODE tables (on
page 79) show all available modes for different
signal types (subject to change) and indicate
which speakers are active.
The subwoofer is not included in the table as it
is always active when selected in Speaker
Setup and if any active speakers are set to
‘small’. Refer to the mode tables on page 79.
SSP Page 2
SSP Page 2SSP Page 2
SSP Page 2
Source
SourceSource
Source
Page 2 of the SSP menu is used for quick
access to the different sources. To change
the selected source, simply select the
appropriate key.
Note: Use the UTSR1 menu editing features
to rename the SRC1 to SRC10 keys to have
the same designations given in the
SSP180/220 Source Setup, Titles fields.
SSP Page 3
SSP Page 3SSP Page 3
SSP Page 3
Up (
Up (Up (
Up (∧∧∧∧), Down (
), Down (), Down (
), Down (∨∨∨∨))))
During normal use, the UP (∧∧∧∧), DOWN (∨∨∨∨) keys
are used to adjust the volume setting. When
the SETUP mode or SSP menu is active, these
keys are used to navigate the menu, scrolling
up and down respectively.
Left (
Left (Left (
Left (<<<<), Right (
), Right (), Right (
), Right (>>>>)
) )
)
During normal use, the LEFT (<<<<), RIGHT (>>>>)
keys are used to change the selected source.
When the SETUP mode or SSP menu is
active, these keys are used to make
adjustments to menu settings.
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Enter (ENT)
Enter (ENT)Enter (ENT)
Enter (ENT)
During normal use, the ENT key is used to
perform the Input Search function, to search
for active input sources (in normal operating
mode).
When the SETUP mode or SSP menu is
active, this key is used to enter menu
selections.
Menu
MenuMenu
Menu
The menu key accesses the SETUP mode of
the SSP180/220. Use the UP (∧∧∧∧), DOWN (∨∨∨∨),
LEFT (<), RIGHT (>) keys to navigate the menu
and enter (ENT) to select.
To exit the ‘Menu’ setup without saving
changes, select escape (ESC).
Escape (ESC)
Escape (ESC)Escape (ESC)
Escape (ESC)
When the SETUP mode is active, the ESC key
is used to exit the setup menus without saving
changes. The ESC key can also be used to
cancel special operations, such as auto
calibration or input level monitoring.
Test
TestTest
Test
The TEST key activates a test signal (for noise
mode calibration in Level Setup).
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Quick Start Guide
Q
uick Start GuideQuick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
The Halcro Logic SSP180/220 is a
sophisticated product designed to be
compatible with the world’s leading analog
and digital audio/video components.
Due to the advanced nature of the
SSP180/220, there are many different user
configurations available and these can
become overwhelming if you are unfamiliar
with electronic component setup. Please
contact your dealer for installation and setup
guidance if you are unsure how to proceed.
Before you begin the initial
setup, make sure all
components are switched off
and unplugged at the mains.
This chapter provides a basic overview of the
connection requirements as well as basic
setup procedures. For more detailed setup
information, refer to the various setup
chapters in this manual.
Below are some basic notes to help you
during the installation and set up procedure:
• read the Important Safety Information on
page 4
• we recommend use of the UTSR1
Remote Control for menu setup
• charge your UTSR1 overnight ready for
use
• numbers shown in brackets throughout
this manual refer to the numbered
controls and connections shown on
page 14
• flow charts showing basic setup
procedures start on page 27
• use default source settings (page 29)
where possible
• use the connection diagrams (pages 32
to 37) to plug in connections for TV
monitor/ projector, amplifier and source
components
• the front panel menu does not have an
exit without save function
If you are unsure, use the UTSR1 to
access the menu and press ESC to exit
without saving changes. To save
changes select EXIT from each level until
the menu has been exited.
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Set
SetSet
Set up flow charts
up flow charts up flow charts
up flow charts
The charts below outline the steps to be followed to complete the basic setup and installation of the
SSP180/220. Refer to the connection diagrams on pages 32 to 37 for connection setup and correct
wiring.
Note: For detailed information on setup, refer to the relevant chapter in this manual
Quick start flow chart
Quick start flow chartQuick start flow chart
Quick start flow chart
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Fine tuning flow chart
Fine tuning flow chartFine tuning flow chart
Fine tuning flow chart
Switch on
SSP180/220 &
Home Theater
System
Connect
Microphone
Speaker
Setup
Level
Autocalibrate
Audio
Setup
Speaker Setup
Distance
Autocalibrate
YES
YESYES
YES
NO
NONO
NO
THX
Setup
Speaker Setup
Aux Channel
Setup
Trigger
Setup
Connect
Aux
Channels
Aux
Channels
Required?
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Source setup flow chart
Source setup flow chartSource setup flow chart
Source setup flow chart
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Factory def
Factory defFactory def
Factory default settings
ault settingsault settings
ault settings
The SSP180/220 has been programmed at
the factory with default settings to simplify the
initial setup procedure. If possible, connect
your source components to match the below
settings.
Source 1
Source 1 Source 1
Source 1 (DVD player with HDMI)
• HDMI — input 1 (37) HDMI MPCM
• S-Video — input 1 (23)
• Composite Video — input 1 (20)
• Analog Audio — input 1 (39)
• Digital Audio – HDMI (37)
Source 2
Source 2Source 2
Source 2 (Set-top box with HDMI)
• HDMI — input 2 (37)
• S-Video — input 2 (23)
• Composite Video — Input 2 (20)
• Analog Audio — input 2 (39)
• Digital Audio – HDMI (37)
Source 3
Source 3 Source 3
Source 3 (Media Server with HDMI)
• HDMI — input 3 (37)
• S-Video — input 3 (23)
• Composite Video — input 3 (20)
• Analog Audio — ‘Setup’ menu input 3
(39)
• Digital Audio – HDMI (37)
Source 4
Source 4 Source 4
Source 4 (DVD player with component video)
• Component Video — input 1 (34)
• S-Video — input 4 (23)
• Composite Video — input 4 (20)
• Analog Audio — input 4 (39)
• Digital Audio Coaxial — coax 1 (28)
Source 5
Source 5 Source 5
Source 5 (VCR)
• Component Video — input 2 (34)
• S-Video — input 5 (23)
• Composite Video — input 5 (20)
• Analog Audio — input 5 (39)
• Digital Audio Coaxial — coax 2 (28)
Source 6
Source 6 Source 6
Source 6 (Cable TV with component video)
• Component Video — input 3 (34)
• S-Video — input 6 (23)
• Composite Video — input 6 (20)
• Analog Audio — input 6 (39)
• Digital Audio Optical — optical 1 (29)
Source 7
Source 7 Source 7
Source 7 (CD or SACD with balanced audio)
• Analog Audio — input 7 (39)
• Balanced Analog Audio (18)
Source 8
Source 8 Source 8
Source 8 (CD player with digital)
• Analog Audio — input 8 (39)
• Digital Audio Coaxial — coax 3 (28)
Source 9
Source 9 Source 9
Source 9 (Tuner)
• Analog Audio — input 9 (39)
• Digital Audio Coaxial — coax 4 (28)
Source 10
Source 10 Source 10
Source 10 (Music Server)
• Analog Audio — input 10 (39)
• Digital Audio Optical — optical 2 (28)
Note: Default settings can be changed in the
Source setup menu. For details refer to
Source Setup chapter on page 56.
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Audio / Video options
Audio / Video optionsAudio / Video options
Audio / Video options
Depending on the components you are
connecting, you will need to select which of
the following connections need to be used.
Video and audio
Video and audioVideo and audio
Video and audio
• HDMI (37) – highest quality audio & video
Video
Video Video
Video (listed in order of video quality output)
• component video (34)
• S-video (23)
• composite video (20)
Audio inputs
Audio inputsAudio inputs
Audio inputs
Analog Inputs
• balanced (18) — most desirable for CD,
SACD or DVDA analog balanced audio
outputs. Balanced audio will minimize
earth loop generated mains hum and
ripple or high frequency interference
• unbalanced (43) — suitable for sources
with multi channel analog audio output
(SACD, DVDA)
• Stereo analog (39)
Digital audio inputs — should be used where
possible for multi-channel audio outputs:
— HDMI MPCM (37)
— HDMI SPDIF (37)
— Coaxial (28)
— Optical (29)
— AES/EBU (30)
Audio outputs
Audio outputsAudio outputs
Audio outputs
• balanced (19) — most desirable for
minimizing earth loop generated mains
hum and ripple or high frequency
interference
• unbalanced (44) — suitable for most
installations
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Connecting an amplifier(s)
Connecting an amplifier(s)Connecting an amplifier(s)
Connecting an amplifier(s)
From the SSP180/220, connect either the
balanced or unbalanced Front Left, Front
Right, Center, Surround Left, Surround Right,
Rear Left and Rear Right analog audio outputs
(19 or 44) to the corresponding Front Left,
Front Right, Center, Surround Left, Surround
Right, Rear Left and Rear Right inputs of the
power amplifier(s). To connect the speakers,
refer to the amplifier manufacturer’s owner’s
manual.
If you only have one rear speaker, connect it
to the LEFT Rear output (19 or 44).
MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER (MC70)
Manu fact ured
in Aus tralia
7
Left Rea r
6
Left Fro nt
5
Left Surrou nd
4
Cente r3Right S urroun d2Right F ront
1
Right R ear
Serial
Number
MC70
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
LOUDSPEA KER
UNBALA NCED
BALANC ED
F10AL 250 V
N958
100-24 0VAC
50-60 Hz, 10A
LOUDSPEA KER
UNBALAN CED
BALANC ED
LOUDSPEA KER
UNBALA NCE D
BALANC ED
LOUDSPEA KER
UNBALA NCED
BALANC ED
LOUDSPEA KER
UNBALAN CED
BALAN CED
LOUDSPEA KER
UNBALAN CED
BALANC ED
LOUDSPEA KER
UNBALA NCE D
BALANC ED
11
5
4
6
7
12
14
13
9
10
8
Balan ced A nalog Audio Inputs Balan ced A nalog Audio Output s
Compo site Vide o Inputs & Out puts
Analog Audio Inputs Tape R ec Ou t Z one Ex ternal 7.1 Inpu ts 7.1 Outpu ts Spec ial Ou tputs
Compon ent Vi deo Input s & Out puts HDMI/H DCP In puts & Output s
S-Video In puts S-V ideo Out puts Digital Audio Inp uts Control
LeftRight RightL. Surround L. SurroundR. Surround R. Surround
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Play /In Rec/Out 2 2Out Front Surround Center Rear
1 2 3 4 5 6 Rec Mon OS D Mo n RS232 I R Inputs Triggers
3 5 Re c Zo ne Coax 1 Coa x 3 AESE BU
Center CenterSubwo ofe r Subwoofe rL. Rear L. RearR. Rear R. Rear
4
Sub
6 Mon OSD Mo n Coax 2 Coax 4 O ptical 1 Optical 2
1
Input 1 Input 2 Inp ut 3 Inp ut 4 O utput
Pr Pr Pr Pr PrPb Pb Pb Pb PbY Y Y Y
Output Inp ut 1 Input 2 Inp ut 3 Input 4
USB
2 1 1Front Surround Center Rear
Sub
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Manufactured in the EU
Optical Out
Serial
Number
SSP22 0
N958
100-2 40VA C
50-60 Hz, 1.1A
Left
1
1
L
R
2
2 3
Y
18A 18
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
34 35 36 37 38
45 46444341 424039
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Connecting a subwoofer
Connecting a subwooferConnecting a subwoofer
Connecting a subwoofer
From the SSP180/220, connect the analog audio output (either Sub19 or Sub44) to the
corresponding subwoofer input.
Balan ced A nalog Audio In puts Balanc ed An alog A udio O utput s
Compos ite Vide o Inputs & Outp uts
Analog Audio Inputs Tape Rec Out Zo ne Ext ernal 7.1 Inpu ts 7.1 Outputs S pecia l Outpu ts
Compo nent Video Inpu ts & Ou tputs HDMI/H DCP Inputs & Outpu ts
S-Video In puts S-Video Ou tputs Digital A udio Inpu ts Control
LeftRight RightL. Surround L. SurroundR. Surround R. Surround
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Play/In Rec/Out 2 2Out Fr ont Surround Ce nter Rear
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Connecting a TV monitor
Connecting a TV monitorConnecting a TV monitor
Connecting a TV monitor
The TV monitor/projector requires video
connections only as the audio will be driven by
the processor/amplifier.
From the SSP180/220, connect one or more
of the following: HDMI or S-video or
component video or composite video output
(36/25/35/21) to the corresponding HDMI/
S-video / component video / composite video
input of the TV monitor/projector.
Note: If your TV monitor/projector is a
component type, you cannot down-convert
from an HDMI source input.
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Connecting a DVD player
Connecting a DVD playerConnecting a DVD player
Connecting a DVD player
The DVD player requires both audio and video
connections, except if your DVD player has an
HDMI output (HDMI combines audio and
video in one cable).
• video — from the DVD player, connect
one or more of the following: HDMI or
S-video or component video or
composite video output to the
corresponding HDMI/
S-video/component video/composite
video input on the SSP180/220
(37/23/34/20)
• audio — from the DVD player, connect
either the coaxial or optical digital audio
output to the digital audio input on the
SSP180/220 (28/29)
• analog audio output — connect if the
zone or REC outputs are to be used
Note: the type of TV monitor/projector
connected to the SSP180/220, dictates your
source connection options. For example, if
your TV monitor / projector uses component
video input your source must use component
video S-Video or Composite Video output
(see Source setup, Video type, page 60).
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External
Control
Digital
Audio Out
Digital
Audio Out
OpticalOptic al
HDMI Out
DVD PLAYER
VIDEO AUDIO
OR O R OR OR
Analog Video Out
Component Video
Composite
Video Out
S-video Out
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Composite Video In puts & Output s
Analog A udio Inp uts Tape Rec Out Zone Ext erna l 7.1 Input s 7 .1 Outp uts Special O utput s
Compone nt Vide o Input s & Outpu ts HDM I/HDCP Inputs & Outpu ts
S-Video Inp uts S-Video Ou tput s Digita l Aud io Inputs Control
LeftRight RightL. Surround L. SurroundR. Surround R. Surround
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4
Sub
6 Mon OSD Mon Co ax 2 Co ax 4 Optical 1 Optical 2
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Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Inp ut 4 Output
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Output Input 1 Inp ut 2 Input 3 Input 4
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Connecting a CD player
Connecting a CD playerConnecting a CD player
Connecting a CD player
From the CD player, connect either the digital
output, or balanced or unbalanced Left/Right
audio output to the corresponding audio Input
on the SSP180/220 (28 or 18 or 39).
It is important to remember that no digital
audio output is allowed for SACD. SACD
players have digital outputs but they are for
CD playing only. The SACD output is analog
only.
Note: Use default settings where possible.
SRC7
SRC7SRC7
SRC7 — From CD or SACD player, connect
balanced audio output to source input 7 (39).
SRC8
SRC8SRC8
SRC8 — From CD or SACD player, connect
digital audio output to input Coax 3 (28)
L
Coaxial
L
R
R
Optical
Analog Balanced Audio Out
Digital Audio Out
Unbalanced
Audio Out
CD PLAYER
OR OR
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Composi te Video Inputs & Outpu ts
Analog Audio Inputs Ta pe Rec Out Zone Extern al 7.1 Inputs 7.1 Outpu ts S pecia l Outpu ts
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S-Video Inp uts S-Video Ou tputs Digit al Au dio Input s Cont rol
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4
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Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Output
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Output Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4
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Connecting a VCR
Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR
Connecting a VCR
The VCR has both audio and video
connections with record option.
• video — from the VCR, connect the
S-video/component video/composite
video output to S-video/component
video/composite video input on the
SSP180/220 (23/34/20)
• video record — from the SSP180/220,
connect the S-video/component
• video/composite video output — on the
SSP180/220 (24/34/21) to the S-video/
component video/composite video input
of the VCR
• audio — from the VCR, connect the
Left/Right audio output to the analog
audio input of the SSP180/220 (39)
• audio record — from the SSP180/220,
connect the Rec out (41) to the Left/Right
audio input of the VCR
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Viewing the Menus on the OSD
V
iewing the Menus on the OSDViewing the Menus on the OSD
Viewing the Menus on the OSD
The SSP180/220 Main Menu and setup
menus can be viewed on the On Screen
Display (OSD) (4). You can access the menus
using the UTSR1 remote, as explained on
page 21, or using the front panel controls.
To use the front panel controls instead of the
UTSR1 remote, apply the following rules in
place of using the UP (∧∧∧∧) DOWN (∨∨∨∨) LEFT (<<<<)
RIGHT (>>>>) and enter (ENT) keys on the UTSR1
SSP page 3.
• Main Menu — to access the SSP180/220
Main Menu, press the menu button on
the front panel (11)
(This is equivalent to pressing the MENU
key on the UTSR1 SSP page 3.)
• DOWN (
∨∨∨∨
) — scroll through menu options
by repeatedly pressing the menu button
(11)
• Enter (ENT) — to access a highlighted
menu setting, turn the volume control (12)
in a clockwise direction
• RIGHT (
>>>>
) — to access a highlighted
menu setting, turn the volume control (12)
in a clockwise direction
• RIGHT (
>>>>
) — to change a menu setting,
turn the volume control (12) in a
clockwise direction
To exit the menu setting, use the menu button
(11) to scroll through the options until EXIT is
highlighted and then turn the volume control
(12) in a clockwise direction to accept.
Note: When using the volume control (12),
one 5-degree turn will ‘enter’ the selection.
Turning the control further will adjust the
settings.
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SSP Setup and Operation
S
SP Setup and OperationSSP Setup and Operation
SSP Setup and Operation
After completing the connection setup as
outlined in the Quick Start Guide (page 26),
reconnect the power to all components and
turn them on.
To access the setup menus during the source
setup procedure, you can use either the
Universal Touch Screen Remote (UTSR1)
supplied with the SSP180/220, or the front
panel controls (see page 38). If using the
UTSR1 for setup (recommended), you will
need to charge the remote overnight before
use and read the UTSR1 Owner’s Manual for
operation details.
Note: Four AAA batteries may be used
instead of the supplied rechargeable
batteries. Remember to use the supplied
rechargeable AAA batteries only if using the
Docking Station for charging.
Starting up
Starting upStarting up
Starting up
To turn on the SSP180/220:
o Connect the mains power cable from
a power outlet to the unit (46), and switch the
power on.
o Wait for the Standby LED to appear
(3) and then press the Standby/On button (2)
on the front panel of the SSP180/220 (or
UTSR1) to turn the unit on.
(A start-up message will appear on the
OSD (4)).
Before you are able to watch a DVD or listen
to any music, you will need to access the
SSP180/220 Main Menu to specify the source
parameters for each source component.
On screen display (OSD)
On screen display (OSD)On screen display (OSD)
On screen display (OSD)
Begin the setup procedure by displaying the
menu on your TV monitor/projector, as
follows:
o Turn the remote on by touching its
LCD screen.
o Select SSP from the options.
o Use the up/down arrows to scroll to
page 3 of the SSP menu.
o Press the MENU key on page 3.
The SSP180/220 Main Menu is displayed,
with ‘Speaker Setup’ as the first option in
a list.
o Scroll through the list using the down
arrow until ‘Display Setup’ is highlighted.
o Select ‘ENT’ to enter the Display
Setup Menu.
o Scroll through the list using the down
arrow until ‘TV system’ is highlighted.
o Use the LEFT (<<<<) RIGHT (>>>>) keys to
select either NTSC or PAL to suit your TV
system (NTSC is used in the USA; PAL is
used in most other countries).
o Once selected, use the UP (∧∧∧∧) DOWN
(∨∨∨∨) keys to highlight EXIT and press ENT
to return to the Main Menu.
o Exit again to save changes.
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Watching a DVD
Watching a DVDWatching a DVD
Watching a DVD
To watch a DVD:
o Press the Source button (8) on the
front panel of the SSP180/220, and rotate
the volume control (12) to select the
source with the DVD player connected to
it (source 1 to 6).
Alternatively, use the UTSR1 and enter
the SSP menu page 2, to select the
source with the DVD player connected to
it.
o Once the DVD player is shown on the
display (4), wait approximately five
seconds for the source to be selected.
o Place a DVD into the DVD player and
press play.
You should see a picture on the TV
monitor/projector and hear sound through
your speakers. Use the SSP180/220 volume
control (12) on the front panel (or UTSR1) to
adjust the volume.
Dialog normalization
Dialog normalizationDialog normalization
Dialog normalization
Dialog normalization (Dial Norm) is a feature of
Dolby Digital, which is used to keep the
programs at the same average listening level
so the user does not have to change the
volume control between Dolby Digital
programs.
When playing back media encoded in Dolby
Digital, you may sometimes see a brief
message in the front panel display reading
“Dial Norm X dB” (X being a numeric value).
The display is showing how the program level
relates with THX calibration level. If you want to
play the program at calibrated theatrical levels,
you may wish to adjust the volume.
For example, if you see the following
message: "Dial Norm + 4 dB" in the front panel
display, to keep the overall output level at THX
calibrated loudness, just turn down the
volume control by 4 dB. However, unlike a
cinema, where the playback loudness is
preset, you can choose your preferred
volume setting for best enjoyment.
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Listening to a CD
Listening to a CDListening to a CD
Listening to a CD
To listen to a CD:
o Press the Source button (8) on the front
panel of the SSP180/220, and rotate the
volume control (12) to select the source
with the CD player connected to it
(source 7 to 10).
Alternatively, use the UTSR1 and enter
the SSP menu page 2, to select the
source with the CD player connected to
it.
o Once the CD player is shown on the
display (4), wait approximately five seconds
for the source to be selected.
o Place a CD into the CD player and
press play.
You should hear sound through your
speakers. Use the SSP180/220 volume
control (12) on the front panel (or UTSR1) to
adjust the volume.
Watching a video
Watching a videoWatching a video
Watching a video
To watch a video:
o Press the Source button (8) on the
front panel of the SSP180/220 and rotate the
volume control (12) to select the source with
the VCR connected to it (source 1 to 6).
Alternatively, use the UTSR1 and enter
the SSP menu page 2, to select the
source with the VCR connected to it.
o Once the VCR is shown on the display
(4), wait approximately five seconds for the
source to be selected.
o Insert a tape into the VCR and press
play.
You should see a picture on the TV
monitor/projector and hear sound through
your speakers. Use the SSP180/220 volume
control (12) on the front panel (or UTSR1) to
adjust the volume.
Note: The SSP180/220 allows you to enter
information about the size, distance and how
many speakers you have in your system. To
ensure you experience the best quality audio,
refer to the speaker setup information on
page 43.
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Menu Structure
M
enu StructureMenu Structure
Menu Structure
>>>>
TRIGGER SETUP
Trigger 1 sense PowerOn
- polarity Posit
- delay No
- duration Infinit
Trigger 2 sense PowerOn
- polarity Posit
- delay No
- duration Default
EXIT
Page
Page Page
Page 88883333
>>>>
THX AUDIO SETUP
Bass limiter setup
Boundary gain comp No
THX Ultra2 Sub -
Boundary gain comp
ASA
Back speakers Together
EXIT
Page
Page Page
Page 77779999
>>>>
MAIN MENU
Speaker setup
Audio setup
Source setup
Display setup
THX Audio setup
Trigger setup
EXIT
>>>>
SPEAKER SETUP
Level setup
Distance setup
Size setup
Aux channel setup
Level Autocalibrate?
Dist. Autocalibrate?
EXIT
Page
Page Page
Page 52
5252
52
>>>>
DISPLAY SETUP
Scaler setup
TV system NTSC
Superimpose Off
Temporary disp. Full
Video format Auto
Distance units Feet
OSD output Both
OSD style Default
EXIT
Page
Page Page
Page 77773333
>>>>
AUDIO SETUP
Dolby/DTS setup
Preset setup
Tone controls
LFE level 0dB
Reverb 2
Balanced source Off
Balanced routing DSP
EXIT
Page 60
Page 60Page 60
Page 60
>>>>
SOURCE SETUP
Source 1
Title SRC 1
Digital input HDMI MPCM
Preset No change
Analog monitor
Video type HDMI 1
Video out mode HDMI
Video Scaler On
EXIT
Page
Page Page
Page 66
6666
66
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Speaker Setup
S
peaker SetupSpeaker Setup
Speaker Setup
It is important to set up the speaker system
correctly to accurately recreate the recorded
sound.
To access the ‘Speaker setup’ menu:
o Enter the Main Menu.
o Use the UP or DOWN keys until
‘Speaker Setup’ is highlighted.
o Press ENT to select.
Note: ‘NONE’ will be displayed if the speaker/
channel is not selected in the ‘Size Setup’
menu, and the optional settings (Level,
distance and so on) cannot be changed. To
facilitate the speaker setup the SSP180/220
comes with a calibration microphone and
tone generator (built in) that is used to
automatically calibrate the sound levels
coming from the speakers and setup their
distances relative to the listening position.
This setup can also be done manually.
You can engage the noise calibration signal by
pressing the TEST key on the UTSR1. This will
start a test signal cycling through the
channels. The test signal stays on the channel
until no level change is done during the last
few seconds. Pressing the TEST key again
disengages the noise signal.
Level auto calibration is recommended for
setting the correct speaker levels, but if
manual calibration is used, the correct sound
pressure should be set to 75 dB using a hand
held sound pressure meter set to ‘C’ slow.
This level corresponds to sound levels in
public cinemas.
MAIN MENU
>>>> Speaker setup
Audio setup
Source setup
Display setup
THX Audio setup
Trigger setup
EXIT
SPEAKER SETUP
>>>> Level setup
Distance setup
Size setup
Aux channel setup
Level Autocalibrate?
Dist. Autocalibrate?
EXIT
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Level setup
Level setupLevel setup
Level setup
Output channel levels are adjusted in Level
setup.
To set up output channel levels:
o From the ‘Speaker Setup’ menu, use
the UP or DOWN keys to highlight ‘Level
Setup’ and press ENT.
o Use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight
the speaker/channel level you want to adjust.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to adjust
the level to your desired setting.
o Repeat this process until you are
happy with all level settings.
o Use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight
EXIT and press ENT to return to the ‘Speaker
setup’ menu
Note: The adjustment range is from –6.0 dB
to +6.0 dB with 0.5 dB steps per issue (15).
You can engage the noise calibration signal by
pressing the TEST key on the UTSR1. This
starts a test signal cycling through the
channels. The test signal stays on the channel
until no level change is made during the last
few seconds. Pressing the TEST key again
disengages the noise signal.
Distance setup
Distance setupDistance setup
Distance setup
Speaker distances must be correctly setup to
ensure sound arrives simultaneously to the
listening position.
LEVEL SETUP
>>>> Left 0.0dB
Center 0.0dB
Right 0.0dB
Right surround 0.0dB
Right back 0.0dB
Left back 0.0dB
Left surround 0.0dB
Subwoofer 0.0dB
EXIT
DISTANCE SETUP
>>>> Left 6ft
Center 5ft
Right 6ft
Right surround 3ft
Right back 0ft
Left back 0ft
Left surround 3ft
Subwoofer 0ft
EXIT
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To set up speaker distances:
o From the ‘Speaker Setup’ menu, use
the UP or DOWN keys to highlight ‘Distance
Setup’ and press ENT.
o Use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight
the speaker/channel distance you want to
adjust.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to adjust
the distance to the correct setting.
o Repeat this process until you are
happy with all distance settings.
o Use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight
EXIT and press ENT to return to the ‘Speaker
setup’ menu.
Note: The adjustment range is from 0ft (0m)
to 63ft (21m).
Note: The maximum difference in distance
from speakers to the listening position is 15 ft
(5 m). A rounding of ‘1 ft = 1 ms’ and ‘3ft = 1m’
is used. Refer to ‘Display setup’, ‘Distance
units’ to change setup from feet to meters.
Distance values that are ‘Too distant’ are
highlighted in a different color (usually red).
The highlighted speaker should be moved
closer or the nearest speaker should be move
further away.
Size setup
Size setupSize setup
Size setup
The ‘Size setup’ defines speaker and
subwoofer settings.
• set speakers that are able to handle full
frequency signals to ‘Large’ and those
that cannot, to ‘Small’
• if a speaker is not present (such as
Center), set it to ‘No’
• set THX speakers to small 80 Hz
SIZE SETUP
>>>> Main speakers Large
Center speaker Small
Surround speakers Small
Back speakers 2Small
Subwoofer Yes
Subwoofer filter On
Subwoofer freq. 80 Hz-THX
Enhanced bass Off
EXIT
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T
o set up speaker sizes:
o From the ‘Speaker Setup’ menu, use
the UP or DOWN keys to highlight ‘Size
setup’ and press ENT.
o Use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight
the speaker/channel size you want to adjust.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to adjust
the size to your desired setting.
o Use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight
EXIT and press ENT to return to the ‘Speaker
setup’ menu.
o If setup is complete for all settings,
use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight EXIT
and press ENT to exit the Speaker setup,
followed by the Main Menu.
Note: The subwoofer crossover range is from
40 Hz to 140 Hz with 10 Hz steps. The
crossover frequency defines the frequency
below, which the low frequency signal does
not travel to small speakers, but is redirected
to large speakers and/or a subwoofer.
Subwoofer crossover filter can be bypassed
if the subwoofer’s own filter is to be used.
Enhanced Bass duplicates the subwoofer
information to both large speakers and
subwoofer. You may desire this in some
cases to get more bass from the system. By
selecting “Off”, the low frequencies will play
through the main left and right only. This
selection is preferred by THX.
Aux channel setup
Aux channel setupAux channel setup
Aux channel setup
‘Aux channel setup’ allows user configuration
of channel 9 and 10 outputs, also known as
‘Aux channels’. A stereo subwoofer
configuration is one of the most common
uses.
• the setup procedure is the same for both
channels
• if user defined configuration is selected,
mix levels and filter parameters can be
edited
• ‘Level’ sets the output level of the aux
channel
• ‘Delay’ allows the output signal to be
delayed for special effects or setting the
correct distance to the listening position
(Max. delay is 80 ms for aux channels,
where 1 millisecond corresponds to
approx. 1 ft or 0.3 m.)
AUX CHANNEL SETUP
>>>> Ch 9 config setup
-Level 0 dB
-Delay 0 ms
Ch 10 config setup
-Level 0 dB
-Delay 0 ms
EXIT
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To set up auxiliary channels:
o From the ‘Speaker Setup’ menu, use
the UP or DOWN keys to highlight ‘Aux
channel setup’ and press ENT.
o Set up the auxiliary channel
configuration (see page 47).
o Set the ‘Level’ settings on either
channel, using the UP or DOWN keys to
highlight ‘Level’, then use the LEFT or RIGHT
keys to adjust the level to your desired
setting.
o Set the ‘Delay’ settings on either
channel, using the UP or DOWN keys to
highlight ‘Delay, then use the LEFT or RIGHT
keys to adjust the time to your desired
setting.
o If you are happy with all the settings,
use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight EXIT
and press ENT to return to the ‘Speaker
setup’ menu.
Configuration setup
Configuration setupConfiguration setup
Configuration setup
Aux channel configuration setup contains the
parameters for user adjustable presets.
• filter type sets the type of the filter used:
none, lowpass or highpass
• filter frequency sets the crossover
frequency used
Highpass allows filter values between
20 Hz- 1 kHz and lowpass 20 Hz – 18 kHz.
To set the configuration:
o From the ‘Aux channel setup’ menu,
use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight either
‘Ch 9 config setup‘ or ‘Ch 10 config setup‘
and press ENT.
o Use the UP and DOWN keys to
highlight the filter type you want to adjust.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to select
the filter type.
o Select filter frequency.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to select
filter frequency.
o Use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight
EXIT.
o If you have finished making changes,
press ENT to return to the ‘Speaker setup’
menu.
AUX CHANNEL SETUP
>>>> Ch 9 config setup
-Level 0dB
-Delay 0ms
Ch 10 config setup
-Level 0dB
-Delay 0ms
EXIT
CH 9 CONFIGURATION
>>>> Filter 1 type No
Filter 1 freq -
Filter 2 type No
Filter 2 freq -
Mix levels
EXIT
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Mixing Levels
Mixing LevelsMixing Levels
Mixing Levels
The ‘Mix levels’ setup defines the source
signal for the aux channel. Aux channel signals
are generated from other audio channels
before delay is added in the DSP (Digital Signal
Processing.
Note: The mix level range is from -100 to 100,
where zero value equals no signal, 100 equals
max. volume and -100 equals max. volume
with phase inverted.
Level range is linear, so for example, a 50
setting means a 6 dB quieter signal than the
100 setting and a 25 setting means a 12 dB
quieter signal than the 100 setting.
o
To set up mix levels:
o From the ‘Configuration setup’ menu,
use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight ‘Mix
levels’ and press ENT
o Use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight
the channels you want to select for mixing.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to adjust
the source channel levels and phase for
mixing.
o When adjustments are complete, use
the UP or DOWN keys to highlight EXIT and
press ENT to return to the ‘Configuration’
menu.
o Use the UP or DOWN keys again to
highlight EXIT and press ENT to return to the
‘Speaker setup’ menu.
AUX CHANNEL SETUP
>>>> Ch 9 config setup
-Level 0dB
-Delay 0ms
Ch 10 config setup
-Level 0dB
-Delay 0ms
EXIT
CH 9 CONFIGURATION
Filter 1 type No
Filter 1 freq -
Filter 2 type No
Filter 2 freq -
>>>> Mix levels
EXIT
CH 9 MIX LEVELS
>>>> Left 0
Center 0
Right 0
Right surround 0
Back 0
Left surround 0
LFE 0
EXIT
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Autocalibrate
Autocalibrate Autocalibrate
Autocalibrate ———— level and distance
level and distance level and distance
level and distance
There are two steps involved in the
Autocalibration; level and distance. Level
Autocalibration must be executed first to
provide a more accurate result regarding
subwoofer distance.
Before starting Autocalibration, make sure
there is no significant background noise,
which may interfere with the process. Also
have your microphone ready with one AA
battery installed, and connect the cable to the
base of the microphone and tighten the
plastic nut.
There must be no obstruction between the
calibration microphone and the speakers
during the Autocalibration process.
Do not stand between the microphone and
any speaker during this process.
To begin Autocalibration:
o Connect the microphone cable to the
MIC socket (15) on the SSP180/220 front
panel.
o Place the microphone in the listening
position with the mesh pointing to the ceiling.
o Switch the microphone ON by moving
the switch towards the dot.
o From the ‘Speaker Setup’ menu, use
the UP or DOWN keys to highlight ‘Level
autocalibrate’ and press ENT.
The autocalibrate process will begin, usually
taking a few minutes. Wait until the process is
complete before proceeding. New level
values will be written to the ‘Level setup’.
o Repeat the steps outlined above for
Distance Autocalibration.
o Once completed, use the UP or
DOWN keys to highlight EXIT and press ENT
to return to the Main Menu.
o When the Autocalibration process is
complete, remove the battery from the
microphone and store in a dry location.
Sometimes, due to interaction with the room,
you may notice irregular results when setting
the level and/or distance of the main
speakers. If this happens, THX recommends
setting them manually.
SPEAKER SETUP
Level setup
Distance setup
Size setup
Aux channel setup
>>>> Level Autocalibrate?
Dist. Autocalibrate?
EXIT
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Note: You may notice that subwoofer
distance values are different than the exact
physical distance. This is due to the
Autocalibration process measuring ‘acoustic’
distance, not physical distance. Acoustic
distance is usually greater than actual
measurements. If the measurement is too
great i.e. the distance is displayed in the error
color in the Distance Setup, reduce the
subwoofer distance until the value is legal.
Note: Do not use any other type of
microphones!
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Audio Setup
Audio SetupAudio Setup
Audio Setup
The Audio Setup includes Dolby/DTS, Bass
limiter, Tone, Preset, LFE, Reverberation and
Balanced Input settings and affects all source
input channels.
To select Audio setup:
o Enter the Main Menu.
o Use the UP or DOWN keys until Audio
Setup is highlighted.
o Press ENT to select.
Dolby/DTS setup
Dolby/DTS setupDolby/DTS setup
Dolby/DTS setup
Setup parameters are as follows:
• PL II panorama – On/Off
Extends the front stereo image to include
surround speakers.
When panorama is ‘On’, the music
signals from the front channels are
spread to surround channels to create a
wraparound effect.
• PLII width – Min, 1 to 6, Max
Controls the width of the front sound field
in PLII Music mode.
Sound from the Center channel is
distributed to the front Left and Right
channel speakers to create a smooth
blend of sound across the front.
• PLII dimension – -3 to 3
Allows the user to adjust the soundstage
either to the front or to the rear varying
the spatial effect.
The dimension ± range controls the front-
surround balance of the sound field in PLII
Music Mode. When set at 0 the control
has no effect. When set + the surround
field moves to the front and when - the
field moves to the rear.
MAIN MENU
Speaker setup
>>>> Audio setup
Source setup
Display setup
Trigger setup
THX Audio setup
EXIT
AUDIO SETUP
>>>> Dolby/DTS setup
Preset setup
Tone controls
LFE level 0dB
Reverb 2
Balanced source Off
Balanced routing DSP
EXIT
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• Neo:6 Center Image – Min, 1 to 4, Max
Controls the width of the front sound field
in Neo:6 Music mode.
Sound from the Center channel is
distributed to the front Left and Right
channel speakers to create a smooth
blend of sound across the front.
T
o set up Dolby/DTS:
o From the Audio Setup menu, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight Dolby/DTS
Setup and press ENT (Enter).
o Use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight
the setting you want to adjust
o Once the setting is highlighted, use
the LEFT or RIGHT keys to adjust the values
o When satisfied with the values, use
the UP or DOWN keys to highlight EXIT and
press ENT to return to the Audio Setup
menu.
Preset setup
Preset setupPreset setup
Preset setup
The Preset setup allows compensation for
possible variations in the audio outputs from
different sources.
The Treble and Bass settings replace the
Treble and Bass in the Tone setup for any
source that has a preset selected.
Center, Surround and Subwoofer settings are
added to the values in Level setup, where
levels can be increased or decreased by
±12 dB.
The Lipsync feature controls the system wide
audio delay to ensure the audio and video are
in sync. With this adjustment you can re-sync
audio and video signals, where the range is
0-150 ms at up to 48 kHz sample rate signals
and up to 70 ms at up to 96 kHz signals.
DOLBY/DTS SETUP
>>>> PL II panorama Off
PL II width 3
PL II dimension 0
Neo6 center image 2
EXIT
PRESET SETUP
>>>> Preset 1
Treble 0dB
Bass 0dB
Center 0dB
Surround 0dB
Subwoofer 0dB
Lipsync Off
EXIT
PRESET SETUP
>>>> Preset ----- + ----- 1
Treble ----- + ----- 0dB
Bass ----- + ----- 0dB
Center ----- + ----- 0dB
Surround ----- + ----- 0dB
Subw ----- + ----- 0dB
Lipsync 130ms
EXIT
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To adjust Preset settings:
o From the Audio Setup menu, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight ‘Preset setup’
and press ENT.
o Use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight
the setting you want to adjust.
o Once the setting is highlighted, use
the LEFT or RIGHT keys to adjust the values.
o When satisfied with the values, use
the UP or DOWN keys to highlight EXIT and
press ENT to return to the Audio Setup
menu.
Note: Remember to assign the presets to the
sources with which you want to use them,
from the Source Setup menu.
Tone controls
Tone controlsTone controls
Tone controls
Tone controls allow additional tuning of the
audio outputs and filter frequencies.
The Bass and Treble adjustment range is from
–12 dB to +12 dB with 1 dB steps
The Tone filters for the Treble filter are 6 kHz,
8 kHz and 10 kHz and for the Bass filter they
are 80 Hz, 110 Hz and 140 Hz.
To adjust Tone controls:
o From the Audio Setup menu, use the UP
or DOWN keys to highlight ‘Tone controls’
and press ENT.
o Use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight
the setting you want to adjust.
o Once the setting is highlighted, use the
LEFT or RIGHT keys to adjust the values.
o When satisfied with the values, use the UP
or DOWN keys to highlight EXIT and press
ENT to return to the Audio Setup menu.
Note: In THX modes, tone controls are
bypassed.
Low frequency effects (LFE)
Low frequency effects (LFE)Low frequency effects (LFE)
Low frequency effects (LFE)
The LFE channel contains only low frequency
signals and is the ‘0.1’ of the 5.1 or 6.1 channel
digital surround signal. LFE channel is present
only with Dolby Digital, DTS and DTS-ES
channel sources.
To adjust the LFE level:
o From the Audio Setup menu, use the UP
or DOWN keys to highlight LFE level.
o Once the setting is highlighted, use the
LEFT or RIGHT keys to adjust the value.
o When satisfied with the value, use the UP
or DOWN keys to highlight the next
setting or EXIT to return to the Main
Menu.
Note: The adjustment range is from –10 dB
to 0 dB with 1 dB steps.
TONE CONTROLS
>>>> Treble 0dB
Bass 0dB
Treble filter 6kHz
Bass filter 80Hz
EXIT
AUDIO SETUP
Dolby/DTS setup
Preset setup
Tone controls
>>>> LFE level 0dB
Reverb 2
Balanced source Off
Balanced routing DSP
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Reverb
ReverbReverb
Reverb
The Reverb-parameter adjusts the level of
reverberation effect of the ambient music
modes (Dry, 1,2,3, Wet). Dry has the least
reverberation and Wet has the most. With this
control it is possible to manipulate the
ambience of the listening area to replicate a
range of listening environments.
To adjust the Reverb setting:
o From the Audio Setup menu, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight Reverb.
o Once the setting is highlighted, use
the LEFT or RIGHT keys to adjust the value.
o When satisfied with the value, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight the next
setting or EXIT to return to the Main Menu.
Balanced source
Balanced source Balanced source
Balanced source
Balanced source assigns the balanced audio
input to any of the ten input sources. When
the balanced source is selected (SRC7) it
replaces the unbalanced analog input from
that source.
To change the balanced source setting:
o From the Audio Setup menu, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight Balanced
source.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to
change the setting.
o Once the setting is correct, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight the next
setting to be adjusted or highlight EXIT to
save and return to the Main Menu.
AUDIO SETUP
Dolby/DTS setup
Preset setup
Tone controls
LFE level 0dB
Reverb 2
>>>> Balanced source Off
Balanced routing DSP
EXIT
AUDIO SETUP
Dolby/DTS setup
Preset setup
Tone controls
LFE level 0dB
>>>> Reverb 2
Balanced source Off
Balanced routing DSP
EXIT
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Balanced routing
Balanced routing Balanced routing
Balanced routing
The Balanced routing setup has two options:
Bypass or DSP (Digital Signal Processing).
Bypass enables the shortest possible signal
routing, where the signal only travels through
the volume controller and directly to the
balanced 7.1 outputs.
DSP processing is available if DSP is selected.
Note: In ‘Bypass’ mode, the signal is available
only at the balanced 7.1 outputs and no post-
processing or bass management is available.
If using the SSP220, only the Left and Right
channels are routed to the DSP.
To change the balanced routing setting:
o From the Audio Setup menu, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight ‘Balanced
source’.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to
change the setting.
o Once the setting is correct, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight the next
setting to be adjusted or highlight EXIT to
save and return to the Main Menu.
AUDIO SETUP
Dolby/DTS setup
Preset setup
Tone controls
LFE level 0dB
Reverb 2
Balanced source Off
>>>> Balanced routing DSP
EXIT
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Source Setup
S
ource SetupSource Setup
Source Setup
The SSP180/220 is shipped with factory
default settings and the Source Setup menu
allows customization of each audio/video
source.
Source numbers correspond to the source
input numbers on the rear panel of the
SSP180/220 (39). Sources 1 to 6 have their
respective Analog Audio Inputs, Composite
Video Inputs and S-video Inputs linked. All
other inputs are assignable to any of the ten
input sources.
To set up a source:
o Enter the Main Menu.
o Use the UP or DOWN keys until
Source Setup is highlighted.
o Press ENT to select.
Source numbers correspond with the source
input numbers on the rear panel of the
SSP180/220 (39). Sources 1 to 6 are linked
with Analog Audio Inputs 1 to 6, Composite
Video inputs 1 to 6 and S-Video inputs 1 to 6.
All other inputs are assignable to any of the
ten input sources.
From the default list, you need to select the
video and audio option that suits your source
component or modify to suit.
Note: the assignable video and audio inputs
can be assigned to inputs Source 1 - 10.
MAIN MENU
Speaker setup
Audio setup
>>>> Source setup
Display setup
THX Audio setup
Trigger setup
EXIT
SOURCE SETUP
>>>> Source 1
Title SRC 1
Digital input HDMI MPCM
Preset No change
Analog monitor
Video type HDMI1
Video out mode HDMI
EXIT
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Source
SourceSource
Source
The currently selected source is automatically
shown when you enter the Source Setup
menu.
To modify a different source:
o From the Source Setup menu, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight Source.
o Once the setting is highlighted, use
the LEFT or RIGHT keys to change the
source (1 to 10).
o When the correct source has been
selected, use the UP or DOWN keys to
highlight the next setting to be adjusted.
Title
TitleTitle
Title
The ‘Title’ setting allows you to edit the name
or title of the source.
To change the title:
o From the Source Setup menu, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight ‘Title’.
o Once the setting is highlighted, press
ENT to select.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to
highlight the letter you would like to change.
o Use the UP or DOWN keys to change
the characters.
o Once the name has been changed,
press ENT.
o Use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight
the next setting to be adjusted.
SOURCE SETUP
Source 1
>>>> Title DVD-1
▲
Preset No change
Analog monitor
Video type HDMI 1
Video out mode HDMI
EXIT
SOURCE SETUP
>>>> Source 1
Title DVD-1
Digital input HDMI
Preset No change
Analog monitor
Video type HDMI
Video out mode HDMI
EXIT
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Digital input
Digital inputDigital input
Digital input
There are nine digital inputs that can be
assigned to a source: coax 1, coax 2, coax 3,
coax 4, Opt 1, Opt 2, AES/EBU, HDMI and
HDMI MPCM.
To change the Digital input option:
o Make sure the correct source is
highlighted in the Source Setup menu.
o From the Source Setup menu, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight Digital input.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to select
the correct digital input.
o Once the setting is correct, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight the next
setting to be adjusted or highlight EXIT to
save and return to the Main Menu.
Preset
PresetPreset
Preset
There are seven ‘Preset’ options that can be
associated to the selected source. These
options are: No Change, Flat Trims and 1 to 5.
• No change — the values in the Tone
controls or Trims are not changed
• Flat Trims — if Tone Controls are used,
flat trims will override them by setting
Bass and Treble to zero
Note: If the setting is ‘No change’, the last
selected ‘Preset’ setting is still active.
If flat settings are wanted, select ‘Flat’ when
all trims are set to zero and treble and bass
are the default values defined in Audio setup.
SOURCE SETUP
Source 1
Title DVD-1
Digital input HDMI
>>>> Preset No change
Analog monitor
Video type HDMI 1
Video out mode HDMI
EXIT
SOURCE SETUP
Source 1
Title DVD-1
>>>> Digital input HDMI
Preset No change
Analog monitor
Video type HDMI 1
Video out mode HDMI
EXIT
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To change the ‘Preset’:
o Make sure the correct source is
highlighted in the Source Setup menu.
o From the Source Setup menu, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight ‘Preset’.
o Use the LEFT RIGHT keys to change
the setting.
o Once the setting is correct, use the
UP DOWN keys to highlight the next setting
to be adjusted or highlight EXIT to save and
return to the Main Menu.
Analog monitor
Analog monitorAnalog monitor
Analog monitor
Analog Monitor is a link to a special screen
mode, which can be seen only using On
Screen Display (OSD). Analog sensitivity
adjusts the input gain of the analog to digital
converter for each input source.
Note: The adjustment range is from –5 dB to
+10 dB with 1 dB steps.
For CD players and other sources with a
similar signal level we recommend a value
below 0 dB, since many players have
relatively high output levels. The 0 dB gain
setting ensures that a 2 V input signal level
does not distort.
Note: Always use the Analog Monitor mode
when setting up the analog sensitivity values.
To adjust the Analog monitor:
To adjust the Analog monitor:To adjust the Analog monitor:
To adjust the Analog monitor:
o Play some music that has high peak
levels and see if the signal clips.
o Make sure the correct source is
highlighted in the Source Setup menu.
o Make sure the correct source is
highlighted in the Source Setup menu.
o From the Source Setup menu, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight Analog
monitor.
o Once highlighted press ENT.Continue
as follows:
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to adjust
the gain so that the signal never clips and the
peaks are located within a few decibels of the
0 dB level.
o Use the UP or DOWN keys to change
the scale used.
SOURCE SETUP
Source 1
Title SRC 1
Digital input HDMI
Preset No change
>>>> Analog monitor
Video type HDMI1
Component bypass On
EXIT
INPUT LEVEL
Monitoring 0
-1
Gain: 0dB -2
Peak: -1dB -3
Press < or > -4
to change -5
sensitivity -6
Press ENT to -8
accept or EXIT -10
to cancel dBr
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o To accept the new value, press ENT
or press ESC to exit without saving changes.
o Both of these options will return you to
the Source Setup menu.
Note: Analog Monitor can also be used for
monitoring digital input level, however input
gain cannot be changed.
Video type
Video typeVideo type
Video type
The video type parameter selects the video
input for the current source from the
Component video and HDMI inputs. The Video
type parameter also includes the Up-
conversion feature that converts Composite
and S-Video to HDMI.
When adjusting the Video type setting, follow
the rules below:
• select ‘Off’ if Component video and HDMI
is not used with the source being setup
• assign the Comp 1,2,3,4, HDMI 1,2,3,4
input number to the source if the
component video or HDMI output is
required
• assign ‘Up-conv’ (Up-conversion) if the
source being connected does not have a
Component video or HDMI output and
the display is capable of accepting
Component video or HDMI inputs
Up-conversion from Component video to
HDMI is automatic.
For optimum video performance, THX
recommends that video pass through
(bypass) is used.
To adjust the Video type:
o Make sure the correct source is
highlighted in the Source Setup menu.
o From the Source Setup menu, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight Video type.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to
change the setting.
o Once the setting is correct, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight the next
setting to be adjusted or highlight EXIT to
save and return to the Main Menu.
Video Out Mode
Video Out ModeVideo Out Mode
Video Out Mode
The Video out mode allows you to select
either the HDMI or Component video output
for the main display. HDMI inputs cannot be
sent to the component output.
SOURCE SETUP
Source 1
Title SRC 1
Digital input HDMI
Preset No change
Analog monitor
>>>> Video type HDMI 1
Video out mode
HDMI
EXIT
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Display Setup
Display SetupDisplay Setup
Display Setup
The Display Setup specifies the parameters
for the On Screen Display (OSD), distance
units of measure and display system setup.
To access the ‘Display setup’ menu:
o Enter the Main Menu.
o Use the UP or DOWN keys until
Display Setup is highlighted.
o Press ENT to select.
TV sys
TV sysTV sys
TV system
temtem
tem
The SSP OSD will work in all NTSC and PAL
regions
Superimpose
SuperimposeSuperimpose
Superimpose
Superimpose allows the OSD to replace the
TV picture (Off) or be superimposed over it
(On). When OSD replaces the TV picture, the
background color is defined by the ‘OSD style’
parameter. Superimpose is not available for
component video and HDMI inputs.
To change the Superimpose setting:
o From the Display Setup menu, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight Superimpose.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to
change the setting.
o Once the setting is correct, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight the next
setting to be adjusted or highlight EXIT to
save and return to the Main Menu.
MAIN MENU
Audio setup
Speaker setup
Source setup
>>>> Display setup
Trigger setup
THX Audio setup
EXIT
DISPLAY SETUP
>>>> Superimpose On
Temporary disp. Full
Video format Auto
Distance units Feet
OSD output Both
OSD style Default
EXIT
DISPLAY SETUP
>>>> Superimpose On
Temporary disp. Full
Video format Auto
Distance units Feet
OSD output Both
OSD style Default
EXIT
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Temporary display
Temporary displayTemporary display
Temporary display
During normal operation you can make a
‘temporary’ OSD message appear every time
an adjustment is made. There are three
temporary display options: Full, Simple and
Off.
• full — every time there is a change (to
audio stream format, inputs, or volume)
all the OSD data is written to the screen
• simple — some OSD information is
written to the screen
• off — there is no OSD
To change the Temporary disp setting:
o From the Display Setup menu, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight Temporary
disp.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to
change the setting.
o Once the setting is correct, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight the next
setting to be adjusted or highlight EXIT to
save and return to the Main Menu.
DISPLAY SETUP
Superimpose On
>>>> Temporary disp. Full
Video format Auto
Distance units Feet
OSD output Both
OSD style Default
EXIT
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Video format
Video formatVideo format
Video format
Sources 1 to 6 have their composite video and
S-Video linked to analog audio inputs 1 to 6.
The video format function allows you to select
between composite video, S-video and
Automatic.
• Composite video — the system will select
the composite video input
• S-Video — the system will select the
S-Video input
• Auto — when both the composite and
S-video inputs are connected the system
will select the S-Video input.
To change the Video format setting:
o From the Display Setup menu, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight Video format.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to
change the setting.
o Once the setting is correct, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight the next
setting to be adjusted or highlight EXIT to
save and return to the Main Menu.
Distance units
Distance unitsDistance units
Distance units
This setting allows you to define the
measurement units (feet or meters) used in
the Distance setup and during Autocalibration.
To change the Distance units setting:
o From the Display Setup menu, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight Distance units.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to
change the setting.
DISPLAY SETUP
Superimpose On
Temporary disp. Full
>>>> Video format Auto
Distance units Feet
OSD output Both
OSD style Default
EXIT
DISPLAY SETUP
Superimpose On
Temporary disp. Full
Video format Auto
>>>> Distance units Feet
OSD output Both
OSD style Default
EXIT
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o Once the setting is correct, use the
UP DOWN keys to highlight the next setting
to be adjusted or highlight EXIT to save and
return to the Main Menu.
OSD output
OSD outputOSD output
OSD output
There are two options that can be selected
regarding where to send the OSD output.
These options are:
• Composite video monitor output
• Both composite and s-video outputs
To change the OSD output setting:
o From the Display Setup menu, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight OSD output.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to
change the setting.
o Once the setting is correct, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight the next
setting to be adjusted or highlight EXIT to
save and return to the Main Menu.
OSD style
OSD styleOSD style
OSD style
OSD style allows you to adjust the colors used
for screen text, background and error
messages.
To change the OSD style setting:
o From the Display Setup menu, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight ‘OSD style’.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to
change scroll through the options.
Once you are happy with the display setting,
use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight the
next setting to be adjusted or highlight EXIT to
save and return to the Main Menu.
DISPLAY SETUP
Superimpose On
Temporary disp. Full
Video format Auto
Distance units Feet
>>>> OSD output Both
OSD style Default
EXIT
DISPLAY SETUP
Superimpose On
Temporary disp. Full
Video format Auto
Distance units Feet
OSD output Both
>>>> OSD style Default
EXIT
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THX Audio
THX AudioTHX Audio
THX Audio
The THX Audio setup contains THX specific
parameters such as Bass Limiter setup.
To access the THX Audio Setup menu:
o Enter the Main Menu.
o Use the UP or DOWN keys until THX
Audio setup is highlighted.
o Press ENT to select.
Bass limiter setup
Bass limiter setupBass limiter setup
Bass limiter setup
Bass limiter is a THX feature, which may be
used to limit the bass peak value, preventing
distortion in smaller subwoofers.
To change the Bass limiter setup:
o From the THX Audio Setup menu, use
the UP or DOWN keys to highlight Bass limiter
setup and press ENT.
o Use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight
‘Limiter noise’.
o Then use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to
select On. (Silent low frequency noise should
be heard from the subwoofer.)
o Once On has been selected, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight Limiter level.
MAIN MENU
Speaker setup
Audio setup
Source setup
Display setup
>>>> THX Audio setup
Trigger setup
EXIT
THX AUDIO SETUP
>>>> Bass limiter setup
Boundary gain comp
THX Ultra2 Sub No
Boundary gain comp -
ASA
Rear speakers Together
EXIT
THX AUDIO SETUP
>>>> Bass limiter setup
Boundry gain comp
THX Ultra2 Sub Yes
Boundry gain comp Off
ASA
Rear speakers
Together
EXIT
BASS LIMITER SETUP
>>>> Bass limiter Off
Limiter level -50dB
Limiter noise Off
EXIT
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Continue as follows:
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to
increase the volume until the noise sounds
distorted.
o Once the noise has distorted, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight Limiter noise.
o Then use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to
select Off.
o Use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight
Bass limiter.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to select
On.
The above steps have set a maximum
level so the subwoofer will not sound
distorted even during the loudest
passages.
o Once the setup is complete, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight EXIT to save
and return to the THX Audio Setup menu.
Note: If you have a very large subwoofer,
you can set Bass limiter to Off.
Boundary gain compensation
Boundary gain compensationBoundary gain compensation
Boundary gain compensation
Boundary Gain Compensation (BGC) is a
processing method that allows compensation
for the natural gain of the lowest bass signals
in typical sized listening rooms. This
phenomenon does not occur with small
subwoofers, however if a THX Ultra approved
subwoofer, or a subwoofer that goes down to
20 Hz, is used the lowest bass may become
‘boomy’. By activating BGC, the bass sound
quality can be improved.
THX AUDIO SETUP
Bass limiter setup
Boundary gain comp
>>>> THX Ultra2 Sub No
Boundary gain comp -
ASA
Rear speakers Together
EXIT
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To adjust the Boundary gain comp setting:
o From the THX Audio Setup menu, use
the UP or DOWN keys to highlight THX Ultra2
Sub.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to
change the setting (Yes/No).
o Once the setting is correct, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight the Boundary
gain comp.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to
change the setting (On/Off).
o Once the setting is correct, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight the next
setting to be adjusted or highlight EXIT to
save and return to the Main Menu.
Advanced speaker array
Advanced speaker array Advanced speaker array
Advanced speaker array
Advanced Speaker Array (ASA) is a THX
processing method that increases the ‘sweet
spot’ area depending on the spacing of the
rear speakers.
Select the following ‘Rear speaker’ separation:
• together — closer than 4 feet (1.2 m)
• close — 4 feet (1.2 m)
• apart — further apart than 4 feet (1.2 m)
To adjust the ASA setting:
o From the THX Audio Setup menu, use
the UP or DOWN keys to highlight ASA – rear
speakers.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to
change the setting.
o Once the setting is correct, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight the next
setting to be adjusted or highlight EXIT to
save and return to the Main Menu.
Note: ASA is active only during THX Ultra2
Cinema, THX MusicMode, and THX Games
Mode.
THX AUDIO SETUP
Bass limiter setup
Boundry gain comp
THX Ultra2 Sub No
Boundary gain comp -
ASA
>>>> Rear speakers Together
EXIT
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Trigger Setup
T
rigger SetupTrigger Setup
Trigger Setup
If the SSP180/220 is connected to
components with provision for a trigger, you
can automatically turn them on and off with
the Trigger sense 1 or 2 option. Connect a
trigger output (33) from the SSP to the trigger
input of your power amplifier, TV
monitor/projector etc and use the Trigger
setup menu to modify the settings.
To access the ‘Trigger setup’ menu:
o Enter the Main Menu.
o Use the UP DOWN keys until Trigger
Setup is highlighted.
o Press ENT to select.
Trigger 1, 2 & 3
Trigger 1, 2 & 3Trigger 1, 2 & 3
Trigger 1, 2 & 3
The setup procedure is the same for each
trigger setting and the settings for Trig 2 are
duplicated to Trig 3.
MAIN MENU
Speaker setup
Audio setup
Source setup
Display setup
THX Audio setup
>>>> Trigger setup
EXIT
TRIGGER SETUP
>>>> Trigger 1 sense Power On
Polarity Posit
Delay No
Duration Infin
Trigger 2 sense Power
On
Polarity Posit
Delay No
Duration Infin
EXIT
TRIGGER SETUP
>>>> Trigger 1 sense Power On
Polarity Posit
Delay No
Duration Infin
Trigger 2 sense Power On
Polarity Posit
Delay No
Duration Infin
EXIT
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Trigger sense1 sets which action or system
state activates the trigger output. Use the
following settings as required:
• Power On — activates trigger when
switching out of STANDBY and de-
activates when returning to STANDBY
• Source — activates trigger output when
you select any of the sources. For
example: Video1, Video2, Audio1, Audio2
(The names listed may vary if you have
customized source ‘Titles’ in the Source
Setup menu.)
• Dimmer — activates trigger when the
VFD is dimmed, so you can control for
example the lighting of the room at the
same time
• Compos — activates trigger when the
system receives a composite video signal
• S-video — activates trigger when the
system receives an S-video signal
• VidSign — activates trigger when either
composite video or S-video is received
• VidSrc — activates trigger when video
source is selected
• AudSrc — activates trigger when audio
source is selected
To adjust the Trigger sense setting:
o From the Trigger Setup menu, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight Trigger 1
sense.
o Use the LEFT RIGHT keys to change
the setting.
o Once the setting is correct, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight the next
setting to be adjusted or highlight EXIT to
save and return to the Main Menu.
Polarity
PolarityPolarity
Polarity
There are two options for settings the polarity
of the trigger output, either positive or
negative.
• Posit. — gives a +12V DC output when
the trigger is active and +0V when
inactive
• Negat. — gives +0 V DC output when the
trigger is active and +12 V when inactive
TRIGGER SETUP
Trigger 1 sense Power On
>>>> Polarity Posit
Delay No
Duration Infin
Trigger 2 sense Power On
Polarity Posit
Delay No
Duration Infin
EXIT
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To adjust the Polarity setting:
o From the Trigger Setup menu, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight Polarity.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to
change the setting (Posit/Negat).
o Once the setting is correct, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight the next
setting to be adjusted or highlight EXIT to
save and return to the Main Menu.
Delay
Delay Delay
Delay
The delay setting enables a delay to be set up
between the ‘sense’ signal and the trigger
output voltage change. The delay can be set
between 1 second and 3 minutes.
Alternatively, the delay can be set to No for
zero delay.
To adjust the Delay setting:
o From the Trigger Setup menu, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight ‘Delay’.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to
change the setting.
o Once the setting is correct, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight the next
setting to be adjusted or highlight EXIT to
save and return to the Main Menu.
Duration
DurationDuration
Duration
The duration sets the time period that the
trigger output is active. The duration can be
set between 10 ms (milliseconds) and
3 minutes. Alternatively, the duration can be
set to ‘Infin.’ that keeps the trigger active while
the ‘sense’ condition prevails.
TRIGGER SETUP
Trigger 1 sense Power On
Polarity Posit
Delay No
>>>> Duration Infin
Trigger 2 sense Power On
Polarity Posit
Delay No
Duration Infin
EXIT
TRIGGER SETUP
Trigger 1 sense Power On
Polarity Posit
>>>> Delay No
Duration Infin
Trigger 2 sense Power On
Polarity Posit
Delay No
Duration Infin
EXIT
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To adjust the Duration setting:
o From the Trigger Setup menu, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight Duration.
o Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to
change the setting.
o Once the setting is correct, use the
UP or DOWN keys to highlight the next
setting to be adjusted or highlight EXIT to
save and return to the Main Menu.
Note: 10 ms and 100 ms pulses are also
generated when the trigger becomes
inactive, allowing pulse triggered power
amplifiers to On/Off.
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Care and Maintenance
C
are and MaintenanceCare and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance
The SSP180/220 processors have been
designed for indoor use only. Under no
circumstances should the surround sound
processor be allowed to get wet. The only
maintenance required is to ensure the unit is
kept clean.
Cleaning
CleaningCleaning
Cleaning
Halcro takes no responsibility for any damage
caused through careless or improper cleaning
techniques.
WARNING: Never use flammable
products when cleaning the
SSP180/220
Please read the following
Please read the following Please read the following
Please read the following
procedures very carefully
procedures very carefullyprocedures very carefully
procedures very carefully
o Before cleaning, turn the power to the
unit off at the mains.
o Use only extremely soft cloths.
o Use a soft dry cloth to remove any
dust.
o Add 0.5 fl oz (15 ml) of very mild
household dishwashing detergent to a
1 gallon (4 liter) bucket of tepid water.
o Immerse the soft cloth in the bucket
of water and then wring the cloth out
thoroughly until the cloth is nearly dry.
o Never clean any electrical fittings or
terminals with the damp cloth.
o After using the slightly damp cloth,
wipe over the surfaces with a soft dry cloth,
and then allow the amplifier to air for at least
one hour prior to turning the power back on.
If you are unsure about the cleaning of the
SSP180/220 and require more information,
please ask your dealer or contact Halcro at:
service@halcro.com
WARNING: The Halcro
SSP180/220 processors contain
no user serviceable parts. Please
do not attempt to open the unit
as this will void the warranty and
may expose you to dangerous
voltages.
For all service requirements
please contact your dealer.
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Troubleshooting
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roubleshootingTroubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Symptom
SymptomSymptom
Symptom Rem
RemRem
Remedy
edyedy
edy
No sound Power cord is disconnected or power is OFF. Check if the Standby/On
LED (3) is illuminated.
An input is selected but no source is connected.
The source setup may be incorrect. Check the digital input connections
and digital input assignments in Source Setup – digital input.
The input selected has no signal (for example, because the tuner is not
on, or there is no disc in the CD player or the tape recorder has no tape
running). If the display indicates an incoming digital signal, check the
output connections. If the source is digital but the display indicates Analog,
check the digital input connections and digital Input setting in Source
Setup.
Faulty connections. Try connecting the source to other input connectors.
The internal fuse has blown. Contact your dealer or Halcro at
service@halcro.com
Sound missing in
one or more
channels
Interconnect cable defective: the interconnect cable is making poor
contact or not connected at all. Check and if necessary unplug and re-
plug the cable or cables.
Check speaker settings (size & level setup) in Speaker Setup.
Check mode settings as all speakers are not used in some modes.
Buzz or hum Interconnect cable defective or partially out of its socket.
Ground loop. Disconnect and re-connect one source at a time.
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Symptom
SymptomSymptom
Symptom Remedy
RemedyRemedy
Remedy
Hum in tape playback The tape deck is too close to the power amplifier.
Plugs are making poor contact with sockets.
Sluggish response to
commands
Video source has a bad video signal.
No picture Power cord is disconnected or power is OFF.
Check if the Standby/On LED (3) is illuminated.
Faulty connections. Try connecting the source to other input connectors.
The internal fuse has blown. Contact your dealer or Halcro at
service@halcro.com
Check “Source Setup” for correct video source selection.
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Service and Warranty Information
S
ervice and Warranty InformationService and Warranty Information
Service and Warranty Information
Overview
OverviewOverview
Overview
All Halcro products are designed and built to
world-class standards of quality, reliability, and
performance. Since so much care has gone
into our products, we are able to offer a
strong warranty that protects your investment
in Halcro products for years to come. It is our
expressed desire that your Halcro products
work flawlessly and that you enjoy music,
movies, and audio/video entertainment
without interruption or compromise to
performance.
It is the goal of Halcro Customer Service to
provide efficient and timely service to Halcro
owners and to our dealers. In the event of a
technical problem or failure, we will work with
you and your authorized Halcro dealer to
minimize down time and provide expedient
service to remedy the situation. We suggest
that your Halcro dealer be the first point of
contact should you experience any problems.
Solutions are often simple and can be handled
in the field. Please do not attempt to open up
sealed compartments on any Halcro
products.
Product warranty
Product warranty Product warranty
Product warranty
Halcro warrants the SSP180 surround sound
processor & preamplifier to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of three years from the original date of
purchase. The SSP220 surround sound
processor & preamplifier is warranted to be
free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of four years from
the original date of purchase. During the
warranty period, Halcro will remedy all such
defects without charge for parts or labor.
Exclusions to the warranty
Exclusions to the warrantyExclusions to the warranty
Exclusions to the warranty
This warranty does not extend to damage
resulting from improper installation or setup,
misuse, neglect, or abuse. Changes in the
appearance of the product resulting from
normal wear and tear, moisture, or
atmospheric conditions are not warranted.
The warranty shall be void and of no effect if
any of the following occur:
• the defect has resulted from improper,
unreasonable, or negligent use
• the defect is a result of accident,
tampering, alteration, or modification
• the defect is a result of improper
installation or setup by a third party
• the unit's serial number has been
removed, altered, or made illegible
• Halcro is not liable for incidental or
consequential damage of any kind
• Halcro does not warrant system design
or installation
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Transferability
TransferabilityTransferability
Transferability
Transferability means that the warranty stays
with the product from the date of original
purchase through the full warranty period,
regardless of who owns the product.
The Halcro warranty is transferable, providing
that the original sales receipt or proof of
purchase is supplied to both subsequent
owners and to Halcro when ownership
changes.
Warranty verification
Warranty verificationWarranty verification
Warranty verification
It is the owner's responsibility to show proof or
purchase verifying that the unit to be serviced
is within the warranty period. Proof of
purchase options include:
• copy of sales receipt showing name of
original owner, dealer, and purchase date
• copy of credit card voucher or cancelled
check accompanied by owner's record
of purchase date and serial number
Warranty registration
Warranty registrationWarranty registration
Warranty registration
While not required for service, we request that
you register your Halcro product as soon as
you purchase it. Please use the Halcro
Product Warranty Registration form that is
provided, or request a copy from your Halcro
dealer.
If service is required
If service is requiredIf service is required
If service is required
We suggest that you work with your
authorized Halcro dealer when the need for
technical service, training, or applications
advice arises. If your Halcro product requires
service or repair, it should be shipped to
Halcro or your authorized Halcro dealer to be
returned to the factory for service. To qualify
for free warranty service, the following
conditions must be met:
• the unit must be returned to Halcro or its
authorized repair center in the original
packing materials
This will ensure the safety of the
equipment. If you have misplaced or
damaged the original packaging, you can
purchase new packaging through your
dealer or directly from Halcro
• the unit must be accompanied by a copy
of the Halcro Product Warranty
Registration card and the original sales
receipt
• shipments to Halcro must include a
Return Authorization number
To obtain this authorization, please ask
your dealer or E-mail Halcro directly at:
service@halcro.com
• Halcro cannot be responsible for any
damage caused to your equipment
during shipping due to improper
packaging
If the packaging material needs to be
replaced on its arrival at the factory, the
owner will be informed of the
replacement cost.
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Transp
TranspTransp
Transportation of products
ortation of productsortation of products
ortation of products
Halcro pays freight one way to return product
once warranty repair is completed. Halcro
requests prepaid shipment to the factory or to
a designated repair center or service agency.
We are not equipped to accept freight collect
shipments.
Halcro is not liable for freight, courier, or other
charges incurred in transporting a unit to and
from a dealership, service center, or the
factory unless written approval and
instructions are issued in advance. Such
documents must include the Halcro Return
Authorization number, a detailed description
of the situation, and signature of authorized
Halcro representative.
Freight damage claims
Freight damage claimsFreight damage claims
Freight damage claims
If a unit being returned to Halcro is damaged
in shipment, Halcro will contact the carrier for
inspection. The carrier will contact the shipper
regarding the claim. Halcro is not liable for
damage or delays caused in shipment to or
from Halcro facilities.
If you have moved
If you have movedIf you have moved
If you have moved
In the event that you have changed locations
since your original Halcro purchase, we will
happily direct you to your nearest authorized
Halcro dealer upon request.
Thank you for choosing
Thank you for choosing Thank you for choosing
Thank you for choosing
Halcro!
Halcro!Halcro!
Halcro!
We trust that you will enjoy the performance
of your Halcro equipment long past the
warranty period. Thank you for choosing
Halcro!
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Appendix
A
ppendix Appendix
Appendix ———— Technical
Technical Technical
Technical Information
Information Information
Information
Technical data
Technical dataTechnical data
Technical data
Connections
ConnectionsConnections
Connections
Input
Input Input
Input
Levels
LevelsLevels
Levels
Output
Output Output
Output
Levels
LevelsLevels
Levels
Bandwidth
BandwidthBandwidth
Bandwidth THD
THDTHD
THD S/N
S/NS/N
S/N Z in
Z inZ in
Z in Z out
Z outZ out
Z out
AUDIO
Digital Audio - - 20 Hz – 42 kHz <0.002% >100 dB 75 ohms 75 ohms
Analog
Audio
- - 20 Hz – 22 kHz <0.002% >95 dB 17 kOhms 120 ohms
Stereo
Analog
3 Vrms - - - - - -
7.1
Unbalanced
Audio
8 Vrms 8 Vrms
5 Hz – 200 kHz, -3 dB
20 Hz – 20 kHz, -
0.05 dB
<0.002% >100 dB 17 kOhms 120 ohms
7.1 Balanced
Audio
(SSP220)
16 Vrms*
16 Vrms
5 Hz – 200 kHz, -3 dB
20 Hz – 20 kHz, -
0.05 dB
<0.002% >100 dB
25 kOhms
per leg
56 ohms
per leg
Stereo
Balanced
(SSP180)
16 Vrms* 2 Vrms
5 Hz – 200 kHz, -3 dB
20 Hz – 20 kHz, -
0.05 dB
<0.002% >100 dB
25 kohms
per leg
56 ohms
per leg
Special
Outputs
- 8 Vrms 20 Hz – 22 kHz <0.002% >95 dB 17 kohms 120 ohms
Record - - 20 Hz – 22 kHz <0.002% >95 dB 17 kohms 470 ohms
Zone - 8 Vrms 20 Hz – 22 kHz <0.002% >95 dB 17 kohms 120 ohms
VIDEO
HDMI - - 5 GHz - - - -
Composite
Video
- -
<10 Hz - >30 MHz
Mon
8 MHz Mon OSD
- >67 dB 75 ohms 75 ohms
S-Video - -
<10 Hz - >30 MHz
Mon
8 MHz Mon OSD
- >69 dB 75 ohms 75 ohms
Component
Video
- - >100 MHz - >79 dB 75 ohms 75 ohms
*8 Vrms when routed through DSP
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Mode tables
Mode tablesMode tables
Mode tables
The information in these tables assumes the
full speaker setup is used. If some speakers
are missing, the modes may not be available
or some automatic down-mixing may occur.
For example, if no center speaker is set up,
center information is automatically directed to
the main speakers and a phantom center
image is created. Also, if rear speakers are not
present in speaker configuration, none of the
enhanced surround (6.1 and 7.1) processing
modes are available.
Mode
ModeMode
Mode Description
DescriptionDescription
Description
Direct
No processing is applied, stream is passed unprocessed
Mono
Generates mono down-mix from any source
Stereo
Direct mode for stereo signals or stereo down-mix from multi-channel sources
Stereo 96
96/24 mode for analog signal. Tone controls & bass management not available
Dolby Pro Logic
Processing to create surround sound field from stereo material. Surround channel is
mono (left and right surround channels are identical).
Dolby Pro Logic II
As ProLogic, but with stereo surround channels
• PLII Movie for two channel movie materials
• PLII Music for two channel music materials
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
As for ProLogic II, but with rear channels
Dolby Digital EX
Used to process rear channels from Dolby Digital
DTS Neo:6
DTS processing modes to create 6.1/7.1 channel output
• Neo:6 for DTS 3/2, same as Matrix
• Neo:6 Cinema for two channel movie materials
• Neo:6 Music for two channel music materials
DTS-ES Matrix
Used to process DTS-ES matrix stream. Processing is same as Neo:6
THX Cinema
Depends on source input re-equalization for front speakers
THX Ultra 2 Cinema
Source dependent.
• Re-equalization for Front speakers
• Timbre-Match
• Adaptive Decorrelation
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Mode
ModeMode
Mode Description
DescriptionDescription
Description
THX Music
Source dependant
• Timbre-Match
• Adaptive Decorrelation
• ASA – Adaptive Speaker Array processing
•
THX Games
Source dependant
• Timbre-Match
• ASA – Adaptive Speaker Array processing
THX Surround EX
Source dependant
• Re-equalization for Front speakers
• Re-equalization for Surround Back speakers
• Timbre-Match
Music Modes
Room effects for music listening, such as:
• Natural
• Party
• Club
• Concert
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Mode
ModeMode
Mode Active Outputs
Active OutputsActive Outputs
Active Outputs
Direct Stream channels
Mono Center
Stereo / Stereo 96 Front Left, Front Right
Pro Logic / Pro Logic II
Music Modes
Left Front, Right Front, Center
Left Surround, Right Surround
Neo:6 Cinema Movie
DTS Neo:6
DTS-ES Matrix
Dolby Digital EX
Pro Logic IIx
THX Ultra 2
Left Front, Right Front, Center
Left Surround, Right Surround,
Left Rear, Right Rear
Note: The subwoofer is available if the incoming signal is “.1”, or if small
speakers or extended bass is selected from the speaker setup.
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Abbreviations/Units
A
bbreviations/UnitsAbbreviations/Units
Abbreviations/Units
Abbreviations
AbbreviationsAbbreviations
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations appear in this
Owner’s Manual:
Abbreviation
AbbreviationAbbreviation
Abbreviation
Me
MeMe
Meaning
aninganing
aning
AC Alternating current
AES/EBU Audio Engineering Society/
European Broadcasting Union; a
digital audio transfer standard
ASA Advanced speaker array
BGC Boundary gain compensation
CD Compact disc
DSP Digital signal processing
DTS Digital theatre systems
DVD Digital video disc
EMC Electromagnetic compatibility
FCC Federal communications
commission
HDMI™ High definition multimedia
interface (a trademark of HDMI™
Licensing LLC)
HRAS Halcro Reliability Assurance
Service
LFE Low frequency effects
LVD Low voltage directive
MCA Multi-channel audio amplifier
NTSC National television system
committee
OSD On screen display
PAL Phase alteration line
SSP Surround Sound Processor
TFT Thin film transistor
USB Universal serial bus
VFD Vacuum fluorescent display
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Units
UnitsUnits
Units
The following abbreviations of units appear in this Operator’s Manual:
Unit
UnitUnit
Unit Meaning
MeaningMeaning
Meaning
A Amps
cm Centimeters
fl oz Fluid ounces
ft Feet
in Inches
kohm 103 ohm
m Meter
ml Milliliters
V Volts
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Index
I
ndexIndex
Index
7.1
channel input, 22
key, 22
Advanced speaker array, 67
Analog monitor, 59
ASA, 67
Audio
connections, 31
setup, 51
Autocalibration, 43, 49
Aux channels, 46
Auxiliary channel setup, 46
Balanced inputs, 31
Balanced outputs, 31
Balanced routing, 55
Balanced source, 54
Bass, 46
level, 23
limiter, 51
limiter setup, 65
Batteries, 5
Bypass, 55
Calibration, 43, 49
CE mark, 4
Center level, 23
Cleaning, 72
Clearance, 13
Compensation, 66
Component video, 31
Composite video, 31
Configuration, 47
Connections, 14
audio, 31
video, 31
Controls, 14
Crossover frequency, 46, 47
Default settings, 30, 56
Digital audio inputs, 31
Digital inputs, 58
Display setup, 61
Distance
set up, 44
Dolby, 51, 79
Dolby late night function, 23
Down key, 24
DTS, 79
DVD
watching, 40
Dyn key, 23
Electrical safety, 5
EMC, 4
Enhanced bass, 46
Enter key, 25
Escape key, 25
Factory defaults, 30, 56
Fault finding, 73
Filter frequency, 47
Fine tuning, 42
Flow chart, 42
Flow charts, 27
Front panel, 15, 38
HDMI, 31
High pass, 47
Inputs, 8, 9, 10
balanced, 31
digital, 31, 58
Installation, 13
Introduction, 3
Left key, 24
Level auto calibration, 43
Level set up
Level set upLevel set up
Level set up, 44
LFE, 53
Lightning, 7
Lipsync, 52
Liquids, 5
Location, 13
Loudspeaker
distance, 44
set up, 43
size setup, 45
Low frequency effects, 53
Low pass, 47
LVD, 4
Maintenance, 72
Menu, 38
exiting, 25
navigating, 24
settings, 24
speaker setup, 43, 44
Mixing levels, 48
Music modes, 80
Mute, 22
Naked flames, 5
On screen display, 22
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OSD, 22
colors, 64
output, 64
Outputs, 8, 9, 10
balanced, 31
unbalanced, 31
Packaging, 13
Packing list, 13
Panorama, 51
PLII, 51
Polarity, 69
Polarized plug, 6
Preset, 52, 58
Quick start, 26
Remote control, 38
Reverberation, 54
Right key, 24
Routing, 55
Safety, 4
Service warning, 72
Servicing, 7
Setting up, 26
Settings, 30, 56
Size set up, 45
Sound pressure, 43
Source
access to, 24
balanced, 54
selecting, 22, 24, 40, 57
setup, 56
Speaker
distance, 44
set up, 43
size setup, 45
Src keys, 23
SSP100, 9, 10
SSP80, 8
Status key, 22
Subwoofer
adjusting, 23
crossover filter, 46
small, 65
stereo, 46
Super-definition, 3
Surround
adjusting, 23
S-video, 31
Symbols, 4
Tape key, 23
Tape recorder, 23
Test key, 25
Test signal, 43
THX, 24, 79
audio setup, 65
Title, 57
Tone controls, 53
Treble level, 23
Trigger
polarity, 69
setup, 68
Trim keys, 23
Trimsel, 23
Troubleshooting, 73
Unbalanced outputs, 31
Unpacking, 13
Up key, 24
UTSR, 38
Video
connections, 31
format, 63
type, 60
Volume
adjusting, 24
Volume control, 22
Warranty, 75
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Copyright and acknowledgements
Copyright and acknowledgementsCopyright and acknowledgements
Copyright and acknowledgements
This product is manufactured by Halcro Pty Ltd Australia trading as Halcro and Halcro Audio
(USA) Inc.
Halcro Logic is a trademark of Extraordinary Technology (Hi-Fi) Pty Ltd, Australia.
Dolby, the Double-D symbol, Dolby digital, and Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
DTS is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems. Inc. or DTS (BVI) Limited.
THX and Ultra2 are trademarks of THX Ltd. THX may be registered in some jurisdictions.
Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used with permission
HDMI™, the HDMI™ logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI™ Licensing LLC.
Halcro Logic SSP180 & SSP220 Owner’s Manual Revision 1.8, © Halcro 2009
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