Owner’s
Manual
SSP100
Surround Sound Processor
SSP80
Surround Sound Processor
www.halcro.com
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Contents
Introduction................................................3
Important Safety Information...................5
Symbols ......................................................... 5
Electrical safety............................................. 5
Protection from fluids .................................. 6
Service warnings.......................................... 6
Battery disposal............................................ 6
Protection from overheating .......................7
Additional important safety instructions for
the US .............................................................7
Interference warning — US FCC regulations
........................................................................ 8
SSP80 Features ........................................9
SSP100 Features..................................... 10
THX Features ............................................ 11
Re-equalization.............................................11
Timbre matching ..........................................11
Adaptive decorrelation................................11
THX Ultra2 ....................................................12
THX Surround EX ........................................12
ASA (Advanced Speaker Array)................ 13
Installation................................................. 15
Unpacking .................................................... 15
Storing packaging .......................................15
Positioning....................................................15
Controls and Connections..................... 17
Front panel ................................................... 18
Rear panel ....................................................19
UTSR1 (Remote Control)....................... 23
Accessing the SSP80/100 menus........... 24
SSP page 1 .................................................. 25
SSP Page 2 ................................................. 27
SSP Page 3 ................................................. 27
Quick Start Guide ................................... 29
Set up flow charts ...................................... 30
Factory default settings ............................ 32
Factory default settings ............................ 33
Audio / Video options ................................ 34
Connecting an amplifier(s)........................ 35
Connecting a subwoofer.......................... 36
Connecting a TV monitor.......................... 37
Connecting a DVD player ......................... 38
Connecting a CD player............................ 39
Connecting a VCR ..................................... 40
Viewing the Menus on the OSD ............ 41
SSP Setup and Operation ..................... 43
Starting up................................................... 43
On screen display (OSD)........................... 43
Watching a DVD ......................................... 44
Listening to a CD........................................ 45
Watching a video ....................................... 45
Menu Structure....................................... 47
Speaker Setup ........................................ 49
Level setup.................................................. 50
Distance setup ........................................... 50
Size setup..................................................... 51
Aux channel setup ..................................... 52
Autocalibrate — level and distance ......... 55
Audio Setup............................................. 57
Dolby/DTS setup........................................ 57
Preset setup ...............................................58
Tone controls.............................................. 59
Low frequency effects (LFE).................... 59
Reverb ......................................................... 60
Balanced source........................................ 60
Balanced routing......................................... 61
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Source Setup .......................................... 63
Source ......................................................... 64
Title............................................................... 64
Digital input.................................................. 65
Preset .......................................................... 65
Analog monitor........................................... 66
Video type....................................................67
Scaler bypass (SSP100 only).................... 68
Display Setup .......................................... 69
Scaler setup................................................ 69
TV system ....................................................70
Superimpose ............................................... 71
Temporary display ...................................... 71
Video format ................................................72
Distance units ..............................................72
OSD output ..................................................73
OSD style......................................................73
THX Audio................................................ 75
Bass limiter setup........................................75
Boundary gain compensation ..................76
Advanced speaker array ...........................77
Trigger Setup .......................................... 79
Trigger 1, 2 & 3 ............................................79
Polarity ......................................................... 80
Delay ............................................................. 81
Duration........................................................ 81
Troubleshooting......................................85
Service and Warranty Information ....... 87
Overview ......................................................87
Product warranty........................................87
Exclusions to the warranty........................87
Transferability ............................................. 88
Warranty verification.................................. 88
Warranty registration................................. 88
If service is required................................... 88
Transportation of products ...................... 89
Freight damage claims ............................. 89
If you have moved ..................................... 89
Thank you for choosing Halcro! .............. 89
Appendix — Technical Information .......91
Technical data............................................. 91
Mode tables................................................ 92
Abbreviations and Units......................... 95
Abbreviations.............................................. 95
Units............................................................. 96
Index......................................................... 97
Care and Maintenance.......................... 83
Cleaning ...................................................... 83
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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the Halcro Logic SSP80 or SSP100 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 SuperDefinition 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
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
uninsulated ‘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
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 no
open the cover o
back, or remove any
panels, or try to
modify or repair the
SSP80/100. Opening
the SSP80/100 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 resul in a fire.t
Protection from fluids
The Halcro Logic SSP80/100 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 SSP80/100
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
page 83.
Cleaning
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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
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 use
serviceable parts. Do not
attempt to open any of the
SSP80/100 compartments as
this may expose you to
dangerous voltages and will
void the warranty.
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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
The SSP80/100 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 SSP80/100 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.
Additional important safety
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:
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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
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 — US
FCC regulations
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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SSP80 Features
Features include:
• 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
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SSP100 Features
Features include:
• supports analog and digital HDTV
• up-scaling to 1080p
• de-interlacing (progressive scan)
• 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
THX Features
The SSP80 and SSP100 include a THX
processing mode to enhance your audio
experience of film soundtracks.
THX is an exclusive set of standards and
technologies established by the worldrenowned film production company,
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 27).
Lucasfilm
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Re-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
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.
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.
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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
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 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.
ASA (Advanced Speaker 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
75) and choose the setting that most closely
corresponds to the speaker spacing, which
will re-optimize the surround sound-field.
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ASA is used in three new modes; THX Ultra2
Cinema, THX MusicMode and THX Games
Mode.
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Installation
Ensure you have read the
Information
Halcro Logic SSP80/100.
If you require assistance in the unpacking and
installation of your Halcro SSP80/100, please
contact your dealer.
on page 5 before installing your
Important Safety
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully, noting that all
components are present and undamaged.
Your carton should contain the following
items:
• SSP80 or SSP100, 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
• Warranty Card
Storing packaging
The packaging is custom-designed to prevent
damage from occurring during transport.
Store the packaging in a dry location.
Positioning
We suggest the Halcro Logic SSP80/100 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
This chapter describes the controls and
connections on the front and rear panels of
the SSP80/100. The numbers on the diagram
below are used throughout the manual to
reference the SSP80/100 controls and
connections and to assist you in the setup
procedure.
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Front panel
1 IR receiver
The infrared sensor for the SSP80/100
Universal Touch Screen Remote (UTSR1)
control unit.
2 Standby/On button
Switches the SSP80/100 on and into
STANDBY mode (see page 43).
3 Standby LED
LED indicating the system is in STANDBY
mode.
4 Display
High quality display showing SSP80/100
operating condition such as selected
input, operating mode and volume. The
SSP100 display is a high quality 7” (18 cm)
digital TFT screen. The SSP80 display is a
high quality blue VFD screen.
5 Mute button
Mutes the SSP80/100 audio output.
6 DIM button
SSP100 — 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.
SSP80 — 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 27 and the mode
tables on page 92.)
10 THX button
Selects THX processing mode. (Available
modes depend on the input signal type
and speaker configuration.) See page 27.
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 47.)
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12 Volume con rol
Controls the volume of the audio output
and can also be used to manually select
menu options, audio/video sources and
mode control.
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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 Mic ophone input socket
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Used for auto-calibration of speaker level
and distance. See page 55.
16 RS232 control interface
Used for connecting the SSP80/100 to a
computer or home automation system
17 USB control interface
Used for connecting the SSP80/100 to a
computer or home automation system.
Rear panel
18 7.1 balanced audio input (SSP100)
Accepts balanced multi-channel and
stereo inputs from analog audio sources
(SACD or DVD audio player).
18a Stereo balanced audio input (SSP80)
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
MiniDisc 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
Setup
on page 63).
Source
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 SSP80/100 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 SSP80/100 is switched out of
STANDBY mode, and immediately turned
off again when the SSP80/100 is
switched into STANDBY mode again. You
can also program the trigger outputs to
be activated under other conditions (see
Trigger Setup
details).)
on page 79 for further
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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 SSP80 and four in the SSP100. 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 SSP80
and four in the SSP100.
All HDMI™ inputs can be associated to
any of the sources in the
38 USB control interface
Connects the SSP80/100 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.)
Source Setup
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).
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42 Zone B audio output
A stereo output used to send the Zone
signal from the SSP80/100 to a power
amplifier in another room.
43 7.1 channel unbalanced inputs
Accept audio outputs from any multichannel 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 outpu s
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.
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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
UTSR1 (Remote Control)
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The Universal Touch Screen Remote (UTSR1)
supplied with the SSP80/100 is used to control
the SSP80/100. 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 Sta ion Owner’s
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Manual for full instructions on using the
remote control.
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B
C
D
E
F
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)
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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.
G
H
J
I
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Hard keys (H)
•
Standby/On
selected on the UTSR1 home page
If the SSP80/100 is selected, the key will
perform the same function as the
Standby/On button on the front panel (2).
•
Channel ±
through the input sources
•
Volume ±
volume, and the Vol - key decreases the
volume, in the same way the volume
control (12) operates on the front panel
— activates the system
— the Ch + and - keys scroll
— the Vol + key increases the
Accessing the SSP80/100
menus
To access the SSP80/100 menus and make
changes using the UTSR1:
o Activate the UTSR1 and view the Home
page (see page 23) 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 SSP80/100
touching the MENU key.
The SSP80/100
displayed. (The
menus are shown on page 47, and
described in the sections following
page 47.)
Main Menu
Main Menu
Main Menu
(setup) is
and setup
by
When you select the SSP80/100
the processor enters SETUP mode.
(Refer to the next sections for descriptions of
these SSP pages.)
Main Menu
,
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SSP page 1
Status
Press the STATUS key to display the status or
settings of the SSP80/100 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
SSP100
TFT screen brightness from bright to dim.
Press the key again to increase the brightness
of the TFT screen.
SSP80
screen brightness from bright to dim. Press
the key again to increase the brightness of the
VFD screen.
— Press the DIM key to switch the
— Press the DIM key to switch the VFD
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
selection source keys (page 2 of SSP
menu) or select SRC +/- keys
•
volume
or decrease volume
•
mute
Zone B
•
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.
— select any of the direct
— select VOL+/- keys to increase
— mutes audio for Zone B
— turn off by pressing the ‘Zone’
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
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 SSP80/100.
The selected signal source will be fed to the
‘Tape Rec’ output sockets (40). If you have a
three-head tape recorder that permits offtape 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 +/-
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
SSP80/100 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 +/-
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
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
The THX key activates the THX processing
mode selected in the
11 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 MusicMode
• THX Games Mode
Note: Available modes depend on the input
signal type and speaker configuration.
Setup Menu
(see page
Mode
Select the MODE +/- keys to cycle through
the available processing modes (dependent
on the audio signal). The MODE tables (on
page 92) 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
Setup
and if any active speakers are set to
‘small’. Refer to the mode tables on page 92.
Speaker
SSP Page 2
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
SSP80/100 Source Setup, Titles fields.
SSP Page 3
Up (∧), 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 (<), 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)
During normal use, the ENT key is used to
perform the
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.
Input Search
function, to search
Menu
The menu key accesses the SETUP mode of
the SSP80/100. 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)
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
The TEST key activates a test signal (for noise
mode calibration in
Level Setup
).
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Quick Start Guide
The Halcro Logic SSP80/100 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
SSP80/100, 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
page 5
• 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 17
• flow charts showing basic setup
procedures start on page 30
• use default source settings (page 32)
where possible
• use the connection diagrams (pages 35
to 40) 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.
Important Safety Information
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