SSL-A & SSL-B SoundSource Links
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
1. +/- 15V DC IN – 3.5mm 3-circuit jack accepts bipolar power input from the
SoundSource to power the SSL-B Link.
2. Aux1 & Aux2 Audio Out – RCA type jacks connect the unbalanced line
level stereo audio to the Aux1 & Aux2 Audio Inputs on the SoundSource.
3. IR In – 3.5mm 2-circuit jack accepts the IR REMOTE OUT from the
SoundSource for control of the remote audio sources.
4. Mounting Holes
5. GND IR Out –
2-terminal spring type connector provides for connection of
inter-room 2-conductor wire for IR control of the remote audio sources.
6. Audio Link In, Aux1 & Aux2 – Spring-loaded EZ-Connect terminals accept
wire sizes 18 to 28 AWG. Usually you would pull Cat. 5 twisted pair cable
for these balanced line audio input signals from the SSL-A.
7. 12V DC IN – 2.1mm jack, center pin +. Accepts 12V DC regulated power
supplies to power the SSL-A Link. Use the SpeakerCraft
PS-1.0 Power Supply (included).
8. Aux1 & Aux2 Audio In – RCA type jacks allow connection of two standard
line level stereo audio sources (unbalanced) to the SSL-A
.
9. IR Out –
3.5mm 2-circuit jack accepts the connection of IR Emitters for
control of the remote sources.
10. GND IR In – 2-terminal spring type connector provides for connection of
inter-room 2-conductor wire for IR control of the remote audio sources.
11. Audio Link Outputs, 1 through 4 – Spring-loaded EZ-Connect terminals
accept wire sizes 18 to 28 AWG. Usually you would pull Cat. 5 twisted pair
cable for these balanced line audio output signals for up to four SSL-B’s.
Shielded Cable Note: The SSL-A and SSL-B balanced line system, using
twisted pair unshielded Cat. 5 cable, has been found to work with excellent
signal to noise ratio under many simulated conditions. However, if you feel
there may be extremely high levels of EMI interference at the installation
site, it may be safer to pull shielded (Cat. 5) cable.
SSL-A & SSL-B
SoundSource Links
OWNER’S MANUAL
LIT01010CTL01010–SSL-A CTL01020–SSL-B
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workmanship. This extends for five years from the date of purchase by
the original consumer. Any products returned to SpeakerCraft and
found to be defective by SpeakerCraft within the warranty period will
be repaired or replaced, at SpeakerCraft’s option, at no charge.
SpeakerCraft will not be responsible for the actual cost of installation or
removal of the product, nor for any incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SSL-A & SSL-B SoundSource Links
The SSL-A & SSL-B SoundSource Links are modules that permit
high quality audio to be transmitted over long lengths of
twisted pair cable. Specifically, they allow two remote audio
sources to be connected to the Aux1 & 2 inputs of the
SpeakerCraft SoundSource in-wall music center over Cat.5
cable. The SSL-A accepts normal unbalanced line level stereo
audio inputs and converts the audio to balanced outputs. The
balanced outputs are then passed over long cable lengths (up
to 500’ of Cat. 5) to the balanced line inputs of the SSL-B. The
SSL-B then converts the audio back to unbalanced line level for
connection to the Aux1 & 2 inputs of the SoundSource. Up to
4 SoundSources can be so connected to share the same two
audio sources. Connections are also provided for IR control of
the remote audio components.
SPECIFICATIONS
Audio
Max. Input/Output ........................................................................4.5 V RMS
THD (@ 2 Volts RMS Output)............................................................< 0.05%
Gain (SSL-A Aux Inputs to SSL-B Aux Outputs)..........................Unity (+/- 2dB)
Input Impedance (Aux 1 & 2) .....................................................> 22k Ohms
Output Impedance (Aux 1 & 2)..................................................< 600 Ohms
Frequency Response (with 20’ Cat. 5).....................20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 1 dB
Frequency Response (with 500’ Cat. 5)...................20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 3 dB
S/N Ratio (re: 2V RMS Out, A WTD) ..................................................> 90 dB
Channel Separation (@ 1 kHz, with 500’ Cat. 5)................................> 50 dB
Cross talk (@ 1 kHz, with 500’ Cat. 5)................................................> 85 dB
Dimensions
7” (178mm) L x 3” (76mm) W x 1-1/8” (29mm) H
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Fig. 1 The SSL-A & SSL-B
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CAUTION: Be careful NOT to plug the 2-circuit mini plug lead into the +/- 15VDC jack on the
SoundSource by mistake … to do so will smoke the internal SoundSource power circuit!!
Plug the 2-circuit mini plug lead between the REMOTE OUT jack on the SoundSource and the IR IN jack on the SSL-B.
6. Connect the RCA audio leads (not supplied) between the Auxiliary Sources and the SSL-A. Plug a SpeakerCraft IR emitter (such as the IRE-4.0
illustrated - not included) into the SSL-A IR Out jack and affix the emitter(s) onto the IR Sensor window of the Auxiliary Source(s).
7. When you are sure all connections have been made, plug in the Power Supply for the SoundSource (included) and the PS-1.0 Power
Supply for the SSL-A (included).
8. Turn the SoundSource ON and select AUX 1 input (or Aux 2 if used). Advance the volume to a low level.
9. Using the Remote Control from the Auxiliary Source, point it at the upper triangle window on the SoundSource. Commands from the
remote should now operate the Auxiliary Source(s) that are located in the Main Equipment Room.
Fig. 2
SoundSource
“Links” System
Fig. 3 Cat.5 Connections – Lead Color Reference
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Fig. 2 shows how the SSL-A and SSL-B components are connected into
a SoundSource system. Proceed as follows:
1. Pull all the inter-room wiring that you need. It is recommended that
you use the SpeakerCraft
SSC SoundSource 8-conductor cable
(stock # CTL01030) for powering the SoundSource and for the
inter-room IR connections. Refer to page 7 of the SoundSource
Owner’s Manual, Chart A, to be sure you match up the correct wire
gauges and colors with the designated Power Supply terminals.
2. Install the SoundSource following directions in the SoundSource
Owner’s Manual. Before fastening the SoundSource into the wall,
however, be sure all connections between it and the SSL-B are
complete as outlined in steps 3 to 5 following. Mount the SSL-B in
the wall on a surface just below the SoundSource.
3. Connect the 22 gauge inter-room wire of the SSC cable between
the GND/IR In terminals on the SSL-A to the GND/IR Out terminals
of the SSL-B. Be sure to use Green for IR and Black for GND.
4. Connect the inter-room Cat. 5 cable to the Audio Link Aux1/Aux2
spring-loaded EZ-Connect terminals between the SSL-A and SSL-B(s).
Note: Lengths of Cat. 5 cables in excess of 500’ will result in audible
loss of high frequencies.
CAUTION: Be sure that the wire colors you use are exactly matched
to the same terminal markings at both ends of the Cat.5. Failure to do
so will result in out-of-phase or crossed-over channels. It is highly
recommended that you follow the color scheme shown
in
Fig. 3 below:
Shielded Cable Note: The SSL-A and
SSL-B balanced line system, using twisted
pair unshielded Cat. 5 cable, has been
found to work with excellent signal to
noise ratio under many simulated
conditions. However, if you feel there
may be extremely high levels of EMI
interference at the installation site, it may
be safer to pull shielded (Cat. 5) cable.
5. Connect the RCA audio leads
(supplied with the SSL-B) between the
AUX Inputs on the SoundSource and
the Audio Out jacks on the SSL-B.
Plug the
3-circuit mini plug lead
between the +/- 15VDC jack on the
SoundSource and the +/- 15V DC IN
jack on the SSL-B.
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