Classe Audio SSP-25 Owner's Manual

Classé Audio, Inc. SSP-25 Preamplifier/Surround Sound Processor SSP-25 Owner’s Manual

10 1.2 Rear Panel 1) ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS (See *NOTE 1 below: Page 13) a) AUD1 (Line level, balanced: XLR x 2 OR line level, single ended: RCA

11 SSP-25 Rear Panel 4) VIDEO OUTPUTS a) Main (Composite: RCA x 1) b) Record (Composite: RCA x 1) c) Main (S-Video: mi

12 SSP-25 Rear Panel 7) IR (Infrared) REMOTE CONNECTORS a) Main In (Xantech compatible: 3.5" mini-jack x 1) b) Main Out (Xantech compa

13 1.3 Remote Control 1) DISPLAY This button changes the intensity of the front panel information display by turning off the readout. The dis

14 Changing the Trim affects all modes and all inputs identically. You may increase or decrease the level of any given channel by 8 dB. Sinc

15 14) AV1 Pressing this button directly selects the Audio-Video 1 input for use. “AV1” will be briefly displayed in the panel window, then

22) MUTE The operation of this button is functionally identical to the same labeled button on the face of the SSP-25. This button mutes the SSP-25

17 Section 2: Installation Overview This Section discusses the broad concepts of installation, setup, and menu usage. It is an outline for the ex

18 SSP-25 rear Panel 2.1.2.1 Corresponding connections We have chosen to simplify system connections by associating each of 4 audio inputs with

19 SSP-25 rear Panel 2.1.2.5 Analog-only sources: For analog sources with balanced (XLR) connections (high quality D/A converters, like the Clas

2 Safety Information 1) To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the SSP-25 to water or moisture. 2) Do not place the SSP-25 close t

20 SSP-25 rear Panel If the system monitor/projector accepts both composite and S-Video connections, we recommend S-Video for best performance.

21 This Section describes setup decisions and procedures normally done only during the initial system setup. This Section leads you through

22 Note: If you upgrade the SSP-25’s software, you must execute a full system configuration again. Begin by following steps 1 - 3 above after insta

23 Feature setup gives you the opportunity to setup the internal noise generator (used during Balance setup), to define which language the screen s

24 Section 3: Getting Started 3.1 Unpacking the SSP-25 Your Classé SSP-25 is packed in high-density foam inside a special cardboard container. T

25 Section 4: System Hookup 4.1 Introduction Don’t let the quantity of connectors on the SSP-25’s rear panel disturb you. If you have ever connec

26 4.2.1 Connect the SSP-25’s Left Front and Right Front Outputs to the Left Front and Right Front amplifier(s): Choose XLR or RCA connectors dep

27 System Setup Strategy Before you attempt to connect source components to your SSP-25, take some time to think of the most convenient ways to e

28  When you select any input, the Input LED associated with that input will glow. In addition, the Name (AUD1, AV4, etc.) will appear for a mome

29 The SSP-25 provides both composite and S-Video signal paths. These signal paths are totally independent. Each can simultaneously pass different

3 Table of Contents Introduction Safety Information Page 2 CE Notice Page 2 Thank You Page 5 Classé Design Philosophy

30 Section 5: Initial System Configuration We’ll make many references to a “menu” In this Section of the manual. Be aware that the SSP-25 provide

SSP-25 SETUP MENU TREE (Press "MENU" or “ TRIM” , on remote, to start) MENU Level 1 MENU Level 2 MENU level 3 Setup item (with default)

32 Center: +00.0 dB -24 to +12 Right (front): +00.0 dB -24 to +12 R(ight) surr(ound): +00.0 dB -24 to +12 L(eft) surr(

33 5.2.2 Activating the Menu System Activate the menu system by pressing the remote’s MENU key. The Main MENU screen will appear on your SSP-2

34 1. MENU 2. /\ (the UP arrow key) 3. > (the RIGHT arrow key) 4. \/ (the DOWN arrow key) 5. < (the LEFT arrow key 6. ENTER It’s going t

35 while you are making this setting and you will be able to immediately hear the affect. When you have arrived at a setting you want and it is in t

36 on any playback mode except AC3, and will only work there if (1): the possibility has been allowed for in the mix, and (2): you want it to. 5.3

37 Video” (or to a distant remote location) you are required to attach both types between the Audio/Video source and the SSP-25, in order to have bo

38 The configuration of “input” allows you to play a trick or two on your system. If you set the “input” to “auto” and direct both digital and analo

39 “Level” has thirty-three choices: from +16 dB to +00 dB to -16 dB, in 1 dB steps. The purpose of “Level” is to make it possible for you to set

4 5.4.4 Input page 37 5.4.5 Input Level Page 38 5.4.6 Analog Input Level page 39 5.4.7 Analog Input Level Setup page 40

40 The "An.input" setup is used to adjust the analog input level before the Analog to Digital conversion required to decode a two channel

41 Setting the correct level with a Test CD is pretty easy. The test tone is constant, and of a long enough duration, that you can just watch the LE

42 5.5 SYSTEM Setup: Speakers 5.5.1 NUMBER AND SIZE OF SPEAKERS Speaker setup is relatively easy. You only have to tell the SSP-25

43 Although the default for the Main speakers (meaning Left and Right Front only) is set to “Large” you should carefully think about what you want

44 available actually are able to provide significant output below 80 Hz. Once you’ve determined the correct choice press the “>” key to move on

45 Please turn to the next page for the worksheet and to continue with the setup. Delay setup work-sheet DECIDE where you will be sit

46 Press “MENU”, then press the “>” key twice to display “Main menu – System setup.” Select this option by pressing “ENTER”, then press the “>

47 The following instructions assume that you have a sound level meter. Before you begin balancing the output of the speakers in you system you

48 This feature may or may not be useful to you, and perhaps you should just leave this setup option until you find you actually need it. Not all

49 5.6 FEATURE SETUP Feature setup includes two operating considerations, the reset to factory defaults and software version query. Using

5 We take great pride in offering components that combine exceptional sonic performance and long-term reliability. To do that, we have invested in

50 Press “ENTER” to select. Press the “>” key on the remote twice, and “Feature setup - Lang.: English” will appear in the display window. Press

51 Section 6.0: Balance Trim 6.1 Introduction Sometimes even the best installation and most accurate calibration isn’t enough. Sometimes

52 Congratulations! You’ve just navigated through the entire Main MENU system. You’ve adjusted, selected, or neglected all the choices allowed

53 REF indicates a correct level setting, REF + OVER is still acceptable. If you see CLIP, redo the input sensitivity adjustment for that input.

54 This unlocks the spatial potential of all Dolby Surround-encoded sources. These include thousands of movie videotapes, many standard television

55 7.5 First Aid The SSP-25 control circuitry is based on the most advanced microprocessors available today. As is often the case with per

56 Classé Audio, Inc. 5070 François Cusson Lachine, Quebec Canada H8T 1B3 (514) 636-6384 (514) 636-1428 (FAX) The SSP-25 Owner’s Manual w

6 About This Manual The Classé SSP-25 is a very sophisticated preamplifier/processor. Even so, although complete understanding of the SSP-

7 Section 1: Diagrams Use the pictures in this section as your guide to the SSP-25. They show the locations of all controls, inputs, outputs, remo

8 SSP-25 Front Panel 3) AUDIO and VIDEO SOURCE LED INDICATORS These red LEDs show the active input. The Input LED will glow red when that input

9 SSP-25 Front Panel 7) MODE BUTTONS < & > These buttons step back and forth through the SSP-25’s operating modes in the following se