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Owner’s Manual

SSP-800/CT-SSP

Surround Sound Processor

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Page 1: ...Owner s Manual SSP 800 CT SSP Surround Sound Processor ...

Page 2: ...rference that may cause undesired operation 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 ...

Page 3: ...periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splash...

Page 4: ...nd alone installation instructions 10 warm up break in period 12 operating voltage 12 voltage protection 13 Front Panels 14 Rear Panel 17 serial number 17 The Remote Control 24 Initial Setup 26 Step 1 AC 26 Step 2 cables 26 Step 3 sources 27 Step 4 amplifiers 27 Step 5 loudspeakers 28 Step 6 power up 29 Understanding Surround Sound 30 how many channels 30 matrix or discrete 30 post processing 32 U...

Page 5: ...splay 52 colors 53 volume 53 Dolby DTS 53 Dolby Pro Logic IIx 54 DTS Neo 6 54 remote Fkeys 55 important note on Fkey use 55 status 56 version info 56 sensors 56 CAN Bus 56 features 56 hardware setup 57 using CAN Bus 58 CAN Bus shared features 59 configuration 59 operate 59 AC status 59 status 59 CAN Bus model specific features 60 PlayLink 60 amp info 61 event log 61 Troubleshooting 62 Care Mainten...

Page 6: ...ll allow us to keep in touch and will ensure that you are notified regarding any future updates or options which become available Furthermore in the unlikely event that your product needs service support a product that is already registered doesn t need your original sales slip for proof of warranty You can register online at www classeaudio com or complete and mail the registration card located i...

Page 7: ... superior performance Advanced circuit topologies component parts and circuit layout techniques combine for superior audio performance Opto couplers and low voltage differential signal LVDS pathways thoroughly isolate audio video and control circuits clean dedicated power Analog audio circuits benefit from a dedicated linear power supply based on a low noise toroidal transformer Digital and contro...

Page 8: ...e all best in class parts Furthermore the PCB printed circuit board and pad material has been specifically chosen to provide the best performance Even the routing of the traces is optimized to get the best performance out of the circuit Every detail is tested every possibility exhausted until we are content with the results extensive listening tests Our experience has shown that great measurements...

Page 9: ...e supplied instruction sheet Do not forget to remove all accessories from the carton Important Keep all packing materials Transporting the SSP without using the packaging specifically designed for it may result in damage that is not covered under the warranty SSP 800 placement considerations Before installing your SSP 800 into the system be sure to read the following placement suggestions Do not p...

Page 10: ...low Important Obey all placement considerations Not obeying the placement considerations may result in damage that is not covered under the warranty CT SSP rack mount installation FOR RACK MOUNTING INSTALLATION CONTACT YOUR CLASSÉ PROFESSIONAL CT SSP stand alone installation instructions NON RACK MOUNT INSTALLATION FOR SSP 1a Install 4 feet and secure with 4 6 flat washers and 4 6 32 X 9 16 philip...

Page 11: ...g the CT SSP in a stand alone non rack mount installation Important For stand alone CT SSP installations follow the same placement considerations as outlined for the SSP 800 2 Install left and right faceplate securing brackets L7326 for CT SSP and CT AMPS and L7907 for CT 5300 secure with 4 8 32 X 3 8 philips pan head screws Tighten to 5 0 in lbs 0 56 N m ...

Page 12: ... user selectable Ensure that the voltage rating on the rear panel of the SSP 800 CT SSP Surround Sound Processor matches the AC voltage rating of your electrical outlet If the AC voltage is incorrect please contact your local authorized Classé dealer or distributor Important Attempting to operate your SSP from an incorrect AC voltage rating may cause irreparable damage to your processor which may ...

Page 13: ...ly Over voltage Condition during Operation If the AC mains voltage surges by roughly 10 or more during operation the Surround Sound Processor enters a protection mode and shuts down The Standby LED flashes to indicate that the protection mode has been engaged An error message also displays on the LCD touch screen Under voltage Condition during Operation If the AC mains voltage sags by 15 or more t...

Page 14: ...y button puts the SSP into standby mode a low power state which leaves the Surround Sound Processor and outputs inactive but still allows the processor to respond to system commands via any of the supported control protocols IR input CAN Bus RS 232 or triggers If the processor is already in Standby mode pressing the Standby button fully powers up the SSP LED On the SSP is in Standby mode or the di...

Page 15: ...ed amount Pressing it a second time restores the volume to its previous level This behavior can be easily customized for very specific user requirements See the section on Volume Setup for more information NOTE If you increase the volume using either the front panel volume knob or the remote control while Mute is engaged the mute control disengages and audio adjustments are executed starting from ...

Page 16: ...nts throughout most of the volume range At extremely low volume the step size is increased somewhat to facilitate moving between extremely low and normal listening levels The volume range is from 99 0dB to 14 0dB You can also change the volume control display to suit your preferences For more information refer to the Volume description in the Display Setup section found later in this manual ...

Page 17: ...l and transmits them over a single cable Composite video transmission always generates interference between luminance and chrominance portions of the signal and for that reason is usually inferior in quality to the S Video format CAN IN USB 7 1 AUDIO IN ANALOG AUDIO IN R1 L1 L2 R2 L3 R3 RL RR CEN SUB SL SR FL FR OPT1 OPT2 OPT3 OPT4 COAX1 COAX3 COAX4 COAX2 IN OUT RS 232 TRIGGER IR DIGITAL INPUT CON...

Page 18: ...ors Use the green cable for the Y Luminance connectors The SSP accepts component video at either standard definition SD or high definition HD video rates Component video is NOT accepted at 1080p via analog component connections NOTE Although the SSP component inputs support all resolutions except 1080p some source material will be restricted to 480p at the source 3 HDMI Inputs The SSP supports fiv...

Page 19: ...tions for one or both displays 5 Component Video Output The SSP is equipped with component video output via 3 RCA connectors labeled Pr Pb and Y Use this connection to connect to non HDMI displays The component output does not support output of 1080p signals NOTE Due to HDCP licensing restrictions the component video output will not work with most source material input via HDMI 6 Digital Audio Inp...

Page 20: ...control is enabled 11 2 Channel Balanced Analog Audio Inputs The SSP 800 CT SSP was designed with a 2 channel balanced analog audio input using a pair of balanced XLR connectors labeled R1 and L1 Use this input with any 2 channel analog source component with balanced outputs NOTE This input conforms to the AES Audio Engineering Society pin 2 hot convention The pin assignments of these XLR type fem...

Page 21: ...0mA and each can be controlled individually Use these outputs to control other system components such as amplifiers screens and window blinds Refer to the Triggers description in the Menu System section for more details 16 USB Port The USB port is for downloading future system software updates The latest system software is posted on the Classé website www classeaudio com and may be downloaded inst...

Page 22: ... mode are providing rear channel signals The Aux 1 and 2 outputs are programmable and can be used for the following purposes Assigned as a 2 channel down mix of the selected multi channel signal for either an analog recorder or a separate listening area Assigned to follow the main Front L R speakers for use in a biamplification arrangement One or both may be assigned as additional subwoofers with ...

Page 23: ...e the unit was last placed in Standby mode 21 AC Power Cord Input The detachable three conductor AC power cord and the socket into which it connects conform to rigorous standards developed by the IEC International Electrotechnical Commission Danger Your SSP contains potentially dangerous voltages and current capabilities Do not attempt to open it There are no user serviceable parts inside All serv...

Page 24: ...V Audio Video source If the audio and video portions of the source do not reach the speakers and the display simultaneously the resulting material appears to be out of sync Video processing often delays video signals relative to the audio with the result being that the audio track is played too early The Lipsync function allows you to delay the audio until it is correctly synced to the video track...

Page 25: ... acts like a back to start button no matter how deeply you ve navigated into the menu system a simple button push returns you to the front page Navigation Arrows are the Up p Down q Left t and Right u arrow buttons which allow you to select by highlighting the different menu options with the menu system Enter selects options Pressing the Enter button selects the highlighted menu item in any menu s...

Page 26: ... interconnections between components ensures that every component has a solid connection to ground This lessens the chances of a static discharge that may damage delicate electronics or your loudspeakers Step 2 Choose the appropriate cables Before you start connecting components together let s take a minute to discuss the cables you will be using The audio outputs available on the rear panel inclu...

Page 27: ...ion Worksheet is included at the end of this manual to assist you NOTE In the SSP default settings each rear panel input is associated with an input selection within the Setup menu A complete list of the factory default input settings is available at the end of this manual Step 4 Connect the power amplifiers to the SSP rear panel Important Verify that the power amplifier s is plugged in but powere...

Page 28: ...put of the designated amplifier or powered subwoofer NOTE Make sure connections from the subwoofer output go only to an amplifier connected to a subwoofer as low frequency signals can damage a small full range speaker not designed for high output bass reproduction Verify that each cable is clearly labeled so that you don t mix them up When connecting a cable make sure the cable has a good connecti...

Page 29: ...SP enters Standby mode The LED or standby button stops flashing but remains illuminated indicating that the SSP is in Standby mode Refer to the Front Panel section for more details about Standby mode Press the Standby button or the front panel touchscreen to bring the SSP to its fully ON mode The front panel touch screen displays a blue screen with an initializing message and then switches to the ...

Page 30: ...gnal However you may still have to select from the available choices For example disc based media often contains multiple soundtracks with varying numbers of channels and even different languages Because you may have to choose the one you want to hear using the menu of the media itself you should know what jargon you ll likely see matrix or discrete When movie makers first wanted to expand beyond ...

Page 31: ...e 2ch or 5 1channel source audio to create as many as 7 1 channels depending on speaker setup of surround sound Dolby Digital formerly AC 3 1 0 5 1 Discrete The most common modern digital source used in HDTV DVD etc Dolby Digital EX 6 1 Discrete A 7th channel of discrete information was recorded during filming and is encoded into the media This information is used to create a single rear center or...

Page 32: ...des increased bitrates while still providing the DTS core for backwards compatibility with older systems LPCM 2 0 7 1 Discrete This uncompressed digital representation of analog audio was initially developed as the Redbook standard format for stereo CD audio and DVD A 5 1 multichannel audio Depending on the source material this high resolution format is capable of outputting sample rate resolution...

Page 33: ...l value This is the starting page for all of the day to day operations of the SSP and can be quickly accessed at any time by pressing the Home button on the remote control source selection Touching the Source option opens the Source Select page The SSP has a total of 20 selectable inputs which are all interchangeable Touch any input button on the touchscreen to select it as the current input If th...

Page 34: ...adcasts etc Stereo Outputs to the Front Left and Front Right channels only This is the preferred mode for music reproduction Music Mode Party Produces mono output at the same level from all available speakers Mono Plus Uses the mono input to output mono signals on the L R SR SL and RR RL if they are active Movie Plus Produces stereo output in all available speakers The output is proportioned with ...

Page 35: ... soundtrack DTS Neo 6 Cinema ES Provides the DTS Neo 6 mode with the addition of discrete or matrix encoding to the surround back channels DTS Neo 6 Music ES Provides the DTS Neo 6 mode with the addition of discrete or matrix encoding to the surround back channels Dolby Surround EX Derives matrix encoded rear channel audio signals from 5 1 channel audio signal sources Only available for input sour...

Page 36: ...adjustments As an example you might want to raise the level of the Center channel speaker by 2 or 3 dB if the dialog in a particular movie is difficult to understand In addition to the normal subwoofer trims two additional buttons LFE 0dB and LFE 10dB offer an extra 10dB of trim You may find certain older DTS Music discs with the LFE channel recorded 10dB higher than normal The LFE 10dB button all...

Page 37: ...efault command configuration select Touching the Configuration option opens the Configuration Select page which allows you to select the current configuration you want to activate Configurations which reflect the speaker setup of your system are defined and may be renamed in the Setup Menu The Configuration Selection page allows you to choose from the up to six different system configurations avai...

Page 38: ...enu page which is divided into six sections as shown below The menu screens are always shown on the front panel touchscreen and can also be viewed as an OSD On Screen Display on the main video display The button on the top right of the menu pages provides a More button when additional menu options are available or a Home button for returning to the Home page Pressing the Menu button again either r...

Page 39: ...f your loudspeakers create shortcuts through the profile function to access your preferred or most frequently used functions program the behavior of the SSP s DC triggers volume setup Touching the Volume option from the System Setup menu opens the Volume Setup page as shown below The options on this menu page allow you to set a maximum volume level control the volume level of the system when it is...

Page 40: ...e Touching the Startup Volume option allows you to set up a preferred volume level for when the SSP wakes out of standby This starting volume level can be configured in two ways the Last Volume option sets the starting volume to the last level selected before the unit was powered down The mute setting is also remembered the Specific option allows you to set a specific volume level with the mute co...

Page 41: ...are classic completely mutes all audio so that when the Mute button is pressed no audio is heard specific allows you to select the exact value to which the volume is attenuated If the current volume is already below that level when muting is engaged the volume remains unchanged damping reduces the current listening level by a specified amount The Specific and Damping options are especially useful ...

Page 42: ... 300 to make it easier to remember Each name can be up to 14 characters long To change an input name to something more specific to your system use the four buttons along the bottom of the Input Name menu shown in the Input Setup diagram above The buttons provide the following functions The left arrow button acts like the backspace key on a computer keyboard Touch this button to delete characters b...

Page 43: ...m your CD player while preferring plain two channel reproduction for the signal from your FM tuner Touching either the 2 channel or the multi channel buttons displays a list of the available surround processing modes for the chosen signal type from which you may select your preferred default setting for this source connector identifies which rear panel connection the input should use Any of the re...

Page 44: ... input The Next Input button scrolls through the inputs from Input 1 to Input 20 So once you ve completed the Input 1 setup click the Next Input button to access the Input 2 setup controls and so on through Input 20 NOTE The Back button returns to the previously viewed menu triggers The SSP has two available trigger controls Each may be programmed to either logic 12V or inverse logic 0V settings T...

Page 45: ...e displayed in the profile Under Commands is a list of up to 6 command buttons For each button you may assign a function from the list of operations Effectively you are creating a customized page of the operations you might use the most Select the OSD button to show the profile control page on the video display when that profile is selected Otherwise selection of the profile commands is seen only ...

Page 46: ...efined for every channel The installer need only make the adjustments to the channels necessary to correct for the room s interaction We encourage you to consult with your authorized Classé dealer to properly calibrate the SSP Room EQ function configuration Your SSP has default settings for each speaker but these settings should be adjusted to match your system for optimal results You may want to ...

Page 47: ... case letters of the alphabet the numbers 0 to 9 and a variety of punctuation When you ve completed modifying the configuration name touch the Back button to return to the Configuration Setup menu distances The Distances setup page allows you to adjust the speaker distances to accurately reflect the actual placement of your speakers Touch the speaker location you wish to adjust and then measure th...

Page 48: ...n are made on the Speakers page which hasn t been discussed yet To modify the actual levels touch the speaker you want to update and then adjust the level using the increase and decrease buttons Set the SPL meter to C weighting and Slow response Each speaker level should be adjusted until the SPL meter reads 75dB at your main listening position in use This button identifies active configuration If...

Page 49: ...akers are not available for selection The Subwoofer configuration page shown above has two buttons available Sub Enabled and e bass If the Sub Enabled button is highlighted then the configuration includes an active subwoofer and the LFE Low Frequency Effects information is routed to it as well as any low pass energy from the crossed over channels If you do not enable a subwoofer for the system the...

Page 50: ...ned in the system Output Connector LR configuration LCR configuration S L Sub L Sub Aux 1 X C Sub Aux 2 R Sub R Sub Use the Downmix fixed or Downmix variable options to provide a two channel down mix of the selected multichannel signal which then follows the Main Front Left and Right speakers The Downmix fixed option sends the stereo output with a fixed volume level The Downmix variable option sen...

Page 51: ... take command of your entire system Without these discrete codes many of the macros you might want to create simply won t work reliably The Teach IR page displays a scrolling list of all the available IR codes in the Surround Sound Processor Simply scroll to the command you want your macro capable remote to learn and touch the Send IR Code button The SSP continuously sends the appropriate command ...

Page 52: ...u can select the timeout value of the touchscreen and then highlight video on timeout When the touchscreen timeout value is reached the active video source is shown on the touchscreen If you prefer the display of the SSP to remain on whenever not in Standby mode select the Never option The lamp in the touchscreen display is designed for harsh automotive environments and will give you many years of...

Page 53: ...ze of signals coming in vs going out This reference volume is the same level at which movies are played in theaters Changes from this volume level are shown as either positive louder or negative quieter Showing volume in relative dB tells you precisely how much attenuation or amplification you are employing In any event the SSP offers both systems so that you may choose what makes the most sense t...

Page 54: ...h setting leaves this information in the left and right speakers fading out the center channel speaker Intermediate settings provide a great compromise between the seamless spaciousness of a great stereo system and the wide listening area of a multi channel system where you don t need to be in the sweet spot to hear a center image Dimension shifts the overall balance of the processing towards the ...

Page 55: ...t by touching either the up or down arrows on the right and then touch the specific function you want that Fkey to perform important note on Fkey use All Classé remote controls provide these same four Fkeys so that you need not worry about which remote you happen to pick up Thus F1 on the Surround Sound Processor s remote control sends the same infrared signal as F1 on the DVD player s remote cont...

Page 56: ...r need the sensor information unless directed to do so by a customer service representative at Classé in order to help troubleshoot some unexpected problem CAN Bus Classé s Controller Area Network or CAN Bus opens the way to a new level of interaction between our Delta range of amplifiers preamps processors and source components When the SSP is connected with CAN Bus the different elements of a De...

Page 57: ...mber of Delta and or CT series components in your system 3 CAN Bus Terminator A CAN Bus Terminator will be required It is inserted into the CAN Bus OUT connector of the last component in the CAN Bus daisy chain One is included in the box with your SSP They are also available free of charge from your nearest Classé Customer Support Center http www Classeaudio com support service htm The diagram bel...

Page 58: ...on followed by the more button The touchscreen will then display the CAN Bus devices screen which lists connected Delta CT series components by model serial number Highlighting a unit on the CAN Bus devices screen identifies it as the target unit The front panel LEDs of the target unit will start flashing unless you highlight the unit that you are using to access CAN Bus Once you have chosen the t...

Page 59: ...to be excluded from global brightness deselect global brightness for that unit global standby enables you to bring your entire system in and out of standby by pressing the standby button of any unit or remote All CAN Bus software updates automatically set the updated unit to global standby If you want a particular unit to be excluded from global standby deselect global standby for that unit operat...

Page 60: ...hen play is pressed on the disc player Press the PlayLink icon then select the correct input from the list Once you have selected the input press back then select configuration PlayLink is activated and disabled through the PlayLink icon on the CAN Bus configuration screen PlayLink is automatically active after a software update and the PlayLink icon will only appear on the CAN Bus configuration s...

Page 61: ...intervention of your dealer or Classé customer support The log can report the following events interpreted as follows ve slow blo trip ve slow blo trip The average current has reached the safe operating limit ve fast blo trip ve fast blo trip The peak current has reached the safe operating limit over temperature trip The unit temperature has reached the safe operating limit DC protection trip The ...

Page 62: ...us information to verify an audio signal is being received P Verify that all cables are securely connected to the proper inputs and outputs with no kinks or stress points 2 There is no sound and the Standby LED is not lit P Ensure that the SSP is properly connected to the electrical outlet the AC cord is positioned firmly in the AC mains receptacle in the rear panel and the power switch is in the ...

Page 63: ...ven when shielded P If any source components are connected to cable TV try disconnecting the cable television line from the source component If the hum goes away you need an isolation device between your cable TV converter and the source component Your Classé dealer can help you obtain one of these inexpensive devices 6 There is a hum coming from the SSP P This symptom suggests that there are a lo...

Page 64: ...reach the component once it has passed the Voltage Sensing Circuit The circuit verifies that the power is within tolerable operating levels P of 10 of its AC line voltage setting P between 11 and 15 of its AC line voltage setting The following behavior of the SSP is the result of the Voltage Sensing Circuit P If the external voltage is within the performance range the product functions normally P ...

Page 65: ...the Surround Sound Processor as direct application of liquids may result in damage to electronic components within the unit input factory defaults For your convenience here are the factory default settings for the SSP 800 CT SSP Surround Sound Processor Input Default Audio Connector Default Video Connector 1 Coaxial Digital 1 None 2 Coaxial Digital 2 None 3 Coaxial Digital 3 None 4 Coaxial Digital...

Page 66: ...nsions SSP 800 width 17 5 445mm CT SSP width 19 482mm SSP 800 depth excluding connectors 16 5 419mm CT SSP depth excluding connectors 14 91 378 71mm SSP 800 Height 6 75 172mm CT SSP Height 6 97 177mm n Net weight SSP 800 29 lbs 13 kg CT SSP 33 lbs 15 kg n Shipping weight SSP 800 38 lbs 17 kg CT SSP 49 lbs 22 kg For more information see your Classé dealer or contact Classé Audio 5070 François Cusso...

Page 67: ... Dimensions 17 50 444 5mm 6 00 152 4mm 78 19 7mm 6 78 172 1mm MUTE MENU SSP 800 2 42 61 5mm 2 20 55 9mm 13 09 332 6mm 17 50 444 5mm 12 66 321 6mm 17 30 439 3mm 2 42 61 5mm 12 40 315 1mm 1 65 41 9mm 16 48 418 5mm ...

Page 68: ...68 CT SSP Dimensions MUTE MENU 19 00 483mm 6 97 177mm 17 00 432mm 14 91 379mm 16 39 416mm ...

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