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Classé Audio, Inc.

SSP-25

Preamplifier/Surround Sound Processor

SSP-25

Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for SSP-25

Page 1: ...Class Audio Inc SSP 25 Preamplifier Surround Sound Processor SSP 25 Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...from a voltage surge CE Notice All of us at Class take extreme care to insure that your purchase will become a prized investment We are proud to inform you all Class Audio components have been offici...

Page 3: ...SP 25 Page 24 3 2 Optimal Placement Page 24 Section 4 System Hookup Page 25 4 1 Introduction Page 25 4 2 To Power Amplifier s Page 25 4 3 Source Components Page 27 4 3 1 Audio Considerations Page 27 4...

Page 4: ...tor Page 49 5 6 2 Language Page 49 5 6 3 Factory Reset Page 50 5 6 4 Software Version Page 50 Section 6 Balance Trim Page 51 Section 7 Operating the SSP 25 Page 52 7 1 Introduction Page 52 7 2 The Inf...

Page 5: ...Design Element Once we determine general circuit values for a particular application we listen carefully while exchanging and mixing different parts transistors capacitors wiring PC boards etc and adj...

Page 6: ...enormous potential We ve organized the Manual for both the experienced installer and the novice user The Installation Overview Section 2 is written for those with technical experience It provides an...

Page 7: ...d See NOTEs below in 2 AUDIO 2 AUDIO These pushbuttons work the same way as the Video buttons described above However they select an audio only source They wrap from AUD1 to AUD3 Audio and from AUD3 t...

Page 8: ...goes out the red LED s in AUDIO and or VIDEO light and the display changes to briefly identify the active input The display changes immediately to continuously identify the type of signal analog digi...

Page 9: ...telephone NOTE Turning the volume up with the volume knob will remove muting but turning down the volume while in mute mode will not remove muting but when muting is removed the new lower volume leve...

Page 10: ...ti format S PDIF RCA x 1 b AUD2 multi format S PDIF RCA x 1 c AUD3 multi format S PDIF RCA x 1 d AV1 multi format S PDIF RCA x 1 e AV2 multi format S PDIF RCA x 1 f AV3 Multi format S PDIF RCA x 1 g A...

Page 11: ...provides a convenient single cable connection to multi channel power amplifiers and also insures channel to channel continuity between preamp processor and power amplifier The front Left and Right XL...

Page 12: ...osition the SSP 25 s basic circuits central microprocessor and remote sensors are always active Standby mode providing of course that the AC cord is plugged into a live current source The AC power cor...

Page 13: ...button is used to cause the SSP 25 to test the character of the input signal on the current input If the current input has been set to Manual and the input signal changes the SSP 25 will be unable to...

Page 14: ...the SSP 25 should not require use of the MENU button 8 MODE functionally identical to the front panel Mode control Front Panel 8 above steps through the SSP 25 s operating modes in the following seque...

Page 15: ...g mode will display 18 AUD1 Pressing this button directly selects the Audio only 1 input for use AUD1 will be briefly displayed in the panel window then the type of audio signal and decoding mode will...

Page 16: ...ng up the volume slightly 23 VOLUME down Affects Master Level settings in a manner identical to turning the front panel Master Level Control counterclockwise Pressing the button and releasing it cause...

Page 17: ...n the signal path 2 1 2 Audio Source Component Connections The SSP 25 could conceivably handle up to 16 audio sources because it is capable of automatically distinguishing between analog and digital s...

Page 18: ...a source has both digital and analog audio outputs use a digital connection Since the SSP 25 incorporates high performance 24 bit DACs this will result in the best performance Remember to use proper c...

Page 19: ...puts since these inputs have coax digital audio inputs If the video source a VCR for example has only analog outputs connect the video to AV1 AV2 AV3 or AV4 since these also have AV analog inputs As a...

Page 20: ...e video inputs and outputs for all connections Do not use any S video inputs or outputs 2 For more sophisticated systems use S Video in the main room and composite connections for the remote area Acco...

Page 21: ...State Memory Simply speaking the SSP 25 s Present State is simply the current condition of all parameters addressed by front panel or remote controls For example changing inputs from AV1 to AV2 chang...

Page 22: ...y to set how the processor will handle Dolby Digital material which has been recorded in two channel mode Next you may set the effect of the COMPR button on the remote either at medium or at full 2 2...

Page 23: ...rough the configuration process so that an interruption will not result in lost effort See Section 5 10 2 for details We recommend you make a written copy of all configuration choices to facilitate fu...

Page 24: ...eceding safety precautions Page 2 of this manual regarding exposure to heat and moisture In addition we do not recommend placing the SSP 25 in direct sunlight Stable high strength shelving or equipmen...

Page 25: ...mplifier channel dedicated to the Left Surround speaker Neither you nor the speakers involved will respond favorably You may choose the balanced XLR outputs for your main front Left and Right channels...

Page 26: ...e Left Surround output while the SURR R jack is the Right Surround output But you knew that already didn t you 4 2 4 Connect the SSP 25 s Sub Subwoofer output Note If your power amplifier is a six cha...

Page 27: ...you pinpoint specific issues Remember that system configuration is a matter of personal preference and usually results from trial and error After you ve identified all important physical and electron...

Page 28: ...er choice as then you can use the internal DACs of the SSP 4 3 1 4 Channel Continuity As you connect your components make sure that a source s left channel audio output goes to the corresponding left...

Page 29: ...utput is both composite and S Video A long run from one room to another of composite cable will deliver a superior picture to a long run of S Video S Video is best over a short run 4 3 2 2 Observe pro...

Page 30: ...SSP 25 what it needs to know about your room and loudspeakers Of course there are several elements in each step but remembering these two functional differences will help you keep your bearings as you...

Page 31: ...o 16 AV3 setup Mode Auto Auto Man ua l Input Auto Auto Analog Digital Level 00 dB 16 to 16 An alog input 00 dB 16 to 16 AV4 setup Mode Auto Auto Man ua l Input Auto Auto Analog Digital Level 00 dB 16...

Page 32: ...irely 2 At the Main menu display the Right or left key moves you forward and back through the three choices Mode Source setup and System setup but at this display the Up or Down arrow keys have no fun...

Page 33: ...mediately heard While in setup mode all the other operational keys on the remote and on the front panel of the SSP 25 will continue to operate as they normally do While in Setup mode pressing the volu...

Page 34: ...t Stadium and Club You can be listening to a CD or DVD in Stereo Surround Mode while you are making this setting and you will be able to immediately hear the affect When you have arrived at a setting...

Page 35: ...ls Front Left Front Center Front Right and Surround surround is generally two speakers wired in parallel one on either side of the room On Always select Dolby Pro Logic processing even if only two cha...

Page 36: ...ke once you understand the logic behind the different choices you have Each input has four options that need to be considered and set up All of the options relate to how the Audio will be handled Plea...

Page 37: ...the or key to cycle through the inputs until you reach the input you want then press ENTER AV1 setup or whichever input you have selected will move to the top line and Mode Auto will appear in the se...

Page 38: ...change in relative volume when you switch between tuner tape and CD on a conventional preamplifier Under extreme conditions a very strong input signal can clip the input circuitry and cause potentiall...

Page 39: ...levels Since the processor will continue to play even while you re setting it up you can change the Level setting and hear the difference you re making This may take a little while and a little experi...

Page 40: ...l movies made these days are encoded in some format of surround To appreciate this content you need to run the output from your television to the SSP 25 and or you need to send the analog stereo signa...

Page 41: ...ynamic range and which has songs long enough that you will have time to set the level Because you are attempting to set a level that will not clip the input you are trying to make sure that while the...

Page 42: ...The operation of the meter is quite simple 5 5 1 1 MAIN SPEAKERS To start this stage of the setup process press the MENU key on the remote wand to reach the Main menu display Press the key two times...

Page 43: ...reo Surround or to add any effect to the signal it will be processed In STEREO mode if the Front Left and Right speakers have been designated as small the signal will travel through the DSP and will b...

Page 44: ...each other and from the listener The SSP 25 can then send out the sound from the different speakers at the correct times so the sound of an event gets to the listeners ears at the same time Setup is...

Page 45: ...ne and write the result in the space below it on the DIFFERENCE line There can be two or more speakers equally furthest from the listening seat FURTHEST SPEAKER Name _____________ F _____ft _____ft __...

Page 46: ...to 15 feet Sub woofer 0 to 8 feet When you are satisfied you have the Speaker Delay set up properly you can exit this portion of the setup programming Pressing the MENU key on the remote three times w...

Page 47: ...display change in two seconds to Center 00 0 dB and in two seconds more to Right 00 0 dB and so on As the display changes from speaker to speaker each displayed speaker will play white noise If you pr...

Page 48: ...erate when you attempt to set the subwoofer Limiter Whether you select auto or man only the woofer will play when in Subwoofer limit mode Press MENU again to go back to System setup Feature setup then...

Page 49: ...lay white noise for 2 seconds then cycle to the next speakers When you increase or decrease the level of a playing speaker the generator will continue to play noise through the speaker until two secon...

Page 50: ...Factory reset will appear in the display window Press ENTER on the remote to select this option As a protection we have put another step you must press ENTER again to actually reset the processor and...

Page 51: ...on the SSP 25 itself or on the wand and will continue to change the level for all speakers To exit from TRIM mode press the TRIM button again The speaker levels you have changed will continue at the...

Page 52: ...ultaneously and the numbers will increase correspondingly When you turn the Volume control counterclockwise you will decrease both levels and their numerical representation In some situations the numb...

Page 53: ...L R signal to the Center speaker 7 3 4 Stereo Stereo provides the ultimate in two channel music reproduction If you ve chosen an analog input no DSP Digital Signal Processing functions interrupt the a...

Page 54: ...r each channel individually to construct a sound field customized not just to your room but to your mood at the moment 7 4 2 On the fly Techniques While you re watching a movie press the TRIM button a...

Page 55: ...ble and satellite video sources that provide even more direct pathways for unwanted electrical or electronic interference If you experience unexpected behavior or if the SSP 25 locks up and does not r...

Page 56: ...dio Inc 5070 Fran ois Cusson Lachine Quebec Canada H8T 1B3 514 636 6384 514 636 1428 FAX The SSP 25 Owner s Manual was written by Smartalk Copyright 1998 by Class Audio Inc All rights reserved Printed...

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