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Classé Audio, Inc. SSP-50 Preamplifier/Surround Sound Processor SSP-50 Owner’s Manual

101.2 Rear Panel. NOTE: For a better view of the back panel, see the last page of the manual. 1) ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS a) Aud 1 (Line level,

11 1.2 Rear Panel (Continued). NOTE: For a better view of the back panel, see the last page of the manual. 3) VIDEO OUTPUTS a) Main 1 (Composit

121.2 Rear Panel (Continued). NOTE: For a better view of the back panel, see the last page of the manual. 5) MAIN AUDIO OUTPUTS (Preamplif

131.2 Rear Panel (Continued). NOTE: For a better view of the back panel, see the last page of the manual. 7) IR (Infrared) REMOTE CONNECTORS a)

141.3 Remote Control Note: We have inserted three related “sections” of the remote in the following pages to give you a clear view of the but

15 1.3 Remote Control (Continued) 1) PATH This button directs the signal from selected source components to an output or combination of outputs

161.3 Remote Control (Continued) 7) MODE This button, functionally identical to the front panel Mode control (Front Panel, #8, above) steps t

171.3 Remote Control (Continued) 10) < (Left Arrow) This button selects the previous menu screen. 11) ENTER This chooses a highlighted

181.3 Remote Control (Continued) 14) < VIDEO This functions identically to the front panel’s < Video button. 15) VIDEO > This fun

191.3 Remote Control (Continued) 21) R-SURR Changes VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons to affect Right Surround (Rear) channel only. 22) SUB

2 Safety Information (Insert safety page per UL or CSA standards or substitute the following:) 1) To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose

20Section 2: Installer’s Overview This Section discusses the broad concepts of installation, setup, and menu usage. It is an outline for the exper

21 2.1.2.4 DTS capability The SSP-50 includes advanced DTS digital decoding capability for those software/hardware combina-tions capable of deliveri

22If the system monitor/projector accepts only composite video, use the SSP-50’s composite inputs and outputs only. Ignore all S-Video connections.

232.2 System Configuration This Section describes setup decisions and procedures normally done only during the ini-tial system setup. This Section

24 In contrast, the 10 User Memories are intended to be used and changed often to make daily setups easier. The user need only define various functi

25 Note: When you upgrade the SSP-50’s software, you must execute a full system configuration again. Begin by following steps 1 - 3 above after ins

26 2.2.2.5 PATH The PATH button allows the user to view and change the input selection for a given output path. There are 3 independent paths in th

27Section 3: Getting Started 3.1 Unpacking the SSP-50 Your Classé SSP-50 is packed in high-density foam inside a special cardboard container. To

28Section 4: System Hookup 4.1 Introduction Don’t let the quantity of connectors on the SSP-50’s rear panel disturb you. If you have ever connecte

294.2.1 Connect the SSP-50’s Left Front and Right Front Outputs to the Left Front and Right Front amplifier(s):  Choose XLR or RCA connectors dep

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

304.3 Connecting Source Components to the SSP-50 System Setup Strategy Before you attempt to connect source components to your SSP-50, take som

31 4.3.1.2 Programmable Characteristics  When you select any input, the Input LED associated with that input will glow. In addition, the Name (

32 4.3.2 Video Considerations 4.3.2.1 Composite or S-Video? The SSP-50 provides both composite and S-Video signal paths. These signal pat

33Section 5: Initial System Configuration We’ll make many references to a “menu screen” In this Section of the manual. Be aware that the SSP-50 pr

34Menu Tree Diagram

355.2 Navigation: The First Steps 5.2.1 General Information As mentioned above, you’ll need the SSP-50’s remote control to navigate the menu syste

365.3 Audio Configuration (Input Source) 5.3.1 Highlight Audio in the Main Menu screen with the remote’s Up/Down arrow keys. Note: The highli

375.3.4 Highlight Name with the Up/Down arrow keys. Then push >. The next screen will show a double column of choices: CD 1 Extern

385.3.7 Input Level Adjustments Some Notes on Input Level All digital sources conform to standards that make “input overloading” virtually impossib

395.3.8 You’ve now locked all the Input Source configuration choices for Audio 1 into the SSP-50’s memory. The procedure is similar for all other i

4 5.5.1 Measurement Units 5.5.2 Center Speaker 5.5.3 L-Surround Speaker 5.5.4 R-Surround Speaker 5.6 Audio Configuration (Calibrate)

405.4.3 Highlight Center with the Up/Down arrows and press >. The next screen will show Full Bandwidth, Limited Bandwidth, and None. Follow t

415.5 Audio Configuration (Delay) Some Notes on Delay Settings The term “delay” is often misunderstood. Conventional surround sound systems rou-ti

425.5.3 Why Choose? Selecting a measurement unit will eliminate substantial guesswork in setting the proper delays. Choose the unit you are most fa

43 Main speaker distance - center speaker distance = correct entry Here are some examples: 1) Your main (L/R) speakers are 15 feet from your lis

44After measuring the distance from the L-Surround speaker to the listening/viewing position, follow the steps outlined in Section 3.4.4 above to det

455.6.1 From the Audio screen, highlight Calibrate by using the Up/Down arrows. Then press >. The next screen will show: Left L-Su

465.6.7 Highlight Subwoofer and proceed. 5.6.8 Highlight Auto-Cycle with the Up/Down arrows. Press Enter. You will hear the “rushing water”

47AV 5 = AV 6 = 5.7.2 Highlight AV 1 with the Up/Down arrow keys. Then push the > arrow. The next screen will show Name and Audio Link. 5.

485.8 Video Configuration (Audio Link) What is an “Audio Link”? When you choose the source connected to AV 3, the SSP-50 normally enables both th

495.8.3 Highlight AV 3 and proceed as above. 5.8.4 Highlight AV 4 and proceed as above. 5.8.5 Highlight AV 5 and proceed as above. 5.8.6 Hi

5 Thank You From Everyone At Classé Thank you for purchasing the Classé Audio SSP-50 Preamplifier/Surround Sound Processor. We take great pri

505.9.2 The number shown is the Mix Mode’s duration measured in seconds. It tells you how soon the display will disappear after the SSP-50 receives

515.10.4 Why “Write Protect”? You can access User Memories directly from the remote controller without entering the Main Menu system. (See Section

52Or you could simply Recall the Installation Memory. Remember that the Installation Memory holds all the choices painstakingly made for your system

535.12.2 The next screen will allow you to Recall the Factory Default settings if you so desire. Press Enter if you do and < if you don’t. If

54Section 6: Operating the SSP-50 6.1 Introduction By this time, you’ve undoubtedly become very familiar with the SSP-50’s basic operation and no

55It also displays other information as appropriate: If you’re adjusting the relative level of one channel via the remote control (the subwoofer for

56 Dolby Digital invokes advanced decoding for any source containing a Dolby Digital (AC-3)-encoded sound-track. This is the preferred mode for many

576.6.2 Storing a User Memory After you‘ve adjusted every parameter to exactly suit your preference, press the remote control’s Memory key once.

586.7.1 Selecting Main PATH Signals from an input designated Main PATH go directly to the SSP-50’s main preamplifier outputs. This is the normal (or

59We recommend that you turn the rear panel power switch OFF whenever the SSP-50 will be idle for a long period of time. This will prevent unwanted

6 About This Manual The Classé SSP-50 is the most sophisticated product we have ever offered. Although its elegant design invites daily use

60 Classé Audio, Inc. 5070 Francois Cusson Lachine, Quebec Canada H8T 1B3 (514) 636-6384 (514) 636-1428 (FAX) The SSP-50 Owner’s Manual was

7Section 1: Diagrams Use the following diagrams as guides to the SSP-50. They show the locations of all controls, inputs, outputs, remote keys -- i

8 1.1 Front Panel (Continued) 4) STANDBY (“On/Off”) BUTTON Although this pushbutton seems to be a normal “On/Off” control, it is actually more s

91.1 Front Panel (Continued) 9) MUTE BUTTON This button mutes the SSP-50’s main outputs. A second push restores the previously selected operat