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Classe Audio SSP-800 User's Manual

1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 15 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 Hpmi AS SS O E VIQEO IN o IN 2 HDMI IN W EN df e e do PO olo NIE 600k o 0100 E Ss S OOO Gi DIGITAL INPUT ER Yat gt GE EE amp y E 353 ah SO oe Eak LJ LJ LJ IW A A CONTROL amp ce A FRONT R FRONT L S O NO SURE R e L O SS REAR R NEAR L Deg ZX S AS ten N x N ON o OK 2 ZX SKA Res KKA AOS AM 8 ANALOG AUDIO OUT ACENTEI SUB serial number Rear Panel The rear panel of the SSP 800 is shown above The numbers in the drawing refer to the descriptions in this section You ll find your processor s serial number on the top right edge of the rear panel as shown in the graphic above the black label Please record this number on the Introduction Page page 6 of this manual for future reference And since you have found the serial number please use it to register your purchase if you haven t done so yet As we ve said your registration is our way of keeping in touch with you We will use the information to advise you of any updates or other items of interest Registration is simple so please register online at www classeaudio com or fill out the registration card and drop it in the mail 1 S Video Inp
2. Dolby Digital 1 0 7 1 Plus Discrete Audio codec which allows for higher bitrates 7 1 channels or more currently limited by HD DVD Blu ray disc standards while still remaining compatible with older 5 1 systems The codec was designed based on Dolby Digital but provides the necessary versatility going into the future Dolby TrueHD 1 0 7 1 Discrete This is a true next generation surround mode where the audio is bit for bit identical to the high resolution studio master audio Similarly to Dolby Digital Plus the track contains a 5 1 core for backwards compatibility DTS HD Master Audio 5 1 7 1 Discrete This is a bit for bit identical copy of the studio master track on your media and therefore produces the best possible reproduction Master Audio still contains the DTS core to remain backwards compatible with older DT S systems DTS HD High Resolution Audio 5 1 7 1 Discrete This is used when there is not enough space on the disc to hold the complete Master Audio track Though not a bit for bit representation High Resolution Audio provides increased bitrates while still providing the DTS core for backwards compatibility with older systems The first thing the SSP 800 Surround Sound Processor does is recover the various channels delivered by your source with accuracy and fidelity This might be a single channel mono signal a Dolby Digital Surround EX soundtrack with 6
3. terminals to the red terminals of the loudspeaker Likewise connect black terminals to black terminals Step 6 Power up the system Now you are ready to power up your SSP 800 and your surround system Turn the rear panel power switch of the SSP 800 to ON The initial power up cycle of the SSP 800 takes approximately 90 seconds During this time the blue LED on the standby button flashes When the power up cycle is complete the SSP 800 enters Standby mode The LED stops flashing but remains illuminated indicating that the SSP 800 is in Standby mode Refer to the Front Panel section for more details about Standby mode e Press the Standby button or the front panel touchscreen to bring the SSP 800 to its fully ON mode The front panel touch screen displays a blue screen with an initializing message and then switches to the home page of the menu system Refer to the Menu System section found later in the manual for more information The physical setup of the SSP 800 and system components is complete 27 28 how many channels matrix or discrete Understanding Surround Sound Today s sophisticated surround sound systems have spawned a bewildering array of technologies and acronyms In this section we ll give you a basic understanding of what all that jargon means As a result you ll be better equipped to take advantage of the best that home entertainment has to offer Today s home entert
4. Owner s Manual SSP 800 Surround Sound Processor NOTICE All of us at Class take extreme care to ensure that your purchase will remain a prized investment We are proud to inform you that all Class components have been officially approved for the European Community CE mark This means that your Class product was subjected to the most rigorous manufacturing and safety tests in the world The CE mark certifies that your purchase meets or exceeds all European Community requirements for manufacturing consistency and consumer safety This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference 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 will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try
5. The speaker selections for each configuration are made on the Speakers page which will be discussed in the sections which follow 45 46 levels in use speakers The Levels menu allows you to adjust the output levels of the speakers An SPL meter should be used from the primary seating position to ensure that each speaker delivers the same sound pressure from a given test noise audio signal Touch the Noise Seq button to activate the noise generator the top of the menu now states Levels Noise L indicating that the test noise is being generated on the front left speaker The test noise automatically moves to each of the available speakers as indicated by the menu title and continues to rotate around the room until the Noise Seq button is touched again rM back levels more QW noise off nha noise seq front L R surround center NOTE You may find that some speaker options are not available for selection Those speakers do not currently exist in that specific configuration The speaker selections for each configuration are made on the Speakers page which hasnt 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 This button identifi
6. LED brightness of all the components in your system by changing the brightness of a single touchscreen All CAN Bus software updates automatically set the updated unit to global brightness If you want a particular unit 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 The operate settings allow you to bring the target unit in and out of standby or mute This key will be disabled for the unit whose touchscreen you are using to access CAN Bus The AC status screen displays information from the target units electrical supply sensors Two screens are available with the second accessed by selecting more The status screen is the simplest way to access essential information about the target unit It displays the target units model number software version operational status and serial number 57 58 CAN Bus model specific features Playl ink The following CAN Bus features are model specific This feature is exclusive to Delta series disc players and will only function if the disc player is connected to a CAN Bus enabled preamp or surround sound processor When PlayLink is active p
7. The options for mute control 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 back demping level home Enina aros oe The Specific and Damping options are especially useful in situations where you still want to hear the audio source but need to reduce the volume level temporarily For example let s say you are watching a football game and the phone rings You need to take the call but would still like to monitor the progress of the game Pressing the Mute button while it s set for specific and damping provides a simple solution 39 40 input setup name Each of the 20 inputs supported by your SSP 800 Surround Sound Processor can be customized in several ways to enhance system performance or to simplify controls The Input Setup menu always opens to the setup page for Input 1 The menu contains six buttons that completely define each input Name Audio Configuration In use Video and Next input as shown below The same menu is used to set up each input aa video input f Di assign ZA configuration J assign Ez f configuration configuration 2 The Name
8. a Voltage Sensing Circuit which checks the voltage level every 25 milliseconds Power can only reach the component once it has passed the Voltage Sensing Circuit The circuit verifies that the power is within tolerable operating levels v of 10 of its AC line voltage setting Y between 11 and 15 of its AC line voltage setting The following behavior of the SSP 800 is the result of the Voltage Sensing Circuit v If the external voltage is within the performance range the product functions normally v If the external voltage enters the range of the safe operating limit the standby LED flashes every half second but the product otherwise continues to function normally v If the external voltage exceeds the safe operating limit for 10 consecutive seconds the protection circuitry engages and an error message appears on the touchscreen Y If the external voltage falls below its performance range the standby LED flashes indefinitely every half second until the voltage is insufficient to sustain normal operation Y You have to cycle power to reset the protection circuitry If you attempt to reset the SSP 800 while the external power supply remains outside the safe operating limit the protection circuit re engages putting the SSP 800 back into Standby mode We therefore recommend that you wait until the standby LED stops flashing before cycling power and resetting the protection circuitry Care amp Maintenance To remove dust fro
9. from AC power during electrical storms A lightning strike anywhere near your home can generate a tremendous surge on the AC mains that can jump across a simple power switch A surge from a lightning strike which may be many thousands of volts can cause serious damage to any piece of electronics no matter how well designed and protected voltage protection The SSP 800 Surround Sound Processor contains protection features that prevent the processor from operating at dangerously high or low voltages These features are incorporated to help protect the processor from dangerous power surges and other power irregularities that could cause extensive damage to the processor This circuitry guards against the following irregular supplied power conditions e Startup Voltage If the AC mains voltage is NOT within a range of approximately 1596 to 10 of its nominal value at startup the SSP 800 does not turn on For example a 120V AC service generally requires the AC mains voltage to be no lower than 95V and no higher than 135V in order for the processor to turn on and operate normally e Over voltage Condition during Operation If the AC mains voltage surges by roughly 1096 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 Opera
10. in response to a single press of a button on the remote control This can sometimes be useful As an example F1 could set the Surround Sound Processor to the CD input and also set the CD player to Play both from the press of a single Fkey 53 54 status version info sensors CAN Bus features The Status screen provides several items of information on the currently playing disc as well as access to information on the software used in and the internal sensors of the SSP 800 While on this page pressing the more key will access the CAN Bus features wa status more Ve bal Si source input 1 connector coax 1 signal no audio signal sr no video signal balance 0 dB configuration configuration 1 The version info button on the status screen takes you to the Version Information screen which displays information on various pieces of software used by your SSP 800 If you ever have occasion to call our technical support people to ask a question not covered in this manual they may want to know precisely what version of software your unit is running Having this information available will help enable them to give you the best possible service The sensors button on the status screen takes you to the Sensors screen which displays information about several internal sensors within the SSP 800 It is unlikely you might ever need the sensor information unless directed to do so by a customer service represen
11. input should use Any of the rear panel audio inputs are assignable to any of the input setups bypass select determines if the incoming analog signal is converted to digital format or left in an analog format If the Bypass Select is NOT highlighted then the SSP 800 converts all of the incoming analog signals to digital for further processing If you prefer to pass your signals through the SSP 800 unaltered except for volume control then touch the Bypass Select button to make it active NOTE This option is automatically selected when the Connector parameter is set to 7 1 bypass The Configuration button allows you to assign one of the six configuration options as the default for the input being set up If you don t want a specific configuration assigned to this input select the No Default option In this case the last used configuration is maintained when the input is selected Configurations are speaker setups and are discussed in more detail later in this section NOTE The default Configuration assignment can be temporarily overridden from the controls button on the Home page See the section Using the SSP 800 for more details 41 42 in use video next input triggers This button identifies active inputs If the In Use button is highlighted then the Input is active If the In Use button is NOT highlighted then the input is considered inactive and is removed from the source selection list Deselecting the I
12. of the amplifier designated for the centre channel speaker Connect the SSP 800 Left Surround and Right Surround outputs to the inputs of the amplifier s designated for the Left Surround and Right Surround speakers respectively Ifyou are setting up a 7 1 channel system then also connect the SSP 800 Left Rear and Right Rear outputs to the inputs of the amplifier s designated for the Left Rear and Right Rear speakers respectively Ifyou are using a subwoofer connect the SSP 800 subwoofer output to the input 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 connection and is firmly attached to the rear panel connectors on both the amplifier and the SSP 800 The SSP 800 also provides two Auxiliary analog audio outputs See the Rear Panel section for more details about the Auxiliary outputs Connect the loudspeakers to the amplifiers Verify that the power amplifier s is plugged in but powered OFF before connecting to the SSP 800 Connect each loudspeaker to its designated amplifier s channel Pay close attention to the phase of the speaker connections always connect an amplifiers red
13. or sold with the i Sa apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury AF from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 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 Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the apparatus To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
14. 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 Connect the power amplifiers to the SSP 800 rear panel Verify that the power amplifier s is plugged in but powered OFF before connecting to the SSP 800 We recommend using high quality cables with XLR connectors Connect the cables to the Main Analog Audio outputs on the SSP 800 rear panel using the balanced XLR connection options NOTE These pin assignments are consistent with the standards adopted by the Audio Engineering Society Refer to the operating manuals of your balanced input power amplifiers to verify that the pin assignments of their input connectors correspond to the SSP 800 If you are using Class amplifiers this note does not apply If needed the pin assignments of the XLR type male output connectors are Pin 1 Signal ground Pin 2 Signal non inverting Pin 3 Signal inverting B Connector ground lug chassis ground 25 26 Step 5 Important Connect the Main Analog Audio Outputs either RCA or XLR from the rear panel of the SSP 800 to the corresponding inputs on your amplifier s as follows Connect the SSP 800 Front Left and Front Right outputs to the inputs of the amplifier s designated for the Front Left and Front Right speakers respectively Connect the SSP 800 centre output to the input
15. x v Color xvYCC The HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface format is the only available single cable digital pathway for both video and audio signals providing higher performance levels and simplifying component to component connections HDMI is backwards compatible with the earlier video only DVI Digital Video Interface standard Adaptors to convert a DVI cable connector to HDMI and vice versa are readily available The HDMI standard also incorporates HDCP High Definition Content Protection a separate content protection technology to prevent unauthorized distribution or duplication of copyrighted material HDMI Outputs The SSP 800 supports two HDMI outputs labeled 1 and 2 The SSP 800 HDMI outputs support HDMI V 1 3b featuring Deep Colour x v Color xvYCC 1080p 24 50 60 fps and provides a 2 channel SPDIF downmix of the source material Non HDMI source material is encoded for an HDMI display at the source s native video rate HDMI input signals are NOT converted to analog format and are only output via HDMI at the incoming resolution When an analog video input signal is output via HDMI to the display the video input is converted to digital format and output at its native rate The two HDMI outputs are NOT independent NOTE HDMI is an interactive format which can occasionally cause format errors between the source devices and the output display If you connect the SSP 800 HDMI outputs to two different displays
16. 0 simple and straightforward to install and use Still we recommend that you take a few minutes to review this manual Even if you are having the processor professionally installed you will want to know how to efficiently operate it to full potential The SSP 800 menu system includes features that provide you with a great deal of fine tuning Still we have no way to evaluate outside variables such as the acoustical characteristics of your listening space and the associated equipment of your home theater system Therefore it is up to you to make the final audio adjustments for the optimum performance of your system For this reason we strongly encourage you to have your processor installed and calibrated by your dealer The experience training and specialized equipment they have can make a profound difference in the final performance of your system Carefully unpack the SSP 800 Surround Sound Processor according to the supplied instruction sheet Do not forget to remove all accessories from the carton Keep all packing materials Transporting the SSP 800 without using the packaging specifically designed for it may result in damage that is not covered under the warranty placement considerations Important warm up break in period Before installing your SSP 800 into the system be sure to read the following placement suggestions e Do not place the SSP 800 directly on the top surface of a power amplifier or any other heat sour
17. 1 channels or anything in between The signal may have been delivered via satellite receiver cable set top box DVD or even downloaded from the Internet Once the SSP 800 has decoded the selected signal you can then choose to send it to the output unchanged or you can add further processing often called post processing This kind of processing is particularly useful for utilizing additional surround speakers with limited audio track sources For instance processing a 2 channel stereo source with Dolby Pro Logic IIx generates a 7 1 channel output so that you can enjoy the audio source in full surround sound source selection Using the SSP 800 Your SSP 8005 versatile touchscreen LCD supports most of your day to day operations and provides access to a flexible menu system for setup functions that aren t accessed as often as others Although using the touchscreen is quite intuitive the menu system is extensive This section of the owner s manual outlines the use of this touchscreen in day to day operation of the system When you bring the SSP 800 out of its Standby mode the touchscreen displays an initializing message and then switches to the Home page of the menu system as shown below The Home page displays four options Source Video Preview Mode and Controls on the top half of the screen The bottom half of the screen displays the active input surround processing mode plus the current volume level in both a graphica
18. 2kHz sampling frequency For that reason we recommend keeping the TOSlink connections at a maximum rate of 96kHz 10 11 12 13 Digital Audio Output Coaxial The SSP 800 supports one digital audio coaxial output with SPDIF connector labeled COAX This output can pass PCM data streams up to 24 bits long and up to 96kHz sampling frequency Digital Audio Output Optical These digital outputs carry only digital audio data excluding any sub code information which some recorders might use to extract CD track information 7 1 Channel Analog Audio Inputs These inputs are designed for any multi channel source with analog outputs such as SACD or DVD players although we highly recommend using the HDMI or digital outputs if possible When connecting the analog audio inputs make sure to attach each cable from the source component output to the appropriate SSP 800 input Starting from the source connect the Front Left output to the FL Front Left input of the SSP 800 then the source centre output to the CEN centre input of the SSP 800 and so on These analog audio input signals are passed through the SSP 800 and to the speakers with no processing to preserve the purity of the original signal When these inputs are selected only volume control processing is enabled 2 Channel Balanced Analog Audio Inputs The SSP 800 was designed with a 2 channel balanced analog audio input using a pair of balanced XLR connectors la
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20. age If the power fluctuates outside of this range then the SSP 800 has switched to protection mode which requires a power cycle to reset the Surround Sound Processor to its normal operating mode v If the SSP 800 is properly plugged in and the power from the electrical outlet is at the proper level try the following Put the SSP 800 in Srandby mode switch off the main power switch on the rear panel and unplug the Surround Sound Processor for at least thirty seconds Then plug the cord back in and trying powering up again Sometimes a brown out short term power loss can activate the protection mode which requires a power cycle to reset the SSP 800 to its normal operating mode v Remove the AC cord from the unit and open the fuse holder immediately above the AC cord inlet If the fuse is blown contact your qualified Class dealer immediately 3 Only one speaker seems to be playing v If the problem occurs with all inputs check the interconnecting cables between the preamp and the power amp Also check the speaker wires for secure connections v If the problem occurs with only one input check the input balance control setting of that input select the problem input then access the input balance control by touching Controls from the Home page of the front panel touchscreen then select System Trims Level Trims and then verify the balance control for the speakers Check the speakers are active on the configuration assigned to
21. ainment systems reproduce soundtracks that include anything from one to eight separate channels of information Examples include Watching mono movies such as Casablanca or The Wizard of Oz having only a single channel of audio information in the soundtrack Listening to a musical CD which is typically stereo or 2 channel sound Watching the original Star Wars in the original Dolby Surround Pro Logic format which is four channels of information derived from two channels e Watching a recent movie or T V show in a 5 1 channel or 7 1 channel surround format which identifies that the source material has either five or seven full range signals for the front surround and rear speakers plus the 1 signal for the Low Frequency Effects LFE also referred to as the LFE channel for the subwoofer Your SSP 800 handles all of these tasks with ease switching to an appropriate processing mode automatically upon sensing the nature of the incoming signal 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 When movie makers first wanted to expand beyond simple stereo left and right audio channels they had a problem the entire infrastructure on which they de
22. aler for the final setup of the SSP 800 processor Your dealer s knowledge and experience with Class products will ensure that your surround system is optimized for your listening space However if you cant wait to get started this section is designed to assist you in setting up and becoming familiar with the SSP 800 hardware Once the initial setup is complete be sure to read the rest of this manual to familiarize yourself with the daily operation and customizable features of your SSP 800 Surround Sound Processor Connect the SSP 800 and all system components to AC power Make sure everything especially your power amplifier s is turned off before connecting power Connecting all system components to AC power before making any 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 Choose the appropriate cables Before you start connecting components together lets take a minute to discuss the cables you will be using The audio outputs available on the rear panel include both balanced XLR connectors and unbalanced or single ended RCA connectors Single ended RCA audio connections are the most popular means of transmitting audio in consumer electronics As long as you use high quality low capacitance cables single ended connections provide very satisfactory results How
23. 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 The adjustment range is O to 150 ms Lipsync affects all channels equally Night engages or disengages the Night mode for Dolby Digital soundtracks The Night mode is a dynamic range compressor that reduces peaks and increases low level passages so you can still enjoy the full range of movie soundtracks but with less chance of disturbing others Mode displays the available surround modes on the front panel touchscreen Press the navigation arrow keys to move up and down the list then press Enter to make your selection For additional information about the surround modes refer to the Using the SSP 800 section found later in this manual 3 Input Sel Selection Button To change inputs simply use the Input Selection arrow buttons to step through the inputs You can deactivate unused inputs to keep your input selection list smaller and easier to navigate Refer to the Menu System section found later in the manual for further instructions Preset Config Configuration Button This button steps through the configurations set to in use If there is already a configurat
24. ars Selecting None disables the channel s output If None is highlighted then that speaker location is not available for selection in other menus NOTE You cannot disable the Front L R If you disable the surround speakers then the rear speakers are not available for selection bak subwoofer home lt configuration Le The Subwoofer configuration page shown above has two buttons available Sub Enabled and e bass Ifthe 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 then the LEE information will be routed to any full range speakers in the configuration When a subwoofer is enabled and the e bass option selected the low frequency signals from all speakers both crossed and full range are passed to the subwoofer along with the LFE if available from a discrete stream This effectively duplicates the bass energy present in full range speakers NOTE If the Sub is not enabled e bass will be grayed out and not selectable as the LFE is already being distributed to any full range speakers available The Crossover Slope button enables you to select the preferred crossover slope either 12dB octave or a steeper 24dB octave Touch the desired value so that it is highlighted 47 48 auxiliary channels Now th
25. at the main speakers have been configured we ll discuss the Auxiliary Channel configurations On the Speaker setup page touch the Aux Channels button to open the Auxiliary Channels menu The SSP 800 has two auxiliary channels that can be utilized as additional subwoofers assigned as a 2 channel down mix of a selected multichannel signal or configured to bi amped left and right audio back aux channels home IE Le e If downmix fixed downmix variable Alternatively touch the None option to disable the auxiliary channels and leave them unused Touch the Subs button to configure the auxiliary channels as additional subwoofers Touch the Mono2 or Mono3 buttons to put two or three mono subwoofers in your sound system In this configuration all subwoofers are receiving identical signals Touch the Stereo LR or Stereo LCR buttons to make the subwoofers stereo Left and Right channels or stereo Left Centre and Right channels respectively Please refer to the table below to determine which rear panel outputs are associated with a particular channel To avoid inundating the room with bass by adding a second subwoofer or third this does not simply double or triple the bass energy in the room The total bass energy is properly distributed among the subwoofers defined in the system Output Connector LR configuration LCR configuration S L Sub L Sub Aux 1 R Sub R Sub Aux 2 X C Sub Use the Dow
26. ay timeout and language used in the front panel and menu system It also determines the format and color of the OSD on screen display and how volume settings are displayed on your system back display setup home Sha ei Late gl re eng Bp a lenguege 7 The Brightness setting of the SSP 800 front panel touchscreen has three possible values low medium and high Select the appropriate setting based on the level of ambient light typically found in your listening room while using the system A high brightness setting usually works best in brightly lit rooms you may find that a lower setting is less visually intrusive under more subdued lighting conditions If you prefer listening to music in a dimly lit or darkened room you may find even the low brightness setting of the display somewhat distracting You can essentially turn off the touchscreen by reducing the timeout value of the backlighting so as to turn it off entirely after a period of inactivity you select In this context activity refers to any use of the user interface This includes hard buttons the LCD touchscreen and the remote control For example if you reduce the timeout to its minimum setting the backlighting illuminates the display as soon as you interact with any of the SSP 800 controls and remains lit for only three seconds just long enough for you to check a setting If you continue to use any of the controls at least once eve
27. beled 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 female output connectors are e Pin 1 Signal ground Pin 2 Signal non inverting Pin 3 Signal inverting Connector ground lug chassis ground Verify that the source components are compliant with this convention Class components are compliant If not compliant contact your Class dealer for assistance 2 Channel Single Ended Analog Audio Inputs The SSP 800 was designed with a pair of 2 channel single ended analog audio inputs using the RCA connectors labeled L2 R2 and L3 R3 Use these inputs with any 2 channel single ended analog source component NOTE The Balanced and Single Ended 2 channel analog audio inputs can be set for either bypass mode no DSP processing or converted to digital format to allow bass management surround mode processing and or equalization 14 15 16 17 18 IR Input Use the IR input when the front panel IR window does not have a clear line of sight with the remote control for instance when the SSP 800 is installed in a cabinet or closet Attach this input to an infrared repeater system to route signals from the remote control to the SSP 800 via a mono mini jack 3 5mm phono 5Vdc less than 100 mA The list of available IR command co
28. biamplification arrangement Oneor both may be assigned as additional subwoofers with the ability to select between mono and stereo modes Refer to the Menu System section for more details regarding optional uses for the auxiliary analog output channels NOTE The Balanced XLR Output pin assignments adhere to the AES Audio Engineering Society Pin 2 hot standard The XLR male outputs carry the following pin assignments Pin 1 Signal ground Pin 2 Signal non inverting Pin 3 Signal inverting B Connector ground lug chassis ground Refer to the operating manuals of your balanced input power amplifiers to verify that the pin assignments of their input connectors adhere to this standard Class power amplifiers are compliant If your amplifiers are not compliant ask your Class dealer for assistance A Danger 21 22 Main Power On Off Switch This switch connects and disconnects the SSP 800 from AC NOTE Changes to settings are stored whenever the SSP 800 is put into Standby Turning off power to the unit before first entering Standby mode erases any setting changes that have been made since the unit was last placed in Standby mode 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 Your SSP 800 contains potentially dangerous voltages and curre
29. button provides a way to customize the names of the inputs as displayed on the input selection screens For example if you have the Class DVD transport connected to Input 6 you may want to rename the input to CDT 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 by moving the cursor to the left The right arrow button adds characters by moving the cursor to the right The and buttons allow you to change the current character by scrolling through the available list of characters This list includes all upper and lower case letters of the alphabet the numbers 0 to 9 and a variety of punctuation When you ve completed modifying the input name touch the Back button to return to the Input Setup menu audio configuration The Audio Input menu allows you to select the offset delay and favorite processing settings affecting how the audio from this input source is handled offset is used to ensure that all analog source playback is at comparable levels There can be significant differences in output levels among analog sources this is not a problem with digital so
30. case of the USB the latest system software is posted on the Class website www classeaudio com and may be downloaded installed by you or your Class dealer simply following the step by step instructions NOTE The RS 232 connector is inactive when a USB device is connected 20 19 20 CAN Bus Input and Output CAN Bus Controller Area Network allows several Class components to be connected together for simultaneous operation such as switching from On to Standby Using the CAN Bus Input and Output connectors the Class components can be daisy chained together and controlled via the CAN Bus interface NOTE The final component in the daisy chain MUST have a termination plug inserted into the CAN Bus output For more information refer to the CAN Bus section found later in this manual 10 Channel Analog Outputs The SSP 800 supports ten analog audio outputs with both balanced XLR and single ended RCA connections Connect the appropriate Front L R Sub Surr L R and Rear L R connectors to the appropriate power amplifiers NOTE The Rear L R connectors are only active when the SSP 800 output is setup for a 7 I channel surround system 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
31. ce Also keep the processor out of direct sunlight Place the SSP 800 so that the IR window on the front panel is clearly visible and not blocked Position the SSP 800 in a central and convenient location for both visibility and use The processor is the hub for all other component connections and generally your primary interaction point In addition by placing the processor close to the other system components you re minimizing the cable lengths and hence reducing the amount of noise that s introduced into the system through the cabling Leave adequate clearance behind the SSP 800 for the AC cord and connecting cables We suggest eight inches 20 cm of free space to allow cables sufficient room to bend without crimping or undue strain Allow at least three inches 7 5 cm of clearance above and to each side of the processor for ventilation Do not obstruct the area around the processor so that excess heat can dissipate through normal air circulation Avoid placing the processor on a soft surface such as plush carpeting that may restrict airflow Obey all placement considerations Not obeying the placement considerations may result in damage that is not covered under the warranty Your new Class processor delivers outstanding performance immediately However you can expect to hear subtle improvements as it reaches normal operating temperatures and various components especially capacitors break in In our experience
32. des can also be used in macros for sophisticated remote control systems facilitating the control of the SSP 800 in the larger context of the complete system IR Output Use the IR output to pass IR commands from an external IR transmitter through the SSP 800 to another component when necessary The output uses a mono mini jack 3 5mm phono with the same properties as the diagram in the previous section Trigger Outputs The SSP 800 supports two trigger outputs with mono mini jacks 3 5mm phono labeled OUT1 and OUT Each trigger outputs a 12V DC signal at 100mA 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 12 volts less than 100 mA USB Port The USB port is for downloading future system software updates Ihe latest system software is posted on the Class website www classeaudio com and may be downloaded installed by you or your Class dealer simply following the step by step instructions RS 232 Port The primary purpose of the RS 232 port is to support the use of external commands to allow remote control of the SSP 800 by such systems as AMX and Creston For more information about these systems contact your Class dealer The RS 232 port can also be used to download the operating software for the SSP 800 when updates are released As in the
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34. es active configuration If the In Use button is highlighted then the Configuration is active If the In Use button is NOT highlighted then the configuration is considered inactive and is not available for selection in the Input Setup menu or in the Home page Control section The Speakers configuration page identifies which speakers are active for each configuration as well as the crossover level for each speaker The Auxiliary channels can also be configured through this menu f speaker config back home lt QW center subwoofer 2 mom pum First touch the Speaker Config button to set up the 7 1 channel speaker configurations Then we will discuss the Auxiliary channel setups Each speaker opens the same menu with two buttons size and crossover To modify the crossover for the selected speaker touch the Crossover button and then adjust the setting using the increase and decrease buttons The crossover setting applies a high pass filter to the speakers set on crossed over and a low pass filter to route bass information to the sub if enabled When the speaker is set to large and e bass is enabled the crossover determines which low frequencies will simultaneously get routed to the sub s rn back front speaker L home lt config Le The Size option allows you to pick either Full Range or Crossed Over for cach speaker The None option is available on the surround center or re
35. ever balanced audio connections between components provide the best analog signal connection because they effectively double the signal strength More importantly as compared to single ended connections they significantly improve resistance to common noise therefore enhancing audio transparency detail and dynamics Please consult your local Class dealer for advice on which cables are best suited for your system Step 3 Step 4 Important Connect all source components to the SSP 800 rear panel Source devices that you may want to integrate into your surround system might include audio and video devices such as CD and DVD players and your main display such as a flat panel display or projection system If necessary refer to the Rear Panel section in this manual for a detailed description of each connector found on the rear panel Your local Class dealer can also provide useful suggestions for what source components you should add to your system and guidance in setting them up Make sure you keep a detailed record of the rear panel connectors that you used while connecting the source components To help keep track of the different sources we recommend keeping a pencil and paper record while you set up the surround system You ll need to know what connectors each source is attached to when you enter the setup menus An Installation Worksheet is included at the end of this manual to assist you NOTE In the SSP 800 default
36. ferent menu options with the menu system Enter selects options Pressing the Enter button selects the highlighted menu item in any menu screen Profile button accesses the Profile page s Profiles are customized versions of the system s Home screen You can name these profiles and pre program them so you have direct access to frequently used controls See the Profiles description in the Menu System section found later in the manual for more details Trim button accesses the System Trims menu screen which allows you to make temporary adjustments to speaker levels and the lip sync feature These temporary trims do not override the settings you made through the Setup menu and are discarded when you select a new source See the Menu System section found later in the manual for more details Function Keys F1 to F4 The last four buttons on the remote control are the Function buttons or FKeys which provide additional flexibility to the SSP 800 remote control Think of them as favorite buttons that provide direct access to a specific function or command not covered by the other buttons Refer to the Remote Function Buttons description in the Menu System section found later in the manual for more information 23 24 Step 1 Important Step 2 Initial Setup Your SSP 800 Surround Sound Processor is delivered with default factory settings to facilitate initial setup But we highly recommend that you work with your Class de
37. g the neighbors or others in the household who might prefer to be sleeping during your action movie This feature is specific to Dolby Digital soundtracks and is grayed out or unavailable when listening to other surround formats reset trims allows you to reset the system trims back to the values reflected in the Setup menu for that input NOTE This is NOT a factory default command configuration select Touching the Configuration option opens the Configuration Select menu which allows you to select the current configuration you want to activate back configuration hon select lt rre siue configuration 3 configuration 4 configuration configuration 6 Configurations which reflect the speaker setup of your system are defined and may be renamed in the Setup Menu The Configuration Selection menu allows you to choose from up to six different system configurations For example you might use different configurations that you call stereo and movies for configuring the system for full range two channel versus multi channel with subwoofer s Conveniently you may even use configurations to optimize levels and distances for different listening positions For more information regarding the Configuration setup refer to the Menu System section 35 36 The Menu System The comprehensive menu system provides setup and configuration controls for the SSP 800 Surround Sound Processor These installation specific fea
38. ications are accurate at the time of printing Class reserves the right to make improvements without notice W Frequency response 20Hz 200kHz lt 0 1dB stereo analog bypass 20Hz 20kHz 0 2dB all other sources E Distortion THD noise 0 001 digital source bypassed analog source 002 processed analog source E Maximum input level single ended 2Vrms DSP 6Vrms bypass E Maximum input level balanced 4Vrms DSP 12Vrms bypass E Maximum output level single ended 8Vrms W Maximum output level balanced 15Vrms W Gain Range 100dB to 14dB W Input impedance 100kQ E Output impedance main output 560 m Signal to noise ratio ref 10Vrms input 102dB bypassed analog source 100dB processed analog source 105dB digital source m Channel separation better than 100dB m Crosstalk any input to any output better than 120dB 1kHz W Video input impedance 750 W Video output impedance 750 B HDMI v 1 3b supporting Deep Color 1080p 24 50 60 fps and x v Color xvYCC W Rated power consumption 75W m Mains voltage determined by the needs of country for which the unit was manufactured cannot be reset by dealer or user B Overall dimensions Width 17 5 445mm Depth excluding connectors 16 5 419mm Height 6 75 172mm WB Net weight 29 lbs 13 kg W Shipping weight 38 lbs 17 kg For more information see your Class dealer or contact Class Audio 5070 Francois Cusson Lachine Quebec Canada H8T 1B3 Telepho
39. ice v Check the Menu gt Status information on the front panel touchscreen to verify the status of the incoming video If no video signal is present recheck the listed video input connection and the video source v If a valid video signal is present press the Preview button on the Home page The preview should show the incoming video signal If the touchscreen is blank verify the incoming source is in fact transmitting the desired video program v If the preview image has improper colors from a component source either the component source is transmitting an RGB signal unsupported or the Pr and Pb wires are crossed 61 62 8 v If there is a preview image but no output image check the display connection Ensure the YPrPb cables are properly connected if using a component video TV Some display devices may not display the source s output resolution for example component 720p going into a standard definition display or an HDMI source which is preset to an unsupported resolution for a particular HDMI display v If the preview image looks good but the colors are wrong on the component video display then check that the component cables are properly connected NOTE Only a non copy protected YCrCb HDMI source can be viewed on a component display Other types of HDMI sources show either no picture or improper colors Voltage Protection Circuit When the SSP 800 is connected to AC power the AC input enters the component through
40. ideo Preview option allows you to select and view the video source on the front panel touchscreen so you see what is being output to the main display This is useful in installations where the SSP 800 is located out of direct line of sight to the display Only the currently active video input can be previewed Touch the Preview option from the Home page The touchscreen now displays the selected video source To return to the home page simply touch the display again If the current input has no video source assigned touching the Preview option displays a message stating that the Preview option is unavailable for the selected input 33 34 controls system trims Touching the Controls option opens a new menu as shown below The Controls page allows you to adjust a variety of processor functions such as audio levels and delays as well as selecting listening configurations back controls system trims configuration configuration 1 These adjustments are temporary when a new input is selected the adjustments are deleted and replaced with the saved values If you want to recalibrate the audio levels because of an equipment change use the Speaker Setup menu not the Controls menu Similarly use the Input Setup menu to save a permanent change to an audio delay or configuration The System Trims menu controls several parameters of the SSP 800 s operation that may occasionally need adjustment to suit a particular record
41. ing Touching the System Trims option opens the System Trims menu page as shown below a system trims home level trims asa Dolby late night reset trims The available adjustments are level trims provides Left Right Balance Centre Surround Rear Subwoofer and Aux1 2 level adjustments As an example you might want to raise the level of the Centre 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 OdB 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 allows you to quickly adjust for this scenario e audio delay provides an overall delay called Lipsync to adjust for cases where the timing of the video signal seems to trail the audio You may run into this problem with the occasional DVD due to inattentive mastering of the disc itself If you find this problem most of the time then adjust the delay setting for the input in the Setup menu Remember that these are only temporary trims so use this system trim only for the occasional adjustment needed for a specific disc Dolby late night this mode offers intelligent moderation of the dynamic range in Dolby Digital recordings This is especially useful when you want to watch a movie in the evening but are concerned about disturbin
42. ion active due to being a default for a particular input it will be overridden until the input is selected again or the user selects that default configuration Volume Control amp Mute Buttons The Volume Up and Down arrow buttons increase or reduce the overall volume level of the audio output The Mute button controls the system volume level Pressing the Mute button reduces the audio output volume level by a pre determined amount You can customize selected features of both the Mute button and volume level Refer to the Volume description in the Menu System section found later in the manual for further instructions Navigation amp Menu Buttons The central section of the remote control contains the navigation buttons and the menu access buttons This array of buttons is used for navigating the menu system on the SSP 800 Each of the buttons performs the following function s Menu accesses the main screen for the menu system in the same fashion as the front panel Menu button Home returns the touchscreen display to the Home page which presents the normal operation options Source Mode Video Preview and Controls The Home button essentially 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 e Navigation Arrows are the Up A Down V Left 4 and Right arrow buttons which allow you to select by highlighting the dif
43. is Max Volume setup menu Touching the Startup Volume option allows you to set up a preferred volume level for when the SSP 800 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 control on or off back startup volume home d e volume level __ at startup Touching the IR option displays the IR volume speed setup page shown below Similar to the rotary knob setup the IR volume speed controls the degree at which the volume is stepped through when the remote control volume button is pressed Three settings are available Fast Normal and Slow The default setting is Normal tak IR volume speed bosa fast automation mute setup Touching the Automation option displays the Automation volume speed setup page shown below buck automation volume speed home This volume control is specifically for use with automation control systems Such control systems can vary in how quickly they repeat ramped volume commands By first selecting a suitable volume control speed on the SSP 800 Surround Sound Processor the programming required to tailor the speed from the control interface is simplified The Mute Setup page allows you to choose how the mute button functions
44. ix encoded digital stereo sources DTS Neo 6 Cinema The Cinema mode emphasizes front information and processes surround effects to reproduce a very diffuse rear sound field DTS Neo 6 Music Discrete Use the Music mode when playing non encoded stereo audio tracks Also includes a Centre Width adjustment Provides a native format mode where no processing is performed the source signal is simply passed through to the output For example when HD Audio codecs such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio are decoded in a Blu ray player they may be transferred as Discrete multi channel LPCM signals to the SSP 800 Note In this mode sound is sent to all active speakers with data in the soundtrack DTS Neo 6 Cinema ES Provides the DT S Neo 6 mode with the addition of discrete or matrix encoding to the surround back channels DT S Neo 6 Music ES Provides the DT S 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 sources flagged with Surround EX encoding Dolby Digital EX A 7th channel of discrete information was recorded during filming and is encoded into the media This extra channel of information is used to create a single rear centre or two mono rear centres depending on the speaker setup 6 1 or 7 1 The V
45. keys Fkeys each of which gives you instant access to a specific system function that might otherwise be buried in the menu system For example if you use the balance control frequently you may want to consider programming one of the Fkeys to directly access the balance control By saving the balance control as an Fkey function you do not need to access the menus to change the parameter beck remote Fkeys home function key F1 function key F3 1 gt as configuration 3 function key F2 function key F4 A configuration 4 The remote control F1 to F4 buttons correspond to the Function Keys displayed on the touchscreen Select the Function Key that you would like to program Then to select the one you want simply scroll through the list by touching cither the up or down arrows on the right and then touch the specific function you want that Fkey to perform All Class 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 Processors remote control sends the same infrared signal as F1 on the CD player s remote control While this is intended to minimize confusion amongst different remotes since this aspect of them will all perform identically you should take care when assigning different functions on different components to the same Fkey Doing so can result in two components doing two different things at once
46. l bar across the bottom of the screen and as a large numeric decibel value This is the starting page for all of the day to day operations of the SSP 800 and can be quickly accessed at any time by pressing the Home button on the remote control source video preview mode controls input 1 Dolby PLilx Movie 20 0 se Touching the Source option opens the Source selection menu The SSP 800 has a total of 20 selectable inputs which are all interchangeable back main source select input 3 more input 2 input 4 input 5 input 8 Touch any input button on the touchscreen to select it as the current input If the input you want to activate is not on this screen press the More button for the next page of input options Or press the Back button to return to the previous page Continue to press the More button to scroll through the available active inputs When the screen with the last input is selected the More button changes to a Home button If you dont have this many sources in your system you can deactivate any unused inputs When an input is deactivated that input button is removed from the Source selection menu This can be useful as it reduces the number of input options making navigation and selection faster See The Menu System for details on deactivating unused inputs 31 32 mode selection While you can specify default surround processing modes for each input there a
47. l number of Delta series components in your system CAN Bus Terminator At minimum a single 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 800 They are also available free of charge from your nearest Class Customer Support Centre http www Classeaudio com support service htm SSP 300 amp 600 CAN Bus Interface Box Systems that include an SSP 600 or SSP 300 will also require an SSP 300 600 CAN Bus Interface Box These are included with the products or available free of charge from your nearest Class Customer Support Centre http www Classeaudio com support service htm The diagrams below illustrate how to connect the CAN Bus hardware Any combination of models in any order without SSP 300 or SSP 600 NOTE Daisy chain must be terminated with CAN Bus Terminator 55 56 using CAN Bus CAN Bus is controlled via the touchscreen of any Delta series component There is no master component so Delta series systems where two or more units have a touchscreen can be controlled through any of the touchscreens However it is probably easiest to start using CAN Bus through just one CAN Bus is accessed by pressing the menu button on the face of the unit or remote then the status button followed by the more button back status Pa pre stopped ovo select 2 channels none COP 202 1832545
48. l waste disposal authority for guidance pem e Class products are designed and manufactured to comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS A as stated in the European Parliament and Council Directive 2002 95 EC 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 gt gt DT Pe DD Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer qs 4 EN Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer
49. ly unites a multitude of disparate audio and video signal formats to faithfully reproduce your music and movies as the artist intended The SSP 800 is a ten channel preamp processor with both balanced and single ended connections for all channels A Texas Instruments DSP with double precision 64 bit architecture processes all audio data Floating point capability insures the most accurate results possible All bass management filters gains and parametric filters benefit from the added precision The DSP and critical support circuitry occupy a replaceable module for precision upgrading when necessary 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 circuits video circuits and control circuits Analog audio circuits benefit from a dedicated linear power supply based on a low noise toroidal transformer Digital and control circuits draw from a separate low noise high current switching supply Custom configured digital to analog converters and output stage components ensure exceptional dynamic range and resolution The SSP 800 incorporates professional grade video circuitry that has extraordinary bandwidth and dynamic range Due to this it can handle even the most demanding video signals specified in the HDTV standard Whether the video is carried on HDMI high definition component
50. m the cabinet of your Surround Sound Processor use a feather duster or a lint free soft cloth To remove dirt and fingerprints we recommend isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth Dampen the cloth with alcohol first and then lightly clean the surface of the Surround Sound Processor with the cloth Do not use excessive amounts of alcohol that might drip off the cloth and into the Surround Sound Processor Caution Power down and remove the AC power cord from the SSP 800 before performing maintenance At no time should liquid cleaners be applied directly to 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 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 4 None 5 Optical Digital 1 None 6 Optical Digital 2 None 7 Optical Digital 3 None 8 Optical Digital 4 None 9 XLR Analog 1 None 10 RCA Analog 2 None 11 RCA Analog 3 None 12 Coaxial Digital 1 None 13 Coaxial Digital 2 None 14 Coaxial Digital 3 None 15 Optical Digital 1 None 16 Optical Digital 2 None 17 Optical Digital 3 None 18 XLR Analog 1 None 19 RCA Analog 2 None 20 RCA Analog 3 None Specifications All specif
51. more 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 Our experience has shown that great measurements alone do not guarantee superb audio or video performance For this reason all Class products are laboriously fine tuned during the development process by carefully controlled usage tests Every individual stage is evaluated and adjusted before the product is released for production As in the case with measured performance actual performance of every unit is verified as part of our production standard Because Class has developed highly refined circuits over many years we have vast experience in what works well over the long term Using this knowledge base along with quantitative results derived from highly accelerated life testing H A L T allows us to select only the most reliable parts This attention to detail and design allows us to manufacture products which stand the ultimate test Time Just as past Class products have done for their owners we are certain that your new Surround Sound Processor will give you many years of continuous enjoyment unpacking your SSP 800 Important Unpacking and Placement We have taken all precautions and made every effort to make the SSP 80
52. n Use button for unused inputs is a good way to simplify source selection The Source menu on the Home page only lists active inputs so if the In Use button is NOT highlighted in the input setup menu that input does NOT appear in the Source menu The Video button should be used when setting up video sources It opens the Input Video Connector menu which lists the available video connections on the rear panel allowing you to identify which rear panel connection the input should use Any of the rear panel video inputs are assignable to any of the input setups 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 The SSP 800 has two available trigger controls Each may be programmed to either logic 12V or inverse logic 0V settings The ability to change the way the trigger operates can solve installation specific problems that otherwise require external devices that add to both the cost and complexity of your system beck trigger setup pone back trigger 1 setup home back stendby operote inverse logic input 1 trigger 1 trigger 2 event L input 2 input 3 The Event button is used to assign the trigger activation to a specific event The triggers can be associated with the S
53. ne 1 514 636 6384 FAX 1 514 636 1428 Internet http www classeaudio com email cservice classeaudio com Class and the Class logo are trademarks of Class Audio Inc of Lachine Canada All rights reserved AMX is a registered trademark of AMX Corporation of Richardson TX All rights reserved Crestron is a trademark of Crestron Electronics Inc of Rockleigh NJ All rights reserved HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks SEHDMI Licensing LLC Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 226 616 6 487 535 7 003 467 7 212 872 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS DTS Digital Surround ES and Neo 6 are registered trademarks and the DTS logos Symbol and DTS 96 24 are trademarks of DTS Inc 1996 2008 DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Dimensions CLASSE 17 50 444 5mm 6 00 152 4mm 678 172 1 I 1 L 28 19 7mm 2 42 pss 12 66 61 5mm 321 6mm T T 2 42 61 5mm Oo Oo Oo M SID Oo o ss gt gt 16 48 c n o 418 5mm gt E D 12 40 1730 es 315 1mm 439 3mm I
54. nels necessary to correct for the rooms interaction We encourage you to consult with your authorized Class dealer to properly calibrate the SSP 800 Room EQ function Your SSP 800 has default settings for each speaker but these settings should be adjusted to match your system for optimal results You may want to consult your authorized Class dealer to precisely adjust the settings to match your room environment On your own you can identify each speaker s distance from your seating position but it s difficult to make speaker level corrections by ear Your dealers technician uses an SPL meter or specialized room measurement software to optimize levels and adjust speaker equalization a powerful tool to help optimize your rooms interaction with your speakers Ko configuration boss select lt configuration 1 configuration 2 configuration 3 configuration 4 configuration 5 configuration 8 The Configuration Setup menu allows you to define up to six different speaker configurations Touch the button for the specific configuration you want to set up to open the configuration setup menu shown on the right The menu contains four buttons that completely define the configuration Name Distance Levels and Speakers plus a fifth button that activates the configuration The same menu is used to set up each configuration name distances The Name button provides a way to customize the names of the speaker configurati
55. nmix 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 sends the stereo output with a variable volume control that duplicates the main volume settings Ihe Downmix option is very useful in situations where you want to monitor the main zone audio from another room For instance if you are watching the football game and need to leave to make dinner you can feed the down mixed audio to the kitchen and keep up with the game while you cook Touch the Bi Amp button to configure the auxiliary channels for a bi amplification mode where a single speaker is driven by a stereo or two mono amplifiers In this mode the two auxiliary channels exactly follow the Front Left and Right channels To use the bi amplification option the Bi Amp button on the Aux Bi Amp page must be highlighted This page also provides the level offset controls Use the increase and decrease buttons to adjust the offset level NOTE For a Bi Amp system the Speaker Level adjustments for the left and right channels also simultaneously affect the Aux Left and Right since the Bi Amp channels now operate in tandem black level teach IR The more button on the System Setup screen accesses the Black Level setting The video setup in North America assumes tha
56. nt capabilities Do not attempt to open it There are no user serviceable parts inside All service must be referred to a qualified authorized Class dealer or distributor 21 22 CLASSE The Remote Control Your SSP 800 Surround Sound Processor includes a versatile remote control for both the processor itself and several aspects of the rest of a Class based system The buttons are arranged in logical groups according to their functions The remote control of the SSP 800 is shown on the left The numbers in the drawing refer to the descriptions that follow 1 Basic Functions The four buttons along the top of the remote control groups the following basic control functions Light turns on the backlighting of the remote control for better visibility under low light conditions After a few moments of inactivity the backlight switches off automatically Info opens the Status display on the SSP 800 front panel touchscreen See the Menu System section found later in the manual for details about the Status display Display cycles through the three brightness levels of the front panel touchscreen display Standby switches the SSP 800 between the Standby and Operate states 2 Audio Processing Functions The next three buttons offer the following processing controls for the audio signal Lipsync is an audio only function that delays the arrival time of the audio portion of an A V Audio Video source If the audio
57. olume at unexpectedly high levels IR window The location of the IR infrared sensor for the remote control is behind this window In most cases there must be a clear path between the IR window and the remote control in order for the SSP 800 to acknowledge the remote control commands If the IR window is not in view for example if it s placed in a cabinet or closet then the rear panel IR input can be utilized for remote control use For more details about this option see the IR input description in the Rear Panel section found later in this manual In addition to receiving IR commands the SSP 800 can also transmit IR commands to third party learning remote controls For more details about this option refer to the Teach IR description in the Menu Tree section found later in this manual Volume Control Knob The large rotary knob on the right side of the front panel controls the system volume level The volume knob increases and decreases volume in precise 0 5dB increments 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
58. omponent video delivers color video signals by maintaining the three YUV signal segments in three separate channels YUV is a video format definition which defines the color space a mathematical model of the color within an image of a video signal Y stands for luma brightness U for a color difference signal blue minus luma or B Y and V for second color difference signal red minus luma or R Y Therefore the three sections of the component signal are Y luminance the black amp white portion of the video Pb Blue Color Difference and Pr Red Color Difference To connect the source component video output cables to the SSP 800 component video input rear panel connectors Use the red cable for the Pr Red Color Difference connectors Use the blue cable for the Pb Blue Color Difference connectors Use the green cable for the Y Luminance connectors The SSP 800 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 800 component inputs support all resolutions except 1080p some source material will be restricted to 480p at the source HDMI Inputs The SSP 800 supports four HDMI inputs labeled 1 to 4 Whenever possible we recommend the use of HDMI for all audio and video source input connections The SSP 800 is HDMI v 1 3b enabled supporting Deep Color 1080p 24 50 60 fps and
59. ons Each name can be up to 14 characters long To change a configuration name to something more specific to your system use the four buttons along the bottom of the Configuration Name menu 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 by moving the cursor to the left The right arrow button adds characters by moving the cursor to the right The and buttons allow you to change the current character by scrolling through the available list of characters This list includes all upper and lower 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 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 the distance between each speaker and the primary listening place with a tape measure or equivalent You can then enter the resulting distance value into the menu by touching the decrease or increase buttons shown below front speaker distance left 0 0 0 00m nght 0 0 0 00m NOTE You may find that some speaker options are not available for selection Those speakers do not currently exist in that specific configuration
60. or standard definition cables it is decoded and made available for display and preview Reference quality circuitry is used throughout the video path delivering uncompromised picture quality room equalization and speaker control flexible GUI video preview refined circuit design extensive listening tests extraordinary longevity All home theater sound systems are affected by room characteristics Sound reflections and sound absorption can create dramatic variations in the performance of your system particularly in the lower frequencies The SSP 800 features a system of filters which can correct many room effects and provide the best possible sound The front panel s LCD touchscreen supports an extremely flexible and versatile graphical user interface GUI while maintaining a clean uncluttered appearance The SSP 800 provides a range of controls that might otherwise require dozens of buttons and knobs on the front panel Despite this power and flexibility it remains simple to operate in day to day use The SSP 8005 front panel touchscreen lets you view any selected video source in your system The source resolution can be down converted for the LCD panel giving you total flexibility to view any video source regardless of its resolution Only the top performing audio components were designed into your SSP 800 The converter chips passive components op amps and analog power supply are all best in class parts Further
61. ostly for SACD amp DVD Audio Dolby Surround 4 Matrix The original matrix decoding system Pro Logic designed to squeeze four channels into two and then retrieve them Dolby Pro Upto5 1 Matrix An improvement of Dolby s original Logic II Pro Logic matrix decoder Dolby PLII is designed for 5 1 surround systems Dolby Pro Up to 7 1 Matrix An improvement of Dolby PLII this Logic IIx version uses the 2ch or 5 Ichannel source audio to create as many as 7 1 channels depending on speaker setup of surround sound Dolby Digital 1 0 5 1 Discrete The most common modern digital formerly AC 3 source used in HDTV DVD etc Dolby 6 1 Discrete A 7th channel of discrete information Digital EX was recorded during filming and is encoded into the media This information is used to create a single rear centre or two mono rear centres depending on the speaker setup 6 1 or 7 1 DTS 1 0 5 1 Discrete Similar to Dolby Digital in practice though it uses a different technology DTS ES Matrix 6 1 Mostly Discrete The centre rear channel is a matrix channel encoded into the left and right surround channels The processor reads flags and unfolds the centre channel information all other channels are discrete DTS ES Discrete 6 1 Discrete All 6 1 channels are discrete DTS Neo 6 5 6 Matrix Designed for the playback of film or music sources and can derive 5 or 6 channels with surround and or rear speakers 29 30 post processing
62. pended was stereo Dolby Laboratories solved that problem with a system called Dolby Surround that embedded two extra channels of audio sound into the existing stereo pair so that specialized circuitry could retrieve the extra information with reasonable accuracy This technique whereby channels are mixed together with the intention of separating them later is called matrix encoding and decoding The disadvantage as you might expect is that it is difficult to completely and perfectly separate two channels that have been mixed together By contrast modern soundtracks use discrete channels of information That is each speaker has a distinct signal that is completely independent of every other channel This approach is clearly more desirable since it gives the movie makers more creative control over the quality of your experience Musicians also prefer discrete formats since it allows them to place their instruments and voices with greater precision to create the musical effects they desire There are many multi channel formats available Table1 below identifies the most common multi channel formats to help you sort out some of the possibilities Table 1 Common multichannel modes Name Chs X Matrix Discrete Comments analog stereo 2 Discrete Found on almost all sources including tape decks tuners and CD players analog multi 6 8 Discrete A multi channel analog input used channel input m
63. play active LED flashes rapidly after power up the AC mains voltage is out of range Menu On Off Switch Press once to call up the main page of the menu system which replaces the normal front page or Home page of the Touchscreen and OSD On Screen Display Press the Menu button again to revert to the Home page Ihe menu system gives you control over operational details including system setup options various display options including the language used by the menu system and custom installation capabilities so that the SSP 800 integrates smoothly into the most complex systems For more information see The Menu System later in this manual 14 Touchscreen The front panel touchscreen has two main functions Navigation of the SSP 800 menus and controls by simply touching the screen to make your selections Viewing incoming video from the selected source Audio Mute Control The Mute button reduces the SSP 800 s volume by a pre determined 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 the muted level This is a safety measure to prevent accidentally restoring the v
64. product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product Contents Introduction aaa 6 Ex epti al Desigi Pescaia 7 versatile cohhecllvlby nee 7 D OUER alia H superior PeriORMaES eege 7 clear dedicated Power 7 high fidelity Adele een 7 EE aUo Me M 7 room equalization and speaker control 8 flexible GU erem 8 MLcegdrMll 8 refined circuit design icon ie tir ann 8 extensive listening tests cos ooo Rein Qo REA UR rg 8 extraordinary longevity E 8 Unpacking and Placement cient qd Ua ERE CERA QE 9 unpacking your Egeter 9 placement considerations ep tr enano ndo a Ha inca 10 warm up break in period inii sao rire tene an 10 GE c r MM ee 11 voltage PIOLECEON MM ad 12 FRE 13 Rear Parella 15 serial NUMDET CP 15 The Remote Conto T 22 Vu EE 24 Step EVEN SIERT TERRE IM 24 SIEB 5 an 24 SUED 3 SOUNGE Sps tora destes pune caspa ee SEE inda Eed 25 step dns m 25 step TT 26 Ci jeMopggee uM M 27 Understanding Surround Sound 28 how many aln c zi MN eg 28 ENEE 28 OSL te 30 Bie usi ass SD t
65. quite dramatic Panorama is active when the button is highlighted Centre Width determines how much of the centre channel information is allowed to remain in the left and right speakers A low setting places all of the information that creates a phantom centre image in a normal stereo system into the centre channel speaker instead sometimes referred to as a hard centre channel A high setting leaves this information in the left and right speakers fading out the centre 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 centre image Dimension shifts the overall balance of the processing towards the back of the room In very dry recordings lacking recorded ambience a higher dimension setting helps to restore a sense of space to the reproduced sound In extremely wet recordings with lots of ambience you may want to reduce the dimension setting to avoid excessive or distracting spaciousness By contrast the DTS Neo 6 setting couldn t be simpler The only user adjustable parameter for DTS Neo 6 Music mode and ES Music mode is the centre width control It functions in a similar manner to the centre width control for Dolby Pro Logic IIx remote Fkeys important note on Fkey use The remote control supplied with the SSP 800 has four function
66. rcuitry event log which can only be accessed when the target amplifier is in standby The protection circuit shuts down the amplifier or channel if it overheats or if its output could damage your speakers The event log details the circumstances surrounding the amp going into protection and should be referred to in situations that require the intervention of your dealer or Class customer support The log can report the following events interpreted as follows ve slow blo trip amp ve slow blo trip Ihe average current has reached the safe operating limit ve fast blo trip amp 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 DC output level has reached the safe operating limit Communication failure There has been a loss of communication between the amp system monitoring sensors ACline trip The power supply has reached the limits of the amp s safe operating range These events are rare and generally occur due to issues that are external to the amp They should be interpreted positively The amp is doing what it s designed to do 59 60 Important Troubleshooting Always refer any service problems to your Class dealer However ifyou run into a problem we recommend referring to this section first as sometimes an error is not a malfunctioning product bu
67. re times when you may wish to select a different mode for a particular recording For example when watching a classic movie from the 1940s you may prefer to hear it in mono using only the centre channel speaker Touch the Mode option on the Home page to open the Mode Select menu which displays a complete list of processing modes Modes that are grayed out cannot be applied to the current audio source For instance a mode designed for a stereo signal is not available while listening to a multi channel Dolby Digital audio track back mode select Touching the up or down arrows scrolls through the list of modes Touch any mode that isn t grayed out to select it The SSP 800 processing changes to the newly selected mode Press the Back button to return to the Home page The available modes are described in Table 2 Table 2 SSP 800 available surround processing modes Name Description Mono Outputs sound to the centre channel only Use it for mono sources such as classic movies mono TV broadcasts 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 a 6096 centre
68. res ni 58 yin 58 AMP INFO liana 59 event Eire 59 sss is ar 60 EE EE 63 KI e EE 64 Dimensions ua run er inneren 65 Installation Works Heei essen 66 Introduction Welcome to the Class family Congratulations on your purchase of the Class SSP 800 Surround Sound Processor a next generation processor with reference quality performance We are sure that you will enjoy it for many years to come Classe values the relationships with our customers and intend on supplying the highest level of support along with our product Registering your product will 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 in the separate warranty booklet Please take a few moments now to register your new Class processor and record your serial number here for future reference Serial versatile connectivity upgradable DSP superior performance clean dedicated power high fidelity audio professional grade video Exceptional Design Features The SSP 800 is a next generation surround sound preamp processor conceived with pure performance as its raison d tre It seamless
69. ressing play on the disc player will also automatically switch the preamp processor to a specified input This means that you can listen to a CD or watch a DVD literally at the touch of a button CDP 202 J 1833952 The first step in using PlayLink is to choose the input you wish to be selected when play is pressed on the disc player Press the PlayLink icon then select the correct input from the list CAN bus i 4 configuration 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 screen of a Delta series disc player PlayLink can only select a single input per disc player It is therefore not designed for users who regularly play both CDs and DVDs through different inputs from a single disc player When PlayLink is active the disc player will default to the same input every time play is pressed regardless of whether it is playing CD or DVD amp info event log Available for amplifiers only this screen displays the data provided by the heatsink and AC Module temperature sensors wa CA 2100 ee s 1583036 2 Ga C ee Lem Al co NOTE This feature is only accessible when the target amplifier is on Reserved for amplifiers this feature is a protection ci
70. ry three seconds the display remains lit After three seconds of inactivity on your part the backlight extinguishes itself essentially turning off the touchscreen Or if you prefer to have the active source preview instead of a black screen you 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 800 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 reliable operation If you plan to leave the unit on continuously however we recommend that you keep the timeout delay set to less than one minute NOTE setting the brightness to a lower setting does not increase the life of the lamp language OSD on screen display colors volume The Language menu offers a choice between six different languages supported by the SSP 800 The language selected is then used for all touchscreen and menu system text Class has also provided our international distributors with a software tool that makes it possible for them to customize the translations to suit their local customs and terminology This allows us to be sure operation of the SSP 800 is just as intuitive in countries other than its birthplace Canada The SSP 800 can report changes to it
71. s status via the On Screen Display Selecting Duration from the OSD menu allows you to define the amount of time events are displayed up to a maximum of 5 seconds The Events screen allows you to select which individual events you want displayed To make your selection scroll through the list using the arrow keys on the right of the screen then highlight the desired events The default is for all events in the list to generate an OSD message The Colors menu page gives you the ability to customize the color of the OSD and touchscreen Besides the default blue the screen may be shown in silver red or green If a different color is chosen the change takes place immediately so you can view the colors before leaving the menu page There are two common ways of displaying the volume information in a multi channel system absolute and relative The absolute system refers to the notion that most people think of the number 0 as meaning nothing e g no sound at all In this system 0 means sound off and larger numbers indicate high volumes While this method is intuitive there s really no reference for how loud a particular setting is except through prior experience In the relative system there is a calibrated reference volume referred to as OdB This reference volume is the same level at which movies are played in theaters Regardless of how large or how small the theater a setting of OdB is always the same known volume Changes from
72. t black is reproduced at a video level of 7 5 IRE units while most of the rest of the world assumes that video black is represented by a video level of 0 IRE units The SSP 800 can operate either way you should pick the standard common to your area for compatibility with the rest of your video sources me E black level IRE O The complete list of SSP 800 discrete infrared IR command codes extends far beyond what is practical for handheld remote controls However many of these functions are critical if you plan to create a customized remote control with macros that take command of your entire system Without these discrete codes many of the macros you might want to create simply wont work reliably wax teach IR rome me send IR code ES so configuration 2 j configuration 3 Cv The Teach IR page displays a scrolling list of all the available IR codes in the SSP 800 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 800 continuously sends the appropriate command code via the front panel as long as the button is pressed until your third party remote control has learned it For more information on control systems we recommend you speak with your authorized Class dealer 49 50 display setup brightness timeout The Display Setup menu page shown below allows you to configure the brightness displ
73. t simply an oversight in the proper setup of the component This section provides suggested solutions to potential problems If none of these solutions work please consult your Class dealer for assistance There are no user serviceable parts inside the Surround Sound Processor Verify that the power amplifier s connected to the SSP 800 is powered off before checking any cable connections and before power cycling the Surround Sound Processor 1 Everything appears to be powered on but there is no sound Y Adjust the volume control to a moderate level audible but not excessive Y Make sure that the selected source component is powered on not in Standby mode playing an audio track and not in pause mode V Ensure that the proper input has been selected for the current source v Verify that the Mute control is NOT active V Ensure that the amplifier is powered up and not in Standby mode v Check the Menu gt System Status information to verify an audio signal is being received Y 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 V Ensure that the SSP 800 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 On position Verify that the power from the electrical outlet is within 15 of its specified line volt
74. tandby mode a specific input configuration surround processing mode activation or even a combination of these To use the Inverse Logic option simply highlight the Inverse Logic button on the Triggers setup page For more information on the use of DC triggers we recommend you speak with your authorized Class dealer profiles A Profile allows you to create a number of shortcuts to various functions of your surround sound processor source video preview controls profiles E Dolby PLIIx Movie 20 0 Two separate profiles can be customized with up to six commands each Any defined profile has a named button available on the home page as shown above NOTE By default both profiles are inactive therefore the profiles button does not appear on the home screen back profile 1 setup To modify a profile name touch the Name button A profile name can be up to 14 characters long Touch the Commands button to select the functions that are 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 on the front panel LCD Select the In Use button to add this profile to
75. tative at Class in order to help troubleshoot some unexpected problem Class 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 800 is connected with CAN Bus the different elements of a Delta series system are in constant communication creating a global network that delivers system wide status information and shared operational features all through the touchscreen display CAN Bus will allow a single Delta series touchscreen to Display status information for every connected unit including amplifiers which do not have a touchscreen display Create a PlayLink that allows an SSP or Preamp to automatically switch to the correct input when a Delta series source component starts playback Adjust the global system brightness Configure the entire system to go in and out of standby at the touch ofa button and also bring individual components in and out of standby Mute any connected unit hardware setup Class Delta Series Products Two or more Class Delta series products are required at least one of which must have a touchscreen display Category 5 Network Cables These are ordinary network cables commonly used for broadband Internet connections They should be typical straight through cables not the crossed over type and the total required will be one less than the tota
76. that volume level are shown as either positive louder or negative quieter People who have spent any time making recordings will recognize that this is similar to the notion of OdB on a record level meter In any event the SSP 800 offers both systems so that you may choose what makes the most sense to you personally 51 52 Dolby DTS Dolby Pro Logic IIx DTS Neo 6 The SSP 800 incorporates both Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS Neo 6 technologies for converting a two channel signal into an enjoyable multi channel listening experience The Dolby DTS Setup menu allows you to modify the Dolby PLIIx Music or DTS Neo 6 Music processing settings to best suit your personal preferences back PLilx Neo 6 es E Music settings lt Dolby PLIlx While they differ in the details of their implementation and in the subjective result on a conceptual level they do the same thing they analyze the information embedded in two channel recordings looking for clues that can indicate how the sound in those recordings might best be redistributed to the various speakers in a multi channel system simulating a discrete multi channel recording Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode has three user adjustable parameters Panorama presents a wider deeper front soundstage The effect is somewhat signal dependant meaning that it is more pronounced with some recordings and less so with others With a good recording however the effect can be
77. the HDMI source automatically provides a signal compatible for both displays In some cases this response can result in less than optimal resolutions for one or both displays Component Video Output The SSP 800 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 all source material input via HDMI Depending on the material component output may be restricted to 480p Digital Audio Inputs Coaxial The SSP 800 supports four digital audio inputs with SPDIF connectors labeled COAX1 to COAX4 These inputs accept PCM data streams up to 24 bits long and up to 192kHz sampling frequency We recommend using cables that are optimized for digital audio signal transfer and that carry a 750 impedance rating Your Class dealer can help you with proper cable selections Digital Audio Inputs Optical The SSP 800 supports four digital audio inputs with optical TOSlink connectors labeled OPT1 to OPT4 These inputs accept PCM data streams up to 24 bits long and up to 192kHz sampling frequency We recommend using cables that are optimized for digital audio signal transfer Your Class dealer can help you with proper cable selections NOTE The bandwidth limits of TOSlink components are very much strained at a 19
78. the Home page menu Profiles give you the ability to directly access functions without having to remember how to navigate to their location in the menu structure These are especially useful if you frequently find yourself navigating to the same set of commands 43 44 room EQ configuration The SSP 800 Room EQ capability allows you to build very precise digital audio filters to help correct for fixed sonic irregularities in your room These filters should be constructed based upon audio measurements made by a well qualified acoustical engineer These powerful filters are made available in a completely manual fashion to help your professional installer give you the best listening experience possible As many as five filters can be built for each speaker channel except the Aux channels defined for Bi Amp or downmix A Bi Amp channel assumes the same filters as defined for the Front Left and Right partner channels In order to define the Room EQ filters select Room EQ from the Setup Menu Choose which channel s you wish to adjust Individually select and activate a band then tune it with the appropriate centre frequency Q and gain Once the appropriate number of bands have been activated and tuned use the Activate Group button to turn the filters on and off as a before after check on your progress for the channel You do not need to have filters defined for every channel The installer need only make the adjustments to the chan
79. this input v Check that the speakers are active on the configuration assigned to this input v Check the interconnect cables between the source component and the SSP 800 4 ThelR remote control does not seem to function V Ensure that there are no obstacles between the IR remote and the IR sensor located to the right of the Mute button V Replace the batteries in the remote control 5 There is a hum coming out of the speakers v If you are using single ended interconnects make sure they are not placed alongside any AC power cords Also make sure that they are not too long long single ended interconnecting cables have a natural tendency to pick up noise even when shielded Y 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 Class dealer can help you obtain one of these inexpensive devices 6 There is a hum coming from the SSP 800 v This symptom suggests that there are a lot of DC offset or other artifacts on your AC mains line Try connecting to another AC circuit not merely a different plug but a completely different outlet Y Check to see if you have any halogen lighting or dimmers on the same AC circuit as the SSP 800 as they can cause the power supply transformers to hum 7 If there is no video or bad video displayed on an output dev
80. tion If the AC mains voltage sags by 1596 or more the Surround Sound Processor does continue to play since the voltage irregularity won t harm the processor but the sound quality may be degraded due to the compromised power conditions The Standby LED flashes to indicate an irregular power condition exists In such cases normal operation can only resume when the following conditions are met The irregularity in the power input is no longer present The SSP 800 is power cycled to clear the protection mode Refer to the Troubleshooting section found later in this manual for more information m CLASSE m co 1 SSP 800 Front Panel The front panel of the SSP 800 is shown above The numbers in the drawing refer to the descriptions that follow Standby On Switch Pressing the Standby button puts the SSP 800 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 800 LED On the SSP 800 is in Standby mode or the display has timed out due to a display setting LED flashes at power up the SSP 800 is in the process of power up initialization LED Off the SSP 800 is powered on fully operational and the dis
81. title O has 10 chapters 2 05 33 0011 CP 500 1841150 o A CA 2200 1594488 v version into 5 sensor 5 The touchscreen will then display the CAN Bus devices screen which lists connected Delta series components by model amp serial number CAN bus devices select COP 202 1832545 CP 500 1641150 CA 2200 1584489 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 target unit press select The target units LEDs will stop flashing and the touch screen will list the CAN Bus features available to it Some CAN Bus features are shared by all models some are specific to individual models CAN Bus shared features configuration operate AC status status The following CAN Bus features are shared by all models Check CAN bus SL configuration global brightness Selecting configuration will present the CAN Bus configuration screen allowing access to name global brightness and global standby features name enables you to set the name that this component will be listed under in the CAN Bus devices screen Ihe name will appear next to the unit model and serial number and facilitate the identification of units in large systems global brightness enables you to adjust the touchscreen and
82. to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents ad other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited The information contained in the manual is subject to change without notice The most current version of this manual will be posted on our web site at http www classeaudio com Class marks the CE symbol indicating compliance of this device with the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility and LVD Low Voltage Directive standards of the European Community Class complies with the European Parliament and Council Directive 2002 96 EC concerning Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE This product must be appropriately recycled or processed in accordance with these directives Consult your loca
83. tures let you customize how the SSP 800 works within the context of your particular system Pressing the Menu button on the front panel opens the main Menu 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 back home D Music settings x vo mn DTS Neo 6 2 back teach IR remote Fkeys 5 BEI D Eni a fonction key tinction key rs configuration 2 E gt ad configuration 3 function ker F2 fetten ker fa A u deplay setup 2 gt beck status input 1 coax 1 no sudo signal or 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 returns to the Home page or returns to the Main Menu page depending upon your location in the Menu system system setup volume setup Touching the System Setup option from the main Menu page opens the System Setup page which contains six setup options as shown below ECH volume setup idu m q x profiles setup Ca 3 max volume 1 i profile 1 profile 2 startup volume system setup setup home back configuration lt lt setup configuration config
84. uration 2 configuration 3 configuration 4 coh guration 5 configuration 6 From the System Setup menu you can tailor your inputs to your particular source components configure and calibrate the system to take best advantage of your loudspeakers create shortcuts through the profile function to access your preferred or most frequently used functions program the behavior of the SSP 800 s DC triggers Touching the Volume option from the System Setup menu opens the Volume Setup page as shown below volume setup gt e n Em f max volume automation eg startup volume mute setup gt al 2 The options on this menu page allow you to seta maximum volume level control the volume level of the system when it is turned on customize the behavior of the mute control adjust IR and automation volume command speeds 37 38 max volume startup volume IR setup The Max Volume page allows you to establish a maximum volume setting for your system This scale runs from O to 100 with 100 indicating that you do not want any artificial limit placed on the maximum gain your Surround Sound Processor can provide This setting is interactive You can set the value to something less than 100 and then adjust the volume to see whether it is appropriate NOTE The volume knob itself does not set the maximum volume you must set the maximum volume level in th
85. urces which can lead to unexpected changes in volume when switching among multiple sources The SSP 800 provides an offset adjustment range from 5 to 10 dB delay introduces an audio delay to compensate for a delayed video signal The delay is added to all channels and addresses the lip sync problems often found with modern digital televisions using sophisticated video processing NOTE If you see a consistent lip sync problem with all materials played by this input source then adjust the delay parameter to compensate for the issue However if you only notice problems with a few specific materials then leave the input delay at its default value and make temporary adjustments to the System Trims menu available from the Home page while playing the problem source materials favorite processing determines the default surround mode that the SSP 800 initially uses when it receives either a two channel stereo or a multi channel signal from the selected input source For example you may want to use Dolby Pro Logic II Music as the default mode for stereo signals from 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
86. uts The SSP 800 supports two S Video inputs labeled S VID1 and S VID2 Use these inputs when the output of your source component is S Video S Video also called Super Video or Y C video is an analog video format in which the black and white luminance or Y and color chrominance or C portions of the video signal are transmitted separately and recombined by the receiving device S Video transmission produces less color bleeding and better edge definition than a standard composite video connection 15 Composite Video Inputs The SSP 800 supports two composite video inputs with RCA connectors labeled 1 and 2 Use these inputs when the output of your source component is composite A composite video signal also called baseband video or NTSC video combines the black amp white and the color components of a video signal 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 Component Video Inputs The SSP 800 supports two component video inputs each with three RCA connectors labeled 1 and 2 the component video format requires three separate cables labeled Pr Pb and Y Use these inputs when the output of your source is component Although still analog a component video signal provides a much sharper image than S Video or composite formats The c
87. width and a 50 50 front to surround distribution Approximately 1596 of the total output is directed to the rear channels if used Music Plus Produces stereo output in all available speakers with a 25 centre width a 70 30 front to surround distribution and 15 to the rear channels Dolby PLII Provides audio signals for a 5 channel surround sound field from matrix encoded stereo sources Spatial qualities vary for non encoded sources Dolby PLIIx Music An extension of the Dolby Pro Logic mode Dolby PLIIx expands existing stereo or 5 1 channel matrix encoded audio signals for 6 1 or 7 1 channel discrete playback The Music mode features three additional user controls Centre Width for adjusting balance to favor the Centre or Left and Right front channels Panorama for wrap a round surround effects and Dimension to adjust the depth of the surround sound field video preview Dolby PLIIx Movie The Movie mode routes the special effects signals to the surround channels for a fuller dramatic impact while viewing movies and films Dolby PLIIx Matrix The Matrix mode provides a sound field similar to the Music mode but does not have the additional adjustment options Dolby PLIIx Game Ihe Game mode also routes the special effects signals to the surround channels DTS Neo 6 Expands existing stereo or 5 1 channel audio signals for playback with 6 1 or 7 1 channel systems Use with matr
88. you can expect the greatest changes within the first 300 hours After initial break in you ll enjoy consistent performance levels for years to come The only exception is if the unit is unplugged for an extended period of time during which the processor will cool down Depending on the degree of cooling involved you should expect a brief warm up period before the Surround Sound Processors sound quality is at its best operating voltage Important The operating voltage of your SSP 800 has been factory configured to 100V 120V 220V 230V or 240V AC depending on the country in which you purchased it in European Union countries CE regulations specify 230V This voltage setting is not user selectable Ensure that the voltage rating on the rear panel of the SSP 800 Surround Sound Processor matches the AC voltage rating of your electrical outlet If the AC voltage is incorrect please contact your local authorized Class dealer or distributor Attempting to operate your SSP 800 from an incorrect AC voltage rating may cause irreparable damage to your processor which may not be covered by your warranty If you are not planning to use the Surround Sound Processor for an extended period of time for example due to vacation or other travel we suggest that you disconnect it from AC power Make certain that the Surround Sound Processor is in Standby prior to disconnecting it Physically disconnect any and all valuable electronics

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