Classe Audio SSP-600 owner manual

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THX setup sends you to a screen in which you can configure some THX- specific features.

Specifically:

THX Ultra 2 sub should be engaged if you are using a subwoofer that is certified by the THX Ultra 2 standard. Such subwoofers are essentially flat to 20 Hz under what might be considered worst-case acoustic conditions for bass, and have prodigious output capability. If you select the THX Ultra 2 sub button, you will also notice that the otherwise grayed-out boundary gain compensation button becomes available. (See below.)

ASA stands for Advanced Speaker Array, and engages a proprietary THX technology that provides outstanding flexibility and performance in your surround sound array. This button will take you to a submenu in which you specify that your rear speakers are together (less than 1 foot apart), close (between 1-4 feet apart), or apart (more than 4 feet apart). In an ASA surround system, the ideal situation is one in which the rear speakers are almost touching each other, and you have selected together. This allows the ASA processing to create the most seamless and versatile surround sound field.

boundary gain compensation will adjust for the fact that most of us do not suffer from the worst-case acoustic scenario that THX Ultra 2 subwoofers can handle. If you have such a subwoofer, and it is placed within 3-4 feet of at least one wall, engage the boundary gain compensation. It will correct for the acoustic reinforcement your room is providing to the subwoofer in order to yield the flattest, most accurate bass.

positions 1-4are the menus in which you can create and recall families of speaker level and distance measurements for later use. You might have one position defined for the seating arrangement used for standard movie viewing, and another for when you are sitting by the window reading a good book.

Positions can be enabled or disabled as required by going to the system setup/speakers/position menu. If the position in question is highlighted, it is available for use. If it is not highlighted, it has been disabled to prevent accidental use.

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Contents SSP-600 Surround Processor Page Important Safety Instructions Contents OSD Welcome to the Classé family Unpacking and Placement Placement Ventilation Custom installations Serial numberWarm up/break-in period Please read this manual… Operating Voltage Word About Installation Special Design Features TranscodingTHX Ultra Page THX Ultra 2 Music Mode THX Ultra 2 Cinema Mode Boundary Gain Compensation flexible GUIExtraordinary longevity Initial Setup Connect your SSP-600 to your power amplifiersConnect your source components to the SSP-600 Special Note for Subwoofer Please take a moment to read the rest of this manual Standby button & LED indicator Flashing on power-up InitializationFront Panel StandbyMenu button LCD touchscreenMute button IR windowVolume Knob Rear Panel Composite Video Inputs Balanced Analog Audio InputComposite Video Outputs Video InputsBalanced Main Analog Audio Outputs Video OutputsOptical Digital Audio Output Coaxial Digital Inputs Optical Digital Inputs10 AES/EBU Digital Input Classé can Bus Control PortsIR Input Main and Zone 12 RS-232 Control Port This port has two purposesDC Trigger Outputs Microphone InputAnalog Audio Inputs Analog Audio Outputs stereo18 7.1 Channel Analog Audio Input Single-ended Main Analog Audio OutputsComponent Video Inputs and Output AC Mains Power Switch AC Mains InputRemote Control Volume KeysBasic Functions Audio Processing KeysNavigation and Control Menu Keys F1/F2/F3/F4 keysUnderstanding Surround Sound How many channels? Matrix or discrete?Multichannel formats Post-processing possibilitiesName Description Using the SSP-600 Source selection Mode selectionVideo preview Controls System trims Zone control Position select System setup Menu SystemVolume setup RotaryPage Max volume Startup volume Mute setup Input setup Page Page Speaker setup Page Profiles Triggers setup Teach IRDisplay setup Brightness TimeoutTemp. display Volume LanguageImportant Note Dolby/DTS setup Dolby Pro LogicDTS Neo6 Remote FkeysStatus Version info SensorsTroubleshooting Everything appears to be on, but there is no soundThere is no sound and the Standby LED is not lit IR remote control seems not to function Only one speaker seems to be playingThere is a hum coming out of the speakers There is a hum coming from the unitCare & Maintenance Specifications Distortion THD + noiseCrosstalk any input to any output Classé AudioDimensions Page Asia 852 2790 Email classe@bwgroup.hk