Classe Audio SSP-30 MKII owner manual 0 - Connecting the SSP-30MKII

Section 2.0 - Connecting the SSP-30 MKII

Use the diagram on the previous page to follow the discussion regarding input and output connections.

SAFETY NOTE: Before you begin work we very strongly advise that all electronic equipment be unplugged from the AC outlets. They should at least be switched off with the AC switch (NOT in Standby). Failure to follow the above advice can result in damage to speakers and to electronics and perhaps to you.

RCA-style cables should be rotated (twisted) slightly as you insert them into (or remove them from) the SSP-30’s jacks.

The SSP-30 MKII has a complete and well-thought-out panel of connections available, enough for even a complex audio and theater system.

2.1VIDEO INPUTS: The six Video Inputs (S-Video and Composite) are assigned to the like numbered analog (AV)

inputs: VID1 is associated with AV1, VID2 with AV2, etc.

2.1.1DIGITAL INPUTS: The seven Digital inputs may be assigned to any Audio source, (AV1 – AV6 and AUD1 – AUD4). Any Digital input may be assigned to more than one source.

NOTE: When a 24/96 PCM digital signal is fed to one of the digital inputs of the SSP-30 MKII, the Signal will not go through the DSP, therefore only the Stereo and Mono modes will be available under this condition.

2.1.2AUDIO INPUTS: When an audio source is selected for listening, the analog (if any) signal assigned to that input will also appear at the record, record1, record2, and (if selected) at the remote zone outputs. Any Digital input assigned to the same source will be heard at the Main 7.1 outputs only. When you have both a digital and an analog input assigned to an audio source the analog signal will appear only at the three record outputs and (if selected) at the remote zone output. The Digital signal will be processed and routed at the main outputs and also appear unprocessed at the digital output. The analog signal going to the record-outs does not go through the A to D and D to A processors. The two signals are handled separately. There is no way to send the processed digital information to any of the record or remote outputs.

2.1.3TAPE INPUTS: The PLAY input functions as part of a tape loop. It is designed to accept the output from a two channel tape machine. Pressing the TAPE button on the front panel routes the analog audio signal on the PLAY input through the digital processor. You can change the output mode (Stereo, Natural, etc.), while listening to Tape. Because Mode is assigned to the input Source, the selected mode for PLAY will remain set when you exit and return. When you return to listening to the Source being taped the mode selected for the Source will return. See Section 6, on Taping.

2.1.47.1 INPUTS: These are analog audio only inputs, designed to make it possible to listen to new multi-channel formats which are not currently available as a digital signal, such as SACD and DVD-Audio. These inputs are analog only, as the input goes only to a volume control and directly to the 7.1 Outputs.

2.1.5VIDEO INPUTS: The two styles of Video inputs are also separate from each other. S-Video does not convert to Composite video and Composite does not convert to S. If you want to have Video sent to the remote zone output you have to send the SSP-30 MKII a Composite video signal. Thus an S-Video signal can be sent to your television and to a recording VCR, while only Composite video can be sent to the remote zone. (S-Video should be sent only over a short length of cable).

2.1.6IR INPUTS: There are two IR inputs. They allow you to make a connection from the remote Zone area as well as from the Main listening/viewing area. The two IR can not accept simultaneous input, though each will allow you to fully control the SSP-30 MKII; the Zone can be controlled from either the Main area or Zone and the Main area can be controlled from either the Main or the Zone area. Neither of the IR inputs can be reconfigured as outputs, thus the SSP-30 MKII should be the last piece in the IR chain.