Section 1.0 - Getting Started
1.1Unpacking the SSP-60
Your Classé SSP-60is packed in high-density foam inside a special cardboard container. Take the unit out of the heavy plastic bag and place the SSP-60on a sturdy surface. Carefully inspect it and report any concealed damage to your dealer immediately.
In addition, look for the following accessories:
1)The Owner’s Manual (This one)
2)One detachable AC power cord.
3)One remote control handset (with two AAA batteries).
4)One calibration microphone with battery and cable.
We strongly recommend that you save the shipping carton and foam inserts. The REQUIRED Replacements are expensive to purchase. The packaging was designed to protect the SSP-60under almost all circumstances and will be very useful in protecting the valuable electronic instrument if you move or need to ship the unit for any reason.
1.2Optimal Placement and installation notes
Please pay careful attention to the safety information at the beginning of this manual (Page 2).
Take care when choosing the location for the SSP-60. Stable, high-strength shelving or equipment racks specifically designed for audio/video components are best.
Place the SSP-60 close enough to other components to allow convenient connection. This is especially true for source components where shorter cable runs are best. However, we do not recommend stacking the SSP- 60 with other components, especially tuners, as they may be affected by radio-frequency emissions from the SSP-60’s microprocessor.
Allow at least four inches of free space behind the SSP-60 to accommodate interconnect cables, power cords, etc. Four inches of unobstructed free space above the SSP-60’s chassis cover will allow sufficient air circulation to dissipate the small amount of heat.
Isolate power amplifiers as much as possible from the SSP-60 to avoid stray magnetic fields, often generated by their large power supply transformers, as well as the heat normally produced by these units. The SSP-60’s high current output stage is virtually immune to problems sometimes encountered when the power amplifiers are far away at the end of long cable runs.
Do not place the SSP-60 on a rug or other soft surface into which it could sink. Do not place another unit on top of the SSP-60. Do not place the SSP-60 on top of a unit that generates heat.
1.3Ventilation
CAUTION: Ventilation is very important. We do not recommend attempting to operate the SSP-60 if the ambient temperature exceeds 40°C (100°F). There are components inside which produce heat. If there is insufficient ventilation around the chassis the processors will overheat and may act erratically until allowed to cool. Any cabinet should have adequate airflow to allow warm air to leave and cooler room air to enter. Positive ventilation is required in some installations due to the heat generated by the associated electronics.
