1Composite Video Inputs
The SSP-600 supports up to four composite video input signals. These connections are labeled COMPOSITE INPUT 1, 2, 3, and 4. All these inputs are converted to both S-video and Component video as needed for viewing on the MAIN output.
Connect the composite video output of your source component to the appropriate composite video input of the SSP-600 using high quality 75Ω video cable for the best results. Your Classé dealer can assist you in making an appropriate cable selection.
Note that the three analog video standards offer varying degrees of performance:
•Component video offers the highest picture quality
•S-Video is second-highest in picture quality
•Composite video offers the lowest picture quality
For this reason, you are advised to use component video connections whenever possible, and S-video connections when component is not available. Composite video connections should be used when the other options are not available, or on less critical sources (e.g., a VHS video cassette recorder, or perhaps a video game).
2Balanced Analog Audio Input
Connect the right-channel and left-channel balanced outputs of your source components to the corresponding balanced inputs on the SSP-600.
The pin assignments of these XLR-type female input connectors are:
Pin 1: Signal ground
Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting)
Pin 3: Signal – (inverting)
Connector ground lug: chassis ground
These pin assignments are consistent with the standards adopted by the Audio Engineering Society. Refer to the operating manuals of your balanced-output line-level sources to verify that the pin assignments of their output connectors correspond to the SSP-600. (This is not necessary if the source component in question is also made by Classé.) If not, wire the cables so that the appropriate output pin connects to the equivalent input pin.
Please note that while using the balanced analog bypass mode, all single- ended main outputs are muted.
