187.1 Channel Analog Audio Input
A 7.1 channel analog input is provided for use with a multichannel SACD and/or DVD-Audio player. For reasons of copy protection, most such players do not provide a high-resolution digital output. Instead, they use high quality analog outputs.
In the SSP-600, these signals are passed through to the speakers with no further processing, in order to preserve the purity of the signal. When this input is selected, the SSP-600 provides only volume control (including the volume offsets used to balance all your loudspeakers to one another).
19Single-ended Main Analog Audio Outputs
Single-ended cables using RCA connectors are the most common form of analog connection used in consumer electronics. When implemented carefully and used with high quality interconnect cables, this standard can provide excellent performance. Classé has gone to extraordinary effort to ensure that the single-ended (RCA) outputs of your surround processor are unsurpassed.
Connect these single-ended outputs to your power amplifiers using high quality RCA-terminated cables. Your Classé dealer can advise you on the selection of cables suitable for your system.
20Component Video Inputs and Output
The SSP-600 provides three Component video inputs. These are labeled COMPONENT INPUT 1, 2, and 3.
Connect the Component video output of your source component to the appropriate Component video input of the SSP-600 using high quality 75Ω video cable for the best results.
Progressive and High Definition video sources must be connected via Component video, since Composite and S- video support only standard definition, interlaced video
(480i in NTSC countries, 525i in PAL and SECAM countries).
High Definition component video signals are not “downconverted” by the SSP-600 for output on composite or S-video.
Take care to connect each of the three cables to its corresponding connector at both ends:
•Y is the luminance (the black and white portion of the signal) and is usually denoted by a green color code on the plugs and connectors.
•Pr is the red difference signal (R-Y), and is sometimes called Cr. It is usually denoted by a red color code on the plugs and connectors.
•Pb is the blue difference signal (B-Y), and is sometimes called Cb. It is usually denoted by a blue color code on the plugs and connectors.
Your Classé dealer can assist you in making an appropriate cable selection.
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