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Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................6
Exceptional Design Features .............................................................................7
versatile connectivity ................................................................................7
upgradable DSP ........................................................................................7
superior performance ................................................................................7
clean, dedicated power .............................................................................7
high fidelity audio .....................................................................................7
professional grade video ...........................................................................7
room equalization and speaker control .....................................................8
flexible GUI ..............................................................................................8
video preview ...........................................................................................8
refined circuit design .................................................................................8
extensive listening tests .............................................................................8
extraordinary longevity .............................................................................8
Unpacking and Placement ................................................................................9
unpacking your SSP-800 ...........................................................................9
placement considerations ........................................................................10
warm-up/break-in period ........................................................................10
operating voltage ....................................................................................11
voltage protection ...............................................................................12
Front Panel ......................................................................................................13
Rear Panel .......................................................................................................15
serial number ..........................................................................................15
The Remote Control ........................................................................................22
Initial Setup .....................................................................................................24
step 1: AC ...............................................................................................24
step 2: cables ..........................................................................................24
step 3: sources .........................................................................................25
step 4: amplifiers .....................................................................................25
step 5: loudspeakers ................................................................................26
step 6: power up .....................................................................................27
Understanding Surround Sound ......................................................................28
how many channels? ...............................................................................28
matrix or discrete? ...................................................................................28
post processing........................................................................................30
Using the SSP-800 ..........................................................................................31
source selection ......................................................................................31
mode selection ........................................................................................32
video preview .........................................................................................33
controls ...................................................................................................34
system trims.........................................................................................34
configuration select .............................................................................35
The Menu System ...........................................................................................36
system setup ................................................................................................37
volume setup...........................................................................................37
max volume ........................................................................................38
startup volume ....................................................................................38
IR setup ...............................................................................................38
automation ..........................................................................................39
mute setup ..........................................................................................39
input setup ..............................................................................................40
name ...................................................................................................40
audio ...................................................................................................41