Extron electronic setup guide SSP 7.1 Setup Guide, Overview, SSP 7.1 Installation

SSP 7.1 Setup Guide

Overview

The Extron® SSP 7.1 is a 7.1 channel surround sound processor with four digital

inputs and one analog input. The unit accepts a range of source formats and uses various listening mode options for use in 5.1 to 7.1 surround sound system configurations.

The listening mode determines which audio signals will be passed to the speakers. Each combination of source format and speaker configuration has a default listening mode. The default listening mode can be overridden by the front panel

controls and the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software to select a mode that matches the requirements of the room and the personal preferences of the listener.

This guide provides basic instructions for an experienced installer to install and perform the initial configuration of the SSP 7.1. For further details, see the SSP 7.1 User Manual on the Extron Web site (www.extron.com).

SSP 7.1 Installation

Attach the four rubber feet provided with the SSP 7.1, and place the unit on any convenient flat surface. The SSP 7.1 can also be mounted in a rack with the optional rack-mounting kit (RSU 126, part number 60-190-10), or under furniture with the optional under‑furniture mounting kit (MBU 125, part number 70-077-01). For complete instructions on mounting the unit, consult the SSP 7.1 User Manual, on the Extron Web site (www.extron.com).

SSP 7.1 Front and Rear Panel Features

aConfiguration port

bInput source format indicator

cMode Override selector

dInput selections

eVolume adjustment knob and LED bar /analog input gain level control and LED bar

fAC power input

gAudio inputs

hAudio outputs

iRS-232 port

SOURCE

MODE OVERRIDE

INPUTS

VOLUME

CLIP

1

2

3

4

5

D

DOWNMIX

DTS

PL II/IIx

PCM

DTS NEO:6

2-CH

TO ALL

SSP 7.1

CONFIG

SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR

1

2

3

4

5

50-60Hz

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

SSP 7.1

100-240V

.5A

DIGITAL

ANALOG

3

5

BACK

SUB

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

WOOFER RS-232

L

R

L

R

C

LS

RS

LB/CB RB

SUB

Tx Rx

1

2

4

6

7

8

9

NOTE: Neither the configuration port nor the RS-232 port take precedence over the other. Instructions from either are processed in the order they are received.

SSP 7.1 Cable Connections

The SSP 7.1 uses an IEC power cable to connect to a 100 - 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, power source.

The SSP 7.1 accepts four digital inputs and one analog input:

•Inputs 1 and 2 accept digital signals through S/PDIF optical cables.

•Inputs 3 and 4 accept digital signals through S/PDIF coaxial cables.

•Input 5 accepts a balanced or unbalanced, stereo or mono analog input through a 5-pin captive screw connector.

The SSP 7.1 outputs are balanced/unbalanced, line level, analog signals that feed into multi-channel amplifiers for configurations up to 7.1 surround sound. See the wiring card (included) to ensure correct connections to the SSP 7.1.

Connect the front panel Config port or rear panel RS-232 port to a PC that has the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software installed (see "SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software Installation" on the next page).

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