OWNER’S MANUAL
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| SpeakerCraft | SSL-A & SSL-B | |
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| SoundSource Links | |
| CTL01010–SSL-A CTL01020–SSL-B | LIT01010 |
LIMITED 5-YEAR WARRANTYSpeakerCraft warrants this product to be free of defects in materials or workmanship. This extends for five years from the date of purchase by the original consumer. Any products returned to SpeakerCraft and found to be defective by SpeakerCraft within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced, at SpeakerCraft’s option, at no charge. SpeakerCraft will not be responsible for the actual cost of installation or removal of the product, nor for any incidental or consequential dam- ages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inciden- tal or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have ad- ditional legal rights that vary from state to state.
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Fig. 1 The SSL-A & SSL-B
SpeakerCraft®
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SSL-A & SSL-B SoundSource LinksThe SSL-A & SSL-B SoundSource Links are modules that permit high quality audio to be transmitted over long lengths of twisted pair cable. Specifically, they allow two remote audio sources to be connected to the Aux1 & 2 inputs of the SpeakerCraft SoundSource in-wall music center over Cat.5 cable. The SSL-A accepts normal unbalanced line level stereo audio inputs and converts the audio to balanced outputs. The balanced outputs are then passed over long cable lengths (up to 500’ of Cat. 5) to the balanced line inputs of the SSL-B. The SSL-B then converts the audio back to unbalanced line level for connection to the Aux1 & 2 inputs of the SoundSource. Up to 4 SoundSources can be so connected to share the same two audio sources. Connections are also provided for IR control of the remote audio components.
SPECIFICATIONS
Audio | |
Max. Input/Output | 4.5 V RMS |
THD (@ 2 Volts RMS Output) | < 0.05% |
Gain (SSL-A Aux Inputs to SSL-B Aux Outputs) | Unity (+/- 2dB) |
Input Impedance (Aux 1 & 2) | > 22k Ohms |
Output Impedance (Aux 1 & 2) | < 600 Ohms |
Frequency Response (with 20’ Cat. 5) | 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 1 dB |
Frequency Response (with 500’ Cat. 5) | 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 3 dB |
S/N Ratio (re: 2V RMS Out, A WTD) | > 90 dB |
Channel Separation (@ 1 kHz, with 500’ Cat. 5) | > 50 dB |
Cross talk (@ 1 kHz, with 500’ Cat. 5) | > 85 dB |
Dimensions | |
7” (178mm) L x 3” (76mm) W x 1-1/8” (29mm) H | |
SSL-A & SSL-B SoundSource Links
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
1.+/- 15V DC IN – 3.5mm 3-circuit jack accepts bipolar power input from the SoundSource to power the SSL-B Link.
2.Aux1 & Aux2 Audio Out – RCA type jacks connect the unbalanced line level stereo audio to the Aux1 & Aux2 Audio Inputs on the SoundSource.
3.IR In – 3.5mm 2-circuit jack accepts the IR REMOTE OUT from the SoundSource for control of the remote audio sources.
4.Mounting Holes
5.GND IR Out – 2-terminal spring type connector provides for connection of inter-room 2-conductor wire for IR control of the remote audio sources.
6.Audio Link In, Aux1 & Aux2 – Spring-loaded EZ-Connect terminals accept wire sizes 18 to 28 AWG. Usually you would pull Cat. 5 twisted pair cable for these balanced line audio input signals from the SSL-A.
7.12V DC IN – 2.1mm jack, center pin +. Accepts 12V DC regulated power supplies to power the SSL-A Link. Use the SpeakerCraft
PS-1.0 Power Supply (included).
8.Aux1 & Aux2 Audio In – RCA type jacks allow connection of two standard line level stereo audio sources (unbalanced) to the SSL-A.
9.IR Out – 3.5mm 2-circuit jack accepts the connection of IR Emitters for control of the remote sources.
10.GND IR In – 2-terminal spring type connector provides for connection of inter-room 2-conductor wire for IR control of the remote audio sources.
11.Audio Link Outputs, 1 through 4 – Spring-loaded EZ-Connect terminals accept wire sizes 18 to 28 AWG. Usually you would pull Cat. 5 twisted pair cable for these balanced line audio output signals for up to four SSL-B’s. Shielded Cable Note: The SSL-A and SSL-B balanced line system, using twisted pair unshielded Cat. 5 cable, has been found to work with excellent signal to noise ratio under many simulated conditions. However, if you feel there may be extremely high levels of EMI interference at the installation site, it may be safer to pull shielded (Cat. 5) cable.
