Classe audio ssp 50 owners manual

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2 Safety Information (Insert safety page per UL or CSA standards or substitute the following:) 1) To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to water or moisture. 2) Do not place this unit close to any heat-producing device such as a radiator, stove, etc.. 3) Connect this unit only to an AC source of the proper voltage. The shipping container and the rear panel serial number tag will stipulate the proper voltage. Use of any other voltage will almost certainly damage the unit and will void the warranty. 4) Do not open this unit for any reason as there are no user serviceable parts inside. An open unit, particularly if it is still connected to an AC source, presents a potentially lethal shock hazard. Refer all questions to au- thorized service personnel only. 5) If this unit will be out of use for an extend period of time (vacation, etc.), unplug the power cord from the AC source. CE Notice All of us at Classé take extreme care to insure that your purchase will become a prized investment. We are proud to inform you all Classé Audio components have been officially approved for the European Community (CE) mark under CE Certificate Number C401CLA1.MGS granted on 18 July, 1996. This means that your Classé product was subjected to the most rigorous manufacturing and safety tests in the world. The CE mark certifies that your purchase meets or exceeds all European Community requirements for unit-to-unit consistency and consumer safety. This unit is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. It is additionally licensed un- der one or more of the following patents: U.S. number 3,959,950, Canadian numbers 1,004,603 and 1,037,877. Additionally, this unit is manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. and Pacific Microsonics, Inc. Dolby® Pro Logic®, and Dolby Digital® are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DTS® is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. HDCD® and the HDCD logo are registered trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc.

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3 Table of Contents Introduction Page 2 Safety Information Page 2 CE Notice Page 2 Thank You Page 5 Classé Design Philosophy Page 5 About This Manual Page 6 Section 1: Diagrams Page 7 1.1 Front Panel Pages 7, 8, 9 1.2 Rear Panel Pages10, 11, 12, 13 1.3 Remote Control Pages 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 Section 2: Installers Overview Page 20 2.1 System Hookup: Rear Panel Connections Pages 20, 21, 22 2.1.1 To Power Amplifier(s) 2.1.2 Audio Source Components 2.1.3 Video Source Components 2.1.4 Remote Room Setup 2.1.5 Controlling AC Power 2.2 System Configuration Pages 23, 24, 25, 26 2.2.1 The Menu System 2.2.2 Configuration Procedures Section 3: Getting Started Page 27 3.1 Unpacking the SSP-50 Page 27 3.2 Optimal Placement Page 27 Section 4: System Hookup Page 28 4.1 Introduction Page 28 4.2 To Power Amplifier(s) Pages 28, 29 4.3 Source Components Pages 30, 31, 32 4.3.1 Audio Considerations 4.3.2 Video Considerations 4.3.3 Patience Is A Virtue! Section 5: Initial System Configuration Page 33 5.1 Introduction Pages 33, 34 5.1.1. What Youll Need 5.1.2 The Menu Tree 5.2 Navigation: The First Steps Page 35 5.2.1 General Information 5.2.2 Activating the Menu System 5.3 Audio Configuration (Input Sources) Page 36, 37, 38, 39 5.3.1 Name (Custom ID) 5.3.2 Input Type 5.3.3 Input Level 5.4 Audio Configuration (Speaker Setup) Page 39, 40 5.4.1 Main (L/R) Speakers 5.4.2 Center Channel Speaker 5.4.3 Surround Speakers 5.4.4 Subwoofer 5.5 Audio Configuration (Delay) Page 41, 42, 43, 44