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Owner’s ManualSSP-300 Surround Processor

10A Word About InstallationEvery effort has been made to make the Classé SSP-300 simple and straightforward to install and use.Still, we have no way t

11Special Design Featureshigh-bandwidth video circuitryModern high definition video sources provide truly stunning picture quality. However, the techn

12Re-Equalization™ The tonal balance of a standard film soundtrack will be excessively bright and harsh when played back over high quality audio equipm

13Advanced Speaker Array™ The people at THX have also found a solution to a problem that dogged high performance multichannel systems for years: the a

14THX Ultra 2 Cinema Mode As you might expect, the THX Ultra 2 Cinema mode does a similarly terrific job of optimizing the system for accurate reproduc

15The volume control system on your SSP-300 solves this problem by responding differently based on the specific circumstances (e.g. how quickly you are

16extraordinary longevity Another benefit of having worked with highly refined circuit designs so extensively over many years is that we have vast exper

17Initial SetupWe understand that you may be anxious to begin enjoying your new surround processor. Our best advice: take advantage of the considerabl

185 Now you are ready to power up your new SSP-300 and its associated amplifiers.Note that the initial power up takes approximately 90 seconds, during

197 Please take a moment to read the rest of this manual.It is important that you become familiar with the full capabilities of your new surround pro

NOTICEAll of us at Classé take extreme care to ensure that your purchase will remain a prized investment. We are proud to inform you that all Classé c

20Front Panel1 Standby button & LED indicatorThe front panel Standby button will toggle the surround processor between its

212 Menu buttonPressing the front panel Menu button will call up the menu system, replacing the normal status display in the LCD touchscreen of the

226 Volume KnobThe large knob on the right side of the front panel of the SSP-300 is used to control the volume of the system.The volume is raised or

23Rear PanelThe table below shows the three types of inputs of the SSP-300 and which outputs can be used. The ✔ symbol indicates a signal is available

24Note that the three analog video standards offer varying degrees of performance:• Component video offers the highest picture quality • S-Video is

25Note that the three analog video standards offer varying degrees of performance:• Component video offers the highest picture quality • S-Video is

267 Optical Digital InputsThese connectors accept digital audio signals in the EIAJ optical (sometimes called “Toslink™”) digital interface standard

2711 IR Input: Main and ZoneYour Classé surround processor includes two 1/8th-inch mono mini-jacks to support the infrared (IR) remote controls that

2813 Microphone InputThe MIC input on the rear of the SSP-300 is used during auto-calibration of the system. For a quick setup, connect the supplied

2918 Component Video Inputs and OutputThe SSP-300 provides three Component video inputs. These are labeled COMPONENT INPUT 1, 2, and 3.Connect the Co

Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not

3019 AC Mains Power SwitchThe main power switch for the SSP-300 is adjacent to the receptacle for the power cord. Switching the unit on puts it in st

31The Remote ControlYour new surround processor comes with a versatile remote control which can control both the SSP-300 itself and several aspects of

325 Navigation and Control Menu KeysThe five keys at the center of this group are the navigation keys. They are similar to what you may have seen on r

33Understanding Surround SoundToday’s sophisticated surround sound systems seem to spawn a bewildering array of technologies and acronyms. In this sec

34By contrast, modern soundtracks use discrete channels of information. That is, each speaker has a distinct signal that is completely independent of

35For example: movie soundtracks are created in highly-standardized environments, in order to offer excellent performance in large, commercial theater

36Using the SSP-300Your SSP-300 includes a versatile touchscreen LCD display which supports most of your day-to-day operations (as well as a flexible m

37mode selection While you can specify default surround processing modes for each individual input, you may occasionally wish to choose something othe

38system trims The System Trims menu controls several parameters of the SSP-300’s operation that may occasionally need adjustment to suit a particular

39position select The SSP-300 supports four different families of settings for various listening positions you may use. The Position Select menu allow

4ContentsWelcome to the Classé family ...6Unpacking and Placement ...

40The Menu SystemPressing the front panel Menu button to the left of the LCD touchscreen brings up a comprehensive menu system, that is divided into a

41Here, you can:• customize the behavior of your volume control• tailor your inputs to your particular source components• configure and calibrate th

42The most significant factor in the perceived responsiveness of the volume control is the speed at which the knob is being turned. We all naturally te

43• high speed: determines the responsiveness of the control when the knob is being turned slowly. A setting of 0 will cause the volume to change as

44mute setup Here you can choose how you want the mute button to function.• classic - When the mute button is pressed no audio will be heard.The next

45• The left button acts like the backspace key on a computer keyboard, moving the cursor to the left and eliminating any characters along the way.•

46The position button allows you to assign a default position setting (a collection of level and delay settings) to a particular input. (This default

47speaker setup The Speaker Setup menu (found via the following path: system setup/speakers) allows you to tell the SSP-300 about the speakers with wh

48• THX setup sends you to a screen in which you can configure some THX-specific features. Specifically:• THX Ultra 2 sub should be engaged if you ar

49• autocalibration uses the provided microphone to calibrate the system automatically for optimal performance in each of these four positions. Sim

5The Menu System ...40system setup ...

50triggers setup Each of the SSP-300’s DC triggers may be programmed to either “logic” (12V) or “inverse logic” (0V) settings. The ability to change t

51brightness The brightness setting of the SSP-300 has three possible values: low, medium, and high. Select the appropriate setting based on the level

52temp. display The temp. display button leads to a screen on which you may select how long the temporary on-screen display shown on your television l

53Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II has three user-adjustable parameters.Panorama is a simple on/off toggle (highlighted means “on”) that will pr

54The remote Fkey menu has four buttons, one each for the four Fkeys on your remote control. Pressing any of these buttons on the LCD touchscreen take

55TroubleshootingIn general, you should refer any service problems to your Classé dealer. Before contacting your dealer, check to see if the problem i

563. Only one speaker seems to be playing.✓ Does the problem occur with all inputs? If so, check the interconnect cables between the preamp and the

57Care & MaintenanceTo remove dust from the cabinet of your surround processor, use a feather duster or a lint-free soft cloth. To remove dirt and

58SpecificationsAll specifications are accurate at the time of printing. Classé reserves the right to make improvements without notice. Frequency resp

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6Welcome to the Classé familyCongratulations on your purchase of a Classé product. It is the result of many years of continuous refinement, and we are

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7Unpacking and Placementunpacking your surround processorCarefully unpack your surround processor according to the supplied instructions, and remove

8register your purchase! Having found the serial number, now would be a good time to fill out the registration card. Please register your purchase so w

9Operating VoltageThe SSP-300 surround processor is set at the factory (internally) for 100V, 120V, 230V, or 240V AC mains operation, as appropriate f