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2.1.3 VIDEO SOURCE COMPONENTS

We have delivered with the SSP-75 a product which

is powerful and flexible, yet simple. We recommend

that you use the audio-only inputs for audio only

sources and use the audio/video inputs for

audio/video sources. This will simplify your

installation process. Note that there is no

performance difference between the audio-only

and audio/video inputs.

PLEASE NOTE: because the SSP-75 can select a

digital or analog signal from the same input; if you

are in a squeeze for inputs you may connect both,

using the separate analog and digital connectors. If

you attach two sources in this fashion you must

provide some way of having only one or the other

source playing, as the SSP-75 will always pick the

digital source over the analog if both are playing.

2.1.3.1 DIGITAL OR ANALOG?

If a source has both digital and analog audio

outputs, use a digital connection. Since the SSP-75

incorporates the newest high performance 24 bit

DACs this will result in the best sonics. Remember

to use proper cables for digital audio connections.

Utilizing a digital cable will also minimize the noise

that might be induced on an analog signal.

2.1.3.2 LASER DISC CONNECTION

Most Laser Disc players have separate PCM (Pulse

Code Modulation) two-channel digital and multi-

channel Dolby Digital (AC-3) RF outputs. These

players will need 2 of the SSP-75’s digital inputs,

one receiving a direct feed from the source’s

PCM outputs and the second sending data to

an (optional) outboard RF (Radio Frequency)

demodulator. You can use a Toslink, Co-axial, or

AES/EBU input for the PCM or DTS input and the

specific input for the demodulated AC3 (Dolby

Digital). Setting the SOURCE configuration to

‘Auto’ utilizes the SSP-75’s ability to prioritize signal

inputs and allows it to recognize DTS, AC3, Dolby

Pro Logic, and CD stereo, depending on which is

being played. See Sections 6.6 and 6.7

for details. DVD players do not require the use

of an RF demodulator.

2.1.3.3 DTS CAPABILITY

The SSP-75 includes advanced DTS digital

decoding capability for those software/hardware

combinations capable of delivering this high

resolution audio format. Automatic switching to

DTS has been programmed into the processor. The

processor gives the higher priority to digital signals,

and the highest digital priority to DTS.

2.1.4 ANALOG ONLY SOURCES

For analog sources with balanced (XLR) outputs

(high quality D/A converters, like the Classé DAC-1),

use AUDIO 6. For RCA connections, use AUDIO 2

through AUDIO 5. The analog inputs AUDIO 1

through AUDIO 6 are permanently associated with

the SOURCEs AUDIO 1 through AUDIO 6.

There are two analog audio record outputs. In most

systems the video output, and its associated audio

output, would be sent to a VCR. To record a DVD

or other source with a digital feed, you must send

the two channel analog output from the DVD

to the analog input directly associated with the

VIDEO SOURCE.

This is due to the fact the decoded digital

information is sent only to the theater speakers.

The two channel (or mixed tow channel) feed from

the player must be available for output at the

record outs. (The SSP-75 has two digital outputs.)

2.1.5 VIDEO SOURCE

COMPONENTS CONNECTIONS

2.1.5.1 VIDEO INPUT SELECTION

Connect video sources to the SSP-75 video inputs.

Utilize the highest quality input from the source,

Component Video being the best, S-Video next,

then Composite Video. To use the Component

Video inputs, the Component Video output must

be used also. (Only S-Video input will convert: to

Composite Video output only).

If the video source is a recorder, (a VCR, for

example) which has only analog outputs, connect

the Video and Audio inputs and outputs to the

VIDEO 6 outputs and inputs (respectively) since the

VIDEO 6 section is essentially a tape loop. As above,

refer to Section 5.8 for details.

2.1.5.2 VIDEO OUTPUTS

Connect the Main Video outputs to the primary

monitor/projector. Connect the SSP-75’s Record

output to a VCR record input. There is both an

S-Video output and a composite video output.

(Record out is the same signal as Main out).

2.1.5.3 COMPOSITE VS. S-VIDEO

Video sources connected to any composite

input can be directed to composite outputs only.

Likewise, an S-Video source is available at the

S-Video outputs and at the Composite Video

outputs. If you will use S-Video connections,

If the system monitor/projector accepts only

composite video, use the SSP-75’s composite inputs

and outputs only. Ignore all S-Video connections.

If the system monitor/projector accepts both

Component Video, S-Video and Composite

Video connections, and you have a mix of Video

connection, use Component Video connections

whenever possible. If a source has only a

Composite Video output (an older model VCR)

you will need to utilize the SSP-75’s Composite

Video Input and Composite Video Output, and

connect to the Composite Video input on the

Monitor/Projector. Refer to the display device’s

manual to make the appropriate selection when

viewing a particular source. Be aware that when

you choose a different video source, you may need

to switch inputs (composite or S-Video) on the

monitor/projector.

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AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS

VID1 VID3VID2

VID4 VID6VID5

S-VIDEO INPUTS

COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUTS

OUTPUTS AUDIO INPUTS

RECORD

VID6

AUDIO 1

ZONE2

RECORD

VID6

OSD

MONITORZONE2

VID

AUDIO 2 AUDIO 4AUDIO 3

NO OSD

MONITOR

COAX1

S-VIDEO OUTPUTS

COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUTS

SUB

VID2 VID3VID1

VID5 VID6VID4

FRONT SURROUND

RIGHT

CENTER

RECORD

OSD

MONITORVID6

NO OSD

MONITOR

MAIN OUTPUTS

LEFT REAR LEFTRIGHTFRONT

5.1 ANALOG INPUTS

AUDIO 5 FRONT

COAX2 COAX4COAX3

SUB

RECORD

OUT

CENTER

OPTICAL2OPTICAL1

COMPONENT VIDEO

SURROUND

DIGITAL INPUTS

AUDIO INPUTS

RIGHT AUDIO 6

AC-3

COAX

ADAPTOR

LEFT

OPTICAL

OUTPUTS

LEFT

RIGHT

AES/EBU

INPUT1

Cb Cr Y

INPUT2

Cb Cr Y

CENTER SUB

Cb Cr

RS 232 PORT

EXTERNAL CONTROL

MONITOR

RIGHT

LEFT

MIC

A.C. INLET

MAIN

ZONE

IR DC IRDC

BEFORE CONNECTING TO A.C. LINE

ALWAYS TURN OFF UNIT BEFORE

DISCONNECT A.C. LINE BEFORE OPENING UNIT

CHANGING ANY CONNECTIONS

REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING ONLY

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