Owner`s manual

5.3.1.4 CHANNEL CONTINUITY
As you connect your components, make sure that
a source’s left channel audio output goes to the
corresponding left channel audio input on the
SSP-75 – and that the right channel output goes
to the right channel input, etc. If you are using
the 5.1 analog inputs (for some reason) be certain
you are using the correct inputs.(This is important
for analog signal connections only as all digital
audio signals, whether stereo or multi-channel,
carry ‘flags’ that automatically allocate channel
information precisely.)
5.3.1.5 CABLE CHOICES
Cables are an endless topic of debate among
audiophiles and videophiles. Classé Audio does
not recommend any particular cable. However,
we do point out that different connections require
different types of cable. For example, normal analog
audio interconnects are not ideal for either digital
audio or video, but will generally work in
a pinch. Toslink requires an optical cable with
special connectors on each end. No other type
of cable will work. S-Video cables also have no
substitute, and great care must be taken when
plugging them in.
Coaxial digital audio cables, those with RCA
connectors at each end, should have an impedance
of 75 ohms.
Similarly, video cables, both composite and S-Video,
should have a characteristic impedance of 75 ohms.
5.3.2 VIDEO CONSIDERATIONS
5.3.2.1 COMPONENT, S-VIDEO OR COMPOSITE?
The SSP-75 provides both Component, S-Video, and
Composite signal paths. These signal paths
are not independent. Though you can route
independent signals to the Main area and the
Zone area, care must be taken if you intend to
watch a movie or program simultaneously in the
Main and Zone areas. S-Video will convert to
Composite, but Component Video will not. You
may wish to use two connections for your DVD,
utilizing the Component Video and Digital audio for
the Main area using VIDEO 2, and the Composite
Video and Mixed two channel Analog Audio from
the same DVD connected to VIDEO 3. (Zone out has
only Composite Video). Same program,
separate choices.
Simpler systems, those requiring only a single video
signal path, can elect any of the Video selections.
However, we suggest Component Video as that
format usually provides better resolution and a
better picture over-all. S-Video is also a strong
choice over Composite, in most situations. Note
that all video components including the monitor
must be equipped with the appropriate connectors.
For more complex systems needing independent
routing for two video signal outputs we again
suggest Component Video connections for the
main system and S-Video connections for source
components intended for viewing in remote
locations. The SSP-75’s Record video output is both
composite and S-Video. A long run, (from one room
to another), of composite cable will deliver a
superior picture to a long run of S-Video. S-Video is
best over a short run. Generally the VCR is close
and you should use the
Ask your Classé dealer for assistance
5.3.2.2 OBSERVE PROPER CHANNEL
CONTINUITY AND AUDIO-VIDEO GROUPINGS
AS YOU CONNECT YOUR COMPONENTS.
With audio-video components, make sure that the
audio and video cables terminate at the proper
inputs. Also remember to use the proper video
cable.
If you’ve chosen the S-Video signal path, make
sure you don’t inadvertently use a composite video
cable to connect a DVD player’s video output to
the SSP-75.
5.4 RECORDING AUDIO/VIDEO
The SSP-75 does NOT send decoded digital
information to either of the record outputs. The
output from the record outputs is two channel,
but the SSP-75 does not decode digital information
and send it to either of the two-channel record
outputs. Though you may decode from digital dts,
Dolby Digital, or Pro Logic to watch a Movie
utilizing the 6 or more speakers in your theater,
you must connect, in parallel, the mixed two
channel analog feed from the same source to
record it.
The SOURCE being played in the Main area
appears at the two Record Outputs. Only the
Audio/Video SOURCEs VIDEO 1 through VIDEO
5 appear at VIDEO 6 RECORD. All Audio/Video
SOURCEs (including VIDEO 6) and all Audio
SOURCEs appear at RECORD OUT.
There are two digital audio outputs. The data
available is the same data as input to the currently
accessed digital audio input. This information can
be delivered to and recorded by a digital VCR.
5.4.1 RECORDING AUDIO/VIDEO ANALOG
Setup for recording Audio and Video to a non-
digital VCR is described below. VIDEO 6 input and
VIDEO 6 record are a tape loop, so you can not
record VIDEO 6, except at the two channel only
record output. When the primary source is digital
you must be sure you connect the analog output
from the digital source to the same SOURCE the
digital audio is assigned to.
1. DVD > SSP. Use a two channel analog audio
cable to connect the analog output (mixed two
channel) of the DVD player or Satellite receiver, etc,
that you wish to record, to the analog input of the
SOURCE the digital input is assigned. This must not
be VIDEO 6.
2. DVD > SSP. Use an S-Video or Composite Video
cable to connect the video out of the DVD player or
Satellite receiver, etc. , that you wish to record, to
the same SOURCE the digital input is assigned to,
and to which the analog audio is connected. (S-
Video will convert to Composite, but not vice-
versa). Do not connect to VIDEO 6.
NOTE: Component Video does not convert to
either of the other formats, so you must connect S-
Video or Composite Video. Though your best
viewing may be Component Video, you cannot
record it through the SSP-75.
3. VCR > SSP. Use a two channel analog audio
cable to connect the analog output from your
recording component to the VIDEO 6 analog Inputs.
4. SSP > VCR. Use a two channel analog audio
cable to connect the VIDEO 6 Record Output
connectors of the SSP-75 to the audio input
connectors of the recording component.
5. VCR > SSP. Use an S-Video or Composite Video
cable to connect the video out of your recording
component to the VIDEO 6 S-Video or
Composite video input.
6. SSP > VCR. Use an S-Video or Composite
Video cable to connect the VIDEO 6 S-Video or
Composite Video output of the SSP-75 to the
S-Video or Composite video input of the
recording component.
7. Follow the usual recording component
instructions for recording. The record output at
VIDEO 6 always follows the input on the VIDEO 1
through VIDEO 5.
5.4.2 RECORDING ANALOG AUDIO ONLY
Setup for recording Audio to a non-digital two
channel tape machine is described below. When the
primary source s digital you must be sure
you connect the analog output from the digital
source to the same SOURCE the digital audio is
assigned to.
1. SSP > TAPE. Use a two channel analog audio
cable to connect the analog RECORD OUT of the
SSP-75 to the record input of the Tape Machine
or other analog recording component.
2. TAPE > SSP. Use a two channel analog audio
cable to connect the analog output from your
Tape Machine to any analog audio only Input.
(AUDIO 1 through AUDIO 5, unless you want to
use the balanced input of AUDIO 6)
3. Follow the usual recording component
instructions for recording.
5.4.3 RECORDING DIGITAL AUDIO/VIDEO
Setup for recording a digital audio signal plus
Video to a digital Audio/Video recording device
is described below.
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