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Initial Setup
Your SSP-800 Surround Sound Processor is delivered with default factory
settings to facilitate initial setup. But we highly recommend that you work with
your Classé dealer for the fi nal setup of the SSP-800 processor. Your dealer’s
knowledge and experience with Classé products will ensure that your surround
system is optimized for your listening space.
However, if you can’t wait to get started, this section is designed to assist you in
setting up and becoming familiar with the SSP-800 hardware. Once the initial
setup is complete, be sure to read the rest of this manual to familiarize yourself
with the daily operation and customizable features of your SSP-800 Surround
Sound Processor.
Step 1 Connect the SSP-800 and all system components to AC power.
Important!
M
ake sure everything – especially your power amplifier(s)
– is turned off before connecting power!
Connecting all system components to AC power, before making any
interconnections between components, ensures that every component has a solid
connection to ground. is lessens the chances of a static discharge that may
damage delicate electronics or your loudspeakers.
Step 2 Choose the appropriate cables.
Before you start connecting components together, let’s take a minute to discuss
the cables you will be using. e audio outputs available on the rear panel
include both balanced XLR connectors and unbalanced, or single-ended, RCA
connectors.
Single-ended RCA audio connections are the most popular means of
transmitting audio in consumer electronics. As long as you use high quality, low
capacitance cables, single-ended connections provide very satisfactory results.
However, balanced audio connections between components provide the best
analog signal connection because they eff ectively double the signal strength.
More importantly, as compared to single-ended connections, they signifi cantly
improve resistance to common noise, therefore enhancing audio transparency,
detail, and dynamics.
Please consult your local Classé dealer for advice on which cables are best suited
for your system.