.... 8 8 8 8 ..Listening to a CD......... 41 Watching a video ........41 SSP220 Features SSP220 Features SSP220 Features SSP220 Features ............................... 9 9 9 9 ..Menu Structure Menu Structure Menu Structure Menu Structure ........
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TV system ............ 61 Freight damage claims ......77 Superimpose ..........61 If you have moved ........77 Temporary display ........62 Thank you for choosing Halcro! ....77 Video format ..........62 Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix — — — — Technical Information...
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Halcro Logic provides unprecedented levels of leading technology, resulting in reliability and Super- Definition performance. Halcro Logic is used throughout the world by home theater connoisseurs with a genuine love and passion for home entertainment at its best. Please enjoy the Halcro Logic audiovisual experience.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Symbols Symbols Symbols Symbols Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety The following symbols are used on this equipment: WARNING: This product must lightning flash with...
Protection from flui Protection from fluids All compartments are sealed at the factory. If The Halcro Logic SSP180/220 processors are the seals are broken, the warranty will be void designed for indoor use only and are not and all service costs will be charged to the protected against liquids.
Read these instructions. openings must never be blocked or covered. Keep these instructions. The SSP180/220 may be stacked on top of a Heed all warnings. Halcro Logic MC20/30/50/70 amplifier but overheating result ventilation Follow all instructions. inadequate. Ensure there is at least 4 in...
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the amplifier is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes modifications expressly approved by Halcro could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SSP180 Features SSP180 Features SSP180 Features SSP180 Features Front View Features include: multichannel PCM (7.1) via HDMI for high • resolution audio formats supports analog and digital HDTV • up-conversion to component video and •...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SSP220 Features SSP220 Features SSP220 Features SSP220 Features Front View Features include: multichannel PCM (7.1) via HDMI for high • resolution audio formats supports analog and digital HDTV • up-conversion to component video and •...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com THX Features THX Features THX Features THX Features The SSP180 and SSP220 include a THX On this product, when the THX indicator is processing mode to enhance your audio on, THX processing mode is automatically experience of film soundtracks.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com THX Surround EX THX Surround EX THX Surround EX THX Surround EX Adaptive decorrelation Adaptive decorrelation Adaptive decorrelation Adaptive decorrelation THX Surround EX — Dolby Digital Surround EX In a cinema, a large number of surround is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories speakers helps create an enveloping surround and the THX Ltd.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ASA (Advanced Speaker ASA (Advanced Speaker ASA (Advanced Speaker ASA (Advanced Speaker Array) Array) Array) Array) ASA is a proprietary THX technology which processes the sound fed to two side and two back surround speakers to provide the optimal surround sound experience.
Positioning Unpacking Unpacking Unpacking Unpacking We suggest the Halcro Logic SSP180/220 be Unpack the unit carefully, noting that all positioned on a stable, flat surface. The airflow components are present and undamaged. to the vents should not be interrupted. Ensure...
SSP180/220. numbers procedure. diagram below are used throughout the manual Front Panel Controls SSP220 Hi-Def Surround Sound Processor AUDIO OUT 1 AUDIO OUT 2 MICROPHONE RS232 Rear Panel Connections...
(See page 24 and the mode operating condition such as selected tables on page 79. input, operating mode and volume. The SSP220 display is a high quality 7” (18 cm) 10 THX button digital TFT screen. The SSP180 display is Selects THX processing mode. (Available a high quality blue VFD screen.
Rear panel Rear panel video signal with the On Screen Display will be shown. balanced audio input (SSP220) Accepts balanced multi-channel You can also use the composite video stereo inputs from analog audio sources Mon OSD output even if no composite (SACD or DVD audio player).
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Composite video Zone and monitor AES/EBU balanced digital audio input (without OSD) outputs The Zone output can be used, for This connection requires an XLR cable example, to send a signal to a TV located and a digital audio source with AES/EBU in another room.
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[such as DVD players] to ensure There are three component video inputs there is always a signal at the record in the SSP180 and four in the SSP220. All outputs.) component video inputs...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 43 7.1 channel unbalanced inputs Accept audio outputs from any multi- channel analog source (such as DVD, SACD, and DVD audio player). May be used with stereo, mono, 5.1 channel or 7.1 channel sources. 44 7.1 channel unbalanced outputs Connect to the LINE inputs of audio power amplifiers.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com UTSR1 (Remote Control) UTSR1 (Remote Control) UTSR1 (Remote Control) UTSR1 (Remote Control) The Universal Touch Screen Remote (UTSR1) supplied with the SSP180/220 is used to control the SSP180/220. It is used during installation and setup procedures, and for controlling normal operations.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hard keys (H) Hard keys (H) Hard keys (H) Hard keys (H) Standby/On — activates the system • selected on the UTSR1 home page When you select the SSP180/220 Main Menu, If the SSP180/220 is selected, the key will •...
• or decrease volume mute — mutes audio for Zone B • SSP220 — Press the DIM key to switch the Zone B — turn off by pressing the ‘Zone’ • TFT screen brightness from bright to dim. key followed by the Standby button Press the key again to increase the brightness of the TFT screen.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Trimsel and trim +/ Trimsel and trim +/ Trimsel and trim +/ Trimsel and trim +/- - - - Tape Tape Tape Tape The TRIM keys are used to temporarily adjust The TAPE key activates the output signal from the levels from the audio system without a recorder connected to the ‘Tape Play’...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SSP Page 2 SSP Page 2 SSP Page 2 SSP Page 2 The THX key activates the THX processing Source Source Source Source mode selected in the Setup Menu (see page 10 for information on these features). Press Page 2 of the SSP menu is used for quick the THX key to scroll through the available access to the different sources.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Enter (ENT) Enter (ENT) Enter (ENT) Enter (ENT) During normal use, the ENT key is used to perform the Input Search function, to search for active input sources (in normal operating mode). When the SETUP mode or SSP menu is active, this key is used to enter menu selections.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Halcro Logic SSP180/220 Below are some basic notes to help you sophisticated product designed during the installation and set up procedure: compatible with the world’s leading analog...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Set up flow charts up flow charts up flow charts up flow charts The charts below outline the steps to be followed to complete the basic setup and installation of the SSP180/220. Refer to the connection diagrams on pages 32 to 37 for connection setup and correct wiring.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Fine tuning flow chart Fine tuning flow chart Fine tuning flow chart Fine tuning flow chart Channels Required? Connect Channels Switch on SSP180/220 & Home Theater System Connect Microphone Speaker Setup Level Autocalibrate Speaker Setup Distance Autocalibrate...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Factory def Factory default settings ault settings Factory def Factory def ault settings ault settings The SSP180/220 has been programmed at Analog Audio — input 4 (39) • the factory with default settings to simplify the Digital Audio Coaxial —...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Audio / Video options Audio / Video options Audio / Video options Audio / Video options Depending on the components you are Audio outputs Audio outputs Audio outputs Audio outputs connecting, you will need to select which of balanced (19) —...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting an amplifier(s) Connecting an amplifier(s) Connecting an amplifier(s) Connecting an amplifier(s) From the SSP180/220, connect either the Right, Rear Left and Rear Right inputs of the balanced or unbalanced Front Left, Front power amplifier(s).
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting a subwoofer Connecting a subwoofer Connecting a subwoofer Connecting a subwoofer From the SSP180/220, connect the analog audio output (either Sub19 or Sub44) to the corresponding subwoofer input. POWERED SUBWOOFER Input Input Balan ced A nalog Audio Inputs Balanc ed An alog A udio Outpu ts Left...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting a TV monitor Connecting a TV monitor Connecting a TV monitor Connecting a TV monitor TV monitor/projector requires video (36/25/35/21) to the corresponding HDMI/ connections only as the audio will be driven by S-video / component video / composite video the processor/amplifier.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting a DVD player Connecting a DVD player Connecting a DVD player Connecting a DVD player The DVD player requires both audio and video audio — from the DVD player, connect • connections, except if your DVD player has an either the coaxial or optical digital audio HDMI output (HDMI combines audio and output to the digital audio input on the...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting a CD player Connecting a CD player Connecting a CD player Connecting a CD player From the CD player, connect either the digital CD playing only. The SACD output is analog output, or balanced or unbalanced Left/Right only.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR both audio video video/composite video output — on the • connections with record option. SSP180/220 (24/34/21) to the S-video/ component video/composite video input video —...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Viewing the Menus on the OSD Viewing the Menus on the OSD Viewing the Menus on the OSD Viewing the Menus on the OSD The SSP180/220 Main Menu and setup To exit the menu setting, use the menu button menus can be viewed on the On Screen (11) to scroll through the options until EXIT is Display (OSD) (4).
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SSP Setup and Operation SSP Setup and Operation SSP Setup and Operation SSP Setup and Operation After completing the connection setup as outlined in the Quick Start Guide (page 26), On screen display (OSD) On screen display (OSD) On screen display (OSD) On screen display (OSD)
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Watching a DVD Watching a DVD Watching a DVD Watching a DVD Dialog normalization Dialog normalization Dialog normalization Dialog normalization To watch a DVD: Dialog normalization (Dial Norm) is a feature of o Press the Source button (8) on the Dolby Digital, which is used to keep the front panel of the SSP180/220, and rotate programs at the same average listening level...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Listening to a CD Listening to a CD Listening to a CD Listening to a CD Watching a video Watching a video Watching a video Watching a video To listen to a CD: To watch a video: o Press the Source button (8) on the front Press the Source button (8) on the...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Menu Structure Menu Structure Menu Structure Menu Structure MAIN MENU > > > > Speaker setup SPEAKER SETUP DISPLAY SETUP > > > > > > > > Audio setup Level setup Scaler setup Source setup Distance setup TV system...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Speaker Setup Speaker Setup Speaker Setup Speaker Setup Note: ‘NONE’ will be displayed if the speaker/ It is important to set up the speaker system channel is not selected in the ‘Size Setup’ correctly to accurately recreate the recorded menu, and the optional settings (Level, sound.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Level setup Level setup Level setup Level setup You can engage the noise calibration signal by Output channel levels are adjusted in Level pressing the TEST key on the UTSR1. This setup. starts a test signal cycling through the channels.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Size setup Size setup Size setup Size setup To set up speaker distances: ‘Size setup’ defines speaker From the ‘Speaker Setup’ menu, use subwoofer settings. the UP or DOWN keys to highlight ‘Distance Setup’...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Aux channel setup Aux channel setup Aux channel setup Aux channel setup ‘Aux channel setup’ allows user configuration To set up speaker sizes: of channel 9 and 10 outputs, also known as From the ‘Speaker Setup’ menu, use ‘Aux channels’.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To set up auxiliary channels: From the ‘Speaker Setup’ menu, use To set the configuration: the UP or DOWN keys to highlight ‘Aux From the ‘Aux channel setup’ menu, channel setup’ and press ENT. use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight either auxiliary channel...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mixing Levels Mixing Levels Mixing Levels Mixing Levels The ‘Mix levels’ setup defines the source To set up mix levels: signal for the aux channel. Aux channel signals From the ‘Configuration setup’ menu, are generated from other audio channels use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight ‘Mix before delay is added in the DSP (Digital Signal...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Autocalibrate Autocalibrate — — — — level and distance level and distance Autocalibrate Autocalibrate level and distance level and distance There steps involved To begin Autocalibration: Autocalibration; level and distance. Level Connect the microphone cable to the Autocalibration must be executed first to MIC socket (15) on the SSP180/220 front provide a more accurate result regarding...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Note: You may notice that subwoofer distance values are different than the exact physical distance. This Autocalibration process measuring ‘acoustic’ distance, not physical distance. Acoustic distance usually greater than actual measurements. If the measurement is too great i.e.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Audio Setup Audio Setup Audio Setup Audio Setup The Audio Setup includes Dolby/DTS, Bass limiter, Tone, Preset, LFE, Reverberation and Dolby/DTS setup Dolby/DTS setup Dolby/DTS setup Dolby/DTS setup Balanced Input settings and affects all source input channels.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Neo:6 Center Image – Min, 1 to 4, Max • Controls the width of the front sound field in Neo:6 Music mode. Preset setup Preset setup Preset setup Preset setup Sound from the Center channel The Preset setup allows compensation for...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To adjust Preset settings: The Tone filters for the Treble filter are 6 kHz, 8 kHz and 10 kHz and for the Bass filter they From the Audio Setup menu, use the are 80 Hz, 110 Hz and 140 Hz. UP or DOWN keys to highlight ‘Preset setup’...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Balanced source Balanced source Balanced source Balanced source Reverb Reverb Reverb Reverb The Reverb-parameter adjusts the level of Balanced source assigns the balanced audio reverberation effect of the ambient music input to any of the ten input sources. When modes (Dry, 1,2,3, Wet).
DSP processing is available if DSP is selected. Note: In ‘Bypass’ mode, the signal is available only at the balanced 7.1 outputs and no post- processing or bass management is available. If using the SSP220, only the Left and Right channels are routed to the DSP.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Source Setup Source Setup Source Setup Source Setup To set up a source: The SSP180/220 is shipped with factory default settings and the Source Setup menu Enter the Main Menu. allows customization of each audio/video source.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Source Source Source Source Title Title Title Title The currently selected source is automatically SOURCE SETUP shown when you enter the Source Setup menu. Source Title DVD-1 > > > > ▲ SOURCE SETUP Preset No change Source...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Digital input Digital input Digital input Digital input Preset Preset Preset Preset There are nine digital inputs that can be There are seven ‘Preset’ options that can be assigned to a source: coax 1, coax 2, coax 3, associated to the selected source.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To change the ‘Preset’: Make sure the correct source is Make sure the correct source is highlighted in the Source Setup menu. highlighted in the Source Setup menu. From the Source Setup menu, use the From the Source Setup menu, use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight Analog UP or DOWN keys to highlight ‘Preset’.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To accept the new value, press ENT component video or HDMI output is or press ESC to exit without saving changes. required Both of these options will return you to the Source Setup menu. assign ‘Up-conv’...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Display Setup Display Setup Display Setup Display Setup The Display Setup specifies the parameters for the On Screen Display (OSD), distance Superimpose Superimpose Superimpose Superimpose units of measure and display system setup. Superimpose allows the OSD to replace the TV picture (Off) or be superimposed over it MAIN MENU (On).
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Temporary display Temporary display Temporary display Temporary display During normal operation you can make a setting to be adjusted or highlight EXIT to ‘temporary’ OSD message appear every time save and return to the Main Menu. an adjustment is made.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To change the Video format setting: Video format Video format Video format Video format From the Display Setup menu, use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight Video format. Sources 1 to 6 have their composite video and Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to S-Video linked to analog audio inputs 1 to 6.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OSD style OSD style OSD style OSD style Once the setting is correct, use the UP DOWN keys to highlight the next setting OSD style allows you to adjust the colors used to be adjusted or highlight EXIT to save and screen text, background...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com THX Audio THX Audio Bass limiter setup Bass limiter setup THX Audio THX Audio Bass limiter setup Bass limiter setup The THX Audio setup contains THX specific Bass limiter is a THX feature, which may be parameters such as Bass Limiter setup.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Continue as follows: Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to Boundary gain compensation Boundary gain compensation Boundary gain compensation Boundary gain compensation increase the volume until the noise sounds distorted. Boundary Gain Compensation (BGC) is a processing method that allows compensation Once the noise has distorted, use the for the natural gain of the lowest bass signals...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To adjust the Boundary gain comp setting: THX AUDIO SETUP Bass limiter setup From the THX Audio Setup menu, use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight THX Ultra2 Boundry gain comp Sub. THX Ultra2 Sub Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to Boundary gain comp...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Trigger Setup Trigger Setup Trigger Setup Trigger Setup SSP180/220 connected To access the ‘Trigger setup’ menu: components with provision for a trigger, you Enter the Main Menu. can automatically turn them on and off with the Trigger sense 1 or 2 option.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Trigger sense1 sets which action or system To adjust the Trigger sense setting: state activates the trigger output. Use the From the Trigger Setup menu, use the following settings as required: UP or DOWN keys to highlight Trigger 1 Power On —...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To adjust the Polarity setting: To adjust the Delay setting: From the Trigger Setup menu, use the From the Trigger Setup menu, use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight Polarity. UP or DOWN keys to highlight ‘Delay’. Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to change the setting (Posit/Negat).
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To adjust the Duration setting: From the Trigger Setup menu, use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight Duration. Use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to change the setting. Once the setting is correct, use the UP or DOWN keys to highlight the next setting to be adjusted or highlight EXIT to save and return to the Main Menu.
Under no SSP180/220 and require more information, circumstances should the surround sound please ask your dealer or contact Halcro at: processor be allowed to get wet. The only service@halcro.com maintenance required is to ensure the unit is kept clean.
Input setting in Source Setup. Faulty connections. Try connecting the source to other input connectors. The internal fuse has blown. Contact your dealer or Halcro at service@halcro.com Sound missing in Interconnect cable defective: the interconnect cable is making poor one or more contact or not connected at all.
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Power cord is disconnected or power is OFF. Check if the Standby/On LED (3) is illuminated. Faulty connections. Try connecting the source to other input connectors. The internal fuse has blown. Contact your dealer or Halcro at service@halcro.com Check “Source Setup” for correct video source selection.
SSP220 surround sound in Halcro products for years to come. It is our processor & preamplifier is warranted to be expressed desire that your Halcro products free from defects...
Halcro when ownership conditions must be met: changes. the unit must be returned to Halcro or its • authorized repair center in the original Warranty verification Warranty verification Warranty verification Warranty verification packing materials...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mode tables Mode tables Mode tables Mode tables The information in these tables assumes the For example, if no center speaker is set up, full speaker setup is used. If some speakers center information is automatically directed to are missing, the modes may not be available the main speakers and a phantom center or some automatic down-mixing may occur.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mode Mode Mode Mode Description Description Description Description Source dependant Timbre-Match • Adaptive Decorrelation THX Music • ASA – Adaptive Speaker Array processing • • Source dependant Timbre-Match THX Games • ASA – Adaptive Speaker Array processing •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mode Mode Active Outputs Active Outputs Mode Mode Active Outputs Active Outputs Direct Stream channels Mono Center Stereo / Stereo 96 Front Left, Front Right Pro Logic / Pro Logic II Left Front, Right Front, Center Left Surround, Right Surround Music Modes Neo:6 Cinema Movie...
Digital video disc Electromagnetic compatibility Federal communications commission HDMI™ High definition multimedia interface (a trademark of HDMI™ Licensing LLC) HRAS Halcro Reliability Assurance Service Low frequency effects Low voltage directive Multi-channel audio amplifier NTSC National television system committee On screen display...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Units Units Units Units The following abbreviations of units appear in this Operator’s Manual: Unit Unit Unit Unit Meaning Meaning Meaning Meaning Amps Centimeters fl oz Fluid ounces Feet Inches kohm Meter Milliliters Volts...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Index Index Index Index watching, 40 channel input, 22 Dyn key, 23 key, 22 Electrical safety, 5 Advanced speaker array, 67 EMC, 4 Analog monitor, 59 Enhanced bass, 46 ASA, 67 Enter key, 25 Audio Escape key, 25 connections, 31...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OSD, 22 S-video, 31 colors, 64 Symbols, 4 output, 64 Tape key, 23 Outputs, 8, 9, 10 Tape recorder, 23 balanced, 31 Test key, 25 unbalanced, 31 Test signal, 43 Packaging, 13 THX, 24, 79 Packing list, 13 audio setup, 65 Panorama, 51...
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Copyright and acknowledgements Copyright and acknowledgements Copyright and acknowledgements This product is manufactured by Halcro Pty Ltd Australia trading as Halcro and Halcro Audio (USA) Inc. Halcro Logic is a trademark of Extraordinary Technology (Hi-Fi) Pty Ltd, Australia. Dolby, the Double-D symbol, Dolby digital, and Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.