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SSP 7.1
7.1 Channel Surround Sound Processor
68-1339-01
Rev. A
06 09

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  • Page 1 SSP 7.1 7.1 Channel Surround Sound Processor 68-1339-01 Rev. A 06 09...
  • Page 2 Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
  • Page 3 FCC Class B Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Subwoofer ........................4-5 Crossover Frequency ......................4-5 Speaker delay settings ......................4-5 Test Signals ..........................4-6 Pink Noise ........................4-6 Dolby Noise ........................4-6 External .......................... 4-6 Output Channel Trim settings ....................4-6 SSP 7.1 • Table of Contents TOC-i...
  • Page 6 Treble ..........................4-9 Volume Output .......................... 4-9 Variable .......................... 4-9 Fixed ..........................4-9 Chapter Five • SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software ..........5-1 About the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software ............. 5-2 Installing the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software ..........
  • Page 7 Trace Window ......................5-20 Help ............................ 5-21 Contents ........................5-21 Extron Home Page ....................... 5-21 About ..........................5-21 SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software Help File ............5-22 Firmware Updates ........................5-23 Chapter Six • Configuration and Control ............... 6-1 Introduction to SIS ™...
  • Page 8 DTS 96/24 ES Matrix ......................B-7 DTS-ES Discrete ........................B-7 Dolby Digital EX........................B-7 Dolby Pro Logic ........................B-7 Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Movie or Music .................B-8 Dimension Control ......................B-8 Center Width Control ....................B-8 Panorama Control ......................B-8 TOC-iv SSP 7.1 • Table of Contents...
  • Page 9 Source Formats and Listening Modes with Different Speaker Setups ......B-15 Appendix C • Index and Glossary ..................C-1 Index ..............................C-2 Glossary ............................C-6 68-1339-01 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners. Rev. A 06 09 SSP 7.1 • Table of Contents TOC-v...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents, cont’d TOC-vi SSP 7.1 • Table of Contents...

  • Page 11: Chapter One • Introduction

    SSP 7.1 Chapter One Introduction About This Manual About the SSP 7.1 SSP 7.1 Features...

  • Page 12: About The Ssp 7.1

    SSP 7.1 unit. About the SSP 7.1 The SSP 7.1 is a 7.1 channel Surround Sound processor with four digital inputs and one analog input. A variety of selectable listening modes can be changed to match the source format.
  • Page 13 Test Signals — Pink noise, Dolby noise (generated by the SSP 7.1) and external test signals allow full calibration of each output channel.
  • Page 14 Introduction, cont’d 1-4 SSP 7.1 • Introduction...

  • Page 15: Chapter Two • Mounting

    SSP 7.1 Chapter Two Mounting Mounting the SSP 7.1...

  • Page 16: Tabletop Placement

    Mounting Mounting the SSP 7.1 The sound processor is 1U high, a half rack wide and 6" deep, for easy mounting in a range of convenient locations. Tabletop placement Attach the four included rubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it in any convenient location.

  • Page 17: Rack Mounting Procedure

    4. Attach the shelf to the rack with the four provided 10-32 x 3/4" bolts. 1U Universal Rack Shelf 1/2 Rack Width Front False Faceplate Front false faceplate uses 2 screws. (2) 4-40 x 3/16" Screws Use 2 mounting holes on opposite corners. Installing the SSP 7.1 on shelf rack SSP 7.1 • Mounting...

  • Page 18: Under-Desk Mounting

    Mounting, cont’d Under-desk mounting To mount the SSP 7.1 under a desk or podium, using the optional Extron MBU 125 under desk mounting kit (part # 70-077-01), follow these instructions: 1. Remove rubber feet if these have been installed on the bottom of the unit.

  • Page 19: Chapter Three • Features

    SSP 7.1 Chapter Three Features Front Panel Features Rear Panel Features Front Panel Operations...
  • Page 20 TO ALL SSP 7.1 CONFIG SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR Config Port — The SSP 7.1 can be configured using Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS ) commands through this 2.5 mm Tip Ring Sleeve (TRS) mini jack plug ™ (or through the 3-pole captive screw connector on the rear panel). For more information about SIS commands, see chapter 6.
  • Page 21 Bar — The rotary encoder adjusts the output volume (see page 3-9). Together with the analog input button (Input #5), the knob also adjusts the analog input gain level for the analog source (see page 3-10). SSP 7.1 • Features...
  • Page 22 AC Power Input — Use an IEC power cable to connect the processor to a 100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz, power source. Audio Inputs — The SSP 7.1 accepts INPUTS four digital inputs and one analog input:...
  • Page 23 For more information about speaker configuration and output formats, see the "Listening Mode Options and Usage" section of Appendix B. RS-232 Port — The SSP 7.1 can be configured using the SSP 7.1 Setup RS-232 and Control Software or SIS commands, using this 3-pole captive screw Tx Rx connector (or the 2.5 mm Tip Ring Sleeve (TRS) mini jack plug on the...

  • Page 24: Source Format

    N A digital signal that does not have a supported sampling rate or is compressed PCM will be considered an unrecognized signal and muted. N When a DVD player is paused during playback, the SSP 7.1 may or may not continue to receive source format information from the DVD player. Some players continue to send the same source format information in a loop, allowing the SSP 7.1 to retain the previous settings.
  • Page 25 3. If required, further define the selection using the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software (see chapter 5).

  • Page 26: Input Selection

    The input can also be selected using the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software (see page 5-3). Mute output When the mute state is enabled, all channels are muted simultaneously.

  • Page 27: Complete System Reset

    Bottom 3 LEDs on -69 to -50 Bottom 2 LEDs on -99 to -70 Bottom LED on -100 All LEDs off The Volume can also be controlled using the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software (see page 5-6). SSP 7.1 • Features...

  • Page 28: Analog Input Gain Adjustment

    Fast Blinking None No LEDs lit: 0 dB The Analog Input Gain can also be controlled using the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software (see page 5-4). Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive mode) When Front Panel Security Lockout is enabled, the user is unable to change the input selection or adjust the volume from the front panel.

  • Page 29: Chapter Four • Setup

    SSP 7.1 Chapter Four Setup Setup Options...

  • Page 30: Speaker Setup

    Chapter 3 describes some basic configuration that can be carried out using the front panel controls of the SSP 7.1. The SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software offers all of those choices and additional options that are not available through the front panel.
  • Page 31 N The output channel used for the Left Back speaker (in 7.1 configurations) is also used for the Center Back speaker (in 6.1 configurations). SSP 7.1 • Setup...

  • Page 32: Bass Management

    6.1 speakers. In this case, the output is directed to the left back channel. If either of the two speaker options are chosen, the SSP 7.1 is able to output up to 7.1 channels. Source formats with discrete or matrix mixed 6.1 encoded channels will output the surround back channel signal equally to the left and right back channels.

  • Page 33: Subwoofer

    Lip Sync offset. N The total speaker delay (Compensation Delay + Lip Sync Offset) must not exceed 100 ms. To configure these settings using the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software, see page 5-9. SSP 7.1 • Setup...

  • Page 34: Test Signals

    Dolby Noise Dolby noise provides a bandpass-filtered noise, centered at 750 Hz with a 12 dB/octave role off. This signal is also generated by the SSP 7.1 and is used to set speakers to the same level when calibrating the room.

  • Page 35: Panorama Control

    The signal is uncompressed and is played with the full original dynamic range. Minimum The audio is partially compressed. In this mode, the volume of the loudest passages is reduced but quieter passages are kept at their original level. This level is recommended for normal listening. SSP 7.1 • Setup...

  • Page 36: Maximum

    5-4. Bass The Bass control regulates the amount by which low frequency signals are boosted or cut (see figure below). It is applied to outputs for all speakers, including the subwoofer. SSP 7.1 • Setup...

  • Page 37: Treble

    Variable When the Volume output is set to Variable, the volume can be attenuated using the front panel knob, the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software, or SIS commands. Fixed The Fixed option sets the volume to the current attenuation level. Likewise, all the Output Channel Trim levels (see page 4-6) are fixed at the values they had immediately before the Volume Output was set to Fixed.
  • Page 38 Setup, cont’d 4-10 SSP 7.1 • Setup...

  • Page 39: About The Ssp 7.1 Setup And Control Software

    Chapter Five SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software About the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software Installing the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software Running the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software Help File...
  • Page 40 Alternatively, go to the Extron Web site, click on the Download tab, and click on the Software option in the left sidebar. Navigate to the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software and click Download. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.

  • Page 41: Main Tab

    Help menu option or by pressing F1 from within the program. The Main tab offers the options that are available on the SSP 7.1 front panel: Input source The five buttons allow the user to select between five possible audio inputs: four digital inputs and one analog input.

  • Page 42: Tone Controls

    SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software, cont’d Tone Controls Bass control adjusts the amount of low- frequency boost or cut applied to the audio outputs for all speakers, including the subwoofer. Treble control adjusts the amount of high-frequency boost or cut applied to the audio outputs for all speakers, except the subwoofer.

  • Page 43: Input/Output Information Bar

    SB = Surround back LFE = Low Frequency Effect (primarily used for subwoofer channel output) Further information about the source format configuration from the SSP 7.1 front panel can be found on page 3-6. To understand more about source formats, see pages B-2 to B-4.

  • Page 44: Output Status

    SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software, cont’d Output status A text box indicates the speaker configuration (first line), the current listening mode (second line), and the mode override status (third line). Underneath, a graphics box shows the current speaker configuration. Speakers...

  • Page 45: Speaker Setup Tab

    2 Large or 2 Small. It cannot be set to both values or neither value. • Left and Right Front speakers and Left and Right Side Speakers are set in pairs. SSP 7.1 • Setup and Control Software...

  • Page 46: Crossover

    SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software, cont’d • The Center speaker is set as an individual speaker. • Back Surround speaker(s) can be set as a single speaker or as a pair of speakers, depending on the system configuration. •...

  • Page 47: Speaker Delay Tab (Second Level Tab)

    (from 0 to 100 ms) so that the signals from all the speakers are synchronized when they reach the listener. The default setting for each speaker is 0 ms. SSP 7.1 • Setup and Control Software...

  • Page 48: Two Person Setup (Without Lip Sync Offset)

    Measurements to the convergence locations must be at ear height. 3. Select the Feet or Meters button and enter the Speaker Distance values for each speaker (in feet or meters) in the boxes in the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software Speaker Delay tab. The up/down ( ) arrows increase the distance in increments corresponding to steps of 0.1 ms (0.12 feet or 0.03 meters).

  • Page 49: Setup With A Real Time Analyzer (Rta) Calibration Tool (Without Lip Sync Offset)

    5. Use the RTA to measure the Speaker Distance (in ms) for each channel. 6. In the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software Speaker Delay tab, check the milliseconds (ms) button and enter the values for each speaker (in ms) into the boxes.

  • Page 50: Testing And Output Trim Tab (Second Level Tab)

    Test signals are used during setup to calibrate each channel’s levels and to ensure proper connection between the SSP 7.1’s individual output channels and the line level input channels of an audio signal processor, a receiver with built in amplifier, or a stand alone amplifier that will power the loudspeakers.

  • Page 51: Selecting Speakers To Be Tested

    2 Sec Right Side 2 Sec channel Right Back Channel Center Back 2 Sec 2 Sec 2 Sec Channel Left Back Channel 2 Sec Left Side channel 2 Sec 2 Sec Subwoofer SSP 7.1 • Setup and Control Software 5-13 5-13...

  • Page 52: Output Trim

    SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software, cont’d Output Trim The Output Trim sliders control the level of individual audio signals for each channel output. Only channels that are available in the current speaker configuration are available; the others are grayed out. Output trim is adjustable between -24 dB and +12 dB.

  • Page 53: Listening Mode Setup Tab

    Listening Mode Setup Tab For each combination of source format and speaker configuration, the SSP 7.1 has a default listening mode. However, this cannot take into account the characteristics of the room or the listener’s personal preferences. The Listening Mode Setup tab allows the user to override the unit’s default value and set a user value for each...

  • Page 54: Listening Mode Override

    SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software, cont’d Select the preferred listening mode to be associated with each source format. A full list of all options can be found in "Source Formats and Listening Modes with Different Speaker Setups" on page B-15.

  • Page 55: Advanced Tab

    The Fixed option sets the volume to full output with no attenuation. The volume cannot be adjusted through the front panel knob or by using the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software or SIS commands. All the Output Channel Trim Levels (see page 4-6 and 5-14) are fixed at the values they had immediately before the Volume Output was set to Fixed.

  • Page 56: Factory Defaults

    SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software, cont’d Factory Defaults The Reset Device button undoes any user changes and resets all values to the factory defaults. Dynamic Range Compression (Only with Dolby Digital and DTS source formats that have a Dynamic Range Compression flag) These radio buttons allow a choice of Off, Minimum, and Maximum.

  • Page 57: Panorama Control

    For information about the Center Image control, see page 4-7. Input/Output information bar The Input/Output Status bar is available from all GUI tabs and is described in detail on page 5-5. SSP 7.1 • Setup and Control Software 5-19 5-19...

  • Page 58: Drop Down Menus

    Exit Clicking on Exit shuts down the program. Changes to the configuration of the SSP 7.1 are saved as they are made. Exiting the program will leave all changes from that session in effect. To restore all values to factory defaults, use the Reset Device button in the Factory Defaults section of the Advanced tab.

  • Page 59: Help

    The Contents command accesses the Help file. It is initiated either by clicking on the Contents command in the menu or by pressing the F1 key on the keyboard while in the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software. (See "SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software Help File" on page 5-22 for more information.)

  • Page 60: Ssp 7.1 Setup And Control Software Help File

    SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software, cont’d SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software Help File Information about the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software can also be found in the associated Help File. This can be accessed by clicking Contents in the Help drop- down menu or by pressing the F1 key when the program is being used.

  • Page 61: Firmware Updates

    Firmware Updates Firmware for the SSP 7.1 can be upgraded using the Extron Firmware Loader utility by following the steps below: 1. Power on the SSP 7.1 and a computer with internet access. 2. Connect the computer to the sound processor through the rear panel RS-232 captive screw connectors.
  • Page 62 SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software, cont’d 5-24 SSP 7.1 • Setup and Control Software...
  • Page 63 SSP 7.1 Chapter Six Configuration and Control Introduction to SIS ™ Symbols Used in this Manual Command/Response Table for SIS Commands Setting Speaker Delay Settings using SIS Commands Setting up Test Sources with SIS Commands 6-1...

  • Page 64: Introduction To Sis

    Introduction to SIS ™ The SSP 7.1 accepts SIS commands from a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility or other control system. The host device can be connected to the 3-pin captive screw connector on the rear panel or to the config port on the front panel.
  • Page 65 N Furthest speaker distance is included for reference only; it is used only with the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software (see chapter 5). — Input gain and attenuation readout (0 to +24 dB in 1 dB steps; default 0 dB) —...
  • Page 66 (Range 0-7; default = 3) — DTS Neo:6 Music/Cinema Center Image (Range 0-10; default = 3 for DTS Neo:6 Music and 10 for DTS Neo:6 Cinema) — Version (x.xx) — version and build number (x.xx.xxxx) SSP 7.1 • Configuration and Control...
  • Page 67 — Output Channel Trim adjustment range in dB (-24 to +12 dB in 1 dB steps; default 0 dB) — Noise Test Source 0 = None (default) 1 = Dolby 2 = Pink noise SSP 7.1 • Configuration and Control...
  • Page 68 5 = DTS Neo:6 Cinema (DTS NEO:6) 6 = DTS Neo:6 Music (DTS NEO:6) 7 = Stereo to All (TO ALL) 8 = Mono to All (TO ALL) — Baud rate (bps) 0 = 9600 (default) 1 = 19200 SSP 7.1 • Configuration and Control...

  • Page 69: Error Messages

    Front Panel Lockout Clip Sts3* DTS 96/24 if DTS Source Format DTS9624• N If the SSP 7.1 does not support or recognize the entered commands, nothing will happen and no response will be issued. SSP 7.1 • Configuration and Control...

  • Page 70: Command/Response Table For Sis Commands

    N Audio Mute All and Unmute All are global settings. They take precedence over specifically muted channels. If specific channels had been muted prior to enabling Mute All, they will lose their previous channel mute status — they will be unmuted, along with all other channels, if the Unmute All command is issued. SSP 7.1 • Configuration and Control...
  • Page 71 The speakers are listed in the same order as in 0 = unmuted 1 = muted For example, Mut 00100001 means the right front speaker and subwoofer are muted and all other speakers are unmuted. SSP 7.1 • Configuration and Control...
  • Page 72 SspK distance X&] View farthest speaker’s KSSP SspK distance N This command is included for reference: it is for use with the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software only Crossover Frequency Setting X1& X1&] Specify Crossover Set Crossover Frequency SspF X1&...
  • Page 73 Set Center Width Sets the Center Width SspC — Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Center Width Control; (Range 0-7; default = 3) X1(] View Center Width Displays the current Center Width status CSSP SspC SSP 7.1 • Configuration and Control 6-11 6-11...
  • Page 74 8 = DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 or DTS 96/24 ES Matrix 6.1 (when ES Matrix encoding flag detected) (DTS); 9 = DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 (when ES Discrete encoding flag detected) (DTS); 10 = DTS 2-Channel (DTS and 2-CH) 6-12 6-12 SSP 7.1 • Configuration and Control...
  • Page 75 PL II/IIx); 4 = Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Music ( PL II/IIx); 5 = DTS Neo:6 Cinema (DTS NEO:6); 6 = DTS Neo:6 Music (DTS NEO:6); 7 = Stereo to All (TO ALL); 8 = Mono to All (TO ALL) SSP 7.1 • Configuration and Control 6-13 6-13...
  • Page 76 16 = DTS + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie or DTS 96/24 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie; 17 = DTS + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music or DTS 96/24 + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music; 18 = DTS Neo:6 Cinema; 19 = DTS Neo:6 Music 6-14 6-14 SSP 7.1 • Configuration and Control...

  • Page 77: Setting Speaker Delay Settings Using Sis Commands

    N It is strongly recommended that, for ease and simplicity, these adjustments are made with the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software (see page 5.9). If that is not possible, the delay values can be calculated and entered, using SIS commands.

  • Page 78: Setup With A Real Time Analyzer (Rta) Calibration Tool

    14.0 Left Back 15.2 Right Back 14.0 These SIS Delay Time values (in units of 0.1 ms) must be used with SIS commands, when compensating for speaker delays and/or Lip Sync offset. 6-16 6-16 SSP 7.1 • Configuration and Control...

  • Page 79: Setting Up Test Sources With Sis Commands

    Setting up Test Sources with SIS Commands Extron recommends that the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software is used to calibrate the system with the test signals, as described on page 5-12. If this is not possible, it is possible to calibrate the system using SIS commands.
  • Page 80 Configuration and Control, cont’d 6-18 SSP 7.1 • Configuration and Control...

  • Page 81: Appendix A • Specifications, Parts And Accessories

    SSP 7.1 A ppendix A Specifications, Parts and Accessories Specifications Included Parts Optional Accessories A-1...
  • Page 82 Maximum level (Hi-Z) ....>+21 dBu balanced or >+15 dBu unbalanced at 0.03% THD+N Output level range per channel .. -24 dB to + 12 dB D/A conversion ......24 bit, 96 kHz SSP 7.1 • Specifications, Parts, and Accessories...
  • Page 83 Environmental ....Complies with the appropriate requirements of RoHS, WEEE MTBF ..........30,000 hours Warranty ......... 3 years parts and labor N All nominal levels are at ±10% N Specifications are subject to change without notice. 7.6-121708-D9x SSP 7.1 • Specifications, Parts, and Accessories...

  • Page 84: Included Parts

    RSU 129 (9.5" deep, 1U rack shelf kit) 60-190-01 RSB 129 (9.5" deep, 1U basic rack shelf) 60-604-01 MBU 125 Under-desk mounting kit 70-077-01 CSR 6 (5-pin captive screw to RCA 26-575-01 female audio adapter) SSP 7.1 • Specifications, Parts, and Accessories...
  • Page 85 SSP 7.1 A ppendix B Reference Material Source Formats Sampling Frequency Listening Mode Options and Usage...

  • Page 86: Appendix B • Reference Material

    If B is 3, there is a discrete encoded signal for all three speakers, including the back speaker. N There is no "4" option because, while the SSP 7.1 can output up to eight full bandwidth channels, there are presently no source formats that can pass digital bit stream audio information containing 7.1 discrete encoded channels through...

  • Page 87: Dolby DigItal Source Formats ( D

    S/PDIF connection that will output Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel source formats, which are also embedded in the Blu-Ray DVD and can be used to feed into the SSP 7.1 via TosLink or coaxial connection. Dolby Digital Source Formats ( Inputs 1- 4 only.

  • Page 88: Dolby Digital Surround Ex

    DTS bitstream. This format gives better sound spatialization for complete sound localization and sound pans (the movement of a sound source through the sound field). This format provides a data flag to signal the decoder that the bitstream contains an extra channel. SSP 7.1 • Reference Material...

  • Page 89: Pcm DigItal Source Format (Pcm

    The sampling frequency of the digital signal is displayed by the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software. When the SSP 7.1 detects this source format, both the PCM and 2 CH LEDs are lit. 2-Channel Source Format (2CH) Analog Input 5 only.

  • Page 90: Listening Mode Options And Usage

    This mode plays mono or downmixed mono sources to all channel outputs in the system. The mono source (left input, right input, or mixed left and right inputs) can be selected using the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software or SIS commands. Dolby Digital 5.1 This mode is used with Dolby Digital-encoded source formats.

  • Page 91: Dts

    When used with 6.1 source formats, the original back channel information will be replaced by a matrix mixed sixth channel. N This mode is only available when the SSP 7.1 is set up for 6.1 or 7.1 outputs and a multi-channel source format (except DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, or DTS 96/24 ES Matrix 6.1) is available.

  • Page 92: Dolby Pro Logic Ii/Iix Movie Or Music

    Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode (see the section above). N This listening mode is only available when the SSP 7.1 is set up for 6.0 to 7.1 channel outputs and a multichannel Dolby Digital source format is present.

  • Page 93: Dts + Dolby Pro Logic Iix Movie Or Music

    DTS Digital Surround or DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 source format. Both the Movie and Music modes produce up to seven full bandwidth matrixed channels. N This listening mode is only available when the SSP 7.1 is set up for 6.0 to 7.1 channel outputs and a DTS Digital Surround source format is present.

  • Page 94: Listening Modes Usage

    DTS or DTS 96/24 • 5 discrete, full-bandwidth • Some DVDs, which are channels (L/R, C, LS/RS) encoded with DTS • 1 discrete LFE channel • Some CDs, which are (LFE) encoded with DTS B-10 SSP 7.1 • Reference Material...
  • Page 95 (LFE) Source Formats) DTS-ES Discrete 6.0 to 6.1 • 6 discrete, full-bandwidth • Some DVDs, which channels (L/R, C, LS/RS, are encoded with and CB) DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 • 1 discrete LFE channel (LFE) SSP 7.1 • Reference Material B-11...
  • Page 96 Pro Logic IIx Movie channels (L/R, C, LS/RS) DTS 96/24 (for use with DTS • 1 or 2 matrixed, Digital Surround full-bandwidth channels Format only) (CB or LB/RB) • 1 discrete LFE channel (LFE) B-12 SSP 7.1 • Reference Material...

  • Page 97: Listening Mode And Output Channels

    L/R, LS/RS, or CB are set to small Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Music • • • CB or Yes, if LFE exists in LB/RB the source format or L/R or LS/RS are set to small SSP 7.1 • Reference Material B-13...
  • Page 98 (see "Speaker Size" on page 4-4). CB denotes that surround back channel will either output to LB only in 6.0 or 6.1 setups or to LB and RB equally in 7.0 or 7.1 setups. B-14 SSP 7.1 • Reference Material...

  • Page 99: Source Formats And Listening Modes With Different Speaker Setups

    Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie (default) (default) Dolby Pro Logic II Music Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music DTS Neo:6 Cinema DTS Neo:6 Cinema DTS Neo:6 Music DTS Neo:6 Music SSP 7.1 • Reference Material B-15...
  • Page 100 Surround Mono to All Mono to All (inputs #1-4 DTS (default) DTS (default) only) DTS-ES Matrix DTS + Dolby EX DTS + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie DTS + Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music B-16 SSP 7.1 • Reference Material...
  • Page 101 DTS (default) DTS-ES Matrix (default) DTS-ES Stereo (default) Stereo Stereo Stereo to All Stereo to All Discrete Mono Mono Mono 6.1 Mono to All Mono to All (inputs #1-4 DTS (default) DTS-ES Discrete (default) only) SSP 7.1 • Reference Material B-17...
  • Page 102 Reference Material, cont’d B-18 SSP 7.1 • Reference Material...
  • Page 103 SSP 7.1 A ppendix C Index and Glossary Index Glossary...

  • Page 104: Appendix C • Index And Glossary

    Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Music B-8 AC Power Input 3-4 Dolby Pro Logic II Movie 3-7, B-10, B-13 Advanced Tab. SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software Dolby Pro Logic II Music 3-7, 4-6, B-10, B-13 Analog B-15 Dolby Pro Logic IIx 3-2, 3-7...
  • Page 105 Factory Default Settings 5-18 Optional Accessories A-4 Output Channels 5-6 Factory Reset. System Reset Viewing with SSP 7.1 Windows Control Program 5-6 File. Drop down menus Output channel trim 4-6, 6-10 Firmware build number 6-14 Firmware updates 5-23 Firmware version 6-14 Fixed control.
  • Page 106 SIS commands Using Pink Noise or Dolby Noise. Setting up test sources with SIS commands Variable control. Volume Output Control Volume Adjust 3-3, 3-9, 5-6, 6-10 Volume Output Control 4-9, 5-17, 6-11 SSP 7.1 • Index and Glossary...
  • Page 107 SSP 7.1 • Index and Glossary...

  • Page 108: Glossary

    Dolby noise — Dolby noise provides a bandpass-filtered noise, centered at 750 Hz with a 12 dB/octave roll off. This signal is also generated by the SSP 7.1 and is used to set speakers to the same level when calibrating the room.
  • Page 109 Mode Override — The user can customize the listening mode to the needs of the source format, speaker configuration, and the venue in which the system is installed through the use of the Listening Mode Override. This is a front panel control that can be further refined by the SSP 7.1 Setup and Control Software.
  • Page 110 Index and Glossary, cont’d SSP 7.1 • Index and Glossary...
  • Page 111 Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option,...
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