Configuration Procedures; Mode Configuration 5 - Classe Audio SSP-25 Owner's Manual

Note: If you upgrade the SSP-25's software, you must execute a full system
configuration again. Begin by following steps 1 - 3 above after installing the new
EPROM IC. After resetting all configuration choices, save these settings to the
Installation Memory. Then reprogram all User Memories.
The current software version number appears in the Lower Display window when
you use the rear panel AC power switch to turn the SSP-25 on. (The version
number will NOT appear when using the front panel or remote "Standby" control.
2.2.2

Configuration Procedures

Just as every installer is a different person, every installation will follow a different pattern. However, we've found that
following certain steps in sequence speeds the installation/configuration process considerably. As you gain
experience with the SSP-25's capabilities, you may choose a different pattern but we suggest that you begin by with
the following:
2.2.2.1 Mode Configuration
Begin with the Mode menu. You are first asked to set up "Stereo Surround", after which you may select
Dolby Digital. No other playback mode may be accessed from this menu.
From Stereo Surround, choose the Type of effect, either Natural, Concert, Stadium or Club. Next set the
relative level of the Center Speaker Setup. You can set the relative volume level of the center at plus or
minus 6 dB, depending on how much of a surround affect you want. Next you may select to increase or
decrease the levels of the Surrounds by 6 dB.
Next you can return to Mode Setup and select Dolby Digital setup. You have the opportunity to set how
the processor will handle Dolby Digital material which has been recorded in two channel mode. Next you
may set the effect of the COMPR button on the remote, either at medium or at full.
2.2.2.2 Source Configuration
This is a comprehensive setup section where you are able to set the performance parameters for all of the
inputs of the SSP-25. For each input you may select mode (auto, manual or "wait"), input (auto, analog,
digital), level, (+/- 12 dB) and Analog Level (+/- 12 dB). All levels must of course be set relative to each
other so as each live input (AV1 through AUD3) is selected there is little level difference from one to the
next at any given Master Volume level.
2.2.2.3 System Setup
This is another comprehensive setup section where the overall system performance is set. Here is where
the theater system is matched to the room characteristics and over-all listener taste is appreciated. You
will be asked to select in turn Speaker setup, Delay setup, Balance setup, Subwoofer limit and
Feature setup. The purpose is to define the operating character of the overall system, and to enable the
system to sound as natural as possible in the room it is set up in.
In Speaker setup you are able to define the size and number of speakers in the room.
In Delay Setup you are able to define the distance the speakers are from each other as well as how far
they are from the ideal listening position.
In Balance setup you are asked to measure the sound pressure level of the different speakers and to set
them to an approximate balance with each other. Measurements are made at the proffered listening
position.
Subwoofer Limit may be utilized to protect the subwoofer from being overdriven by what may be
excessive amounts of low frequency information.
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