Classe Audio Sigma SSP Owner's Manual page 18

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13 7.1-Channel Analog Outputs
The Sigma SSP supports eight channels of analog audio output, with both
balanced (XLR) and single-ended (RCA) connections available for the
Front Left and Front Right channels. Connect the FR or R and FL or L
outputs to the Right and Left amplifier channels respectively. Connect C
to the Center channel, S to the Subwoofer and SL and SR to the Surround
Left and Surround Right channels respectively.
The AUX 1 and 2 outputs are configurable and can be used for the
following purposes:
• Rear channels in a 7.1 channel system where AUX 1 is the Rear
Left and AUX 2 is the Rear Right channel;
NOTE: The Rear L/R connectors are only active when the SSP
output is setup for a 7.1-channel surround system and the audio
stream or the selected surround processing mode are providing
Rear channel signals.
• Height Channels where AUX 1 is Height L and AUX 2 is
Height R;
NOTE: The Height L/R connectors are only active when the SSP
output is setup for a multichannel system where the audio stream
or the selected surround processing mode are providing Height
channel signals.
• Two-Channel down-mix of the source for use by another system
where AUX 1 is the Left and AUX 2 is Right channel.
• Assigned to mirror the Front L/R speakers for use in a power
biamplification arrangement where AUX 1 is the Left channel
and AUX 2 is the Right channel.
For additional details on setting up the Auxiliary channels, see the
Configuration Setup description in the Menu System section found later in
this manual.
NOTE: The Balanced (XLR) Output pin assignments adhere to
the AES (Audio Engineering Society) "Pin 2 = hot" standard. The
XLR male outputs carry the following pin assignments:
Pin 1: Signal ground
Pin 2: Signal + (non-inverting)
Pin 3: Signal – (inverting)
Connector ground lug: chassis ground
Refer to the operating manuals of your balanced-input power
amplifiers to verify that the pin assignments of their input
connectors adhere to this standard (Classé power amplifiers are
compliant). If your amplifiers are not compliant, it may not pose a
problem, but ask your Classé dealer for assistance.