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Ada SSD-66 User Manual

Dolby digital surround ac-3/dts preamplifier
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Introduction & Features...................................................................................................... 3
Connections ........................................................................................................................ 3
Audio Outputs ..................................................................................................................... 4
Video Output........................................................................................................................ 5
On-Screen Display - The OSD-1 ......................................................................................... 5
AC Connection .................................................................................................................... 6
RFD-1 AC-3 RF Demodulator ............................................................................................. 7
DTS-1 DTS Decoder ............................................................................................................ 8
Source Connections Introduction ..................................................................................... 9
Basic Setup ........................................................................................................................ 10
Advanced Setup ................................................................................................................ 12
Global Acoustical Setup - Speaker Configuration ......................................................... 26
Setup - Center, Front Right, & Front Left Speakers ....................................................... 26
Front Channel Setup - Option 3 ....................................................................................... 28
Surround Speaker Setup .................................................................................................. 29
Time Delay Adjustment ..................................................................................................... 30
ADA Bus™ Options ........................................................................................................... 33
Turn-On Settings ............................................................................................................... 34
Turn-On Input Options ...................................................................................................... 35
Channel Balance & Volume Preset .................................................................................. 36
Acoustical Parameters - Introduction ............................................................................. 38
Input Labeling .................................................................................................................... 40
Active Speakers ................................................................................................................ 41
PCM Scale Settings ........................................................................................................... 42
THX Re-Equalization ......................................................................................................... 43
Bass Control Filters .......................................................................................................... 44
Bass Summing .................................................................................................................. 44
Bass Redirect .................................................................................................................... 44
Bass Sum & Redirect ........................................................................................................ 46
Default Modes .................................................................................................................... 49
Music Surround Sound Modes ........................................................................................ 50
Film & TV Surround Sound Modes .................................................................................. 52
Dolby AC-3 Surround Sound Modes ............................................................................... 54
AC-3 Status Feedback ...................................................................................................... 56
DIRECT Surround Sound Mode for DTS Playback ........................................................ 59
Appendix A - SSD-66 (5.1) Infrared Remote Control Operation .................................... 60
Appendix C - SSD-66 (5.1) Trouble-Shooting Guide ...................................................... 62
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    DIRECT Surround Sound Mode for DTS Playback ............59 Appendix A - SSD-66 (5.1) Infrared Remote Control Operation ........60 Appendix B - MC-3000 or MC-3800 Keypad Control of the SSD-66 (5.1) ..... 61 Appendix C - SSD-66 (5.1) Trouble-Shooting Guide ............62...

  • Page 2: Introduction & Features

    SSD-66 (5.1) can decode the digital AC-3 signal. Other devices which have an AC-3 output, such as a DVD player, can connect directly to the SSD-66 (5.1). To decode DTS laser discs or CDs you will need to use the DTS-1 DTS Decoder. The DTS-1 connects to a CD player or laser disc players digital output (coax or optical).

  • Page 3: Audio Outputs

    When using more than one powered subwoofer, you can elect to use a "Y" adap- tor to split the audio signal to both subwoofers. Using "Y" splits might induce line-noise or cause signal loss. Should this occur, you will require a line-level isolation amplifier (ADA's ISO-2) or a line-level audio distribution amplifier.

  • Page 4: Video Output

    Video Output The SSD-66 (5.1) has a single (1) video output which can connect directly to your TV or projector. This composite video output will track the selected source. VIDEO PROJECTOR TV or MONITOR VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT SSD-66 (5.1)

  • Page 5: Ac Connection

    "Voltage Selector" switch needs to be set to, consult with your local ADA Dealer. 12 Volt DC Output The SSD-66 (5.1) has a 12VDC output which is engaged whenever the SSD-66 (5.1) is on. This low voltage signal can be used to trigger ADA's ACC-3 Switched AC Outlet to automati- cally turn on the RFD-1 RF Demodulator and PTM-6150 Home Theater Power Amplifier.

  • Page 6: Rfd-1 Ac-3 Rf Demodulator

    The RFD-1 AC-3 RF Demodulator is used to convert the RF AC-3 signal coming out of an AC- 3 laser disc player to a digital data stream which the SSD-66 (5.1) can decode. The cable which connects the AC-3 laser disc player's AC-3 output to the RFD-1's input and the RFD-1's output to the SSD-66 (5.1)'s Digital Input is a standard 75Ω...

  • Page 7: Dts-1 Dts Decoder

    DTS software. Some CD players offer these out- puts and they too can be used to provide DTS CD playback. As the SSD-66 (5.1) has only one "Multi-Pin" input, only one DTS playback device can be connected to the SSD-66 (5.1).

  • Page 8: Source Connections Introduction

    Audio•Video Inputs The SSD-66 (5.1) has a total of eight audio inputs (4 digital) and four video inputs. All of the video inputs are composite video. Four of the audio inputs are analog. Three audio inputs are digital, two coax and one optical.

  • Page 9: Basic Setup

    Source Connections - Basic Setup The SSD-66 (5.1), when new out of the box, will still maintain the settings programmed in at the factory (Factory Default Settings). These settings permit the quick connection of: Souce Component Input Label Name & #...
  • Page 10 Press the "ALL" button to engage the character cursor. Please note, pressing and holding the ALL button will cause the SSD-66 (5.1) to scroll through all Input Label names without changing inputs. The words "LABEL INPUTS" will be replaced by the Input Label currently selected, "SATELLITE".

  • Page 11: Advanced Setup

    ALL 14 INPUT LABELS Determining Source Connections As the SSD-66 (5.1) has a total of four video inputs and eight audio inputs (three of which are digital and one multi-pin), some care will need to be given when determining which inputs to use with which sources.
  • Page 12 1-6 in the far left column, starting at the top with number 1 and going down. These will be the six sources connected to your SSD-66 (5.1) and you can now proceed with the instructions on page 14. If you have more than six sources and require additional input switching continue with the following page.
  • Page 13 SSD-66 (5.1), an option also exists where the home theater room is included as a room on the mutli-room system. When in the home theater, local video sources would be selected directly on the SSD-66 (5.1) by name.
  • Page 14 When using an IR remote control to operate the home theater system, ADA suggests using "Output 2" of the VS-3 to provide an audio and video signal to SSD-66 (5.1). "Output 3" of the VS-3 can then be used to provide an independent signal to a second TV, monitor, or recording device (VCR).
  • Page 15 When installing more than four source components, ADA strongly recommends connecting as many components that are equipped with digital outputs to the SSD-66 (5.1) using their digital outputs rather than their analog outputs. This will leave the analog inputs on the SSD- 66 (5.1) available for components that do not have any digital audio output at all.
  • Page 16 Step 1. Step 4 TV Tuner or Cable Box • The TV Tuner can be directly connected to the SSD-66 (5.1)'s Analog Input 2 with its video connected to the SSD-66 (5.1)'s Video 2 Input.
  • Page 17 Note - What do you do with 14 Input Labels when the SSD-66 (5.1) has only eight inputs? While the SSD-66 (5.1) has only eight potential inputs yet also incorporates a total of fourteen Input Labels, that in no way means that you can connect 14 sources to the SSD-66 (5.1).
  • Page 18 AUX ONE AUX TWO DTS Note: When using a DTS-1 with a six source system (see page 20), ADA suggests rewriting Input Label #3 (typically "TV/CABLE") as "LASER DTS". This will involve moving the "TV/CABLE" Input Label to another Input number. Please note, that only the first 8 input labels can be directly accessed from the SSD-66 (5.1) IR remote control.
  • Page 19 Input number, and the Composite Video Input number. It should already read "DIGITAL 1/V1". Step 3 Press the VOL UP or VOL DN buttons to advance through the SSD-66 (5.1)'s available audio and video links until the display reads "DIGITAL1/V1".
  • Page 20 50-60 Hz, 15 WATT Risk of Fire! Replace Fuse VOLTAGE SELECTOR With Same Type & Rating. ATTENTION: DEBRANCHER AVANT LE DEPANNAGE. DIGITAL OUT SSD-66 (5.1) FUSE WARNING: AUX DC ADA BUS™ Risk of Fire! Replace Fuse DOLBY SURROUND AC-3 CONTROLLER/PREAMP...
  • Page 21 AV Link. If the display does not read as described in Step 2, repeatedly press the SETUP MODE button until an AV Link does appear. Step 7 Press the VOL UP or VOL DN buttons to advance through the SSD-66 (5.1)'s available audio and video links until the display reads "OPTICAL/V1". Step 8 Press the INPUT SELECT button twice, once to exit the Setup Mode and once to advance the display to read "TV/CABLE 3".
  • Page 22 Step 12 Press the ALL button to engage the Character Generator. Use the REAR and CENTER buttons to position the cursor under the letter "T" in "TV/CABLE". Use the LEFT button to move up the alpha- bet until the letter "L" replaces the letter "T". If you passed the letter "L", pressing of the RIGHT button will go down the alphabet.
  • Page 23 MODE button until an AV Link does appear. Step 7 Press the VOL UP or VOL DN buttons to advance through the SSD-66 (5.1)'s available audio and video links until the display reads "OPTICAL/V1". Step 8 Press the INPUT SELECT button twice, once to exit the Setup Mode and once to advance the display to read "TV/CABLE 3".
  • Page 24 Step 11 Repeatedly press the SETUP MODE button until display reads "LABEL INPUTS". Step 12 Press the ALL button to engage the Character Generator. Use the REAR and CENTER buttons to position the cursor under the letter "T" in "TV/CABLE". Use the LEFT button to move up the alpha- bet until the letter "L"...

  • Page 25: Global Acoustical Setup - Speaker Configuration

    Full range speakers (capable of handling low frequencies - below 80 Hz) As home theater speaker systems will vary, the SSD-66 (5.1) is designed to work with any combination of the above speaker types for the following speakers in any combination. The SSD-66 (5.1) should always be used with a subwoofer and a center channel speaker.
  • Page 26 Large Speaker SUBWOOFER Large Speaker Step 1 Press the SETUP MODE button. Please note, the SSD-66 (5.1) will automatically timeout of the "Setup Mode". If this happens, press the SETUP MODE button again. Step 2 Repeatedly press the CENTER button until the display reads "SMALL SPKR".

  • Page 27: Front Channel Setup - Option 3

    In this option, you will want to make certain that the 80Hz Cutoff filter for these channels are off. Step 4 Press the SETUP MODE button. Please note, the SSD-66 (5.1) will automatically time-out of the "Setup Mode". If this happens, press the SETUP MODE button again.

  • Page 28: Surround Speaker Setup

    80Hz cutoff filter on (for smaller surround speakers). To set the low-frequency filter: Step 1 Press the SETUP MODE button. Please note, the SSD-66 (5.1) will automatically time-out of the "Setup Mode". If this happens, press the SETUP MODE button again.

  • Page 29: Time Delay Adjustment

    "5 ms" or 5 milliseconds. To adjust the delay times for the surround channels, follow these following steps. Press the INPUT SELECT button until the SSD-66 (5.1) display indicates "LASER AC3" or any other AC-3 Input.
  • Page 30 PCM" or any other Pro Logic Input. Press the MODE button and make certain the "PRO LOGIC" mode is selected. If the SSD-66 (5.1) is not in the "PRO LOGIC" mode, you will not be able to continue with this time delay adjustment.
  • Page 31 12 feet, set the Center Channel delay to 3 ms (15 ft. - 12 ft. = 3 ft = 3 ms). To adjust the delay times for the center channel: Press the MODE button until the SSD-66 (5.1) display indicates either "PRO LOGIC" or "AC-3". Press the DELAY button until it is lit.

  • Page 32: Ada Bus™ Options

    The SSD-66 (5.1) two operating speeds, hi-gear and standard-gear. These two speed set- tings do not refer to how fast the SSD-66 (5.1) processes audio but rather how fast it pro- cesses commands. The standard factory default will have the SSD-66 (5.1) set to the slower, normal speed.

  • Page 33: Turn-On Settings

    The SSD-66 (5.1) can also be turned off by unplugging the unit. While you will typically never setup an SSD-66 (5.1) so that you will always unplug it, you may tie the SSD-66 (5.1) into a switched AC outlet on some other type of control device such that whenever this secondary device is turned off, the SSD-66 (5.1) will also turn off.

  • Page 34: Turn-On Input Options

    SSD-66 (5.1) to always turn on to the last input used. Example If you most frequently view DSS, the SSD-66 (5.1) can be set to always turn on to DSS even if you last used the CD player.

  • Page 35: Channel Balance & Volume Preset

    Level Meter (SPL Meter). Pink Noise The SSD-66 (5.1) has two "pink noise" modes. One permits you to select a channel and manually switch to another channel when you are ready ("PINK NOISE" mode). The second "pink noise" mode automatically sequences through all speaker channels ("PINK NSE SEQ"...
  • Page 36 (5.1), the bass signal is its own discrete signal. Since each system incorporating an SSD-66 (5.1) will be used for both AC-3 (and DTS) digital playback as well as Pro Logic playback, the bass handling will need to be both mode and input specific. That is why the bass control aspects for the SSD-66 (5.1) will be discussed in greater detail under Acoustical...

  • Page 37: Acoustical Parameters - Introduction

    Thus these parameters, will remain unchanged as you proceed to set the Acousti- cal Parameters for each Input Label that you are using. The SSD-66 (5.1) is uniquely flexible in that each Input Label has its own set of Acoustical Parameters which include the following: Input Labeling - Each Input Label, numbered 1-14, has a programmable nine character label which can be easily altered.
  • Page 38 Bass Summing - The SSD-66 (5.1) has the ability to work a bass signal in three different ways. The first is only used when all speakers are large enough to handle full bass information and where the subwoofer is only used for low frequency effects similar to a movie theater's setup.

  • Page 39: Input Labeling

    Acoustical Parameters (cont.) - Input Labeling The SSD-66 (5.1) has a total of fourteen Input Labels with corresponding Input Label num- bers 1-14. While the Input Label numbers are fixed, the nine character Input Label names are fully variable. Thus you can customize your SSD-66 (5.1) to read Input Label names that correspond to your source component system configuration.

  • Page 40: Active Speakers

    Step 5 Press the INPUT SELECT button once to exit the "Setup Mode". Press the INPUT SE- LECT button again, the SSD-66 (5.1) should advance to the next Input Label. Step 7 Press the SETUP MODE button once, the SSD-66 (5.1) display should automatically come up with one of the Active Speaker setups.

  • Page 41: Pcm Scale Settings

    The SSD-66 (5.1) will arrive with all Input Labels set to the standard PCM Scale factor of "127". To alter the PCM Scale for each Input Label follow these steps.

  • Page 42: Thx Re-Equalization

    Acoustical Parameters (cont.) - THX Re-Equalization The SSD-66 (5.1) also has the added benifit of THX certified Re-Equalization filters for each of the fourteen input labels. This filter normalizes film sound tracks which were mixed for larger rooms (theaters). Thus, ADA suggests leaving this filter on for Input Labels which will play movies (i.e.

  • Page 43: Bass Control Filters

    66 (5.1) is flexible enough to permit each input its own redirect position. This permits you to setup the SSD-66 (5.1) where each source and even further, each Input Label, has its own bass redirection setting. Please note, that if you wish to use the same bass redirection setting for each source, you will need to set it for each Input Label individually.
  • Page 44 No Redirect (Center Wide) - Used when all front speakers are of equal size. No redirection will keep each channels bass information directed to only that speaker. If the speaker is not capable of processing low frequencies, the 80Hz Cutoff Filter will already have been turned off during the Global Speaker Configuration Setup (pages 24- 27).

  • Page 45: Bass Sum & Redirect

    Repeat steps 2-10 for each Input Label. Please note, that the bass level adjustment and the storing of the VOL PRESET is specific for each Input Label. In fact the SSD-66 (5.1) permits a total of fourteen bass level volume presets, one for each Input Label.
  • Page 46 (large speakers) or not pro- cess bass (small speakers). When only using the bass crossover, built into the SSD-66 (5.1), redirection of any channels' bass information to the subwoofer will cause the subwoofer to process full frequency audio.
  • Page 47 Acoustical Parameters (cont.) - Bass Sum & Redirect OPTION THREE - Subwoofer has an active crossover & all front speakers are small. For the best results, three identical loudspeakers should Small Speaker Small Speaker Small Speaker be used for the center, front left, and front right chan- nels.

  • Page 48: Default Modes

    Acoustical Parameters (cont.) - Default Modes The SSD-66 (5.1) has a total of ten surround sound modes, two of which are dedicated to AC- 3 decoding and eight surround sound modes for two channel audio. These modes are de- scribed in detail in the upcoming sections of this manual. The mode names are as follows:...

  • Page 49: Music Surround Sound Modes

    Music Surround Sound Modes The SSD-66 (5.1) has a variety of modes for AC-3 decoding, Pro Logic decoding, TV viewing, and music listening. This section will describe the functions of each mode and the specific parameters available with each mode. As you will see, AC-3 has the most decoding options, Pro Logic has a portion of decoding options, and the music modes will have their own set of decoding options.
  • Page 50 Auto Balance filter is on, the right and left channel input levels will automatically balance within 3 dB of each other. To set the Auto Balance feature when in the Music mode: Step 1 Repeatedly press the SETUP MODE button until the display reads either "AUTO BAL ON"...

  • Page 51: Film & Tv Surround Sound Modes

    Logic or for viewing Pro Logic TV, cable, and satellite broadcasts. Pro Logic, 3 Ch Stereo, & 5 Ch Bypass While ADA does not recommend using the SSD-66 (5.1) with speaker systems that do not include a center channel speaker, Phantom and Phantom Plus modes are available to pro- vide center channel information to the front left and right speakers.
  • Page 52 Press the INPUT SELECT button to exit the programming mode. Phantom & Phantom Plus Modes While ADA does not recommend using the SSD-66 (5.1) in a system without a center chan- nel, there two modes can be used to redirect the center channels information to the front right and left channels.

  • Page 53: Dolby Ac-3 Surround Sound Modes

    AC-3 bit streams contain several flags and additional information which is read and understood by the SSD-66 (5.1). Thus, the SSD-66 (5.1) can adjust itself based on the type of information being provided by the laser disc, DVD disc, or broadcast.
  • Page 54 Repeatedly press the INPUT SELECT button until the display reads either "DIALNORM ON", "DIALNORM OFF", "RF MOD MODE", or "LINEOUT MODE". "RF MOD MODE" is built into the SSD-66 (5.1) for future use with AC-3 radio broad- cast transmissions. The "LINEOUT MODE" is used for future two and five channel AC-3 television broadcasts.

  • Page 55: Ac-3 Status Feedback

    AC-3 Status Feedback The SSD-66 (5.1) is unique among AC-3 processors. Not only can it read information from an AC-3 data bit stream to self adjust its output, but it can also display information coming off the AC-3 source material. This includes full feedback of AC-3 status. To read the information coming into the SSD-66 (5.1) from an AC-3 source material:...
  • Page 56 Step 12 Press the VOL UP button and the display will read "CCFG=#/#". This refers to the Coding Configuration of Channels where the first "#" refers to the number of dis- crete front channels and the second number refers to the number of discrete rear channels.
  • Page 57 AC-3 Status Feedback (cont.) Step 24 Press the VOL UP button and the display will read "NO PROD INF2", which means that product information does not exist. If the display reads "PROD INFO 1" infers that product information does exist for dual mono operation. Step 25 Press the VOL UP button and the display will read "RM TY2 = N/IND"...

  • Page 58: Direct Surround Sound Mode For Dts Playback

    Repeatedly press the SETUP MODE button until the display reads "L/C/R EQ ON" or "L/C/ R EQ OFF". Step 3 Use the VOL UP or VOL DN button to turn the filter off or on. ADA suggests leaving it on for film playback and off for music playback. Step 4 While still in the Setup Mode, repeatedly press the ALL button until the display reads the bass sum setting of "SUM-10DB=SUB".

  • Page 59: Appendix Assd-66 (5.1) Infrared Remote Control Operation

    If the SSD-66 (5.1) IR Remote Control is not functioning properly, make certain that your SSD-66 (5.1) is set to ADA Bus™ Address "000". If you need to reset the IR Remote Control, the correct IR Code is "847".

  • Page 60: Appendix Bmc-3000 Or Mc-3800 Keypad Control Of The Ssd-66 (5.1)

    MC-3000 or MC-3800 Keypad Control of the SSD-66 (5.1) The SSD-66 (5.1) can be fully controlled from either the MC-3000 or MC-3800 keypads in either wall/ table mount or tabletop control formats. Not only will the MC-3000 (or MC-3800) control the SSD-66 (5.1) but it will also display the decoders information on its 12 character LED display, exactly as it...

  • Page 61: Appendix Cssd-66 (5.1) Trouble-Shooting Guide

    When listening to an audio source, why do I see the picture from another source? On the SSD-66 (5.1), any input, even if its for a source component that has no video, such as a CD player, there will most likely be a video signal assigned to that source. This is especially true if you have more than four video sources.

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