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SSP 7.1 User's Manual

1. esses 6 17 Using Pink Noise or Dolby Noise test signals oooonccccnnoccconocccnnncccnnoncccnnnrnncnnnncnnnnnnnnns 6 17 Using External Source test signals sss nennen 6 17 Appendix A Specifications Parts and Accessorles 0 A 1 Specifications Je ns A 2 Included PRIS i oorr tus adde itu a deli tall eee A 4 Optional Accessories sss rettet teniente A 4 Appendix B Reference Material B 1 Source Formats uso nS UR UR ROO RR RR B 2 Surround Channel Information sss nennen nnns B 2 Dolby Digital Source Formats IUD A a B 3 Dolby Digital Eom E B 3 Dolby Digital 2 0 ui oreet n cr Ed x EE exa Lauda B 3 Dolby Digital 2 0 Surround cise a eee a taa B 3 Dolby Digital Surround EX tec et te e Re et e pe REI Rai RE ie B 4 DIS SOURCE Formats DIS a stesse ttd yere etre ettet A ii ti B 4 DIS ZOOM li evertere ret e teet EE e e AERE ER RUNE AY ERE SEN AREE NEN EYE EVEN VETE Quay Y B 4 by RSMEBITe fos es TV d Todo ao EET B 4 DIS 96 2 noces eei E IER rere rer reer eer ere revere eer rere reer rere tere terete B 4 DTS ES MAHEK 6 1 uiia bei dese cadet ee eda e ate hee eles B 4 DIES 96 24 ES MatEDCO T nieder dd e e ea Peto eee te cec ned nere ie gel eas B 4 DTS E Discrete O E H B 4 PCM Digital Source Format PCM ein iip erbe benc ei nen Reb toca voee da B 5 2 Channel Source Format 2CH steer eto Pe
2. Extron SSP 7 1 File Tools Help Main Speaker Setup Listening Mode Setup Advanced Setup quce Speaker Configuration Speaker Delay Testing amp Output Trim Speaker Distance Lip Sync Offset and Left Front Center Right Front Miliiseconds of Delay Max 99 7 h 48 kHz 0 4500 E ans 0 4500 0 3ms N A Left Side Right Side 0 2250 02250 Subwoofer 0 1125 Speaker Distanoz Unit of Maaslira EN C E F Stereo 50d8 Master Volume Compensation Delay Total Speaker Delay 100 Extron Surround Sound Processor These controls introduce a signal delay for each speaker that has not had its size value set to None The two main reasons to adjust the signal delay are To compensate for unequal distances between the speakers and the listener which causes sound from different speakers to reach the listener at different times e To compensate for a lack of coordination between the audio and the accompanying video signal Speaker Distance When speakers are not equidistant from the listener Speaker Distance the sound from the closest Left Front Center Right Front speaker reaches the listener 0 o 0 before the sound from the farthest speaker These settings EN i ied delay the signals going to gt gt each individual speaker from ICO 0 to 100 ms so that the signals o 5 from all the speakers are synchronized when they reach Speaker Distance Unit of Measure the listener
3. 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 Mute It is possible to completely silence the output from all channels universal mute or each channel individually Panorama Control This feature extends the Center Width Control so that all or part of the center image can be heard from the side surround speakers for a wraparound effect The feature may be on or off The default setting is Off Pink noise Pink noise is a random signal with all audio frequencies present that is generated by the SSP 7 1 It provides equal energy per octave to provide a flat response over all frequencies The main purpose of pink noise is to calibrate a speaker s interaction with its environment Test Signal 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 There are three options for test source pink noise Dolby noise and an external source Simple Instruction Set SIS The SSP 7 1 accepts SIS commands from a host devic
4. Y each step the encoder is turned depends on the current volume setting see the last column in the table below As the volume increases or decreases the LED bar lights to indicate the current volume range as shown in the table below As the volume is increased or decreased within a volume range the top LED flashes once If the knob is turned past maximum volume all 8 LEDs flash for as long as the knob continues to be turned Volume steps for LEDs lit Increment each LED dB dB knob step 20 All LEDs blink if user tries to turn knob further 0 All 8 LEDs on 4 to 1 All 8 LEDs on 9 to 5 Bottom 7 LEDs on 14 to 10 Bottom 6 LEDs on 19 to 15 Bottom 5 LEDs on 29 to 20 Bottom 4 LEDs on 49 to 30 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 3 9 Features cont d Analog Input Gain adjustment Alternatively the rotary encoder controls the VOLUME gain level of the analog signal on input 5 CLIP 5 1 Press and hold the Input 5 button while O turning the rotary encoder SS 2 Adjust the gain from 0 dB fully counterclockwise to 24 dB fully clockwise Mo the gain level is turned too high clipping may occur depending on the input volume When clipping occurs the red LED above th
5. Displays the current Mono Output channel Listening Mode Set specific User Listening Mode View current Listening Mode status View User Listening mode per Input Source Format Esc Lp fx2arxi25sp e Esc LSSP lt Esc x K1 k24 ssp lt SspL bi kaa az SspL X24 kag SspX K1 x24 paraje Sets the listening mode Displays the current listening mode status Shows the current listening mode associated with a source format and input X1 Input 1 5 1 and 2 Digital audio optical input 3 and 4 Digital audio coaxial input 5 Analog input i2 Listening Mode Matrix Decode Mode indicator on the front panel 1 Stereo 2 Mono 3 Stereo to All 4 Mono to All 5 Dolby Pro Logic 6 Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Movie 7 Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Music 8 Dolby Digital 5 1 9 Dolby Digital EX 10 Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Movie 11 Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Music 12 DTS or DTS 96 24 13 DTS ES Matrix or DTS 96 24 ES Matrix 14 DTS ES Discrete 15 DTS Dolby EX or DTS 96 24 Dolby EX 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 Source Format 0 Not Present 1 Analog 2 CH 2 PCM PCM and 2 CH 3 Dolby Digital 5 1 HD 4 Dolby Digital 2 0 when 2 0 encoding flag detected HD and 2 CH 5 Do
6. Small All the buttons in a single column represent mutually exclusive choices Only one selection can be made from each column For example Front Speaker Size must be set to either 2 Large or 2 Small Tt cannot be set to both values or neither value e Left and Right Front speakers and Left and Right Side Speakers are set in pairs SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software 5 7 SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software cont d 5 8 The Center speaker is set as an individual speaker e Back Surround speaker s can be set as a single speaker or as a pair of speakers depending on the system configuration e The Subwoofer can be set to Present or None Small Bass management is on see page 4 4 Large Bass management is off see page 4 4 None No signal is sent to that channel s output effectively removing the speaker from the current configuration It is not an option for front speakers One Small Speaker Two Small Speakers One Large Speaker Two Large Speakers or None Surround back speakers only This option determines whether the audio output channels for the back speaker s will be output to the Left Back and Right Back in 7 1 setups or to the Center Back in 6 1 setups For more information see page 4 4 Subwoofer This option allows the subwoofer to be enabled or disabled For more information see page 4 5 Crossover The Crossover Frequency sets the boundary below which the low frequency signals fro
7. With the output trim control in focus use the up and down keys on the keyboard to adjust it in 1 dB increments Alternatively with the output trim control in focus use the page up and page down keys on the keyboard to adjust it in 5 dB increments The Reset button returns the Output Trim values for all speakers to the default value 0 dB 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 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 input channel and for each combination of source format and speaker combination Extron SSP 7 1 File Tools Help Main Speaker Setup Listening Mode Setup Advanced Setup Listening Mode Fe trout 1 optica v Source Format Preferred Listening Mode Current Status Not Present HOM Stereo nong N A Dolby Digital2 0 Stereo Dolby Digital 2 0 Surround Dolby PL II Movie Dalby Digtal 5 1 Dolby Digital 5 1 Dolby Digital Surround EX Dolby Digital 5 1 DTS 2 Channel Stereo DTS Digital Surround m o OTS or DTS 96 24 Invalid Format No Override DTS ES Matrix 6
8. CoOnnectot eire 2 TOSLINK fiber optic connectors 2 RCA Jack connectors Audio output Number signal type 8 stereo balanced unbalanced for left and right front left and right sides left and right back center and subwoofer output Connectors eet 8 3 5 mm captive screw connectors 3 pole Impedance eee 50 ohms unbalanced 100 ohms balanced Gain error sse 0 2 dB channel to channel Maximum level Hi Z 2421 dBu balanced or gt 15 dBu unbalanced at 0 03 THD N Output level range per channel 24 dB to 12 dB D A conversion eene 24 bit 96 kHz A 2 SSP 7 1 Specifications Parts and Accessories Control remote audio processor Serial host control port 1 bidirectional RS 232 front panel 2 5 mm mini stereo jack 1 bidirectional RS 232 rear panel 3 5 mm captive screw connector 3 pole Baud rate and protocol 9600 default 19200 38400 115200 baud adjustable 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Pin Configuration Mini stereo jack tip TX ring RX sleeve GND Captive screw connector pin 1 TX 2 RX 3 GND Program control Extron s control configuration program for Windows Extron s Simple Instruction Set SIS General Po Wero ita 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 12 watts internal Temperature humidity Storage 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C 10 t
9. Speaker Configuration tab 5 7 Speaker Configuration tab second level tab 5 7 Speaker Delay Tab 5 9 Status Bar 5 5 Stereo Listening Mode B 6 B 10 B 13 Stereo to all B 6 B 10 B 13 Subwoofer placement 4 3 Surround Channel Information B 2 System Requirements 5 2 System Reset Complete System Reset 3 9 Factory Reset 6 14 Master Reset 6 14 T Tabletop placement See Mounting Testing and Output Trim tab See SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software Test signal 1 3 4 6 5 11 5 12 6 14 Dolby noise 4 6 5 12 6 14 External source 4 6 Pink noise 4 6 5 12 6 14 ToAll 3 2 3 7 5 16 Tone controls 4 8 6 11 Tools See Drop down menus TosLink optical connectors 3 8 Trace Window See Drop down menus Treble control See Tone controls U UL guidelines for rack mounting See Mounting Under desk mounting See Mounting Unlocked state 3 6 Using External Source test signals See Setting up test sources with SIS commands Using Pink Noise or Dolby Noise See Setting up test sources with SIS commands V Variable control See Volume Output Control Volume Adjust 3 3 3 9 5 6 6 10 Volume Output Control 4 9 5 17 6 11 C 4 SSP 7 1 e Index and Glossary SSP 7 1 Index and Glossary C 5 Index and Glossary cont d Glossary Bass Management Low frequency sounds are usually better handled by the subwoofer speaker Bass Management organizes the low frequency component of designated input signals along with the Low Frequency
10. arrows increase the distance in increments corresponding to steps of 0 1 ms 0 12 feet or 0 03 meters The software automatically selects the farthest speaker and calculates the delay time in milliseconds for each speaker These values are shown in the Compensation Delay and Total Speaker Delay read only boxes The current values are shown in white changes yet to be saved are shown in orange The values shown in the Total Speaker Delay box are the values in the Compensation Delay box with the Lip Sync Offset value see the opposite page added Compensation Delay Total Speak r Delay 0 0 ms 0 0 ms 0 0 ms 0 0 ms 0 0 ms 0 0 ms 0 1 ms 0 1 ms 0 0 ms 0 0 ms 5 0 0 ms 0 0 ms 0 0 ms 0 0 ms 0 0 ms 0 0 ms 0 0 ms 5 10 SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software 4 Click the Apply button to save the changes The new values previously in orange will be shown in white as the current values and there will be no values displayed in orange Compensation Delay Total Speaker Delay 0 0 ms 0 1 ms 0 0 ms 0 4 ms 0 2 ms 0 2 ms 0 5 ms 0 0 ms 0 0 ms 0 3 ms 0 6 ms eye To retain the original values click Cancel instead of Apply Nlo Users who wish to calculate the delay time for themselves should follow the full procedure shown on page 6 15 Setup with a Real Time Analyzer RTA calibration tool without Lip Sync Offset 1 Pick an ideal central location on which all speaker output signals converge 2 Place the microphone from the
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12. 80 to 150 Hz in 10 Hz increments 16 to 20 150 to 250 Hz in 25 Hz increments Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Center Width Control 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 x21 Version x xx x22 version and build number x xx xxxx SSP 7 1 Configuration and Control Source Format Source LED on front panel 0 2 Not Present 1 Analog 2 CH 2 PCM PCM and 2 CH 3 Dolby Digital 5 1 QD 4 Dolby Digital 2 0 when 2 0 encoding flag is detected MID and 2 CH 5 Dolby Digital 2 0 Surround when 2 0 matrix encoding is detected 0 D and 2 CH 6 Dolby Digital Surround EX when EX encoding flag is detected LI1 D 7 DTS Digital Surround or DTS 96 24 DTS 8 DTS ES Matrix 6 1 or DTS 96 24 ES Matrix 6 1 When ES Matrix encoding flag is detected DTS 9 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 When ES Discrete encoding flag is detected DTS 10 DTS 2 Channel DTS and 2 CH x25 Source Format Sampling Frequency 0 None 1 32 kHz 2 44 1 kHz 3 48 kHz 4 88 2 kHz 5 96 kHz Source Format Encoded Channels 0 None 9 3 0 1 1 0 10 3 0 1 2 1 0A 11 3 1 3 2 0 12 3 1 1 4 2 0 1 13 3 2 5 2 1 14 3 2 1 6 2 1 1 15 3 3 7 2 2 16 3 3 1 8 2 2 1 Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Music Dimension Control 0 Neutral default 1 Front 2 Back 31 Speaker Groups 1 Left and Right Front 2 Center 3
13. If right left and center speakers are present center width control allows variable adjustment of the center image so that is heard only from the center speaker only from the right and left speakers or from all three speakers in varying degrees SSP 7 1 Setup There are up to eight different settings with each corresponding to a specific calculation angle When the setting is 0 the sound comes from the center speaker when the setting is 7 the sound is from the L R speakers The default setting is 3 Control Calculation C Level dB L R Level dB Position Angle 0 Noyi The level of the center speaker C Level is related to cosine The level of the left and right speakers L R Level is related to sine O Panorama control This feature extends the Center Width Control so that all or part of the center image can be heard from the side surround speakers for a wraparound effect The feature may be on or off The default setting is Off DTS Neo 6 Music or Cinema Center image control The Center Image control varies the amount of attenuation applied to the Left and Right channel information of the input source that is used for creating the output Center channel effects When it is set to 0 the mixed input signal information intended for use in creating the Center output channel of the DTS Neo 6 listening modes is filtered back to the Front Left and Right output channels This creates the
14. Left and Right Surround Side x32 Surround Back Speaker Size Front 0 None default 1 1 small speaker 2 2 small speakers 3 1 large speaker 4 2 large speakers x33 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 e Configuration and Control 6 5 Configuration and Control cont d 6 6 x35 Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Music Panorama 0 Off default 1 On Mono Output 1 Center only default 2 Front Left and Right only Dynamic Range Compression 0 None default 1 MIN 2 MAX Mode Override Group 0 No Mode Override no LEDs on 1 Multichannel Downmix DOWNMIX 2 Dolby Pro Logic II IIx 0 PL II TIx 3 DTS Neo 6 DTS NEO 6 4 To All TO ALL Mute Status Eight digit representation with each position in the sequence representing a speaker The speakers are listed in the same order as in K 0 unmuted 1 muted For example Mut 00100001 means the right front speaker and subwoofer are muted and all other speakers are unmuted Active Channel Status Eight digit representation with each position in the sequence representing a speaker The speakers are listed in the same order as in K 0 no audio signal present on channel 1 channel receiving audio signal 2 channel receiving audio signal but muted For example ActCh 11122001 means the first left
15. Therefore install the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature Tma 122 E 50 C specified by Extron Reduced air flow Install the equipment in the rack so that the equipment gets adequate air flow for safe operation Mechanical loading Mount the equipment in the rack so that uneven mechanical loading does not create a hazardous condition Circuit overloading Connect the equipment to the supply circuit and consider the effect that circuit overloading might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Give appropriate consideration to the equipment nameplate ratings when addressing this concern Reliable earthing grounding Maintain reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit such as the use of power strips SSP 7 1 Mounting Rack mounting procedure The unit can be mounted in the front or rear of e RSU 126 6 deep 1U rack shelf kit part 60 190 10 e RSB 126 6 deep 1U basic rack shelf part 60 604 10 e RSU 129 9 5 deep 1U rack shelf kit part 60 190 01 e RSB 129 9 5 deep 1U basic rack shelf part 60 604 01 To mount the unit follow these instructions 1 Remove rubber feet if these have been installed on the bottom of the unit 2 Align the unit on the shelf and secure it to the shelf with two 4 40 x 3 16 screws in diagonally opposite corners
16. cable will support TosLink or TosLink compatible optical connectors that conform to IEC 958 S PDIF standards e Inputs 3 and 4 accept digital signals through S PDIF coaxial cables All four digital inputs accept 16 24 bits PCM audio at 32 44 1 48 88 2 and 96 kHz sample rates They are designed to support Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix 6 1 and DTS ES Discrete 6 1 source formats Alo For digital inputs if there is no valid clock signal at the input and no lock is achieved the LED associated with the source will blink twice per second Input 5 accepts a balanced or unbalanced analog input through a 5 pin captive screw connector The unit can be configured to accept o astereo signal o amono signal from the right channel o amono signal from the left channel o amixed sum of right and left channels 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 To toggle between mute and unmute 1 Press and hold the active input button the button next to the LED that is lit 2 While still holding the active input button press the Mode Override button When the mute state is enabled the individual LEDs of the Volume Adjustment LED bar light in sequence from the top down This scrolling down pattern repeats while the mute state persists Noy Selecting another input button while the mute function is enabled disab
17. the left 3 Extron Electronics f Products Y Applications Y Technologies Y Company Y Download Download Home Download Center ar ecce Firmware 51 files Ane A B C D JE F G H 1 3 5 Navigate to the firmware for the SSP 7 1 and click on Download 6 In the dialog box choose desktop as the destination and click save 3 7 Open the Extron Firmware Loader by clicking on the desktop icon 8 Choose the RS 232 tab 9 Select the correct com port and baud rate default rate is 9600 from the drop down menus and click OK 10 Click the Browse button and navigate to the desktop where the firmware file was saved see step 6 11 Click Upload The firmware transfer begins and takes approximately 3 minutes 12 When the Transfer Complete message appears click the Exit button and exit the Firmware Loader SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software 5 23 SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software cont d 5 24 SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software SER f s M e X SSP 7 1 fur 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 Configuration and Control 6 2 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 th
18. two additional channels right and left back are produced In Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode a single additional center back channel is produced The Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Music mode uses the same Dimension Center Width and Panorama controls that are available for Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode see the section above Nets 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 No Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie and Dolby Digital EX are electronically equivalent when the system is set up for 6 1 SSP 7 1 Reference Material DTS Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie or Music This mode uses Dolby Pro Logic IIx matrix mixing effects to create up to two additional surround back channel effects from the original 5 1 information of a 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 Noi 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 DTS 96 24 Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie or Music This mode is similar to DTS Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie or Music see above but is intended for use with DTS 96 24 source formats DTS Dolby EX This mode uses Dolby Digital EX matrix mixing surround effects to create an additional surround center back channel from the discrete 5 1 i
19. 1 Setup and Control Software See SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software Help File on page 5 22 for more information Extron Home Page Clicking the Extron Home Page option opens your default web browser at the Extron home page www extron com About Clicking the About option opens a flash screen with information about the SSP 7 1 About SSP 7 1 SSP 7 1 Version 1 0 0 0 Copyright Extron Electronics 2008 Extron Electronics Description Surround Sound Processor Model Name SSP 7 1 Part Number 60 842 01 Firmware Version 0 01 0001 Noi Version refers to the currently installed version of the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control software SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software 5 21 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 E SSP 7 1 Software S c 8 m Hide ss Print Options Lontents Index Search SSP 71 Extron A Introduction VR lj Home Page Surround Sound Processor Software Overview Tabs joe Extron SSP 7 1 Overview Menu Options Speaker Setup Source Formats The Extron SSP 7 1 is a 7 1 channel Surround Sound processor with Listening Modes four digital inputs and one analog input A variety of
20. 19 6 11 Panorama Control B 8 Part number 6 14 A 4 Pink noise See Test signal Pulse code modulation PCM 3 6 B 5 B 15 R Rack Mounting See Mounting Real Time Analyzer See Compensation delay setup with Real Time Analyzer Rear Panel Features 3 4 RS 232 Port 3 2 3 5 Running the SSP 7 1 Windows Control Program 5 2 S Sampling Frequency B 5 Setting up test sources with SIS commands 6 17 Setup and Control Software See Setup Tab See SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software Simple Instruction Set commands 3 2 3 5 6 2 ASCII to hex conversion table See ASCII to HEX Conversion Table Command response table for SIS commands 6 8 SIS See Simple Instruction Set commands SIS commands See Simple Instruction Set commands Source Format 3 6 5 5 B 3 Viewing with SSP 7 1 Windows Control Program 5 5 Source Formats and Listening Modes with Different Speaker Setups B 15 Speaker Configuration Tab See SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software Speaker delay settings 4 5 5 9 Speaker Delay Tab See SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software Speaker setup 4 2 6 13 Speakersize 4 4 5 7 5 8 6 8 6 9 Specifications Audio A 2 Audio Input Analog A 2 Audio Input Digital A 2 Audio output A 2 Control remote audio processor A 3 General A 3 SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software 1 2 5 2 Advanced Tab 5 17 Communications dialog box 5 2 SSP 7 1 Index and Glossary C 3 Index and Glossary cont d Help File 5 22 Listening Mode Tab 5 15 Main Tab 5 3
21. 8 Subwoofer Set Mute to Off for the selected output Shows the Mute Status of the selected output Noi 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 6 8 SSP 7 1 Configuration and Control Command ASCII Command Response Additional description host to unit unit to host Speaker Configuration Information Request View Channel Outputs 321 ActCh Shows activity of each channel Activity View Mute Channel 35I Mut Mute Status Set Speaker Size Settings Set Speaker Size Esc S x31 SSP4 SspS x21 Sets number of speakers in each group View Specific Speaker Size Esc s xs1 SSP lt SspS x31 Kie x31 Speaker Groups 1 Left and Right Front 2 Center 3 Left and Right Surround Sound Speaker group size 0 None invalid for front speakers 1 Small 2 Large Surround Back Speaker Settings Set Surround Back Speakers Ese HOSSP lt X32 Surround Back Speaker Size to none Front 0 2 None default 1 1 small speaker 2 2 small speakers 3 1 large speaker Set Surround Back Speakers Esc H2SSP lt 4 2 large speakers to two small speakers Set Surround Back Speaker Esc H1SSP to one small speaker Set Surround Ba
22. 9 40 80 Hz in 5 Hz increments 9 16 80 150 Hz in 10 Hz increments 16 20 150 250 Hz in 25 Hz increments View Low Frequency Filter Status Volume Adjustment Specify Volume Increment Volume Decrement Volume View Volume setting Bass Adjustment Specify Bass Level Esc B X5 SSP lt View Bass Level setting Esc BSSP lt Vol Vol Vol Vol SspB xs SspB xs Volume Adjustment 0 100 dB to 100 0 dB in 1 dB steps default 50 Max volume no attenuation 100 Min volume full attenuation 0 Increments volume Decrements volume View the current volume setting Sets the Bass level X5 10 to 10 dB in 1 dB increments default 0 View the current Bass level setting 6 10 SSP 7 1 Configuration and Control Command Treble Adjustment Specify Treble Level View Treble Level setting ASCII Command host to unit Esc T x5 SSP lt Esc TSSP lt Response unit to host SspT ks SspT xs e Additional description Sets the Treble level X5 10 to 10 dB in 1 dB increments default 0 View the current Treble level setting Volume Output Mode Set Audio Output Mode to Variable Set Audio Output Mode to Fixed View current volume output mode status Esc O1SSP lt Esc OOSSP lt Ese OSSP SspO SspO SspO Sets audio output mode to variable Audio output mode 0 Fixed 1 Variable default View
23. AC PowerInput 3 4 Advanced Tab See SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software Analog B 15 Analog Input Gain 1 3 3 3 3 10 5 4 6 13 ASCII to HEX Conversion Table 6 2 Audio Inputs 3 4 Audio Outputs 3 5 B Bass control See Tone controls Bass management 4 4 5 7 Baud Rate 5 2 6 8 C Center Image Control B 9 Center image control DTS Neo 6 4 7 5 19 6 12 Center Width Control B 8 Center width control Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Music 4 6 5 19 6 11 Check for Updates See Drop down menus Clip LED 3 10 5 4 Command response table for SIS commands See Simple Instruction Set commands Communications dialog box See SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software Compensation delay 1 3 5 9 6 10 6 15 6 16 Compensation delay setup with Real Time Analyzer 5 11 6 16 Complete System Reset See System Reset Config Port See RS 232 port Contents See Drop down menus Crossover frequency 4 5 5 8 D Digital Silence 3 6 Dimension control 4 6 5 18 6 11 Dimension Control B 8 Dolby 1 2 Dolby Digital 3 2 Dolby Digital 2 0 1 2 3 6 B 3 B 15 Dolby Digital 2 0 Surround 1 2 3 6 B 3 B 15 Dolby Digital 5 1 1 2 3 6 B 3 B 6 B 10 B 13 B 16 Dolby Digital EX B 7 B 11 B 13 Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Movie B 12 B 14 C 2 SSP 7 1 Index and Glossary Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Music B 12 B 14 Dolby Digital Source Formats B 3 Dolby Digital Surround EX B 16 Dolby Digital Surround EX 1 2 3 6 B 4 Dolby noise See Test signal D
24. Effects LFE information encoded in the source format and passes that information to a subwoofer if available Also see Crossover Frequency Low Frequency Effects and Speaker Size Center Image Control DTS Neo 6 Music or Cinema This control attenuates the level of the front left and right speakers without affecting the level of the center channel to create a better balance There are eleven possible settings from 0 to 10 At setting 0 there is no attenuation of the right and left front channels so that the center channel spreads out At setting 10 there is maximum attenuation 6 dB of the right and left front channels which allows the center channel to dominate The default setting for DTS Neo 6 Music is 3 the default setting for DTS Neo 6 Cinema is 10 Center Width Control Pro Logic decoding produces a single center signal that comes from the center speaker If there is no center speaker a phantom center image is produced that is split between the right and left speakers If right left and center speakers are present center width control allows variable adjustment of the center image so that it is heard only from the center speaker only from the right and left speakers or from all three speakers in varying degrees Compensation Delay In a room where speakers are not equidistant from the listener sound from the closest speaker reaches the listener before sound from the farthest speaker This adjustment delays the signa
25. Lockout External Source Test Signal An external calibration source is usually used to test specific decoding mode outputs When the External Source option is chosen the speakers that receive the test signal can be specified Front Panel Security Lockout When Front Panel Security Lockout is enabled the user is unable to change the input selection or adjust the volume from the front panel It does not block changes made using SIS commands or the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software Listening Mode The listening mode determines how the signals of the source format are decoded and distributed to the system s speakers Not all listening modes are available for every input mode and the SSP 7 1 offers factory defined listening modes that are matched to the source format and speaker configuration The user can override the default listening mode to fully define a listening mode that suits the source format the speaker configuration the room in which the system is installed and the listener s personal preferences C 6 SSP 7 1 Index and Glossary Low Frequency Effects LFE This information is encoded in the source signal and is intended to be played back by the subwoofer Bass management mixes this information with the low frequency signals from designated output channels and directs it to the subwoofer if present and speakers that have been set to output the signal Also see Bass Management Crossover Frequency and Speaker Size
26. The default setting for each speaker is 0 ms Ena tilescocds ma SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software 5 9 SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software cont d Speakers that are not available in the current configuration are not displayed When the back surround is set to one speaker the RB speaker will be unavailable and the LB speaker will be renamed CB Extron recommends that the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software is used to set speaker delays using either of the following methods Two person setup without Lip Sync Offset Setting up speaker delays is easier with two people If only one person is available the position of the listener s ears must be marked precisely For example a pile of boxes could be used Do not try to guess ear positions as this will introduce measurement errors 1 Pick an ideal central location on which all speaker output signals converge 2 Usea tape measure to measure the distance from each speaker to the convergence location Be sure to measure to the same spot from each speaker Noy Measurements from the speaker must be to the midrange driver in a three way speaker or from halfway between the tweeter and the woofer in a two way speaker 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
27. This mode plays a stereo source in its pure unprocessed form It is the default factory setting for any analog signal and any PCM or Dolby Digital 2 0 source coming through the digital inputs It can be used to downmix a multi channel source format into a mixed stereo output signal Mono This mode plays mono source material or stereo that has been mixed to a mono form It can be used to downmix a multi channel source format into a single mixed mono output signal The audio can be output to the center channel only front left or front right only If there is no center channel the signal is output to left and right front channels as a dual mono signal Two advanced configurations apply only to mono sources Mono Source applies to Analog Input 5 only If two mono signals are input on input 5 analog the user can choose whether the left input right input or mixed left and right inputs become the source for the mono decoding mode By default the L R Sum option is used Mono Output This adjustment lets the user select whether mono signals are output to the center channel or a dual mono signal is sent to the right and left front channels By default the center channel is used Stereo to All This mode plays stereo or downmixed stereo sources to all stereo channel output pairs in the system If the source is a single analog mono signal and the listening mode is set to Stereo to All the following conditions apply e I
28. Type area to switch off the test signal and end the test sequence To test the speakers manually 1 Click on Auto to deselect it 2 Click on the forward gt or back ae Sep e t Setup aE Sep lt buttons to move forward or backward through the sequence shown in the diagram below 3 Click on Off in the Select Signal Type area to switch off the test signal and end the test sequence Left Front channe Center channe Right Fro channe Right Side channe 2Sec Right Back Channel Center Back T Left Back Channel 2Sec Left Side channel Subwoofer SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software 5 13 SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software cont d 5 14 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 The current value for each output channel is shown in the text box Send test signals generated as described above to each individual speaker Adjust the output trim for each speaker as follows 1 2 Grab and drag the slider bar to adjust output trim in 1 dB increments Click on the output trim control to bring it into focus and then use the up and down arrows beside the text box to adjust it in 1 dB increments
29. but also has DTS 96 24 encoded DTS ES Discrete 6 1 3 3 1 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 has a back surround channel that is discretely encoded into the 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 Listening modes that extend DTS Digital Surround or DTS ES Matrix 6 1 such as DTS Pro Logic IIx Music or DTS Pro Logic IIx Movie will also output 96 kHz 24 bit signals for the rear channels Material encoded in the DTS ES Discrete 6 1 format cannot carry DTS 96 24 information because of bandwidth limitations as a result of the discretely encoded surround back channel information When the SSP 7 1 detects DTS source material with the DTS 96 24 feature the sampling frequency of the signal is displayed by the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software The SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software also changes the text associated with the Listening Modes to reflect that DTS 96 24 is being output PCM Digital Source Format PCM Inputs 1 4 only Two channel uncompressed digital signals are processed through any of the four digital inputs 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
30. captive screws Do not tin the wires Tinned wire does not hold its shape and can become loose over time For more information about input formats see the Front Panel Operations section later in this chapter and the Source Formats section of Appendix B SSP 7 1 Features Audio Outputs Outputs are balanced unbalanced line level analog signals that feed into multi channel amplifiers for configurations up to 7 1 surround sound For more information about speaker configuration see pages 4 2 and 4 3 SUB RES CENTER WOOFER mE 1 Individual output settings are configured through the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software see page 5 7 or SIS commands see page 6 9 Mono output is through the center channel only but can be reconfigured to be output through the left and right front channels In the absence of a center channel mono is also output through the left and right front channels 2 Channel Stereo only the front left and front right channels are used 2 0 to 2 1 Surround Configurations Audio is output through front left and front right channels with 2 1 or without 2 0 a subwoofer 3 0 to 3 1 Surround Configurations Audio is output through front left front right and center channels with 3 1 or without 3 0 a subwoofer 4 0 to 5 1 Surround Configurations Audio is output through a combination of front left and right side left and right center and subwoofer channels 6 0 to 6 1 Su
31. da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und oder andere Gefahren bestehen Schlitze und ffnungen Wenn das Ger t Schlitze oder L cher im Geh use aufweist dienen diese zur Vermeidung einer berhitzung der empfindlichen Teile im Inneren Diese Offnungen d rfen niemals von anderen Objekten blockiert werden Litium Batterie Explosionsgefahr falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte Batterien nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gem den Herstelleranweisungen Advertencia Alimentaci n el ctrica Este equipo debe conectarse nicamente a la fuente tipo de alimentaci n el ctrica indicada en el mismo La alimentaci n el ctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribuci n general con conductor neutro a tierra La tercera pata puesta a tierra es una medida de seguridad no puentearia ni eliminaria Desconexi n de alimentaci n el ctrica Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentaci n el ctrica al equipo desenchufar todos los cables de alimentaci n en el panel trasero del equipo o desenchufar el m dulo de alimentaci n si fuera independiente o desenchufar el cable del recept culo de la pared Protecci n del cables de alimentaci n Los cables de alimentaci n el ctrica se deben instalar en lugares donde no sean pisados ni apreta
32. encoded signal for all three speakers including the back speaker 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 S PDIF connections which only the SSP 7 1 supports C represents the presence or absence of LFE 1 present 0 none or absent This is the discrete bass information normally designated for use with the subwoofer channel but may be mixed with other channels in the absence of a subwoofer Encoded Channels Minimum Required Output Speaker Configuration 1 0 0 or 2 0 0 1 0 1 or 2 0 1 2 1 0 2 141 2 2 0 2 241 2 3 0 2 3 1 3 0 0 3 01 3 1 0 3 141 3 2 0 3 2 3 3 0 3 31 The minimum allowable configuration of the SSP 7 1 is 2 0 because the left and right front speakers are always on In the absence of a center channel 1 0 0 and 1 0 1 encoded channels are output equally to both front channels SSP 7 1 Reference Material Noi 7 0 7 0 with no center channel 7 1 and 7 1 with no center channel are valid output speaker configurations However standard DVD audio sources cannot be encoded as 2 4 0 2 4 1 3 4 0 or 3 4 1 Blu Ray DVD players are designed to output audio from Blu Ray DVDs which can carry 7 1 or more discrete encoded channels However that audio can only be transmit
33. enla ts 4 4 One Small Speaker Two Small Speakers One Large Speaker Two Large Speakers or A O covevsane sivesbvausndcomspoaded 4 4 SUDWOO Picnic abn states datee eee eee 4 5 Crossover Erequelcy ec hued r n 4 5 Speaker delay settings sessi nennen terne nre trennen nre nennen teens 4 5 Test ION TRIS D I UU Lem 4 6 alu seii 4 6 bTe loy AN KOIK clases cM eT UR TERMES 4 6 Extension aia 4 6 Output Channel Trim settings 4 6 SSP 7 1 e Table of Contents TOC i Table of Contents cont d Listening Mode Settings eder citet rete aa Co ae n tei annie ie anne 4 6 Dolby Pro Logicillor lx MUSIC i e ena ce usaian aanraai otto rara neni leta ee tuo oro 4 6 DIMENSION CONTO Errem eee 4 6 a Toi is Tem 4 6 P norama control ie nici as iia iia 4 7 DTS Neo 6 Mu sic or Cinema 5 eerie cioe co ecc ie o 4 7 Center imag control viii a de eese es deve eh one rena ave e ia 4 7 Dynamic Range Compression control sse nnne 4 7 Mor li a A A M 4 7 MIRIMUM zuo i pecu cete euet xe Eze eek aes e ug uas D gura zu astern 4 7 MAXA eee PL 4 8 TONE Cot s 4 8 Bass titanio Eun ilL EET 4 8 Ure 4 9 Volume DUE eret tree eter ete ate A eee et de esten 4 9 WEIL 4 9 Hie OT 4 9 Chapter Five SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software 5 1 About the SSP 7 1 Se
34. fe eI BEER acl ERRAR AID ARA AM BA AAA UPA ASA BO ERA TBS HOM mA TR BS EDT EMREN sem e ABA m AREA TRAGEA LORES GS Warning Power sources This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded neutral conductor The third grounding pin is a safety feature do not attempt to bypass or disable it Power disconnection To remove power from the equipment safely remove all power cords from the rear of the equipment or the desktop power module if detachable or from the power source receptacle wall plug Power cord protection Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Servicing Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel There are no user serviceable parts inside To prevent the risk of shock do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Slots and openings If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure these are provided to prevent overheating of sensitive components inside These openings must never be blocked by other objects Lithium battery There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace it only
35. lit 2 Channel Source Format 2CH Analog Input 5 only Any balanced or unbalanced stereo signal or two balanced or unbalanced mono sources are accepted This includes older VCR tape recordings that were labeled as having Dolby 2 0 Pro Logic audio Digital Inputs 1 4 only When the SSP 7 1 detects any two channel digital signal including PCM Dolby Digital 2 0 Dolby Digital 2 0 Surround or DTS 2 Channel the 2 CH LED is lit Sampling Frequency The following table shows the most common sampling frequencies of digital inputs and the uses with which they are most often associated Sampling Frequency kHz Used for some cassette recordings speech and all other audio where smaller files are desired with only slight compromise on sound quality In the past used with products such as Nicams Audio CD also commonly used with MPEG 1 audio VCD SVCD MP3 Adopted from the PCM adaptor using PAL video tapes 294 lines by 3 samples by 50 frames per second Digital sound used for mini DV digital TV DVD DAT films and professional audio Sampling rates used by professional recording equipment when the destination is CD multiples of 44 1k Hz DVD Audio some LPCM DVD tracks DTS 96 24 and DTS 96 24 ES Matrix 6 1 source formats will always output this sampling frequency SSP 7 1 Reference Material B 5 Reference Material cont d Listening Mode Options and Usage Listening Mode Options Stereo
36. location on which all speaker output signals converge 2 Place the microphone from the RTA at ear level in the convergence location 3 Play the audio source This can be an analog source provided by the RTA or a digital source provided by a test CD 4 Use SIS commands see chapter 6 to change the listening mode for the input signal to Mono for All If necessary configure the mono source to Left Right or if using an analog input Left Right UseSIS commands to mute or unmute specific output channels Use the RTA to measure the outputs of each channel Calculate the speaker with the longest delay normally recorded in ms o uo m Calculate the Delay Time in ms and the SIS Delay Time for each speaker and compile the values in a table as described in the Two person setup section on the previous page Noy The RTA provides Delay Times in ms so there will be no columns for Measured Distance ft or Delay ft 9 Use these SIS Delay time values when entering SIS commands to compensate for speaker delay where there are no Lip Sync effects see Speaker Delay Settings on page 6 9 Compensating for Lip Sync Offset Processing video signals often introduces delays to the video signal relative to the audio signal Lip Sync Offset is used to delay the audio signals to every output channel to resynchronize the audio and video signals Noy When compensating for both speaker delays and Lip Sync offset calculate the indiv
37. see the figure below 3 Install false faceplate s or other unit s to the rack shelf 4 Attach the shelf to the rack with the four provided 10 32 x 3 4 bolts A ef 1U Universal Rack Shelf i ZA 1 2 Rack Width Front False y Faceplate Ay LJ LJ N AJS wy Q RR gt e N N Front false faceplate uses 2 SCrews 2 4 40 x 3 16 Screws Si 2 2 Use 2 mounting holes on opposite corners Installing the SSP 7 1 on shelf rack SSP 7 1 e Mounting 2 3 Mounting cont d 2 4 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 2 Remove rubber feet if these have been installed on the bottom of the unit Secure the mounting brackets to the unit using the four 4 40 screws provided see the figure below Under desk mounting the SSP 7 1 3 Hold the unit with the brackets attached against the underside of the table or other furniture Mark the location of the screw holes of the bracket on the mounting surface Drill four pilot holes each 3 32 2 4 mm in diameter by 1 4 6 3 mm deep in the mounting surface at the marked screw locations Insert 8 wood screws into the four pilot holes Tighten each screw into the mounting surface until just less than 1 4 6 3 mm of the screw head protrudes Guide the mounting screws through the sl
38. somewhere between either corner and a point about one third of the way along the front wall Noyi The output channel used for the Left Back speaker in 7 1 configurations is also P P E used for the Center Back speaker in 6 1 configurations SSP 7 1 Setup 4 3 Setup cont d 4 4 Bass Management Low frequency sounds are usually better handled by the subwoofer speaker Bass Management handles the low frequency component of input signals along with the Low Frequency Effects LFE information encoded in the source format and passes that information to a subwoofer if available and to speakers set to Large Speaker size settings This feature sets whether Bass Management is on or off for a particular speaker which defines the frequency range that is output from that speaker These settings also enable or disable the subwoofer and set the crossover frequency e Left and Right Front speakers and Left and Right Surround Speakers are set in pairs The Center speaker is set as an individual speaker e Back Surround speaker s can be set as a single speaker or as a pair of speakers depending on the system configuration Small Bass Management is on for that speaker The output to each speaker other than the subwoofer is limited to frequencies above the Crossover Frequency By default center and side speakers are set to small Large Bass Management is off for that speaker This mode allows the full range of audio frequencies fro
39. table below shows the hexadecimal equivalent of each ASCII character ASCII to HEX ConversionTable Esc 1B CR OD LF A go lt o m9 lt O DpOoO W Y o NaAa ONDcO n Xx o0 UzmO o cc A UJ c3o czmmumiuo 1273 gt lt XZ Tv O NOR Apart from G gain and g attenuation upper and lower case characters can be used interchangeably in SIS commands for this product carriage return with line feed carriage return no line feed space character Esc Escape key The xn values defined in this section are the variables used in the fields of the command response table see page 6 8 SSP 7 1 Configuration and Control x1 Audio Inputs 1 5 0 Disconnect all inputs 1 and 2 Digital audio optical input 3 and 4 Digital audio coaxial input 5 Analog input 2 Audio Outputs 1 8 1 Left Front 2 Center 3 Right Front 4 Left Surround Side 5 Right Surround Side 6 Left Surround Back 7 Right Surround Back 8 Subwoofer x3 Status 0 Off 1 On Volume Output Mode 0 Fixed volume no attenuation 1 Variable default xs Bass and treble adjustment range in dB 10 to 10 dB in 1 dB increments default 0 dB Volume Adjustment 0 100 default 50 dB corresponding to attenuation of 100 to 0 dB in 1 dB steps Max volume no attenuation 0 dB Min volume full attenuation 100 dB Furthest speaker distance in units
40. to switch quickly to the listening mode that suits each input type for a given room configuration and the individual user preferences Test Signals Pink noise Dolby noise generated by the SSP 7 1 and external test signals allow full calibration of each output channel Speaker Compensation Delay The signal to each output channel can be individually delayed so that the sound from all speakers is synchronized when it reaches the listener Lip Sync Offset This feature delays an audio signal so that it is resynchronized with a video signal that has been delayed by video processing SSP 7 1 Introduction 1 3 Introduction cont d 1 4 SSP 7 1 e Introduction Ase aM 3 WHr SSP 7 1 Pi 5 a ES RG Chapter Two Mounting Mounting the SSP 7 1 Mounting 2 2 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 Rack mounting UL guidelines for rack mounting The following Underwriters Laboratories UL guidelines are relevant to the safe installation of the transmitter in a rack 1 Elevated operating ambient temperature If the unit is installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature
41. with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Avertissement Alimentations Ne faire fonctionner ce mat riel qu avec la source d alimentation indiqu e sur l appareil Ce mat riel doit tre utilis avec une alimentation principale comportant un fil de terre neutre Le troisieme contact de mise la terre constitue un dispositif de s curit n essayez pas de la contourner ni de la d sactiver D connexion de l alimentation Pour mettre le mat riel hors tension sans danger d connectez tous les cordons d alimentation de l arri re de l appareil ou du module d alimentation de bureau s il est amovible ou encore de la prise secteur Protection du cordon d alimentation Acheminer les cordons d alimentation de maniere ce que personne ne risque de marcher dessus et ce qu ils ne soient pas cras s ou pinc s par des objets R paration maintenance Faire ex cuter toutes les interventions de r paration maintenance par un technicien qualifi Aucun des l ments internes ne peut tre r par par l utilisateur Afin d viter tout danger d lectrocution l utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de proc der lui m me ces op rations car l ouverture ou le retrait des couvercles risquent de l exposer de hautes tensions et autres dangers Fentes et orifices Si le boitier de l appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices ceux ci servent e
42. 1 DTS or DTS 96 24 or DTS 96 24 ES Matrix 6 1 A E 50d8 Master Volume 10095 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 DTS Listening Mode Override Override Mode Override To DOWNMIX Stereo Dolby PLT Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Movie DISNEQI DTS Neo 6 Cinema TOALL Stereo to all Extron Surround Sound Processor Input channel i Select the input channel to be configured from the drop down menu For Input 1 Optical v For Input 2 Optical For Input 3 Coax For Input 4 Coax Listening mode selection Source Format Preferred Listening Mode Current Status PEM Stereo ES R3 Dolby Digital 2 0 Stereo Dalby Digi alz B Surround Dolby PL II Movie Dolby Bigits S 1 Dolby Digital 5 1 Dalby Digital Surround ES Dolby Digital 5 1 DTS 2Channel Stereo DTI Digital Surround arre seta DTS or DTS 96 24 EMI Ts or DTS 96 24 9 pr DTS 96 24 Es Matrix 6 1 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 DTS v SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software 5 15 SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software cont d 5 16 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 The available selections are dynamically populated so that they represent only the values that are available for the current configuration When input 5 is selected the only Source Format available is Analog When a digital input is select
43. 1U rack shelf kit 60 190 10 RSB 126 6 deep 1U basic rack shelf 60 604 10 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 A 4 SSP 7 1 Specifications Parts and Accessories SSP 7 1 b o turo Appendix B Reference Material Source Formats Sampling Frequency Listening Mode Options and Usage Reference Material B 2 Source Formats Surround Channel Information Surround channel information is written in the following format A B C For example 3 2 1 A represents the number of front channels maximum 3 Front Right Front Left and Center If A is 1 the source format has a mono encoded signal for playback through the center channel If A is 2 the source format encodes two discrete channels for stereo playback through the front right and front left channels If A is 3 there is a discrete encoded signal for all three front speakers B represents the number of side channels maximum 3 Surround Right Surround Left and Surround Back If B is 1 the source format has a mono encoded signal for playback as dual mono through the surround right and surround left channels If B is 2 the source format encodes two discrete channels for stereo playback through the surround right and surround left channels If B is 3 there is a discrete
44. Channel View current Mono Source Esc NSSP lt SspN Displays the current Mono Source Setting Analog Input Gain Adjustment for Analog Input 5 only Set Analog Input Gain Esc A SssP lt SspA Sets the Analog Input Gain Level Level Input gain 0 to 24 dB in 1 dB steps default 0 View Analog Input Gain Esc ASSP SspA Displays the current Analog Input Gain Level Speaker Configuration Information Request View channel Outputs 321 ActCh Activity Source Format Information Request View channel Outputs 331 SrcFormatx24 9 Displays the Source Format X24 Activity Sampling x25 e Source Format sampling frequency EnChank26 x25 and Source Format Encoded Channels X26 X25 Source Format Sampling Frequency 0 None 1 32 KHz 2 44 1 kHz 3 48 kHz 4 88 2 kHz 5 96 kHz x26 Source Format Encoded Channels 0 None 1 1 0 2 1 0 1 3 2 0 4 2 2 0 1 5 2 1 6 2 1 1 7 2 2 8 2 2 24 9 3 0 10 3 0 1 11 3 1 12 3 1 1 13 3 2 14 3 2 1 15 3 3 16 3 3 1 Mode Override Group 0 No Mode Override no LEDs on 1 Multichannel Downmix DOWNMIX 2 Dolby Pro Logic II TIx A PL II IIx 3 DTS Neo 6 DTS NEO 6 4 To All TO ALL X40 is an eight digit representation with each position in the sequence representing a speaker The speakers are listed in the same order as in X2 0 no audio signal present on channel 1 channel receiving audio signal 2 channel receiving audio sign
45. Extron Electronics INTERFACING SWITCHING AND DISTRIBUTION User s Manual A a sa g o y Az nf 3 E EN turo MODE OVERRIDE VOLUME INPUTS m DOWNMIX 2 3 4 5 PL Witx E E DTS NEO 6 SSP 7 1 SURROUND SOUND PROCESSOR INPUTS OUTPUTS DIGITAL ANALOG FRONT CENTER SIDE VIG WOOFER t BHO as owen rem Pest zo LT SSP 7 1 7 1 Channel Surround Sound Processor 68 1339 01 Rev A 06 09 Precautions Safety Instructions English j This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature provided with the equipment This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock Caution Read Instructions Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment Retain Instructions The safety instructions should be kept for future reference Follow Warnings Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information Avoid Attachments Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment manufacturer because they may be hazardous Consignes de S curit Francais Cesymbole sert avertir l utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le mat riel contient des instructions importantes concernant l exploitation et la maintenance
46. Mono 3 0 to 5 1 Stereo default Stereo to All Mono Mono to All Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Dolby Pro Logic II Music DTS Neo 6 Cinema DTS Neo 6 Music 6 0 to 7 1 Stereo default Stereo to All Mono Mono to All Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music DTS Neo 6 Cinema DTS Neo 6 Music PCM inputs 1 4 only Stereo default Mono Stereo default Stereo to All Mono Mono to All Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Dolby Pro Logic II Music DTS Neo 6 Cinema DTS Neo 6 Music Stereo default Stereo to All Mono Mono to All Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music DTS Neo 6 Cinema DTS Neo 6 Music Dolby Digital 2 0 inputs 1 4 only Stereo default Mono Stereo default Stereo to All Mono Mono to All Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Dolby Pro Logic II Music DTS Neo 6 Cinema DTS Neo 6 Music Stereo default Stereo to All Mono Mono to All Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music DTS Neo 6 Cinema DTS Neo 6 Music Dolby Digital 2 0 Surround inputs 1 4 only Stereo default Mono Stereo Stereo to All Mono Mono to All Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Movie default Dolby Pro Logic II Music DTS Neo 6 Cinema DTS Neo 6 Music SSP 7 1 Reference Material Stereo Stereo to All Mono Mono to All Dolb
47. RTA at ear level in the convergence location 3 Play the audio source This can be an analog source provided by the RTA or a digital source provided by a test CD 4 Use the Test Signal Output buttons in the Testing and Trim Tab see page 5 12 to select which speakers will be tested and the order in which the speakers will be tested 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 The up down arrows increase the distance in increments of 0 1 ms 7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 until the speaker distance has been entered for all available speakers Lip Sync Offset Compensating for Lip Sync Offset Milliseconds of Delay Max 99 7 Lip Sync Offset compensates for a lack of 0 3 ms coordination between the audio and the accompanying video signal see page 4 5 Enter the appropriate value in the Lip Sync Offset box This delay is added to every available speaker to resynchronize the video and audio signals Noi The total speaker delay Compensation Delay Lip Sync Offset must not exceed 100 ms 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 e Setup and Control Software 5 11 SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software cont d Testing and Output Trim tab second level ta
48. S 3 matrixed full bandwidth rs and broadcast channels C LS RS programs Stereo music 1 subwoofer channel via Dolby Pro Logic II bass Video games management Dolby Digital 5 1 5 discrete full bandwidth All DVDs channels L R C LS RS Some broadcast HDTV 1 discrete LFE channel LEE Some DBS 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 Listening mode DTS Neo 6 Music or Cinema Number of signal channels Types of channels 2 discrete full bandwidth channels L R 3 to 5 matrixed full bandwidth channels C LS RS and CB if 6 1 or LB RB if 7 1 1 subwoofer channel via DTS Neo 6 bass management Media used Stereo VHS movies and broadcast TV programs Stereo music Video games Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music 6 0 to 7 1 2 discrete full bandwidth channels L R 4 to 5 matrixed full bandwidth channels C LS RS and CB or LB RB 1 subwoofer channel via Dolby Pro Logic IIx bass management Stereo and Dolby 2 0 Pro Logic encoded VHS movies and broadcast TV programs Stereo music Video games Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie 6 0 to 7 1 2 discrete full bandwidth channels L R 4 to 5 matrixed full bandwidth channels C LS RS and CB or LB RB 1 subwoofer channel via Dolby Pro Logic II
49. SSP 7 1 ii ueniunt aaae tern TT 2 2 Tabletop placement uertit eaaa a 2 2 Rack MOI iure rata aa 2 2 UL guidelines for rack mounting esses enne 2 2 Rack mo ritiridiprocedUte cuni eaa eR iii 2 3 Under deslomounting wed catia ete edite cete detenti tte ata 2 4 Chapter Three Features nono 3 1 Front Panel Features cocci ca popali Adda daa car de accu casa pda MAE PUE c Grex add 3 2 Rear Panel Features ooa dc ee 3 4 Front Panel Operations tette 3 6 Soul ce TOMA ueteri te rect ARO EXE REY OREA 3 6 Mode Override selection rrt ete tete tentant EEREQIE AS UE AS HEAR REA ESTRENA NER iR aa 3 6 INPutsele cio nne eerte ont detener teria Or One ene eee 3 8 MuNuzxeljweU dec EE 3 8 Complete system reset onoi eoo a dee gut CER IH RA C EG RE P e ERE 3 9 Volume adjustment xu ires ere er ae ERR e rete re ote detwarieanst 3 9 Analog Input Gain adjustment senene 3 10 Front Panel Security Lockout Executive mode sse 3 10 Chapter Four Strasse rra 4 1 Setup ODtOfNS e etie a cete edidi aniio aot cnn mtn a ada citu 4 2 Speaker p E 4 2 AbbreviatlOns eerie uir eit a ia eoru dg eR ED REPE EUER R 4 2 Bass Management remet AA D Imi euni 4 4 Speaker size settitigs uii cinereo tert ei ePi ert De Irae ik Da Der Po pea aor eva sabes ade iN para 4 4 Sure M M 4 4 Large ias os Seca E Bet esa Pa a roba 4 4 NON iio
50. TS HD Blue Ray DVDs and is primarily intended for playback by the left and right front speakers When this source format is present both the DTS and the 2 CH LEDs will light DTS Digital Surround 3 2 1 3 2 3 1 1 3 1 3 0 3 0 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 or 1 0 DTS Digital Surround is a 5 1 channel surround sound format similar to Dolby Digital 5 1 As with the Dolby format there are five full frequency channels front center front left front right surround left and surround right and an additional LFE channel DTS 96 24 3 2 1 3 2 3 1 1 3 1 3 0 3 0 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 or 1 0 DTS 96 24 provides high quality audio reproduction of music and movies from DVDs encoded with DTS Digital Surround source format information The 96 kHz sampling frequency is an improvement over the more typical 48 kHz All DTS formats have 24 bit depth which allows more audio information to be stored compared with the normal 16 bit depth DTS ES Matrix 6 1 3 2 1 DTS ES Matrix 6 1 is a 5 1 channel format with the back surround channel matrix encoded into the right and left surround channels This is achieved in much the same way as the front center channel is matrix encoded into the front left and right channels of the Dolby Pro Logic format Since the back surround channel is not discrete this is not a true 6 1 source format DTS 96 24 ES Matrix 6 1 3 2 1 This mode is similar to DTS ES Matrix 6 1
51. a or MUSIC enun nha pr nane rare eer nt a eec pe ipe dr dadas Center Image Cohtrol e inrer trito petet rote nore p nha eae sabes dvdeescuaeadenes Listening Modes Usage adire a m a dre opt Listening Mode and Output Channels sse Source Formats and Listening Modes with Different Speaker Setups All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners 68 1339 01 Rev A 06 09 SSP 7 1 e Table of Contents TOC v Table of Contents cont d TOC vi SSP 7 1 e Table of Contents e EJ e Ky 3 WHr SSP 7 1 a a a o 6 Chapter One Introduction About This Manual About the SSP 7 1 SSP 7 1 Features Introduction About this Manual This manual contains information on how to mount install configure and operate the Extron SSP 7 1 In this manual unless otherwise specified the terms SSP 7 1 sound processor or surround sound processor all refer to the 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 The unit can accept 2 channel analog signals as well as digital PCM signals and output them through various matrix decoding mode options for use in 5 1 to 7 1 system configurations The SSP 7 1 can decode and process licensed branded digital source formats from Dolby Digital
52. ability or fitness for any particular use In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct indirect or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country and that some provisions of this warranty may not apply to you Extron USA West Headquarters 800 633 9876 Inside USA Canada Only 1 714 491 1500 1 714 491 1517 FAX Extron USA East 800 633 9876 Inside USA Canada Only 1 919 863 1794 1 919 863 1797 FAX Extron Europe Extron Asia Extron Japan 800 3987 6673 800 7339 8766 81 3 3511 7655 Inside Europe Only Inside Asia Only 81 3 3511 7656 FAX 31 33 453 4040 65 6383 4400 31 33 453 4050 FAX 65 6383 4664 FAX 2009 Extron Electronics All rights reserved Extron China 400 883 1568 Inside China Only 86 21 3760 1568 86 21 3760 1566 FAX Extron Middle East 971 4 2991800 971 4 2991880 FAX
53. adcast HDTV Some DBS Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Movie 6 0 to 7 1 Dependent on configuration 5 discrete full bandwidth channels L R C LS RS 1 or 2 matrixed full bandwidth channels CB or LB RB 1 discrete LFE channel LFE All DVDs Some broadcast HDTV Some DBS DTS Dolby EX or DTS 96 24 Dolby EX for use with DTS Digital Surround Format only 6 0 to 6 1 5 discrete full bandwidth channels L R C LS RS 1 matrixed full bandwidth channel CB 1 discrete LFE channel LFE Some DVDs which are encoded with DTS Digital Surround or DTS 96 24 Uses Dolby Digital matrix processing techniques to produce Center Back channel information DTS Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music or DTS 96 24 Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music for use with DTS Digital Surround Format only 6 0 to 7 1 Dependent on configuration 5 discrete full bandwidth channels L R C LS RS 1 or 2 matrixed full bandwidth channel CB or LB RB 1 discrete LFE channel LFE Some DVDs which are encoded with DTS Digital Surround or DTS 96 24 DTS Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie or DTS 96 24 Dolby Pro Logic Ix Movie for use with DTS Digital Surround Format only 6 0 to 7 1 SSP 7 1 Reference Material Dependent on configuration 5 discrete full bandwidth channels L R C LS RS 1 or 2 matrixed full bandwidth channels CB or LB RB 1 discrete LFE channel LFE Some DVDs w
54. aker or from halfway between the tweeter and the woofer in a two way speaker Measurements to the convergence location should be at ear height 3 When the distances to every speaker have been measured accurately select the speaker that is farthest from the convergence location and use that distance as a reference value 4 Calculate the delay distance for each speaker where Delay Distance Farthest Speaker Distance Individual Speaker Distance 5 Calculate the delay time in ms for each speaker where Delay Time Delay Distance Vs The constant Vs the speed of sound is 0 343 m ms or 1 12533 ft ms 6 For SIS commands the delay time must be converted to units of 0 1 ms SIS Delay time Delay Time per ms x 10 7 Compile the information into a table if possible use a spreadsheet program to carry out the calculations automatically An example is given below Speaker Measured Distance Delay Delay Time SIS Delay Channel ft ft ms Time Left 12 00 farthest speaker Right 11 00 Center 10 50 Left Side 8 25 Right Side 7 50 Left Back 6 13 Right Back 7 50 8 Use these SIS Delay Time values when entering SIS commands to compensate for speaker delay where there are no Lip Sync effects see Speaker Delay Settings on page 6 9 SSP 7 1 e Configuration and Control 6 15 Configuration and Control cont d Setup with a Real Time Analyzer RTA calibration tool 1 Pick an ideal central
55. al but muted For example ActCh 11122001 means the first left front second center third right front and eighth subwoofer channels are receiving an audio signal the fourth left surround side and fifth right surround side are receiving a signal but it is muted the sixth left surround back and seventh right surround back are not receiving a signal Mode Override Group Listening Mode Options 1 Stereo DOWNMIX 2 Mono DOWNMIX 3 Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Movie QO PL II IIx 4 Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Music A 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 e Configuration and Control 6 13 Configuration and Control cont d Command ASCII Command host to unit Source Format Flag Detection View if DTS 96 24 encoded in DTS source 341 Response unit to host DTS9624e x3 lt 4 Additional description Status of DTS 96 24 encoded in DTS source X3 Status 0 Off default 1 On Test Signal Noise Turn Test Signal Off Turn Dolby Noise Test Signal On Turn Pink Noise Test Signal On View Test Signal Status Esc XOTSTA Esc X1TSTA lt Esc X2TSTA Esc XTSTA Tstax x34 lt 4 TstaX xa4 ed TstaX xa4 ed TstaX xa4 ed Sets the Test Signal Noise Source 0 Off default 1 Dolby Pp Displays current Test Signal Noise Source Information Re
56. all mono mono to all Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Music Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie Music DTS Neo 6 Cinema Music Connector tees 1 3 5 mm captive screw connector 5 pole Impedance ene gt 10k ohms balanced unbalanced DC coupled Nominal level 4 dBu 1 23 Vrms balanced or 10 dBV 316 mVrms unbalanced Maximum level 15 dBu balanced unbalanced at 1 THD N Input gain adjustment 0 dB to 24 dB default 0 dB adjustable via RS 232 ends 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms 0 dBV 1 Vrms 0 dBV 2 dBu Audio input digital Number signal type 2 S PDIF optical TOsLink 2 S PDIF coaxial Source formats sssssss PCM Dolby Digital 2 0 Dolby Digital 2 0 Surround Dolby Digital 5 1 Dolby Digital Surround EX DTS 2 channel DTS Digital Surround DTS ES Matrix 6 1 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 DTS 96 24 DTS 96 24 ES Matrix 6 1 PCM sampling rates 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 kHz Listening modes Stereo stereo to all mono mono to all Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Music Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie Music DTS DTS 96 24 DTS ES Matrix DTS 96 24 ES Matrix DTS ES Discrete DTS Neo 6 Cinema Music DTS Dolby EX DTS 96 24 Dolby EX DTS Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie Music DTS 96 24 Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie Music
57. and DTS in their originally encoded formats These include Dolby Digital 2 0 Dolby Digital 2 0 Surround Dolby Digital 5 1 Dolby Digital Surround EX e DTS 2 channel e DTS Digital Surround e DTS 96 24 e DTS ES Matrix 6 1 e DTS 96 24 ES Matrix 6 1 e DTS ES Discrete 6 1 SSP 7 1 Features Advanced Control and Configuration The SSP 7 1 Windows Control Program provides additional configuration options beyond those available through front panel control Four digital audio inputs The unit accepts four digital inputs through two optical TosLink digital inputs and two S PDIF coaxial RCA digital inputs Dolby Digital and DTS playback The unit is able to decode and process source format from Dolby Digital and DTS in their originally encoded formats Matrix decoding The surround sound processor can decode stereo signals to produce multi channel output 1 2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 226 616 6 487 535 7 003 467 7 212 872 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DTS DTS Digital Surround ES and Neo 6 are registered trademarks and the DTS logos Symbol and DTS 96 24 are trademarks of DTS Inc 1996 2008 DTS Inc All Rights Reserved SSP 7 1 e Introduction Downm
58. are 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 Firmware Updates SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software About the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software The SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software provides an intuitive easy to operate graphical user interface that allows the user to configure the audio system quickly and efficiently It provides more options than the front panel The options are automatically updated in real time so that as selections are made only the options that are currently available to the SSP 7 1 can be accessed Extron strongly recommends using the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software for all configuration The program comes on a disk supplied with the unit or it can be downloaded free of charge from the Extron Web site www extron com Installing the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software The minimum system requirements for installing the program on the computer are Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 or higher CPU Intel Pentium II processor with a 400 MHz clock speed or faster Hard Disk space At least 10 MB Memory At least 64 MB of RAM Device connection Serial COMM Port Insert the disk provided into the computer s CD DVD ROM drive If the setup program does not start automatically run Launch exe from the CD DVD ROM directory in Wi
59. ation may further O ooru mix limit which listening mode is available for a source format Other factors such as the room layout and listener preferences may also influence the listening mode selection DTS NEO 6 TOALL The SSP 7 1 has default listening modes associated with each source format The front panel provides the user with a limited set of Mode Override settings These can change the listening mode that is associated with a specific combination of source format and input The override selections can be further defined using the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software or SIS commands The new user defined listening mode will continue to be associated with that source format until Mode Override is used again to associate a new listening mode with the source format To learn more about listening modes see Listening Mode Options on pages B 6 to B 9 of Appendix B To learn how listening modes depend on both source format and speaker configuration see Source Formats and Listening Modes with Different Speaker Setups on pages B 15 to B 17 SSP 7 1 Features To select a listening mode 1 Use the push button to toggle through the available listening modes If no mode override is selected none of the LEDs light indicating that a user defined listening mode is in use Otherwise one of the four LEDs shows the current selection 2 Release the button when the desired LED is lit to select that listening mode If a listening
60. b After the Speaker Delay tab configure the Testing and Output Trim Mode tab Extron SSP 7 1 File Tools Help Main Speaker Setup Listening Mode Setup Advanced Setup SE Speaker Configuration Speaker Delay Testing amp Output Trim Test Signal Output Select Signal Type Send Signal To 50dB Output Trim fest Master Volume od SM oc m o5 SE cod SE o6 x 100 Left Front Center Right Front Left Side Right Side Left Back Right Back 12 dB 12 de 12 de 12 del 12 de 12 de 8 d 8 8 9 8 8 8 Extron Surround Sound Processor The Testing and Output Trim tab provides a Test signal utility and also allows the output trims for each individual speaker to be set Test signals 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 Selecting test signal source There are four test signal options Off Dolby Noise Select Signal Type Pink Noise or External Input They are selected from the mutually exclusive Source Signal Type buttons By Dolby default the test signal is Off The Dolby Noise and Pink Noise Noise test signals are generated by the SSP 7 1 see page at 4 6 Neji The External Source selection is normally used with an analog source on i
61. be C REL oque 5 12 Selecting speakers to be tested 5 ecelesie iine ee iea arera eiae ci 5 13 Speaker test sequerice icones ct edere Aita 5 13 A Hem 5 14 TOC ii SSP 7 1 Table of Contents Input Output information bar eene enne nennen nnns 5 14 Listening Mode Setup Tab iia ora pru ORDERED He ERR ERR CREARE RR 5 15 Input channel encre tre ea ereis EXER SR ae a A a Te Fay pe a secu S 5 15 Listening mode selectlon 3 n etre er nea ten duceretur id 5 15 Listening mode override c cccceeceeeeeeceeeesceeeeeeeeceaeeeecaeeeceeeeeecaeeeeccaeeseceeeeesuneesesueeeesaees 5 16 Input Output information Dar aiit etd c red ede ib een eee 5 16 Advanced MD Iz om M 5 17 Volume Output Control nennen nennen nennen nenne rennen nnne inneren 5 17 Fixed volutf cai ese m c De A 5 17 PIC A 5 17 Front Panel Security LOCKOUT omic im edere cepe ae cbe e pases 5 17 Factory Defaults anida Cm 5 18 Dynamic Range CompressiON codicia ica 5 18 Mono Mode Settings viii da ii dida oda pc o ava diia 5 18 Mono Source applies to Analog Input 5 ONlY ooonccnncnnnninnnccnncnconcnnocnnonccrnrccnnnnnnno 5 18 Mono OUGDUL CREE 5 18 Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Music Settings esssesesieseeeeeeeeeeeennen nennen nennen nnns 5 18 Dimension Control A a ei 5 18 Panorama Controlador Ew bec dr dec doe edes 5 19 Genter Width Control vi Lada nie anni tena
62. ce See Test signal Extron Home Page See Drop down menus F Factory Default Settings 5 18 Factory Reset See System Reset File See Drop down menus Firmware build number 6 14 Firmware updates 5 23 Firmware version 6 14 Fixed control See Volume Output Control Front Panel Features 3 2 Front Panel Operations 3 6 Front Panel Security Lockout 3 10 5 17 6 11 H Help See Drop down menus I Included Parts A 4 Input selection 3 2 3 8 5 3 5 6 6 8 Input Source Format Indicator 3 2 Installing the SSP 7 1 Windows Control Program 5 2 L LED Bar 3 3 Listening mode 4 6 5 12 6 13 Options B 6 Output channels B 13 Source formats 5 16 B 15 Usage B 10 Listening Mode B 6 Listening Mode and Output Channels B 13 Listening Modes Usage B 10 Listening Mode Tab See SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software M Main Tab See SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software Master Reset See System Reset Master Volume 5 6 Menu See Drop down menus Mode override 1 3 3 2 3 6 5 16 6 13 Mono Listening Mode B 6 B 10 B 13 Mono output 5 18 6 12 Monosource 5 18 Mono source settings 5 18 Mono to all B 6 B 10 B 13 Mounting 2 2 Rack Mounting 2 2 Rack mounting procedure 2 3 Tabletop placement 2 2 UL guidelines for rack mounting 2 2 Under desk mounting 2 4 Mute 3 8 5 6 6 8 O Optional Accessories A 4 Output Channels 5 6 Viewing with SSP 7 1 Windows Control Program 5 6 Output channel trim 4 6 6 10 P Panorama control 4 7 5
63. channel the user can adjust speaker delay or output trim and hear the test noise change in real time Mute the current output and unmute the next channel to test each output in turn To end the session send the SIS command that turns off the test source Esc XOTSTA and the SIS command that unmutes all channels 0Z SSP 7 1 e Configuration and Control 6 17 Configuration and Control cont d 6 18 SSP 7 1 Configuration and Control St SSP 7 1 Appendix A Specifications Parts and Accessories Specifications Included Parts Optional Accessories A 1 Specifications Parts and Accessories Specifications Audio Gain 0 dB Volume Unbalanced output 6dB Balanced output 0dB Frequency response ssis 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 2 dB THD 4 INOIS6 4i ette 0 0376 1 kHz at maximum output level N sac diia tees s gt 100 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz unweighted Stereo channel separation Analog input only gt 90 dB 1 kHz CMRR eter ds Analog input only gt 75 dB typical 9 1 kHz Bass adjustment 10 dB 90 Hz Treble adjustment 10 dB 7500 Hz Volume control ss 100 dB to 0 dB Bass management crossover frequencies 40 Hz to 250 Hz Audio input analog Number signal type 1 analog stereo mono balanced unbalanced Listening modes Stereo stereo to
64. ck Speaker Esc H3SSP lt to one large speaker Set Surround Back Speakers Esc H4SSP lt to two large speakers View Surround Back Esc HSSP lt Speakers Subwoofer Output Set Subwoofer Off Esc JOSSP lt SspJ paje Sets Set Subwoofer to Off X3 Status 0 Off 1 On default Set Subwoofer On Esc JISSP lt SspJ Set Subwoofer to On View Subwoofer Control Esc JSSP SspJ paje View Subwoofer Status is an eight digit representation with each position in the sequence representing a speaker The speakers are listed in the same order as in X2 0 no audio signal present on channel 1 channel receiving audio signal 2 channel receiving audio signal but muted For example ActCh 11122001 means the first left front second center third right front and eighth subwoofer channels are receiving an audio signal the fourth left surround side and fifth right surround side are receiving a signal but it is muted the sixth left surround back and seventh right surround back are not receiving a signal is an eight digit representation with each position in the sequence representing a speaker The speakers are listed in the same order as in X2 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 e Configuration and Control 6 9 Configuration and Control cont d ASCII Command host to unit Comman
65. d Output Channel Trim Settings Esc V x2 k33 ssp Set a specific Output Channel Trim View a specific Output Channel Trim Esc vK SSP lt Response unit to host SspV x2 ksaj Additional description Set gain for the selected output x2 Audio Outputs 1 8 1 Left front 2 Center 3 Right front 4 Left surround side 5 Right surround side 6 Left surround back 7 Right surround back 8 Subwoofer x33 Output gain and attenuation readout in dB 24 to 12 default 0 View the current gain setting for the selected output Speaker Delay Settings Set a specific speaker s delay Esc D x2 kis sSp lt View a specific speaker s delay Esc D x2 ssP SspD xa kis SspD xz ise Set speaker delay for the selected output bas Speaker delay in 0 1 ms units default 0 on all channels View the current speaker delay for the selected output Farthest Speaker Distance Set farthest speaker s distance Esc K xz SSP lt View farthest speaker s distance Esc KSSP lt SspK xz SspK xz Noyi This command is included for reference it is for use with the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software only Crossover Frequency Setting Esc F x17 SSP Specify Crossover Frequency View Crossover Frequency SspF kid SspF Kaze Set Crossover Frequency Crossover Frequency 1 20 default 11 equivalent to 100 Hz 1
66. ditional outputs for surround back channel effects Both the Movie and Music modes produce up to seven full bandwidth matrixed channels Music mode has hard back effects shared across all surround speakers instead of just the back speakers which the Movie mode has Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Music mode provides an additional set of commands to tailor the sound to individual listening tastes Dimension Control This alters the ratio of L R to L R for two channel input signals This has the effect of adjusting the sound field towards the front or towards the back making the sound more or less spacious Center Width Control Pro Logic decoding produces a single center signal that comes from the center speaker If there is no center speaker a phantom center image is produced that is split between the right and left speakers Center Width Control allows variable adjustment of the center image so it is heard only from the center speaker only from the right and left speakers or from all three speakers in varying degrees Panorama Control This extends the Center Width Control so that all or part of the center image can be heard from the side surround speakers for a wraparound effect Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Movie or Music This mode builds on the Dolby Pro Logic IIx matrix mixing technology to create up to two additional surround back channels from the original Dolby Digital 5 1 channel information In Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode
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68. e 3 pin captive screw connector on the rear panel or to the config port on the front panel To connect to the config port use the optional Extron 9 pin D female to 2 5 mm TRS Configuration cable part 70 335 01 Mel The wiring in the RS 232 cables crosses over so that the processor s TX connects with the control device s RX and vice versa No Neither port takes precedence over the other Commands are always processed in the order that they are received and if simultaneous commands were sent to both ports the scaler processes whichever command the communications buffer passes in first The protocol is 9600 baud 8 data bit 1 stop bit and no parity SIS commands consist of a string one or more characters per command field Unless otherwise stated upper and lower case characters may be used interchangeably Commands do not require any special characters to begin or end the command string Each response from the SSP 7 1 ends with a carriage return and a line feed CR LF which signals the end of the response character string When the SSP 7 1 is first switched on depending on the model it sends the message O Copyright 2009 Extron Electronics SSP 7 1 60 842 01 V 1 xx lt 4 where 60 842 01 is the catalog part number and V 1 xx is the firmware version number Symbols used in this manual When programming in the field certain characters are most conveniently represented by their hexadecimal rather than their ASCII values The
69. e Input 5 button lights The LED bar lights from the bottom up to indicate the current gain level No LEDs lit indicates no gain 0 dB all the LEDs lit indicates maximum gain 24 dB Each solidly lit LED represents 3 dB A slowly blinking LED indicates an additional 1 dB or a quickly blinking LED indicates an additional 2 dB Number of Gain dB LEDs lit solidly No Blinking Slow Blinking Fast Blinking 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 No LEDs lit 0 dB Z 9 5 oO 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 If the user attempts to change either with this feature enabled all the input LEDs will flash simultaneously The lockout does not block changes made using SIS commands or the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software To enable this feature 1 Press and hold the active input button the button next to the LED that is lit 2 While still holding the active input button press and hold any other input button All the LEDs blink in ascending order from 1 to 5 and then the active input button lights 3 The feature is disabled in exactly the same way All the LEDs blink in descending order 5 first and 1 last and then the active input button lights The Fro
70. e current Center Width status SSP 7 1 e Configuration and Control 6 11 Configuration and Control cont d Command DTS Neo 6 Center Image Set Center Image for Music Mode Set Center Image for Cinema Mode View Center Image ASCII Command host to unit Esc 11 SSP Esc 12 x20 SSP Esc 1 X43 SSp lt Dynamic Range Compression Set Dynamic Range Compression to None Set Dynamic Range Compression to Min Set Dynamic Range Compression to Max View Dynamic Range Control Esc ROSSP Esc R1SSP Esc R2SSP lt Esc RSSP lt Response unit to host Ssp Ixa3 kao Ssp Ixa3 kao SspI kaa peo SspR SspR SspR SspR Additional description Sets the Center Image for Music Mode DIS Neo 6 Center Image Control Range 0 10 default 3 Music Mode 10 Cinema Mode DTS Neo 6 Center Image Control Mode 1 Music 2 Cinema Sets the Center Image for Cinema Mode Displays the current Center Image status Sets the Dynamic Range Compression Dynamic Range Compression 0 None default 1 Min 2 Max Displays the current Dynamic Range status Mono Output Mode Set Mono Output to Center Channel Only Set Mono Output to Front L R Channels Only View current Mono Source setting Esc M1SSP Esc M2SSP lt Esc MSSP lt SspM SspM SspM Sets the Mono Output Channel Mono Output 1 Center only 2 Left Right
71. e such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility or other control system SIS commands consist of a string one or more characters per command field The commands are used to configure the SSP 7 1 unit and depending on the command will usually produce a response which can be seen on the screen of the host device Source Format Audio signals are recorded and processed in different formats The recorded signals contain differing amounts of information encoded in different ways and the format determines how accurately the sound that is played back reflects the original sound as it was recorded Speaker Size Speakers can be set to Large Small or None Speakers set to Large play the full range of sound intended for that output channel Speakers set to small play only the frequencies that are above the crossover frequency The low frequency portion of the signal from that channel is incorporated into Bass Management and directed to the subwoofer if present and speakers that have been set to large Speakers that are set to None are effectively removed from the system and do not receive an output signal Also see Bass Management Crossover Frequency and Low Frequency Effects SSP 7 1 The SSP 7 1is a 7 1 channel Surround Sound processor with selectable listening modes that can be changed to match the source format It can accept 2 channel analog signals as well as digital PCM signals and output them through various matrix decod
72. ectronics Kyodo Building 16 Ichibancho TOOL ball Read Chiyoda ku Tokyo 102 0082 Anaheim CA 92805 Japan P US A Europe Africa and the Middle East China Extron Europe Extron China Hanzeboulevard 10 686 Ronghua Road 3825 PH Amersfoort Songjiang District The Netherlands Shanghai 201611 China Asia Middle East Extron Asia Extron Middle East 135 Joo Seng Road 04 01 Dubai Airport Free Zone PM Industrial Bldg F12 PO Box 293666 Singapore 368363 United Arab Emirates Dubai Singapore This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse improper handling care electrical or mechanical abuse abnormal operating conditions or non Extron authorized modification to the product If it has been determined that the product is defective please call Extron and ask for an Applications Engineer at 714 491 1500 USA 31 33 453 4040 Europe 65 383 4400 Asia or 81 3 3511 7655 Japan to receive an RA Return Authorization number This will begin the repair process as quickly as possible Units must be returned insured with shipping charges prepaid If not insured you assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment Returned units must include the serial number and a description of the problem as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality performance merchant
73. ed a full range of digital source formats is available alby Digibsl 5 Dolby Digital 5 1 nio Override Stereo Mono Stereo to All Mono to All Dolby Digital Listening mode override Below the Source Format Listening Mode the mode override options are listed with a dropdown menu showing the available options for each mode override group Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Movie v DTS Neo 6 Cinema Stereo to All Mode Listening Mode Options Downmix Stereo default Mono OOPL II IIx Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Movie default Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Music DTS NEO 6 DTS Neo 6 Cinema default DTS Neo 6 Music TO ALL Stereo to All default Mono to AII Dolby PL T N Dolby Pro Logic II TIx Movie w Dolby Pro Logic IIJIIx Movie Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Music For more information about source formats see page B 2 listening modes see pages 4 6 and B 6 mode override see page 3 6 and listening modes that are available for each source format see page B 15 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 Advanced Tab After the Listening Mode tab configure the Advanced tab Extron SSP 7 1 Main Speaker Setup Listening Mode Setup Vip eene HITA MIA noU ME TIT The advanced tab allows a user to set Volume Front Panel Lockout Reset to Factory defaults Dynamic Range Compr
74. effect of spreading the centralized audio signal across all three front output channels When this control is set to 10 the matrixed information intended for the Center output channel effects is fully attenuated allowing the Center channel to dominate and creating a more centralized effect from the front channels The default setting for DTS Neo6 Music is 3 The default setting for DTS Neo6 Cinema is 10 Dynamic Range Compression control Only with Dolby Digital and DTS source formats that have a Dynamic Range Compression flag This control adjusts the gain applied to Dolby Digital or DTS listening modes to compress the signal outputs during the decoding process The three possible settings are none minimum and maximum The default setting is None None 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 originallevel This level is recommended for normal listening SSP 7 1 Setup 4 7 Setup cont d Maximum The audio is fully compressed This level is recommended for environments where loud audio is not permitted Alo DTS source formats have only two states on and off for dynamic range compression Therefore minimum and maximum both apply the same dynamic range compression Tone Controls These controls regulate the Bass and Treble settings for the syste
75. ession Mono Mode Settings Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Music settings and DTS Neo 6 settings Volume Output Control The volume of the audio output through all channels can be set globally using these buttons to choose either Fixed or Adjustable the default value Fixed volume 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 Adjustable The Adjustable option allows the volume to be attenuated through the front panel knob the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software or by SIS commands SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software 5 17 Front Panel Security Lockout When the Locked button is selected the Front Panel Security Lockout Executive Mode is enabled when the Unlocked button is selected it is disabled When the feature is enabled the user cannot adjust volume set mode override or change the input selection from the front panel 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 ch
76. front second center third right front and eighth subwoofer channels are receiving an audio signal the fourth left surround side and fifth right surround side are receiving a signal but it is muted the sixth left surround back and seventh right surround back are not receiving a signal Mode Override Group Listening Mode Options 1 Stereo DOWNMIX 2 Mono DOWNMIX 3 Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Movie IIl PL II IIx 4 Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Music IIl 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 Baud rate bps 0 9600 default 1 19200 SSP 7 1 Configuration and Control 2 38400 3 115200 DTS Neo 6 Center Image Control Mode 1 Music 2 Cinema Error messages E01 Invalid input channel number too large E10 Invalid command E13 Invalid value too large Response E14 Not valid for this configuration Noi No Override 0 in the Esc Ll command cannot be viewed or configured attempting to do so produces an E14 error message Expected Unsolicited Responses Audio Input Aud xi Audio Input Source Change SrcFormatfX24 8Sampling x25 EnChanlx26 1 Volume Level Volke Input Listening Mode SspL xi k24 K124 Mode Override Selection SspOli x24rixss e Analog Level Input Adjustment SspAlxe e Front Panel Lockout Exelx3 e Clip Sts3 x3 DTS 96 24 if DTS Source Format DTS9624 x3 e N
77. fthe mono source is set to left channel only the audio will be output only to available left channels in the system e Ifthe mono source is set to right channel only the audio will output only to available right channels in the system e Ifthe mono source is set to Left Right channels the audio will be distributed evenly as a dual mono signal to all available stereo pairs Mono to All 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 It produces up to 5 1 discrete channels center left and right front and left and right surround with a low frequency effects channel B 6 SSP 7 1 Reference Material DTS This mode is used with DTS Digital Surround encoded source formats It also produces up to 5 1 discrete channels center left and right front and left and right surround with a low frequency effects channel This is the default mode for DTS ES Matrix 6 1 source formats when the system is set up for 3 0 to 5 1 It can be used with this source format to play the audio without the matrix encoded back channel information DTS 96 24 This mode is used with DTS Digital Surround source formats that have been encoded using DTS 96 24 It also produces up to 5 1 output channels w
78. hanges 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 Tools The Tools menu has a single option Trace Window The Trace Window command opens the Trace Window see figure at Jrace Window right The Trace window displays Data Sent all commands and data sent from the Sunc Sent eNSSP computer to the SSP 7 1 unit in the Syne Sent NeBSSPNr upper pane and all responses and Sync Sent NeTSSPNr E Sync Sent X data sent from the SSP 7 1 unit to the Syne Sent 321 computer 3 Sent 351 4 This window is useful to qualified Data Received i service personnel for some Sync Resp SspB00 w troubleshooting situations Sync Resp SspTOO r Sync Resp ExeDO r Sync Resp ActCh OOO00000 r Sync Resp M The Clear Data button clears data from both panes The Close button shuts down the window Data is still being sent between the computer and the sound processor and that data is still available for viewing by reopening the window l TENZ Cotes 5 20 SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software Help The Help menu has three options Extron SSP 7 1 File Tools Main Speake Contents Fi Extron Home Page Inp About Contents 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
79. hen use the up and down arrows beside the text box to adjust the tone in 1 dB increments With the tone control in focus use the up and down keys on the keyboard to adjust the tone in 1 dB increments Alternatively with the tone control in focus use the page up and page down keys on the keyboard to adjust the tone in 5 dB increments Analog Input Gain This control is only available when input 5 analog is selected It is locked and cannot be adjusted when inputs 1 4 are selected The Analog Input Gain control allows the gain to be adjusted between 0 dB and 24 dB The current setting is displayed in the text box The gain can be changed in any of the following ways Grab and drag the slider bar to adjust gain in 1 dB increments Clicking on the control the vertical white line not the bar will increment or decrement the value by 5 dB depending on whether the click was above or below the bar e Click on the gain control to bring it into focus and then use the up and down arrows beside the text box to adjust the gain in 1 dB increments With the gain control in focus use the up and down keys on the keyboard to adjust the gain in 1 dB increments e Alternatively with the gain control in focus use the page up and page down keys on the keyboard to adjust the gain in 5 dB increments PTT The red virtual LED lights when the input level goes above 0 dBFS indicating that the input level is too high If the ga
80. hich are encoded with DTS Digital Surround or DTS 96 24 Listening Mode and Output Channels Listening mode Output Channels L R LS RS CBor Sub woofer LB RB Yes if LFE exists in the source format or L R are set to small Yes if LFE exists in the source format or L R are set to small Mono to all Yes if LFE exists in the source format or L R are set to small Stereo to all Yes if LFE exists in the source format or L R are set to small Dolby Pro Logic Yes if L R are set to small Dolby Pro Logic II Music or Movie Yes if L R are set to small Dolby Digital 5 1 Yes if LFE exists in the source format or L R or LS RS are set to small DTS or DTS 96 24 Yes if LFE exists in the source format or L R or LS RS are set to small DTS Neo 6 Music or Cinema Yes if L R are set to small Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music or Movie Yes if L R are set to small Dolby Digital EX Yes if LFE exists in the source format or L R or LS RS are set to small DTS ES Matrix or DTS 96 24 ES Matrix Yes if LFE exists in the source format or L R or LS RS are set to small DTS ES Discrete Yes if LFE exists in the source format or L R LS RS or CB are set to small Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Music SSP 7 1 Reference Material Yes if LFE exists in the source format or L R or LS RS are set to small B 13 Reference Material co
81. idual speaker delay times first and then add a constant Lip Sync offset to each speaker The following table uses the same individual speaker delay values from the table on page 6 15 but also introduces a 10 ms delay to compensate for Lip Sync effects Speaker Delay Time Lip Sync Total Delay SIS Delay Channel ms offset ms Time ms Time Left Right Center Left Side Right Side Left Back Right Back 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 SSP 7 1 Configuration and Control 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 Using Pink Noise or Dolby Noise test signals 1 Send the SIS command that turns on the test source as Pink Noise Esc X2TSTA or Dolby Noise Esc X1TSTA lt Send the SIS command that mutes all output channels 1Z Send the SIS command to unmute each output channel individually X2 0Z where x2 represents the number of the output channel The signal will be output through the unmuted channel the user can adjust speaker delay or output trim and hear the test noise change in real time Mute the current outp
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83. in level is turned too high clipping may occur depending on the input volume When clipping occurs the red virtual LED beside Input 5 button lights 5 4 SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software Input Output Information Bar Input The Input Output Information Bar on the right side of the screen is visible in all tabs and provides information about E ion M N A e The current input o Selected input channel o Source format o Sampling frequency o Encoded channels 5 1 Stereo e The current output o Speaker configuration rids No Override 50 dB 2 gt o Listening mode Master Volume o Mode override selection TI Master volume e Mute While the Master Volume value and Mute status can be adjusted using the slider bar and button in this panel the Input and Output status information in this information bar is read only s Mute 0 Input status The input text box indicates the source format first line the sampling frequency second line and encoded channels third line Input The graphics box underneath highlights the audio source s active channels in blue L Left front C Center R Right front LS Left surround side RS Right surround side S Surround only available with 3 1 or 2 1 sources LS and RS carry a mono surround signal SB Surround back LFE Low Frequency Effect primarily used for subwoofer channel output Further information about the source for
84. ing mode options for use in 5 1 to 7 1 system configurations The SSP 7 1 can decode and process licensed branded digital source formats from Dolby Digital and DTS in their originally encoded formats SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software The SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software provides an intuitive easy to operate graphical user interface that allows the user to configure the sound system quickly and efficiently It is on the disk that comes with the unit or it can be downloaded free of charge from the Extron Web site www extron com Tone Controls These controls regulate the Bass and Treble settings for the system using the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software or SIS commands SSP 7 1 Index and Glossary C 7 Index and Glossary cont d C 8 SSP 7 1 e Index and Glossary 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 repair or replace said products or components to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition provided that it is returned within the warranty period with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to USA Canada South America and Central America Japan Extron Electronics Japan Extron El
85. is played through a selected input source These calibration disks are usually used to test specific decoding mode outputs and when the External Source option is chosen the speakers that receive the test signal can be specified To calibrate speaker output using any of these test signals with the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software see page 5 12 Output Channel Trim settings This control adjusts the output channel trim level for each output channel to match the levels to the unique needs of any listening environment The level can be adjusted within the range from 24 dB to 12 dB The default setting for each speaker is 0 dB Noi When the level is set above 0 dB the Output Volume control is reduced by an equivalent amount to prevent the possibility of clipping Listening Mode settings The SSP 7 1 provides a range of settings that refine the sound distribution for each listening mode depending on the decoding mode that has been selected Dolby Pro Logic II or Ix Music Dimension control This feature alters the ratio of L R to L R for two channel input signals which adjusts the sound field towards the front or towards the back The available settings are front neutral or back The default setting is neutral Center width control Pro Logic decoding produces a single center signal that comes from the center speaker If there is no center speaker a phantom center image is produced that is split between the right and left speakers
86. ith audio sampled at 96 kHz at 24 bit depth This is also the default listening mode for DTS 96 24 ES Matrix 6 1 source formats for systems with a 3 0 to 5 1 speaker configuration or if the listener wants to play the audio without the matrix encoded back channel information DTS ES Matrix This mode decodes DTS ES Matrix 6 1 source formats for use in a 6 0 to 7 1 system Upon playback the additional surround back channel signal is decoded from the surround left and right channels The listening mode can also be used with DTS Digital Surround sources where a surround back channel is created through matrix processing DTS 96 24 ES Matrix This mode is similar to DTS 96 24 but is used with DTS ES Matrix 6 1 source formats It can also be used to extend DTS 96 24 source formats from 5 1 to 6 1 by creating a surround back channel by matrix processing DTS ES Discrete This mode decodes DTS ES Discrete 6 1 source formats and reproduces all 6 1 channels including the center channel information that was recorded independently using the Digital Discrete system Dolby Digital EX This listening mode is designed to decode source material that was recorded using Dolby Digital Surround EX technology It uses matrix mixing to produce extended surround back channel effects which create 6 1 outputs from 5 1 source formats When used with 6 1 source formats the original back channel information will be replaced by a matrix mixed sixth channel eyes Thi
87. ix multichannel source formats Downmixing produces a mixed stereo or mono channel with an additional option to redistribute the downmixed signal to all channels Configurable analog input Input 5 accepts balanced unbalanced stereo analog input and can be configured to accept one or two balanced unbalanced mono inputs through a captive screw connector The mono source can be left right or a mix summed of the two Adjustable gain for analog input The input gain is adjustable from 0 to 24 dB using the front panel controls or the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software Multiple Listening Modes Not all listening modes are compatible with certain input signals The listening mode depends not only on the format of the source material but also on the speaker configuration of the setting Only those listening modes that are compatible for a given input are available for that signal The SSP 7 1 comes with factory default listening modes that have been matched to the source format to take into account source format and speaker configuration Listening Mode Override The Listening Mode Override customizes the listening mode to the needs of the source format speaker configuration the venue and the listener s personal preferences Selections made through the front panel can be further refined by the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software This feature can be used to associate a specific listening mode with each input type allowing the user
88. l uncompressed digital source format Nets A digital signal that does not have a supported sampling rate or is compressed PCM will be considered an unrecognized signal and muted 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 Other DVD players completely disconnect the signal from the SSP 7 1 unlocked state so that the active input blinks as if there is no connection present The remainder of DVD players change the source output to PCM without an actual signal being sent Digital Silence During Digital Silence the PCM LED will light but the 2 CH source LED will not light e 2 Channel 2 CH o Any source coming through analog input 5 o Ifa PCM digital signal is present on any of the digital inputs both the PCM and the 2 CH LEDs light o Ifa Dolby Digital 2 0 or Dolby Digital 2 0 Surround source is present both the PO D and the 2 CH LEDs light o Ifa DTS 2 Channel source format is present both the DTS and the 2 CH LEDs light To understand more about source formats see pages B 2 to B 4 of Appendix B Mode Override selection MODE OVERRIDE The SSP 7 1 has a wide range of listening modes although not all listening modes are compatible with every source DOWNMIX format The system s speaker configur
89. lby Digital 2 0 Surround when 2 0 matrix encoding detected LI1 D and 2 CH 6 Dolby Digital Surround EX when EX encoding flag detected MD 7 DTS Digital Surround or DTS 96 24 DTS 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 SSP 7 1 Configuration and Control Command ASCII Command Response Additional description host to unit unit to host Mode Override Selection Set Mode Override EsclOi x24 x38s ssp SspQ ki Sets the Mode Override View Mode Override for Esc O xi SSP SspQ Displays the current Mono Output each input status Listening Mode Preference for each Mode Override Group Set Listening Mode Esc UBx1 xag xa1 5S P lt SspU ba Sets the Listening Mode Preference for Preference for each Mode each Mode Override Group Override Group View Listening Mode Esc U xi ssp SspU ba Displays the current Listening Mode Preference for each Mode Preference for each Mode Override Override Group Group Mono Source Setting for Analog input 5 only Set Mono Source to Left Esc N1SSP lt SspN Sets Mono Source Channel Mono source Set Mono Source to Right Esc N2SSP lt SspN 1 Left default Channel 2 Right 3 Left Right Set Mono Source to Left Esc N3SSP lt SspN Right
90. les the mute function Nets Adjusting the volume control encoder to change the volume or the analog input gain settings while the mute function is enabled disables the mute function and increases or decreases the volume or gain from its previous setting ewes If SIS commands have been used to mute a specific channel muting and unmuting all channels will also unmute the channel that was specifically muted It will not remain in its previously muted state All channels can also be muted using the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software see page 5 6 SSP 7 1 e Features Complete system reset The SSP 7 1 has three levels of System Reset Standard System Reset all parameters that can be adjusted by the control program are reset to default Factory Reset in addition to resetting all the parameters of the standard system reset the baud rate for communicating with the computer is also reset Complete System Reset in addition to resetting all the parameters of the factory reset the firmware is reset to the factory installed version The standard and factory resets are performed using SIS commands see page 6 14 To perform a complete system reset hold the Mode Override button while shutting off and restoring power Volume adjustment Use the rotary encoder to adjust the output volume from VOLUME 0 100 dB to 100 0 dB The default setting is 50 50 dB The degree to which the volume is incremented decremented for
91. logy to extend analog or 2 channel digital source formats PCM Dolby Digital 2 0 Dolby Digital 2 0 Surround DTS 2 Channel to output up to 7 1 channels It is further defined by control software as either DTS Neo 6 Cinema default or DTS Neo 6 Music e To All TO ALL distributes a mono or 2 channel source to all applicable channels o Mono sources are sent to all available output channels including center o 2 channel sources are sent to all stereo pairs only o Multichannel sources are downmixed and output to Mono to All or Stereo to All as defined by the user o Digital or analog stereo sources may be output to Mono to All or Stereo to All as defined by the user If Mono to All is selected the signal is downmixed to mono before being output to all channels Nets Ian analog mono source is on the left channel Stereo to All listening mode outputs only to the left channels of available stereo pairs A right channel analog mono source is output only to the right channels of available stereo pairs SSP 7 1 Features 3 7 Features cont d 3 8 Input selection INPUTS The five buttons allow the user to select between five possible audio inputs The green LED next to the button lights to show which input is currently active The SSP 7 1 accepts four digital inputs and one analog input see Rear Panel Features on page 3 4 Inputs 1 and 2 accept digital signals through S PDIF optical cables The optical
92. ls going to individual speakers the signal to the speaker farthest from the listener is not delayed while speakers that are closer to listener are This ensures that the sound from each speaker reaches the listener at the same time Crossover Frequency The Crossover Frequency sets the boundary below which the low frequency signals from designated output channels are incorporated into Bass Management The Bass Management signal is passed to the subwoofer if present and speakers that have been set to output the signal Also see Bass Management Low Frequency Effects and Speaker Size Dimension Control This feature alters the ratio of L R to L R for two channel input signals which adjusts the sound field towards the front or towards the back The available settings are front neutral or back The default setting is neutral 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 Downmix multiple channel signals are mixed to produce a stereo or mono output signal Dynamic Range Compression This control adjusts the gain applied to Dolby Digital or DTS listening modes to compress the signal outputs during the decoding process The three possible settings are none minimum and maximum The default setting is None Executive Mode see Front Panel Security
93. m To adjust the bass or treble tone controls see page 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 Level Level dBrA 20 30 50 100 200 300 500 1k 2k 3k 5k 10k 20k Frequency Hz 4 8 SSP 7 1 Setup Treble The Treble control regulates the amount by which high frequency signals for all speakers except the subwoofer are boosted or cut see figure below Level Ap Level dBrA V M 20 30 50 100 200 300 2k 3k 5k 10k 20k 500 1k Frequency Hz Volume Output This control sets the volume of the audio output through all channels globally to either Variable the default value or Fixed 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 When Fixed is selected the volume cannot be adjusted through the front panel knob by the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software or by SIS commands SSP 7 1 Setup 4 9 Setup cont d 4 10 SSP 7 1 Setup SSP 7 1 b o turo Chapter Five SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Softw
94. m designated output channels are incorporated into Bass Management For more information see page 4 5 The crossover frequency is adjustable using the drop down menu From 40 80 Hz increment and decrement in 5 Hz steps From 80 150 Hz increment and decrement in 10 Hz steps From 150 250 Hz increment and decrement in 25 Hz steps Speaker configuration The speaker configuration is displayed in a graphics box that is very similar to the graphics box shown in the Input Output Status bar Speaker Configuration Only the speakers available in the current configuration will be displayed If the speakers are set to Large they will be represented by large icons as shown in the figure at right If the speakers are set to Small they will be represented by small icons If the speakers are set to none they will not be available in the current configuration and will not be displayed If the back speakers are set to 1 Large or 1 Small the CB speaker but not the LB and RB speakers will be shown 6 1 setups If the back speakers are set to 2 Large or 2 Small the LB and RB speakers but not the CB speaker will be shown 7 1 setups 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 Speaker Delay tab second level tab After completing the Speaker Configuration tab configure the Speaker Delay tab
95. m the audio source to be fed through the individual channel s output This is sometimes set in the absence of a subwoofer as part of the system By default front speakers are set to large All speakers set to Large except the Center channel will receive the summed audio from the filtered low frequency signals from speakers set to Small None This mode prevents any signal being sent to that channel s output It is not an option for front speakers One Small Speaker Two Small Speakers One Large Speaker Two Large Speakers or None Surround back speakers only This mode determines whether the audio output channels for the back speaker s will be passed to the Left Back and Right Back in 7 1 setups or to the Center Back in 6 1 setups If either of the one speaker options are chosen the highest possible number of outputs is 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 Dolby Pro Logic IIx listening mode option will output a stereo signal to the left and right back channels Nees If the side surround speakers have been disabled the back speaker options will also be disabled By default the back speaker is set to none which prevents a signal being
96. mat 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 SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software 5 5 SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software cont d Output status A text box indicates the speaker configuration first line the current Output listening mode second line and the n 5 1 mode override status third line Stereo No Override Underneath a graphics box shows the current speaker configuration Speakers that are available are highlighted in blue and speakers that are not available are not shown Speakers that are set to large see Speaker Configuration on the next page are represented by large icons and speakers that are set to small are represented by small icons Speakers that are present but have been muted are shown in red Master Volume and Mute The Output status section of the screen also contains the Master Volume adjustment and the Mute button The Master Volume can be adjusted between 0 100 dB and 100 0 dB The current volume setting is displayed in the text box The volume can be changed in any of the following ways Grab and drag the slider bar to adjust volume in 1 dB steps Clicking on the control the vertical white line not the bar will increment or decrement the value by 5 dB depending on whether the click was above or below the bar Click on the volume control to bring it into focus and then use the up and d
97. mode is not an available option for the current input source toggling will skip that mode and go to the next available mode 3 If required further define the selection using the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software see chapter 5 The mode override selections that are available through the front panel are Downmix DOWNMIX downmixes any multi channel source format digital inputs only It also downmixes a 2 channel source format if the listening mode is set to Mono It is further defined from the Setup and Control Software see chapter 5 Options include O Stereo output on left front and right front channels o Mono output to center channel only or to left and right front channels equally e Dolby Pro Logic II TIx W PL II IIx uses Dolby Pro Logic II or Dolby Pro Logic IIx surround processing technology o Dolby Pro Logic II extends 2 channel sources to output 5 1 channels It can be further defined by control software as either Dolby Pro Logic II Movie default or Dolby Pro Logic II Music o Dolby Pro Logic IIx extends 2 channel sources to output 6 0 to 7 1 channels depending on the speaker setup It can be further defined by control software as either Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music o Dolby Pro Logic IIx also provides an extended surround option for multichannel sources such as DTS Digital Surround or Dolby Digital 5 1 e DTS Neo 6 DTS NEO 6 uses DTS Neo 6 surround processing techno
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99. nce 5 19 DTS Neo 6 Settings ciere reu Gel e da 5 19 Center Image Control niter eet vetns diia 5 19 Input Output Information Dal ccce art da 5 19 Drop down menus ttr tH ENERDURERERNR n 5 20 d pe 5 20 EX E ead A dieses even oy deve ere eae dene ae 5 20 MOONS orco rtt O euce shane recast ta tci utu Exc eS asus 5 20 Trace WINA OW sua i or rrr o ee rider b d et AREE REA 5 20 ll e 5 21 CONTENTS a 5 21 Extron Home Page ceperint ei orte to ree nde pedes ei io On ties atea 5 21 PADD OUT cae P 5 21 SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software Help File 5 22 Firmware Updates terere tentent 5 23 Chapter Six Configuration and Control 6 1 Introduction to SIS ura soii 6 2 Symbols used in this manual 6 2 Error MESSAGES 6 7 Expected Unsolicited Responses ceccecesseceseeseeseeseeseeeeeeseceeceateceaeseeseesaesaesaeeaesaesesnsaneaes 6 7 Command response table for SIS commands 6 8 Setting Speaker Delay settings using SIS commanads 6 15 TWO Person SETUP este E 6 15 Setup with a Real Time Analyzer RTA calibration tool 6 16 Compensating for Lip Sync Offset eene 6 16 SSP 7 1 e Table of Contents TOC iii Table of Contents cont d Setting up Test Sources with SIS Commands
100. ndows My Computer Select the Software tab locate the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software and click Install Follow the on screen instructions to install the program 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 By default the Installer program creates a C Program Files Extron SSP7 1 folder to contain the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software An icon may also be placed on the Windows desktop SSP7 1 Communications Running the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software The computer must be connected to the SSP 7 1 using either the Port RS 232 captive screw connectors on the rear panel or the Config Baud Rate port on the front panel To start the program click on Parity the desk top icon or click on the Windows Start button and Data Bits select All Programs gt Extron Electronics gt SSP7 1 gt SSP7 1 Stop Bits The Communications dialog box shown at right opens Fine Ranta Select the correct Port and Baud Rate default 9600 Click the Connect button Connect 5 2 SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software Main Tab The program will open with the Main tab selected Three other tabs are available Speaker Setup Listening Mode Setup and Advanced Setup It is advisable to configure each screen in the seq
101. nformation of a DTS Digital Surround source format to create up to 6 1 channel effects Neues This listening mode is only available when the SSP 7 1 is set up for 6 1 to 7 1 channel outputs and a DTS Digital Surround source format is present DTS 96 24 Dolby EX This mode is similar to DTS Dolby EX see above but is intended for use with DTS 96 24 source formats DTS Neo 6 Cinema or Music This mode produces up to seven separate full bandwidth matrix channels from a 2 channel stereo audio input DTS Neo 6 Cinema assigns the in phase component of the signal to the center channels and the reversed phase component to the surround left right and center or left right back channels In the DTS Neo 6 Music mode the left and right front channels bypass the decoder and are played directly with no loss of sound quality The surround signal outputs from the center right side left side for 5 1 the center for 6 1 or left and right back for 7 1 channels In the DTS Neo 6 Music mode there is one adjustable control Center Image Control The Center Image control varies the amount of attenuation applied to the Left and Right channel information of the input source that is used for creating the output Center channel effects When it is set to 0 the mixed input signal information intended for use in creating the Center output channel of the DTS Neo 6 listening modes is filtered back to the Front Left and Right output channels This crea
102. nput 5 The output must be set to Mono to All Set the external source to Mono to All as follows 1 Select the Listening Modes tab 2 Select the Input channel that is providing the test signal source 1 5 3 For whatever source format the test signal is using select Mono to All 4 In the Listening Mode Override section for the To All override mode select Mono to All 5 Return to the Testing and Output Trim tab and click on External Input 5 12 SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software Selecting speakers to be tested The currently available speakers are displayed in a graphics box Speakers that are not available are not displayed Send Signal To Click on the individual speaker to select or deselect it from the list of speakers to be tested Click on All to select all speakers Noyes Ifall speakers have been selected clicking on All will deselect all E ua Speaker test sequence To run an automatic test sequence 1 Select the Auto button This sends a two second test signal to each speaker in the sequence shown in the diagram at the bottom of the page All other speakers are muted If a channel does not have a speaker connected that channel will be skipped and the test signal will go to the next available channel with a speaker 2 The test sequence will continue to cycle through each of the speakers multiple times if the test signal is not switched off Click on Off in the Select Signal
103. nt Panel Security Lockout can also be set using the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software see page 5 17 3 10 SSP 7 1 e Features ese Ss 3 amp o 3 a ES RG Chapter Four Setup Setup Options Setup Setup Options 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 Extron strongly recommends that the Control Program is used to make any configuration changes to the SSP 7 1 See chapter 5 SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software Speaker setup The following figures show the recommended speaker placement relative to the listener for a five six or seven speaker system and for subwoofer placement Noyes All speakers should be angled inwards so that they face towards the listener mpm m ui 22 0 90 110 Five Speaker Setup mpm mu uu 0 22 30 180 Six Speaker Setup Abbreviations C Center CB Center Back Six Speaker Setup only L Left LB Left Back Seven Speaker Setup only LS Left Side R Right RB Right Back Seven Speaker Setup only RS Right Side SW Subwoofer 4 2 SSP 7 1 Setup 0 150 Seven Speaker Setup Subwoofer placement Ney To produce a good bass response from the subwoofer it should be located at the front of the listening room
104. nt d Listening mode Output Channels L R LS RS CBor Sub woofer LB RB Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Movie Yes if LFE exists in the source format or L R or LS RS are set to small DTS Dolby EX or Yes if LFE exists in DTS 96 24 Dolby EX the source format or L R or LS RS are set to small DTS Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Yes if LFE exists in or DTS 96 24 Dolby Pro Logic the source format or IIx Music L R or LS RS are set to small DTS Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie Yes if LFE exists in or DTS 96 24 Dolby Pro Logic the source format or IIx Movie L R or LS RS are set to small e Shows which channels are used in each listening mode shows which channels are unused S denotes that LS and RS will receive the same signal speakers can be set to large small or none 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 Source Formats and Listening Modes with Different Speaker Setups Setups that have no surround sides or back channels or center channel are classified as 2 0 to 2 1 Setups with no surround back channels are classified as 3 0 to 5 1 Setups with back channels are classified as 6 0 to 7 1 depending on whether one Source Format Analog input 5 only or two surround back channels are present 2 0 or 2 1 Stereo default
105. nt 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 However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance Table of Contents Chapter One Introduction ettet 1 1 About this Manual ocn ordo Fasti ect ae pM KR RUD casa Sepia apa ca EG 1 2 About the SSP 7 diosa id 1 2 SSP 7 1 Features iaa ai 1 2 Chapter Two Mounting sternere 2 1 Mounting The
106. o Ifthe 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 6 7 Configuration and Control cont d Command response table for SIS commands Command ASCII Command host to unit Response unit to host Serial Data Port Parameter Settings Configure Serial Port Parameter View Serial Port Parameter Esc epe Esc CP Additional description Surround Back Speaker Size Front 0 9600 default 1 19200 2 38400 3 115200 Input Selection Select audio input View audio input Select audio input View audio input Aud kaj Aud All ki Al kak x1 Audio Inputs 1 5 0 Disconnect all inputs 1 and 2 Digital audio optical input 3 and 4 Digital audio coaxial input 5 Analog input Audio Mute Mute All Output Channels Unmute All Output Channels View Mute All Status Mute Specific Channel Unmute Specific Channel View Mute Specific Channel Amis Amt Amt kal Amt x2 ka x2 0Z Amt k2 ka K3 Z Amt x2 xa Sets mute to On for all channels X3 Status 0 Off default OR Sets mute to Off for all channels Reports Mute All status Set Mute to On for the selected output X2 Audio Outputs 1 8 1 Left front 2 Center 3 Right front 4 Left surround side 5 Right surround side 6 Left surround back 7 Right surround back
107. o 90 noncondensing Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C 10 to 90 noncondensing Cooling visi n Convection no vents Mounting Rack mount Yes with optional 1U rack shelf Furniture mount Yes with optional under desk mounting kit Enclosure type Metal Enclosure dimensions 1 7 Hx 8 75 W x 6 0 D 1U high half rack wide 4 3 cm H x 22 2 cm W x 15 2 cm D Depth excludes connectors and knob Product weight susini 1 3 Ibs 0 6 kg Shipping weight 3 lbs 2 kg Vibration ISTA 1A in carton International Safe Transit Association Regulatory compliance Safety CE c UL UL EMI EMC eecseivsesesveteess CE C tick FCC Class B ICES VCCI Environmental Complies with the appropriate requirements of RoHS WEEE MTBE itte id ee 30 000 hours Warranty cessent petens 3 years parts and labor Noi Al nominal levels are at 10 Mou Specifications are subject to change without notice SSP 7 1 e Specifications Parts and Accessories A 3 Specifications Parts and Accessories cont d Included Parts Included parts Replacement part number 1 SSP 7 1 60 842 12 4 Rubber feet not attached 1 5 pole 3 5 mm captive screw plug 9 3 pole 3 5 mm captive screw plug SSP 7 1 Windows Control Program Tweeker 1 IEC power cable SSP 7 1 Setup Guide Optional Accessories RSU 126 6 deep
108. of 0 01 seconds default 0 Noy 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 Mono source 1 Left 2 Right 3 Left Right default SSP 7 1 e Configuration and Control 6 3 Configuration and Control cont d 6 4 x12 Listening Mode Matrix Decode Mode indicator on the front panel 1 Stereo 2 Mono 3 Stereo to All 4 Mono to All 5 Dolby Pro Logic 6 Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Movie 7 Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Music 8 Dolby Digital 5 1 9 Dolby Digital EX 10 Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Movie 11 Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Music 12 DTS or DTS 96 24 13 DTS ES Matrix or DTS 96 24 ES Matrix 14 DTS ES Discrete 15 DTS Dolby EX or DTS 96 24 Dolby EX 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 x13 Status 0 Not present malfunction 1 present OK Internal temperature in C 15 Speaker delay default 0 on all channels Speaker group size 0 None invalid for front speakers 1 Small 2 Large defaults Front 2 Center 1 Surround Side 1 Crossover Frequency 1 to 20 default step 11 100 Hz 1 to 9 40 to 80 Hz in 5 Hz increments 9 to 16
109. oice of Off Minimum and Maximum The default setting is Off For more information see page 4 7 Mono Mode Settings Two advanced configurations apply only to mono sources or outputs Mono Source applies to Analog Input 5 only If two mono signals are input on input 5 analog the user can choose whether the left input right input or mixed left and right inputs become the source for the mono decoding mode By default the L R Sum selection is used Mono Output These buttons let the user select whether mono signals are output to the center channel or a dual mono signal is sent to the right and left front channels By default the center channel is used Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Music Settings These controls allow the user to adjust global settings for the Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Music listening mode Dolby Pro Logic II Music is used for any stereo music recordings The music mode provides an additional set of commands to tailor the sound to individual listening tastes For more information about this listening mode see page B 8 Dimension Control These buttons allow the user to choose Front Neutral or Rear default Neutral For more information see page 4 6 5 18 SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software Panorama Control These buttons allow the user to switch the Panorama settings On or Off default Off For more information about Panorama Control see page 4 7 Center Width Control This sliding bar adjusts the Cente
110. olby Pro Logic B 7 B 10 B 13 Dolby Pro Logic I 3 2 3 7 Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Movie B 8 Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Music B 8 Dolby Pro Logic II Movie 3 7 B 10 B 13 Dolby Pro Logic II Music 3 7 4 6 B 10 B 13 Dolby Pro Logic IIx 3 2 3 7 Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie 3 7 B 11 B 13 Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music 3 7 4 7 B 11 B 13 Downmix 3 2 3 7 5 16 Drop down menus 5 20 About 5 21 Contents 5 21 Exit 5 20 Extron Home Page 5 21 File 5 20 Help 5 21 Tools 5 20 Trace Window 5 20 DTS 1 2 B 7 B 10 DTS 2 Channel 1 2 3 6 B 4 B 16 DTS 96 24 1 2 3 6 B 4 B 7 B 10 B 16 DTS 96 24 Dolby EX B 9 B 12 B 14 DTS 96 24 Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie B 12 B 14 DTS 96 24 Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie or Music B 9 DTS 96 24 Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music B 12 B 14 DTS 96 24 ES Matrix B 7 B 11 B 13 DTS 96 24 ES Matrix 6 1 1 2 3 6 B 4 B 17 DTS Digital Surround B 16 DTS Digital Surround 1 2 3 6 B 4 DTS Dolby EX B 9 B 12 B 14 DTS Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie B 12 B 14 DTS Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music B 12 B 14 DTS ES Discrete B 7 B 11 B 13 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 1 2 3 6 B 4 B 17 DTS ES Matrix B 7 B 11 B 13 DTS ES Matrix 6 1 1 2 3 6 B 4 B 17 DTS Neo 6 3 2 3 7 DTS Neo 6 Cinema 3 7 4 7 B 9 B 11 B 13 DTS Neo 6 Music 3 7 4 7 B 9 B 11 B 13 DTS or DTS 96 24 B 13 DTS Source Formats B 4 Dynamic range compression 4 7 5 18 6 12 E Executive mode See Front Panel Security Lockout Exit See Drop down menus External sour
111. ots in the brackets and place the unit tight against the surface Slide the unit slightly in or out so that it is held in place by the screws tighten all four screws to secure the unit in place see the figure above SSP 7 1 Mounting SSP 7 1 b o turo Chapter Three Features Front Panel Features Rear Panel Features Front Panel Operations Features Front Panel Features 3 2 OLBY DDoLey SOURCE MODE OVERRIDE nuts em PROLOG EK rip DOWNMIX AO ESC MC O A E ES as OPcm O DTS NEO 6 O 2 CH i ont FIG TI Extron SUI ROUND 2UND PROCESSTR x ee ieLAGL ULL 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 Input Source Format Indicator Four LEDs identify the source signal format as e Dolby Digital IIl D e DTS e PCM e 2 Channel 2 CH For more information about source formats see Front Panel Operations on page 3 6 and Source Formats on page B 2 Mode Override Selector The SSP 7 1 comes with factory default listening modes associated with particular source formats However these default modes can be overridden by the user through the mode override button The user defined override that is currently selec
112. output on the back channel s SSP 7 1 Setup Subwoofer This option allows the subwoofer to be enabled or disabled When the subwoofer is enabled the signal contains filtered low frequency signals from speakers set to small in addition to the LFE signal from the source format If the subwoofer is absent or disabled the LFE signal is mixed with the bass information of all speakers in the system that are set to large except the center speaker Noyes When the Surround Side and Surround Back speakers are set to None all multichannel input signal formats are downmixed and output on all the system s remaining channels In addition in the absence of a Center channel mono signals are output equally between the Front Left and Front Right channels Multichannel sources are downmixed to all remaining channels but Mono to All and Stereo to All options are disabled Choosing Mono listening mode will first downmix the multichannel source and output it to front left and right channels equally as a dual mono signal Crossover Frequency The Crossover Frequency sets the boundary below which the low frequency signals from designated output channels are incorporated into Bass Management Low frequency signals are only taken from speakers that have been set to Small see Speaker size settings above The Bass Management signal is passed to the subwoofer if present and speakers that have been set to Large except for the center speakers The crosso
113. own arrows beside the text box to adjust the volume in 1 dB steps With the volume control in focus use the up and down keys on the keyboard to adjust the volume in 1 dB steps Alternatively with the volume control in focus use the page up and page down keys on the keyboard to adjust the volume in 5 dB steps The Mute button mutes unmutes all channel outputs 5 6 SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software Speaker Setup Tab After completing the Main tab the next tab is Speaker Setup which is the first tab to allow system configuration that is not available from the front panel The Speaker Setup tab provides access to three other tabs Speaker Configuration Speaker Delay and Testing and Output Trim Extron SSP 7 1 File Tools Help Main Speaker Setup Listening Mode Setup Advanced Setup Speaker Configuration Speaker Delay Testing amp Output Trim Speaker Size 1 Analog Front Center Side Subwoofer r 48 kHz N A Large 2 Large 2 a 51 Stereo s i Speaker Configuration No Override 50de Master Volume 100 Extron Surround Sound Processor Speaker Configuration tab second level tab Speaker size Speaker size determines whether or not Bass Management applies to that speaker For more information about Bass Management and speaker size see pages 4 4 and 4 5 Speaker size settings Speaker Size Front Center Side Back Subwoofer ena Gc EB None None 1 Large E
114. quest Query firmware version Query firmware version and build number Request part number Request general information Request model name Pno60 842 01 Audfxi L Mod x12 yolxejMutdxs e SSP 7 14 X21 Version x xx X22 version and build number X XX XXXx SSP 7 1 part number 60 842 01 Displays the audio input number Ki Listening Mode X12 Volume K and Mute Status X3 Model name is SSP 7 1 System Reset Master Reset Factory Reset Esc pooc Ese zQQQ lt Zpxel Zpqe Resets all parameters to factory defaults Same as Master Reset but also resets baud rate Firmware Upload Upload firmware Esc UPLOAD Got Up Upload begins Upload successful Status Commands View internal temperature CC View Clip Status Sts20 KX14 4l Sts3 xa d Internal temperature in C Displays Clip Status X3 Status 0 Off default 1 On Input 1 5 1 and 2 Digital audio optical input 3 and 4 Digital audio coaxial input 5 Analog input Volume Adjustment 0 100 default 50 dB corresponding to attenuation of 100 to 0 dB in 1 dB steps Max volume no attenuation 0 dB Min volume full attenuation 100 dB paa Listening Mode Matrix Decode Mode indicator on the front panel 1 Stereo 2 Mono 3 Stereo to All 4 Mono to All 5 Dolby Pro Logic 6 Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Movie 7 Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Mu
115. r Width Control in the range 0 7 Setting the control to 0 allows the sound to come from the front center speaker Setting the control to 7 allows the sound to come from the front right and left speakers The default setting is 3 For more information see page 4 6 DTS Neo 6 Settings These controls set the center image for DTS Neo 6 Cinema and DTS Neo 6 Music listening modes For more information about these listening modes see page B 9 Center Image Control The sliding bars adjust the center image control settings for e DTS Neo6 Music 0 10 default 3 e DTS Neo6 Cinema 0 10 default 10 Setting the control to 0 creates the effect of spreading out the audio signal across the front speakers Setting the control to 10 creates the effect of centralizing the audio signal 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 SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software cont d Drop down menus The menu bar at the top of the window provides additional tools and options The three top level headings are File Tools and Help see figure at right File The File menu has a single option 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 c
116. r 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 3 3 Features cont d 3 4 O Audio Inputs The SSP 7 1 accepts Rear Panel Features INPUTS OUTPUTS DIGITAL f yl ANALOG amp D 3 A 5 FRONT CENTER SIDE L R L R SUB BACK WOOFER RS 232 R ee stub MA Ea ERIS ERES S e a a 4 2 O 8 AC Power Input Use an IEC power cable to connect the processor to a 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz power source INPUTS four digital inputs and one analog input ANALOG e Inputs 1 and 2 accept digital signals through S PDIF optical cables ES s Inputs 3 and 4 accept digital signals through S PDIF coaxial cables Input5 accepts a balanced or unbalanced stereo or mono analog input through a 5 pin captive screw connector AARAA The following diagram shows the correct wiring for different input signals 2 Tn a Do nottin the wires Unbalanced Stereo Input Balanced Stereo Input Unbalanced Mono Input Balanced Mono Input high impedance The length of the exposed wires in the stripping process is critical The ideal length is 3 16 5 mm Any longer and the exposed wires may touch causing a short circuit between them Any shorter and the wires can be easily pulled out even if tightly fastened by the
117. rround Configurations Adds a back channel to 5 0 or 5 1 configurations The back left channel receives the sixth channel information and serves as the center back speaker in this configuration 7 0 to 7 1 Surround Configurations both the back left and right channels are active Listening modes designed for 6 1 channel outputs pass the same signal to both the back left and right channels Listening modes designed for 7 1 channel outputs pass separate signals to each channel to produce a stereo back sound effect 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 front panel AAA For more information about the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software see chapter 5 For more information about SIS commands see chapter 6 SSP 7 1 Features 3 5 Features cont d 3 6 Front Panel Operations Source format The bank of four LEDs lights to identify the format of the audio input e Dolby Digital IIl D Dolby Digital 2 0 Dolby Digital 2 0 Surround Dolby Digital 5 1 or Dolby Digital Surround EX DTS DTS 2 Channel DTS Digital Surround DTS 96 24 DTS ES Matrix 6 1 DTS 96 24 ES Matrix or DTS ES Discrete 6 1 e PCM 2 channe
118. rte heec retro tare dant ide temas B 5 Analog nitet Ore REM ai tmn ii B 5 Digital e P B 5 Sampling Fe QUERY ascii ule bea ueni rtre B 5 Listening Mode Options and Usage B 6 Listening Mode ODptlOFris certi etit rete aede eh Hin e nde re uS B 6 Ej RE B 6 MONO n B 6 Stereo to Alli lacas B 6 Memorie aa aa R aeaaea EE EEE ANAA ERE A EAE B 6 Dolby Digital 5 N erisin siaren ariar i B 6 Ip E etek E E E A EEEE B 7 PIRE A XE B 7 DTS ES Matrix is 2 veces Nesen E B 7 DTS 96 24 ES Matrix 22 40 Acari ne ad ees B 7 PIE ZbllcMT T Geese B 7 Dolby Digital EX erre ee deter lesson ai eaa oa aeaaeai asas oinnia ede ER cda ye B 7 Dolby ProLogic MR ERR Cs B 7 Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Movie or MUSIC esineeseen oeoa nano nnnn crac rancia B 8 Ibo a iejeoplee e B 8 Center Width Controlan a AO aa B 8 Panorama Control incida ia dadas B 8 TOC iv SSP 7 1 Table of Contents Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Movie or Music DTS Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie or Music eeeeeeeennnnnnn DTS 96 24 Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie or Music eeeeeeneenenne DUS Dolby EX xiii rem oa ie e Ear Erden Ue EE a andaa DIS 96 244 Dolby EX sarei e cuatro e ic tola n Rd on re riter adds DIS Neo 6 Cinem
119. s 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 Dolby Pro Logic This mode decodes source audio that is encoded in two channel Dolby Surround to provide four channel playback center left right and mono side surrounds Sources include videocasettes DVDs and TV broadcasts Logic steering techniques extend the impact of the sound track over a wider listening area This listening mode creates a mono side surround channel with a high frequency roll off above 7 kHz SSP 7 1 Reference Material B 7 Reference Material cont d B 8 Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Movie or Music Dolby Pro Logic II builds on Dolby Pro Logic by breaking the mono side surround channel into a pair of stereo side surround channels for playback in a 5 1 surround sound setup This is achieved by a matrix surround decoder Dolby Pro Logic II only works with 2 channel source formats that are used in a 5 1 configuration It is available as Dolby Pro Logic II Movie and Dolby Pro Logic II Music Dolby Pro Logic II Movie is used for VCRs TV broadcasts and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic II Music is used for any stereo music recordings Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie and Music extend the Dolby Pro Logic II matrix decoding technology to derive up to seven channels from a two channel source which provides ad
120. s of compensation it is recommended that the individual speaker s compensation delay is set first before readjusting all speakers for Lip Sync offset Nets 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 4 5 Setup cont d 4 6 Test Signals 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 The three options for test source are pink noise Dolby noise and an external source By default the test signal is switched off Pink Noise Pink noise is a random signal with all audio frequencies present that is generated by the SSP 7 1 It provides equal energy per octave to provide a flat response over all frequencies The main purpose of pink noise is to calibrate the speaker s interaction with its given environment 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 External This option requires an external calibration source such as an audio calibration disk that
121. selectable listening modes can be changed to match the source format The unit can accept two channel analog signals as well as digital Pulse Code Modulation PCM signals and output them through various matrix decoding mode options for use in 5 1 to 7 1 system configurations The SSP 7 1 can decode and process licensed branded digital source formats from Dolby Digital 1 and DTS in their originally encoded formats These include Dolby Digital 2 0 Dolby Digital 2 0 Surround Dolby Digital 5 1 Dolby Digital Surround EX1 DTS 2 channel DTS Digital Surround e DTS 96 24 Use the Table of Contents or the Index in the left panel to find and navigate to a topic 5 22 SSP 7 1 e Setup and Control Software 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 3 If necessary install the Extron Firmware Loader utility This is on the software disk that ships with the unit or can be downloaded free of charge from the Extron web site www extron com 4 From the same site download the firmware for the SSP 7 1 To download the firmware for the sound processor click on the Download tab on the Extron home page and then click the Firmware selection in the sidebar to
122. sic 8 Dolby Digital 5 1 9 Dolby Digital EX 10 Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Movie 11 Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Music 12 DTS or DTS 96 24 13 DTS ES Matrix or DTS 96 24 ES Matrix 14 DTS ES Discrete 15 DTS Dolby EX or DTS 96 24 Dolby EX 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 SSP 7 1 Configuration and Control Setting Speaker Delay settings using SIS commands 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 To adjust Compensation Delays using SIS commands follow these instructions Two person setup Setting up speaker delays is easier with two people If only one person is available the position of the listener s ears must be marked precisely using for example a pile of boxes Do not try to guess ear positions as this will introduce measurement errors 1 Pick an ideal central location where all speaker output signals converge 2 Usea tape measure to measure the distance from each speaker to the convergence location Be sure to measure to the same spot from each speaker Noy Measurements from the speaker should be to the midrange driver in a three way spe
123. ted is shown by this group of LEDs When no mode override is chosen none of the LEDs light The available mode overrides are e Downmix Dolby Pro Logic II TIx PO PL II TIx e DTS Neo 6 DTS NEO 6 e To All Selecting an appropriate listening mode depends on the source format and on the speaker configuration For more information about setting the Mode Override see Front Panel Operations on page 3 6 and Listening Mode Options and Usage on page B 6 When used in conjunction with the Input buttons the Mode Override button is used to mute all outputs see page 3 8 The Mode Override is used to perform a complete system reset see Complete System Reset on page 3 9 Input Selections Push one of the buttons to select between 5 possible audio inputs The LED next to the currently active input lights For more information about input selection see page 3 8 In conjunction with the Mode Override button the Input buttons are used to mute all outputs see page 3 8 The Input buttons are also used to enable or disable the Front Panel Security Lockout Executive Mode For more information see page 3 10 In conjunction with the Volume Adjust Knob the analog input Input 5 is used to set analog input gain level for the analog source see page 3 10 SSP 7 1 Features Volume Adjust Knob and LED Bar Analog Input Gain Level Control and LED Bar The rotary encoder adjusts the output volume see page 3 9 Togethe
124. ted via the HDMI output and can only be processed by an AV receiver that supports HDMI connections The Blu Ray player should support 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 IIl D Inputs 1 4 only Dolby Digital 5 1 3 2 1 3 2 3 1 1 3 1 3 0 3 0 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 or 1 0 Dolby Digital is a flexible discrete digital technology for carrying audio Dolby Digital is a 5 1 channel surround sound format and is the standard for DVD video Dolby Digital features up to five discrete channels front center front left front right surround left and surround right which gives it the 5 designation Each of the channels is full frequency with respect to human hearing 20 Hz to 20k Hz There is an additional channel reserved for low frequency effects LFE which is usually reserved for the subwoofer speaker s or other speakers capable of reproducing low frequency ranges 3 120 Hz This gives the 1 designation since the sixth channel is not full frequency Although referred to as 5 1 it includes a variety of combinations including 1 0 2 0 2 1 3 0 3 1 4 0 4 1 5 0 and 5 1 Dolby Digital 2 0 2 0 Dolby Digital 2 0 is a specific stereo format encoded by Dolby Digital technology Encoded information is in
125. tended primarily for playback by the front left and front right speakers TV broadcasts or DVD movie commentaries often have audio tracks encoded using this format When the SSP 7 1 detects this source format both the I D and 2 CH LEDs are lit Dolby Digital 2 0 Surround 2 0 Dolby Digital 2 0 Surround is the consumer version of the original Dolby multichannel analog film sound format Left center right and mono surround are matrix encoded onto two audio tracks These two tracks can be decoded by Dolby Pro Logic to recreate the original four channel sound This source format is used typically for digital television broadcast signals and older remastered movies When the SSP 7 1 detects this source format both the I D and 2 CH LEDs are lit SSP 7 1 Reference Material B 3 Reference Material cont d B 4 Dolby Digital Surround EX 3 2 1 Dolby Digital Surround EX is a commercial format that reproduces the center channel information through speakers placed directly behind the listener The back surround information is matrix encoded onto the right and left surround channels of conventional Dolby 5 1 formats If there is no back channel speaker the information for that channel is played through the right and left surround speakers DTS Source Formats DTS Inputs 1 4 only DTS 2 Channel 2 0 DTS 2 Channel is a specific DTS encoded stereo format Material encoded in this source format is typically found in D
126. tes the effect of spreading the centralized audio signal across all three front output channels When this control is set to 10 the matrixed information intended for the front left and front right output channel effects is fully attenuated allowing the Center channel to dominate and creating a more centralized effect from the front channels SSP 7 1 Reference Material B 9 Reference Material cont d Listening Modes Usage Listening mode Number Types of channels Media used of signal channels 1 discrete or 1 downmix Analog signal matrixed full bandwidth CDs or DVDs channel C downmixed to 1 channel Stereo 2 discrete or 2 downmix Stereo music matrixed full bandwidth All DVDs downmbedita channel L R 2 channels Mono to all 1 discrete or 1 downmix Analog signal matrixed full bandwidth CDs or DVDs channel C downmixed to 1 channel 2 to 6 matrixed full bandwidth channels L R LS RS and CB or LB RB Stereo to all 2 discrete or 2 downmix Stereo music Pis i RE All DVDs downmixed to channels L R 2 channels 2 or 4 matrixed full bandwidth channels LS RS and or LB RB Dolby Pro Logic 2 discrete full bandwidth Stereo and Dolby channels L R Surround encoded VHS 1 matrixed full bandwidth movies and broadcast channel C TV programs 1 matrixed limited bandwidth channel S Dolby Pro Logic II 2 discrete full bandwidth Stereo and Dolby Music or Movie channels L R Surround encoded VH
127. the current audio output mode setting Front Panel Lockout Executive Mode Enable Disable View current Lockout Status 1X Ox X Exe je Exe je Exe je Enables Front Panel Lockout Executive Mode X3 Status 0 Off default 1 On Disables Front Panel Lockout Displays current Front Panel Lockout status Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Music Dimension Control Set Dimension Neutral Set Dimension Front Set Dimension Back View Dimension Control Status Esc ZOSSP lt Esc Z1SSP lt Esc Z2SSP lt Esc ZSSP lt Sspz ba SspZ zz SspZ Kaye SspZ zz Sets Dimension Control to Neutral Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Music Dimension Control 0 Neutral default 1 Front 2 Back Sets Dimension Control to Front Sets Dimension Control to Back View the current Dimension Control Status Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Music Panorama Mode Set Panorama Off Set Panorama On View current Panorama setting Esc POSSP lt Esc PISSP lt Esc PSSP lt SspP xj SspP SspP ka Sets Panorama Status Off X3 Status 0 Off default On Sets Panorama Status On Displays the current Panorama status Dolby Pro Logic II IIx Music Center Width Set Center Width View Center Width Esc C ssp Esc CSSP lt SspC SspC Sets the Center Width Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Center Width Control Range 0 7 default 3 Displays th
128. trix DTS 96 24 Dolby EX DTS 96 24 Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie DTS 96 24 Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music DTS Digital Surround inputs 1 4 only B 16 Stereo default Mono SSP 7 1 Reference Material Stereo Stereo to All Mono Mono to All DTS default Stereo Stereo to All Mono Mono to All DTS default DTS ES Matrix DTS Dolby EX DTS Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie DTS Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Source Format DTS 96 24 ES Matrix 6 1 inputs 1 4 only Stereo default Mono 3 0 to 5 1 Stereo Stereo to All Mono Mono to All DTS 96 24 default 6 0 to 7 1 Stereo Stereo to All Mono Mono to All DTS 96 24 DTS 96 24 ES Matrix default DTS ES Matrix 6 1 inputs 1 4 only Stereo default Mono Stereo Stereo to All Mono Mono to All DTS default Stereo Stereo to All Mono Mono to All DTS DTS ES Matrix default DTS ES Discrete 6 1 inputs 1 4 only Stereo default Mono Stereo Stereo to All Mono Mono to All DTS default SSP 7 1 Reference Material Stereo Stereo to All Mono Mono to All DTS ES Discrete default B 17 Reference Material cont d B 18 SSP 7 1 Reference Material ese Ss 3 amp o 3 a ES RG Appendix C Index and Glossary Index Glossary Index and Glossary Index Symbols 2 Channel Source B 5 A About See Drop down menus
129. tup and Control Software 1 2 5 2 Installing the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software 5 2 Running the SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software 5 2 Mal Wa o Ser 5 3 liput aE 2 idrico E lata Rue wena 5 3 Tone Control Sidra M 5 4 Analog Input Gala Ata 5 4 Input O tput Information Bat eto actina 5 5 niei cuius n 5 5 Output Status NA een 5 6 Master Volume and MUte eerte eet Re ari 5 6 Speaker Setup Tabliisaaia e d d ue e DEBET OR AB e NE FERRO eue QU ee 5 7 Speaker Configuration tab second level tab 5 7 SPE AKG SIZG cuida OM sats stuanecun LnrT 5 7 Speaker size Settings 1n eric cen cete tor dt nie Da ovary nana 5 7 CrOSSOVET D n P 5 8 SA nennen nennen nnne nennen nnne 5 8 Input Output information bar aiaia enne nennen 5 8 Speaker Delay tab second level tab 5 9 Speaker Distant otio nic aire e e ER a AREE EE RERBA ATAER DENE AAEE 5 9 Two person setup without Lip Sync Offset sssssssssssseeseeeneennenne 5 10 Setup with a Real Time Analyzer RTA calibration tool without Lip Sync Offset 5 11 Compensating for Lip Sync Offset 2 ere tente d 5 11 Input Output information bar nennen enne nnne nnne nnns 5 11 Testing and Output Trim tab second level tab sse 5 12 AA A 5 12 Selecting test signal Source aiit oct re La dia Peru i e a
130. uence they appear at the top of the screen Full instructions on how to configure each screen are available in the Help File which can be accessed under the Help menu option or by pressing F1 from within the program iMain Speaker Setup Listening Mode Setup Advanced Setup 3450d 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 The button lights green to show the currently active input Further information about the input sources is available on page 3 6 SSP 7 1 Setup and Control Software 5 3 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 Both controls are adjustable between 10 dB and 10 dB and the current value is shown in the text box Adjust the value in any of these ways Grab and drag the slider bar to adjust tone in 1 dB increments Clicking on the control the vertical white line not the bar will increment or decrement the value by 5 dB depending on whether the click was above or below the bar Click on the tone control to bring it into focus and t
131. ut and unmute the next channel to test each output in turn To end the session send the SIS command that turns off the test source Esc XOTSTA and the SIS command that unmutes all channels 0Z Using External Source test signals 1 2 Select the input that will supply the test signal Change the listening mode for the input signal s source format to Mono to All using SIS commands see chapter 6 in one of the following ways a Configure User s Mode settings to auto select Mono to All as the input signal s format If the listening mode was changed the source is downmixed to mono which is output to all available channels at equal levels OR b With a source actively playing toggle through the mode override options to select To All Enter the SIS command EscJU X1 4 8SSP to change the option to Mono to All is the input channel 4 is for the To All Mode Override Group and 8 selects Mono to All 3 Play the source audio through the selected input If the user mode was correctly set to Mono to All in step 2 the output should be heard equally from all channels If not toggle the Mode Override button on the front panel to To All to enable Mono to All Send the SIS command that mutes all output channels 1Z Send the SIS command to unmute each output channel individually X2 0Z where x2 represents the number of the output channel The signal is output through the unmuted
132. ver frequency can be adjusted within the range of 40 Hz to 250 Hz with a default setting of 100 Hz Speakers set to small see Speaker size settings on the opposite page will play only signals above the set frequency Nets The LFE information from a multi channel source format is not affected by the Crossover Frequency The LFE info is mixed with low passed signals from speakers set to Small after the Low Pass Filter is applied to those speakers Speaker delay settings The speaker delay settings adjust the signal delay for each speaker individually from 0 to 100 ms The default setting for each speaker is 0 ms The two main reasons to adjust the signal delay are Compensation Delay In a room where speakers are not equidistant from the listener sound from the closest speaker reaches the listener before sound from the farthest speaker This adjustment delays the signals going to individual speakers the signal to the speaker farthest from the listener is not delayed while speakers that are closer to the listener are delayed more This ensures that the sound from each speaker reaches the listener at the same time Lip Sync Offset Processing video signals often delays the video signal relative to the audio signal The Lip Sync Offset delays audio signals to every output channel by the same amount to compensate for the delay to the video signal and to resynchronize the audio and video outputs If a particular setup requires both type
133. x bass management Stereo and Dolby Surround encoded VHS movies and broadcast TV programs Stereo music Video games Dolby Digital EX for use with Dolby Digital 5 1 or Dolby Digital Surround EX 6 0 to 6 1 5 discrete full bandwidth channels L R C LS RS 1 matrixed full bandwidth channel CB 1 discrete LFE channel LFE Some DVDs which are encoded with Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital 5 1 DVDs can also be used with a Dolby Digital EX decoder DTS ES Matrix or DTS 96 24 ES Matrix For use with DTS ES Matrix 6 1 or DTS Digital Surround Source Formats 6 0 to 6 1 5 discrete full bandwidth channels L R C LS RS 1 matrixed full bandwidth channel CB 1 discrete LFE channel LFE Some DVDs which are encoded with DTS Digital Surround DTS 96 24 DTS ES Matrix 6 1 or DTS 96 24 ES Matrix 6 1 DTS ES Discrete 6 0 to 6 1 6 discrete full bandwidth channels L R C LS RS and CB 1 discrete LFE channel LFE SSP 7 1 Reference Material Some DVDs which are encoded with DTS ES Discrete 6 1 B 11 Listening mode Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Music Reference Material cont d Number of signal channels 6 0 to 7 1 Types of channels Dependent on configuration 5 discrete full bandwidth channels L R C LS RS 1 or 2 matrixed full bandwidth channel CB or LB RB 1 discrete LFE channel LFE Media used All DVDs Some bro
134. y Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie default Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music DTS Neo 6 Cinema DTS Neo 6 Music B 15 Reference Material cont d Source Format Dolby Digital 5 1 inputs 1 4 only Stereo default Mono 3 0 to 5 1 Stereo Stereo to All Mono Mono to All Dolby Digital 5 1 default 6 0 to 7 1 Stereo Stereo to All Mono Mono to All Dolby Digital 5 1 default Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Movie Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Music Dolby Digital Surround EX inputs 1 4 only Stereo default Mono Stereo Stereo to All Mono Mono to All Dolby Digital 5 1 default Stereo Stereo to All Mono Mono to All Dolby Digital 5 1 Dolby Digital EX default in 6 1 Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Movie default in 7 1 Dolby Digital Pro Logic IIx Music DTS 2 Channel inputs 1 4 only Stereo default Mono Stereo default Stereo to All Mono Mono to All Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Dolby Pro Logic II Music DTS Neo 6 Cinema DTS Neo 6 Music Stereo default Stereo to All Mono Mono to All Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music DTS Neo 6 Cinema DTS Neo 6 Music DTS 96 24 inputs 1 4 only Stereo default Mono Stereo Stereo to All Mono Mono to All DTS 96 24 default Stereo Stereo to All Mono Mono to All DTS 96 24 default DTS 96 24 ES Ma

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