Rane SSE-35 Home Equalizer
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1. w o Rack Ears Conditions Comments From 160 Hz to 16 kHz 3 Accuracy to center frequency Positive grounded center detent Left amp Right Subwoofers From 25 Hz to 100 Hz 3 Accuracy to center frequency Positive grounded center detent Left amp Right low pass filters Slide switch selectable 4th order RCA phono connectors 11 Volts peak RCA phono connectors 11 Volts peak into 2k ohms or greater Left Right amp Center 1 kHz 4 dBu 20 20 kHz 4 dBu 60 Hz 7 kHz 4 1 4 dBu re 4 dBu 20 kHz BW flat Max out noise floor 20 dBu 96 dBu 1 kHz National Electrical Code Class 2 Class 2 Safety Extra Low Voltage EMC directive 89 336 EEC Per article 1 of LVD 73 23 EEC File no E88261 File no LR58948 EMC directive 89 336 EEC LV directive 73 23 EEC 6 pin mod plug RMS current from remote supply 4 4 cm x 43 9 cm x 20 3 cm 2 3 kg 18 cm x 56 cm x 33 cm 4 1 kg Manual 7 Block Diagram LEFT YPASS OUTPUT RELAY J201 BOTTOM INPUT SUBWOOFER xL Wc lee e AP Sup EQUALIZER A g t 11 BAND 2 3 OCT 160 16kHz NORM EQUALIZER 7 BAND 1 3 OCT LEFT Pae SUBWOOFER SUB CROSSOVER SUB E LEFT SOURCE J101 L amp R D J g 80Hz 125Hz CROSSOVER RIGHT SUBWOOFER2. L amp R OUTPUT X J401 AN SUB RIGHT SUB o SOURCE E EQUALIZER 7 BAND RIGHT o 1 3 OCT INPUT 80Hz 125Hz NORM 25 100Hz J501 lt TOP yuiee 11 BAND RIGHT vs 2 2 3 OCT OUTPUT SUB 160 16kHz b J501 BOTTOM ENGAGE SUBWOOFER CENTER INPUT J301 lt TOP gt tI BAND CENTER 2 3 OCT OUTPUT 160 16kHz 4 J301 BOTTOM Rane Corporation 10802 47th Ave W Mukilteo WA 98275 5098 TEL 425 355 6000 FAX 425 347 7757 WEB http www rane com All features amp specifications subject to change without notice JUN97 Manual 8
3. ANE OPERATORS MANUAL SSE 35 HOME CINEMA EQUALIZER 26 1 6k 2 6k 6k 160 260 400 630 1k 1 6k 2 5k 4k 6 3k 10k 16k 25 TIE CENTER CHANNEL 31 5 40 1k 1 6k 2 5k 4k RIGHT SUBWOOFER QUICK START Great video is ready made great audio is harder to get but a SSE 35 makes it a lot easier Read at least this boxed section and you ll be on your way toward great audio Hook up is intuitive In from the decoder Out to the amplifiers Just follow the silkscreened legends on the rear of the unit Use only high quality RCA cables Set your Dolby Pro Logic decoder s center channel to NORMAL Mode Familiarity with any other graphic equalizer makes you familiar with the SSE 35 If this is your first equalizer be gentle it can overwhelm you Use of a realtime analyzer is recommended alternatively use an SPL meter and a test disc then try your ears Use the BYPASS switch as an aid in comparing equalized results with unequalized results Pushbutton in and locked LED on is the bypassed unequalized mode pushbutton out and unlocked LED off is the normal equalized mode See the included Rane Note 132 for stereo or mono subwoofer tips See the Operating Instructions on the back page for basic alignment info Install the supplied security cover after completing all settings Be sure the POWER light fits snugly into the hole in the security cover NEVER CONNECT ANYTHING EXCEPT AN APPROVED RANE POWER SUPPLY TO
4. RIGHT SURROUND SURROUND Cu Typical System Connection Using Stereo Subwoofers Manual 4 160 250 400 630 1k 1 6k 26k 4k 6 3k 10k 16k 160 260 400 630 ee NT ol LEFT CENTER RIGHT No Subwoofer In all Dolby Pro Logic modes except Center Wide or Large all bass information is retained in the left and right channels Only material above 100 Hz is routed to the center and surround channels The SSE 35 provides 1 3 octave control of frequen cies below 100 Hz in the Left and Right Channels with 2 3 octave control of frequencies above 100 Hz in the Left Center and Right Channels Set the rear panel ENGAGE switches to the out position see REAR PANEL 7 F 1 3 OCTAVE 26 31 8 40 rf RIGHT SUBWOOFER MONO SUB LEFT CENTER RIGHT Mono Subwoofer When a mono subwoofer is used with the SSE 35 use either the LEFT or RIGHT Subwoofer Output LEFT in this ex ample Set both ENGAGE switches in and the LEFT SOURCE to L amp R see REAR PANEL 7 and 8 Only the Left set of 1 3 octave equalization affects subwoofer response 6k 2 5k 4k 63k 10k 16k 2 3 OCTAVE 1 3 OCTAVE LEFT SUB LEFT CENTER RIGHT SUB RIGHT Stereo Subwoofers With stereo subwoofers the full potential of music and soundtracks is realized regardless of out of phase bass sign
5. THE RED MODU LAR JACK ON THE REAR OF THE UNIT This is an AC input and requires a power supply exactly like the one originally packed with your unit See the full explanation of the power supply requirements elsewhere in this manual Have fun Manual 1 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION j z5 31 5 40 60 16k 16k 6 4 2 0 R gici NEL 26 31 5 40 60 J 16 6 4 2 o 6 CENTER CHANNEL LEFT RIGHT amp CENTER CHANNEL equalizer controls Each of the Left Right and Center Channels have eleven slide controls used to set the individual levels of the 2 3 octave spaced 160 Hz 16 kHz constant Q filters Their range is 6 dB The grounded center detent design ensures each filter is off when positioned to 0 dB Each center frequency is clearly labeled above the respective slide control LEFT amp RIGHT SUBWOOFER ow frequency equalizer controls Each of the Left amp Right Subwoofer Channels or the L amp R Front Low Frequency Bands if no subwoofer have seven slide controls used to set the individual levels of the 1 3 octave spaced 25 Hz 100 Hz constant Q filters Their range is 6 dB As above the grounded center detent design ensures each filter is off when positioned to 0 dB Each center frequency is clearly labeled above the respective slide control POWER indicator This blue LED lights any time remote power is supplied from the Rane model RS 1 power supply included To avoid
6. als present in many recordings Each subwoofer receives separate 1 3 octave control Set both ENGAGE switches in and each SOURCE switch to LEFT and RIGHT see REAR PANEL 7 and 8 Manual 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DOLBY PRO LOGIC AUDIO SYSTEM ALIGNMENT The SSE 35 is for Dolby Pro Logic systems where Left Center and Right Channels should have matched response Though the SSE 35 helps a great deal 6 dB boost cut may not be enough to compensate between vastly different speaker brands models and designs For best results choose left center and right speakers that have a similar sound and let the SSE 35 do the fine tuning Use a one third octave real time analyzer and a sound pressure meter to flatten the system as described in the analyzer or meter manual or the RaneNote on Home Theater Systems included in this manual Start with the Center Channel first then match the other Channels Use the Pro Logic decoder s NORMAL mode when using the SSE 35 Normal mode directs all common or mono information above 100 Hz from the Left and Right Channels to the Center Channel SETTING UP THE CROSSOVER When using one or two subwoofers press both ENGAGE switches in and the LEDs will light up This routes the signal through the crossovers and into the low frequency equalizer to the separate subwoofer outputs When using one subwoofer or a pair or mono su
7. art what you see is what you get unlike previous equalizer designs where the bandwidth changes with the slider positions With a constant Q equalier only frequencies within each band are affected allowing greater accuracy and control Place the speakers first then analyze and equalize Referring to analyzer room curves begin by positioning the sliders to create the inverse curve shown by the instrumenta tion Remember most applications require only a few dB of boost or cut If more is required use architectural and mechanical means change add remove or relocate acousti cally sensitive items speakers drapes carpets mirrors etc as required USING THE BYPASS SWITCH The SSE 35 provides an equalizer BYPASS switch amp indicator as a useful tool for optimizing settings Use the BYPASS switch for making quick A B comparisons that is comparing A equalized BYPASS out LED off versus B unequalized BYPASS in LED on To do this freely without danger of system damage you must first pay atten tion to how much equalization is being used Try for an average of 0 dB for all sliders in a channel Since the SSE 35 always operates at unity gain in the BYPASS mode comparison after a lot of boosting or cutting can result in startling level differences Therefore you want to keep the system level down until you first use the BYPASS switch Be very careful the first time you use it The crossover remains active
8. bwoofers set both SOURCE switches to L amp R When using stereo subwoofers set the SOURCE switches to LEFT and RIGHT respectively Setting of the CROSSOVER FREQUENCY depends on the type of speakers being used Small left center and right speakers will not produce much bass in themselves and require the higher subwoofer setting of 125 Hz Larger or full range left center and right speakers will sound better with the setting of 80 Hz You may wish to experiment and use your ears to determine the best position for this switch If the subwoofer s have their own crossover set the subwoofer s crossover frequency as high as possible allowing the 24 dB crossover in the SSE 35 to do all the work If any THX speakers are used for either mains or subwoofer use the 80 Hz setting However if a THX proces sor is being used we recommend not using the crossover in the SSE 35 and using the crossover in the processor in this case do not depress the ENGAGE switches or use the SSE 35 subwoofer outputs connect your subwoofer to the proces sor directly The frequencies of the LEFT and RIGHT channels are not affected by the low frequency equalizer when the ENGAGE switches are depressed This way if the front speakers are capable of producing bass they will do so along with the subwoofer Manual 6 SETTING CURVES USING THE SSE 35 Rane s unique constant Q circuitry makes setting curves easy With Rane graphic equalizers for the most p
9. confusion a distinction is made here between electrical and political power BYPASS switch amp indicator This pushbutton switch activates the relay controlled BYPASS function Engaging the BYPASS switch red BYPASS LED on ties the INPUT connectors directly to their respective OUTPUT connectors hard wired This switch is particularly useful in performing A B comparisons between equalized and non equalized sound This switch does not bypass the subwoofer crossovers only the equalizer sections Use generously during set up During the initial timed power up sequence the SSE 35 automatically goes into BYPASS mode Manual 2 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION RIGHT SUBWOOFER OUTPUT Gy Gy LEFT SUBWOOFER OUTPUT SSE 35 MADE IN THE USA BY EJ ANE CROSSOVER FREQUENCY SOURCE mm CORPORATION MUKILTEO WA 1 Remote POWER supply input The unit is supplied from the factory with a Model RS 1 Remote Power Supply suitable for connection to this input jack The power requirements of this unit call for an 18 volt AC center tapped transformer only THIS IS NOT A TELEPHONE JACK NEVER USE A POWER SUPPLY OTHER THAN THE ONE SUPPLIED OR A REPLACEMENT APPROVED BY RANE CORPORATION Using any other type of supply may damage the unit and void the warranty 2 Ground LIFT switch This switch provides the ability to separate chassis ground and signal ground Normally this switch should be in the LIFT position In some circumstances mov
10. g the SSE 35 Refer to the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS on page Manual 6 CHASSIS GROUNDING If after hooking up your system it exhibits excessive hum or buzzing there is an incompatibility in the grounding configuration between units somewhere Units with outboard power supplies do NOT ground the chassis through the line cord Make sure that these units are grounded either to another chassis which is earth grounded or directly to the grounding screw on an AC outlet cover by means of a wire connected to a screw on the chassis with a star washer to guarantee proper contact Please refer to RaneNote 110 Sound System Incterconnection supplied in this manual for further information on system grounding Manual 3 SSE 35 CONNECTION When first connecting the SSE 35 leave the power supply for last This gives you a chance to correct mistakes before damaging fragile speakers ears and nerves INPUTS Inputs are unbalanced and fitted with standard RCA phono jacks OUTPUTS The Outputs mimic the Inputs Only use high quality RCA cables for hook up SIGNAL LEVELS The SSE 35 is designed for Home Theater Audio refer ence levels and provides a minimum headroom of 26 dB above reference making it virtually unclippable With all slide controls located in their 0 dB detented positions the SSE 35 operates with unity gain from input to output No additional level controls are necessary Use the SSE 35 only for specific equalization not as a gai
11. ing this switch eliminates hum problems Always turn your amplifier levels down before changing this switch and bring them up slowly 3 Chassis ground A 6 32 screw used for chassis grounding purposes See CHASSIS GROUNDING below 4 LEFT CENTER amp RIGHT OUTPUT connectors Active unbalanced design Use only high grade RCA cables for connection to the power amplifier inputs Wn LEFT CENTER amp RIGHT INPUT connectors Active unbalanced design Use only high grade RCA cables for connec tion to the surround sound decoder outputs 6 SUBWOOFER OUTPUT connector Active unbalanced design Use only high grade RCA cables for connection to the subwoofer power amplifier input 7 SUBWOOFER ENGAGE switches Pressing both of these switches to the in position and illuminating the red LEDs engages the crossovers and routes the low frequencies to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUTS 8 SUB SOURCE switches These switches determine if the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT for each Channel gets its input from the Left Right or a summed Left Right signal Set these to LEFT and RIGHT for stereo subwoofers and L amp R when using a mono subwoofer 9 CROSSOVER FREQUENCY switches One each for Left and Right Channels This sets the built in 24 dB per octave crossover to only allow frequencies below 80 Hz or 125 Hz to the subwoofer s in each Channel thereby improving subwoofer efficiency If the subwoofer has a crossover frequency ajustment set it to its highest value when usin
12. n control The average of all sliders should be 0 dB or less volume should be relatively the same when activating the BYPASS switch Try to cut rather than boost Lowering the mountains makes less filling in the valleys ALIGNMENT See Operating Instructions Once the room is aligned purists will install the security cover and never adjust again until the room is re arranged Some of you will be impressed with all those little sliders and want to play The choice is yours The SSE 35 comes ready for 19 rack mounting The rack ears may be moved forward to allow the security cover to be mounted flush with the rack face Simply remove the two philips screws on each rack ear and relocate them to the forward holes If the unit is not to be rack mounted attach the supplied rubber feet to four corners of the bottom of the unit to prevent scratching other components or shelving and remove the ears if you like TV Monitor or Projector Amplifiers SSE Dolby Pro Logic Processor Preamp Outputs Left Center Right Q Left_Sur Right _Sur 7 LEFT CENTER RIGHT SSE 35 INPUTS LO 6 Optional 2 3 Octave Left_ Sub Left Center Right Right Sub Stereo Equalize 5 ME 15 or Equi SSE_35 OUTPUTS L LEFT SUB RIGHT SUB ae LEFT
13. regardless of the position of the BYPASS switch Keep this in mind when making com parisons and listening to the subwoofer range Only the equalizers are bypassed MONO OR STEREO SUBWOOFERS SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT EQUALIZING SURROUNDS Read the discussions in RaneNote 132 Home Theater Systems included in this manual SSE 35 Features amp Specifications Inputs Type esau Impedance eira Maximum Level Outputs Type A oinei Impedance seitin Maximum Level Frequency Response THD Noise Signal to Noise Dynamic Range Channel Separation Unit Agency Listing gansi 120 VAC model RS 230 VAC model Power Supply Agency Listing RRE 120 VAC model EEE 230 VAC model Power Supply Input PEN Current Unit Size EARR Weight SMPTE IM Note 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms 11 2 3 Octave ISO Spacing Constant Q 20 6 7 1 3 Octave ISO Spacing Constant Q A4th Order Butterworth 80 or 125 24 dB Octave Active Unbalanced 10k 20 Active Unbalanced 100 20 20 20 kHz 0 001 0 015 0 01 100 116 80 Class 2 Equipment UL 813 Exempt CSA Exempt VDE SELV CE EMC CE Safety Exempt Model RS 1 UL Listed CSA Certified CE EMC CE Safety 18 VAC w center tap 750 1 75 H x 17 3 W x 8 D 5 lb 7 x 22 x 13 9 Ib mm 0 25 dB mm 0 25 dB Hz 1 Ohms 1 dBu 1 Ohms 1 dBu 1 dB typ 005 005 1 dB 1 dB typ dB 10 Vrms max mA
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