SSP-300 Surround Sound Processor

Information

The SSP-300 is a full-featured 7.1 channel processor, capable of decoding virtually any discrete multichannel format. It also provides digital post-processing features and flexibly handles multichannel analog signals. Special features such as the Classé touchscreen control enhance and simplify operation of an otherwise complex system.

Specifications

Details
model SSP-300
audio  
no. of inputs  
analog
single-ended
balanced
7.1 (single-ended)
digital
coaxial
AES/EBU
optical

11pr RCA
no
1 set RCA

4
1
2
no. of outputs  
analog
single-ended
balanced
7.1 (single-ended)
7.1 (balanced)
digital
coaxial (S/PDIF)
AES/EBU
optical

4pr RCA
no
1 set RCA
no

no
no
1
analog audio inputs  
stereo
input level
max input
input impedance
input capacitance
7.1
input level
max input
input impedance
input capacitance

2Vrms
3.6Vrms
17kΩ
1000pF

2Vrms
8Vrms
17kΩ
1000pF
analog audio outputs  
7.1
max output
output impedance
THD (any source)
S/N ratio
(analog source)
S/N ratio
(digital source)
S/N ratio (7.1 inputs)
frequency response
(analog source)
frequency response
(digital source)
frequency response
(7.1 inputs)

8Vrms
56Ω
<0.002%
>96dB

>101dB

>105dB
20Hz – 22kHz

20Hz – 42kHz

20Hz – 20kHz
(-0.05dB)
stereo analog out  

tape rec and rec outputs
output level
output impedance


2Vrms
470Ω

video SSP-300
no. of inputs  
composite
S-Video
component
4
5
3
no. of outputs  
composite
S-Video
component
4
3
1
video conversion  
composite to S-Video
composite to component
S-Video to composite
S-Video to component
component to composite
component to S-Video
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
other connectors
 
DC trigger (2.5 mm)
IR in (2.5 mm)
IR out (2.5 mm)
RS-232 port (DB-9)
CAN bus IN
CAN bus OUT
auto cal microphone
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
audio formats and standards  
Dolby EX
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic II
DTS-ES Discrete
DTS-ES Matrix
DTS 3/2/1
DTS Neo:6
PCM
THX Ultra2
24bit/96kHz digital PCM
lip sync
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
music modes  
natural
party
surround
yes
yes
yes
features and specifications  
no. of independent zones

single-ended
weights and measures  
width
depth

height
gross weight
net weight
17.5” (444 mm)
16.5” (419 mm)
(excluding connectors)
4.75” (121 mm)
39 lbs (18 kg)
30 lbs (14 kg)

 

Brochure

  • Classé full Product Brochure - English

Info Sheet

Drawings 2D/3D

Owner's Manual

Firmware Minou

  • Latest Firmware : Version 1.0.3.0 (Date: 4 July 2016)

How to check the current Firmware of your Sigma 2200i

  • Press the MENU button on the left of the touchscreen
  • Press STATUS

How to update Sigma 2200i Firmware

  • download the latest Firmware package
  • unzip the downloaded file on your local computer
  • copy the unzipped file onto a new USB key.  This key must be empty.  The file must be located at the "root" level
  • power off your Sigma 2200i using the Power switch on the rear of the unit
  • insert the USB stick in the front USB port
  • Power on the Sigma 2200i using the power switch in the rear of the unit
  • the Firmware update will start automatically and will take xx minutes
  • At the end of the Firmware update the unit will ask you calibrate the touchscreen by tipping multiple calibration targets with a tipped object (lead pencil, fingernail, stylus)

What to do when your Firmware Update fails

  • simply power down the unit and remove the USB key, the unit should revert back to its previous Firmware Version when your power on again
  • insert the USB key into your local computer and open the USB key (file explorer)
  • you will notice that 2 LOG files have been written to the USB key. Copy these log file to your local computer.  You can send them to Classé Tech Support for further evaluation
  • In most cases the software update fails because of an issue with the USB key (previous vendor formatting, file allocation issues).  We recommend to buy a clean new USB key and repeat teh Firmware download and update procedure. 

 

Firmware History

Details...
  • Version 1.5.3 - March 2007 - download
  • Version 1.5.2 - December 2006 - download
  • Version 1.5.1 - October 2006 - download

Factory Reset Minou

A Factory Reset (called "Restore Defaults") erases all User Settings and resets the unit's parameters to factory default.  

A Factory Reset is useful when you want to program your unit from scratch, when you sell your unit to another customer or when your unit has unexpected behavior that may be related to conflicting settings.

Reset Procedure

NOTE:  The Reset Procedure will erase all your User Settings and cannot be undone.  However, you can export your User Settings to a USB Key prior to Factory Reset (see information below).  

  • On the 2200i, press the MENU button located at the left of the touchscreen
  • Using the small black Classé Remote Control, press, in sequence, the buttons F1, F2, F3
  • You will now see the "Tech Menu".
  • Press the button "Restore Defaults"
  • That's it.  The unit will reset itself and go into Standby

Export User Settings to USB Key

  • Insert an empty USB Key into the USB slot in the Front of the unit
  • A Dialogue Window will appear asking you if you want to update Firmware, or if you want to Import/Export User Settings.
  • Click the button that states "Goto Import/Export"
  • Select Export Settings
  • Wait for the dialogue window that confirms "done"
  • Wait for the unit to go into Standby
  • Remove the USB key

Import User Settings from USB Key

The Import User Settings from can be used in one of two ways:

  1. To restore User Settings after Factory Reset;
  2. To import User Settings from a different unit, aka to "copy" settings from one unit to another unit

1. Restore User Settings after Factory Reset

  • Insert the USB Key that has the User Settings on it
  • Select the button "Goto Import/Export" on the touchscreen
  • Select "Import Settings"
  • On the Settings Import page, make sure the first checkbox "S/N" is selected, ignore the other checbox and the keypad
  • Click "Import Settings"
  • Wait for the dialogue window that confirms "done"
  • Wait for the unit to go into Standby
  • Remove the USB key

2. Import User Settings from a different 2200i (copy settings)

  • Insert the USB Key that has the User Settings on it
  • IMPORTANT: Make sure you have written down the Serial Number of the unit from which you exported the User Settings originally.
  • Select the button "Goto Import/Export" on the touchscreen
  • Select "Import Settings"
  • On the Settings Import page, make sure to uncheck the first checkbox "S/N"
  • Using the Keypad on screen, type in the 4 missing digits of the Serial Number of the unit where the user Settings originated from
  • Click "Import Settings"
  • Wait for the dialogue window that confirms "done"
  • Wait for the unit to go into Standby
  • Remove the USB key

Export and Import User Settings Minou

Using a USB Key, you can export and import User Settings.  This is useful if you want to do a Factory reset (prior to executing the reset), if you nwat to back up your settings to an external USB Key, or if you want to copy User Settings from another Sigma 2200i to a different unit.

Export User Settings to USB Key

  • Insert an empty USB Key into the USB slot in the Front of the unit
  • A Dialogue Window will appear asking you if you want to update Firmware, or if you want to Import/Export User Settings.
  • Click the button that states "Goto Import/Export"
  • Select Export Settings
  • Wait for the dialogue window that confirms "done"
  • Wait for the unit to go into Standby
  • Remove the USB key

Import User Settings from USB Key

The Import User Settings from can be used in one of two ways:

  1. To restore User Settings after Factory Reset;
  2. To import User Settings from a different unit, aka to "copy" settings from one unit to another unit

1. Restore User Settings after Factory Reset

  • Insert the USB Key that has the User Settings on it
  • Select the button "Goto Import/Export" on the touchscreen
  • Select "Import Settings"
  • On the Settings Import page, make sure the first checkbox "S/N" is selected, ignore the other checbox and the keypad
  • Click "Import Settings"
  • Wait for the dialogue window that confirms "done"
  • Wait for the unit to go into Standby
  • Remove the USB key

2. Import User Settings from a different unit (copy User Settings)

  • Insert the USB Key that has the User Settings on it
  • IMPORTANT: Make sure you have written down the Serial Number of the unit from which you exported the User Settings originally.
  • Select the button "Goto Import/Export" on the touchscreen
  • Select "Import Settings"
  • On the Settings Import page, make sure to uncheck the first checkbox "S/N"
  • Using the Keypad on screen, type in the 4 missing digits of the Serial Number of the unit where the user Settings originated from
  • Click "Import Settings"
  • Wait for the dialogue window that confirms "done"
  • Wait for the unit to go into Standby
  • Remove the USB key

Export User Settings to USB Key

  • Insert an empty USB Key into the USB slot in the Front of the unit
  • A Dialogue Window will come up asking you if you are updating Firmware, or if you wnat to Import/Export User Settings.
  • Click the button that states "Import/Export"
  • Select Export Settings
  • Wait for the dialogue window that confirms "done"
  • Wait for the unit to go into Standby
  • Remove the USB key

Import User Settings from USB Key

The Import User Settings from can be used in one of two ways:

  1. To restore User Settings after Factory Reset;
  2. To import User Settings from a different unit, aka to "copy" settings form one unit to another unit

 

Voltage

  • The Sigma 2000i can operate on AC Voltages between 110V - 240V.  
  • Make sure to change the AC Fuse (rear) to match the AC Voltage of your country. 

When you change the fuse to accomodate a different AC Voltage, please contact Classé to obtain a new sticker for the back of your unit that indicates the newOperating Voltage. Without this, another user/customer might make a mistake in the AC Voltage and Fuse Value.

Fuse

  • The Sigma 2200i has one fuse accessible via the rear panel;
  • Make sure that the AC Fuse corresponds to the AC Voltage offered;

Fuse Specifications

  • For 100-120 Volts

Fuse Value: T6.3AH 250V 
Description: IEC time lag, high breaking capacity, 6.3A 250V

Classé Part No. 51764877-00 0
Schurter Part No. 0001.2512
Littlefuse Part No. 21506.3

 

  • For 220-230-240 Volts

Fuse Value: T3.15AH 250V
Description: IEC time lag, high breaking capacity, 3.15A 250V)

Classé Part No. 51764794-00
Schurter Part No. 0001.2509
Littlefuse Part No. 2153.15