SSP-600 Surround Sound Processor
Information
The SSP-600 adds to the performance and capability of the SSP-300 by including a fully-balanced output stage for all eight channels and a balanced input pair which allows the SSP-600 to act as a simple, yet high-quality balanced stereo preamplifier. A separate linear power supply is dedicated to the additional balanced audio circuitry.
Specifications
| model | SSP-600 |
| audio | |
| no. of inputs | |
| analog single-ended balanced 7.1 (single-ended) digital coaxial AES/EBU optical |
11pr RCA 1pr XLR 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 1pr XLR 1 set RCA 1 set XLR 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 – 22kHz <10Hz – 200kHz (-3dB) |
| stereo analog out | |
|
tape rec and rec outputs |
2Vrms 470Ω |
| video | SSP-600 |
| 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 |
2 |
| weights and measures | |
| width depth height gross weight net weight |
17.5” (444 mm) 16.5” (419 mm) (excluding connectors) 6.75” (172 mm) 54 lbs (25 kg) 45 lbs (21 kg) |
Firmware History
Initial Installation
For the initial installation we refer you to pages 9, 10 and 11 of the Owner's Manual.
Extra considerations, based on Customer Service reports:
1. When first powering up the unit, check if the Firmware is Up-to-Date.
Press the Menu button the left of the Touchscreen, then press the STATUS button to check the current FW Version installed. On this Web Page, click on the "Latest Firmware" Tab to see if your unit has the latest FW. If not download the firmware and follow the instructions.
2. Please do send in your Warranty Registration!
Sending in your Warranty Registration via our public website is the best way to ensure that we can reach you for product-related updates.
3. Start by programming your Speaker Configurations, then the Inputs.
Pages 22 to 24 of the Owner's Manual will give you the correct sequence of connecting all equipment.
Many customers, however, stop there and do not take FULL advantage of the unit's powerful sound processing capabilities. By accurately programming your Speaker Configuration(s) your SSP will "know" how to correctly decode and process the incoming signal. In fact, you can create multiple Speaker Configurations and use them according to your Input sources: 5.1.2, 5.1 and Full Range Stereo are amongst the most important configurations. See the Section below.
Once you have programmed your Speaker Configuration(s) you can set up your Inputs which will then allow you to "link" the Speaker Configurations to the Inputs and choose the default Processing Modes you would like to use.
Both the default Configuration as well as default Mode you programmed for a given Input can be overridden in Real Time, if you wish to do so.
Speaker Configuration
The Sigma SSP has eight separate Audio Outputs:
- 2 balanced Front outputs,
- 1 unbalanced Center (dialogue) output
- 4 unbalanced Surround/rear Ouputs
- 1 dedicated unbalanced LFE (subwoofer) output.
The most common configurations are:
- Full Range Stereo (only), also called 2.0
- 5.1 = Left, Center (dialogue), Right, then Left Surround and Right Surround, and a LFE channel output.
- 7.1 = 5.1 with additional Left Rear and Right Rear outputs
- In the case of Sigma SSP MKII you can additionally use 5.1.2 - that is 5.1 with two "Height" channels instead of 2 "Rear" Channels.
We STRONGLY suggest to start by programming the Speaker Configurations first, so that these are available when it is time to assign Configurations to Inputs. The advantage for the SSP is that the Surround Processor has a clear directive on how to handle incoming audio signals.
Input Configuration (Source Setup)
Once you have created the Speaker Configurations, we suggest you program the Inputs or Sources.
- Each Input on the SSP can be assigned a Hardware Audio Connector and a Hardware Video Connector. This is one of the truly flexible features of the Sigma SSP: there are no hard-wired buttons; the Input Assignment works like a patch panel, or Matrix.
- Each Input can be assigned a Default Speaker Configuration and a Default Processing Mode (including "discrete", which uses the incoming signal "as is"), which can be overridden in Real-Time
- Each Input can be given a specific Name via the CAN-Bus Screen.
- Inputs can be activated or de-activated, so that only the "active inputs" are visible in the Menus.
For more detailed information, see pages 34-36 (Source Setup) of the Owner's Manual.
IR & Home Automation
The Sigma SSP can be controlled via Infrared Remote Control and via RS-232. The latter is available via a DB-9 connector and using the Ethernet Connector (RS232-over-IP).
IR - Protocol
- IR-Protocol, including HEX Codes
Automation Drivers
- Crestron Driver
- Control4 Driver
- Savant Driver
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:
- To restore User Settings after Factory Reset;
- 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:
- To restore User Settings after Factory Reset;
- To import User Settings from a different unit, aka to "copy" settings form one unit to another unit
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:
- To restore User Settings after Factory Reset;
- 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
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
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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
Image Gallery
Drawings 2D/3D
- SSP-600 - 2D Drawing.pdf
- SSP-600 - Back Panel Drawing.pdf