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Contents
Introduction .....................................................................................................6
Exceptional Design Features ............................................................................7
versatile connectivity.................................................................................7
superior performance ................................................................................7
clean, dedicated power .............................................................................7
room equalization and speaker control .....................................................7
flexible GUI...............................................................................................7
network connectivity and streaming audio................................................7
extraordinary longevity..............................................................................7
Unpacking and Placement...............................................................................8
unpacking your SSP...................................................................................8
Sigma SSP placement considerations.........................................................8
Rack-Mounting the Sigma SSP...................................................................9
warm-up/break-in period........................................................................ 10
operating voltage.................................................................................... 10
Front Panel.....................................................................................................11
Rear Panel......................................................................................................14
serial number ......................................................................................... 14
The Remote Control.......................................................................................20
Initial Setup....................................................................................................22
Understanding Surround Sound .....................................................................25
how many channels?.............................................................................. 25
matrix or discrete? .................................................................................. 25
post-processing....................................................................................... 28
Using the Sigma SSP ......................................................................................31
source selection...................................................................................... 31
The Menu System ..........................................................................................33
System Setup ...........................................................................................33
Source Setup .......................................................................................... 34
Enable Source .................................................................................. 34
Input Connector............................................................................... 34
Source Name ................................................................................... 35
Configuration................................................................................... 35
Volume ............................................................................................ 35
Favorite Mode.................................................................................. 35
Pass-Thru ......................................................................................... 36
Digital Bypass .................................................................................. 36
Configuration Setup............................................................................... 37
Configuration Name ........................................................................ 37
Configure Outputs ........................................................................... 37
Auxiliary Channels........................................................................... 38
Display Setup ......................................................................................... 38
Brightness ........................................................................................ 38
Timeout............................................................................................ 39
Volume Setup ......................................................................................... 39
Max Volume .................................................................................... 40
Startup Volume ................................................................................ 40
Mute Setup....................................................................................... 41
EQ Setup .......................................................................................... 41
Tone Control Setup................................................................................. 42
Network Setup........................................................................................ 42
Firmware Update via Network ............................................................... 43