Halcro SSP220 User manual

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Contents
ContentsContents
Contents
Introduction
IntroductionIntroduction
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Important Safety Information
Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information
Important Safety Information ..................
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Symbols ......................................................... 4
Electrical safety............................................. 4
Protection from fluids .................................. 5
Service warnings.......................................... 5
attery disposal............................................ 5
Protection from overheating ...................... 6
Interference warning — US FCC regulations
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Additional important safety instructions for
the US ............................................................ 6
SSP180 Features
SSP180 FeaturesSSP180 Features
SSP180 Features................................
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SSP220 Features
SSP220 FeaturesSSP220 Features
SSP220 Features ................................
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THX Features
THX FeaturesTHX Features
THX Features................................
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Re-equalization............................................10
Timbre matching .........................................10
Adaptive decorrelation................................11
THX Ultra2 .....................................................11
THX Surround EX..........................................11
ASA (Advanced Speaker Array)................12
Installation
InstallationInstallation
Installation ................................
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Unpacking ....................................................13
Storing packaging .......................................13
Positioning ....................................................13
Controls and Connections
Controls and ConnectionsControls and Connections
Controls and Connections ....................
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Front panel ...................................................15
Rear panel ....................................................16
UTSR1 (Remote Control)
UTSR1 (Remote Control)UTSR1 (Remote Control)
UTSR1 (Remote Control).......................
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Accessing the SSP180/220 menus .........21
SSP page 1 ..................................................22
SSP Page 2 ................................................. 24
SSP Page 3 ................................................. 24
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide ................................
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Set up flow charts ...................................... 27
Factory default settings............................. 29
Factory default settings ............................ 30
Audio / Video options ................................. 31
Connecting an amplifier(s)........................ 32
Connecting a subwoofer.......................... 33
Connecting a TV monitor.......................... 34
Connecting a DVD player ......................... 35
Connecting a CD player............................ 36
Connecting a VCR ..................................... 37
Viewing the Menus on the OSD
Viewing the Menus on the OSDViewing the Menus on the OSD
Viewing the Menus on the OSD ...........
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SSP Setup and Operation
SP Setup and OperationSP Setup and Operation
SP Setup and Operation .....................
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Starting up................................................... 39
On screen display (OSD)........................... 39
Watching a DVD ......................................... 40
Listening to a CD.........................................41
Watching a video ........................................ 41
Menu Structure
Menu StructureMenu Structure
Menu Structure ................................
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Speaker Setup
Speaker SetupSpeaker Setup
Speaker Setup................................
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Level setup.................................................. 44
Distance setup ........................................... 44
Size setup.................................................... 45
Aux channel setup..................................... 46
Autocalibrate — level and distance ......... 49
Audio Setup
Audio SetupAudio Setup
Audio Setup ................................
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Dolby/DTS setup.........................................51
Preset setup ............................................... 52
Tone controls.............................................. 53
Low frequency effects (LFE).................... 53
Reverb ......................................................... 54
alanced source........................................ 54
alanced routing........................................ 55

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Source Setup
Source SetupSource Setup
Source Setup ................................
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Source ..........................................................57
Title ................................................................57
Digital input.................................................. 58
Preset .......................................................... 58
Analog monitor........................................... 59
To adjust the Analog monitor:.................. 59
Video type................................................... 60
Video Out Mode......................................... 60
Display Setup
Display SetupDisplay Setup
Display Setup ................................
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TV system .................................................... 61
Superimpose ............................................... 61
Temporary display ..................................... 62
Video format ............................................... 62
Distance units ............................................. 63
OSD output ................................................. 64
OSD style..................................................... 64
THX Audio ................................................... 64
ass limiter setup....................................... 65
oundary gain compensation ................. 66
Advanced speaker array ...........................67
Trig
TrigTrig
Trigger Setup
ger Setupger Setup
ger Setup ................................
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Trigger 1, 2 & 3 ........................................... 68
Polarity ......................................................... 69
Delay .............................................................70
Duration ........................................................70
Care and Maintenance
Care and MaintenanceCare and Maintenance
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Cleaning .......................................................72
Troubleshooting
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
Troubleshooting................................
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Service and Warranty Information
Service and Warranty InformationService and Warranty Information
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Overview ......................................................75
Product warranty........................................75
Exclusions to the warranty........................75
Transferability ..............................................76
Warranty verification...................................76
Warranty registration..................................76
If service is required....................................76
Transportation of products ....................... 77
Freight damage claims .............................. 77
If you have moved...................................... 77
Thank you for choosing Halcro! ............... 77
Appendix
Appendix Appendix
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— Technical Information
Technical Information Technical Information
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Technical data.............................................78
Mode tables.................................................79
Abbreviations and Units
Abbreviations and UnitsAbbreviations and Units
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Abbreviations.............................................. 82
Units ............................................................. 83
Index
IndexIndex
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Introduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the Halcro Logic SSP180 or SSP220 surround sound processor and
preamplifier.
orn from a decade of high-performance two-channel Research and Development that produced
the world’s finest super-high-end amplification systems, comes home theater at the highest level.
Halcro Logic provides unprecedented levels of leading technology, resulting in reliability and Super-
Definition performance.
Halcro Logic is used throughout the world by home theater connoisseurs with a genuine love and
passion for home entertainment at its best.
Please enjoy the Halcro Logic audiovisual experience.

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Important Safety Information
Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Information
Important Safety Information
Symbols
SymbolsSymbols
Symbols
The following symbols are used on this
equipment:
The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
un-insulated ‘hazardous voltage’
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to a person if
exposed or contacted.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the following
pages.
The ‘CE’ symbol indicates
compliance of this device with
the relevant directives of the
European community including
the EMC (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and LVD (Low
Voltage Directive) standards.
Warning of electrical shock
hazard. Do not open cover
(or back). There are no
user serviceable parts
inside.
Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
Electrical safety
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
Electrical safety
WARNING: This product must
always be connected to a
mains socket outlet with a
protective earth connection.
Only use a suitable approved mains cord
complying with European individual country
requirements in the CE Low Voltage Directive
Scheme.
DANG R: Do not
open the cover or
back, or remove any
panels, or try to
modify or repair the
SSP180/220. Opening
the SSP180/220 may
expose you to
dangerous voltages
and will void the
warranty.
WARNING: The Standby/On
button does not disconnect the
unit from the mains power.
To disconnect the unit from the
mains, switch off the unit at the
mains socket outlet and
withdraw the mains plug from
the socket outlet.