User manual RANE SSE 35

[. . . ] 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. 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. The grounded center-detent design ensures each filter is off when positioned to 0 dB. [. . . ] 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&R when using a mono subwoofer. 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 using 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. SIGNAL LEVELS The SSE 35 is designed for Home Theater Audio reference 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. The average of all sliders should be 0 dB or less--volume should be relatively the same when activating the BYPASS switch. 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 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. Typical System Connection Using Stereo Subwoofers Manual-4 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 frequencies 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). Mono Subwoofer When a mono subwoofer is used with the SSE 35, use either the LEFT or RIGHT Subwoofer Output (LEFT in this example). [. . . ] With a constant-Q equalier, only frequencies within each band are affected, allowing greater accuracy and control. Referring to analyzer room curves, begin by positioning the sliders to create the inverse curve shown by the instrumentation. If more is required, use architectural and mechanical means: change, add, remove, or relocate acoustically sensitive items (speakers, drapes, carpets, mirrors, etc. ) as required. USING THE BYPASS SWITCH The SSE 35 provides an equalizer BYPASS switch & indicator as a useful tool for optimizing settings. [. . . ]