Classe Audio SSP-30 MKII, Service Manual

SSP-30 Generation 6 Upgrade Procedure

1.

Remove the unit’s cover by removing the 8 Philips screws. There are 4 on 
top and 2 on each side.

2.

Remove the Video Board. To remove the Video Board first remove the 17 
#4 hex screws that secure the board to the rear panel of the unit. 

Please

note

that the screw located between the Composite Video Out and the S-

video In is attached to the rear panel with a 3/16 keep nut. Remove the 
two 3/16 nuts that secure the RS232 Port to the rear panel. Next 
disconnect the three ribbon cables from the Video Board. Remove the 
eight #4 hex screws that secure the board to the standoffs. Remove Video 
Board.

3.

Remove (Generation 5) DSP Board. To remove the DSP Board remove 
the four #4 hex screws that secure the board to the standoffs.

4.

Install (Generation 6) DSP Board. Align the new board so that the 
connectors in line. Place the new board on the standoffs making sure the 
connector seats properly. Reinstall the four #4 hex screws. Do not over 
tighten.

5.

Replace Video Board by reversing step 2. Make sure that the ribbon 
cables are properly aligned with the connectors on the Video Board.

6.

Connect the upgraded SSP-30 to the programming computer with a serial 
cable (9 pin) and the supplied baud rate converter. The cable goes 
between the serial port of the programming computer and the baud rate 
converter which should be plugged into the RS232 port on the back of the 
unit.

7.

 Open/Run the upgrade software (SSP30.customizer.exe).

8.

From the menu, select Classe_SSP30_GEN6_VO1.cfg

9.

Update the configuration file using the 

Update Button

.

10.

Verify the connection using the 

Check Connection Button

. If the 

connection fails, check the power and data cable connections. 

Note

. The 

SSP30 must be powered on during this procedure. 

11.

When the connection shows “live”, use the 

Configure Button

 to configure 

the unit.