Introduction; Important Information; Hardware Upgradeability; Hardware Versatility - Pico Digital XDS-PRO SERIES User Manual

XDS-PRO Satellite Receivers

1 INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the future of digital audio for the radio industry. This is your user guide to our line of XDS-
PRO receivers. These receivers are equipped to deliver multiple audio services in high quality digital audio
for your radio station. They have been designed to make use of all the digital communication features of
today, and to be upgraded to take advantage of the technologies of tomorrow.
1.1

Important Information

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1.2

Hardware Upgradeability

Pico Digital, Inc. can upgrade its main control software and audio decoder algorithms over-the-air. This
ensures that your receiver will always have the most up to date features and functionality.
1.3

Hardware Versatility

The PRO1Q and PRO1R can deliver one channel of audio received via satellite on its single output port
while the PRO4Q and PRO4R can deliver up to four channels of audio on any one of its four balanced
output ports. Additionally, content can be received and stored locally for later use. This content can
originate from a real time satellite broadcast, from a high speed satellite IP distribution channel, or can
be retrieved via the Internet over the Ethernet port(s).
1.4

Network Management System

The XDS-PRO satellite receivers have been specifically designed so that their output can be controlled via
one central web application. This application is called the Network Management System, or NMS. From
the NMS, the receiver can be monitored and managed, and the user can set a schedule of live and
delayed programs for each output port. The NMS can also coordinate file transfers to store sound, data,
or hardware updates directly to the PRO receiver's internal storage device. Additionally, the NMS also
comes equipped with an advanced event logging system ensuring that any technical problems will be
accompanied by a full history so that causes of problems may be easily identified and eliminated.
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