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  • Page 1 Digital Encoder Plus Rev.004...

  • Page 2: Important Warning

    Never try auto-maintenance or repairs on any machine without the written authorisation of IDT Sound Processing Corporation or a maintenance expert mandated by the company (a list can be supplied by IDT Sound Processing Corporation). Should these conditions not be respected IDT Sound Processing Corporation shall suspend all guarantees.

  • Page 3: Something To Read Before Setting Up

    IDT Sound Processing Corporation has loaned you a processor. This loan is not invoiced but care must, naturally, be taken to make sure that it is returned to IDT Sound Processing Corporation in exactly the same condition it was delivered to you.

  • Page 4: Maintenance Of Your Processor

    Should your processor have been exposed to fluids, smoke or dust it must be thoroughly cleaned. However, your processor should not be opened unless you have the authorization from a technician from IDT Sound Processing Corporation without which your guarantee can be cancelled. Call IDT Sound Processing Corporation in any such case.

  • Page 5: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    IDT Sound Processing Corporation - Technoparc - 5 Allée Moulin Berger - 69130 Ecully – France Tel. +33/(0) 472 18 19 20 – Fax. +33/(0) 472 18 19 21 – E-mail : mail@idt-fr.com - Web : www.idt-fr.com SAS au capital de 37 000 € - RCS LYON 450 741 921 – N° TVA : FR 88 450 741 921 – APE : 221G...
  • Page 6 i g i t a l n c o d e r l u s Audio Processor User Manual...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    MENU Important Warning :..................2 Location of the equipment :..............2 Power Supply :..................2 SOMETHING TO READ BEFORE SETTING UP !..........3 Test or loan period of the equipment: ............3 Packaging and return of the equipment........... 3 Maintenance of your Processor.
  • Page 8 3. Connection by TCP/IP ..............37 DHCP..................38 Attribution of a fixed IP address for your processor....38 Firewall / Access control : ............41 SNTP synchronization ............. 42 II-5 – Additional software ..............43 1. IP Remote Manager................. 43 2.

  • Page 9: Abbreviations

    Abbreviations Some of the abbreviations used in this manual may not be familiar to all readers: Analogue to Digital converter Audio Engineering Society Alternatives Frequencies Automatic Gain Control Type of RF connector Compact Disc European certification Electro Magnetic Compatibility Serial data communication port Clock Time Digital to analogue converter Type of connector SUB-D in 9 points...
  • Page 10 Read Only Memory Radio Text Real Time Clock Receiver SUB-D Type of connector multipoint Traffic Announcement TCP/IP Communication Protocol Total Harmonic Distortion Traffic Program Transmitter UECP Universal Encoder Communication Protocol Volt Volt Crete Crete Volt peak to peak Vrms Effective volt Style of 3-conductor audio connector...

  • Page 11: I - Introduction

    I - INTRODUCTION After years of success on the digital sound market with the DVP IDT decided to go further by proposing fully equipped, highly efficient processors taking up a minimum of space at the best price possible. The 1U range from IDT has been designed to meet the needs of broadcasters by proposing powerful processors using Sharc DSPs ®...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Physical Installation As you will have noticed all IDT products are of a 19 inch format so that it fits into dedicated racks. The following indications must be respected. We advise using a rack-mount; however, the front panel was designed to be sturdy enough to be self-supporting with the four screws firmly implanted.
  • Page 13 4 screws of the front panel to the rack to allow. All IDT processors also have a ground connector at the rear of the unit which allows a connection to the rack.

  • Page 14: Connections

    II-1 - Connections XLR audio in / Out The I/Os of the DEP are linked by" XLR 3 Pin" connectors The wiring is the following: Pin number 1 = Ground Pin number 2 = Hot Point in number 3 = Cold Point XLR Input As with any professional audio unit the inputs are female so you need to use a male XLR to bring the audio into the DEP.
  • Page 15 Specifications: Input: Type Electronically balanced Cabling Ground=1, Hot point=2, Cold point=3 Impedance 10 K Maximum level + 24 dB Output: Type Electronically balanced Cabling Ground=1, Hot point=2, Cold point=3 Impedance 600 Ohms Maximum level + 24 dB...

  • Page 16: Xlr Aes / Ebu In / Out

    XLR AES / EBU In / Out XLR Input As with any professional audio unit the inputs are female so you need to use a male XLR to bring the digital audio into the DEP. XLR Output The audio output connectors are male so you need female XLRs to take the signal out of the DEP.
  • Page 17 BNC Synchro I/O The DEP has a female input socket so you will need a male BNC to link up to the synch. Specifications Input: Type Balanced on transformer AES type AES 3 Professional Cabling Ground=1, Hot point=2, Cold point=3 Impedance 110 Ohms Maximum Level...

  • Page 18: Rs 232 - Rs 232 Modem

    RS 232 - RS 232 Modem The DEP has 2 types of RS 232 standard serial inputs: The possibility of leaving a modem connected permanently: As you can see one of the serial ports is called "RS 232 / Modem". This port allows the use of a modem to facilitate its set up.

  • Page 19: Local Switches/Gpio

    Local Switches/GPIO The "Local Switches & Alarms" is aimed at switching presets by local switch and the feeding of the LEDs. On the DEP the connector is a SUB D 25 points. The DEP allows the switching between presets. This is done by the grounding of one of the 8 pins of the connector.
  • Page 20 When you have placed your cursor on one of the pins of the connector it will change colour to show which pin has been selected. . When you click it you will access the various programmable functions of the connector. In the example below we will set pin 1 of the connector to switch a preset.
  • Page 21 The next window shows that pin n°1 of the connector is programmed to switch to the preset Mid + APC + HF Opt. In the same way you can programme outgoing information or alarms. In the example below we have programmed the pin n° 14 of the connector an alarm will be set off if the TX1 Level goes over 75 kHz.
  • Page 22 The window below indicates the programmation of the pin n° 14 that we have just done as well as other programmations. When a command is effective or an alarm has been set off this will be indicated by a red LED on the connector. In the example above an alarm shows that the modulation of the TX2 is under that fixed by the TX2 programmation.
  • Page 23 Below the list of actions available for the Local Switches of the unit.

  • Page 24: Port « Data

    Specifications Connector type SUB D 25 point female Pin1=Preset1 Pin2=Preset2 Pin3=Preset3... up to16 Cabling Pin 19=alarme1 Pin 20=alarme2 … up to 24 Pin25=Masse Max Length. 10 metres Port « Data » Le DEP has a supplementary RS 232 port called « Data », aimed at receiving data from the UECP protocol (SPB490 standard) where a flow of dynamic RDS can be received (WARNING this flow is not legal in all countries!) Connector type...

  • Page 25: Tx1 & Tx2

    TX1 & TX2 The DEP has 2 multiplex outputs "TX1 et TX2" which can be set separately via the Master Gate. The connectors are female BNCs. WARNING: as the MPX signal is quite "fragile", we advise you to use the shortest cables possible.

  • Page 26: Ac Input

    AC Input In order to ensure that the processor is protected from all disturbances the DEP is protected by an extremely efficient power supply filter. This filter also has 3 other functions. • ON/OFF SWITCH • Container of the fuses •...

  • Page 27: The Front Panel Of The Dep

    Supplementary RS 232 port: To facilitate the access to the DEP when it is rack mounted and when you cannot stay linked to the processor permanently IDT has placed a supplementary RS 232 port on the front panel. Connector type...

  • Page 28: Installing The « Master Gate » Software

    WARNING: The « Master Gate » software is compatible with the following operating systems: Windows 2000 Windows XP IDT Sound Processing Corporation cannot guarantee that the software will run under other OSs. Installation: Insert the CD-Rom in your computer The install programme will start up:...
  • Page 29 Read the user licence carefully, accept the terms and click « next ». You can also install the configuration tool for the Ethernet cards, if you have this option installed in your processor, and place an icon for the application and/or the upgrade on your desk-top or in the «...
  • Page 30 Then click « next ». Choose the folder where the programme will be located by default « C:\Program Files\IDT Sound Processing »), and click « next ».
  • Page 31 You can modify where you will find the shortcuts in the Start menu of Windows. Then click « Install ». The programme begins its installation, which can take a few minutes. You can keep an eye on the progress by clicking « More info ». Wait for the completion of the installation.
  • Page 32 You should restart your computer to make sure that the programme is properly installed. You can always restart later but the programme may not work properly if you don’t do it. You have correctly installed the « Master Gate ». All you have to do now is link up to the processor.

  • Page 33: Connecting Your Processor To A Pc

    II-4 – Connecting your processor to a PC There are several ways to connect your PC to an IDT processor: Direct connection (Serial port RS232) Connect the serial cable (supplied) to the RS232 serial port of the PC (female connector) and to the male RS232 port of your processor. (front or rear of the unit).

  • Page 34: Configuring The Connections

    Configuring the connections The first thing to do is to launch the « Master Gate ». To do so click one of the icons created during the installation of the programme. A screen will appear and the programme will look for the processors connected to the serial ports of your computer.
  • Page 35 If the connection doesn’t work make sure your serial ports are configured as follows; To access these parameters go to the Peripherals Management window and double-click the COM port that you want to parameter. Different configurations can work but IDT Sound Processing Corporation cannot guarantee that everything will be without problem.

  • Page 36: Connection By Modem

    NB: IDT processors automatically reply when there is a call on the line connected to the modem. Make sure you are well protected by passwords.

  • Page 37: Connection By Tcp/Ip

    3. Connection by TCP/IP To link up by TCP/IP, as for the modem, you can click on the « IP Connection » icon of the Welcome screen of the Master Gate. « IP book » is displayed and the phone book of the processors you are connected to by TCP/IP.

  • Page 38: Dhcp

    DHCP By default, the Ethernet cards supplied by IDT Sound Processing Corporation are configured to always request an IP address from DHCP server on the network you’re linked to. You should then ask the network administrator to give you the IP address attributed to your processor, and possibly to create a DHCP reservation for this address to make sure it’s never changed.
  • Page 39 Click the Serial Port button ». The software will scan all the serial ports of your PC to find the processor. The software will then display the results of the search:...
  • Page 40 Select your processor and click « next ». NB: This window can be useful for your network administrator. He can read the MAC addresses of your processors, essential to create DHCP reservations. On this window you’ll be able to give your processor a name (NETBIOS) and a fixed IP address.

  • Page 41: Firewall / Access Control

    Firewall / Access control : The IDT Sound Processing Corporation Ethernet cards have a simplified firewall which accepts or refuses connections coming from several IP addresses. These parameters should be set up with your network administrator. To finish click « End ».The programme will then send the configuration to your processor after you have confirmed.

  • Page 42: Sntp Synchronization

    SNTP synchronization The Ethernet cards of IDT Sound Processing Corporation processors allows the synchronization SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol). This function so allows synchronizing the hour of your processor as well as the integrated functions as the RDS. On this screen, you specify the Time Zone, the IP address of the SNTP server, the interval of synchronization in minutes then the activation or not of the synchronization.

  • Page 43: Additional Software

    Install the software by clicking the section « type of installation » in the installation programme of the Master Gate. An icon has been created in the START menu (« Programmes, IDT Sound Processing, Tools »). Click here. The programme will be launched:...
  • Page 44 The programme will ask you to enter a password that you will use as « broadcaster » manager for your processors. Define the password (WARNING, 4 figures only!) and click next. The following window will allow you to choose the functions the broadcasters will be able to access and those where access will be forbidden.
  • Page 45 The programme will allow you to save the file with all the information in the area you choose. To load the file in the processors: Double click it or slide the file onto the « Master Gate ». The Master Gate will be launched, scan the ports as with a normal launch and will then ask which processor you want to be linked to.
  • Page 46 The processor will ask you now every connection for your password and for the access mode which you want to use: This password (but not the associate’s rights) is also changeable by the menu « password » of Master Gate.

  • Page 47: User Rights Manager

    Install the software by clicking the section « type of installation » in the installation programme of the Master Gate. An icon has been created in the START menu (« Programmes, IDT Sound Processing, Tools »). Click here. The programme will be launched:...
  • Page 48 The first stage is to create a « User » password which will allow you to access the main functions of your processor. Some parameters can be blocked to avoid any error of use and to ensure that broadcast standards are respected. Define a 4 figure password and click «...
  • Page 49 The next stage will allow you to define a « Preset », password which will allow you to protect the presets that you are going to create. Here, again, you must create a four figure password which will allow you to protect the presets that you have created. Click «...
  • Page 50 Each time the processor is launched you will be asked for a password and the access mode you want to use: This password can be changed in the « password » menu of the Master Gate.

  • Page 51: Digital Virtual Upgrader Ii

    Processing Corporation. This software is included in the standard installation programme which has been delivered with your unit. An icon is created in the start up menu « programs, IDT Sound Processing, Tools ». Click this icon to launch the upgrade process of your processor.
  • Page 52 As when you launch the Master Gate the programme will scan all the serial ports. Once the search has been finished the programme will display the various processors you can upgrade. Select the processor to upgrade then click next:...
  • Page 53 The programme will then display the various files available on your processor to be upgraded. By selecting a file you will see, in the information window to the right, the corrections that have been brought by this upgrade. Once the right file has been selected click next. The programme will then analyse your processor for the upgrade.
  • Page 54 The upgrades also have an effect on the firmware of the unit and will delete all the data stored in the processor. IDT Sound Processing Corporation has tried, as much as possible, to maintain the compatibility of presets between 2 versions but this is not always possible.
  • Page 55 10 minutes depending on the number of operations and the power of your PC. If the software does not display this window then close down and restart your processor then start the process from the beginning. Should the operation fail again call the IDT Sound Processing Corporation Hotline immediately.

  • Page 56: Ip Upgrader

    IP board from the IDT Sound Processing Corporation. This software is included in the standard installation programme which has been delivered with your unit. An icon is created in the start up menu « programs, IDT Sound Processing, Tools ».
  • Page 57 Click the icon " Serial Port Connection " the following screen displays. Select the processor to be updated and click on “ Next “ button.
  • Page 58 When the IP board was updated the following screen displays. Click "Finish" then on "Yes" or "No" according to if you have another card IP to be updated.

  • Page 59: Live Recall

    1U processors by a serial RS 232 or TCP / IP connection. This software is included in the standard installation programme which has been delivered with your unit. An icon is created in the start up menu « programs, IDT Sound Processing, Tools ».
  • Page 60 In the field « Transport » select the type of connection to be used. In the example above « IP ». Then in the field « Parameters » enter the IP address of the processor to be used. Make the same thing to add others processors then click on « Ok » to validate the parameters and leave the application Live Recall Setup.
  • Page 61 Launch the application « Live Recall » the following screen displays. A simple click on the field allows you to select the preset to use as shows in the screen below.

  • Page 62: Settings

    III - SETTINGS III-1 – Quick Start Up First launch of the software: Once you have chosen the connection you want to use and the processor you want to link up to click its name. The software will start with this Welcome Window; If the time and date on your PC are not the same as the DEP the software will suggest synchronizing the 2.
  • Page 63 The main Window of the control software will appear. Take a few minutes to get familiar with this window as it will be your companion throughout your work on the DEP. Here are the main aspects of the Control Window: Menu bar Vu-meters Icons...

  • Page 64: The Tools Tips

    1. The Tools Tips When you move your cursor over the titles of each function an information cursor will appear. By doing a right click you will obtain the information concerning the action and the function of the element selected. A zoom on the AGC gain range function.

  • Page 65: Menu Bar

    2. Menu bar To ensure optimized ergonomics all the main accesses have been centralized in the central icon bar. The menu bar regroups secondary accesses which are less frequently required by the user. The main accesses are the following: File: Save and retrieving presets, the calibration, general parameters and full back-up of the equipment.

  • Page 66: The Vu-Meters

    3. The vu-meters The top part of the screen is dedicated to the vu-meters. Everything has been done to guarantee an optimized vision so, from left to right, you can view, instantly the following parameters: "DEP Input" "Input AGC" "Audio Limiter" "HF Limiter"...

  • Page 67: The Central Window

    5. The central window Located just below the main icon bar, the central window displays the various screens accessible and regulated by the icon bar. It’s here that you will take full control of all the parameters of the DEP. Below the Process window of the DEP. 6.

  • Page 68: The Other Tags

    7. The other tags The MPX Guard Window This window is only active when the plug-in has been loaded. Refer to the section that deals with this plug-in. Quick Compare Window Allows the rapid switch between your presets and for you to compare between them.

  • Page 69: Iii-2 - The First Settings

    Then adjust the TX output level depending on the legal modulation levels of your country (generally 75 KHz). IDT understood that you could need to parameter the second TX output to send the reference 19 KHz to an RDS encoder, for example. You can, thus choose a back-up multiplex output with this option.

  • Page 70: Setting The Analogue And Digital Levels

    In this way you will avoid any peaks into or out of the DEP. 2. The Presets The Digital Encoder Plus @ FM is delivered with a list of Factory Presets. These presets constitute the departure point for your sound settings and correspond to different radio programme categories.
  • Page 71 Factory Presets and the User Presets, we have identified them by different icons: Factory Presets with the logo IDT and an orange triangle for the User Presets. The User Presets folder: This folder can contain up to 60 Presets and is located directly in the memory of the DEP @ FM.
  • Page 72 3. To delete a User Preset : It is, of course, possible to delete a User Preset from the memory of the DEP: Select the Preset you want to delete Right click and Delete You will be asked to click OK to Delete or Cancel 4.
  • Page 73 5. Basic rules for presets : By a right click you can access a full menu: By this menu you can rename your preset, make a copy (before modifying for example), copy to a clipboard (to paste elsewhere, on your Windows desktop for example,), delete it (unless it’s On Air).

  • Page 74: Iii-3 - Calibration Process

    III-3 - Calibration process To ensure that standards are met and to conform to other equipment in your audio chain our processors can be calibrated. This process is quite simple and will take just a few minutes of your time Calibration is advisable when there are measurement discrepancies, when the machine has not been used for some time or when there has been an electrical problem.
  • Page 75 To calibrate the processor click « Next », and the next screen will appear.
  • Page 76 The first stage is to calibrate the main TX, (TX1). To set the DC, you have to first obtain 0V DC. 2 cursors allow you to obtain this measurement, « Coarse », and « Fine », to get the precise value. Then click «...
  • Page 77 The next 2 stages are similar but concern the TX2.
  • Page 78 Once you’ve adjusted the levels click « quit ». We advise you to save the calibration file on your hard drive or floppy so you can access it immediately. Warning: A calibration file is dedicated to one processor. You will not be able to transfer file to another processor.

  • Page 79: The Plug-Ins

    To install the plug-ins in your processor nothing could be more simple: In the « Help » menu, click « Load Plugin » and select the file of the plug-in that IDT has supplied.

  • Page 80: The Stereo Boost

    IV-1 -THE STEREO BOOST The "Stereo Boost" Plug-In is displayed in the central screen. The "Stereo Boost" Plug-In allows you to optimize the width of your stereo image without adding an external hardware enhancer. Installation: WARNING : The Plug-In which has been sent to you corresponds exactly with the serial number of your processor as well as the software layers that it uses.
  • Page 81 Loading window for "Plug-Ins". To switch the "Stereo Boost" ON/OFF: 1. Click the mode A or B above the Stereo Boost inscription in the top right hand corner of the screen: 2. The button is placed where you want it and shows it has been activated.
  • Page 82 To adjust the enhancement: 1. Place your mouse on the yellow triangle located to the right of the "Enhance" scale. 2. Stay clicked on your mouse and move the cursor up or down to get the desired value which will be displayed to the right of the cursor, (in the above example: 11 %) 3.
  • Page 83 Stereo Enhance Effect: This scale displays, in real time, the percentage of the enhance effect on the stereo image, thus he efficiency of the enhancer. Stereo Limitation Effect: This scale displays, in real time, the percentage of the limiting effect on the stereo image, thus he efficiency of the limiter.

  • Page 84: The Mpx Guard

    IV-2 - THE MPX GUARD The "MPX Guard" Plug-In is displayed in the central screen. Your processor has modular software architecture. This allows us to add components called "Plug-Ins", depending on your specific needs... Our MPX Guard allows you to, not only set the level of MPX power desired, but to follow constantly effect on the MPX, displayed in an icon in the main screen.
  • Page 85 Loading screen for "Plug-Ins". The Settings of the MPX Guard: To put the MPX Guard ON: 1. Click "ON" above the order "MPX Guard". 2. The selector places itself on "ON", which shows that the command has been recorded. Click "OFF" to deactivate the MPX Guard. To set the desired MPX Power: 1.
  • Page 86 To adjust the integration time of the deviation measurement: 1. Set the arrow of your mouse on the yellow triangle located to the right of the "User Time" scale 2. Stays clicked on your mouse and move the cursor up or down to get the desired value.
  • Page 87 MPX Power User: This scale shows the power averaged by the integration time fixed by the "Integration" command. The value is displayed digitally above and the yellow line also shows you the current value. The maximum point attained by the line stays on display as a vertical bar. As a result you can let the "MPX Guard"...

  • Page 88: The Rds Plug-Ins

    IV-3 – THE RDS PLUG-INS The BASIC RDS Plug-In: The "Basic RDS" is displayed in the central screen. Your processor has a modular software architecture which allows you to add components called "Plug-Ins", depending on your specific needs. The "Basic RDS" Plug-In allow you to generate the main RDS information without having to turn to an external encoder.
  • Page 89 The loading window "Plug-Ins". To switch the RDS code ON or OFF: 1. Click "ON" above the RDS inscription at the top left hand side of the window : 2. The button is placed where you want it and shows it has been activated.
  • Page 90 To transmit the date and time into the RDS code: NB: It is the date and time of the processor’s internal clock that are transmitted .See also: Link clock to PC. 1. Click "ON" above the Time & Date inscription: 2.
  • Page 91 Majorities: In general rules, the first frequency of the AF list is the main frequency of the broadcasting station, that or is installed the RDS coder. In the case of a switching of list, it is desirable that this frequency is also at the head of list if you delete the rest of the list.
  • Page 92 Alternate frequencies of the ‘’List 2’’: As a general rule the list "List 2" resumes partially the AF list "List 1". You have the possibility to duplicate the list "List 1". 1. Click on the first frequency of the list "List 1" and make the command "Ctrl A" on your keyboard, to select the entire list.
  • Page 93 The Dynamic RDS Plug-In: The "Dynamic RDS" plug-in is displayed in the central screen. To install the "Dynamic RDS" Plug-In: 1. Follow the instructions that are given to you along with the despatch of this Plug-In to install on your PC. 2.
  • Page 94 To switch the RDS code ON or OFF: 1. Click "ON" above the RDS inscription at the top left hand side of the window : 2. The button is placed where you want it and shows it has been activated. 3.
  • Page 95 All these functions are compatible with the EN 50067 (1998), NRSC US RDBS (1998) and SPB 490 version 5.1 (1997) standards. So, simplify your life and stop stacking racks of equipment by loading this plug-in directly into your IDT processor.

  • Page 96: Simplified Bloc Diagram Of The Dep

    Simplified bloc diagram of the DEP...

  • Page 97: Examples Of Uses Of Dep @ Fm

    Examples of uses of DEP @ FM:...

  • Page 98: General Specifications

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