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- Page 1 P132 RDS Encoder Quick Installation Guide Web: http://www.pira.cz/rds/ E-mail: mail@pira.cz...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Finding out actual RDS encoder’s IP address ............................ 11 4.2.2 Remote configuration of the RDS encoder using internal website ..................... 11 4.2.3 Remote configuration of the RDS encoder using the Windows control software ................11 Device Setup ........................................ 12 4.3.1 Device Setup from Magic RDS ................................12 Setting Basic RDS Data .................................... -
Page 3: Using This Guide
Please read this entire guide and familiarize yourself with the controls before attempting to use this equipment. Where not otherwise indicated, any information mentioned in relation to the RDS (Radio Data System) applies in full also to the RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data System). -
Page 4: Physical Description
The second line shows the most important status values and RDS services in a loop. Depending on the configuration, some values may be omitted. For example if the internal clock source is set for the RDS subcarrier, the PILOT value is not showed. Some events may affect the order. -
Page 5: Led Indicators
Output BNC RDS signal output, modulated at 57 kHz subcarrier. If the Loop/Side switch is set to the LOOP position, the Output is a sum of the RDS signal and the signal fed to the Input BNC connector. Input BNC Optional input for synchronization to the pilot tone or for mixing the RDS signal with existing modulation signal. -
Page 6: Hardware Installation
The RDS signal must be fed into modulation input (added to MPX signal if stereo encoder is used). If stereo encoder is used, one of its outputs (MPX or pilot tone) must be fed into the RDS encoder input to meet the synchronization ... -
Page 7: Hardware Settings
FM transmitter with integrated stereo encoder. In case of mono transmission (no stereo encoder used) the RDS encoder input may be left unconnected (since there is no need of external synchronization) or it may be used for the audio signal injection in the case that the FM transmitter has only one input connector. -
Page 8: Power Supply
3.3 Power Supply The RDS encoder can be supplied from any power supply, which delivers a stabilized DC 12 V voltage and a current of at least 500 mA and no more than 2 A. Commonly available switching wall adapters are usually suitable for that purpose. The RDS encoder includes polarity and short- circuit protection. -
Page 9: Low Power Operation
3.6 Low Power Operation Although the RDS encoder’s power consumption is usually negligible compared to the FM transmitter, there are some tips how to reduce it furthermore: Using 9 V power supply instead of 12 V Saves about 25 % of energy. This option is applicable only if the analogue signal (Pilot/MPX/Output) does not exceed 5 Vpp. -
Page 10: Software Installation
Open the Preferences (Options - Preferences) and set up the connection parameters. Choose the Serial RS232/USB connection type and select the COM port the RDS encoder is connected to. If the RDS encoder is connected via USB and was recognized correctly in Windows, you may find/change the COM port number in Windows Control Panels - System - Hardware - Device Manager or simply click on the List button. -
Page 11: Remote Configuration Of The Rds Encoder
The Magic RDS control software supports remote control of the RDS encoder over TCP protocol. For security reasons, the RDS encoder comes from the factory with the remote control disabled. Thus, the RDS encoder must be configured first (either via local port or using the embedded website): Configure either port 3 or port 4 as follows: Enabled, TCP Protocol –... -
Page 12: Device Setup
4.3.1 Device Setup from Magic RDS Open the Device Setup dialogue box (RDS Encoder – Device Setup). If previous steps have been done right, you’ll see the following window: Here’s the port setup, Ethernet setup and UECP setup at one place. A description of each item follows:... - Page 13 Select the protocol regarding to the protocol that is used by the RDS data provider. If the protocol is not specified, it is probably TCP. Port number Fill the port number in range 1 to 65535. It must match the port number of the RDS data providing application. TCP Server/Client For TCP protocol, the user may specify if the RDS encoder is a server (waiting for a client application connection) or a client (actively connects to the specified RDS data providing server).
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Page 14: Setting Basic Rds Data
4.4 Setting Basic RDS Data Before getting on-air with the RDS signal, you will need to decide on the settings to be used. The following RDS services must be set as the first. Use the Windows control software and its GUI. For more experienced users or those without a Windows PC, any terminal programme or integrated web site can be used as well. -
Page 15: Tp (Traffic Program)
The Alternative Frequencies are used to tell receivers what frequencies they can receive the radio station on. This facility is particularly useful in the case of car and portable radios. For this to work, each transmitter must have RDS with the same PI code. -
Page 16: Broadcast Automation System Link-Up
5 Broadcast Automation System Link-up To send dynamic data via the RDS it's very useful to link the RDS encoder with your broadcast automation system. This usually results in a possibility of sending commercials, actual song information, program announcements and more. Almost any broadcast system can be linked with the P132. -
Page 17: Compatibility Commands
To reach the best possible compatibility with broadcast automation systems, the P132 includes a special set of compatibility commands. In the systems where the P132 is not directly supported (or the system is older version) the user may try to select another RDS encoder model to send text messages.
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