AC Mains Power ..........................18 Fuse holder ............................ 18 Mains Voltage Selector ........................18 Power cord ............................ 18 Ground Loops ..........................18 DB6000-STC Location ........................19 Source Material Quality ........................19 Getting Started ..........................20 Connection ............................ 20 Network Settings ..........................21 Network Discovery ........................
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Main Screen working area ......................31 Soft Buttons ..........................31 Navigation Buttons ........................31 Menu Pages ..........................32 [Input] ..........................32 [Process] ..........................32 [Output] ..........................32 [Presets] ..........................32 Settings .............................. 36 Trigger ports ..........................36 Keyboard lock..........................37 Keyboard unlock ...........................
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Equalizer ............................56 Processor ............................58 MPX ............................... 60 RDS Data ............................61 Basic RDS ..........................61 Dynamic RDS ........................... 63 How to connect to the RDS Console ..................... 65 RDS Console syntax ......................... 65 List of available RDS console commands and their responses ..........66 Output ............................
Experience and hard work are our fundament but the continuous improving process is what we never leave aside. DEVA Broadcast participates on a regular basis in all landmark broadcasting events, not only to promote its products, but to exchange valuable know- how and experience.
65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Typographic conventions The following table describes important conventions used in the manual. Convention and Style Description Examples Menu > Sub Menu > A menu item(s) and menu Click Settings >...
PC through any FTP client. Its storage capacity is 8GB. The DB6000-STC is undoubtedly the cream of the crop - easy to use, versatile, dependable and innovative, supplying even the most demanding clients with the best solution that leaves no room for improvement.
E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Front Panel OLED DISPLAY DB6000-STC has easy to read, high-resolution OLED graphical display that visualizes all measurements of the received signal and DB6000-STC’s settings. CONTEXT-SENSITIVE SOFT BUTTONS Used for navigation through the menus, quick access to the parameters, modes, functions and to alter their values.
65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Safety Warning ALWAYS OBSERVE THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. Careful observance of the safety precautions will help prevent physical injury, damage of the equipment, and extend the equipment life.
65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Operating Recommendations To ensure normal operation of the DEVA unit, we recommend following the instructions listed below. • Install the unit in places with good air conditioning. The unit is designed to operate within the ambient temperature range of 10 to 50°C.
Upon receipt, the equipment should be inspected for possible shipping damages. If such are found or suspected, notify the carrier at once and contact DEVA Broadcast Ltd. The original shipping carton box and packing materials should be kept for possible reuse, in case of return for Warranty repair, for example.
65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com AC Mains Power FUSE HOLDER The fuse holder is placed inside the unit, next to the voltage selector. Apply downward pressure and pull the cap outward to access the 5mm mains fuse.
E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com DB6000-STC Location The best location for DB6000-STC is as near as possible to the transmitter, so that its stereo encoder output can be linked to the transmitter through a circuit path. If this configuration is not possible, the DB6000-STC’s AES3 digital audio output can be fed through an all-digital, uncompressed path to the transmitter exciter.
Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Getting Started In order for the normal operation of the DB6000-STC to be guaranteed, you will need fulfill the following conditions: 1. Standard Ethernet 10/100M connection; 2. Correctly assigned Network configuration and device settings.
If you’re prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password, provide confirmation or contact your system administrator. If you have already enabled this function on your computer DB6000-STC will be automatically added to the Device list section. The device will be ready for usage and no additional adjustments will be required except user name and password.
E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com NETWORK SECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS 1. It is not recommended the DB6000-STC to be directly connected to the Internet. This may lead to unregulated access and/or problematic operation of the device. To ensure secure connection, we recommend the device to be installed behind a router with an active firewall.
Basic Setup/Connection Example REFERENCING ANALOG AND DIGITAL INPUTS LEVEL In order for the proper work of DB6000-STC to be guaranteed, and due to the variability of the signal levels, the right reference levels of the digital and analog inputs should be set.
0dBFS. The value is set depending on the level requirements of the device connected to DB6000-STC’s digital output. Having the proper Ref. level set at the output of the audio processor, guarantees that the signal amplitude at the input of the subsequently connected device will be within the required optimal range.
MPX input. The audio processor output used is MPX OUT -1. IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATION: It is mandatory that the cable used for connection between DB6000-STC’s MPX output, and the MPX input of the transmitter be as short as possible. This will prevent any face distortion. - 25 -...
MPX input. The audio processor output used is MPX OUT -1. IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATION: It is mandatory that the cable used for connection between DB6000-STC’s MPX output, and the MPX input of the transmitter be as short as possible. This will prevent any face distortion. - 26 -...
MPX OUTPUT – 1 (for the main program) and MPX OUTPUT – 2 (for the standby/ second frequency). IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATION: It is mandatory that the cable used for connection between DB6000-STC’s MPX output, and the MPX input of the transmitter be as short as possible. This will prevent any face distortion. - 27 -...
MPX OUT-2. IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATION: It is mandatory that the cable used for connection between DB6000-STC’s MPX output, and the MPX input of the transmitter be as short as possible. This will prevent any face distortion. - 28 -...
E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Loop through The output of the DB6000-STC is wired directly to the PILOT/MPX IN of the SmartGen 6.0. The output of the RDS encoder will be connected to the composite/MPX input of the FM transmitter. This connection is not recommended, because the composite signal/MPX passes through the RDS encoder, and the transmission of the program will be interrupted in case of failure of the RDS encoder.
- SYNC LOCK. If and due to some reason the external sync source has been loss, the indication will change to SYNC UNLOCK and start blinking. Then, the DB6000-STC will switch to the internal sync source. For further information, please refer to “Output”...
Navigation Buttons [UP], [DOWN], [LEFT], [RIGHT] and [OK] buttons are used to navigate through the menus, for selecting various functions and parameters of DB6000-STC. The Main Menu structure has an up-and-down basis, expanded with left-to-right branches. - 31 -...
[Presets] The DB6000-STC has a provision of 20 user presets. In order for a preset to be used, navigate to the desired preset and press the soft button labeled [Load], then [OK] and the preset will be loaded.
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65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Quick access to the most important status and audio parameters is also available via the [UP] and [DOWN] Arrows keys. Pressing the [UP] key will visualize the following screens: Processing parameters, represented as bar graphs.
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65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Right Input level (dBFS), represented as graph. AGC GR Bass (dB), represented as graph. AGC GR Middle (dB), represented as graph. - 34 -...
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65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Output Left level(dBFS), represented as graph. Output Right level(dBFS), represented as graph. RDS Screen - 35 -...
E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Settings All the needed settings to the DB6000-STC as regards the Security, Dayparting, Communication, Trigger ports and Device are applied through this menu. From the same section the username and password for the WEB interface access can also be changed.
If you do not manage to unlock the front panel with the default password, nevertheless whether it has been changed intentionally or not, DB6000-STC should be returned to its factory defaults in order for the password security to be disabled.
65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com This menu allows you to turn On or Off the RDS Encoder and set the RDS Level. Also, all elements of the basic and dynamic RDS/RBDS are gathered in this menu – PI, PS, RT, TA/TP, DPS and etc.
65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Other sections STEREO All needed settings in order for your station to be broadcasted in stereo are applied through here, thus allowing more natural distribution of the sound. STATUS Information on the device’s status, IP address, etc.
Specifying the new preset name is mandatory. If not, the DB6000-STC will not assign a name and the newly created preset will be saved as U7:-empty- (for example).
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65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com 3. Once you have finished with the creation of your customized sound/preset, go back to the Presets page and find the modified preset. An symbol indicating that some changes are being made will appear.
E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com WEB Interface DB6000-STC is also controlled through a built-in web server. A standard web browser can be used to monitor its status or to make some adjustments. There are two options for access to the WEB Interface of DB6000-STC: •...
If you’re prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password, provide confirmation or contact your system administrator. If you have already enabled this function on your computer DB6000-STC will be automatically added to the Device list section. The device will be ready for usage and no additional adjustments will be required except user name and password.
The Status Screen shows all mandatory parameters represented as LED readings, just as the ones placed on the front panel of DB6000-STC. The LEDs sequence is as per the processing path. At the top of the control window is placed a constant section, containing information about the input in use, active preset, Date/Time and session timeout.
As a USER – that will allow you to just monitor the device, while all the settings remain locked. In order for the security of DB6000-STC to be enhanced, new username and password could be set from the Security section.
DHCP client to be activated, the function should be enabled. When the DHCP client is activated, all assigned values will be shown in the relevant fields on the “Status Screen”. If due to any reason, the DHCP procedure cannot be completed, DB6000-STC will use Auto IP and will generate an IP Address.
We recommend you to use the [Test] button and generate a test e-mail, which upon success will be delivered to the specified E-mail 1 and/or E-mail 2. Example of Test E-mail Message: DB6000-STC Test Message. Please do not reply to this e-mail. HTTP Server Enable/Disable the HTTP Server.
65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Dayparts Dayparting is the practice of dividing the day into several parts, during which a different type of audio preset to be used for the audio processing. This function will allow a processing pattern based on the radio’s timetable to be made.
[Retain IP] – all settings except for the Network settings (IP address) will be deleted. To restore DB6000-STC to its Factory Defaults you should first select the desired option and then press the relevant button. A new window will appear - confirm that you want to restore the factory defaults and wait for the process to be completed.
E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com PRESETS The DB6000-STC has a provision of 20 user presets. A preset contains all the audio processing path parameters that can be changed in the EQ and Processor tabs. In order for a preset to be selected/used, the [Load] button should be enabled.
As many of the stations prefer to use the services of qualified personnel when creating the perfect preset, the DB6000-STC supports the function the newly created preset to be locked. The preset can be locked upon its export. The following options are available: Key –...
65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Presets Export In order for a user preset to be exported the following procedure should be completed: 1. Select the preset to be exported via the [Export] button. The following message box will appear: 2.
– There are several modes of operation– Left+Right, Left–Right, Left and Right. Set the Level and the Frequency of the signal at which the generator should process. The ‘Test Generator’ will generate a test signal with which the DB6000-STC and the equipment connected to its outputs could be examined.
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Fallback – DB6000-STC supports up to 3 fallback sources. In order for a source to be used a backup should be specified. The following options are available - Main Analog, AUX Analog, Main Digital, AUX Digital, IP Audio Client, MP3 Player.
E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com EQUALIZER DB6000-STC has four separate sections of ‘parametric’ equalization, which can be attributed to any combination of Freq (frequency), Q Factor (bandwidth) and Gain (amplitude). These may be assigned to any combination of low frequency EQ, mid-band EQ and top-end EQ chores. However, all four sections are identical and each of them may be programmed in frequency between 50 Hz and 15 kHz.
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65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com As each EQ slider is moved, the resultant change in response, both in that EQ section and its overall contribution, is shown on the graph, placed on the bottom of the tab. It displays the individual frequency response of each of the four equalizer bands and the summary frequency response of the entire EQ section, including pre-emphasis.
65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com PROCESSOR To disable the processing and evaluate and the difference between the processed and raw signal, there is an incorporated [Bypass] option in the form of a button. When the [Bypass] option is enabled, the entire process will be stopped.
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65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Soft and Hard limiters are used to restrain in limits each of the bands to prevent distortion in the processing control system. The limiters precede the main clipper and as per the other processes, each of the parameters can be changed as per the user’s requirements.
– from here you can change the level and phase of the PILOT tone. RDS Encoder – The DB6000-STC has a built-in RDS generator which, depending on your preferences can be [Enabled] or [Disabled]. The RDS subcarrier level can also be changed.
United States the PI code is numerically calculated from the station’s call sign. We have provided a calculator utility within the DB6000-STC. An in-depth discussion of the mathematical calculation is given in RDS/RBDS Standard.
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65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com PS (Program Service Name) – This is the station’s “street name” that will appear on the receiver faceplate display. The PS can be up to eight characters in length (including spaces) and can be as simple as the station’s call letters: KWOW or KWOW FM, or a slogan: NEWSTALK or LIVE 95.
65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com Dynamic RDS Dynamic PS ‘marches’ the message across the display screen one character at a time. The message requires a much longer transmission time in this mode, but a glance at the radio display a few seconds still allows the driver to get the full message without missing words.
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Default value is blank (empty). WHEN APPLYING NEW SETTINGS – In order new settings to take effect, it is necessary to press the [Save] button. Please keep in mind that some of the new settings can reset DB6000-STC. - 64 -...
65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com HOW TO CONNECT TO THE RDS CONSOLE The RDS console is used to edit the RDS settings in real time. It can be used with an automation software or a terminal program.
Command properly formatted but data not understood. Console has been inactive for more than 30 minutes and the connection will be dropped. User needs to connect again to enter more commands. (NO RESPONSE) Data sent is ignored by DB6000-STC. - 66 -...
External synchronization is chosen, Sync loss s.r. and Sync tout should be set in order for possible loss of the audio at the digital output to be prevented. If such is present, the DB6000-STC will switch to internal synchronization (the value being specified in Sync loss s.r.) after the defined Sync Timeout expires.
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65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com HD Time Alignment – Because of the time delay in the digital portion of the HD Radio audio path, the analog and digital signals are supposed to be time-aligned. When the alignment is correct, the transitional blend from analog to digital or vice-versa will be almost transparent.
For this, the reader is directed to the Specification appropriate to his location either the CENELEC EN50067 Specification for Europe or the United States NRSC Specification. Since the Manual will deal with specific implication of RDS implemented with the DB6000-STC, it is assumed that the user is familiar with the RDS concept.
65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com APPENDIX B.1 PTY Code Description Used in RBDS Mode – North America Short Name Description News News reports, either local or network in origin. Information Programming that is intended to impart advice.
65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com APPENDIX B.2 PTY Code Description Used in RDS Mode – Europe, Asia PTY Short Name Description News Short accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, reportage and actuality. Current affairs Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news, generally in different presentation style or concept, including debate, or analysis.
65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com APPENDIX C HOW SHOULD I CONFIGURE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MY DEVA DEVICE AND AN FTP CLIENT? In order for a connection to be established the following setting should be applied: 1.
65 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Str., 8000 Bourgas, Bulgaria Tel: +359 56 820027, Fax: +359 56 836700 E-mail: office@devabroadcast.com ,Web: www.devabroadcast.com 3. Example of FTP Client (FileZilla) Settings In some cases, FileZilla’s “Quick connect” feature is not able to connect with the DEVA unit. That is why we recommend the device to be assigned in the program manually.
B. This Warranty applies only to products sold “as new.” It is extended only to the original end- user and may not be transferred or assigned without prior written approval by DEVA Broadcast Ltd. C. This Warranty does not apply to damage caused by improper mains settings and/or power supply.
Your signature* *Signing this warranty registration form you are stating that all the information provided to DEVA Broadcast Ltd. are truth and correct. DEVA Broadcast Ltd. declines any responsibility for the provided information that could result in an immediate loss of warranty for the above specified product(s).
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