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Falcon 15
FM & ST
Broadcast Digital Audio Processor
Operating manual
Rel. 1.8
Sede BOLOGNA: Via Caduti Di Sabbiuno 6/F –
40011 Anzola Emilia - Bologna - Italy
Tel. +39 051 736555 - Fax. +39 051 736170
Sede BERGAMO: Via Italia 1 –
24030 Medolago (Bg) – Italy
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- Page 1 Falcon 15 FM & ST Broadcast Digital Audio Processor Operating manual Rel. 1.8 Sede BOLOGNA: Via Caduti Di Sabbiuno 6/F – 40011 Anzola Emilia - Bologna - Italy Tel. +39 051 736555 - Fax. +39 051 736170 Sede BERGAMO: Via Italia 1 –...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................. 3 INTRODUCTION ................................. 6 FALCON 15 - AVAILABLE VERSIONS........................7 SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA ................8 FOREWORD ................................8 SAFETY WARNINGS ..............................9 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES...................... 10 ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA..................... - Page 4 14.4.2 SYSTEM INFO ............................48 CHOOSING THE PROCESSING CURVE ......................49 15.1 INTRODUCTION ..............................49 15.2 THE FALCON 15 PRESET TABLE ........................50 15.3 CHOOSING A CURVE............................51 THE REMOTE PC CONTROL SOFTWARE ......................52 16.1 INTRODUCTION ..............................52 16.2 INSTALLING THE PC CONTROL SOFTWARE....................
- Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 18.6.4 PS SCROLLING ............................63 18.7 ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES .......................... 64 18.8 AF METHODS A AND B............................65 HARDWARE SETTINGS ............................68 19.1 CHANGING THE INPUT AUDIO IMPEDANCE (FM VERSION)................68 19.2 CHANGING THE INPUT AUDIO IMPEDANCE (ST VERSION) ................68 FIRMWARE E SOFTWARE UPGRADES ......................
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Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION 2 INTRODUCTION Thanks to its long experience in the DSP audio field, Axel Technology is proud to present Falcon 15, a 3 band audio digital processor for FM radio broadcasting. Falcon 15 offers the proven competitive advantages of all-digital processing: operation versatility, instantaneous preset recall, Pc control, upgrade capability, consistent high quality, easy installation / configuration…... -
Page 7: Falcon 15 - Available Versions
Digital RDS / RBDS coder (for FM version only) NOTE: the present manual describes Falcon 15 in its MPX (FM version) and STEREO OUT (ST version) configuration. Depending on the chosen configuration and on the chosen options, Yr actual equipment might not provide some of the here-below described features or controls. -
Page 8: Safety Warnings / Istruzioni Per La Sicurezza
SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA 3 SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA SAFETY WARNINGS CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD (Rel. 1.1) 3.1 FOREWORD For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked with these Warning Symbols should be read carefully. -
Page 9: Safety Warnings
SAFETY WARNINGS SAFETY WARNINGS The installation and servicing instructions in this manual are for use by qualified personnel only. Read All Instructions. All safety and operating instructions must be read before operating the product. They also must be retained for future reference, as it contains a number of useful hints for determining the best combination of equipment settings for Yr particular application. -
Page 10: Consignes De Sécurité Importantes
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES 5 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Lire ces consignes Conserver ces consignes Observer tous les avertissements Suivre toutes les consignes Ne pas utiliser cet appareil à proximité de l’eau Ne pas obstruer les ouvertures de ventilation. Installer en respectant les consignes du fabricant Ne pas installer à... -
Page 11: Istruzioni Importanti Per La Sicurezza
ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA 6 ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA Leggere le presenti istruzioni Conservare queste istruzioni Osservare tutte le avvertenze Seguire scrupolosamente tutte le istruzioni Non usare questo apparecchio in prossimità di acqua Non ostruire alcuna apertura per il raffreddamento. Installare l’apparecchio seguendo le istruzioni Non installare l'apparecchio accanto a fonti di calore quali radiatori, aperture per l'afflusso di aria calda, forni o altri apparecchi (amplificatori inclusi) che generino calore Non rimuovere il terminale di connessione a terra sul cordone di alimentazione: esso ha lo scopo di tutelare... -
Page 12: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE 7 WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Diese Hinweise LESEN Diese Hinweise AUFHEBEN Alle Warnhinweise BEACHTEN Alle Anweisungen BEFOLGEN Dieses Gerät NICHT in der Nähe von Wasser verwenden KEINE Lüftungsöffnungen verdecken. Gemäß den Anweisungen des Herstellers einbauen Nicht in der Nähe von Wärmequellen, wie Heizkörpern, Raumheizungen, Herden oder anderen Geräten (einschließlich Verstärkern) installieren, die Wärme erzeugen Die Schutzfunktion des Schukosteckers NICHT umgehen. -
Page 13: Instrucciones Importantes De Seguridad
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD 8 INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD LEA estas instrucciones CONSERVE estas instrucciones PRESTE ATENCION a todas las advertencias. SIGA todas las instrucciones NO utilice este aparato cerca del agua NO obstruya ninguna de las aberturas de ventilación. Instálese según lo indicado en las instrucciones del fabricante No instale el aparato cerca de fuentes de calor tales como radiadores, registros de calefacción, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que produzcan calor... -
Page 14: First Installation Recommendations
FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS 9 FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS 9.1 POWER SUPPLY CABLE A power supply cable of approx. 2 mt length is supplied with the device, which has a moulded IEC plug attached – this is a legal requirement. The type of plug for the power supply depends on the country in which it is delivered. If for any reason, you need to use this appliance with a different plug, you should use the following wiring guidelines in replacing the exsisting plug with the new one: Earth... -
Page 15: Fuse Replacement
FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS 9.3 FUSE REPLACEMENT The power supply socket has an integral fuse drawer containing the AC power fuse and a spare, both of the same value. BEFORE REPLACING THE POWER FUSE, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TYPE OF FUSE FOR THE VOLTAGE TO BE PROTECTED. -
Page 16: Block Diagram (Fm & St Versions)
control 24 bit 4th Order Distortion Logaritmic High IIR BP Denoiser 2nd Order Cancelling 5K -15K Amplifier compressor ±20dB 105 dB dynamic Butterworth Filter Butterworth range 8th Order 50uS/75uS 4th Order system true IIR LP IIR BP 15KHz 400 -5 clock compressor Elliptic... -
Page 17: Fm Version Description
FM VERSION DESCRIPTION 11 FM VERSION DESCRIPTION 11.1 FRONT PANEL VIEW Multifunction display (LCD) multifunction display showing the equipment operating conditions LCD contrast: trimmer to adjust the display contrast. Please use a small screwdriver Jog-wheel: for menu scrolling and parameter settings. It can also be pressed, having the same control function as the Enter key ENTER: key to access to the parameters submenu and to select the new values Esc: key to Esc the current menu and go back to the previous one. -
Page 18: Rear Panel View (Fm Version)
Multipurpose Aux In (for external RDS, SCA, etc..): the injected signal is adjusted by the related trimmer (near to the Bnc), mixed to the Falcon 15 internally generated signal and output by the main Out connector. Factory preset: 0 dB gain Multipurpose Aux In (for external RDS, SCA, etc..): the injected signal is adjusted by the related... -
Page 19: Ac Connection
FM VERSION DESCRIPTION 11.3 AC CONNECTION The Falcon 15 uses a power entry module with AC switch just closed to the IEC power cord receptacle. It can operate on 110 or 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz AC mains voltages. If the unit is to be used with a mains voltage different to that for which the unit is supplied, set the voltage change-over switch, which is placed inside the box, closed to the AC transformer. -
Page 20: Auxiliary Inputs
FM VERSION DESCRIPTION 11.6 AUXILIARY INPUTS The Aux inputs allow the Mpx, SCA, RDS injection from external coders. The resultant signal (f.i. external RDS+ self-generated MPX) is available on the Output connector. Remarks: When using an external RDS encoder, the internal RDS one must be disabled. The level of the injected signal may be adjusted by means of the trimmer next to the corresponding BNC connector (no software control is provided for this purpose). -
Page 21: Digital Audio Input
XLR Pin 2 (hot) and Pin 3 (Gnd). 11.9 SERIAL PORTS Falcon 15 features two optoinsulated RS232 serial ports which allow the remote control and RDS programming via a connected PC (ref to Chapter 16). -
Page 22: Digital Data Port
FM VERSION DESCRIPTION 11.10 DIGITAL DATA PORT 15-pin female Interface connector provides 3 optoinsulated “trigger” inputs. These inputs can be used to dynamically alter two RDS flags (TA and M/S) and to enable Split operating mode in response to logic signal transitions. INPUT 1 is used to carry external network ‘split’... - Page 23 FM VERSION DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE N° 1 – controlling the SPLIT function from a TTL command Apply an external TTL signal through a 470 Ohm carbon resistor to the photodiode 1 (pins 6 and 1). Max current allowed: 10 mA. Nominal: 5 mA –...
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Page 24: The Menu Tree
FM VERSION DESCRIPTION 11.11 THE MENU TREE The menu tree for the Falcon 15 MPX Version is shown on here below. It has all of the possible main menu items listed along the left side. The branching sub-menus and parameters are connected in the order they are encountered in the menu system. -
Page 25: Front Panel Operation
PC control software, which allows an easy and effective remote monitoring and control, too. When the Falcon 15 control is taken by the PC application in a bidirectional mode (see Chapt. 17), any access to the menu via the front panel keys is not allowed and the message “Remote Pc Host in Control”... -
Page 26: In & Out Settings (Fm Version)
12.1 HOW TO CONFIGURE THE INPUT (INPUT SETUP) 12.1.1 SELECTING THE INPUT (ANALOG OR DIGITAL) Falcon 15 features, as an option, a digital audio input (ref to Section 0). The Input Setup / Input Source menu switches between the analog and digital audio inputs. -
Page 27: Choosing The Proper Agc Operation
(pauses in speech, line changeover between studios, etc.). Falcon 15 menu provides 5 fixed combinations of MaxGain and Hold parameters (i.e. those parameters may not be selected or edited individually, but only within preset combinations). -
Page 28: The Voice Optimizer
IN & OUT SETTINGS (FM VERSION) We suggest using medium levels of around 2 to 3 dB / sec, and especially that you concentrate on the audio sources connected to the processor, to obtain the most even sound possible. 12.2 THE VOICE OPTIMIZER NOTE: The processor features a phase rotator input stage, also called ‘Voice Optimizer’... -
Page 29: How To Configure The Mpx Output (Mpx Module Setup)
Falcon 15’s MPX output. European countries use a 50 uSec preemphasis, while US countries use a 75 uSec preemphasis. NOTE: FALCON 15 PREEMPHASIS REMAINS ACTIVE AT ALL TIMES AND CAN NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE MPX OUTPUT Only one pre-emphasis must be kept active in a transmitting chain. Turn always off the pre-emphasis generated by transmitters. -
Page 30: Calibrating The Pilot Level And Phase
-12.0 to + 12.0 degrees (Deg) in 1 deg steps 12.3.5 ENABLING SYNC OUTPUT When required, Falcon 15 can supply TTL pilot synchro signal (19 kHz, square wave, 5 Vpp) on the Sync Out connector. To do this, enter the Mpx Module Setup / Output Sync menu and select Output Sync Enabled option. -
Page 31: Noise Gate Setting (Noise Gate)
IN & OUT SETTINGS (FM VERSION) 12.3.6 NOISE GATE SETTING (Noise Gate) The Mpx Module Setup / Noise Gate function allows you to avoid the effects of background noises while the input signal presents a lack of high frequencies. The parameter to be set is the Noise Gate Threshold, which determines the threshold value below which the dynamic pre-emphasis is automatically excluded. -
Page 32: Adjusting The Rds / Rbds Output (Rds Module Setup)
Also see Section 12.3.3 for setting the overall MPX signal The RDS On Split option allow / don’t allow the Falcon 15’s RDS signal to be output in MPX splitted session. ** Falcon 15 with RDS option installed – Ref to Chapter 2.1... -
Page 33: Setting The Split Modes
Split Mode activated depends on the ‘RDS On Split’ function setting (see Table here below). In other words, RDS signal generated by Falcon 15 may be always available (even when the AUX signal is routed to the Output) or it may be removed. -
Page 34: Additional Data And Settings
It displays the current state of the three Digital Data inputs (see par. 11.10). IN=1 means active input, IN=0 means input disabled It shows the current Falcon 15 firmware version. Firmware may be upgraded to later FW Version versions (ref to Chapter 20.1) FW Code It shows firmware serial code. -
Page 35: St Version Description
ST VERSION DESCRIPTION 13 ST VERSION DESCRIPTION 13.1 FRONT PANEL VIEW Multifunction display (LCD) multifunction display showing the equipment operating conditions LCD contrast: trimmer to adjust the display contrast. Please use a small screwdriver Jog-wheel: for menu scrolling and parameter settings. It can also be pressed, having the same control function as the Enter key ENTER: key which gives access to the parameters submenu and selects the new values Esc: key to Esc the current menu and go back to the previous one. -
Page 36: Rear Panel View (St Version)
ST VERSION DESCRIPTION 13.2 REAR PANEL VIEW (ST VERSION) ON/OFF main switch, the led inside switchs on/off accordingly. If it is off while the switch is ON, please check the supplied AC cord and the fuse. AC outlet: IEC power cord receptacle. AC voltage change-over switch is located inside the box, closed to the AC transformer Digital input*. -
Page 37: Ac Connection
ST VERSION DESCRIPTION 13.3 AC CONNECTION The Falcon 15 uses a power entry module with AC switch just closed to the IEC power cord receptacle. It can operate on 110 or 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz AC mains voltages. If the unit is to be used with a mains voltage different to that for which the unit is supplied, set the voltage change-over switch, which is placed inside the box, closed to the AC transformer. -
Page 38: Serial Ports
ST VERSION DESCRIPTION 13.5 SERIAL PORTS Falcon 15 features up to four optoinsulated RS232 serial ports (port 3 and 4 are available as an option) which allow the remote control and RDS programming both through local - or remote PCs, UECP programmer, etc. -
Page 39: Analog Audio Input (Female Xlr)
ST VERSION DESCRIPTION 13.7 ANALOG AUDIO INPUT (Female XLR) Balanced XLR-type connectors are used for input analog audio. The stereo analog inputs are designed for standard 0 dBu balanced signals. Individual channel gain and level setting is done using the software parameter settings (see par. 12.1). -
Page 40: Falcon 15 Menu Tree (St Version)
13.8 FALCON 15 MENU TREE (ST version) The menu tree for the Falcon 15 ST-OUT Version is shown on here below. It has all of the possible main menu items listed along the left side. The branching sub-menus and parameters are connected in the order they are encountered in the menu system. -
Page 41: Front Panel Operation
PC control software, which allows an easy and effective remote monitoring and control, too. When the Falcon 15 control is taken by the PC application in a bidirectional mode (see Chapt. 17), any access to the menu via the front panel keys is not allowed and the message “Remote Pc Host in Control”... -
Page 42: In / Out Settings (St Version)
14.1 HOW TO CONFIGURE THE INPUT (INPUT SETUP) 14.1.1 SELECTING THE INPUT (ANALOG OR DIGITAL) Falcon 15 features, as an option, a digital audio input (ref to Section 0). The Input Setup / Input Source menu switches between the analog and digital audio inputs. -
Page 43: Choosing The Proper Agc Operation
(pauses in speech, line changeover between studios, etc.). Falcon 15 menu provides 5 fixed combinations of MaxGain and Hold parameters (i.e. those parameters may not be selected or edited individually, but only within preset combinations). -
Page 44: The Voice Optimizer
IN / OUT SETTINGS (ST version) We suggest using medium levels of around 2 to 3 dB / sec, and especially that you concentrate on the audio sources connected to the processor, to obtain the most even sound possible. 14.2 THE VOICE OPTIMIZER NOTE: The processor features a phase rotator input stage, also called ‘Voice Optimizer’... -
Page 45: How To Configure The Audio Output (Audio Module Setup)
IN / OUT SETTINGS (ST version) HOW TO CONFIGURE THE AUDIO OUTPUT (AUDIO MODULE SETUP) 14.3 14.3.1 SETTING THE PREEMPHASIS The Audio Module Setup / Preemphasis menu allows You to select one of the following options: 50uSec Internal pre-emphasis enabled on the processor audio outputs at 50 usec pre-emphasis enabled on the processor audio outputs at 75 usec 75uSec Internal 50uSec External pre-emphasis disabled on audio outputs (an external 50 usec preemph. -
Page 46: Adjusting The Audio Output Level
IN / OUT SETTINGS (ST version) 14.3.2 ADJUSTING THE AUDIO OUTPUT LEVEL The processed audio signal is available on the XLR OUT connectors. The factory preset for the output signal is 0 dBm. Where necessary, this output may be tuned using the Audio Module Setup / Output Level menu. In order to best adjust the output level, we recommend enabling a pilot tone, which identifies the maximum peak which should match the deviation of 75 KHz. -
Page 47: Mono - Stereo Operation
IN / OUT SETTINGS (ST version) 14.3.4 MONO - STEREO OPERATION The Audio Module Setup / Process Mode menu selects the mono versus stereo operation of the audio output. In particular: Selecting Mono (Left) the Left input channel only will be processed and output on both the L and R outputs. Selecting Mono (Left+Right) the sum of the left and right audio inputs will be processed and output on both the L and R outputs. -
Page 48: Additional Data And Settings
It displays the current state of the three Digital Data inputs (see par. 11.10). IN=1 means active input, IN=0 means input disabled It shows the current Falcon 15 firmware version. Firmware may be upgraded to later FW Version versions (ref to Chapter 20.1) FW Code It shows firmware serial code. -
Page 49: Choosing The Processing Curve
CHOOSING THE PROCESSING CURVE 15 CHOOSING THE PROCESSING CURVE 15.1 INTRODUCTION Once you have adjusted the input levels and reached the correct AGC level, you may move on to select the processing curve. here are 30 factory presets designed for various programming formats. Chose one that approximately matches your station’s format. -
Page 50: The Falcon 15 Preset Table
CHOOSING THE PROCESSING CURVE 15.2 THE FALCON 15 PRESET TABLE PRESET BASS HIGH DENSITY TYPE Flat Live Bass Disco Live Disco Bass Bass Flat Live Bass Disco Live Disco Bass Bass High Flat High High Live High Bass High Disco... -
Page 51: Choosing A Curve
CHOOSING THE PROCESSING CURVE 15.3 CHOOSING A CURVE As already explained in other sections of the manual, the DSPs in the processor implement three compressors, which affect the 3 bands: Bass, Mid and High. The three meter bars displayed on the front panel indicate the level of compression exerted on each frequency (in other words, the more notches shown, the more the corresponding frequency is compressed, and thus the less will be audible). -
Page 52: The Remote Pc Control Software
The install program installs the application onto the computer's hard disk and places the program name Axel Falcon 15 vers X.Y in the Start Menu. The installation screen will also suggest a destination directory for the software. If Yr computer has typical directory tree organization, this will be C:\Program Files\Axel Technology \ Falcon 15 Audio processor versX.Y. -
Page 53: Running The Program
Open the software from Start -> Programs -> Axel Falcon 15 vers X.Y (or C:/programs/ Axel Technology / Falcon 15 Audio processor versX.Y). The computer screen should resemble the image below: Click the box X in the upper, right hand corner of the screen. Quitting the program does not alter Falcon 15 operation. -
Page 54: Accessing The Target From The Pc
Use a regular serial cables pin to pin type for connections (see par. 11.9). Cable lenght must not exceed 20 mt. A serial connection (serial cable) between Host Pc Serial Port and one of the Falcon 15 serial ports IS REQUIRED. -
Page 55: The Setup Panel
Change Yr Pc Port selection or free the selected one. Addressed Target firmware version does not match the current version on the Pc (f.i.: Your Falcon 15 features Update the processor rel 1.1 firmware and the Pc control software is updated to rel 1.2). -
Page 56: Other Settings
17.1.3 FRONT PANEL ‘LOCK’ FUNCTION Falcon 15 front panel access is provided with a lock function to avoid any unauthorized staff being able to reprogram it. To activate the lock function, type a password into the ‘Lock Front Panel Keyboard’ field and then click on the Lock button. -
Page 57: Rds / Rbds Settings (Fm Version Only)
INTRODUCTION 18.1 The Falcon 15 FM supports either RDS (Radio Data System) or RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data System) generation as an option (please refer to the initial Chapter for further information). The Radio Data System was developed in Europe, while RBDS is the USA implementation of european RDS. -
Page 58: Changing The Rds / Rbds Output Level
This can be achieved from the RDS Settings menu: You may also switch RDS generation on and off and enable/disable RDS output while the Falcon 15 FM is on split (i.e. while it is replicating an external MPX signal on its output). -
Page 59: Rbds: Configuring The Services Pi, Pty, Di, Radio Text, Tp, Ta And M/S
RDS / RBDS SETTINGS (FM Version only) 18.5 RBDS: CONFIGURING THE SERVICES PI, PTY, DI, RADIO TEXT, TP, TA AND M/S Access the RBDS configuration section clicking the ‘MAIN’ button in the RDS Section. This will open the main screen, where you can set the main parameters of the RBDS service. The hexadecimal PI code must be entered manually in the (Code) PI field. -
Page 60: Rds / Rbds Services Described
RDS / RBDS SETTINGS (FM Version only) 18.5.1 RDS / RBDS SERVICES DESCRIBED PI - Programme Identification RDS: It contains four hexadecimal numbers ( see ‘Code’ box ): the first one assigns the broadcast country and it is automatically provided from the application by clicking the country acronyms (see Country Group). -
Page 61: Program Service Name (Ps)
RDS receivers in order to inform the listener what programme service is being broadcast by the station to which the receiver is tuned. An example for a PS name is "Radio 21". The FALCON 15 PS panel allows You to broadcast single PS messages, PS sequences as well as PS Scrolling messages. -
Page 62: Ps Sequences
RDS / RBDS SETTINGS (FM Version only) 18.6.3 PS SEQUENCES Falcon 15 allows You to easily create and broadcast sequences composed by up to 8 PS Names. You can also set the ‘display speed’ (related to the time it will last on the receiver display). -
Page 63: Ps Scrolling
RDS / RBDS SETTINGS (FM Version only) PS SCROLLING 18.6.4 PS Scrolling panel allows You to enter PS message which will scroll on the receiver display. It means, text is moved right to left across the display one character at a time at the rate set by the user (SPEED). Max lenght: 32 characters. -
Page 64: Alternative Frequencies
RDS / RBDS SETTINGS (FM Version only) 18.7 ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES The list(s) of alternative frequencies give information on the various transmitters broadcasting the same programme in the same or adjacent reception areas, and enable receivers equipped with a memory to store the list(s), to reduce the time for switching to another transmitter. -
Page 65: Af Methods A And B
RDS / RBDS SETTINGS (FM Version only) 18.8 AF METHODS A AND B There are two ways to transmit lists of alternative frequencies: Method A and Method B. In both cases the lists should include only those frequencies for the nearest transmitters and repeaters (with overlapping coverage areas). - Page 66 RDS / RBDS SETTINGS (FM Version only) Note that the frequency of transmitter C is not included Tx B lists in the list, since the latter’s coverage area does not f Tx B f Tx D (tuning frequency: f Tx B) overlap with that of transmitter A f Tx D f Tx B...
- Page 67 RDS / RBDS SETTINGS (FM Version only) Notice that the tuning frequency f Tx B is repeated twice in list 1: in the first position, f Tx B f Tx D Tx B then paired with f Tx D. Tx B broadcasts the (tuning frequency: f Tx B) same program as D if f Tx B...
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Page 68: Hardware Settings
HARDWARE SETTINGS 19 HARDWARE SETTINGS 19.1 CHANGING THE INPUT AUDIO IMPEDANCE (FM VERSION) The analog input impedance may be set to 600Ohm, rather than 10kOhm, by moving the two jumpers JP1 and JP2 on the analog input board (see figure below). 19.2 CHANGING THE INPUT AUDIO IMPEDANCE (ST VERSION) The analog input impedance may be set to 600Ohm, rather than 10kOhm, by moving the two jumpers J6 and J7 on the analog input board (see figure below) to the right-hand position. -
Page 69: Firmware E Software Upgrades
(see highlighted jumper in the picture). D) Connect the Falcon 15’s SERIAL port 1 to that of the Host PC. Please insert (or remove) the serial connector only with processor turned off. A regular (i.e. not crossed) cable is required. - Page 70 MpxRds_Upgrade if Yr processor features Stereo Coder (Mpx) with RDS coder (FM vers) BiChan_Upgrade if Yr processor features Stereo output coder (ST vers) NB to make sure of current version of Yr Falcon 15, please enter the Firmware Version page from the System Information menu.
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Page 71: Pc Software Upgrade
FIRMWARE E SOFTWARE UPGRADES K) Make sure the Identification is correctly done (Ready to start Firmware Upgrade message + firmware code displayed in the right field), and click ‘Program’ button. The upgrade will continue automatically. L) Once you have completed the upgrade procedure, shut off the equipment. M) Move the jumper JP1 back to the previous position N) Turn the processor back on. -
Page 72: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 21 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL FEATURES Around 4.5 Kg 220 Vac / 110 Vac Weight AC Rate Dimensions 1 rack unit, 352 x 483 x 44 mm Preset curves 30, factory programmed ANALOG STEREO AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT (optional) Conversion 24 bit Connector Type... -
Page 73: Warranty
WARRANTY (1 and 2) (MPX version only) AUX INPUTS Connector Type floating BNC, EMI suppressed Impedance 10KOhm Input Level - 40 to 0 dBm Purpose SCA, RDS inputs (FM version only) RDS / RBDS CODER RDS (Radio Data System), conforming to the standard CENELEC EN50067 Supported Standards: RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data System) conf.
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