PROCASTER AMTX100 Installation And Operation Manual
PROCASTER AMTX100 Installation And Operation Manual

PROCASTER AMTX100 Installation And Operation Manual

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PROCASTER AMTX100 AM Transmitter

Installation and Operation

Installation
PROCASTER™ contents
PROCASTER™ transmitter module
Studio interface module
Antenna tubes (3 pieces)
Hardware
AC wall adapter
Assembly/installation instructions
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ChezRadio could void user's
authority to operate the equipment.
TO PREVENT ELECTROCUTION ALWAYS BE AWARE OF NEARBY ELECTRICAL POWER
WIRING AND MOUNT THE ANTENNA FAR ENOUGH AWAY SUCH THAT IF THE ANTENNA
FELL DOWN, THERE WOULD BE NO CHANCE OF CONTACT.
Before starting your installation, consider the following carefully:
Is the chosen frequency clear?
Are there nearby obstructions such as buildings, trees and power lines etc?
Where are you going to mount the transmitter?
Where are you going to ground it?
What range are you expecting to get?
For a successful installation, follow these steps...
(PRELIMINARY)
SAFETY WARNING
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  • Page 1: Installation And Operation

    PROCASTER AMTX100 AM Transmitter Installation and Operation (PRELIMINARY) Installation PROCASTER™ contents • PROCASTER™ transmitter module • Studio interface module • Antenna tubes (3 pieces) • Hardware • AC wall adapter • Assembly/installation instructions Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ChezRadio could void user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 2: Step 2. Install Location

    In all mounting cases, ensure you can reach the unit for tuning once installed! Direct wall mounting Mount the PROCASTER™ directly to a flat vertical surface using the 4 holes in the case mounting plate. Make sure that there is sufficient space between the antenna mast and the rear wall such that snow/ice does not cause a short.
  • Page 3 (if used) shall not exceed 3 meters.” [3 meters = 118 inches] The PROCASTER™ has an attached 103 inch antenna measured from its tip to the lower mounting bolt which is the connection of the transmitter output. It has no transmission line. A 15 inch maximum ground lead is allowed from the grounding lug to a massive ground.
  • Page 4 (rear of studio interface) Step 8. Connect an audio source The PROCASTER™ is fitted with a universal 3.5mm stereo input jack similar to I-pod™ and modern car audio equipment. It has been designed to accept stereo left and right audio channels and mixes them into a mono signal.
  • Page 5 The built-in audio processor is what makes the PROCASTER™ sound like a big station. If you want to use your own external audio processing equipment, the PROCASTER™ audio processor can be disabled by changing the option switches.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    PROCASTER AMTX100 AM Transmitter Installation and Operation Specifications Outdoor Transmitter Module Modulation scheme Harmonic suppression >30dB 100mW input power control Automatic self-regulating Frequency selection 42 channel PLL Frequency range 1290kHz to 1700kHz Antenna tuning manual adjust with meter Treble boost option...
  • Page 7: Option Switches

    PROCASTER AMTX100 AM Transmitter Installation and Operation Option Switches The function of the 10 position switch located in the PROCASTER™ is as follows: • Switches S1 - S6 allow selection of 1 of 42 broadcast channels • Switch S7 selects 1 of 2 audio processor response rates (music or voice) •...
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  • Page 9: Compliance Statement

    PROCASTER AMTX100 AM Transmitter Installation and Operation Compliance Statement AM Transmitter Model: AMTX100 Manufacturer: ChezRadio FCC ID: VCJ-AMTX100 IC: 7378A-AMTX100 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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