RDS ENCODER SILVER USER MANUAL
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1. 2 Left position 2 3 Right position 1 2 Left position 1 2 Right position 2 3 Jumper positions To enable the Loop Through mode these jumpers must be in the right hand positions as viewed from the top with the front panel facing you That means that jumper A labeled J6 on the PC board and B labeled J12 the two that are grouped together would be in position 1 2 Jumper C labeled J16 the one that is separated from the other two would be in position 2 3 For Side Chain mode make sure all three jumpers are in their leftmost positions putting jumpers A and B in position 2 3 while jumper C would be in position 1 2 Default jumpers settings enable the Loop through mode Page 14 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com BUREAU VERITAS je omeication UE RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J audemat 3 2 COMO port RS232 and auxiliary signals rear panel With this port you may gt Set the RDS encoder parameters via a PC or terminal Several protocols are compatible including the ASCII protocol gt Control remotely the encoder via a satellite or earth link for example gt Transmit dynamic RDS information Free format RDS groups etc According to the configuration of the XS1 stra2. Ei audemat RDS ENCODER SILVER USER MANUAL Software version 1 01 x Date 2011 07 21 Silver and Audemat are registered trademarks audemat WorldCast Systems Group web www broadcast silver com e mail contact broadcast silver com UE RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J audemat TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION een eee eaa eee eee ce een ee Dean eee ee ace ee ace ee eo cet eee ce 3 1 1 General information EE 3 TeL ABDOU aI VU a i 3 1 12 About ROS and RBDS 2 a EE enn a tbne a een nee n e cinc 4 g Pea EG ADO nee 5 1 14 E Gi teren RDS FR EE 7 LAS TO AA en do ad a ee ne ue 7 2 PRODUCT PRESENTATION a a na em an ee en ao 9 2 1 List of included ee EE 9 2 2 SCC Al SDSCINC ANON S ices nn E E AS a aa dan A SE AEE AAEE ne 9 2 0 Font nn E EE 11 24 PROM E eee ea ceaa RE 12 OR NO a ae D ea ace Dee ne ce eee 13 3 1 Setting jumpers for Loop Through or Side Chain mode cccecccseeeeecaeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeesneeeeesaaees 13 3 2 COMO port RS232 and auxiliary signals rear panel nnannnnannnneannenennnnsnnesnnnnnsnrnrnrnrrnsrrersnnnnnne 15 3 3 Connection PE ER ET OT EEED EEEE AASAD EEEERE DEEE REEE EnEn 16 3 4 Installation of the RDS Encoder Silver software 16 3 5 Communication between the software and the RDS Encoder Silver 17 3 6 Encoder s configuration basic amp advanced 17 4 RDS SILVER ENCODER S CONTROL SOFTWARE ccccsccs
3. s COM1 select COM1 for the serial port in the encoder s general settings Click OK to lock in the options The software establishes a communication by using the selected serial port This indicator shows that the connection has been established E Not connected e Connected In case of failure check that the encoder is well lit and that the connections are correct Then use the F5 key on your keyboard to relaunch the connection If there is still a problem start again step 3 4 and change the serial port in Options 3 6 Encoder s configuration basic amp advanced Basic In the menu Ka select Tools Configuration wizard Configuration wizard i x Silver encoder Evel al BEE This wizard will help you in configuring the main settings of your RDS encoder In order to access advanced settings you must use Encoder setup menu Upload configuration Download configuration 3 Click Next to proceed Encoder setup Configuration wizard a Options Change password e The wizard will guide you through all the settings necessary to configure your encoder Advanced to set up advanced parameters go to the menu select Tools Encoder configuration and enter your main parameters in each tab See Chapter 4 2 2 for more details about advanced configuration Page 17 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 a
4. 1 250 gr D 5 4 Annuler Capture the text of the message in the Text zone then set the frequency with which it will be sent set the number of RDS group send for each 2A type group radiotext For example set 15 to transmit a 2A group every 15 groups i e about every 1 3 seconds When the radio text is disabled Stop the running mode s RT button is not active Page 24 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Sienne D Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com n BTH UE RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J audemat 4 2 2 6 Encoder This page enables the encoder s physical parameters to be configured x Identification Dynamic PS General AF frequencies Radiotext Enoder PHYSICAL ENCODER SETTINGS Signal M Signal Level 1 3199 m1 465 Synchro auto gt Phase 0 180 d EY lt Annuler e Signal these parameters enable both the amplitude and the RDS sub carrier phase to be set as well as its synchronization mode with the 19 kHz pilot ifthe box has not been ticked no signal will be generated in encoder output as indicated by the symbol on the main displayer 4 2 3 Configuration wizard To help non specialists to quickly configure an encoder the software has a configuration assistant which is
5. accessible using the Tools Configuration wizard menu It proposes configuring the encoder s main parameters step by step PI PS dynamic PS Info traffic TP TA Alternative frequencies Radio text When the configuration is completed it is automatically sent to the encoder 4 2 4 Software configuration Use the Tools Options menu to access software configuration This page contains the software s configuration parameters x Mode Selected mode changes PI code calculations RDS as well as PTY headings see RDS ABDS standard REDS Communication Modifiable settings Serial port coma sl M Identification 1 2 Rate MV Dynamic PS V Type PTY PTYN M Radiotext Format IV Traffic announcement Cancel e Mode defines the software s mode Depending on the selected mode the PTY codes and their labels as well as the PI code calculation method are different Page 25 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France D nes D Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com n IUE RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J sudemat e Communication these parameters are those used for communication with the encoder via the RS232C link e Modifiable parameters when a box is not checked the corresponding parameter will be taken in
6. 0 here TP M S Mus State of MS communication code Music Speech DI Stereo State of bit O Mono Stereo of DI code Decoder Identification LY State of encoder output indicates if an RDS signal is in fact present at the encoder output signal s Stop Start parameter see section 4 2 2 6 A reverse video background indicates the presence of an output signal E State of the connection with the encoder A dark background indicates that the connection has been established and that any parameter modification will be transmitted to the encoder LS Current encoder communication indicator when the background is dark This indication is momentary 4 2 1 2 Description of buttons The lower part of the window contains a series of buttons enabling current operation the encoder one click on one of these buttons excepting TA will display a window enabling the corresponding parameter s to be modified These windows have 2 buttons the Send button allows the encoder to be programmed with the considered parameters new value the Close button closes the window without saving From left to right n enables station identification parameters to be toggled PI PS between the two actions maintained by the encoder T PS enables the Dynamic PS text to be modified PT enables both the transmitted PTY code and the PTYN message text to be modified RT_ enables the Radio text message to be modified If the
7. 22 23 24 25 26 2 28 29 30 31 Science Varied Pop Music Rock Music M O R Music Light classical Serious classical Other Music Weather Finance Children s programmes Social Affairs Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Music Country Music National Music Oldies Music Folk Music Documentary Alarm Test Alarm Soft Rock Top 40 Country Oldies Soft Nostalgia Jazz Classical Rhythm and Blues Soft Rhythm and Blues Language Religious Music Religious Talk Personality Public College Unassigned Unassigned Unassigned Unassigned Unassigned Weather Emergency Test Emergency EP J sudemat Page 33 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 APPENDIX C FOR FURTHER INFORMATION EP J sudemat Please contact Head office USA China Taiwan gt eaudemeat WorldCast Systems Group Audemat 20 avenue Neil Armstrong Parc d Activit s J F Kennedy 33700 BORDEAUX MERIGNAC FRANCE Tel 33 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 5 57 928 929 Hotline support audemat com WorldCast Systems Inc 19595 NE 10 Ave Suite A Miami FL 33179 USA Tel 1 305 249 31 10 Fax 1 305 249 31 13 Hotline ussupport audemat com Audemat China 7 F
8. 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com n heer RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J audemat 4 2 2 4 Alternative frequencies This page displays previously programmed alternative frequencies AF and enables them to be modified or deleted and others to be added Encoder configuration x Identification Dynamic PS General AF frequencies Radiotext Encoder LIST OF ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES Table of frequencies Modification Frequency MHE Modify Delete Add EE Allowed values er Eto 107 9 MHz Eancel e To add a new value to the table click on an empty box in the grid then fill the Frequency field and confirm with the Add button To modify an existing value click on the corresponding box then modify its value in the Frequency field and or the type of broadcast program method B and confirm with the Modify button To delete a value click on the corresponding box then confirm with the Delete button Click on the Cancel button to leave the Edition mode without saving any modification 4 2 2 5 Radio text This page enables or disables the transmission of the radiotext message Encoder configuration x Identification Dynamic PS General AF frequencies Radiotext Enoder RADIOTEXT MESSAGE AND REPETITION Message text 64 characters max Broadcasting innovation C Stop Interval
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10. if the LED remains lit the encoder is unable to initialise correctly STATUS 1 On UECP communication Off No UECP communication 1 flash second or 1 extinction flash second depending on initial state 19 kHz synchronisation signal detected and synchronisation possible if the synchronisation is set to external or auto see section 4 2 2 6 Several flashes second synchronisation state not visible STATUS 2 Fully off or fully on The CPU of the RDS encoder is not running or is running incorrectly 1 flash per second Station 1 is being broadcast 2 flashes per second Station 2 is being broadcast More than 4 flashes per second Code TA enabled being broadcast Page 11 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com heer RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J audemat 2 4 Rear panel SYNC MPX IN BNC connector IEC connector synchronisation input and or main power switchable composite multiplex signal input from 230 to 115 VAC KI OUT BNC connector Female 9 pin SUB D RDS or MPX output signal connector COMO RS 232 port Page 12 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France ergoe G Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928
11. is required gt FAQ What if my station name is more than 8 characters in length Answer The PS RDS function is defined in the RDS and RBDS standards as an 8 character long string Longer names have to be shortened to suit that requirement gt FAQ What are the differences between a PTY transmit in RDS and a PTY transmit in RBDS Answer This is an identification number to be transmitted with each programme item and which is intended to specify the current Programme Type within 31 possibilities This code could be used for search tuning The code will moreover enable suitable receivers and recorders to be pre set to respond only to programme items of the desired type The last number Le 31 is reserved for an alarm identification which is intended to switch on the audio signal when a receiver is operated in a waiting reception mode PTY code RDS Programme type EU RBDS Program type USA 0 No programme type or undefined No program type or undefined 1 News News 2 Current affairs Information 3 Information Sports 4 Sport Talk 5 Education Rock 6 Drama Classic Rock 7 Culture Adult Hits Page 32 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 8 g 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
12. must be valid 4 hexadecimal figures no zeros the second can be left blank in this case the PI running button will not be active only one valid identification This page also has two buttons next to the PI code fields they enable access to the PI code configuration assistant The page which is actually displayed depends on the mode RDS RBDS chosen for the software see section 4 2 4 Page 21 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com 150 8007 16014001 BUREAU VERITAS Cartication UE RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J audemat x In RDS mode set the various fields Region Country Type of F 36C program and enter the program s digital identifier then click on Ok to confirm the PI code which is calculated and displayed in enn broadcasting ea the top part of the window will automatically appear in the PI SE code text zone of the station identification window Country Program type Supra regional bd Program identification 1 255 108 Cancel xj In RBDS mode select the appropriate country and enter the station s code for the United States or the station s digital 3 DD identifier for Canada or Mexico Click on Ok to memorize the PI code which is calculated and displayed in the upp
13. verification then confirm with Ok To delete the password simply leave the two new password fields blank When the software is first installed no password is configured 4 3 3 About menu This command displays the window which contains information about the software version as well as any libraries used 4 3 4 Quit menu This command closes the RDS software application 150 2007 16014001 Page 28 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com BUREAU VERITAS fe Come ication Murer RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 D sudemat APPENDIX A RDS GLOSSARY AF Alternative Frequencies list The list s of alternative frequencies give information on the various transmitters broadcasting the same program in the same or adjacent reception areas and enable receivers equipped with a memory to store the list s to reduce the time needed for switching to another transmitter This facility is particularly useful in the case of car and portable radios CT Clock Time and date Time and date codes should use Coordinated Universal Time UTC and Modified Julian Day MJD If MJD 0 the receiver should not be updated The listener however will not use this information directly and the conversion to local time and date will b
14. 16 Ox1C Ox2F 0x17 SYNC MPX input signal RDS output signal Page 9 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com thus RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 D audemat Communication Port s Power Supply Mechanical Aspects Top Cover Stainless steel removable for access to internal components Environmental data Page 10 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com thus RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 3 audemat 2 3 Front panel Dynamic S Enco der Four LEDs on the front panel give indications about the encoder POWER On The encoder is on Off The encoder is off If it is connected to the mains and the rear panel switch is on 1 check the fuse WARNING Flashing indicates that the BYPASS function is enabled Continuously or almost continuously on indicates that the encoder detects a warning Off The configuration of the encoder is valid the encoder does not detect anything abnormal Other cases transitory lighting This LED also lights on power up whilst reading the parameters in non volatile memory
15. 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com theres RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 D audemat 3 STARTING UP 3 1 Setting jumpers for Loop Through or Side Chain mode Before installing the RDS Encoder Silver in an equipment rack you should determine how it will interface with your other equipment particularly the exciter or pilot transmitter There are two ways to connect the encoder to your exciter Loop Through and Side Chain In Loop Through mode the multiplex composite signal passes through the encoder on its way to the exciter with the encoder adding the RDS modulation to the signal Stereo Give elei In Side Cham mode the encoder output is separate from the multiplex composite signal and connects to the exciter at a designated RDS 57 kHz subcarrier input Stereo encoder Page 13 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com BUREAU VERITAS Com ication UE RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J audemat RDS SYNTHESIS BOARD Unscrew all 6 Phillips screws off the top cover to access the RDS synthesis board Jumper A J6 Jumper s TETE J12 CL TE sumper c J16 Left position 2 3 Right position 1 2
16. B Shows for over 10 years 2 Customer satisfaction Audemat is dedicated to ensuring the best quality value and service for its customers and has achieved ISO 9001 certification 3 Sustainable Development Audemat is committed to sustainable development and demonstrates this commitment in several ways it has been ISO 14001 certified since 2007 adheres to the UN Global Compact project and all new products are developed in keeping with an eco design philosophy and built within Audemat s low energy consumption factory Audemat employs around 80 employees at headquarters in Bordeaux Merignac France Audemat also has a subsidiary in Miami USA that manages the North amp South American markets as well as sales offices in the UK India and China An extensive network of international dealers and distributors means that the company is represented in over 45 countries throughout Europe Middle East Africa and Asia Page 3 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com 150 2007 16014001 BUREAU VERITAS ig Cartication LIT LT de RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 D audemat 1 1 2 About RDS and RBDS RDS or Radio Data System was developed in Europe in the mid 1980 s It is a method of broadcasting a low rate data stream on an FM statio
17. Hardware 150 2007 160 14001 hues RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 D audemat 1 1 4 Functions of RDS RBDS Here is the list of parameters managed by the RDS Encoder Silver Se Yat a Se SS PI code or Program Identification PTY code or Program Type PTYN or Program Type Name M S flag or Music Speech TA flag or Traffic Announcement PS code or Program Service RT code or Radio Text DI or Decoder Identification AF function or Alternate Frequency Please see APPENDIX A for definitions of these parameters 1 2 Safety warning This equipment complies with international mechanical and electrical standards To maintain this compliance as well as to ensure proper and safe working conditions and avoid electrical shocks and fire hazards you must comply with the following recommendations The device should only be utilized in the conditions described in the user manual The device is designed for industrial usage and must only be operated by qualified personnel The device may be heavy it must be lifted and handled with care specifically during unpacking and set up Electrical precautions Unplug from mains outlet before any intervention Any maintenance adjustment or repair must be carried out by personnel specifically trained by WorldCast Systems Before switching on the device make sure the nominal voltage specified on the device matches the mains nominal voltage The device should only be
18. If an encoder is connected the loaded configuration will be sent to it gt Save This command enables the current configuration to be saved in the current file If no file has previously been loaded in the memory it is equivalent to Save as gt Save as This command enables the current configuration to be saved in a file chosen by the user Page 26 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com 150 8007 16014001 BUREAU VERITAS Cartication UE RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J audemat gt Configure the printer This command enables the printer configuration and selection window which will be used for all printing to be accessed gt Print the configuration This command enables the current configuration to be printed on the default printer 4 3 2 Tools menu It gives access to the encoder and software configuration functions gt Upload the configuration This command loads into memory the configuration of the encoder connected to serial port Contents of the frames transmitted by the encoder are displayed for possible control When loading is completed click on Close to finish the operation gt Download the configuration This command enables the configuration which is presently in the memory t
19. Radiotext is stopped this button is disabled see section 4 2 2 5 Radiotext TAI This button directly commands the inversion of the state of the TA signal Abled Disabled each time it is pressed If the TP is not enabled neither is this button see section 4 2 2 1 Station Identification Two other buttons are available RAI This button gives access to the applications main menu It can be protected by a password This menu includes configuration Encoder and software file saving and printing See section 4 3 for more details x This button closes the application Page 20 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com 150 2007 16014001 BUREAU VERITAS Cartication UE RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J audemat 4 2 2 Encodeur configuration The software should function with the RDS encoder so as to be able to program it and to reflect the way it works at all times for this during its launching the software tries to establish communication with the encoder and asks for its configuration However the software can work without the encoder in this case it is used to create configuration files which can be later used for initializing one or several encoders The display simulation PI PS remains active in this case but the ope
20. aging using the existing VHF FM broadcasts as a transport mechanism thereby avoiding the need for a dedicated network of transmitters Subscribers to a paging service will require a special pocket paging receiver in which the subscriber address code is stored RT RadioText This refers to text transmissions coded in accordance to the RDS RBDS standards primarily addressed to consumer home receivers which would be equipped with suitable display facilities TA Traffic announcement identification This is an on off signal to indicate when a traffic announcement is on air The signal could be used in receivers to 1 switch automatically from any audio mode to the traffic announcement 2 switch on the traffic announcement automatically when the receiver is in a waiting reception mode and the audio signal is muted 3 switch from a program to another one carrying a traffic announcement according to possibilities available through EON After the end of the traffic announcement the TA must be restored to OFF TDC Transparent Data Channels The transparent data channels consist of 32 channels which may be used to send any type of data TMC Traffic Message Channel This feature is intended to be used for the coded transmission of traffic information The coding is separately defined by a set of standards issued by CEN ENV 12313 1 and prENV 12313 2 TP Traffic Program identification This is a flag to indicate that the t
21. bile field strength meters for analog and digital radio and TV digital test and measurement equipment audio processors world class RDS encoders and an extensive range of facility remote control solutions To complement Audemat s hardware product line the company also offers an extensive range of professional software solutions for the management configuration and monitoring of broadcast networks Founded in 1980 Audemat is part of the WorldCast Systems group of companies which combines the collective expertise amp extensive product portfolio of several major broadcast brands to offer turnkey systems in all major analog and digital technologies Other brands within the group include e APT Codecs who offer reliable and cost effective broadcast codec platforms delivering high quality content over IP T1 E1 ISDN amp Leased Lines e Ecreso who design a range of highly efficient transmitters for broadcast transmission technologies such as FM DAB DAB T DMB Both liquid and air cooled options are available As such WorldCast Systems can offer complete broadcast solutions for the delivery transmission and monitoring of broadcast content throughout the broadcast chain The group is founded on three core values 1 Product innovation Audemat places a key emphasis on Research amp Development and its innovative approach has been repeatedly recognized by the industry WorldCast Systems has won awards for innovation at consecutive NA
22. e Contact us before attempting to use another type Do not puncture the battery Do not throw the battery in fire Do not immerse the battery in water Do not throw away the used battery recycle it instead You may send it back to us if needed If these precautions are not followed the guarantee will be void Page 8 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com 150 2007 16014001 BUREAU VERITAS Cartication thus RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J sudemat 2 PRODUCT PRESENTATION 2 1 List of included accessories Check that all elements are present in the box Power supply cable Serial USB cable and its mini CD marked with an E 1 box including a Silver CD software documentation a quick start notice and a quality control form 2 2 General specifications RDS Encoding tem SH 2 3H Phase adjustment 180 in 6 increments Output level 60 dBu to 0 dBu in 1dB steps or depending on set up 2 5 mVcc to 3199 mVcc Bandwidth 2 4 kHz 60 dB Bandpass rejection Complies with standard IEC 62106 57 kHz suppression Greater than 70 dB UECP standard v7 05 compatibility Partial The following MEC are supported 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 Ox0A 0x05 0x07 0x13 Ox1E 0x22 OxOE 0x23 0x27 Ox2D Ox2C 0x1D 0x
23. e following table indicates the computer system configuration which is necessary or recommended for the software s optimum running Page 18 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com 150 2007 16014001 BUREAU VERITAS Cartication UE RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J audemat 4 2 Function details 4 2 1 Main window This consists of a zone displaying the encoder s main parameters and the command buttons When the mouse s cursor goes over an enabled button its label turns orange ken mt When a function is disabled or inaccessible the corresponding button appears in grey et When the mouse cursor stays above a button or a display parameter zone an explanation message is displayed 4 2 1 1 Description of display The upper part of the main window simulates an LCD type display The central part is reserved for alpha numerical indications and shows either e PS Programme Service name this is the name of the received program displayed on all RDS receivers This zone also displays the Dynamic PS when this functionality is enabled This is an 8 characters zone e RT Radiotext a text message of a maximum of 64 characters destined for receivers equipped with an appropriate displayer usually home rec
24. e made in the receiver s circuitry CT is used as time stamp by various RDS applications and thus it must be accurate DI Decoder Identification and dynamic PTY indicator These bits indicate which possible audio modes are appropriate for use with the broadcast audio and to indicate if PTY codes are switched dynamically ECC Extended Country Code RDS uses its own country codes The first most significant bits of the PI code carry the RDS country code Their four bit coding structure only permits the definition of 15 different codes 1 to F hex Since there are much more countries to be identified some countries have to share the same code which does not permit unique identification Hence there is the need to use the Extended Country Code The ECC consists of eight bits EON Enhanced Other Networks information This feature can be used to update the information stored in a receiver about program services other than the one received Alternative frequencies the PS name Traffic program and Traffic Announcement identification as well as program Type and program Item Number information can be transmitted for the other service The relation to the corresponding program is established by means of the relevant program Identification Linkage information consisting of four data elements provides the means by which several program services may be treated by the receiver as a single service during times a common program is carried Linkage info
25. ecseseesceseeeeceseesseeseueseeseussneseuesaessaesaess 18 GZ DR Ga e DEE 18 Software environment and requirements iii 18 A COTE a ee 19 SC D E We E ne Le UE 19 4 22 ECOG Uh CONNU AUGIT SE a ab meta ee eo do 21 240 e nie ter E e BE 25 4 2 4 Software configuration EE 25 4 2 5 COMMOUAUON KEE 26 4 2 6 Automation software interface cc A mea d bris ana ace ee en siennes 26 4 3 Detailed menu description 26 RS F gt E EE 26 D lg Re ne De caen eee ro aa ten eo de 27 RS OO EE 28 co COUPONS Eden dd en a te ne en Se Ce 28 APPENDIX A RDS GLOSSARY cc cccccecsesseseeseesceeceecueeueeeeausauseuseuseuseuseuseuseueeueeuseuseuseueeuseueeuusaesusaenaunees 29 APPENDIX AO ee en ee ae ee 32 APPENDIX C FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ccccecceccescesceeceecnecueeeseuseueeueeueeueeusausauseuseuseuseesaesaesaes 34 Page 2 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com IUE RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J sudemat 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 General information 1 1 1 About Audemat Audemat provides a suite of professional monitoring and measurement tools for Radio and TV broadcasters telecommunication operators and regulation authorities worldwide The Audemat portfolio includes radio frequency RF and data monitoring equipment and mo
26. eivers Up to 16 characters can be displayed in this zone When this information is dynamic Dynamic PS Radiotext the display is a simulation of RDS data transmitted by the encoder timing groups of characters t is not in any way an acquisition of actual encoder transmitted data specifically the object is not to try to check synchronism with the display obtained on an RDS signal analyser in real time Right and left parts of the display are used to present static or temporary parameters From top to bottom and from left to right the following can be found LPI F36C Pl code display zone Program Identification being broadcast Page 19 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com heer RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J sudemat L_PTY 0 PTY code display zone Program Type When the mouse cursor stops for a moment on this zone the meaning of the code is indicated on a light background If a PTYN Program TYpe name has been configured its contents are displayed following the PTY TP TA Current state of control signals of Info Traffic system Traffic Programme Traffic Announcement Dark text on light background indicates a value of 1 here TA and vice versa light text on dark background indicates a value of
27. er part of the window USA Callsign IECH Canada Program 04095 jo Mexico Program 0 4095 jo Cancel 4 2 2 2 Dynamic PS The RDS encoder can generate one type of dynamic PS a message of a maximum of 64 characters transmitted by groups of 8 characters It is directly accessible during operation using the PS button see section 4 2 1 2 The RDS Forum does not authorize usage of the dynamic PS function Make sure it is legal in your region country This page contains configuration parameters for simple Dynamic PS Encoder configuration X Identification Duneme PS General AF frequencies Fadiotest Encoder TEST AND SEQUENCE OF DYNAMIC PS Text Ce Simple Ce Continuous i Fomated Setup f Repetition fo Scrolling Ce Ey word By character M Tuneated 1 8 D W Centered Position Spaces before 0 8 jo Spaces after 0 5 jo Delay Inter screens 1 60 sl fi Before activation 0 200 zl lo Page 22 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Spay KA Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com heer RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J audemat e Text in this field type the PS text e Position these controls enable the PS message to be framed with s
28. es RTE 150 007 Page 5 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France SES d Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com Paiva RDS Features heer RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 audemat RC e Scrolling by word 8 character block Automatic centering Truncate long words Repetition Labeling Delay before display Radiotext Scheduler Sn l ea aaa ASCII protocol vec torme caes Yes for configuration and Yes for configuration and g messages messages TCP IP port HTTP FTP TELNET No Yes Yes SNMP SMTP UDP TCP UECP standard Partially compliant Compliant Fully compliant Inputs Outputs 2 TTL Ee Se CES 8 inputs 4 relays 8 inputs 4 relays 2 E 5 E E O Communication port 1 RS232 RS232 USB cable 3 RS232 WORS 23275to 3RS232 WORS 23275 115 200 de one 9600 baud to 115 a baud one 9600 1 RS485 1 TPC IP baud 1 RS485 1 TPC IP Synchro Monitoring Yes with command Yes with command Side Chain Mode Loop through Yes Yes Yes mode Bypass feature Page 6 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France See Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com Ernie E to 9600 baud RDS
29. h the same program is transmitted and the identification of the program itself The code is not intended for direct display and is assigned to each individual radio program or transmitter US to enable it to be distinguished from all others One important application of this information would be to enable the receiver to search automatically for an alternative frequency in case of bad reception of the program to which the receiver is tuned the criteria for the change over to the new frequency would be the presence of a better signal having the same program Identification code PIN program Item Number The code should enable receivers and recorders designed to make use of this feature to respond to the specific program s that the user has pre selected Use is made of the scheduled program time to which is added the day of the month in order to avoid ambiguity PS program Service name This is the label of the program service consisting of not more than eight alphanumeric characters which is displayed by RDS receivers in order to inform the listener what program service is being broadcast by the station to which the receiver is tuned An example for a name is Radio 21 The program Service name is not intended to be used for automatic search tuning and must not be used for giving sequential information PTY program TYpe This is an identification number to be transmitted with each program item and which is intended to specify the current
30. ined to allow the receivers to know where to look for a particular piece of data and to allow the most flexibility and possibility of future expansion Here is a short description of the use of each of the thirty two groups ODA stands for Open Data en Description SSS 08 Basic wring ard swiching formation risegen ooo TA _ RasioPoongorODA SSS 75 onoare Traffic Message Channel or ODA Page 4 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com heer RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 D audemat OpenDataAopicatons oooO 15B Fast switching information only Audemat s RDS Encoder Silver is designed to be compatible with both European and American standards However as the most basic of Audemat s RDS encoders it does not support all groups 1 1 3 Audemat encoders In addition to the RDS Encoder Silver Audemat offers the FMB50 and the FMB80 to suit the specific requirements of each customer RDS Encoder Siver Encoder Silver me Group supported OA 2A and FFG From OA o 14A From 0A to 15A Group sequence sequence mei Configurable Configurable SLL sees leren TT NS TP TA e Yes by command or contact Yes by command or contact Yes with software closure closure ODA TMC EWS EPP PAGING No RT only Y
31. ncoder Silver Page 16 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Sienne D Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com Paiva THH UT RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J audemat 3 5 Communication between the software and the RDS Encoder Silver The software will connect automatically If the encoder is not detected follow this process In the menu wal select Tools Options and select the serial port General settings x Mode Selected mode changes PI code calculations RDS as well as PTY headings see RDS RBDS standard 4 REDS ISS mis a x Communication Modifiable settings Serial port v HF Identification 1 2 N Dynamic PS M Type PTY PTYN Upload configuration EG Download configuration Format 8 bits no parity Encoder setup Ge IV Radiotext Configuration wizard IV Traffic announcement d Change password Cancel To select the right COM port To find out what port number is being used physical or virtual go to the Windows Device Manager Right click on my computer to select properties hardware hardware wizard Then click on Ports to see the COM ports installed on the PC and select USB to serial to see the COM port used by the encoder if it
32. ncoder to A the MPX IN or RDS IN of the exciter gt Switch on the encoder on the rear panel NI ER eg Ge Wat Ce E Ka CE dE a 3 4 Installation of the RDS Encoder Silver software RDS Encoder Silver ROS Encoder Sir JA The RDS Encoder Silver offers the most popular RDS functions at an exceptional Price Quality ratio Delivered with a quick setup guide and a connection diagram the RDS Encoder Silver is easy to install and has a user i friendly interface easily useable by non technical staff It can be connected to automation software in order to Deech display artist name and song title on FM RDS receivers 2 ke D ppen gt S Ee UTILITIES LA RDS Encoder Silver RDS Encoder Silver English Open now II NACLIIMENITATINNI gt Insert the Silver CD ROM in your drive and select RDS Encoder Silver in the pull down menu gt Under the Utilities header click on Open now to launch the installation of the RDS Encoder Silver application gt Select the installation language click on OK to continue and follow the installation wizard s instructions gt Once the installation is complete a window will propose launching the application automatically check this option if desired then click on Finish to quit the installation program Launch the RDS Silver encoder software by double clicking on the short cut on the desktop or go the Start menu Programs Audemat RDS E
33. ns 57 kHz subcarrier In many countries around the world RDS can actually control the receiver in a car switching it from frequency to frequency as the vehicle travels much like a cellular phone switches from tower to tower In this mode the listener can journey from one end of a country to another while listening to the same radio program even though the station may seamlessly tune dozens of separate frequencies along the way RDS can even cause a receiver to interrupt a CD that is playing to tune in a traffic report if that is what the listener desires The current standards of European RDS broadcasting are reflected in the standard IEC 62106 which is available on line for research and review at http www rds org uk RDS and RDBS standards are extremely similar the main difference resides in the PTY code definition see APPENDIX B RBDS or Radio Broadcast Data System is the American standard of RDS data broadcasting first introduced into the US in 1993 These standards collectively known as NRSC 4 are available on line at http www nrscstandards org The data rate for RDS is relatively small The overall data rate is less than 1 200 bits per second A significant number of those bits are used for error correction so the usable data rate is a mere 730 bits per second The data is transmitted in 32 separate groups which are labeled OA OB 1A etc up to group 15B The purpose of each separate group of data is rigidly def
34. o be sent to the encoder When this command is selected a window offers a selection of parameters to be sent By default those modified since the last update are checked z m Transmitted parameters F DSN1 identification I Communication DSN2 identification F Signal V General settings FT Simple scrolling PS MN AF list M Formated scrolling PS IT Radiotext Scrolling PS commands I Traffic I scrolling PS sequence All None Modified Cancel Contents of the sent frames are displayed during the transfer When the transfer is completed click on Close to finish the operation gt Encoder script This command gives access to the previously described encoder configuration pages gt Configuration wizard This command launches the configuration creation assistant gt Options Page 27 150 007 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France oe Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com Paiva UE RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J audemat This command displays the previously described software s setting window gt Change password This command allows the existing password to be modified or deleted enter the current password possibly empty then click on Modify Two new text fields are displayed for the new password type the new password in both fields for
35. operated on a stable electrical network If the electrical network is not stable a power conditioner such as a UPS must be used The device must only be used with a plug that incorporates a protective ground contact To avoid any risk of electrocution the protection conductor must not be cut intentionally or accidentally either on the device or on the power cord High quality shielded cables are mandatory Environmental precautions It is necessary to verify that environmental conditions comply with those recommended in the manual Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com Page T DEEN CRETE a BUREAU VERITAS Cartication UE RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J audemat e Nothing must obstruct the ventilation e To avoid any electromagnetic interference the device must only be used when it is closed installed in a cabinet and connected to the earth as per the instructions e The device should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as coffee cups should be placed on the equipment Precautions regarding the lithium battery This device includes a lithium battery If the battery is not correctly replaced there is a risk of explosion Only replace it with a battery of the same typ
36. p to be soldered this pin allows switching the TA parameter with an external switch TX of RDS encoder DCE ON TA 1 RX of RDS encoder DCE OFF TA 0 connected to pin 6 of the same connector connected to pin 4 of the same connector connected to pin 8 of the same connector via buffer ON PI2 PS2 connected to pin 7 of the same connector via buffer OFF PI1 PS1 According to the configuration of the XS2 strap to be soldered this pin allows switching between PI1 and PI2 PS1 and PS2 with an external switch 1 RDS encoder ground Page 15 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com BTH BUREAU VERITAS 3 artean heer RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J audemat 3 3 Connection Loop through setup Encoder s MPX OUT to the Side Chain setup Encoder s MPX OUT to the exciter s exciter s MPX IN RDS IN OR SE RDS or SCA MPX output MPX input ie a y input A V hi Stereo encoder Transmitter ar VT A Transmitter L R MPX input gt Connect the equipment to the Main AC using the power supply cable Connect a computer to the COMO port using the serial USB cable E V gt Connect the stereo encoder output to the MPX IN jack of the RDS encoder es gt Connect the MPX OUT of the RDS e
37. paces to separate two successive sequences e Scrolling set the text s shift mode either by word or by character e Delay the delay between screens defines the pause time between two successive displays the delay before activation enables a pause between the time a command is sent and the time it is run mainly used for formatted PS working with broadcasting automation software application 4 2 2 3 Main parameters This page contains parameters that qualify the transmitted program Encoder configuration x Identification Dynamic PS General AF frequencies Radiotext Enoder E STATION GENERAL SETTINGS M S DI C Speech 0 M Stereo D Compressed Music DI D Artificial head Dynamic PTY Program type PTY 03 Information DI PTYH Stopped Period 1 15 fi Annuler e M S defines the of program content Words or Music e Dl when used these 4 bits enable different functioning modes to be set in order to switch specific decoders e Program type the PTY code enables the program type to be defined It can be used by qualified receivers for selective station search The PTYN code enables the PTY code to be specified Refer to the RDS standard for more information on these parameters Page 23 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France SC 9007 16014001 BUREAU VERITAS Tel 33 0 5 57 928
38. program Type within 31 possibilities This code could be used for search tuning The code will moreover enable suitable receivers and recorders to be pre set to respond only to program items of the desired type The last number i e 31 is reserved for an alarm identification which is intended to switch on the audio signal when a receiver is operated in a waiting reception mode PTYN program TYpe Name The PTYN feature is used to further describe current PTY PTYN permits the display of a more specific PTY description that the broadcaster can freely decide eg PT Y 4 Sport and PTYN Football The PTYN is not intended to change the default eight characters of PTY which will be used during search or wait modes but only to show in detail the program type once tuned to a program If the broadcaster is satisfied with a default PTY name it is not necessary to use additional data capacity for PTYN The program Type Name is not intended to be used for automatic PTY selection and must not be used for giving sequential information Page 30 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com 150 2007 16014001 BUREAU VERITAS Cartication hurr RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 D sudemat RP Radio Paging The RP feature is intended to provide radio p
39. ration buttons are disabled Access to encoder configuration is done through the applications main menu Too s Encoder Setup If a password has been set it will be necessary to enter it before having access to the menu The configuration is divided into several pages which are described below When the desired parameters have been configured save using the Close button the configuration thereby updated will be sent to the encoder 4 2 2 1 Station identification parameters This page contains the parameters necessary for station identification Encoder configuration x Identification Dynamic PS General AF frequencies Radiotext Enoder STATION IDENTIFICATION SETTINGS m Station 1 Station 2 Pl F36c ee ross ai PS aupemaT PS faarao m Current ID Traffic Announcement Station 1 Je Announcement support TP Station 2 Announcement enabled TA Annuler e Station 1 Station 2 these two groups of edition zones enable the PI and PS codes to be captured for the two distinct identifications saved by the encoder to allow instant toggling from one to the other during operation e Current ID these two buttons allow selection of one of the stations defined above e Info trafic check these boxes to enable the state of Info Traffic system s signals to be defined If the announce support TP is not active the running button TA will be disabled The first PI code Station 1
40. rmation also provides a mechanism to signal an extended set of related services EWS Emergency Warning System The EWS feature is intended to provide for the transmission of warning messages These messages will be broadcast only in cases of emergency and will only be evaluated by special receivers IH In House application This refers to data to be decoded only by the broadcast operator Some common examples are identification of transmission origin remote switching of networks and paging of staff The applications of coding may be determined by each individual operator Page 29 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com 150 2007 16014001 a BUREAU VERITAS Cartication herr RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J sudemat ODA Open Data Applications The Open Data Applications feature allows data applications not previously specified in IEC 62106 to be conveyed in a number of allocated groups in an RDS transmission The groups allocated are indicated by the use of type 3A group which is used to identify to a receiver the data application in use in accordance with the registration details PI program Identification This information consists of a code enabling the receiver to distinguish between countries areas in whic
41. to account and its button will be disabled By default all parameters are checked 4 2 5 Configuration files The software enables complete configurations to be kept on the disk this makes it easier to restore an encoder to a set state When a configuration is loaded into the memory File Load a configuration menu it is automatically sent to the encoder connected to the PC 4 2 6 Automation software interface ASCII Instruction Syntax TEXT x1x2x3 x64 ASCII Instruction description This command sets up a text up to 64 characters for broadcasting in Radio Text format If not all the 64 characters are used the Silver Encoder automatically adds spaces at the end of the entered text string Exemples et commentaires ASCII mode the TEXT parameter may be reread with the command TEXT Important text is not saved ASCII Instruction Syntax PS TEXT x1x2x3 x64 ASCII Instruction description This command sets up a text up to 64 characters for Broadcasting in PS format no added spaces Important text is not saved 4 3 Detailed menu description Access to the application s main menu can be protected by a password in which case when pressing the Main menu button Kal a window will request the current password to be captured x Please enter current password Cancel 4 3 1 File menu gt Loading a confiquration This command enables a previously saved configuration file to be opened to load it into the memory
42. uned program carries traffic announcements The TP flag must only be set on programs that dynamically switch on the TA identification during traffic announcements The signal shall be taken into account during automatic search tuning Page 31 Head Office Parc d activites Kennedy 20 avenue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com 150 2007 16014001 BUREAU VERITAS ig Cartication UE RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J sudemat APPENDIX B FAQ gt FAQ What do I need to add to each FM Station for RBDS RDS services Answer One standalone RDS RBDS encoder per transmitter is necessary for static RDS RBDS services an associated data link for dynamic RDS RBDS services gt FAQ Where dol install my RDS Encoder Answer The encoder can be inserted between the stereo generator if one is used and the FM RF modulator On some FM exciters you may find a dedicated input for RDS or SUBCARRIERS gt FAQ Are Audemat encoders digital Answer Yes RDS encoders signals are generated digitally meaning that digital signals are constructed mathematically DSP and then converted by a D A converter into the analog format gt FAQ Do need to make calibration adjustment Answer No our encoders are 100 digital therefore no calibration adjustment nor maintenance
43. venue Neil Armstrong F 33700 Bordeaux Merignac France 150 2007 16014001 BUREAU VERITAS Tel 33 0 5 57 928 928 Fax 33 0 5 57 928 929 contact broadcast silver com www broadcast silver com n UE RDS Encoder Silver v 1 01 x User Manual 07 2011 J audemat 4 RDS SILVER ENCODER S CONTROL SOFTWARE 4 1 Presentation This software has been designed for operating and configuring the RDS Encoder Silver Its interface comprises gt a display indicating the main parameters of the encoder generated RDS data gt a set of buttons giving access to the encoder s current operating functions gt a button which enables the software s main menu to be accessed A password can protect these functions and restrict access to qualified technical personnel only The software has been designed to run with the encoder by means of an RS232C link so as to program it in real time when changing parameter values It can also save the configurations created in file form this enables an encoder to be quickly reprogrammed in a given configuration The software is supplied on a CD which contains the installation program as well as this user s manual in pdf format Software environment and requirements The software is intended for Microsoft WINDOWS 9x 2k XP Vista or 7 The user will make sure that his her environment has the appropriate software and versions by referring to equipment and software manuals Th
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