FMB10 User’s Manual Edition 06/2005
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4.2 Quick start
4.2.1 Program launching
After having installed the program, follow this procedure in order to be acquainted with its use:
¾ Link the FMB10 encoder to the computer’s COM port using an RS232 cable. Computers equipped
with only a USB interface will also need a USB/RS232 adapter.
¾ Start the encoder.
¾ Start up the program:
- either by clicking twice on the FBM10 icon.
- or by selecting Programs from the Start menu then clicking on FMB10 in the
AUDEMAT-AZTEC folder.
¾ The program now starts up and attempts to establish the link with the encoder by using the COM
port defined in the options (COM1 by default): the state of the connection is displayed:
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: the dialog has been correctly passed on and the link established.
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: the dialog has not been established: check the connection and/or the
communication parameters then re-launch the procedure by pressing the F5 key.
¾ Once connection has been established, the current configuration is loaded using the encoder and
the main parameters are displayed: PS and Radio text zones present a display simulation of these
RDS signals on a receiver.
4.2.2 Software use
There are two ways of using the software:
¾ Operating mode: it enables direct access to the basic parameters using the buttons located at the
bottom of the window.
¾ Advanced mode: it gives access to all the software’s functions using the Main menu button located
on the top left of the window. A password can protect the use of this mode.
For any information concerning RDS standards, please consult the following documents:
• CENELEC Standard EN50067: 1998.
• The new RDS IEC 62106: 1999 draft standard.
• UNITED STATES RBDS STANDARD: April 9, 1998.
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