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User Manual

DIGITAL STEREO GENERATOR AND

RDS/RBDS ENCODER

(Rev. 4.6 EN - International)

TIGER SHARK

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Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
1 Safety Warnings / Istruzioni Per la Sicurezza8
- Foreword8
2 Safety Warnings8
Consignes de Sécurité Importantes9
3 Istruzioni Importanti Per la Sicurezza11
4 Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise12
5 Instrucciones Importantes de Seguridad14
6 Unpacking and Inspection15
7 First Installation Recommendations16
- Power Supply Cable16
- Ac Mains Voltage Setting (230 V / 115 V)16
- Fuse Replacement17
- Protection against Lightning18
- Ventilation18
8 Introduction19
- Preliminary Information about this User Manual19
9 General Description20
- Front Panel20
- Rear Panel21
- The Internal Clock23
10 Block Diagram24
11 Front Panel Operation25
- The Menu Tree25
- How to Prevent the Access from the Front Panel Menu27
- How to Assign an ID Label to the Unit27
12 Summary of Available Connections for Control28
13 Installation and Use of Pc Control Software28
- Introduction28
- Software Installation Procedure29
- Two Different View Modes32
- Reading out the Firmware Code33
14 Basic Connection to a Single Coder (Direct Link)34
- Direct Link through Serial Rs23235
- Direct Link through Up-Link Modem35
- Connecting a Dial-Up Modem36
- Direct Link through Tcp/Ip37
15 Managing Access Rights to the Encoder39
16 How to Assign an Ip Address to the Tiger-Shark40
17 Getting Connected - the 'Connection Manager42
18 How to Setup a Connection Password43
19 How to Disconnect from a Tiger-Shark44
20 MANAGING TIGER-SHARK in GROUPS45
- First Step: Compose the 'Tree' into the Tigershark Remote (Edit Mode)46
- Second Step: the 'Work Mode51
- Configuration of a Mono-Directional Com Channel51
21 The 'Configuration Editor': What Is and How to Use It52
- Editor Tools53
- Typical Import / Export Tasks54
- Exporting Only Sections of a Configuration55
22 How to Control the Unit from Web Browser56
23 Stereo Generator - Input Changeover57
- The Mpx Spectrum57
- Available Inputs58
- Changeover Stage - Block Diagram58
- How to Select the Input Source59
- How to Turn the Automatic Input Changeover on / off59
- Definition of Changeover Parameters and Terms60
- Available Controls over External Auxiliary Mpx60
- Summary Table for Changeover Operation61
- How to Know Which Input Source Is Currently On-Air65
24 Stereo Generator -Level and Working Modes66
- Input Audio Level Control66
- Setting the Output Pre-Emphasis66
- Summary of Available Audio Working Modes67
  - Introduction67
- How to Adjust the Input Gain on Manual Work Modes68
- Agc Stage - Settings and Operations73
- Stereo Enhancer Configuration73
25 Stereo Generator - Limiter Stage Configuration74
- Introduction74
- Operating Modes75
26 Stereo Generator - Mpx Output Signal76
- Configuration of the Output: Normal, Peak Tone76
- Pilot Phase and Level + Mpx Signal Level76
- Mpx Signal Calibration - the Post Clipper Gain77
27 Rds / Rbds Generator - General Setup78
- Block Diagram - Rds / Rbds Version Only79
- General Rds/Rbds Enabling79
- Rds Phase and Level Adjustement80
- Rds Sync Source (Rds Version Only)80
- Uecp or Not-Uecp Programming Mode81
- Character Tables (for Rt, Ps, Ptyn Services)81
28 The 'Static' Rds / Rbds82
- Synchronize Internal Clock and Enable 'Ct' Service82
29 Dataset 1 Configuration83
- Introduction83
- RDS GROUP CONFIGURATION ('Services' PANEL)83
- Eon / Psn Services in the Dataset 184
- The Pi Code (Program Identifier)85
  - The 'Program Identifier' Code in the Rds Mode85
  - The 'Program Identifier' Code in the Rbds Mode85
- The DI (Decoder Identification)86
- Linkage' Information (La, Eg, Ils, Lsn)86
- Tp, Ta, Ms Configuration & Their Remote Control86
- Slow Labeling Codes87
- Alternative Frequencies (Af)88
- How to Compose Af Lists89
- Af Methods a and B91
- Radiotext Panel93
- Pin - Pty Services94
- Program Service Name (Psn)96
- Variable Ps - Basic Operation97
  - Ps Sequences97
  - Ps Scrolling98
- The Scheduler99
- Configuring Eon Networks in the Dataset 1107
30 Dataset 2-3-4-5-6 Configuration and Recall108
- How to 'Recall' a Dataset108
- Selection of the 'Alternative Dataset108
- Direct Selection of Dataset 1 Trough a Different Dataset108
- Change Dataset Depending by Audio Source108
31 The 'Dynamic Rds109
- In House (Ih) & Ews - Tmc & Tdc - Oda Services109
- Managing 'Priority' / Dynamic Ps Scrolling Messages111
32 Technical Specifications112
- General112
- Communication112
- Inputs /Outputs112
- Mpx Detector114
- Input Changeover114
- Audio Limiter Stage114
- Mpx (Stereo) Generator115
- Rds / Rbds Encoding115
- Rds/Rbds Encoding & Programming116
- Ih Remote Control116
- Software Tools117
33 Appendix A - Connector Pinout118
- Rs232 Connection and Pinout118
- Rs485 Connection and Pinout118
- Analog & Digital Audio Connection121
- Gpi Connections122
  - Example of Activation of Input 1 by Clean Contact123
  - Example of Activation of Input 1 by Ttl123
- Time Synch in Tiger Shark124
- Relay Output Connections125
34 Appendix B - Configuration Editor Syntax126
35 Appendix C - Mpx Board Jumper Settings133
- Jumpers Legend133
- Mpx Card - Block Diagram with Default Jumper Positions134
36 Appendix D - Audio Input Card Settings136
37 Appendix E - Firmware Upgrade Procedure137
- Making the Unit Ready for Upgrading137
- Pc Operation137
38 Appendix F - Sidechain / Loopthrough Conn. Modes141
- Sidechain Mode (Suggested)141
  - Sidechain - SYNC Mode141
  - Sidechain - MPX Mode142
- Loop-Through Mode143
39 Appendix G - Description of Ascii Commands144
- Overview144
- Syntax144
- Radio Text (Rt)144
- Ps Scrolling144
- Radio Text Plus (Rt+)145
- Dataset146
- Ta / Tp146
40 Appendix H - How to Use Rt / Rt+ in Tiger Shark147
41 Appendix I - Udp - Tcpip - Snmp - Http - Ntp Ports152
- Bug Fix154
- Excellent Rds Analogic Signal Quality154
42 Appendix L - Description of Snmp - Mib155
- Connection Parameters to Tiger-Shark's Snmp Agent156
- Snmp Read/Write Passwords156
- Definition of Generalsettings Branch156
- Definition of Mpxsettings Branch159
- Definition of Rdssettings Branch160
- Definition of Audiosettings Branch161
- Definition of Dynamicsignals Data Structure162
- Definition of Rdscommands165
43 Appendix M - Ethernet Board in Tiger Shark170
- Preliminary Considerations170
- Installation Procedure - Ethernet Board171
- Part-1: Mechanical Upgrade171
- Part-2: Firmware Upgrade177
- Firmware Upgrade177
  - Making the Unit Ready for Upgrading177
  - Pc Operation177
- Part-3: Software Upgrade180
44 Weee Directive - Informativa Raee182
45 Warranty183
Declaration of Conformity184

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Brand	Axel
Model	TIGER SHARK
Category	Media Converter
Language	English

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