Helios 20-100W - Manual - Us

Helios FM 20/100 W
User manual
87.5 – 108 MHz

20 OR 100 W STEREO AND MULTIPLEX COMPACT FM DIGITAL
TRANSMITTER
WITH TCP/IP MONITORING*
*depending on options
Date: 2011/12/05
ecreso WorldCast Systems Group

web: www.ecreso.com - e-mail: contact@ecreso.com
Helios FM 20/100 W, user manual– 12/2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1. About Ecreso .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.2. Before you start .......................................................................................................................... 5
2. DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1. General description .................................................................................................................... 6
2.2. Helios FM 20/100 W Description ................................................................................................ 7
2.2.1. Front panel ............................................................................................................................ 7
2.2.2. Rear panel ............................................................................................................................. 8
2.2.3. Opened cover ........................................................................................................................ 9
2.2.4. Synoptic............................................................................................................................... 10
2.2.5. 2U Rack............................................................................................................................... 11
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................... 12
3.1. RF section ................................................................................................................................ 12
3.2. Composite operation ................................................................................................................ 12
3.3. Stereo operation ....................................................................................................................... 12
3.4. Mono operation ........................................................................................................................ 12
3.5. AF inputs .................................................................................................................................. 13
3.6. HF output .................................................................................................................................. 13
3.7. Power supply ............................................................................................................................ 13
3.8. Interface panel .......................................................................................................................... 14
3.9. Environmental .......................................................................................................................... 14
3.10. Physical .................................................................................................................................... 14
3.11. Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................................... 14
4. STARTING UP YOUR TRANSMITTER ............................................................................................ 15
4.1. Connecting the transmitter ....................................................................................................... 15
4.2. Setting the transmitter .............................................................................................................. 16
4.3. Input selection .......................................................................................................................... 17
4.4. Setting the MPX inputs ............................................................................................................. 17
4.5. MPX configuration .................................................................................................................... 17
4.6. Setting the analog or AES inputs ............................................................................................. 17
4.7. Getting on air ............................................................................................................................ 17
5. FRONT SCREEN USE ...................................................................................................................... 18
5.1. Overview................................................................................................................................... 18
5.2. Working principe ....................................................................................................................... 18
5.3. Structure of the menus ............................................................................................................. 20
5.3.1. First level measurements .................................................................................................... 20
5.3.2. First level menus ................................................................................................................. 21
5.3.3. TX PARAMETERS Menu .................................................................................................... 22
5.3.4. ALARMS Menu.................................................................................................................... 22
5.3.5. INPUT SELECT Menu ........................................................................................................ 23
5.3.6. INPUT SWITCH Menu ........................................................................................................ 24
5.3.7. LINE1 Menu ........................................................................................................................ 25
5.3.8. MPX in Menu ....................................................................................................................... 26
5.3.9. Audio Gene Menu ............................................................................................................... 27
5.3.10.Modulation Menu ................................................................................................................. 28
5.3.11.Stereo encoder Menu .......................................................................................................... 29
5.3.12.RDS Menu ........................................................................................................................... 30
5.3.13.Network Menu ..................................................................................................................... 31
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Tel +33 (0)5 57 928 928 – Fax +33 (0)5 57 928 929 – www.ecreso.com – contact@ecreso.com
5.3.14.COM Menu .......................................................................................................................... 32

5.3.15.Power supply Menu ............................................................................................................. 33
5.3.16.Temp/Fan Menu .................................................................................................................. 34
5.3.17.Time/Date Menu .................................................................................................................. 35
5.3.18.About Menu ......................................................................................................................... 36
5.3.19.Exit Menu ............................................................................................................................ 37
5.4. Parameters description ............................................................................................................ 38
5.4.1. INPUT SELECT Menu ........................................................................................................ 38
5.4.2. INPUT SWITCH Menu ........................................................................................................ 38
5.4.3. Menu LINE 1 (ANA) ............................................................................................................ 39
5.4.4. LINE 2 Menu (AES) ............................................................................................................. 40
5.4.5. MPX IN Menu ...................................................................................................................... 40
5.4.6. AUDIO GENE Menu ............................................................................................................ 41
5.4.7. MODULATION Menu .......................................................................................................... 42
5.4.8. STEREO ENCODER Menu ................................................................................................ 43
5.4.9. RDS Menu ........................................................................................................................... 44
6. SERIAL COMMANDS ....................................................................................................................... 48
6.1. Working principle ...................................................................................................................... 48
6.2. Serial commands.............................................................................. Erreur ! Signet non défini.
6.2.1. System commands ...................................................................... Erreur ! Signet non défini.
6.2.2. Measurement commands............................................................ Erreur ! Signet non défini.
6.2.3. Configuration commands ............................................................ Erreur ! Signet non défini.
6.2.4. Alarm commands ........................................................................ Erreur ! Signet non défini.
6.2.5. Input commands .......................................................................... Erreur ! Signet non défini.
6.2.6. Encoder commands .................................................................... Erreur ! Signet non défini.
6.2.7. RDS commands .......................................................................... Erreur ! Signet non défini.
6.2.8. Transmitter commands ............................................................... Erreur ! Signet non défini.
6.2.9. Status commands ....................................................................... Erreur ! Signet non défini.
6.2.10.Communication board commands .............................................. Erreur ! Signet non défini.
6.3. HyperTerminal connection ....................................................................................................... 49
7. REMOTE CONTROL AND MONITORING WITH THE GPIO BOARD ............................................ 60
7.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 60
7.2. Description of control and monitoring functions ....................................................................... 60
7.3. Remote control function pinout ................................................................................................ 60
7.4. Remote monitoring function pinout .......................................................................................... 61
7.5. Physical representation of the GPIOs ...................................................................................... 62
7.6. Management using the optional TCP/IP board ........................................................................ 63
8. THE EMBEDDED WEBSITE ............................................................................................................ 65
8.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 65
8.2. Connecting to the embedded web site ..................................................................................... 65
8.3. Viewing the Status.................................................................................................................... 66
ANNEXE A : .......................................................................................................................................... 79
FOR MORE INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 80
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. About Ecreso

Founded in 1956 near Bordeaux, ECRESO was created by radio broadcasting enthusiasts and counts today
as one of the most important players on the international broadcasting stage.
ECRESO offers analog and digital radio as well as digital TV transmitters (FM, DAB, DAB+, T-DMB, DVB-
T/H), low power transmitters, which are air-cooled, as well as high power devices either air or water-cooled.
ECRESO is part of the WorldCast Systems group of companies which combines the collective expertise &
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:
• Audemat who designs monitoring equipment for analog and digital radio and TV as well as an
extensive range of facility remote control solutions.
• APT Codecs who offer reliable and cost effective broadcast codec platforms delivering high quality
content over IP, T1, E1, ISDN & Leased Lines.
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 & Development and its innovative approach has been
repeatedly recognized by the industry. WorldCast Systems has won awards for innovation at
consecutive NAB 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 IS0 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/Ecreso employs around 80 employees at headquarters in Bordeaux-Merignac, France.

Audemat/Ecreso also has a subsidiary in Miami, USA that manages the North & 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.
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1.2. Before you start

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:
1 - The device should only be utilized in the conditions described in the user manual.
2 - The device is designed for industrial usage and must only be operated by qualified personnel.
3 - The device may be heavy; it must be lifted and handled with care, specifically during unpacking and
set up.
Electrical precautions
4 - Unplug from mains outlet before any intervention.
5 - Any maintenance, adjustment or repair must be carried out by personnel specifically trained by
WorldCast Systems.
6 - Before switching on the device, make sure the nominal voltage specified on the device matches the
mains nominal voltage.
7 - The device should only be operated on a stable electrical network. If the electrical network is not
stable, a power conditioner, such as a UPS, must be used
8 - The device must only be used with a plug that incorporates a protective ground contact.
9 - 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.
10 - High quality shielded cables are mandatory.
Environmental precautions
11 - It is necessary to verify that environmental conditions comply with those recommended in the
manual.
12 - Nothing must obstruct the ventilation.
13 - 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.
14 - 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 type. Contact us before attempting to use another type
15 - Do not puncture the battery
16 - Do not throw the battery in fire
17 - Do not immerse the battery in water
18 - 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.
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2. DESCRIPTION
2.1. General description

Combining the very latest technologies with our proven RF experience, our 20 W and 100 W exciters have
been designed to offer an innovative and highly reliable solution.
Among the first FM transmitters based on 6th Generation MOSFET, these transmitters are not only more
robust, they also deliver efficiency of up to 74%. Top signal quality and performance are achieved thanks to
the “FM Band Direct to Frequency” digital modulator which is at the heart of this range.
The manufacturing quality and the simplicity of use make these truly powerful transmitters to broadcast
analog FM programs.
The Helios FM 20/100 W is fully protected against overheating, VSWR and lightning.
In addition, several innovative features are available, such as RDS encoding and automated audio backup.
Fully featured for local maintenance and configuration, it also allows full remote control by Web server,
SNMP, RS232 or GPIOs*.
* Options available with the current version are:

• Basic RDS: the internal RDS encoder makes it possible to manage basic RDS parameters (PI, PS,
TP, TA, PTY, MS, DI, radiotext, PTYN, group sequence, AF, 1 PSN, 2 DSN, dynamic scrolling PS)
• GPIO: this additional board allows remote control and management of your transmitter.
• TCP/IP: this additional board allows remote configuration via a web site and SNMP management
Project co-financed by the European Union, involved in the Aquitaine Area,

through the European Funds for local development.
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2.2. Helios FM 20/100 W Description

2.2.1. Front panel
LCD contrast LCD display Navigation RF monitoring output

keys
RS232 port Indicators: CPU, Fault, RF on/off and

Warning, RF (3 dB), local mode keys
VSWR and Interlock and LEDs
Description of indicator LEDs:
• CPU: blinks to indicate CPU activity

• FAULT: major fault of the unit (RF / VSWR protection, Temperature, …)
• WARNING: minor fault of the unit (ambient temperature, radiator temperature, fan, current, voltage,
loss of signal).
• VSWR: VSWR of the unit
• RF (3dB) : 3 dB of the unit
• INTERLOCK: indicates that internal or external safety links are not activated
• RF: indicates that the unit is on RF=ON. Associated to the RF button

• LOCAL: indicates that the unit is in local mode. Associated to the Local button
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2.2.2. Rear panel
N RF output Communication MPX/SCA1 Audio input Line1 Mains

board (option) * MPX/SCA2 (Ana or AES)
19 kHz
Interlock GPIO slot Audio input Line2 Ground

(option) (Ana or AES)
* Two optional communication boards are available:

TCP/IP board
• 2 RS232 ports (COM1 and COM2)
• 1 µSD card
• 1 USB port
• 1 Ethernet port
• 1 CAN port
CAN board
• 2 RS232 ports (COM0 and COM1)
• 1 slave USB port
• 1 CAN port
On the CAN board, the COM0 port is reserved for the unit’s upgrade.
Please not that the 19 kHz output and the 10 MHz input are not enabled on this preliminary version.
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2.2.3. Opened cover
Audio inputs Optional

communication
board
Optional GPIO board
Mains filter
RF amplifier bloc
Surge protection
(non present option) Digital
modulator
Low voltage
power bloc
High output Control board

power supply
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2.2.4. Synoptic
Helios FM 20/100 W
Audio
Audio 1
L1
R1
AES1
L2
Audio 2
R2
Audio/IP
AES2
Tuner
MPX
SCA
Internal player
19 kHz output
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2.2.5. 2U Rack
The choice of stainless steel as material guarantees against corrosion. The rack structure and the structure
of the monoblock front panel reinforce the device. The rectangular outline of the rounded front panel has a
large LCD display protected by armored glass. This display can be read from a few yards away. The
transport handles are mechanically interchangeable and can be removed with the front panel. The cover is
fixed by a set of M3 POZIDRIV screws and can be easily removed. The user has access to every module to
set the parameters of the device.
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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. RF section
Frequency range 87.5 to 108 MHz
Summary of different steps 10 kHz
Frequency stability < 10-6 per year
Power range 0-20 W or 0-100 W @ ROS=1.35
Power output continuously 0-20 W or 0-100 W
Spurious and harmonic suppression > 75 dBc
3.2. Composite operation

Bandwidth > 20 Hz to 68 kHz @ 0.1 dB
> 20 Hz to 92 kHz @ 0.4 dB
Intermodulation distortion < 0.05%
FM S/N ratio > 80 dB RMS @ 75 kHz deviation
AM noise < 0.1% (50 dB) RMS (20-20 000 Hz)
3.3. Stereo operation

38 kHz discontinuance > 50 dB
Stereophonic separation > 50 dB
Preemphasis 0 µs, 50 µs or 75 µs
3.4. Mono operation

Out of band rejection > 40 dB @ 19 kHz
Preemphasis 0 µs, 50 µs or 75 µs
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3.5. AF inputs
Analog (LINE1)
Connector "XLR" type
Impedance > 10 kΩ by default, adjustable to 600 Ω by jumpers, unbalanced
Bandwidth Software adjustable
Level Software adjustable (-18/+18 dBu range)
AES (LINE2)
Connector "XLR" type
Impedance > 110 Ω balanced
Bandwidth Software adjustable
Level Software adjustable (-20 to 0 dBFS range)
Sampling rate Auto adjusted up to 192 kb/s
Bit 16, 24, 32
Multiplex (MPX/SCA)
Connector "BNC" type
Impedance > 5 kΩ unbalanced
Level Software adjustable (-18/+18 dBu range)
3.6. HF output
Connector N type
Impedance 50 Ω
Monitoring (RF Monitor)
Level 10 dBm @ 20/100 W at main output
3.7. Power supply

Voltage 90 VAC to 264 VAC
Frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Max consumption < 300 W @ nominal power
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3.8. Interface panel

Indicators Green LED: CPU activity
Red LED: major fault
Yellow LED: minor fault
Red LED: RF fault (3 dB)
Red LED: VSWR fault
Green LED: safety interlock
Screens Back lighted LCD: displays operating parameters and menus.
Buttons +, -- and OK
3.9. Environmental
Nominal operating temperature 5°C to 45°C
Maximum operating temperature 0°C to 50°C
Warehousing temperature -20°C to +70°C
Warehousing time < 10 years
Cooling Internal ventilation (2 x~1.6 l/s)
3.10. Physical
Helios FM 20/100 W
Overall dimension 19’’ (482.6 mm) X 2U (89 mm) X 470 mm
Rack size without front panel 440.4 X 82 X 466.5 mm (WxHxD)
Enclosure depth required 600 mm
Mounting 19’’enclosure, with 4 M6X12 screws
Weight around 6.5 kg
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3.11. Miscellaneous
Marking CE
Standards 1999/5/CE (R&TTE)
ETS 302 018 (EMC)
ETS 300 384 (Radio)
NF EN 60215 (Safety)
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4. STARTING UP YOUR TRANSMITTER
4.1. Connecting the transmitter
5
2 3
5
4
1. Make sure the safety loop is present on the rear panel.

2. Connect the transmitter RF output to a 50 Ω load with a wattmeter.
The 50 Ω charge power must be greater than 30 W for a 20 W transmitter and greater than 150 W for a
100 W transmitter.
When you acquired your Helios FM 20/100 W, the RF amplifier is deactivated and power is set to 0 W.
These settings can be adjusted using the PC application, the front panel application or serial
commands.
3. Connect the audio or MPX inputs.
4. Connect a PC to the serial port on the front panel of the Helios.
If your PC does not have a RS-232 port, use a USB/RS-232 cable.
Connect to power using the provided cable; you may unscrew the cable loop and pass the power cable
through it to secure it. Press the Local button on the front panel, then the RF button.
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4.2. Setting the transmitter

1. On the PC, start the control software. This is a set-up tool that will allow you to quickly set and test your
transmitter. All settings and measurements are also available on the front panel screen and with serial
commands.
2. Select the port connected to the Helios and its speed.
3. The “Get all” button allows you to retrieve current values (9600, 8, N, 1 for the front panel connector).
4. Set the power (in W), the frequency (in MHz) and enable the RF.
5. Set other parameters as desired. Value formats for all parameters are available in the list of serial
commands (see manual).
6. To send a parameter value to the transmitter, click the login button; no password is set in factory. Click
then to the right of the text zone or click “Send all” to send all set values.
4.2.4
4.3
4.6
4.4
4.5
4.5
4.2.6
4.2.3
* Numbers above correspond to the paragraph numbers.
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4.3. Input selection

The input can be set to:
• Line1 for the analog inputs (see sections 4.5 to 4.7)
• Line2 for the AES (see sections 4.5 to 4.7)
• MPX1 and MPX2 inputs (see sections 4.4 and 4.7)
• Internal generator
4.4. Setting the MPX inputs

• Set the drive before processing between -6 and +6 dB
• Set the nominal level between -50 and +50 dBu
• Set the input type:
o "MO" for mono
o "ST" for stereo
o "ST+R+S" for Stereo+RDS+SCA
o "ST+R" for Stereo+RDS
o "RDS" for RDS
o "RDS+SCA" for RDS+SCA
o "SCA" for SCA
The corresponding filter will be applied.
4.5. MPX configuration

• Set the audio type to:
o STEREO
o MONO
o MONO_L
o MONO_R
Selecting STEREO enables the internal 19 kHz; you will therefore want to select MONO for an MPX
input.
• Set the total deviation between 0 and 150 kHz
• Set the pilot deviation between 0 and 25.5 kHz
• If internal RDS is needed, set the RDS encoder deviation between 0 and 25.5 kHz (recommended
deviation is 4 kHz)
• Set the max excursion between 0 and 200 kHz
4.6. Setting the analog or AES inputs

Use the LINE1 commands for the analog inputs.
Use the LINE2 commands for the AES inputs.
• Set the drive before processing between -6 and +6 dB
• Set the nominal level between -50 and +50 dBu
• Set the pre-emphasis to 0, 50 or 75 µs depending on your country (50 µs in Europe, 75 µs in the
USA).
4.7. Getting on air

1. Disable the RF to turn off the transmitter using the front panel RF key.
2. Make sure the RF indicator LED is off.
3. Disconnect the load and connect the antenna to the transmitter RF output.
4. Enable the RF again using the front panel RF key.
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5. FRONT SCREEN USE
5.1. Overview
The transmitter can be entirely set using the front panel application.
For audio configuration you will use the following menus:
• Input Select: to select the main audio source and the secondary audio sources.
• Input Switch: to set switching criteria between the main source and the secondary sources.
• Line1 / Line2 / MPX1 / MPX2 / Audio Gene: to set levels and processes for each source.
• Modulation: to set the deviation for each sub-carrier of the multiplex signal. In this menu you may
also enable RDS and SCA.
• Stereo Encoder: to choose the content of each sub-carrier of the multiplex signal (stereo, RDS,
SCA).
• RDS: to set the RDS.
5.2. Working principe

ENTER
Three keys allow you to browse through the menus:
With the and keys, go from one screen to the next or rather from one command to the next: if 2
commands are available from a single screen, press twice to go to the next screen.
A command is selected when an arrow is visible before its name.

Example:
1 F R E Q P F W D 1 F R E Q P F W D
-> 9 8 . 0 0 7 5 0 9 8 . 0 0 -> 7 5 0
The frequency is selected The power is selected
The and keys are also used to adjust values after the edit mode has been enabled.
To adjust a value, set each character at a time. Text values are set from left to right; number values are set
from right to left.
The ENTER button is used to:

• Access a lower level menu
• Enable the edit mode for parameters that can be modified
• Confirm a new value
• Return to the higher level menu.
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Some menus include sub-menus. To make it easier to browse through the menus and locate the information,
a small number is visible on the top left of the screen; it gives you the level of the menu you are viewing (1 or
2).
ENTER
If a text string is longer than the screen, press the key to access the text string and to scroll.
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5.3. Structure of the menus

5.3.1. First level measurements
These values are read-only; bargraphs may also be available.
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
ENTER
||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| |||
P r = 8 W V S W R = 1 . 0
||| ||| ||| |||
P E A K = 7 8 k H z See next page

||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| | First level menus
I N P U T S O U R C E
L I N E 1
A N A 1 L E V E L ( d B U )
L = + 1 2 . 0 R = + 1 2 . 0
A E S 2 L E V E L ( d B F S )
L = + 1 2 . 3 R = + 1 2 . 1
M P X 1 L E V E L ( d B U )
1 1 . 8
M P X 2 L E V E L ( d B U )
1 2 . 1
P L A Y E R L E V E L
0 . 1
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5.3.2. First level menus

9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
ENTER
||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| |||
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> T X P A R A M E T E R S >
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> R F P A R A M E T E R S >
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> A L A R M S >
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> I N P U T S E L E C T >
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> I N P U T S W I T C H >
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> L I N E 1 > The arrow > at the end of
the 2nd line indicates there
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W is a sub-menu. Press the
-> L I N E 2 > “Enter” key to access it.
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W Available menus vary
-> M P X I N > depending on the options
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W actually implemented on
the transmitter, and its
-> A U D I O G E N E > state.
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W Each menu is detailed in
-> M O D U L A T I O N > the following pages.
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> R D S >
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> S T E N C O D E R >
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> G P I O >
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> N E T W O R K >
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> C O M >
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> P O W E R S U P P L Y >
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> T E M P / F A N >
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> T I M E / D A T E >
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> A B O U T >
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> E X I T
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5.3.3. TX PARAMETERS Menu
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> T X P A R A M E T E R S >
ENTER
1 F R E Q P F W D
-> 9 8 . 0 0 1 0 0
1 P W R P F W D P R E F
-> 1 0 0 1 0 0 5 2
1 3 D B M A X V S W R
-> 3 2 5 2 . 0
1 G O T O
M A I N -> R F
MAIN is RF is
selected * selected *
ENTER
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W * An arrow appears before

||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| ||| the selected command
Main measurement screen
5.3.4. ALARMS Menu
1 0 4 . 0 5 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> A L A R M S >
This read-only menu is only visible if alarms are present. It then displays one screen per current alarm: press
the ENTER
key then the key to scroll through them.
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5.3.5. INPUT SELECT Menu
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> I N P U T S E L E C T >
ENTER
1 I N P U T S E L E C T
-> M O D E : M A N U
-> M A I N : L I N E 1
-> B A C K U P 1 : L I N E 2
-> B A C K U P 2 : M P X 1
-> B A C K U P 3 : P L A Y E R
1 G O T O
M A I N -> I N P U T S E L
MAIN is INPUT-SEL is
ENTER

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5.3.6. INPUT SWITCH Menu
9 8 , 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> I N P U T S W I T C H >
ENTER
1 I N P U T S W I T C H
-> L I N E 1 > ENTER
1 I N P U T S W I T C H 2 S W I T C H -> L I N E 1
-> L I N E 2 > -> T H R E S H O L D : - 9 0
-> M P X > -> S I L E N C E : B O T H
-> P L A Y E R > -> D E L A Y : 1 2 0
-> A U D I O / I P > -> B A C K D E L A Y : 3 0
1 I N P U T S W I T C H 2 G O T O
-> T U N E R > -> S W I T C H -> L I N E 1
LINE1 is
1 I N P U T S W I T C H selected *
ENTER
-> C R O S S F A D E : 1 8 . 5
SWITCH is
1 G O T O selected *
-> M A I N -> I N P U T - S W
MAIN is INPUT-SW is
ENTER
* An arrow appears before

9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W the selected command
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5.3.7. LINE1 Menu

(similar to the Line2 menu)
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> L I N E 1 >
ENTER
1 L I N E 1
P R E S E N C E : L & R
1 L I N E 1
-> L E V E L : + 0 6 . 0 0
1 L I N E 1
-> D R I V E : + 0 . 0
1 L I N E 1
-> R I G H T T R I M : 0 . 0
1 L I N E 1
-> F I L T E R : 1 5
1 L I N E 1
-> P R E A C : 5 0
1 G O T O
-> M A I N -> L I N E 1
MAIN is LINE1 is
ENTER

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5.3.8. MPX in Menu
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 7 5 0 W
-> M P X I N >
ENTER
1 M P X I N
-> M P X 1 > ENTER
1 M P X I N 2 M P X - I N -> M P X 1
-> M P X 2 > -> T Y P E : S T + R + S
1 G O T O 2 M P X - I N -> M P X 1
-> M A I N M P X - I N P R E S E N C E : S T + R + S
2 M P X - I N -> M P X 1
-> L E V E L : + 0 6 . 0 0
2 M P X - I N -> M P X 1
-> D R I V E : + 0 . 0
The MPX2 menu is similar 2 M P X - I N -> M P X 1

to the MPX1 menu R M S : - 1 2 6
2 M P X - I N -> M P X 1
P E A K : - 1 1 8
2 G O T O
-> M P X - I N M P X 1
MPX1 is
selected *
ENTER
MPX-IN is
MAIN is MPX-IN is selected *
ENTER

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5.3.9. Audio Gene Menu
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> A U D I O G E N E >
ENTER
1 A U D I O G E N E
-> S T A T E : O F F
1 A U D I O G E N E
-> P R E A C : 5 0
1 A U D I O G E N E
-> L E V E L : + 0 6 . 0 0
1 A U D I O G E N E
-> F R E Q : 1 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0
1 G O T O
-> M A I N A U D I O - G E N E
MAIN is AUDIO-GENE is
ENTER

the selected command
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5.3.10. Modulation Menu

9 8 . 0 0 M H z 7 5 0 W
-> M O D U L A T I O N >
ENTER
1 M O D U L A T I O N
R M S : - 1 2 6
-> D E V M P X : 7 5 . 0
-> D E V A U D I O : 6 3 . 9
-> D E V P I L O T : 7 . 1
-> D E V R D S : 4 . 0
-> P H I R D S : + 9 0 . 0 0
-> R D S S T A T E : O N
-> D E V S C A : 0 . 0
-> S C A S T A T E : O F F
C L I P : 8 5
1 G O T O
-> M A I N M O D U L A T I O N
MAIN is MODULATION
selected * is selected *
ENTER

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5.3.11. Stereo encoder Menu
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 7 5 0 W
-> S T E N C O D E R >
ENTER
1 S T E N C O D E R
-> M O / S T : S T E R E O
1 S T E N C O D E R
A U D I O C H : L I N E 2
1 S T E N C O D E R
-> R D S O P : M A N U
1 S T E N C O D E R
-> R D S I N : M P X 1
1 S T E N C O D E R
-> S C A I N : M P X 2
1 S T E N C O D E R
-> 1 9 k O U T L E V E L :
1 G O T O
-> M A I N -> C O D E R
MAIN is CODER is
ENTER

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5.3.12. RDS Menu
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> R D S >
ENTER
1 R D S
C U R R E N T : M A I N ( 1 )
1 R D S
-> M A I N - D S N ( 1 ) > ENTER
1 R D S 2 R D S -> M A I N - D S N
-> A L T - D S N ( 2 ) > -> P I : F 1 0 B -> P T Y : 1 9
1 G O T O 2 R D S -> M A I N - D S N
-> M A I N -> R D S -> P S : M Y R A D I O
2 R D S -> M A I N - D S N
-> M S : 0 9 -> D I : 1 2
The ALT-DSN menu is similar
to the MAIN-DSN menu 2 R D S -> M A I N - D S N
-> T A / T P : T A T P
2 R D S -> M A I N - D S N
-> A F : 8 8 . 5 ; 1 0 8 . 0 ; 9
2 R D S -> M A I N - D S N
-> R T : R A D I O T E X T
2 R D S -> M A I N - D S N
-> G S : 0 A ; 1 A ; E N D
1 G O T O
-> R D S -> M A I N - D S N
MAIN-DSN is
selected *
ENTER
RDS is
selected *
MAIN is RDS is
ENTER

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5.3.13. Network Menu
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> N E T W O R K >
ENTER
1 N E T W O R K -> A D R
-> 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 0 1 2 . 1 0 3
1 N E T W O R K -> M A S K
-> 2 5 5 . 2 5 5 . 2 5 5 . 0 0 0
1 G O T O
-> M A I N -> N E T W O R K
MAIN is NETWORK is
ENTER

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5.3.14. COM Menu
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> C O M >
ENTER
1 L O C A L C O M S P E E D
-> 1 1 5 2 0 0
1 C O M 1 S P E E D
-> 1 1 5 2 0 0
1 C O M 2 S P E E D
-> 1 1 5 2 0 0
1 L O C A L C O M E C H O
-> O N
1 C O M 1 E C H O
-> O N
1 C O M 2 E C H O
-> O N
1 G O T O
-> M A I N -> C O M
MAIN is COM is
ENTER

9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W the selected command
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5.3.15. Power supply Menu
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> P O W E R S U P P L Y >
ENTER
1 C U R 1 : 2 1 . 2 A
V O L T 1 : 4 8 . 2 V
1 C U R 2 : 2 1 . 2 A
V O L T 2 : 4 8 . 2 V
1 C U R 3 : 2 1 . 2 A
V O L T 3 : 4 8 . 2 V
1 C U R 4 : 2 1 . 2 A
V O L T 4 : 4 8 . 2 V
1 S T A N D B Y
-> O F F
1 G O T O
-> M A I N -> P O W E R
MAIN is POWER is
ENTER

9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
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5.3.16. Temp/Fan Menu
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 7 5 0 W
-> T E M P / F A N >
ENTER
1 T ° A M B : 3 1 ° C
T ° H E A T : 5 2 ° C
1 F A N 1 : 2 0 0 0 r p m
F A N 2 : 2 0 0 0 r p m
1 M A X A M B
-> 5 0 ° C
1 G O T O
-> M A I N -> T E M P / F A N
MAIN is TEMP/FAN is
ENTER

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5.3.17. Time/Date Menu
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> T I M E / D A T E >
ENTER
1 H H M M D D M M Y Y
1 4 : 0 4 2 3 / 0 6 / 1 1
1 G O T O
-> M A I N -> T I M E / D A T E
MAIN is TIME/DATE is
ENTER

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5.3.18. About Menu
1 0 4 . 0 5 M H z 7 5 0 W
-> A B O U T >
ENTER
1 S Y S T Y P E : H 1 0
S Y S P C A P : 7 5 0 W
1 T X T Y P E : H 1 0
T X P C A P : 7 5 0 W
1 T X N A M E
-> T X G L T 7 5
1 S O F T R E L L I S T
-> C P U : 0 1 0 0 ; E X C : 0 1
1 S O F T R E L E A S E
0 1 0 0
1 H A R D R E L
0 3
1 C A N I D
-> 1 2
1 D A T E C A L I B
2 3 0 6 2 0 1 1
1 S E R I A L N U M B E R
0 1 2 5 A A 1 1
1 U P T I M E
1 0 2 8 5 H
1 O P T I O N S L I S T
-> G P I O , I P , A U D I O
1 G O T O
-> M A I N -> A B O U T
MAIN is ABOUT is
ENTER

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5.3.19. Exit Menu
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
-> E X I T
ENTER
9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W
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5.4. Main parameters description

Parameters are described for the main menus; serial commands are indicated in parenthesis. Possible
values and/or value format are indicated for each parameter.
5.4.1. INPUT SELECT Menu
These parameters are available as INPUT serial commands (see section 6.2.5), but are managed differently:
the PRIO parameter for each input sets the selection order for the various audio sources.
MODE
With this parameter, choose whether audio source selection is done manually or automatically. In manual
mode, the user selected audio source is used regardless of the state of the audio source. In auto mode, the
effective audio source depends directly on the switching configuration (set in the Input Switch menu) and on
the channels selected as Main or as Backup (1, 2 or 3).
MANU or AUTO
MAIN
With this parameter, select the main audio source.
LINE1, LINE2, MPX1, MPX2 or GENE
BACKUP 1 / BACKUP 2 / BACKUP 3

With this parameters, select the audio sources which the transmitter will switch to in case of issue.
LINE1, LINE2, MPX1, MPX2 ou GENE
5.4.2. INPUT SWITCH Menu

This parameter is available as a CONF serial command (see section 6.2.3)
CROSSFADE (CONF.CROSSFADE) - – read/write

With this parameter, set the crossfade time between channels when switching from one to the next (in
seconds).
From 0 to 25.5 s
LINE 1 or 2 / MPX / PLAYER sub menu

These parameters are available as INPUT.LINE1.SW / INPUT.LINE2.SW / INPUT.MPX.SW /
INPUT.PLAYER.SW serial commands (see section 6.2.5).
THRESHOLD (INPUT.xx.SW.THRESH) – read/write

With this parameter, set the silence threshold level in dBFS on the selected channel.
From -90 to 0 dBFS
SILENCE (INPUT.xx.SW.SILENCE) – read/write

With this parameter, select the channel (L / R / L or R / L and R) on which silence detection must be
performed.
L, R, ANY or BOTH
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DELAY (INPUT.xx.SW.DELAY) – read/write

With this parameters, set the switching delay in seconds when audio loss occurs.
From 1 to 120 s
BACK DELAY (INPUT.xx.SW.BACKDELAY) – read/write

With this parameters, set the delay before returning to the highest priority channel, in seconds.
From 0 to 30 s
5.4.3. Menu LINE 1 (ANA)

These parameters are available as INPUT.LINE1 serial commands (see section 6.2.5).
PRESENCE (INPUT.LINE1.PRESENCE) – read only

This parameter indicates the presence of audio signal at the input: none, left, right or L&R.
NONE, L, R, L&R
LEVEL (INPUT.LINE1.LEVEL) – read/write

This parameter is the max audio peak in dBu that can come from the transmitter on the LINE1 input. For
example, if the audio peak from the source is +6 dBu, this parameter must be set to +6 dBu for optimal
operation. If you do not know the audio source level, you may use an audio analyzer or display first level
measurements on the front panel to read the LINE1 LEVEL. Be aware that if the level is poorly set the
deviation may become too low or too high. This level is also called nominal level, i.e. the level producing the
deviation as set in the Modulation menu.
From -18 dBu to +18 dBu
DRIVE (INPUT.LINE1.DRIVE) – read/write

With this parameter, you can slightly compensate the input audio level. It directly affects the final deviation. A
negative value decreases the deviation; a positive value can increase the deviation and/or cause the MPX
hard clipper to be used (if enabled) which in turn may lead to audio distortion. We recommend you leave it at
0 dB.
From -6 dB to +6 dB
RIGHT TRIM (INPUT.LINE1.TRIM) – read/write

With this parameter, you can correct the balance between the Left and Right channels. However, it is better
to look for and correct the cause of a lack of balance (before the transmitter) rather than correcting it at this
stage. A positive value increases the Right channel; a negative value decreases the Right channel level. It is
best to leave it at 0 dB.
From -3 dB to +3 dB
FILTER (INPUT.LINE1.FLT) – read/write

This parameter is crucial: it set the low-pass filter applied on the audio input. The FM bandwidth is limited to
15 kHz, so the filter must be set to 15 kHz for the FM. Digital technology and the quality of the internal
stereo encoder make it possible to set the filter at 16 or 17 kHz while maintaining an acceptable pilot
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protection. Select 0 kHz to disable the filter: this solution can be used in mono operation (in stereo operation,
the incidence on the MPX signal and its sub-carrier would be too great) or when a 15 kHz filter is already
used upstream as with an FM processor for instance. In this specific situation, you may also use 2 filters, the
standard 15 kHz standard filter with the external processor, plus the 16 kHz transmitter filter. The listeners
will hear the processor’s filter; the internal filter will take the relay in case of issue with the processor.
0, 15, 16 or 17 kHz
PREACC (INPUT.LINE1.PREAC) – read/write

With this parameter, set the pre-emphasis. Select 0 µs is the audio signal is pre-emphasized before getting
to the transmitter. Otherwise, select according to the country: 50 µs in Europe, 75 µs in the USA.
0, 50 or 75 µs
5.4.4. LINE 2 Menu (AES)

These parameters are available as INPUT.LINE2 serial commands (see section 6.2.5).
They are identical to LINE1 menu parameters, except for the level.
LEVEL (INPUT.LINE2.LEVEL) – read/write

This parameter is the max audio peak in dBu that can come from the transmitter on the LINE2 input. For
example, if the audio peak from the source is -4 dBFS, this parameter must be set to -4 dBFS for optimal
measurements on the front panel to read the LINE2 LEVEL. Be aware that if the level is poorly set the
From -20 dBFS to 0 dBFS
5.4.5. MPX IN Menu

MPX1 or MPX2 Sub-menu
These parameters are available as INPUT.MPX1 / INPUT.MPX2 serial commands (see section 6.2.5).
TYPE (INPUT.MPXn.TYPE) – read/write

This parameter applies a filter to extract the type of signal needed on the MPXn input. This filtered signal will
become the MPXn channel audio signal. Note that when switching from stereo to mono, the total deviation is
maintained.
MO (mono), ST (stereo), ST+R+S (stereo+RDS+SCA), ST+R (stereo+RDS), RDS, R+S
(RDS+SCA), SCA or NONE
PRESENCE (INPUT.MPXn.PRESENCE) – read only

Indique la composition du signal sur l’entrée MPXn.
MO (mono), MO+R (mono+RDS), MO+R+S (mono+RDS+SCA), ST (stereo), ST+R (stereo+RDS)
ou ST+R+S (stereo+RDS+SCA)
LEVEL (INPUT.MPXn.LEVEL) – read/write

This parameter is the max audio peak in dBu that can come from the transmitter on the MPX input. For
example, if the audio peak from the source is +6 dBu, this parameter must be set to +6 dBu for optimal
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measurements on the front panel to read the MPXn LEVEL. Be aware that if the level is poorly set the
From -18 dBu to +18 dBu
DRIVE (INPUT.MPXn.DRIVE) – read/write

With this parameter, you can slightly compensate the input audio level. It directly affects the final deviation. A
negative value decreases the deviation; a positive value can increase the deviation and/or cause the MPX
hard clipper to be used (if enabled) which in turn may lead to audio distortion. We recommend you leave it at
0 dB.
From -6 dB to +6 dB
RMS (INPUT.MPXn.RMS) – read only

This parameter indicates the average value of the transmitted signal’s excursion in kHz.
From -150 to +150 kHz
PEAK (INPUT.MPXn.PEAK) – read only

This parameter indicates the peak value of the transmitted signal’s excursion in kHz.
5.4.6. AUDIO GENE Menu

The audio generator is a multiplex channel and is therefore not affected by the stereo encoder parameters.
These parameters are available as INPUT.AUDIOGEN serial commands (see section 6.2.5).
STATE (INPUT.AUDIOGEN.STATE) – read/write

With this parameter, set the type of MPX signal generated by the internal generator.
OFF, PILOT, L, R, L+R (mono) or L-R (stereo)
PREAC (INPUT.AUDIOGEN.PREAC) – read/write

With this parameter, set the pre-emphasis. Select 0 µs is the audio signal is pre-emphasized before getting
to the transmitter. Otherwise, select according to the country: 50 µs in Europe, 75 µs in the USA.
0, 50 or 75 µs
LEVEL (INPUT.AUDIOGEN.LEVEL) – read/write

With this parameter, set the internal generator audio level.
From -100.00 to 12.00 dBFS
FREQ (INPUT.AUDIOGEN.FREQ) – read/write

With this parameter, set the internal generator audio frequency.
From 0 to 100000.00 Hz
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5.4.7. MODULATION Menu

These parameters are available as MEAS.DEV and CONF serial commands (see section 6.2.2 and 6.2.3).
RMS (MEAS.DEV.RMS) – read only

This parameter indicates the average value of the transmitted signal’s excursion in kHz.
DEV MPX (CONF.DEV.MPX) – read/write

With this parameter, set the maximum MPX deviation in kHz generated when the audio source is at the
nominal level (the nominal level is set with the LEVEL parameter of the menus: LINE1, LINE2, MPX1 or
MPX2). It is often set at 75 kHz but this value may vary according to the country and relevant regulatory
authorities. To ensure the sub-carrier levels remain stable, this parameter directly changes the audio
deviation.
From 0 to 150.00 kHz
DEV AUDIO (CONF.DEV.AUDIO) – read/write

With this parameter, set the maximum audio deviation in kHz generated when the audio source is at the
nominal level (the nominal level is set with the LEVEL parameter of the menus: LINE1, LINE2, MPX1 or
MPX2). The audio deviation is set automatically when the MPX deviation parameter is set; however, it is
possible to set the audio deviation rather than the MPX deviation. Increasing or decreasing the audio
deviation affects the total deviation and thus automatically adjusts the MPX deviation. Make sure to avoid
overmodulation.
From 0 to 150.00 kHz
DEV PILOT (CONF.DEV.PILOT) – read/write

With this parameter, set the 19 kHz pilot deviation. For countries modulating at 75 kHz, the pilot deviation
should be 10% of the total deviation, i.e. 7.5 kHz without RDS or 7.1 kHz if RDS is used.
From 0 to 25.5 kHz
DEV RDS (CONF.DEV.RDS) – read/write

With this parameter, set the RDS sub-carrier deviation. The most widely used value is 4 kHz.
From 0 to 25.5 kHz
PHI RDS (CONF.PHASE.RDS) – read/write

With this parameter, set the RDS sub-carrier phase in relation to the pilot sub-carrier. We recommend setting
it at 90°.
From -180 à to180°
RDS STATE (CONF. STATE.RDS) – read/write

With this parameter, enable or disable the RDS. When the RDS is enabled or disabled, the RDS deviation is
automatically subtracted from or added to the audio deviation to maintain the same total deviation.
Off/On
DEV SCA (CONF.DEV.SCA) – read/write

With this parameter, set the SCA deviation (auxiliary sub-carrier other than RDS), as needed.
From 0 to 25.5 kHz
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SCA STATE (CONF. STATE.SCA) – read/write

With this parameter, enable or disable the SCA. When the SCA is enabled or disabled, the SCA deviation is
automatically subtracted from or added to the audio deviation to maintain the same total deviation.
Off/On
CLIP (CONF. DEV.CLIP) – read/write

With this parameter, set the MPX hard clipper to prevent any possibility of overmodulation on the modulator
itself. This process is carried out digitally right before the RF generation, and is therefore enabled on all the
inputs. If the deviation is greater than the configured value (in kHz), the MPX hard clipper is automatically
enabled. Unlike FM limiters/clippers used in audio processing, this clipper cannot be used continuously for it
generates a noticeable audio distortion. It is therefore best to set it at 0, or at the maximum authorized
deviation, plus a few kHz to ensure additional security with the audio processor.
From 0 to 200
5.4.8. STEREO ENCODER Menu

These parameters are available as CODER serial commands (see section 6.2.6).
MO/ST (CODER.MOST) – read/write

With this parameter, set the stereo generator in mono or stereo mode. For mono, there are 3 options: Left
channel broadcast in mono (Mono_L), right channel broadcast in mono (Mono_R), the sum Left+Right
broadcast in mono (Mono). Otherwise left and right channels are broadcasted in stereo.
STEREO, MONO, MONO_L or MONO_R
AUDIO CH (CODER.SELECT.AUDIO) – read only

This parameter indicates the channel used by the modulator for the audio, as set with the INPUT.SELECT
menu.
NONE, AUTO, LINE1, LINE2, MPX1, MPX2 or GENE
RDS CH (CODER.CURRENT.RDS) – read only

This parameter indicates the channel used by the modulator for the RDS, as set with the RDS IN parameter.
NONE, MPX1, MPX2 or INTERNAL
RDS OP (CODER.RDS.OPERATION) – read/write

With this parameter, on loss of RDS in the MPX, add RDS either automatically or manually.
Auto or Manu
RDS IN (CODER.SELECT.RDS) – read/write

With this parameter, set the RDS component source of the broadcast signal either with an external source or
with the internal encoder.
MPX1, MPX2 or INTERNAL
SCA IN (CODER.SELECT.SCA) – read/write

With this parameter, set the SCA component source of the broadcast signal
MPX1 or MPX2
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19k OUT LEVEL (CODER.19KOUT.LEVEL) – read/write

With this parameter, enable/disable the rear panel 19 kHz clock and set its output level. 0=off; between 1
and 7: set a level between 0.9 and 1.1 V peak-to-peak. 5 corresponds to 1 V.
From 0 to 8
5.4.9. RDS Menu

With the Basic RDS option, configure up to 2 DSNs each with a main PSN. Among other things, the DSNs
allow fast and easy changing of the encoder settings remotely.
Note: the RDS is enabled in the STEREO ENCODER menu.
These parameters are available as RDS serial commands (see section 6.2.7).
CURRENT MAIN (RDS.DSN)

This parameter indicates the current DSN number.
MAIN DSN sub-menu
PI (RDS.MAINDSN.PI) – read/write
With this parameter, set the PI code (Program Identifier) used by RDS receivers to identify the station while
searching for a frequency using AF or EON-AF codes.
4-digit hexadecimal code
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PTY (RDS.MAINDSN.PTY) – read/write

With this parameter, set the PTY (Program Type). Select on 32 RDS or RDBS preset codes as given in the
table below.
From 0 to 31
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
8 Science Soft Rock
9 Varied Top 40
10 Pop Music Country
11 Rock Music Oldies
12 M.O.R. Music Soft
13 Light classical Nostalgia
14 Serious classical Jazz
15 Other Music Classical
16 Weather Rhythm and Blues
17 Finance Soft Rhythm and Blues
18 Children’s programmes Language
19 Social Affairs Religious Music
20 Religion Religious Talk
21 Phone In Personality
22 Travel Public
23 Leisure College
24 Jazz Music Unassigned
25 Country Music Unassigned
26 National Music Unassigned
27 Oldies Music Unassigned
28 Folk Music Unassigned
29 Documentary Weather
30 Alarm Test Emergency Test
31 Alarm Emergency
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PS (RDS.MAINDSN.PS) – read/write
With this parameter, set the PS (Program Station)
8-digit code
MS (RDS.MAINDSN.MS) – read/write
With this parameter, indicate whether the program is Music or Speech to automatically adjust the sound level
of the RDS receiver.
0 (music) or 1 (speech)
DI (RDS.MAINDSN.DI) – read/write
With this parameter, set the DI (Decoder Identification) which enables an RDS receiver’s audio level to be
adjusted according to the type of received audio (mono or stereo, static or dynamic PTY, compressed or not,
with or without artificial head).
From 0 to 15, as indicated in the table below.
Compressed /
With / Without static / dynamic
Mono / Stereo non
artificial head PTY
compressed
0 mono without non static
1 mono without non dynamic
2 mono without compressed static
3 mono without compressed dynamic
4 mono with non static
5 mono with non dynamic
6 mono with compressed static
7 mono with compressed dynamic
8 stereo without non static
9 stereo without non dynamic
10 stereo without compressed static
11 stereo without compressed dynamic
12 stereo with non static
13 stereo with non dynamic
14 stereo with compressed static
15 stereo with compressed dynamic
TA/TP (RDS.MAINDSN.TATP / RDS.MAINDSN.TA / RDS.MAINDSN.TA) – read/write

With this parameter, enable or disable the TA (Traffic Announcement) / TP (Traffic Program). Enabling the
TA instantaneously switches an RDS receiver onto road information reports; at the end of the report, the
receiver will automatically go back to its former operating state. Enabling the TP shows RDS receivers that
the allocated station is likely to broadcast road information. You may enable both the TA and the TP, the TP
only or neither.
TATP, TP or OFF
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AF (RDS.MAINDSN.AF) – read/write
With this parameter, set up to 25 alternative frequencies in MHz with the method A. A RDS receiver will shift
to an alternative frequency when the set frequency is no longer properly received.
XX;XX; …;XX
RT (RDS.MAINDSN.RT) – read/write
With this parameter, display and set the radiotext, function which enables text messages to be broadcast in
groups of 64 characters. RDS receiver can only benefit from this function if fitted with a specific display
(home receivers, Smartphone mobile receivers). The RT function cannot be used on car radios as road
safety commissions have forbidden its use on board a vehicle.
GS (RDS.MAINDSN.GS) – read/write
With this parameter, set the group sequence (32 max) which must include at least one group 0A.
XX;XX; …;XX
Parameters of the ALT DSN sub-menu are identical to those of the MAIN DSN sub-menu; for serial
commands, use ALT instead of MAIN.
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6. SERIAL COMMANDS
6.1. Working principle

Helios FM 20100 W has a serial interface. The physical connection is done using the SUB-D9 (SERIAL
MONITOR) on the front panel. A common computer with an RS 232 interface (example: PC+ Windows +
Hyper-Terminal) is all you need to send commands. The dialog is in text mode (ASCII) and no specific
software is required.
Like all serial PC connected equipment, a good cable and correct communication settings are essential to
ensure good communication. The cable must be a straight cable (not crossover), with a female plug to
connect to the PC, and male plug to connect to the unit.
To avoid problems during connection, set the same communication speed and identical settings for both
devices. See figure ‘Port parameters”.
-> 9600 bits per second

-> 8 data bits
-> No Parity
-> 1 Stop bit
-> No Handshaking
The commands make it possible to read the functional parameters (R) or even to edit some of them (W).
To retrieve the value of a functional parameter, simply enter the command name and press the <Enter> key.
Example:
To display the status of the 3 dB alarm, type:
ALARM.3DB
The answer, ON or OFF will indicate the 3 dB alarm is on or not.
To set a parameter, type the command name, the equal sign, the new value and press the <Enter> key.
Example:
To set the transmitter working mode (local or remote), type:
CONF.MODE=LOCAL
The answer: LOCAL will indicate the command has been implemented. In case it has not, the message
ERROR CMD will appear.
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6.2. Serial commands

6.2.1. System commands
Access Possible value on the serial port
NAME Comments
(R/W) of the unit
SYS.RST W Reset of all parameters.
General reset of the µc. Sends the return
SYS.RST.CPU W "RST"
code: RST
SYS.RST.EXC W General reset of the exciter
SYS.RAZ W "RAZ" Reloads NVRAM default values
SYS.TYPE R xxx x=[A..Z;0..9] Unit type: example "G75" for Goliath 750 W
Nominal power of the unit: example
SYS.PCAP R [0..999]
"300"=>300 W
SYS.SOFTREL R xx.xx.xx x=[0..9] Software version: example "3.0.1"
List of the exciter software versions
SYS.SOFTREL.LIST R xx.xx.xx x=[0..9]
CPU;DSP;FPGA;IP;EXC;A/IP;TUN
SYS.HARDREL R xx.xx.xx x=[0..9] Hardware version: example "3.0.1"
SYS.NAME R/W XXXX X=[A…Z] Equipment name
SYS.TIME R/W HH:MM:SS Reads and sets the amplifier time
SYS.DATE R/W DD/MM/YY Reads and sets the amplifier date
SYS.LOCALCOM.SPEED R/W 9600,19200,38400,57600,115200 Speed of the front panel serial port
SYS.COM1.SPEED R/W 9600,19200,38400,57600,115200 Speed of the rear panel serial port 1
SYS.COM2.SPEED R/W 9600,19200,38400,57600,115200 Speed of the rear panel serial port 2
Adds the local echo on the rear panel serial
SYS.COM1.ECHO R/W "ON" or "OFF"
port
Adds the local echo on the rear panel serial
SYS.COM2.ECHO R/W "ON" or "OFF"
port
Adds the local echo on the front panel serial
SYS.LOCALCOM.ECHO R/W "ON" or "OFF"
port
Password for the console and front panel
SYS.PASSWORD R/W xxx x=[A..Z;0..9]
display. ‘NONE’ disables the password
Creates a text string to unlock the password
SYS.PASSWORD.RESET R/W xxx x=[A..Z;0..9]
if it has been forgotten
SYS.LOG R
SYS.CID R/W [0..31] Unit identifier used by the CAN bus.
SYS.DATE.CALIB R DDMMYYYY Date of the last calibration
Serial number of the unit: Y => year, M =>
SYS.SN R YYMMXXXX A,M,X=[0..9]
month, X => number
Indicates the number of working hours since
SYS.UPTIME R [0..99999999]
commissioning
SYS.OPT.LIST R RF,RC,AIP,TUN,IP,COM,REC List of implemented options
SYS.IP.ADR R/W XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX X=[0…9] IP address of the optional IP board
SYS.IP.MASK R/W XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX X=[0…9] IP mask of the optional IP board
Indicates the corresponding RC when
SYS.GPIO.IN.ACT R XX X=[A..F;0..9] managed manually (see
SYS.GPIO.IN.MASK)
Enables the corresponding RM when
SYS.GPIO.OUT.ACT R/W XX X=[A..F;0..9] managed manually (see
SYS.GPIO.OUT.MASK)
Sets the RC control either by the control
board or manually. Hexadecimal code: each
SYS.GPIO.IN.MASK R/W XX X=[A..F;0..9] bit corresponds to an input. Ex: A1
(10100001) indicates the RC 1, 6 and 8 are
managed manually
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NAME Comments
(R/W) of the unit
Sets the RM control either by the control
board or manually. Hexadecimal code: each
SYS.GPIO.OUT.MASK R/W XX X=[A..F;0..9] bit corresponds to an input: Ex: 21
(00100001) indicates RM 1 and 6 are
managed manually.
SYS.LOG.CLR W Clears the event list
SYS.NAME R/W XX X=[A..F;0..9] Unit name
Logs the user and allows them to update
XXXX,X=[0…z] "LOGGED" ou
R/W variables if the password is correct. Returns
"NOT LOGGED"
LOGIN Logged or not logged
LOGOUT W Logs out the user and locks all variables.
6.2.2. Measurement commands

Access Possible value on the serial
NAME Comments
(R/W) port of the unit
Measure of direct power. examples: "20" or
MEAS.PFWD R [0..9999]
"300" => 300 W
MEAS.PREF R xxx.x x=[0..9] Measure of reflected power: "20" => 2 W
Measures the ambient temperature from 0
MEAS.AMB R ±[0..125]
to 125°C. "52"=>52°C.
MEAS.VSWR R XX.X X=[0..9] VSWR measure "01.0" or "20.0"
Gives the average value for the signal
MEAS.DEV.RMS R -150.0…150.0
deviation in kHz
Gives the peak value for the signal deviation
MEAS.DEV.PEAK R -150,0…150,0
in kHz
6.2.3. Configuration commands

NAME Comments
Sets the triggering threshold for the ambient
CONF.AMB.MAX R/W [0..999]
temperature alarm
Sets the triggering threshold for the radiator
CONF.HEAT.MAX R/W [0..125]
1 temperature alarm
CONF.DEV.MPX R/W 00000 à 150.00 Sets the MPX excursion
CONF.DEV.AUDIO R/W 0…150 Sets the audio excursion
CONF.DEV.PILOT R/W 0 to 25.5 Sets the pilot excursion
CONF.DEV.RDS R/W 0 to 25.5 Sets the RDS excursion
CONF.DEV.SCA R/W 0 to 25.5 Sets the SCA excursion
Set the excursion clipping ; +128 = disabled
CONF.DEV.CLIP R/W 0 to 200
limitation
Set the MPX excursion limitation; +128 =
CONF.DEV.LIMIT R/W 0 to 200
disabled limitation
Set the MPX power limitation; +128 =
CONF.DEV.MPXPWR R/W -12.7…12.7
disabled limitation
CONF.CROSSFADE R/W 0 to 25.5 Crossfade between channels (in seconds)
CONF.FREQ R/W "ON" or "OFF" Gives the exciter’s working frequency in kHz
Adds or remove SCA in the MPX 0=
CONF.STATE.SCA R/W "ON" or "OFF"
disabled; >0 channel to use
Adds or remove RDS in the MPX 0=
CONF.STATE.RDS R/W "ON" or "OFF"
disabled; >0 channel to use
CONF.PHASE.PILOT R/W -180..+180 Sets the pilot phase
CONF.PHASE.RDS R/W -180..+180 Sets the RDS phase
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6.2.4. Alarm commands

NAME Comments
ALARM.AMB R "ON" or "OFF" ON => ambient alarm, OFF => No alarm.
ALARM.BATLOW R "ON" or "OFF" Indicates if the NVRAM battery’s level is OK
Indicates if the current audio input
ALARM. INPUTSWITCH R "ON" or "OFF"
corresponds to the highest priority channel
Indicates if auxiliary voltage is offset by
ALARM.VOLT.AUX R "ON" or "OFF"
more than 10% of the set value
Returns the list of current alarms in ASCII
ALARM.LIST R
format
6.2.5. Input commands

Access Possible value on the
NAME Comments
(R/W) serial port of the unit
INPUT.LINE1.LEFT.RMS R -100 … 28 Gives the left audio input average value
INPUT.LINE1.LEFT.PEAK R -100 … 28 Gives the left audio input max peak value
INPUT.LINE1.RIGHT.RMS R -100 … 28 Gives the right audio input average value
INPUT.LINE1.RIGHT.PEAK R -100 … 28 Gives the right audio input max peak value
"NONE" or "L" or "R" or
INPUT.LINE1.PRESENCE R Indicates audio signals are present on input 1
"L&R"
Indicates the type of audio signals present on input
INPUT.LINE1.TYPE R "ANA" or "AES" "OFF"
1
INPUT.LINE1.SW.PRIO R/W 0..7 ; 0=disabled Priority of each audio channel (7= highest priority)
INPUT.LINE1.SW.THRESH R/W -90…000 Silence triggering level in dBFS on channel 1
"L" or "R" or "ANY" or Sets on which channel (L,R or L+R) silence
INPUT.LINE1.SW.SILENCE R/W
"BOTH" detection must be conducted for the audio input 1
INPUT.LINE1.SW.BACKDELA Back delay on the channel with the highest
R/W XXX=[0…30]
Y configurable priority.
INPUT.LINE1.SW.DELAY R/W XXX=[1…120] Switching delay when loss of audio 1
Drive setting, allows an increase of the input audio
INPUT.LINE1.DRIVE R/W -6.00 to 6.00
level without changing the deviation setting.
Sets the offset between left and right channels (+3 =
INPUT.LINE1.TRIM R/W -3.00 to 3.00 left channel level is 3 dBu higher than right channel
level)
INPUT.LINE1.FLT R/W "0" or "15" or "16" or "17" Configuration of the audio filter
INPUT.LINE1.PREAC R/W 0;50;75 Sets the value of the pre-emphasis
Internal numerical gain. For AES, between -20 and
INPUT.LINE1.LEVEL R/W -20.00...18.00
0; for ANA between -18 and +18
INPUT.LINE2.LEFT.RMS R -100 … 28 Gives the left audio input average value
INPUT.LINE2.LEFT.PEAK R -100 … 28 Gives the left audio input max peak value
INPUT.LINE2.RIGHT.RMS R -100 … 28 Gives the right audio input average value
INPUT.LINE2.RIGHT.PEAK R -100 … 28 Gives the right audio input max peak value
"NONE" or "L" or "R" or
INPUT.LINE2.PRESENCE R Indicates audio signals are present on input 2
"L&R"
Indicates the type of audio signals present on input
INPUT.LINE2.TYPE R "ANA" or "AES" "OFF"
2
INPUT.LINE2.SW.PRIO R/W 0..7 ; 0=disabled Priority of each audio channel (7= highest priority)
INPUT.LINE2.SW.THRESH R/W -90…000 Silence triggering level in dBFS on channel 2
INPUT.LINE2.SW.SILENCE R/W
INPUT.LINE2.SW.BACKDELA Back delay on the channel with the highest
R/W XXX=[0…30]
Y configurable priority.
INPUT.LINE2.SW.DELAY R/W XXX=[1…120] Switching delay when loss of audio 2
INPUT.LINE2.DRIVE R/W -6.00 to 6.00
INPUT.LINE2.TRIM R/W -3.00 to 3.00 left channel level is 3 dBu higher than right channel
level)
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NAME Comments
INPUT.LINE2.FLT R/W 0;1;2 0=15;1=16;2=17 Configuration of the audio filter
INPUT.LINE2.PREAC R/W 0;50;75 Sets the value of the pre-emphasis
Internal numerical gain. For AES, between -20 and
INPUT.LINE2.LEVEL R/W -20.00...18.00
0; for ANA between -18 and +18
INPUT.PLAYER.LEFT.RMS R -100 … 28 Gives the left audio input average value
INPUT.PLAYER.LEFT.PEAK R -100 … 28 Gives the left audio input max peak value
INPUT.PLAYER.RIGHT.RMS R -100 … 28 Gives the right audio input average value
INPUT.PLAYER.RIGHT.PEAK R -100 … 28 Gives the right audio input max peak value
INPUT.PLAYER.PRESENCE R OFF or "L" or "R" or "L&R" Indicates audio signals are present on the player
INPUT.PLAYER.SW.PRIO R/W 0..4 ; 0=disabled Priority of each audio channel (7= highest priority)
INPUT.PLAYER.SW.THRESH R/W -90…000 Silence triggering level in dBFS on channel 1
INPUT.PLAYER.SW.SILENCE R/W
INPUT.PLAYER.SW.BACKDEL Back delay on the channel with the highest
R/W XXX=[0…30]
AY configurable priority.
INPUT.PLAYER.SW.DELAY R/W XXX=[1…120] Switching delay when loss of audio 1
INPUT.PLAYER.DRIVE R/W -6.00 to 6.00
INPUT.PLAYER.TRIM R/W -3.00 to 3.00 left channel level is 3 dBu higher than right channel
level)
INPUT.PLAYER.FLT R/W 0;1;2 0=15;1=16;2=17 Configuration of the audio filter
INPUT.PLAYER.PREAC R/W 0;50;75 Sets the value of the pre-emphasis
INPUT.PLAYER.LEVEL R/W -20...0 Internal numerical gain
Sampling frequency of the internal player audio
INPUT.PLAYER.SAMPLING R/W "44" or "48" or "96"
signal
INPUT.MPX.SW.THRESH R/W -90…000 Silence triggering level in dBFS on MPX 1
Enables or disables the high pass hardware filter of
INPUT.MPX.HWHPFLT R/W ON or OFF
the integrated circuit PCM1804
Back delay on the channel with the highest
INPUT.MPX.SW.BACKDELAY R/W XXX=[0…30]
configurable priority.
INPUT.MPX.SW.DELAY R/W XXX=[1…120] Switching delay when loss on the MPX input
MO" or "MO+R" or
Gives the composition of MPX1 on channel 3. R =
INPUT.MPX1.PRESENCE R "MO+R+S" or "ST" or
RDS ; MO = Mono ; ST = Stereo ; S = SCA
"ST+R" or "ST+R+S"
Gives the deviation average value of the transmitted
INPUT.MPX1.RMS R -150…150
signal in kHz
Gives the deviation max peak value of the
INPUT.MPX1.PEAK R -150…150
transmitted signal in kHz
INPUT.MPX1.SW.PRIO R/W 0..7 ; 0=disabled Priority of each audio channel (4= highest priority)
INPUT.MPX1.DRIVE R/W -6.00 to 6.00
"MO" or "ST" or "ST+R+S" or
Sets the type of signal on the MPX1 input and
INPUT.MPX1.TYPE R/W "ST+R" or "RDS" or
applies the corresponding filter
"RDS+SCA" or "SCA"
INPUT.MPX1.LEVEL R/W -18.00...+18.00 Internal numerical gain
MO" or "MO+R" or
Gives the composition of MPX2 on channel 3. R =
INPUT.MPX2.PRESENCE R "MO+R+S" or "ST" or
RDS ; MO = Mono ; ST = Stereo ; S = SCA
"ST+R" or "ST+R+S"
Gives the deviation average value of the transmitted
INPUT.MPX2.RMS R -150...150
signal in kHz
Gives the deviation max peak value of the
INPUT.MPX2.PEAK R -150…150
transmitted signal in kHz
"MO" or "ST" or "ST+R+S" or
Sets the type of signal on the MPX1 input and
INPUT.MPX2.TYPE R/W "ST+R" or "RDS" or
applies the corresponding filter
"RDS+SCA" or "SCA"
INPUT.MPX2.LEVEL R/W -18.00...+18.00 Internal numerical gain
INPUT.MPX2.DRIVE R/W -6.00...6.00
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NAME Comments
INPUT.MPX2.SW.PRIO R/W 0..7 ; 0=disabled Priority of each audio channel (4= highest priority)
"OFF" or "L" or "R" or "L+R"
INPUT.AUDIOGEN.STATE R/W Type of generated MPX signal
or "L-R"
INPUT.AUDIOGEN.LEVEL R/W -100.00 ~ 12.00 Audio level
INPUT.AUDIOGEN.FREQ R/W 0 ~ 100000.00 delta phase = freq audio / 200000
INPUT.AUDIOGEN.PREAC R/W "0" or "50" or "75" Sets the value of the pre-emphasis
6.2.6. Encoder commands

Access Possible value on the serial port of
NAME Comments
(R/W) the unit
"STEREO" or "MONO" or "MONO_L" or Configuration of the audio on MPX
CODER.MOST R/W
"MONO_R" STEREO; MONO;MONO_L
"AUTO" or "LINE1" or "LINE2" or
"TUNER" or "MPX1" or "MPX2" or
CODER.CURRENT.AUDIO R Indicates the channel used by the exciter.
"TUNER1" or "TUNER2" or "PLAYER"
or "GENE"
"NONE" or "MPX1" or "MPX2" or
CODER.CURRENT.RDS R "TUNER1" or "TUNER2" or Indicates the channel used by the exciter.
"INTERNAL"
Automatically or manually adds RDS if loss
CODER.RDS.OPERATION R/W "AUTO" or "MANU"
of RDS in the MPX.
"AUTO" or "LINE1" or "LINE2" or
"TUNER" or "MPX1" or "MPX2" or
CODER.SELECT.AUDIO R/W Imposes a specific input.
"TUNER1" or "TUNER2" or "PLAYER"
or "GENE"
"MPX1" or "MPX2" or "TUNER1" or
CODER.SELECT.RDS R/W Channel to use
"TUNER2" or "INTERNAL"
"MPX1" or "MPX2" or "TUNER1" or
CODER.SELECT.SCA R/W Channel to use
"TUNER2"
Enables/disables and sets the rear panel
CODER.19KOUT.LEVEL R/W 0…8; 0=OFF
19 kHz level output
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6.2.7. RDS commands

NAME Comments
Enables RDS to identify the station when searching the
RDS.MAINDSN.PI R/W XXXX X=[0..9;A…F]
frequency using AF or EON-AF code
RDS.MAINDSN.PS R/W XXXX X=[0..9;A…Z] Station name; with 8 characters
RDS.MAINDSN.PTY R/W 0~31 Program type as set by the RDS standard
Numerical flag that automatically modifies the sound level
RDS.MAINDSN.MS R/W "0" or "1" of an RDS receiver depending on the broadcast program
(1 = music, 0 = speech)
Numerical function that drives an RDS receiver’s audio
RDS.MAINDSN.DI R/W 0~15 stage to adjust audio decoding depending on the type of
audio channel (mono, stereo, ...)
RDS.MAINDSN.AF R/W XX,…,XX XX=[87.5 ~108.00] List of alternative frequencies (26 max)
RDS.MAINDSN.RT R/W X..X ; X=[0..9;A..Z] radiotext
RDS.MAINDSN.TIME R/W
RDS.MAINDSN.GS R/W XX;;XX XX=service Group sequence: 0A => 0, 2A=>4, 10A=>20 (32 max)
"OFF" or "TA" or "TP" or
RDS.MAINDSN.TATP R/W Enables/disables TA and TP services
"TATP"
Enables RDS to identify the station when searching the
RDS.ALTDSN.PI R/W XXXX X=[0..9;A…F]
frequency using AF or EON-AF code
RDS.ALTDSN.PS R/W XXXX X=[0..9;A…Z] Station name; with 8 characters
RDS.ALTDSN.PTY R/W 0~31 Program type as set by the RDS standard
Numerical flag that automatically modifies the sound level
RDS.ALTDSN.MS R/W "0" or "1" of an RDS receiver depending on the broadcast program
(1 = music, 0 = speech)
Numerical function that drives an RDS receiver’s audio
RDS.ALTDSN.DI R/W 0~15 stage to adjust audio decoding depending on the type of
audio channel (mono, stereo, ...)
RDS.ALTDSN.AF R/W XX,…,XX XX=[87.5 ~108.00] List of alternative frequencies (26 max)
RDS.ALTDSN.RT R/W X..X ; X=[0..9;A..Z] radiotext
RDS.ALTDSN.TIME R/W
RDS.ALTDSN.GS R/W XX;;XX XX=service Group sequence: 0A => 0, 2A=>4, 10A=>20 (32 max)
"OFF" or "TA" or "TP" or
RDS.ALTDSN.TATP R/W Enables/disables TA and TP services
"TATP"
RDS.DSN R/W "MAIN" or "ALT" transmit the DSN 1 or 2 to the exciter
Indicates which DSN sent by UECP is copied to the MAIN
RDS.MAINDSN.ID R/W X; X=[1…8]
memory
Indicates which DSN sent by UECP is copied to the ALT
RDS.ALTDSN.ID R/W X; X=[1…8]
memory
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6.2.8. Transmitter commands

NAME Comments
TX.NAME R/W XXXX X=[A…Z] Transmitter name
Working frequency of the modulator in kHz "232553" =>
TX.FREQ R/W XXXXXX
232.553 MHz
Sets the triggering threshold for the 3 dB alarm. Example "250"
TX.3DB R/W [0..9999]
=> 250 W
TX.ALARM.3DB R "ON" or "OFF" ON => 3 dB alarm, OFF => No alarm.
TX.FAULT R "FAULT" or "OK" Fault state of transmitter
TX.ALARM.VSWR R "ON" or "OFF" ON => VSWR alarm, OFF => No alarm
TX.LOCALMODE R "LOCAL" or "REMOTE" Single transmitter, indicates the local or remote mode
Sets the triggering threshold for the VSWR alarm. Must be of
TX.VSWR.MAX R/W XX.X X=[0..9]
type "XXX"."020" => VSWR = 2. Do not use "2" or "1.4".
TX.OPMODE R/W "ON" or "OFF" Single transmitter control
TX.PCAP R [0..999] Amplifier nominal power: example "300"=>300W
TX.PFWD R [0..9999] Measure of direct power. examples: "20" or "300" => 300W
TX.PREF R xxx.x x=[0..9] Measure of reflected power: "20" => 2W
TX.PWR R/W [0..9999] Sets the output power. From "0" .. "9999"
TX.RFPRESENT R "PRES" or "NOT PRES" Indicates if the single transmitter output power is present
System type: example "1000-NT" For a 1000 W transmitter
TX.TYPE R xxx x=[A..Z;0..9]
with Nephtys central unit
TX.VSWR R XX.X X=[0..9] VSWR measure "01.0" or "20.0"
TX.WARNING R "ON" or "OFF" Single transmitter. Warning state of single transmitter
TX.SBY R/W "ON" or "OFF" Enables/disables the standby mode
If ON set the 3 dB level to TX.PWR/2. If TX.3DB is modified,
TX.3DB.AUTO R/W "ON" or "OFF"
switches automatically to OFF
TX.LINK R "OPEN" or "CLOSE" State of the CAN bus link
TX.INTERLOCK R "CLOSE" or "OPEN" State of the safety loop
6.2.9. Status commands

NAME Comments
STAT.LINK R "OPEN" or "CLOSE" State of the CAN bus link
STAT.INTERLOCK.ANTENNA R "CLOSE" or "OPEN" State of the antenna safety loop
STAT.INTERLOCK.LOAD R "CLOSE" or "OPEN" State of the load safety loop
STAT.SWRF R "ON" or "OFF" State of the RF switch
STAT.SECTEMP R "ON" or "OFF" State of the temperature safety
Indicates if the PSU 1 of the amplifier is "ON" or
STAT.DCOK1 R "ON" or "OFF"
"OFF"
"OFF"
"OFF"
"OFF"
STAT.SECPREF R "ON" or "OFF" Indicates if the reflective protection is enabled
Indicates if the input power is greater than the
STAT.SECPIN R "ON" or "OFF"
hardware threshold
STAT.ALARMS R XXXXXXXX x=[0,1…F] Returnes a 32 bit value indicating current alarms
"1+OPT" or "1+2" or
STAT.CURRENT.IN R Indicates the channels used for channels 1 and 2
"2+OPT"
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6.2.10. Communication board commands

NAME Comments
(R/W) of the unit
Gateway between the serial port and the CAN bus.
ID,CMD,DATA ; ID=[0…9]; ID=recipient’s address; TABLE=table containing the
CAN R/W
CMD=[0…FF] DATA=[0..9 ; A…Z]" command; CMD=command number; DATA=parameter
value. The list of tables/commands is available on request.
Returns data sent within the limits of the CAN protocol 8
CAN.PING R
bits. It indicates whether the unit is there and in operation.
CAN.SCAN R/W Returns the list of units present of the CAN bus.
Commands related to options are only available when the option is present.
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6.3. HyperTerminal connection

With Windows 95/98/2000/XP/Vista/7, launch the HyperTerminal:
Start > Programs > Accessories > Communication > HyperTerminal.
The following window appears:
Connection description
Enter the connection name and click OK.

It is recommended to enter the device name you want to contact.
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The next window appears:
Connection
Select the serial port with which you want to connect to the equipment, then click OK.
Enter the port parameters as indicated, and click OK.
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Port settings
You connection has been established, you can directly communicate with the device connected to the serial
port of your computer.
You can launch the commands described in this chapter. Typing the INFO command, the device must
display the following information (connected to a Goliath in this example).
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7. REMOTE CONTROL AND MONITORING WITH THE GPIO BOARD
7.1. Introduction
This function is available when the optional GPIO board is installed on the transmitter.
It provides an interface between ECRESO transmitters and external systems. The modules are remotely
controlled via “RC” inputs using opto isolators. Working state and alarms are sent to “RM” outputs via relays.
7.2. Description of control and monitoring functions

Control commands work when an impulsion longer than 100 ms is sent to the corresponding input.
There are 8 control functions:
• Power on: turns on the transmitter
• Power off: turns off the transmitter
• RF on: enables the RF
• RF off: disables the RF
• Config 1 to 4 : retrieves the configuration in memory (from 1 to 4) (future version)
Outputs are relays that include a normally closed or normally open contact. When an event occurs in the
unit, the corresponding relay is activated.
Six monitoring functions are associated with relays:
• Local: indicates if the unit is in local mode
• Default: indicates a transmitter default
• Warning: indicates an alarm linked to the internal working of the transmitter (temperature, voltage…)
• RF: indicates if the RF is enabled and/or if there is a 3 dB error
• On: indicates if the transmitter is not in standby mode
• Off: indicates if the transmitter is in standby mode
• VSWR: indicates if there is a VSWR error
7.3. Remote control function pinout
Function Remote Control Input name Common

POWER ON RC1 OPT1A(20) RC_COMMUN(24)
POWER OFF RC2 OPT2A(8) RC_COMMUN(24)
RF ON RC3 CONF1(21) RC_COMMUN(24)
RF OFF RC4 CONF2(9) RC_COMMUN(24)
CONFIG 1 RC5 CONF3(22) RC_COMMUN(24)
Numbers in parenthesis indicated the pin number on the DB25 connector.
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7.4. Remote monitoring function pinout
Event Remote Monitoring Output name Common

LOCAL RM1 REL1_RT(1) REL1_C(14)
FAULT RM2 REL2_RT(2) REL2_C(15)
WARNING RM3 REL3_RT(3) REL3_C(16)
RF (ON/OFF or 3DB RM4 REL4_RT(4) REL4_C(17)
or both)
ON RM5 REL5_T(5) REL5_C(6)
OFF RM6 REL5_R(5) REL5_C(6)
VSWR RM7 REL6_RT(6) REL6_C(7)
Numbers in parenthesis indicated the pin number on the DB25 connector.
A closed link indicates valid information when configuration is as in the following table.
Default jumper position:
Relay Positions Contacts

REL_1RT JUMP2[1 ;2] NO
REL2_RT JUMP3[1 ;2] NO
Jumpers from 1 to 5 (JUMP1 to JUMP5): select the NO or NC contact of the relays.
L When switching to local mode (relay 1), all other relays are disabled.
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7.5. Physical representation of the GPIOs
DB25 FEMALE
12 V floating
TC COMMON
power supply
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7.6. Management using serial commands

A set of commands makes it possible to override the control board to modify specific RC outputs and read
specific RM inputs.
To do so, set the RC you want to control (SYS.GPIO.IN.MASK) and the RM you want information from
(SYS.GPIO.OUT.MASK).
When these commands are used, the control board cannot monitor nor control them.
Access Serial port

NAME Comments
(R/W) possible value
Indicates the corresponding RC when managed

SYS.GPIO.IN.ACT R XX X=[A..F;0..9]
manually (see SYS.GPIO.IN.MASK)
Enables the corresponding RM when managed

SYS.GPIO.OUT.ACT R/W XX X=[A..F;0..9]
manually (see SYS.GPIO.OUT.MASK)
Sets the RC control either by the control board or

manually. Hexadecimal code: each bit corresponds to
SYS.GPIO.IN.MASK R/W XX X=[A..F;0..9]
an input. Ex: A1 (10100001) indicates the RC 1, 6 and 8
are managed manually
Sets the RM control either by the control board or

manually. Hexadecimal code: each bit corresponds to
SYS.GPIO.OUT.MASK R/W XX X=[A..F;0..9]
an input: Ex: 21 (00100001) indicates RM 1 and 6 are
managed manually.
Serial commands used to configure RC/RM
Remote control binary values:
Remote Control Binary value

RC1 xxxxxxx1
RC2 xxxxxx1x
RC3 xxxxx1xx
RC4 xxxx1xxx
RC5 xxx1xxxx
RC6 xx1xxxxx
RC7 x1xxxxxx
RC8 1xxxxxxx
Remote monitoring binary values:
Remote Monitoring Binary value

RM1 xxxxxxx1
RM2 xxxxxx1x
RM3 xxxxx1xx
RM4 xxxx1xxx
RM5 xxx1xxxx
RM6 xx1xxxxx
RM7 x1xxxxxx
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However, the format of values returned by serial commands is hexadecimal.

You must then convert each 4 digit set as per the following table:
Hexadecimal Binary
0 0000
1 0001
2 0010
3 0011
4 0100
5 0101
6 0110
7 0111
8 1000
9 1001
A 1010
B 1011
C 1100
D 1101
E 1110
F 1111
Examples:
If the command
SYS.GPIO.IN.ACT
returns
8A
You must convert the hexadecimal value in binary, ie 8A=10001010, which indicates that RC 2, 4 and 8 are
activated.
To control RM 3 and 5, convert the binary value 00010100: you get 14 as per the above table. You must
then send the command:
SYS.GPIO.OUT.MASK=14
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8. THE EMBEDDED WEBSITE
8.1. Introduction
This function is available with the IP/IO version when the optional TCP/IP board is installed on the
transmitter.
8.2. Connecting to the embedded web site

For remote access, connect to the transmitter’s embedded web site. Simply open a web browser (Google
Chrome, Mozilla Firefox …) and enter the transmitter’s IP address in the address bar (default:
192.168.12.103).
L Though the web application is compatible with most browsers, performances vary greatly from on
browser to another. For this reason, we recommend you use Google Chrome or install the Chrome
Frame plug-in for Microsoft Internet Explorer
Open a web browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer …) and enter the Mini Control
Select the language if necessary.
Enter the user name and password:
Two user levels are available:

• Administrator (Admin / admin by default). The administrator has full rights
• Guest (Guest / guest by default). The guest has read-only access to all pages except the user
management page.
Check the box to save connection information. This process is managed by the web browser cookies; login
and passwords are saved for 15 days.
The tool bar on top of the page enables access to all pages of the site: the user can view the status, access
receiver configuration and system configuration.
Data can be both viewed and modified.
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The indicator on the right enables all connected users to know about current notifications:
No current notification
A notification has been sent
A notification has been processed
8.3. Viewing the Status

This page displays the main parameters of the transmitter (read-only).
LEDs give the status of the alarms:
No alarm
Alarm
Unknown status, or element not monitored
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8.4. Configuration
This page displays the main parameters of the transmitter so they can be updated.
When values have been changed, click the button to save the new settings.
If the transmitter is in local mode (green LED),
Check the Local LED before making changes or you may not be able to save:
Local mode, modifications cannot be saved.
Standard mode, modifications can be saved.
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8.5. System
L Click the Save button to lock in your changes; this is true for every page of the system
configuration.
8.5.1. Product ID
General information regarding the product: name, serial number, versions…

Use the product name and product description to adequately and uniquely describe your unit. They are
useful in a network environment to identify it.
Specifically, these values are sent with SNMP traps.
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8.5.2. Date / Time
¾ Set system date: the user may update both date (year/month/day) and time
(hour/minute/second).
¾ Set system time zone:

The user selects the geographical zone from the list. Important to have this set correctly when
using an NTP server.
L Set the time zone first! Changes in the time zone affect the time that is displayed in the system time
window, so setting the zone first will eliminate the need to set the system time twice!
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8.5.3. Users
This is where web site connection settings can be modified. This page is only visible to administrators.
Two web and software accounts are available:
• Guest (Guest / guest by default). The guest has read-only access to all pages except the user
management page. The guest can download logs.
Three FTP accounts are available:
• Update manager (update / maj by default). This account is only used for software updates.
• Music (music / music by default). This account is used to manage audio backup files.
L You may change login names but make sure each is unique!
L Only use alphanumerical characters for user names and passwords.
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8.5.4. Network
IP Configuration:
¾ Static Ethernet configuration
Set the parameters for the network interface.
¾ DNS Servers: DNS configuration. Mandatory if before using DNS addresses on other
configuration pages.
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8.5.5. Support
With the ‘Reboot TCP/IP option’ button, restart the TCP/IP board.
With the ‘Reboot Transmitter’ button, restart the transmitter’s front panel.
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8.5.6. SNMP Agent
¾ SNMP configuration
The equipment enables multiple addresses to be configured for SNMP notifications. However, only
the Main Manager has the authority to acknowledge notifications. With “INFORMS” messages,
automatic answers from secondary managers are ignored by the unit.
¾ MIB: to download the MIB right click on the link and select “Save link as”
¾ SNMP Traps configuration
SNMP Notification Type / Trap Community / System Description: trap settings
Life Sign Trap / Minutes between Life Signs: sends life signs every X minutes. This trap makes it
possible to check that the unit is connected to the network.
¾ Trap sending test: enables the user to carry out a test according to the trap settings.
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8.5.6.1 Supported SNMP versions

The unit implements an SNMP agent conforming to SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c versions. GET and SET
commands are supported, as well as GETBULK in SNMPv2c. Notifications can be transmitted in TRAP V1 or
V2c form or with an INFORM V2c type.
8.5.6.2 Notification mode

To make sure traps are received by the main recipient, the unit offers 2 methods. With both methods, traps
are sent until they are acknowledged.
¾ Automatic acknowledgement for sending with INFORM. These notifications are only available
with the version 2c of the protocol. This protocol checks that the manager sends the notification
to the transmitter. This process is simple and reliable, no specific configuration is required for
the manager.
¾ Manual acknowledgement for Traps V1 and Traps V2c. A specific OID
(“alarmPendingAlarmsalarmAck”) is extracted and its variables are sent with the trap. The
manager must then execute a SET command. This method is more complex but is the only one
that can work with the version 1 of the protocol.
The acknowledgment mode (Trap V1, Trap V2c or Inform) is identical for all alarms. See the next section
“Notifications” for additional settings.
L With “SNMPv2c traps” notifications, it not possible to acknowledge traps.

In the same way, traps which do not require acknowledgment cannot be sent with the “Inform
SNMPv2c” format, even when this format is selected. This is the case with the ‘test’ trap as well as with
equipment information traps such as the ‘Equipment On’ trap.
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8.5.7. Notifications
¾ SNMP Actions
The user may replay traps that have not been acknowledged yet.
The user may also delete pending traps that have not been acknowledged yet.
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8.5.8. Common traps
Click the arrow next to the trap name to display its parameters.
To enable the trap, check "Enabled".
Set the mode:
• Resend until acknowledgement: the trap is regularly sent until acknowledgement.
• Send and forget: the trap is sent once, no follow-up is expected.
If “Resend until acknowledgement” is selected, set the time to wait for acknowledgement before resending
the trap (Ack timeout) and the maximum number of times the trap will be resent (Max retries).
Set the priority; this information which is sent with the traps can be used by an SNMP Manager as filter
criteria for instance.
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8.5.9. IRT Traps
IRT traps are configured like common traps (see previous section).
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8.5.10. Ecreso Traps
Ecreso traps are configured like common traps (see section 8.5.8).
L No trap is sent on automatic audio switch.
8.6. About
This window displays information regarding the web application
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APPENDIX A: ADJUSTING THE IMPEDANCE OF ANALOG INPUTS
Default impedance of analog inputs is 10 kΩ.

It can be set to 600 Ω by jumpers.
Before setting the jumpers, make sure that all cables are disconnected. Remove all the screws securing the
cover.
Depending on the version of your transmitter, you may have either a type I or a type II audio board.
J2 J1
Jumper position on a type I carte board:

J2 J1
10 kΩ
600 Ω
J2 J1
Jumper position on a type II carte board:
J2 J1
10 kΩ
600 Ω
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact:
Ecreso
20, avenue Neil Armstrong - Parc d'Activités 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 10th Ave, Suite A
Miami FL 33179
USA
Tel: +1 (305)249 31 10 | Fax: +1 (305) 249 31 13
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87.5 – 108 MHz

ecreso WorldCast Systems Group

5.3.14.COM Menu .......................................................................................................................... 32

1.1. About Ecreso

The group is founded on three core values:

Audemat/Ecreso employs around 80 employees at headquarters in Bordeaux-Merignac, France.

1.2. Before you start

Precautions regarding the lithium battery

If these precautions are not followed, the guarantee will be void.

2.1. General description

* Options available with the current version are:

Project co-financed by the European Union, involved in the Aquitaine Area,

2.2. Helios FM 20/100 W Description

LCD contrast LCD display Navigation RF monitoring output

RS232 port Indicators: CPU, Fault, RF on/off and

Description of indicator LEDs:

• CPU: blinks to indicate CPU activity

• RF: indicates that the unit is on RF=ON. Associated to the RF button

2.2.2. Rear panel

N RF output Communication MPX/SCA1 Audio input Line1 Mains

Interlock GPIO slot Audio input Line2 Ground

* Two optional communication boards are available:

2.2.3. Opened cover

Audio inputs Optional

High output Control board

3.2. Composite operation

3.3. Stereo operation

3.4. Mono operation

3.7. Power supply

3.8. Interface panel

4. STARTING UP YOUR TRANSMITTER

4.1. Connecting the transmitter

1. Make sure the safety loop is present on the rear panel.

4.2. Setting the transmitter

* Numbers above correspond to the paragraph numbers.

4.3. Input selection

4.4. Setting the MPX inputs

4.5. MPX configuration

4.6. Setting the analog or AES inputs

4.7. Getting on air

5. FRONT SCREEN USE

5.2. Working principe

A command is selected when an arrow is visible before its name.

The ENTER button is used to:

5.3. Structure of the menus

P E A K = 7 8 k H z See next page

5.3.2. First level menus

5.3.3. TX PARAMETERS Menu

9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W * An arrow appears before

Main measurement screen

5.3.4. ALARMS Menu

5.3.5. INPUT SELECT Menu

9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W * An arrow appears before

5.3.6. INPUT SWITCH Menu

* An arrow appears before

5.3.7. LINE1 Menu

9 8 . 0 0 M H z 1 0 0 W * An arrow appears before

Main measurement screen