Falcon 15 manual IN / OUT SETTINGS ST version, Adjusting The Audio Output Level, Bypass Mode

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14.3.2 ADJUSTING THE AUDIO OUTPUT LEVEL

IN / OUT SETTINGS (ST version)

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14.3.2 ADJUSTING THE AUDIO OUTPUT LEVEL

The processed audio signal is available on the XLR OUT connectors.

The factory preset for the output signal is 0 dBm.

Where necessary, this output may be tuned using the Audio Module Setup / Output Level menu.

In order to best adjust the output level, we recommend enabling a pilot tone, which identifies the maximum peak which should match the deviation of 75 KHz. To do this:

1Escape from the Output Level menu and enter the Output Mode menu.

2Select the Peak Reference Tone option.

The Peak Tone identifies the maximum peak value of the audio reached by the processor while it is operating. This peak corresponds to the maximum frequency deviation. This allows you to set the levels for the entire sound chain simply and safely.

The Peak Tone consists of a 500 Hz/ 0 dBm tone.

3Once you have enabled the Peak Tone, adjust the Audio Output Level until You reach the desired modulation deviation.

4Select the Normal Operation option in the Output Mode menu

(Normal Operation mode allows a normal use of the equipment and all its functions)

NOTE: THE PROCESSOR FACTORY SETTINGS ARE 0 dB FOR BOTH INPUT AND OUTPUT.

TO ACHIEVE THE BEST AUDIO QUALITY, WE RECOMMEND NOT TO LOWER THE OUTPUT LEVEL AND TO ADJUST THE EQUIPMENT CONNECTED TO THE PROCESSOR (STEREO ENCODERS, EXCITERS, ETC.) RATHER THAN THE PROCESSOR ITSELF.

14.3.3 BYPASS MODE

In Processor ByPass mode (Audio Module Setup / Output Mode / Bypass Mode menu), all the processing stages are disabled (AGC system, audio processing and pre-emphasis circuit). It allows you to carry out tests and reference measurements: it is not intended for equipment setup or installation use

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Contents Operating manual FalconFM & ST Broadcast Digital Audio ProcessorPage 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS 13 ST VERSION DESCRIPTIONTABLE OF CONTENTS HARDWARE SETTINGS2 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ENGFalcon 15 ST INTRODUCTION ENG2.1FALCON 15 - AVAILABLE VERSIONS Falcon 15 FMSAFETY WARNINGS CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES 3 SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZASAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA4 SAFETY WARNINGS SAFETY WARNINGS5 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES6 ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA7 WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE8 INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDADManufacturer 9 FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONSFIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS ModelFIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS 9.3FUSE REPLACEMENTBLOCK DIAGRAM FM VERSIONSDIAGRAM FM & STST VERSIONS digital coder MPX+RDS11 FM VERSION DESCRIPTION FM VERSION DESCRIPTIONFM VERSION DESCRIPTION 11.2REAR PANEL VIEW FM VERSIONFM VERSION DESCRIPTION 11.4OUTPUT CONNECTOR11.5SYNC-INAND SYNC-OUTCONNECTORS 11.3AC CONNECTION11.6AUXILIARY INPUTS FM VERSION DESCRIPTION11.7ANALOG AUDIO INPUT Female XLR 11.8DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT FM VERSION DESCRIPTION11.9SERIAL PORTS DESCRIPTION FM VERSION DESCRIPTION11.10 DIGITAL DATA PORT DIRECTIONFM VERSION DESCRIPTION PageFM VERSION DESCRIPTION 11.11 THE MENU TREEFM VERSION DESCRIPTION 11.12 FRONT PANEL OPERATION12.1.2ADJUSTING THE INPUT AUDIO LEVEL 12 IN & OUT SETTINGS FM VERSIONIN & OUT SETTINGS FM VERSION 12.1.1 SELECTING THE INPUT ANALOG OR DIGITALIN & OUT SETTINGS FM VERSION 12.1.3 CHOOSING THE PROPER AGC OPERATION12.2THE VOICE OPTIMIZER IN & OUT SETTINGS FM VERSIONPage 12.3.3 ADJUSTING THE MPX OUTPUT LEVEL IN & OUT SETTINGS FM VERSION12.3.1 SETTING THE PREEMPHASIS 12.3.2 MONO - STEREO OPERATION12.3.5 ENABLING SYNC OUTPUT IN & OUT SETTINGS FM VERSION12.3.4 CALIBRATING THE PILOT LEVEL AND PHASE 2Select the Peak Reference Tone option12.3.6NOISE GATE SETTING Noise Gate IN & OUT SETTINGS FM VERSION12.3.7 BYPASS MODE 31.5dB IN & OUT SETTINGS FM VERSIOND=2.0 KHz IN & OUT SETTINGS FM VERSION 12.5SETTING THE SPLIT MODES12.6.1 SERIAL PORT SETUP IN & OUT SETTINGS FM VERSION12.6ADDITIONAL DATA AND SETTINGS 12.6.2 SYSTEM INFO13 ST VERSION DESCRIPTION ST VERSION DESCRIPTIONST VERSION DESCRIPTION 13.2REAR PANEL VIEW ST VERSION13.3AC CONNECTION ST VERSION DESCRIPTION13.4DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT 13.5SERIAL PORTS ST VERSION DESCRIPTION13.6ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT Male XLR ST VERSION DESCRIPTION 13.7ANALOG AUDIO INPUT Female XLRST VERSION DESCRIPTION 13.8FALCON 15 MENU TREE ST versionST VERSION DESCRIPTION 13.9FRONT PANEL OPERATION14.1.2ADJUSTING THE INPUT AUDIO LEVEL 14 IN / OUT SETTINGS ST versionIN / OUT SETTINGS ST version 14.1.1 SELECTING THE INPUT ANALOG OR DIGITALIN / OUT SETTINGS ST version 14.1.3 CHOOSING THE PROPER AGC OPERATIONIN / OUT SETTINGS ST version 14.2THE VOICE OPTIMIZERIN / OUT SETTINGS ST version 14.3.1 SETTING THE PREEMPHASIS14.3.3 BYPASS MODE IN / OUT SETTINGS ST version14.3.2 ADJUSTING THE AUDIO OUTPUT LEVEL 2Select the Peak Reference Tone option14.3.5NOISE GATE SETTING Noise Gate IN / OUT SETTINGS ST version14.3.4 MONO - STEREO OPERATION 14.4.1 SERIAL PORT SETUP IN / OUT SETTINGS ST version14.4ADDITIONAL DATA AND SETTINGS 14.4.2 SYSTEM INFO15 CHOOSING THE PROCESSING CURVE CHOOSING THE PROCESSING CURVE15.2THE FALCON 15 PRESET TABLE CHOOSING THE PROCESSING CURVECHOOSING THE PROCESSING CURVE 15.3CHOOSING A CURVE16 THE REMOTE PC CONTROL SOFTWARE THE REMOTE PC CONTROL SOFTWARE16.3RUNNING THE PROGRAM THE REMOTE PC CONTROL SOFTWARE16.4PC CONTROL SOFTWARE OVERVIEW 17 ACCESSING THE TARGET FROM THE PC ACCESSING THE TARGET FROM THE PC17.1THE SETUP PANEL ACCESSING THE TARGET FROM THE PC17.1.1 SELECTING THE PC SERIAL PORT 17.1.2 OTHER SETTINGS ACCESSING THE TARGET FROM THE PC17.1.3 FRONT PANEL ‘LOCK’ FUNCTION 18 RDS / RBDS SETTINGS FM Version only RDS / RBDS SETTINGS FM Version onlyRDS / RBDS SETTINGS FM Version only 18.3CHANGING THE RDS / RBDS OUTPUT LEVELRDS / RBDS SETTINGS FM Version only PageRDS / RBDS SETTINGS FM Version only 18.5.1 RDS / RBDS SERVICES DESCRIBED18.6.2 THE PROGRAM SERVICE NAME EDITOR RDS / RBDS SETTINGS FM Version only18.6PROGRAM SERVICE NAME PS 18.6.1 SCOPERDS / RBDS SETTINGS FM Version only 18.6.3 PS SEQUENCESMax lenght 32 characters RDS / RBDS SETTINGS FM Version only18.6.4PS SCROLLING PageRDS / RBDS SETTINGS FM Version only 18.7ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES18.8AF METHODS A AND B RDS / RBDS SETTINGS FM Version onlyMETHOD A RDS / RBDS SETTINGS FM Version only METHOD BRDS / RBDS SETTINGS FM Version only Page19 HARDWARE SETTINGS HARDWARE SETTINGSFIRMWARE E SOFTWARE UPGRADES 20 FIRMWARE E SOFTWARE UPGRADES1MAKING THE PROCESSOR READY FOR UPGRADING FIRMWARE E SOFTWARE UPGRADES 2 PC OPERATIONFIRMWARE E SOFTWARE UPGRADES 20.2PC SOFTWARE UPGRADEGENERAL FEATURES 21 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS REMOTE CONTROLWARRANTY ENG 22 WARRANTYRDS / RBDS CODER FM version only 23 WEEE Directive - 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