STX LP Stereo Generator Install Application Guide
STX LP Stereo Generator Install Application Guide
STX LP Stereo Generator Install Application Guide
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Table of Contents
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3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 AES Connections .................................................................................. 6 ANALOG L/R Connections ..................................................................... 6 Select The Audio Input. ........................................................................ 7 Calibrate the Audio/SCA/RDS Inputs ..................................................... 7 Audio Input Level Menu ..................................................................... 10 Set The Preemphasis ........................................................................... 11 Set The Pilot Level And Enable/Disable The Pilot................................. 11 Set The Mono/Stereo Mode ................................................................ 13
Second, the stereo generator is only supported with exciter hardware version equal to deviation 1212 (released July 21, 2009). If your unit shipped from the factory prior to July 21, 2009, the exciter board (part number 919-4000) will need to be replaced. Any unit shipped July 21, 2009 or after will be fully compatible with the stereo generator and no action is required. Contact BE RF Technical Services for assistance. Hardware Compatibility Chart Subassembly Deviation 1212 not Installed Deviation 1212 Installed Exciter Board (919-4000) Replace Board No Action Required Controller Board (919-4030) n/a n/a
Note: The STX LP Stereo Generator will operate properly only if both the software and hardware requirements, specified above, are met.
Upgrade Preparation
2.1 Overview / Estimated Completion Time For Upgrade
B.E. Stereo Generator (909-4020) contains the necessary items to upgrade the STX to Stereo operation. Installing the Stereo Generator will depend on what version of Exciter and Controller code you have. The basic installation and setup of the Stereo Generator will take about 25 minutes after the unit is on the bench.
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2. Depress
3. The 4. Depress
5. The stats menu allows the user to view the transmitter stats. Use the following stats 100% Modulation Jumper Transmitter Serial Number Controller Board Serial Number Software Version
Note the Software Revisions in your transmitter. The Stereo Generator of supported by revisions 1.3 or newer. If your unit has older revision 1.2, you must update the code as follows. If your unit has V1.1 you must replace the Controller and Exciter boards.
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Terminate all other running programs during the download. It is recommended the computer be on the same local network as the transmitter. Once the software is downloaded to the transmitter, the controller must be reset or the AC power cycled (off then on) to load the new version. To update the controller/exciter software, proceed as follows:
NOTE: DO NOT CYCLE THE AC POWER DURING THE UPDATE PROCESS. ENSURE THE CODE HAS BEEN INSTALLED BEFORE AC POWER IS CYCLED. 1. Connect the transmitter to the PC. If a PC is to be directly connected to the transmitter, connect an Ethernet crossover cable between the PC Ethernet port and the transmitter ETHERNET connector. For direct PC connections, the PC must
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be configured for the I.P. family of the transmitter. Ensure the PC is configured for the transmitter I.P. family. Using Windows Explorer, copy all of the software files to a folder on the hard drive C:\ of the PC. Unzip the files (if they have been zipped) ensuring that all of the files remain in the STXLP Upgrade directory. On the PC, terminate all running programs. Terminate all transmitter I.P. users. On the PC, using Windows Explorer, navigate to the directory on the hard drive of the PC where you copied the upgrade files to and double click on the AutoUpdate.exe application icon. The AutoUpdate program will appear.
Figure 3. STXLP AutoUpdate Program 6. Once the AutoUpdate application has launched, enter the STXLP Transmitter I.P. Address. NOTE: DO NOT CYCLE THE AC POWER DURING THE FLASH WRITE PROCESS. NOTE: IF A PROBLEM OCCURS, SELECT CANCEL TO STOP THE DOWNLOAD. 7. Select DOWNLOAD. The status bar presents the progress of the download and flash writing process. When finished, the new code will automatically start. 8. When finished, select QUIT. 9. Cycle the AC power (operate to off then on) to activate the code. 10. Check the software version using the DIAGNOSTICS TRANSMITTER menu to ensure it updated. 11. If the download fails such as from a lost I.P. connection, repeat the procedure.
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The transmitter can be operated in this condition for an extended period of time. However, the unit will be operating with no automatic power control. Typical causes of a controller failure are: 1) an improper download or 2) problems with the power supplies on the controller pcb assembly. To troubleshoot and repair the controller, the transmitter must be removed from on-air operation. To reprogram the software, refer to Software Update Controller/Exciter in the preceding text and re-program the transmitter software. To replace the controller circuit board, refer to the Replace The Controller procedure in the following text.
3 Setup
The following section will present the procedures to initially turn on and setup the Stereo Generator Board. Information on the STXLP operating menus is presented in a menu tree at the end of the transmitter manual.
3.1
AES Connections
An AES source can be used for the audio input with the Stereo Generator board. Input level range is from -20 dbFS to 0 dbFS. -2 dbFS nominal. The input level range is from If AES audio is to be used 1. Locate an XLR mating connector. 2. Attach the wires as follows Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Signal + Pin 3 Signal
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2. Depress . The Audio Input menu will change to the audio input select mode.
3. Use to select the audio input. Select between COMPOSITE, AES, or ANALOG. 4. Depress . 5. The audio input will be saved.
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1 - CALIBRATE THE AUDIO INPUT 1. Apply the nominal signal to the selected input. Ensure no SCA/RDS signals are applied. to display the audio cal menu. 2. Depress The audio calibration menu will appear.
3. Depress . A calibration menu will appear. 4. Use to select ext composite cal.
ACTIVE AUDIO INPUT
POT VALUE
DEVIATION IN kHz
to set the desired value. The 6. With the cursor in the 1s position, use number will not change if an upper/lower level limit is reached. If SCA/RDS and pilot signals are to be used, ensure the audio level is lower than 100% to allow the total deviation to be 100% when the SCA/RDS/pilot signals are added.
7. Depress . The calibration will be saved and the calibration menu will appear.
2 - REPEAT FOR AES AND ANALOG L/R Repeat the above procedure for the AES input with the optional stereo generator board. If the analog input is to be calibrated, the analog input level must be calibrated. To calibrate the input level, proceed as follows: 1. Apply the highest peak level audio to the analog input. Ensure no other signals are applied. to display the audio cal menu. 2. Depress The audio calibration menu will appear.
3. Depress . A calibration menu will appear. 4. Use to select left/right input cal.
INSTRUCTS USER TO USE THE BUTTONS TO INCREASE OR DECREASE LEVEL, TO MINIMIZE THE CALIBRATION VALUE SHOWN .
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6. Check the left/right input level indication. The indication will present: 1) lower to increase/decrease the pot level to minimize the level or 2) raise level. Use calibration value shown. The value should be near 0. 7. Depress . The calibration will be saved. 8. Once the left/right input cal is finished, repeat the CALIBRATE THE AUDIO INPUT procedure for the left/right input.
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2. Depress . The Audio Input Level menu will change to the audio input level set mode.
to set the desired input level. The number will not change if an 3. Use upper/lower level limit is reached. . 4. Depress The composite input level will be saved. 5. Repeat the procedure for the AES and ANALOG L/R inputs. The Audio Input menu will change to the audio input select mode.
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2. Depress . The Preemphasis menu will change to the Preemphasis select mode.
3. Use
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2. Depress 3. Use
to set the input. To set the 10 % position, set level to 9 and select to 5. Use increment. The number will not change if an upper/lower level limit is reached. 6. Depress . The pilot level will be saved. 7. Use to select the pilot on/off menu.
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9. Use
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to select the mode. Select between STEREO, MONO L, MONO R, or 3. Use MONO L+R. 4. Depress . The Mono/St Mode will be saved.