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USER MANUAL
Falcon X & Falcon D Series
Falcon X5, X6, X7, D7
(Rev. 2.0)
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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL Falcon X & Falcon D Series Falcon X5, X6, X7, D7 (Rev. 2.0) axeltechnology.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 3.1.2 AUDIO SELECTOR MODE: SUMMARY 3.1.3 ADVANCED AUDIO SELECTOR SUMMARY SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA SUMMARY MASK UNPACKING AND INSPECTION FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS MENU DEVICE INSTALLATION DEVICE GENERAL DESCRIPTION 5.2.1 SOURCES 5.2.2 AUDIO SELECTOR FIRST DEVICE START 5.3.1...

  • Page 3: Summary

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.3.7 ITU-R BS.1770 (LOUDNESS NORMALIZATION) 5.4.2 ADDING A NEW USER 5.4.3 REMOVING AN EXISTING USER. 5.4.1 AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL – AGC 5.4.2 ENHANCER 5.5.1 GENERAL SETUP 5.4.3 COMPRESSORS 5.5.2 NETWORK 5.4.4 LIMITERS 5.5.3 5.5.4 SNMP 5.5.5 SMTP...
  • Page 4 FALCON · User Manual · ENG DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY – FALCON X5 DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ – FALCON X5 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY – FALCON X6 DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ – FALCON X6 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY – FALCON X7 DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ – FALCON X7 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY –...

  • Page 5: Safety Warnings / Istruzioni Per La Sicurezza

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SAFETY WARNINGS CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD (Rel. 1.6) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA |...
  • Page 6 FALCON · User Manual · ENG PREFACE _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked with these Warning Symbols should be read carefully. all the texts marked with the Warning Symbols. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual, or through any misoperation or fault in hardware contained in the product.
  • Page 7 FALCON · User Manual · ENG SAFETY WARNINGS The installation and servicing instructions in this manual are for use by qualified personnel only. Read All Instructions. All safety and operating instructions must be read before operating the product. They also must be retained for future reference, as it contains a number of useful hints for determining the best combination of equipment settings for Yr particular application.
  • Page 8 FALCON · User Manual · ENG This symbol alerts you to the presence of dangerous voltage inside the closure – voltage which may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. Do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
  • Page 9 FALCON · User Manual · ENG CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Lire ces consignes. Conserver ces consignes. Observer tous les avertissements. Suivre toutes les consignes. Ne pas utiliser cet appareil à proximité de l’eau. Ne pas obstruer les ouvertures de ventilation. Installer en respectant les consignes du fabricant. Ne pas installer à...
  • Page 10 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Ce symbole indique la présence d'une tension dangereuse dans l'appareil constituant un risque de choc électrique. Ce symbole indique que la documentation fournie avec l'appareil contient des instructions d'utilisation et d'entretien importantes. Avant de modifier le commutateur de changement de tension ou replacer le fusible il faut débrancher l’appareil de la prise électrique.
  • Page 11 FALCON · User Manual · ENG ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA Leggere le presenti istruzioni. Conservare queste istruzioni. Osservare tutte le avvertenze. Seguire scrupolosamente tutte le istruzioni. Non usare questo apparecchio in prossimità di acqua. Non ostruire alcuna apertura per il raffreddamento. Installare l’apparecchio seguendo le istruzioni. Non installare l'apparecchio accanto a fonti di calore quali radiatori, aperture per l'afflusso di aria calda, forni o altri apparecchi (amplificatori inclusi) che generino calore.
  • Page 12 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Questo simbolo indica la presenza di alta tensione all'interno dell'apparecchio, che comporta rischi di scossa elettrica. Questo simbolo indica la presenza di istruzioni importanti per l'uso e la manutenzione nella documentazione in dotazione all'apparecchio. Non sostituire il fusibile o cambiare la tensione di alimentazione senza aver prima scollegato il cordone di alimentazione.
  • Page 13 FALCON · User Manual · ENG WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Diese Hinweise LESEN. Diese Hinweise AUFHEBEN. Alle Warnhinweise BEACHTEN. Alle Anweisungen BEFOLGEN. Dieses Gerät NICHT in der Nähe von Wasser verwenden. KEINE Lüftungsöffnungen verdecken. Gemäß den Anweisungen des Herstellers einbauen. Nicht in der Nähe von Wärmequellen, wie Heizkörpern, Raumheizungen, Herden oder anderen Geräten (einschließlich Verstärkern) installieren, die Wärme erzeugen.
  • Page 14 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Dieses Symbol zeigt an, dass gefährliche Spannungswerte, die ein Stromschlagrisiko darstellen, innerhalb dieses Geräts auftreten. Dieses Symbol zeigt an, dass das diesem Gerät beiliegende Handbuch wichtige Betriebs- und Wartungsanweisungen enthält. Vor Änderung der Netzspannung oder Sicherungswechsel Netzkabel trennen. Das Gerät muss für den Betrieb geerdet werden.
  • Page 15 FALCON · User Manual · ENG INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD LEA estas instrucciones. CONSERVE estas instrucciones. PRESTE ATENCION a todas las advertencias. SIGA todas las instrucciones. NO utilice este aparato cerca del agua. NO obstruya ninguna de las aberturas de ventilación. Instálese según lo indicado en las instrucciones del fabricante. No instale el aparato cerca de fuentes de calor tales como radiadores, registros de calefacción, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que produzcan calor.
  • Page 16 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Este símbolo indica que la unidad contiene niveles de voltaje peligrosos que representan un riesgo de choques eléctricos. Este símbolo indica que la literatura que acompaña a esta unidad contiene instrucciones importantes de funcionamiento y mantenimiento. Antes de cambiar la alimentacion de voltaje o de cambiar el fusible, desconecte el cable de alimentacion.

  • Page 17: Unpacking And Inspection

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Your equipment was packed carefully at the factory in a container designed to protect the unit during shipment. Nevertheless, we recommend making a careful inspection of the shipping carton and the contents for any signs of physical damage. Damage &...

  • Page 18: First Installation Recommendations

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS POWER SUPPLY CABLE A power supply cable of approx. 2 mt lengths is supplied with the device, which has a moulded IEC plug attached – this is a legal requirement. The type of plug for the power supply depends on the country in which it is delivered. If for any reason, you need to use this appliance with a different plug, you should use the following wiring guidelines in replacing the existing plug with the new one: Earth Green, or green and yellow...

  • Page 19: Device Installation

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG VENTILATION The equipment will operate as a free-standing unit without requiring any special cooling arrangement. However, slots and openings in the product are provided for ventilation. They ensure reliable operation of the product, keeping it from overheating.
  • Page 20 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Power Supply Please make sure that the device and the contained fuse(s) (please see p. 20) are compatible with the domestic line voltage and frequency. If the device is compatible, connect the power supply cord fully to the IEC power connector at the rear side of the device and a mains power outlet.

  • Page 21: Device General Description

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG DEVICE GENERAL DESCRIPTION FRONT PANEL FALCON X5 FALCON X6 FALCON X7 FALCON D7 • Mechanical Steel, 1U - 19 " rack standard. • USB Port - Type A. • TFT Color Graphic Display 480x128 (not included in X6). •...
  • Page 22 FALCON · User Manual · ENG REAR PANEL FALCON X5, X6, X7, D7 A. 2 BNC output connectors: OUT-1 and OUT-2 (NOT IN FALCON D7). B. 2 BNC SYNC connections: IN and OUT (NOT IN FALCON D7). C. 2 BNC input connections: AUX-1 and AUX-2 (NOT IN FALCON D7). D.
  • Page 23 FALCON · User Manual · ENG The difference between models. X5 PLUS Dante Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Changeovers Manual Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic Manual/Automatic Streaming Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Backup/file player Optional Optional RDS Encoder Optional Optional Optional Optional Digital MPX output-3 Optional Optional...

  • Page 24: First Device Start

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 1. FIRST DEVICE START After important setting changes we suggest you always to reboot the device (For example: after a device upgrade, or changes on IP address). STARTING YOUR FALCON - QUICK SETUP Turn ON the FALCON device with the power switch, on the rear panel: Connect the device to your LAN with an ETHERNET CABLE.
  • Page 25 FALCON · User Manual · ENG DEVICE TEMPORARY IP ASSIGNMENT Take a standard USB key Inside the USB key create a new txt file - The file name must be exactly: NetworkTEMPConfig.txt Edit NetworkTEMPConfig.txt and write Example: 192.168.0.14/24 inside the temporary IP you want to set for your device.
  • Page 26 FALCON · User Manual · ENG LOGIN In the Home Page, you can find some parameters of your device. To see all parameters and to be able to change them as you want or as your station needs you have to login with a special Username and password. Click LOGIN at top-right.
  • Page 27 FALCON · User Manual · ENG From the Administration Page, you can manage all the users and the user classes. You can create or delete users choosing between the available user classes: Full Administrator User Administrator Device Administrator Technician Broadcaster Guest Full Administrator The Full Administrator manages all user profiles, accesses all pages (except the calibration).

  • Page 28: Quick Setup

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG Note: Non-adminstrator account may can not able to see some parts of MENU, like (administration). 2. Q UICK ETUP From this quick setup, you can set the basic FALCON parameters to make your radio come to life in a few simple steps.

  • Page 29: Home Page/Graphic View

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG Data set it’s the whole RDS setup that you can create. You can find available from DATASET1 up to DATASET8. This gives you more ability to change all parameters needed in one click. RDS/RBDS -> Basic Settings -> Rds Settings ->...
  • Page 30 FALCON · User Manual · ENG The graphical user interface (GRAPHIC VIEW) has been developed to be in a simple and easy way to work for the user in the process of tracking the signal and noting alerts in the event of an alarm. It also aims to facilitate access to the paragraphs to be modified. 1.
  • Page 31 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Breve hint of some elements From this icon can enter to the settings in order to access more detailed information, or to make adjustments. NOTE: This feature is available for a certain category of users depending on the user classification.

  • Page 32: Source Setting

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG This element provides the names of some of the icons shown in the graphical interface. In addition to the date, time, system status and physical state of the device. Also, some alerts and properties that have been activated on this unit are shown.

  • Page 33: Advanced Audio Selector

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 3.1.3 ADVANCED AUDIO SELECTOR Once you click on the ADVANCED icon of the audio selector, you will automatically switch to a more detailed graphics view, which provides more information about the sound sources and also allows tracking of audio tracks.
  • Page 34 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Where the arrangement is ascending. Number one is the highest priority. You can change the preferred sources and re-prioritize as desired by clicking on the Settings icon (gear) at the bottom of this block or via the following steps: MENU >...
  • Page 35 FALCON · User Manual · ENG J- In this part can find two streaming sources (AOIP Audio Over Internet Protocol) and media file player. Can manage them by clicking on the setting icon (gear), the streaming allows getting an audio flow from anywhere over the most common AOIP Audio Over Internet Protocols like (RTP, UTP, and Icecast).
  • Page 36 FALCON · User Manual · ENG M- By clicking on this icon, it will show up a list of the symbols used in the GRAPHIC VIEW shown in the next figure. Optional. HOME PAGE/GRAPHIC VIEW |AUDIO SELECTOR...
  • Page 37 FALCON · User Manual · ENG ROCESSING Audio processing functions are all fully customizable: 5 bands compression control, adjustable drive and threshold, dual bands AGC, 3 bands equalization (Low, Mid and High frequency) and brightness control. The mono sounds phase control allows to give to the human voice a more natural and pleasant sound shape.
  • Page 38 FALCON · User Manual · ENG AUDIO OUTPUTS There are two digital AES/EBU outputs and one analog output. All digital and analog outputs can be independently switched to emit WIDE BAND PROCESS, FM AUDIO PROCESS and FM DELAYED PROCESSED signal. DIGITAL1: the left/right digital outputs are on one XLR-type male plug on the rear panel.
  • Page 39 FALCON · User Manual · ENG From this ADVANCED graphical view, it can be tracking the audio outputs path. A. In this corner it contains the four main sources, where the first three sources branch off from the same processed audio signal. 1.
  • Page 40 FALCON · User Manual · ENG MPX OUTPUTS MPX OUTPUTS: the MPX signal is including a mono audio (LL+RL), stereo audio (LH-RH), 19 kHz stereo pilot tone and RDS data (Radio Data System), which can be sent to the FM transmitter using a good quality. In addition, other services such as Subsidiary Communications Authorization (SCA) channels may be adding to the MPX signal from external source like by AUX1 and AUX2 which are modulated onto higher subcarriers, 67 kHz and 92 kHz.
  • Page 41 FALCON · User Manual · ENG A. AUDIO METER of the main FM processed audio signal. The scale is from -30 to 20 dB to get a perfect measurement of the Left and right signal. B. STEREO CODER CHANGEOVER: Before associate the processed FM audio signal pr the DIRECT SOURCE with MPX and RDS to be published in MPX output, here can select manual which of these sources will used in STEREO CODER and MPX+RDS.
  • Page 42 FALCON · User Manual · ENG D. MPX CHANGEOVER: this is an automatic* and manually changeover to switch between MPX A and B source in case that one of them is missing or any other reasons. This option provides you with a more flexible third source available for the OUTPUTs. Instead of choosing a source A or source B available list of sources that can be sent via any of the MPX OUTPUTs, you can simply choose the changeover to prevent a break in the transmission if the signal is lost.
  • Page 43 FALCON · User Manual · ENG LOGGED IN USER – HOME PAGE/COMPACT VIEW Once you are logged, you will see the home page as shown in the following picture. The left-tree menu could be different for different user classes: HOME PAGE/GRAPHIC VIEW | LOGGED IN USER – HOME PAGE/COMPACT VIEW...

  • Page 44: Summary Mask

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 4. SUMMARY MASK At the top of the page you can see a fast summary mask with all the current parameters and warnings as shown in the following picture: 1. SYSTEM MODULE: you can read from this part the most important system of data management. 2.
  • Page 45 FALCON · User Manual · ENG To show or hide the MODULE’s canvas, Open the slide bar button under the SUMMARY MASK as shown in the next figure. In this page can find all information about the device like name, location, IP, Firmware version and serial number. The Target Localization module provides detection of a specified target (device location) it is used in case that you have many RDS service points.
  • Page 46 FALCON · User Manual · ENG SYSTEM 1. Email enabled (SMTP): By active this service the device will send you critical reports by E-Mail scheduled. You can activate it from: MENU > Home > System Settings SMTP. > 2. LOGS status LED. 3.
  • Page 47 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 8. SAMBA server Status: From here can verify if SMB protocol/SAMBA server is active. This does not indicate the connection status to the server. To active it, follows these steps: MENU > Home > System Settings > General Setup > SMB/SAMBA Share Settings.
  • Page 48 FALCON · User Manual · ENG RDS MODULE 1. RDS output signal: the intensity in mV (millivolt peak to peak). to customize it go to: RDS/RDBS > Basic Settings > Rds Settings > Rds Levels. The RDS signal must respect a phase criterion (in phase or in quadrature) with the 19 kHz pilot tone. Here you can see the actual phase 2.
  • Page 49 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 6. PTY: (Program Type) This is an identification number to be transmitted with each program item and which is intended to specify the current Program type within 31 possibilities. PTYN: (Program Type Name) The PTYN feature is used to further a more specific PTY description that the broadcaster can freely decide (e.g.
  • Page 50 FALCON · User Manual · ENG RDS SERVICES: TP: (Traffic Program Identification) to activate it go to: RDS/RBDS > Standard Mode > Uecp Main PS > Basic Settings. TA: (Traffic Announcement identification) to activate it go to: RDS/RBDS > Standard Mode > Uecp Main PS > Basic Settings.
  • Page 51 FALCON · User Manual · ENG AUDIO MODULE 1. HEADPHONES Here you can set the Headphones level and the Source. To change the Headphone Source, click on the SRC button until you reach the desired source. To change the level, move the horizontal slider. You can select between ANALOG, DIGIT1 (digital-1), DIGIT2 (digital-2), AUDSEL (Audio Selector), WBPROC (WIDE BAND PROCESSOR), DECODE (MPX DECODER), MMEDIA (MULTIMEDIA), COMP (COMPOSIT).
  • Page 52 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 4. AUDIO MODULE OUTPUT From this section, you can view the selection made by the audio changeover, the audio changeover mode and levels.  To set the Audio Changeover Mode go to Audio Input > Audio Selector > Configuration > Mode.
  • Page 53 FALCON · User Manual · ENG MPX MODULE (NOT IN FALCON D7) 1. INT. MPX AUDIO LIMITER. Internal Multiplexing Audio Limiter. As MPX power is a value that is calculated with one minute of integration time, limiting finally is a very complicated task that can control it by this device.
  • Page 54 FALCON · User Manual · ENG MPX-SOURCES: In this section, it is possible to see the SOURCE-A validation controls. To turn on its Validation Controls go to MPX > Changeover > Source A > MPX Source A Validation. Yellow is valid, red is invalid.
  • Page 55 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 3. MPX-CHANGEOVER: To set the operating mode of the MPX-Changeover go to MPX > Changeover > Mode > Configuration. The changeover MODE it could be SourceA, SourceB or Auto. To set the delay at the FM signal can go to Audio Output >...
  • Page 56 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 4. MPX SIGNAL OUTPUT MPX-1: Here you can read what is routed to MPX OUT-1, to change it go to MPX > Outputs > MPX Output 1 > Source. MPX-2: Here you can read what is routed to MPX OUT-2, to change it go to MPX >...
  • Page 57 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5. MPX-1 OUTPUT SIGNAL Here you can see levels of the individual parts of the MPX Signal that you are routing to the MPX-1 Output. To change the MPX1 source go MPX > Outputs > MPX Output 1 > Source.
  • Page 58 FALCON · User Manual · ENG OUTPUT MODULE 1. ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT: here can check the analogue audio output left and right. To change the source, go to MENÙ > Home > Analoge. The source can receive an audio signal from Wide Band Process (for DAB, HD radio), FM Audio Process, FM Delayed Process or Direct Source.
  • Page 59 FALCON · User Manual · ENG MULTIMEDIA MODULE (OPTIONAL) Multimedia Module is an optional plugin. This device is contains an optional MEDIA PLAYER MODULE, two Audio Streaming Decoder and also equipped with Audio Streaming Encoder. All this function gives you the ability to select your source from various destinations. From Multimedia Changeover you can choose between Auto, Decoder1, Decoder2 or File Player.
  • Page 60 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 4. AUDIO STREAMING ENCODER: to monitoring the audio encoder status. utilizes a buffering system and a secure data stream platform to allow you and the end users to listen to full audio files via network. STATUS: the status of the Encoder.
  • Page 61 FALCON · User Manual · ENG ROCESSOR 1. PRESET – AUDIO INPUT: The preset name and the stereo audio source level (left, right) entered into the processor appear before processing on a scale from -60 to +18 dB. 2. AGC: Input AGC conditioning, including sample rate conversion, defeatable 30 Hz highpass filtering, and defeatable phase rotation. Gated: Light up when the Gated AGC is used to "roughly"...
  • Page 62 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 4. COMPRESSOR: Full-band (5 band) control compression is one of the most powerful processing techniques available to the recording engineer. This bar graph shows the amount of intervention on each single compressor band, the limiting introduced by the multiband limiter.
  • Page 63 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5. FINAL LIMITER: The Final Limiter is the last stage before the MPX stereo encoder, right between the Final Expander and the Power Limiter. Limiters serve a very useful purpose by blocking the parts of a signal that are above a set decibel limit. Similar to compressors, limiters reduce the peaks of a signal above a set threshold.

  • Page 64: Menu

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5. MENU HOME If you resize your browser press the top-left button to open the menu: MENU |HOME...

  • Page 65: Sources

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG AUDIO INPUT 5.2.1 SOURCES COMPLETE SET OF INPUTS, Extended Changeover/Silence Detector with configurable source priorities out of 11 sources: 1xAnalog, 2xAES/EBU, 2xIP, 2xMPX, 1xAES192, 1xDante*, 1xMPX over Dante, 1xInternal Player*. In this section, you can define parameters connected with (analogic, digital, multimedia and mpx decoder). The changeover can choose between one of the following sources.
  • Page 66 FALCON · User Manual · ENG VALIDATION In this section, it is possible to manage the parameter for the signal validation. The CHANGEOVER looking at these parameters can consider valid or not the source. Threshold: the source is considered invalid if the signal is lower than this value for the time typed in Validation parameter. Hysteresis: the source is considered valid if the signal is higher than Threshold + Hysteresis for the time typed in Hold.
  • Page 67 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.2.1.2 DIGITAL INPUT Sensitivity: sensitivity of the input level. (For example: if a signal of -6.00 dBu arrives, this parameter has to be set on -6.00 dBu). Mode: Stereo: the sound is reproduced in his both left and right channels. Mono: the sound is reproduced only in one channel in monophonic way.
  • Page 68 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Failure Time (Hold): the source is considered valid if the signal is higher than Threshold + Hysteresis for the time typed here. Return Time (Validation): the source is considered invalid if the signal is lower than Threshold for the time typed here.
  • Page 69 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.2.1.3 MULTIMEDIA (OPTIONAL) This source depends on the multimedia module. The source is included two IP Decoder (audio streaming) and an audio Player. The player source is an SD card filled in the device with audio files. INPUT Sensitivity: sensitivity of the input level.
  • Page 70 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Failure Time (Hold): the source is considered valid if the signal is higher than Threshold + Hysteresis for the time typed here. Return Time (Validation): the source is considered invalid if the signal is lower than Threshold for the time typed here.
  • Page 71 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.2.1.4 MPX DECODER This source is an MPX decoder, it extracts the L/R channels from the MPX signal. INPUT Source: Select here the source for the Mpx Decoder. You can choose between: MPX Aux1 MPX Aux2 MPX Source A MPX Source B...
  • Page 72 FALCON · User Manual · ENG AGC Speed: gain speed of action. AGC Range: this parameter rules the maximum gain to apply on the received signal. VALIDATION In this section, it is possible to manage the parameter for the signal validation. The CHANGEOVER looking at these parameters can consider valid or not the source.
  • Page 73 FALCON · User Manual · ENG RDS PI Validation: In this field, you can fill the desired RDS PI. If the RDS PI Validation=0000 the source is not under validation control. the signal is always considered valid. If the RDS PI Validation=number then: if RDS PI = number the source is considered valid.
  • Page 74 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.2.1.5 AUDIO GENERATOR FALCON comes with a built-in audio tone generator. The tone range is 30 Hz - 15 kHz. This option is too useful for the tuning instruments, science experiments, testing audio equipment. The Audio Generator module sets the parameters for the internal tone generator.
  • Page 75 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.2.1.6 DIGITAL INPUT SETUP Here can switch the DIGITAL-1 between AES/EBU-1 and DANTE-1*. And switch the DIGITAL-2 between AES/EBU-2, MPX AUX3, DANTE-2*. Optional. MENU | AUDIO INPUT...

  • Page 76: Audio Selector

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.2.2 AUDIO SELECTOR The audio changeover has the task to forward the selected source to the INTERNAL MPX ENCODER. CONFIGURATION Mode: a) Choose between Source1, Source2, Source3, Source4 to force the changeover selection. the changeover keeps the source even if It is invalidated.

  • Page 77: Direct Source

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG AUDIO OUTPUT 5.3.1 DIRECT SOURCE from here can select one of the inputs (Analog, Digital-1, Digital-2, Multimedia, External MPX and Tone Generator) to go directly to the Stereo coder and MPX+RDS. 5.3.2 ANALOG Manual changeover that allows you to choose the required source from four sources which are (WIDE BAND PROCESSED, FM AUDIO PROCESSED, FM DELAYED PROCESSED and DIRECT SOURCE).

  • Page 78: Digital Output Setup

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.3.4 DIGITAL OUTPUT SETUP Here can switch the DIGITAL-1 between AES/EBU-1 and DANTE-1*. And switch the DIGITAL-2 between AES/EBU-2, MPX AUX3, DANTE-2*. 5.3.5 STREAMING MONITOR Manual changeover that allows you to choose the source to listen to, or the send it oia internet (VOIP) to somewhere.

  • Page 79: Fm Process

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.3.6 FM PROCESS Here it can manage the input PreEmphasis, output DeEmphasis, and the Delay. What are pre-emphasis and de-emphasis and what are they for? In an FM system, noise has a random spectral distribution of a triangular type, with the result that noise occurs mainly at high frequencies within the bandwidth.

  • Page 80: Itu-R Bs.1770 (Loudness Normalization)

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.3.7 ITU-R BS.1770 (LOUDNESS NORMALIZATION) it is an algorithms to measure audio programme loudness and true-peak audio level. This measurement is one of the ways to measure and express the levels of trying to control the loudness of an audio recording.

  • Page 81: Automatic Gain Control - Agc

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG PROCESS 5.4.1 AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL – AGC The audio volume could very annoying in the tune across the broadcast band in stations were it not for automatic gain control (AGC). The AGC filter attempts to make the audio level constant, without causing noticeable changes in the sound. If sudden spikes are present, it can remove those spikes without lowering the output level too much, to avoid pumping and similar annoying effects.

  • Page 82: Enhancer

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.4.2 ENHANCER Using the Stereo Enhancer you can increase the spatial image of stereo sound. Listeners will notice greater loudness, brilliance, and clarity of sound, as well as a more dynamic effect and greater depth of the sound. The accuracy of the integrated DSP in this device prevents the introduction of harmonic distortion and an unnatural sound source footprint.

  • Page 83: Compressors

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.4.3 COMPRESSORS In the Multiband control page, you can define the amount of compression Threshold to apply to each bandwidth, ranging from a minimum of - 12.0 dB to a maximum of + 8.0 dB. Using this control, you can set the threshold at which the compressor must react.

  • Page 84: Limiters

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.4.4 LIMITERS Final Limiter Bass Drive The Final Drive Bass Limiter is exactly the same control as the Final Limiter Main Drive, but applies to all the bass frequencies, i.e. those between 5/30 Hz and 350 Hz. Final Limiter Main Drive The Final Limiter Main Drive is the last stage before the MPX stereo encoder, right between the Final Expander and the Power Limiter.
  • Page 85 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Expander The multiband expander is used to reduce the background noise on vocal audio signals or a microphone, or to reduce unwanted effects caused by the introduction of strong compressions. The allowed and available values range from Disable to +5.

  • Page 86: Internal Mpx Encoder

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG MPX (NOT IN FALCON D7) 5.1.1 INTERNAL MPX ENCODER CONFIGURATION Preemphasis: Technical parameter. Could be Off, 50µSec, 75µSec. LimiterMode: Off, Normal, Look-Ahead, Pshychoaocustic. If LimiterMode is on you can set LimiterDrive: off or from +0.10dB to +1.60dB. Psychoacoustic Mask: Set it on General Purpose or Dance.

  • Page 87: Changeover

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.1.2 CHANGEOVER 5.1.2.1 DELAY / Mode CONFIGURATION Mpx Changeover Mode: Auto – The source is chosen automatically. Source A – The source is forced manually on Source A. Source B – The source is forced manually on Source B. Mpx Delay: Select here the delay time (ms) to apply on the MPX.
  • Page 88 FALCON · User Manual · ENG As shown in the previous picture the MPX Changeover can select between two different sources: SourceA or SourceB. In this section, you can define parameters related to Source A and all its components like (Mpx, Aux1, Aux2, RDS, Filters). 5.1.2.2 SOURCE A MPX MIXER Internal Mpx Mix: Select here the Mpx Mix level (dB).
  • Page 89 FALCON · User Manual · ENG MPX SOURCE A RDS REBROADCASTING From this section, you can select which RDS services of the Aux1 signal you want to rebroadcast. - From MPX Mixer section (previous section) -> turn on the Internal RDS Mix ->...
  • Page 90 FALCON · User Manual · ENG This is useful for example when we are rebroadcasting one or more RDS services on Source A and for some reason, the Changeover MPX passes on Source B. In this way we can check the contents of the services that interest us.
  • Page 91 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Out of Band Noise: If the Noise level is higher then this value the signal is not valid. (Out of Band Noise > 60 kHz). Narrow Pilot Noise: If the Noise level is higher then this value the signal is not valid. (15 kHz< Narrow Pilot Noise <...
  • Page 92 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.1.2.3 SOURCE B MPX MIXER Internal Mpx Mix: Select here the Mpx Mix level (dB). Internal RDS Mix: Select here if you want the RDS or not. External Aux1 Mix: Select here the level of Aux1. External Aux1 Mode: Select here the Aux1 filter.
  • Page 93 FALCON · User Manual · ENG MPX SOURCE B VALIDATION From this section, you decide all the parameters related to the validation of the SourceB MPX Signal. Some of these parameters are indicated on the Home Page top mask in the section MPX-SOURCES CHANGEOVER, B SRC. Pilot Min Level Control: if the MPX pilot is under the threshold selected here the signal is not valid.
  • Page 94 FALCON · User Manual · ENG In red the noise Pilot protection = Narrow Pilot Noise Out Band Noise = Out of Band Noise Events MPX Source B Masked/Unmasked: Mask/Unmask the alarm of the MPX Source B. MENU |MPX (NOT IN FALCON D7)

  • Page 95: Outputs

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.1.3 OUTPUTS MPX OUTPUT 1 Source: Select here the source for the MPX OUT-1. Select here between (Internal MPX Encoder, Internal MPX Encoder + RDS, Source A, Source B, Changeover, Aux 1 or Aux 2). Gain: Set here the gain of the MPX signal.
  • Page 96 FALCON · User Manual · ENG MPX OUTPUT 2 Source: Select here the source for the MPX OT-2. Select here between: Internal MPX Encoder, Internal MPX Encoder + RDS, Source A, Source B, Changeover, Aux 1, Aux 2, Mpx1 Output. Gain: Set here the gain of the MPX signal.

  • Page 97: Mpx Analysis

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG Here you can test the output signal of MPX1 or MPX1 by choosing one of the test modes and select the MPX that you want to test it. Test Mode: Muted, Pilot (-21dBr), 100Hz (0.0dBr), 400Hz (0.0dBr), 1kHz (0.0dBr), 5kHz (0.0dBr), 10kHz (0.0dBr), 13kHz (0.0dBr), 15kHz (0.0dBr).
  • Page 98 FALCON · User Manual · ENG RDS: RDS level MPX POWER: ITU-R BS412 measure, average power measured over 60 seconds PILOT PROTECTION: Pilot protection level OUT BAND NOISE: Out Band Noise level. MENU |MPX (NOT IN FALCON D7)

  • Page 99: Sources

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG MULTIMEDIA 5.2.1 SOURCES 5.2.1.1 STREAM 1 DECODER, STREAM 2 DECODER STATUS (The status parameters are only readable) Status: Decoder Status Protocol: Transport protocol Encoder: Format of the decoded signal BitRate: BitRate – the bits conveyed or processed per unit of time Mode: Stereo or Mono Freq: Sampling rate CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 100 FALCON · User Manual · ENG TRANSPORT MODE Port: Here you can set the Port of your RTP encoder. Port: Here you can set the Port of your UDP encoder. ICECAST Location: Here you can type the URL of the stream to receive your audio from your Icecast. CODEC SETTINGS RAW 16 BIT Mode: Select here the Mode of the RAW 16 BIT audio decoded.
  • Page 101 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Mode: Select here the Mode of the MP3 audio decoded. Sample Rate: Select here the Sample Rate of the MP3 audio decoded. OPUS Mode: Select here the Mode of the OPUS audio decoded. Sample Rate: Select here the Sample Rate of the OPUS audio decoded. Mode: Select here the Mode of the AAC audio decoded.
  • Page 102 FALCON · User Manual · ENG MPEG-2 Mode: Select here the Mode of the MPEG-2 audio decoded. Sample Rate: Select here the Sample Rate of the MPEG-2 audio decoded. MENU |MULTIMEDIA...
  • Page 103 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.2.1.2 FILE PLAYER To load new audio files inside the device you have to connect with it through an FTP Client (in this example we use Filezilla). The device must be reachable. In the following line you can read for the FTP Credentials useful for the connections: Host: device IP User: sdcard-data Password: ax-sdcard...
  • Page 104 FALCON · User Manual · ENG CONFIGURATION Mode: Enable/Disable the File Player from SD. Buffer (ms): Set here the desired buffer (ms). Output Gain (dB): Set here the desired output gain for the File Player. Play Order: Set here the Play Order, decide between Shuffle, Alphabetic, By Date. MENU |MULTIMEDIA...

  • Page 105: Changeover

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.2.2 CHANGEOVER Multimedia Changeover switch between two Decoders and Multimedia Player in AUTOMATIC or MANUAL mode. Configuration Multimedia Changeover Mode: can choose between three sources including the MULTIMEDIA MODULE (Decoder1, Decoder2, FilePlayer) or can select Auto to switch automatically at the source available.

  • Page 106: Stream Encoder

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.2.3 STREAM ENCODER STATUS (The status parameters are only readable) Status: Encoder Status Protocol: Transport protocol Encoder: Format of the encoded signal BitRate: BitRate – the bits conveyed or processed per unit of time Mode: Stereo or Mono Freq: Sampling rate CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 107 FALCON · User Manual · ENG TRANSPORT MODE ICECAST SOURCE If you have an external Icecast server here you can set all the parameters to stream your audio into a specific mount point of your Icecast. Url: Set the Url of your Icecast server Source Port: set the Icecast port in which your audio will be sent Username: Username for the authentication Password: Password for the authentication...
  • Page 108 FALCON · User Manual · ENG ICECAST SERVER If you don’t have an external Icecast Server you can distribute the audio directly to your listeners as if your device would be an Icecast Server. This Mode, differently from the Icecast Source, could have only a few users. Mount Point: Type here the Mount point in which your audio will be sent Tag Enable: Set here if you want to enable or disable your Icecast Source Tag Title: Give a title to your device used as Icecast.
  • Page 109 FALCON · User Manual · ENG CODEC SETTINGS VORBIS Rate: Select the Rate of the Vorbis audio encoding. Mode: Select the Mode of the Vorbis audio encoding. Sample Rate: Select the Sample Rate of the Vorbis audio encoding. Rate: Select the Rate of the MP3 audio encoding. Mode: Select the Mode of the MP3 audio encoding.
  • Page 110 FALCON · User Manual · ENG OPUS Rate: Select the Rate of the Opus audio encoding. Mode: Select the Mode of the Opus audio encoding. Sample Rate: Select the Sample Rate of the Opus audio encoding. Bandwidth: Select the Bandwith of the Opus audio encoding. RAW 16 BIT Mode: Select the Mode of the Raw 16 Bit audio encoding.
  • Page 111 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Rate: Select the Rate of the AAC audio encoding. Mode: Select the Mode of the AAC audio encoding. Sample Rate: Select the Sample Rate of the AAC audio encoding. MPEG-2 Rate: Select the Rate of the MPEG-2 audio encoding Mode: Select the Mode of the MPEG-2 audio encoding.

  • Page 112: Uecp Ports

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG RDS/RBDS (NOT IN FALCON D7) In RDS/RBDS section you can set all the parameters from RadioText to AF, from EON to PTY/PTYN. You can also set all Extended RDS/RBDS parameters. In this section, you can setup all the parameters. 5.3.1 UECP PORTS (UNIVERSAL ENCODER COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL) From this section, you can set communication parameters with available remote devices.
  • Page 113 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.3.1.2 TCP/IP PORTS From this section, you can set communication parameters with available remote devices. These devices must be able to send UECP packets through the TCP/IP protocol. TCP/IP Port addresses Target's TCP/IP ports are reachable at: Tcp/Ip Port 1: 10000, Tcp/Ip Port 2: 10001, Tcp/Ip Port 3: 10002, Tcp/Ip Port 4: 10003.
  • Page 114 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.3.1.3 UDP & SNMP PORTS From this section, you can set communication parameters with available UDP remote devices. These devices must be able to send UECP packets through UDP protocol. UDP Port addresses Target's UDP ports are reachable at: Udp Port 1: 11000, Udp Port 2: 11001, Udp Port 3: 11002, Udp Port 4: 11003.

  • Page 115: Basic Settings

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.3.2 BASIC SETTINGS 5.3.2.1 UECP ADDRESSING The recipient encoder, getting UECP data frames from remote devices, must be identifiable by a unique address: Site (Zone) + Encoder ID. The remote devices will send UECP data frames to recipients through this addressing data couple.
  • Page 116 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.3.2.2 RDS SETTINGS Rds General Settings Rds On: In the device Enable/Disable the RDS encoding. Rds Global Extended Mode: Enable/Disable the Extended Mode. Rds Synchronism (Pilot Synch): Internal, Auto Sync In (External & Digital), Auto Mpx In(External & Analogue).
  • Page 117 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Active Dataset Selection On Air Active Dataset: select the Data Set number that you want to air. Rds Levels Current Level and Phase Reference Table Index: in the next field, enter the index number of the table row The related signal Level and signal Phase couple will be aired.
  • Page 118 FALCON · User Manual · ENG The following two parameter groups manage the special transitions of 15B group and 14B group in the standard RDS group sequence at the TA/EON TA - ON/OFF. TA Control (15B) TA TRAFFIC ANNOUNCEMENT IDENTIFICATION control force the transition of the 15B group in the standard RDS group sequence in relation with the activation/deactivation of the TA.
  • Page 119 FALCON · User Manual · ENG OFF Transition 14B Groups: only when EON TA is turned-OFF, this parameter decides the number of 14B groups transmitted in a single Recurrence. SMB/SAMBA Share Settings File Name: in this field type the file name. The RDS will search in the previously set SMB/SAMBA IP/FOLDER for song and author information.
  • Page 120 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.3.2.3 REAL TIME CLOCK RTC Settings CT On/Off: enable/disable the transmission of RDS Time clock. Local Time Offset: Select here the desired Local Time Offset. Real Time Clock Correction (ms): to avoid delays related to the signal transmission-reception, insert here a clock correction time(ms).

  • Page 121: Standard Mode

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.3.3 STANDARD MODE 5.3.3.1 UECP SERVICES Dataset General Settings Editing Dataset Index: Select here the desired Index to start the related Dataset editing. PSN List Reference: in the reference, you can read all the available reference names PS-Number: PS-Number of the related reference ENABLED: (-E- : PSN enabled) (--- : PSN disabled) PSN List Enable...
  • Page 122 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Group List In the following mask, you can decide the Group List and the group sequence order. : to add the group at the end of the group sequence. In the bottom section, you see the list of group sequence. represents a present group inside the group sequence.
  • Page 123 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Group Type Description of Use Basic tuning and switching information only Basic tuning and switching information only Program Item Number and slow labelling codes only Program Item Number Radiotext only Radiotext only Applications Identification for ODA only Open Data Applications Clock-time and date only Open Data Applications...
  • Page 124 FALCON · User Manual · ENG By clicking on you can open the following top describing table that indicates to the specific work of groups: List of other useful abbreviations Alternative Frequencies list Music Speech switch Applications IDentification for ODA Open Data Applications Autofahrer Rundfunk Information Programme Identification...
  • Page 125 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Group 1A Variant Sequence (SLC – Slow Labelling Codes) In the following mask, you can decide the Group 1A Variant Sequence and his Slow Labelling Codes sequence order. : to add the SLC at the end of the sequence. In the bottom section, you see the list of SLC sequence.
  • Page 126 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Group 14A Variant Sequence (EON – Enhanced Other Networks information) In the following mask, you can decide the Group 14A Variant Sequence and his Codes sequence order. : to add the Code at the end of the sequence. In the bottom section, you see the list of Codes sequence.
  • Page 127 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.3.3.2 UECP MAIN PS This section is useful to define all UECP Main PS parameters Main Network Program Service Editing Dataset Index: decide which Main PS you want to edit, select the related DSN (Dataset Number).
  • Page 128 FALCON · User Manual · ENG PI(Program Identification): type the PI Code. Lock at PS(Program Station): type the Program Station Name. TP(Traffic Program): On/Off TA(Traffic Announcement): On/Off PTY: a selectable value between (Pop Music, Rock Music, Culture, Science…). PTYN: type a desired description for the program. PIN Day: if you want to schedule a special PTY insert here the month day.
  • Page 129 FALCON · User Manual · ENG  B_01 – B_FF, D_01 – D_FF, E_01 – E_FF assigned for national networks in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Regionalization allowed. NRSC to provide assignments for all three countries. It should be noted that operation in this region is the same as it is for all RDS PI codes.
  • Page 130 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Country Country Country ISO code Country ISO code code code Cote d’Ivoire Albania Croatia Algeria Cyprus Algeria Czech Republic Andorra Democratic Republic of Angola Congo Ascension Island Denmark Austria Djibouti Azores(Portugal) Egypt Belarus Egypt Belgium Equatorial Guinea Benin...
  • Page 131 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Country Country Country ISO code Country ISO code code code Ireland Morocco Israel Mozambique Italy Namibia Jordan Netherlands Kenya Niger Latvia Nigeria Lebanon Norway Lesotho Palestine Liberia Poland Libya Portugal Libya Republic of Guinea Liechtenstein Romania Lithuania...
  • Page 132 FALCON · User Manual · ENG The second PI character identifies program type in terms of area coverage: 5000 Local (Local program transmitted via a single transmitter only during the whole transmitting time.) International (The same program is also transmitted in other countries.) National (The same program is transmitted throughout the country.) Supra-regional...
  • Page 133 FALCON · User Manual · ENG PS (Program Service) NAME Program Service Name is a text consisting of not more than eight alphanumeric characters which are displayed by RDS receivers in order to inform the listener what programme service is being broadcast by the station to which the receiver is tuned.
  • Page 134 FALCON · User Manual · ENG PTYN (Program Type Name) The PTYN feature is used to further describe current PTY. PTYN permits the display of a more specific PTY description (max 8 characters) that the broadcaster can freely decide (e.g. PTY:4 = Sport and PTYN: Football). The PTYN is not intended to change the default eight characters of PTY which will be used during search or wait modes, but only to show in detail the programme type once tuned to a programme.
  • Page 135 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Due to differing broadcast styles, the program type code definitions (i.e. Jazz, Rock, etc.) differ between RDS and RBDS: RDS Program RBDS Program Type RDS Program Type RBDS Program Type Code Type Code No program type No program type or Weather Rhythm and Blues...
  • Page 136 FALCON · User Manual · ENG PI code and its AF (Alternative Frequency) list(s), but may change programme related features such as PS, PTY, RT, TP and TA to reflect the common programme; Linkage information is conveyed in the following four data elements: LA: linkage actuator EG: extended generic index ILS: international linkage standard...
  • Page 137 FALCON · User Manual · ENG SLC 3 (Language): This code allows to define language used by the broadcaster. SLC 4 (n/a): not assigned. SLC 5 (n/a): not assigned. SLC 6 (Broadcaster use): Data reserved for internal management of broadcaster. SLC 7 (EWS) Emergency Warning System: his data identify channel used for emergency or alert transmission.
  • Page 138 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Editing Program Service: You will see this parameter also in UECP, EON, AF. Here the parameter is not selectable because this is AF of the MAIN Program Service. Alternative Frequencies If the broadcasting radio station has more than one transmitter in its reaching area then mobile radio listeners can listen to the radio without interruption by the usage of radio receivers auto frequency shifting feature with the support of RDS Alternative Frequency feature of the transmitter.
  • Page 139 FALCON · User Manual · ENG In the following list, you can read AF (alternative frequencies) list of desired Tuned frequencies. You see the list of Tuned frequencies with their own AF list. Black AF are universal. Blue AF are regional. click on to add a new row with AF list or click on an existing row to edit it.
  • Page 140 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.3.3.4 UECP RADIOTEXT Main Network Editing Controls Editing Dataset Index: decide which RadioText you want to edit, select the related DSN (Dataset Number). Editing Program Service: Here the Program Service is not selectable because this is AF of the MAIN Program.
  • Page 141 FALCON · User Manual · ENG The text can be up to 64 characters long. if your text more than 64 characters you will get an error message. Watch the next figure. Reps: number of radiotext message repetitions A/B Flag: The A/B flag is an important part of the proper radiotext transmission. is used to detect if a screen .
  • Page 142 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.3.3.1 UECP EON PS EON PS This feature can be used to update the PS (Program Service) information stored in a receiver about program services. EON Program Service Editing Dataset Index: decide which Eon PS(Program Service) you want to edit, select the related DSN (Dataset Number).
  • Page 143 FALCON · User Manual · ENG TP(Traffic Program): On/Off TA(Traffic Announcement): On/Off PTY: a selectable value between (Pop Music, Rock Music, Culture, Science…). PTYN: type a desired description for the program. PIN Day: if you want to schedule a special PTY insert here the month day. From 01 to 31. PIN Hour: If you want to schedule a special PTY insert here the desired hour (HH).
  • Page 144 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.3.3.2 UECP EON AF EON (Enhanced Other Networks Information) makes it possible to transmit information from other stations. This could be used by a radio station, which doesn’t offer street traffic program content. If an alternative radio station with TP (traffic program) content is available, the tuner temporary switches automatically to the other station during traffic program announcements.
  • Page 145 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Method: decide between A, Freq Map 1, Freq Map 2, Freq Map 3. Tuned Freq: here the Main Tuned Freq. AF List: in this list, you see different alternative frequencies. Add: click on add to confirm parameters and to add them in rows. Remove: click on a row that you want to delete and click on remove Update: select a row that you want to edit, change parameters and click Update to save changes.
  • Page 146 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.3.4 EXTENDED MODE 5.3.4.1 EXTENDED DATASET Extended Dataset is a special section useful to enable RDS/RBDS Features without the using of UECP standard. Dataset Mode Dataset Operative Mode UECP Compatible: (the Dataset rules are those defined in UECP Services section). In this case, the Extended Source is dis-active.
  • Page 147 FALCON · User Manual · ENG GPI 6 GPI 5 GPI 4 DATASET 2. Alternative Dataset: if Dataset Operative Mode > Extended Mode you can write a Dataset in Alternative Mode > Alternative Dataset. 3. REST Command: if Dataset Operative Mode > Extended Mode the dataset will be chosen by REST command.
  • Page 148 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.3.4.2 EXTENDED PS NAME PSN Mode PSN Extended Source: When the Extended PSN Source is on Aux1 Mpx Changeover Filtered Rebroadcasting Rds Decoder the Program Service can be driven by Aux1 MPX signal. By selecting the Mpx Changeover Source A/B rebroadcasting filters the user can choose this source for the Extended PS. PSN Operative Mode: UECP Compatible (the aired PSN is that defined in UECP Main PS section).
  • Page 149 FALCON · User Manual · ENG After 4 Loops (After 4 loops the repetition stops) After 5 Loops (After 5 loops the repetition stops). Extended PSN Test PSN Name: Type here the desired extended PS Name. Then click SEND to air it. Static PSN Text The user can choose Static Text as Extended PSN Source.
  • Page 150 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.3.4.3 EXTENDED RADIOTEXT Radiotext Mode RT Operative Mode: UECP Compatible (the aired RadioText is that defined in UECP Radiotext section). Extended Mode the aired Radiotext is the one defined by the REST Command or the value will be the one defined in the below section Extended RT Test.
  • Page 151 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Extended RT Test Radio Text Edit: Type here the desired extended Radiotext. Then click SEND to air it. 5.3.4.4 EXTENDED TA & M/S M/S Mode M/S Operative Mode: UECP Compatible (the aired Music/Speech value is that defined in UECP Main PS section). Extended Mode the aired Music/Speech value is the one defined by GPI, or by REST Command or the value will be the one defined in the below section Extended M/S &...

  • Page 152: Extended Mode

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG TA Operative Mode: UECP Compatible (the aired TA on/off value is that defined in UECP Main PS section). Extended Mode (the aired Music/Speech value is the one defined by GPI, or by REST Command or the value will be the one defined in the below section Extended M/S &...
  • Page 153 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Extended Mode (the aired EON TA on/off value is the one defined by GPI or by REST Command). EON TA X EXTENDED SOURCE: GPI (1,2,3,4,5,6) Event: GPI EVENT NOT DETECTED = EON TA OFF GPI EVENT DETECTED = EON TA ON REST Command: you can decide if TA ON or TA OFF by REST command.

  • Page 154: Rds Blocks Analysis

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG Extended Mode (the aired PTY value is the one defined by REST Command or by the following section Extended PTYN Test). PTYN Extended Source: REST Command or SMB/SAMBA. Extended PTYN Test PTYN Edit: type here the desired Extended PTYN value and then click on Send. 5.3.5 RDS BLOCKS ANALYSIS From the following panel you can read for the statistics related to each transmitted group: RDS GROUPS STATISTIC...
  • Page 155 FALCON · User Manual · ENG USERS In the Administration section, you can read, manage all the users and you can set their access permissions to the device. This section can be managed only by the Admin users. Users List Selected user Non selected user remove button...

  • Page 156: User Class - User Rights To Login The System

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.4.1 USER CLASS – USER RIGHTS TO LOGIN THE SYSTEM Full Administrator The Full Administrator manages all user profiles, accesses all pages (except the calibration). Default Administrator (Default User): The default administrator is the default user of the device, it is under the Full Administrator category, but it has fixed access credentials (user: admin –...
  • Page 157 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Below, a summary table with the list of product pages and access rights for each type of use: Legend RW: full access (read/write) R: read-only user H: hided page Page Full Admin User Admin Device Admin Technician Broadcaster...

  • Page 158: Adding A New User

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG Extended Pty&Ptyn RDS Blocks Analysis Audio Input Sources: Analogic Audio Input Sources: Digital Audio Input Sources: Multimedia Audio Input Sources: MPX Decoder Audio Input Sources: Audio Generator Audio Input Sources: Output Monitor Audio Input: Changeover Audio Input:Audio Analysis Internal MPX Encoder MPX Changeover: Delay...

  • Page 159: Removing An Existing User

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.4.3 REMOVING AN EXISTING USER. To remove an Existing User read the following steps: 1. Move the mouse to the desired user. 2. Click on the delete button. 3. In the following mask Click on to exit from the user deletion or click on to confirm his deletion.

  • Page 160: General Setup

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG SYSTEM SETTINGS By clicking on the setup you can see all the available setup subpages as shown in the following picture. 5.5.1 GENERAL SETUP Setup > General Setup you have different general parameters to start with the device setup: Target References Host Name Prefix: default field with the Product Name.
  • Page 161 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Other Settings Language: Select here the desired device language. Http Bandwidth: Select here between GPRS, Low, Normal or High bandwidth. Local Time Zone: Select from the drop-down menu the desired Time Zone. REST Settings Active: Check/Uncheck this box if you want to activate/deactivate the REST API for the device.
  • Page 162 FALCON · User Manual · ENG The REST interface allows to manage the following EXTENDED MODE parameters:  Active Dataset;  Aired Program Service Name;  Aired Radiotext;  Aired Program Type;  Aired Program Type Name;  Traffic Announcement; ...
  • Page 163 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Aired Program Service Name (READ) http://<PC IP or Url>:5000/REST/send/READ?TOKEN=AX&MOD=RDS&VARNAME=PSN_Ext_DYN_Local (WRITE) http:// <PC IP or Url>:5000/REST/send/WRITE?TOKEN=AX&MOD=RDS&VARNAME=PSN_Ext_DYN_Local&VARVALUE=aaaaaaaa where aaaaaaaa is a string of 64 characters max. The string can be composed by symbols and accented letters. It is also possible to act on the EXTENDED MODE parameters of the Program Service Name: Extended PSN Buffer Mode At the moment it is fixed on Scrolling.
  • Page 164 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Extended PSN Scrolling Steps The reference variable is PSN_StepMode. It can assume values from 1 to 8 and represents the number of characters that flow each time. (READ) http://<PC IP or Url>:5000/REST/send/READ?TOKEN=AX&MOD=RDS&VARNAME=<PSN_Step_Mode> (WRITE) http:// <PC IP or Url>:5000/REST/send/WRITE?TOKEN=AX&MOD=RDS&VARNAME=<PSN_Step_Mode>&VARVALUE=<x> where x can be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
  • Page 165 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Aired Program Type (READ) http://<PC IP or Url >:5000/REST/send/READ?TOKEN=AX&MOD=RDS&VARNAME=PTY_Ext_DYN (WRITE) http:// <PC IP or Url>:5000/REST/send/WRITE?TOKEN=AX&MOD=RDS&VARNAME=PTY_Ext_DYN&VARVALUE=x where x is a value from 0 to 31 which encodes the PTY according to the standard. Aired Program Type Name (READ) http://<PC IP or Url>:5000/REST/send/READ?TOKEN=AX&MOD=RDS&VARNAME=PTYN_Ext_DYN_Local (WRITE)
  • Page 166 FALCON · User Manual · ENG where x can be Off or On. Music/Speech (READ) http://<PC IP or Url>:5000/REST/send/READ?TOKEN=AX&MOD=RDS&VARNAME=MS_Ext_DYN (WRITE) http:// <PC IP or Url>:5000/REST/send/WRITE?TOKEN=AX&MOD=RDS&VARNAME=MS_Ext_DYN&VARVALUE=x where x can be Speech or Music. EON Traffic Announcement (READ) http://<PC IP or Url>:5000/REST/send/READ?TOKEN=AX&MOD=RDS&VARNAME=EON_TA_n_Ext_DYN where n can be a number from 1 to 10 (ex: EON_TA_7_DYN).
  • Page 167 FALCON · User Manual · ENG SMB/SAMBA Share Settings SMB Server Message Block. This section helps you to air TITLE and AUTHOR of the aired song by the DJPRO playout Dalet and with MB Studio. These 2 parameters will be aired via RDS directly from our playout software DJPRO in your RADIOTEXT.
  • Page 168 FALCON · User Manual · ENG DJPRO SAMBA share In the next image, you can see the DJPRO setup area where you can set the .xml path. Go to Main Menu > Setup ON-AIR Manager > ON AIR > Open Setup > Extern > RDS Settings (IEM).
  • Page 169 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Dinesat SAMBA share This software allows exporting the data of the current playout both on text files and on an XML metadata file. Our device is able to process only the XML data stream, so it will be set on the software to generate a .xml file in the SAMBA share: Simply check the 'Enable XML Data' and select the file to be inserted as a SAMBA share in the desired folder.
  • Page 170 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Target Localization Manual Target Coordinates: Check/Uncheck this parameter to activate/deactivate the Manual Target Coordinates insertion. Latitude: Latitude insertion is activated when Manual Target Coordinates is checked. Type here the manual latitude.” please use the numbers and points as shown in figure ”. Longitude: Longitude insertion is activated when Manual Target Coordinates is checked.

  • Page 171: Network

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.5.2 NETWORK Setup > Network > eth0 you have different parameters to set configurations for the device network connection and addressing: Mac Address MacAddress: Here you can read the device Mac Address. In General Configuration you can read for all the current network settings. Network Interface Current Interface: It’s a textbox in order to give a possibility to copy all network configuration.
  • Page 172 FALCON · User Manual · ENG IPv4 Addressing IPv4 Addressing Method: choose here the Addressing Method. You can choose between Manual or DHCP(auto). Manual: if you choose Manual you have to insert all IPv4 and DNS IPv4 data. DHCP(auto): a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server dynamically distributes network configuration parameters.
  • Page 173 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Primary IPv4 Additional #1 IPv4 Additional #2 IPv4 MENU | SYSTEM SETTINGS...
  • Page 174 FALCON · User Manual · ENG DNS IPv4 Enable(Primary DNS IPv4): If it is needed, click on the checkbox to enable a Primary DNS IPv4. Primary DNS(IPv4): type here the IP of the desired DNS server. Enable(Additional #1 DNS IPv4): Check it to enable the first additional DNS IPv4 Server. Additional #1 DNS(IPv4): type the IP of the DNS server.
  • Page 175 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Enable(Primary DNS IPv6): If it is needed, click on the checkbox to enable a Primary DNS IPv6. Primary DNS(IPv6): type here the IP of the desired DNS server. Enable(Additional #1 DNS IPv6): Check it to enable the first additional DNS IPv6 Server. Additional #1 DNS(IPv6): type the IP of the DNS server.
  • Page 176 FALCON · User Manual · ENG To confirm the process you have to connect to the new set IP and press Confirm Network Configuration from: Setup > Network > eth0 Confirm Network Configuration: If you do not confirm the new configuration within 5 minutes, the last changes are not implemented.

  • Page 177: Ntp

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.5.3 NTP Network Time Protocol. This section contains all the settings related to NTP features. it is, in fact, possible to connect the device to an NTP server and in this way the device will synchronize its own date and time with the server.
  • Page 178 FALCON · User Manual · ENG PRIMARY NTP SERVER IP ADDRESS / URL: type the IP/URL of the desired primary NTP server to synchronize the device clock with the server clock. NTP VERSION(AUTO, V1, V2, V3, V4): select the desired NTP version. NTP Events Masked/Unmasked NTP Warning: the warning control records in the logs section a connection problem with one or more DNS Servers.

  • Page 179: Snmp

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.5.4 SNMP The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used mostly in large networks to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention. The RDS encoder supports SNMP. You can setup all parameters related to the Simple Network Management Protocol. Here you can define parameters for different NMS (Network Management Server) for the network and trap management.

  • Page 180: Smtp

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.5.5 SMTP Here can setup all parameters related to the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. you can define parameters for different SMTP servers for the e-mail notification on the device functioning. SMTP Settings SMTP On: Click on the checkbox to activate/deactivate the SMTP service Delivery Interval: Select the desired Delay Interval for the Email Notifications.
  • Page 181 FALCON · User Manual · ENG MAIN SMTP Server Settings Description: type here a short description of the desired main SMTP Server Server IP Address / Url: the IP Address / Url of your SMTP server domain Port: TCP port for the communication Security protocol: Network Security protocol Authorization Method: choose the desired method from the list Username: email username...

  • Page 182: Gpio

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.5.6 GPIO Setup > GPIO you can setup all parameters related to the General Purpose Input/Output. Here you can define the behaviour of different GPI or GPO devices. GPI Logic Positive Logic: the event is logged when the GPI circuit is closed. Negative Logic: the event is logged when the GPI circuit is opened.
  • Page 183 FALCON · User Manual · ENG GPO LOGIC Positive Logic: the generated event is the closing of the GPO circuit. Negative Logic: negative logic: the generated event is the opening of the GPO circuit. In GPO Event Notifications you can decide to root to the GPO device: no Event Source(OFF), to root all Event Sources(ON), to root a selected Event Source (for example, NTP Alarm).
  • Page 184 FALCON · User Manual · ENG MENU |SYSTEM SETTINGS...

  • Page 185: Gps

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.5.7 GPS Setup > GPS you can setup all parameters related to the Global Positioning System. Here you can define parameters for the desired GPS device for the satellite geolocation. General Settings Gps On: Enable/Disable the GPS device Gps Device: Name of the GPS device connected GPS Lock Status: Lock/Unlock the GPS status GPS Satellites in view: Satellites Number in view...

  • Page 186: System Tools

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.5.8 SYSTEM TOOLS 5.5.8.1 UPDATES LOAD A NEW FIRMWARE FILE To load a new firmware file inside the device you have to connect with it through an FTP Client (in this example we use Filezilla). The device must be reachable. In the following line you can find for the FTP Credentials useful for the connections: Host: device IP XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX User: upgrader...
  • Page 187 FALCON · User Manual · ENG FIRMWARE UPDATES After uploading the update file into the device by the FTP Client. Now we have to go to the web interface to login in and following this steps SETUP > SYSTEM TOOLS > UPDATES.
  • Page 188 FALCON · User Manual · ENG LOAD A NEW SYSTEM UPGRADE FILE To load a new system upgrade file inside the device you have to connect with it through an FTP Client (in this example we use Filezilla). The device must be reachable. In the following line you can read for the FTP Credentials useful for the connections: Host: device IP XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX User: sysupgrader...
  • Page 189 FALCON · User Manual · ENG After uploading the system update file into the device by the FTP Client. Now we have to go to the device web interface to login in and following this steps SETUP > SYSTEM TOOLS > UPDATES.
  • Page 190 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.5.8.2 PLUGIN MANAGER LOAD A NEW Plugin CODE go to the web interface to login in and following this steps SETUP > SYSTEM TOOLS > Plugin Manager. Copy your Plugin Code and paste it in the (Insert Plugin Key here) as shown in the next figure in the red rectangle. Now you have to click on the Activate Plugin.
  • Page 191 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.5.8.3 DEVICE MANAGEMENT A. Reboot Device This button will cause a device reboot. B. Shutdown Device This button will cause a device shutdown. C. Reset to Defaults This button will cause a device reset. Warning: This operation will erase ALL target data included saved presets and users.
  • Page 192 FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.5.8.4 SD CARD UTILITIES SD STATUS SD Found: If an external SD is found, this status will be OK, otherwise to use the tools below you need to insert (or change) an SD card in the external back slot. SD Structure: The external SD card must be formatted and prepared with a particular folder tree.

  • Page 193: To/From File

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG ONFIG 5.1.1 TO/FROM FILE Import: Import an existing .cnf file (json format) with all configs. Export: Export a .cnf file (JSON format) with all configs in the desired folders. MENU | Save/Load Config.

  • Page 194: Easy Config

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.1.2 EASY CONFIG 5.1.2.1 Quick RDS Setup Here you can access to basic rds settings and make your radio come to life in a few simple steps! To begin setup procedure, press the button below. This operation resets and prepare Dataset 1 to broadcast services shown below.
  • Page 195 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Data set Data set it’s the whole RDS setup that you can create. You can find available from DATASET1 up to DATASET8. This gives you more ability to change all parameters needed in one click. RDS/RBDS>Basic Settings>Active Dataset Selection.
  • Page 196 FALCON · User Manual · ENG PTY: Tells your listeners which type of (most of) programs you're transmitting. Are you a Classical Music radio? Do you prefer Rock? Here you can choose the best suit for you. Music/Speech: You can tell the receiver whether the current audio program is music (or speech) oriented. MENU |Save/Load Config.
  • Page 197 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Decoder Information: This allows you to indicate to the receiver if the decoder is stereo or mono. In every most of cases can be leaved on Stereo. NOTE:These PS and PTY settings are the basic ones but this machine has extended powerful features. Please refer to documentation to discover the full features! Alternative Frequencies Alternative frequencies give the ability to automatically link the receiver to two or more transmitters carrying...
  • Page 198 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Press the button marked with a plus (+). This allows to edit a new AF list. From the combo box tagged 'Method' choose 'A'. In the 'Tuned. Freq.' edit type your main frequency always completed with decimal (100.0). In the AF list write down the alternative frequencies separated by a comma (98.4, 101.7, 104.1).
  • Page 199 FALCON · User Manual · ENG RadioText Radiotext is a very useful Rds feature that allows your listeners to get more informations about what are they hear or about your Radio. This feature, now supported by all modern receivers, consists of messages up to 64 characters long. You can choose what and how many time show an information.
  • Page 200 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Extended Radiotext using SMB Configuration For using properly SMB/Samba features, it's required to complete the following form with the configuration of the remote server. Extended RDS and RT Sources Samba requires the activation of RDS Extended functions. Rds Global Extended Mode MENU |Save/Load Config.
  • Page 201 FALCON · User Manual · ENG RT Operative Mode RT Extended Source Extended RT Refresh Time MENU | Save/Load Config.
  • Page 202 FALCON · User Manual · ENG RT+ Service will be automaticly generated using every tagged data available. Important: this service requires 3A and 12A groups in the group sequence list (in Standard Mode - Uecp Services page). 5.1.2.2 Settings Setup Options If you want to be notified about this quick setup menu on next session login, please mark the check below.

  • Page 203: Users Logs

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG In the Logs section, you can read for all the device Log list. You can see four Logs Section. For every section, you can do Refresh, Load All Logs from the device beginning or you can Clear it.
  • Page 204 FALCON · User Manual · ENG ASCII COMMANDS By Parser ASCII can acquire text commands by activating the 'ASCII Commands' mode from the software or via web browser. The ASCII commands string can be accepted also via SNMP sending to OID the “Ascii Code” string (see MIB for further details). It can be used in three ways: Share SAMBA UDP Port: 15000...

  • Page 205: Ascii Parser (Description Of The Protocol)205

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG If the UDP port is selected, this must be enabled (always on the same page): Finally, if you choose to operate via MIB, there is the OID .1.3.6.1.4.1.27295.2.3.2.9.1.0 which contains the string aStringCmd where you can insert commands: 5.3.1 ASCII PARSER (DESCRIPTION OF THE PROTOCOL) All ASCII commands optionally allow you to expose SiteAddress and EncoderAddress.

  • Page 206: Syntax

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 5.3.2 SYNTAX Each command begins with a keyword that identifies it, a series of separators ',' designed to separate the parameters related to the keyword and, if the command provides it, from a string of characters enclosed by double quotes (ascii code: 34).
  • Page 207 FALCON · User Manual · ENG PS Scroll Keyword: PSSCROLL Parameters: <RIP>,<CHARS>,<SPEED>,<”string max 64 characters”>, [ SiteAddress, EncoderAddress ] Answer: PS OK RIP: { NORIP, 1_RIP, 2_RIP, 3_RIP, 4_RIP, 5_RIP, 6_RIP, 7_RIP } CHARS: { 1CHAR, 2CHAR, 3CHAR, 4CHAR } SPEED: { SLOWER, NORMAL, FASTER } Example 1:...
  • Page 208 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Start Content Type1: Starting position of content type 1 Length Content Type1: Number of characters following the first defining the content type 1 RTContent Type2: Content type 2 Start Content Type2: Starting position of content type 2 Length Content Type2: Number of characters following the first defining the content type 2 Example:...
  • Page 209 FALCON · User Manual · ENG TA/TP Set the TA/TP of the current Dataset. Keyword: TATP Parameters: TA, TP, [ SiteAddress, EncoderAddress ] Answer: TATP OK Example: TA OFF, TP ON TATP, 0, 1 ↲ With UECP addressing: SiteAddress = 2, EncoderAddress = 18 TATP, 0, 1, 2, 18 ↲...
  • Page 210 FALCON · User Manual · ENG PTYN Set the Program Type Name. Keyword: PTYN Parameters: PTYN “string max 8 characters”, [ SiteAddress, EncoderAddress ] Answer: PTYN OK Select PTYN “Football”: PTYN, “Football” ↲ Set the Music/Speech. Keyword: Parameters: MS number (0 to 1), [ SiteAddress, EncoderAddress ] Answer: MS OK Select Speech:...

  • Page 211: Technical Specs

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 6. TECHNICAL SPECS Power Supply 90-260 Vac / 47-63 Hz 15W Analog Input Connectors Balanced on 2 XLR – EMI Suppression Nominal Input Level (sensitivity) -12dBu to +13dBu Adjustable via software Input impedance 10kΩ Level range –21,0 dBu to + 24,0 dBu Input level max.
  • Page 212 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Analog Output Connectors Balanced on 2 XLR – EMI Suppression Output impedance 47 Ω Output Level Adjustable software from -4 dBu to +20dBu Level Range –20,0 dBu to + 24,0 dBu Output Level Max. + 24,0 dBu CMRR Output >60 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
  • Page 213 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Pilot Distortion 0,05% (typical) Pilot Distortion + Noise 0,068% (on 100KHz band) Composite out THD 0,01% (typical on the whole band) Stereo Separation >70 dB (typical on the whole band) Linear Crosstalk Main to Sub / Sub to Main >70 dB (minimum) Digital filtering / band 30 Hz to 15 kHz (-0,1dB), 17 kHz (-70 dB), 19 kHz (-100 dB)
  • Page 214 FALCON · User Manual · ENG Front-panel Colour TFT Display No (Falcon X6) Yes (Falcon X5, X7) Data may be entered on-site with Front-panel Buttons No (Falcon X6) Yes (Falcon X5, X7) Front Panel LEDs Operating Temperature 0°C ÷ 50°C DIGITAL INPUT - MPX Connectors Balanced on 1 XLR –...
  • Page 215 FALCON · User Manual · ENG RDS Features Group supported Group Sequence Configurable 8 DSN x MAIN+10 PSN 8 DSN x MAIN+10 PSN PIN & PTY RDS/RBDS AF Method A up to 1024 (64 lists) AF Method B up to 1024 (64 lists) Yes, 32 messages RT rate adjustment Group Sequence...
  • Page 216 FALCON · User Manual · ENG ASCII Protocol Configuration Messages REST Command Alert notifications on user-defined events via SNMP traps or E-mails Embedded SNMP agent permitting active management tasks Supported Network Protocols HTTP, SMTP, UDP, TCP, NTP, FTP UECP Protocol EBU SPB490 Ver.7.05 PI Calculator RDS 2.0 Ready...

  • Page 217: Weee Directive - Informativa Raee

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG 7. WEEE DIRECTIVE – INFORMATIVA RAEE In line with EU Directive 2002/96/EC for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), this electrical product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Please dispose of this product by returning it to the point of sale or to your local municipal collection point for recycling.

  • Page 218: Warranty

    FALCON · User Manual · ENG I linje med EU-direktiv 2002/96/EG om avfall som utgörs av eller innehåller elektriska eller elektroniska produkter (WEEE) får denna elektriska produkt inte bortskaffas som osorterat kommunalt avfall. Bortskaffa den i stället genom att lämna in den på försäljningsstället eller din lokala återvinningsstation.
  • Page 219 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: AXEL TECHNOLOGY S.r.l. Company title: VIA C. DI SABBIUNO 6/F - 40011 ANZOLA EMILIA - BOLOGNA ITALY DECLARES UNDER ITS OWN RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MODEL: FALCON X5 DESCRIPTION: FM/DAB+/HDRadio/WEB/DRM Digital Audio Processor 5 bands. 1RU. Analog, digital AES.
  • Page 220 DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Nome Fabbricante: AXEL TECHNOLOGY S.r.l. Ragione Sociale: VIA C. DI SABBIUNO 6/F - 40011 ANZOLA EMILIA - BOLOGNA ITALY DICHIARA SOTTO LA PROPRIA RESPONSABILITÀ CHE IL PRODOTTO MODELLO: FALCON X5 DESCRIZIONE: FM/DAB+/HDRadio/WEB/DRM Digital Audio Processor 5 bands. 1RU. Analog, digital AES.
  • Page 221 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: AXEL TECHNOLOGY S.r.l. Company title: VIA C. DI SABBIUNO 6/F - 40011 ANZOLA EMILIA - BOLOGNA ITALY DECLARES UNDER ITS OWN RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MODEL: FALCON X6 DESCRIPTION: FM/DAB+/HDRadio/WEB/DRM Digital Audio Processor 5 bands. 1RU. Analog, digital AES and streaming I/O.
  • Page 222 DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Nome Fabbricante: AXEL TECHNOLOGY S.r.l. Ragione Sociale: VIA C. DI SABBIUNO 6/F - 40011 ANZOLA EMILIA - BOLOGNA ITALY DICHIARA SOTTO LA PROPRIA RESPONSABILITÀ CHE IL PRODOTTO MODELLO: FALCON X6 DESCRIZIONE: FM/DAB+/HDRadio/WEB/DRM Digital Audio Processor 5 bands. 1RU. Analog, digital AES and streaming I/O.
  • Page 223 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: AXEL TECHNOLOGY S.r.l. Company title: VIA C. DI SABBIUNO 6/F - 40011 ANZOLA EMILIA - BOLOGNA ITALY DECLARES UNDER ITS OWN RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MODEL: FALCON X7 DESCRIPTION: FM/DAB+/HDRadio/WEB/DRM Digital Audio Processor 5 bands. 1RU. Analog, digital AES and streaming I/O.
  • Page 224 DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Nome Fabbricante: AXEL TECHNOLOGY S.r.l. Ragione Sociale: VIA C. DI SABBIUNO 6/F - 40011 ANZOLA EMILIA - BOLOGNA ITALY DICHIARA SOTTO LA PROPRIA RESPONSABILITÀ CHE IL PRODOTTO MODELLO: FALCON X7 DESCRIZIONE: FM/DAB+/HDRadio/WEB/DRM Digital Audio Processor 5 bands. 1RU. Analog, digital AES and streaming I/O.
  • Page 225 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: AXEL TECHNOLOGY S.r.l. Company title: VIA C. DI SABBIUNO 6/F - 40011 ANZOLA EMILIA - BOLOGNA ITALY DECLARES UNDER ITS OWN RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MODEL: FALCON D7 DESCRIPTION: TV/DAB+/HDRadio/WEB Digital Audio Processor 5 bands. 1RU. Loudness Control ITU-1770.
  • Page 226 DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ Nome Fabbricante: AXEL TECHNOLOGY S.r.l. Ragione Sociale: VIA C. DI SABBIUNO 6/F - 40011 ANZOLA EMILIA - BOLOGNA ITALY DICHIARA SOTTO LA PROPRIA RESPONSABILITÀ CHE IL PRODOTTO MODELLO: FALCON D7 DESCRIZIONE: TV/DAB+/HDRadio/WEB Digital Audio Processor 5 bands. 1RU. Loudness Control ITU- 1770.

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