AQUABROADCAST PRIMA User manual

FM Transmitter Range
PRIMA
USER MANUAL
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Contents
Page 1 Introduction
Page 2 Warranty Information
Page 3 Safety Information
Page 8 Front and Rear panels
Page 11 General Installation
Page 12 Display Information
Page 13 Display Interface
Page 15 Dispaly Menu
Page 16 Home screen
Page 17 Device Settings
Page 20 Maintenance
Page 21 Technical Specifications
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The Aqua Broadcast Prima range
Aqua Broadcast PRIMA FM transmitters have been designed to be very simple and intuitive to set up and
operate – everything is where you’d expect it to be and is easy to understand and use.
All PRIMA FM transmitters use high-quality components, robust hardware and are designed for 24/7, 365 day per year use.
This user manual is to be used for reference across the entire range, regardless of power or form factor. Anything that is
specific to a particular product will be noted accordingly.
It’s easy to manage or control the PRIMA from anywhere with its comprehensive remote control and Alarm’s facility. Control
the PRIMA via the WEB with TLC/TLS secure connection, as well as SNMP from anywhere with an Internet connection.
Of course, parameter changes are also available, including 6 useful user presets, giving you the option to remotely change
the unit if you have multiple broadcasting formats (please note the use of this is governed by your local regulator)
Every Aqua Broadcast Prima product includes, as standard:
• Frequency Agile Broadband tuning 87.5-108MHz
• Modular and compact design
• Overall efficiency of more than 70%
• MPX Input
• Stereo Encoder with Analog L/R input, and AES/EBU input
• Ultra-high signal to noise ratio, extremely low distortion
• User-friendly GUI
• Remote Control via SNMP, WEB, and TLC/TLS
Innovation, usability, quality, and confidence are what you get from Aqua Broadcast.
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Warranty
Please ensure the warranty registration process is completed upon receipt of this product. To do so, go to ww-
w.aquabroadcast.com/warranty with your product’s serial number to hand. Aqua Broadcast warrants the
mechanical
and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of up
to Two years from the original date of purchase, in accordance with the warranty regulations described below. If
the product shows any defects within
the specified limited warranty period that are not due to normal wear and tear and/or improper handling by the
user,
Aqua Broadcast shall, at its sole discretion, either repair or replace the product. If the warranty claim proves to
be justified, the product will be returned to the user. The freight will be paid by Aqua Broadcast within the first 2
years, thereafter freight will be the
responsibility of the customer. Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded.
Note: The warranty registration process must be carried out as described above to enable warranty cover.
Return authorisation number: To obtain warranty service, the buyer (or his authorised dealer) must contact Aqua
Broadcast during normal business hours BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries must be accompanied by a
description of the problem.
Aqua Broadcast will then issue a return authorisation number. Subsequently, the product must be returned in its
original shipping carton, together with the return authorisation number to the address indicated by Aqua Broad-
cast.
Warranty regulations: Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement by Aqua Broadcast under the
terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced within 30 days of receipt of the product at Aqua Broadcast. If
the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on
a national or local level, in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed
and manufactured, this modification/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship.
The warranty does not cover any such modification/adaptation, irrespective of whether it was carried out prop-
erly or not. Under the terms of this warranty, Aqua Broadcast shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting
from such a modification/adaptation. Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are expressly excluded
from this warranty, in particular, if caused by improper handling of the product by the user. This also applies to
defects caused by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders, potentiometers, keys/buttons and similar parts.
Damages/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty: Misuse, neglect or failure
to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in Aqua Broadcast user or service
manuals. Connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regu-
lations applicable in the country where the product is used. Damages/defects caused by force majeure or any
other condition that is beyond the control of Aqua Broadcast. Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by
unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the warranty. If
an inspection of the product by Aqua Broadcast shows that the defect in question is not covered by the warran-
ty, the inspection costs are payable by the customer. Products that do not meet the terms of this warranty will
be repaired exclusively at the buyer’s expense. Aqua Broadcast will inform the buyer of any such circumstance.
Warranty transferability: This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer (customer of the retail
dealer) and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product. No other person (retail
dealer, etc.) shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of Aqua Broadcast.
Claims for damages: Failure of Aqua Broadcast to provide proper warranty service shall not entitle the buyer to
claim (consequential) damages. In no event shall the liability of Aqua Broadcast exceed the invoiced value of the
product.
Other warranty rights and national law: This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer’s statutory rights
provided by national law, in particular, any such rights against the seller that arise from a legally effective
purchase contract. The warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringe-
ment of national warranty law.
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This paragraph concerns safety instruction related to all Aqua Broadcast. product in general.
Aqua Broadcast. make every effort to keep the safety standards of our products up to date and to offer our
customers the highest possible degree of safety. Our products and the auxiliary equipment they require are
designed, built and tested in accordance with the safety standards that apply in each case. Compliance with
these standards is continuously monitored by our quality assurance system.
Aqua Broadcast. products are compliant with safety rules for broadcasting transmitter as defined by IEC / EN
60215 and its amendment. According to this standard only skilled person are allowed to operate on Aqua Broad-
cast. devices. IEC / EN 60215 and its amendment defines the minimum requirements for skilled electrical
personnel.
The compliance with this standard is a pre-condition for operating with radio and TV broadcasting equipment.
The operator or the operator's authorized representative is responsible for ensuring compliance with these
guidelines. They are also responsible to achieve necessary authorization by site owner or according to local laws
to operate hereunder. They must also ensure that the operating personnel meets the applicable country-specific
training requirements. These requirements also may include any periodic training that is necessary.
The product here described has been designed, manufactured and tested according the relevant standards and
directive, see EC/ EU declaration of conformity attached to this manual. The product here described has left man-
ufacturers facilities fully compliant with safety standards. To maintain this condition and to ensure safe opera-
tion, you must observe all instructions and warnings provided in this manual. For any clarification on it, for any
doubt or any suggestion please contact directly Aqua Broadcast at [email protected]o.uk
Furthermore it is your responsibility to operate the device in an appropriate manner. This product is designed to
work in telecommunications centers only, except when expressly authorized, and must not be used in any way
that may cause injury to persons or goods. In case the product is used for any intention other than its designated
purpose or in disregard of its instructions you, the operator, are the sole responsible for any damage that this
un-proper operation may cause.
The product is used properly when it is used in accordance with its instructions and under its operating conditions
and its performance limits (refer to product manual, modules, manuals and products or modules datasheets).
This condition may be get only by skilled person with a basic knowledge of English (since all symbols, labels and
message displayed are referred to in this language).
Skilled people also have to check if particular requirements or special equipment or tools are required depending
on the product or the environment and to follow instructions to use special equipment.
The Product manual and in particular safety instructions should be left near the product in a safe place, in order
to be available for all skilled personnel who operate the device. Observing the safety instructions will help prevent
personal injury or damage to goods caused by dangerous situations. Therefore, carefully read through and
adhere to the following safety instructions before and when using the product. It is also absolutely essential to
observe the additional safety instructions on personal safety, for example, that appear in relevant parts of the
product documentation or that are given on the operating site.
Safety Information
CAUTION
Every issue, setting, repair and maintenance task has to be performed only by qualified and authorized personnel with both
theoretical and practical experience.
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