Axel TIGER SHARK User manual

User Manual
DIGITAL STEREO GENERATOR AND
RDS/RBDS ENCODER
(Rev. 4.6 EN - International)
TIGER SHARK

TIGER SHARK ENGLISH USER MANUAL
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSE AXEL TECHNOLOGY TIGER
SHARK!
TIGER SHARK MAIN FEAUTERS (FULL MPX + RDS/RBDS + LIMITER)
Digital Stereo Generator (MPX)
Dynamic RDS/RBDS encoder
AGC input stage, Audio Limiter, Stereo Enhancer
Automatic changeover between Analog, AES/EBU and external MPX input
UECP compliant
Dynamic ODA, TMC, EWS and IH services
Advanced PS scrolling. PS, RT, PTY scheduler
8 GPI / 8 Relay interface.
3 serial connections to control and send messages
RDS decoder for re-broadcasting messages
Pc control software.
Ethernet connection with SNMP protocol
ASCII protocol
TCP/IP server
GPS Interface
Incoming MPX detector stage
Radio Automation Systems Interface
RT+ Services Supported
TIGER SHARK-R MAIN FEAUTERS (ONLY RDS/RBDS CODER)
Dynamic RDS/RBDS encoder
Automatic changeover between Analog, AES/EBU and external MPX input
UECP compliant
Dynamic ODA, TMC, EWS and IH services
Advanced PS scrolling. PS, RT, PTY scheduler
8 GPI / 8 Relay interface
3 serial connections to control and send messages
RDS decoder for re-broadcasting messages
Pc control software.
Ethernet connection with SNMP protocol
ASCII protocol
TCP/IP server
GPS Interface
Radio Automation System Interface
RT+ Services Supported
THE STATE OF THE ART
Tiger Shark has been accurately designed to satisfy the most demanding requirements in FM Stereo generation
and advanced RDS/RBDS encoding.
It is built with the best cutting-edge technology: surface-mount components and multi-layer circuit boards keep
the signal path safe from any issue, providing the purest modulation quality. Its digital architecture guarantees
long term reliability and easy firmware updates, directly on field or from remote.
Tiger Shark is a top-class RDS/RBDS and Stereo Generator machine.
It has been designed to provide every custom requirement if a structured FM network, especially managing
advanced machine control and signal changeover, using a PC and webserver interface.
Tiger Shark supports the most advanced RDS dynamic services, including TMC, ODA, IH, TDC and EWS.
In addition to standard CENELEC methods, RDS programming has been enriched with larger PS and RT sets
(also available in dynamic mode) with powerful scheduling capabilities.

GPS satellite receiver, such as our Sat Time Synchronizer, can broadcast local time info as part of the RDS
data. RDS service carries also 4 IH (InHouse Application) remote controls, that can be used to start advertising
breaks on distant networks, to split broadcasting areas, to activate / deactivate recorders etc..
Tiger Shark communication features have been enforced with comprehensive remotecontrol via RS232, RS485,
modem or TCP/IP: Its built-in, passwordprotected server is compatible with FTP, Telnet, SNMP, HTTP and
UECP protocols. It can be easily interfaced to various Automation Systems and offers an ASCII protocol for
broadcast song/artist information. In case of alarms, it supports SNMP alerting for automation systems, and
eventually SMS notification (by a GSM modem connection).
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SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA
Contents
1SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA..................................................................... 8
1.1 FOREWORD....................................................................................................................................... 8
2SAFETY WARNINGS ................................................................................................................................ 8
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES................................................................................................. 9
3ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA.................................................................................. 11
4WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE .................................................................................................... 12
5INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD............................................................................ 14
6UNPACKING AND INSPECTION............................................................................................................ 15
7FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS..................................................................................... 16
7.1 POWER SUPPLY CABLE................................................................................................................. 16
7.2 AC MAINS VOLTAGE SETTING (230 V/115 V) .............................................................................. 16
7.3 FUSE REPLACEMENT..................................................................................................................... 17
7.4PROTECTION AGAINST LIGHTNING.............................................................................................. 18
7.5 VENTILATION................................................................................................................................... 18
8INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................... 19
8.1 PRELIMINARY INFORMATION ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL....................................................... 19
9GENERAL DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................... 20
9.1 FRONT PANEL ................................................................................................................................. 20
9.2 REAR PANEL.................................................................................................................................... 21
9.1 THE INTERNAL CLOCK ................................................................................................................... 23
10 BLOCK DIAGRAM............................................................................................................................... 24
11 FRONT PANEL OPERATION.............................................................................................................. 25
11.1 THE MENU TREE.......................................................................................................................... 25
11.2 HOW TO PREVENT THE ACCESS FROM THE FRONT PANEL MENU...................................... 27
11.3 HOW TO ASSIGN AN ID LABEL TOTHE UNIT............................................................................ 27
12 SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE CONNECTIONS FOR CONTROL ........................................................ 28
13 INSTALLATION AND USE OF PC CONTROL SOFTWARE.............................................................. 28
13.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................... 28
13.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE................................................................................ 29
13.3 TWO DIFFERENT VIEW MODES................................................................................................. 32
13.4 READING OUT THE FIRMWARE CODE...................................................................................... 33
14 BASIC CONNECTION TO A SINGLE CODER (DIRECT LINK)......................................................... 34
14.1 DIRECT LINK THROUGH SERIAL RS232.................................................................................... 35
14.2 DIRECT LINK THROUGH UP-LINK MODEM ............................................................................... 35
14.3 CONNECTING ADIAL-UP MODEM.............................................................................................. 36
14.4 DIRECT LINK THROUGH TCP/IP................................................................................................. 37
15 MANAGING ACCESS RIGHTS TO THE ENCODER.......................................................................... 39
16 HOW TO ASSIGN AN IP ADDRESS TO THE TIGER-SHARK .......................................................... 40
17 GETTING CONNECTED - THE ‘CONNECTION MANAGER’............................................................. 42
18 HOW TO SETUP A CONNECTION PASSWORD............................................................................... 43
19 HOW TO DISCONNECT FROM A TIGER-SHARK............................................................................. 44
20 MANAGING TIGER-SHARK in GROUPS........................................................................................... 45
20.1 FIRST STEP: COMPOSE THE ‘TREE’ INTO THE TIGERSHARK REMOTE (EDIT MODE). ....... 46
20.1.1 ADDITION OF A SINGLE CODER............................................................................................ 47
20.1.2 ADDITION OF A GROUP OF CODERS.................................................................................... 48
20.1.3 THE MNEMONIC IDENTIFIERS FOR SINGLE TARGETS OR GROUPS............................... 49
20.1.4 SYSTEM TREE –EDITING TOOLS.......................................................................................... 50
20.2 SECOND STEP: THE ‘WORK MODE’........................................................................................... 51
20.3 CONFIGURATION OF AMONO-DIRECTIONAL COM CHANNEL .............................................. 51
21 THE ‘CONFIGURATION EDITOR’: WHAT IS AND HOW TO USE IT................................................ 52
21.1 EDITOR TOOLS............................................................................................................................ 53
21.2 TYPICAL IMPORT /EXPORT TASKS........................................................................................... 54
21.3 EXPORTING ONLY SECTIONS OF ACONFIGURATION ........................................................... 55
22 HOW TO CONTROL THE UNIT FROM WEB BROWSER.................................................................. 56
23 STEREO GENERATOR –INPUT CHANGEOVER ............................................................................. 57
23.1 THE MPX SPECTRUM.................................................................................................................. 57
23.2 AVAILABLE INPUTS..................................................................................................................... 58

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23.3 CHANGEOVER STAGE –BLOCK DIAGRAM .............................................................................. 58
23.4 HOW TO SELECT THE INPUT SOURCE..................................................................................... 59
23.5 HOW TOTURN THE AUTOMATIC INPUT CHANGEOVER ON /OFF......................................... 59
23.6 DEFINITION OF CHANGEOVER PARAMETERS AND TERMS .................................................. 60
23.7 AVAILABLE CONTROLS OVER EXTERNAL AUXILIARY MPX................................................... 60
23.8 SUMMARY TABLE FOR CHANGEOVER OPERATION............................................................... 61
23.9 HOW TO KNOW WHICH INPUT SOURCE IS CURRENTLY ON-AIR .......................................... 65
24 STEREO GENERATOR –LEVEL AND WORKING MODES .............................................................. 66
24.1 INPUT AUDIO LEVEL CONTROL................................................................................................. 66
24.2 SETTING THE OUTPUT PRE-EMPHASIS................................................................................... 66
24.3 SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE AUDIOWORKING MODES ............................................................. 67
24.3.1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 67
24.4 HOW TO ADJUST THE INPUT GAIN ON MANUALWORK MODES............................................ 68
24.4.1 LINEAR MODE .......................................................................................................................... 69
24.4.2 LINEAR –FULL RANGE ........................................................................................................... 70
24.4.3 CLIPPER MODE........................................................................................................................ 71
24.5 AGC STAGE -SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS........................................................................... 73
24.6 STEREO ENHANCER CONFIGURATION.................................................................................... 73
25 STEREO GENERATOR - LIMITER STAGE CONFIGURATION ........................................................ 74
25.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................... 74
25.2 OPERATING MODES ................................................................................................................... 75
26 STEREO GENERATOR - MPX OUTPUT SIGNAL ............................................................................. 76
26.1 CONFIGURATION OF THE OUTPUT: NORMAL, PEAK TONE................................................... 76
26.2 PILOT PHASE AND LEVEL +MPX SIGNAL LEVEL..................................................................... 76
26.3 MPX SIGNAL CALIBRATION –THE POST CLIPPER GAIN ........................................................ 77
27 RDS / RBDS GENERATOR –GENERAL SETUP .............................................................................. 78
27.1 BLOCK DIAGRAM –RDS /RBDS VERSION ONLY..................................................................... 79
27.2 GENERAL RDS/RBDS ENABLING............................................................................................... 79
27.3 RDS PHASE AND LEVEL ADJUSTEMENT.................................................................................. 80
27.4 RDS SYNC SOURCE (RDS VERSION ONLY) ............................................................................. 80
27.5 UECP OR NOT-UECP PROGRAMMING MODE.......................................................................... 81
27.6 CHARACTER TABLES (FOR RT, PS, PTYN SERVICES)............................................................ 81
28 THE ‘STATIC’ RDS / RBDS................................................................................................................. 82
28.1 SYNCHRONIZE INTERNAL CLOCK AND ENABLE ‘CT’ SERVICE............................................. 82
29 DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................................... 83
29.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................... 83
29.2 RDS GROUP CONFIGURATION (‘SERVICES’PANEL).................................................................. 83
29.3 EON /PSN SERVICES IN THE DATASET 1................................................................................. 84
29.4 THE PI CODE (PROGRAM IDENTIFIER)..................................................................................... 85
29.4.1 THE ‘PROGRAM IDENTIFIER’ CODE IN THE RDS MODE..................................................... 85
29.4.2 THE ‘PROGRAM IDENTIFIER’ CODE IN THE RBDS MODE .................................................. 85
29.5 THE DI (DECODER IDENTIFICATION) ........................................................................................ 86
29.6 ‘LINKAGE’ INFORMATION (LA, EG, ILS, LSN)............................................................................. 86
29.7 TP, TA, MS CONFIGURATION &THEIR REMOTE CONTROL.................................................... 86
29.8 SLOW LABELING CODES............................................................................................................ 87
29.9 ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES (AF) ........................................................................................... 88
29.10 HOW TO COMPOSE AF LISTS..................................................................................................... 89
29.11 AF METHODS AAND B ................................................................................................................ 91
29.12 RADIOTEXT PANEL ..................................................................................................................... 93
29.13 PIN –PTY SERVICES................................................................................................................... 94
29.14PROGRAM SERVICE NAME (PSN) ............................................................................................. 96
29.15 VARIABLE PS -BASIC OPERATION............................................................................................ 97
29.15.1 PS SEQUENCES................................................................................................................... 97
29.15.2 PS SCROLLING..................................................................................................................... 98
29.16 THE SCHEDULER ........................................................................................................................ 99
29.16.1 GETTING STARTED............................................................................................................ 101
29.16.2 SELECTING AN ITEM TYPE............................................................................................... 101
29.16.3 SELECTING THE ITEM NUMBER ...................................................................................... 101
29.16.4 SETUP THE SCHEDULE TIME AND DATES ..................................................................... 102
29.16.5 ENABLING AN EVENT ........................................................................................................ 104

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29.16.6 UPDATING AN EVENT........................................................................................................ 104
29.16.7 DELETING A SCHEDULED EVENT.................................................................................... 104
29.16.8 EVENT PRIORITY ............................................................................................................... 104
29.16.9 SCHEDULER OVERALL EXAMPLES................................................................................. 105
29.17 CONFIGURING EON NETWORKS IN THE DATASET 1............................................................ 107
30 DATASET 2-3-4-5-6 CONFIGURATION AND RECALL................................................................... 108
30.1 HOW TO ‘RECALL’ ADATASET................................................................................................. 108
30.2 SELECTION OF THE ‘ALTERNATIVE DATASET’...................................................................... 108
30.3 DIRECT SELECTION OF DATASET 1TROUGH ADIFFERENT DATASET ............................. 108
30.4 CHANGE DATASET DEPENDING BYAUDIO SOURCE ........................................................... 108
31 THE ‘DYNAMIC RDS’ ........................................................................................................................ 109
31.1 IN HOUSE (IH) &EWS –TMC &TDC –ODA SERVICES.......................................................... 109
31.2 MANAGING ‘PRIORITY’ /DYNAMIC PS SCROLLING MESSAGES.......................................... 111
32 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................ 112
32.1 GENERAL.................................................................................................................................... 112
32.2 COMMUNICATION ..................................................................................................................... 112
32.3 INPUTS /OUTPUTS .................................................................................................................... 112
32.4 MPX DETECTOR ........................................................................................................................ 114
32.5 INPUT CHANGEOVER ............................................................................................................... 114
32.6 AUDIO LIMITER STAGE ............................................................................................................. 114
32.7 MPX (STEREO) GENERATOR................................................................................................... 115
32.8 RDS /RBDS ENCODING ............................................................................................................ 115
32.9 RDS/RBDS ENCODING &PROGRAMMING.............................................................................. 116
32.10 IH REMOTE CONTROL .............................................................................................................. 116
32.11 SOFTWARE TOOLS ................................................................................................................... 117
33 APPENDIX A –CONNECTOR PINOUT............................................................................................ 118
33.1 RS232 CONNECTION AND PINOUT.......................................................................................... 118
33.2 RS485 CONNECTION AND PINOUT.......................................................................................... 118
33.2.1 PORT PIN-OUT ....................................................................................................................... 118
33.2.2 JUMPER SETTINGS (FULL /HALF DUPLEX and LINE LOAD) ............................................. 119
33.2.3 Full/Half Duplex........................................................................................................................ 120
33.2.4 RS485 NETWORK TOPOLOGY ............................................................................................. 120
33.3 ANALOG &DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTION.............................................................................. 121
33.4 GPI CONNECTIONS................................................................................................................... 122
33.4.1 EXAMPLE OF ACTIVATION OF INPUT 1 BY CLEAN CONTACT......................................... 123
33.4.2 EXAMPLE OF ACTIVATION OF INPUT 1 BY TTL ................................................................. 123
33.5 TIME SYNCH IN TIGER SHARK................................................................................................. 124
33.6 RELAY OUTPUT CONNECTIONS.............................................................................................. 125
34 APPENDIX B - CONFIGURATION EDITOR SYNTAX...................................................................... 126
35 APPENDIX C –MPX BOARD JUMPER SETTINGS......................................................................... 133
35.1 JUMPERS LEGEND.................................................................................................................... 133
35.2 MPX CARD –BLOCK DIAGRAM WITH DEFAULT JUMPER POSITIONS................................... 134
36 APPENDIX D –AUDIO INPUT CARD SETTINGS............................................................................ 136
37 APPENDIX E - FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE.................................................................... 137
45.5.1 MAKING THE UNIT READY FOR UPGRADING........................................................................ 137
45.5.2 PC OPERATION ......................................................................................................................... 137
38 APPENDIX F –SIDECHAIN / LOOPTHROUGH CONN. MODES.................................................... 141
38.1 SIDECHAIN MODE (SUGGESTED) ........................................................................................... 141
38.1.1 Sidechain - SYNC mode.......................................................................................................... 141
38.1.2 Sidechain –MPX mode ........................................................................................................... 142
38.2 LOOP-THROUGH MODE............................................................................................................ 143
39 APPENDIX G –DESCRIPTION OF ASCII COMMANDS.................................................................. 144
39.1 OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................. 144
39.2 SYNTAX ...................................................................................................................................... 144
39.3 RADIO TEXT (RT)....................................................................................................................... 144
39.4 PS SCROLLING .......................................................................................................................... 144
39.5 RADIO TEXT PLUS (RT+)........................................................................................................... 145
39.6 DATASET.................................................................................................................................... 146
39.7 TA/TP......................................................................................................................................... 146
40 APPENDIX H - HOW TO USE RT / RT+ IN TIGER SHARK............................................................. 147

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41 APPENDIX I - UDP –TCPIP –SNMP –HTTP –NTP PORTS ......................................................... 152
41.1 BUG FIX....................................................................................................................................... 154
41.2 EXCELLENT RDS ANALOGIC SIGNAL QUALITY ..................................................................... 154
42 APPENDIX L –DESCRIPTION OF SNMP - MIB .............................................................................. 155
42.1 CONNECTION PARAMETERS TO TIGER-SHARK’S SNMP AGENT....................................... 156
42.2 SNMP READ/WRITE PASSWORDS.......................................................................................... 156
42.3 DEFINITION OF GENERALSETTINGS BRANCH...................................................................... 156
42.4 DEFINITION OF MPXSETTINGS BRANCH............................................................................... 159
42.5 DEFINITION OF RDSSETTINGS BRANCH ............................................................................... 160
42.6 DEFINITION OF AUDIOSETTINGS BRANCH ........................................................................... 161
42.7 DEFINITION OF DYNAMICSIGNALS DATA STRUCTURE....................................................... 162
42.8 DEFINITION OF RDSCOMMANDS............................................................................................ 165
43 APPENDIX M –ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK................................................................. 170
43.1 PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS........................................................................................... 170
43.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE –ETHERNET BOARD .............................................................. 171
43.3 PART-1: MECHANICAL UPGRADE............................................................................................ 171
43.4 PART-2: FIRMWARE UPGRADE................................................................................................ 177
43.5 FIRMWARE UPGRADE .............................................................................................................. 177
45.5.1 MAKING THE UNIT READY FOR UPGRADING........................................................................ 177
45.5.2 PC OPERATION ......................................................................................................................... 177
43.6 PART-3: SOFTWARE UPGRADE............................................................................................... 180
44 WEEE DIRECTIVE –INFORMATIVA RAEE..................................................................................... 182
45 WARRANTY....................................................................................................................................... 183
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 184

SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA
1 SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA
SAFETY WARNINGS
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD
(Rel. 1.3)
1.1 FOREWORD
For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked with these Warning
Symbols should be read carefully.
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 mis-operation or fault in hardware contained in the
product.
It is recommended that all maintenance and service on the product should be carried out by the
manufacturer or its authorised agents. The manufacturer cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss
or damage caused by service, maintenance or repair by unauthorised personnel.
2 SAFETY WARNINGS
The installation and servicing instructions in this manual are for use by qualified personnel only.
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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.
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Heed All Warnings. All warnings on the product and those listed in the operating instructions must be
adhered to.
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Heat. This product must be situated away from any heat sources such as radiators or other products
(including power amplifiers or transmitters) that produce heat.

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Power Sources. This product must be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label and in the installation instructions. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your facility,
consult your local power company. Make sure the AC main voltage corresponds to that indicated in the
technical specifications. If a different voltage (ex. 110/115 VAC) is available, open the equipment closure
and set the voltage switch on the main supply circuit, located behind the AC socket
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Power Cord Protection. Power supply cords must be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on
nor pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to the cords at AC wall plugs
and convenience receptacles, and at the point where the cord plugs into the product
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Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
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Lightning. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the AC wall outlet and the audio connections. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges
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Installation. Configuration and installation should only be carried out by a competent installation engineer
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Cabling. Using high quality wires, well protected. Make sure the cable integrity.
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
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Do not change the voltage setting or replace the mains fuse without first turning the
unit off and unplugging the mains cord
Make sure the AC main voltage corresponds to that indicated in the technical
specifications.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED !
To avoid risk of fire use the correct value fuse, as indicated on the label stuck on the
right side of the unit.
This apparatus uses a single pole mains switch and does therefore not separate the
unit completely from the mains power. To completely separate from mains power
(f.i. in the event of danger) unplug mains power cord. As the MAINS plug is the
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
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Lire ces consignes
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Conserver ces consignes
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Observer tous les avertissements
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Suivre toutes les consignes
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Ne pas utiliser cet appareil à proximité de l’eau
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Ne pas obstruer les ouvertures de ventilation. Installer en respectant les consignes du fabricant

CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
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Ne pas installer à proximité d'une source de chaleur telle qu'un radiateur, une bouche de chaleur, un
poêle ou d'autres appareils (dont les amplificateurs) produisant de la chaleur.
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Ne pas annuler la sécurité de la fiche de terre, la troisième branche est destinée à la sécurité. Si la
fiche fournie ne s'adapte pas à la prise électrique, demander à un électricien de remplacer la prise hors
normes.
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Protéger le cordon d'alimentation afin que personne ne marche dessus et que rien ne le pince, en
particulier aux fiches, aux prises de courant et au point de sortie de l’appareil
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Utiliser uniquement les accessoires spécifiés par le fabricant
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Utiliser uniquement avec un chariot, un support ou une table spécifié par le fabricant ou vendu avec
l’appareil. Si un chariot est utilisé, déplacer l’ensemble chariot–appareil avec précaution afin de ne pas le
renverser, ce qui pourrait entraîner des blessures
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Débrancher l’appareil pendant les orages ou quand il ne sera pas utilisé pendant longtemps.
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Confier toute réparation à du personnel qualifié. Des réparations sont nécessaires si l’appareil est
endommagé d’une façon quelconque, par exemple: cordon ou prise d’alimentation endommagé, liquide
renversé ou objet tombé à l’intérieur de l’appareil, exposition de l’appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité,
appareil qui ne marche pas normalement ou que l’on a fait tomber.
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NE PAS exposer cet appareil aux égouttures et aux éclaboussements. Ne pas poser des objets
contenant de l'eau, comme des vases, sur l'appareil
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. Pendant son usage, l’appareil doit etre
branchee à la prise de terre
Utiliser le fusible principal AC avec le valeur qui est indiquée sur l'étiquette collée sur le
coffret.
Assurez-vous que la tension principale AC correspond à celle indiquée dans les
spécifications techniques.
L’interrupteur d’alimentation interrompt un pôle du réseau d’alimentation excepté le
conducteur de terre de protection. En cas de danger, debrancher le cordon
d'alimentation. Parce que la prise du réseau de alimentation est utilisée comme
dispositif de déconnexion, ce dispositif doit demeuré aisément accessible

ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA
3 ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA
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Leggere le presenti istruzioni
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Conservare queste istruzioni
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Osservare tutte le avvertenze
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Seguire scrupolosamente tutte le istruzioni
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Non usare questo apparecchio in prossimità di acqua
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Non ostruire alcuna apertura per il raffreddamento. Installare l’apparecchio seguendo le istruzioni
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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
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Non rimuovere il terminale di connessione a terra sul cordone di alimentazione: esso ha lo scopo di
tutelare l’incolumità dell’utilizzatore. Se la spina in dotazione non si adatta alla presa di corrente, rivolgersi
ad un elettricista per far eseguire le modifiche necessarie.
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Evitare di calpestare il cavo di alimentazione o di comprimerlo, specialmente in corrispondenza della
spina e del punto di inserzione sull’apparato.
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Utilizzare solo dispositivi di collegamento e gli accessori specificati dal produttore.
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Utilizzare l’apparecchio solo con un carrello, un sostegno, una staffa o un tavolo di tipo specificato dal
produttore o venduto insieme all’apparecchio. Se si utilizza un carrello, fare attenzione negli spostamenti
per evitare infortuni causati da ribaltamenti del carrello stesso.
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Scollegare l’apparecchio dalla presa di corrente durante i temporali o quando inutilizzato a lungo
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Per qualsiasi intervento, rivolgersi a personale di assistenza qualificato. È’ necessario intervenire
sull’apparecchio ogniqualvolta si verificano danneggiamenti di qualsiasi natura. Ad esempio, la spina o il
cavo di alimentazione sono danneggiati, è entrato liquido nell’apparecchio o sono caduti oggetti su di
esso, l’apparecchio è stato esposto alla pioggia o all’umidità, non funziona normalmente o è caduto.
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Non esporre a sgocciolamenti o spruzzi. Non appoggiare sull'apparecchio oggetti pieni di liquidi, ad
esempio vasi da fiori.
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. L’APPARATO DEVE ESSERE CONNESSO A
TERRA.
Sostituire il fusibile generale con uno di identico valore, come indicato sulla etichetta
applicata sul mobile dell’apparato
Assicurarsi che la tensione di rete corrisponda a quella per la quale è configurato
l’apparecchio
Questo apparato utilizza un interruttore di alimentazione di tipo unipolare e
l’isolamento dalla rete elettrica non è pertanto completo. Per ottenere un isolamento
totale (ad esempio in caso di pericolo), scollegare il cordone di alimentazione. Inoltre,
poichè la spina di alimentazione è utilizzata come dispositivo di sezionamento, essa
deve restare facilmente raggiungibile

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4 WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE
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Diese Hinweise LESEN
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Diese Hinweise AUFHEBEN
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Alle Warnhinweise BEACHTEN
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Alle Anweisungen BEFOLGEN
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Dieses Gerät NICHT in der Nähe von Wasser verwenden
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KEINE Lüftungsöffnungen verdecken. Gemäß den Anweisungen des Herstellers einbauen
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Nicht in der Nähe von Wärmequellen, wie Heizkörpern, Raumheizungen, Herden oder anderen
Geräten (einschließlich Verstärkern) installieren, die Wärme erzeugen
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Die Schutzfunktion des Schukosteckers NICHT umgehen. Bei Steckern für die USA gibt es
polarisierte Stecker, bei denen ein Leiter breiter als der andere ist; US-Stecker mit Erdung verfügen über
einen dritten Schutzleiter. Bei diesen Steckerausführungen dient der breitere Leiter bzw. der Schutzleiter
Ihrer Sicherheit. Wenn der mitgelieferte Stecker nicht in die Steckdose passt, einen Elektriker mit dem
Austauschen der veralteten Steckdose beauftragen
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VERHINDERN, dass das Netzkabel gequetscht oder darauf getreten wird, insbesondere im Bereich
der Stecker, Netzsteckdosen und an der Austrittsstelle vom Gerät
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NUR das vom Hersteller angegebene Zubehör und entsprechende Zusatzgeräte verwenden.
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NUR in Verbindung mit einem vom Hersteller angegebenen oder mit dem Gerät verkauften
Transportwagen, Stand, Stativ, Träger oder Tisch verwenden. Wenn ein Transportwagen verwendet wird,
beim Verschieben der Transportwagen-Geräte- Einheit vorsichtig vorgehen, um Verletzungen durch
Umkippen
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Das Netzkabel dieses Geräts während Gewittern oder bei längeren Stillstandszeiten aus der Steckdose
ABZIEHEN.
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Alle Reparatur- und Wartungsarbeiten von qualifiziertem Kundendienstpersonal DURCHFÜHREN
LASSEN. Kundendienst ist erforderlich, wenn das Gerät auf irgendwelche Weise beschädigt wurde, z.B.
wenn das Netzkabel oder der Netzstecker beschädigt wurden, wenn Flüssigkeiten in das Gerät
verschüttet wurden oder Fremdkörper hineinfielen, wenn das Gerät Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt
war, nicht normal funktioniert oder fallen gelassen wurde.
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Dieses Gerät vor Tropf- und Spritzwasser SCHÜTZEN. KEINE mit Wasser gefüllten Gegenstände wie
zum Beispiel Vasen auf das Gerät STELLEN.
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.
Hauptsicherung nur mit einer gleichwertigen austauschen
(s. entsprechende Etikette).
Vor Einschalten Netzspannungseinstellung am Gerät überprüfen bzw. anpassen.

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Inpoliger Netzschalter. In Notfälle oder für Wartungsarbeiten Netzkabel trennen. Der
Netzstecker fungiert auch als Trennelement muss deshalb zugänglich bleiben

INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD
5 INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD
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LEA estas instrucciones
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CONSERVE estas instrucciones
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PRESTE ATENCION a todas las advertencias.
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SIGA todas las instrucciones
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NO utilice este aparato cerca del agua
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NO obstruya ninguna de las aberturas de ventilación. Instálese según lo indicado en las
instrucciones del fabricante
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No instale el aparato cerca de fuentes de calor tales como radiadores, registros de calefacción,
estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que produzcan calor
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NO anule la función de seguridad del enchufe polarizado o con clavija de puesta a tierra. Un enchufe
polarizado tiene dos patas, una más ancha que la otra. Un enchufe con puesta a tierra tiene dos patas y
una tercera clavija con puesta a tierra. La pata más ancha o la tercera clavija se proporciona para su
seguridad. Si el toma corriente no es del tipo apropiado para el enchufe, consulte a un electricista para
que sustituya el toma corriente de estilo anticuado
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PROTEJA el cable eléctrico para evitar que personas lo pisen o estrujen, particularmente en sus
enchufes, en los toma corrientes y en el punto en el cual sale del aparato
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UTILICE únicamente los accesorios especificados por el fabricante
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UTILICESE únicamente con un carro, pedestal, escuadra o mesa del tipo especificado por el fabricante
o vendido con el aparato. Si se usa un carro, el mismo debe moverse con sumo cuidado para evitar que
se vuelque con el aparato
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DESENCHUFE el aparato durante las tormentas eléctricas, o si no va a ser utilizado por un lapso
prolongado.
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TODA reparación debe ser llevada a cabo por técnicos calificados. El aparato requiere reparación si ha
sufrido cualquier tipo de daño, incluyendo los daños al cordón o enchufe eléctrico, si se derrama líquido
sobre el aparato o si caen objetos en su interior, si ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o la humedad, si no
funciona de modo normal, o si se ha caído.
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NO exponga este aparato a chorros o salpicaduras de líquidos. NO coloque objetos llenos con líquido,
tales como floreros, sobre el aparato .
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. Para reducir el riesgo de descargas electricas, esta unidad
debe ser conectada a tierra.
Remplaze el fusible con lo mismo, que corresponde a lo indicado en el panel del
equipo.
Antes de encender, controlar que la linea de alimentacion de voltaje corresponda a la
indicada
El interruptor de alimentación es unipolar. En el caso de peligro, desconecte el cable
de alimentación. Porque la clavija de conexion a red sirve por la desconection de la
unidad, la clavija debe ser ubicada en proximidad de la unidad

6 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 & Claims
If damage is evident, do not discard the container or packing material. Contact your carrier immediately to file
a claim for damages. Customarily, the carrier requires you, the consignee, to make all damage claims. It will
be helpful to retain the shipping documents and the waybill number.
Save all packing materials! If You should ever have to ship the unti (e.g. for servicing), it is best to
ship it in the original carton with its packing materials because both the carton and packing material
have been carefully designed to protect the unit.
Under normal conditions no user maintenance or calibration are required. Internal links and preset controls
may be set to configure the unit during installation. Any service work required should be carried out by
qualified service personnel only.
We are able to offer further product support through our worldwide network of approved dealers and service
agents.
To help us provide the most efficient service please would you keep a record of the
unit serial number, and date and place of purchase to be quoted in any
communication regarding this product.
The actual equipment Serial Number is indicated on the silver label stuck on the rear panel of the equipment
closure.
Tools And Equipment Needed
Only standard technician’s tools are required to install this equipment.

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7 FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS
7.1 POWER SUPPLY CABLE
A power supply cable of approx. 2 mt length 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 exsisting plug with the new one:
Earth
Green, or green and yellow
Neutral (N)
Blue
Live (L)
Brown
Supply cables should be laid in such a manner that one does not step or walk on them. They should not be
squashed by any objects.
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED.
The chassis is always connected to mains earth to ensure your safety: check your mains wiring and earthing
before switching on.
7.2 AC MAINS VOLTAGE SETTING (230 V / 115 V)
BE SURE THAT THE UNIT IS SET TO THE CORRECT MAINS/LINE VOLTAGE FOR
YOUR COUNTRY BEFORE PLUGGING IT INTO THE WALL OUTLET !
The actual Mains voltage is indicated on the label stuck on the equipment closure. Should the type of power
at the operation location not be known, please contact your dealer or electricity company.
If, for some reason, the unit is to be operated at a mains input voltage which is different to that as supplied,
you need to switch the voltage selector on the right side of the unit. You also need to replace the AC main
fuse, according to information provided on the external label or on the Technical Specifications table at the
end of this user manual.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, ALWAYS DISCONNECT
THE AC MAINS CABLE BEFORE ALTERING THE CHANGE-OVER SWITCH. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

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7.3 FUSE REPLACEMENT
The power supply socket has an integral fuse drawer containing the AC power fuse and a spare, both of the
same value. 
BEFORE REPLACING THE POWER FUSE, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TYPE OF
FUSE FOR THE VOLTAGE TO BE PROTECTED.
USING WRONG FUSE TYPE WILL RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT PROTECTION.
Make sure that the power is switched off and the power cable is disconnected from the equipment.
a. Open the fuse drawer using a small blade screwdriver.
b. Replace the fuse located at the internal position
c. Push the fuse socket back into the original position (a.)
Perform the set-up under static control conditions. Static charges are likely to completely
destroy one or more of the CMOS semiconductors employed in the unit. Static damage will
not be covered under warranty.
Basic damage prevention consists of minimizing generation, discharging any accumulated
static charge on your body and preventing that discharge from being sent to or through any
electronic component.
Uninsulated dangerous voltage are inside the enclosure, voltage that may be sufficient to
constitute a risk of shock.
Always disconnect to AC Mains before removing the top cover

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7.4 PROTECTION AGAINST LIGHTNING
Should the device be put out of action due to being struck by lightning or excess voltage,
disconnect it from the power supply without delay. Do not reconnect until the device has
been checked. If in doubt contact the technical support service.
Make sure there is suitable lightning protection to protect the device.
Alternatively you should disconnect all connectors from the device during a storm or when
the device is going to be unsupervised or not used for a longer period of time.
These measures will protect against damage by lightning or excess voltage.
7.5 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. These openings must not be blocked nor covered during operation.
YOU MUST LEAVE AT A MINIMUM ONE RACK UNIT OF EMPTY SPACE ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT TO
ENHANCE VENTILATION AND TO GET A LONGER EQUIPMENT LIFE.

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8 INTRODUCTION
AVAILABLE VERSION AND OPTION FOR TIGER SHRAK
CODE#
MODEL
DESCRIZIONE
T-SHARK
TIGER SHARK
Digital stereo & RDS coder, stereo enhancer, AGC and
lookahead limiter. UECP compliant. Analog ,AES/EBU
and MPX inputs, automatic changeover. MPX Split. 6
Datasets. ODA, TMC, IH. Scheduler. Ethernet. Web
Server. GPI. Relay OUT. IH embedde comand.
Remote control. Automation and GPS interface.
T-SHARK-RDS
TIGER SHARK RDS
Digital RDS / RBDS encoder. 6 Datasets. UECP. ODA,
TMC, IH services. Scheduler.Lan interface, Web
Server, SNMP Agent. 8 GPI, 8 Relays. 4 Remote
controls on IH. Remote control. Interface to GPS and
radio automation systems.
T-SHARK-LITE
TIGER SHARK LITE
Digital stereo & RDS coder, stereo enhancer, AGC and
lookahead limiter. UECP compliant. Analog and
AES/EBU IN. Audio IN changeover. 6 Datasets. ODA,
TMC, IH. Scheduler. GPI. Relay OUT. Remote control.
Automation and GPS interface
T-SHARK-RDS-LITE
TIGER SHARK LITE RDS
Digital RDS coder. 6 Dataset. UECP. ODA, TMC, IH,
RT, RT+. Scheduler PS, RT, PTY. 4 GPI, 4 Relays.
Software for PC control..
TIGER SHARK Series FRONT
TIGER SHARK Series REAR
8.1 PRELIMINARY INFORMATION ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL
Some products features could be differents between Tiger Shark, Tiger Shark-R, Tiger Shark-Lite, Tiger
Shark-R Lite. This user manual is refered to Tiger Shark full equipment. In case you want change your
Tiger Shark-R or Tiger Shark-R Lite into a Tiger Shark full, please contact our sales dept.

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9 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
9.1 FRONT PANEL
N°
CONTRO NAME
DESCRIPTION
1
DISPLAY
Multifunction display showing the menu and the unit status
2
RX DATA LEDS
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DYN DATA BUFFER LED
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INPUT LEDS
A blinking LED shows incoming data on each of the Serial Ports.
A blinking LED shows data activity on Dynamic Data Buffers
A fixed lighting LED shows the user-selected input.
A blinking LED shows the alternative input in use (as picked-up by internal
changeover).
3
JOG-SHUTTLE:
for menu navigation and parameters modify. If it is pressed it has the same
function as the [ENT] button (8)
4
LED DI WARNING
a It identifies a General Alarm situation in the Tiger Shark. Warning conditions
can be the following:
b. Audio input signal saturation
C Mpx Clipping
d Firmware upgrade enabled (switch FW UPGRADE ENABLE to ON position
(5) –SEE also APPENDIX ‘FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE’
e Split mode Activated
5
Fw Upg SWITCH
This switch makes Tiger Shark ready for Firmware upgrade. –SEE also
APPENDIX ‘FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE’
6
ENT Key
[ENTER] by pressing this button, selection shown on the Display is confirmed
7
ESC Key
[ESC] by pressing this button, selection shown on the Display is discarded
8
RS232-1 Port
This Serial Port replicates the Port 1 on the rear panel. It is used for Firmware
Upgrade and to connect to a Pc for software control.
Tiger Shark configuration menu access from the front panel can be limited with a password.
See Chapter FRONTAL PANEL ACCESS ‘BLOCK’ FUNCTION