DEVA Broadcast SmartGen 4.1 Instruction manual

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SmartGen 4.1
UECP Compatible RDS/RBDS Encoder
with LAN & USB Connectivity
Quick User Guide
BEFORE YOU USE THIS PRODUCT
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DEVA product, please verify first that the latest software and
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This Quick user guide will make the installation of the RDS/RBDS Encoder SmartGen 4.1 quick and
easy. Applying these principles, you can simplify the process and save yourself extra time and effort. For
more information about the Safety precautions and the Operating environment recommendations
please refer to the complete User Manual.
1. Install the unit on its operation place;
2. Before connecting the AC Power, make sure that the mains supply at your location matches
SmartGen 4.1 Power Supply Factory Settings - 100-240 V / 50-60 Hz;
3. Configure the desired operating mode - sidechain or loop-through before the device is installed in the
signal path (For more information refer to Step 4 &Step 5);
4. Before connecting SmartGen 4.1 to other air-chain equipment, use the SmartGen Encoders Manager
to confirm that the encoder is properly configured;
5. In order to program the 'static' message registers and operating defaults, install the operating
software, before connecting the device to the computer (Refer to Step 2).
NOTE: We recommend testing the encoder with the controlling interface (computer, terminal, automation,
etc.) before SmartGen 4.1 joins the air chain. This will confirm whether the encoder is properly
initialized and two-way communication can be established.
Connection
STEP 1
SmartGen Encoders Manager Installation
STEP 2
1.
www.devabroadcast.com/downloads;
2. Find SmartGen 4.1 folder and double click on the installation file to launch the Wizard;
3. Accept the default recommendations and select "Next>" in the end of each step;
4. When asked to place an icon on the Desktop of your computer, make sure that the check box is
enabled and click "Next> Finish";
5. Finally select NOT to launch the program.
Use the Installation file which can be found on the supplied CD or downloaded from
USB Drivers Installation for Windows® 7
STEP 3
1.
on the Status balloon or proceed with the next step;
2. If an installation failure occur, a notification status will
appear. Close the status window and proceed with the next
step;
3. To start the Device manager go to Start> Control Panel>
Device Manager> Other devices;
4. Right click on "SmartGen" and select "Update Driver
Software". The Update Driver Wizard will appear;
5. Click on "Browse my computer for driver software" and
select the drivers folder (usually: C:\Program Files
\SmartGen Encoders Manager\Drivers.) then click "OK" and
"Next";
6. Windows® 7 will advise that this driver is 'unsigned'.
Disregard the message and click 'Install this driver software
anyway';
7. After the installation process is completed a notification
message will be displayed.
NOTE: During the installation process a USB RS-232 Emulation will be made. Administrator rights might
be needed in order for the USB drivers to be installed.
Connect the front-panel USB port to the computer. A "New Hardware" notification will appear. Click

Loop-through operation mode
STEP 5
If Loop-through operation mode is chosen, the RDS OR MPX OUTPUT includes the composite MPX
program signal to the RDS sub carrier. In loop-through mode the internal bypass relay will pass-through
the multiplex signal in case of an encoder power failure event.
"Loop-through" Encoder Connection
1.
generator directly to the PILOT OR MPX
INPUT of SmartGen 4.1;
2. Connect the RDS OR MPX OUTPUT of
the encoder to the composite/MPX
wideband input of the FM exciter.
Connect the output of the stereo
Sidechain operating mode
STEP 4
In order to derive timing information from the 19kHz stereo pilot, the rear-panel PILOT OR MPX
INPUT connector monitors the output of the stereo generator. When sidechain operation mode is chosen
the RDS OR MPX OUTPUT contains only the RDS sub carrier, the composite MPX signal is not routed
through SmartGen Mini. This operating mode preserves the multiplex signal integrity and assures
uninterrupted program transmission, in case of encoder failure event. Originally SmartGen 4.1 is
configured for sidechain operation.
"Sidechain" Encoder Connection
1. Connect a BNC 'T' adapter to the
composite/MPX output of the stereo
generator;
2. Using a suitable cable, connect one side
of the 'T' adapter directly to the wideband
(composite/ MPX) input of the FM exciter;
3. Using a suitable cable, connect the other
side of the 'T' adapter to the PILOT OR
MPX INPUT of SmartGen 4.1;
4. Cable the RDS OR MPX OUTPUT of the
encoder to the second wideband
(subcarrier) input of the FM exciter.
NOTE: We strongly recommend the usage
of Sidechain operating mode.
FM STEREO GENERATOR
MPX OUTPUT
SmartGen 4.1
RDS OR MPX
OUTPUT
PILOT OR MPX
INPUT
1 2 3
WIDEBAND INPUTS
FM EXCITER / TRANSMITTER
LAN
1
2
4
3
FM STEREO GENERATOR
MPX OUTPUT
SmartGen 4.1
RDS OR MPX
OUTPUT
PILOT OR MPX
INPUT
1 2 3
WIDEBAND INPUTS
FM EXCITER / TRANSMITTER
LAN
1
2

SmartGen Encoders Manager
STEP 6
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Upon completion of the instillation process, a shortcut to the software will appear on the
desktop of your PC.Adouble click on the shortcut will open the main application window.
Most of the functions will be disabled. In order to enable them, a connection with the
device should be established.
See below the control window representation:
Communication Mode Configuration
STEP 7
1. Press the 'Settings' button, located on the
bottom-left corner .Settings dialog window will
appear;
2. Click on the Refresh button and using the drop
down menu select the proper COM Port. ;
3. Press OK and exit the Settings Menu;
4. Different communication modes can be easily
changed via the short-cut placed on the bottom
right of the screen . Select COM
communication mode and press Connect;
5. Once read, the Hardware configuration will be
visible and ready for editing. The Basic and
Advanced RDS and the Console tabs will be
activated.
(1)
(2)
(3)
2
NOTE: Please note that upon completion of the USB installation process, the USB will be referred to as
COM port. The COM port number varies depending on the number of COM connections.
The connection status is visible on the bottom-right part of the screen .(4)

Please refer to the User manual for detailed information on
how to configure and explore your device.
Basic RDS
STEP 8
PI Code Calculator
The PI code is your station's 'digital address'. This is a hexadecimal code assigned by the broadcasting
authorities in most countries, except for the United States where the PI code is numerically calculated from
the station's callsign.
NOTE: For further information on how to use the PI Code Calculator, refer to the complete User manual,
page 41.
PTY Selection
The Program Type identifies the station's programming format from a list. There are two lists, for the
European RDS system and for the American RBDS specification. The proper PTY can be selected from a
drop-down menu.
TA Timeout
An automatic timeout option has been included into SmartGen 4.1 to prevent from an extended
software-activated TA flag. The timeout can be set choosing between 1 and 255 minutes. This will
automatically deactivate the TA flag after the programmed time elapses.
Dynamic PS
The Dynamic PS can hold up to 64 characters of a text, which can be set to scroll across the RDS radio
faceplate.
This screen allows reading and editing of all important RDS parameters needed for the Basic RDS
applications.