FALCON THREE TV SDI User manual

User Manual
TV SDI Audio Processor
(Rev. 1.8 ENG)

INTRODUCTION
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CONTENT
1INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................................................3
1.1 USE OF THIS MANUAL.......................................................................................................................................3
2SAFETY WARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA ......................................................................................4
2.1 FOREWORD.......................................................................................................................................................4
3SAFETY WARNINGS.................................................................................................................................................5
4CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES...........................................................................................................6
5ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA.....................................................................................................7
6WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE........................................................................................................................8
7INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD...............................................................................................9
8UNPACKING AND INSPECTION.............................................................................................................................10
9FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................................................................11
9.1 POWER SUPPLY CABLE .................................................................................................................................11
9.2 AC MAINS VOLTAGE SETTING (230 V/115 V) ...............................................................................................11
9.3 FUSE REPLACEMENT.....................................................................................................................................12
9.4 PROTECTION AGAINSTLIGHTNING..............................................................................................................13
9.5 VENTILATION...................................................................................................................................................13
10 FALCON THREE TV SDI GENERAL DESCRIPTION..........................................................................................14
10.1 FRONT PANEL .................................................................................................................................................14
10.2 REAR PANEL....................................................................................................................................................15
10.3 SETTAGGI E IMPOSTAZIONI DI DEFAULT....................................................................................................................17
11 FALCON THREE TV SDI REMOTER...................................................................................................................18
12 USE OF THE TARGET ADDRESS MANAGER SOFTWARE..............................................................................20
13 USE OF THE FALCON THREE REMOTER SOFTWARE ...................................................................................21
13.1 ACCESS VIA SERIAL CONNECTION...............................................................................................................21
13.2 ACCESS VIA TCP/IP CONNECTION................................................................................................................22
14 FALCON THREE TV SDI MANAGEMENT...........................................................................................................23
15 FALCON THREE TV SDI REMOTER...................................................................................................................24
15.1.1 FALCON THREE TV SDI CONTROL SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION..........................................................................24
15.1.2 OPERATING CONTROLS OF THE FALCON THREE TV SDI .................................................................................25
15.1.3 OUTPUT SECTION DESCRIPTION..........................................................................................................................25
15.1.4 INPUT SECTION DESCRIPTION..............................................................................................................................26
15.1.5 FALCON THREE TV SDI INPUTS AND OUTPUTS and HARDWARE BYPASS ......................................................27
15.1.6 AGC MODE................................................................................................................................................................27
15.1.7 TV SECTION DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................................................................28
15.1.8 ITU –R BS 1770 Loudness Control .............................................................................................................................28
15.1.9 OUTPUT DELAY........................................................................................................................................................29
15.1.10 PRESET SECTION DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................29
15.1.11 SETUP (PROGRAM SETTINGS)................................................................................................................................30
16 “LEVEL” PANEL DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................................................31
17 "Pr" SECTION DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................................................32
18 FALCON THREE TV SDI WEBSERVER..............................................................................................................33
19 TECHNICAL APPENDIX ......................................................................................................................................34
19.1 APPENDIX A–BALANCED AUDIO CONNECTION AND PINOUT...................................................................34
19.2 APPENDIX B–RS232 SERIAL CONNECTION EPINOUT................................................................................34
19.3 CONNESSSIONI ETHERNET /LAN.......................................................................................................................35
19.4 CONNESSIONE BNC –BNC (JUMPER CABLE)...................................................................................................35
19.5 AUDIO DE-EMBEDDER SDI MODULE..........................................................................................................................36
19.6 AUDIO EMBEDDER SDI MODULE...............................................................................................................................36
20 FALCON THREE TV SDI BLOCK DIAGRAM......................................................................................................37
21 APPENDIX C - FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE.......................................................................................38
21.1 MAKING THEUNIT READYFOR UPGRADING ...............................................................................................38
21.2 PC OPERATION ...............................................................................................................................................38
22 FALCON THREE TV SDI SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................40
23 WEEE Directive –Informativa RAEE .................................................................................................................42
24 GUARANTEE........................................................................................................................................................43
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 44

INTRODUCTION
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1 INTRODUCTION
FALCON THREE VERSIONS AVAILABLE
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MODEL
DESCRIPTION
FALCON-THREE-TV-SDI
FALCON THREE TV
SDI
3 Band Digital TV Audio Processor. It processes Analogue
and Digital Audio signals and SDI Embedded Audio signals
with internal decoding and recoding. Mono or Stereo
Configuration. AGC, Loudness Control ITU-BS 1770, delay
control, 10 Preset and 1 Preset Custom. Connectors: BNC,
XLR, 1x TCP/IP, 3x Serial, GPin
OTHER FALCON THREE MODELS
ORDER N#
MODEL
DESCRIPTION
FALCON-THREE-TV
FALCON THREE TV
3 Band Digital TV Audio Processor. It processes Analogue
and Digital Audio signals. Mono or Stereo Configuration.
AGC, Loudness Control ITU-BS 1770, delay control, 10
Preset and 1 Preset Custom. Connectors: XLR, 1x TCP/IP,
3x Serial, GPin.
AVAILABLE OPTION FOR FALCON THREE MODELS
MODEL
DESCRIPTION
FTHREE-LAN
Lan Module to connect using a Ethernet port a Falcon Three to a WAN or LAN
Network. Port is provided using a RJ45
1.1 USE OF THIS MANUAL
This manual is designed for the Falcon Three TV SDI.

SAFETYWARNINGS / ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA
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2 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)
2.1 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.

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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.

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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
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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

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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

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

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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 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. 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

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8 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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9 FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 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.
9.2 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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9.3 FUSE REPLACEMENT
The power supply socket has an integral fuse drawer containing the AC power fuse and a spare, both of the same value.
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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.
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9.4 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.
9.5 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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10.1 FRONT PANEL
N°
CONTROL NAME
FUNCTION
1
DISPLAY
Two-line LCD display that shows the status and mode of the Falcon Three TV
SDI. It displays all the technical parameters for each menu.
2
JOG SHUTTLE
Knob (or JogShuttle) to access the various navigation menus and make
changes. Press the JogShuttle to confirm selection.
3
SOURCE
LEDs visually show the input source from which the audio is taken for the Audio
process. Options available: ANALOG, DIGITAL, SDI.
4
SETTINGS
LEDs visually indicate some of the operating parameters. On this panel, the
options available are: pre-emphasis selected at 50 µS or 75 µS and whether or
not the Loudness Control is active.
5
STATUS
LEDs visually indicate some of the operating conditions and statuses. The
following statuses are available on this panel: “Gated”, “DATA LINK” and
“ALARM”. For further information on operating conditions see the chapters
below.
6
RS-232
+
FW UPG
RS-232 Front Serial Port and Firmware Upgrade Switch. The Serial Port-1
available on the back panel is replicated on the front panel. As this is a
replication of the Serial POrt-1 avoid connecting two Serial Port-1 at the same
time.
Firmware Upgrade Switch (FW UPG) This switch is used to prepare the device
to a new Firmware upgrading or personalisation. When this switch is moved, the
ALARM led flashes. For further information of updating the device see the
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10.2 REAR PANEL
N°
CONTROL NAME
FUNCTION
1
POWER SUPPLY UNIT
Switch with on/off light. The switch-power socket unit is fitted with a fuse drawer
that contains the power supply fuse and a spare one with the same
characteristics: 630 mA for 230V mains voltage.
2
SERIAL PORT 1
Falcon Three TV SDI provides up to 3 opto-isolated serial ports to control the
device via remote control software. The “Axel Falcon Three Digital Audio
Processors Remoter” can be used to change also the nominal audio levels and
the port speed; the TAM (Target Address Manager) can be used to set or
change the values of the TCP/IP card.
Serial Port 1 can also be used to reprogram the firmware and to connect the
device to an external 56K analogue modem (for remote control using the
phone line). The Baud Rate can be set at 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 Baud
from the menu on the front panel. Serial port 1 (RS-232) is also featured on
the front panel.
2
SERIAL PORT 2
Serial Port 2 is used to control and manage the Falcon Three SDI TV. The
Baud Rate can be set at 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 Baud from the menu
on the front panel.
3
OUTPUT SDI
CONVERTER MODULE
(output)
This BNC is used to take the SDI digital television signal complete with
Processed Audio using the Falcon Three TV SDI Audio processor (Embedded
Audio) This is the main output of the SDI TV Video + Audio signal.
4
OUTPUT SDI
CONVERTER MODULE
(Backup input)
Secondary or Backup (bk) input of the Internal Re-Embedding module of the
Falcon Three TV SDI Audio Processor. It is the secondary input ONLY for the
SDI TV video signal. It is the secondary input of the Video Re-Embedding
module with the audio just processed by the Falcon Three TV SDI. By default it
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5
OUTPUT SDI
CONVERTER MODULE
(Main input)
Main or Primary (main) input of the Internal Re-Embedding module of the
Falcon Three TV SDI Audio Processor. This is the main input ONLY for the SDI
TV video signal. Generally speaking, it is the main input of the Video Re-
Embedding module with the audio just processed by the Falcon Three TV SDI.
By default it is connected with a Jumper BNC-BNC cable to point 6 as this
module Re-Embeds the SDI Video signal with the Audio from the audio
processor. The audio signal is taken from the De-Embedding module; this is
explained in detail in the points below.
6
INPUT SDI CONVERTER
MODULE
(output)
This BNC is used to take the SDI Digital Television signal without Embedded Audio, as the
“Input SDI Converter” Module receives the SDI Digital television signal and De-Embeds it
(i.e. separates the SDI TV signal and only takes the audio) and sends the De-Embedded
audio signal to the Falcon Three TV SDI audio processor. By default, it is connected with a
Jumper BNC-BNC cable to point 5 as this module De-Embeds the SDI Video signal with
the Audio from the audio processor. The audio signal is taken from the De-Embedding
module; this is explained in detail in the points below.
7
INPUT SDI CONVERTER
MODULE
(Backup input)
Secondary or Backup (bk) input of the Internal De-Embedding module of the
Falcon Three TV SDI Audio Processor. This is the secondary input for the SDI
TV video signal. It is the video secondary input of the De-Embedding module
from the Falcon Three Audio signal. By default it is disconnected, but it is
available
8
INPUT SDI CONVERTER
MODULE
(Main input)
Main or Primary (main) input of the Internal De-Embedding module of the Falcon
Three TV SDI Audio Processor. This is the main input for the video SDI TV
Video + Audio signal. It is the main input of the De-Embedding module to de-
embed the Video signal from the Audio signal which will then be processed by
Falcon Three TV SDI.
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DIGITAL OUTPUT
Digital Audio Input and AES/EBU Digital Audio Output based on XLR Male,
110 Ohm impedance
10
DIGITAL INPUT
Digital Audio Input and AES/EBU Digital Audio Output based on XLR Female,
110 Ohm impedance
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ANALOGUE AUDIO
OUTPUT
Audio analogic Output based on XLR Male.
12
ANALOGUE AUDIO
INPUT
Audio analogic Input based on XLR Female.
13
ETHERNET PORT
Falcon Three TV SDI is fitted with a Rj45 Ethernet port to monitor and control
the device. This port can also be used to control the Web Browser.
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SERIAL PORT 3
Serial Port 3 is used to control and manage the Falcon Three SDI TV. The
Baud Rate can be set at 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 Baud from the menu
on the front panel.
15
GPI RELAY
Port available for future implementation; currently NOT CONNECTED.

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10.3 SETTAGGI E IMPOSTAZIONI DI DEFAULT
Falcon Three TV SDI use some “Default” settings. Reported below the main one:
1. A Jumper Cable (BNC-BNC) from “Output SDI CONVERTER MODULE” to “Input SDI CONVERTER MODULE”
Please, never remove it
2. In some hardware release it’s present a windows with some dip-switch, in the Falcon Three TV SDI right side,
near the S/N Label. Please, don’t change the default settings
JUMPER CABLE (point 1)
SDI Converter (point 2)

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11 FALCON THREE TV SDI REMOTER
The installation procedure of the Falcon Three TV SDI control software is described below. The program runs on all
Windows platforms including Windows 2000, Windows Xp sp3, Windows Vista and Windows 7 32bit. To install the
program follow the instructions below using the program file from the original CD contained in the package with the
Falcon Three SDI TV device.
Installation procedure:
1. Insert the CD in the player
2. Run SETUP.EXE
a. We recommend copying the program CD on the hard disk of the
PC you are using and to run the program from the hard disk.
b. The following InstallShield Wizard page will appear
3. The following page will be displayed; click NEXT
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5. Select a destination folder or leave folder unchanged, click NEXT and then INSTALL
6. The software will start the installation of the program on the PC; when complete the following page will be
displayed
1
1
1
7. Click FINISH to end the installations; two new icons with the Falcon Three SDI TV picture will appear on the
desktop and in the program list. The two icons refer to the programs:
a. Axel Falcon Three Digital
Audio Processors Remoter
vx.x
b. Target Address Manager
(Falcon Three Digital Audio
Processors Edition) v1.0.0
8. At this point, the programs can be used to manage the Falcon Three SDI TV device.
The following chapters describe the connection procedures and product potential.

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12 USE OF THE TARGET ADDRESS MANAGER SOFTWARE
The Target Address Manager software assigns a TCP/IP address, a Subnet Mask, a Gateway and a port to the Falcon
Three TV SDI. This is done by using the serial port of the PC on which the Target Address Manager is installed and the
Serial 1 port of the FALCON THREE TV SDI device. The following screen will appear when you open the program:
The Target Address Manager is still
disconnected from the Falcon Three TV
SDI device, in fact the values of the
Ethernet port are still grey. Click
CONNECT to connect the PC to the
Falcon Three TV SDI; the Ethernet port
values will show on the Target Address
Manager of the Falcon Three TV SDI.
The default values of the COM port are:
38.400bps 8-N-1
Once the Target Address Manager
has been connected to the Falcon
Three TV SDI, the COM PORT
becomes grey again; the Ethernet port
values are displayed. To change
these values position the cursor in the
relevant fields and enter the port data,
then click SEND DATA to send the
changes to the Falcon Three TV SDI.
To check whether the changes have
been made click RELOAD DATA,
which refreshes the program which
then reads the port values again.
On the lower part of the software, above the command keys, information concerning the device
connected is available. Data such as the “Connected Target” is available; this shows the device model
connected and the firmware release installed (v1.0.2). The Firmware Number is also shown, which
indicates the univocal progressive number of the Firmware installed on the device. This number could
be required for an upgrade of the device or in the case of specific requirements.