AUDAC TSP40 User Manual

TSP40

User Manual

www.audac.eu

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This manual is put togheter with much care, and is as complete as could be on the
publication date. However, updates on the specifications, functionality or software may
have occurred since publication. To obtain the latest version of both manual and software,
please visit the Audac website @ www.audac.eu.

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Index

Introduction 5

Precautions 6

Safety requirements 6

Caution servicing 6
EC Declaration of Conformity 6
Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 7
Caution 7

Chapter 1: Pin connections and connectors 9
Connection standards 9

Chapter 2: Front & rear panel 10
Front panel overview 10

Front panel description 10
Rear panel overview 11
Rear panel description 11

Chapter 3: Using the TSP40 12

Main screen 12
TSP40 settings 13
General settings 14

Chapter 4: Additional information 16

Technical specifications 16

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Introduction

Professional FM tuner

The TSP40 is a professional FM tuner with worldwide FM band support which provides access
to a wide variation of radio stations while guaranteeing a high-quality audio reproduction.
Station selection can be done manually or automatically, while up to 10 preferred channels
can be internally stored and recalled.

The front panel of the system accomodates a 2.8” TFT display in combination with a push
rotary function dial and 4 tactile pushbuttons. The controls and indicators on the front panel
of the unit are guaranteeing an intuitive and user friendly operation, allowing hassle free
operation and configuration to even unexperienced users. Information such as radio station
information carried by RDS and signal reception strength are indicated.

The signal output level is user configurable and traffic announcement volume can be
individually set which guarantees the best intelligibility in specific requiring applications.
Other functions such as mono/stereo switching always guarantee the best possible audio
reception. The FM tuning range can be switched between 64 ~ 108 MHz and 87.5 ~ 108
MHz for worldwide FM band support.

The antenna input is implemented by an F-type connector allowing connection of the included
antenna cable or any other external antenna using 75 Ω coaxial cabling. The balanced stereo
line output is connected through two 3-pin terminal block connections.

The RS-232 communication port allows system integration with any home or industrial
automation system, while an optional 2.4 GHz remote control allows handheld control while
hidden out of sight.

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Precautions

READ FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY

ALWAYS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. NEVER THROW THEM AWAY

ALWAYS HANDLE THIS UNIT WITH CARE

HEED ALL WARNINGS

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

NEVER EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN, MOISTURE, ANY DRIPPING OR SPLASHING
LIQUID. AND NEVER PLACE AN OBJECT FILLED WITH LIQUID ON TOP OF THIS DEVICE.

DO NOT PLACE THIS UNIT IN AN ENCLOSED ENVIRONMENT SUCH AS A BOOKSHELF
OR CLOSET. ENSURE THERE IS ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO COOL THE UNIT. DO NOT
BLOCK THE VENTILATION OPENINGS.

DO NOT STICK ANY OBJECTS THROUGH THE VENTILATION OPENINGS.

DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS OR
OTHER APPARATUS THAT PRODUCE HEAT

DO NOT PLACE THIS UNIT IN ENVIRONMENTS WHICH CONTAIN HIGH LEVELS OF DUST,
HEAT, MOISTURE OR VIBRATION

THIS UNIT IS DEVELOPED FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT USE IT OUTDOORS

PLACE THE UNIT ON A STABLE BASE OR MOUNT IT IN A STABLE RACK

ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER

UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG
PERIODS OF TIME

ONLY CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH PROTECTIVE
EARTHING CONNECTION

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product conforms to all the essential requirements and further
relevant specifications described in following directives: 2004/108/EC
(EMC) and 2006/95/EC (LVD)

CAUTION - SERVICING

This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel. Do not perform any servicing (unless you
are qualified to)

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CAUTION

The symbols shown are internationally recognized symbols that warn about potentional
hazards of electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral
triangle means that the unit contains dangerous voltages. The exclamation point in
an equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the users
manual.

These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not
open the unit. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified
personnel. Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Do
not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it off immediately and take it to a
dealer for service. Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage.

WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)

The WEEE marking indicates that this product should not be disposed
with regular houshold waste at the end of its life cycle. This regulation
is created to prevent any possible harm to the environment or human
health.

This product is developed and manufactured with high quality materials
and components which can be recycled and/or reused. Please
dispose this product at your local collection point or recycling centre
for electrical and electronic waste. This will make sure that it will be
recycled on an environmentally friendly manner, and will help to protect
the environment in which we all live.

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Chapter 1

Pin connections and connectors

CONNECTION STANDARDS

The in- and output connections for AUDAC audio equipment are performed corresponding
to international wiring standards for professional audio equipment.

3-Pin Terminal Block:
For balanced in & output connections

Left: Signal - (XLR Pin 3)
Center: Signal + (XLR Pin 2)
Right: Ground (XLR Pin 1)

For balanced line output connections:

For unbalanced line output connections:

RS232 (serial connection interface):

For connection with home automation systems, or other remote control equipment

Connection Standard RS232
PIN 2 TSP40 TX
PIN 3 TSP40 RX
PIN 5 GND

Settings 19200 Baud
8 Bit
1 Stop bit
No parity
No Handshaking

RS232

The complete command set for controlling the TSP40 through RS-232 is available in the
TSP40 commands user manual which is freely downloadable on www.audac.eu

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Chapter 2

Front & rear panel

Front Panel overview

Front panel description

Graphical LCD display with tactile push buttons and rotary selection dial:

A clear system overview and intuitive user experience is offered using the 2.8” graphical LCD
display accompanied with four tactile selection buttons (left side) and a rotary selection dial
(right side). The true colour display offers a clear overview of the systems current operation
mode with intuitive and user friendly browsing through the menu structure.

The functionality of the four tactile push buttons on the left side depends on the current
mode and position in the menu structure. Icons on the left side of the display are indicating
the current functionality linked with the buttons.

Parameter adjustment and browsing is made easy using the rotary function dial. This
multifunctional dial allows easy one-hand operation throughout the entire menu structure.
Browsing through the menu is done by rotating it while actions are made by pressing it.

Power switch:

Allows to power the system ON and OFF. The blue indicator LED illuminates when switched on.

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Rear Panel overview

Rear panel description

AC Power inlet with fuse:

The mains power supply (100~240 V AC / 50~60 Hz) has to be applied to this AC power
inlet. The connection is made by an IEC C14 power connector and is fitted with a fuse. When
replacing the fuse, make sure that the value of the replacement fuse matches the value of
the original fuse. (T0.5AL/250V)

RS232 Connection:

The RS232 connection can be used to control the system through any external hardware
such as home and industrial automation systems. The pinout and communication settings
are described in an earlier chapter of this user manual. The complete RS232 command
instruction set and configuration information can be downloaded from the AUDAC website.

USB (Update) Connection:

The USB (Update) connection can be used for system firmware updates and/or for connection
of the RF remote control (RMT40) receiver.

Balanced stereo line output:

The balanced stereo line output is implemented using two 3-pin terminal block connectors.
The audio output available on this connector allows it to be fed to any amplifier or pre-amplifier.

F-type antenna connection:

The antenna (input) connection is implemented using an F-type connector whereto the
supplied FM antenna should get connected. Depending of the installation conditions, location
and signal strength, it can be recommended / necessary to extend the antenna using 75 Ω
coaxial cable and connect an external or outdoor antenna.

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Chapter 3

Using the TSP40

The TSP40 control and configuration is done through the front panel of the device which
includes a 2.8” graphical LCD display, which is accompanied with four tactile push buttons
(left side) and a rotary selection dial (right side). This combination allows you to navigate
through the systems user interface and access all the available control and configuration
possibilities of the system.

The functionality of the four tactile push buttons on the left side depends on the current
mode and position in the menu structure. Icons on the left side of the display are indicating
the current functionality linked with the buttons.

The rotary selection dial can be used for parameter adjustments and browsing to station lists,
playlists or any other. This multifunctional dial allows easy one-hand operation throughout the
entire menu structure. Browsing is done by rotating it while actions are made by pressing it.

The functionality for each icon is indicated in following table:

ICON DESCRIPTION

Automatic tuning to previous station

Automatic tuning to next station

Mark / save current selection as favourite

Go to general settings

Go to FM tuner settings

Main screen

Radio station selection:

• Automatic tuning:
The currently playing radio station can be selected
by pressing the (tuning down) and (tuning up)
buttons. When selected, it will automatically start
searching for the next station with sufficient signal
strength. The currently tuned frequency will be
indicated at the center of the screen, also indicating
additional carried RDS information (if available) such
as the currently playing station or track name.

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• Manual tuning:
The tuning frequency can be manually adjusted by rotating the function dial until the tuned
frequency is highlighted in blue colour. When highlighted, confirm manual tuning adjustment
by single pressing the rotary dial and adjust the tuner frequency by rotating clockwise (tuning
up) or counter-clockwise (tuning down). Once tuned to the desired frequency, conform the
tuned frequency by single pressing the function dial once again.

Save radio station:

The currently playing station can be stored to one of the 10 available positions. A horizonal
array with numbers from 1 to 10 is indicated on the bottom of main tuner screen, representing
the 10 positions whereto the presets can be saved. Rotate the function dial until the number
for radio station storage is highlighted, and press the (save) icon for saving the currently
selected frequency to the selected position.

Recall radio station:

A stored radio station can be recalled by rotating the function dial until the number on the
horizontal array on the bottom of the main tuner screen is highlighted. When highlighted,
confirm the recall of the stored frequency by single pressing the function dial. The stored
frequency under this position is now recalled and the radio station will start playing.

General settings:

The (General settings) button gets you to the general settings menu where all general
settings for the device can be configured.

TSP40 Settings screen

The settings menu for TSP40 can be loaded by rotating the rotary dial until the (settings)
symbol is highlighted in blue colour. When highlighted, confirm to proceed to the settings
menu by single pressing the rotary dial.

Gain:

The gain can be adjusted within a range of +8 dB and -55
dB, allowing optimalization of the output level according
to the input sensitivity of the connected amplifier or pre­amplifier. For adjusting the output gain, rotate the function
dial until ‘Gain’ is highlighted and press it for proceeding
to the gain settings. The level can be adjusted by rotating
clockwise (tuning up) or counter-clockwise (tuning down).
Press the rotary dial for confirming the currently set output
level.

Gain TA (Traffic announcement):

The traffic announcements gain allows a different output level for traffic announcements
(if playing radio station includes TA information). This feature can be useful for applications
where traffic announcements should be heard at higher volumes than background music.

The traffic announcement gain can be adjusted within a range of +8 dB and -55 dB, allowing
to switch to the set TA gain when any TA signal is detected on the currently playing radio
station. In the maximum position (TA GAIN = TA), the output level will remain unchanged
when any TA carrier is detected.

TSP40 Settings

Gain

0dB

Gain TA

Freq. Range

Mono

Back

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Freq. Range:

The FM reception frequency range can be switched between 87.5 ~ 108 MHz and 64 ~ 108
MHz, depending in which part of the world the system will be used. Toggling between both
frequency ranges can be done by single pressing the function dial.

Mono:

The FM reception is standard set to stereo mode, however it will switch automatically to mono
mode if the signal reception strength is insufficient. This reduces the noise and improves the
sound quality when having poor signal reception.

Manual switching the output to mono mode is possible using this function, allowing the output
to be fed to mono systems, such as 100V public address amplifiers. Toggling between mono
and stereo mode can be done by single pressing the function dial.

Back:

Returning to the main screen is done by selecting ‘Back’.

General settings

The general settings menu for TSP40 is loaded when
pressing the (general settings) button. The general
settings menu allows to configure all the global
settings for the TSP40 unit, keeping aside the audio
and frequency settings.

Lock:

When selecting ‘Lock’, the system will be locked and
will require a password to be entered before any further
action can be taken (if the password is enabled).

Info:

Info will give an overview of the software versions the TSP40 is running.

LCD Settings:

Adjustments for the LCD settings can be made here. The brightness can be adjusted within a
range of 10% to 100% (standard is 80%). Adjusting of the LCD brightness can be convenient
when the device is placed in an environment with very low or very high ambient light. Hereby
the clarity of the LCD can be adjusted being clear but unobtrusive.

The backlight off time can be adjusted within an interval of 10 up to 120 minutes or never
(always on), making the backlight of the LCD automatically turn off after the set time.

Password:

Password protection can be enabled, avoiding unauthorized users to make any adjustment
to the system. The password is a four-digit code. In default, the password is set to ‘0000’
which gives full access to the system without requiring any password to be entered. If the
configured password is different from ‘0000’, the user will be requested to enter the password
before any access to the systems functions is provided.

Lock

Info

LCD Settings

Password

Back

GENERAL SETTINGS

Lock device with password

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The currently set password will be shown and the adjusting digit can be selected (turns
red) and confirmed by turning and pressing the rotary selection dial. Consecutive digits will
increase when the maximum value has been reached.

After the desired password has been selected it can be confirmed by pressing (turns red) and
turning the function dial clockwise to the entire right side where the ‘OK’ word will appear.
After pressing again the password is confirmed.

Back:

Returning to the main screen is done by selecting ‘Back’.

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Chapter 4

Additional information

Technical specifications

Input F-type antenna connection (75 Ω)

Output Balanced stereo line output

(2 x 3-pin Euro Terminal Block ~ 3.81 mm)

FM tuning range 64 ~ 108 MHz

87.5 ~ 108 MHz

Output level +8 dB ~ -55 dB

(Software configurable)

Control Front panel
RS232 (DB9 connector)
RMT40 Remote control (optional)

Display 2.8” Graphical LCD

Sensitivity - 100 dBm

Signal/noise 42 dB
THD+N < 0.1%
Frequency response 30 Hz - 15 kHz
Crosstalk 42 dB

Power supply Type Switching mode
Range 100 ~ 240V AC / 50 ~ 60 Hz

Power consumption 0.5 Watt

Dimensions (W x H x D) 482 x 44 x 330 mm

Weight 3.15 Kg

Unit height 1 HE

Optional accessories RMT40 RF remote control - 2.4 GHz
ASK10S 4-Way antenna splitter kit
RGA10 Omnidirectional outdoor antenna