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AEV Xtreme II Digital Audio Processor

      

 

AEV Broadcast Srl – via della Tecnica 33 – 40050 Argelato (BO) Italy 

 

Web site www.aev.eu     e-mail  [email protected]  

            

 

 

Guarantee 

The equipment is warranted for a period of 2 years from the date of invoice (ex-works). The 
warranty does not cover faults provoked by carelessness, natural causes and parts subject 
to wear. In addition, the cost of shipment is not covered. The warranty will be voided if the 
equipment is mishandled. 

 

Technical Support 

If you require technical support, contact AEV SERVICE giving a clear and concise account of 
your speciic problem. Quote the serial number of your equipment by referring to the AEV 
nameplate attached to the equipment itself as this is the most important piece of information 
to be provided. 
Telephone: 39+051 892963 Fax: 39+051 893605 
 

Factory Service and Repairs 

If problems arise while the equipment is being installed, consult this manual and check that 
the installation is being carried out properly. If the problems still cannot be solved, call the AEV 
SERVICE Department for further information. If the problem is a minor one we can a telephone 
call will probably sufice. If, on the other hand, the equipment is to be shipped to AEV for 
service or repairs.  
 

Shipping Instruction 

When shipping the equipment to AEV, use the original package in order to be certain that it will 
be fully protected during handling. If you need the original package, call us for a new one. 
If you ship the equipment in a different packing container, take care to provide a double 
package by interposing padding material between the two containers in order to fully protect 
the equipment during shipment. The package should be marked “FRAGILE” in red. 
 

IMPORTANT: 

Carefully read this paragraph as it contains important instructions concerning 

operator safety and directions regarding the installation, operation and maintenance of the 
equipment. 
Failure to observe the safety instructions and information given in this manual 

constitutes an 

infringement of the safety rules and design specifications provided for this piece of 
equipment

Futurcom Srl declines all responsibility 

if any one of the safety rules given herein is not 

observed. 

Futurcom Srl declines all responsibility 

if the end-user resells the product. 

The equipment is to be used by people capable of operating it in a trouble-free manner and 

it is 

assumed that they are aware of the following safety rules. 

• Keep this manual with the utmost care and close at hand so that it can be consulted whenever 
needed 
• After unpacking the equipment, check it for condition. 
• Avoid banging the equipment. 
• The packing material (plastic bags, polystyrene, nails, etc.) must never be left within the reach of 
the children, as 

these items are potential sources of danger

• Do not use the equipment in places where the temperature is not within the recommended 
range, as speciied by the manufacturer. 
• Before connecting the equipment, make sure the nameplate specifications correspond to the 
mains electricity supply (the nameplate is located on the equipment enclosure). 
• Do not remove the sticker from the equipment as it contains important specifications and the 
relevant serial number. 
• To join the equipment to the mains supply, use the power cord purchased with the equipment. 
• The equipment must be used only for the purpose it was designed for. 
• Abuse or misuse of the equipment is 

extremely dangerous 

for people, pets and property. The 

manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage and injury resulting from 

improper use 

and 

mishandling

• Certain basic safety rules must be observed when using electrical equipment, in particular: - 
Never touch the equipment with wet and/or damp hands or other parts of the body. 

Summary of Contents for Xtreme II

Page 1: ...AEV Xtreme II Digital Audio Processor AEV Broadcast Srl via della Tecnica 33 40050 Argelato BO Italy Web site www aev eu e mail info aev eu 1 AEV Xtreme II Digital Broadcast Audio Processor...

Page 2: ...s important instructions concerning operator safety and directions regarding the installation operation and maintenance of the equipment Failure to observe the safety instructions and information give...

Page 3: ...supply itself The fuses must be replaced by qualiied and authorised persons It is advisable to call your nearest dealer Call your dealer for any repairs and be certain original spare parts are used F...

Page 4: ...4 2 Adjusting the input level 9 Sec 4 3 Adjusting MPX coder parameters 10 Sec 4 4 System menu options 11 Sec 4 4 1 Setting date and time 12 Sec 4 4 2 Adjusting the display contrast 12 Sec 4 4 3 Lamp...

Page 5: ...ram Xtreme II s audio processing circuits produce a signal which is pre boosted with 50 s or 75 s curves and is controlled precisely and absolutely in order to avoid over modulation the signal is then...

Page 6: ...levels range between 0 and 14dB Sec 1 4 6 RDS output optional The RDS coder optional has an output on a non balanced BNC connector located on the rear panel The output level is fixed at 0dBu It is al...

Page 7: ...e II can be remotely controlled via an RS 232 standard serial port this enables you to control it via both PC and modem A 15 pole connector is also available on the Xtreme II s rear side to send on ai...

Page 8: ...Srl via della Tecnica 33 40050 Argelato BO Italy Web site www aev eu e mail info aev eu 8 By pressing Jog you can select Recall Preset then choose one of the 18 preset curves At the end of the select...

Page 9: ...you can scroll the available options OFF 50 S European standard and 75 S USA standard At the end of the selection return to Home initial menu Sec 4 2 Adjusting the input level Play a piece of music C...

Page 10: ...of the input level is available This can be amplified or reduced of 12 dBu By means of the Jog select a gain in order to have the processor operate around 0 dBm At the end of the setting return to Hom...

Page 11: ...ill find the parameters that may be changed PARAMETER SELECTABLE VALUES Configuratuon Left Right LR OFF L OFF R OFF LR ON Mode STEREO MONO Pilot Level OFF 28dB 18 4dB Pilot Phase 15 15 Composite Clipp...

Page 12: ...Select the parameter to be changed and carry out the correct set up by means of the Jog If you are varying a parameter but you wish to return to the previously set value a X is shown on the right of t...

Page 13: ...description at the end of the manual Sec 4 4 1 Setting date and time To set a new date and time press Jog and enter the System menu Then select Time Date select the value to change and turning the Jog...

Page 14: ...ontrols high frequencies and thus brilliance of the sound We recommend 3 0 Sec 5 2 HF CLIPPING Controls the timbre of high tones either SOFT 0 0 or more cutting 6 0 We recommend 0 5 Sec 5 3 PRESENCE C...

Page 15: ...mixer see installation chapter adjust this control in order to SQUASH the AGC bar to 10 15 dB in the event of a fully modulated programme 0 dB ON MIXER Sec 5 12 AGC Release For fixing the speed at wh...

Page 16: ...noise filtering at normal level excellent for all transmissions 8 0 Considerable filtering due to substantial ground noise We recommend 7 0 or OFF Sec 6 System Update To update your Xtreme II you need...

Page 17: ...AEV Xtreme II Digital Audio Processor AEV Broadcast Srl via della Tecnica 33 40050 Argelato BO Italy Web site www aev eu e mail info aev eu 17 Sec 7 2 Sample connection Remote RDS...

Page 18: ...RFORMANCE Frequency response 30Hz 15 KHz measured below compression and clipping THR Stop band rejection 78 dB beyond 17 KHz Noise 75 dB in all conditions depends on the processing parameters Total di...

Page 19: ...dB Typical 76 kHz suppression 70 dB Typical Composite audio level 0 12dB Connector BNC EMI suppressed Output impedance 50 ohm RDS GENERATOR RDS signal Standard specification EBU Doc Tech 3244 E and C...

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