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FMTX

FMTX

FMTX

FMTX1

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Stereo FM Transmitter with integrated

Stereo FM Transmitter with integrated

Stereo FM Transmitter with integrated

Stereo FM Transmitter with integrated    

DSP Audio Processor, Digital Stereo Encoder and 

DSP Audio Processor, Digital Stereo Encoder and 

DSP Audio Processor, Digital Stereo Encoder and 

DSP Audio Processor, Digital Stereo Encoder and 

Direct Digital Synthesis RDS Encoder

Direct Digital Synthesis RDS Encoder

Direct Digital Synthesis RDS Encoder

Direct Digital Synthesis RDS Encoder    

    

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

            

            

            

            User

User

User

User    Manual

Manual

Manual

Manual    

WARNING!

WARNING!

WARNING!

WARNING!    
    
This Transmitter is capable of generating RF potential. Touching 

This Transmitter is capable of generating RF potential. Touching 

This Transmitter is capable of generating RF potential. Touching 

This Transmitter is capable of generating RF potential. Touching 
internal parts, or the connected antenna system, 

internal parts, or the connected antenna system, 

internal parts, or the connected antenna system, 

internal parts, or the connected antenna system, may

may

may

may    cause RF 

cause RF 

cause RF 

cause RF 

burns. Antenna systems should be installed such that exposure 

burns. Antenna systems should be installed such that exposure 

burns. Antenna systems should be installed such that exposure 

burns. Antenna systems should be installed such that exposure 
by any person to RF fields cannot exceed safe limits. The 

by any person to RF fields cannot exceed safe limits. The 

by any person to RF fields cannot exceed safe limits. The 

by any person to RF fields cannot exceed safe limits. The 
permitted

permitted

permitted

permitted    limits vary from country to country. Expert advice 

limits vary from country to country. Expert advice 

limits vary from country to country. Expert advice 

limits vary from country to country. Expert advice 

should be sought about the safe installation of this transmission 

should be sought about the safe installation of this transmission 

should be sought about the safe installation of this transmission 

should be sought about the safe installation of this transmission 
system.

system.

system.

system.

    

RISK OF FIRE! 

RISK OF FIRE! 

RISK OF FIRE! 

RISK OF FIRE!     
    
RF (Radio Frequency) energy could cause ignition of combustible 

RF (Radio Frequency) energy could cause ignition of combustible 

RF (Radio Frequency) energy could cause ignition of combustible 

RF (Radio Frequency) energy could cause ignition of combustible 
surfaces during fault 

surfaces during fault 

surfaces during fault 

surfaces during fault conditions. Installation should be left to 

conditions. Installation should be left to 

conditions. Installation should be left to 

conditions. Installation should be left to 

qualified personnel. RF can cause burns to skin. Ensure antenna 

qualified personnel. RF can cause burns to skin. Ensure antenna 

qualified personnel. RF can cause burns to skin. Ensure antenna 

qualified personnel. RF can cause burns to skin. Ensure antenna 
systems and feeder cables are not situated near, or could fall 

systems and feeder cables are not situated near, or could fall 

systems and feeder cables are not situated near, or could fall 

systems and feeder cables are not situated near, or could fall 
onto, any combustible surface.

onto, any combustible surface.

onto, any combustible surface.

onto, any combustible surface.

    

Summary of Contents for FMTX1

Page 1: ...ds cannot exceed safe limits The permitted permitted permitted permitted limits vary from country to country Expert advice limits vary from country to country Expert advice limits vary from country to country Expert advice limits vary from country to country Expert advice should be sought about the safe installation of this transmission should be sought about the safe installation of this transmis...

Page 2: ...nuous ous ous ous operation Schedule operation Schedule operation Schedule operation Schedule bi bi bi bi annual maintenance annual maintenance annual maintenance annual maintenance checks We strongly advise the use of a standby transmitter checks We strongly advise the use of a standby transmitter checks We strongly advise the use of a standby transmitter checks We strongly advise the use of a st...

Page 3: ...dalone a dedicated computer or data feed are not required Periodic content updates are easily performed using a Windows Laptop or PC plugged into a USB port located on the back panel At the heart of the FMTX1 is a high quality PLL modulator and the RF Power Amplifier uses the latest high gain Enhancement Mode MOSFET device achieving new levels of efficiency and reliability TTL remote monitoring an...

Page 4: ...cal shock along with telephone numbers for contacting the emergency services in the event of personal injury Ensure antenna system lightning strike protection is in place To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not remove the cover or any screws There are no user serviceable parts inside refer servicing to qualified personnel Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture The transmitter shoul...

Page 5: ...liance may become warm under normal operating conditions Recycle according to WEEE regulations 1 RF MON RF MON RF MON RF MON BNC connector for monitoring of the RF output Output level will be the RF output level attenuated by approximately 40dB Not to be used for measurement of harmonics 2 MPX MON MPX MON MPX MON MPX MON BNC connector for monitoring of the input to the modulator baseband spectrum ...

Page 6: ...tion point M4 stud and bolt Connect a suitable rated test load to the RF OUPUT socket before connecting the unit to mains power IMPORTANT FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY Power up the unit and reduce the output power to the lowest level Using the front panel display and buttons set the desired transmission frequency The factory will have set the deviation RDS and pilot...

Page 7: ...ad and connect to the antenna Power up the unit and increase the RF Power using the rear panel RF ADJ control to the desired level not exceeding 1W The front panel display shows the forward power level reflected power level audio input levels ahead of any audio processing and transmission frequency Audio levels will be optimised by the Audio Processor however regular checks of audio levels enterin...

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Page 9: ...WN DOWN buttons pressed whilst simultaneously powering up the FMTX1 This preference will be stored in non volatile memory and will therefore remain effective during power loss To re enable the RDS repeat the above procedure This preference will be stored in non volatile memory and will therefore remain effective during power loss ...

Page 10: ...this declaration refers to conforms to all applicable requirements of EU Directive 2014 53 EU and is CE marked accordingly Low Voltage Directive 2014 35 EU EN60215 1996 Safety Requirements for Radio Transmitting Equipment EMC Directive 2014 30 EU EN301489 1 ERM EMC for Radio Equipment Specific Conditions for FM Transmitters Part 11 Radio Equipment Directive 2014 53 EU EN302018 2 Transmitting Equip...

Page 11: ...ors XLR F Audio P Audio P Audio P Audio Processing rocessing rocessing rocessing Type Broadcast AGC multiband levelling clipping Stereo separation 60dB 19kHz filter Digital FIR Sampling 56 bit 48KHz Dynamic range 98 dB THD digital circuits 90 dB Controls Factory fixed algorithm RDS RDS RDS RDS Groups 0A 2A others on request Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Input AC 110V to 250V ...

Page 12: ...e information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration IMPORTANT NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF ANY OTHER NATURE ARE MADE WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT Do not misconstrue any information as our recommendation to use any product process or equipment in...

Page 13: ... of any kind with respect to this information Lucoro Broadcast specifically disclaims the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Lucoro Broadcast Clay Pit Lane Roecliffe York YO51 9FS Telephone 01423 313550 Telephone International 44 1423 313550 Enquiries sales lucorobroadcast com ...

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