Solidyne 542 APC, Owner'S Manual

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About this manual
Manual April 2021
Firmware 5B – 2.0
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Thank you for choosing us
Congratulations! The unit you have in your hands has
been developed using the highest technology for digital
audio. The 542APC processor is the "top of the line" in
the Solidyne Broadcasting Processor series. It synthe-
sizes more than 40 years of experience in the develop-
ment of audio processors for broadcasting.
The 542APC introduces a great innovation in the field of
FM processors: it’s an audio processing core that runs
audio processing software. The software defines the
features (model) of the unit. Free upgrades for a same
model can be downloaded indefinitely. And you can get
a more advanced application that expands the perfor-
mance of the processor, which is equivalent to having a
new model... but without changing the hardware!
All control and settings of the 542APC are made by con-
necting the unit to a local network. Entering the IP ad-
dress (shown on the front display of the processor) in
any web browser, the user access the Control Panel: an
intuitive environment designed to operate on touch
screens. IP access allows the remote control when the
unit locates at the transmitting plant (requires LAN ac-
cess to the transmitter plant).
The processor can also be remotely operated using the
542-RM controller which features a 7 "touch screen to
operate the unit and monitor transmission parameters
in the studios.
The essentials can be adjusted from the OLED mini-dis-
play and the control wheel located at the front.
542APC includes an internal RDS encoder for sending
text to the audience. And FM stereo encoder with dual
MPX output.
542APC is not only an audio processor but also a mea-
suring and control instrument. It incorporates an FM
tuner and a real-time signal analysis stage that allows
the user to monitor various aspects of the transmission
and the processor itself (modulation depth, pilot tone
level, RDS and others) as well as some audio quality fea-
tures . The tuner can be set to any frequency, which al-
lows you to monitor other radio stations.
Whats in the box

1 Solidyne 542APC processor

This user’s manual
 1 power cord (Interlock)
 1 telescopic antenna
 1 micro-antenna (BNC terminal)
 1 Guarantee card

4 Rubber feet
Please check that all these items are inside the box
and that the equipment was not hit during the transfer.
Recommendations for the installing
Please read this manual carefully to get the best per-
formance of the processor.
The Solidyne 542APC is designed to be installed in a
standard 483 mm (19 ") rack. Its height is one rack
unit.
Four self-adhesive rubber feet are included for the
case where the unit is placed on a table.
When mounting the equipment in a rack, use flat
head screws with a flexible washer (plastic or rub-
ber). First tighten the lower screws and then the up-
per screws, to prevent the weight of the unit from
pushing the upper angles. Do not tighten the screws
too much, a slight force when tightening them is
enough. Excessive force on the screws can deform
or even break the panel angles.
WARNINGS
AC
Voltage
This unit works with
110/200 VAC
.
The voltage selects from a switch located
at rear panel.
CHECK THE VOLTAGE SELECTOR BE-
FORE PLUG TO THE AC OUTLET.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the en-
closure covers. Internal parts do not require user mainte-
nance. Contact qualified technical assistance.
Connect the supplied 3-prong power cord to a
3 hole AC outlet. Do not use adapters.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A PROPER
GROUNDING.
The admiration mark within a triangle that ap-
pears in this manual alerts the user to the
presence of important operating and settings
instructions.
The letter "i" within a circle in this manual
alerts the user to the presence of important in-
formation, recommendations and advice.
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