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WaveCAST C
Dynamic Range Compression
Dynamic range compression reduces the volume of loud sounds and amplifies soft sounds. This type of
compression is typically used for voice and hearing assistance applications for a listener who has difficulty
hearing the quiet sounds of an audio broadcast.
For listening to music programs, concerts, etc., lower compression ratios or no compression is generally used. The
WaveCAST C has three selectable modes of compression: 1:1 (compression off), 1.5:1 (low compression) or 2:1 (high
compression).
For applications such as music and voice, where high audio quality is desirable, 1:1 is the recommended mode of
operation. For hearing assistance or applications where the transmitted message is critical for listening, 1.5:1 or 2:1
is recommended.
This can be set through the web page ONLY.
NOTE: The WaveCAST C is shipped from the factory at a 1:1 compression ratio (no compression).
NOTE: Some hearing impaired people cannot tolerate as loud of a sound as those with normal hearing.
Using compression can help protect those users. However, compression also can make audio sound flat.
Only use compression when it is the best choice for the listeners.
Front Display Time-Out
The Screen Time-out is the amount of time the front panel screen will stay lit with no activity. This only indicates
that the front panel menu system has not been used for a period of time. It does not indicate whether the device
is actively transmitting or not. The available options are: 10 minutes, 30 minutes, 2 hours, and Always On.
This can be set through the web page ONLY.
Screen Lock
The front panel screen of the device can be locked to prevent any changes from being made outside of the web
page. The buttons may be locked and unlocked by pressing and holding both the left and right buttons at the
same time. When locked, a small lock icon appears at the top middle of the screen. Once locked, if a button is
pressed, a popup message will alert that the screen is locked.
Screen lock can be set two ways; 1. Using the front buttons as described, 2. Through the web page on the Options
page.
User-Entered Server Description
The Description field allows the user to easily identify the server and can only be adjusted from the settings
website. This typically comes into play when multiple servers need to be distinguished from each other. The
description appears on the front main info screen, the WaveCAST app, and also on the web page. In a rack, all
the user has to do is activate the main info screen with a touch of any button on the front, and the description is
displayed as one of the fields on the main info screen.
On the web page, this appears under the Channel/Server Description of the Options web page, making it easy to
identify which transmitter the web page is controlling. It’s possible to enter all blanks in the description field, and
then the description will be blank on the front display.
This can be set through the web page ONLY.
Restore Defaults
The Restore Defaults action will restore the transmitter to its original factory settings. Restoring defaults from the
front panel or the web page will reset all settings including IP Addresses, Subnet Masks, Gateways, IP Address
Mode, and Web Password. After the WaveCAST C reboots, any static ethernet connections will be lost.
This can be set through the front OLED display or the web page.
Network Settings
The WaveCAST C is defaulted to DHCP if no configuration has been done. An IP address will be automatically
assigned to the WaveCAST C once an Ethernet cable has been connected to the device and network connection