User manual

INTRODUCTION ENG
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Built-in automatic audio changeover
The Falcon 50 features two audio inputs: analog and digital.
The selection between inputs may be achieved manually or the programme source may be forced to either
input Analog or input Digital by activating one of six GP Input, accordingly to Source Selection menu.
The Falcon 50 also incoporates an audio detector stage, which can be used to automatically select between
two identical stereo programme paths (Analog or Digital), in the event the main program runs under-
threshold (set at – 35 dB), extinguishes or the difference on levels between Left and Right channels exceeds
20 dB.
Once the Falcon 50 has switched from Main to Stand-by input, the Main input may be kept monitored till the
Main audio input resumes. Also when Main audio appears, a settable time may be awaited before inverse
switching (from B to A) is performed.
Two versions available: ‘blind’ panel or double-LCD panel
The Falcon 50 comes in two versions. The LCD version is fitted with two large LCD screens, showing inputs
and output meters together with main settings indication, current processing curve, date and time.
When pressing the large Jog/Wheel, the left screen switch to the block diagram, thus allowing to configure
and set each working and configuration parameter. The right screen still keep to display the levels
associated to the processor stage You are browsing, so that the control on the emission is never missed.
The LCD front panel gives full access to each configuration and working parameters without need for
dedicated Pc Control software.
The ‘blind’ version is especially designed for those users, who only need to remotely control the processor
from the Pc, with no needs for local control from the front panel. On the front panel, however, some LEDs
show correct operation and possible Alarm status. An USB socket and a Headphone socket are also fitted
for easy connection, respectively, to a Pc or to a pair of headphones.
VERSIONS AVAILABLE DESCRIPTION
FALCON 50 FM Digital audio processor 6 bands for FM broadcasting
FALCON 50 FM - LCD
Digital audio processor 6 bands for FM broadcasting with double front LCD
display
FALCON 50 TV Digital audio processor 6 bands for TV audio broadcasting
FALCON 50 TV - LCD
Digital audio processor 6 bands for TV audio broadcasting with double front
LCD display
OPTIONAL FEATURES DESCRIPTION
TCP –IP
The TCP IP interface allows users to view/take control of Falcon 50 from any
Windows machine networked with the processor.
NOTE: the present manual describes the processor in its complete configuration. Depending on the
chosen configuration and on the chosen options, Yr actual equipment might not provide some of the
here-below described features or controls.