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i. AM. Radio Transmitter Installation and Operation Easy to follow instructions on how to program and use your Model 5.0 i. AM. Radio Transmitter Contents Quick Start ............................................................................................3 Front and Rear Panel Controls...............................................................5 Frequency Selection and Antenna Connections.....................................6 Using the Outdoor Antenna..................................................................................................... 7 To mount the outdoor antenna unit:...................................................................................... 7 To tune the outdoor antenna unit:.......................................................................................... 7 Broadcasting Live...................................................................................8 Broadcast Live from a Microphone.......................................................................................... 8 Broadcast Live from a Studio or External Recorded Message................................................ 8 Broadcast a prerecorded message from the internal “Message Chip” storage..................... 8 Record Procedure - in detail..................................................................9 Recording a message onto the internal “message chip.”....................................................... 9 Technical Specifications and FCC Regulations.....................................10 Model 5.0 i. AM. Radio Transmitter........................................................................................10 Model ATU – Outdoor tuning Unit / Range Extender.............................................................10 Applicable FCC and Licence Regulations - FCCID: DLB5LTT98..............................................10 FCC part 15 rules, Section 15.219 Operation in the band 510–1705 kHz..............................10 Questions? Just call 856-467-8000 2 Quick Start to prevent changes Remove key frequency to message or CH This Quick Start contains the basic steps necessary to set ITup and IToperate your i. AM. Radio Transmitter MODE SW Live Radio TRANSMChip using the Indoor Wire Antenna. Please read the detailed Messageprocedures in this manual for complete PHONE: includes the Outdoor Antenna. instructions, especially if your set-up MICRO BACK-UP on cabinet top o vent Speak int ges vent chan key to pre ency Remove e or frequ to messag A ANTENN SELECT Basic Outdoor R OUTDOO A ANTENN T EC N N O C T TWO-PAR E MESSAG SELECT T LINE INPU POWER CUSTOM T INPU 5 minutes 1 Make sure the Control Lock Key is inserted in the Control Lock hole 120 VAC PP/10K 500mV rt 2 Part 1 Pa 18 VDC ME R VOLU using a k SPEAKE ac OFF when Must be oid feedb one to av microph AGC the Transmitter. This key must be completely located on the rear WITHof inserted to record messages and set the frequency on the transmitter. Also, make sure that “ANTENNA SELECT” switch is in the “Basic” position. to prevent changes Remove key frequency to message or SWITCH IT MODE Live Radio TRANSMChip Message ONE: MICROPH BACK-UoPvent on cabinet top Speak int ges vent chan key to pre ency Remove e or frequ to messag A ANTENN SELECT Basic R OUTDOO A ANTENN T CONNEC Outdoor T TWO-PAR E MESSAG T C SELE T LINE INPU POWER CUSTOM T INPU 120 VAC to prevent changes Remove key frequency to message or PP/10K 500mV rt 2 Part 1 Pa 18 VDC C WITH AG ME R VOLU using a SPEAKE ck OFF when Must be ne to avoid feedba micropho SWITCH IT MODE Live Radio TRANSMChip Message AC eak into vent P MIC cabinet top BACK-U to vent on on cabinet to TWO-PART OR AGE MESS A anges prevent chSELECT CT key to ency Remove ge or frequ to messa E: ROPHON Part 1 Part 2 Speak in A ANTENN SELECT Basic R OUTDOO A ANTENN T CONNEC Outdoor RT TWO-PA E MESSAG SELECT art 2 Part 1 P 2 Connect the indoor 3 Set the TWO-PART 4 Plug the hand-held antenna and be sure to uncoil and fully extend the wire. MESSAGE SELECT switch to Part-one. You are now ready to record a message to be broadcast via the internal or external mic or any external input source connected to the LINE INPUT jack. microphone into the MIC jack located on the back TransACof the on cabinet to eak into vent mitter. If you are not TWO-PART using aOR hand-held mic MESSAGE A CT SELE CT the transmitter input Part 1 Part 2 will default to the internal microphone located just under the perforated lid. Or, plug any line-level source (Mp3 player, Cassette deck) into the LINE INPUT jack on the rear panel. UT LINE INP POWER CUSTOM T INPU PP/10K 120 VAC 500mV C WITH AG 18 VDC E R VOLUM SPEAKOEFF when using a ck Must be e to avoid feedba microphon 5 Next, plug the power 6 The SPEAKER transformer into a grounded wall outlet, and then plug the power cord into the CUSTOM POWER input jack located on the back of the Transmitter. VOLUME should be turned off when using the mic to avoid feedback. The Transmitter will then begin calibrating itself. When it is finished AC et to vent on cabin eak int calibrating, ao frequency RT will appear onTWthe O-PAfront OR MESSAGE A panel display. SELECT CT Part 1 Part 2 3 NA T 6 To record, press and hold the Record/Pause button on the Front Panel until you see the countdown begin on the Front Display. Then, release the button and begin recording your message by speaking clearly into the internal mic under the top perforated grill of the unit, or into a hand held mic plugged in to the MIC jack on the rear of the unit, or by starting an external source plugged into the LINE INPUT jack on the rear of the unit. The front panel digital display will count down the total record time available, but you can pause recording at any time by pushing the record button again. Then, finish the record process by pushing the play button or continue recording by pushing the record/pause button again. SWITCH IT MODE Live Radio TRANSMChip Message E: ROPHOtoNp et K-UP MIC BAC o vent on Speak int R OUTDOO A ANTENN T EC N CON door cabin T TWO-PAR E MESSAG T C LE SE rt 2 Part 1 Pa T LINE INPU PP/10K POWER CUSTOM T INPU 120 VAC 500mV 18 VDC C WITH AG 5 minutes ME R VOLU using a SPEAKE ck OFF when Must be ne to avoid feedba micropho 7 To begin playback, press and 8 Next, determine an open ITCH MODE SW OPHONE: MICR BACK-UoPvent on cabinet top Speak int A ANTENN SELECT Basic Outdoor R OUTDOO A ANTENN T EC N CON T TWO-PAR E MESSAG SELECT rt 2 Part 1 Pa IT Live Radio TRANSMChuntil hold the Play button you ip Message see the frequency reappear. The message will now be POWER CUSTOM T INPU T broadcast in a continuous loop. PU IN E N LI VAC PP/10K 120 500mV C WITH AG SP 18 VDC LUME EAKER VO ing a F when us feedback Must be OF ne to avoid micropho frequency in your area and set this frequency on the front panel display using the up/ minutes down arrow keys. Please5see the “Frequency Selection” page in this manual to select the best frequency. SWITCH IT MODE Live Radio TRANSMChip Message HONE: MICROP BACK-UPvent on cabinet top Speak into s vent change key to pre Remove uency ge or freq to messa A ANTENN SELECT Basic Outdoor R OUTDOO A ANTENN T CONNEC 9 Finally, monitor the radio signal on RT TWO-PA E MESSAG SELECT rt 2 Part 1 Pa T LINE INPU PP/10K POWER CUSTOM T INPU 120 VAC 500mV C WITH AG 18 VDC R VOLUME SPEAKE when using a F feedback Must be OF e to avoid microphon a good car radio to check coverage and audio quality. You can try different transmitter locations and frequency selection to improve coverage and minimize noise. 5 minutes Use of the outdoor antenna/ range extender will substantially increase coverage. 4 Front and Rear Panel Controls Front Panel Push to Start Playback of Recorded Message AM frequency readout Push to start and pause internal message recording Push to raise and lower operating frequency Back Panel SWITCH IT MODE Live Radio TRANSMChip Message ONE: MICROPH BACK-UP on cabinet top o vent Speak int es vent chang key to pre ency Remove ge or frequ to messa A ANTENN SELECT Basic Connect indoor antenna here, uncoil and stretch out fully along a wall or window sill. Outdoor Insert key to allow message record or frequency change Indoor AM Antenna Model # IAM-Indoor Antenna R OUTDOO A ANTENN T CONNEC RT TWO-PA MESSAGE SELECT T LINE INPU PP/10K 120 VAC 500mV rt 2 Part 1 Pa C WITH AG Connect optional outdoor antenna here via RG-6 coaxial cable POWER CUSTOM T INPU 18 VDC External audio input. Record to internal storage chip and/ or broadcast live. Select indoor or outdoor antenna Antenna Tuner / Range Extender Model # IAM-ATU Select recording of part 1 or part 2 internal message 5 minutes E R VOLUM using a k SPEAKE ac OFF when Must be e to avoid feedb microphon External power transformer input for 18VDC. Select “MESSAGE CHIP” to playback from internal storage chip, or select “LIVE RADIO” to transmit via internal mic or external line source. External hand-held microphone jack. Use automatically overrides internal microphone. Transmitter Hand-held Mic Model # IAM-Mic Transmitter Power Supply Model # IAM-Power Supply 5 Frequency Selection and Antenna Connections Set the Frequency Determine an available frequency (preferably on the high end of the band) by using a good quality digital car radio parked in your primary listening area. Select a channel on your car radio where no other radio station is audible as well as on one channel above and one channel below. It is advisable to make this listening test at dusk when radio reception is at best. Use the front panel raise and lower controls to set this frequency. SWITCH IT MODE Live Radio TRANSMChip Message NE: CROPHO Note: When using the indoor antenna, theBAtransmitter will go through an automatic antenna calibration CK-UP MI POWER CUSTOM T inutes O-PART will bePU routine after a frequency has been set. OUThis routine automatically repeated once an hour to5 mkeep TW INPU T E TDOOR LINE IN MESSAG CT TENNA LE AN SE A ME LU VO ANTENN motor NNECT sound will be heard.) R the transmitter calibrated (an internal CO SPEAKE SELECT inet top vent on cab Speak into s vent change key to pre Remove uency ge or freq to messa Basic rt 2 Part 1 Pa Outdoor PP/10K 120 VAC 500mV C WITH AG 18 VDC ng a F when usi feedback Must be OF e to avoid microphon Note: When operating the transmitter, the built in speaker can be used to monitor the broadcast signal or manually turned off or down via the rear panel “SPEAKER VOLUME” control. The volume level setting of the speaker volume will not affect the audio level of the broadcast signal. Connect the Antenna SWITCH IT MODE Live Radio TRANSMChip Message HONE: MICROPinet top cab BACK-UP Speak into t changes ven key to pre Remove uency ge or freq to messa A ANTENN SELECT Basic Outdoor R OUTDOO A ANTENN T CONNEC vent on RT TWO-PA E MESSAG SELECT rt 2 Part 1 Pa T LINE INPU PP/10K POWER CUSTOM T INPU C WITH AG 5 minutes 120 VAC ME KER VOLU 500mV 18 VDC SPEA OFF when using a ck id feedba Must be e to avo microphon Connect the indoor antenna to the rear panel lug. Locate the transmitter by a window and stretch the full length of antenna cable out in a straight a path as possible. Set the “ANTENNA SELECT” to “BASIC.” OR Utilize the outdoor antenna tuning unit for extended range. Set the “ANTENNA SELECT” to “OUTDOOR and follow the “Using the Outdoor Antenna” page in this manual for installation and tuning instructions. Note: make sure that the transmitter is grounded either via the three prong power transformer or ground wire connected to a screw on the rear of the unit. 6 Using the Outdoor Antenna POWER LED +3V Power to DVR +18V Power from Plug in Power Supply 100ft. CAT-5 Patch cable to provide audio and power. Enter via waterproof grommet and plug into provided RJ-45 connector inside lid. Optional Mic Input Switch to Right for DVR Playback Switch to Left for LIVE Broadcasting Plug into Headphone Jack For best performance, attach a wire (not supplied) from the Ground Wire Connector on the top of the ATU to a good earth ground.* Some examples of good earth grounds are: • The center screw that holds the cover on a wall electrical outlet. • Plumbing and water pipes (metal). • A copper ground rod driven into the earth. Consult the DVR manual for recording and loop playback. Note that the internal audio storage in the transmitter is not available and the switch on the rear of transmitter should be set to “LIVE” radio. Mount the Outdoor Enclosure to a pole or top side of a building so that the antenna is unobstructed and not near any trees or metal structures. Connect the transmitter via the supplied CAT-5 patch cable. Thread 3 meter whip antenna securely into connector on top of antenna enclosure CAUTION : DO NOT CONTACT ELECTRICAL OR HIGH TENSION WIRES WITH THE ANTENNA. YOU CAN BE KILLED. *Please note that Part 15 FCC regulations do not allow an antenna in excess of 3 meters in length and usually the ground wire length is considered a part of this length and is added to this total antenna measurement calculation. 7 Broadcasting Live ITCH ODE SW M IT M S N TRA Chip Message LINE INP io Live Rad Broadcast Live from a Microphone. POWER and automatically s CUSTOM T Set the Transmit Mode Switch on the Back Panel, to “Live Radio.” This immediately ute in 5m INPU selects the built-in microphone (located inside the unit and under the top panel grill) to act as the audio 120 VAC source for the transmission. OLUME a EAKER V P usinghigh-Z S whenheld, Plugging in a Fhand feedback microphone into the “MIC” jack on the rear panel automatically superust be OF id o M v a to C e n o h 18 VD sedes p ro mic the built-in MIC and selects this MIC as the audio source for the transmission. UT PP/10K 500mV C WITH AG Note that the built-in audio limiter will keep the signal from distorting, but it is still best to speak directly into the microphone and at normal and consistent volume for best sound quality. CH DE SWITadthe Note that when using MaOmicrophone, io built-in speaker must be manually turned off or down via the rearIT M R S e N iv A L TR ip h panel ‘SPEAKER VOLUME” control to avoid feedback C e essag M HONE: et top 2 UT LINE INP PP/10K 500mV C WITH AG Broadcast Live from a Studio or External Recorded Message. POWER s CUSTOM T inutote.5V, Set IN the Transmit Mode Switch on the Back Panel, to “Live Radio” and plug a line-level signal 5 m(.1V PU unbalanced) 120 VAC into the “LINE INPUT” (1/8” mini phone) connector on the rear panel. This immediately and E input to act as the audio source for the transmission or recording. automatically selects this external line R VOLUM SPEAKOEFF when using aack edbkeep the signal from distorting, but it is still best to maintain the Must beaudio Note that the built-in will avoid fe tolimiter 18 VDC icrophone m incoming signal level at a consistent volume for best sound quality. Note that when recording or broadcasting a LINE INPUT, the built-in speaker can be used to monitor the broadcast signal or manually turned off or down via the rear-panel “SPEAKER VOLUME” control. The volume level of the internal speaker will not effect the audio level of the broadcast signal. Broadcast a prerecorded message from the internal “Message Chip” storage. Set the Transmit Mode Switch on the back panel, to “Message Chip”. The transmitter will automatically begin and continue to playback any audio recorded on the internal “Message Chip.” H SWITC IT MODE Live Radio TRANSMChip Message ER POW CUSTOM T INPU 120 VAC 18 VDC Set the “Two-Part Message Select” switch in the “Part-1” position to playback only message one. Set the “Two-Part Message Select” switch in the “Part-2” position to consecutively playback both messages parts one and two. 5 minutes E R VOLUM SPEAKOEFF when using a ck Must be e to avoid feedba microphon 8 Record Procedure - in detail Front Panel Recording a message onto the internal “message chip.” 1 Insert the Control Lock Key in the control lock hole located on the back of the Transmitter. Select either Part-1 or Part-2 on the Two-Part Message Switch located on the back of the Transmitter. Note that you can record or re-record either message part at any time and select to playback either only Part-1 or SWITCH IT MODE TRANSM Part-1 and Part-2 when transmitting. Therefore, Part-1: is often used as a “wrap-around” or permanent NE CROPHO CK-UP MI part of the message while Part-2 is used BAfor additional information and topical updates. POWER Message Speak into s vent change key to pre Remove uency ge or freq to messa A ANTENN SELECT R OUTDOO A ANTENN T CONNEC Chip Live Radio inet top vent on cab RT TWO-PA E MESSAG SELECT T LINE INPU PP/10K CUSTOM T INPU 5 minutes 120 VAC VOLUME 500mV R SPEAKE 2 To record from the internal built-in MIC, speak into the top grill of the unit. To record from an external MIC or LINE-INPUT plug either device into its corresponding rear panel connector. Basic Outdoor rt 2 Part 1 Pa C WITH AG 18 VDC ng a F when usi feedback Must be OF e to avoid microphon 3 Press and hold the Record /Pause button on the front of the Transmitter until the Display Panel begins counting down in seconds (i.e. 300, 299, 298...) and then immediately begin speaking or press the start button on your external audio source. 4 To pause during recording, press the Record/Pause button. Push Record/Pause again to continue. Do not use the Pause Button to end a recording. 5 When your message is complete, wait a second or two then press and hold the Play button located on the front of the Transmitter until you see the frequency re-display on the front panel. The message will begin to playback, and will repeat in a loop. If desired, repeat the recording procedure for message PART-2 by selecting Part-2 on the TWO-PART MESSAGE SELECT SWITCH. 6 To protect your message from accidental erasure or tampering, remove the Control Lock Key from the Control Lock located on the back of the Transmitter and place it in a safe place where it cannot be lost. Note - You can monitor your recording on the Transmitter’s Internal Speaker by turning up the “SPEAKER VOLUME” control on the transmitter rear panel, but doing so when utilizing a MIC as the record source may cause feedback. The setting for this internal speaker volume will not affect of audio transmission. 9 Technical Specifications and FCC Regulations Model 5.0 i.AM. - AM Radio Transmitter • Frequency Agile with front-panel selectability - frequency range: 520 to 1700 kHz • Automatic Tuning – internal automatic servo-operated tuning circuit for range maximization (U.S. Patent No. 6,295,443) • Audio Inputs – internal microphone plus externa mic (mono) and line level (stereo) inputs (on 1/8” “mini phone” connector-line level sensitivity .1 to .5 volts • Audio Processing: built in automatic audio limitor / compressor • Message Storage: digital voice record/playback solid state memory chip, 5 minutes max. • Message Length: variable depending upon model of transmitter (see sticker on unit back panel) • Microphone: built-in or hand-held • Size: 8” x 14” x 2.5” (shipping size boxed - 12” x 20” x 6”) • Weight: 4 lbs. (shipping weight - 7 lbs) • Indoor Antenna: black, rubberized wire, approximately 8’ in length • Power: 110/120VAC via included 18VDC 100mA external transformer / grounded AC plug adapter • RF output power: 100 mW average • Frequency Control: Crystal controlled phase locked loop tuner • Frequency Stability: - +/- 30 Hz • Range: typically 300-3000 feet (dependent on conditions and use of outdoor range extender Model ATU – Outdoor tuning Unit / Range Extender • Input Power: .01 mW to 1 watt • Frequency Range: 520 to 1700 kHz • Connectors: “F” type input, 3/8”-24 threaded antenna coupling, grounding post with knurled knob • Radiator: 9’ fiberglass whip antenna (included) • Internal controls: frequency range switch, tuning knob • Internal indicator: signal strength meter • Size: 5” x 7” x 3” (shipping size boxed - 6” x 8.5” x 4”) • Weight: 1.5 lbs. (shipping weight - 2 lbs) • Mounting: mounts to any metal pipe from 1/2” to 1 3/4” diameter (mounting brackets included, pipe not included • US Patent Number US 7, 437,130 B2 Applicable FCC and Licence Regulations - FCCID: DLB5LTT98 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The model ATU Outdoor Manual Antenna Tuning unit is FCC accepted within this certification as serving as the final output stage. FCC part 15 rules, Section 15.219 Operation in the band 510–1705 kHz. (a) The total input power to the final radio frequency stage (exclusive of filament or heater power) shall not exceed 100 milliwatts. (b) The total length of the transmission line, antenna and ground lead (if used) shall not exceed 3 meters. (c) All emissions below 510 kHz or above 1705 kHz shall be attenuated at least 20 dB below the level of the unmodulated carrier. Determination of compliance with the 20 dB attenuation specification may be based on measurements at the intentional radiator’s antenna output terminal unless the intentional radiator uses a permanently attached antenna, in which case compliance shall be demonstrated by measuring the radiated emissions. 10 A Division of Radio Systems, Inc. Radio Systems, Inc. • 601 Heron Drive • Logan Township, NJ 08085 Phone: 856-467-8000 • Fax: 856-467-3044 • Email: sales@radiosystems.com www.radiosystems.com