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Using the RDS SECTION (FM version ONLY) ENG
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29.10 HOW TO GET THE RDS OPTION AFTER PURCHASING THE EQUIPMENT
The RDS option could be pre-installed in the factory if notified when ordering the unit or it can be installed at the
customer’ premise after receiving it.
In the latter case, the RDS software must be activated with a proper Activation Key, uniquely determined by your unit
firmware's serial number.
RDS option will be released only upon reception of firmware code and S-N!
Please proceed as follows:
1) Make sure your processor is already fitted with MPX option
Check the equipment rear panel: it must feature Bnc connectors, as in the following picture:
2) Note down the unit’s firmware code
The Firmware Code is an alphanumeric string, composed by 13 figures (f.i. M0961NR4M00AE).
It is shown at the ‘Firmware Code’ menu page on the front panel display. You can reach it from the default screen:
DEFAULT SCREEN (CURRENT ON AIR PRESET, BARGRAPHS, ETC)
OPTIONAL CONTROLS menu
FIRMWARE CODE page
2) note down the equipment serial number (S-N)
The actual equipment Serial Number (4 figure alphanumeric code) is indicated on the silver label stuck on the right side
of the equipment closure.
3) Supply the firmware code and the S-N to the manufacturer
The manufacturer will return a special Activation Software Key. Please follow instructions on the Chapter
‘Firmware Upgrade’ for further steps.
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NOTE: When the RDS option is not installed, the processor still allows to broadcast a demo version (RDS Demo), which
supports all the services of the full version but which is not user-programmable**. When enabled, RDS programming is
achieved through the Pc control software which comes with the unit.
** when entering the OPTIONAL CONTROLS / RDS MODULE / RDS LEVEL menu, the message ‘RDS DEMO’ is
displayed.