Installation Instructions

1 Installation
1. Download and run the installation exe file.
2. Select the setup language and finish the installation using the ‘Next’ button.
3. In the case of USB connection install the USB driver now. Pure RS-232
connection or parallel port connection requires no additional driver.
4. Make sure the RDS encoder is connected, powered and well configured, all
connectors are seated completely and where possible, use screws to fix the
connection.
5. Run the TinyRDS application, go to Hardware card and select appropriate
hardware type, communication port and communication parameters. Confirm
by the ‘Update’ button.
6. Follow the encoder’s manual for additional information and specifics.
Note for old devices using parallel port connection: The application still supports
writing to hardware parallel ports. Appropriate device driver is installed at runtime.
To do this you need administrator privileges. In Windows Vista and later, using
UAC, you can run the InstallDriver.exe in the application folder to install the
parallel port driver appropriate for your OS.
2 Minimum Requirements
• An RDS encoder based on MRDS1322 or MRDS192 chip
• Pentium 133 MHz, 64 MB RAM
• Serial, parallel or USB port (or 3rd party Virtual COM Port driver)
• Windows 98 or later
3 Purpose and Features
The TinyRDS is a default control application for your RDS encoder.
• Supports all basic RDS services
• Supports a fixed set of Radiotexts
• ‘Text sources’ tool can update Dynamic PS or Radiotext by actual text
produced by your broadcast automation system or similar external application
• Supports Clock-Time and Date (CT)
• Very simple to use
For understanding all symbols and terminology as well as for connection
diagrams please read the device's original manual.