Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 232-FMA Contemporary Research
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Contemporary Research 2 232-FMA F M Stereo Tuner Table of Contents Overview ............................................................................................................................... .............. 3 Specifications ...............
Overview The Contemporary Research 232-FMA is a versatile RS-232 controlled FM tuner featuring stereo audio, 10-preset memory, front-panel operation and feedback, and intelligent control. Fully programmable, the unit can restore all settings on power-up from non-volatile memory.
Specifications Physical Size: 8.5" [216mm] wide x 1.75" [38 mm] height (1RU) x 6.0" [153mm] deep Weight: 1.25 lbs [0.57kg] Enclosure: All aluminum with durable black powder coat paint M.
Contemporary Research 5 232-FMA F M Stereo Tuner Front Panel Programming To Enter a Front Panel Programming Mode: 1. Press and hold the Mute A/V button such that the red LED light above is lit (indicating Mute On). 2. Press Seek Up. 3. Release all buttons, the 232-FMA will now be in the front panel programming mode.
Contemporary Research 6 232-FMA F M Stereo Tuner Mode 9: Treble setting fixed at 0dB Front Panel Programming Quick Reference Mode: Parameter: FM Tune 0 .0 FM odd frequencies (US standard) 1 FM even and odd frequencies (international) Baud Rate 1 .1 300 2 600 3 1200 4 2400 5 4800 6 9600 Unit Number 2 .
Contemporary Research 7 232-FMA F M Stereo Tuner RS-232 Control Protocol Overview The 232-FMA full duplex RS-232 scheme enables a system programmer to control all FM Tuner functions as well as monitor 3 groups of FM Tuner status. All commands ar e sent as ASCII strings.
Contemporary Research 8 232-FMA F M Stereo Tuner General RS-232 Commands TT= Select tuned frequency Example: ‘ >TT=94.5 87.7-108.0 Selects preset 94.5, if currently stored as a Preset TC= Force tuned frequency Example: ‘ >TC=101.9’ 87.7-108.
Contemporary Research 9 232-FMA F M Stereo Tuner Terminal Communication Commands EF Echo Off Characters received will not be re-transmitted (power up default) EN Echo On Characters received will be re-transmitted. Example: ‘ >EN’ Characters receive d will be re-transmitted.
Response Strings Typical: [Attention] [Unit#] [data ...data] [cr] [lf] 232-FMA status response strings contain ASCII characters similar to those used for the same functions in command strings. An ASCII 'carriage return' and ‘line feed' follow each response string.
Control Cable Connections All drawings show pin numbers relative to a PC COM port or Axcent3 DB-9 RS-232 control port. Pin-outs to other types of control ports may vary.
Rack Mounting Two options are available for rack-mounting tuners. RK1 Rack Mount RK2 Rack Mount RK1 Single Unit Rack Mount Size Long Bracket: 9.5" [206mm] wide x 1.75 " [38mm] height (1RU) x 1.75” [38mm] deep Size Short Bracket: 1.0" [22mm] wide x 1.
Contemporary Research 13 232-FMA FM Stereo T uner Safety Instructions Read before operating equipment 1. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Contemporary Research 14 232-FMA FM Stereo T uner Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Contemporary Research Corporation (CR) warrant s this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use fo r a period of two years from the date of purchase from CR.
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