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R.V.R. Electronica BLUES30 User Manual

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Summary of BLUES30

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    Blues 30 user manual volume 1 manufactures by italy.

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    Blues 30 - user manual version 1.3 © copyright 2003 r.V.R. Elettronica spa via del fonditore 2/2c - 40138 - bologna (italia) telefono: +39 051 6010506 fax: +39 051 6011104 email: info@rvr.It web: www.Rvr.It all rights reserved printed and bound in italy. No part of this manual may be reproduced, mem...

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    Blues30 i user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 table of contents 1. Preliminary instructions 1 2. Warranty 3 3. First aid 5 3.1 treatment of electrical shocks 5 3.2 treatment of electrical burns 6 4. General description 7 5. Quick guide for installation and use 9 5.1 preparation 9 5.2 operation 10 5.3 en...

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    Blues30 1 / 28 user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 1. Preliminary instructions this manual is written as a general guide for those having previous knowledge and experience with this kind of equipment, well conscious of the risks connected with the operation of electrical equipment. It is not intended to...

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    Blues30 3 / 28 user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 2. Warranty any product of r.V.R. Elettronica is covered by a 24 (twenty-four) month warranty. For components like tubes for power amplifiers, the original manufacturer’s warranty applies. R.V.R. Elettronica spa extends to the original end-user purchase...

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    Blues30 4 / 28 user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 4 be sure to enclose a written technical report where mention all the problems found and a copy of your original invoice establishing the starting date of the warranty. Replacement and warranty parts may be ordered from the following address. Be sure to...

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    Blues30 5 / 28 user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 3. First aid the personnel employed in the installation, use and maintenance of the device, shall be familiar with theory and practice of first aid.. 3.1 treatment of electrical shocks 3.1.1 if the victim is not responsive follow the a-b-c's of basic li...

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    Blues30 6 / 28 user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 3.1.2 if victim is responsive • keep them warm • keep them as quiet as possible • loosen their clothing (a reclining position is recommended) • call for medical help as soon as possible 3.2 treatment of electrical burns 3.2.1 extensive burned and broken...

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    Blues30 7 / 28 user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 4. General description the blues30 is an exciter for audio broadcasting in frequency modulation capable to transmitting from 87.5 to 108 mhz band with a rf output power adjustable up until to 30 w max. This exciter contains a low-pass filter that reduce...

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    Blues30 9 / 28 user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 5. Installation and operation 5.1 preparation unpack the exciter and before doing any other operation, be sure it has not been damaged during transport. In particular check that all the connectors are in perfect condition. The exciter is fitted with a s...

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    Blues30 10 / 28 user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 warning: the machine must be disconnected from the mains power supply when this operation is performed. Connect the rf output of the exciter to the antenna cable or to a dummy load capable of dissipating the power generated by blues30. Turn trimmer "pw...

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    Blues30 11 / 28 user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 turn the encoder counterclockwise to move the cursor left, to decrease the value of a parameter or to choose an element from a list of possibilities. Turn the encoder counterclockwise to move the cursor right, to decrease the value of a parameter or to...

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    Blues30 13 / 28 user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 6. Software the machine is fitted with a 2-line lcd that displays a set of menus. Some menus have written "push to program": in this case press the encoder to change the parameter. Next chapter describes, in sequence, all the menus. 6.1 menu 6.1.1 defa...

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    Blues30 14 / 28 user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 on accessing this screenful, the cursor blinks on the mhz frequency value: turn the knob for selecting the required frequency from 87 to 108 mhz and then press the encoder to confirm. Now the cursor blinks on the order of khz: repeat the same operation...

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    Blues30 15 / 28 user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 6.1.5 clipped menu this menu shows, through an horizontal bar, the modulation level with limiter of modulating signal enable. The empty rectangle in the bar corresponds to the 75 khz deviation level. 6.1.6 clipper action menu this screenful shows, thro...

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    Blues30 16 / 28 user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 6.1.8 sensitivity menu through this menu you enter in the section to modify the input level sensitivity (report to right “r” and left “l” inputs placed on rear panel). You can change its value from -6 to +6 dbm with 3dbm step. Fine regulation of level ...

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    Blues30 17 / 28 user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 with this menu, user can modify the type of emitted modulation by the machine and at the same time select input from which it comes the modulating audio signal. Setting up the "mode" parameter on "mono" the machine will select the signal present on con...

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    Blues30 18 / 28 user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 6.1.13 power good menu from this menu, user can set up power good value and the time with mute audio input, in seconds, before an alarm signal comes activated on “status ctrl” connector placed on rear panel (see figure 7.2 note [16] ). The power good f...

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    Blues30 19 / 28 user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 this operation can be made from qualified staff only, following the appropriate instructions supplied from r.V.R. Electronica..

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    Blues30 21 / 28 user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 7. Panels description this chapter describes the items located in the front and rear panels of the blues30 and a brief description of each. 7.1 front panel figura 7.1 [1] r.F. Monitor 0dbm output at max 0 dbm , adapted to modulation monitoring. Do not ...

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    Blues30 22 / 28 user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 7.2 rear panel figura 7.2 [1] plug mains supply connector [2] switch main switch [3] sca bnc connector for sca/rds input [4] mpx bnc connector for mpx input [5] aux bnc connector for aux input [6] left xlr balanced connector for left or mono channel au...

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    Blues30 23 / 28 user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 7.3 connectors description 7.3.1 rs232 type: db9 female 1 not connected 2 rx 3 tx 4 not connected 5 gnd 6 not connected 7 not connected 8 not connected 9 not connected 7.3.2 balanced input xlr tipo: xlr female 1 gnd 2 positive 3 negative.

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    Blues30 25 / 28 user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 8. Technical specifications 8.1 physical specifications panel dimension 483 mm (19”) x 44 mm (1 3/4”) (1 he) depth 344 mm (13 1/2”) weight 5 kg temperature range -10 °c ÷ 50 °c 8.2 electrical specifications frequency 87.50 ÷ 108.00 mhz (60.00 ÷ 87.50 m...

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    Blues30 27 / 28 user manual rev. 1.3 - 16/10/03 9. Modules identifications 1 2 3 4 5 6 [1] logic board [2] main board [3] switching power supply [4] input board [5] directional coupler [6] r.F. Amplifier.

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