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Posted by: Jan
« on: June 16, 2023, 10:46:36 am »

There's no special configuration required on the P164 side. It accepts the SPL data instantly.

You only need to configure a free communication port, according to the device manual. In case of insufficient number of available ports or in case of driving more encoders from the same SPL, create a Virtual port in the Magic RDS 4, as showed in the file m4vp.pdf, section 'Data Splitter for RDS Encoders', and let the SPL to connect to this Virtual port.
Posted by: Dutchie @ Retro FM
« on: June 16, 2023, 10:27:53 am »

Quote from: Jan on June 16, 2023, 10:24:21 am
The above configuration actually is for the P164.

Yes, but it is the SPL side. Are there instructions to configure the P164 to receive the data?

--Dutchie.
Posted by: Jan
« on: June 16, 2023, 10:24:21 am »

The above configuration actually is for the P164.
Posted by: Dutchie @ Retro FM
« on: June 16, 2023, 09:46:54 am »

Quote from: Jan on November 08, 2021, 07:29:01 pm
StationPlaylist Studio supports PIRA encoders, including direct RT+ (Radiotext Plus) output:

  • In the StationPlaylist Studio, select View / Options
  • Click on 'Now Playing', then on 'Stream Metadata'
  • Fill the Output you prefer: Serial (USB) or TCP
  • Make sure the connection parameters are valid
  • Fill the template, for example TEXT=%n%r

Your RDS encoder supports X-Command, so you can instantly send RT+ to your listeners. For doing that, fill this template:

XCMD=<rds><item><dest>3</dest><text><artist>%a</artist> - <title>%t</title></text></item></rds>%r


There are other alternatives available:
  • If you need a permanent control of the encoder via the Magic RDS 4 as well, create a new Virtual port in your current Connection. The SPL will connect to this virtual port.
  • If you prefer indirect link rather (allows further text processing and filtering), configure the SPL for text file output and read this file in the Magic RDS 4 - External Text tool.

I've followed the above in Station Playlist, and that went fairly well. Is there something similar available for the config of the P164?

--Dutchie.
Posted by: Jan
« on: November 08, 2021, 07:29:01 pm »

StationPlaylist Studio supports PIRA encoders, including direct RT+ (Radiotext Plus) output:

  • In the StationPlaylist Studio, select View / Options
  • Click on 'Now Playing', then on 'Stream Metadata'
  • Fill the Output you prefer: Serial (USB) or TCP
  • Make sure the connection parameters are valid
  • Fill the template, for example TEXT=%n%r

Your RDS encoder supports X-Command, so you can instantly send RT+ to your listeners. For doing that, fill this template:

XCMD=<rds><item><dest>3</dest><text><artist>%a</artist> - <title>%t</title></text></item></rds>%r


There are other alternatives available:
  • If you need a permanent control of the encoder via the Magic RDS 4 as well, create a new Virtual port in your current Connection. The SPL will connect to this virtual port.
  • If you prefer indirect link rather (allows further text processing and filtering), configure the SPL for text file output and read this file in the Magic RDS 4 - External Text tool.
Posted by: JetStreamMedia
« on: November 08, 2021, 07:04:55 pm »

I’m using Station Playlist Studio Pro as my automation system. I need to get from the PlayOut computer to the P164 RDS encoder. The PC is next to the P164 and transmitter, so no STL to worry about.

Despite a few setup suggestions from SPL users in their forum, I’ve not been able to get anything but the default “Retro FM” data to display. If someone has a step by step configuration for SPL, that would be very helpful. Thanks!