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Omnia ONE
FM
Stereo Audio Processor
Installation and Operation Manual
Version FM 2.0 / March 2008
Applicable to OmniaONE units running
FM version 2.0(11) or higher.
A Telos Company
Omnia ● 2101 Superior Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114 USA
TEL: +1 216.241.7225 ● FAX: +1 216.241.4103 ● www.omniaaudio.com
Omnia Europe ● Johannistrabe 6 D-85354 Freising Germany
TEL: +49 8161 42467 ● FAX +49 8161 42402 ●
www.omniaaudio.com
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- Page 1 Omnia ONE Stereo Audio Processor Installation and Operation Manual Version FM 2.0 / March 2008 Applicable to OmniaONE units running FM version 2.0(11) or higher. A Telos Company Omnia ● 2101 Superior Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114 USA TEL: +1 216.241.7225 ● FAX: +1 216.241.4103 ● www.omniaaudio.com Omnia Europe ●...
- Page 3 I am overwhelmed when I look at the list of our end-users. So, it’s to you, our loyal customers and friends, that I say Thank You! To Great Sounding Audio…the World over! Frank Foti President, Omnia Audio...
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Page 5: Omniaone Quick-Start Setup
OmniaONE Quick-Start Setup We know that you’re probably in a hurry to begin using your new OmniaONE FM. If you have technical expertise and previous knowledge of audio processor fundamentals, using our Ten-Point Quick-Start will get you up and running as quickly as possible. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents Welcome to Omnia.ONE! ......................i OmniaONE Quick-Start Setup....................iii S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S ................... vii HAZARD / WARNING LABELS .................... viii Manual Update Notification......................x Chapter-1: Installation ........................1 Pre-Installation Tasks......................1 About This Manual ........................1... - Page 7 Chapter-4: Main Menu Selections....................17 Preset.............................17 Processing ..........................17 Save Preset ........................18 Delete Preset ........................18 Rename Preset........................19 <-Exit ..........................19 Adjust Processing......................19 <-Exit ..........................20 Pre-processing........................20 Wideband AGC (Automatic Gain Control) ..............20 Enhancers........................21 Xover (Crossover)......................22 Low Band AGC ......................23 Mid Band AGC ......................23 Pres Band AGC (Presence Band AGC) .................24 High Band AGC......................24...
- Page 8 Appendix A: Performance Specifications..................39 Appendix B: Troubleshooting/Service/Warranty..............43 Diagnostics and Error Messages..................44 Electrical and mechanical safety note!................45 Narrowing down problems....................45 Obtaining Service.........................46 Via the World Wide Web ....................46 Via E-Mail ........................46 Via Phone & Mail (USA and non-European Countries) ..........46 Warranty ..........................47 Appendix C: Remote Control and Software Update Procedure ..........49 Remote Control ........................49...
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Page 9: S A F E T Y
S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S Read All Instructions. All safety and operating 14. Object and Liquid Entry. Never push objects of any instructions must be read before operating the kind into this product through openings as they may product. -
Page 10: Hazard / Warning Labels
HAZARD / WARNING LABELS The Exclamation Point symbol, within an equilateral triangle, alerts the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in product literature and instruction manuals. The Lightning Flash With Arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, alerts the user to the presence of non-insulated dangerous voltages within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. - Page 11 CE CONFORMANCE – This device complies with the requirements of the EEC Council Directives: 93/68/EEC (CE Marking); 73/23/EEC (Safety – low voltage directive); 89/336/EEC (electromagnetic compatibility). Conformity is declared to those standards: EN50081-1, EN50082-1. LITHIUM BATTERY CAUTION – There is a danger of explosion if the internal battery is replaced incorrectly or shorted.
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Page 12: Manual Update Notification
Manual Update Notification Audio Processing – a unique art form that we take very seriously! As part of our dedication to the science of audio processing we will continue to improve and update the Omnia product and its documentation based on our ongoing research, real-world field experience, and the valued input from our many thousands of loyal customers. -
Page 13: Chapter-1: Installation
Chapter-1: Installation Pre-Installation Tasks Please take a few minutes to read through this chapter before proceeding with the installation. This section offers common procedures for installing your new OmniaONE processor. About This Manual This manual is written to cover the OmniaONE FM. If you are setting up a different style of the OmniaONE, please refer to the instruction manual for that product. -
Page 14: Installation & Connections
Installation & Connections Throughout this section reference is made to “software parameters.” These are part of the User Interface, which is covered in detail in Chapter 2. Rack Mounting The OmniaONE requires one RU (1.75" [44.45 mm]) of rack space. Rack mount the unit using four rack screws. If only two screws are going to be used, they should be in the bottom holes in the Omnia front panel. -
Page 15: Rear Panel Connections
Rear Panel Connections Analog Audio Inputs and Outputs Balanced XLR-type connectors are used as input connectors for the analog audio. Both analog and digital input sources may be connected simultaneously, however, only the input source that has been selected is active. Analog/Digital/Livewire Input source selection is done through the “Source”... -
Page 16: 19 Khz Sync Output (Bnc)
DA” to drive a variety of equipment. The output levels and other stereo generator settings are set through software parameters in the Stereo Generator submenu of the Input/Output menu. An internal jumper sets the output impedance to either 5 ohms (the factory setting) or 75 ohms. The default setting is appropriate for the vast majority of exciter connections. -
Page 17: Ethernet / Livewire Connection
Ethernet / Livewire Connection The RJ-45 10BaseT / 100BaseT Ethernet / Livewire I/O jack can be used simultaneously for both TCP/IP based remote control of your OmniaONE and audio input/output to your existing Livewire network. Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseT Remote and Livewire I/O RS-232 Modem Connection (DB-9M) This DB9-male connector can be used to connect an external dialup modem for a bi-directional computer remote control connection. -
Page 18: General Purpose Interface (Gpi) (Db-9F)
General Purpose Interface (GPI) (DB-9F) This DB9-female connector serves as a four-input, optoisolated interface to the Omnia's internal Trigger Script functions*. Four of the pins are “trigger” inputs, one is a bias voltage input, one is a +5V power output, and the remaining three are “ground.”... -
Page 19: Chapter-2: Getting To Know Your Omniaone
Chapter-2: Getting To Know Your OmniaONE The OmniaONE User Interface Now that your OmniaONE is rack-mounted, connected to a program audio source, and turned on, you’re ready to learn how to operate it! This chapter covers the Front Panel User Interface, your window into the OmniaONE processor. -
Page 20: Audio I/O Level Display
Audio I/O Level Display Either input or output levels can be displayed on the top 2 (L & R) meters. The highest LED illuminated indicates digital sample-accurate peak signal levels. The meters are calibrated in decibels below full scale digital (0 dBFS) in 2dB steps. -
Page 21: Using The Jog Wheel
• The wideband AGC and four-band AGCs will recover to a resting gain setting which coincides with the RTZ (Return To Zero) levels set for each band. • The Clipper meters are peak reading, showing the maximum amount of clipping that occurred over the past 30 milliseconds. -
Page 22: Main Menu
Main Menu The OmniaONE menu system has been designed to be intuitive and simple to use. Most operating parameters are found under one of the menu headings and sub-headings, allowing adjustments to be made quickly and with ease. Rotating the jog-wheel sequentially highlights each menu item in turn. When the jog wheel is pressed inward (clicked) while a menu item is highlighted it will open that item’s submenu. -
Page 23: Proper Setting Of Input Levels
Rotate the jog-wheel to highlight Input Src and click. The factory default selection for Input Source is Analog. To change the input selection to AES/EBU digital or Livewire, rotate the jog-wheel until [AES/EBU] or [Livewire] is displayed and click. If you are using the analog inputs, rotate the jog wheel to display [Analog] and click to reselect the analog inputs. -
Page 24: An Important Word About Time Delay
An Important Word About Time Delay A question commonly asked about Omnias is “How much time delay does it have?” The answer: “Not enough to drive your DJ’s crazy!” Certainly, there is reason for concern about the propagation delay through any digital transmission device, audio processors included. -
Page 25: Chapter-3: Getting The Sound You Want
Chapter-3: Getting The Sound You Want This chapter explains generally how to alter the sound of the OmniaONE FM factory presets, if desired, using the controls explained in the Adjust Processing section of Chapter 4. Always go through all of the factory presets, regardless of their name and start with the factory preset that is closest to the sound you are looking for. -
Page 26: Increasing Density/Loudness
Increasing Density/Loudness Try to resist the temptation to crank up the aggressive processing sections. They will definitely add loudness but usually at the cost of quality and intelligibility. Many times, just building a bit more RMS energy in the AGC sections will do the trick. -
Page 27: Air-Sound Equalization Changes
Backing off the clipping sections first will allow the processing to retain a level of competitive loudness while enhancing quality, and the overall dynamic texture will be affected less. Start with reducing the Clipper amount in 0.5 dB steps. It’s surprising how much detail can be restored from just a small change of 0.5 dB. -
Page 29: Chapter-4: Main Menu Selections
Chapter-4: Main Menu Selections This section presents an overview of the five Main Menu items, (Preset:, Processing, Input/Output, Administrative and Lock Front Panel) their submenus (if any), and details about each of the adjustable controls within. Preset OmniaONE is equipped with a selection of factory presets that can be used to instantly configure the processing for common applications. -
Page 30: Save Preset
Save Preset This option saves any changes you have made to the currently running preset into the OmniaONE’s non-volatile memory. Changes can be saved over an existing user preset (without renaming it) or as a new user preset with a new name. -
Page 31: Rename Preset
Rename Preset A preset in the list of stored user presets can be renamed at any time. Factory presets cannot be renamed. To rename a user preset highlight Rename Preset and click. Rotate the jog wheel to display the preset to be renamed and click. -
Page 32: Exit
More information on each of these processing stages can be found below in the descriptions for each processing parameter control. Increasing any setting will lead to more aggressive processing. For example, a higher drive setting adds more gain into the dynamics section, a higher attack or release setting means a faster time constant, a higher gate threshold setting means more gating will occur, and a higher (farther to the right on the control) setting for a filter means more filtering is occurring (so the lowest frequency settings for a low pass filter are farthest to the right on the control). -
Page 33: Enhancers
AGC Att (AGC Attack) The attack control adjusts how fast the AGC responds to sudden increases in audio level, and higher numbers equate to faster response times. Faster attack times reduce the transient nature of the input audio, while slower attack times improve it. Extremely slow attack times must be used with caution because allowances must be made in later stages to not overload them during the time when the broadband AGC is adjusting the level downwards. -
Page 34: Xover (Crossover)
Warmth This Warm Bass EQ is a shelf boost at 150 Hz. Warmth EQ compensates for program material that is naturally lacking in upper-bass fullness. Be judicious about applying too much, as the resonant frequency of many automobile interiors lies in this frequency range! Also, too much can cause excessive gain reduction in the following 4-Band AGC stage. -
Page 35: Low Band Agc
the density, providing a more “open”, natural and dynamic sound. It may be helpful to think of the limiters as “dynamic clipper allocators”, acting as “gatekeepers”, controlling the density of the audio signal that reaches the following clipper. <-Exit Click on this option to return to the Adjust Processing submenu. Low Band AGC Attack The attack control adjusts how fast the AGC responds to sudden increases in audio level, and... -
Page 36: Pres Band Agc (Presence Band Agc)
Pres Band AGC (Presence Band AGC) See description of settings for Low Band AGC High Band AGC See description of settings for Low Band AGC Low Band Limiter LFLim Drv (Low Frequency Limiter Drive) Adjusts the drive level to the individual Limiter band. Used when you desire more or less density in a specific band. -
Page 37: Mid Band Limiter
Thus, with this control you can artistically trade off the dynamic limiting against brick wall clipping, as each has its own “sound.” As the limiter threshold is lowered, (made more negative) the peak output level of the limiter is reduced. The signal in that band won't hit the clipper as hard, and you'll notice more action on the limiter bargraph for that band. -
Page 38: Mixer
mathematically derived, will contribute lower midrange IM distortion components to the spectrum. So live voice, vocals and solo instruments that are present along with strong bass in the program material will sound cleaner, yet will still create an in-your-face effect to the low end. When both the Girth Clip and Tight Clip settings are both set to “OFF”, the Bass Clipper is effectively bypassed. -
Page 39: Clipper
Hi Band Adjusts the output level of the high band limiter into the overall mix. Higher numbers result in more high frequencies and too much mix level can make the following clipper work unnecessarily hard, causing excessive distortion in the treble. <-Exit Click on this option to return to the Adjust Processing submenu. -
Page 40: Input/Output
Input/Output This submenu provides level adjustments for the audio inputs and the absolute peak operating level of the Analog XLR, Composite MPX, AES-3 (AES/EBU) and Livewire outputs. Choices governing the selection of the input audio source (Analog, AES Digital or Livewire) and signal mode (Stereo or Mono) are also found within these submenus. - Page 41 Anlg Level (Analog Level) Adjusts the master audio input level for the analog inputs, which are derived from the rear panel XLR female input connectors. (See on Page 11) Proper Setting of Input Levels Right Trim Allows a +/-3dB adjustment of the right analog audio channel gain to correct minor left/right balance problems in the input audio.
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Page 42: Output
Mono Mode Allows input signal routing to be reconfigured as follows: [STEREO] - Factory default. Left and Right input channels are routed to the left and right inputs to the DSP processing chain. [Mono L] - Configures the DSP processing chain to have both the Left and Right internal channels fed only from the Left Channel of the input source selected. -
Page 43: Fm Options
Right Trim Allows a +/-3dB adjustment of the right digital audio channel gain to correct minor left/right balance problems in equipment following the OmniaONE. The left channel output gain is not affected by this control and is set using the master AES Level control previously described. Samp. - Page 44 Note: Normally, the “Off” selection under the Pre-emphasis options would not be used in conventional FM transmission applications, but is provided in instances where processing of a flat signal is desired. One example would be when preprocessing prior to a satellite uplink in distributed radio networks.
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Page 45: Livewire
<-Exit Click on this option to return to the Output submenu <-Exit Click on this option to return to the Input/Output menu. Livewire There is but a single control in this submenu: Disable Livewire. If selected, you will be asked if you really want to disable Livewire. -
Page 46: Bypass
theoretically perfect, however should the phase need adjustment in order to offset time domain errors in the overall transmission system, the pilot phase can be adjusted ±32º, in 1º increments. We recommend that a calibrated modulation monitor be used for this adjustment. [Separation] The stereo “sound field”... -
Page 47: Load Io Config
character is found, click. This will return the cursor to “select” mode and you can again turn the knob to select the next character to edit. -To delete a character... Select the character to be deleted, click, choose the " < " symbol and click again to delete that character. -
Page 48: Administrative
Administrative Several maintenance and utility functions are found in this submenu including various Security options to prevent tampering by unauthorized personnel, TCP/IP networking parameters and other system-wide parameters. About Presents a dialog displaying the OmniaONE software style, firmware release version and front panel software version currently active in the unit. -
Page 49: Security
Security Remote Con (Remote Control) [Enabled] Enables remote control access. [Disabled] Disables remote control access. Enter Password Sets the password for both the front panel and remote control access. The default password is “omnia” (all lower case) To change the password highlight “Enter Password” and click. The Name field will be automatically highlighted with <none>... -
Page 50: Unlocking The Front Panel
Unlocking the Front Panel To unlock the front panel, rotate the jog wheel to highlight “Password”, click twice and <enter…> will be replaced by the editing cursor. Rotating the jog wheel clockwise will scroll through the capital letters of the English alphabet first. Rotating it counter-clockwise will scroll through the numeric characters first, and then through the lower case English alphabet. -
Page 51: Appendix A: Performance Specifications
Appendix A: Performance Specifications OmniaONE FM As of July 2007 – Version 1.0 FM Software Note: Discrete I/O measurements have been made in "Bypass" mode (available in the Input/Output menu). FM composite measurements have been made using the "Proof_Perf" preset. General Audio Specifications Frequency Response: Complies with the standard 50 or 75 microsecond pre-emphasis curve within ±... - Page 52 Linear Crosstalk: > -80 dB, main to sub or sub to main channel (referenced to 100% modulation). Non-linear Crosstalk: > -80 dB, main to sub or sub to main channel (referenced to 100% modulation). 38 kHz Suppression: > 70 dB (referenced to 100% modulation). 76 kHz Suppression: >...
- Page 53 EMI-suppressed RJ-45 female pinned according to StudioHub+® Connector: standards. Transformer isolated, balanced, and floating according to AES3 standard. Digital Audio Output: Stereo per AES3 standard. Digital Output sample rate can lock to the input, lock to an additional external sync source, or use the internal 48kHz rate.
- Page 54 Power Requirements: Voltage: 100-250 VAC, 47-63 Hz., Less than 40 VA. EMI suppressed IEC male. Power Connector: Detachable 3-wire power cords supplied for US and European use. Internal. Overvoltage and short circuit protected. Meets EN55022, Power Supply: EN55011 Level B Conducted Emissions. EN61000-4-2, -3, -4, -5, -6 level 3 immunity compliant.
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Page 55: Appendix B: Troubleshooting/Service/Warranty
Appendix B: Troubleshooting/Service/Warranty Operational problems with the OmniaONE can sometimes be diagnosed using the RS-232 serial port located inside the top cover of the unit (NOTE: This is not the rear panel “RS-232 MODEM” connector) and a common terminal communications program. Detailed information about the Omnia's boot-up progress may be observed at this internal RS-232 port, as well as viewing of any error messages that may be encountered. -
Page 56: Diagnostics And Error Messages
Diagnostics and Error Messages To run a system diagnostics check of the OmniaONE unit that can be used by Telos/Omnia Customer Support personnel in case of difficulty with the unit, click on the “Factory Diagnostics” link option in the Utilities section at the bottom of the Configuration screen: A report similar to the below will be generated. -
Page 57: Electrical And Mechanical Safety Note
Electrical and mechanical safety note! When the Omnia is operated with its chassis top cover removed, you are exposed to potentially lethal voltages. Before attempting to make voltage measurements, be forewarned that the power supply heat sinks are connected to the AC power line. -
Page 58: Obtaining Service
Obtaining Service • Omnia Customer Support personnel are available in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, Monday through Friday between 9:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M., Eastern Time. If outside the U.S.A., please contact the dealer you purchased your Omnia from. • Before contacting Omnia Customer Support, please have the serial number of the unit (located on a barcode sticker on the rear panel in this format: 0220WXXXX) and a description of the symptoms/problems ready for the technician. -
Page 59: Warranty
Warranty This Warranty covers "the Products," which are defined as the various audio equipment, parts, software and accessories manufactured, sold and/or distributed by TLS Corp., d/b/a Omnia (hereinafter "Omnia"). With the exception of software-only items, the Products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of receipt by the end-user. -
Page 61: Appendix C: Remote Control And Software Update Procedure
Appendix C: Remote Control and Software Update Procedure Remote Control The above screenshot shows the Processing screen of the OmniaONE’s built-in remote control applet. This is a Java applet that requires the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) from Sun Microsystems, version 1.4 or higher, to be installed on your computer. Once JRE is installed, the Remote Control applet is accessed through the OmniaONE’s built-in web page interface via TCP/IP. -
Page 62: Remote
The Main Menu should appear: Remote Click on the “Remote” link option from the top menu or “Meters & remote control” from the Main Menu. You may see the Java logo and then the main Remote Control screen should appear. If audio is present on the OmniaONE’s inputs, you should see the meters moving along with the audio. -
Page 63: Processing Tab
To save the current settings as a new preset, click the “Save Current As” button. A new applet window will open with a dialog box where you can type the name of the new preset. For convenience, there is also a dropdown menu where you can select an existing preset name to start with. -
Page 64: In Tab
2) Move the mouse cursor over the desired knob, click to select it and rotate the scroll wheel on your mouse (if so equipped) downward (to lower the setting) or upward (to raise the setting). 3) Move the mouse cursor over the desired knob, click to select it and use the Up and Down arrow keys on the computer keyboard to raise or lower the setting respectively. -
Page 65: Encode Tab
Encode Tab Clicking on the “Encode” tab will display all of the controls for the OmniaONE’s built-in Stereo Generator (encoder) in the main applet screen.. Adjustment of the controls works the same way as described above in the Processing Tab section. Livewire Configuration of the OmniaONE’s Livewire port is accomplished in the Livewire menu. -
Page 66: Preset File Transfer
Preset File Transfer Shown below is the top half of the File Transfer screen, which is used for saving and loading user processing presets to and from your computer. Any user presets on the OmniaONE will show up as buttons under User Presets in the Download Presets section. 4 user presets are shown in the example screenshot above. -
Page 67: Trigger Scripts
Shown below is the bottom half of the “File Transfer” screen, which is used for saving and loading I/O configurations to and from your computer. I/O Configuration download and upload operations work similarly to the Preset download and upload operations described above with the exception that the filename extension for I/O configurations is “.oic”. -
Page 68: Software Update Procedure
Software Update Procedure Software updates for the OmniaONE are performed over an Ethernet connection using any standard Web Browser and an update file downloaded from the Omnia website. The OmniaONE contains two software banks and the new software is always uploaded to the inactive bank. This is a safeguard against loss of power or other interruption during the update. - Page 69 6. Click the “Browse” button, locate the software update file downloaded and saved to your computer in Step 1, double-click it so that it appears in the “Update File:” box, then click the “Update” button. The file will now be uploaded to the OmniaONE. This may take up to 5 minutes. A progress bar may or may not appear, depending on the browser being used but once the file is successfully uploaded to the OmniaONE, the following “Update Initiated”...
- Page 70 8. Once the “Update Successful” message appears at the bottom of the log, click on the link: “Select New Software (Configuration Page)” 9. Scroll down the Configuration page to find the “Select Software Bank:” section: In this example, the new software has been uploaded to Bank 1. You will notice that the previous software (Bank 0 in this case) is still selected and running.