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Omnia-3
Audio Processor
Installation and Operation Manual
Version 2.0h / October 2004
Applicable to fm Turbo, am and net/drm styles
with v3.03.x Release Software and Higher
A Telos Company
Omnia ● 2101 Superior Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114 USA
TEL: +1 216.241.7225 ● FAX: +1 216.241.4103 ● Email:
info@omniaaudio.com
www.omniaaudio.com
Omnia Europe ● Johannistraβe 6 D-85354 Freising Germany
TEL: +49 8161 42467 ● FAX +49 8161 42402 ● Email:
europe@omniaaudio.com
www.omniaaudio.com

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  • Page 1 Version 2.0h / October 2004 Applicable to fm Turbo, am and net/drm styles with v3.03.x Release Software and Higher A Telos Company Omnia ● 2101 Superior Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114 USA TEL: +1 216.241.7225 ● FAX: +1 216.241.4103 ● Email: info@omniaaudio.com www.omniaaudio.com Omnia Europe ●...
  • Page 2 Omnia products, delivers crystal-clear highs, thundering bass and amazing loudness, with none of that “digital grunge aftertaste!” Omnia-3 is a fully digital system that is available in three versions, pre-configured to match the processing needs of any broadcaster. For FM broadcasters there’s the Omnia- 3fm Turbo with integral stereo encoder.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read All Instructions. All safety and Overloading. Do not overload AC wall operating instructions must be read before operating outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience the product. outlets as this can result in a fire or electric shock hazard.

  • Page 4: Hazard / Warning Labels

    HAZARD / WARNING LABELS The Exclamation Point The Lightning Flash With symbol, within an Arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, alerts equilateral triangle, alerts the the user to the presence user to the presence of of important operating uninsulated dangerous voltage and maintenance within the product's enclosure (servicing) instructions in...
  • Page 5 WARNING -- This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual it may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device (pursuant to subpart J of Part 15 FCC Rules), designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 6: Manual Update Notification

    The following URL listing has been included for your update convenience: http://www.omniaaudio.com/support/manuals.htm Manual Updates http://www.omniaaudio.com/tech/tips.htm Installation Tips http://www.omniaaudio.com/tech/ Tech Bulletins and Papers http://www.omniaaudio.com/support/updates.htm Tech Support – Software Upgrades Thank you for selecting the incredible Omnia-3 Audio Processor. Your continued patronage and support are appreciated. Sincerely, Team Omnia...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    24-bit Crystal Semiconductor CS5360 A/D Converter, which has a specified Dynamic Range of 105 dB. The dynamic range of the Omnia 3 digital signal processing chain is 144 dB. Typical SNR using the “Proof of Perf” preset is greater than –80dB referenced to 100% modulation.
  • Page 8 Automatically accepts and locks to input sample rates between 12 and 50 kHz. Connector: XLR-female, EMI-suppressed. Pin 1 chassis ground, pins 2 and 3 transformer isolated, balanced, and floating – AES3 standard 110 ohm impedance.
  • Page 9 Humidity: 0-95% RH, non-condensing. Dimensions: 19” wide x 3.5” high x 16.25” deep (48.3cm wide x 8.9 cm high x 41.3 cm deep) including connectors. Unit requires two EIA rack spaces for proper mounting. Shipping Weight: 26 lbs.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Trigger Interface and Script Editor ..66 Menu Descriptions .........23 Chapter 9: Remote Control for am and net 74 Chapter 3: Processing Overview Software Installation ......75 The Omnia-3 and Audio Processing ..30 Setting Up and Configuring Omnia Chapter 4: Omnia-3fm Turbo Remote Control........75 Processor Location.........32 Using the Remote Control .....81...

  • Page 11: Omnia-3 Quick-Start Setup Guide

    Omnia-3 Quick-Start Setup Guide We know that you're probably in a hurry to get on the air with your new Omnia-3. If you have technical expertise and previous knowledge of audio processor fundamentals, using the following Eight-Point Quick-Start procedure will get you up and running as quickly as possible. Please refer to the remainder of the Operating Guide for additional information.

  • Page 12: Chapter-1: Installation

    Chapter-1: Installation Even though we believe the Omnia-3 is the easiest processor to install in its class, please take a few minutes to read through this chapter before proceeding with the installation. Pre-Installation Tasks This section offers common procedures for installing any version Omnia-3 processor. Additional model- specific information is given in the chapters on specific versions (Omnia-3fm Turbo in Chapter 4, Omnia-3am in Chapter 5 and Omnia-3net/drm in Chapter 6).
  • Page 13 Important Note 1: The PC Card used in the Omnia-3 is not a generic PCMCIA cards that can be bought in any local computer store. They are cards that are specified by Omnia specifically for this product. If you need a backup card, please contact Omnia Customer Support to purchase an additional card.

  • Page 14: Installation & Connections

    Rack Mounting The Omnia-3 requires 2RU (3.50" [89 mm]) of rack space. Rack mount the unit using four rack screws. It is preferred to leave at least one rack unit of empty space above the Omnia-3 to enhance ventilation and to prolong component life.
  • Page 15 180 degrees from what your air talent are used to. To remedy this, you can reverse the polarity to both of the two analog inputs (is pin 2 or pin 3 hot!?), but it’s a lot easier to accomplish this function by changing the Input Phase software parameter setting located under Input Levels in the Input &...
  • Page 16 This connector serves two important purposes: It can be used for a local, bi-directional computer connection with Omnia-3 Remote Control, or it can be used for troubleshooting and error code resolution. In the former case, Omnia-3 Remote Control software is utilized. In the latter, any terminal emulation program can be used.

  • Page 17: Powering Up

    Press the “O” side of the switch to turn off the unit for servicing. When the Omnia-3 is first turned on, there is a few seconds of delay as the system starts up. An operating system start up screen is displayed. Under normal conditions it should appear as: Load Algorithm...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: The User Interface

    Using the Jog Wheel The main user control for the Omnia-3 is the large, easy to use jog wheel with its integral push-switch. We believe that you will quickly become comfortable with how it works, and appreciate its simplicity.

  • Page 19: Main Menu Orientation

    When the processor is first turned on, several start-up screens are displayed. After ten to fifteen seconds the Omnia-3 Main Menu is displayed with a sliding menu bar along the right side of the screen to indicate your position within the menu hierarchy. A multipurpose help line is located at the bottom of the display.
  • Page 20 Input Master control. If needed, the relative level between the channels can be adjusted using the Right Trim control, which has a range of –3 dB to +3 dB. 6. Adjust the input settings so that, with normal program audio, the L In and R In bargraphs in the I/O metering screen (viewed by pressing the push-button and turning the jog-wheel to the left) show peak indications hitting a bit higher than -15 dB (half to two-thirds of the way up).

  • Page 21: User Interface Concepts

    All of the Omnia-3’s software parameters are set in similar fashion through scrolling through menus and sub- menus to select which parameter to edit. The parameter choices or values are then selected by rotating the jog- wheel until the desired setting is displayed.

  • Page 22: Bargraph Display Metering Screens

    The screens available depend on the style of Omnia-3. All styles have the first I/O screen that shows the input and output levels. On Omnia-3am and net units there is one combined “Process” bargraph screen that shows the wideband AGC bargraph and three limiter bargraphs (four on the Omnia-3am).

  • Page 23: Menu Descriptions

    Both input and output levels are displayed in real time. The output bargraphs only indicate the output levels of the digital and analog XLR outputs and do not indicate composite MPX levels on Omnia-3fm Turbo units. The bargraphs indicate peak levels below 0 dBFS, which is the absolute maximum level of the internal digital signal processing.

  • Page 24: Audio Processing

    This sub-menu is used to make changes that affect the on-air sound. It has five items: Select Preset, Edit Parameters, Undo Edit, Save to Card, Save to Card as. The Omnia-3am style also has an Editing Mode item. Select Preset This opens up a selection box to select a factory preset or a user preset that was previously saved to the PC Card.
  • Page 25 Mode, plus four additional items (Preemphasis, Deemphasis, BS-412 ITU Limiter, and BS-412 Limiter Power) in the fm Turbo style, one additional item (LPF Frequency) in the Omnia-3net/drm style, and five additional items (Asym Mod, Tilt EQ, Tilt Frequency, LPF Frequency and HP Filter) in the Omnia-3am style.

  • Page 26: Input Source

    0.1 dB steps. The Input Master affects both the left and right inputs simultaneously, while the Right Trim only affects the right channel over a +/- 3 dB range. Use the level bargraphs to make this adjustment so that signal peaks read a bit higher than -15 dB with normal program audio.
  • Page 27 Card Maintenance, Daypart Table, Security, Set Time, Set Date and Control Port Baud. About The first thing displayed when you click on About is the Omnia factory telephone number in Cleveland! To display the currently running software versions, click OK. The Style and Release version will be displayed.
  • Page 28 Save to Card: Backs up daypart information onto the PCMCIA card (for safety and sharing with others). It saves all of the currently defined dayparts and the daypart state to the Omnia-3 PC card. These settings can be loaded later by selecting the Load from Card option.

  • Page 29: Set Date

    Login: Permits access at one of two security levels (Normal or Engineer), using the appropriate password.: Normal mode: vito (all lower case) Engineer mode: tomtom (all lower case) Lock Password: Allows changing the password for “Normal” access. This really should be called “Normal Password”, but our software engineers wanted to include something to keep the users on their toes.

  • Page 30: Chapter 3: Processing Overview

    Bass EQ: For those who demand thunderous bass, the Omnia-3’s got it! Up to 12 dB of “thunder” can be added to shake your listener’s walls! This is not some simple bass EQ, but rather a sophisticated concept that takes...
  • Page 31 Dividend Composite Filter, which allows composite processing to be used without generating any harmonic content in the SCA spectrum. With 3 dB of composite processing employed, all content above 53 kHz is suppressed by 75 dB. This precise spectral management contributes to loudness, since it ensures that no wasted...

  • Page 32: Chapter 4: Omnia-3Fm Turbo

    This applies to the ones built into digital exciters as well. If a composite STL is used, the multiplexed output of Omnia-3fm Turbo can be connected directly to the STL. At the transmitter location, the composite receiver can be connected directly to the exciter. If the STL is discrete digital and it employs “compression”...

  • Page 33: Omnia-3Fm Turbo Connections

    Omnia-3fm Turbo Connections The Omnia can generate audio power in the low frequency region so strong that it may affect the performance of some exciters. It is imperative that the exciter has a dual speed PLL in the AFC, or it may unlock. This is not the fault of the audio processor, but of the exciter.
  • Page 34 Output Connection Possibilities Left/Right Analog: Given the other choices, this is the least-recommended procedure. The stereo generator in the Omnia-3fm Turbo provides superior performance, so you should use it instead of the one provided in the exciter. Analog Composite: If you don’t object to going partially analog, this will provide excellent peak control and sound quality.

  • Page 35: Processing Presets

    Omnia-3fm Turbo (fm turbo) software (WB AGC followed by 3-Band AGC and 3-Band Limiter) due to the presence of the 3-Band AGC section that does not exist in the older software. Similarly, presets created using Omnia-3fm Turbo software will not load properly on a unit running the older Omnia-3fm software.
  • Page 36 In certain parts of the world, the average multiplex signal power must be controlled to reduce adjacent channel interference. The currently enforced standard falls under the ITU BS-412 regulations. The Omnia-3fm Turbo has a very effective Multiplex Power Limiter that may be enabled to comply with these regulations.

  • Page 37: Stereo Generator

    When a setting of -3 dB or -6 dB is used, the amount of perceived stereo effect is reduced, but in difficult RF signal coverage areas, the amount of perceived multipath that might occur from heavy processing will be reduced as well.
  • Page 38 Omnia.3fmt Parameter Worksheet Preset Name__________________________ Engineer _____________________ Date_________________________________ Parameter Value Parameter Value Parameter Value Parameter Value WB-AGC LOW AGC Low Limiter System Settings HP Filter Attack Drive Input Submenu Settings Ø Rotator In/Out Release Limit threshold Parameter Value AGC In/Out...

  • Page 39: Chapter 5: Omnia-3Am

    Omnia-3am is shown below. An Omnia-3am Parameters Worksheet is included at the end of this chapter. Use it as a master sheet for photocopying so that the parameter settings for any custom presets can be recorded. Presets can also be saved to your computer and printed using the Omnia-3 Remote Control software.

  • Page 40: Omnia-3Am System Adjustments

    LPF Frequency This parameter adjusts the cutoff frequency of the Omnia-3am post clipper low pass filter to match that of the regulatory agency requirements. Cutoff frequencies of 4 kHz, 6 kHz and 10 kHz have been provided. The...
  • Page 41 2. Connect a sine wave Audio Oscillator to the Omnia-3am audio inputs. Set the oscillator to provide a 50 Hz, 0dBu output. 3. Adjust the Omnia’s input level controls so that at least 10 dB of gain reduction is seen on the Wideband AGC bargraph meter.
  • Page 42 Low Frequency Tilt Equalization Adjustment Examples Insufficient Tilt Equalization Proper Tilt Equalization (Or a transmitter that does not require it) Excessive Tilt Equalization...
  • Page 43 O m n ia.3am P aram eter W o rksh eet P reset N am e___________________ E n g in eer _____________________ D ate__________________________ P aram eter V alu e P aram eter V alu e P aram eter V alu e W B -AG C L O W L im S ystem S ettin g s...

  • Page 44: Chapter 6: Omnia-3Net/Drm

    XLR connector) to the tip of the unbalanced plug. Connect the shield on the unbalanced plug to pin 1 (Ground) on the XLR connector. In this application you do not connect pin 3 of the XLR (the - output).
  • Page 45 O m n i a . 3 n e t P a r a m e t e r W o r k s h e e t P r e s e t N a m e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...

  • Page 46: Chapter 7: Editing Presets

    It can take some time, a good deal of serious time to optimize the audio processing for your station. We realize that in our business today, time is a precious commodity. But please don’t try to install the Omnia-3 in between other major projects or the week your boss or your assistant is on vacation.

  • Page 47: The Processing Display

    That can be frustrating whether the change made you station sound better or worse. Take your time with the Omnia-3. You have a great deal of processing power at your fingertips. In order for you to become “sonically” comfortable, you should learn the limits of each function. Try making changes in different operating levels.
  • Page 48 Through observation of the processing bargraphs, significant information can be acquired and analyzed about the audio signal on a moment-by-moment basis. Since Omnia-3 is capable of performing many different processing functions at different times, the display bargraphs may indicate various kinds of operation. This is based upon dynamic range differences in the program material.

  • Page 49: Parameter Editing

    Omnia-3 controls. (See Chapter 2, The User Interface) If so, you’re ready to tackle Omnia-3’s more sophisticated adjustments. To edit a preset it must first be loaded into the Omnia-3. Once loaded, it can be modified to your heart’s content. The changes can then be temporarily used, or they can be saved to the PC Card so they won’t be lost.
  • Page 50 XOver The crossover points are set in software and cannot be modified. In fm Turbo units, they are set at 150 Hz and 3 kHz. In Omnia-3fm Turbo units, the 3-Band AGC’s and Limiters are in series and share the same crossover. In am units, the 4-Band Limiter crossover points are 150 Hz, 750 Hz and 3 kHz.
  • Page 51 There are three bands in the net and fm Turbo styles and 4 bands in the am style. Drive to the limiters is controlled by the Xover in all styles except Omnia-3fm Turbo where there are Drive controls in each limiter block.

  • Page 52: Saving, Renaming And Deleting Presets

    Final Limit (Omnia-3net/drm only) This is the final limiter that operates in place of the clipper on all of the other Omnia-3 styles. There are two controls here: With the first you can turn the final limiter ON or OFF. This should normally be left ON unless the equipment following the Omnia-3net/drm has a non-defeatable limiter or otherwise requires non-limited audio.

  • Page 53: Getting The Sound You Want

    Please be advised that there will always be a subjective compromise whenever the desire is to shift to a louder personality on the dial. Omnia-3 is designed to minimize the qualitative trade-offs that one needs to make. We recommend that before starting the process of cranking it up just for the sake of it, try to figure out what sonic characteristics you feel are needed in order to be more competitive.

  • Page 54: Quality Versus Loudness

    Omnia-3 has changed all of that. It knows how to get a station sounding loud without the artifacts or grunge created by your current processor when you try to make it loud. And Omnia-3 makes loudness an option for all formats.
  • Page 55 The drawback is that the density can cause listener fatigue over a prolonged period of time. While Omnia-3 is designed to minimize listener fatigue, it is capable of generating large amounts of density that could eventually lead to fatigue. Be careful! Adding More Detail—When Loudness Isn’t The Last Word...

  • Page 56: Thunder Bass

    Thunder Bass Omnia-3 has the power to shake the walls with low end! If your source material has it, Omnia-3 will process it and put it on the air with muscle! Making changes to this characteristic is done using these parameters, in the order listed: 1.

  • Page 57: Chapter 8: Remote Control For Fm Turbo

    Chapter 8: Remote Control for fm Turbo This chapter only covers Omnia-3 Remote version 3.4.0 and greater, which only supports the fm Turbo style. Please see chapter 9 for a description of the Remote Control for am and net styles.

  • Page 58: Setting Up And Configuring Omnia Remote Control

    If you wish, the old version’s folder can be safely deleted once the update is complete. You will also want to use unique folder names for each copy of other Omnia remote control programs if you have those installed.
  • Page 59 “Connect over Ethernet”. When you do this, the parameters required for direct serial or dial-in via modem will be grayed out. Then, only the TCP/IP address of the Omnia that you wish to connect to must be entered. Note: If you are connecting via Direct Serial or Modem, you should...
  • Page 60 Remote Control Using a Direct RS-232 Connection for Local Communications When a computer can be located near the Omnia-3, it may be convenient to use a direct serial cable connection rather than dial up. Use a standard, straight-through serial cable -- null-modem cables will not w...

  • Page 61: Connecting Via Modem

    Changing the password here also affects the front panel password used to unlock or login to the unit. Select the COM port that your computer will use under the drop down list box labeled “Port”. If the Omnia and computer are connected by a straight through serial cable, you should be able to connect and control the Omnia- 3 locally using the remote control program.
  • Page 62 Using a Custom Modem Initialization String A custom Modem Initialization String is sometimes required in order to control the behavior of the modem in special circumstances. While there are many different initialization string possibilities, the most common one modifies how the m odem handles dial tone.
  • Page 63 Technical note: the Omnia 3 Remote Control communicates with the Omnia 3 using a Telnet session on Port 23. If you are unable to communicate with the Omnia through a network firewall, the first thing to check is whether traffic on port 23 is being permitted.

  • Page 64: Using The Remote Control

    From the Options Menu, select Disconnect. Closing the program will also terminate any connections. Remote Features The Remote Control Program for Omnia-3 provides all the features of the front panel, displayed in an easy-to- use format. It adds these enhancements: •...

  • Page 65: Using A Terminal Program And Direct Connection

    Flow Control (None) The Baud rate (bits per second) must be set to match the setting in the Omnia-3’s Utility Menu. Make sure however that the maximum allowed baud rate (set in the Windows Device Manager) of the serial port being used is set at least as high as the desired baud rate.

  • Page 66: Trigger Interface And Script Editor

    “Edit Trigger Scripts” dialog box as opened under “Options”, “Edit Trigger Scripts” Using Trigger Scripts, you can make the Omnia-3 do things with contact closures that would normally need to be done either by manual intervention at the front panel, or via Omnia-3 remote control. There are EIGHT Trigger Inputs available, and they respond to voltage levels on the rear-panel “Interface”...
  • Page 67 In general*, a 'para' is a variable that corresponds to one of the adjustable controls available within a Processing Block. For instance, the Wide Band AGC Release Time is a 'para', in fact, it happens to be 'para' 3. What Is a “Syspara”? In general*, a 'syspara' is a system parameter assigned to the basic operation of the “System”.

  • Page 68: Script Command Definitions

    Presets Note: After a preset is saved to the system, the Omnia knows them by their Index Number, not by their Preset Name. Therefore, when selecting a preset, you use its index number. When saving presets, you use its name! presets Lists all the currently available factory and user presets by index #.
  • Page 69 Omnia-3fm Turbo System Parameters A 'syspara' is an Omnia-3 System parameter. The System Parameters are assigned to controls which govern overall operation, such as Input and Output Gains, Pre-emphasis/De-emphasis, etc. These parameters would NOT be saved with individual presets, but instead are saved using the Save To Card option in the System menu.

  • Page 70: Creating A Trigger Script

    This procedure can of course be done by manually using the Omnia-3 front panel controls to turn off the 19 kHz pilot tone and to switch the input from stereo to mono left. But a far easier method is to use the Trigger Script...
  • Page 71 In order to use the scripts, they must be loaded into the Omnia-3. This is done by clicking Apply. Previously entered scripts in the Omnia-3’s memory are then replaced by your new scripts. To save the edited Script Editor scripts to the PC Card, click Save to Card.
  • Page 72 Time 00 00 00 Sets the Omnia time to midnight. Note that colons are not used as delimiters in this entry! Although time is displayed by the front panel display and its controller, it is actually being kept by the Omnia motherboard.
  • Page 73 The Daypart Scripts editor is accessed from the New or Modify Schedule window by highlighting and clicking on the Scripts button. There are also Test buttons on the page to force the Omnia-3 to immediately run the current Start Script or End Script.

  • Page 74: Chapter 9: Remote Control For Am And Net

    Omnia-3 Remote version 3.3.2, which only supports the net and am styles (as well as the old f m style) version 3.3.2, 3.3.3 and 3.3.4. Please see chapter 8 for a description of the Remote Control for the fm T urbo style.

  • Page 75: Software Installation

    If you wish, the old version’s folder can be safely deleted once the update is complete. You will also want to use unique folder names for each copy of other Omnia remote control programs if you have those installed.
  • Page 76 Enter the name of the connection in the “Name” box. It is helpful to name the conn ections you create according to the Omnia they connect to, or even by the method of connection. For instance, the name box could contain entries like “WXXX Omnia”, “WYYY Omnia”, “WXXX Om nia by Modem”, WYYY Omnia by Network”, etc.
  • Page 77 Omnia Remote Control program. Note: The modem card can only be safely installed and removed when the Omnia's power is off. Only the PCMCIA modem card supplied by Telos Omnia has been tested and approved by Telos Omnia. We cannot...
  • Page 78 Select the COM port that your computer will use under the drop down list box labeled “Port”. If the Omnia and computer are connected by a straight through serial cable, you should be able to connect and control the Omnia- 3 locally using the remote control program.
  • Page 79 Using a Custom Modem Initializa tion String A custom Modem Initialization String is sometimes required in order to control the behavior of the modem in special circumstances. While there are many different initialization string possibilities, the most common one modifies how the modem handles dial tone. Sometimes the modem may be connected to a circuit that does not provide the US standard 350/440 Hz dial tone, and in this case, you need to tell t he modem to ignore it.
  • Page 80 Technical note: the Omnia 3 Remote Control communicates with the Omnia 3 using a Telnet session on Port 23. If you are unable to communicate with the Omnia through a network firewall, the first thing to check is whether traffic on port 23 is being permitted.

  • Page 81: Using The Remote Control

    From the Options Menu, select Disconnect. Closing the program will also terminate any connections. Remote Features The Remote Control Program for Omnia-3 provides all the features of the front panel, displayed in an easy-to- use format. It adds these enhancements: •...

  • Page 82: Using A Terminal Program And Direct Connection

    Flow Control (None) The Baud rate (bits per second) must be set to match the setting in the Omnia-3’s Utility Menu. Make sure however that the maximum allowed baud rate (set in the Windows Device Manager) of the serial port being used is set at least as high as the desired baud rate.

  • Page 83: Trigger Interface And Script Editor

    “Edit Trigger Scripts” dialog box as opened under “Options”, “Edit Trigger Scripts” Using Trigger Scripts, you can make the Omnia-3 do things with contact closures that would normally need to be done either by manual intervention at the front panel, or via Omnia-3 remote control. There are EIGHT Trigger Inputs available, and they respond to voltage levels on the rear-panel “Interface”...
  • Page 84 Processing Block. For i nstance, the Wide Band AGC Release Time is a 'para', in fact, it happens to be 'para' 3. What Is a “Syspara”? In general* , a 'syspara' is a system parameter assigned to the basic operation of the “System”.
  • Page 85 Presets Note: After a preset is saved to the system, the Omnia knows them by their Index Number, not by their Preset Name. Therefore, when selecting a preset, you use its index number. When saving presets, you use its name! presets Lists all the currently available factory and user presets by index #.
  • Page 86 NOT be saved with individual presets, but instead are saved using the Save To Card option in the System menu. To obtain a list of all System parameters, you use the command 'sysparas', which lists all of the adjustable parameters in a table format with their current setting value in brackets. On the Omnia-3am typing s ysparas <enter>...
  • Page 87 -panel memo ry card. ssave Saves the syste m attributes to the Omnia PC Card. To load the saved setting from the rear-panel memory card: sysload Loads the system attributes from the currently inserted Omnia PC Card.
  • Page 88 Trigger Script. We’ll make a script to simultaneously change the input source and input levels of both channels. This procedure can of course be done by manually using the Omnia-3 front panel controls to select a new input source,...
  • Page 89 In order to use the scripts, they must be loaded into the Omnia-3. This is done by clicking Apply. Your new scripts then replace previously entered scripts in the Omnia-3’s memory. To save the edited Script Editor scripts to the PC Card, click Save to Card.
  • Page 90 Let's review what we created for the example we showed you under “Using the Script Editor”. Whenever pin 1 is held low (the contact or switch is in a closed state), the Omnia-3fm Turbo will switch to and stay in mono mode (no Pilot and only the left input channel is used).
  • Page 91 The Daypart Scripts editor is accessed from the New or Modify Schedule window by highlighting and clicking on the Scripts button. There are also Test buttons on the page to force the Omnia-3 to immediately run the current Start Script or End Script.

  • Page 92: Chapter 10: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 10: Troublesho oting Ope io rat nal problems with the Omnia-3 can sometimes be diagnosed using the rear-panel RS-232 port and a common terminal communications program. Detailed information about the Omnia's boot-up progress may be observed at its rear-pa nel RS-232 port, as well as viewing of any error messages that may be encountered.

  • Page 93: Omnia Messages

    Omnia Messages Normal Boot-up Message A healthy Omnia-3 will transmit the following text on the rear panel serial port during boot up: Omnia BIOS Software 1.13 Work : BIOS v1.13... Work: Downloading OS... Work: Downloading OS... Work: Downloading OS... Work: Downloading OS...

  • Page 94: Audio Failure Alarm

    Resolution: Turn the power off and make sure that the card is fully inserted into the top card slot with the large Omnia label facing up and the version number sticker facing down. The PC Card is keyed to prevent improper insertion.

  • Page 95: Electrical And Mechanical Safety Note

    Resolution: Simply click OK in the error dialog box and the error should clear. If not and the Omnia continue s to show this error at each boot-up, contact Telos / Omnia Customer Support for assistance.

  • Page 96: Narrowing Down Problems

    This usually indicates a corrupt rear-panel PC software card. Try a different PC card containing the same style of Omnia software (fm Turbo, net, or am) if one is available. Contact Omnia Customer Support or your dealer to obtain a replacement card.

  • Page 97: Obtaining Service

    Damage caused by improper packaging is not covered under your warr anty! • Loaner units are usually available on a first come, first served basis. Your Omnia Customer Support engi neer will assist you with...

  • Page 98: Warranty

    If Omnia authorizes the performance of warranty service, the defective Product must be delivered, shipping prepaid, to: Omnia, 2101 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. Omnia, at its option will either repair or replace the Products and such action shall be the full extent of Omnia’s ob ligation under this Warranty.