Controllable - Orban OPTIMOD-FM 5500 Operation Manual

OPTIMOD-FM DIGITAL
the station's sound and increasing loudness and definition remarkably, without
producing unpleasant side effects.
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The 5500 rides gain over an adjustable range of up to 25 dB, compressing dy-
namic range and compensating for both operator gain-riding errors and gain in-
consistencies in automated systems.
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The 5500's Two-Band processing structure is phase-linear to maximize audible
transparency.
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The 5500 can import and run any 8300, 8400, or 8500 "LL" (Low-Latency)
preset via the 5500 PC Remote application. This means that you can use an
8300, 8400, or 8500 to develop presets for 5500, provided you do not use fea-
tures in the other processors not supported by the 5500. (If you try to import a
preset that uses features unsupported by 5500, the 5500 will interpret that pre-
set as best it can by using the available 5500 features — see To Import Archived
8300, 8400, 8500 and 8600 Presets into Your 5500 on page 3-66 for details.)

Controllable

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The 5500 can be remote-controlled by 5-12V pulses applied to eight pro-
grammable, optically-isolated "general-purpose interface" (GPI) ports available
at the REMOTE INTERFACE connector on the rear panel.
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5500 PC Remote software is a graphical application that runs under Windows
2000/XP/Vista/7. It communicates with a given 5500 via TCP/IP over modem, di-
rect serial, and Ethernet connections. You can configure PC Remote to switch
between many 5500s via a convenient organizer that supports giving any 5500
an alias and grouping multiple 5500s into folders. Clicking a 5500's icon causes
PC Remote to connect to that 5500 through an Ethernet network, or initiates a
Windows Dial-Up or Direct Cable Connection if appropriate. The PC Remote
software allows the user to access all 5500 features (including advanced controls
not available from the 5500's front panel), and allows the user to archive and re-
store presets, automation lists, and system setups (containing I/O levels, digital
word lengths, GPI functional assignments, etc.).
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OPTIMOD-FM contains a versatile real-time clock, which allows automation of
various events (including recalling presets) at pre-programmed times. The clock
can be set automatically from an Internet timeserver.
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A Bypass Test Mode can be invoked locally, by remote control (from either the
5500's GPI port or the 5500 PC Remote application), or by automation to permit
broadcast system test and alignment or "proof of performance" tests.
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OPTIMOD-FM contains a built-in line-up tone generator, facilitating quick and
accurate level setting in any system.
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