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Orban OPTIMOD 6300 manual available for free PDF download: Operating Manual
Orban OPTIMOD 6300 Operating Manual (303 pages)
Digital Multipurpose Audio Processor, Version 2.3 Software
Brand:
Orban
| Category:
Computer Hardware
| Size: 8 MB
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions
3
Table of Contents
8
Index
14
Section 1 Introduction
25
Crucial Information for Video Applications-Please Read
25
Using this Manual
27
The Optimod 6300 Digital Audio Processor
27
User-Friendly Interface
28
Absolute Control of Loudness and Peak Modulation
28
Flexible Configuration
29
Adaptability through Multiple Audio Processing Structures
30
Controllable
31
Presets in Optimod 6300
32
Factory Presets
32
User Presets
32
Input/Output Configuration
33
Digital AES3 Left/Right Input/Outputs
33
Analog Left/Right Input/Output
34
Remote Control Interface
34
Computer Interface
35
RS-232 Serial Port
35
RJ45 Ethernet Connector
35
Location of Optimod 6300
35
At the Transmitter Is Best
35
Where Access to the Transmitter Is Not Possible
36
OPTIMOD 6300 at the Transmitter: Gain Control before the STL
36
Using Optimod 6300 as a Studio Level Controller
37
Studio-Transmitter Link
39
Transmission from Studio to Transmitter
39
Digital Links
39
Microwave Stls
41
Analog Landline (Ptt/Post Office Line)
41
Using Lossy Data Reduction in the Audio Chain before the 6300
42
Interfacing to the Transmitter
42
Sync Input
42
AES User Bits
43
Sample Rate and Audio Bandwidth
43
Subframe Delay
43
About Transmission Levels and Metering
44
Meters
44
Studio Line-Up Levels and Headroom
44
Transmission Levels
45
Line-Up Facilities
45
Metering of Levels and Subjective Loudness
45
Figure 1-2: Absolute Peak Level, VU and PPM Reading
45
Test Modes
49
Calibrated Bypass Test Mode
49
Calibrated Line-Up Tones
49
Setting Output/Modulation Levels
49
Monitoring on Loudspeakers and Headphones
50
Streaming and Netcasting Applications
51
Using OPTIMOD 6300 in Streaming Applications
51
Loudness
51
Choosing Your Encoder
51
Eas Test
52
Pc Control and Security Passcode
53
Warranty, User Feedback
53
User Feedback
53
Limited Warranty
53
International Warranty
54
Extended Warranty
54
Section 2 Installation
55
Installing the 6300
55
6300 Rear Panel
58
Input and Output Connections
59
Cable
59
Connectors
59
Analog Audio Input
60
Analog Audio Output
60
AES3 Digital Input and Output
61
Wordclock / Aes11Id Sync Input
61
Grounding
62
Power Ground
62
Circuit Ground
62
Studio Level Controller Installation (Optional)
63
If You Are Using Orban 8200ST Studio Level Controller
63
Quick Setup
66
Analog and Digital I/O Setup
74
Automation Using the 6300'S Internal Clock
93
Security and Passcode Programming
95
To Create a Passcode
96
To Edit a Passcode
96
To Delete a Passcode
97
To Lock the Front Panel Immediately
97
To Program Local Lockout
97
To Unlock the Front Panel
97
Dial-Up Networking and the Passcode
98
If You Have Forgotten Your Passcode
98
Remote Control Interface Programming
99
Networking and Remote Control
100
Synchronizing Optimod to a Network Time Server
102
Installing 6300 Pc Remote Control Software
105
Installing the Necessary Windows Services
106
Check Hardware Requirements
106
Running the Orban Installer Program
107
Setting up Ethernet, LAN, and VPN Connections
108
Conclusion
108
Appendix: Setting up Serial Communications
109
Preparing for Communication through Null Modem Cable
109
Connecting Using Windows 2000 Direct Serial Connection
109
Connecting Using Windows XP Direct Serial Connection
114
Connecting Using Windows 7 Direct Serial Connection
119
Preparing for Communication through Modems
129
Connecting Using Windows 2000 Modem Connection
129
Connecting Using Windows XP Modem Connection
135
Updating Your 6300'S Software
140
Section 3 Operation
143
6300 Front Panel
143
Introduction to Processing
146
Some Audio Processing Concepts
146
Distortion in Processing
146
Loudness and Distortion
147
Processing for Low Bit Rate Codecs
147
Speech/Music Detector
148
Optimod 6300 in Radio-Oriented Applications: from Bach to Rock
148
Sound-For-Picture Applications: Controlling Dynamic Range
149
About the 6300'S Signal Processing Features
150
Signal Flow
150
BS.1770 Safety Limiter
155
2-Band Purist Processing
156
Input/Output Delay
156
Customizing the 6300'S Sound
157
Basic Modify
157
Full Modify
158
Advanced Modify
158
Gain Reduction Metering
159
Setting Preset Loudness Correctly in Dolby Digital Transmissions
159
To Create or Save a User Preset
161
About the Processing Structures
162
Factory Programming Presets
164
Protection and AGC Presets
165
Radio-Style Presets
167
Sound-For-Picture Presets
173
Equalizer Controls
176
Stereo Enhancer Controls
181
Agc Controls
182
Advanced AGC Controls
185
Distortion Control
188
Varied from 0.0 (Hard) to 10.0 (Soft)
188
The 2-Band Structure
189
Customizing the Settings
190
The 2-Band Structure's Full and Advanced Setup Controls
190
Advanced 2-Band Controls
194
Nee Atio
196
The 5-Band Structure
197
Putting the 5-Band Structure on the Air
197
Customizing the Settings
198
The 5-Band Structure's Full and Advanced Setup Controls
198
Advanced 5-Band Controls
203
Test Modes
205
Using the 6300 Pc Remote Control Software
206
To Set up a New Connection
206
To Initiate Communication
207
To Modify a Control Setting
208
To Recall a Preset
208
To Save a User Preset You Have Created
208
To Back up User Presets, System Files, and Automation Files Onto Your Computer's Hard Drive
209
To Restore Archived Presets, System Files, and Automation Files
210
To Modify INPUT / OUTPUT and SYSTEM SETUP
211
To Modify AUTOMATION
211
To Group Multiple 6300S
211
Navigation Using the Keyboard
211
To Quit the Program
212
About Aliases Created by Optimod 6300 PC Remote Software
212
Multiple Installations of Optimod 6300 PC Remote
212
Using the 6300 for Production and Mastering
214
Appendix A: Using the Itu Bs.1770 and Cbs Loudness Meters to Measure Loudness Controller Performance
221
Itu-R Bs.1770
221
CBS Loudness Meter
221
Comparing the Meters
222
Test Setup
225
Results
226
Problems with Low Peak-To-RMS Ratio Material
227
Studies Indicating that BS.1770 Is Inaccurate at very Low Frequencies
228
Discussion and Conclusions
230
Section 4 Maintenance
233
Routine Maintenance
233
Subassembly Removal and Replacement
234
Field Audit of Performance
238
Section 5 Troubleshooting
245
Problems and Potential Solutions
245
RFI, Hum, Clicks, or Buzzes
245
Poor Peak Modulation Control
245
Audible Distortion
246
Audible Noise
246
Gain Pumping When High Frequency Energy Is Present
247
Shrill, Harsh Sound
247
Dull Sound
247
Excessive Sibilance ("Ess" Sounds)
248
System will Not Pass Line-Up Tones at 100% Modulation
248
System will Not Pass Emergency Alert System ("EAS" USA Standard) Tones at the Legally Required Modulation Level
248
System Receiving 6300'S Digital Output will Not Lock
248
AES Channel Status Bits will Not Set the 6300 to Stereo or Dual-Mono Mode
248
Equipment Receiving the 6300'S AES Output Changes Operation Mode Unexpectedly
248
Loudness Does Not Change When Your Adjust the Output Level Control
248
Sound Is Unexpectedly Quiet
249
General Dissatisfaction with Subjective Sound Quality
249
Security Passcode Lost (When Unit Is Locked Out)
249
Problems Specific to Sound for Picture Applications
249
Dialog Is Muffled
249
Transient Loudness Events (Like Esses in Speech) Sound Obtrusively Loud
249
Commercials too Loud in Sound for Picture Applications
250
Commercials too Quiet
250
Loudness Incorrect Compared to Other Dolby Digital Transmissions
250
A BS.1770 Loudness Meter Indicates Higher Loudness than Expected with some Program Material
251
CBS Loudness Controller Reduces Transient Punch of Programming
251
Unexpected Gain Pumping
251
Troubleshooting Connections
252
You Cannot Access the Internet after Making a Direct or Modem Connection to the 6300
253
Os-Specific Troubleshooting Advice
253
Troubleshooting Windows 2000 Direct Connect
253
Troubleshooting Windows 2000 Modem Connect
255
Troubleshooting Windows XP Direct Connect
256
Troubleshooting Windows XP Modem Connect
257
Technical Support
258
Specifications
261
Control Circuits
265
User Control Interface and Lcd Display Circuits
266
Input Circuits
268
Output Circuits
269
Dsp Circuit
270
Power Supply
271
Parts List
274
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