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Orban OPTIMOD 8685 Operating Manual

Orban OPTIMOD 8685 Operating Manual (357 pages)

Surround Audio Processor

Brand: Orban | Category: Computer Hardware | Size: 9 MB

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions
3
Table of Contents
8
Index
15
Section 1 Introduction
29
- Crucial Information-Please Read
  29
- The Optimod 8685 Digital Audio Processor
  30
- Using this Manual
  30
- Absolute Control of Loudness and Peak Modulation
  31
- Flexible Configuration
  32
- Adaptability through Multiple Audio Processing Structures
  34
- Controllable
  35
- User-Friendly Interface
  35
- Presets in Optimod 8685
  36
- Factory Processing Presets
  37
- User Processing Presets
  37
- Digital Aes3Id Inputs/Outputs
  38
- Input/Output Configuration
  38
- Analog Outputs
  39
- Computer Interface
  39
- Remote Control Interface
  39
- Optional HD-SDI Input/Output
  40
- RJ45 Ethernet Connector
  40
- Routing Audio to and from the 8685
  40
- RS-232 Serial Port
  40
- RS-485 Serial Ports
  40
- Links from the 8685'S Output to a Transmission Encoder or Transmitter
  41
- Using Lossy Data Reduction before the 8685'S Input
  41
- Sample Frequency Synchronization
  42
- AV-Sync Delay
  43
- Using the 8685 to Control Studio Output Levels
  43
- About Transmission Levels and Metering
  44
- Figure 1-1: Absolute Peak Level, VU and PPM Reading
  44
- Meters
  44
- Using Optimod 8685 as a Studio Level Controller
  44
- Studio Line-Up Levels and Headroom
  45
- Transmission Levels
  45
- Line-Up Facilities
  46
- Metering of Levels and Subjective Loudness
  46
- Calibrated Bypass Test Mode
  48
- Test Modes
  48
- Calibrated Line-Up Tones
  49
- Setting Output/Modulation Levels
  49
- Loudness
  50
- Streaming and Netcasting Applications
  50
- Using OPTIMOD 8685 in Streaming Applications
  50
- Choosing Your Encoder
  51
- Eas Transmission
  51
- Pc Control and Security Passcode
  51
- International Warranty
  52
- Limited Warranty
  52
- User Feedback
  52
- Warranty, User Feedback
  52
- Extended Warranty
  53
Section 2 Installation
55
Appendix: Setting up Serial Communications

121
- Connecting Using Windows 2000 Direct Serial Connection
  121
- Preparing for Communication through Null Modem Cable
  121
- Connecting Using Windows XP Direct Serial Connection
  126
- Connecting Using Windows 2000 Modem Connection
  131
- Preparing for Communication through Modems
  131
- Connecting Using Windows XP Modem Connection
  137
- Updating Your 8685'S Software
  142
- Section 3 Operation
  145
  - 8685 Front Panel
    145
  - Distortion in Processing
    148
  - Introduction to Processing
    148
  - Loudness and Distortion
    148
  - Some Audio Processing Concepts
    148
  - Processing for Low Bit Rate Codecs
    149
  - Sound-For-Picture Applications: Controlling Dynamic Range
    150
  - Speech/Music Detector
    150
  - Optimod 8685 in Audio-Only Applications: from Bach to Rock
    151
  - About the 8685'S Signal Processing Features
    152
  - Simultaneous Stereo (2.0) and Surround (5.1 or 7.1) Processing
    152
  - Input Conditioning
    153
  - Signal Flow
    153
  - Two-Band Gated AGC
    153
  - Equalization
    154
  - Multiband Compressor/Limiter
    155
  - LFE Processing
    157
  - Low-IM Look-Ahead Limiter
    157
  - Loudness Control
    158
  - Customizing the 8685'S Sound
    160
  - Input/Output Delay
    160
  - Basic Modify
    161
  - Advanced Modify
    162
  - Intermediate Modify
    162
  - Setting Preset Loudness Correctly for Dolby Digital Transmission
    163
  - Gain Reduction Metering
    164
  - To Create or Save a Preset
    164
  - About the Processing Structures
    165
  - Factory Programming Presets
    168
  - To Import a 2.0 Preset from PC Remote
    169
  - To Import a 2.0 Preset from the 8685'S Front Panel
    169
  - Sound-For-Picture Presets
    170
  - Protection and Studio AGC Presets
    174
  - Radio-Style Presets
    176
  - Equalizer Controls
    180
  - Agc Controls
    185
  - Advanced AGC Controls
    187
  - AGC Controls Exclusive to 2.0 Processing
    189
  - Distortion Control
    190
  - The Two-Band Structure
    192
  - Customizing the Settings
    193
  - The Two-Band Structure's Full and Advanced Setup Controls
    193
  - Advanced Two-Band Controls
    196
  - Nee Atio
    198
  - The Five-Band Structure
    199
  - Using the Five-Band Structure
    199
  - Customizing the Settings
    200
  - The Five-Band Structure's Full and Advanced Setup Controls
    200
  - Advanced Five-Band Controls
    206
  - Test Modes
    208
  - To Set up a New Connection
    209
  - Using the 8685 Pc Remote Control Software
    209
  - To Initiate Communication
    210
  - To Modify a Control Setting
    210
  - To Import a Preset into the 2.0 Processing
    211
  - To Recall a Preset
    211
  - To Back up User Presets, System Files, and Automation Files Onto Your Computer's Hard Drive
    212
  - To Save a User Preset You Have Created
    212
  - Note to Users Familiar with Older Version of PC Remote
    213
  - To Restore Archived Presets, Setups, and Automation Files
    213
  - Etup
    214
  - To Modify AUTOMATION
    214
  - To Modify the Active S
    214
  - About Aliases Created by Optimod 8685 PC Remote Software
    215
  - Navigation Using the Keyboard
    215
  - To Group Multiple 8685S
    215
  - To Quit the Program
    215
  - Multiple Installations of Optimod 8685 PC Remote
    216
  - Using the 8685 for Production and Mastering
    217
Appendix A: Using the Itu Bs.1770 and Cbs Loudness Meters to Measure Loudness Controller Performance

222
- Test Setup
  222
- Results
  223
- Histograms
  225
- Studies Indicating that BS.1770 Is Inaccurate at very Low Frequencies
  225
- Conclusions
  227
- Section 4 Maintenance
  229
  - Routine Maintenance
    229
  - Subassembly Removal and Replacement
    230
  - Field Audit of Performance
    236
  - Test Procedure for the Base I/O Module
    239
- Section 5 Troubleshooting
  245
- Section 6 Technical Data
  257
  - Performance
    257
  - Specifications
    257
  - Installation
    258
- Circuit Description
  262
  - Control Circuits
    263
  - Overview
    263
  - User Control Interface and LCD Display Circuits
    264
  - Input Circuits
    265
  - Output Circuits
    266
  - DSP Circuit
    267
  - Power Supply
    268
  - HD-SDI Module (Optional)
    269
- Abbreviations
  269
- Parts List
  271
  - Obtaining Spare Parts
    271
  - Base Board
    272
  - CPU Module
    273
  - Serial I/O Board
    275
  - Base Input/Output (I/O) Board (for Units Without SDI)
    276
  - DSP Board
    278
  - Headphone Board
    280
  - Interface Board
    280
  - Encoder Board
    281
  - LCD Carrier Board
    281
  - Power Supply Distribution Board
    282
  - Optional HD-SDI I/O Board
    283
  - Optional Serial RS-232 / RS-485 Board for HD-SDI Option
    289
Description

290
Base Board

290
- Schematics and Parts Locator Drawings
  290
- Top View
  290

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