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Orban Optimod-AM 9400 Operating Manual

Orban Optimod-AM 9400 Operating Manual (295 pages)

Digital Audio Processor

Brand: Orban | Category: Processor | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions
3
Table of Contents
8
Index
15
Section 1 Introduction
23
- About this Manual
  23
- The Optimod-Am 9400 Digital Audio Processor
  23
- Making the most of the am Channel
  24
- Controllable and Adjustable
  25
- Versatile Installation
  26
- Factory Presets
  27
- Presets in Optimod-Am
  27
- User Presets
  28
- Analog Left/Right Input/Outputs
  29
- Digital AES3 Left/Right Input/Outputs
  29
- Input/Output Configuration
  29
- Computer Interface
  30
- Location of Optimod-Am
  30
- Optimal Control of Peak Modulation Levels
  30
- Remote Control Interface
  30
- RJ45 Ethernet Connector
  30
- RS-232 Serial Port
  30
- Best Location for OPTIMOD-AM
  32
- If the Transmitter Is Accessible
  32
- If the Transmitter Is Not Accessible
  32
- Digital Links
  33
- Studio-Transmitter Link
  33
- Transmission from Studio to Transmitter
  33
- Dual Microwave Stls
  34
- AM Transmitters and Antennas
  35
- Analog Landline (PTT / Post Office Line)
  35
- Bypassing the Transmitter's Internal Filters and Clippers
  36
- Power Supplies
  37
- Asymmetry
  38
- Pre-1965 Transmitters
  38
- Transmission Presets and Transmitter Equalization
  39
- Antenna System
  41
- Using Lossy Data Reduction in the Studio
  41
- About Transmission Levels and Metering
  42
- Meters
  42
- Figure 1-1: Absolute Peak Level, VU and PPM Reading
  43
- Studio Line-Up Levels and Headroom
  43
- Transmission Levels
  43
- Built-In Calibrated Bypass Test Mode
  44
- Built-In Calibrated Line-Up Tones
  44
- Line-Up Facilities
  44
- Metering of Levels
  44
- Modulation Monitors and Their RF Amplifiers
  45
- Monitor Rolloff Filter
  45
- Monitoring
  45
- Monitoring on Loudspeakers and Headphones
  45
- Headphones
  46
Eas Test
46
Pc Control and Security Passcode
47
Why the North American Nrsc Standard
48
- AM Stereo Introduces a Pre-Emphasis Dilemma
  48
- NRSC Standard Pre-Emphasis and Low-Pass Filtering
  49
Warranty, User Feedback
50
- International Warranty
  50
- Limited Warranty
  50
- User Feedback
  50
- Extended Warranty
  51
Installing the 9400
53
- Filter Strapped for 18 Db/Octave
  58
- Olloff
  58
Section 2 Installation
53
9400 Rear Panel
59
Input and Output Connections
60
- Cable
  60
- Connectors
  60
- Analog Audio Input
  61
- Analog Audio Outputs
  61
- AES3 Digital Input and Output
  62
- Circuit Ground
  63
- Grounding
  63
- Power Ground
  63
9400 Front Panel
64
Studio Level Controller Installation (Optional)
65
- If You Are Using Orban 8200ST External AGC
  66
Quick Setup
68
Analog and Digital I/O Setup
75
Automation Using the 9400'S Internal Clock
91
Security and Passcode Programming
94
Appendix: Setting up Serial Communications

111
- Connecting Using Windows 2000 Direct Serial Connection
  111
- Preparing for Communication through Null Modem Cable
  111
- Connecting Using Windows XP Direct Serial Connection
  116
- Connecting Using Windows 2000 Modem Connection
  121
- Preparing for Communication through Modems
  121
- Connecting Using Windows XP Modem Connection
  127
- Updating Your 9400'S Software
  133
- Section 3 Operation
  135
  - 9400 Front Panel
    135
  - Some Audio Processing Concepts
    137
  - Loudness and Density
    138
  - Optimod-Am Processing
    139
  - AM Processing: the Art of Compromise
    140
  - Shortwave/Hf Processing
    141
  - Processing for Low Bitrate Codecs and HD Radio
    142
  - Working Together
    142
  - Fundamental Requirements: High-Quality Source Material and Accurate Monitoring
    144
  - Low-Delay Monitoring for Headphones
    144
  - Monitor Rolloff Filter for the Analog am Channel
    145
  - Reference Radios for Adjusting the Analog am Processing
    145
  - Modulation Monitors
    146
  - More about Audio Processing
    146
  - Judging Loudness
    147
  - Reverberation
    147
  - Basic Modify
    148
  - Customizing the 9400'S Sound
    148
  - Advanced Modify
    150
  - Full Modify
    150
  - Gain Reduction Metering
    151
  - To Create or Save a User Preset
    151
- Factory Programming Presets
  152
- Equalizer Controls
  162
- Stereo Enhancer Controls
  170
- Agc Controls
  171
  - Advanced AGC Controls
    174
- Clipper Controls
  176
- Multiband Dynamics Processing
  179
  - Advanced Multiband Controls
    186
- Test Modes
  188
- About the 9400'S Digital Radio Processing
  189
  - Delay Difference between Digital-Channel and am Outputs
    190
  - Digital Radio I/O Setup Controls
    190
  - Monitoring
    190
  - Analog Outputs
    191
  - Digital Outputs
    191
  - Digital Radio Operating Controls
    192
  - Stereo/Mono Mode
    192
- Using the 9400 Pc Remote Control Software
  195
- Section 4 Maintenance
  205
  - Routine Maintenance
    205
  - Subassembly Removal and Replacement
    206
  - Field Audit of Performance
    210
- Section 5 Troubleshooting
  217
- Section 6 Technical Data
  233
- Specifications
  233
  - Performance
    233
  - Installation
    234
- Circuit Description
  236
  - Control Circuits
    237
  - Overview
    237
  - User Control Interface and LCD Display Circuits
    238
  - Input Circuits
    239
  - Output Circuits
    241
  - DSP Circuit
    242
  - Power Supply
    243
- Abbreviations
  243
- Parts List
  245
  - Obtaining Spare Parts
    245
  - Base Board
    246
  - CPU Module
    247
  - Power Supply
    249
  - RS-232 Board
    249
  - Input/Output (I/O) Board: Main Board
    250
  - DSP Board
    255
  - Input/Output (I/O) Board: Daughter Board
    255
  - Display Board
    257
  - Parts
    257
  - Drawings
    258
Function

258
- Description
  258
- Top View
  258
Base Board

258
- And RS-232 Daughterboard
  258
  - System Connections
    258
  - CPU Module Interface
    258
  - Schematic 3 of 7
    259
  - Schematic 4 of 5
    259
  - Parts Locator
    259

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