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Orban OPTIMOD-FM 8500 Operating Manual (350 pages)

Digital Audio Processor

Brand: Orban | Category: Music Equipment | Size: 6.71 MB

Important Safety Instructions
3
Table of Contents
8
Index
16
Section 1 Introduction
27
- About this Manual
  27
- The Optimod-Fm 8500 Digital Audio Processor
  27
- Presets in Optimod-Fm
  33
  - Factory Presets
    33
  - User Presets
    33
- Input/Output Configuration
  33
  - Digital AES3 Left/Right Input/Outputs
    34
  - Analog Left/Right Input/Output
    34
  - Stereo Analog Baseband Composite Output
    35
  - Subcarriers
    35
  - Remote Control Interface
    36
  - Computer Interface
    36
    
    Serial Port (Serial 1)
    37
    
    Serial Port (Serial 2)
    37
    
    100 Mbps Ethernet Port
    37
- Location of Optimod-Fm
  37
  - Optimal Control of Peak Modulation Levels
    37
  - Best Location for OPTIMOD-FM
    38
    
    If the Transmitter Is Not Accessible
    38
    
    If the Transmitter Is Accessible
    39
- Studio-Transmitter Link
  40
- Using Lossy Data Reduction in the Studio
  44
- About Transmission Levels and Metering
  45
  - Meters
    45
  - Studio Line-Up Levels and Headroom
    46
  - Transmission Levels
    46
- Line-Up Facilities
  47
  - Metering of Levels
    47
    
    Left/Right Output Level
    47
    
    Composite Output Level
    47
    
    Built-In Calibrated Line-Up Tones
    47
  - Built-In Calibrated Bypass Test Mode
    48
Monitoring on Loudspeakers and Headphones
48
- Low-Delay Monitoring
  50
Eas Test
50
Pc Control and Security Passcode
51
Warranty, User Feedback
52
- User Feedback
  52
- Limited Warranty
  52
- International Warranty
  52
- Extended Warranty
  53
Installing the 8500
55
Section 2 Installation
55
Figure 2-2: Wiring the 25-Pin Remote Interface Connector
58
8500 Rear Panel
59
Audio Input and Output Connections
60
- Cable
  60
- Connectors
  60
- Analog Audio Input
  61
- Analog Audio Output
  61
Aes3 Digital Input and Output
62
Composite Output and Subcarrier Inputs
63
Figure 2-3: Separation Vs. Load Capacitance
63
Grounding
65
- Power Ground
  65
- Circuit Ground
  66
8500 Front Panel
66
External AGC Installation (Optional)
68
- If You Are Using an Orban 8200ST External AGC
  68
- Figure 2-4: 8200ST Jumper Settings (*Factory Configuration)
  69
Quick Setup
71
Analog and Digital I/O Setup
78
Using Clock-Based Automation
90
Security and Passcode Programming
91
Administering the 8500 through Its Serial Ports or Ethernet
97
Remote Control Interface Programming
108
Tally Output Programming
110
Section 3 Operation
147
- 8500 Front Panel
  147
- Introduction to Processing
  149
- About the 8500'S Signal Processing Features
  152
  - Dual-Mono Architecture
    152
  - Signal Flow
    152
  - ITU-R 412 Compliance
    156
  - Two-Band Purist Processing
    157
  - Digital Radio Processing
    157
  - Input/Output Delay
    158
- Customizing the 8500'S Sound
  159
  - Basic Modify
    159
  - Intermediate Modify
    160
  - Advanced Modify
    160
  - Gain Reduction Metering
    161
  - To Create or Save a User Preset
    161
  - To Delete a User Preset
    162
- About the Processing Structures
  163
- Factory Programming Presets
  164
- Table 3-1: Factory Programming Presets
  165
- Equalizer Controls
  171
- Table 3-2: Equalization Controls
  172
- Stereo Enhancer Controls
  176
- Agc Controls
  177
  - Advanced AGC Controls
    180
- Clipper Controls
  183
- Advanced Clipper Controls
  187
The Two-Band Structure
189
The Five-Band Structure
196
About the 8500' Shd / Digital Radio Processing
209
Itu-R Multiplex Power Controller
217
Test Modes
220
Getting the Bass Sound You Want
221
Using the 8500 Pc Remote Control Software
223
Section 4 Maintenance
233
Section 5 Troubleshooting
249
Control Circuits
271
Input Circuits
272
Output Circuits
274
DSP Circuit
276
Power Supply
277
Parts List
279
Base Board
280
CPU Module
281
RS-232 Board
283
Power Supply
284
Input/Output (I/O) Board
285
DSP Board (Pre-V3)
289
DSP Board (V3)
291
Interface Board
293
Headphone Board
294
Encoder Board
295
Technical Data
296
Top View
297
Function Description
298
Drawing
300
Drawing
305

Orban OPTIMOD-FM 8500 Upgrade Instructions (14 pages)

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Orban OPTIMOD-FM 8500 Upgrade Instructions (12 pages)

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