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Orban OPTIMOD-FM 8500S Operating Manual (335 pages)
Digital Audio Processor
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Orban
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Processor
| Size: 9 MB
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions
3
Table of Contents
8
Index
15
Section 1 Introduction
27
About this Manual
27
The Optimod-Fm 8500S Digital Audio Processor
27
About Thi Manual
27
User-Friendly Interface
28
Absolute Control of Peak Modulation
29
Flexible Configuration
30
Adaptability through Multiple Audio Processing Structures
32
Controllable
32
Upgradeable to 8600S
33
Presets in Optimod-Fm
33
Factory Presets
34
User Presets
34
Input/Output Configuration
35
Digital AES3 Left/Right Input/Output
35
Analog Left/Right Input/Output
36
Stereo Analog Baseband Composite Output
36
Subcarriers
37
Remote Control Interface
37
Computer Interface
38
RS-232 Serial Port
38
RJ45 Ethernet Connector
39
Wordclock/10 Mhz Sync Reference Input
39
Location of Optimod-Fm
39
Optimal Control of Peak Modulation Levels
39
Best Location for OPTIMOD-FM
40
If the Transmitter Is Not Accessible
40
If the Transmitter Is Accessible
41
Transmission from Studio to Transmitter
42
Digital Links
43
Composite Baseband Microwave Stls
44
Dual Microwave Stls
45
Analog Landline (Ptt/Post Office Line)
46
STL and Exciter Overshoot
46
Using Lossy Data Reduction in the Studio
46
About Transmission Levels and Metering
47
Meters
47
Studio Line-Up Levels and Headroom
47
Transmission Levels
48
Fig. 1-1: Absolute Peak Level, VU and PPM Reading
48
Line-Up Facilities
49
Metering of Levels and Subjective Loudness
49
Composite Output Level
49
BS.1770-3 Loudness Level
49
Built-In Calibrated Line-Up Tones
50
Built-In Calibrated Bypass Test Mode
51
Monitoring on Loudspeakers and Headphones
51
Low-Delay Monitoring
52
Eas Test
53
Pc Control and Security Passcode
54
Warranty, User Feedback
54
User Feedback
54
Limited Warranty
54
International Warranty
55
Section 2 Installation
57
Installing the 8500S
57
Figure 2-1: AC Line Cord Wire Standard
58
Figure 2-2: Wiring the 25-Pin Remote Interface Connector
59
8500S Rear Panel
60
Input and Output Connections
61
Cable
61
Connectors
62
Analog Audio Input
62
Analog Audio Output
62
AES3 Digital Input and Output
63
Connecting a Ratings Encoder
64
Composite Output and Subcarrier Input
64
Figure 2-3: Separation Vs. Load Capacitance
65
Wordclock/10 Mhz Sync Reference
66
Aes3Id Sync Input
67
Grounding
67
Power Ground
67
Circuit Ground
68
Studio Level Controller Installation (Optional)
68
If You Are Using Orban 8200ST External AGC
68
Figure 2-4: 8200ST Jumper Settings (*Factory Configuration)
69
Quick Setup
71
Analog and Digital I/O Setup
82
Automation Using the 8500S's Internal Clock
92
Security and Passcode Programming
95
To Create a Passcode
96
To Edit a Passcode
96
To Delete a Passcode
96
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
98
Networking and Remote Control
100
Connecting to the 8500S's Ethernet Port or Serial Port Via a Terminal Program on a PC
103
Direct Control Using Putty
104
Automated Control Using Putty/Plink
105
Automated Control Using Netcat
105
Administrative Operations Available Via Serial Port / Ethernet
106
Synchronizing Optimod to a Network Time Server
110
Installing 8500S Pc Remote Control Software
113
Installing the Necessary Windows Services
113
Check Hardware Requirements
114
Running the Orban Installer Program
115
Setting up Ethernet, LAN, and VPN Connections
115
Conclusion
116
Appendix: Setting up Serial Communications
117
Preparing for Communication through Null Modem Cable
117
Connecting Using Windows 2000 Direct Serial Connection
117
Connecting Using Windows XP Direct Serial Connection
122
Connecting Using Windows 7 Direct Serial Connection
127
Preparing for Communication through Modems
137
Connecting Using Windows 2000 Modem Connection
137
Connecting Using Windows XP Modem Connection
143
Updating Your 8500S's Software
148
Snmp Support
150
SNMP Network Setup
150
SNMP Mib File
150
SNMP Default Settings
150
SNMP Features
151
Rds/Rbds Generator
153
Using System I/O
153
Table 2-1: System I/O RDS Controls and Defaults
154
Using Processing Presets
155
Using the Terminal Server
156
Using Telnet to Control the Terminal Server
156
Security
158
RDS Terminal Commands
158
Alternative Frequency Channel Numbers
160
Table 2-2: Preset/Terminal RDS Controls and Defaults
160
Program Type (PTY)
161
Table 2-3: Alternative Frequency Channel Numbers:
161
Sca/Subcarrier Phase Relationship
162
Table 2-4: Program Type (PTY)
162
References
163
Figure 2-5: Pilot/Sca Phasing Scope Trace
163
Section 3 Operation
165
8500S Front Panel
165
Introduction to Processing
167
Some Audio Processing Concepts
167
Distortion in Processing
168
Loudness and Distortion
168
OPTIMOD-FM-From Bach to Rock
169
Fundamental Requirements: High-Quality Source Material and Accurate Monitoring
170
About the 8500S's Signal Processing Features
171
Dual-Mono Architecture
171
Signal Flow
171
ITU-R 412 Compliance for Analog FM Broadcasts
176
Two-Band Purist Processing
177
Digital Radio Processing
177
BS.1770 Compliance for Digital Radio
178
Input/Output Delay
178
Customizing the 8500S's Sound
179
Basic Modify
179
Advanced Modify
180
Gain Reduction Metering
181
To Create or Save a User Preset
181
About the Processing Structures
182
Factory Programming Presets
183
Table 3-1: Factory Programming Presets
184
Equalizer Controls
190
Table 3-2: Five-Band Equalization Controls
192
Stereo Enhancer Controls
195
Agc Controls
196
Table 3-3: Stereo Enhancer Controls
196
Table 3-4: AGC Controls
197
Peak Limiter Controls
202
Figure 3-1: 0-100 Khz Baseband Spectrum (Loud-Hot Preset)
206
The Two-Band Structure
208
The Protection Presets
209
Setting up the Two-Band Structure for Classical Music
209
Customizing the Settings
210
The Two-Band Structure's Setup Controls
211
The Five-Band Structure
215
Putting the Five-Band Structure on the Air
215
Customizing the Settings
216
The Five-Band Structure's Full and Advanced Setup Controls
216
Table 3-8: Multiband Controls
217
Table 3-9: MB Attack / Release Controls
219
Table 3-10: MB Band MIX Controls
223
To Override the Speech/Music Detector
227
About the 8500S' Shd / Digital Radio Processing
228
Delay Difference between HD and FM Outputs
230
HD I/O Setup Controls
231
Input/Output > HD Digital Radio Screen
231
Digital Output
232
Unique HD Audio Controls
234
Itu-R Multiplex Power Controller
236
MPX Power Meter
237
Multiplex Power Threshold
238
Audio Processing and the Multiplex Power Threshold Control
239
About the Multiplex Power Controller's Time Constants
239
Multiplex Power Control in Stand-Alone Stereo Encoder Mode
240
Test Modes
241
Getting the Bass Sound You Want
242
Summary
244
Using the 8500S Pc Remote Control Software
244
To Set up a New Connection
245
To Initiate Communication
245
To Modify a Control Setting
246
To Recall a Preset
246
To Save a User Preset You Have Created
247
To Back up User Presets, System Files, and Automation Files Onto Your Computer's Hard Drive
247
To Restore Archived Presets, System Files, and Automation Files
248
To Modify INPUT /OUTPUT and SYSTEM SETUP
249
To Modify AUTOMATION
250
To Group Multiple 8500S Units
250
Operation Using the Keyboard
250
To Quit the Program
250
About Aliases Created by Optimod 8500S PC Remote Software
251
Multiple Installations of Optimod 8500S PC Remote
251
Section 4 Maintenance
253
Routine Maintenance
253
Subassembly Removal and Replacement
254
Field Audit of Performance
258
Table 4-1: Typical Power Supply Voltages and AC Ripple
259
Figure 4-1: Typical Frequency Response, 30Hz to 15 Khz
261
Section 5 Troubleshooting
267
Problems and Potential Solutions
267
RFI, Hum, Clicks, or Buzzes
267
Unexpectedly Quiet On-Air Levels
267
Poor Peak Modulation Control
267
Unexpected Delay between the Program Feed and the On-Air Signal
268
Audible Distortion On-Air
268
Audible Noise on Air
269
Whistle on Air, Perhaps Only in Stereo Reception
270
Interference from Stereo into SCA
270
Shrill, Harsh Sound
271
Dull Sound
271
System will Not Pass Line-Up Tones at 100% Modulation
271
System will Not Pass Emergency Alert System ("EAS" USA Standard) Tones at the Legally Required Modulation Level
272
System Receiving 8500S's Digital Output will Not Lock
272
You See a "Communications Board Error" Message
272
19 Khz Frequency Out-Of-Tolerance
272
L-R (Stereo Difference Channel) will Not Null with Monophonic Input
272
Audio Mute Occurs When Switching between UL and Non-UL Presets
272
Talent Complains about Delay in Their Headphones
272
HD Output Sounds too Bright
272
Harsh Sibilance ("Ess" Sounds) in the HD Channel
273
HD and FM Levels Do Not Match When the Receiver Crossfades
273
Digital Radio Loudness Cannot be Set Using the Digital Output 100% Peak Level Control
273
Loudness Drops Momentarily During HD Radio Analog/Digital Crossfades
273
HD Frequency Response Is Limited to 15 Khz
273
You Cannot Set any Output to Emit an HD Signal
273
General Dissatisfaction with Subjective Sound Quality
273
Security Passcode Lost (When Unit Is Locked Out)
274
Connection Issues between the 8500S and a PC, Modem, or Network
274
Troubleshooting Connections
275
You Cannot Access the Internet after Making a Direct or Modem Connection to the 8500S
275
Os-Specific Troubleshooting Advice
276
Troubleshooting Windows 2000 Direct Connect
276
Troubleshooting Windows 2000 Modem Connect
277
Troubleshooting Windows XP Direct Connect
278
Troubleshooting Windows XP Modem Connect
279
Troubleshooting IC Opamps
280
Technical Support
281
Factory Service
281
Shipping Instructions
281
Section 6 Technical Data
283
Specifications
283
Performance
283
Installation
284
Circuit Description
288
Overview
288
Control Circuits
289
User Control Interface and LCD Display Circuits
289
Input Circuits
291
Output Circuits
293
DSP Circuit
295
Power Supply
295
Abbreviations
296
Parts List
298
Obtaining Spare Parts
298
Control Board
298
Part List
298
Combined Input/Output and DSP (I/O+DSP) Board
300
Composite/Sca Daughterboard
305
Display Board
306
Schematics and Parts Locator Drawings
306
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