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Orban OPTIMOD-FM 8600 Operating Manual (397 pages)
Digital Audio Processor
Brand:
Orban
| Category:
Processor
| Size: 23 MB
Table of Contents
Model Number
2
Important Safety Instructions
3
Table of Contents
8
Index
17
Section
29
Introduction
29
About this Manual
29
The Optimod-Fm 8600 Digital Audio Processor
29
About Thi Manual
29
Absolute Control of Peak Modulation
30
User-Friendly Interface
30
Flexible Configuration
32
Adaptability through Multiple Audio Processing Structures
33
Controllable
34
8600MPX Features
36
Presets in Optimod-Fm
36
Factory Presets
36
User Presets
36
Input/Output Configuration
37
Digital AES3 Left/Right Input/Outputs
37
Analog Left/Right Input/Output
38
Stereo Baseband Composite Output
38
Digital Composite Outputs
38
Subcarriers
39
Digitized Subcarrier Inputs
39
Wordclock/10 Mhz Sync Reference Input
39
Remote Control Interface
40
Computer Interface
40
Serial Port (Serial 1)
40
Serial Port (Serial 2)
40
100 Mbps Ethernet Port
40
Location of Optimod-Fm
41
Optimal Control of Peak Modulation Levels
41
Best Location for OPTIMOD-FM
42
If the Transmitter Is Not Accessible
42
If the Transmitter Is Accessible
42
Studio-Transmitter Link
44
Transmission from Studio to Transmitter
44
Digital Links
44
Composite Baseband Microwave Stls (Analog and Digital)
46
Dual Microwave Stls
46
Analog Landline (PTT / Post Office Line)
47
Using the Orban 8100AST (or 8100A/ST) External AGC with the 8600
47
STL and Exciter Overshoot
48
Using Lossy Data Reduction in the Studio
48
About Transmission Levels and Metering
49
Meters
49
Studio Line-Up Levels and Headroom
49
Transmission Levels
50
Figure 1-2: Absolute Peak Level, VU and PPM Indications
50
Line-Up Facilities
51
Metering of Levels and Subjective Loudness
51
Left/Right Output Level
51
Composite Output Level
52
BS.1770 Loudness Level
52
Built-In Calibrated Line-Up Tones
53
Built-In Calibrated Bypass Test Mode
54
Monitoring on Loudspeakers and Headphones
54
Low-Delay Monitoring
56
Eas Test
57
Pc Control and Security Passcode
58
Warranty, User Feedback
58
User Feedback
58
Limited Warranty
58
International Warranty
59
Section 2 Installation
61
Installing the 8600
61
Figure 2-2: Wiring the 25-Pin Remote Interface Connector
64
8600 Rear Panel
65
Audio Input and Output Connections
66
Cable
66
Connectors
66
Analog Audio Input
66
Analog Audio Output
67
AES3 Digital Input and Output
67
Connecting a Ratings Encoder
68
Composite Output and Subcarrier Inputs
69
Figure 2-3: Separation Vs. Load Capacitance
70
Digital Composite Outputs
71
Digitized Subcarrier Inputs
71
Wordclock/10 Mhz Sync Reference Input
71
Grounding
72
Power Ground
72
Circuit Ground
72
8600 Front Panel
73
External AGC Installation (Optional)
75
If You Are Using an Orban 8200ST External AGC
76
Quick Setup
78
Analog and Digital I/O Setup
87
Using Clock-Based Automation
102
Security and Passcode Programming
104
To Unlock the Front Panel
106
Default ADMIN Passcode
107
Passcodes and Software Updates
108
If You Have Forgotten Your "All Screens" Passcode
108
Administering the 8600 through Its Serial Ports or Ethernet
108
Connecting Via Serial Port #2 Using a Terminal Program on a PC
109
Administrative Operations Available Via Serial Port #2
110
Connecting to the 8600'S Ethernet Port or Serial Port #1 Via a Terminal Program on a PC
117
Direct Control Using Putty
118
Automated Control Using Putty/Plink
119
Automated Control Using Netcat
120
Remote Control Interface Programming
120
Tally Output Programming
122
Networking and Remote Control
123
Installing 8600 Pc Remote Control Software
126
Installing the Necessary Windows Services
126
Check Hardware Requirements
127
Running the Orban Installer Program
127
Setting up Ethernet, LAN, and VPN Connections
128
Conclusion
129
Synchronizing Optimod to a Network Time Server
129
Updating Your 8600'S Software
132
Appendix: Setting up Serial Communications
135
Preparing for Communication through a Null Modem Cable
135
Connecting Using Windows 2000 Direct Serial Connection
135
Connecting Using Windows XP Direct Serial Connection
141
Connecting Using Windows 7 Direct Serial Connection
145
Preparing for Communication through Modems
155
Connecting Using Windows 2000 Modem Connection
155
Connecting Using Windows XP Modem Connection
160
Snmp Support
166
SNMP Network Setup
166
SNMP Mib File
167
SNMP Default Settings
167
SNMP Features
167
Rds/Rbds Generator
170
Using System I/O
170
Table 2-1: System I/O RDS Controls and Defaults
171
Using Processing Presets
172
Using the Terminal Server
173
Using Telnet to Control the Terminal Server
173
Security
175
RDS Terminal Commands
175
Table 2-2: Preset/Terminal RDS Controls and Defaults
177
Alternative Frequency Channel Numbers
178
Program Type (PTY)
179
Sca/Subcarrier Phase Relationship
179
Table 2-3: Alternative Frequency Channel Numbers:
179
References
180
Figure 2-5: Pilot/Sca Phasing Scope Trace
180
Section
181
Operation
181
8600 Front Panel
181
Introduction to Processing
183
Some Audio Processing Concepts
183
Distortion in Processing
184
Loudness and Distortion
184
OPTIMOD-FM-From Bach to Rock
185
Fundamental Requirements: High-Quality Source Material and Accurate Monitoring
186
About the 8600'S Signal Processing Features
187
Dual-Mono Architecture
187
Signal Flow
187
Multipath Mitigator" Left/Right Phase Skew Correction
188
ITU-R 412 Compliance for Analog FM Broadcasts
193
Two-Band Purist Processing
194
Digital Radio Processing
194
BS.1770 Compliance for Digital Radio
195
Input/Output Delay
195
Customizing the 8600'S Sound
196
Basic Modify
196
Intermediate Modify
197
Advanced Modify
197
Gain Reduction Metering
198
To Create or Save a User Preset
198
To Delete a User Preset
199
About the Processing Structures
199
Factory Programming Presets
201
Table 3-1: Factory Programming Presets
202
Equalizer Controls
210
Table 3-2: Equalization Controlsct
211
Stereo Enhancer Controls
215
Agc Controls
216
Table 3-4: AGC Controlsa
217
Advanced AGC Controls
219
Peak Limiter Controls
222
Peak Limiter Controls Common to 8500-Style and MX Presets
222
Figure 3-1: 0-100 Khz Baseband Spectrum (Loud-Hot Preset)
223
Table 3-6: 8500-Style Peak Limiter Controls
226
8500-Style Peak Limiter Controls
227
Advanced 8500-Style Peak Limiter Controls
229
8600 MX Technology Peak Limiter Controls
229
Table 3-7: MX Technology Peak Limiter Controls
230
The Two-Band Structure
232
Setting up the Two-Band Structure for Classical Music
232
Customizing the Settings
233
The Two-Band Structure's Full Setup Controls
234
Advanced Two-Band Controls
237
The Five-Band Structure
238
Putting the Five-Band Structure on the Air
239
Customizing the Settings
239
The Five-Band Structure's Full Setup Controls
239
Table 3-9: Multiband Controls
240
Table 3-10: MB Attack / Release Controls
243
Advanced Multiband and Band MIX Controls
246
Table 3-11: MB Band MIX Controls
247
To Override the Speech/Music Detector
250
About the 8600' Shd / Digital Radio Processing
251
Delay Difference between HD and FM Outputs
253
HD I/O Setup Controls
254
Input/Output > HD Digital Radio Screen
254
Digital Output
256
Unique HD Audio Controls
258
Itu-R Multiplex Power Controller
260
MPX Power Meter
261
Figure 3-4: Multiplex Power over 15 Minute Observation Interval with Multiplex Power Controller Active, Measured at the Optimod's Composite Output
261
Audio Processing and the Multiplex Power Threshold Control
263
About the Multiplex Power Controller's Time Constants
263
Test Modes
264
Table 3-14: Test Modes
264
Getting the Bass Sound You Want
265
Bass Punch in the MX Presets
266
Summary
267
Using the 8600 Pc Remote Control Software
267
To Set up a New Connection
268
To Initiate Communication
268
To Modify a Control Setting
269
To Recall a Preset
269
To Save a User Preset You Have Created
270
To Back up User Presets, System Files, and Automation Files Onto Your Computer's Hard Drive
270
Note to Users Familiar with Older Version of PC Remote
271
To Restore Archived Presets, System Files, and Automation Files
272
To Share an Archived User Preset between 8600S
273
To Modify INPUT / OUTPUT and SYSTEM SETUP
273
To Modify AUTOMATION
273
To Group Multiple 8600S
274
Operation Using the Keyboard
274
To Quit the Program
274
About Aliases Created by Optimod 8600 PC Remote Software
274
Multiple Installations of Optimod 8600 PC Remote
275
White Paper: Measuring the Improvements in Optimod-FM 8600'S FM Peak Limiting Technology
277
Introduction
277
Measurements
278
Figure 3-6 U2, "Within You Without You"
278
Figure 3-7 Kelly Clarkson, "Because of You" Opening
279
Figure 3-8 Level 42, "Starchild"
280
Figure 3-9 Simple Minds, "Alive and Kicking"
281
Conclusions
282
Section 4 Maintenance
285
Routine Maintenance
285
Subassembly Removal and Reinstallation
285
Field Audit of Performance
291
Table 4-1: Decoder Chart for Power Supervisor
294
Section 5 Troubleshooting
299
Problems and Potential Solutions
299
RFI, Hum, Clicks, or Buzzes
299
Unexpectedly Quiet On-Air Levels
299
Poor Peak Modulation Control / Low On-Air Loudness
299
Audible Distortion On-Air
300
Audible Noise on Air
301
Whistle on Air, Perhaps Only in Stereo Reception
302
Interference from Stereo into SCA
302
Shrill, Harsh Sound
303
Dull Sound
303
System will Not Pass Line-Up Tones at 100% Modulation
303
Legally Required Modulation Level
303
System Receiving 8600'S Digital Output will Not Lock
304
19 Khz Frequency Out-Of-Tolerance
304
L-R (Stereo Difference Channel) will Not Null with Monophonic Input
304
Talent Complains about Delay in Their Headphones
304
HD Output Sounds too Bright
304
Harsh Sibilance ("Ess" Sounds) in the HD Channel
304
HD and FM Levels Do Not Match When the Receiver Crossfades
304
Digital Radio Loudness Cannot be Set Using the Digital Output 100% Peak Level Control
305
Loudness Drops Momentarily During HD Radio Analog/Digital Crossfades
305
HD Frequency Response Is Limited to 15 Khz
305
You Cannot Set any Output to Emit an HD Signal
305
Only
305
Loudness Is Unexpectedly Low from the Analog FM Processing Chain
305
Digitized SCA Inputs Do Not Appear at the Analog Composite Outputs and Vice-Versa (MPX Hardware Only)
306
General Dissatisfaction with Subjective Sound Quality
306
BS.1770 Safety Limiter Produces too Much Gain Reduction
306
Security Passcode Lost (When Unit Is Locked Out)
306
Connection Issues between the 8600 and a PC, Modem, or Network
306
Troubleshooting Connections
307
You Cannot Access the Internet after Making a Direct or Modem Connection to the 8600
308
Os-Specific Troubleshooting Advice
308
Troubleshooting Windows XP Direct Connect
308
Troubleshooting Windows XP Modem Connect
309
Troubleshooting IC Opamps
310
Technical Support
310
Factory Service
311
Shipping Instructions
311
Section 6 Technical Data
313
Specifications
313
Performance
313
Installation
314
Digital Audio Input
315
Digital Audio Outputs
315
Circuit Description
318
Overview
319
Control Circuits
319
User Control Interface and LCD Display Circuits
320
Input Circuits
321
Output Circuits
322
DSP Circuit
324
AES Output L/R Channel Reversal Bug
325
Power Supply
326
Abbreviations
326
Parts List
328
Obtaining Spare Parts
328
Part List
328
Base Board
329
CPU Board
330
RS-232 Board
332
Power Supply
333
Input/Output (I/O) Board
334
DSP Board
338
Interface Board
340
Headphone Board
341
Encoder Board
342
LCD Carrier Board
342
Digital MPX (Retrofit for Pre-MPX 8600S)
343
Digital MPX (for 8600MPX Units)
344
Drawings
346
S Chematics and P Arts L Ocator D Rawings
346
Function Description
347
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