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Orban OPTIMOD-FM 8600S manual available for free PDF download: Operating Manual
Orban OPTIMOD-FM 8600S Operating Manual (354 pages)
Digital Audio Processor
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Orban
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Processor
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions
3
Table of Contents
8
Index
16
Section 1 Introduction
27
About this Manual
27
The Optimod-Fm 8600S 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
Presets in Optimod-Fm
33
Factory Presets
33
User Presets
34
Input/Output Configuration
34
Digital AES3 Left/Right Input/Output
35
Analog Left/Right Input/Output
36
Stereo Analog Baseband Composite Output
36
Subcarriers
36
Remote Control Interface
37
Computer Interface
38
RS-232 Serial Port
38
RJ45 Ethernet Connector
38
Wordclock/10 Mhz Sync Reference Input
38
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
42
Composite Baseband Microwave Stls
44
Dual Microwave Stls
44
Analog Landline (Ptt/Post Office Line)
45
STL and Exciter Overshoot
45
Using Lossy Data Reduction in the Studio
46
About Transmission Levels and Metering
46
Meters
46
Studio Line-Up Levels and Headroom
47
Transmission Levels
48
Line-Up Facilities
48
Metering of Levels and Subjective Loudness
48
Composite Output Level
48
BS.1770-3 Loudness Level
49
Built-In Calibrated Line-Up Tones
50
Built-In Calibrated Bypass Test Mode
50
Monitoring on Loudspeakers and Headphones
51
Low-Delay Monitoring
53
Eas Test
53
Pc Control and Security Passcode
54
Warranty, User Feedback
55
User Feedback
55
Limited Warranty
55
International Warranty
55
Section 2 Installation
57
Installing the 8600S
57
Figure 2-1: AC Line Cord Wire Standard
58
Figure 2-2: Wiring the 25-Pin Remote Interface Connector
59
8600S 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 Input
67
Grounding
67
Power Ground
68
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 8600S's Internal Clock
95
Security and Passcode Programming
98
To Create a Passcode
98
To Edit a Passcode
99
To Delete a Passcode
99
To Lock the Front Panel Immediately
99
To Program Local Lockout
100
To Unlock the Front Panel
100
Dial-Up Networking and the Passcode
100
If You Have Forgotten Your Passcode
100
Remote Control Interface Programming
101
Networking and Remote Control
103
Connecting to the 8600'S Ethernet Port or Serial Port Via a Terminal Program on a PC
105
Direct Control Using Putty
106
Automated Control Using Putty/Plink
107
Automated Control Using Netcat
108
Administrative Operations Available Via Serial Port / Ethernet
109
Synchronizing Optimod to a Network Time Server
113
Installing 8600S Pc Remote Control Software
116
Installing the Necessary Windows Services
116
Check Hardware Requirements
116
Running the Orban Installer Program
117
Setting up Ethernet, LAN, and VPN Connections
118
Conclusion
118
Appendix: Setting up Serial Communications
119
Preparing for Communication through Null Modem Cable
119
Connecting Using Windows 2000 Direct Serial Connection
119
Connecting Using Windows XP Direct Serial Connection
124
Connecting Using Windows 7 Direct Serial Connection
129
Preparing for Communication through Modems
139
Connecting Using Windows 2000 Modem Connection
139
Connecting Using Windows XP Modem Connection
145
Updating Your 8600S's Software
150
Snmp Support
152
SNMP Network Setup
152
SNMP Mib File
152
SNMP Default Settings
152
SNMP Features
153
Rds/Rbds Generator
155
Using System I/O
155
Table 2-1: System I/O RDS Controls and Defaults
156
Using Processing Presets
157
Using the Terminal Server
158
Using Telnet to Control the Terminal Server
158
Security
160
RDS Terminal Commands
160
Alternative Frequency Channel Numbers
163
Table 2-2: Preset/Terminal RDS Controls and Defaults
163
Program Type (PTY)
164
Table 2-3: Alternative Frequency Channel Numbers:
164
Sca/Subcarrier Phase Relationship
165
References
165
Section 3 Operation
167
8600S Front Panel
167
Introduction to Processing
170
Some Audio Processing Concepts
170
Distortion in Processing
171
Loudness and Distortion
171
OPTIMOD-FM-From Bach to Rock
171
Fundamental Requirements: High-Quality Source Material and Accurate Monitoring
172
About the 8600S's Signal Processing Features
173
Dual-Mono Architecture
173
Signal Flow
173
ITU-R 412 Compliance for Analog FM Broadcasts
179
Two-Band Purist Processing
179
Digital Radio Processing
180
BS.1770 Compliance for Digital Radio
181
Input/Output Delay
181
Customizing the 8600S's Sound
182
Basic Modify
182
Advanced Modify
183
Gain Reduction Metering
183
To Create or Save a User Preset
184
About the Processing Structures
185
Factory Programming Presets
186
Table 3-1: Factory Programming Presets
188
Equalizer Controls
195
Table 3-2: Five-Band Equalization Controls
197
Stereo Enhancer Controls
200
Table 3-3: Stereo Enhancer Controls
201
Agc Controls
202
Peak Limiter Controls
207
Peak Limiter Controls Common to 8500-Style and MX Presets
207
Table 3-5: Peak Limiter Controls Common to 8500-Style and MX Presets
208
Figure 3-1: 0-100 Khz Baseband Spectrum (Loud-Hot Preset)
209
8500-Style Peak Limiter Controls
212
Advanced 8500-Style Peak Limiter Controls
213
8600S MX Technology Peak Limiter Controls
214
Table 3-7: MX Technology Peak Limiter Controls
215
The Two-Band Structure
217
The Protection Presets
217
Setting up the Two-Band Structure for Classical Music
218
Customizing the Settings
219
The Two-Band Structure's Setup Controls
219
Table 3-8: Two-Band Controls
220
The Five-Band Structure
223
Putting the Five-Band Structure on the Air
224
Customizing the Settings
224
The Five-Band Structure's Full and Advanced Setup Controls
225
Table 3-10: Multiband Controls
226
Table 3-11: MB Attack / Release Controls
228
Table 3-12: MB Band MIX Controls
232
To Override the Speech/Music Detector
236
About the 8600S' Shd / Digital Radio Processing
236
Delay Difference between HD and FM Outputs
238
HD I/O Setup Controls
239
Input/Output > HD Digital Radio Screen
239
Table 3-13: HD I/O Setup Controls
240
Digital Output
242
Unique HD Audio Controls
243
Table 3-14: Unique HD Audio Controls (in HD Distortion Page in PC Remote)
244
Itu-R Multiplex Power Controller
246
MPX Power Meter
246
Multiplex Power Threshold
247
Audio Processing and the Multiplex Power Threshold Control
247
Figure 3-3: Multiplex Power over 15 Minute Observation Interval with Multiplex Power Controller Active, Measured at the Optimod's Composite Output
248
About the Multiplex Power Controller's Time Constants
249
Multiplex Power Control in Stand-Alone Stereo Encoder Mode
249
Test Modes
250
Getting the Bass Sound You Want
251
Bass Punch in the MX Presets
253
Summary
253
Using the 8600S Pc Remote Control Software
255
To Set up a New Connection
255
To Initiate Communication
256
To Modify a Control Setting
257
To Recall a Preset
257
To Save a User Preset You Have Created
257
To Back up User Presets, System Files, and Automation Files Onto Your Computer's Hard Drive
258
To Restore Archived Presets, System Files, and Automation Files
258
To Modify I /O and S
260
To Modify a
260
To Group Multiple 8600S Units
261
Operation Using the Keyboard
261
To Quit the Program
261
About Aliases Created by Optimod 8600S PC Remote Software
261
Multiple Installations of Optimod 8600S PC Remote
262
White Paper: Measuring the Improvements in Optimod-FM 8600 and 8600S "MX" FM Peak Limiting Technology
264
Introduction
264
Measurements
265
Figure 3-5 U2, "Within You Without You"
265
Figure 3-6 Kelly Clarkson, "Because of You" Opening
266
Figure 3-7 Level 42, "Starchild"
267
Figure 3-8 Simple Minds, "Alive and Kicking"
268
Conclusions
269
Figure 3-9 Stanford Research Systems Model SR785 Dynamic Signal Analyzer
269
Section 4 Maintenance
271
Routine Maintenance
271
Subassembly Removal and Replacement
272
Field Audit of Performance
276
Table 4-1: Typical Power Supply Voltages and AC Ripple
277
Figure 4-1: Typical Frequency Response, 30Hz to 15 Khz
279
Section 5 Troubleshooting
285
Problems and Potential Solutions
285
RFI, Hum, Clicks, or Buzzes
285
Unexpectedly Quiet On-Air Levels
285
Poor Peak Modulation Control
285
Unexpected Delay between the Program Feed and the On-Air Signal
286
Audible Distortion On-Air
286
Audible Noise on Air
287
Whistle on Air, Perhaps Only in Stereo Reception
288
Interference from Stereo into SCA
288
Shrill, Harsh Sound
289
Dull Sound
289
System will Not Pass Line-Up Tones at 100% Modulation
289
System will Not Pass Emergency Alert System ("EAS" USA Standard) Tones at the Legally Required Modulation Level
290
System Receiving 8600S's Digital Output will Not Lock
290
You See a "Communications Board Error" Message
290
19 Khz Frequency Out-Of-Tolerance
290
L-R (Stereo Difference Channel) will Not Null with Monophonic Input
290
Audio Mute Occurs When Switching between UL and Non-UL Presets
290
Talent Complains about Delay in Their Headphones
290
HD Output Sounds too Bright
290
Harsh Sibilance ("Ess" Sounds) in the HD Channel
291
HD and FM Levels Do Not Match When the Receiver Crossfades
291
Loudness Is Unexpectedly Low from the Analog FM Processing Chain
291
Digital Radio Loudness Cannot be Set Using the Digital Output 100% Peak Level Control
291
Loudness Drops Momentarily During HD Radio Analog/Digital Crossfades
291
BS.1770 Safety Limiter Produces too Much Gain Reduction
291
HD Frequency Response Is Limited to 15 Khz
291
You Cannot Set any Output to Emit an HD Signal
291
General Dissatisfaction with Subjective Sound Quality
292
Security Passcode Lost (When Unit Is Locked Out)
292
Connection Issues between the 8600S and a PC, Modem, or Network
292
Troubleshooting Connections
293
You Cannot Access the Internet after Making a Direct or Modem Connection to the 8600S
293
Os-Specific Troubleshooting Advice
294
Troubleshooting Windows 2000 Direct Connect
294
Troubleshooting Windows 2000 Modem Connect
295
Troubleshooting Windows XP Direct Connect
296
Troubleshooting Windows XP Modem Connect
297
Troubleshooting IC Opamps
298
Technical Support
299
Factory Service
299
Shipping Instructions
299
Section 6 Technical Data
301
Specifications
301
Performance
301
Installation
302
Circuit Description
306
Overview
306
Control Circuits
307
User Control Interface and LCD Display Circuits
307
Input Circuits
309
Output Circuits
311
DSP Circuit
313
Power Supply
313
Abbreviations
314
Parts List
316
Obtaining Spare Parts
316
Control Board
316
Part List
316
Combined Input/Output and DSP (I/O+DSP) Board
318
Composite/Sca Daughterboard
323
Display Board
323
Parts
323
Drawings
324
S Chematics and P Arts L Ocator D Rawings
324
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