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Orban OPTIMOD-FM 8700 Audio Processor manual available for free PDF download: Operating Manual
Orban OPTIMOD-FM 8700 Operating Manual (390 pages)
Digital Audio Processor
Brand:
Orban
| Category:
Computer Hardware
| Size: 35.16 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
8
Index
17
Section 1 Introduction
31
About this Manual
31
The OPTIMOD-FM 8700I Digital Audio Processor
31
About Thi Manual
31
Absolute Control of Peak Modulation
32
User-Friendly Interface
32
Flexible Configuration
34
Adaptability through Multiple Audio Processing Structures
36
Controllable
37
Presets in Optimod-Fm
38
Factory Presets
38
User Presets
39
Input/Output Configuration
39
Digital AES3 Left/Right Input/Outputs
40
Analog Left/Right Input/Output
40
Stereo Baseband Composite Output
40
Digital Composite Output
41
Subcarriers
41
Digitized Subcarrier Inputs
41
Wordclock/10 Mhz Sync Reference Input
42
Remote Control Interface
42
Computer Interface
42
Serial Port (Serial 1)
42
Serial Port (Serial 2)
42
100 Mbps Ethernet Port for Remote Connectivity
43
Dante Audio-Over-IP Ethernet Ports
43
Location of Optimod-Fm
43
Optimal Control of Peak Modulation Levels
43
Best Location for OPTIMOD-FM
44
If the Transmitter Is Not Accessible
44
If the Transmitter Is Accessible
45
Studio-Transmitter Link
46
Transmission from Studio to Transmitter
46
Digital Links
46
Composite Baseband Microwave Stls (Analog and Digital)
48
Dual Microwave Stls
48
Analog Landline (PTT / Post Office Line)
49
Using the Orban 8100AST (or 8100A/ST) External AGC with the 8700I
49
STL and Exciter Overshoot
50
Using Lossy Data Reduction in the Studio
50
About Transmission Levels and Metering
51
Meters
51
Studio Line-Up Levels and Headroom
51
Transmission Levels
52
Figure 1-2: Absolute Peak Level, VU and PPM Indications
52
Line-Up Facilities
53
Metering of Levels and Subjective Loudness
53
Left/Right Output Level
53
Composite Output Level
54
BS.1770 Loudness Level
54
Built-In Calibrated Line-Up Tones
55
Built-In Calibrated Bypass Test Mode
56
Monitoring on Loudspeakers and Headphones
56
Low-Delay Monitoring
58
Eas Test
59
Pc Control and Security Passcode
60
Warranty, User Feedback
60
User Feedback
60
Limited Warranty
60
International Warranty
61
Section 2 Installation
63
Installing the 8700I
63
Figure 2-2: Wiring the 25-Pin Remote Interface Connector
66
8700I Rear Panel
67
Audio Input and Output Connections
68
Cable
68
Connectors
68
Analog Audio Input
68
Analog Audio Output
69
AES3 Digital Input and Output
70
Connecting a Ratings Encoder
70
Composite Output and Subcarrier Inputs
71
Figure 2-3: Separation Vs. Load Capacitance
72
Digital Composite Outputs
73
Digitized Subcarrier Inputs
73
Wordclock/10 Mhz Sync Reference Input
73
Grounding
74
Power Ground
74
Circuit Ground
74
8700I Front Panel
75
External AGC Installation (Optional)
77
If You Are Using an Orban 8200ST External AGC
77
Figure 2-4: 8200ST Jumper Settings (*Factory Configuration)
79
Quick Setup
80
Analog and Digital I/O Setup
89
Using Clock-Based Automation
104
Security and Passcode Programming
106
To Unlock the Front Panel
108
8700I User Interface Behavior During Lockout
108
Default ADMIN Passcode
108
Security and Orban's PC Remote Application
109
Passcodes and Software Updates
109
If You Have Forgotten Your "All Screens" Passcode
109
Administering the 8700I through Its Serial Ports or Ethernet
110
Connecting Via Serial Port #2 Using a Terminal Program on a PC
110
Administrative Operations Available Via Serial Port #2
112
Connecting to the 8700I's Ethernet Port or Serial Port #1 Via a Terminal Program on a PC
119
Direct Control Using Putty
121
Automated Control Using Putty/Plink
122
Automated Control Using Netcat
122
Remote Control Interface Programming
123
Tally Output Programming
125
Networking and Remote Control
125
Installing 8700 Ipc Remote Control Software
128
Installing the Necessary Windows Services
128
Check Hardware Requirements
129
Running the Orban Installer Program
130
Setting up Ethernet, LAN, and VPN Connections
130
Conclusion
131
Synchronizing Optimod to a Network Time Server
131
Updating Your 8700I's Software
134
Appendix: Setting up Serial Communications
136
Preparing for Communication through a Null Modem Cable
136
Connecting Using Windows 7 Direct Serial Connection
136
Preparing for Communication through Modems
147
Snmp Support
147
SNMP Network Setup
147
SNMP Mib File
148
SNMP Default Settings
148
SNMP Features
148
Rds/Rbds Generator
151
Using System I/O
151
Table 2-1: System I/O RDS Controls and Defaults
152
Using Processing Presets
153
Using the Terminal Server
154
Using Telnet to Control the Terminal Server
154
Security
156
RDS Terminal Commands
156
Table 2-2: Preset/Terminal RDS Controls and Defaults
158
Alternative Frequency Channel Numbers
159
Program Type (PTY)
160
Sca/Subcarrier Phase Relationship
160
Table 2-3: Alternative Frequency Channel Numbers:
160
References
161
Figure 2-5: Pilot/Sca Phasing Scope Trace
161
Setting up a Dante Audio-Over-IP Connection
162
Setting up a Streaming Audio Monitor
165
Protocols
165
Security and Authentication
165
Compatible Players
166
Setup
166
Updating the Streaming Server's Firmware
168
Section 3 Operation
171
8700I Front Panel
171
Introduction to Processing
173
Some Audio Processing Concepts
173
Distortion in Processing
174
Loudness and Distortion
174
OPTIMOD-FM-From Bach to Rock
175
Fundamental Requirements: High-Quality Source Material and Accurate Monitoring
176
About the 8700I's Signal Processing Features
177
Dual-Mono Architecture
177
Signal Flow
177
Multipath Mitigator" Left/Right Phase Skew Correction
178
Figure 3-3: Xponential Loudness Block Diagram
180
ITU-R 412 Compliance for Analog FM Broadcasts
185
Two-Band Purist Processing
185
Digital Radio Processing
185
BS.1770 Compliance for Digital Radio
186
Input/Output Delay
187
Customizing the 8700I's Sound
187
Basic Modify
187
Intermediate Modify
188
Advanced Modify
188
Gain Reduction Metering
189
To Create or Save a User Preset
189
To Delete a User Preset
190
About the Processing Structures
191
Factory Programming Presets
192
Table 3-1: Factory Programming Presets
193
Equalizer Controls
201
Table 3-2: Equalization Controls
203
Stereo Enhancer Controls
207
Xponential Loudness Controls
208
Agc Controls
209
Table 3-5: AGC Controls
210
Advanced AGC Controls
212
Peak Limiter Controls
215
Peak Limiter Controls Common to 8500-Style and MX Presets
215
8500-Style Peak Limiter Controls
219
Advanced 8500-Style Peak Limiter Controls
221
8700I MX Technology Peak Limiter Controls
223
The Two-Band Structure
225
Setting up the Two-Band Structure for Classical Music
225
Customizing the Settings
227
The Two-Band Structure's Full Setup Controls
227
Table 3-9: Two-Band Controls
228
Advanced Two-Band Controls
230
The Five-Band Structure
231
Putting the Five-Band Structure on the Air
232
Customizing the Settings
232
The Five-Band Structure's Full Setup Controls
232
Table 3-10: Multiband Controls
233
Table 3-11: MB Attack / Release Controls
235
Table 3-12: MB Band MIX Controls
239
Advanced Multiband and Band MIX Controls
240
To Override the Speech/Music Detector
243
About the 8700I's HD / Digital Radio Processing
244
Delay Difference between HD and FM Outputs
246
HD I/O Setup Controls
247
Input/Output > HD Digital Radio Screen
247
Table 3-13: HD I/O Setup Controls
248
Digital Output
249
Unique HD Audio Controls
251
Table 3-14: Unique HD Audio Controls (Found in HD Limiting Page)
251
Itu-R Multiplex Power Controller
253
MPX Power Meter
254
Figure 3-7: Multiplex Power over 15 Minute Observation Interval with Multiplex Power Controller Active, Measured at the Optimod's Composite Output
255
Audio Processing and the Multiplex Power Threshold Control
256
About the Multiplex Power Controller's Time Constants
257
Test Modes
258
Getting the Bass Sound You Want
258
Bass Punch in the MX Presets
260
Summary
261
Using the 8700 Ipc Remote Control Software
261
To Set up a New Connection
262
To Initiate Communication
262
To Modify a Control Setting
263
To Recall a Preset
263
To Save a User Preset You Have Created
264
To Back up User Presets, System Files, and Automation Files Onto Your Computer's Hard Drive
264
To Restore Archived Presets, System Files, and Automation Files
265
To Share an Archived User Preset between 8700Is
266
To Modify INPUT OUTPUT and SYSTEM ETUP
266
To Modify AUTOMATION
266
To Group Multiple 8700Is
267
Operation Using the Keyboard
267
To Quit the Program
267
About Aliases Created by Optimod 8700I PC Remote Software
267
Multiple Installations of Optimod 8700I PC Remote
268
White Paper: Measuring the Improvements in Optimod-FM 8700I's FM Peak Limiting Technology
270
Introduction
270
Measurements
271
Figure 3-9 U2, "Within You Without You"
271
Figure 3-10 Kelly Clarkson, "Because of You" Opening
272
Figure 3-11 Level 42, "Starchild"
273
Figure 3-12 Simple Minds, "Alive and Kicking"
274
Conclusions
275
Figure 3-13 Stanford Research Systems Model SR785 Dynamic Signal Analyzer
275
Section 4 Maintenance
277
Routine Maintenance
277
Subassembly Removal and Reinstallation
278
Field Audit of Performance
282
Table 4-1: Decoder Chart for Power Supervisor
284
Section 5 Troubleshooting
291
Problems and Potential Solutions
291
RFI, Hum, Clicks, or Buzzes
291
Unexpectedly Quiet On-Air Levels
291
Poor Peak Modulation Control / Low On-Air Loudness
291
Audible Distortion On-Air
292
Audible Noise on Air
293
Whistle on Air, Perhaps Only in Stereo Reception
294
Interference from Stereo into SCA
294
Shrill, Harsh Sound
295
Dull Sound
295
System will Not Pass Line-Up Tones at 100% Modulation
295
System will Not Pass Emergency Alert System ("EAS" USA Standard) Tones at the Legally Required Modulation Level
296
System Receiving 8700I's Digital Output will Not Lock
296
19 Khz Frequency Out-Of-Tolerance
296
L-R (Stereo Difference Channel) will Not Null with Monophonic Input
296
Talent Complains about Delay in Their Headphones
296
HD Output Sounds too Bright
296
Harsh Sibilance ("Ess" Sounds) in the HD Channel
296
HD and FM Levels Do Not Match When the Receiver Crossfades
296
Digital Radio Loudness Cannot be Set Using the Digital Output 100% Peak Level Control
297
Loudness Drops Momentarily During HD Radio Analog/Digital Crossfades
297
HD Frequency Response Is Limited to 15 Khz
297
Loudness Is Unexpectedly Low from the Analog FM Processing Chain
297
(MPX Hardware Only)
297
General Dissatisfaction with Subjective Sound Quality
297
BS.1770 Safety Limiter Produces too Much Gain Reduction
298
Security Passcode Lost (When Unit Is Locked Out)
298
Connection Issues between the 8700I and a PC, Modem, or Network
298
Troubleshooting Connections
298
You Cannot Access the Internet after Making a Direct or Modem Connection to the 8700I
299
Troubleshooting IC Opamps
300
Technical Support
300
Factory Service
300
Shipping Instructions
301
Section 6 Technical Data
303
Specifications
303
Performance
303
Installation
304
Circuit Description
309
Overview
309
Control Circuits
310
User Control Interface and LCD Display Circuits
310
Input Circuits
311
Output Circuits
312
DSP Circuit
315
Power Supply
315
Audio-Over-IP Module
316
Streaming Server
316
Abbreviations
316
Parts List
318
Obtaining Spare Parts
318
Part List
318
Base Board
319
CPU Board
321
RS-232 Board
322
Input/Output (I/O) Board
323
Auxiliary Input/Output Board
326
DSP Board
330
Interface Board
332
Headphone Board
333
Encoder Board
334
LCD Carrier Board
334
Power Supply Distribution Board
334
Schematics and Parts Locator Drawings
336
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