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Orban OPTIMOD 5950 - User Manual

Orban OPTIMOD 5950
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OPERATING MANUAL
OPTIMOD
5950
FM/HD/DAB+ Digital Audio Processor

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Orban OPTIMOD 5950 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandOrban
ModelOPTIMOD 5950
CategoryComputer Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Read all safety and operating instructions before use. Adhere to warnings.

Electrical and Appliance Safety

Avoid water, ensure ventilation, keep away from heat sources, use correct power supply, do not remove covers.

Section 1: Introduction

OPTIMOD 5950 Features Overview

Highlights key processing structures, AGC, MX peak control, RDS encoder, AES67, web browser control.

Input;Output Configuration Details

Details simultaneous accommodation of digital AES3, analog, AES11 sync, composite, subcarrier, and Dante inputs/outputs.

Section 2: Installation

Unboxing and Grounding Procedures

Instructions for unboxing, checking contents, and establishing proper grounding.

Surge Protection and Location

Advises on surge protection circuits and best placement for the unit.

Connectivity and Network Setup

Explains cable recommendations, PC control, and network configuration via web browser.

Section 3: Operation

Audio Processing Concepts Explained

Explains compression, limiting, clipping, and look-ahead limiting principles for audio processing.

Signal Processing Features Overview

Details the dual-mono architecture, signal flow blocks, stereo enhancement, and AGC.

Equalization and Multiband Controls

Details EQ settings, subharmonic synthesizer, multiband compressor/limiter operations and controls.

HD Digital Radio Operation

Explains HD HF EQ, polarity, BS.1770 loudness, and bandwidth settings for digital radio.

Section 4: Maintenance

Routine Maintenance Guidelines

Outlines periodic checks for audio levels, gain reduction, corrosion, grounding, and cleaning the front panel.

Section 5: Troubleshooting

Common Problems and RF Interference

Addresses RFI, hum, clicks, quiet levels, poor peak modulation control, audible distortion, and noise.

Addressing Specific Operational Issues

Covers L-R null issues, audio mute, bright HD output, harsh sibilance, level mismatches, and low loudness.

Section 6: Technical Data

Jumper Configurations and Connectors

Details jumper configurations for relay bypass and impedance settings for composite outputs.

Metering and Level Specifications

Explains metering methods (VU, PPM, Absolute Peak) and studio line-up levels and headroom.

Section 7: Specifications

Core Performance Specifications

Details frequency response, noise, distortion, channel separation, polarity, sample rate, and peak control.

Delay and I;O Specifications

Lists delay parameters, analog and digital audio input/output configurations, impedance, and levels.

Composite, Subcarrier, and IP Specs

Covers composite baseband output specs, µMPX codec, streaming, ratings encoder, and remote interface.

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