Fig. 2-3: Separation vs. load capacitance for 8400 and Orban stereo encoders using 8200-style line
driver (8200, 2200, 8208, and 8218). Test frequency = 15 kHz....................................................2-10
GROUNDING ............................................................................................................................ 2-11
Power Ground....................................................................................................................2-11
Circuit Ground................................................................................................................... 2-12
8400 FRONT PANEL................................................................................................................. 2-12
INSTALLATION OF STUDIO LEVEL CONTROLLER (OPTIONAL) .................................................. 2-14
If you are using Orban 8200ST-Studio Chassis................................................................. 2-14
Fig. 2-4: 8200ST Jumper Settings (*Factory Configuration) ........................................................2-15
If you are using Orban 464A Co-Operator........................................................................ 2-17
Fig. 2-5: 464A Jumper Settings.....................................................................................................2-17
If you are using an Orban 4000 Transmission Limiter...................................................... 2-19
Fig. 2-6: 4000 Jumper Locations...................................................................................................2-20
Fig. 2-7: 4000 HF Limiter Jumpers ...............................................................................................2-20
Fig. 2-8: 4000 Pre-Emphasis Jumpers ...........................................................................................2-21
Fig. 2-9: 4000 Pre-Emphasis Jumpers ...........................................................................................2-21
Fig. 2-10: 4000 Stereo Coupling Jumpers .....................................................................................2-21
QUICK SETUP .......................................................................................................................... 2-23
ANALOG AND DIGITAL I/O SETUP ........................................................................................... 2-30
USING CLOCK-BASED AUTOMATION....................................................................................... 2-39
SECURITY AND PASSCODE PROGRAMMING.............................................................................. 2-40
To Unlock the Front Panel................................................................................................. 2-42
8400 User Interface Behavior during Lockout .................................................................. 2-43
Default ADMIN Passcode.................................................................................................. 2-43
Security and Orban’s PC Remote Application................................................................... 2-44
Doing a Software Update to an 8400 with Version 2.1 or Higher Already Installed:....... 2-44
If you have forgotten your “All Screens” passcode… ....................................................... 2-45
ADMINISTERING THE 8400 THROUGH SERIAL PORT #2............................................................ 2-46
Connecting to the 8400 via a Terminal Program on a PC ................................................ 2-47
Administrative Operations ................................................................................................. 2-48
Diagnostic Operations ....................................................................................................... 2-51
REMOTE CONTROL INTERFACE PROGRAMMING ...................................................................... 2-51
NETWORKING.......................................................................................................................... 2-52
SETTING UP AN 8400 MEMORY CARD..................................................................................... 2-55
INSTALLING 8400 PC REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE.............................................................. 2-56
Installing the Necessary Windows Services ....................................................................... 2-56
Check Hardware Requirements ......................................................................................... 2-57
Running the Orban Installer Application........................................................................... 2-58
ABOUT 8400/PD...................................................................................................................... 2-59
ABOUT 8400HD...................................................................................................................... 2-61
Delay Difference between Digital-Channel and FM Outputs............................................ 2-62
HD I/O Setup Controls....................................................................................................... 2-62
HD Audio Controls ............................................................................................................ 2-65
8400 FRONT PANEL................................................................................................................... 3-2
INTRODUCTION TO PROCESSING ................................................................................................ 3-3
Some Audio Processing Concepts........................................................................................ 3-3
Distortion in Processing ...................................................................................................... 3-4
Loudness and Distortion ...................................................................................................... 3-4
OPTIMOD-FM—from Bach to Rock ................................................................................... 3-5
Fundamental Requirements: High-Quality Source Material and Accurate Monitoring ..... 3-5