Orban Optimod-FM 8300 User Manual

Table 3-8: MB Attack / Release Controls........................................................................ 3-47
Table 3-9: MB Band Mix Controls...................................................................................3-48
Advanced Multiband Controls..............................................................................3-53
ABOUT THE 8300’S HD / DIGITAL RADIO PROCESSING........................................................3-55
Delay Difference between Digital-Channel and FM Outputs ............................3-56
Table 3-10: HD Audio Controls....................................................................................... 3-56
HD I/O Setup Controls ...........................................................................................3-56
HD Audio Controls.................................................................................................3-56
ITU-R MULTIPLEX POWER CONTROLLER............................................................................3-57
Multiplex Power Threshold ............................................................................................3-57
Figure 3-1: Multiplex Power over 15 Minute Observation Interval with MPX Power
Controller Active, measured at Optimod’s Composite Output .................................... 3-58
Audio Processing and the Multiplex Power Threshold Control ................................... 3-59
Table 3-11: Test Modes...................................................................................................3-59
TEST MODES .................................................................................................................3-59
GETTING THE BASS SOUND YOU WANT ............................................................................3-60
USING THE 8300 PC REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE ...........................................................3-62
To set up a new connection:.................................................................................3-63
To initiate communication:...................................................................................3-63
To modify a control setting:..................................................................................3-64
To recall a preset:...................................................................................................3-64
To save a user preset you have created: ..............................................................3-65
To back up User Presets, system files, and automation files onto your computer’s
hard drive:..............................................................................................................3-65
To restore archived presets, system files, and automation files:........................3-66
To share an archived User Preset between 8300s: ........................................................ 3-67
To modify INPUT/OUTPUT and SYSTEM SETUP: ...........................................................3-67
To modify AUTOMATION: .........................................................................................3-67
To group multiple 8300s: ......................................................................................3-68
Operation Using the Keyboard ............................................................................3-68
To Quit the Program..............................................................................................3-68
About Aliases created by Optimod 8300 PC Remote Software .........................3-68
Multiple Installations of Optimod 8300 PC Remote ...........................................3-69
To Import Archived 8400 and 8500 Presets into Your 8300................................3-70
Section 4 Maintenance
.........................................................................................................................................4-1
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................4-1
SUBASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT.......................................................................4-2
FIELD AUDIT OF PERFORMANCE..........................................................................................4-6
Table 4-1: Decoder Chart for Power Supervisor ..............................................................4-8
Table 4-2: Layout Diagram of J7, with expected voltages on each pin ......................... 4-9
Table 4-3: Typical Power Supply Voltages and AC Ripple ..............................................4-9
Section 5 Troubleshooting
.........................................................................................................................................5-1
PROBLEMS AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS...............................................................................5-1
RFI, Hum, Clicks, or Buzzes ...............................................................................................5-1
Unexpectedly Quiet On-Air Levels ................................................................................... 5-1
Poor Peak Modulation Control ........................................................................................5-1
Audible Distortion On-Air ................................................................................................ 5-2

Orban Optimod-FM 8300 Specifications

General

Brand	Orban
Model	Optimod-FM 8300
Category	Processor
Language	English