Omnia 11 Quick Start Installation Manual

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Brand: Omnia
Category: Recording Equipment
Model: 11 (Quick Start Installation Manual)
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QUICK-sTART INsTAllATION GUIdE

OmNIA.11 sTEREO Fm AUdIO PROCEssOR Items you need to supply: •� Rack�with�four�available�EIA�rack�spaces�for�mounting •� Professional�line-level�analog�or�AES/EBU�digital�audio������� � sources�on�standard�XLR�connectors •� Configured�Ethernet�switch REQUIRED EQUIPMENT, CABLES, AND ACCESSORIES: There�are�a�few�additional�items�required�for�a�successful�installation.�Check�the�list�below�and�make�sure� you�have�what�you�need. Included items: •� Omnia.11�Audio�Processor •� AC�Power�cable •� Ethernet�cable� •� 4�rack�screws We�have�made�this�Omnia�System�easy�to�set�up�and�configure.�This�quick-start�guide�will�take�you�through�the� basic�steps�to�configure�your�new�Omnia.11�to�start�delivering�cleaner,�clearer,�louder,�and�more�consistent�sound.� Before�we�get�started,�let’s�make�sure�you�have�what�you�need. ThANK yOU FOR PURChAsING ThE OmNIA.11 sTEREO Fm AUdIO PROCEssOR

2.� Slide and hold�the�release�pins�(A)�outwards�and�then�pull�the�handles�(B)�towards�you�until�you�hear�a�click.�

Make�sure�each�handle�is�securely�locked�into�the�forward�position.� 3.� Using�the�handles�(B), lift and slide�the�Omnia.11�into�the�equipment�rack�and�secure�with�all�4�rack�screws. 4.� Once�installed�into�the�rack,�locate�the�release�pin�(A)�on�the�inside�top�of�each�handle,�slide�the�pin�toward� you�and�fold�the�handles�(B)�back�to�their�normal�position. CONTINUE TO AUdIO CONFIGURATION Your�physical�installation�is�complete.�Continue�to�the�”Audio�Configuration”�instructions. RACK mOUNTING A A A A B B

AUDIO INPUT - Both analog and digital input sources may be connected simultaneously,

however, only the input source that has been selected in the Input menu will be active. Input source selection will be covered later in this guide. � a.� For�Analog�audio,�connect�XLR�audio�cables�to�the�left�and�right�ANALOG�INPUTS�(C)�jacks. � b.� For�Digital�audio,�connect�XLR�audio�cables�to�the�AES�INPUT�(D)�jack. � c.� For�an�existing�Livewire�system,�the�single�Livewire�Ethernet�connection�is�all�that�is�needed�for�audio�I/O� (except�for�the�composite�MPX�outputs).�IMPORTANT: Do not connect an Ethernet cable at this time. INsTAllATION hElP For�more�details�about�the�Omnia.11,�or�to�download�the�full�manual� please�visit�https://www.telosalliance.com/Omnia/Omnia11 If�you�have�more�questions,�call�the�Telos�Alliance�24/7�Support�Team�at� +1 (216) 622-0247,�or�email�us�at�[email protected],�we’d�be� happy�to�help�you�out. D C

CONTINUE TO NETWORK CONFIGURATION

Your�audio�connections�are�complete.�Continue�to�the�”Network�Configuration”�instructions. AUDIO OUTPUT - All outputs are active simultaneously. � a.� For�Analog�audio,�connect�XLR�audio�cables�to�the�left�and�right�ANALOG�OUTPUTS�jacks�(F). � b.� For�Digital�audio,�connect�XLR�audio�cables�to�the�AES�OUT�1/2�jacks�(G). � c.� For�a�direct�composite�MPX�connection,�connect�an�XLR�cable�to�the�AES�COMPOSITE�OUT�jack�(H).����� Note:�If�you�will�be�using�conventional�AES/EBU�L/R�digital�audio�to�feed�your�STL�or�FM�exciter,�be�sure� any�pre-emphasis�and�limiters�(if�present)�are�fully�defeated�in�the�exciter.�The�Omnia�must�be�the�only� device�providing�the�pre-emphasis�so�its�own�de-emphasis�on�the�AES/EBU�output�being�used�must� also�be�“Off”.�Also�note�that�if�the�STL�uses�a�codec�(is�not�linear),�the�Omnia�must�be�located�at�the� transmitter�site�for�best�performance�and�sound�quality. � d.� For�an�existing�Livewire�system,�the�single�Livewire�Ethernet�connection�is�all�that�is�needed�for�audio�I/O� (except�for�the�composite�MPX�outputs).�IMPORTANT: Do not connect an Ethernet cable at this time. 2.� Make�sure�that�no�cables�are�plugged�into�either�Ethernet�port. 3.� Connect�the�Omnia.11�to�AC�Mains�(I). 4.� Once�the�system�has�booted�up�completely,�connect�one�end�of�the�Ethernet�cable�to�the�top�Livewire/100BT� port�(J)�on�the�back�of�the�Omnia.11.�Connect�the�other�end�of�the�Ethernet�cable�to�a�configured�Ethernet� switch�(K)�to�allow�access�to�the�network. AUdIO CONFIGURATION (CONT.)

1.� Touch� the� “Setup”� button� (L).� The� Network�

configuration�screen�will�be�displayed�(M). 2.� Touch�the�white�field�(N)�to�the�right�of�IP�Address� label�to�enter�a�static�IP�address.�Note:�The�Omnia.11� requires�2�free�static�IP�addresses�on�your�network� (DHCP� is� not� supported),� the� one� that� you� enter� and�the�one�directly�above�the�one�that�you�enter.� For�example,�if�you�enter�192.168.0.125�as�the�IP� Address,�both�it�and�192.168.0.126�need�to�be�open� on�the�network. 3.� The�on-screen�keyboard�will�pop�up�(O).�Touch�the� “0-9*/=”� button� to� shift� the� keyboard� to� number� entry�mode. 4.� Touch� the� backspace� key� to� delete� the� current� information�digit�by�digit,�then�enter�your�desired�IP� address�from�the�keyboard. 5.� Touch�OK�(Q)�and�the�keyboard�will�no�longer�display. 6.� If�your�network�requires�changes�to�Subnet�Mask�or� Gateway�values,�touch�the�white�fields�to�the�right� of�those�labels�to�change�the�values�via�the�pop-up� keyboard. 7.� �Once� your� values� have� been� entered,� touch� the� “APPLY”� button� (R).� The� system� will� display� an� option� to� either� "Reboot� Now"� or� Reboot� Later".� Touch�“Reboot�Now”�to�reboot�the�system�and�apply� the�new�parameters.� NETWORK PARAmETER sETUP L M N R O P Q

NETWORK CONFIGURATION (CONT.)

CONTINUE TO sysTEm CONFIGURATION Network� configuration� is� complete.� Your� system� is� ready�for�system�configuration.�Continue�to�the�“System� Configuration”�instructions. 1.� Once�the�system�has�rebooted,�touch�the�“Setup”� button�(S). 2.� Touch� the� Livewire� button� (T).� The� Livewire� configuration�screen�will�be�displayed�(U). 3.� If� you� do� not� have� a� Livewire� system,� make� sure� the� 2� Livewire� output� channels� are� disabled.� The� 2� "Enable"� buttons� (V)� will� be� white� if� Livewire� is� disabled� and� green� when� enabled.� To� disable� Livewire,� touch� each� of� the� two� green� "Enable"� buttons�(V)�to�turn�them�white. 4.� If�you�do�have�a�Livewire�system,�enable�Livewire� by�touching�each�of�the�two�"Enable"�buttons�(V)�to� turn�them�green. 5.� If�you�have�a�Livewire�system,�touch�the�white�fields� (W)� next� to� the� Output� #1� and� #2� and� enter� the� appropriate�channel�value�via�the�pop-up�keyboard�(X).� 6.� Touch�the�“APPLY”�button�(Y)�under�the�Outputs.� 7.� Touch�the�white�fields�(Z)�next�to�the�Input�#1�and�#2� to�enter�the�appropriate�channel�value�via�the�pop- up�keyboard�(X). 8.� Touch�the�“APPLY”�button�under�the�Inputs�(AA). lIVEWIRE CONFIGURATION T S U Z AA V W Y X

sysTEm CONFIGURATION OUTPUT CONFIGURATION 1.� �Touch�the�“Output”�icon�(II).�The�Output�Configuration�screen�will�be�displayed.�If�the�“Basic”�tab�is�not� active,�touch�to�select�it. INPUT CONFIGURATION 1.� Touch�the�“ADJ”�icon�(BB)�to�return�to�the�initial�System�screen. 2.� Touch�the�“Input”�icon�(CC).�The�Input�Configuration�screen�will�be�displayed.�If�the�“Basic”�tab�(DD)����� is�not�active,�touch�to�select�it. 3.� From�the�“Input�Source”�drop-down�(EE),�select�the�Analog,�AES/EBU�or�Livewire�input�as�appropriate� for�your�installation.�If�your�audio�source�is�providing�an�audio�feed�you�should�see�meter�activity�on� the�bargraph�meters�(FF). 4.� While�driving�the�inputs�with�typical�program�material�at�normal�operating�level,�adjust�the� appropriate�“Master”�Input�Gain�control�(GG)�for�your�installation�until�the�peak-reading�input�bar� graph�meters�are�reading�just�“into�the�yellow”�(about�–15�to�–12�dBFS�or�so).�If�the�left/right�audio� levels�coming�into�the�Omnia.11�are�somewhat�unbalanced,�you�can�adjust�the�“Right�Trim”�control� (HH)�to�change�the�level�of�the�right�channel�alone�over�a�limited�range. II BB CC DD GG HH EE FF

sysTEm CONFIGURATION (CONT.)

©2016�TLS�Corp.,�All�Rights�Reserved. 1490-00099-001�—�QUICK�START�GUIDE:�OMNIA.11������������C16/15035 yOUR sETUP Is COmPlETE! That’s�it!�You�are�now�ready�to�experience�the�Omnia.11� for�sound�like�never�before. 1.� Touch�the�“FM�Options”�button�(JJ)�on�the�left�side�of�the� Menu�Area�and�ensure�that�the�Pre-Emphasis,�Diversity� Delay�(if�present)�and�BS-412�settings�are�correct�for� your�system�and�your�location.� 2.� Touch� the� appropriate� button� (KK)� above� the� “FM� Options”�button�to�select�the�group�of�output�controls� for�the�output�you�will�be�using.�All�outputs�are�active� simultaneously.�Note:�If�you�are�using�a�conventional� AES/EBU� L/R� digital� output� to� feed� an� FM� exciter� or� linear�STL,�touch�the�“AES/EBU”�button�and�be�sure�the� “Output�Selection”�is�set�to�“FM”�and�the�“De-emphasis”� is�turned�“OFF”�for�the�output�being�used.�For�access�to� the�composite�MPX�stereo�generator�output�level�and� stereo� pilot� controls,� touch� the� “Composite”� button.� Note� that� these� controls� simultaneously� adjust� the� Omnia�Direct�output�levels�as�well.�Finally,�adjust�the� appropriate�control�so�that�the�peak�output/modulation� level� is� correct� for� the� equipment� that� follows� the� Omnia.11. 3.� Touch�the�“FM”�icon�button�(LL)�at�the�top�of�the�screen� and�then�touch�the�“Preset”�tab�(MM)�to�display�the�list� of�factory�processing�presets.�If�the�preset�list�is�locked� (grayed-out),�touch�the�“padlock”�icon�to�unlock�it.�Once� unlocked,�simply�touch�the�desired�preset�name�in�the� list�and�it�will�be�put�directly�“on�the�air".�We�recommend� listening� to� all� factory� presets� to� get� a� feel� for� their� differences�and�then�select�one�to�start�with. 4.� Touch� the� “Quick� Setup”� tab� (NN)� and� adjust� the� following�controls�to�set�the�basic�loudness,�bass�and� brightness�sound�desired. 5.� �Adjust� the� “Clipper� Drive”� control� (OO)� as� low� as� possible� for� the� loudness� needed.� This� controls� the� primary�loudness�vs.�distortion�tradeoff.��Turning�it�up� makes� the� sound� louder� (but� more� distorted)� while� turning� it� down� makes� the� sound� cleaner� but� not� as� loud.�It�should�always�be�set�as�low�as�possible�for�the� level�of�loudness�required. 6.� Set�the�overall�amount�of�bass�using�the�“Bass”�control� (PP).� At� higher� settings� of� the� “Bass� Thump”� (QQ)� control,�the�“kick”�or�“Thump”�action�of�bass�material� is�emphasized.� 7.� Set� the� basic� brightness� of� a� preset� by� using� the� “Presence”� (RR),� “Treble”� (SS)� and� “Sparkle”� (TT)� controls.�Note�that�these�three�controls�only�boost�the� brightness.�A�setting�of�“0.0”�is�“flat”�or�the�minimum� amount� of� boost� for� the� particular� preset� that� is� currently� selected.� Reducing� brightness� can� be� done,� for�one�example,�by�reducing�the�higher�bands�of�the� AGC�or�Limiter�mixers. KK JJ LL MM NN OO PP RR QQ SS TT

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