Wheatstone FM-531 HD User manual

FM & HD Digital auDio Processor
FM - 531HD
600IndustrialDrive,NewBern,NorthCarolina28562(tel[phone]/fax[phone])
Technical
Manual

Technical
Manual
Wheatstone Corporation
May 2013
FM & HD Digital auDio Processor
FM - 531HD

600 Industrial Drive
New Bern, North Carolina 28562
tel [phone] / fax [phone]
FM-531HD FM & HD Digital Augio Processor Technical Manual - Software Version 2.0.0 and higher
©2013 Wheatstone Corporation
FM-531HD / May 2013
Ultra-HigH resolUtion Processing
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Attention!Attention!
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance
Notice:
Radio Frequency Notice
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment,
this product may cause radio interference, in which case,
the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
This equipment must be installed and wired properly in order to assure
compliance with FCC regulations.
Caution! Any modications not expressly approved in writing by
Wheatstone could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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FM-531HD / Feb 2014
Adding Devices To The 3rd Party Tab
In order to utilize all the features of the FM‑531HD Digital
Audio Processor the device must be added to the System 3rd Party
Devices tab in the Wheatstone WheatNet‑IP Navigator program
(aka the Navigator GUI). This sheet shows you the basics of that
procedure. Refer to the WheatNet‑IP Audio Over IP Network
Technical Manual for additional details.
You will need to know the IP address of the device being
added, so you will want to nd that out before you start.
Launch the Navigator GUI and make sure that System 0 is
selected in the System pane. You will see something like this:
Now, to the right of the System pane, select the System 3rd Party Devices tab.
Click the Add button to bring up the Add 3rd Party Device dialog:
Type in a convenient Name and insert the IP Address
of the device being added. Leave the TCP Port at the
default setting of 60021. From the Host Blade drop down
select the Blade that you want to associate the 3rd Party
device with. Click Ok.
This completes the process of adding the device to the
System 3rd Party Devices tab. The added device should
show up in the System pane under the Blade you added
it to. If it does not show up, or if it shows up but has a
yellow question mark on it, then there is either a network
issue that needs attention, or the device is not connected
to the network at all, or one or more steps have been
omitted or done incorrectly in the conguration process.

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CONTENTS
FM-531HD Technical Manual
Chapter 1 - General Information
Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................................1-2
FM-531HD Feature Overview........................................................1-3
Rack Mounting...............................................................................1-3
FM-531HD Installation Tips........................................................................................1-4
Grounding...............................................................................................................1-4
Surge Protection.....................................................................................................1-4
UPS/Power Conditioning .......................................................................................1-5
Analog Audio Input Connections............................................................................1-5
Analog Audio Output Connections.........................................................................1-5
Digital Audio/baseband192 Connections...............................................................1-6
Where to Install the FM-531HD..................................................................................1-7
Analog Left/Right STL ............................................................................................1-7
Composite Analog STL ..........................................................................................1-7
Analog Phone Lines ...............................................................................................1-7
Digital STL ..............................................................................................................1-8
Where Should Pre-Emphasis Go?..........................................................................1-8
Arbitron People Meter (PPM)..................................................................................1-9
AC Power Considerations ............................................................1-9
Front Panel Interface....................................................................1-10
FM-531HD Front Panel Navigation ...........................................................................1-10
Basic Setup ...............................................................................................................1-11
Rear Panel Connections ..............................................................1-13
Audio Inputs ..............................................................................................................1-14
Analog In ................................................................................................................1-14
AES In.....................................................................................................................1-14
SCA In ....................................................................................................................1-14
FM Audio Outputs .....................................................................................................1-14
Analog Out .............................................................................................................1-15
AES/baseband192 Out...........................................................................................1-15
TX Out ....................................................................................................................1-15
HD Audio Outputs (optional) .....................................................................................1-15
HD AES Out............................................................................................................1-15
Headphone Monitoring..............................................................................................1-15
Network Connection .................................................................................................1-16
Ethernet RJ-45 .......................................................................................................1-16
Typical Ethernet Cable ...........................................................................................1-16
Typical Crossover Cable.........................................................................................1-16
General Purpose Interface (GPI)................................................................................1-17
GPI..........................................................................................................................1-17
Processing Presets.................................................................................................1-17
Analog XLR Connections Pinouts Drawing ...............................................................1-19
Digital XLR Connections Pinouts Drawing ................................................................1-19
BNC Connections Pinouts Drawing ..........................................................................1-21
Ethernet RJ-45/GPI DB-9 Pinouts Drawing .............................................................1-22

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CONTENTS
Installation......................................................................................2-3
Changing FM-531HD’s IP Address Configuration ......................2-5
Reconfiguring The Remote GUI ...................................................2-6
Connecting Directly Without a LAN.............................................2-6
About DHCP and FM-531HD .........................................................2-6
FM-531HD’s Ethernet Ports and Network Protocols ..................2-6
If the GUI “Connected” But the Meters and Analysis Displays
Don’t Work..................................................................................................................2-7
Using Guru GUI..............................................................................2-8
Input Menu .................................................................................................................2-9
Input Source............................................................................................................2-9
Audio Input Signal Presence Indicators ..................................................................2-9
Automatic Input Failover .........................................................................................2-9
Analog Gain............................................................................................................2-10
Digital Gain .............................................................................................................2-10
L/R Balance............................................................................................................2-10
Output Menu .............................................................................................................2-10
Stereo Encoder Menu ...............................................................................................2-11
MPX Processor Style..............................................................................................2-11
MPX Process Control .............................................................................................2-12
BS412 MPX Power Controller ................................................................................2-12
Pilot Injection..........................................................................................................2-13
Emphasis................................................................................................................2-13
SCA-1 and SCA-2 Inputs .......................................................................................2-13
TX-1 and TX-2 Outputs ..........................................................................................2-13
Presets Menu ............................................................................................................2-14
Selecting a Preset ..................................................................................................2-14
Saving a Preset ......................................................................................................2-14
Preset Library Functions ........................................................................................2-14
Locking Presets..................................................................................................2-15
How to View Preset Changes.............................................................................2-15
Quick Save .............................................................................................................2-16
System Menu ............................................................................................................2-17
Input/Output Settings Change With Presets..........................................................2-17
Metering Data via TCP/IP.......................................................................................2-17
Headphone Source ................................................................................................2-18
Headphone Volume Control ...................................................................................2-18
Status Indicators ....................................................................................................2-18
Temp...................................................................................................................2-18
Analog ................................................................................................................2-18
Digital .................................................................................................................2-18
Remote Login .........................................................................................................2-19
Events.....................................................................................................................2-19
Creating a Weekly Rotation Schedule ................................................................2-19
Creating a Long Term Rotation Schedule ..........................................................2-20
Deleting a Scheduled Event ...............................................................................2-20
Chapter 2 - PC Based Audio Processing Guru®GUI

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CONTENTS
Setting System Time ..............................................................................................2-21
SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) ..............................................................2-21
Sound Menu..............................................................................................................2-22
FM Sound Adjust....................................................................................................2-22
AGC Depth .........................................................................................................2-22
Compression ......................................................................................................2-22
Density................................................................................................................2-23
Low/Warm EQ ....................................................................................................2-23
Mid/High EQ.......................................................................................................2-23
Loudness............................................................................................................2-23
HD Sound Adjust....................................................................................................2-24
Density................................................................................................................2-24
Low/Warm EQ ....................................................................................................2-24
Mid/High EQ.......................................................................................................2-24
Loudness............................................................................................................2-24
Audio Input and Output Metering..............................................................................2-25
Audio Processing Gain Reduction Displays..............................................................2-26
Analysis Menu... ........................................................................................................2-27
FFT .........................................................................................................................2-27
O-Scope .................................................................................................................2-28
E vs. F.....................................................................................................................2-28
3-D Plot ..................................................................................................................2-29
SDR™.....................................................................................................................2-29
A-Clip .....................................................................................................................2-29
Accessing Menu Options.. ........................................................................................2-30
Getting Started...............................................................................3-5
Configuring The Pro GUI ..............................................................3-5
Connecting Directly Without a LAN............................................................................3-6
PC System Requirements ..........................................................................................3-6
The Really Remote Connection! ................................................................................3-6
VPN ............................................................................................................................3-6
The FM-531HD and Internet Security Concerns........................................................3-7
About DHCP and The FM-531HD ..............................................................................3-7
The FM-531HD Ports and Network Protocols ...........................................................3-7
Using The Pro GUI.........................................................................3-8
Dynamic Displays Region...........................................................................................3-9
Frequency-Domain Graph.......................................................................................3-9
The FM-531HD Graphical Interface Operation .......................................................3-9
Metering and Analysis ............................................................................................3-12
Control Area Region ..................................................................................................3-14
Input Setup Menu...................................................................................................3-15
Input Source.......................................................................................................3-15
Input Signal Presence ........................................................................................3-15
Input Failover......................................................................................................3-15
Analog Input Gain...............................................................................................3-16
Digital Input Gain................................................................................................3-16
L/R Balance........................................................................................................3-16
Phase Rotator.....................................................................................................3-16
HPF - High Pass Filter........................................................................................3-17
Chapter 3 - FM-531HD Pro GUI

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CONTENTS
Equalizer Menu.......................................................................................................3-18
EQ Enable...........................................................................................................3-19
AGC + SST Menu...................................................................................................3-20
What is SST?......................................................................................................3-20
SST Controls Overview ......................................................................................3-21
SST Drive.....................................................................................................3-21
SST Gate Threshold ....................................................................................3-21
Ramp Rate ..................................................................................................3-21
Window Size................................................................................................3-22
SST Linear/Adaptive Options......................................................................3-22
A Word (or two) About Outboard Processors.....................................................3-23
Multiband AGC Controls ....................................................................................3-25
AGC Drive....................................................................................................3-25
Gated Mode ................................................................................................3-25
AGC Gate Threshold ...................................................................................3-25
Band Coupling.............................................................................................3-26
AGC Backoff................................................................................................3-26
AGC/Compressor Sidebar Menu .......................................................................3-27
AGC Attack..................................................................................................3-27
AGC Release ...............................................................................................3-27
Compressor Attack .....................................................................................3-27
Compressor Release ...................................................................................3-27
AGC Mixer...................................................................................................3-27
Stereo Enhance ...........................................................................................3-27
HD Limiter Menu ....................................................................................................3-28
31 Band Drive.....................................................................................................3-28
31 Band Limiter Sidebar.....................................................................................3-28
Threshold.....................................................................................................3-29
Attack ..........................................................................................................3-29
Release........................................................................................................3-29
Lookahead Limiter..............................................................................................3-29
Limiter Enable..............................................................................................3-30
L/R Linked ...................................................................................................3-30
Final Limiter Drive........................................................................................3-30
Limiter Threshold.........................................................................................3-30
Attack Time .................................................................................................3-30
Release Time...............................................................................................3-31
Delayed Release..........................................................................................3-31
VBMS .................................................................................................................3-31
Drive ............................................................................................................3-31
Style.............................................................................................................3-31
Output .........................................................................................................3-32
VBMS Frequency ........................................................................................3-32
VBMS Metering ...........................................................................................3-32
Digital Output .....................................................................................................3-32
L/R Reverse.................................................................................................3-33
Phase Reverse ............................................................................................3-33
FM Limiter Menu ....................................................................................................3-33
31 Band Drive.....................................................................................................3-33
31 Band FM Limiter Sidebar ..............................................................................3-34
Threshold.....................................................................................................3-34
Attack ..........................................................................................................3-34
Release........................................................................................................3-34

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CONTENTS
Main Clip Drive ...................................................................................................3-34
Pre-Emphasis .....................................................................................................3-34
VBMS .................................................................................................................3-35
Drive ............................................................................................................3-35
Style.............................................................................................................3-35
Output .........................................................................................................3-35
VBMS Frequency ........................................................................................3-35
VBMS Metering ...........................................................................................3-36
Digital Output .....................................................................................................3-36
AES3 Digital.................................................................................................3-36
FM Diversity Delay..............................................................................................3-36
Entering Delay Values Manually ..................................................................3-37
Stereo Encoder Menu ............................................................................................3-37
MPX Processor Style..........................................................................................3-37
Composite Clipper ......................................................................................3-37
Look Ahead Limiter .....................................................................................3-38
MPX Process Drive.............................................................................................3-38
Multipath Controller............................................................................................3-38
BS412 MPX Power Controller ............................................................................3-39
Pilot Injection......................................................................................................3-40
Pilot Phase .........................................................................................................3-40
Stereo/Mono ......................................................................................................3-40
SCA 1 & 2 Gain ..................................................................................................3-40
TX 1 Level ..........................................................................................................3-40
TX 2 Level ..........................................................................................................3-40
Analog Output Type ...........................................................................................3-41
Composite MPX ..........................................................................................3-41
Left/Right.....................................................................................................3-41
Left/Right De-Emphasized ..........................................................................3-41
Test Oscillator ....................................................................................................3-41
System Menu .........................................................................................................3-42
Input/Output Settings Follow Preset Takes........................................................3-42
Metering Data Over TCP/IP................................................................................3-43
Remote Login .....................................................................................................3-43
Pro GUI Access ..................................................................................................3-44
Pro GUI Lock......................................................................................................3-44
Status Indicators ................................................................................................3-45
Scheduler ...........................................................................................................3-46
Creating a Weekly Rotation Schedule .........................................................3-46
Creating a Long Term Rotation Schedule ...................................................3-46
Deleting a Scheduled Event ........................................................................3-47
System Time.......................................................................................................3-47
Headphone Source ............................................................................................3-47
Headphone Control ............................................................................................3-48
Side Bar Region ........................................................................................................3-49
Presets ...................................................................................................................3-49
Save........................................................................................................................3-49
Library ....................................................................................................................3-50
Locking Presets..................................................................................................3-50
How to View Preset Changes.............................................................................3-51
Devices...................................................................................................................3-51
Quick Save (QSave)................................................................................................3-52