Orban OPTIMOD-AM 9300, Operating Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING ORBAN MODEL 9300
Further, almost all AM transmitters have a sound of their own. The very latest
transmitters (using digital modulation schemes) will create an on-air sound that is
audibly superior to transmitters of older design because the new transmitters have
dramatically lower nonlinear distortion. This improvement is not subtle and is read-
ily audible even on average consumer radios.
Security Passcode Lost (When Unit is Locked Out)
Please see If You Have Forgotten Your Passcode on page 2-40.
Connection Issues between the 9300 and a PC, Modem, or Net-
work

Presets : The more user presets you make, the more slowly the 9300 will respond
to front-panel commands. Delete any user presets you do not need.

Quick Setup : On the Station ID screen (Quick Setup 9): Use Escape in place of
Cancel. The Cancel button will not work.

Software Updates : Close any running Windows programs before attempting
to update.

Interrupted Software Updates : If you canceled an update before it com-
pleted, wait at least one minute before attempting your next update.

Software Updates via Modem : If you are updating via the modem, do not
change the “connection type” parameter on the 9300 while the modem is con-
nected or attempting to connect.

Security Passcode : An
A
LL
S
CREENS
(administrator) security passcode is re-
quired for upgrading, regardless of whether you are using a Direct, Modem, or
Ethernet connection.

Passcode Format : The passcode is case-sensitive. When entering it into Win-
dows’ Dial-up Connection dialog box, it must be typed exactly as it was origi-
nally entered into the Security screen.

MAC Address : To see the MAC address of your Optimod’s Ethernet hardware,
hold down the
S
ETUP button until the address appears.
Troubleshooting Connections

If you get an error message such as “the specified port is not connected” or
“There is no answer”…
You may have the wrong interface type set on your 9300. Navigate to
S
ETUP
>
N
ETWORK
& R
EMOTE
> PC C
ONNEC and check the interface setting.