
(the factory setting) or 75 ohms. The default setting is appropriate for the vast majority of exciter connections.
However, in the event a higher source impedance is required a jumper can be moved (one for each composite
output) on the motherboard to change the source impedance to 75 ohms. For reference, J10 is for Composite #1, and
J13 is for Composite #2.
19 kHz Sync Output (BNC) (FM Mode Only)
This TTL-level 19 kHz square wave output can be used as the reference signal for any SCA generator that operates
at 57 kHz or other multiple of the 19 kHz pilot frequency. This Sync output is phase and frequency locked to the
stereo pilot. When this signal is used to synchronize an external SCA or RDS generator, this locking assures that no
difference frequencies exist which may cause intermodulation components between the pilot and the SCA signal.
SCA Input (BNC) (FM Mode Only)
Any SCA signal above 53 kHz can be added to the composite outputs of the Omnia-6EX by connecting the SCA
signal to the SCA INPUT connector. The SCA signal is mixed in the analog domain directly into both composite
outputs. A high-pass filter on the SCA input provides SCA to main-channel crosstalk protection. The SCA deviation
level is controlled through the
SCA Level
software parameter in the Encode Menu.
Ethernet Connection
The Remote Control link for your Omnia6-HDFM can take several forms. Dial-up modem, RS-232 serial, and
TCP/IP over 10BaseT and 100BaseT networks can be utilized. Using any of these options requires the Omnia-6
Remote Control application that can be downloaded from http://www.omniaaudio.com, the Omnia website. The
setup and operation of the Remote Control software application is covered in detail in Chapter 6.
RS-232 Connection (DB-25F)
This connector serves two important purposes: It can be used for a local, bi-directional computer connection with
Omnia-6 Remote Control, or it can be used for troubleshooting and error code resolution. In the former case,
Omnia6-HDFM Remote Control software is utilized. In the latter, any terminal emulation program can be used. In
either case, you must use a standard, straight-through serial cable (
not
a null modem cable) between the RS-232
connector and the serial port connector on the computer. Typically, a DB25 male to DB-9 or DB-25 female cable
will be used, with the DB-25 male end of the cable attached to the Omnia-6EX.
The setup and operation of the Omnia Remote Control application is covered in detail in Chapter 6.
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