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This system is designed to plug into the Discriminate .Audio Processor and
provides a "Pink Noise" source for alignment tmder dynamic conditions.
Incorporated in the unit is a "null" circuit for calibration of the c001pressor
input and output to achieve an accurate audio mix. The noise is shaped and
bandwidth restricted so as to appear as complex audio to the compressors
during alignment.
This tmit replaces the utility jumper in the OAP and can be left plugged in
with the switches in the "program" position.
INSTALLATICN AND ALI(N.IBNT
1. Install one short wire jumper on the OAP ~ther board.
This is the only modification needed (refer to Fig. 1) .
2. Read the OAP manual for the initial setup procedures for the OAP, then
proceed with the alignment of the OAP using the Dynamic Alignment Card.
3. Remove the utility jumper from its socket in the DAP and plug the D.A. S.
card in its place. Plug in OAP AC line cord and turn on OAP power switch.
4. Move switch #1 from "program" to the "test" position. The red L.E.D. will
light to indicate that the noise generator is on.
5. Turn the HIGH frequency compressor INPUT control (R3) fully clockwise. This
is the normal operating position.
6. Turn the trirnpot at the back of the D.A.S. board clockwise until the high
frequency meter indicates midway into compression.
7. Adjust the LOW frequency compressor INPUT control (R3) so the low frequency
compression meter is at approximately the same point on the scale as the
high frequency c001pression meter. Adjust the MID frequency compressor INPUT
control (R3) so the compression meter indicates at the same point as the
high and low frequency compression meters.
8. Turn all compressor OUTPlIT controls (R2) clockwise to the positions shown:
LOW . . . 3/ 4 open. MID ... 3/4 open. HIQi . .. 1/2 open.
9. Adjust the OAP output gain control on the front panel so the VU meter
reads "0" (100).
10. Move the D.A.S. switch #2 from "program" to the "null" position. The line
output meter will read approximately -15. Note: If a high end frequency
boost is used in the Peak Limiter without a corresponding high frequency cut,
the line output meter will read approximately -5 in the null.
11. Start with the high frequency compressor and adjust output control (R2) on
each compressor card for the lowest deflection on the line output meter.

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Moving in and out of the null on each compressor will produce an audible
change of sound.
The lowest level of sound and lowest level indication on the line output
VU meter indicates accurate alignment of the DAP.
Repeat the adjustments in Step 11 until the null is as deep as possible.
12. Move switch #2 from "null" to "program". Adjust the DAP output gain
control so the noise level on the line output VU meter reads "O" (100) .
13. Return the D.A. S. switch #1 to the "program" position.
Alignment of the DAP is now complete.

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 D:::>rrough Electronics introduced~ new additions to the Discriminate Audio
Processor at the 1979 NAB Show. The following is a brief description of each
new card.
AM PFAK LIMITER VERSION II
The Mt Peak Limiter Version II is offered as a retrofit for use in existing
AM Processors. Features of this new board enclude a high frequency "Brightness"
control and .a four pole Butten-x:>rth low pass filter. The use of this board will
maximize the effectiveness of the Discriminate system as the practice of altering
the outputs of the Discriminate stages to compensate for deficiencies of antenna
systems has an adverse effeet upon the AGC range of the lY\P, and depending on
the extent of misadjustment, the action of the lY\P will take on the qualities
of a wide band processor.
The use of this new board allows for equalization following the Discriminate
stages but prior to the peak limiting action of this device. The arrangement
allows for increased intelligibility by increasing high frequency energy without
distrubing proper Discriminate channel adjustments. Available for $100.00
PINK NOISE GENERATOR
The Pink Noise Generator card allows easy setup of both input and output settinp:s
of the three independent limiting channels. This car>d was designed to fit into
the remaining unused edge connector on the left s~de of the IY\P.
The Generator has a three position switch which allows the following functions.
Position #1 Off (for normal operation); Position #2 Rerroves Input (feeds pink noise
into the Discriminate channels and is used in setting the three input levels);
and Position #3 has the same input feature as position #2 and in addition feeds the
output sum in phase opposition so that the three output levels can be nulled for
optimum adjustment. These adjustments allow for the output of the lY\P to have the
spectrol distribution as that which appears at its input.
For the Pink Noise Generator contact Conger Electronics, 16949 Knollwood Drive,
Granada Hills, California 91344. The car>d is priced at $125.00.

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