Dolby E Model DP571 Encoder Model DP572 Decoder Multichannel Distribution System User Manual Issue 3 Version 1.05 Part No. 91685 Dolby Laboratories Inc www.dolby.com United States 100 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94103-4813 Telephone 415-558-0200 Facsimile 415-863-1373 United Kingdom Wootton Bassett Wiltshire SN4 8QJ England Telephone (44) 1793-842100 Facsimile (44) 1793-842101 WARNING: Troubleshooting must be performed by trained technicians. Do not attempt to service this equipment unless you are qualified to do so. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: Equipment manufactured by Dolby Laboratories is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. All warranties, conditions or other terms implied by statute are excluded to the fullest extent allowed by law. 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S00/12805/13054 Table of Contents List of Figures ...................................................................................................................... vii List of Tables ....................................................................................................................... viii Preface Regulatory Notices...................................................................................ix Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 Unpacking and Inspection ....................................................................... 1-3 1.2 System Considerations............................................................................. 1-5 1.2.1 Digital I/O .................................................................................... 1-5 1.2.2 Video Reference........................................................................... 1-5 1.2.3 Signal Characteristics................................................................... 1-5 1.3 Connection with the DP569 Multichannel Encoder ................................ 1-6 1.4 Front-Panel User Interface....................................................................... 1-7 1.4.1 Menu Selection and Push-button Operation ................................ 1-9 1.4.2 Display ....................................................................................... 1-10 1.4.3 Display LEDs............................................................................. 1-10 1.4.4 Remote ....................................................................................... 1-12 1.5 Quickstart Guide for the DP571 and DP572 ......................................... 1-13 1.6 Common Features of the DP571 and DP572......................................... 1-15 1.6.1 PCM Delay Channel .................................................................. 1-15 1.6.2 Metadata..................................................................................... 1-15 1.6.3 Timecode.................................................................................... 1-15 1.6.4 Video Reference......................................................................... 1-15 1.6.5 Channel Configuration............................................................... 1-15 1.7 Configuring Jumper Settings ................................................................. 1-16 Chapter 2 Common Dolby E Applications ...................................................... 2-1 2.1 Film.......................................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Commercial and Interstitial ..................................................................... 2-2 2.3 News and Local Programming ................................................................ 2-2 2.4 Music ....................................................................................................... 2-2 2.5 Live Events .............................................................................................. 2-2 2.6 Postproduction ......................................................................................... 2-3 iii Chapter 3 DP571 Dolby E Encoder...................................................................... 3-1 3.1 Hardware Reference ................................................................................ 3-1 3.1.1 Digital Inputs ............................................................................... 3-3 3.1.2 Video Reference........................................................................... 3-3 3.1.3 LTC Input..................................................................................... 3-3 3.1.4 PCM Delay Input ......................................................................... 3-3 3.1.5 Metadata....................................................................................... 3-3 3.1.6 Remote ......................................................................................... 3-3 3.1.7 Main Out ...................................................................................... 3-4 3.1.8 PCM Delay Out............................................................................ 3-4 3.1.9 Status............................................................................................ 3-4 3.1.10 Auxiliary ...................................................................................... 3-5 3.1.11 10BASE-T.................................................................................... 3-5 3.2 DP571 Setup Mode Menu Reference ...................................................... 3-6 3.2.1 Program Config............................................................................ 3-7 3.2.2 Operating Mode ........................................................................... 3-9 3.2.3 Presets ........................................................................................ 3-12 3.2.4 Metadata Params........................................................................ 3-13 3.2.5 System Settings.......................................................................... 3-16 3.2.6 Firmware Upgrade ..................................................................... 3-16 3.3 DP571 Status Mode Menu..................................................................... 3-16 Chapter 4 DP572 Dolby E Decoder...................................................................... 4-1 4.1 Hardware Reference ................................................................................ 4-1 4.1.1 Main In......................................................................................... 4-3 4.1.2 Video Reference........................................................................... 4-3 4.1.3 PCM Input.................................................................................... 4-3 4.1.4 Remote ......................................................................................... 4-3 4.1.5 Auxiliary ...................................................................................... 4-3 4.1.6 10BASE-T.................................................................................... 4-3 4.1.7 Metadata....................................................................................... 4-3 4.1.8 Status............................................................................................ 4-4 4.1.9 Digital Outputs............................................................................. 4-5 4.1.10 PCM Delay Output ...................................................................... 4-5 4.1.11 LTC Output.................................................................................. 4-5 iv 4.2 DP572 Setup Mode Menu Reference ...................................................... 4-6 4.2.1 Operating Mode ........................................................................... 4-7 4.2.2 PCM Chan Config........................................................................ 4-8 4.2.3 Headphone Prog........................................................................... 4-9 4.2.4 Headphone Map......................................................................... 4-10 4.2.5 System Settings.......................................................................... 4-10 4.2.6 Firmware Upgrade ..................................................................... 4-11 4.3 DP572 Status Mode Menu..................................................................... 4-11 Chapter 5 System Specifications......................................................................... 5-1 v List of Figures 1-1 Checking the main fuse .................................................................................................. 1-4 1-2 Connection between a DP569 and DP572 ...................................................................... 1-6 1-3 DP571 and DP572 front-panel controls and LEDs ......................................................... 1-8 2-1