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Model DP564
Multichannel Audio Decoder
User’s Manual
Issue 1 Part Number 91830
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decoder Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Corporate Headquarters Dolby Laboratories, Inc. 100 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94103-4813 Telephone 415-558-0200 Fax 415-863-1373 www.dolby.com European Headquarters Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Wootton Bassett Wiltshire, SN4 8QJ, England Telephone (44) 1793-842100 Fax (44) 1793-842101 Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Labor
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decoder Table of Contents List of Figures............................................................................................................................ vi List of Tables.............................................................................................................................. vi Regulatory Notices and Fusing Information .................................................................... vii Fusing Information........................
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decoder 4.4 Setup Menu..............................................................................................4-6 4.4.1 Operating Mode...........................................................................4-7 4.4.2 Monitor Control...........................................................................4-8 4.4.3 User Presets................................................................................4-12 4.4.4 I/O Control...............................
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decoder Chapter 8 Streaming Server and Remote Software ............................................ 8-1 8.1 DolbyRemote 564....................................................................................8-1 8.2 Hardware Connection..............................................................................8-1 8.3 Installing DolbyRemote 564.................................................................... 8-1 8.4 Launching the Application.....................
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decoder List of Figures Figure 1-1 DP564 System Block Diagram .................................................................................. 1-3 Figure 2-1 Connection Ports for Digital Signals ......................................................................... 2-1 Figure 2-2 Connection Ports for Optical, Ethernet, Remote, and GPI/O .................................... 2-2 Figure 3-1 Front-Panel Controls .....................................................
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decoder Regulatory Notices and Fusing Information FCC 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 interference 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 this instr
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decoder EU This equipment complies with the EMC requirements of EN55103-1 and EN55103-2 when operated in an E2 environment in accordance with this manual. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE This unit complies with the safety standard EN60065. The unit shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as coffee cups, shall be placed on the equipment. To ensure safe operation and to guard against potential shock hazard or risk of fire, the
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decoder Fusing Information WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, replace fuses only with the same type and rating. The DP564 uses a universal switching power supply that handles the full range of nominal mains voltages between 90 and 264 VAC and any frequency between 50 and 60 Hz. Main Fuse The main fuse rating is: T 1A L (1 amp, 250 V, 20 mm, time-lag, low breaking capacity) for all operating voltages. The power cord must be removed from the rear-panel conne
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decoder Chapter 1 Introduction The DP564 Multichannel Audio Decoder gives studio professionals unparalleled ability to monitor different audio programs in a variety of listening modes. Critical monitoring is essential to ensure that the highest quality audio reaches your listeners at home. The DP564 Multichannel Audio Decoder, the next generation reference decoder from Dolby Laboratories, is the perfect tool for monitoring and quality control applications in DT
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decoder Introduction Note: The processing sequence is not identical to that of a consumer decoder. To efficiently deliver all the available features, downmixing is separated from the decoding block. Timecode Output None, RF, Line, Custom LoRo / LtRt Cut scaling LFE Monitor Mode: Boost scaling Auto / On / Off AES1 (AES3 BNC) Dolby Compression Decoder Dolby Digital Digital Selection Downmix Decoder L Ls DEC DEC C LFE DEC DEC R Rs DEC DEC AES2 L PCM (AES3 BNC) R PCM Bit
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decoder Introduction Figure 1-1 DP564 System Block Diagram The 2-U rack-mount unit features multiple inputs including two AES3 inputs, a Toslink optical input, and an Ethernet port for RTP-streaming Dolby Digital audio. The inputs are easily selected with dedicated front-panel buttons. The front panel also incorporates a display screen, featuring high contrast and a wide viewing angle. In addition to providing an intuitive interface for menu access and setup, the
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decoder Chapter 2 Installation This chapter covers the physical connections necessary to operate the DP564. 2.1 Mounting The DP564 occupies 2U of rack space. The unit operates at ambient temperatures up to 122° F (50° C) and vents from front to rear. Caution: Do not mount the DP564 directly above heat-generating equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. The temperature inside a poorly ventilated rack can be considerably higher than ambient room temperature. 2.2
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decoder Installation signal on to another unit; if pass-through is not necessary, this connector should be fitted with a 75-ohm terminator. ® The Digital In connectors, AES 1 and AES 2, can receive both Dolby Digital and PCM signals. The decoder recognizes each signal type and processes the signal appropriately. Digital inputs can also be received using the Optical In and 100BASE-T inputs shown in Figure 2-2. The LTC Out connector provides a SMPTE 12M linear timec
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decoder Installation 2.2.3 Analog Outputs The +4 dBu balanced Analog Audio Outputs connect directly to your monitoring system. Each connector is labeled according to the channel signal it sends. If your system includes a single speaker for Back Surround, use only the Bsl output, and leave the Bsr output open. 2.2.4 Power The main fuse rating is: T 1A L (1 amp, 250 V, 20 mm, time-lag, low breaking capacity) for all operating voltages. WARNING: Before applying p
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s s s s e e n n t t h h g g ii r r B B DP564 Multichannel Audio Decoder Chapter 3 Front-Panel Controls Every function of the DP564, except control of streaming audio, is accessible using the front-panel buttons in combination with the information on the display screen. This chapter covers • Front-panel layout • Button functions • LED indicators • The RS-232 connection Streaming audio can be controlled using the DolbyRemote 564 software. See Chapter 8, Streaming Server and Remote Soft
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decoder Front-Panel Controls one-touch recall of a complete set of parameter settings previously stored as a preset. Output-level controls set the volume level for your listening environment. Detailed explanations of each button function follow. 3.2 Button Functions Each button on the front panel controls a function or functions in the DP564. These functions are defined in this section. Any time a feature is active, the front-panel button associated with that fea
