Dolby Laboratories DP570 User manual
Dolby DP570
Multichannel Audio
Tool User’s Manual
Issue 3 Part Number 91753
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Table of Contents
List of Figures......................................................................................................................................viii
List of Tables......................................................................................................................................... xi
Chapter 1: Overview
1.1 Analog Monitoring Capabilities.........................................................................................................1
1.2 Remote Control Capabilities ............................................................................................................1
1.3 Principles of Operation.....................................................................................................................1
1.4 Main Applications.............................................................................................................................4
1.4.1 Use in DVD Mastering .............................................................................................................4
1.4.2 Use in Digital Television...........................................................................................................4
Chapter 2: Getting Started
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection................................................................................................................5
2.2 Safety Information............................................................................................................................5
2.3 Installing the DP570.........................................................................................................................5
2.3.1 Venting.....................................................................................................................................6
2.3.2 Making Input Connections .......................................................................................................6
2.3.3 Making Output Connections.....................................................................................................6
2.3.4 Making the V Ref Connection..................................................................................................6
2.3.5 Making a Power Connection....................................................................................................7
2.4 Installing the Remote Software........................................................................................................7
2.4.1 System Requirements..............................................................................................................7
2.4.2 Installing the Software..............................................................................................................7
2.4.3 Hardware Connection..............................................................................................................8
2.4.4 Configuring the Unit for Remote Operation..............................................................................8
2.4.5 Beginning and Ending Remote Operation ...............................................................................8
2.4.6 Starting the Remote Software..................................................................................................9
2.4.7 Configure the Setup Monitor Tab.............................................................................................9
2.5 Selecting a Program Configuration................................................................................................10
Chapter 3: Controlling the DP570
3.1 Using the Front-Panel Buttons.......................................................................................................13
3.1.1 Main and Shifted Functions of the Buttons............................................................................14
3.1.2 Navigating the Front-Panel Menus ........................................................................................14
3.1.3 Selecting a Menu...................................................................................................................14
3.1.4 Other Shifted Functions.........................................................................................................15
3.2 Menu Structures.............................................................................................................................15
3.3 Moving Between Menus.................................................................................................................15
3.4 Monitoring Status Using the Front Panel .......................................................................................15
3.4.1 Reading the Default Status Display.......................................................................................15
3.4.2 Viewing Status Screens.........................................................................................................16
3.4.3 Reading the LED Indicators...................................................................................................16
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3.5 Using the Setup Menu....................................................................................................................18
3.5.1 Selecting Parameters.............................................................................................................18
3.5.2 Entering Text..........................................................................................................................19
3.5.3 Exiting the Setup Menu..........................................................................................................19
3.5.4 Other Commands...................................................................................................................19
3.5.5 Contrast Adjustment for the Front-Panel Display...................................................................19
3.5.6 Analog Output Master Volume...............................................................................................20
3.6 Using the GPI/O Connector ...........................................................................................................20
3.6.1 Selecting GPI/O Functions.....................................................................................................20
3.6.2 Assigning GPI/O Functions to Specific Pins..........................................................................22
Chapter 4: Using the DP570 Features
4.1 Naming Programs..........................................................................................................................25
4.2 Adjusting the Monitor System ........................................................................................................25
4.3 Generating and Adjusting Metadata...............................................................................................25
4.3.1 Choosing the Source of Metadata .........................................................................................26
4.3.2 Using Generated Metadata....................................................................................................26
4.3.3 Using External Metadata........................................................................................................28
4.4 Troubleshooting Metadata Problems.............................................................................................29
4.5 Outputting Metadata.......................................................................................................................29
4.6 Monitoring Downmixes...................................................................................................................30
4.7 Measuring and Setting the Dialogue Level ....................................................................................30
4.7.1 Identifying Normal or Average Level Program Segments......................................................30
4.7.2 Measuring the Average Loudness of Identified Clips.............................................................31
4.8 Setting Dynamic Range Control.....................................................................................................34
4.9 Holding Metadata...........................................................................................................................34
4.10 User Presets ................................................................................................................................35
4.10.1 Authoring-Only Presets........................................................................................................35
4.10.2 Emulator-Only Presets.........................................................................................................36
4.10.3 All Settings Presets..............................................................................................................36
4.10.4 Using Different Preset Types to Audition Settings...............................................................36
4.11 Using Lt/Rt Input Mode ................................................................................................................36
4.12 Channel Mapping and Input Routing............................................................................................37
4.13 Using an External Shaft Encoder to Control Master Volume.......................................................38
4.14 Emulator Bypass..........................................................................................................................39
4.15 Solo Input Mode...........................................................................................................................39
4.16 Unity Gain Mode ..........................................................................................................................39
4.17 Sticky Settings..............................................................................................................................40
4.18 Lt/Rt Gain Function......................................................................................................................40
4.19 Dim Function................................................................................................................................40
4.20 Master Trim and Master Volume..................................................................................................40
4.21 Dolby Pro Logic II Support...........................................................................................................41
Chapter 5: Using the DP570 in DVD Mastering
5.1 Connecting the DP570...................................................................................................................43
5.2 Typical Tasks.................................................................................................................................43
5.2.1 Setting the Dialogue Level.....................................................................................................44
5.2.2 Monitoring the Dialogue Level ...............................................................................................44
5.2.3 Monitoring Downmixes...........................................................................................................45
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5.3 Using the DP570 with Other Dolby Equipment..............................................................................45
5.4 Most Important Metadata...............................................................................................................45
Chapter 6: Using the DP570 in Live Remote Broadcast
6.1 Connecting the DP570 for Live Remote Broadcast .......................................................................47
6.2 Typical Tasks.................................................................................................................................48
6.2.1 Measuring and Setting Dialogue Level..................................................................................49
6.2.2 Monitoring the Dialogue Level ...............................................................................................50
6.2.3 Monitoring Downmixes...........................................................................................................50
6.3 Using the DP570 with Other Dolby Equipment..............................................................................50
6.4 Using Unity Gain Mode..................................................................................................................50
6.5 Monitoring Metadata ......................................................................................................................50
6.6 Importance of Presets....................................................................................................................51
Chapter 7: Using the DP570 in Postproduction
7.1 Connecting the DP570...................................................................................................................53
7.2 Typical Activities.............................................................................................................................54
7.2.1 Measuring Dialogue Level .....................................................................................................54
7.2.2 Monitoring the Dialogue Level ...............................................................................................54
7.2.3 Monitoring Downmixes...........................................................................................................55
7.3 Using the DP570 with Other Dolby Equipment..............................................................................55
7.4 Most Important Metadata...............................................................................................................56
Chapter 8: Using the DP570 in Master Control
8.1 Connecting the DP570...................................................................................................................57
8.2 Typical Activities.............................................................................................................................58
8.2.1 Monitoring Downmixes...........................................................................................................58
8.2.2 Monitoring Dialogue Level .....................................................................................................59
8.3 Using Unity Gain Mode..................................................................................................................60
8.4 Using the DP570 with Other Dolby Equipment..............................................................................60
8.5 Most Important Metadata...............................................................................................................60
Appendix A: Configuring a Monitor System
A.1 Assigning Monitor System Configuration Settings.........................................................................61
A.1.1 Opening the Monitor Setup Tab ............................................................................................61
A.1.2 Selecting Analog Outputs......................................................................................................62
A.1.3 Choosing Bass Management Settings ..................................................................................62
A.1.4 Choosing Back Surround Speakers ......................................................................................64
A.1.5 Emulator Reversion...............................................................................................................64
A.1.6 Setting the Lt/Rt Gain............................................................................................................64
A.1.7 Configuring Dolby Pro Logic II...............................................................................................64
A.2 Setting Delay Values .....................................................................................................................65
A.2.1 Calculating Delay Values.......................................................................................................66
A.2.2 Entering Delay Values...........................................................................................................66
A.3 Calibrating Speaker Playback Levels............................................................................................67
A.3.1 Setting the Digital Reference Level.......................................................................................67
A.3.2 Setting the Master Trim.........................................................................................................67
A.3.3 Setting the Master Volume....................................................................................................67
A.3.4 Picking a Target SPL.............................................................................................................67
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