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DTS CAE-4 System Manual

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  • Page 1 Revision 2.2...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction............... 1 OVERVIEW ........................1 REGULATORY NOTICES ..................... 2 1.2.1 Emi Notice ......................2 1.2.2 Patents........................2 RETURNS ........................2 WARRANTY INFORMATION ..................3 Unpacking ..............4 UNPACKING ......................... 4 Encoder Box Controls and Connectors....5 QUICK-START SET-UP ....................
  • Page 3 Analog Outputs ....................19 STATUS INDICATORS ....................19 Appendix A..............20 Time code embedding specifications ................20 A1.0 DTS Bitstream Time code Embedding Specification.......... 20 Coding of preamble ......................21 Table 1 Preamble Words....................21 32-bit mode ........................21 16-bit mode ........................
  • Page 4 ............... 24 1.4.3 Preamble values....................24 Time stamp payload ....................... 24 Figure 2. Time stamps and DTS frames in the IEC958 data stream....... 26 Table 6 Frame Rate Code ....................26 Appendix B..............27 Compacting files using the Join program ................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Operating software is included in this package (on CD-ROM), and it runs on Windows 95, 98, 2000 or NT systems. Use of the DTS Record Panel is described in Section 5 of the manual. At the end of each project, always comply with standard industry practice for Quality Control (QC).

  • Page 6: Regulatory Notices

    A DTS Return Authorization (“RA”) number is required before sending any item back to the factory. At the time of the call, DTS will require that you provide the serial number of any unit(s) for return before warranty replacement units will be sent. All return packaging should be clearly marked with the Return Authorization number on the outside of the package.

  • Page 7: Warranty Information

    There are no other expressed or implied warranties. DTS, Inc. obligation is restricted to repair and/or replacement of defective parts. Under no circumstances will DTS, Inc. be liable for any other damage, either direct or consequential.

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    • E175-DVD (1/4” Jack) to Encoder ( XLR) Cable assembly • E175-DVD power adapter • DTS Software suite including the DTS Record Panal and bitstream tools software on CD-ROM • Record Panel software on CD-ROM • CAE-4 Encoder System Manual •...

  • Page 9: Encoder Box Controls And Connectors

    Encoder Box Controls and Connectors QUICK-START SET-UP The diagram below illustrates a quick verification procedure for DTS equipment functionality with minimal interface. If any system interface problems are encountered, refer to this simple set-up. Time code Input #1 (From DA88)

  • Page 10: Surround Switch 0Db/-3Db

    In the TC TRIG State, the encoder will start encoding when the E175DVD start time is passed. The Encoder will embed time code (DVD Mode) into the DTS output bitstream per appendix A. The E175DVD is enabling encoding when incoming time code is between the user entered start and end times.

  • Page 11: Cd Status Indicator

    Note: with no digital input, the DVD and CD LEDs flash in alternating sequence until an input is applied. 3.3.8 CD Status Indicator This indicates digital inputs at 44.1K samples/seconds. When the CD Led is ON, the encoder will automatically select a bit stream peak MSB value of 14 bits. 3.3.9 TC Indicator Light This light can be in 3 states;...

  • Page 12: Time Code Input

    3.4.2 Time code Input 3 pin XLR female, balanced 110 ohms. 3.4.3 Bitstream Output 3 pin XLR male, AES/EBU 110 ohms. 3.4.4 L/R Digital Audio Input 3 pin XLR female AES/EBU 110 ohms. 3.4.5 LS/RS Digital Audio Input 3 pin XLR female AES/EBU 110 ohms. 3.4.6 Center/SubWoofer Digital Audio Input 3 pin XLR female AES/EBU 110 ohms.

  • Page 13: Example: Production Setups

    Example: Production Setups GENERIC SETUP Figure 4.1.1 outlines the minimum system elements required for DTS encoding using the CAE- A E S O U T P U T D E V I C E L / R L S / R S...
  • Page 14 E175directly to the Encoder TC IN. The BITSTREAM OUT of the encoder is connected to the DIGITAL INPUT of the DTS CAD-4 Decoder where it is converted back into L/R, LS/RS, C/SUB AES formatted outputs. These three outputs are monitored by an AES Meter Bridge.
  • Page 15 If the encoder is set to “TC Trigger,” one must enter START and END time on the E175 (per item 6.3) A simple recording session with this setup and the DTS Record Panel software (referred to as the Panel) is now described: •...

  • Page 16: Authoring Systems Support

    Click on CHECK on the Panel program. An edit box will summarize the Format, bit rate, start and stop time codes. AUTHORING SYSTEMS SUPPORT We are working to certify the following authoring systems for DTS. Contact your authoring system provider if you have any questions regarding the interface. Daikin Scenarist...

  • Page 17: Dts Record Panel Software

    DTS Record Panel Software OVERVIEW The DTS record panel (PANEL) is provided to simplify the encoding check process. Start by creating a directory called DTS Panel and copy all of the programs into this file. Information regarding selecting 16bit - 16bit ES, ect…describing the meaning and use of .”dts”...

  • Page 18: Using Panel In Cd Code (44.1)

    5.1.2 Using Panel in CD Code (44.1) Below is a description of the overall flow process for creation of DTS CD content. Note: it is recommended to use an external program (Sound Forge, MS player or equivalent) to support playback of the .wav files. Future release of the Panel software will include a play panel.
  • Page 19 5.1.3.2 DTSbin2wave DTS 2Bin is a DOS program. The bin2wave will convert a padded file to a wave file. padded bin2wave wav file 5.1.3.3 DTS2CPT Syntax DS2cpt path : (“source”) filename.dts path:\(output) filename.cpt. DTS2cpt will create a new padded (*.dts) file compacted (*.cpt) file.

  • Page 20: E175-01 Dvd Timecode Controller

    Ring Sleeve Shield Sleeve • Plug the “time code output” ¼” jack (provided) from the E175DVD to the CAE-4 Time code input. • Note: The only functional I/O on the E175DVD is the time code input and time code output#1.

  • Page 21: Setup & Initialization

    SETUP & INITIALIZATION When first applying power, the E175DVD with show the current revision for about five seconds and then default to a menu (Start or End). If this does not occur for any reason the processor can be reset by disconnecting and then reconnecting the main power. After five seconds the like: display should look Setting the Start time:...
  • Page 22 The Encoder needs to be in a pre-trigger reset mode before the E175DVD reaches the “Start” time. Before the E175DVD start point the Encoder TC LED with blink fast (15Hz) then at the trigger point the TC LED will blink slow (5Hz) and the READY LED will be solid on. The upper right hand corner of the display indicates the frames per second (ie;...

  • Page 23: Cad-4 Professional Decoder

    All analog outputs are balanced XLR. STATUS INDICATORS The Power status monitors the presence of Mains power. The DTS status monitors the presents of a DTS decoded output. The Lock status detects an incoming DTS bitstream. Revision 2.2 Page 19...

  • Page 24: Time Code Embedding Specifications

    EA80 A1.0 DTS Bitstream Time code Embedding Specification The purpose of this specification is to define how the DTS bitstream incorporates time code embedding (time stamping) into a single bit stream. The majority of this information is extracted from the Advanced Television Systems Committee standard describing time code stamping and is consistent with the physical and logical IEC958 interface specification.

  • Page 25: Coding Of Preamble

    The 4 preamble words are contained in 4 sequential sub-frames of the individual channel (Ch1 or Ch2) being employed to convey the DTS data stream. The sub-frame (of the channel being used) beginning the data burst contains preamble word Pa, the next sub-frame (of the channel) in the burst contains Pb, etc.

  • Page 26: Data_Type

    The 5-bit data_type field indicates what type of data, (DTS, time stamp, etc.) will be found in the burst. Three values of data_type are defined in this specification. See Table 3. Table 3 Values of data_type Value Meaning Null data...

  • Page 27: Burst Spacing

    11-12 Reserved, shall be set to ‘00’ The DTS syntactical element bsmod is a 3-bit field. The left-most bit of this value is placed in burst_info bit number 10. Receivers may ignore the contents of the reserved bits. Placement of DTS frames into data bursts The DTS data stream consists of a sequence of DTS sync frames.

  • Page 28: The Time Stamp Data_Type

    Values of SMPTE time code occur only once per picture frame, and thus have a resolution in their value of approximately 33 ms (for 30 Hz frame rate). Audio samples occur much more frequently, approximately once every 21 µs (48 kHz sample rate). The DTS audio access units occur every 32 ms (48 kHz sample rate).
  • Page 29 Table 5 Time Stamp Payload Time Stamp Bit Number Payload Word 14 13 12 Usr8, Usr7, Hours [63] [62] [61] [60] [55] [54] [53] [52] [59] [58] H20 H10 H8 H4 H2 H1 Usr6, Usr5, Minutes [47] [46] [45] [44] [39] [38] [37] [36] [43] M4 M8 M4 M2 M1 Usr4, Usr3, Seconds [31] [30] [29] [28] [23] [22] [21] [20] [27] S40 S20 S10 S8 S4 S2 S1 Usr2, Usr1, cf, df,...

  • Page 30: Stream

    ), it p o in ts to s a m p le 1 5 3 6 -S n in D T S fra m e n + 1 Figure 2. Time stamps and DTS frames in the IEC958 data stream.

  • Page 31: Compacting Files Using The Join Program

    At the File 3 prompt, enter the word end (lower case). Enter a new output file name. Enter DVD frame size – 1006 for 754 kbps *.cpt files, 2013 for 1509 kbps *.cpt files, 2048 for padded *.dts files. Enter sample rate - 48000.
  • Page 32 Further clarification in regards to the bitstream capture computer configuration is provided with in this notice. • The system must be equipped with separate system and data hard drives. The bitstream will be recorded to the separate data drive. A partitioned drive will not work efficiently and will probably cause dropouts while recording.

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