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- Page 1 Dolby Professional Reference Decoder DP580 User's guide V2.0 16 January 2018...
- Page 2 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. 1275 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94103-1410 USA Telephone 415-558-0200 Fax 415-863-1373 http://www.dolby.com Trademarks Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. The following are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories: ™ ® Dialogue Intelligence Dolby Theatre ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction to the Dolby Professional Reference Decoder DP580 documentation ....................5 Using this information..................5 Speaker name abbreviations................5 Questions and feedback.................. 6 2 Overview of the Dolby Professional Reference Decoder DP580.....7 Supported Dolby technologies................ 7 2.1.1 Dolby AC-4 features................8 2.1.2 Dolby Atmos..................9... - Page 4 6 Event and system logs................. 31 Event and system log descriptions..............31 6.2 Opening the event logs view................31 6.3 Event log browsing options................32 6.4 Downloading event logs................32 6.5 Downloading system logs................33 Glossary......................34 Dolby Professional Reference Decoder DP580 v2.0 user's guide 16 January 2018...
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Page 5: Introduction To The Dolby Professional Reference Decoder Dp580 Documentation
Introduction to the Dolby Professional Reference Decoder DP580 documentation 1 Introduction to the Dolby Professional Reference Decoder DP580 documentation This documentation provides functionality, installation, and operational information about the Dolby Professional Reference Decoder DP580. • Using this information • Speaker name abbreviations •... -
Page 6: Questions And Feedback
Introduction to the Dolby Professional Reference Decoder DP580 documentation Table 1: Speaker abbreviations (continued) Speaker name Abbreviation Left top front Right top front Left top middle Right top middle Left top rear Right top rear 1.3 Questions and feedback Support services are available to address any questions about this hardware product. -
Page 7: Overview Of The Dolby Professional Reference Decoder Dp580
Use the DP580 to decode and monitor Dolby audio content in a broadcast environment, including pass-through of Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus on an HDMI input. The DP580 supports Dolby technologies such as Dolby AC-4 and Dolby Digital Plus with Dolby Atmos content that are used to deliver personalized or immersive experiences at low bit rates. -
Page 8: Dolby Ac-4 Features
Overview of the Dolby Professional Reference Decoder DP580 2.1.1 Dolby AC-4 features The key aspects of Dolby AC-4 highlight the improvements and expanded user experiences that the product brings to the broadcast environment. The list provided here does not cover all aspects of Dolby AC-4. -
Page 9: Dolby Atmos
Overview of the Dolby Professional Reference Decoder DP580 2.1.2 Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos is an object-based audio technology for creating and reproducing spatial audio. The Dolby Atmos platform encompasses products, services, and technologies and includes authoring, distribution, and playback tools for both linear and nonlinear content. -
Page 10: Dolby Digital Features
Metadata for both the contribution format and the codec remain accessible. 2.2 New features This release of the Dolby Professional Reference Decoder DP580 adds new functionality included with the latest Dolby codecs and contribution formats. Later releases may carry additional functionality for broadcast environments. -
Page 11: Bill Of Materials
Dolby Professional Reference Decoder DP580 User's guide (this document) 2.4 DP580 front panel The front-panel components of the DP580 provide control and informational functions. The DP580 front panel includes the components shown in this image. Figure 1: DP580 front panel 1: Input LED •... -
Page 12: Dp580 Rear Panel
Channel pair being monitored • Channel configuration and bit or frame rate 6: Navigation keys Used in configuring the DP580 ports and controlling the front-panel user interface (UI) Configuring the command port . loudness display. See 7: Volume control knob (limited functionality) This control and the master volume control in the decoder UI are currently in use only for Configuring DP580 output . -
Page 13: Specifications And Requirements
Sends uncompressed video, and uncompressed or compressed audio. 2.6 Specifications and requirements Familiarity with the dimensions, environmental specifications, and power requirements of the DP580 promotes better operational success. We recommend that you review this information prior to first use of the component. 2.6.1 Dimensions These are the physical dimensions of the DP580. -
Page 14: Environmental Specifications
2.6.3 Power requirements These are the DP580 power minimums and maximums. The DP580 operates with a power input of between 100 and 240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, and 350 W. Dolby Professional Reference Decoder DP580 v2.0 user's guide 16 January 2018... -
Page 15: Getting Started
Procedure 1. Mount the DP580 unit in a rack that is at least 400 mm (16 in) deep. Caution: To ensure proper ventilation, do not block the front-panel ventilation area on the top surface at the front of the machine. -
Page 16: Modifying Network Settings
13. Press the down arrow to select Apply, and then press enter. 3.3.2 Modifying network settings The network settings specify the DP580 command IP configuration. If you need to change the settings at any time, you can do so using the System menu. -
Page 17: Upgrading The System Software
Do not reboot or remove power to the DP580 while upgrading. Procedure 1. Obtain the upgrade .dlb file from Dolby Laboratories, and then copy it to your hard drive. 2. On the web UI, under System on the navigation bar, select Admin. - Page 18 The times are based on a 24-hour clock. c) Click in the last (minute) field, select the current minute from the drop-down list, and then click the Set Date/Time button. Dolby Professional Reference Decoder DP580 v2.0 user's guide 16 January 2018...
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Page 19: Dolby Professional Reference Decoder Dp580 Operations
Dolby ED2 3. Configure the appropriate output. 4.1 DP580 display bar The DP580 display bar provides a visual reference for the statuses of the active input stream. This figure shows the DP580 display bar, which provides: 1. Input source information 2. -
Page 20: Input Source Display
Note: You can reset the the timing for loudness display under Setup > Loudness by clicking the Reset Measurements button in the lower panel of the page, Related information Loudness parameters on page 28 Dolby Professional Reference Decoder DP580 v2.0 user's guide 16 January 2018... -
Page 21: Bitstream Decoding And Monitoring
4.2.1 Decoding and monitoring AES input Selecting the AES option as the input on the DP580 enables decoding and monitoring of PCM, Dolby AC-4, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital Plus with Dolby Atmos content, Dolby Digital, and Dolby E bitstreams. -
Page 22: Decoding And Monitoring Sdi Input
4.2.3 Decoding and monitoring SDI input Monitor and control the channels and language presentation associated with the SDI input. The DP580 functions as a monitoring decoder to ensure the integrity of an encoded bitstream. About this task The steps included here represent the workflow for a general example of an SDI input. There may be cases in which the outcomes are similar but different in their details. -
Page 23: Decoder Configuration Options
4.3 Decoder configuration options You can configure the DP580 decoding and output options that are available depending on the type of input bitstream. Some of the configurable options on the DP580 are limited to certain bitstream types, for example, Dolby Digital Plus with Dolby Atmos content or Dolby AC-4, whereas others are available to all bitstream types. -
Page 24: Configuring Bass Management
(transport stream) as the source of the mixing metadata. Source 4.3.3 Configuring bass management Set the bass management options for the DP580, including the bass management mode, LFE boost, and cut-off frequency for height channels and non-height channels. Procedure 1. From the Setup menu, select Decoder Configuration. -
Page 25: Configuring The Dolby Ac-4 Decoder
Portable Speakers: ‑7 • • Portable Headphones: ‑7 4.4 Configuring DP580 output Set the output options and master volume setting on the DP580 to respond to the received input type. Dolby Professional Reference Decoder DP580 v2.0 user's guide 16 January 2018... -
Page 26: Hdmi Tab
The Master Volume setting applies to headphone and analog outputs for all available codecs. 4.5 HDMI tab The HDMI tab on the DP580 is a tool for content creators to monitor the behavior of their upstream devices and for all users to monitor the audio capabilities of HDMI-enabled downstream receivers. -
Page 27: Edid Configuration Panel
Your selections in the Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) configuration panel of the DP580 indicate to an upstream device (such as a Blu-ray player) the Dolby codecs and the number of channels that a downstream receiver is capable of processing. -
Page 28: Loudness Parameters
The peak value, oversampled four times, as calculated per ITU-R BS.1770-4 On the front-panel UI of the DP580, you can find an abbreviated description of the type of loudness measurement that is currently being applied when Dialogue Intelligence is selected in the Loudness Setup panel of the Loudness web client page. -
Page 29: Dolby Professional Reference Decoder Dp580 Administration
5.1 Administrative functions The administrative pages of the DP580 enable control of network and system settings for both initial setup and subsequent changes in the unit environment. On the Network page, you can verify or change the network interface status and configuration. -
Page 30: Resetting The System Settings
3. Select the Admin page, and then verify that the remaining system settings are acceptable. Make changes as necessary. 5.1.2 Resetting the system settings You can reset the DP580 to its original settings at any time on the Admin page. Procedure 1. From the web interface home page, under System, select Admin. -
Page 31: Event And System Logs
A periodic backup of the event log will ensure that you retain this information. System logs System logs include detailed technical information about the DP580 unit processes. In the event of a system failure, users must send the logs to Dolby Laboratories for analysis and support. 6.2 Opening the event logs view Open the event logs view to check the unit status and behavior. -
Page 32: Event Log Browsing Options
Clears the event logs only. (The system logs remain unchanged.) 6.4 Downloading event logs Archive the event logs available in the Event Logs view to your hard disk, and use them for further analysis. Dolby Professional Reference Decoder DP580 v2.0 user's guide 16 January 2018... -
Page 33: Downloading System Logs
2. Click Download to save the event logs available in the Event Logs view to a file on your hard disk. 6.5 Downloading system logs Save the system logs to your hard disk, and send them to Dolby Laboratories for detailed analysis and response. About this task System logs include detailed information required by Dolby Laboratories for support when system failures occur. -
Page 34: Glossary
TVs. Cyclic redundancy check. dBFS Decibels full scale. The amplitude of a signal relative to a digital full-scale signal. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. dialnorm Dialogue normalization value. Dolby Professional Reference Decoder DP580 v2.0 user's guide 16 January 2018... - Page 35 International Telecommunication Union. kbps Kilobits per second. Light-emitting diode. Low-Frequency Effects. A band-limited channel specifically intended for deep, low-pitched sounds. Network Time Protocol. A network protocol for clock synchronization on computers. Dolby Professional Reference Decoder DP580 v2.0 user's guide 16 January 2018...
- Page 36 UDP is a member of the IP suite. User interface. Universal Serial Bus. A standard that defines the cables, connectors, and communications protocols used in connections between computers and electronic devices. Dolby Professional Reference Decoder DP580 v2.0 user's guide 16 January 2018...
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