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Dolby Vision CMU
User Manual
Version 3.0
November 1, 2018
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  • Page 1 Dolby Vision CMU User Manual Version 3.0 November 1, 2018 Confidential information...
  • Page 2 This product is protected by one or more patents in the United States and elsewhere. For more information, including a specific list of patents protecting this product, please visit http://www.dolby.com/patents. Trademarks Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Following are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories: ® Dolby ®...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RROR MESSAGES THAT CAN BE DISPLAYED ON THE OME PAGE ....................... 23 EB BROWSER SUPPORT Enabling JavaScript in Safari ....................24 Enabling JavaScript in Chrome ..................... 24 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................25 FORMAT AND SIGNAL COMPATIBILITY ................. 26 Dolby Vision CMU user manual Page 3...
  • Page 4 Confidential Information Table of figures Figure 1: Dolby Vision CMU workflow diagram ..................5 Figure 2: Dolby Vision CMU front panel ...................... 6 Figure 3: Dolby Vision CMU rear panel ....................... 6 Figure 4: Single AJA Kona 4 interfaces ......................8 Figure 5: AJA Corvid 88 SDI interfaces .....................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    HDMI tunneling output only supports HD resolution. This signal will be upscaled in the TV. The following diagram shows the most common configuration for the CMU in an operating environment. Figure 1: Dolby Vision CMU workflow diagram For support and questions, send a detailed email to: dolbyvisionmastering@dolby.com...
  • Page 6: Setup

    6. Connect a monitor to the VGA port. Do not connect the monitor to the graphics card. 7. Plug in the power cable and turn on the machine; all the services will automatically start. The following figures show the front and back of the Dolby Vision CMU. Figure 2: Dolby Vision CMU front panel...
  • Page 7: Network Setup

    There may be multiple network devices on the CMU. Depending on the physical setup, the MAC address you want should be attached to network device enp5s0f0 or en0 depending on the CMU’s generation. Provide this MAC address the networking administrator. Once the MAC address is entered to their Dolby Vision CMU user manual Page 7...
  • Page 8: Static Ip Address Configuration

    VPID and connection state it detects on the wire. If the application does not output a VPID, it assumes 24fps 4:4:4 RGB 12-bit. Figure 4: Single AJA Kona 4 interfaces Dolby Vision CMU user manual Page 8...
  • Page 9: Single-Link 3G Level A/B Setup

    HDMI = output to Dolby Vision television SDI 1 = A side of dual-link input from application SDI 2 = B side of dual-link input from application SDI 3, 4 = not used Dolby Vision CMU user manual Page 9...
  • Page 10: Sdi Setup For 2K/Hd/4K/Uhd

    Use the following SDI configuration to connect using single-link 3G SDI. See Figure 5 for SDI connector configuration. SDI 1, 2, 3, 4 = input from application SDI 5, 6, 7, 8 = output to target monitor Dolby Vision CMU user manual Page 10...
  • Page 11: Dual Card Aja Kona 4 Setup For Hd/2K/Uhd/4K

    (output) but this is not always the case. If the source device cannot communicate with the CMU or there is no video output, try switching between cards. Additionally, the CMU with Kona 4 supports HDMI output to a Dolby Vision television. The following sections describes the various SDI configurations. Dolby Vision CMU user manual Page 11...
  • Page 12: Single-Link 3G Level A/B Setup

    Primary Card SDI 1 = input from application Primary Card SDI 2, 3, 4 = not used Secondary HDMI = output to Dolby Vision television Secondary Card SDI 1, 2, 3, 4 = not used Dolby Vision CMU user manual Page 12...
  • Page 13: Dual-Link 1.5G Hdsdi Setup

    NOTE: HDMI tunneling output will be HD resolution. This signal will be upscaled in the TV. Primary Card SDI 1, 2, 3, 4 = input from application Secondary Card HDMI = output to a Dolby Vision television Secondary Card SDI 5, 6, 7, 8 = not used Dolby Vision CMU user manual Page 13...
  • Page 14: Quad-Link Hd Split-Quadrant Configuration For Dual Kona 4

    Processing Normally. If another status appears, it may mean further debugging is necessary. Troubleshooting for further information. Dolby Vision CMU user manual Page 14...
  • Page 15: License Activation

    When the CMU license is not installed, or has expired, the CMU stops processing and displays the video with the No license message. The CMU home screen displays the following message: Process State: No Dolby Vision CMU License Figure 8 CMU Home page, no license...
  • Page 16: Obtaining The Cmu Hostid

    On the Licensing tab of the CMU, copy the HostID information, send it to Dolby along with your company and contact information to receive a license. Figure 9 CMU License page - no license Dolby Vision CMU user manual Page 16...
  • Page 17: Installing The Cmu License

    To install the license file, select Upload License File and install the license.bin file you received from Dolby. Once the license file is installed, the CMU is active and the web page displays the license expiration date. Figure 10 CMU License page - valid license Dolby Vision CMU user manual Page 17...
  • Page 18: Cmu Operation

    Operation Status, Configuration Status and troubleshooting logs. CMU Home page The Home Page displays the operational status of the CMU and provides some basic controls. Figure 11: CMU Home page Dolby Vision CMU user manual Page 18...
  • Page 19 Outputs a full-screen black frame to the target display. Bars Forces the CMU to output a colorbar test pattern. Ramp Forces the CMU to output a ramp test pattern. Restart Restarts the SDI capture card. Refresh Refreshes the CMU status information. Dolby Vision CMU user manual Page 19...
  • Page 20: Cmu Configuration Page

    When setting up multiple CMUs on a network, each CMU requires a unique ID Number and Name to avoid machine conflicts and easily identify each CMU. Use this configuration page to set the CMU’s unique ID and Name. Figure 12: CMU Configuration page Dolby Vision CMU user manual Page 20...
  • Page 21 (Level 5) to the connected Dolby Vision TV. NOTE: Disabling this function will cause the letterboxed areas in the TV to lift when positive lift trim is applied. NOTE: The CMU does not support simultaneous HDMI and SDI video output. Dolby Vision CMU user manual Page 21...
  • Page 22: Cmu Log Page

    Figure 13: CMU Log page CMU user manual To view the manual at any time, select the Manual tab on the top bar and it will display the PDF user manual. Figure 14: CMU User manual Dolby Vision CMU user manual Page 22...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Error messages that can be displayed on the CMU Home page Processing Normally: The system is connected to the application and working properly. No Dolby Vision CMU License: The CMU license is missing or expired. Unexpected CMU Input: The CMU is only compatible with RGB input signal format.
  • Page 24: Enabling Javascript In Safari

    Enabling JavaScript in Safari Navigate to Preferences > Security and enable JavaScript. Enabling JavaScript in Chrome Navigate to Preferences > Show Advanced Settings > Privacy > Content Settings and select, Allow all sites to run JavaScript. Dolby Vision CMU user manual Page 24...
  • Page 25: Specifications

    437 mm (W) x 716 mm (D) x 43 mm (H) • Weight o 42 lbs / 19.1 kg • Power o 100VAC ~ 240VAC, 50/60Hz, 1200W Max o 300W Nominal, 1400W Max Dolby Vision CMU user manual Page 25...
  • Page 26: Format And Signal Compatibility

    1920x1080 p23.98 1920x1080 1920x1080 Single-link 3G Level B 1920x1080 p29.97 1920x1080 3840x2160 p23.98 3840x2160 Quad-link 3G 3840x2160 Level B 3840x2160 p29.97 3840x2160 Output Signal 1920x1080 p23.98 1920x1080 HDMI Output 1920x1080 1920x1080 p29.97 1920x1080 Dolby Vision CMU user manual Page 26...

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