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Dolby Vision eCMU User Manual Version 3.0.2 April 5, 2019 Confidential information...
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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 ®...
RROR MESSAGES THAT CAN BE DISPLAYED ON THE E 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 eCMU user manual Page 3...
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Confidential Information Table of figures Figure 1: Dolby Vision eCMU workflow diagram ..................5 Figure 2: Dolby Vision eCMU front panel ....................6 Figure 3: Dolby Vision eCMU rear panel ..................... 6 Figure 4: Single AJA Kona 4 interfaces ......................8 Figure 5: AJA Corvid 88 SDI interfaces .....................
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 eCMU in an operating environment. Figure 1: Dolby Vision eCMU workflow diagram For support and questions, send a detailed email to: dolbyvisionmastering@dolby.com...
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 eCMU. Figure 2: Dolby Vision eCMU front panel...
There may be multiple network devices on the eCMU. Depending on the physical setup, the MAC address you want should be attached to network device enp5s0f0 or en0 depending on the eCMU’s generation. Provide this MAC address the networking administrator. Once the MAC address is entered to Dolby Vision eCMU user manual Page 7...
Figure 4: Single AJA Kona 4 interfaces Single-link 3G Level A/B Setup 2.3.1.1 SDI output Use the following SDI configuration to connect using single-link 3G SDI. See Figure 4 for SDI connector configuration. Dolby Vision eCMU user manual Page 8...
Single Card AJA Corvid 88 SDI setup for 2K/HD/4K/UHD The eCMU with a single AJA Corvid 88 SDI card is compatible with dual-link 1.5G HDSDI, single-link 3G Level A/B and quad-link 3G Level A/B. Dolby Vision eCMU user manual Page 9...
SDI 1, 2, 3, 4 = input from application SDI 5, 6, 7, 8 = output to target monitor 2.4.3.1 Quad-link HD Split-Quadrant Configuration for Corvid 88 The following diagram shows the SDI HD Split-Quadrant window configuration for the Corvid 88. Dolby Vision eCMU user manual Page 10...
Additionally, the eCMU with Kona 4 supports HDMI output to a Dolby Vision television. The following sections describes the various SDI configurations. Figure 7: Dual AJA Kona 4 interfaces Dolby Vision eCMU user manual Page 11...
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 eCMU user manual Page 13...
Processing Normally. If another status appears, it may mean further debugging is necessary. Troubleshooting for further information. Dolby Vision eCMU user manual Page 14...
When the eCMU license is not installed, or has expired, the eCMU stops processing and displays the video with the No license message. The eCMU home screen displays the following message: Process State: No Dolby Vision eCMU License Figure 8 eCMU Home page, no license...
On the Licensing tab of the eCMU, copy the HostID information, send it to Dolby along with your company and contact information to receive a license. Figure 9 eCMU License page - no license Dolby Vision eCMU user manual Page 16...
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 eCMU is active and the web page displays the license expiration date. Figure 10 eCMU License page - valid license Dolby Vision eCMU user manual Page 17...
Operation Status, Configuration Status and troubleshooting logs. eCMU Home page The Home Page displays the operational status of the eCMU and provides some basic controls. Figure 11: eCMU Home page Dolby Vision eCMU user manual Page 18...
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Outputs a full-screen black frame to the target display. Bars Forces the eCMU to output a colorbar test pattern. Ramp Forces the eCMU to output a ramp test pattern. Restart Restarts the SDI capture card. Refresh Refreshes the eCMU status information. Dolby Vision eCMU user manual Page 19...
When setting up multiple eCMUs on a network, each eCMU requires a unique ID Number and Name to avoid machine conflicts and easily identify each eCMU. Use this configuration page to set the eCMU’s unique ID and Name. Figure 12: eCMU Configuration page Dolby Vision eCMU user manual Page 20...
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L5 ON/OFF Enables or disables sending the active area metadata (Level 5) to the connected Dolby Vision TV. Default position is OFF. NOTE: The eCMU does not support simultaneous HDMI and SDI video output. Dolby Vision eCMU user manual Page 21...
Figure 13: eCMU Log page eCMU 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: eCMU User manual Dolby Vision eCMU user manual Page 22...
Error messages that can be displayed on the eCMU Home page Processing Normally: The system is connected to the application and working properly. No Dolby Vision eCMU License: The eCMU license is missing or expired. Unexpected eCMU Input: The eCMU is only compatible with RGB input signal format.
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 eCMU user manual Page 24...
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 eCMU user manual Page 25...
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