Contents 1 Introduction to the Dolby DP590 object authoring tool Using this information Speaker name abbreviations Questions and feedback 2 Product overview Bill of materials DP590 front panel DP590 rear panel components 2.3.1 DP590 rear-panel component descriptions Specifications and requirements 2.4.1...
1.1 Using this information 1 Introduction to the Dolby DP590 object authoring tool The Dolby DP590 object authoring tool enables immersive audio broadcasts for TV and set- top box users at home. • Using this information • Speaker name abbreviations •...
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Support services are available to address any questions about this hardware product or its documentation. For any questions regarding the described technology, contact broadcastsupport@dolby.com. If you have comments or feedback about this information set, send us an email at documentation@dolby.com. Dolby DP590 object authoring tool quick-start guide 24 June 2016...
• Specifications and requirements The Dolby DP590 object authoring tool is a part of a multiple-unit system that includes the DP591 Dolby Audio Encoder and DP580 Dolby Reference Decoder . The products work together to enhance the audio experience of the viewer during live TV broadcasts. The DP590 creates user-defined presentations from a combination of beds and dynamic objects along with positional and gain metadata.
This figure shows the rear panel. Figure 2: DP590 rear panel 2.3.1 DP590 rear-panel component descriptions This section provides details on the rear-panel components supported by DP590 . MADI in Receives PCM signals. This input is an unbalanced 75Ω female BNC connector per AES-10id-2005 (SMPTE 276M).
Supports operation with relative noncondensing humidity levels between 20% and 80% 2.4.2 Power requirements These are the power minimums and maximums. The DP590 operates with a power input of between 100 and 240 V AC, 50–60 Hz, and 350 W. 2.4.3 Dimensions These are the physical dimensions of the DP590.
Procedure 1. Rack mount the DP590 in a 1-U rackspace. The DP590 measures 44 × 483 × 394 mm (1.75 × 19 × 15.5 inches), so the rack must be at least 16 inches (400 mm) deep. Caution: To ensure proper ventilation, do not block the front-panel ventilation area on the top surface at the front of the machine.
• For DHCP Mode, select Apply. 3.2.2 Checking IP address Check the IP address of your DP590 to be able to connect through your web browser or to the DP590 software client. About this task You can check the IP address in the DP590 user-control screen.
Rendering of dynamic objects for broadcast is available in a range of output configurations and combinations with the DP590. The unit has the capacity to create presentations of up to 16 active objects using a combination of beds and dynamic objects that enable a high level of immersive audio for live broadcast.
5.1 bed that includes four height speakers Note: Only a 2.0 and 5.1 bed is supported across the entire broadcast chain. All other bed configurations are supported only for DP590 rendered output monitoring. 2. To add dynamic objects to the bed, click the Dynamic button.
5. Repeat this procedure for each presentation you want to create. 6. Click Save. 4.5.1 Setting dynamic object parameters About this task You can set a range of parameters for individual dynamic objects, including gain, category, and field placement parameters. Dolby DP590 object authoring tool quick-start guide 24 June 2016...
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In the sound-mapping display, click and drag the large blue icon to the position of your choice in the grid. Figure 5: Dynamic object mapping 6. Click Save to save the dynamic object settings in the currently selected presentation. Dolby DP590 object authoring tool quick-start guide 24 June 2016...
Procedure 1. To choose the number of speakers, go to Settings>Speaker Configuration. 2. From the Dolby Atmos Speaker Configuration drop-down list, select the desired number of speakers. 3. Click OK. Dolby DP590 object authoring tool quick-start guide 24 June 2016...
(the JNIOR Ethernet controller is a third party product and is not included with DP590). On the console, it allows you to select a particular presentation, or to select a configuration to monitor. There are eight input connections on the DP590 available to assign a particular function.
2. Optional: From the drop-down list, you can select a different loudness recommendation measurement method. 4.10 Monitoring audio meters View the audio meters to verify the input and output signals. Dolby DP590 object authoring tool quick-start guide 24 June 2016...
You must select all other presentations you want to transmit. Procedure 1. Have a presentation you want to use in the broadcast stream open in the DP590 GUI. Note: In case the only change you made in a presentation was the presentation’s name, the metadata does not change.
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4. Click Apply, and then OK to close the window. 5. Click the Send Metadata button in the lower-right corner of the GUI. The DP590 transmits the metadata for the selected rendering mixes to the DP591. Dolby DP590 object authoring tool quick-start guide...
A standard method used to digitally represent sampled analog signals. PCM is the standard form of digital audio in computers, compact discs, digital telephones, and other digital audio applications. Dolby DP590 object authoring tool quick-start guide 24 June 2016...
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