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- Page 1 Dolby DP591 audio encoder quick-start guide 16 August 2016...
- Page 2 (including, but not limited to, damage to software or recorded audio or visual material), cost of defense, or loss of use, revenue, or profit, even if Dolby Laboratories or its agents have been advised, orally or in writing, of the possibility of such damages.
- Page 3 Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003. Avertissement: Cet appareil de la classe A est conforme à la norme NBM003 du Canada. Dolby DP591 audio encoder quick-start guide 16 August 2016...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Introduction to the Dolby DP591 audio encoder documentation Speaker name abbreviations Questions and feedback Using this information Branding guidelines Patent information 2 Overview of the Dolby DP591 audio encoder Supported Dolby technologies Bill of materials DP591 front panel DP591 rear panel components 2.4.1... - Page 5 Downloading system logs Glossary Dolby DP591 audio encoder quick-start guide 16 August 2016...
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Page 6: Introduction To The Dolby Dp591 Audio Encoder Documentation
1.1 Speaker name abbreviations 1 Introduction to the Dolby DP591 audio encoder documentation This documentation provides installation and operational information about the Dolby DP591 audio encoder, as well as information on using the web client interface and log files. •... -
Page 7: Using This Information
1.3 Using this information This topic provides references to specific chapter subject matter. Use this list to locate specific information about the functionality of the Dolby DP591 audio encoder: • Overview of the Dolby DP591 audio encoder summarizes the supported containers, content, and available tools for the DP591. -
Page 8: Overview Of The Dolby Dp591 Audio Encoder
2.1 Supported Dolby technologies 2 Overview of the Dolby DP591 audio encoder Use the DP591 to encode PCM audio and its associated metadata in Dolby technologies, and to transcode bitstreams encoded in one Dolby technology to other Dolby technologies. •... -
Page 9: Dp591 Rear Panel Components
• Two USB 2.0 ports Figure 1: DP591 front panel 2.4 DP591 rear panel components The rear panel of the DP591 includes several types of inputs and outputs. The DP591 rear panel components are: • Two AC power connectors •... -
Page 10: Inputs And Outputs
Connects a network to administer the unit through a PC web-based user interface (UI). 2.5 Inputs and outputs The DP591 supports metadata input through the Ethernet connection, or PCM signal through the input SDI or MADI port. This table lists the available inputs and outputs, and their descriptions. -
Page 11: Specifications And Requirements
Supports operation with relative noncondensing humidity levels between 20% and 80% 2.7.2 Power requirements These are the DP591 power minimums and maximums. The DP591 operates with a power input of between 100 and 240 V AC, 50–60 Hz, and 350 W. Dolby DP591 audio encoder quick-start guide 16 August 2016... -
Page 12: Dimensions
2.7 Specifications and requirements 2.7.3 Dimensions These are the physical dimensions of the DP591. • Height: 44 mm (1.75 in) • Width: 483 mm (19 in) • Depth: 394 mm (15.5 in) • Weight: 6.84 kg (15.05 lb) Dolby DP591 audio encoder quick-start guide... -
Page 13: Installation Of The Dolby Dp591 Audio Encoder
Procedure 1. Rack mount the DP591 in a 1-U rackspace. The DP591 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. -
Page 14: Configuring The Command Port
Figure 3: Front-panel navigation keys 3.2.1 Configuring the command port The COMMAND port on the DP591 carries a gigabit Ethernet signal to connect to the management network through a web browser. Alternatively, you can use a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) connection. -
Page 15: Upgrading The System Software
Procedure 1. Obtain the upgrade .dlb file from Dolby Laboratories, and then copy it to your PC. 2. To open the Web UI, in your web browser, type the configured DP591 IP address. 3. Navigate to the Admin page. 4. Click Browse to locate the upgrade file on your PC. -
Page 16: Dp591 Operation
4.1 Encoding from SDI input 4 DP591 operation The DP591 enables encoding of bitstreams from SDI or MADI input into a mode available for each type of input. • Encoding from SDI input • Encoding from the MADI input •... -
Page 17: Setting Up Ed2 Encode
4.1 Encoding from SDI input Procedure 1. On the DP591 web client, go to the Encoder Setup page. 2. From the Pair Selection Mode drop-down list, select Auto 3. From the Preferred ED2 pair drop-down list, select the input channel pair with ED2 content. -
Page 18: Encoding From The Madi Input
4.3 Decoding ED2 from SDI input This function in Dolby DP591 audio encoder allows you to decode ED2 into PCM including all the audio objects carried over the production chain, unlike the Dolby DP580 reference decoder that is usually used to decode only particular presentations created on the Dolby DP590 object authoring tool. -
Page 19: Modifying Network Settings
PCM over MADI; they are only valid for PCM over SDI. Pair Selection Mode drop-down list In the Auto mode, when encoding from SDI input, the DP591 can select the input channel pairs automatically (based on Preferred ED2 pair, Preferred Dolby E pair, and Fallback pair drop-down list selections.) -
Page 20: Administrative Controls
• Control advanced settings 5.1 Resetting the system settings You can reset the DP591 to its original settings at anytime on the Admin page. Procedure 1. From the web interface home page, under System, select Admin. The administration page displays. -
Page 21: Web Client Ui
6.1 DP591 navigation bar 6 Web client UI You can use the DP591 web client UI to control all operations for the unit, and get information on statuses. • DP591 navigation bar • DP591 display bar Use the navigation bar to access specific UI screens for operational control, and use the display bar to get specific information. - Page 22 6.2 DP591 display bar Figure 5: DP591 display bar Dolby DP591 audio encoder quick-start guide 16 August 2016...
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Page 23: Log Files
7.2 Downloading system logs The DP591 system logs provide detailed troubleshooting information about system issues. About this task In the event of system issues, send the logs to Dolby Laboratories for analysis and response. Procedure 1. In the System menu, select Admin. - Page 24 Kilobits per second. MADI Multichannel Audio Digital Interface. A communications protocol for an interface that carries multiple channels of digital audio, defined by the Audio Engineering Society. Also known as AES10. Dolby DP591 audio encoder quick-start guide 16 August 2016...
- Page 25 Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. User interface. Universal Serial Bus. A standard that defines the cables, connectors, and communications protocols used in connections between computers and electronic devices. Vref Voltage reference. Dolby DP591 audio encoder quick-start guide 16 August 2016...
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