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- Page 1 Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder v2.6.1 User's Guide 1 June 2020...
- Page 2 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. 1275 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94103-1410 USA Telephone 415-558-0200 Fax 415-645-4000 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 ®...
- Page 3 European Union This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder v2.6.1 User's Guide 1 June 2020...
- Page 4 For information regarding where to recycle electronic equipment, contact your local dealer. For additional information regarding Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and product disposal go to: http://www.dolby.com/environment Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder v2.6.1 User's Guide 1 June 2020...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
4.3 Bitstream decoding and monitoring......................26 4.3.1 Decoding and monitoring AES input....................26 4.3.2 Decoding and monitoring IP input....................27 4.3.3 Decoding and monitoring SDI input....................27 4.3.4 Monitoring multichannel PCM......................28 Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder v2.6.1 User's Guide 1 June 2020... - Page 6 Contents 4.4 Decoder configuration options........................29 4.4.1 Configuring speakers, decoding mode, and mixing options on the DP580........29 4.4.2 Setting associated audio parameters....................30 4.4.3 Configuring bass management......................30 4.4.4 Configuring Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus decoding.............31 4.4.5 Configuring the Dolby AC-4 decoder....................32 4.5 Configuring DP580 output...........................
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction This documentation provides functionality, installation, and operational information about the Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder. • Using this documentation • Speaker name abbreviations • Contacting Dolby Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder v2.6.1 User's Guide 1 June 2020... -
Page 8: Using This Documentation
The structure of this document emphasizes user goals and access to the information required to achieve them. Use this list to locate specific information about the functionality of the Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder: Overview covers key features and hardware specification of DP580. -
Page 9: Overview
Overview The DP580 is a powerful and versatile tool for audio testing and quality control. • Features • Bill of materials • DP580 front panel • DP580 rear panel • Hardware specification Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder v2.6.1 User's Guide... -
Page 10: Features
Overview 2.1 Features The Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder is a key element of the live Dolby Atmos toolkit, which also includes the Dolby DP590 Object Authoring Tool , and the Dolby DP591 Audio Encoder . The toolkit assists broadcasters, live audio mixers, and engineers in the adoption and delivery of immersive audio for live events. - Page 11 Reference Decoder In the outside broadcast (OB) truck, the DP580 ingests PCM audio, Dolby ED2, or Dolby Digital Plus with Dolby Atmos content over SDI and renders the audio and video over its outputs for monitoring purposes. In the headend, the DP580 supports monitoring of Dolby technologies over multiple inputs.
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Page 12: Inputs And Outputs
Overview 2.1.2 Inputs and outputs The DP580 performs comprehensive audio analysis for Dolby codecs. The device components support this function. Input Feature Description One female 75Ω BNC unbalanced connector. This input supports: • Signal levels per AES3-4-2009 One autodetecting female 75Ω BNC unbalanced connector. This input supports: •... -
Page 13: Bill Of Materials
HD-SDI and 3G-SDI Level A video over SDI • Up to 1080p 59.94/50 fps over HDMI 2.2 Bill of materials These items are included in the box for the DP580. • One Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder unit • One power cable •... -
Page 14: Dp580 Front Panel
Short press: The OS shuts down correctly, closing processes and saving open files. Long press: Forces power down of the system. Nothing is saved, and data may be lost. Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder v2.6.1 User's Guide 1 June 2020... -
Page 15: Dp580 Rear Panel
• Flashing red: Indicates fan failure. 2.4 DP580 rear panel The DP580 rear panel provides access to the device input and output connections, as well as to the power supply. HDMI IN HDMI OUT... -
Page 16: Hardware Specification
This port receives an IP transport stream with compressed video and compressed audio/PCM on multiple PIDs. 2.5 Hardware specification The Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder meets certain hardware specifications and a variety of compliance standards. 2.5.1 Physical specifications The DP580 occupies one rack unit and is mountable in an EIA-310 standard rack. -
Page 17: Compliance
Compliance 2.5.3 Compliance The DP580 complies with the following regulatory agencies: Regulatory agencies UL and FCC Canada ISED Europe CE (Complies with RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, LVD Directive 2014/35/EU) China India Russia Korea Safety EN 60950-1:2006/A11:2009/A1:2010/A12:2011/A2:2013 European Union directives... -
Page 18: Getting Started
Getting started Getting started The getting started procedures let you prepare the DP580 unit for usage. • Installing the hardware • Starting up the system • Checking the IP address • Accessing the DP580 web UI • Checking the software version •... -
Page 19: Installing The Hardware
Installing the hardware 3.1 Installing the hardware Install the DP580 unit using the components included with it and any other equipment you require for your intended use. Procedure 1. Mount the DP580 unit in a rack that is at least 400 mm (16 in) deep. -
Page 20: Checking The Software Version
Results The DP580 web UI appears on the screen. 3.5 Checking the software version Use the front-panel navigation buttons to ensure that you are using the latest version of your DP580 software. About this task You can check the software version directly on the unit, which is useful at first usage. -
Page 21: Network Configuration
7. After the unit has been shut down, quickly depress the unit power button to run the unit with the new software. 8. Check the network settings and update them if needed to continue the work with the DP580 unit. 3.7 Network configuration You can set either a static IP address, or use an automatic IP assignment using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. -
Page 22: Configuring The Network With The Web Ui
Set the name of your DP580 unit. c) Choose Apply to confirm the configuration. 3.7.2 Configuring the network with the web UI Use the DP580 web UI to set either static IP address, or use an automatic IP assignment using the DHCP server. About this task Default factory settings configure the DP580 unit to acquire an IP address via DHCP. -
Page 23: Setting The System Clock
24-hour clock. c) Click in the final (minute) field, select the current minute from the drop-down list, and then click the Set Date/Time button. Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder v2.6.1 User's Guide 1 June 2020... -
Page 24: Operations
Operations Operations Use the Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder to monitor inputs, and to configure decoding and output. • Decoding sequence • DP580 display bar • Bitstream decoding and monitoring • Decoder configuration options • Configuring DP580 output • HDMI tab •... -
Page 25: Decoding Sequence
Dolby ED2 3. Configure the appropriate output. 4.2 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 26: Bitstream Decoding And Monitoring
4.3.1 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. The DP580 functions as a monitoring decoder to ensure the integrity of an encoded bitstream. -
Page 27: Decoding And Monitoring Ip Input
Decoding and monitoring IP input 4.3.2 Decoding and monitoring IP input Decode and monitor the channels and presentations associated with the IP input. The DP580 functions as a monitoring decoder when used to ensure the integrity of an encoded bitstream. -
Page 28: Monitoring Multichannel Pcm
Follow this procedure to monitor multiple PCM channel pairs simultaneously, depending on the selected channel configuration. Procedure 1. On the DP580 web UI, select the Setup > Decoder Config tab. 2. In the Decoder Configuration area, select the Speaker Configuration appropriate for your PCM input. 3. Select the Home > Input tab. -
Page 29: Decoder Configuration Options
7. Select loudness settings in the Status > Loudness tab. For more information, see 4.4 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 30: Setting Associated Audio Parameters
4.4.2 Setting associated audio parameters Set the mixing, audio type, and metadata source options for DP580 decoding of bistreams that include associated audio streams. These can be single- or dual-packet identifier (PID) stream types. Procedure 1. -
Page 31: Configuring Dolby Digital And Dolby Digital Plus Decoding
Dynamic Range Control Compression Cut (for Line If you have selected the dynamic range control Line Mode only) mode, optionally set the dynamic range control cut Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder v2.6.1 User's Guide 1 June 2020... -
Page 32: Configuring The Dolby Ac-4 Decoder
• Portable Headphones: ‑7 • 4.5 Configuring DP580 output Set the output options and the headphone volume setting on the DP580 to respond to the received input type. Procedure 1. From the Setup menu, select Output Configuration. 2. In the Output Configuration panel, set the appropriate options, as follows: Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder v2.6.1 User's Guide... -
Page 33: Hdmi Tab
0 to -90 dB. 4.6 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 34: Edid Configuration Panel
Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus The DP580 can verify whether your upstream device is transmitting bitstreams in the Dolby codecs that the downstream receiver has indicated in its EDID information. Note: The DP580 can decode any bitstream encoded in these Dolby codecs over HDMI, as determined by the decoder configuration. -
Page 35: 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 36: Administration
Administration Administration The Network and Administration web UI pages of the DP580 provide information and controls that apply to the entire unit. Use these pages to verify or change settings according to your decoding requirements. • Administrative functions Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder v2.6.1 User's Guide... -
Page 37: Administrative Functions
Administrative functions 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 38: Logging
You can view or download event logs or system logs to obtain specific data. • Event and system log descriptions • Opening the event log view • Event log browsing options • Downloading event log • Downloading system log Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder v2.6.1 User's Guide 1 June 2020... -
Page 39: Event And System Log Descriptions
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. -
Page 40: Downloading Event Log
2. Click Download to save the event log available in the Event Logs view to a file on your hard disk. 6.5 Downloading system log Save the system log to your hard disk, and send them to Dolby Laboratories for detailed analysis and response. -
Page 41: Supported Dolby Technologies
Supported Dolby technologies Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder leverages particular Dolby technologies. • Dolby AC-4 features • Dolby Atmos features • Dolby Digital Plus features • Dolby Digital features • Dolby ED2 features Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder v2.6.1 User's Guide... -
Page 42: Dolby Ac-4 Features
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. Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder v2.6.1 User's Guide 1 June 2020... -
Page 43: Dolby Digital Plus Features
A bitstream can carry downmix coefficients for stereo, Dolby Surround compatible, and Dolby Pro Logic II compatible downmixes. 7.4 Dolby Digital features Because Dolby Digital Plus is built on Dolby Digital, they share a number of features. Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder v2.6.1 User's Guide 1 June 2020... -
Page 44: Dolby Ed2 Features
Dolby E and Dolby AC-3 metadata parity Metadata for both the contribution format and the codec remain accessible. Backward compatibility Dolby ED2 is compatible with Dolby E pass-through and decoding products. Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder v2.6.1 User's Guide 1 June 2020... -
Page 45: Glossary
Dialogue normalization value. dialogue enhancement A feature that detects the presence of dialogue, and dynamically applies processing to improve the intelligibility of the spoken portion of an audio program. Digital television. Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder v2.6.1 User's Guide 1 June 2020... - Page 46 As defined in ISO/IEC 13818‑1, a packetized bitstream that is used to transmit audio and video information. An MPEG-2 transport stream is made up of multiplexed program elementary streams. Network Time Protocol. A network protocol for clock synchronization on computers. Dolby DP580 Professional Reference Decoder v2.6.1 User's Guide 1 June 2020...
- Page 47 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 DP580 Professional Reference Decoder v2.6.1 User's Guide 1 June 2020...
- Page 48 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. 1275 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-1410 USA. © Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
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