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- Page 1 RB-DEED8 Dolby® E Encoder 8 Channel, Digital Inputs RB-DEDD8 Dolby® E & Dolby Digital Decoder 8 Channel, Digital Outputs User Handbook...
- Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. Sonifex Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Ordering the Correct Mains Lead Installation Information Atmosphere Electromagnetic Radiation Fitting Redboxes WEEE & RoHS Directives - Sonifex Statement RB-DEED8 – Dolby E Encoder RB-DEDD8 – Dolby E / Dolby Digital Decoder System Block Diagram (RB-DEDD8) System Block Diagram (RB-DEED8) Front Panel Indicators &... - Page 4 Static Settings Status Factory Reset Information SCi 22 RB-DEED8 System Screen Disconnect/Connect Update Firmware Status Front Panel Lock Network RB-DEDD8 System Screen Disconnect/Connect Update Firmware Status Network Encoder (RB-DEED8) Control Metadata Control Metadata Status Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook...
- Page 5 CONTENTS Decoder (RB-DEDD8) Control PCM Metadata Metadata Status Audio I/O (RB-DEED8) Audio I/O (RB-DEDD8) Level Control Remotes Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook...
- Page 6 Fig 2-9: RB-DEDD8 Decoder Metadata Status Screen. Fig 2-10: RB-DEED8 Audio I/O Screen. Fig 2-11: RB-DEDD8 Audio I/O Screen. Fig 2-12: RB-DEED8 Level Screen. Fig 2-13: RB-DEDD8 Level Screen. Fig 2-14: RB-DEED8 Remotes Screen. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook...
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Page 7: Warranty
Company. In respect of computer software supplied by the Company the Company does not warrant that the use of the software will be uninterrupted or error free. The Company accepts liability: Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... - Page 8 (h) Where the Goods are sold under a consumer transaction (as defined by the Consumer Transactions (Restrictions on Statements) Order 1976) the statutory rights of the Purchaser are not affected by these Conditions of Sale. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook...
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Page 9: Unpacking The Rb-Deed8/Rb-Dedd8
Sonifex Ltd in the UK. For your own records you should write down the serial number (which can be found on the rear of the RB-DEED/RB-DEDD8. -
Page 10: Safety Information
Connect the equipment in accordance with the connection details and before applying power to the unit, check that the machine has the correct operating voltage for your mains power supply. Important Note : The terminal marked on the rear panel must be earthed. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 11: Ordering The Correct Mains Lead
SAFETY INFORMATION Ordering the Correct Mains Lead When ordering a Redbox from Sonifex, it is helpful if you can specify your required operating voltage and mains lead. After the product code add: UK, for 230V, UK 3 pin to IEC lead... -
Page 12: Weee & Rohs Directives - Sonifex Statement
It gives a contact for individuals who are unsure about the correct procedure when the product has reached its “end of use”. Sonifex Ltd will be happy to give you information about local organisations that can reprocess the products, or alternatively all products that have reached “end of use” can be returned to Sonifex and will be reprocessed correctly free of charge. -
Page 13: Rb-Deed8 - Dolby E Encoder
These are fully configurable. The unit is controlled locally through the front panel display but can be remote controlled via an Ethernet connection using the Sonifex SCi software. There is independent level control for every channel, which can be adjusted from -24dB through to +24dB in 0.5dB steps. -
Page 14: System Block Diagram (Rb-Dedd8)
These are fully configurable. The unit is controlled locally through the front panel display but can also be remote controlled via an Ethernet connection using the Sonifex SCi software. There is independent level control for every channel, which can be adjusted from -24dB through to +24dB in 0.5dB steps. -
Page 15: Front Panel Indicators & Controls
The last item shown in each menu is CLOSE. Selecting close exits the system menu and returns to the main display. In each sub-menu, the penultimate item shown is BACK. Selecting back displays the previous menu. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 16: Rear Panel Connections
5 x 20mm SB fuse is used. The Earth pin MUST be connected to ensure safety. Remote Control The unit can be controlled remotely via Ethernet using the Sonifex SCi software. Using remote control allows the user to monitor the status of the unit and also set various options and settings. -
Page 17: Rb-Deed8 Audio Connections
LTC Input This input is not currently used. Do not connect anything to this input. The digital audio D-type connectors pin assignations for RB-DEED8 are as follows: Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 18: Rb-Dedd8 Audio Connections
For the RB-DEDD8, this input is only required when decoding a Dolby E bitstream and the digital audio outputs are required to be frame synced. When decoding a Dolby Digital bitstream the outputs are decoded without the use of the video reference input. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 19: Digital Audio Outputs
They can be set to active high/low, latched/momentary and to a number of triggering events. See the REMOTE OUTPUTS menu selection for more information. the REMOTE OUTPUTS menu selection for more information. The remote inputs are currently not used. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 20: Rb-Deed8 Status Screens
Dolby E Encoder Status Screen This status screen provides information about the encoder and encoding process. This information includes the encoding status; ACTIVE, STOPPED, or PASS. The program configuration, selected encoding bit-depth and frame rate. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 21: Metadata Status Screen
The list of parameters available are shown in the table below. Dolby E Program Text Dialogue Normalization Channel Mode LFE Channel Bitstream Mode Line Mode Profile RF Mode Profile Center Downmix Level Surround Downmix Level Dolby Surround Mode Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 22: Rb-Dedd8 Status Screens
Dolby Digital, Dolby E or PCM bitstream is being decoded. When a Dolby E bitstream is being decoded, this screen will display the professional metadata information including Program Configuration, Frame Rate and Bit-Depth. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 23: Metadata Status Screen
CONTROL knob clockwise. To go to the previous parameter turn the rotary CONTROL knob counter-clockwise. When decoding a Dolby E bitstream with more than one program, pressing the rotary CONTROL knob will skip to the next program. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... - Page 24 Lo/Ro Center Downmix Level Lo/Ro Center Downmix Level Lo/Ro Surround Downmix Level Lo/Ro Surround Downmix Level Dolby Surround EX Mode Dolby Surround EX Mode DC Filter Lowpass Filter LFE Filter Surround Phase Shift Surround 3 dB Attenuator Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook...
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Page 25: The Main Menu
This option selects the stream number to be decoded when multiple Dolby Digital bitstreams are embedded within the selected channel pair sent to the decoder. When AUTO is selected, the lowest stream number detected will be decoded. The available Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 26: Listening Mode
This option controls the metadata output when PCM bitstreams are being sent to the decoder. The metadata parameters are controlled from the PCM metadata menu selection in the Decoder Control sub-menu. The available options are DISABLE and ENABLE. The default selection is DISABLE. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 27: Pro-Logic Decode
When it is set to 16-bit mode, only valid selections will be available. The available options are listed below along with an explanation of the configuration. The default selection is 5.1 + 2. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 28: Encoding Mode
Encoding Mode This option selects the encoding mode. The available options are DOLBY E, PASSTHROUGH, DOLBY E -18dBFS, PASS -18dBFS, DOLBY E -20dBFS, PASS -20dBFS, DOLBY E SILENCE and PASS SILENCE. inputs on the encoder. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 29: Frame Rate
Dolby E Metadata Parameters Program Text Dialogue Normalization Channel Mode LFE Channel Bitstream Mode Line Mode Profile RF Mode Profile Center Downmix Level Surround Downmix Level Dolby Surround Mode Audio Production Information Mixing Level Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 30: Reversion Mode
This selection shows the External Audio sub-menu. The sub-menu items are TERMINATION and LEVEL CONTROL. Termination This selection shows the Termination sub-menu. The sub-menu items are CHANNEL 1\2, CHANNEL 3\4, CHANNEL 5\6, CHANNEL 7\8 and DOLBY OUTPUT. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 31: Channel 1\2, 3\4, 5\6, 7\8 And Dolby Output
Remote Outputs This selection shows the Remote Outputs sub-menu. The sub-menu items list OUTPUT 1 to OUTPUT 8. Output 1-8 This selection shows the selected Output sub-menu. The sub-menu items are POLARITY, ACTION and EVENT. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 32: Polarity
NONE, ENCODING ERROR, EXTERNAL/VANC METADATA, ENCODING STOPPED. incorrect frame rate selection. Event (RB-DEDD8) This option sets the triggering event of the selected remote output. The available options are NONE, DECODING ERROR, DECODING DOLBY E, DECODING DOLBY DIGITAL and PCM BYPASS. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 33: System
Sonifex technical support. Firmware/FPGA/Display/AIM: These are the versions of firmware contained in the unit. This software can be upgraded. For the latest software updates, check the Sonifex website at www.sonifex.co.uk Dolby : This is the current version of firmware in the Dolby Encoder or Decoder card. -
Page 34: Sci
If the login attempt fails, this maybe because either the unit is currently being controlled from another PC or the login details were incorrect. SCi will continue to operate in read- only mode until you disconnect. Fig 2-1: SCi Login Screen. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 35: Rb-Deed8 System Screen
Update Firmware The firmware will occasionally be updated to add new features or correct any possible issues that may arise. Check for updates at: http://www.sonifex.co.uk/technical/software To update the firmware click on the button labeled “Update Firmware” and then select the downloaded firmware file. -
Page 36: Front Panel Lock
DHCP is disabled. Note: The units are discovered using broadcast packets. If your PC has two network cards, then there is a limitation in windows that requires the two addresses to be on different subnet addresses. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 37: Rb-Dedd8 System Screen
Update Firmware The firmware will occasionally be updated to add new features or correct any possible issues that may arise. Check for updates at: http://www.sonifex.co.uk/technical/software To update the firmware click on the button labeled “Update Firmware” and then select the downloaded firmware file. -
Page 38: Network
DHCP is disabled. Note: The units are discovered using broadcast packets. If your PC has two network cards, then there is a limitation in windows that requires the two addresses to be on different subnet addresses. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 39: Encoder (Rb-Deed8)
Fig 2-4: RB-DEED8 Encoder Control Screen. These controls replicate those available from the ENCODER CONTROL menu via the front panel display. For more information on these settings see the relevant section of the manual. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 40: Metadata Control
Metadata Control Fig 2-5: RB-DEED8 Encoder Meta Control Screen. This page allows the setting of all the INTERNAL metadata settings, including the professional metadata and consumer metadata for all of the available programs. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 41: Metadata Status
This status page displays the metadata currently in use by the encoder. The professional metadata is display at the top with the program AC-3 metadata displayed in the lower box. Use the program select drop down box to determine which program metadata is viewable. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 42: Decoder (Rb-Dedd8)
These controls replicate those available from the DECODER CONTROL menu via the front panel display. For more information on these settings see the relevant section of the manual. Fig 2-7: RB-DEDD8 Decoder Control Screen. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 43: Fig 2-8: Rb-Dedd8 Decoder Pcm Metadata Screen
These controls replicate those available from the PCM METADATA menu via the front panel display. For more information on these settings see the relevant section of the manual. Fig 2-8: RB-DEDD8 Decoder PCM Metadata Screen. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 44: Fig 2-9: Rb-Dedd8 Decoder Metadata Status Screen
Use the program select drop down box to determine which program metadata is viewable. For Dolby Digital bitstreams only the AC-3 metadata box is shown. This page is not available when receiving a PCM bitstream. Fig 2-9: RB-DEDD8 Decoder Metadata Status Screen. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 45: Audio I/O (Rb-Deed8)
Audio I/O (RB-DEED8) This page controls the external audio. For more information on these controls, see the AUDIO I/O section of the manual. Fig 2-10: RB-DEED8 Audio I/O Screen. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 46: Audio I/O (Rb-Dedd8)
These controls replicate those available from the AUDIO I/O menu via the front panel display. For more information on these settings see the relevant section of the manual. Fig 2-11: RB-DEDD8 Audio I/O Screen. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 47: Level Control
-24dB through to +24dB in 0.5dB steps. Selecting the LINK check box moves all the volume faders together in that group. Double-clicking the gain value will set that channel back to unity gain (0dB). Fig 2-12: RB-DEED8 Level Screen. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 48: Fig 2-13: Rb-Dedd8 Level Screen
Fig 2-13: RB-DEDD8 Level Screen. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 49: Remotes
Remotes This page provides control over all the remote outputs in the unit. For more information on these, see the REMOTE OUTPUTS section of the manual. Fig 2-14: RB-DEED8 Remotes Screen. Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook... - Page 50 NOTES Redbox RB-DEED8 & RB-DEDD8 User Handbook...
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