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DTS -6D Installation And Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
35MM
DTS-6D
October 16, 1998
Digital Theater Systems
DTS SA, England
5171 Clareton Drive
Telephone: 44-1491-413649
Agoura Hills, CA 91301 USA
Fax: 44-1491-413621
Phone - 818.706.3525 / 800.959.4109
Fax - 818.706.1868
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL 35MM DTS-6D October 16, 1998 Digital Theater Systems DTS SA, England 5171 Clareton Drive Telephone: 44-1491-413649 Agoura Hills, CA 91301 USA Fax: 44-1491-413621 Phone - 818.706.3525 / 800.959.4109 Fax - 818.706.1868...
  • Page 2 PATENTS The DTS system has been granted the following patents: U.S. Patent Nos. 5155510, 5386255, 5450146, 5751398 Australia Patent Nos. 652965, 661614 Europe Patent Nos.

  • Page 3: Warranty Information

    1-800-959-4109 for a Return Authorization number before sending any item back to us. At the time of the call, DTS will require that you provide the serial number of any DTS-6D unit(s) or reader head(s) to be returned before warranty replacement units will be sent. All return packaging should be clearly marked with the Return Authorization number on the outside of the package.
  • Page 4 FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION The following is a list of information necessary for every location where the DTS-6D system is installed. THEATER NAME/CIRCUIT: _________________________________________ THEATER LOCATION: _________________________________________ SCREEN NUMBER: _________________________________________ THEATER CONTACT/TELE #: _________________________________________ LOCAL TECH/TELE #: _________________________________________ TIMECODE READER S#:...
  • Page 5 A quality surge / spike suppresser power strip is recommended to protect the DTS-6D processor. SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS A DTS digital playback system can place enormous demands on the amplifiers and speakers in your theater.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Operating Caddy-less Drives ............CD-ROM Show time Operation ..................Change-over Operation ................. Moving the DTS System ................How the DTS-6D Affects other Cinema Processors ........TROUBLESHOOTING ................Inside the DTS-6D ................... External Cable Assemblies ................External Break-out Boards ................

  • Page 7: Iintroduction

    The DTS digital sound process for motion pictures is designed for the digital sound release of motion pictures in 6-track theaters. It is a dual system in that the digital audio data is recorded on CD-ROM discs. A special DTS timecode is printed on the motion picture print along with a conventional stereo optical soundtrack.

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    Digital output cable, P/N D713 is available for digital signal processors, models UltraStereo DSP-60S and Cinema Acoustics CA-CP600. If any of the items on your packing list cannot be found, contact DTS with the P/N and description of the missing item(s). Refer to “...

  • Page 9: Installation Procedure

    • Reinstall the reel arm on the top bolt pattern of the DTS mounting bracket. • Using some film, align the film path from the reel arm through the DTS reader mounted on a bracket and to the projector.

  • Page 10: Dts-6D Processor Installation

    If a special function is required, use the table below to program the DTS-6D. To enable any of these applications, place a shunt vertically across the position needed to perform the operation required.
  • Page 12 Bolt the DTS processor into the rack. Be sure to observe ventilation requirements specified in the beginning of this book. • Check that the DTS-6D front panel power switch is in the OFF position. Check that the rear panel AC voltage switch is properly set for your main AC supply rating.

  • Page 15: Iv. Checkout And Adjustment Procedure

    DTS Setup disc into the player and play the subwoofer pink noise off the disc. Turn off the subwoofer speaker and look at the pattern on the RTA. You’ ll see a dramatic roll-off at 80Hz. It is normal to hear DTS subwoofer pink noise, above 80Hz, in the surrounds.

  • Page 16: Automatic Default Test

    Rev. C and Rev. DS1 only. On shows of serial number DTS 6-TRACK SET UP 1009 and higher, the momentary button also bypasses the DTS-6D processor to allow checking of the optical bypass function. • Test The Automatic Default Functions The default programming is now part of the programming on DTS movie discs.

  • Page 18: Timecode Reader Adjustment (Sync)

    IMPORTANT: Make the same size film loops inside the projector when measuring the offset as when running a movie. Failure to do so will result in improper sync when the movie runs in DTS digital sound. • Run the DEMO REEL. The green light on the Timecode Reader Head should light when timecode is read.

  • Page 20: Voperation

    ROM disc in a caddy. Instead, you must remove the disc from its case and place it on the CD tray. To load a movie disc, open the drive’ s CD tray. Power on the DTS-6D unit. Press the open/close button on the drive to slide out the CD tray.

  • Page 22: Show Time Operation

    If possible, add the DTS encoded trailer (s) after all the analog trailers. Verify these trailers are listed on either your DTS movie disc(s) or DTS trailer disc. If the trailer’ s title does not appear on these discs, then the trailer will not play in DTS digital sound. DTS encoded trailers will play with a no- DTS feature IF its played in optical -or- the installation permits threading both readers (DTS and the other digital head).

  • Page 23: Moving The Dts System

    “7”. * Whenever anything is changed on the DTS system, be sure to go into the theater at the start of the first screening. Check that the sync and levels are correct. Watch mouth movements (lip sync) on screen to verify proper offset.

  • Page 24: How The Dts-6D Affects Other Cinema Processors

    The DTS-6D will automatically pulse the audio processor to the digital format when it starts to play a digital sound track. Whenever the DTS-6D drops out of digital, a pulse will be sent to switch the audio processor back to the optical format. On units equipped with a DTS logic board, the pulse to switch back to optical will be blocked if the audio processor is not in the digital format.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    * A circuit breaker protects the power going to the timecode reader head (through the 15-pin connector) against short circuits. The breaker is self re-setting so replacement is unnecessary. * The 15-pin connector (accessed on the DTS-6D rear panel) is the used to connect the timecode cable to the timecode reader on the projector.
  • Page 26 • POWER SUPPLY Supplies power to the DTS-6D unit. This supply is switchable between 110 VAC and 220 VAC. This switch is located on the rear panel and on the supply module. Caution: Before applying power, verify that the AC voltage selected (on the supply) matches the mains AC supply at the installation.

  • Page 29: External Cable Assemblies

    The SMART SMART processor does not use any DTS external breakout boards. For the Mod V, use the DTS D714 cable. For the Mod VI, use the DTS D706 cable. • Timecode Cable Assembly - D435 This cable connects the DTS Timecode Reader Head to the DTS-6D Processor. On single projector (platter) systems, this cable has a single connector at both ends.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting Tips

    • Film not in sync or doesn't sound right Turn off the DTS-6D unit. Check and listen that the movie is playing in optical format. Let the film finish playing in optical. Do not attempt to remedy these problems while playing in DTS. The...

  • Page 34: Dts Technical Support

    - If the drop-out occurs during the same place(s) in the movie, replace the reel(s). - In a platter house - turn off the DTS-6D unit. Take the unit out of the rack and open the lid. Look inside at the timecode card (one with s).

  • Page 35: Installation Diagrams

    3/8” split ring lock 10 x 24 x 1/2” long screw • D617 - DP75 Bracket Used to mount the DTS timecode reader head to the side of the projector. Comes with same hardware as the D614. • D622 - Front Mount Bracket Used when installing multiple digital sound heads or when there is not room to lift the projector arm.

  • Page 39: Wiring Diagrams

    Wiring Diagrams Cinema Processor DTS-6D...
  • Page 41 DTS-6 -- D716 Operation With The Dolby CP45 Cinema Processor the pulse to A-TYPE or SR on the CP45. The DTS digital pulse is sent to external input . The MONO, SR and non-sync headers are not used with the DTS-6.
  • Page 54 * Connect the shields to the indicated pin at the DFP-3000 end ONLY. * DFP-3000 arrives with no button preprogramming. To wire the DTS Automation Connector, first program the Sony format buttons and then wire DTS and analog logic to match programming.

  • Page 55: Other Helpful Documents

    OTHER HELPFUL DOCUMENTS...

  • Page 57: Dts Empirical Test Disc

    TIMECODE HEAD OFFSET offset setting before your selection is made and restore the setting for proper DTS movie playback. NOTE: *These test signals may cause serious damage to sound systems that are not properly designed to reproduce the extended dynamic range of a digitally-based sound storage system.

  • Page 58: Dts-6D System Parts List

    DTS T-shirt & tweeker 6060-0007-00 6-Track Disc Rev. DS1 SETUP 6060-0006-00 Empirical Test Disc 6060-0003-00 Buzz and Bill Show Disc (used with the DTS Demo film) 6800-0001-00 DTS Demo Film (used with “Buzz and Bill Show” disc), 35mm 8-25-97...

  • Page 60: Dual Projector Theaters

    This is due to the fact that as soon as the first frame of action reaches the picture aperture on the incoming projector, the DTS digital sound will change over to that reel.

  • Page 61: Dts Marquee Sign Order Form

    DTS MARQUEE SIGN ORDER FORM For every DTS unit installed in a theater, we will provide one-sheet posters, 4” mini-marquee, 8”, 10”, or 12” marquee signs at no charge. Please fill out the following information and they will be shipped within 2 to 3 weeks upon receipt of this completed order form.

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