Installation manual

Model DMA
™
8 Installation Manual Technical Reference
5-2
5.2 DMA8 Repair
There are no user-serviceable components inside the DMA
™
8. If you are experiencing
problems, please return the unit to your dealer or to Dolby Laboratories for repair.
5.3 Serial Port Command Set
A set of ASCII commands can be used to control the DMA8 via the RS-232 serial
port located on the rear panel of the unit. The front-panel serial port cannot be used
for this function. Future software releases will add commands to select various tests
and audio routing paths through the DMA8 for testing or control. Table 5-1 describes
ASCII commands currently available. The serial commands are sent at 115.2 kbps.
Table 5–1 Serial Port Command Strings
Command String Input Selected Notes
mfg_digmed Digital Media Mode Same as pressing the Digital Media button
mfg_film Passthru Same as pressing the Film button