Cinema Processor System DIGITAL FILM SOUND DECODER DFP-D3000 DIGITAL FILM SOUND READER DFP-R3000 ® QUICK START GUIDE 1st Edition (Revised 1)
Table of Contents Check List ........................................................................................................... 3 1. Introduction ............................................................................................ 1-1 2. Equipment and accessories ............................................... 2-1 3. Basic checks of site and installation ...................................... 3-1 4. Checks of correct DFP-R3000 Reader mounting ............ 4-1 5.
9.7 9.8 9.9 9.10 9.11 Connecting the DTS-6, DTS-6D and DFP-D3000 ................................... 9-26 9.7.1 Outline of System ..................................................................... 9-26 9.7.2 Requirements of SDDS Side .................................................... 9-26 9.7.3 Connecting the DTS Processor DTS-6 .................................... 9-26 9.7.4 Connection of Control Signals from DTS Processor DTS-6D .... 9-31 9.7.5 Audio Connecting the DTS-6, DTS-6D and DFP-D3000 ...
Check list This is a step by step check list for the experienced installer. Refer to the associated sections of this Guide for additional information and see the Tech Notes for specific details. Page 1. Read about the advanced features of the DFP-3000 Player System. .......... 1-1 DFP-3000 2. Check that you have all necessary components and equipment. ................ 2-1 2.1 Components included with the DFP-D3000 Decoder. .................... 2-1 2.2 Components included with the DFP-R3000 Reader. ......
5.5 6. 7. 8. 9. 4 Page Play a B&W pink noise loop and set the slit loss EQ frequency for L and R. Repeat 5.4, 5.5, and 5.6 for the second projector of a changeover installation. ....................................................................... 5-4 Align the B-Chain. ...................................................................................... 6-1 6.
1. Introduction The Sony DFP-3000 Cinema Processor forms the heart of the projection booth sound system in your theatre. It provide a sophisticated system for playing SDDS digital sound tracks, high quality optical soundtrack playback, comprehensive B-Chain control, and many other features. Here are just a few: . The DFP-3000 system of projector-mounted reader and rack-mounted decoder perform traditional audio processing entirely in the digital domain.
2. Equipment and accessories Your purchase of a DFP-3000 system includes the following items in two boxes: In the Reader box you will find : 2.
3. Basic checks of site and installation. Before you begin making settings and adjustments to your DFP-3000 system, it’s best to confirm some basic conditions. Here is a check list. 3.1 Check that the Decoder environment is suitable. The DFP-D3000 Decoder is intended to be mounted in a rack chassis along with other cinema equipment. However, it should not be mounted in close proximity to power amplifiers or other equipment which may radiate strong magnetic fields or which give off high heat.
5. The STATUS option will now be flashing. Press the SELECT button again. STATUS 1 2 3 6. The firmware version will now be indicated in the upper right corner of the LCD display. 7. Press the SELECT button while the EXIT option is flashing to leave this area of the menu system. 4 5 6 CONFIG 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 SELECT 8 PWR ON: 0 0 0 0 0 FILMRUN: 0 0 0 0 0 1 TEST v2.74 EXIT 8 SELECT 3.4 Check the version of the Setup Software on your computer. The Setup Software is updated frequently.
Wiring of other equipment. This following is an illustration of the DFP-D3000 rear panel.
AUX inputs. If either of the two 8-wide balanced AUX inputs are used for sources other than cinema processors, take note that the sophisticated automatic fallback system of the DFP-3000 requires these inputs to be enabled by a logic command to make them active. To use AUX1 or AUX2 for external sound sources other than digital film sound decoders, short Pin 34 (AUX1 DATA OK) or Pin 35 (AUX2 DATA OK) to GROUND on the Automation connector to enable the AUX1 or AUX2 inputs. See Tech Note TN99042801.
4. Checks of correct DFP-R3000 Reader mounting. Do not “hot plug” the Reader! The Reader gets its power through the cable that connects it to the Decoder. Do not remove or install this cable while the Decoder power is on. Doing so may cause damage to the Reader and void the warranty. 4.1 Confirm the minimum frame offset. Specific installation instructions for mounting the Reader to each type of projector are available in the DFP-R3000 Installation Guide provided with the Reader.
5. A-Chain alignment using DFP-D3000 front panel controls The most direct means of A-Chain alignment is to use with external test equipment and the controls available through the Decoder front panel. There are two approaches. The first, recommended for experienced cinema engineers, is to align the projector’s optical playback system so as to produce nominal settings (preset gain = 0.0 dB) in the DFP-D3000.
5.3.1 Select any Preset other than non-sync by pressing its PRESET button twice. If you have selected Preset 8 for SDDS the LCD display will appear as illustrated. 5.3.2 Press the 5.3.3 The NR2 TRIM value will now be flashing. Press the button so that the MENU option is flashing. SDDS NR2 1 3 5 6 7 SELECT 8 With the CONFIG option flashing, press the SELECT button. 5.3.7 Turn the MASTER VOLUME control clockwise until the first character in the password field is changed to “S”.
5.3.9 When you enter the last correct character you will see the ADMIT option flashing. Press the SELECT button to proceed to the A-Chain functions menus. 5.3.10 This is the A-Chain Calibration menu for OPT1L (the left optical input from projector 1). Use the buttons to select among left and right inputs from two projectors and the buttons to select between Slit Loss and Gain adjustments. The MASTER VOLUME control adjusts the values of GAIN or S_LOSS.
5.5a 5.5b Use the buttons to change the selected parameter to slit loss (S_LOSS). Play a B&W Pink Noise test film and use the Master Volume control to adjust the slit loss frequency to achieve the flattest response, as indicated by your RTA. The result that is achievable depends on the slit height and other properties of the reader and the actual high frequency flatness of your pink noise test film.
6. B-Chain Alignment B-Chain alignment is performed using the DFP-D3000, Setup Software, and your own test equipment. To begin, connect your computer to the Decoder using a null modem cable, launch the Setup Software, and “connect” the Setup Software to the DFP-D3000 using the Config>Connect to DFP… menus. Set up your microphones and analyzer (THX R2 or other multichannel real time analyzer) in the theatre.
6.3b Link the channel mutes to the channel selects using the Tools selection of the main screen and selecting Link Mute Channels to Channel Select. 6.3c To bring up the DFP Test Signal Generator screen, select the Signal Generation option under the Test item on the main screen menu bar. 6.4a Select Pink Noise in the Signals area. Pink noise can be sent to the outputs only at _20 dBFS. This is handled automatically by the software. 6.
6.4c B-Chain alignment is performed on output channels individually. You can use the function keys as an aid in channel selection or use the MUTE/ON buttons illustrated in 6.3a. Because the channels are linked, pressing a function key or button selects and un-mutes (turns on) that channel while muting (turns off) all other output channels. Function Key Channel F1 Left F2 Left Center F3 Center F4 Right Center F5 Right F6 Subwoofer, (LFE) F7 Left Surround F8 Right Surround 6.
6.8 To set the equalization for the subwoofer loudspeaker, press F6 to select the Subwoofer output channel and bring up the 2-band parametric equalizer. Verify that sound is coming from the subwoofer loudspeaker cabinet. Adjusting the subwoofer equalizer is especially difficult and benefits from experience with the particular cabinet model used. Use as little EQ as possible and allow your RTA display extra time to settle between adjustments. Aim for a smooth, rather than extended, response.
6.10 When adjusting the SDDS subwoofer (LFE) level offset, the SDDS Preset must be made the active Preset. Select the preset manually with the Active Preset option under the Presets item in the main screen menu bar and then selecting the SDDS Preset, or by clicking the appropriate radio button at the lower left of the main screen. 8 is the default preset for SDDS. Press F6 to manually the subwoofer output channel.
Note that the graphic and parametric equalizer settings adjust for the frequency response of each of the loudspeaker cabinets in the theatre. This means they affect the output from all Preset inputs. The output channel level trims, including the analog subwoofer channel level trim, also affect all Presets. These settings are retained in the DFP-D3000’s non-volatile memory as a single set of overall adjustments to the playback system.
6.13 To adjust the synchronization between optical and SDDS playback, access the Master SDDS Settings screen by selecting Master SDDS from the Master item on the main screen menu bar. First set the coarse adjustment of frame offset by counting the actual frames of film between the projector’s film gate and the LEDs of the DFPR3000 Reader. You must have at least 32 frames. This adjustment cannot be changed while film is running.
The following parameters are stored in the DFP-D3000 for each Preset: Preset name (up to 12 user-entered characters) Input signal type (microphone, non-sync, PEC, AUX, or SDDS) Speaker output matrix (1 of 16 available matrix options) Fallback presets (for presets with AUX or SDDS input formats) Preset trim (fader offset for each Preset) EQ On/Off switch Surround delay On/Off switch Surround delay Sub-woofer low pass filter frequency Fade in time (same for all non-sync presets) To change these parameters, ac
To change the output format for the selected Preset, click on the Speaker (Output) Matrix edit box and select from the list that pops up. This list automatically contains only those matrix formats that are allowed for the type of input signal that you have chosen. Here are all the matrix modes and their meanings: Mode Name Meaning 1 SDDS Eight inputs sent directly to eight outputs 2 SDDS 7.
6.15 At this point the DFP-3000 system needs only a few final adjustments. The Preset level trims can be set according to the preferred methods of each cinema engineer. To access the trim of a Preset from the front panel, select the Preset by pressing its button twice and then press the Down arrow.
7. Overall systems check and listening test. The basic installation, alignment, and test of the DFP-3000 Cinema Processor System is now complete. Before signing off on the job, the installer will want to play familiar reference films and listen in the house to confirm that all is well. It might also be a good idea to repeat the synchronization test of 6.13 with actual film. Adjust the fine lipsync if necessary; using the front panel for this will require the “SDDS” password.
8. Troubleshooting Experienced cinema engineers will have their own methods and styles of troubleshooting. Here are some tips that relate to the SDDS format and the DFP-3000 system. Check with Sony Cinema Products for a Tech Note with more details. Problems with playing SDDS. First, ensure that the film actually has SDDS tracks on it. These tracks are the light blue or cyan areas at the outside of both rows of sprocket holes.
Problems playing other digital formats. For other digital systems to play automatically according to fallback settings or when their Preset is selected, their analog audio outputs must be correctly wired to an AUX input and their logic outputs must be correctly wired to the AUTOMATION connector of the DFP-D3000. Basically Pin 34 must be grounded for AUX1 to play and Pin 35 must be grounded to play AUX2, otherwise selecting these Presets will play only their specified fallback sources.
9. Appendix Useful references for installing the system are described here. We also provide useful technical information for installing the DFP-3000 system. Please contact SONY Service Center for more information. 9.
MIC INPUT (9-pin D-Sub Female) Pin Signal 1 Mic 1 GND (ground) 2 Mic 1 HOT (+, or in-phase of balanced signal) 3 No connection 4 Mic 2 GND (ground) 5 Mic 2 HOT (+, or in-phase of balanced signal) 6 Mic 1 COLD (_, or out-of-phase of balanced signal) 7 No connection 8 No connection 9 Mic 2 COLD (_, or out-of-phase of balanced signal) OPTICAL 1, OPTICAL 2 (9-pin D-Sub Female) Pin Signal 1 Left GND (ground) 2 Left HOT (+, or in-phase of balanced signal) 3 No connection 4 Right GND (
REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL (Remote Fader) (9-pin D-sub Female) Pin Signal 1 Remote potentiometer ground (min gain end) 2 MAIN FADE (input) 3 No connection 4 No connection 5 No connection 6 Remote potentiometer wiper 7 Remote potentiometer DC drive (max gain end) 8 Remote Tally output for LED 9 GND (ground) AUTOMATION (37-pin D-Sub Female) Pins in bold type changed after v2.63 firmware.
9.2 DFP-D3000 Input/Output Level The DFP-D3000 input/output levels are as follows: AUX input reference level: The reference level is _8.2 dBu (= 300 mV). The signal level can be increased for other channels only for the Sub Woofer channel input. (Select from 0 dB, +6 dB, +8 dB, +10 dB). Set this item from the setup software. Non-Sync input reference level: Select from +4 dBu reference, _10 dBu reference, and _16 dBu. (Set from the setup software.
9.3 Changeover Settings The following signals must be connected to control changeover from the projector. . Connect the Motor 1 Start signal (output) of the projector to the Pin 1 Proj. 1 motor start terminal (input) of the DFP-D3000 Automation connector. (ON at low level) . Connect the Motor 2 Start signal (output) of the projector to the Pin 33, Proj. 2 motor start terminal (input) of the DFP-D3000 Automation connector. (ON at low level) .
9.4 Settings for using DFP-D3000 as DFP-D2000 The DFP-D3000 operations must be set appropriately using the setup software. 9.4.1 Conditions When the DFP-D3000 has been added to the existing cinema processor master, do not turn off the power of the DFP-D3000 while running the film (including film which does not record SDDS). No sounds will be output including the existing system if turned OFF. 9.4.2 Connections and Settings when Connecting the Output of an Existing System 1.
2. Setting of output preset corresponding to AUX1 or AUX2 The following shows an example of the settings of the Preset Configuration screen of the setup software. For this example, signals from the existing system are connected to the AUX1 input. With this system configuration, set the Fallback of the AUX input to the AUX input itself. (In other words, no Fallback operations. Details are as shown at (1) of the following setting example.
3. Setting the output preset corresponding to SDDS The following shows an example of the settings of the Preset Configuration screen of the setup software. With SDDS, set the Fallback setting to AUX1. (Details are as shown at (1) of the following setting example.) Like the DFP-D2000, for the inputs corresponding to SDDS, EQ must be turned ON and Bchain and Surround Delay must be set.) (Details are as shown at (2) of the following setting example.) 4. Precautions for operations of the above system .
9.4.3 Connections and Settings When Connecting to the Input of the Existing System 1. Connections of the system For the audio system, connect SYSTEM OUT to the external input of the existing cinema processor. Connect the SDDS reader (DFP-R3000) to the DFP-D3000. Automation connection or connection of the AUX input is required if changeover is to be performed or if switching to other digital formats using the DFP-D3000. The following shows an example of connections.
2. Setting of output preset corresponding to SDDS The following shows an example of the settings of the Preset Configuration of the setup software at this time. Set the Fallback of the SDDS to “No Fallback”. (Refer to (1) in the example of settings screen.) With this system configuration, do not adjust the B-chain of the DFP-D3000 in order to use the B-chain function of the existing cinema microprocessor. To prevent accidents, set the EQ setting at the Preset settings to OFF.
3. Setting of output preset corresponding to AUX1 or AUX2 (Optional) Set the Fallback of the AUX input to the corresponding AUX input (so that the Fallback function does not operate). Set the AUX input equalizer setting to the same setting as the SDDS format. The following shows an example of the settings of the Preset Configuration screen of the setup software. 4. Precautions in operations on the above system . Use the DFP-D3000 master control at 0.0 dB.
9.5 Description on Connection of DA-20 and DFP-D3000 9.5.1 Outline of System Reader DFP-R3000 DFP-D3000 Opt1 / Opt2 Analog Reader Dolby Digital Reader System Out Dolby Digital Amp. Automation Decoder DA-20 AUX1 / AUX2 9.5.2 Requirements at SDDS Side If the DFP-D3000 software is V2.21 or above, the SDDS can be controlled using the method described in this manual. Check the software version at the Status screen of the DFP-D3000 menu.
9.5.4 Connections for Using the AUX1 Input Connect Pins 12 (GND) and 14 (sense 0) of the J6 connector of DA20. Connect Pin 1 (Control 0 output) of the J6 connector of DA20 to Pin 34 (AUX 1 Fallback input, Lip+) of Automation connector. Connect Pin 12 (GND) of the J6 connector of DA20 to Pin 14 (Logic Common) of the DFP-D3000 Automation connector. The following shows a specific example of connections. Refer to Section 9.5.
For this connection, open the Preset Configuration screen of the DFP-D3000 setup software, and set the Primary Fallback setting to “NR2” in the preset corresponding to the AUX1 input. (Check the enclosed part of the screen.) Preset Configuration Screen (When AUX1 is selected) If Fallback must be performed in the order of AUX1 input and Analog input from SDDS, set the Primary Fallback setting to “AUX1” in the preset corresponding to the SDDS. (Check the enclosed part of the screen.
9.5.5 Connections for Using AUX2 Input Connect Pins 12 (GND) and 14 (sense 0) of the J6 connector of DA20. Connect Pin 1 (Control 0 output) of the J6 connector of DA20 to Pin 35 (Lip _, AUX1 Fallback input) of Automation connector. Connect Pin 12 (GND) of the J6 connector of DA20 to Pin 14 (Logic Common) of the DFP-D3000 Automation connector. The following shows a specific example of connections. Refer to Section 9.5.6 for details of connections of the audio system connectors.
For this connection, open the Preset Configuration screen of the DFP-D3000 setup software, and set the Primary Fallback setting to “NR2” in the preset corresponding to the AUX2 input. Preset Configuration Screen (When AUX2 is selected) If Fallback must be performed in the order of AUX2 input and Analog input from SDDS, set the Primary Fallback setting to “AUX2” in the preset corresponding to the SDDS.
9.5.6 Audio Connecting the DA-20 and DFP-D3000 For details of the connection, refer to the following table. DFP-D3000 AUX Input 1/2 (DB25, F/Cable M) DA-20 CP Audio Conn. J8 (DB25 M/Cable F) 1 Left Ground N.C. 2 Left Hot 14 Left out 3 Left Center Cold N.A. 4 Center Ground N.C. 5 Center Hot 20 Center Out 6 Right Center Cold N.A. 7 Right Ground N.C. 8 Right Hot 17 Right Out 9 Left Surround Ground N.C.
9.6 Connecting the CP-500 and DFP-3000 When constructing the system by combining the Dolby Laboratories CP-500 and DFP-D3000, as both are equipped with analog pickup interfaces and system control terminals, the functions of both equipments will clash. It is therefore important to decide which to master depending on ease of constructing the system and uses by the customer.
2. Logic wiring connections DFP-D3000 Automation I/O Connector (D-sub Connector, 37 pin, Female) CP-500 Automation Connector (D-sub Connector, 25 pin, Female) Pin No. Function Pin No.
4. Procedures for setting up the CP-500 First, confirm that the CP-500 is equipped with firmware version 1.51 or higher. Next, enable the “Auto Digital” function by referring to the CP-500 Installation Manual. The source format of the “Auto Digital” function should be set to Dolby A (SK2), and the target format to Dolby Digital (SK4). It is crucial that Dolby SR (SK3) is not assigned as a source format of the “Auto Digital” function.
If equalizer adjustments for B-chain have been performed on the CP-500, set the equalizer setting of the corresponding preset (Preset 6) of the DFP-D3000 to “OFF”. In the same way, if the Surround Delay is set at the CP-500 side, set the DFP-D3000 Surround Delay to “OFF”. The Preset Configuration screen of the Setup software will display as follows. ((2) of the following diagram.) Generally, as the equalizer and delay quality of the DFP-3000 are better than CP-500, use the DFP-3000.
6. Using as the changeover system When using the system combining the DFP-D3000 and CP-500 in the changeover format, it is necessary to supply the motor start pulse and change over command signals for the CP-500 as well. Therefore, add the following signals to the control signal line and connect the cables. Projector DFP-D3000 Automation I/O Connector (D-sub Connector, 37pin, Female) CP-500 Motor Start Connector (D-sub Connector, 9pin, Female) Signal Pin No. Function Pin No.
9.6.2 Connecting the DFP-3000 to the CP-500 with the CP-500 as master. When using the CP-500 as the master, use the DFP-D3000 for only the playback of the SDDS. This setting has the following problems. 1. The CP-500 input and output are unbalanced while those of the DFP-D3000 are balanced, therefore compared to the CP-500, effects of external noises are less. 2. The powerful theatre control features and easy setup of the A- and B-chain of the DFP-3000 will be disabled. 3.
3. Audio wiring connections DFP-D3000 System Output connector (D-sub connector, 25 pin, Male) CP-500 Main/LF output connector (D-sub connector, 37 pin, Female) Pin No. Function Pin No.
5. Audio input/output level adjustments Since the channel output adjustment and output bass and treble adjustments of the CP-500 is done on the output board (in the analog domain), these settings will also affect SDDS. Therefore, adjust the B-chain of the CP-500 prior to the B-chain of the DFP-D3000.
9.7 Connecting the DTS-6, DTS-6D and DFP-D3000 9.7.1 Outline of System Reader DFP-R3000 DFP-D3000 Opt1 / Opt2 Analog Reader System Out DTS Digital DTS Reader Amp. Automation Decoder DTS-6 / DTS-6D AUX1 / AUX2 9.7.2 Requirements of SDDS Side The DFP-D3000 software version must be more than 2.21. You can check the software version at the Status screen of the DFP-D3000 menu. For details, refer to the DFP-D3000 operation manual. 9.7.
1. Connecting DTS-6 to the AUX1 Input Terminal Connect Pins 13 (DTS S/W Enable Output) of the DTS-6 STEREO connector and 34 (Lip+, AUX1 Fallback Input) of the DFP-D3000 Automation connector. Connect Pin 8 (GND) of the DTS-6 STEREO connector and Pin 14 of the DFP-D3000 Automation connector (Logic Common). The following shows a specific example of connections.
For this connection, open the Preset Configuration screen of the DFP-D3000 setup software, and set the Primary Fallback setting to “NR2” in the preset corresponding to the AUX1 input. (Check the enclosed part of the screen.) Preset Configuration Screen (When AUX1 is selected) If fallback must be performed in the order of AUX1 input and Analog input from SDDS, set the Primary Fallback setting to “AUX1” in the preset corresponding to the SDDS. (Check the enclosed part of the screen.
2. Connecting DTS-6 to the AUX2 Input Terminal Connect Pin 13 (DTS S/W Enable Output) of the DTS-6 STEREO connector and Pin 35 (Lip-, AUX2 Fallback input) of the DFP-D3000 Automation connector. Connect Pin 8 (GND) of the DTS-6 STEREO connector and Pin 14 of the DFP-D3000 Automation connector (Logic Common). The following shows a specific example of connections.
For this connection, open the Preset Configuration screen of the DFP-D3000 setup software, and set the Primary Fallback setting to “NR2” in the preset corresponding to the AUX2 input. Preset Configuration Screen (When AUX2 is selected) If fallback must be performed in the order of AUX2 input and Analog input from SDDS, set the Primary Fallback setting to “AUX2” in the preset corresponding to the SDDS.
9.7.4 Connection of Control Signals from DTS Processor DTS-6D DTS6D side output: Use the DTS-6D Automation terminal (25-pin D-sub connector). There is no need to use the DTS Automation interface board. The following shows an example of system control system connections.
1. Connecting the DTS-6D to the AUX1 input terminal Connection when using the AUX1 terminal Connect Pin 10 (GND when Digital output) of the DTS-6D Automation connector and Pin 34 (Lip+, AUX1 Fallback input) of the DFP-D3000 Automation connector. Connect Pin 13 (GND) of the DTS-6 Automation terminal and Pin 14 of the DFP-D3000 Automation connector (Logic Common). The following shows a specific example of connections.
For this connection, open the Preset Configuration screen of the DFP-D3000 setup software, and set the Primary Fallback setting to “NR2” in the preset corresponding to the AUX1 input. (Check the enclosed part of the screen.) Preset Configuration Screen (When AUX1 is selected) If fallback must be performed in the order of AUX1 input and Analog input from SDDS, set the Primary Fallback setting to AUX1 in the preset corresponding to the SDDS. (Check the enclosed part of the screen.
2. Connecting the DTS-6D to the AUX2 input terminal Connection when using the AUX2 terminal Connect Pin 10 (GND when Digital output) of the DTS-6D Automation connector and Pin 35 (Lip-, AUX2 Fallback input) of the DFP-D3000 Automation connector. Connect Pin 13 (GND) of the DTS-6D Automation terminal and Pin 14 of the DFP-D3000 Automation connector (Logic Common). The following shows a specific example of connections.
For this connection, open the Preset Configuration screen of the DFP-D3000 setup software, and set the Primary Fallback setting to “NR2” in the preset corresponding to the AUX2 input. Preset Configuration Screen (When AUX2 is selected) If fallback must be performed in the order of AUX2 input and Analog input from SDDS, set the Primary Fallback setting to “AUX2” in the preset corresponding to the SDDS.
9.7.5 Audio Connecting the DTS-6, DTS-6D and DFP-D3000 For details of the connection, refer to the following table. DFP-D3000 AUX Input 1/2 (DB25, F/Cable M) DTS-6 Adaptor to JM21 “TS6 to CP500” DTS-6D Analog out (DB25 M/Cable F) 1 Left Ground N.C. N.C. 2 Left Hot 14 Left 14 Left 3 Left Center Cold N.A. N.A. 4 Center Ground N.C. N.C. 5 Center Hot 20 Center 20 Center 6 Right Center Cold N.A. N.A. 7 Right Ground N.C. N.C.
9.8 Corresponding to DFP-D3000 Surround EX 9.8.1 Restrictions on Control of Surround EX Decoder 1. For Surround EX, information for expressing “Surround EX” on film in any digital format is not written. For this reason, when controlling the Surround EX processor, there is a need to control the Surround EX decoder from the DFP-D3000 only when processing the Surround EX decoding for the SDDS signal. 2.
Example of Audio System Connection Cinema Sound Equipment SDDS Decoder DFP-D3000 Cinema Sound Equipment Surround EX Decoder SA-10 L: RC : LS : Left Channel Right Center Channel Left Surround Channel LC : Left Center Channel R: Right Channel RS : Right Surround Channel C: SW : BS : Center Channel Sub Woofer Channel Back Surround Channel During normal operations: The same sounds are output from the LS channel speaker and BS (L) channel speaker.
9.8.3 Actual Connection of Control System When controlling operations of the Dolby Laboratories SA-10 (Surround EX processor) from the DFPD3000 (switch the Surround EX mode between ON and OFF), connect the control input connector on the rear panel of the SA-10 and Automation connector on the DFP-D3000 as follows. 1. Settings at the SA-10 (Surround EX Processor) side . Set the control mode switch SW1 (located on the daughter board) in the SA-10 to the “CP65” position. .
9.8.4 SA-10 Operations When Controlling from the DFP-D3000 The system combining the DFP-D3000 and SA-10 performs the following operations at the settings and connections described until now. 1. When the SDDS film is played back The following operations are performed when the SDDS film is played back. When the SDDS film is identified by the DFP-D3000, the SDDS OK pulse is output from Pin 32 of the Automation connector.
9.8.5 Controlling Surround EX from DA-20 When combining the Dolby Digital format decoder Dolby Laboratories DA-20 and DFP-D3000, the SDDS decoder DFP-D3000 should be used instead of the CP-65 and CP-55 Dolby Laboratories Cinema sound processors.
1. Connecting DA-20 to the AUX1 input terminal Pin 1 (Ctri 0) Pin 14 (Senced) D-sub 25 pin Connector D-sub 37 pin Connector Pin 14 (Logic Common) Pin 12 (GND) Automation Input /Output Sence / Contorl (J6) CP Audio Connector (J8) Pin 34 (Lip +. AUX1 Active) D-sub 25 pin Connector D-sub 25 pin Connector Dolby Laboratories, Inc. DA-20 AUX1 Input DFP-D3000 2.
9.8.6 Controlling Surround EX from DTS-6 or DTS-6D When using the DTS Co. DTS-6 or DTS-6D in the DFP-D3000 system, SA-10 operations can be controlled from these cinema processors (DTS decoder) in the DFP-D3000 system. In this case, connect the control cables of the DTS-6 or DTS-6D and SA-10 as follows. In this case, the SA-10 can be controlled regardless of the DFP-D3000 control cables.
9.8.8 Adjustments of Audio System Details of the connections and adjustments of the audio system are provided in “Connections of the Audio System”. Below, the adjustment methods are described. Of the DFP-D3000 audio output, the Surround Left output and Surround Right output will be connected to the Surround input of the SA-10.
3. Start the DFP-D3000 setup software on the PC. When started, the screen shown in Fig. 1 will be displayed. Click “Connect to DFP” from the Config menu to start communication with the DFPD3000. At this time, the serial number information of the unit will be required. The serial number of the unit is indicated at the name plate on the right side of the unit. If the setup software has not yet been started, the serial number can also be viewed on the LCD screen of he DFP-D3000.
5. Check that the Master Output level is _10 dBu on the screen shown in Fig. 2. (Setting at shipment) If the setting is different, change the setting. After setting, press the Done button to exit this screen. (Returns to the screen in Fig .1.) 6. Select “Signal Generation” from the “Test” menu at the screen shown in Fig. 1. The screen shown in Fig. 3 will be displayed. Fig. 3. Setting Screen of DFP-D3000 Oscillator 7. Change the oscillator settings as follows at this screen. (Refer to Fig. 4.
Fig. 5. Warning Message When the Oscillator is set to ON 8. After setting the oscillator, select “EXIT” at the screen shown in Fig. 4 to exit the oscillator screen. At this time, the audio output and master output of each channel on the channel adjustment screen will be muted. As shown in Fig. 6, press the Surround channel and master output buttons, and set the outputs to “ON”. Change channel mute status to "ON" from "MUTE" by pushing these three buttons Adjustment the level with this condition. Fig. 6.
Fig. 7. Screen for Adjustments (For Surround Left) 10. If the check box on the left of “ON” displayed at “Channel EQ” at (2) of the screen shown in Fig. 7 is checked, remove the check mark (as shown in Fig. 9). 11. Move the slider of “Channel Level Trim” at (3) at the screen shown in the Fig. 7, and lower the audio output level from _3 dB to _6 dB. (At the initial state, the audio output reference level will be _10 dBu (approximately 240 mV for the voltage display, state shown in Fig. 8). 12.
Do not operate as for the equalizer. Fig. 8. Example of Screen After Completing Checks and Adjustments 13. After adjusting the level of one surround channel, return to step 9, and adjust the level of the other surround channel. 14. After adjusting the level of the surround channel, save the changed data on a disk. Refer to steps 6,7,8 and stop the operations of the oscillator. (Operations can be stopped once here. In this case, end the setup software.) 15.
n It is also possible to play film recorded with Dolby tone instead of the built-in oscillator to adjust the output level of the DFP-D3000. If SDDS format film with such tones are not available, use a Dolby Digital format or analog film and switch the preset according to the film used. In this case, open the “Preset Configuration” in the “Preset” menu, set the “Offset Trim” setting of the preset number corresponding to the format of the film played back to 0 dB before performing the actual adjustments.
9.9 Test Cable for Performing A-Chain Adjustment The DFP-D3000 provides a convenient, front-panel phone jack with a selector switch. This jack can be used to connect a spectrum analyzer (RTA) and X-Y oscilloscope to facilitate A-Chain calibrations and adjustments. The following diagram shows the connections of the cables for connecting the spectrum analyzer and X-Y oscilloscope to the DFP-3000 headphone. Required parts 1/4-inch (6.
9.10 Adjusting the Analog Track Pickup Digital audio tracks set a very high standard of quality for theatrical sound playback. In order to minimize the difference between sound from digital tracks and sound reproduced from a film’s optical tracks, the proper skills as well as caution are required for ensuring the best performance of the optical reader. This chapter mainly describes the forward scan reader.
9.10.5 Vertical Adjustment of Exciter Lamp For forward scan readers, set the oscilloscope to the X-Y display mode, and connect the same signals to the RTA (real time analyzer, spectrum analyzer). Play a loop film recorded with (black-and-white) pink noise signal, and adjust the output level from the analog pickup to the point where the highest frequency characteristics become. If necessary, adjust to the preferred frequency characteristics. 9.10.
9.11 Description of the DFP-D3000 Setup Software Menus The DFP-D3000 is provided with a DFP-D3000 setup software which runs on Windows 95 for simple settings of functions. The use of this software allows easy settings of functions of the DFP-D3000. The data set can be saved and copied on a PC. The software screens described in this chapter are those of the Version 2.00 Build 2.054. Therefore, screen contents and menu items may differ according to the software version.
1. Start-up Screen Menus . File menu: Menu on file operations . Config menu: DFP-D3000 connection and software setting menus . Presets menu: DFP-D3000 preset function setting menus . A-chain menu: DFP-D3000 AUX input, PEC input, MIC input, and Non-Sync input setting menus . Tools menu: Menu of useful functions for DFP-D3000 settings . Master menu: DFP-D3000 audio output and Lip Sync setting menus . Test menu: DFP-D3000 adjustment signal and check function menus .
9.11.2 Description of File Menu Items The following shows the File menu screen. The items of the File menu have the following functions. New: Opens a new project file Open: Opens the project file on the disk Close: Closes the current project file opened Project Info: Displays the current project information (screen name, etc.
9.11.3 Description of Config Menu Items The following shows the Config menu screen. The items of the Config menu have the following functions.
9.11.4 Description of Preset Menu Items The following shows the Preset menu screen. The items of the Preset menu have the following functions.
9.11.5 Description of A-Chain Menu Items The following shows the A-Chain menu screen. The items of the A-Chain menu have the following functions. AUX Inputs: Reference input level setting of each AUX input PEC Inputs: PEC input adjustment menu The following screen appears when this is selected.
9.11.6 Description of Tools Menu Items The following shows the Tool menu screen. The items of the Tool menu have the following functions. Copy Chan: Copies the B-chain setting channel Reset Chan: Returns the B-chain adjustment value to the initial state (0) Upload New Firmware to DFP-D3000: For installing new software (firmware) to the DFP-D3000. Restore DFP: For transferring set data to the DFP-D3000.
9.11.7 Description of Master Menu Items The following shows the Master menu screen. The items of the Master menu have the following functions.
9.11.8 Description of Test Menu Items The following shows the Test menu screen. The items of the Test menu have the following functions.
9.11.9 Description of Help Menu Items The following shows the Help menu screen. The items of the Help menu have the following functions.
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