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Model DP564 Multichannel Audio Decoder User’s Manual Issue 1 Part Number 91830.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er ii Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Corporate Headquarters Dolby Laboratories, Inc. 100 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94103-4813 Telephone 415-558-0200 Fax 415-863-1373 www.dolby.com European Headquarters Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er iii Table of Contents List of Figures ............................................................................................................................ vi List of Tables ....................................
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er iv 4.4 Setup Menu .............................................................................................. 4-6 4.4.1 Operating Mode ........................................................................... 4-7 4.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er v Chapter 8 Streaming Server and Remote Software ............................................ 8-1 8.1 DolbyRemote 564 .................................................................................... 8-1 8.2 Hardware Connection .
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er vi List of Figures Figure 1-1 DP564 System Block Diagram .................................................................................. 1-3 Figure 2-1 Connection Ports for Digital Signals .........................
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er vii Regulatory Notices and Fusing Information FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comp ly with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er viii EU This equipment complies with the EMC requirements of EN55103 -1 and EN5510 3-2 when op erated in an E2 environment in accorda nce with this manual. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE This unit complies with the safety sta ndard EN60065.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er ix Fusing Information WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, replace fuses only with the same type and rating. The DP564 uses a universal sw itching power supply that handles the full range of nominal mains voltages between 90 and 264 VAC and any frequency between 50 and 60 Hz.
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction The DP564 Multichannel Audio Decoder gi ves studio professi onals unparalleled ability to monitor different audio programs in a variety of listening m odes. Critical monitoring is essential to ensure that the highest quality audio reaches your listeners at home.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Introduction 1-2 Note: The processing sequence is not identical to th at of a consumer decoder. To efficiently deliver all the available features, downm ixi ng is separated from the decoding block.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Introduction 1-3 Figure 1-1 DP564 System Block Diagram The 2-U rack-mount unit features multiple inpu ts including two AES3 inputs, a Toslink optical input, and an Ethernet port for RTP-streaming Dolby Digital audio. The inputs are easily selected with dedicated front-panel buttons.
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er 2-1 Chapter 2 Installation This chapter covers the physical conn ections necessary to operate the DP564. 2.1 Mounting The DP564 occupies 2U of rack space. The unit operates at ambient temperatures up to 122° F (50° C) and vents from front to rear.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Installation 2-2 signal on to another unit; if pass-through is not n ecessary, this connector should be fitted with a 75-ohm term inator. The Digital In connectors, AES 1 and AES 2 , can receive both Dolby ® Digital and PCM signals.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Installation 2-3 2.2.3 Analog Outputs The +4 dBu balanced Analog Audio Outpu ts connect directly to your m o nitoring system. Each connector is labeled acc ording to the channe l signal it sends. If your system includes a single sp eaker for Back Surround, use only the Bsl output, and leave the Bsr output open.
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er 3-1 Chapter 3 Front-Panel Controls Every function of the DP564, ex cept control of streaming a udio, is accessible using the front-panel buttons in combination w ith the information on the display screen.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Front-Panel Controls 3-2 one-touch recall of a complete se t of parameter settings prev iously stored as a preset. Output-level controls set the volume level for your listening environm ent. Detailed explanations of each button function follow.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Front-Panel Controls 3-3 menu. If you are in a setup menu, Status changes the display to a status menu. If you are in a setup menu, Setup brings up the top-level setup menu. If you are in a status menu, Status brings up the main status m enu.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Front-Panel Controls 3-4 Decode Use the Decode buttons to select a speci fic surround-decoding mode. Note: Dolby Digital decoding is applied wh enever a Dolby Digital signal is received. The Decode buttons off er additional processing options.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Front-Panel Controls 3-5 3.2.3 Input Use the Input buttons to select the source for th e input signal. Only one of these buttons is lit at a time, i ndicating the selected source: AES1 , AES2 , Optical , or Streaming .
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Front-Panel Controls 3-6 3.2.6 Special Button Functions Under certain conditions, you may need to reset the DP564. Table 3-1 shows the button combinations to use in those cases. Table 3-1 Special Button Functions Function Action; Result Hardware Reset Press Shift + Esc + ► simultaneously; the DP564 reboots.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Front-Panel Controls 3-7 3.4 RS-232 Connection The Remote RS-232 connection port can be used to c onnect for software updates, or to a computer running DolbyRemote 564. The DolbyRemote 564 application is far m ore efficient, however, when connected via the 100 BASE-T port.
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er 4-1 Chapter 4 Menus Much of the versatility and power of th e DP564 lies in its menu structure. This chapter covers: • Menu basics • Hot-key function • Status menu • Setup menu 4.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Menus 4-2 4.2 Hot-Key Functions Certain front-panel buttons activate a special function when you press and hold the button for two seconds.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Menus 4-3 If the selected input is receiving a valid Dolby ® Digital signal, the display conveys important information about the input str eam and the decoding status, as shown in Figure 4-3.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Menus 4-4 PCM Audio 44.1 kHz 20 Bit Consumer Preset 1 Figure 4-4 Main Status Menu with a Valid PCM Input The space above the line displays the type of input, sam ple rate, bit depth, and mode ( Professional or Consumer ) of the stream.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Menus 4-5 4.3.6 Input Status The input status menu identifies the sele cted input in the m enu title line. When a valid signal is present, inform ati on displays for signal lock, sample rate, signal type, and Emphasis , Bit-0 , and Bit-1 informational bits.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Menus 4-6 4.3.8 Timecode Status The Timecode Status menu includes: • A large timecode readout • Frame rate • Timestamp delay word The main status display also shows tim ecode information, according to settings in the Timecode Display setup menu.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Menus 4-7 Unit Setup Operating Mode Monitor Control User Presets I/O Control Monitor Configuration System Settings Figure 4-5 Main Setup Menu Scroll to select a menu item and press Enter or ► to display that item ’s submenu.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Menus 4-8 Detection Detection offers two options: Normal and Silent Switch . In Normal mode, an input that switches from PCM to Dolby Digital (if, for example, the co.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Menus 4-9 • Speaker Mutes • LFE Mon Mode Pro Logic Pro Logic is set either to Manual or Automatic . In Automatic , the DP564 applies Pro Logic ® decoding according to the setting of the Dolby Srnd metadata parameter in a Dolby Digital 2/0 signal.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Menus 4-10 Pro Logic II The DP564 supports four Pro Logic II modes: Movie , Music , Pro Logic , and Matrix . Additional menus under Pro Logic II give you control over settings for Panorama , Dimension , and Center Width , which offer a variety of settings activated when in Music mode.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Menus 4-11 Karaoke The DP564 can process karaoke informati on in a Dolby Digital bitstream. In a karaoke bitstream, the standard Center, Left Surround, and Right Surround channels are replaced with a music channel and tw o vocal channels.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Menus 4-12 4.4.3 User Presets The DP564 stores up to 32 presets. Each pr eset includes all ac tive settings. If you recall a preset, then change one param eter, the configuration with the one changed parameter is not stored unless you save it as a separate preset.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Menus 4-13 viewing, but if you activat e any preset using the User Presets menu, the display goes to the main stat us menu upon activation.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Menus 4-14 Clock Use the Clock menu to select the clock source for the DP564. Digital In locks the system to the currently selected digital input (AES1, AES2 or Optical). Ref In locks the system to the reference inpu t ( AES Ref ) 1 .
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Menus 4-15 4.4.5 Monitor Configuration The Monitor Configuration menu is used primarily to configure your listening environment for accurate monitoring of all content.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Menus 4-16 To enter text: 1. Press ► to select Del , then Enter to delete the text to the lef t of the flashing cursor. When the letter characters appear uppercase, ↓ ch anges them to lowercase. From the lowercase display, ↑ changes the letters to uppercase.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Menus 4-17 The first line on this menu is IP Config , which lets you choose Manual or Automatic configuration. If you choose Automatic , the DP564 uses DHCP protocol to request an IP addr ess from the network server.
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er 5-1 Chapter 5 Listening Room Calibration Setting up your listening environment is a crucial elem ent in enabling you to properly evaluate content.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Listening Room Calibration 5-2 80 Hz , but if any of those speakers is particularly small, choose the highest frequency, 120 Hz . This setting not only produces better response from your system, but also protects small speakers from damage.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Listening Room Calibration 5-3 Note: Left and Right speakers should be equi distant from the reference listening position.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Listening Room Calibration 5-4 3. Use the ▲▼ buttons to change the setting to match the value you calculated, then press Enter . 5.2.3 Back Surround Delay To calculate the setting for Back Surround delay: C – Bs = setting in ms for Surround delay To enter the Surround delay setting: 1.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Listening Room Calibration 5-5 To enter the Pro Logic delay setting: 1. On the Monitor Configuration menu, select Speaker Delays , then press Enter . 2. Select Pro Logic and press Enter to go to the Pro Logic Delay menu.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Listening Room Calibration 5-6 For film work, test noise at reference level should produce an SPL of 85 dBC for each of the main front channels (Left, Ce nter, Right) and 82 dBC for each Surround channel . The lower Surround level is sp ecific to film-style m ixing rooms.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Listening Room Calibration 5-7 Measuring SPL Before generating test noise, press Ref to check that the master volum e level is set to 0 dB. Master volume should remain at 0 dB while you set channel trim levels. The Ref button remains lit as long as th e master volume level is s et to 0 dB.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Listening Room Calibration 5-8 3. Keep the SPL meter in this position. Ma ke sure that the m eter is aimed at the center speaker as you take readings for the Left, Center, and Right speakers.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Listening Room Calibration 5-9 For future reference, if you calibrate the subwoofer with an RTA, measure the calibrated level with an SPL meter and note the meter reading for the proper calibration. Use this measured value for quick future checks of th e system calibration.
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er 6-1 Chapter 6 Operating Modes The DP564 offers unique control and mon itoring options. This chapter covers: • Monitoring modes • Hardware remote control 6.1 Monitoring Modes The front panel provides eas y access to different monito ring modes.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Operating Modes 6-2 Mono can only be activated when one of th e two-channel downmixes is in use, or when the input is PCM or a 2/0 Dolby Di gital program. We recommend that program mixers designate Lo/Ro as the source for mono downmixes.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Operating Modes 6-3 6.1.3 Listening The Listening section provides the ability to emul ate different listening environm ents at a single touch. • Full uses all speaker outputs. The signals are routed to the speakers directly.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Operating Modes 6-4 6.2.1 Cat. No. 549 Configuration The Cat. No. 549 Config menu allows you to customize functions controlled by the Cat. No. 549 GPIO Controller. The in itial display identif ies which button is selected for configuration, and the active settings for that button.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Operating Modes 6-5 Table 6-1 Cat. No. 549 Default Button and LED Funct ions DP564 GPIO Pin Assignments Button Number Default Function Sw itc h LED 1 AES Input 1 GPI .
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Operating Modes 6-6 3. Choose the appropriate assignments, and press Ente r to activate each change. 4. When you have configured the pin, press Esc to return to the GPI/O Pin Config menu, and repeat steps 1–3 as needed to configure other pins on the GPI/O Controller.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Operating Modes 6-7 Table 6-3 Functions Available for Assignment to Input Pins Bypass Streaming Input 4 Preset 1 Stereo Downmix Preset 2 Lt/Rt Downmix Preset 3 Mono D.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Operating Modes 6-8 Table 6-4 Functions Available for Assignment to Output Pins Error AES Input 2 External AES Ref Optical Input 3 Remote Control Streaming Input 4 Do.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er 7-1 Chapter 7 Using New Features This chapter is for users of the DP562, the predecessor to this model. It provides a quick look at the new features in the DP 564, an.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Using New Features 7-2 7.3 Enhanced Monitoring Control You have enhanced control over monitoring level and output control when using the DP564.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Using New Features 7-3 7.9 Timecode Output The DP564 extracts the timecode from a Dol by Digital stream if timecode is present. This is used to generate a matching linear timecode output signal from the rear-panel LTC connection.
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er 8-1 Chapter 8 Streaming Server and Remote Software To activate the streaming audio input or to use the DolbyRemote 564 software by network connection, you need to configure the DP564 using the Network Settings menu as described starting on page 4-16.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Streaming Server and Remote Software 8-2 CD-ROM Installation To install DolbyRemote 564 on your computer: 1. Place the CD-ROM in the PC. 2. The installation program should run au tomatically. If nothing happens, open the Run prompt (click the Start menu, then Run ) and type d:setup.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Streaming Server and Remote Software 8-3 8.6 Streaming The Streaming tab enables you to select and c ontrol the streaming input.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Streaming Server and Remote Software 8-4 8.7 Dolby Streaming Server The Dolby Streaming Server gives functiona lity to the com puter where you store Dolby Digital files you want to decode via the streaming input on your DP564.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er A-1 Appendix A Metadata Note: This appendix was originally written for users of Dolby ® E products that assign metadata parameter values. The DP564, as a decoder, sim ply uses the metadata parameters included in a Dolby Dig ital bi tstream.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-2 decoder processes the metadata stream ac cording to parameters set by the program creator, as well as cer tain settings for bass m anagement and dynamic range that are chosen by the consumer to reflect thei r specific home theater equipm ent and environmental conditions.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-3 transparent to consumers, certain parameters affect the output of a home decoder, like when downmixing for a specific speaker configuration, or when the consumer chooses Dynamic Range Control to avoi d disturbing family and neighbors.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-4 Both types of metadata can be exam ined, modified, or passed through during encoding. Table A-1 lists the active metada ta param eters and indicates if each parameter is inform ational or control.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-5 When received at the con sumer’s Dolby Digital decoder, this param eter setting determines the level shif t in the decoder that sets, or normalizes, the average audio output of the decoder to a preset level.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-6 The most important point to remember is th at in setting the dialogue level parameter, you are providing your listener with an esse ntial service. For y our listeners, setting this level properly means: • The volume level is consiste nt with other programs.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-7 Note: While the use of DRC modes during decoding is a consumer-selectable feature, the dialogue level parameter se tting is not. Therefore, the proper setting of the dialogue le vel parameter is essential before previewing a DRC profile.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-8 Dynamic Range Control Profiles Six preset DRC profiles are available to content producer s: Film Light, Film Standard, Music Light, Music Standard, Speech, and None. Each is applied in the pattern shown in Figure A-2.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-9 • Music Standard Max Boost: 12 dB (below –55 dB) Boost Range: –55 dB to –31 dB (2:1 ratio) Null Band Width: 5 dB (–31 dB to –26 d.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-10 It is important to consider the output signals from each piece of equipment that can receive a Dolby Digital program in the hom e.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-11 In each of these devices, the analog stereo output is one of two different stereo downmixes.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-12 Extended BSI parameters translate seamlessl y to decoders that read only universal parameters. A.5.1 Universal Parameters Universal parameters are present in a ll Dolby Digital encoders and decoders.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-13 LFE Channel The status of the LFE Channel pa rameter indicates to a Dolby Digita l encoder whether an LFE Channel is present within the bitstream . Channel Mode determines whether the LFE Channel parame ter can be set.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-14 Bitstream Mode Setting Definition Complete Main (CM) CM flags the bitstream as the Main Au dio Service for the program and all elements are present to form a c omplete audio program. Currently, this is the most comm on setting.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-15 RF Overmodulation Protection This parameter is designed to protect against overmodulation when a decoded Dolby Digital bitstream is RF modulated. When enabled the Dolby Digital encoder includes pre-emphasis in its calculations for RF Mode compression.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-16 Surround Downmix Level Setting Defini tion 0.707 (–3 dB) default The left and right surround channels are each attenuated 3 dB and sent to the left and right front channels, respectively. 0.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-17 environment matches that of the m ixing room. This control operates in add ition to the dialogue level control, and is best th ought of as the final volum e setting on the consumer’s equipment.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-18 Note: The parameters DC Filter , Lowpass Filter , LFE Lowpass Filter , Surround 3 dB Attenuation , and Surround Phase Shift appear after the Extended BSI parameters on Dolby E and Dolby Digital equipment m enus.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-19 Surround 3 dB Attenuation The Surround 3 dB Attenuation paramete r determines whether the surround channel(s) are attenuated 3 dB before en coding. The attenuation actually takes p lace inside the Dolby Digital encoder.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-20 Because the revised definitions affect metada ta param eters that were not used by the consumer decoders, all decoders will be co m patible with the revised bitstream .
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-21 Lt/Rt Surround Mix Level This parameter indicates th e level shift applied to th e surround channels w hen downmixing to an Lt/Rt output. Its operati on is sim ilar to the surround downmix level in the universal metadata .
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-22 Lo/Ro Surround Mix Level This parameter indicates th e level shift applied to th e surround channels w hen downmixing to a Lo/Ro output. When Exte nded BSI param eters are active, this parameter is used, and the Surround Mix Leve l parameter in the universal param eters is not.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-23 A.6 Metadata Combinations Table A-3 provides examples of combinations of parameters that could be used as a preset.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix A: Metadata A-24 Extended Bitstream Information parameters are in italics. Parameter Action Film (5.1) Drama (Lt/Rt) Local News (Mono) Music (5.0) Live Sporting Events (5.0) Lo/Ro Center Downmix Level N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er B-1 Appendix B Latency Values The latency of the DP564 is defined as the difference in time between the beginning of a valid Dolby ® Digital frame entering the DP564 and the output of the first PCM sample represented by that frame.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix B: Latency Values B-2 Table B-1 shows the SMPTE Standard specif ied decoder latency with respect to the first word of the Dolby Digital fram e (which is the reference point). Table B-1 SMPTE-Specified Latency Sample Rate Decoder Latency with Respect to Reference Point 48 kHz 32 ms 44.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er Appendix B: Latency Values B-3 Table B-2 IEC 61937 Specified Latency, with Respe c t to Beginning of Dolby Digital (AC-3) burst payload Latency in Milliseconds Data Rate in kbps Sample Rate: 48 kHz Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz Sample Rate: 32 kHz 56 6.
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DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod er C-1 Appendix C Specifications Audio Coding Algorithms Dolby ® Digital, Dolby Surround Pro Logic ® , Dolby Digital Surround EX ™ , Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Headphone Audio Input Sampling Rates 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96 kHz Audio Output Sampling Rates 32, 44.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod e r Appendix C: Specifications C-2 Digital Audio Outputs Four BNC female connectors, unbalanced, 75 Ω per AES-3ID-1995 (SMPTE 276M) Analog Audio Outputs 0 dBFS = +24 d.
DP564 Multichannel Audio Decod e r Appendix C: Specifications C-3 Test Noise Auto: Sequences wideband or band-limited pink noise through enabled channels at two-second intervals Manual: Feeds continuo.
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