Sony Ericsson DFP-D3000 инструкция обслуживания

Cinema Processor System QUICK ST AR T GUIDE 1st Edition (Revised 1) DIGIT AL FILM SOUND READER DFP-R3000 DIGIT AL FILM SOUND DECODER DFP-D3000 ®[...]

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1 DFP-3000 Table of Contents Check List ........................................................................................................... 3 1. Introduction ............................................................................................ 1-1 2. Equipment and accessories ............................................... 2-1 3. Bas[...]

2 DFP-3000 9.7 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 .....................[...]

3 DFP-3000 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 2. Check that you have all necessary components and equip[...]

4 DFP-3000 Page 5.5 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 6. Align the B-Chain. .......................................................................[...]

1-1 DFP-3000 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[...]

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2-1 DFP-3000 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 : 2.1 Digital Film Sound Reader Unit 1 DFP-R3000 Reader-to-Decoder Cable, 10 meter * 1 1-783-382-11 Adapter EA 1 3-194-819-03 Spacers 4 Bolt, Hex 3/8” 4 3-185-981-01 Washer 10 4 7-688-000-32 Screw[...]

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3-1 DFP-3000 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. [...]

3-2 DFP-3000 5. The STATUS option will now be flashing. Press the SELECT button again. 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. SELECT 1234 56 78 STATUS CONFIG TEST SELECT 1234 56 78 PWR ON: 0 0 0 0 [...]

3-3 DFP-3000 Wiring of other equipment. This following is an illustration of the DFP-D3000 rear panel. Note that these D-Sub connectors have metric (M2.5 x .45) jack screw receptacles and require mating connectors with metric jack screws. A kit of such connectors is provided with each DFP D3000. Do not use standard D-Sub connectors with 4-40 jack s[...]

3-4 DFP-3000 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 soun[...]

4-1 DFP-3000 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 i[...]

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5-1 DFP-3000 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 experi- enced cinema engineers, is to align the projector’s optical playback syste[...]

5-2 DFP-3000 SELECT 12345 678 SDDS NR2 SELECT 1234 56 78 NR2 TRIM: 0 dB MENU SELECT 1234 56 78 NR2 TRIM: 0 dB MENU SELECT 1234 56 78 STATUS CONFIG TEST SELECT 1234 56 78 PASSWORD: S * * * MASTER VOLUME SELECT 1234 56 78 PASSWORD: * * * * MASTER VOLUME 5.3.1 Select any Preset other than non-sync by pressing its PRESET button twice. If you have selec[...]

5-3 DFP-3000 5.3.9 When you enter the last correct character you will see the ADMIT option flashing. Press the SE- LECT 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 b[...]

5-4 DFP-3000 SELECT OPT1L GAIN: 2. 4 dB I S_LOSS 16.4kHz EXIT MASTER VOLUME L LC C RC R SW LS RS SELECT OPT1R GAIN: 2. 4 dB I S_LOSS 1 6 .4kHz EXIT MASTER VOLUME L LC C RC R SW LS RS This completes the A-Chain alignment procedure. To return to the main LCD menu, use the buttons to select the EXIT option and press the SELECT button. You may also pre[...]

6-1 DFP-3000 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 micropho[...]

6-2 DFP-3000 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. Pin[...]

6-3 DFP-3000 Function Key Channel F1 Left F2 Left Center F3 Center F4 Right Center F5 Right F6 Subwoofer, (LFE) F7 Left Surround F8 Right Surround 6.4c 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 [...]

6-4 DFP-3000 40 63 100 160 250 400 630 1K 1.6K 2.5K 4K 6.3K 10K 16K Center channel loudspeaker response 40 63 100 160 250 400 630 1K 1.6K 2.5K 4K 6.3K 10K 16K Analog subwoofer channel response Same SPL 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 equali[...]

6-5 DFP-3000 40 63 100 160 250 400 630 1K 1 .6K 2.5K 4 K 6.3K 10K 16 K Center channel loudspeaker response 40 63 100 160 250 400 630 1K 1.6K 2.5K 4K 6.3K 10K 16K Digital subwoofer (LFE) channel response 10dB higher SPL This procedure, which requires an RTA, matches the playback gain of the SDDS Preset ’ s subwoofer loudspeaker in the cinema to th[...]

6-6 DFP-3000 6.11 To set the surround channel delay and enable it for each Preset, bring up the Preset Configuration screen by selecting the Preset Configuration option under the Presets item in the main screen menu bar. This screen allows you to select each Preset, make a level trim (to balance the relative level of each Preset), set a surround de[...]

6-7 DFP-3000 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 DFP- R300[...]

6-8 DFP-3000 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[...]

6-9 DFP-3000 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 SD[...]

6-10 DFP-3000 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. Adjust the Master Volume control to [...]

7-1 DFP-3000 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 synchro[...]

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8-1 DFP-3000 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. [...]

8-2 DFP-3000 Sony Cinema Products Europe Engineering Services Division Europe, Middle East, Africa 25 Golden Square London W1R 6LU, England Phone: + 44 171 533 1475 Fax: + 44 171 533 1590 Hours: 9:00am to 6:00pm GMT Sony System Service, Tokyo Tokki Service Center Japan 7-22-17 TOC Building 8F Nishi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku Tokyo, 141-0031, Japan Phone[...]

9-1 DFP-3000 9. Appendix Useful references for installing the system are described here. W e also provide useful technical information for installing the DFP-3000 system. Please contact SONY Service Center for more information. 9.1 DFP-D3000 Rear Panel Connector Pin Assignment SYSTEM (25-pin D-Sub Male) MONITOR (25-pin D-Sub Male) AUX1, AUX 2 (25-p[...]

9-2 DFP-3000 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 sig[...]

9-3 DFP-3000 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) Pi[...]

9-4 DFP-3000 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-Sy[...]

9-5 DFP-3000 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[...]

9-6 DFP-3000 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 w[...]

9-7 DFP-3000 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.[...]

9-8 DFP-3000 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 tur[...]

9-9 DFP-3000 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 change[...]

9-10 DFP-3000 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[...]

9-11 DFP-3000 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 s[...]

9-12 DFP-3000 9.5 Description on Connection of DA-20 and DFP-D3000 9.5.1 Outline of System 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. For details on operating the DFP-D3000 me[...]

9-13 DFP-3000 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 Automat[...]

9-14 DFP-3000 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 in[...]

9-15 DFP-3000 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 c[...]

9-16 DFP-3000 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 P[...]

9-17 DFP-3000 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 DA-20 CP Audio Conn. J8 (DB25, F/Cable M) (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 Righ[...]

9-18 DFP-3000 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 constructin[...]

9-19 DFP-3000 2. Logic wiring connections DFP-D3000 Automation I/O Connector CP-500 Automation Connector (D-sub Connector, 37 pin, Female) (D-sub Connector, 25 pin, Female) Pin No. Function Pin No. Function Pin 8 Preset 5 Select (NR2) Pin 3 SK3 format select (Dolby SR) Pin 9 Preset 6 Select (AUX 1) Pin 4 SK4 format select (Dolby Digital) Pin 14 Log[...]

9-20 DFP-3000 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 Di[...]

9-21 DFP-3000 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 soft[...]

9-22 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 Automat[...]

9-23 DFP-3000 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 [...]

9-24 DFP-3000 3. Audio wiring connections DFP-D3000 System Output connector CP-500 Main/LF output connector (D-sub connector, 25 pin, Male) (D-sub connector, 37 pin, Female) Pin No. Function Pin No. Function Pin 1 Left Ground _ No Connection Pin 2 Left Hot ( + ) 7 X10 (Left) Pin 4 Center Ground _ No Connection Pin 5 Center Hot ( + ) 6 X11 (Center) [...]

9-25 DFP-3000 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. To obtain an optimum gain structur[...]

9-26 DFP-3000 9.7 Connecting the DTS-6, DTS-6D and DFP-D3000 9.7.1 Outline of System 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. 9.7.3 Connecting the DTS Processor DTS-6 DTS-[...]

9-27 DFP-3000 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 specif[...]

9-28 DFP-3000 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 in[...]

9-29 DFP-3000 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 speci[...]

9-30 DFP-3000 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 P[...]

9-31 DFP-3000 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.[...]

9-32 DFP-3000 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 Automa[...]

9-33 DFP-3000 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 in[...]

9-34 DFP-3000 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 Automat[...]

9-35 DFP-3000 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 P[...]

9-36 DFP-3000 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 DTS-6 Adaptor to JM21 DTS-6D Analog out (DB25, F/Cable M) “TS6 to CP500” (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[...]

9-37 DFP-3000 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-D300[...]

9-38 DFP-3000 Example of Audio System Connection L : Left Channel LC : Left Center Channel C : Center Channel RC : Right Center Channel R : Right Channel SW : Sub Woofer Channel LS : Left Surround Channel RS : Right Surround Channel BS : Back Surround Channel During normal operations: The same sounds are output from the LS channel speaker and BS (L[...]

9-39 DFP-3000 9.8.3 Actual Connection of Control System When controlling operations of the Dolby Laboratories SA-10 (Surround EX processor) from the DFP- D3000 (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 [...]

9-40 DFP-3000 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 b[...]

9-41 DFP-3000 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. For the DFP-D3000, as Dolby Digital format conditions are detected using the level signal [...]

9-42 DFP-3000 1. Connecting DA-20 to the AUX1 input terminal 2. Connecting DA-20 to the AUX2 input terminal Pin 1 (Ctri 0) Pin 14 (Senced) Pin 12 (GND) Pin 34 (Lip +. AUX1 Active) Pin 14 (Logic Common) Automation Input /Output AUX1 Input D-sub 25 pin Connector D-sub 37 pin Connector D-sub 25 pin Connector D-sub 25 pin Connector Dolby Laboratories, [...]

9-43 DFP-3000 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 con- trolled 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[...]

9-44 DFP-3000 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. [...]

9-45 DFP-3000 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 DFP- D3000. At this time, the serial number information of the unit will be required. The serial number of the unit is indicated at the name plat[...]

9-46 DFP-3000 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. [...]

9-47 DFP-3000 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 m[...]

9-48 DFP-3000 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 o[...]

9-49 DFP-3000 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 oscil[...]

9-50 DFP-3000 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 ?[...]

9-51 DFP-3000 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 connectin[...]

9-52 DFP-3000 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 [...]

9-53 DFP-3000 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 th[...]

9-54 DFP-3000 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 ch[...]

9-55 DFP-3000 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 .[...]

9-56 DFP-3000 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.) Save: S[...]

9-57 DFP-3000 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. Connect to DFP: Connects to the DFP-D3000 (displayed when not connected) Disconnect to DFP: Disconnects the connection with the DFP-D300 (displayed when connected) Dial up Modem Connect to DFP:[...]

9-58 DFP-3000 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. Preset Configuration: Setting screen of inputs, matrices, and levels corresponding to each preset Active Preset: Screen for switching presets from the PC[...]

9-59 DFP-3000 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. Level Adjustments Oscilloscope: Displays[...]

9-60 DFP-3000 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 th[...]

9-61 DFP-3000 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. Master DFP-D3000: For setting the DFP-D3000 output level and master fader Master SDDS: For setting the SDDS lip sync and changeover[...]

9-62 DFP-3000 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. Signal Generation: For setting the test signal generation Monitor Control: For setting the headphone monitor Linear Error Test: For checking the SDDS playback state and film state A-Chain Self Test: [...]

9-63 DFP-3000 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. Getting Started: For displaying the initial help screen and accessing the English help items Keyboard short Cuts: Description of keyboard short cut About: For displaying the software version, Build n[...]

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