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Model DP579 Dolby Tri-Level Sync Interface 

 

Figure 2 

Tandem Horizontal Rack Mounting with Cat. No. 546 

To mount one or two units horizontally in a 1-U space, remove the two 
chassis screws n earest the front panel and the center screw near the 
rear panel. Use those same screws to secure the DP579 to the Cat. No. 
546 Rack Mount Kit tray. Assemble the rack-mount front panel to the 
tray with the supplied screws and hex key. See Figure 2. 

2.2  Rear-Panel Connectors 

100 – 240 Vac

5W 50-60 Hz 

Output 2

Output 1

Dolby Black

WARNING: Check fuse rating
before applying powing

To reduce the risk of
fire replace only with
same type and rating 
250V time-lag fuse.

FUSE T 1AL

5 mm x 20 mm

Model DP579

CAUTION

Input

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Figure 3

 Model DP579 Rear Panel 

2.2.1   AC Power 

The DP579 incorporates a universal switching power supply that 
handles the full range of nominal mains voltages between 90 and 264 
VAC and any frequency between 50 Hz and 60 Hz.  

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Summary of Contents for DP579

Page 1: ...Dolby E Tri Level Sync Interface Model DP579 Issue 2 Part Number 91757 MAIN...

Page 2: ...the fullest extent allowed by law LIMITATION OF LIABILITY It is understood and agreed that Dolby Laboratories liability whether in contract in tort under any warranty in negligence or otherwise shall...

Page 3: ...Setting Up 3 2 1 Rack Mounting 3 2 2 Rear Panel Connectors 4 2 2 1 AC Power 4 2 2 2 Input 5 2 2 3 Dolby Black 5 2 3 Installation 5 3 Operation 7 4 Front Panel Indicators 8 4 1 Power 8 4 2 V Ref Indica...

Page 4: ...face iv List of Figures 1 Vertical Rack Mounting 3 2 Tandem Horizontal Rack Mounting with Cat No 546 4 3 Model DP579 Rear Panel 4 4 DP579 Wiring Example 5 5 Model DP579 Front Panel 8 List of Tables 1...

Page 5: ...ratus complies with Canadian ICES 003 UL WARNING Troubleshooting must be performed by a trained technician Do not attempt to service this equipment unless you are qualified to do so Check that the cor...

Page 6: ...rect range for the input power requirement of the unit Ensure fuses fitted are the correct rating and type as marked on the unit The unit must be earthed by connecting to a correctly wired and earthed...

Page 7: ...dio vanno osservate le seguenti misure di sicurezza Assicurarsi che il selettore di cambio tensione sia posizionato sul valore corretto Assicurarsi che la portata ed il tipo di fusibili siano quelli p...

Page 8: ...ards Dit apparaat mag niet worden blootgesteld aan vocht Vanwege het risico dat er druppels in het apparaat vallen dient u er geen vloeistoffen in bekers op te plaatsen Voor een veilig gebruik en om h...

Page 9: ...rtment door in the AC power input housing with a small flat blade screwdriver Carefully pull out the fuse holder Fuse Fuse Holder Checking or Replacing the Main Fuse 2 Check that the fuse has the corr...

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Page 11: ...to 25 and 29 97 fps Please note that this requires a software upgrade for the Dolby E codecs the new software is included with the DP579 The DP579 includes a loop through for the input video reference...

Page 12: ...te other than standard NTSC or PAL requires a DP571 and or DP572 running software version 2 0 0 0 or later and a DP570 running software version 1 0 8 6 or later The DP579 is shipped with appropriate D...

Page 13: ...hat allows the unit to be mounted vertically inside a standard rack Alternatively two units can be mounted together horizontally using the optional Cat No 546 Rack Mount Kit Figure 1 Vertical Rack Mou...

Page 14: ...nt panel to the tray with the supplied screws and hex key See Figure 2 2 2 Rear Panel Connectors 100 240Vac 5W50 60Hz Output 2 Output 1 Dolby Black WARNING Check fuse rating before applying powing To...

Page 15: ...nd Output 2 2 3 Installation Figure 4 shows an example of a DP579 installation Video Ref DP571 Dolby E Encoder Output 2 Output 1 Dolby Black Input DP579 Plant video reference loop through or terminate...

Page 16: ...s made in the Operating Mode Frame Rate setup menu The DP572 Dolby E Decoder will automatically detect the appropriate frame rate from the DP579 Both the DP571 and DP572 will indicate the presence of...

Page 17: ...w PAL at 24 fps video signal is detected the DP579 will enter Bypass mode and the signal is passed straight through to the output connectors Any other type of signal e g AES EBU LTC etc will force the...

Page 18: ...ing status LEDs will light if a suitable video reference signal is detected 4 2 1 Tri Level The Tri Level LED indicates that a tri level video input signal in a format supported by the DP579 has been...

Page 19: ...Model DP579 Dolby Tri Level Sync Interface 9 4 4 Error If neither tri level nor composite video is detected the Error LED will light MAIN...

Page 20: ...0 264 VAC 50 60 Hz via internal supply designed to operate from a centrally switched power source Power Consumption 5W typical 9W maximum 5 2 Temperature and Humidity Specifications Operating 0 to 50...

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