DTS DTS-6D, Installation And Operation Manual

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BEFORE THE SHOW
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Splice in DTS encoded trailer films
If possible, add the DTS encoded trailer (s) after all the analog trailers. Verify these trailers are listed
on either your DTS movie disc(s) or DTS trailer disc. If the trailer’s title does not appear on these
discs, then the trailer will not play in DTS digital sound. DTS encoded trailers will play with a no-
DTS feature
IF its played in optical -or- the installation permits threading both readers (DTS and
the other digital head). Verify the installation has been set up for this application before starting. If
not sure, thread up according to the feature’s sound format.
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Splice in the DTS trailer film
Add the DTS trailer (logo) film to the head of the DTS encoded movie. Splice it in at about six
frames after fade-out (should still have timecode) and add it directly to the first frame picture (of the
movie) with timecode.
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The DTS “Stand Alone Trailer” Disc
Do NOT insert the “Stand Alone Trailer Disc” into the DTS-6D with any movie disc. This will cause
the DTS-6D to malfunction. This disc is meant to be used when the DTS and THX trailers are
attached to a non-DTS feature. All current DTS movie discs contain the DTS and THX trailers.
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Threading Timecode Reader : Refer to Figure 5. Make the same size loops through the projector
as when checking the offset number.
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House Fader Setting
Most house faders should be set to “ 7 ”. This may be readjusted for best play in the theater. NOTE:
In some theaters, the subwoofer will not change with the fader .
STARTING THE SHOW
Less than a minute after power is turned on and the DTS movie discs are loaded, the
SYSTEM
light
will flash. This indicates the DTS-6D processor is ready for show start. If the
SYSTEM
light does not
flash, cycle the power on the DTS-6D: switch unit’s power off, wait 3 seconds, and switch unit on.
If the light does not flash after 40 seconds, turn off the DTS-6D unit and contact DTS technical
support.
When DTS timecoded film reaches the timecode reader head, the green light on the timecode reader
head and the
TIMECODE
light on the DTS-6D processor will illuminate. A second later, the
DIGITAL
light on the DTS-6D processor will illuminate and the DTS digital sound track will start playing.
Notice that a light will sporadically flash on the CD-ROM drive whose disc is playing -- this is
normal.
DTS recommends the show be pre-run. Check that the green timecode reader LED is bright and
steady, and the system performs properly. Check all reels for good time code, if time permits.
Occasional blinking of the
TIMECODE
LED is acceptable. Go into the theater to listen for good sound
quality and a comfortable listening level. Adjust the house fader, if necessary.
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Change-over
For those theaters that have two projectors, the DTS-6D processor will automatically make a sound
change-over when first frame of picture timecode is read on the upcoming projector. DTS digital