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The mute button can be activated to stop the SDDS playback and achieve complete silence.
However, the button is only relevant if the bypass button is not activated.
Master level control
The master level control is calibrated in true dB steps. 0.0 dB is the reference level and will
match fader-setting 7.0 on most other cinema processors.
Below is a table for level setting comparisons between the SDDS decoder and other common
cinema processors.
To make sure that the playback level is uniform during your entire show, please ensure that
the master level control of the other cinema processor is always set to a level, which matches
the selected SDDS playback volume according to this table.
Note that this level comparison will only be correct if all systems are correctly set-up and
aligned.
SDDS
Others
+ 10.0
10
+ 6.6
9
+ 3.3
8
0.0
7
- 3.3
6
- 6.6
5
- 10.0
4
Please note: The DFP-2000 level scale is limited to +/- 10 dB. If –10 dB is not sufficient
attenuation to achieve a comfortable listening level, contact your service personnel to check
that your system is correctly aligned.
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Reference level, calibrated to 85 dBC
If the Data present indicator is off, the film is
not running through the reader at the right
speed.
If it is flashing, the film is running, but no
SDDS data can be decoded.
When it is solidly on, the unit plays back
SDDS through the sound system unless the
bypass button has been activated (button is
lit).
