Dolby DP572 Dolby E Decoder
E-CODE: I3340-
Product Details
The Dolby® E Decoder DP572 was designed to ease the transition from two-channel to multichannel audio for DTV broadcasters and program producers. It decodes up to eight channels of high-quality audio, plus Dolby Digital metadata, from a Dolby E signal encoded on a single AES3 pair, external fiber, satellite link, digital videotape, digital audiotape, or from a video server.
Manufacturer Specs
Audio Coding Algorithm
Dolby E
Dolby E Program Configurations
User-selectable: 5.1; 3 × 2; 5.1 + 1 + 1; 6 × 1; 5.1 + 2; 8 × 1; 4 × 2
Others selectable
Audio Sampling Rate
48 kHz
Video Frame Rates
29.97 fps (NTSC);
25 fps (PAL)
23.98, 24, 30 fps (requires Dolby E Tri-Level Sync Interface DP579)
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.25 dB
Distortion
<0.01% at 1 kHz
<0.02%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Dynamic Range
>110 dB
Delay
Encoding: fixed, one video frame PCM delay channel: fixed, one video frame PCM delay channel: fixed, one video frame or minimal delay
Power Requirements
90–264 VAC, 50–60 Hz, auto-sensing, 15 W maximum; designed to operate from a centrally switched power source
Dimensions and Weight
1-U rackmount: 44 × 483 × 324 mm (1.75 × 19 × 12.75 in.)
Net: 2.7 kg (5.9 lb)
Environmental Conditions
Operating: 0°C–50°C (32°F–122°F), natural convection cooling; 0%–98% relative humidity (noncondensing)
Nonoperating: −20°C to 70°C (−4°F to 158°F)
Regulatory Notices
North America: This unit complies with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada ICES-003 Class A requirements. It is UL Listed for the US and Canada.
Europe: This unit complies with the requirements of Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and carries the CE marking accordingly.
Dolby DP572 Front Panel
Display and Controls
Two-line, 16-character LCD with control keys for status indication and setup operations
Status LEDs
Indicate output channel activity, video reference, Dolby E program configuration, main input, PCM delay, input data (bit depth), fault, and error
RS-232 Serial Remote Port
8-pin female mini-DIN connector for remote control and software upgrades
Headphone Output
6.35 mm (1/4-in.) standard stereo headphone jack for confidence monitoring
Dolby DP572 Rear Panel
Digital Audio Input
BNC female with loop-through, unbalanced, 75Ω, signal levels per AES-3ID-1995 (SMPTE 276M) specifications, external 75Ω termination required
Digital Audio Outputs
Two BNC female connectors for each output: 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8; unbalanced, 75Ω, signal levels per AES-3ID-1995 (SMPTE 276M)
Video Reference Input
BNC female with loop-through, unbalanced, NTSC program or black for 29.97 fps; PAL program or black for 25 fps; Dolby Black for 24 fps; 23.98, 24, 30 fps when using a DP579 Dolby E Tri-Level Sync Interface; signal levels per SMPTE 154, external 75Ω termination required
PCM In/Delay Out Port
Two BNC female, unbalanced, 75Ω, signal levels per AES-3ID-1995 (SMPTE 276M)
Linear Timecode Output Port
BNC female, unbalanced, per SMPTE 12M
RS-485 Serial Remote Input Port
9-pin female D-connector for software upgrades
Status Port
9-pin female D-connector, 0–5 V TTL levels
Auxiliary Output Port
9-pin female D-connector, RS-232, full duplex
Metadata Output Port
9-pin female D-connector; compatible with metadata inputs on DP569, DP570, or DP571
Product Details
The Dolby® E Decoder DP572 was designed to ease the transition from two-channel to multichannel audio for DTV broadcasters and program producers. It decodes up to eight channels of high-quality audio, plus Dolby Digital metadata, from a Dolby E signal encoded on a single AES3 pair, external fiber, satellite link, digital videotape, digital audiotape, or from a video server.
Manufacturer Specs
Audio Coding Algorithm
Dolby E
Dolby E Program Configurations
User-selectable: 5.1; 3 × 2; 5.1 + 1 + 1; 6 × 1; 5.1 + 2; 8 × 1; 4 × 2
Others selectable
Audio Sampling Rate
48 kHz
Video Frame Rates
29.97 fps (NTSC);
25 fps (PAL)
23.98, 24, 30 fps (requires Dolby E Tri-Level Sync Interface DP579)
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.25 dB
Distortion
<0.01% at 1 kHz
<0.02%, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Dynamic Range
>110 dB
Delay
Encoding: fixed, one video frame PCM delay channel: fixed, one video frame PCM delay channel: fixed, one video frame or minimal delay
Power Requirements
90–264 VAC, 50–60 Hz, auto-sensing, 15 W maximum; designed to operate from a centrally switched power source
Dimensions and Weight
1-U rackmount: 44 × 483 × 324 mm (1.75 × 19 × 12.75 in.)
Net: 2.7 kg (5.9 lb)
Environmental Conditions
Operating: 0°C–50°C (32°F–122°F), natural convection cooling; 0%–98% relative humidity (noncondensing)
Nonoperating: −20°C to 70°C (−4°F to 158°F)
Regulatory Notices
North America: This unit complies with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada ICES-003 Class A requirements. It is UL Listed for the US and Canada.
Europe: This unit complies with the requirements of Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and carries the CE marking accordingly.
Dolby DP572 Front Panel
Display and Controls
Two-line, 16-character LCD with control keys for status indication and setup operations
Status LEDs
Indicate output channel activity, video reference, Dolby E program configuration, main input, PCM delay, input data (bit depth), fault, and error
RS-232 Serial Remote Port
8-pin female mini-DIN connector for remote control and software upgrades
Headphone Output
6.35 mm (1/4-in.) standard stereo headphone jack for confidence monitoring
Dolby DP572 Rear Panel
Digital Audio Input
BNC female with loop-through, unbalanced, 75Ω, signal levels per AES-3ID-1995 (SMPTE 276M) specifications, external 75Ω termination required
Digital Audio Outputs
Two BNC female connectors for each output: 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8; unbalanced, 75Ω, signal levels per AES-3ID-1995 (SMPTE 276M)
Video Reference Input
BNC female with loop-through, unbalanced, NTSC program or black for 29.97 fps; PAL program or black for 25 fps; Dolby Black for 24 fps; 23.98, 24, 30 fps when using a DP579 Dolby E Tri-Level Sync Interface; signal levels per SMPTE 154, external 75Ω termination required
PCM In/Delay Out Port
Two BNC female, unbalanced, 75Ω, signal levels per AES-3ID-1995 (SMPTE 276M)
Linear Timecode Output Port
BNC female, unbalanced, per SMPTE 12M
RS-485 Serial Remote Input Port
9-pin female D-connector for software upgrades
Status Port
9-pin female D-connector, 0–5 V TTL levels
Auxiliary Output Port
9-pin female D-connector, RS-232, full duplex
Metadata Output Port
9-pin female D-connector; compatible with metadata inputs on DP569, DP570, or DP571