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Issue 2 Part Number 91757

Model DP579 Dolby Tri-Level Sync Interface

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

: Equipment manufactured by Dolby Laboratories is

date of purchase. All warranties, conditions or other terms implied by statute are excluded

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Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

Corporate Headquarters

Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

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European Headquarters

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Wiltshire, SN4 8QJ, England

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WARNING: Check that the correct fuses have been installed.

To reduce the risk of fire, replace the fuses only
with the same type and rating.

warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the

o 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 not
exceed the cost of repair or replacement of the defective components and under no
circumstances shall Dolby Laboratories be liable for incidental, special, direct, indirect or
consequential damages (including but not limited to damage to software or recorded
audio or visual material), or loss of use, revenue or profit even if Dolby Laboratories or its
agents have been advised, orally or in writing, of the possibility of such damages.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks and Pro Logic, Surround EX, and AC -3 are
 2001 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
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Contents

List of Figures ..................................................................................iv

List of Tables ...................................................................................iv

Regulatory Not ices and Fuse Information .......................................... v

1 Introduction ............................................................................1

1.1 Dolby Black ...................................................................1

1.2 Product Compatibility .....................................................2

2 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 Indicators .............................................................8

4.2.1 Tri-Level .............................................................8

4.2.2 Comp.................................................................8

4.3 Fault .............................................................................8

4.4 Error .............................................................................9

5 Specifications .......................................................................10

5.1 Electrical Specifications ................................................ 10

5.2 Temperature and Humidity Specifications ...................... 10

5.3 Mechanical Specifications ............................................. 10

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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 Supported Input Scanning Rat es...............................................7

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Regulatory Notices and Fuse Information

FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
this instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his or her own expense.

Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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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 correct
fuses have been installed. To reduce the risk of fire,
replace only with fuses of the same type and rating.

The ground terminal of the power plug is
connected directly to the chassis of the unit. For
continued protection against electric shock, a
correctly wired and grounded (earthed) three-pin
power outlet must be used. Do not use a ground­lifting adapter and never cut the ground pin on the three- prong plug.

UK

The power cord Dolby part 92021 supplied for use in Europe is not suitable for use
in the UK. To use the cord in the UK cut off the CEE7/7 plug and replace with an
approved BS 1363 13A plug:

The core that is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug
identified by the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.

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The core that is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the
letter N or coloured black.

The core that is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal that is marked with
the letter L or coloured red.

This apparatus must be earthed.

EU

This equipment complies with the EMC requirements of EN55103-1 and EN55103-2
when operated in an E2 environment in accordance with this manual.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

This unit complies with the safety standard EN60065. The unit shall not be
exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as coffee
cups, shall be placed on the equipment. To ensure safe operation and to guard
against potential shock hazard or risk of fire, the following must be observed:

• Ensure that your mains supply is in the correct 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

power outlet.

• The power cord supplied with this unit must be wired as follows:

Live—Brown Neutral—Blue Earth—Green/Yellow

NT – NOTE DE SECURITE

Ce materiel est conforme à la norme EN60065. Ne pas exposer cet appareil aux
éclaboussures ou aux gouttes de liquide. Ne pas poser d'objets remplis de
liquide, tels que des tasses de café, sur l'appareil. Pour vous assurer d'un
fonctionnement sans danger et de prévenir tout choc électrique ou tout risque
d'incendie, veillez à observer les recommandations suivantes.

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• Le selecteur de tension doit être placé sur la valeur correspondante à votre

alimentation réseau.

• Les fusibles doivent correspondre à la valeur indiquée sur le materiel.

• Le materiel doit être correctement relié à la terre.

• Le cordon secteur livré avec le materiel doit être cablé de la manière

suivante:

Phase—Brun Neutre—Bleu Terre—Vert/Jaune

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