Doremi Cinema Server
Configuration for Dolby Atmos
Version 1.1
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................3
1.1 Purpose.............................................................................................................................3
1.2 Doremi Server Security Manager and Firmware Versions...............................................3
1.3 Dolby CP850 (Audio Processor) Software Version..........................................................3
1.4 Required Items..................................................................................................................3
2 ShowVault Server Configuration..............................................................................................5
2.1 Server Configuration.........................................................................................................5
2.2 Dolby CP850 (Audio Processor) Cable Configuration......................................................7
2.3 Doremi IMB Cable Configuration......................................................................................8
2.4 Request DLM (Doremi License Message)........................................................................8
2.5 License Manager.............................................................................................................8
2.5.1 Adding a License (DLM)...........................................................................................9
3 Adding the Audio Processor...................................................................................................12
3.1 Playing Dolby Atmos Content.........................................................................................18
3.2 Verifying Atmos Content.................................................................................................19
4 Dolby CP850 Web GUI..........................................................................................................22
4.1 Accessing the Dolby CP850 Web GUI...........................................................................22
5 Troubleshooting Tips..............................................................................................................27
5.1 Channels Not Recognized..............................................................................................27
5.1.1 Check the Cables....................................................................................................27
5.1.2 Disable Template Mapping......................................................................................27
5.2 Dolby Atmos Content Not Recognized...........................................................................30
5.3 KDMs for Dolby Atmos Content (CPL)...........................................................................30
5.4 Dolby Atmos Channel Drop Out.....................................................................................30
5.5 Contact Information........................................................................................................31
6 Revision History.....................................................................................................................33
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1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This document provides instructions on how to setup and configure the ShowVault-3, ShowVault-4,
and associated IMB, DCP2000, or DCP-2K4 units to use the Dolby Atmos feature.
1.2 Doremi Server Security Manager and Firmware Versions
The Doremi server and IMB will need to be at the following Security Manager (SM), Firmware (FW),
and Software (SW) versions.
Server
DCP2000 and DCP-2K4 Servers
• SW: 2.6.4 (or latest version)
• FW: 21.3s (or latest version)
• SM: 2.1.102 (or latest version)
ShowVault-3 and ShowVault-4 Servers
• SW: 2.6.4 (or latest version)
IMB
• FW: 30.07t (or latest version)
• SM: 5.1.107 (or latest version)
1.3 Dolby CP850 (Audio Processor) Software Version
The Dolby CP850 will need to be at the following Software (SW) Version:
• SW: SW V_1.3.0.1 (or latest version)
1.4 Required Items
The following items are required for this procedure:
• Doremi DCP2000/DCP-2K4 Server or Doremi ShowVault/IMB
• Dolby CP850 (Audio Processor)
• DLM (Refer to Section 2.4)
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2 ShowVault Server Configuration
2.1 Server Configuration
Follow the procedure below for the cabling configuration:
Eth0
Port
Figure 1: Doremi Server
• Connect an Ethernet cable to the ETH0 port on the Doremi server and connect the other end
to a Gigabit (1000) Switch. Connect an ethernet cable to the Command port on the Dolby
CP850 and connect the other end of the ethernet cable to the same switch you connected the
Doremi server to. (Figure 1 and Figure 3).
Note: The Dolby CP850 should be configured under the management/auditorium network and NOT
on the media network.
Eth1
Port
PCI-e
Port
Important: The Doremi server will need to be able to communicate with the Dolby CP850
(Same sub-network/IP range).
• Refer to Figure 2 for an example of how the equipment should be connected.
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Figure 2: Connection Diagram
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2.2 Dolby CP850 (Audio Processor) Cable Configuration
Power Port
Port
“A”
Port
“A”
Figure 3: Dolby Audio Processor (CP850)
Port
“B”
Port
“B”
“Input”
Port
“Command”
Male
End
Port
Female
End
Figure 4: Audio Adapter
• Connect an Ethernet cable to the Command port on the CP850 and connect the other end to
the Network Switch. (Refer to Figure 3).
• Connect the Doremi to Dolby audio adapter to the L-com port on the Dolby CP850.
• Connect the audio adapter to the Doremi to Dolby audio adapter on the CP850.
• Connect an ethernet cable to port A (Ch:1-8) on the audio adapter and connect the other end
to the IMB AES port Ch: 1-8. (Refer to Figure 3 & 6)
• Connect an ethernet cable to port B (Ch: 9-16) on the audio adapter and connect it to the IMB
AES port Ch. 9-16.(Refer to Figure 3 & 6)
• Connect the power cable to the power port of the audio processor.(Refer to Figure 3).
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Figure 5: Doremi to Dolby
Audio Adapter
2.3 Doremi IMB Cable Configuration
CH. 1-8
Port
CH. 9-16
Port
Figure 6: Doremi IMB
Note: The IMB will need to be able to communicate with the Dolby CP850
(The projector and CP850 should be in the same sub-network).
PCI-e
Port
2.4 Request DLM (Doremi License Message)
You will need to contact Doremi Labs' customer service department to request a DLM in order to use
the Dolby Atmos feature.
Contact: cinemaorders@ doremilabs.com
Follow the procedure below on how to ingest a DLM:
2.5 License Manager
• To access the License Manager GUI, double-click the License Manager icon available in the
Control Panel.
• The following window will appear (if no licenses are installed on the unit):
Figure 7: License Manager GUI
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2.5.1 Adding a License (DLM)
• To add a license, have the license file on a USB flash drive and connect it to a USB port on the
server.
• The Ingest Manager GUI will appear as illustrated below:
Ingest
Button
Select the
License
to add
F i g u r e 8 : L i c e n s e I n g e s t E x a m p l e
Figure 9: License Ingest Example
• Select the license file(s) and click the Ingest button.
• The user will be asked for a password. Enter the appropriate password and press OK.
• You do not have to reboot the unit.
• Go back to the License Manager GUI from Menu → Control Panel. The ingested license(s) will
be visible as illustrated below:
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View
Button
Atmos
License
Figure 10: License Manager GUI – Three Licenses Added
• To view the details of a, select it and click the View button. (Refer to Figure 10).
Figure 11: License View Window
• The License Information window will appear providing the validity window of the license.
• To delete a license from the unit, select it within the License Manager GUI and click the Delete
button.
• After ingesting a license, the associated device (e.g., “Audio Processor,” “Dolby DFC 100”) will
be visible in the Device Manager GUI.
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