SRS Labs CSD-07D User Manual

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Circle Surround Digital Decoder

USER’S MANUAL

Model CSD-07D www.srslabs.com

This product is manufactured by SRS Labs, Inc.

P00193 V2.0-FW1.0.6.0

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus is damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol is
intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk to persons.

The exclamation point, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 the instruction's manual, may cause
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their
own expense. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment
without approval of the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

It is suggested that the user use only shielded and grounded cables to ensure compliance with
FCC Rules.

Contents:

Company Information 2

Introduction 3

Front Panel 4

Rear Panel 5

CSD Setup 6

Placement Diagram 7

CSD Operation 8

Button Function Diagram 11

Specifications 13

Technical Support 14

Warranty Information 15

Company Information:

SRS Labs is a recognized leader in the advancement of

audio and voice technology. The company works with the

world’s top manufacturers to provide a richer entertainment

experience through patented sound techniques. SRS Labs’

technologies can be heard through products ranging from

televisions, LCD and plasma monitors, cell phones, MP3

players, car audio systems, and notebook and desktop

computers. The company also offers hardware and software

tools to professionals and consumers for the creation,

production and broadcast of content featuring SRS Labs’

technologies. Based in Santa Ana, Calif., the company also

has licensing representation in Hong Kong, Japan, Europe,

and Korea. For more information about SRS Labs, Inc.

please visit www.srslabs.com

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Introduction

The SRS CSD-07D Circle Surround® Digital Reference Decoder is for use in

professional studio production, mastering and broadcast environments to

monitor audio, video and multimedia programs encoded with Circle Surround

(CS) and other matrix-encoded, two-channel (Lt/Rt) Surround Sound

systems. It can be distributed across two-channel carriers such as stereo

broadcast television (analog and digital), cable or satellite transmission, VHS

videotape, computer and console games, CDs, streaming media and two-

channel DVD soundtracks.

As a high-performance 5.1 or 6.1 multichannel decoder, the CSD-07D also

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delivers superior performance for decoding of any Dolby Surround

content (LCRS). The CSD-07D is a versatile tool for professionals to

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accurately monitor the production of such program material and to evaluate

the previously matrix-encoded soundtracks of feature films being prepared

for distribution across consumer two-channel formats.

Aside from functioning as a reference monitor, the CSD-07D also features SRS

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Labs’ Xtract

signals. This function enables the repurposing of legacy material for newer

discrete or 5.1 Lt/Rt releases. The post process enhancements enable the

mixer to expand the sonic quality in addition to the number of channels

available. Mixers can now make any content fit into their 5.1 or 6.1 mix.

The SRS CSD-07D Decoder allows the user to monitor in six modes; CS

Cinema (for mixing and extracting Film and TV content), CS Music (for mixing

and extracting Music content), CS mono (for extracting mono material to 5.1 or

6.1), LCRS (for monitoring backwards compatibility to legacy LCRS decoders),

stereo or mono. This allows the mixer to review the mix in all standard playback

technology for use on mono, stereo or LCRS encoded Lt/Rt

formats. The seventh mode, Test Mode, cycles pink noise throughout the

channels for calibration purposes. The SRS CSD-07D is the perfect

complement to the SRS CSE-07D Encoder.

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