Dolby E Multichannel Distribution System User Manual Introduction
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The rest of this chapter presents important introductory information:
• Section 1.1 - Unpacking and Inspection
Discusses how to unpack, inspect, and check the fuses for both units.
• Section 1.2 - System Considerations
Discusses Dolby E’s digital I/O, connector types, and signal characteristics.
• Section 1.3 - Connection with the DP569 Multichannel Encoder
Discusses connection with a Dolby E system and metadata setup of the Dolby
Digital encoder.
• Section 1.4 - Front-Panel User Interface
Discusses how to navigate the menus, set new values, and interpret the LEDs.
• Section 1.5 - Quickstart Guide for the DP571 and DP572
This is the fastest way to begin encoding/decoding.
The remainder of the manual examines the devices and common applications in
greater detail:
• Chapter 2 – Common Dolby E Applications
Emphasizes that most Dolby E applications fall into one of the types discussed
in this chapter. Each application type strongly suggests a program configuration
which, in turn, almost entirely configures both devices.
• Chapter 3 – DP571 Dolby E Encoder and Chapter 4 – DP572 Dolby E Decoder
Supplies detailed hardware and menu reference information about each device.
• Chapter 5 – System Specifications
Presents a complete specifications table.