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DFP-3000

Check list

This is a step by step check list for the experienced installer. Refer to the associated sections
of this Guide for additional information and see the Tech Notes for specific details.
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1. Read about the advanced features of the DFP-3000 Player System. .......... 1-1
2. Check that you have all necessary components and equipment. ................ 2-1
2.1 Components included with the DFP-D3000 Decoder. .................... 2-1
2.2 Components included with the DFP-R3000 Reader. ....................... 2-1
2.3 Additional equipment available from Sony. .................................... 2-1
2.4 Personal equipment you will need. .................................................. 2-1
3. Perform basic checks of the Decoder.......................................................... 3-1
3.1 Ensure that the Decoder’s installed environment is acceptable....... 3-1
3.2 Connect the Reader to the Decoder, turn on mains power,
and confirm activity. ........................................................................ 3-1
Caution! Do not hot-plug the Reader!
3.3 Confirm that the Decoder firmware is version 2.74 or later. ........... 3-1
3.4 Confirm that the Setup Software on your laptop is version
2.00 build 2.055 or later. Check Tech Note TN99121401
for the latest version......................................................................... 3-2
3.5 Confirm a solid earth ground for the Decoder chassis..................... 3-2
3.6 Be sure that the optical input connector is wired correctly-
it’s not the same as others’............................................................... 3-2
3.7 Confirm that the interface wiring has been done properly.
The Appendices and Tech Notes offer details on specific
installation issues. ............................................................................... 3-2
4. Confirm that the Reader is mounted correctly on the projector.................. 4-1
4.1 Confirm the correct installation for your projector according
to the DFP-R3000 Installation Guide that comes with the Reader...... 4-1
4.2 Be sure you have at least 32 frames between the Reader LEDs
and the gate. ....................................................................................... 4-1
4.3 Make sure the film path is not twisted or misaligned. ..................... 4-1
5. Align the A-Chain. ...................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Align and clean the solar cell and optics. See Tech Note
99111901 for details.............................................................................5-1
5.2 Connect your test cable, X-Y oscilloscope, and real time
analyzer (RTA) to the front panel Headphone jack
(see Tech Note TN99101201 for instructions on making this cable).
Use Monitor Select position 1.
Use the Decoder’s front panel facilities to perform A-Chain calibration. .. 5-1
5.3 Go to the Config menu and enter the default password “SONY”. ...... 5-1
5.4 Play a tone loop and trim the gain for projector 1 (OPT1)
L and R inputs.
Block the slit slowly and confirm that R drops before L. .................5-3