Manual
Table Of Contents
Item Interface Description
7 SDI input port The SDI0 port receives HD-SDI and 3G-SDI Level A video with up to eight
embedded SDI audio pairs, for the following use cases:
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Encoding PCM audio to Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby Digital Plus with Dolby
Atmos content
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Encoding PCM audio to Dolby ED2
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Transcoding Dolby ED2 to Dolby Digital Plus with Dolby Atmos content
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Transcoding Dolby E to Dolby Digital Plus
The SDI0 and SDI1 ports can act as a clock source.
8 SDI output port The SDI0 port outputs the HD-SDI and 3G-SDI Level A video with up to eight
embedded SDI audio pairs of:
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Encoded Dolby ED2 for contribution services
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Transcoded Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby Digital Plus with Dolby Atmos content
for distribution services
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Decoded PCM audio for reauthoring purposes
The SDI1 port duplicates the output from the SDI0 port.
9 Serial port This port is not in use.
10 USB 2.0 ports These ports are used for USB firmware upgrades.
11 GbE command
port
This port provides access for device control through a web-based user interface
(UI). It receives metadata over IP from a Dolby DP590.
12 GbE media port This port is not in use.
13 VGA video port This port is not in use.
4 Installing the hardware
Install the DP591 unit using the components included with it and any other equipment you require
for your intended use.
Procedure
1. Mount the DP591 unit in a rack that is at least 400 mm (16 in) deep.
Caution: To ensure proper ventilation, do not block the front-panel ventilation area on the
top surface at the front of the machine.
2. Connect the provided power cables to the AC connectors.
We recommend connecting both power cables and then connecting each one into an independent
power network.
3. Connect your audio and video inputs and outputs.
4. Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to the Command port.
5 Starting up the system
Start up the DP591 unit using the power button.
Prerequisites
Make sure that the DP591 hardware is installed.
Installing the hardware
Dolby DP591 Audio Encoder Quick Start Guide
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