Specifications

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Chapter 11: Dolby D/E Modules
DE901 Dolby D/E Decoder
The DE901 decodes Dolby D/E signals.
Features
• RS485 metadata output
• Unbalanced, asynchronous AES input for Dolby encoded signals
• 16-, 20-, 24-bit audio data format
• Automatic format detection (Dolby E, Dolby D, PCM)
• Unique metadata inserter into audio USER Bits
• Decodes up to eight channels
• Downmix and mono program monitoring
• Program-specific metadata display
DE901 front panel (left) and block diagram (right)