DCP Series Digital Cinema Hardware User Manual DCP – Digital Cinema Processor TD-000285-00 C *TD-000285-00*
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Introduction QSC’s DCP is a powerful solution for today’s D-Cinema audio systems. From server to speakers, the DCP offers a complete set of tools to facilitate all the signal processing, audio distribution, monitoring and automation control services required in a modern D-Cinema sound system. The DCP builds on the legacy of QSC’s DCM and BASIS™ products to provide all signal processing and monitoring functions for Digital Cinema in a single integrated system.
Less Wiring, Faster Setup The DCP greatly simplifies system wiring and setup, significantly reducing installation time and labor cost. Input to the DCP is provided via standard DB-25 cables from the D-Cinema server and/or 35 mm cinema processor. Connections to DCA amplifiers for input and monitor signals are made through a single QSC DataPort cable (VGA-style cable). All traditional XLR and barrier strip terminations are eliminated.
DCP 300 Rear Panel Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 9 13 14 1. Mono analog input – accepts microphone or line level signals (with phantom power) 2. Stereo analog inputs – accepts line level signals 3. Analog audio inputs – connect to D-Cinema server or film processor with analog outputs • Top connector: channels 1 through 8 • Bottom connector: 6 auxiliary channels 4.
DCP 200 Front Panel Features 1 2 3 4 5 1. Power “on” switch 2. 4" full-range monitor speaker 3. Monitor volume and parameter adjust (function depends on operating mode) Monitor mode: controls level to DCP front panel speaker in monitor mode Setup mode: provides parameter control in setup mode 4. Setup mode LED – illuminates green when DCP is in setup mode 5. Touch control LCD (4.3" 16:9 color display) 6. Fault LED – illuminates red when load faults or system errors are detected 7.
DCP 200 Rear Panel Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 9 13 14 1. Mono analog input – accepts microphone or line level signals (with phantom power) 2. Stereo analog inputs – accepts line level signals 3. Analog audio inputs – connect to D-Cinema server or film processor with analog outputs • Top connector: channels 1 through 8 • Bottom connector: 6 auxiliary channels 4. Digital audio inputs – connect to D-Cinema server or film processor with digital outputs 5.
DCP 100 Front Panel Features 1 2 3 4 1. Power “on” switch 2. 4" full-range monitor speaker 3. M onitor volume and parameter adjust (function depends on operating mode) Monitor mode: controls level to DCP front panel speaker in monitor mode Setup mode: provides parameter control in setup mode 4. Setup mode LED – illuminates green when DCP is in setup mode 5. Touch control LCD (4.3" 16:9 color display) 6. Fault LED – illuminates red when load faults or system errors are detected 7.
DCP 100 Rear Panel Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 8 12 13 1. Mono analog input – accepts microphone or line level signals (with phantom power) 2. Stereo analog inputs – accepts line level signals 3. Analog audio inputs – connect to D-Cinema server or film processor with analog outputs Top connector: Main Analog Input: channels 1 through 8 4.
Master auditorium level control FAULT POWER Monitor Mode: Controls volume to front panel speaker MONITOR VOLUME Touch Control User Interface MUTE SETUP Setup Mode: Adjust parameter values displayed on screen Global Mute affects all Audio outputs (all amplifier inputs) Front Panel User Interface Details Front Panel UI The DCP front panel includes a 480 x 272 pixel, 4.3", color TFT display with a touch control interface and a 16:9 wide screen aspect ratio.
Setup Overview 1. Unpack Carton Remove your DCP product from its carton and inspect it carefully. Make sure that the carton contents are complete and that there are no signs of shipping damage. Retain all packaging for future unit storage or for the unlikely event that service is needed. 2. Install Software Load the DCP Manager disc into a CD-ROM or DVD drive on a Windows® PC or laptop computer. Follow the installation instructions displayed on your computer’s screen.
Setup Overview 5. Connect Audio Connect cinema audio sources to the appropriate DCP rear panel input connectors. Main sources can come from digital content servers or analog film processors. Additional analog and digital inputs are provided for alternative content sources, live feeds, DVD players, mic/ paging sources etc. Connect the Hearing Impaired and Visually Impaired special mix outputs and/or the Monitor Output feed to appropriate external devices as needed. 6.
Configuration and Networking The DCP offers a variety of accessibility options for configuring and managing the product and an entire cinema sound system locally or remotely. Local DCP configuration and system management are provided through directly applied connections to the DCP via universal serial bus (USB), the DCP front panel touch-control LCD or through a local Ethernet link (QSControl™).
Once the DSP signal chain and audio format are configured, the DCP can be connected to an Ethernet LAN for local or remote management using the QSControl.net™ suite of applications or via a custom application or control system using the DCP 3rd Party API. Alternately, an SNMP-based management system may be used to monitor and control the DCP.
Unpacking There are no special unpacking precautions. However, it is recommended that you keep the original packing materials for reuse in the rare event that service is required.
6. Follow the on-screen prompts/instructions 7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to install QSControl.net™ USB Driver Warning DCP Manager must be installed on your PC or laptop prior to connecting it to the DCP product. This ensures that the USB driver is properly installed on your PC or laptop prior to establishing a connection to the DCP product via the computer’s USB port. Configuring the DCP DCP Manager™ is used to configure the DCP product.
Connections Continued Hearing and Visually Impaired Outputs The Hearing Impaired and Visually Impaired special mix outputs are balanced outputs that are combined into a single 5-terminal Euro style (a.k.a. Phoenix) receptacle. This combo receptacle includes a common ground for both the H.I and V.I. outputs. Terminate the mating 5-terminal Euro plug and insert it into the DCP rear panel receptacle as shown in the image to the right. The DCP rear panel label provides a pin-out of the receptacle signals.
Main Analog Input Connector Pinout 25-pin male D-Sub to 25-pin male D-Sub Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Description Chassis ground Left + Left extra Chassis ground Center + Right extra Chassis ground Right + Chassis ground Surround left Surround right Subwoofer Chassis ground Pin # 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Shell Main Analog Input Description Left Chassis ground Left extra + Center Chassis ground Right extra + Right Chassis ground Chassis ground Surround left + Surround right + Subwoofer
Specifications The following specifications are based on the DCP 300. The DCP 100 and DCP 200 vary only in some functionality, and quantity of connectors. Refer to the individual sections in this document for more information. Dimensions (H/W/D): 5.
Specifications Continued Subsonic (high-pass) filter Digital high-pass filter with Q programmable as flat (.707) or B6 boost (2.0) from 15 Hz to 50 Hz Automation inputs CD Horn EQ Digital shelf filter with up to ±10 dB of cut/boost programmable from 20 Hz to 20 kHz Input type OMNI (discrete state or potentiometer) Screen EQ Digital shelf filter with up to ±10 dB of cut/boost programmable from 20 Hz to 20 kHz Compatible sources Accepts contact closure (switches, relays) or 10K pot.
Appendix A: DCP Serial Port Automation Control Protocol Rev 2.0 Description This appendix describes the serial port automation control protocol for managing QSC’s DCP Digital Cinema Processor. Serial port automation is handled via ASCII text commands sent via RS-232 from an external device. All commands must be terminated with a CR [0Dh] or LF[0Ah].
cmd>dcp300mute=1 Return value: dcp300mute=1 To turn master mute off: cmd>dcp300mute=0 Return value: dcp300mute=0 To query current state of master mute: cmd>dcp300mute= Return value: dcp300mute=1 If invalid or out of range value entered: cmd>dcp300mute=a Return value: dcp300mute=invalid Note: Current state of Master Mute will remain active dcp300fader Sets the Master Volume level to the value specified in dB (-90.0 to 10.0 in .5dB increments).
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