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Chapter 4: using the dp570 features, Chapter 5: using the dp570 in dvd mastering – Dolby Laboratories DP570 User Manual

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3.5 Using the Setup Menu.................................................................................................................... 18

3.5.1 Selecting Parameters............................................................................................................. 18
3.5.2 Entering Text.......................................................................................................................... 19
3.5.3 Exiting the Setup Menu.......................................................................................................... 19
3.5.4 Other Commands................................................................................................................... 19
3.5.5 Contrast Adjustment for the Front-Panel Display................................................................... 19
3.5.6 Analog Output Master Volume............................................................................................... 20

3.6 Using the GPI/O Connector ........................................................................................................... 20

3.6.1 Selecting GPI/O Functions..................................................................................................... 20
3.6.2 Assigning GPI/O Functions to Specific Pins .......................................................................... 22

Chapter 4: Using the DP570 Features

4.1 Naming Programs .......................................................................................................................... 25

4.2 Adjusting the Monitor System ........................................................................................................ 25

4.3 Generating and Adjusting Metadata............................................................................................... 25

4.3.1 Choosing the Source of Metadata ......................................................................................... 26
4.3.2 Using Generated Metadata.................................................................................................... 26
4.3.3 Using External Metadata........................................................................................................ 28

4.4 Troubleshooting Metadata Problems ............................................................................................. 29

4.5 Outputting Metadata....................................................................................................................... 29

4.6 Monitoring Downmixes................................................................................................................... 30

4.7 Measuring and Setting the Dialogue Level .................................................................................... 30

4.7.1 Identifying Normal or Average Level Program Segments...................................................... 30
4.7.2 Measuring the Average Loudness of Identified Clips............................................................. 31

4.8 Setting Dynamic Range Control..................................................................................................... 34

4.9 Holding Metadata ........................................................................................................................... 34

4.10 User Presets ................................................................................................................................ 35

4.10.1 Authoring-Only Presets........................................................................................................ 35
4.10.2 Emulator-Only Presets......................................................................................................... 36
4.10.3 All Settings Presets.............................................................................................................. 36
4.10.4 Using Different Preset Types to Audition Settings ............................................................... 36

4.11 Using Lt/Rt Input Mode ................................................................................................................ 36

4.12 Channel Mapping and Input Routing............................................................................................ 37

4.13 Using an External Shaft Encoder to Control Master Volume ....................................................... 38

4.14 Emulator Bypass .......................................................................................................................... 39

4.15 Solo Input Mode ........................................................................................................................... 39

4.16 Unity Gain Mode .......................................................................................................................... 39

4.17 Sticky Settings.............................................................................................................................. 40

4.18 Lt/Rt Gain Function ...................................................................................................................... 40

4.19 Dim Function ................................................................................................................................ 40

4.20 Master Trim and Master Volume.................................................................................................. 40

4.21 Dolby Pro Logic II Support ........................................................................................................... 41

Chapter 5: Using the DP570 in DVD Mastering

5.1 Connecting the DP570 ................................................................................................................... 43

5.2 Typical Tasks ................................................................................................................................. 43

5.2.1 Setting the Dialogue Level ..................................................................................................... 44
5.2.2 Monitoring the Dialogue Level ............................................................................................... 44
5.2.3 Monitoring Downmixes........................................................................................................... 45