The Dolby DP579 facilitates the use of high-quality Dolby E bitstreams on 24-frame systems.
The DP579 Dolby® E Tri-Level Sync Interface allows high-quality Dolby E multichannel audio and metadata to be stored on 24-frame systems using existing DP571 and DP572 Dolby E encoders and decoders. Applications include postproduction for DTV, electronic cinema, telecine, and archiving.
The DP579 converts tri-level video sync into Dolby Black, a video reference signal specifically for use with existing Dolby E equipment. The DP579 enables a pair of Dolby E codecs (DP571 Dolby E Encoder/DP572 Dolby E Decoder) to operate at 23.98, 24, and 30 fps from a tri-level reference, in addition to 25 and 29.97 fps. The DP579 also accepts traditional NTSC and PAL reference signals and passes them through unchanged.
Its convenient half-rack width allows a single DP579 to be installed alongside (or behind) existing DP571 and DP572 units. For standard rack mounting, the Dolby Cat. No. 546 rackmount kit is available and will accommodate either one or two units.
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DP579 Front Panel
Status LEDs
Indicate presence of power, tri-level and composite video reference, fault, and error
DP579 Rear Panel
Video Reference Input
BNC female connectors with loop-through, SMPTE 170M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 318M, SMPTE RP 154, external 75Ω termination required
Dolby Black Outputs
Two BNC female connectors, per SMPTE RP 154, SMPTE 318M
Supported Video Reference Formats
23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 fps tri-level sync, per SMPTE 274M
23.98, 24 fps Sony PsF
24, 25 fps PAL program or black
29.97 fps NTSC program or black
Power Requirements
90–264 VAC, 50–60 Hz via internal supply, 5 W; this unit is designed to operate from a centrally switched power source
Dimensions and Weight
200 × 120 × 40 mm (7.9 × 4.7 × 1.6 inches)
Net: 0.7 kg (1.5 lb)
Environmental Conditions
Operating: 0°C–50°C (32°F–122°F), natural convection cooling 0%–98% relative humidity (noncondensing)
Nonoperating: −20°C to 70°C (–68°F to 158°F)
Regulatory Notices
North America: This unit complies with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada ICES-003 Class A requirements. It is UL Listed for the US and Canada.
Europe: This unit complies with the requirements of Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and carries the CE marking accordingly.
DP579
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MSRP: $3,500
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