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Dolby Laboratories CP65 User Manual

Dolby Laboratories CP65
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Model CP65
Cinema Processor
Installation and Alignment
Instructions
Issue 4 Part No. 91234
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Dolby Laboratories CP65 Specifications

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BrandDolby Laboratories
ModelCP65
CategoryComputer Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

CP65

Standard configuration for reproduction of various sound formats.

CP65-A

Equipped with A-type noise reduction only. Reproduces same formats as CP65 except Dolby Stereo SR.

CP65-300

Equipped with two Cat. No. 300 modules for 70 mm Dolby Stereo magnetic soundtracks.

About this manual

Intended for qualified cinema sound service personnel.

SECTION 1 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

SECTION 2 INITIAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION

Card Descriptions

Details the function of each installed module in the CP65 card cage.

IEC Notices

Safety notices and compliance standards related to electrical equipment.

Hum Problems

Troubleshooting guide for identifying and resolving hum issues in the audio system.

SECTION 3 AN OVERVIEW OF THE ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE

Aligning the A-Chain

Calibration using Dolby Tone test film for operating level and noise reduction tracking.

Aligning the B-Chain

Correcting loudspeaker response errors using acoustic measurements and equalization.

SECTION 4 A-CHAIN ALIGNMENT

a. Preliminary Procedures

Initial checks of projector components like solar cells, lenses, and film guides.

b. Optical Preamplifier Adjustments

Alignment of projector optics, solar cells, and preamplifier for optimal signal path.

c. Magnetic Preamplifier Adjustments

Alignment procedures for magnetic playback heads and preamplifiers for 70 mm prints.

SECTION 5 B-CHAIN ALIGNMENT

a. Setting Room Equalization

Adjusting loudspeaker response using pink noise and RTA to achieve flat frequency response.

b. Adjusting L,C,R Gain

Setting the audio gain for Left, Center, and Right channels to a specified sound pressure level.

c. Setting Mono Gain

Adjusting gain and equalization for mono playback to achieve desired sound quality.

d. Subwoofer Alignment (Cat. No. 441)

Calibrating the subwoofer's frequency response and level for optimal bass reproduction.

e. Surround Equalization Alignment (Cat. No. 441)

Equalizing surround channels for balanced and accurate spatial audio reproduction.

f. Adjustment of Surround Delay

Setting surround delay to ensure dialogue arrives from front speakers, not surrounds.

g. Adjustment of Bypass Gain

Adjusting gain levels for bypass operation to match normal playback levels.

h. Adjustment of Non-sync Gain

Setting gain for non-synchronous audio sources like cassette decks or CD players.

i. Adjustment of Mono Gain and Equalization

Fine-tuning mono playback gain and equalization for optimal sound.

j. Final Checks

Performing final system checks using test films to verify alignment.

SECTION 6 REFERENCE DIAGRAMS

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