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Dolby CP650
Digital Cinema Processor

Installation Manual

Issue 6 Part Number 91569

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Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

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Issue 6
Part No. 91569
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Table of Contents

Regulatory Notices......................................................................................................................viii
CP650 Operating System Software History...............................................................................xi
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Dolby Catalog Number Listing ................................................................1-2
1.2 List of Formats Available .........................................................................1-3
1.3 About Dolby Digital Surround EX...........................................................1-5
1.4 Specifications ...........................................................................................1-7
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Check Main Fuse ......................................................................................2-1
2.2 Check Bypass Supply Mains Voltage Setting ..........................................2-2
2.3 Mount the CP650......................................................................................2-2
2.4 Mount the Auditorium Assist Microphone...............................................2-3
2.5 Connect the CP650 ...................................................................................2-3
2.5.1 Motor-Start Relays (Except CP650DC Models).........................2-4
2.5.2 Remote Controls .........................................................................2-4
2.5.3 Solar Cell Reader Boards (Except CP650DC Models)...............2-4
2.5.4 Analog Nonsync Sources ............................................................2-8
2.5.5 Digital Audio Sources.................................................................2-8
2.5.6 Digital Audio Inputs—General Information.............................2-10
2.5.7 Exploded View and Board Locations .......................................2-12
2.5.8 Installation Wiring Diagrams....................................................2-12
Chapter 3 Front-Panel and Alignment Overview
3.1 The CP650 Front Panel ............................................................................3-1
3.2 The Setup Control Panel...........................................................................3-7
3.3 Power Supply Voltage Test Points ...........................................................3-9
Chapter 4 B-Chain Alignment
4.1 Check Theatre Equipment ........................................................................4-1
4.2 Microphone Placement .............................................................................4-2
4.3 Initial Setup ..............................................................................................4-3
4.4 Sound Pressure Level Calibration ............................................................4-4
4.4.1 Initial Setup with Cat. No. 791 Crossover Installed ...................4-4
4.4.2 Calibration Procedure—All CP650s...........................................4-4
4.5 Initial Output-Level Calibration ...............................................................4-6
4.5.1 Main Channels ............................................................................4-6
4.5.2 Subwoofer Channel.....................................................................4-7
4.6 Crossover Setup—CP650 with Cat. No. 791 ...........................................4-8
4.7 Room Equalization .................................................................................4-13

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4.7.1 Crossover Level Adjustment with Cat. No. 791 Crossover......4-13

4.7.2 Setting Coarse EQ.....................................................................4-14
4.7.3 Setting Fine EQ.........................................................................4-15
4.7.4 The EQ Assist Feature ..............................................................4-16
4.7.5 Setting Subwoofer Channel EQ ................................................4-17
4.7.6 Final Output-Level Calibration.................................................4-18
4.8 Final Sound Check—Rotating Pink Noise .............................................4-20
Chapter 5 A-Chain Alignment
5.1 Projector Checkup ....................................................................................5-2
5.2 Projector Analog Optical Alignment........................................................5-2
5.3 Dolby Level Set ........................................................................................5-4
5.3.1 Automatic....................................................................................5-4
5.3.2 Manual ........................................................................................5-5
5.4 Film-Path Alignment Check.....................................................................5-6
5.5 Cell Alignment Check ..............................................................................5-6
5.6 Cell Wiring Check ....................................................................................5-7
5.7 Azimuth Check .........................................................................................5-7
5.8 Focus Check .............................................................................................5-8
5.9 Optical HF Equalization (Slit-Loss EQ)...................................................5-9
5.9.1 Auto Slit-Loss EQ.......................................................................5-9
5.9.2 Manual Slit-Loss EQ...................................................................5-9
Chapter 6 Digital Soundheads
6.1 Mechanical Alignment .............................................................................6-1
6.2 Adjustment with Oscilloscope..................................................................6-2
6.3 Focus Adjustment .....................................................................................6-2
6.4 LED Brightness Confirmation and Adjustment .......................................6-3
6.4.1 Cat. No. 702 Reader....................................................................6-3
6.4.2 Cat. No. 701 Reader....................................................................6-4
6.4.3 Inboard Digital Readers ..............................................................6-4
Chapter 7 Final Adjustments
7.1 Setting Bypass Level ................................................................................7-1
7.2 Optical Surround Level Trim ...................................................................7-2
7.3 Setting Optical Surround Delay................................................................7-3
7.4 Setting Digital Surround Delay ................................................................7-4
7.5 Setting Dolby Digital Reader Delay.........................................................7-5
7.6 Dolby Digital Video Level Check ............................................................7-7
7.7 Nonsync Level Adjustment ......................................................................7-7
7.8 Mono Level Trim .....................................................................................7-8
7.9 Mono EQ Adjustment...............................................................................7-8
7.10 Assigning Default Level and Global Delay to Front-Panel Buttons ........7-8

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7.11 Assigning Front-Panel Buttons to Formats ..............................................7-9

7.12 Format 80/81 PCM Options .....................................................................7-9
7.13 Reversion Mode......................................................................................7-10
7.14 Auto Surround EX Disable.....................................................................7-10
7.15 Noise Gating ...........................................................................................7-10
7.16 Running Auditorium Assist ....................................................................7-11
7.16.1 Establish Reference Measurements ..........................................7-12
7.16.2 Auditorium Sound Check..........................................................7-13
7.16.3 Fail Parameters..........................................................................7-13
7.16.4 Headroom Configuration ..........................................................7-14
7.17 Dialogue Normalization .........................................................................7-16
7.18 Network Configuration...........................................................................7-16
7.19 Clock Set ................................................................................................7-17
7.20 Date Set ..................................................................................................7-17
7.21 Mute Fade Time Adjustment..................................................................7-17
7.22 Auto Dolby Digital Function..................................................................7-18
Chapter 8 Accessories
8.1 Cat. No. 779 Remote Control Unit Installation ........................................8-2
8.1.1 Remove the Housing...................................................................8-2
8.1.2 Make a Hole for the Interface Cable...........................................8-2
8.1.3 Connect to the Circuit Board ......................................................8-3
8.1.4 Set the Address Switch ...............................................................8-4
8.1.5 Assemble the Unit.......................................................................8-4
8.1.6 Connect to the CP650 .................................................................8-5
8.2 Cat. No. 771 Remote Fader Installation ...................................................8-6
Chapter 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
9.1 Print Cleanliness .......................................................................................9-1
9.2 Digital Soundhead Maintenance...............................................................9-1
9.3 CP650 Troubleshooting............................................................................9-2
9.3.1 Power Supply Voltage Ranges....................................................9-2
9.3.2 Exploded View and Board Locations .........................................9-3
9.3.3 The Event Log.............................................................................9-4
9.3.4 Troubleshooting Chart ................................................................9-4
Appendix A Software Operations..........................................................................................A-1
Appendix B Rear-Panel Connectors .....................................................................................B-1
Appendix C Format Descriptions ..........................................................................................C-1
Appendix D External Control ................................................................................................D-1
Appendix E Setup and User’s Menus ................................................................................... E-1

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1 Surround Speaker/Amplifier Switching for 5.1-Channel Use ....................................1-6
Figure 1-2 Surround Speaker/Amplifier Switching for Dolby Digital Surround EX Mode ........1-6
Figure 2-1 Fuse Locations on Earlier Units with External Fuses.................................................2-1
Figure 2-2 Fuse Locations on Units with Internal Fuses..............................................................2-1
Figure 2-3 Main Fuse Assembly—Earlier Units with External 6.3 A Fuses ...............................2-1
Figure 2-4 Star Washers and Rack-Mounting Screws..................................................................2-3
Figure 2-5 Cell Preamp Wiring Using Two Three-Conductor Shielded Cables..........................2-6
Figure 2-6 Cell Preamp Wiring Using One Five- or Six-Conductor Shielded Cable ..................2-6
Figure 2-7 Cell Preamp Wiring Using Two Two-Conductor Shielded Cable .............................2-7
Figure 2-8 Cell Preamp Wiring Using One Four-Conductor Shielded Cable..............................2-7
Figure 2-9 Cat. No. 790 S/PDIF Connections ..............................................................................2-9
Figure 2-10 Cat. No. 794 AES/EBU and S/PDIF Jumper Selections and Connections...............2-9
Figure 2-11 Model CP650 Exploded View ................................................................................2-12
Installation Wiring Diagrams......................................................................................................2-13
Figure 3-1 Front-Panel Controls...................................................................................................3-1
Figure 3-2 Front-Panel Display Showing All Possible Channels Active.....................................3-2
Figure 3-3 Front-Panel Display Showing a Dolby Digital Film Playing .....................................3-3
Figure 3-4 Front-Panel Display Showing Dolby Digital Surround EX Film Playing..................3-3
Figure 3-5 Front-Panel Display when Running Earlier Software ................................................3-4
Figure 3-6 Fader Characteristic ....................................................................................................3-5
Figure 3-7 CP650 Operation and Setup Menu Control Buttons...................................................3-6
Figure 3-8 Setup Control Panel ....................................................................................................3-7
Figure 3-9 Power Supply Voltage Test Points .............................................................................3-9
Figure 4-1 EQ Microphone Placement.........................................................................................4-2
Figure 4-2 Oscilloscope Hookup..................................................................................................4-3
Figure 4-3 Switch to Setup Mode.................................................................................................4-3
Figure 4-4 Cat. No. 772B Board Jumpers for Cat. No. 791 Crossover........................................4-8
Figure 4-5 Cat. No. 791 Board Jumpers for Screen Loss HF Boost ............................................4-8
Figure 4-6 EQ Assist Operating Range ......................................................................................4-16
Figure 6-1 Digital Soundhead Adjustments .................................................................................6-1
Figure 6-2 Digital Video Oscilloscope Image—Focus Adjustment.............................................6-3
Figure 6-3 Measuring Peak Video Signal Voltage.......................................................................6-3
Figure 6-4 Cat. No. 702 LED Brightness Adjustment .................................................................6-3
Figure 6-5 Cat. No. 701 LED Brightness Adjustment .................................................................6-4
Figure 8-1 Cat. No. 779 Remote Control Functions ....................................................................8-2
Figure 8-2 Location to Drill Wiring Hole ....................................................................................8-3
Figure 8-3 Remote-Control Circuit-Board Connector..................................................................8-3
Figure 8-4 SW1 Address Switch Location ...................................................................................8-4
Figure 8-5 Connection of Remotes to the CP650.........................................................................8-5
Figure 8-6 Cat. No. 771 Remote Fader ........................................................................................8-6
Figure 9-1 Digital/Analog Track Wear ........................................................................................9-1
Figure 9-2 Power Supply Voltage Test Points .............................................................................9-2
Figure 9-3 Model CP650 Exploded View ....................................................................................9-3

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List of Tables
Table 1-1 Formats Supported by the Various CP650 Models......................................................1-3
Table 2-1 Solar Cell Preamp Board Connectors ..........................................................................2-5
Table 2-2 Examples of Available Balanced ↔ Unbalanced Adapters ......................................2-11
Table 7-1 Surround Delays Based on Theatre Dimensions (in Feet) ...........................................7-5
Table 7-2 Surround Delays Based on Theatre Dimensions (in Meters).......................................7-5
Table 7-3 Typical Delay Settings for Penthouse Digital Film Readers .......................................7-6
Table 7-4 Typical Delay Settings for Other Digital Film Readers...............................................7-6
Table 9-1 Main Power Supply Voltage Ranges ...........................................................................9-2
Table 9-2 Bypass Power Supply Voltage Ranges ........................................................................9-2
Table B-1 Main Audio Output Connector Pinout .......................................................................B-1
Table B-2 Option Card I/O Connector Pinout with Cat. Nos. 790, 791, or 794 Installed ..........B-2
Table B-3 Option Card I/O Connector Pinout with Cat. No. 778 Installed ................................B-3
Table B-4 Dolby Digital Reader Input Connector Pinout ...........................................................B-4
Table B-5 Motor Start Connector Pinout ....................................................................................B-5
Table B-6 Optical Input Connector Pinout..................................................................................B-5
Table B-7 Mic Input Connector Pinout .......................................................................................B-5
Table B-8 Front-Panel Mic Multiplexer or EQ Mic Connector Pinout.......................................B-6
Table B-9 Remote Unit and Remote Fader Connector Pinout ....................................................B-6
Table B-10 Six-Channel Analog Audio In Connector Pinout.....................................................B-7
Table B-11 Automation I/O Connector Pinout............................................................................B-8
Table B-12 Automation I/O Connector Pins Used for Noise Gating ..........................................B-9
Table B-13 Serial Data Connector Pinout ...................................................................................B-9
Table C-1 Channel Definitions....................................................................................................C-1
Table C-2 Format Characteristics Chart....................................................................................C-10
Table D-1 Remote Commands ....................................................................................................D-2
Table D-2 Remote Command Examples .....................................................................................D-3

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Regulatory Notices
FCC
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with this instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his or her own expense.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.

7. Clean only with dry cloth.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the

apparatus.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Unplug this apparatus when unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.

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14. Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

15. CAUTION: Troubleshooting must be performed by a trained technician. To

reduce the risk of electric shock, do not attempt to service this equipment unless
you are qualified to do so.

16. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

17. This apparatus must be earthed (grounded) by connecting to a correctly wired and
earthed power outlet.

18. Ensure that your mains supply is in the correct range for the input power
requirement of the unit.

19. In order to reduce the risk of electrical shock, the power cord must be
disconnected when the power supply assembly is removed.

20. The mains power disconnect device for this unit is the plug-in mains cord rather
than a power switch. The mains cord must remain readily accessible for
disconnecting mains power.

21. This equipment is designed to mount in a suitably ventilated 19” rack. Ensure that
any ventilation slots in the unit are not blocked or covered.

22. To avoid exposure to dangerous voltages and to avoid damage to the unit, do not
connect the or rear-panel Ethernet port to telephone circuits.

23. As the colours of the cores in the mains lead may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
• The core that is coloured green or green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the
plug identified by the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green.
• The core that is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter
N or coloured black.
• The core that is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the
letter L or coloured red.
This apparatus must be earthed.

Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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This equipment complies with the EMC requirements of EN55103-1 and EN55103-2 when operated in an E2
environment in accordance with this manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
This unit complies with the safety standard EN60065. The unit shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids,
such as coffee cups, shall be placed on the equipment. To ensure safe operation and to guard against potential shock hazard or risk of fire, the
following must be observed:
o Ensure that your mains supply is in the correct range for the input power requirement of the unit. GB
o Ensure fuses fitted are the correct rating and type as marked on the unit.
o The unit must be earthed by connecting to a correctly wired and earthed power outlet.
o The power cord supplied with this unit must be wired as follows:
Live—Brown Neutral—Blue Earth—Green/Yellow
IMPORTANT – NOTE DE SECURITE
Ce materiel est conforme à la norme EN60065. Ne pas exposer cet appareil aux éclaboussures ou aux gouttes de liquide. Ne pas poser d'objets
remplis de liquide, tels que des tasses de café, sur l'appareil. Pour vous assurer d'un fonctionnement sans danger et de prévenir
tout choc électrique ou tout risque d'incendie, veillez à observer les recommandations suivantes:
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o Le selecteur de tension doit être placé sur la valeur correspondante à votre alimentation réseau.
o Les fusibles doivent correspondre à la valeur indiquée sur le materiel.
o Le materiel doit être correctement relié à la terre.
o Le cordon secteur livré avec le materiel doit être cablé de la manière suivante:
Phase—Brun Neutre—Bleu Terre—Vert/Jaune
WICHTIGER SICHERHEITSHINWEIS
Dieses Gerät entspricht der Sicherheitsnorm EN60065. Das Gerät darf nicht mit Flüssigkeiten (Spritzwasser usw.) in Berührung kommen; stellen
Sie keine Gefäße, z.B. Kaffeetassen, auf das Gerät. Für das sichere Funktionieren des Gerätes und zur Unfallverhütung (elektrischer Schlag,
Feuer) sind die folgenden Regeln unbedingt einzuhalten:
o Der Spannungswähler muß auf Ihre Netzspannung eingestellt sein.
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o Die Sicherungen müssen in Typ und Stromwert mit den Angaben auf dem Gerät übereinstimmen.
o Die Erdung des Gerätes muß über eine geerdete Steckdose gewährleistet sein.
o Das mitgelieferte Netzkabel muß wie folgt verdrahtet werden:
Phase—braun Nulleiter—blau Erde—grün/gelb
NORME DI SICUREZZA – IMPORTANTE
Questa apparecchiatura è stata costruita in accordo alle norme di sicurezza EN60065. Il prodotto non deve essere sottoposto a schizzi, spruzzi e
gocciolamenti, e nessun tipo di oggetto riempito con liquidi, come ad esempio tazze di caffè, deve essere appoggiato sul dispositivo. Per una
perfetta sicurezza ed al fine di evitare eventuali rischi di scossa êlettrica o d'incendio vanno osservate le seguenti misure di sicurezza:
o Assicurarsi che il selettore di cambio tensione sia posizionato sul valore corretto.
o Assicurarsi che la portata ed il tipo di fusibili siano quelli prescritti dalla casa costruttrice. I
o L'apparecchiatura deve avere un collegamento di messa a terra ben eseguito; anche la connessione rete deve
avere un collegamento a terra.
o Il cavo di alimentazione a corredo dell'apparecchiatura deve essere collegato come segue:
Filo tensione—Marrone Neutro—Blu Massa—Verde/Giallo
AVISO IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD
Esta unidad cumple con la norma de seguridad EN60065. La unidad no debe ser expuesta a goteos o salpicaduras y no deben colocarse sobre el
equipo recipientes con liquidos, como tazas de cafe. Para asegurarse un funcionamiento seguro y prevenir cualquier posible peligro de descarga o
riesgo de incendio, se han de observar las siguientes precauciones:
o Asegúrese que el selector de tensión esté ajustado a la tensión correcta para su alimentación. E
o Asegúrese que los fusibles colocados son del tipo y valor correctos, tal como se marca en la unidad.
o La unidad debe ser puesta a tierra, conectándola a un conector de red correctamente cableado y puesto a tierra.
o El cable de red suministrado con esta unidad, debe ser cableado como sigue:
Vivo—Marrón Neutro—Azul Tierra—Verde/Amarillo
VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSÅTGÄRDER!
Denna enhet uppfyller säkerhetsstandard EN60065. Enheten får ej utsättas för yttre åverkan samt föremål innehållande vätska, såsom
kaffemuggar, får ej placeras på utrustningen." För att garantera säkerheten och gardera mot eventuell elchock eller brandrisk, måste följande
observeras:
o Kontrollera att spänningsväljaren är inställd på korrekt nätspänning. S
o Konrollera att säkringarna är av rätt typ och för rätt strömstyrka så som anvisningarna på enheten föreskriver.
o Enheten måste vara jordad genom anslutning till ett korrekt kopplat och jordat el-uttag.
o El-sladden som medföljer denna enhet måste kopplas enligt foljande:
Fas—Brun Neutral—Blå Jord—Grön/Gul
BELANGRIJK VEILIGHEIDS-VOORSCHRIFT:
Deze unit voldoet aan de EN60065 veiligheids-standaards. Dit apparaat mag niet worden blootgesteld aan vocht. Vanwege het risico dat er
druppels in het apparaat vallen, dient u er geen vloeistoffen in bekers op te plaatsen. Voor een veilig gebruik en om het gevaar van electrische
schokken en het risico van brand te vermijden, dienen de volgende regels in acht te worden genomen:
o Controleer of de spanningscaroussel op het juiste Voltage staat.
o Gebruik alleen zekeringen van de aangegeven typen en waarden. NL
o Aansluiting van de unit alleen aan een geaarde wandcontactdoos.
o De netkabel die met de unit wordt geleverd, moet als volgt worden aangesloten:
Fase—Bruin Nul—Blauw Aarde—Groen/Geel
PRODUCT END-OF-LIFE INFORMATION
This product has been designed and built by Dolby Laboratories to give many years of service, and is backed by our
commitment to provide high-quality support. When it eventually reaches the end of its serviceable life, it should be
disposed of in accordance with local or national legislation.
For current information, please visit our website: www.dolby.com/environment.

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CP650 Operating System Software History

V.1.0.4.4
• First product shipments.
• Covered in installation manual, Issue 1.

V.1.1.3.0
• Added support for Cat. No. 790 or 794 card: Dolby® Digital Surround EXTM
decoder and AES3 input for stereo pulse-code modulated (PCM) or Dolby Digital
bitstreams from consumer products.
• Covered in installation manual addendum, Part No. 91743.

V.1.1.5.0
• Added support for Cat. No. 779 remote control unit and Cat. No. 771 remote fader
unit. Covered in Remotes Installation Manual, Part No. 91733.

V.1.1.7.0
• Added support for formats 92 and 93, Dolby SR input selections.

V.1.2.x.y (where x and y may be any numbers)

• Added support for auto Dolby Digital Surround EX switching, external control
via the RS-232 serial data port, and the rotating pink-noise feature.
• The EQ AssistTM feature description was added to the installation manual.
• These features, along with all of the above updates, are covered in installation
manual Issue 2.

V.2.0.x.y (where x and y may be any numbers)

• Added the Auditorium AssistTM feature, which measures and stores a
characterization of the audio environment in a theatre, and allows periodic checks
and comparisons to qualify the sound system.
• Added support for the Cat. No. 778 Eight-Channel Digital I/O Card.
• Added a noise floor optimization feature, which provides automatic gain
adjustments in the equalizers for improved noise performance.
• These features, plus all of the above updates, are covered in installation manual
Issue 3.

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V2.1.x.y (where x and y may be any numbers)

• Added support for the Cat. No. 790 Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoder Card
with four S/PDIF digital inputs. This card replaces the Cat. No. 794, adding three
additional S/PDIF digital inputs.
• Added support for the Cat. No. 791 Digital Crossover Card. This card plugs into
the Cat. No. 790, providing two- and three-way screen channel crossover
capability along with support for Left Extra/Right Extra screen channels.

V2.2.x.y (where x and y may be any numbers)

• Digital film reader output levels can now be checked using the CP650 front-panel
screen or setup software.
• The noise floor optimization setup step is now called headroom configuration.
• The default format assigned to the front-panel User 1 button (U1) is now
format 75, Nonsync 1 Dolby Pro Logic® with Subwoofer.
• The test point signal that feeds an external real-time analyzer has been enabled to
assist in setting the bypass output.
• Support for Ethernet-based ASCII control and network support has been added.
• Support for subtitling has been added.
• Expanded support for the Cat. No. 778 Digital Input/Ouput Card is incorporated
including unity-gain functionality.

V2.3.4.x (where x may be any number)

• Formats for front-panel buttons 01, 04, and 11 are now user-assignable along with
buttons U1, U2, and NS.
• Added format 76, Nonsync 2 Pro Logic with Subwoofer.
• Added global audio delay setting for use in Dolby Digital Cinema systems.
• Improved the communications interface to the Cat. No. 771 Remote Fader and
779 Remote Control Unit.
• Improved response to digital audio input streams.

V2.3.5.x (where x may be any number)

• Assigned default network address to be compatible with Dolby Digital Cinema.

V2.3.6.x (where x may be any number)

• All front-panel format buttons are user-assignable on CP650DC models
• Film-related functions are not active on CP650DC models

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Chapter 1
Introduction

The Dolby® CP650 Digital Cinema Processor is a self-contained, all-digital cinema

processor capable of supporting Dolby Digital Cinema systems, as well as Dolby
Digital, Dolby Digital Surround EXTM, Dolby SR, Dolby A-type, and Academy mono
film sound playback.

For digital cinema installations that do not require film soundtrack playback, the
CP650DC versions provide digital audio inputs for connection to a digital cinema
server, while removing the additional cost of 35 mm film sound support.

The CP650 provides inputs for two projector soundheads (both analog and digital), an
external six-channel processor, two nonsync sources, and a PA microphone. Its audio
outputs are balanced, with a multipin connector configured to the THX standard. A
built-in Ethernet and a serial interface accommodate PC control and cinema network
connectivity.

Installation is simplified by built-in test instrumentation that includes a real-time

analyzer. Third-octave equalization, plus bass and treble trim controls, are provided
for up to seven channels (Left, Center, Right, Left Surround, Right Surround, Back
Surround Left, and Back Surround Right). A digital parametric equalizer is provided
for subwoofer equalization.

Easily programmed internal software manages most existing or likely future formats.
While an external PC is not required for setup, a full-featured software package is
available in several languages to facilitate the setup process. A serial connector for a
PC, an input for a calibration microphone multiplexer, and a variety of test points are
all accessible behind an access door on the front panel. Built-in diagnostic software
runs automatically whenever the CP650 is turned on.

Calibration settings for a given theatre can be stored on a PC, and, if desired,
transferred directly to another CP650, minimizing the need for additional calibration
after repairs. As improvements to the CP650 digital control and processing software
are developed, the latest revisions are transferable from a PC to the CP650.

Options available for the CP650 include a remote fader (Cat. No. 771), a remote unit
(Cat. No. 779) that duplicates many of the CP650’s front-panel controls, and a ten-
channel digital I/O card (Cat. No. 778).

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1.1 Dolby Catalog Number Listing

Cat. No. 771 Remote Fader
Cat. No. 772B Analog I/O and Bypass Circuit Board
Cat. No. 773 Dolby Digital Film Decoder Circuit Board
Cat. No. 774A System Controller Circuit Board
Cat. No. 775 Backplane Board
Cat. No. 775DC Backplane Board (used on CP650DC models)
Cat. No. 776 Power Supply Assembly
Cat. No. 776DC Power Supply Assembly (used on CP650DC models)
Cat. No. 777 Front-Panel Circuit Board
Cat. No. 778 Digital I/O Board provides up to ten channels of digital I/O
Cat. No. 779 Remote Control Unit
Cat. No. 790 Digital Input/Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoder Card
(replaces the earlier Cat. No. 794)
Cat. No. 791 Crossover Card (Cat. Nos. 790, 772A or B, and 774A required)
Cat. No. 795 Power Supply Snubber Board
Cat. No. 792 Bypass Power Regulator Circuit Board (not used on CP650DC
models)
Cat. No. 794 Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoder Card (with digital AES3
input; used in earlier CP650s and replaced by the Cat. No. 790)
Cat. No. 797 Flash Memory Module (part of the Cat. No. 774A board)

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1.2 List of Formats Available

The formats supported by each CP650 model are listed in Table 1-1. See Appendix C for a complete definition of each format.

Table 1-1 Formats Supported by the Various CP650 Models

CP650SR CP650D CP650 CP650XO CP650DC CP650DCXO CP650DCD
Format Description Cat. No. 773 Cat. No.790 Cat. No. 790 Cat. No. 790 Cat. No. 790 Cat. No. 778
Cat. No. 791 Cat. No. 791
01 Academy mono optical film X X X X
04 Dolby A-type optical film X X X X
05 Dolby SR optical film X X X X
10 Dolby Digital film X X X
11 External six-channel analog in X X X X X X X
13 Dolby Digital Surround EX film X X X
20 35 mm magnetic film, L, C, R three-channel X X X X X X X
22 35 mm magnetic film, four-channel X X X X X X X
42 70 mm Dolby A-type mag film X X X X X X X
60 Nonsync 1, L, R, Surrounds X X X X X X X
61 Nonsync 2, L, R, Surrounds X X X X X X X
64 Public Address Center channel X X X X X X X
65 Public Address Ls, Rs Surrounds X X X X X X X
66 Test Tone 320 Hz All Channels X X X X X X X
70 Nonsync 1 Mono Center, Surrounds X X X X X X X
71 Nonsync 1 Mono Center X X X X X X X
73 Nonsync 1 Pro Logic® Left-Center-Right X X X X X X X
74 Nonsync 1 Pro Logic No Subwoofer X X X X X X X
75 Nonsync 1 Pro Logic With Subwoofer X X X X X X X
76 Nonsync 2 Pro Logic With Subwoofer X X X X X X X
80 Bitstream Master Digital In X X X X X
81 Bitstream Master Digital In w/Surround EX X X X X X

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CP650SR CP650D CP650 CP650XO CP650DC CP650DCXO CP650DCD

Format Description Cat. No. 773 Cat. No.790 Cat. No. 790 Cat. No. 790 Cat. No. 790 Cat. No. 778
Cat. No. 791 Cat. No. 791
Bitstream PCM Eight-Channel Input, X X X
85
Ten-Channel Output (Le/Re Support)
Bitstream PCM Eight-Channel Input, X X X
86 Ten-Channel Output w/Surround EX
(Le/Re Support)
External Six-Channel analog in X X X X X
87
w/Surround EX
88 Six-Channel PCM, L/R, C/SW, Ls/Rs X X X X X
89 Six-Channel PCM w/Surround EX on Ls/Rs X X X X X
90 Seven-Channel PCM, L/R, C/LFE, Ls/Rs, Bs X X X X X
92 Dolby SR, input from Six-Channel L/R pair X X X X X X X
93 Dolby SR, input from NS1 L/R X X X X X X X

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1.3 About Dolby Digital Surround EX

Dolby Digital Surround EX adds a third surround channel to digital film sound, a
concept first envisioned by sound designers at Lucasfilm’s Skywalker Sound
postproduction facility. It gives sound mixers a new level of creative freedom.

Dolby Digital Surround EX is fully compatible with all current 5.1 digital sound
formats and theatre systems. Prints that use it play normally with current systems, and
provide the extra surround channel when played using a CP650 cinema processor
equipped with a Cat. No. 790 or 794 board.

A Center screen channel is necessary to ensure the precise localization of front

sounds for all viewers, including those seated off to the sides. Dolby Digital
Surround EX brings similar benefits to the surround sound field. With Surround EX,
a Back Surround channel is reproduced by the speaker array at the back of the theatre,
while Left Surround and Right Surround channels are reproduced by the side arrays.
This means that sounds can now be positioned behind the audience, allowing for
exciting new effects, such as true 360-degree pans.

The Back Surround channel also makes front-to-back and back-to-front transitions
more realistic. Flyovers really seem to pass overhead, rather than down the sides of
the theatre. Even ambient sound reproduction is improved, being less affected by the
width of the theatre. Equally important, the new Back Surround channel ensures that
even viewers seated close to the left or right of the theatre experience the total
surround ambience intended by the filmmaker.

The UEX650 kit upgrades the CP650D 5.1-channel processor to include three
surround channels that can play digital prints prepared with the Dolby Digital
Surround EX process. The installation requires wiring the surround speakers into left,
back (split into two groups), and right. Two power amplifier channels are required for
powering the two groups of Back Surround channel speakers. Figure 1-1 shows the
surround signal distribution for conventional 5.1-channel surround. Distribution for
the Dolby Digital Surround EX format is shown in Figure 1-2.

Auto Surround EX
Dolby Digital bitstreams that contain a data bit signifying Surround EX encoding
cause the CP650 to automatically switch to Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding.

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1.4 Specifications
For digital cinema installations that do not require film soundtrack playback, the
CP650DC versions provide digital audio inputs only.
Signal Inputs
Optical: Balanced inputs for two projectors with stereo solar cells or analog LED
readers, digitally controlled gain and digital slit-loss EQ, power available for external
cell preamp circuits; 9-pin D-connectors
Digital film reader: Inputs for two Dolby digital soundheads; 25-pin D-connectors
Nonsync: Two stereo inputs, 21 kΩ, sensitivity: 0.2–4 V (NS 1),
0.06–1.5 V (NS 2); RCA-type phono connectors
Six-channel analog input: For external digital processor, 10 kΩ (L, R),
27 kΩ (C, Ls, Rs, SW), 300 mV operating level; 25-pin D-connector
Microphone: Balanced input for Auditorium AssistTM microphone, PA mic, or B-chain
alignment mic (or multiplexer), 15 V phantom power switchable via front-panel DIP
switch; rear-panel XLR and front-panel 9-pin D-connector
AES/EBU digital inputs: Accommodate stereo PCM audio at 48, 44.1, or 32 kHz,
also accept Dolby Digital bitstreams; input via 25-pin D-connector with optional
adapter boards (Cat. No. 790 or 778)
110Ω ±20%, balanced (equipped with Cat. No. 778, four inputs), or
75Ω ±20%, single-ended (equipped with Cat. No. 790, four inputs)
Signal Outputs
Balanced, output impedance: 100Ω (load >600Ω)
Max level: +26 dBu (15.5 V), balanced loads; +20 dBu (7.75 V), unbalanced loads
Dolby level output adjust range: –31 to 0 dBu (20–780 mV)

Other Connections
Cat. No. 779 remote control unit and Cat. No. 771 remote fader connector (terminals
for stripped wires)
Connectors (front and rear) for external PC control and setup, RS-232C
(9-pin D-connector)
Hearing-impaired output: Center-weighted sum of L, R, and C; output
impedance 100Ω, output level 200 mV fixed; unbalanced (RCA-type phono
connector)
Automation connector for controlling and indicating format, fader select, and mute;
interface similar to Model CP65
Connector for Ethernet link, RJ-45
Dolby Decoding
5.1 channels: Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Surround EX
Four channels: Dolby A-type
Two channels: Dolby SR
Dolby Pro Logic

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Chapter 2
Installation

The CP650 uses a universal switching power supply that can accommodate mains
voltages from 100–120 VAC, and 200–240 VAC, at frequencies from 50 to 60 Hz.
BYPASS FUSE AC MAINS FUSE

AC MAINS FUSE

BYPASS FUSE

R
D
.C
05 R
5M D
42 .C
05
FB 5N
42
FB

Figure 2-1 Fuse Locations on Units with Figure 2-2 Fuse Locations on Earlier
Internal Fuses Units with External Fuses

The CP650DC models do not include a bypass fuse.

2.1 Check Main Fuse

WARNING: Do not connect the CP650 to mains power until all other
connections have been made. Check that the correct main fuse has been
installed. To reduce the risk of fire, replace only with fuses of the same
type and rating.

The main power supply fuse is a 5 A (6.3 A on earlier units with external fuses),
250 V, 20 mm, time-lag, low-breaking capacity fuse.

Figure 2-3 Main Fuse Assembly—Earlier Units with External 6.3 A Fuses

Check that the fuse is of the correct rating. The fuse carrier must be inserted into the
compartment with the fuse oriented to the left. Do not force the carrier into the

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compartment. Damage will result. The polarizing clip must be attached on the right
side of the carrier at the rear. Snap the fuse compartment door closed.

2.2 Check Bypass Supply Mains Voltage Setting

Note: Skip this section if you are installing any of the CP650DC models (no bypass
power supply.)

The bypass power supply mains voltage selector switch is accessible through a hole
in the top cover of the CP650. Use a screwdriver to set the switch to either 120 or
220 VAC. Figure 2-11 shows the switch location.
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Caution: Be sure to check this setting. If the bypass voltage selector is set to 120 V
but the unit is connected to 220 V mains voltage, the bypass power supply
fuse will blow.

Bypass Power Supply Fuse

• For 100–120 VAC mains—T 200 mA L (time-lag, 200 mA, 20 mm, low-breaking
capacity, 250 V)
• For 200–240 VAC mains—T 100 mA L (time-lag, 100 mA, 20 mm, low-breaking
capacity, 250 V)
Internal Fuse
The switching DC power supply contains a separate internal fuse, not accessible to
the installation engineer or user. Do not remove the power supply cover. The CP650
main fuse will protect most fault conditions. If this fuse blows, the power supply has
certainly failed.

2.3 Mount the CP650

To avoid heat or hum pickup problems, do not mount the CP650 immediately above
or below power amplifiers. Locate power amplifiers away from the CP650 to avoid
hum pickup problems. Always leave a 1-U space (43 mm, or 1.75 inches) above and
below the CP650 to provide adequate ventilation. Install an air guide or baffle to
deflect hot air from equipment below the CP650.
To ensure good ground contact, install a star washer on at least one (and preferably
all) rack-mounting screws per piece of equipment (see Figure 2-4). This will also aid
in the prevention of electrical noise problems.

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Figure 2-4 Star Washers and Rack-Mounting Screws

Proper shielding and termination of cables and cable assemblies are also very
important. Follow the methods shown in the wiring diagrams.

If you are installing a Dolby® Digital soundtrack reader, refer to its installation
manual for mounting and alignment.

2.4 Mount the Auditorium Assist Microphone

Auditorium AssistTM operation requires the use of the Cat. No. 735
microphone. Mount the microphone permanently in the auditorium,
at a convenient location away from sound sources. If the rear wall is
used, the microphone should be centered between surround speakers.
Wall plates with an integrated XLR connector are available.
Examples include:
• Switchcraft J3FS (stainless steel)
• Whirlwind WP1B/1FND (black)
Connect the microphone to the mic input located on the rear panel of the CP650
cinema processor. If the microphone input in your installation is currently dedicated
to other uses, such as an emergency public address, install the necessary hardware to
switch between microphones.

2.5 Connect the CP650

Refer to the appropriate wiring diagrams, located at the end of this chapter, showing
connections to the CP650 or CP650DC models. Shields must be connected as shown
in the diagrams to avoid radio frequency interference. Connector shells have been
included in your installation kit for use in countries that are governed by the EMC
directives. The shells must be connected as noted on the diagrams.

Note: Follow all local codes and regulations covering electrical wiring. It is
recommended that conduit be used for wiring runs.

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2.5.1 Motor-Start Relays (Except CP650DC Models)

For two-projector installations, motor-start relays are required for projector
changeover. Digital data on the soundtrack is read in advance of the picture; therefore
an advanced changeover signal is required. Projector motor-start contact closures
provide this signal to the CP650. Isolated contact closures from mechanical or
opto-isolated relays wired across projector motors must be used. Refer to the
installation wiring inputs and control diagram located at the end of this chapter.

Signal Levels
• Motor start—Less than 1 VDC with respect to signal ground
• Motor off—Greater than 3.5 VDC, less than 18 VDC
If the CP650 is to be used in a platter operation (single projector), a jumper must be
installed. A prewired connector is installed at the factory for this purpose.

2.5.2 Remote Controls

Three types of remote controls can be used with the CP650. A maximum of three
remote units (in any combination) can be used.
• The Cat. No. 779 Remote Control Unit duplicates the front-panel format
selection, fader, and mute functions of the CP650.
• The Cat. No. 771 Remote Fader duplicates the front-panel main fader knob and
level display of the CP650.
• A customer-supplied 100 kΩ linear pot, wired as a variable resistor, can also be
used. Minimum pot resistance corresponds to a front-panel fader setting of
maximum (10).
Details on how to connect any of these remote controls to the CP650 are shown in
Chapter 8 and in the installation wiring inputs and control drawing located on
page 2-13.
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2.5.3 Solar Cell Reader Boards (Except CP650DC Models)

Most new projectors sold around the world incorporate a reverse-scan LED analog
soundhead reader. In addition, many existing projectors are being upgraded to include
this superior method of playing back stereo variable area (SVA) soundtracks. The
Dolby Cat. No. 655 solar cell preamp board is an example of this kind of upgrade.
The output of the solar cell in this system is at a lower level than a normal
incandescent exciter lamp solar cell. In order to provide the correct signal level for
the cinema processor, this small preamp board is mounted in the soundhead. Some
care needs to be given to the wiring between the board and the CP650 to avoid
grounding problems and to provide immunity to RF interference. In principle, this
means separating the audio ground connections and the RF shielding screen
connections.

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The 0 V point (audio ground) must be connected from the inboard reader board to the
CP650 by a separate wire (or wires) along with the audio signal wires. The cable
shield (screen) must be kept separate from the audio ground connections. It must be
connected only to the chassis or enclosure of the equipment at each end.

The following diagrams show two connectors on the Cat. No. 655 circuit board. The
three-pin connector, J1, is used for the power connections. The signal output
connector, J2, provides six output pins: two each for the balanced left and right
outputs, and two 0 V audio ground connections.

The physical orientation of the board mounting in the projector and the orientation of
the connector body mounting on the board affect which channel appears on which pin
of the connector. Be aware that pin allocations for the channels will vary depending
on mounting arrangements of the board and connector. The J2 connector pin solder
hole with a square outline is pin 1.

Table 2-1 Solar Cell Preamp Board Connectors

J2 Pin Number Signal

1 Right (or Left) +
2 Signal Ground
3 Right (or Left) –
4 Left (or Right) +
5 Signal Ground
6 Left (or Right) –
J1 Pin Number Power from CP650
7 +15 V
8 –15 V
9 Signal Ground

There must be a connection between the ground pins at the Cat. No. 655 solar cell
circuit board and the audio common in the CP650. This connection must not use the
shield of the optical input cable, because doing so may impose RF energy on the
CP650 ground system.

Pin numbers 6 and 9 of each 9-pin D-connector (“Projector”) on the CP650 allow
these connections to be made. The wire that connects either of these pins to the Cat.
No. 655 audio ground should pass inside the same shield as the optical input cables
and not connect with the shield at any point.

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– CP650
1
Out 1+ Optical In
+
3 Shield
Out 1– 1
Gnd 9
2* 2
8
– Gnd 3
4 Out 2+
7
4
+ 6
6 Out 2–
5

Gnd Shield
5*
Cat.No.655 Wiring Diagram Gnd
Ground wire on pin 5, OPTIONAL
* Ground wire on pin 2, REQUIRED
1
+Vdd Shield
2

Gnd – Vdd 3

Figure 2-5 Cell Preamp Wiring Using Two Three-Conductor Shielded (Screened) Cables

J2
– CP650
1
Out 1+ Optical In
+
3
Out 1– 1
Gnd 9
2* 2
8
– Gnd 3
4 Out 2+
7
4
+ 6
6 Out 2–
5

Gnd Shield
5*
Cat.No.655 Wiring Diagram Gnd
Ground wire on pin 5, OPTIONAL
* Ground wire on pin 2, REQUIRED
J1
1
+Vdd Shield
2

Gnd – Vdd 3

Figure 2-6 Cell Preamp Wiring Using One Five- or Six-Conductor Shielded (Screened) Cable

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For Non-EU Countries Only

If it is necessary to use two- or four-conductor shielded cables, refer to the following
wiring diagrams.
J2
– CP650
1
Out 1+ Optical In
+ Belden 8451
3 or equivalent
Out 1– 1
Gnd 9
2* 2
8
– Gnd 3
4 Out 2+
7
4
+ 6
6 Out 2–
5

Gnd Shield
5*
Cat.No.655 Wiring Diagram Gnd
Ground wire on pin 5, OPTIONAL
* Ground wire on pin 2, REQUIRED J1
1
+Vdd Shield
2

– Vdd
3
Gnd

Figure 2-7 Cell Preamp Wiring Using Two Two-Conductor Shielded (Screened) Cable

J2
– CP650
1
Out 1+ Optical In
+ Belden 8723
3 or equivalent
Out 1– 1
Gnd 9
2
8
– 3
4 Out 2+
7
4
+ 6
6 Out 2–
5

Gnd Shield
5
Gnd

J1
1
+Vdd Shield
2

Gnd – Vdd 3

Figure 2-8 Cell Preamp Wiring Using One Four-Conductor Shielded (Screened) Cable

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2.5.4 Analog Nonsync Sources

The CP650 has two sets of analog nonsync inputs, designated Nonsync In 1 (format
60), and Nonsync In 2 (format 61). The input impedance is 21 kΩ. They both have a
wide range of input level adjustment, but to further extend the possible range of input
levels, the two sets of inputs have different gain adjustment ranges:
• The Nonsync In 1 input will accommodate input levels between approximately
0.2 and 4 V.
• The Nonsync In 2 input will accommodate input levels between approximately
0.06 and 1.5 V.

2.5.5 Digital Audio Sources

The CP650 can accept AES3 or S/PDIF digital audio bitstreams, generated by digital
audio sources including Dolby Digital Cinema systems, CD players, DAT recorders,
DVD players, satellite television receivers, HDTV receivers, or HD video players.

With the Cat. No. 790 board (included with the standard Model CP650) installed, the
CP650 accepts up to four two-channel PCM (pulse code modulated) bitstreams. Each
bitstream contains the data for two channels of PCM audio. The AES1 digital audio
channel pair can accept either PCM or Dolby Digital bitstreams. Sampling rates of up
to 48 kHz—with up to 24-bit resolution—are accommodated. This bitstream format
can be found on the digital output connector of a CD player, DAT recorder, DVD
player, or any basic piece of digital audio equipment. The inputs are S/PDIF single-
ended signals. To use these inputs, a digital input format (format 80, 81, 88, 89, or 90)
may be assigned to one of the user-assignable format buttons.

With the Cat. No. 794 board (included with earlier CP650s) installed, the CP650
accepts a digital audio bitstream. The Cat. No. 794 can accept either AES3
differential signals or S/PDIF single-ended signals, depending on jumper settings on
the board itself (see Figure 2-10). To use this input, format 80 (Master Digital In) or
format 81 (format 80 with Dolby Digital Surround EX ) must be assigned to one of
TM

the user-assignable format buttons.

With an optional Cat. No. 778 board installed, the CP650 gains the capability to
accept up to four two-channel digital audio bitstreams, and provides up to five digital
two-channel audio bitstream outputs. The CP650 can accept either PCM or Dolby
Digital bitstreams on its AES1 digital audio input. Additionally, the Cat. No. 778
allows the CP650 to accept up to four PCM-formatted AES/EBU inputs, giving a
total of eight discrete audio channels. The board provides five AES/EBU outputs to
support up to ten discrete audio channels. All inputs and outputs comply with
AES/EBU standards.

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Connecting to the Digital Audio Input

The external electrical connections to the optional boards in the CP650 are available
on the 25-pin D-connector marked Option Card I/O on the rear panel of the CP650.
Because the boards have different functionality, each pin on this connector changes
its function depending on which optional card is installed. Refer to Table B-2 for the
signal definitions. Make external connections by soldering the appropriate wires to
the male solder-cup connector shipped with the CP650, then plug this connector into
the Option Card I/O connector on the CP650.

Note: When wiring to the digital inputs on the Cat. No. 790 or Cat. No. 778, be sure
to ground all unused digital inputs. Failure to do so will cause unused channels
to show signal level due to crosstalk between the used digital inputs and the
unused digital inputs.

In a CP650 equipped with a Cat. No. 790 board, the input type is S/PDIF. See Figure
2-9 for Option Card I/O connector hookup details. Refer to Table B-2 for signal
definitions.
OPTION CARD I/O
13 7 1

25 21 14

S/PDIF Digital Inputs

21
4
13
3 7
2
2
1
1

Figure 2-9 Cat. No. 790 S/PDIF Connections

In a CP650 equipped with the earlier Cat. No. 794 board, the input type (AES/EBU or
S/PDIF) must be selected using jumpers on the board. The default factory setting is
AES3. Refer to Table B-2 for signal definitions. When a Cat. No. 778 board is
installed, the input type is always AES/EBU.
black
MADE IN U.S.A/U.K.

red 2 3
1

3
J4

1
For Cat. No. 778 AES/EBU
AES/EBU 15
Digital Output Source
2 1
S/PDIF For Cat. No. 794
15
black
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MADE IN U.S.A/U.K.

2 1
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S/PDIF
AES/EBU Digital Output Source

S/PDIF
OR

Figure 2-10 Cat. No. 794 AES/EBU and S/PDIF Jumper Selections and Connections

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2.5.6 Digital Audio Inputs—General Information

There are two professional interface formats used for digital audio: AES/EBU (also
known as AES3) and AES-3id. These stream the same digital data and professional
audio header information over copper conductor links, but use different types of
conductors and connectors.

AES/EBU uses a balanced connection (two conductors plus shield) with a

characteristic input impedance of 110Ω, nominal peak-to-peak signal level of 5 V,
and, most commonly, XLR connectors. The typical maximum transmission distance
is 100 meters (328 feet).
AES-3id uses an unbalanced connection (one signal conductor plus shield) with a
characteristic input impedance of 75Ω, peak-to-peak signal level of 1 V, and BNC
connectors. The typical maximum transmission distance is 1,000 meters (3,280 feet).
Professional digital audio equipment usually uses the AES/EBU format because
balanced operation yields superior noise immunity, as it does with analog audio
signals, and because XLR connectors are widely used on professional analog audio
equipment.
Professional video equipment usually uses the AES-3id variation of this interface,
with BNC connectors. As with the use of XLR connectors on pro audio equipment,
the adoption of BNC connectors for the audio on professional video equipment stems
from their existing use for the video signal. Also, the unbalanced AES-3id signal can
connect to more than one piece of equipment by using the loop-through connectors
available on some devices, and is robust for long cable runs.

Consumer Interface Standards for Digital Audio

The consumer interface standard for digital audio is S/PDIF (IEC 61937). S/PDIF is
found using either coaxial unbalanced connections (one signal conductor plus shield)
with a characteristic input impedance of 75Ω with RCA (phono) connectors, or a
fiber-optic cable with ToslinkTM connectors. The unbalanced coaxial connection has a
peak-to-peak signal level of 0.5 V. The typical maximum transmission distance is 10
meters (33 feet). Although S/PDIF-specific cables with suitable connectors can be
purchased, you can also obtain good results using high-quality 75Ω video cable with
the appropriate connectors and/or adapters.

Cable Issues
Even in digital audio, noise-free signals are still very important. The cable used for
digital signals is specifically designed for digital audio use, even though it appears to
be the same as that used for analog audio or video signals. Any professional audio
equipment or broadcast supply company can provide 110Ω cable with connectors (or
without, if you wish to terminate them yourself) for AES/EBU connections, and high-
quality 75Ω video cables with BNC connectors for AES-3id connections. Use of
cables or connectors not designed for digital transmission or with incorrect

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impedance compromises the integrity of the bitstream and may create an unreliable
link between pieces of equipment, particularly with long cable runs.

Multiple Sources—Conversion Between Interface Standards

Although some details of the bitstreams used in the AES and S/PDIF standards are
different, the audio information is exactly the same. As a consequence, most audio
equipment accepts either standard with no need to convert the bitstream itself; this is
the case with the CP650. However, if you intend to connect sources across different
types of digital audio inputs, do not attempt to convert a digital interface type by, for
example, directly wiring an XLR connector to a BNC or RCA plug. This causes an
impedance mismatch and signal reflections, resulting in degradation of the digital
waveform. It may seem to work, but the results are unreliable and dropouts occur.

For conversion between the AES-3id and S/PDIF formats, you can use high-quality
RCA-to-BNC adapters because the cable and impedance are both the same (75Ω).

For conversion between the AES/EBU and AES-3id or AES/EBU and S/PDIF
formats, a simple and economical method is to use inline transformers. These devices
perform the necessary impedance and balanced/unbalanced conversion. Table 2-2
shows some examples of suitable adapters. The unbalanced connector in these
examples is a BNC. BNC-to-RCA adapters can be added to connect to consumer
S/PDIF connections. The units listed use passive circuitry.

Table 2-2 Examples of Available Balanced ↔ Unbalanced Adapters

Adapter Type Neutrik® CanareTM

XLR female 110Ω in to BNC
NA-BF BCJ-XJ-TRA
female 75Ω out
BNC female 75Ω in to male
NA-BM BCJ-XP-TRA
XLR 110Ω out

Higher-priced units incorporating active circuitry are also available. These offer
additional features such as multiple inputs, inputs for Toslink digital connections, and
multiple outputs.

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2.5.7 Exploded View and Board Locations

Cat. No. 790 Cat. No. 791 Cat. No. 773

Dolby Digital Surround EX Digital Crossover Card Dolby Digital Decoder
Decoder / Digital Aux. Input Card (for use with Cat. No. 790 only)
- or - Bypass
Mains Voltage
Cat. No. 778
Selector Switch
Dolby Digital Surround EX
115/230 VAC
Decoder / Digital I/O Card (Not present on
CP650DC
models)
Cat. No. 774
System Controller AC Mains
Fuse on Rear
Cat. No. 772 (Early Units)
Analog I/O and Bypass

Front Subpanel

Front Subpanel
Cat. No. 795
Mounting Screws (7)
Snubber Board

Bypass Fuse
(Not present on
CP650DC models)
AC Mains Fuse

R Cat. No. 776

D
.C Power Supply
06
5C
42 Assembly
FB

Cat. No. 792

Bypass Power Regulator
(Not present on CP650DC models)

Bypass Power Fuse

(Early Units)

Power/Bypass Button
(No bypass function on
CP650DC models)
Front-Panel
Mounting Screw

Figure 2-11 Model CP650 Exploded View

Disassembly steps can be found in the troubleshooting section of this manual.

(See Section 9.3.2.)

2.5.8 Installation Wiring Diagrams

See the following pages for CP650 connection diagrams.

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Projector 1 Cat. No. 701 red
2-Projector Changeover Single Projector 3
f
Digital Reader TM 2 black
AUDITORIUM ASSIST 1
Microphone
Projector 1
Projector Changeover Relays, 5 1 15 V phantom power switchable via front
OR Pulsed Contacts setup control panel dip switch number 3.
Open 9 6 PA Microphone 1 red AUD. ASSIST
Inboard Digital 2 3 black
Basement Reader Closed (Or Mic-multiplexer PA
Jumper Plug for setup)
1

50 ms (shipped installed on unit)

minimum
Cable Part Numbers: Projector 2
Projector 2 User-supplied
83141 30 feet (9.1 meters)
Switch Box (Optional)
83237 50 feet (16.2 meters)
OR All shields must
be connected to 13 7 2 1
the metal shield
Projector Changeover Relay of the D-connector.
Maintained Closed Contact 25 21 S/PDIF
Selects Projector 2 Digital Output Source

13 1
1
25
For Dolby Digital Installations
+15V 100 mA MAX
Proj 1 Motor Start Relay
SHIELD 2
GROUND
MUTE Projector Motor
U2
To Automation NONSYNC 3
(See Interface Requirements U1
11 5 1
in Appendix B)
10 Proj 2 Motor Start Relay
05 9 6 4
04
01 Projector Motor Ethernet
Auditorium Control
Reverse Scan / LED
Analog Reader Board
UL
AUTOMATION
O CP650 SERIAL DATA (RS-232) MIC. INPUT 1

1 2 3
C US Digital Cinema Processor
J1
LISTED San Francisco U.S. Wootton Bassett U.K. red
PROFESSIONAL AUDIO
EQUIPMENT 4J06 MUTE
ETHERNET J2
13 1
U2 1 OUT 1 +

1 2 3 4 5 6
NONSYNC READER 1 black OUT 1 -
U1 01 OUT 2 +
11 04 MOTOR START red OUT 2 -
10 05
REMOTES AND AUD. FADER black
Dolby Digital
READER 2 The physical board mounting in the projector and
MS1 OPTION CARD I/O the connector orientation affect which channel
P1 5 43 2 1
P1/ P2
+ NONSYNC IN 1 P2 appears on which pin of the connector. Be aware
REMOTE DATA MS2
L that pin allocations for the channels will vary
L+
C
WARNING depending on mounting arrangements of the
FADER
IN C+ L R Risk of electric shock. 9 8 7 6
N/C R Do not open.
- +
board and connector. The J2 connector pin
R+
H/I OUTPUT Ls NONSYNC IN 2 No user serviceable parts
inside. Refer all service
OPTICAL IN 1 solder hole with a square outline is pin 1.
Ls +
Rs to qualified personnel.
Rs +
~ 50 - 60 Hz 120 W
SW L R This equipment must be
earthed/grounded.
Projector 1 Solar Cell
100 - 240 Vac SW +

CAUTION
1 13
R
R
L
L
OR: R
To reduce the risk of fire
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
14 17 20 23 24 25 6-CH AUDIO INPUT Projector 2
replace only with same device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this MAIN AUDIO OUTPUT (External Digital Processor) OPTICAL IN 2
type and rating device must accept any interference received, including
250V time-lag fuse. interference that may cause undesired operation. red
FUSE T 6.3A L green
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003. black
5 mm x 20 mm black
FB425A06.CDR
red
1 2 3 4 5 6 red
black

Auditorium Fader
(100K Linear Pot) L
5 4 3 2 1
Cat. No. 771
Terminals Front View
Remote Fader of Pot
Cat. No. 771
Cat. No. 779 9 8 7 6
DATA

Terminals CD, Tape, etc.

GND

7.0 V Remote Control Unit

V

DATA Cat. No. 779 Non-Sync 2

GND V
V DATA SWITCH SIDE VIEW 13 1
7.0
DATA GND Non-Sync 1
GND
25
Set address switch prior to use.
Notes: See manual. SHIELD
14 L
1. 4. Six-Channel Analog Input
Follow all local electrical and building codes. For three conductor with shield wiring, use Belden 8771 2 Rs (Re for 70 mm)
(all unlabeled pins are signal ground)
15 Ls (Le for 70 mm)
2. Use grounded (earthed) conduit wherever possible. Avoid Three-conductor shielded cable or equivalent: tinned copper, 17 R (normal operating level = 300 mV)
20 C
routing signal wiring near electric motors, rectifiers, power twisted pair, 22 AWG stranded tinned copper drain wire, 24 SW (S for 70 mm)

wiring, dimmer wiring, or other sources of electrical noise. aluminum-polyester shield, 100% shield coverage,
conductor-to-conductor 75 pF per meter.
3. For two conductor with shield wiring, use Belden 8451
Two-conductor shielded cable or equivalent: tinned copper, 5. All shields must be connected to the CHASSIS of the CP650.
twisted pair, 22 AWG stranded tinned copper drain wire, This achieves the required RF interference immunity. A metal
aluminum-polyester shield, 100% shield coverage, housing must be used for all D-connectors and the shields CP650 INSTALLATION WIRING
conductor-to-conductor 111 pF per meter. must be connected to the housing. Chassis ground and circuit
(audio) ground are internally connected. INPUT AND CONTROL CONNECTIONS

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red
3
f
TM 2 black
AUDITORIUM ASSIST 1
Microphone
13 1 15 V phantom power switchable via front
setup control panel dip switch number 3.
25 PA Microphone 1 red AUD. ASSIST
+15V 100 mA MAX 2 3 black
(Or Mic-multiplexer PA
1
SHIELD for setup)
GROUND
MUTE
U2
To Automation NONSYNC User-supplied
(See Interface Requirements U1 Switch Box (Optional)
in Appendix B) 11
10
05
04
01 Ethernet
Auditorium Control

C UL US
AUTOMATION
O CP650DC
Digital Cinema Processor
SERIAL DATA (RS-232) MIC. INPUT
LISTED San Francisco U.S. Wootton Bassett U.K.
PROFESSIONAL AUDIO
EQUIPMENT 4J06 MUTE
ETHERNET
U2 13 1
NONSYNC
U1 01
11 04
10 05
REMOTES AND AUD. FADER 13 7 2 1

OPTION CARD I/O 25 From S/PDIF

21
+ NONSYNC IN 1 Digital Source
REMOTE DATA
L
L+
C
WARNING
FADER
IN L R
N/C
C+
R
R+
Risk of electric shock.
Do not open. 1
H/I OUTPUT Ls NONSYNC IN 2 No user serviceable parts
Ls + inside. Refer all service
Rs to qualified personnel.
Rs +
~ 50 - 60 Hz 120 W
100 - 240 Vac
SW
SW +
L R This equipment must be
earthed/grounded. 2
1 13
CAUTION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 14 17 20 23 24 25 6-CH AUDIO INPUT
To reduce the risk of fire
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
replace only with same device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this MAIN AUDIO OUTPUT (External Digital Processor)
type and rating
250V time-lag fuse.
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. 3
FUSE T 6.3A L This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003.
5 mm x 20 mm

1 2 3 4 5 6 FB425V01.CDR
4

Auditorium Fader
(100K Linear Pot)

Cat. No. 771

Terminals Front View
Remote Fader of Pot
Cat. No. 771
Cat. No. 779
DATA

Terminals CD, Tape, etc.

GND

7.0 V Remote Control Unit

V

DATA Cat. No. 779 Non-Sync 2

GND V
V DATA 13 1
DATA
7.0
GND
SWITCH SIDE VIEW
Non-Sync 1
Six-Channel Analog Input
GND (all unlabeled pins are signal ground)
25 (normal operating level = 300 mV)
Set address switch prior to use.
Notes: See manual. SHIELD
14 L
1. Follow all local electrical and building codes. 4. For three conductor with shield wiring, use Belden 8771 2 Rs (Re for 70 mm)
15 Ls (Le for 70 mm)
2. Use grounded (earthed) conduit wherever possible. Avoid Three-conductor shielded cable or equivalent: tinned copper, 17 R
20 C
routing signal wiring near electric motors, rectifiers, power twisted pair, 22 AWG stranded tinned copper drain wire, 24 SW (S for 70 mm)

wiring, dimmer wiring, or other sources of electrical noise. aluminum-polyester shield, 100% shield coverage,
conductor-to-conductor 75 pF per meter.
3. For two conductor with shield wiring, use Belden 8451
Two-conductor shielded cable or equivalent: tinned copper, 5. All shields must be connected to the CHASSIS of the CP650.
twisted pair, 22 AWG stranded tinned copper drain wire, This achieves the required RF interference immunity. A metal
aluminum-polyester shield, 100% shield coverage, housing must be used for all D-connectors and the shields
conductor-to-conductor 111 pF per meter. must be connected to the housing. Chassis ground and circuit
CP650DC MODELS INSTALLATION WIRING
(audio) ground are internally connected.
INPUT AND CONTROL CONNECTIONS

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AUTOMATION
O CP650
Digital Cinema Processor
SERIAL DATA (RS-232) MIC. INPUT
LISTED San Francisco U.S. Wootton Bassett U.K.
PROFESSIONAL AUDIO
EQUIPMENT 4J06 MUTE
ETHERNET
U2 13 1
NONSYNC READER 1
U1 01
11 04 MOTOR START
10 05
REMOTES AND AUD. FADER
Dolby Digital
READER 2 MS1 OPTION CARD I/O
P1
P1/ P2
+ NONSYNC IN 1 P2
REMOTE DATA MS2
Hearing black L
L+ WARNING
Impaired FADER
IN
C
C+ L R Risk of electric shock.
System red N/C R
R+
Do not open.

L+C+R H/I OUTPUT Ls

Ls +
Rs
NONSYNC IN 2 No user serviceable parts
inside. Refer all service
to qualified personnel.
OPTICAL IN 1
Rs +
This equipment must be
~ 50 - 60 Hz 120 W
100 - 240 Vac
SW
SW +
L R earthed/grounded.
R L
1 13
R L
CAUTION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 14 17 20 23 24 25 6-CH AUDIO INPUT
To reduce the risk of fire
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
replace only with same device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this MAIN AUDIO OUTPUT (External Digital Processor) OPTICAL IN 2
type and rating device must accept any interference received, including
250V time-lag fuse. interference that may cause undesired operation.
FUSE T 6.3A L This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003.
5 mm x 20 mm

FB425B04.CDR

For unbalanced input amplifier CP650 with Cat.No.790 / 791 (Dolby Digital Surround EX option)
one channel shown
1 13 13 1
Included with Model CP650.
Signal red red Model CP650D requires optional UEX/650 upgrade kit.
Gnd black
blk Model CP650SR requires optional UEX/650 and
14 25 25 14
UD/650 upgrade kits.

AES/EBU inputs
Screen Speakers (see input and control diagram)
Signal black black 14
Gnd red
L red 2

3 black black Signal Back

red Gnd
16 red Surround
Signal black black 17
Gnd red Left
C red 5

6 black black Signal Back

red Gnd
red Surround
Signal black black 20 19
Gnd red Right
R red 8

10 black black Signal

red Gnd Left
Surround Speakers 23 red
Surround
(without Dolby Digital
Surround EX )
Signal black black 10
Gnd red 11 black black Signal
Ls red
red Gnd Right
23 red
24 Surround

Signal black black 11 For unbalanced input amplifier

Gnd red
Rs one channel shown
red 24

red red Signal

black Gnd
black

Signal black black 12

Gnd red
Subwoofer red 25

Notes:
1. Follow all local electrical and building codes. 4. All shields must be connected to the CHASSIS of the CP650.
2. Use grounded (earthed) conduit wherever possible. Avoid This achieves the required RF interference immunity. A metal
routing signal wiring near electric motors, rectifiers, power housing must be used for all D-connectors and the shields
wiring, dimmer wiring, or other sources of electrical noise. must be connected to the housing. Chassis ground and circuit
(audio) ground are internally connected.
3. For two conductor with shield wiring, use Belden 8451
2-conductor shielded cable or equivalent: tinned copper,
twisted pair, 22 AWG stranded tinned copper drain wire,
aluminum-polyester shield, 100% shield coverage,
conductor-to-conductor 111pF per meter.
CP650 INSTALLATION WIRING
AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

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AUTOMATION
O CP650DC
Digital Cinema Processor
SERIAL DATA (RS-232) MIC. INPUT
LISTED San Francisco U.S. Wootton Bassett U.K.
PROFESSIONAL AUDIO
EQUIPMENT 4J06 MUTE
ETHERNET
U2 13 1
NONSYNC
U1 01
11 04
10 05
REMOTES AND AUD. FADER

OPTION CARD I/O

+ NONSYNC IN 1
Hearing black REMOTE DATA
L
L+ WARNING
Impaired FADER
IN
C
C+ L R Risk of electric shock.
System red N/C R Do not open.

L+C+R
R+
H/I OUTPUT Ls NONSYNC IN 2 No user serviceable parts
Ls + inside. Refer all service
Rs to qualified personnel.
Rs +
This equipment must be
~ 50 - 60 Hz 120 W
100 - 240 Vac
SW
SW +
L R earthed/grounded.
1 13
CAUTION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 14 17 20 23 24 25 6-CH AUDIO INPUT
To reduce the risk of fire
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
replace only with same device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this MAIN AUDIO OUTPUT (External Digital Processor)
type and rating device must accept any interference received, including
250V time-lag fuse. interference that may cause undesired operation.
FUSE T 6.3A L This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003.
5 mm x 20 mm

FB425U01.CDR

For unbalanced input amplifier 13

S/PDIF 3 in (Ls/Rs)
one channel shown 7 S/PDIF Digital Ground
1 13 13 1 2
S/PDIF 2 in (C/SW)
Signal red red S/PDIF 1 in (L/R)
1
Gnd black
blk 14
14 25 25
21
S/PDIF 4 in (Bsl/Bsr)

Screen Speakers
Signal black black 14
Gnd red
L red 2

3 black black Signal Back

red Gnd
16 red Surround
Signal black black 17
Gnd red Left
C red 5

6 black black Signal Back

red Gnd
red Surround
Signal black black 20 19
Gnd red Right
R red 8

10 black black Signal

red Gnd Left
Surround Speakers 23 red
Surround
(without Dolby Digital
Surround EX )
Signal black black 10
Gnd red 11 black black Signal
Ls red
red Gnd Right
23 red
24 Surround

Signal black black 11 For unbalanced input amplifier

Gnd red one channel shown
Rs red 24

red red Signal

black Gnd
black

Signal black black 12

Gnd red
Subwoofer red 25

Notes:
1. Follow all local electrical and building codes. 4. All shields must be connected to the CHASSIS of the CP650.
2. Use grounded (earthed) conduit wherever possible. Avoid This achieves the required RF interference immunity. A metal
routing signal wiring near electric motors, rectifiers, power housing must be used for all D-connectors and the shields
wiring, dimmer wiring, or other sources of electrical noise. must be connected to the housing. Chassis ground and circuit
(audio) ground are internally connected.
3. For two conductor with shield wiring, use Belden 8451
2-conductor shielded cable or equivalent: tinned copper, CP650DC MODELS INSTALLATION WIRING
twisted pair, 22 AWG stranded tinned copper drain wire, AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
aluminum-polyester shield, 100% shield coverage,
conductor-to-conductor 111pF per meter.

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AUTOMATION
O CP650
Digital Cinema Processor
SERIAL DATA (RS-232) MIC. INPUT
LISTED San Francisco U.S. Wootton Bassett U.K.
PROFESSIONAL AUDIO
EQUIPMENT 4J06 MUTE
ETHERNET
U2 13 1
NONSYNC READER 1
U1 01
11 04 MOTOR START
10 05
REMOTES AND AUD. FADER
Dolby Digital
READER 2 MS1 OPTION CARD I/O
P1
P1/ P2
+ NONSYNC IN 1 P2
REMOTE DATA MS2
Hearing black L
L+ WARNING
Impaired FADER
IN
C
C+ L R Risk of electric shock.
System red N/C R
R+
Do not open.

L+C+R H/I OUTPUT Ls

Ls +
Rs
NONSYNC IN 2 No user serviceable parts
inside. Refer all service
to qualified personnel.
OPTICAL IN 1
Rs +
This equipment must be
~ 50 - 60 Hz 120 W
100 - 240 Vac
SW
SW +
L R earthed/grounded.
R L
1 13
R L
CAUTION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 14 17 20 23 24 25 6-CH AUDIO INPUT
To reduce the risk of fire
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
replace only with same device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this MAIN AUDIO OUTPUT (External Digital Processor) OPTICAL IN 2
type and rating device must accept any interference received, including
250V time-lag fuse. interference that may cause undesired operation.
FUSE T 6.3A L This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003.
5 mm x 20 mm

FB425J05.CDR

1 13 13 1

Screen 14
14 25 25
Speakers L (low)
Signal black black 14
Gnd red
L red 2

Signal black black 15

Gnd red
Le
red 14

C (low)
Signal black black 17
Gnd red
C red 5

Signal black black 22

Gnd red
Re red 9

R (low)
Signal black black 20
Gnd red
R red 8

L (high)
Signal black black 12
Gnd red
red 25

C (high)
Signal black black 17
Gnd red
red 5

R (high)
Signal black black 20
Gnd red
red 8

Subwoofer
Signal black black 12
Gnd red
LFE red 25

Surround
Speakers Left Surround
Signal black black 10
Gnd red
Ls red 23

Right Surround
Signal black black 11
Gnd red
Rs red 24

Back Surround Left

Signal black black 3
Gnd red
BSL red 16

Back Surround Right

Signal black
CP650 INSTALLATION WIRING
black 6
BSR
Gnd red
red 19
AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
FOR BIAMPLIFIED SCREEN SPEAKERS
(CAT. NO’S. 790 AND 791 INSTALLED)

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AUTOMATION
O CP650DC
Digital Cinema Processor
SERIAL DATA (RS-232) MIC. INPUT
LISTED San Francisco U.S. Wootton Bassett U.K.
PROFESSIONAL AUDIO
EQUIPMENT 4J06 MUTE
ETHERNET
U2 13 1
NONSYNC
U1 01
11 04
10 05
REMOTES AND AUD. FADER
Dolby Digital

OPTION CARD I/O

+ NONSYNC IN 1
Hearing black REMOTE DATA
L
L+ WARNING
Impaired FADER
IN
C
C+ L R Risk of electric shock.
System red N/C R Do not open.

L+C+R
R+
H/I OUTPUT Ls NONSYNC IN 2 No user serviceable parts
Ls + inside. Refer all service
Rs to qualified personnel.
Rs +
This equipment must be
~ 50 - 60 Hz 120 W
100 - 240 Vac
SW
SW +
L R earthed/grounded.
1 13
CAUTION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 14 17 20 23 24 25 6-CH AUDIO INPUT
To reduce the risk of fire
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
replace only with same device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this MAIN AUDIO OUTPUT (External Digital Processor)
type and rating device must accept any interference received, including
250V time-lag fuse. interference that may cause undesired operation.
FUSE T 6.3A L This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003.
5 mm x 20 mm

13
FB425J06.CDR
S/PDIF 3 in (Ls/Rs)
7 S/PDIF Digital Ground

1 13 13 1 2
S/PDIF 2 in (C/SW)
S/PDIF 1 in (L/R)
1
Screen
14 25 25 14
Speakers L (low)
21
Signal black S/PDIF 4 in (Bsl/Bsr)
black 14
Gnd red
L (L) low
red 2

Signal black black 15

Gnd red
Le (Le)
red 14

C (low)
Signal black black 17
Gnd red
C (C) low
red 5

Signal black black 22

Gnd red
Re (Re)
red 9

R (low)
Signal black black 20
Gnd red
(R) low
R red 8

L (high)
Signal black black 12
Gnd red
(L) high
red 25

C (high)
Signal black black 17
Gnd red
(C) high
red 5

R (high)
Signal black black 20
Gnd red
(R) high
red 8

SW
Subwoofer
Signal black black 12
Gnd red
(SW)
LFE red 25

Surround
Speakers Left Surround
Signal black black 10
Gnd red
Ls (Ls)
red 23

Right Surround
Signal black black 11
Gnd red
Rs (Rs)
red 24

Back Surround Left

Signal
Gnd
black
red
black 3 CP650DCXO INSTALLATION WIRING
Bsl (Bsl)
red 16 AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
Back Surround Right FOR BIAMPLIFIED SCREEN SPEAKERS
Signal
Gnd
black
red
(Bsr)
black 6 (CAT. NO. 791 INSTALLED)
Bsr red 19

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AUTOMATION
O CP650
Digital Cinema Processor
SERIAL DATA (RS-232) MIC. INPUT
LISTED San Francisco U.S. Wootton Bassett U.K.
PROFESSIONAL AUDIO
EQUIPMENT 4J06 MUTE
ETHERNET
U2 13 1
NONSYNC READER 1
U1 01
11 04 MOTOR START
10 05
REMOTES AND AUD. FADER
Dolby Digital
READER 2 MS1 OPTION CARD I/O
P1
P1/ P2
+ NONSYNC IN 1 P2
MS2
Hearing- black REMOTE DATA
L
L+ WARNING
Impaired FADER
IN
C
C+ L R Risk of electric shock.
System red N/C R Do not open.

L+C+R
R+
H/I OUTPUT Ls NONSYNC IN 2 No user serviceable parts OPTICAL IN 1
Ls + inside. Refer all service
Rs to qualified personnel.
Rs +
This equipment must be
~ 50 - 60 Hz 120 W
100 - 240 Vac
SW
SW +
L R earthed/grounded.
R L
1 13
R L
CAUTION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 14 17 20 23 24 25 6-CH AUDIO INPUT
To reduce the risk of fire
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
replace only with same device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this MAIN AUDIO OUTPUT (External Digital Processor) OPTICAL IN 2
type and rating device must accept any interference received, including
250V time-lag fuse. interference that may cause undesired operation.
FUSE T 6.3A L This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003.
5 mm x 20 mm

FB425K06.CDR

1 13 13 1

Screen
Speakers 14 25 25 14
L (low)
Signal black black 14
L Gnd red
red 2

L (mid)
Signal black black 15
Gnd red
red 14

C (low)
Signal black black 17
C Gnd red
red 5

C (mid)
Signal black black 18
Gnd red
red 4

R (low)
Signal black black 20
R Gnd red
red 8

R (mid)
Signal black black 22
Gnd red
red 9

L (high)
Signal black black 12
Gnd red
red 25

C (high)
Signal black black 17
Gnd red
red 5

R (high)
Signal black black 20
Gnd red
red 8

Subwoofer
Signal black black 12
Gnd red
LFE red 25

Surround
Speakers Left Surround
Signal black black 10
Gnd red
Ls red 23

Right Surround
Signal black black 11
Gnd red
Rs red 24

Back Surround Left

BSL
Signal
Gnd
black
red
black 3 CP650 INSTALLATION WIRING
red 16
AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
Back Surround Right FOR TRIAMPLIFIED SCREEN SPEAKERS
Signal black

BSR
Gnd red
black 6
(CAT. NOS. 790 AND 791 INSTALLED)
red 19

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AUTOMATION
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SERIAL DATA (RS-232) MIC. INPUT
LISTED San Francisco U.S. Wootton Bassett U.K.
PROFESSIONAL AUDIO
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ETHERNET
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NONSYNC
U1 01
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REMOTES AND AUD. FADER

OPTION CARD I/O

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L
L+ WARNING
Impaired FADER
IN
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C+ L R Risk of electric shock.
System red N/C R Do not open.

L+C+R
R+
H/I OUTPUT Ls NONSYNC IN 2 No user serviceable parts
Ls + inside. Refer all service
Rs to qualified personnel.
Rs +
This equipment must be
~ 50 - 60 Hz 120 W
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SW
SW +
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1 13
CAUTION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 14 17 20 23 24 25 6-CH AUDIO INPUT
To reduce the risk of fire
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
replace only with same device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this MAIN AUDIO OUTPUT (External Digital Processor)
type and rating device must accept any interference received, including
250V time-lag fuse. interference that may cause undesired operation.
FUSE T 6.3A L This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003.
5 mm x 20 mm

13 FB425W01.CDR
S/PDIF 3 in (Ls/Rs)
7 S/PDIF Digital Ground

1 13 13 1 2
S/PDIF 2 in (C/SW)
S/PDIF 1 in (L/R)
1
Screen
Speakers 14 25 25 14
L (low) 21
Signal black S/PDIF 4 in (Bsl/Bsr)
L black 14
Gnd red
(L) low
red 2

L (mid)
Signal black black 15
Gnd red (L) mid
red 14

C (low)
Signal black black 17
C Gnd red
(C) low
red 5

C (mid)
Signal black black 18
Gnd red (C) mid
red 4

R (low)
Signal black black 20
R Gnd red
(R) low
red 8

R (mid)
Signal black black 22
Gnd red
(R) mid
red 9

L (high)
Signal black black 12
Gnd red
(L) high
red 25

C (high)
Signal black black 17
Gnd red
(C) high
red 5

R (high)
Signal black black 20
Gnd red
(R) high
red 8

SW
Subwoofer
Signal black black 12
Gnd red
(SW)
LFE red 25

Surround
Speakers Left Surround
Signal black black 10
Gnd red
Ls (Ls)
red 23

Right Surround
Signal black black 11
Gnd red
Rs (Rs)
red 24

Back Surround Left

Bsl
Signal
Gnd
black
red
(Bsl)
black 3 CP650DCXO INSTALLATION WIRING
red 16
AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
Back Surround Right FOR TRIAMPLIFIED SCREEN SPEAKERS
Signal black

Bsr
Gnd red
(Bsr)
black 6
(CAT. NO. 791 CROSSOVER INSTALLED)
red 19

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Chapter 3
Front-Panel and Alignment Overview

This chapter describes the features on the CP650 front panel, along with an overview
of the general principles involved in the alignment of Dolby® cinema equipment. It is
useful to develop an understanding of why the CP650 is aligned as described in this
manual. If the installer is already familiar with the CP650 and these principles, or is
in a hurry to complete the installation, this chapter may be read later. Continue the
setup procedure beginning with the next chapter.

3.1 The CP650 Front Panel

Bypass Power Supply Failure Indicator Projector Signal Indicators

Indicates a problem is detected in the bypass in the P1 and P2 show which projector’s
power supply. (Not active on CP650DC models) output is being processed.
(Ignore P1 indicator on CP650DC models)
Setup Control Panel
Access Door
Opens using the tab on the left- Front-Panel Display Level Display
hand side. Exposes the setup Format Buttons
Displays processor condition, operation Displays fader setting. Ranges from 0.0 to Select the playback format desired.
control panel for use by the service mode, and is used to perform alignment 10. Normally set to 7.0.
engineer. Formats are assigned to these buttons
by the service engineer when PC setup during setup.
software is not used.

Format 10
Dolby Digital
L M1 0

P1 P2
menu mute

Next Menu Button OK Button Main Fader Knob Power Supply Button
Steps through the Used to store the Controls sound level and is used for When this button is illuminated red, the unit is in
menu list. displayed setting in menu operations and data selection bypass mode, either because bypass mode has
the CP650 memory. during setup. The knob rotates been manually selected (by using the button) or
continuously with no end stops. because a fault has been automatically detected.
In bypass mode, the unit is powered by the built-in
bypass power supply. While the main power supply
Select Button Mute Button is in use, this button is not illuminated, and the
Selects a parameter to change. Fades down and fades up the signal screen and other indicators operate normally.
The change is made by rotating to all channels without disturbing the
the main fader knob. current main fader setting. Flashes Note: A bypass power supply is not used in
red when activated to fade-down. Model CD650DC. This button is used for main
power on/off switching.

Figure 3-1 Front-Panel Controls

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Front-Panel Display

L Le C Re R Rs Bsr Bsl Ls SW

Figure 3-2 Front-Panel Display Showing All Possible Channels Active

Day-to-day operation of the CP650 is performed through interaction with this display.
The 20-character, four-line LCD provides a readout of processor condition and
operation mode. It can be used by the service engineer to align the CP650 if PC setup
software is not used.

Figure 3-2 shows the display that is active when the CP650 is processing and playing
a digital signal connected to the CP650 input with all channels active. The top two
lines display the current format, which in this case is Dolby Digital Surround EXTM
with five screen channels active. The bottom left area contains an active bar graph
display of the sound signals present on each channel. The bars move, confirming that
sound is passing through the CP650.

The bars are displayed starting with the Left screen channel, and moving clockwise
around the auditorium:
• Left
• Left Extra
• Center
• Right Extra
• Right
• Right Surround
• Back Surround Right
• Back Surround Left
• Left Surround
• Subwoofer
The L on the display indicates that fader control is set to local, meaning that the fader
knob on the front panel of the CP650 (and any Dolby remote box fader knob) controls
the sound level in the auditorium. If the display shows an A, an external auditorium
fader knob (not made by Dolby) controls the sound level.

The M1 on the display (not active on CP650DC models) indicates that the projector 1
motor contact is closed or jumpered (the Motor Start connector on the back panel).
The motor running signals are used in the timing of changeovers while running Dolby
Digital films in a two-projector system.

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The 0 shown on the bottom right is the Dolby Digital film error rate. The first
indication of satisfactory digital film playback is the detection of a low error rate. The
error rate is a number between 0 and 8. With a correctly aligned digital film reader,
most films will play at an error rate of 6 or lower. If the digital error rate exceeds 8, or
if the display shows F (data not readable) or “–”(no digital soundtrack), the CP650
automatically switches to playing the film’s analog soundtrack until usable data
appears.

Other Possible Front-Panel Sound Format Displays

Figure 3-3 shows the display when the CP650 is playing a Dolby Digital soundtrack
with no Dolby Digital Surround EX decoder board installed. Because there are no
Le, Re, Bsr, or Bsl channels present in this configuration, no signal bars are indicated
for those channels.

L C R Rs Ls SW
Figure 3-3 Front-Panel Display Showing a Dolby Digital Film Playing

Figure 3-4 shows the display when the CP650 is equipped with a Dolby Digital
Surround EX decoder board, and is playing a Dolby Digital Surround EX soundtrack.
The additional Back Surround Left and Back Surround Right channels are present in
this configuration.

L C R Rs Bsr Bsl Ls SW
Figure 3-4 Front-Panel Display Showing Dolby Digital Surround EX Film Playing

The digital sound data from current films produced with the Dolby Digital
Surround EX process contains auto-switching bits (Surround EX flags). A CP650
equipped with the Cat. No. 790 Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoder detects these
bits and automatically switches the CP650 to Surround EX decoding. If the flags
indicate that the film is not a Surround EX film, or if the flag bits are not present,
Surround EX mode is switched off. The Bsr and Bsl channels are automatically
configured for either 5.1 mode or Surround EX mode.

Note: If an N appears in the top right corner of the display, Noise Floor Optimization
mode has been enabled. If a U appears, Unity Gain has been enabled.
See Section 7.16.4.

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Front-Panel Sound Format Display on Units with Earlier Software

The bar graph display on CP650s running software earlier than version 2.1 is slightly
different.
Dolby Digital Surround EX board installed: Not installed:

L C R Ls Rs SW Bsl Bsr L C R Ls Rs SW

Figure 3-5 Front-Panel Display when Running Earlier Software

Level Display
The main fader level is displayed as a two-digit number. Starting from a display of
0.0, the level increases from –90 to –10 dB (display 4.0) as the fader knob is turned
clockwise. The level then increases in smaller steps from –10 to +10 dB (display 10).
As with previous generations of Dolby cinema processors, a fader setting of 7.0
(0 dB) is the nominal correct operating level. This setting matches the level used
during production of the film.

Main Fader Knob

Use this knob to adjust the sound level. A fader reading of 7.0 is the nominal correct
operating level. The main fader knob rotates continuously with no end stops. The
knob is also used for data selection during setup operations.

When the fader knob is rotated between readings 0 and 4.0, the output level changes
in 20 dB steps between –90 and –10 dB. When the fader knob is rotated between
readings 4.0 and 10, the output level changes in 3 1/3 dB steps between –10 and
+10 dB.

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10

3 1/3 db
0 per step

-10

-20

-30

Output
-40
Level (dB)
20 dB
-50 per step

-60

-70

-80

-90
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Fader Level

Figure 3-6 Fader Characteristic

Projector Signal Indicators

On the display, P1 and P2 show which projector optical input has been selected (not
active on CP650DC models—P1 remains illuminated).

Bypass Power Supply Failure Indicator

This indicator lights if a problem is detected in the bypass power supply circuitry (not
active on CP650DC models).

Power Supply Button

This button operates the main power supply for the CP650. As with other Dolby
cinema processors, the CP650 (except CP650DC models) incorporates a separate
backup (bypass) power supply to power a basic film playback path. A red LED built
into the switch is activated when the unit is powered from the bypass supply. While
the main power supply is in use, this button is not illuminated, and the screen and
other indicators operate normally. When this button is illuminated red, the unit is in
Bypass mode, either because Bypass mode has been manually selected (by using the
button) or because a fault has been automatically detected. In Bypass mode, the unit
is powered by the built-in bypass power supply. On CP650DC models, the red LED
built into the switch is not activated (no bypass power supply).

Format Buttons
These buttons select the desired format. Pressing a format button during menu
operations will return the display to the top-level menu.

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Setup Control-Panel Access Door

For use by the service engineer, the access door is opened to expose the setup control
panel.

Mute Button
Pressing the mute button fades the audio output to all channels without disturbing the
current main fader setting. The speed of fade-in and fade-out is separately adjustable
from 0.2 to 5 seconds, using either the front-panel menu buttons or PC setup
software. The mute button flashes red when mute is activated.

Operation and Setup Menu Control Buttons

The menu control buttons are used by both the operator and the service engineer to
navigate front-panel screen menus, select various menu options, and store setup data.
menu
OK

Figure 3-7 CP650 Operation and Setup Menu Control Buttons

The left-hand next menu button is used to step through the menu list. Pressing and
releasing the button once will change the display to the next menu item. Pressing and
holding the button while rotating the main fader knob will step the display through all
menu items.

The center adjust parameter button is used to select a parameter to adjust when there
are multiple items available on the display. Pressing and releasing the button will
select among them. The adjustment is then made by rotating the main fader knob.

The right-hand OK button is used to accept the setting displayed on the front-panel
screen and store it in CP650 memory. Any changes to settings will occur
immediately, but will not be saved until this button is pressed. Leaving the current
menu before pressing the button will cause the change to be discarded.

Note: For convenience, pressing the illuminated format button once, or any other
format button twice, causes the CP650 to immediately return to the menu top-
level screen display. This feature is handy for making a quick change, then
returning to normal operation. This feature is not active in Setup mode
(described below).

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3.2 The Setup Control Panel

The setup control panel is located behind the front-panel access door.

Mic Phantom Power ON

Load baseline software
Wakeup A laptop PC can be
during power-up
projector 2 connected to this RS-232
Setup Mode data port. Windows-based
set-up software is available
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 for aligning the CP650. This
connector is duplicated on
the rear panel of the CP650.
Dip Switch Connect a microphone
multiplexer here or to the rear
panel MIC INPUT connector.
Wakeup
projector 1 Screw for removing the
LEDs indicate presence plastic front panel.
of an optical soundtrack
signal.

SERIAL DATA MIC MUX

12345678
Lt SIGNAL
MAIN
Rt PRESENT
HF
Video Clamp RTA1 RTA2 Lt Rt L C R Ls Rs Sw

Mic Bypass

MIC input level Test points used for Test points used for Channel signal output test points
control alignment of the digital connecting an
soundhead. oscilloscope to
BYPASS output level display CP650 RTA
control

Figure 3-8 Setup Control Panel

Mic Input Level Control

This ten-turn potentiometer has an end-to-end range of 46 dB. It is shipped from the
factory set to minimum.

Bypass Output Level Controls (not active on CP650DC models)

These two potentiometers, located on the Cat. No. 772B card, set the CP650 output
level when the unit switches to bypass operation. The HF control is used if the CP650
is equipped with a Cat. No. 791 Crossover Card. Earlier units used the Cat. No. 772
card with a single potentiometer.

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Setup DIP Switch

The eight-position DIP switch is used to set the functions shown. All switches are
factory-set to down. Switches 2, 5, 7, and 8 are not used. DIP switch 6 is used to enter
CP650 Setup mode.

Lt/Rt Signal Presence LEDs

These LEDs indicate that signals exist on the Lt and Rt channels from the film’s
analog soundtrack. They flash during film playback in both normal and bypass
operation.

Serial Communications Port (RS-232)

A laptop PC can be connected to this port using a straight-through (pin 1 to pin 1, pin
2 to pin 2, and so on) cable. A cable with receive and transmit lines swapped (null
modem cable) will not work. Setup software is available for aligning the CP650. This
connector is duplicated on the rear panel of the CP650.

Caution: The front- and rear-panel connectors are wired in parallel and should not
be used simultaneously. Do not plug anything into the rear-panel connector
if the front-panel connector is being used.

Mic Mux Connector

When setting up a CP650, a microphone multiplexer can be plugged into this
connector (or to the XLR connector on the rear panel for some types of units).

Test Points
These test points are provided to allow rapid access to the required signals used
during CP650 setup. Each test point is a 2 mm diameter female socket that accepts a
2 mm male test pin. Test point pins can be obtained in the USA from Pomona
Electronics. The Pomona® Type 3221 is a useful, stacking, pin-to-BNC female
adapter.

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3.3 Power Supply Voltage Test Points

Six test points are located behind the front panel for measuring power supply
voltages. They can be accessed by removing the front panel. See Section 9.3.1 for the
voltage test ranges. Figure 3-9 shows the locations of the test points. A portion of the
front subpanel, with the front panel removed, is also shown in this figure.
ƒ Main power supply DC test points: +15 V, –15 V, +5 V
ƒ Bypass power supply DC test points: +14 V, –14 V, +5 V

Note: On CP650DC models, voltage appears on the bypass supply test points,
however, no bypass supply is incorporated. The readings result from the use of diodes
feeding these test points from the main power supply.

--15V

--14VB +15V
MIC MUX

+5V

Rs Sw

+5VB +14VB
(A portion of the front subpanel, with front panel removed)

Figure 3-9 Power Supply Voltage Test Points

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Chapter 4
B-Chain Alignment

4.1 Check Theatre Equipment

Thoroughly check the loudspeakers and power amplifiers for any sources of poor
performance, using the suggested checklists below as a guide.

Speakers
• Loudspeaker cables—Check cable condition and confirm they are the correct
gauge for the impedance of the speakers and the length of the run.
• Speaker wiring—Check that the speakers are connected to the correct power amp
channel.
• Rattles—A leak in the low-frequency driver cabinet may sound like a rattle.
• Also check for loose bolts or other hardware.
• Open drivers—In systems with pairs of drivers, one voice coil of the pair may be
open but the system will still function. Check the speakers with an ohmmeter. If
one channel requires markedly more equalization than the other, or if one speaker
overloads at lower levels than the other speakers, an open driver circuit could be
the cause.
• Check for missing drivers or other components.
• Crossover settings matching the type of drivers in use and the acoustics of the
theatre—The high-frequency driver level control must be set for the best possible
frequency response before you attempt any equalization. This is especially true if
the system uses active crossovers with biamp equipment. If your CP650 is
equipped with a Cat. No. 791 Crossover Card, please refer to Section 4.4 for
information on settings.
• Check for proper polarity between the low- and high-frequency drivers, and
between the channels.
• Aiming of speakers—Ensure that the speakers are correctly aimed into the
auditorium, and that they are not obstructed by the screen frame, struts, or other
obstructions.
Amplifiers
• Check for distortion.
• Gross gain differences among amplifiers—If one amplifier differs in performance
from the others, it should be checked and repaired if necessary, before proceeding
further. Input gain controls should all be at the same setting.

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• Check for blown fuses.

• Ensure that there is good air movement through power amplifiers.
Air Conditioning
If air-conditioning noise is audible in the theatre, arrange for lubrication of the motor
and fan bearings, adjustment of belts and drives, and cleaning of filters to reduce the
ambient noise to a minimum.

4.2 Microphone Placement

Position a microphone multiplexer in the center of the listening area. Place each
microphone in the auditorium so that each is substantially in the reverberant field
rather than in an area that receives the most direct energy from the speakers. In
addition, avoid perfect symmetry. Arrange the microphones so that they are not
arranged in a perfect square or rectangle parallel to the sides of the room. Take care
not to place any of the microphones (except mic number 1) on the central axis of the
room. Standing waves and nodes at these positions can cause measurement errors.
Microphone number 1 should be placed two-thirds of the distance from the front
speakers to the rear, at the exact side-to-side center of the room, approximately five
feet above the floor level, and rotated 45 degrees upward toward the screen.
Placement of this microphone is important for output level adjustments.

1.5 meters
(5 feet)

Figure 4-1 EQ Microphone Placement

If a single microphone is used (which is not advised), the recommended position

would be two-thirds of the way from the front speakers to the rear, off the axis of the
center speaker, five feet above the floor level, and rotated 45 degrees upward toward
the screen.

Route the output cable to the CP650 and connect it to the microphone connector on
the rear panel or front setup panel (XLR on the rear panel or nine-pin D-connector
Mic Mux input on the front setup panel). The mic input connectors are wired in
parallel. Phantom power is optionally provided to both mic connectors by moving
DIP switch 3 to the up position.

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4.3 Initial Setup

1. Set all the gain controls on all power amplifiers to a known, repeatable setting. The
preferred setting for most amplifier gain controls is maximum. If a different setting is
required in order to optimize the noise performance of the system, the controls should
be locked in position or marked clearly.

Caution: The following steps will cause the CP650 to output pink noise to the power
amplifiers. The CP650 output levels may be set too high. If you are unsure
of the settings on your unit, turn off the power amplifiers before selecting
the Calibrate SPL menu item shown in Section 4.4. Then, select and
observe the present output level adjustment settings. (Press two times
while the unit is in Setup mode.)

2. Connect an oscilloscope to the test points located on the setup panel:

• RTA1 to scope channel 1
• RTA2 to scope channel 2

12345678
Lt SIGNAL
Rt PRESENT

Video Clamp RTA1 RTA2 Lt Rt

Mic Bypass

Ch 1

Ch 2

GND

Oscilloscope

Figure 4-2 Oscilloscope Hookup

3. Set the oscilloscope to display both channels. Use the “chop” mode instead of “alt”
mode for the best display results.

4. Apply power to the CP650.

5. Slide DIP switch 6 to the up position. This switches the CP650 into Setup mode.
(Install) appears on the display screen. If a microphone multiplexer is being used,
select microphone 1.

12345678 (Install)
Format 10
Dolby Digital

Figure 4-3 Switch to Setup Mode

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4.4 Sound Pressure Level Calibration

If your CP650 is equipped with a Cat. No. 791 Crossover Card, an initial setup is
required before you begin the SPL calibration. If you do not have a Cat. No. 791
installed, skip to Section 4.4.2.

4.4.1 Initial Setup with Cat. No. 791 Crossover Installed

Sound pressure level (SPL) calibration of a CP650 equipped with a Cat. No. 791
Crossover Card is performed with the crossover set to Full Range mode. Pink noise is
applied only to the CP650 low-frequency main outputs, and these outputs are
switched to full-frequency operation for calibrating the CP650 to the room sound
pressure level.

1. Press four times to display the Crossover Mode screen.

Crossover Mode
One of three crossover configuration choices is displayed on the Full Range
Crossover Disabled
second line: Full Range, 2-Way, or 3-Way. Rotate the front-
panel knob until Full Range is displayed.

2. Press OK to save this setting.

4.4.2 Calibration Procedure—All CP650s

Calibrate SPL
Enter Room Reading:
1. Press twice to move the display to the Calibrate SPL menu > xx.x dB
item. Pink noise is sent to the Center channel speaker. Press OK to continue

Note: If pink noise is not being generated, this indicates that the status of the digital
input has changed. If you are using the digital input on the CP650, either
disconnect or power down the device attached to the digital input during
calibration. A change in the digital input bitstream will cause the CP650 to
mute the pink noise.

2. The scope should now be receiving sync signals from the CP650. Set the scope
vertical inputs to 100 mV/division.

3. Set the horizontal sweep rate to 1 ms/division.

4. Temporarily switch the inputs to ground, and move the vertical position of each trace
to line up with the bottom screen graticule line. Do not move the vertical positions
after completing this step.

5. Switch the inputs to DC and adjust the sync to trigger on the waveform. Adjust the
scope horizontal position offset such that each displayed burst appears on the left- and
right-hand sides of the screen.

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6. The CP650 is shipped from the factory with the mic input-level control set to
minimum. If necessary, adjust the mic input-level pot until the center area of the
displayed pink noise moves to the middle of the scope screen. The trimpot is
accessible through an opening in the setup panel.

7. With a sound pressure level meter, measure the noise level in the
room. Hold the sound pressure level meter near the location of
mic 1.

8. Rotate the CP650 front-panel knob until the room reading is shown on the front-panel
screen. The adjustment range is from 45 to 108.5 dB, in 0.5 dB steps. Press OK.
9. Wait while the system automatically calibrates to the room reading. The calibration is
retained in CP650 memory and can be used in future alignments. However, it is
advisable to recalibrate the system when rearranging microphones because the sound
pressure level will vary slightly with microphone placement.

Note: The spectrum analyzer built into the CP650 has automatic
level control covering a range of mic input levels. If, Mic Level Too Low
or Too High
however, you see an error message reporting mic level too Proceeding
Uncalibrated
low or too high, the microphones may require phantom
power.

If the microphone requires phantom power, move DIP switch 3 up (to turn on
phantom power), then press and hold , and rotate the main fader counterclockwise
one step back to the Calibrate SPL menu. Repeat steps 1–9. Or, while watching the
oscilloscope RTA display, adjust the mic gain control to place the flat part of the
signal in the approximate center of the screen. Then press and hold while rotating
the main fader counterclockwise one step back to the Calibrate SPL menu, then
repeat steps 1–9.

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4.5 Initial Output-Level Calibration

Each of the channels should now be adjusted to give a reasonable sound pressure
level in the room. It is not necessary to get exact readings at this point because the
levels will change slightly during equalization of the room. Exact output level
adjustment will be performed after equalization.

Note: If pink noise is not being generated, this indicates that the status of the digital
input has changed. If you are using the digital input on the CP650, either
disconnect or power down the device attached to the digital input during
calibration. A change in the digital input bitstream will cause the CP650 to
mute the pink noise.

4.5.1 Main Channels

1. After auto-calibration, the Output Levels adjust screen appears Output Levels
>Channel: Center
with Center channel active. Level: xx
Room Level xx.x dB

Note: The RTA oscilloscope display is not active on this menu.

2. Press , moving the cursor down one line to Level. The Level: Output Levels
Channel: Center
line on the display shows a relative number. The number has no >Level: xx
Room Level xx.x dB
units.

3. Rotate the main fader knob to change the CP650 pink-noise Adjust Output Level
Channel: Center
output signal level into the auditorium while watching the > Level: xx
measured Room Level shown on the bottom line of the display. Room Level 85.0 dB

Set it to read 85.0 dB.

Note: If the room level does not appear, the calibration step may have failed or was
not performed. Repeat Section 4.4.

4. Press once to move the cursor back up to the Channel Adjust Output Level
>Channel: Left
selection. Rotate the main fader knob counterclockwise to change Level: xx
Room Level xx.x dB
the Channel selection to Channel: Left.

5. Press , moving the cursor down one line to Level, and rotate Adjust Output Level
Channel: Left
the main fader knob to set the room level to read 85.0 dB. >Level: xx
Room Level 85.0 dB

6. Repeat this process for the Right screen channel, setting the room level to 85.0 dB.

7. Repeat this process, setting the Ls and Rs channels (or Ls, Bsl, Bsr, and Rs channels,
if your unit is equipped with Dolby® Digital Surround EXTM) to read 82.0 dB.

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8. When all channels have been adjusted, press OK. Saving Saving Changes.....
Changes appears on the front-panel screen. ...

Note: If is pressed before OK, all of the level settings will be lost.

4.5.2 Subwoofer Channel

The initial subwoofer level adjustment uses a displayed RTA reference line,
established from the Center channel pink-noise level. The subwoofer level is adjusted
to match the displayed reference line. Final subwoofer level adjustments for both
digital and optical signal paths are carried out later, after the room is equalized.

Note: When the Digital SW level is changed, the Optical SW level tracks
proportionally with it, with a typical offset of –10 dB. The Optical SW level
can be adjusted independently from the Digital SW level (see page 4-19), but
remember to recheck it if the Digital SW level is changed.

1. Switch the microphone multiplexer to cycle.

Digital Subwoofer
2. Press once to move the display one menu step. The >Level: xx
Polarity: Normal
Digital Subwoofer channel adjust menu appears next. Scope Center Noise: Off
channel 2 displays a reference line.
Note: The RTA oscilloscope display is active on this menu.

3. Pink noise is now present on the Subwoofer channel only Digital Subwoofer
(140 Hz bandwidth for EQ and level setting screens). Using >Level: xx
Polarity: Normal
the front-panel knob, adjust the Subwoofer channel level by Center Noise: Off
moving the average subwoofer RTA display to the reference
line displayed on the scope.

4. Press OK to save the level setting. Saving Changes.....

...

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4.6 Crossover Setup—CP650 with Cat. No. 791

If your CP650 is not equipped with a Cat. No. 791 Crossover Card, please skip to the
next section.
Two jumpers, located on the Cat. No. 772B board, must be set to their enabled
position when a Cat. No. 791 Crossover Board is installed. CP650s shipped with a
Cat. No. 791 board have the correct jumper setting. See Section 9.3.2 for instructions
on gaining access to the jumpers.
C DOLBY LABORATORIES INC. MADE IN THE U.S.A.

YES
J2
NO

Jumpers
Cat. No. 791 Crossover Board Present?

J1
NO YES
MAIN
HF

Cat. No. 772A MIC LEVEL BYPASS LEVELS

Figure 4-4 Cat. No. 772B Board Jumpers for Cat. No. 791 Crossover

The Cat. No. 791 Crossover Board contains a circuit in each high-frequency output
channel (Left high, Right high, and Center high) to boost high frequencies. This
allows the outputs to overcome the loss caused by placing the high-frequency drivers
behind a perforated theatre screen. The circuit adds a maximum of 8 dB boost starting
at approximately 6 kHz. This boost, combined with the bulk treble and equalization
adjustments, provides enough high-frequency gain to suit most applications.

Because not all applications require this boost, jumpers are provided on the card to
enable or disable it. The jumpers are set to the disabled position at the factory. See
Section 9.3.2 for instructions on gaining access to the jumpers.
Cat. No. 791
Screen Loss
LEFT
Filter Jumpers J2

RIGHT
J3

DISABLE ENABLE

CENTER J5

Figure 4-5 Cat. No. 791 Board Jumpers for Screen Loss HF Boost

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The following parameters must be set before adjusting the room equalization in your
auditorium:
• Crossover mode (2-Way or 3-Way)
• Left Extra (Le) and Right Extra (Re) screen channel support (available only in
2-Way and Full Range crossover modes)
• Filter type used at each crossover point (Linkwitz-Riley or Butterworth)
• Filter corner frequency at each crossover point
• Filter slope (Butterworth filter type only)
• Delay
• Polarity inversion to check for speaker wiring connections

Crossover Mode
Crossover Mode
>3 Way
1. Press multiple times to move to the Crossover Mode menu.

2. Rotate the front-panel knob to select the crossover mode

desired: 2-Way or 3-Way.
Note: Selecting Full Range mode disables the crossover outputs and switches the
main channel outputs to full bandwidth for calibrating the SPL in the
auditorium (see Section 4.4.1).

3. Press OK to save your selection.

Le/Re Screen Channel Support

1. If your application calls for Le and Re support, the crossover must be operated in
2-Way or Full Range mode. In this case, the Le and Re outputs are full bandwidth. If
these channels also require a crossover, you must use external units.

2. Press once to display the Le/Re Channels screen. Le / Re Channels

Disabled

3. Rotate the front-panel knob to enable or disable Le/Re support.

Note: Le/Re screen channel support is available in 2-Way and Full Range mode only.

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Setting Butterworth Filter Characteristics

The crossover filters designed into the Cat. No. 791 are adjustable to allow tailoring
of the response to your particular system. For most applications, the default crossover
filter, Linkwitz-Riley, should be used. The slopes in this filter are not adjustable. The
filter has two cascaded two-pole Butterworth filters for the lowpass side, and a three-
pole filter for the highpass side at the crossover point. The corner frequency for each
crossover point is adjustable.

To customize the filter slopes, change the crossover filter type to Butterworth by
following these steps:

1. Move the display to the Crossover Config menu by pressing multiple times, or
by pressing and holding the button while rotating the front-panel knob.
Crossover Config:
2. Rotate the front-panel knob to select the channel that you wish to >Channel: Left
set up (in this case, Left). Param
Value
: F Type Low
: Lkwz.-Rly.

3. Press to move the selection arrow to Param. This allows you

to select which filter parameter you wish to set.

4. Rotate the front-panel knob to select the filter type (F Type.) If Crossover Config:
Channel: Left
you wish to change the crossover filter slope to customize your >Param : F Type Low
Value : Lkwz.-Rly.
application, the type must be changed to Butterworth by
following the next steps:
2-Way Crossover
If you configured the crossover mode as 2-Way, there is one Crossover Config:
crossover point for setting the filter type. Press to move Channel: Left
Param : F Type Low
the arrow to Value. >Value : Butterwth.

Rotate the front-panel knob to select the Butterworth filter

type.

3-Way Crossover
If you configured the crossover mode as 3-Way, set the filter Crossover Config:
Channel: Left
type for the high-frequency crossover point by pressing >Param : F Type High
to move the arrow to the Param selection, then rotate the Value : Lkwz.-Rly.

front-panel knob to select F Type High for setting the mid-

to-high crossover filter type.

Select the type of filter that you wish to use for the high- Crossover Config:
frequency crossover by pressing to select Value, then Channel: Left
Param : F Type High
rotate the front-panel knob to select the Butterworth filter >Value : Butterwth.

type.

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Setting Crossover Corner Frequency

1. Press to move the arrow to the parameter (Param) Crossover Config:

Channel: Left
selection, then rotate the front-panel knob to select the lowpass >Param : Freq Lo
Value : 400
filter corner frequency parameter (Freq Lo).

2. Press to move the arrow to the Value selection, then rotate Crossover Config:
the front-panel knob to select the desired corner frequency. Channel: Left
Param : Freq Lo
>Value : 400
3. Press to move the arrow back to the crossover parameter
selection.
2-Way Crossover
If you configured the crossover mode as 2-Way, repeat steps Crossover Config:
Channel: Left
1–3 to set the highpass corner frequency (Freq Hi). Param
>Value
: Freq Hi
: 1200

3-Way Crossover
If you configured the crossover mode as 3-Way, repeat steps 1–3 to set the mid-to-low
(Freq M Lo), mid-to-high (Freq M Hi), and highpass frequencies (Freq Hi).

Setting Butterworth Filter Slope

1. If you selected Butterwrth for the crossover filter type, press Crossover Config:
Channel: Left
to move the arrow to the parameter selection, then rotate >Param : Slope Lo
the front-panel knob to select the low-frequency slope Value : 18

(Slope Lo).
Crossover Config:
2. Press to move the arrow to the value selection, then rotate Channel: Left
Param : Slope Lo
the front-panel knob to set the desired slope value. >Value : 18

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the high-frequency slope Crossover Config:

Channel: Left
(2-Way), or the mid-to-low, mid-to-high, and high-frequency >Param : Slope Hi
Value : 24
slopes (3-Way).

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Setting Output Delay

The delay settings must be adjusted to compensate for different physical mounting
positions of the speaker drivers.

1. Press to move the arrow to the parameter (Param) Crossover Config:

Channel: Left
selection, then rotate the front-panel knob to select the low- >Param : Delay Lo
Value : 0.0 mSec
frequency output delay (Delay Lo).

2. Press to move the arrow to the value selection, then rotate Crossover Config:
Channel: Left
the front-panel knob to adjust the output delay, in milliseconds, Param : Delay Lo
>Value : 0.0 mSec
for the low-frequency output.
Crossover Config:
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the high-frequency delay Channel: Left
(2-Way), or mid-frequency and high-frequency delay (3-Way). Param
>Value
: Delay Hi
: 1.4 mSec

Move to Next Channel

1. After all parameters have been set for this channel, press to Crossover Config:
>Channel: Center
move the arrow to the channel selection, and rotate the front- Param : F Type Low
panel knob to select the next screen channel to be adjusted. This Value : Lkwz.-Rly.

example shows the Center channel selected.

2. Set the crossover parameters for the selected channel.

Save
When all crossover parameters have been set, press OK to save Saving Changes.....
all settings. ...

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4.7 Room Equalization

Room equalization is performed using the real-time analyzer (RTA) circuit built into
the CP650 along with an oscilloscope for RTA display. The adjustments for all output
channels involves two steps: the coarse, or bulk, adjustment, using bass and treble
controls, and the fine adjustment, using a 27-band equalizer. Subwoofer channel
equalization involves setting the frequency, Q (center width), and level of cut, using a
single-band parametric equalizer circuit.

If your CP650 is equipped with an optional Cat. No. 791 Crossover Card, there are
additional steps to perform before setting room equalization. See Section 4.7.1.

The RTA screen on the scope displays a standard (ISO 2969) response curve. The
ideal setting is reached when the room response readings fall on (or very close to) this
standard curve.
Note: If pink noise is not being generated, this indicates that the status of the digital
input has changed. If you are using the digital input on the CP650, either
disconnect or power down the device attached to the digital input during
equalization. A change in the digital input bitstream will cause the CP650 to
mute the pink noise.

4.7.1 Crossover Level Adjustment with Cat. No. 791 Crossover

If your CP650 is equipped with a Cat. No. 791 Crossover Card, perform the steps
below before adjusting the bulk treble and bass settings in the next section. In order to
properly set the levels of the various bands (low and high for 2-Way, or low, mid, and
high for 3-Way systems), you must first adjust the levels of all bands to be
approximately equal. By performing this adjustment first, the final amount of
equalization required to match the standard response curve will be less.
1. From the main format screen, press multiple times to display Crossover Levels
the Crossover Levels screen, then rotate the front-panel knob to >Channel: Left Hi
Level: 70
select the Left channel high-frequency output (Left Hi).

Note: With the crossover mode set to 2-Way or 3-Way, each output (low, mid, and
high) will affect the RTA display in the band set by the crossover corner
frequency settings. Each crossover output level (mid and high) should be
adjusted separately from the main level control in order to match the low-
frequency output level.

2. Press to move the arrow to the Level selection. While Crossover Levels
Channel: Left Hi
observing the RTA display on the oscilloscope, rotate the >Level: 70
front-panel knob until the high-frequency bands are at the same
approximate level as the low-frequency bands.

3. If you configured the crossover mode as 3-Way, press to Crossover Levels

>Channel: Left Mid
move the arrow to the Channel selection, then rotate the Level: 70
front-panel knob to select the Left channel Mid frequency
output.

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4. While observing the RTA display on the oscilloscope, rotate Crossover Levels
the front-panel knob until the mid-frequency bands are at the Channel: Left
>Level: 70
Mid

same approximate level as the low-frequency bands.

5. Press to move the arrow to the Channel selection, and Crossover Levels
>Channel: Center Hi
repeat the procedure for the remaining channels. Level: 70

6. When all of the crossover level adjustments have been set, Saving Changes.....
press OK to save your settings. ...

4.7.2 Setting Coarse EQ

>Bulk EQ Ch.: Center
1. Press . The Bulk EQ Ch. menu appears with the Center Bass Adjust:±x.x dB
Treble Adj: ±x.x dB
channel selected. Pink noise will appear at the Center channel Corner Freq: x kHz
speaker.
The standard response curve should appear over the average
of the displayed mid-frequency peaks. If this is not the case,
the scope setup step may have been performed incorrectly.
See Section 4.3, step 1.

Bulk EQ Ch.: Center

2. Press to move the cursor down to Bass Adjust, then >Bass Adjust:±x.x dB
Treble Adj: ±x.x dB
slowly move the front-panel knob to adjust the low- Corner Freq: x kHz
frequency response as close as possible to the reference
line displayed on the RTA.

Bulk EQ Ch.: Center

3. Press to move the cursor down to Treble Adjust, Bass Adjust:±x.x dB
>Treble Adj: ±x.x dB
then slowly move the front-panel knob to adjust the high- Corner Freq: x kHz
frequency response as close as possible to the reference
line displayed on the RTA.
If a satisfactory response is not obtained, try changing the
corner frequency. Pressing again moves the cursor to
Corner Freq. The frequency selections are 1, 2, 3, or
4 kHz, and are set by rotating the front-panel knob.
4. Adjust each of the remaining full-range channels, using to move the cursor to
Bulk EQ Ch., and the front-panel knob to select the desired channel. Bulk
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screen channels. The corner frequency is fixed at 2 kHz, and there is a 3 dB level shift
to the standard response curve displayed on the scope.

Caution: Do not press the button. All settings would be lost!

5. Press OK to save all bulk EQ settings. Saving Changes.....

...

4.7.3 Setting Fine EQ

1. Press once to move to the B-Chain EQ menu. The B-Chain EQ

Channel Select
software enters this menu with Center channel selected. >Center
Press OK to continue
Press OK to begin the final EQ adjustments on this channel.

The 27-band RTA now displays on the oscilloscope. The 1.0kHz C ±x.x dB
--_ --_
default start frequency band selected is 1 kHz. A small --_--- -- -__--_--
marker on the scope trace shows the frequency band
selected. Turn the front-panel knob (with no button pressed) to select the active band.
The CP650 LCD screen cursor (line) blinks to indicate which band is active. When
the front-panel knob is rotated to select frequencies at the far left or right side of the
LCD screen, the displayed bands will scroll left or right to show the low- or high-
frequency bands.

2. Press and hold while moving the front-panel knob

to adjust the level of the selected band. Perform fine
adjustment of each band, adjusting the response to be as
close as possible to the standard curve displayed on the
scope.
All of the equalizer bands interact with each other. You should not start at the low-
frequency end of the response curve and merely work your way to the high-frequency
end. As each band is adjusted, the response of adjacent bands is affected. Start at the
center frequencies. The desired curve is a flat frequency response up to 2 kHz, falling
at 3 dB per octave to 8 kHz (1 dB per third-octave band). If modern woofer systems
(vented-box direct radiator enclosures) are installed in the theatre, moderate bass
equalization may be used down to 40 Hz. Once an adjustment seems OK, work on the
frequencies on either side of it. You may find that a cut at one frequency is followed
by a slight boost at adjacent frequencies.

Caution: Do not press the button unless you wish to reset your changes. All
settings would be lost!

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Shortcuts:

• Spin the front-panel knob counterclockwise (more than 100 = Flat

steps) to set the equalization to flat (no boost, no cut).
• Spin the front-panel knob clockwise (more than 100 steps) to
activate the EQ Assist feature. See Section 4.7.4.
TM

= EQ Assist

3. When the desired response for this channel has been achieved, Saving Changes.....
press OK to save your settings. ...

4. Press once, then move the front-panel knob to select the next
channel to be equalized. Repeat the above procedure for the remaining full-range
channels.

4.7.4 The EQ Assist Feature

Figure 4-6 EQ Assist Operating Range

The EQ Assist function automatically adjusts the B-chain EQ levels in 22 bands,

attempting to bring the spectrum of the audio in the auditorium in alignment with the
standard response curve. Course (bulk) EQ must be performed before activating EQ
Assist. (See Section 4.7.2.)

Activate EQ Assist by rotating the front-panel knob clockwise to move the blinking
cursor up to the 16 kHz band. Keep spinning the knob clockwise. When the cursor
stops blinking, EQ Assist is active and no further changes are allowed while it
operates. You will see the levels moving, and hear the audio in the auditorium
changing as EQ Assist operates. When the cursor begins blinking again (after
approximately eight seconds), EQ Assist has finished.

It is important to note that the lowest three bands of the graphic equalizer (40, 50, and
63 Hz) and the uppermost two bands (12.5 and 16 kHz) will not be adjusted. This is
to protect the speakers against undesirable level boosts in those bands. Set these
bands manually, then verify that the overall equalization is satisfactory.

Note: Accurate sound pressure level calibration for each channel must be performed
before using this feature. See Section 4.4 if necessary.

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4.7.5 Setting Subwoofer Channel EQ

Equalization facilities for the Subwoofer channel are different than for the other
channels. This process is designed to correct the principal room resonance in the
operating range of the subwoofer. The subwoofer equalizer is a cut-only filter, with
adjustable frequency (25 to 125 Hz), Q (center width, selectable between four
values), and amount of cut (0 to 12 dB). There is no standard curve displayed for this
function.
Subwoofer EQ
1. Press multiple times to move to the Subwoofer EQ screen. >Frequency: xx Hz
Q: x.x
The button is used to select Frequency, Q, or Cut, and the Cut: - xx.x dB
main fader knob changes the settings.

2. Press to move the cursor to Q, then rotate the front-panel

knob to set Q to 2.0. This will produce a moderately wide notch.

3. Press , moving the cursor to Cut, then rotate the front-panel knob setting cut to
0.0 dB (minimum cut). This will disable the EQ so that you can determine the low-
frequency resonant peak to be equalized. The factory setting is 0.0 dB.

4. Rotate the front-panel knob counterclockwise to set Cut to

maximum, 12 dB.

5. Press to move the cursor to Frequency, then rotate the

front-panel knob. A dip in the frequency response will move
along the frequency axis of the scope RTA display.

6. Adjust the frequency until the center of the dip is in the same
band as the peak displayed in the previous unequalized
frequency response.

7. Press to move the cursor to Cut, then slowly reduce the

amount of cut to flatten the dip. The center of the dip should
be at the same level as the skirts.

8. Press to move the cursor to Q, and adjust Q for the flattest

possible frequency response.

9. When the desired response has been achieved, press OK to save Saving Changes.....
the settings. After saving the settings, the display returns the ...

Subwoofer EQ screen.

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4.7.6 Final Output-Level Calibration

Once room equalization is complete, the sound pressure level in the theatre can be set
accurately.

Main Channels

1. If a microphone multiplexer is being used, select Mic 1.

2. Press to display the Output Levels screen, then repeat the output level setting
steps given in Section 4.5.1, starting with step 2.
Make the following settings: L, C, R = 85 dB, Ls and Rs = 82 dB (or Ls, Bsl, Bsr, Rs
= 82 dB).

Note: Because the sound pressure level calibration was performed earlier, a
recalibration is not required unless the microphone placement has changed.
Repeat the steps in Section 4.4 if necessary.

Digital Subwoofer Channel Level

Switch the microphone multiplexer to cycle.

1. Press once to move the display one menu step to Digital Digital Subwoofer
Subwoofer Level. The RTA oscilloscope display is active on >Level: xx
Polarity: Normal
this menu. If the reference line does not appear, the calibration Center Noise: Off
step may have failed or was not performed. Repeat the SPL
setting steps in Section 4.4.
Pink noise is now present on the Subwoofer channel only (100 Hz bandwidth). Using
the front-panel knob, adjust the digital subwoofer channel level by moving the
average subwoofer RTA display to the reference line shown on the scope.

Note: When the Digital SW level is changed, the Optical SW level tracks
proportionally with it, with a typical offset of –10 dB. The Optical SW level
can be adjusted independently from the Digital SW level (see page 4-19), but
remember to recheck it if the Digital SW level is changed.

If pink noise is not being generated, this indicates that the status of the digital input
has changed. If you are using the digital input on the CP650, either disconnect or
power down the device attached to the digital input during level setting. A change in
the digital input bitstream will cause the CP650 to mute the pink noise during level
setting.

2. Press OK to save the final level setting.

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Optical Subwoofer Bandwidth

This menu item sets the upper frequency limit of the Subwoofer channel to either 50
or 100 Hz. The recommended setting depends on the type of screen speakers in your
cinema. If you have direct radiator type screen speakers, set the bandwidth to 50 Hz.
If you have older, horn-loaded screen speakers (such as Altec A-4s), set the
bandwidth to 100 Hz.

1. Press to move the display one menu step to Optical Optical Subwoofer
Bandwidth
Subwoofer Bandwidth, then rotate the front-panel knob to > 50 Hz

select 50 or 100 Hz.

2. Press OK to save the selection.

Optical Subwoofer Channel Level

1. Press to move the display one menu step to the Optical Optical Subwoofer
>Level: xx
Subwoofer Level setup menu. Pink noise is now present on Polarity: Normal
Center Noise: Off
the subwoofer channel only.
Note: The RTA oscilloscope level reference line displays 10 dB lower for this
adjustment and the pink noise generator bandwidth is set to 50 Hz. If the
reference line does not appear, the calibration step may have failed or was not
performed. Repeat the steps in Section 4.4.

2. Rotate the front-panel knob to move the average level of the displayed pink noise up
or down to the meet the reference line.

Subwoofer Speaker Polarity Check

Optical Subwoofer
1. Using , move the cursor to Center Noise, then rotate the Level: xx
Polarity: Normal
front-panel knob to On. >Center Noise: On

Optical Subwoofer
2. Press to move the cursor to Polarity, then use the front- Level: xx
>Polarity: Inverse
panel knob to alternate between Normal and Inverse polarity. Center Noise: On

Note the change in the average level of the RTA bands between 20 and 80 Hz. There
should be a level decrease when the polarity is Inverse. The polarity of the
subwoofer wiring is incorrect if you do not see a decrease. In this case, reverse the
subwoofer speaker wiring connections. If the subwoofer wiring polarity is correct,
you will see a level increase between 20 and 80 Hz on the RTA display when the
front-panel knob is rotated to Normal.

The subwoofer polarity will always be reset to the Normal setting after completing
this check. Inverse is a temporary setting for this test only.

3. Press OK to save the final level and polarity settings.

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4.8 Final Sound Check—Rotating Pink Noise

12345678
1. Slide DIP switch 6 down to the normal position. The CP650
will switch to normal operation with the user menu choices
available.
Rotating Noise
2. Press multiple times to move the display to the Press OK to
Rotating Noise screen. Start or Stop

3. Press OK to start the pink noise.

Caution: Pressing OK will play pink noise in the auditorium!

Pink noise is sent to each channel in turn, holding for five Rotating Noise
seconds at each channel. The channel currently running pink Press OK to
Start or Stop
noise is shown on the bottom right-hand side of the display. Running L

Unlike the different levels used during alignment, the rotating pink noise is set to
85 dB for all channels during this test. Pressing the OK button stops the pink noise
from moving to the next channel. Pressing the OK button again resumes pink-noise
rotation.

4. Go to the auditorium and sit two-thirds of the distance from the front speakers to the
rear, and at the center from side to side. All channels should sound equally loud and
have similar frequency response as the noise rotates. An SPL meter can be used to
confirm accurate and equal level settings.

5. Press the illuminated front-panel format button to return the CP650 to normal
operation.

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Chapter 5
A-Chain Alignment

Note: CP650DC models for digital cinemas do not incorporate 35 mm film sound
support. Skip this chapter if you are installing any of these models.

The A-chain alignment involves adjustments made to the projector soundhead optics,
solar cell, and optical preamplifier board. It is the part of the sound system that covers
the film path, analog soundtrack solar cell, optical preamplifier, slit-loss equalizer,
digital soundtrack reader, associated digital signal processing and decoding circuitry,
and Dolby® processing circuits.

The A-chain optical level is calibrated with the Cat. No. 69T Dolby Tone test film.
This film is used to establish the correct Dolby operating level within the CP650.

A Cat. No. 69P pink-noise test film is used for A-chain frequency response and
soundhead alignment. Pink noise has a constant amount of energy per 1/3-octave
band, creating a flat response on a real-time analyzer display.

The optical slit is the key element in the A-chain because it imposes the initial
limitation on the high-frequency response of the system. Light from the exciter lamp
passes through the optical slit and is focused on the optical soundtracks on the film.
The light that passes through the soundtracks falls on the stereo solar cell, which
generates an electrical signal proportional to the audio signal recorded on the optical
soundtracks. The slit introduces high-frequency loss, which must be compensated by
circuitry in the CP650.

The slit image must be correctly focused on the film and must be set at precisely a
right angle to the direction of film movement in order to maintain the correct phase
relationships between the two optical tracks. Any azimuth error will show as a loss of
high frequency in the front channels and potentially excessive crosstalk in the
surround channels.

Each channel in the CP650 optical preamplifier is equipped with a slit-loss equalizer
control. Adjustment of this control shifts a fixed amount of boost upward or
downward in frequency, but the shape of the curve remains constant. A flat response
to 16 kHz can be achieved.

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5.1 Projector Checkup

Clean the optical surfaces with a cotton swab moistened with glass cleaner. Inspect
the film guides for evidence of cuts, cracks, surface defects, or any foreign materials
that could impair smooth film guiding.

5.2 Projector Analog Optical Alignment

If a stereo solar cell is already installed on projector 1, inspect the surface of the cell
for cracks, chipping, or other damage. If the cell appears to require replacement,
remove the mounting bracket from the projector and replace the cell and mounting
block assembly.

Clean the lens surfaces with a cotton swab moistened with glass cleaner. Keep in
mind that you may find, during optical preamp adjustment, that it will be necessary to
remove and inspect the lens if the high-frequency response is not correct.

If the lens is removed, clean it and look through the lens at a light. Repeated heating
and cooling of the lens can cause oil or other contaminants to enter the lens barrel.
Verify that there is a clear, unobstructed light path through the lens and that the edges
of the slit are sharp without cracks or corrosion. Install a new lens assembly if
necessary.

Inspect the lateral film guides for evidence of cuts, cracks,

surface defects, or any foreign materials that could impair the
film guiding. Clean or replace the guides as necessary. The
guide roller must rotate freely; if it is spring-mounted, make sure
that lateral movement and return are not obstructed. If the roller
has a felt or rubber insert, check for a flat spot and replace the
roller if necessary.

Remove the existing exciter lamp and replace with a new lamp. Adjust the exciter
lamp DC voltage to between 70 and 85 percent of the rated voltage. Using an AC
millivolt meter or oscilloscope, verify that there is no more than 3 percent ripple
present with the lamp on.

LAMP VOLTAGE DC ADJUSTMENT

6V 4–5 V
9V 6.5–8 V
If the projector uses a plastic light pipe or tube, verify that the light output is not
appreciably affected by dirt, cracks, flaws, yellowing, or foreign matter. Replace if
necessary.

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Place a white card at the front of the lens close to the position
of the film soundtrack. Adjust the position of the exciter lamp
until the image of the filament is centered both vertically and
horizontally.

If you have difficulty obtaining an image of the filament,

place a piece of tissue paper over the lens to assist in seeing
the image. Some projectors do not use adjusting screws to
change the position of the lamp; shims are sometimes used
for positioning.

Loosely install the stereo solar cell bracket on the

projector. Position the bracket carefully until the
surface of the cell is 1 mm from the film plane surface.
If this distance is exceeded, there will be crosstalk
between the two optical stereo tracks. Check the image
of the slit on the cell: It should be a thin sharp line.
The slit image should be the width of the cell, and
positioned three-quarters of the way up the cell. Try to
get the best compromise among all of these conditions,
then tighten the cell bracket mounting screws.

Confirm that the cell wiring and connections are correct. Shielded cables must be
used. The inner conductors must be wired to the CP650 optical input connectors
exactly as shown on the wiring diagram. See the wiring diagram on page 2-13.
3

Note: The solar cell associated with the Right channel is closest to the edge of the
film.

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5.3 Dolby Level Set

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Lt SIGNAL
Rt PRESENT

Video Clamp RTA1 RTA2 Lt Rt

Mic Bypass

1. Connect the oscilloscope to the Lt and Rt test points.

Ch 1

Ch 2

GND

Oscilloscope

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2. Slide DIP switch 6 to the up position. This switches the CP650 into
Setup mode.

5.3.1 Automatic
Automatic
1. Press multiple times to move the display to Automatic Optical Level Adjust
Projector 1
Optical Level Adjust Projector 1. Press OK When Ready.

2. Thread and play a Dolby test film, Cat. No. 69T, on projector 1. The film emulsion
should face away from the screen.

3. Verify that the signal presence LEDs on the CP650 setup panel are illuminated. The
Dolby tone signal should be visible on the oscilloscope.

4. Listen to the tone on the booth monitor to identify any problems with distortion or
unwanted film playing speed variations.
L O O R
5. Press OK to begin the automatic level calibration for projector 1. Please Wait. ..O O
The four vertical circles display the Left channel signal level. O
O
O
O

6. Perform automatic calibration for projector 2 if the theatre is so Automatic

Optical Level Adjust
equipped. Projector 2
Press OK When Ready.

7. If there is a problem with automatic calibration, perform Unable to complete

manual adjustment by pressing OK. Level adjustment.
Press OK to continue

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5.3.2 Manual

1. To set Dolby level manually, press OK to return to the Manual

Optical Level Adjust
Automatic Optical Level Adjust screen, then press Projector 1
Press OK When Ready.
twice to move to Manual Optical Level Adjust for
projector 1.

2. Press OK to begin manual adjustment.

3. The number displayed on the bottom line represents the level

Manual L O O R
setting for the Left channel. The left four vertical circles Level ● O
display the Left channel signal level, similar to an LED meter. P1 ● O
XX O O
Rotate the front-panel knob until the two center circles fill
black. The adjustment range is 0–63 dB in 0.3 dB steps.

4. Press to select the Right channel and adjust in the same Manual L O O R
Level ● O
manner. The number displayed on the bottom line will move P1 ● O
the Right channel column. O O XX

5. Press OK to save your level settings for projector 1. Saving Changes.....

...

6. Stop the projector, and load and run the Cat. No. 69T test film on projector 2 (if so
equipped).

7. Press to move the menu to Manual Optical Level Adjust for projector 2,
and repeat the above procedure for the Left and Right channels.

8. Press OK to save your level settings for projector 2.

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5.4 Film-Path Alignment Check

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Lt SIGNAL
Rt PRESENT

1. Connect the oscilloscope to the Lt and Rt test points. Video Clamp RTA1 RTA2 Lt Rt

Mic Bypass

Ch 1

2. Thread and play a SMPTE buzz track test film. This film
Ch 2

GND

has modulation just beyond the normally scanned areas of

the optical soundtracks. The objective of this test is to
Oscilloscope

ensure that the slit illuminates only the soundtracks.

3. The method of positioning the slit relative to the optical

tracks varies with the design of projector installed. In
many cases, the film guide is adjusted laterally for a null
if the lens and exciter lamp are fixed in position. If the
film guide cannot be moved, then adjust the lens and
LED or exciter lamp assembly laterally.

4. The adjustment is correct when there is no signal output

while the film is running. It may not be possible to L
✓ L
✓
adjust for a null with some older slits; in such instances, R R
adjust for a minimum and equal signal on left and right.

Some projectors use a lens with an adjustable slit width.

The adjustment is correct at the point when the left and L L
right signals both disappear equally. R R

OSCILLOSCOPE TRACES

5.5 Cell Alignment Check

1. Remove the SMPTE buzz track test film, and thread and
play the Cat. No. 97 stereo cell alignment film.

2. If a large amount of crosstalk is present on the scope

display, loosen the stereo solar cell head and move it
from side to side until the crosstalk is minimum and
equal. The Right channel is the track toward the outside of
the projector. On some projectors, it may be necessary
to stop the film to adjust the position of the cell.

3. Lock the cell bracket into position after completing this adjustment. Check that the
crosstalk does not change as the bracket is tightened.

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5.6 Cell Wiring Check

1. Verify that the outputs of the right and left solar
cells are properly connected by placing a white
card over the right soundtrack (nearer the outside
of the projector) and verifying that the level of
the Right channel drops, as indicated by the Rt
Signal Present LED on the CP650 setup panel.

2. If the film path, optics, or LED/exciter lamp were adjusted, repeat the previous film-
path alignment and cell alignment steps. The optimum setting is attained when no
further adjustments are required using the two test films.

5.7 Azimuth Check

1. Thread and play the Cat. No. 69P pink-noise test film.

2. Switch the oscilloscope to the X/Y mode, and adjust the

azimuth of the soundtrack lens for the narrowest diagonal ✓ Correct
trace.

x Out of phase

x Incorrect azimuth

3. If the ends of the trace display thicker than the x x

center area, then improper lighting of the edges of
the optical tracks should be corrected.
Not enough light Uneven light on cell
on one channel

4. If necessary, repeat the buzz track and cell alignment steps or LED/exciter lamp
position steps to reduce such blooming to a minimum.

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5.8 Focus Check

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Lt SIGNAL
Rt PRESENT

Video Clamp RTA1 RTA2 Lt Rt

1. Connect the scope to RTA1 and RTA2 test points. Mic Bypass

Ch 1

Ch 2

GND

Oscilloscope

2. Press to move to the Optical Focus adjust menu. The Optical Focus
scope RTA will display the frequency response of the Left >Projector: P1
Channel: Left
channel optical preamp output for projector 1. Pressing Press OK when ready.
selects the projector or channel. The front-panel knob selects
P1/P2 or Left/Right channel to view. Select projector 1.

3. With the pink-noise test film running, observe the high-

frequency response displayed on the scope and adjust the
focus of the soundtrack lens for the best high-frequency
response on both the Left and Right channels.

The RTA trace shown may not be typical of your results.

Merely attempt to obtain the best response. The azimuth
and focus adjustments interact, so you must repeat the
azimuth and focus adjustments until no further
improvement is obtained. Do not proceed to the next step
until both the left and right results are similar.

4. Repeat the focus adjustment for projector 2, if installed.

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5.9 Optical HF Equalization (Slit-Loss EQ)

This step adjusts the high-frequency response of the optical preamplifier circuit. The
CP650 provides both automatic and manual facilities for optical, or slit-loss, high-
frequency equalization. The Auto menu appears first.

5.9.1 Auto Slit-Loss EQ

1. Play the Cat. No. 69P pink noise test film.

Auto Slit-loss EQ
2. Press to move the CP650 menu to Auto Slit-loss EQ Projector P1

for projector 1. Press OK when ready.

3. Press OK to begin automatic equalization. The high-frequency response on both the

Left and Right channels is automatically equalized.

4. You can observe the action on the scope RTA display. Dots Auto Slit-loss EQ
Level Adjust done.
shown on the front-panel display show progress. When the dots Press OK to save the
current settings.
reach the end of the line, the Right channel is automatically
equalized. When EQ is completed, as shown on the display, press OK to save the
settings.

5. If a second projector is installed, press to move to the projector 2 menu and

repeat this procedure.

5.9.2 Manual Slit-Loss EQ

1. While playing the Cat. No. 69P pink noise test film, press to move the CP650
menu to Manual Slit-loss EQ for projector 1.

2. Pressing selects the projector choice or EQ value set for Manual Slit-loss EQ
Projector 1
each channel. The front-panel knob selects P1/P2, or adjusts the >Channel: Left
Value: xx
value (1–127). Select Projector 1.

3. Rotate the front-panel knob for the most extended high-frequency response without
peaking.

9 X X
If this procedure does not improve the response, the problem may be a degraded slit
or lens damage.

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5. When the desired response has been achieved, press OK to save the settings.

6. After saving the settings, the display returns the Manual Slit-loss EQ
Projector 1 menu. If a second projector is installed, press to move to the
Manual Slit-loss EQ Projector 2 menu, and repeat the procedure.

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Chapter 6
Digital Soundheads

Note: CP650DC models for digital cinemas do not incorporate 35 mm film sound
support. Skip this chapter if you are installing any of these models.

6.1 Mechanical Alignment

Mechanical alignment of the digital soundhead consists of confirming that the film
path through the digital soundhead is aligned with the path through the projector. For
built-in reverse-scan (basement) digital soundheads, see the manufacturer’s
instructions.

1. Thread a length of film from a supply reel through the digital soundhead (refer to the
threading diagram located on the soundhead), and continue through the projector as
you would any film.

2. Apply tension to the film and inspect for equal tension on both edges of the film.

3. Check for uneven forces on the rollers, or twisting of the film.

4. Make any needed adjustments by loosening the soundhead mounting bolts or reel
arm.

Set film path so that top and bottom tension

arm rollers A are approximately 5 mm (1/4 inch) apart.
Use the white painted semi-circles B for angular alignment
of tension arms C . Make sure that the rollers do not touch.

C
B
A

A
B
C

Dolby Digital Print Threading Path

Bypass Threading Path

Figure 6-1 Digital Soundhead Adjustments

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6.2 Adjustment with Oscilloscope

Dolby® Digital soundheads are optically aligned at the factory and should not require
adjustment unless the CCD circuit board has been disturbed. The following test setup
will enable adjustment of focus and confirmation or adjustment of light level and
optical alignment.

1. Make sure power to the digital soundhead is provided. Power to the CP650 should
also be on.
2. Open the CP650 front-panel setup access door.
3. Connect a probe from channel 1 of an oscilloscope (with 20 MHz or greater
bandwidth) to the video test point, with the ground lead attached to the ground
test point.
4. Connect a second probe from the scope’s channel 2 to the clamp signal test point
to trigger the scope. Connect the second probe’s ground wire to the ground test
point.
5. Set the trigger source on the scope to channel 2.
6. Adjust the channel 2 vertical trace position to move the trace off the screen. It is
not necessary to view this signal after triggering has been established.
7. Adjust the scope for one horizontal trace across the screen, and adequate vertical
gain (approximately 2 μs/division horizontal, 1 V/division vertical).
8. With digital film threaded and running in the projector, observe the video
waveform. (See Figure 6-2.)

6.3 Focus Adjustment

Dolby Digital soundheads are factory adjusted and should not require adjustment
during installation. If the soundhead has become misadjusted, it may be necessary to
refocus. To do so, adjust the objective lens/CCD assembly in the reader head by
loosening the 2 mm hex socket set screw (located below the lens bore), which holds
the lens/CCD assembly in place, then moving the assembly back and forth. There are
two methods for moving the assembly. A flat-blade screwdriver inserted in the oval
slot above the lens can be twisted to slide the assembly. Alternatively, if the CCD
circuit board cover is removed, the assembly can be moved back and forth with your
thumb and forefinger. The best focus is achieved when the scope pattern has
minimum brightness in the center of the trace. (See Figure 6-2.) Look for the most
in-focus display possible, while maintaining minimum brightness inside the envelope.
Setting the best focus will help minimize the digital error rate.

Retighten the lens-holding screw.

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Figure 6-2 Digital Video Oscilloscope Image—Focus Adjustment

6.4 LED Brightness Confirmation and Adjustment

The optimum peak video signal voltage (unobstructed light through the perf hole) is
4 V, measured from the 0 V reference baseline to the upper trace.

Figure 6-3 Measuring Peak Video Signal Voltage

6.4.1 Cat. No. 702 Reader

The Cat. No. 702 incorporates a video level measuring circuit and indicator along
with a trimpot for adjusting the video level (LED brightness).

Video Level Indicator

Trim Pot

Figure 6-4 Cat. No. 702 LED Brightness Adjustment

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The video level indicator colors and video levels are:

Red Signal too low <1.5 V
Green Optimum signal 1.5–4.5 V
Orange Signal too high >4.5 V

With proper LED light output, the indicator is green. To adjust the light level for the
optimum signal range, run film containing a Dolby Digital soundtrack and turn the
pot clockwise until the indicator turns orange, then turn the indicator
counterclockwise until it turns green.

6.4.2 Cat. No. 701 Reader

If necessary, adjust the Cat. No. 701 power supply output to achieve the correct video
voltage. See Figure 6-5 for adjustment location (VR1). The back cover of the digital
soundhead must be removed to gain access to the output adjustment.

Output Adjust
(VR1)

Figure 6-5 Cat. No. 701 LED Brightness Adjustment

6.4.3 Inboard Digital Readers

There are several varieties of basement readers; some use lamps as the illumination
source, others use LEDs. Refer to the instructions for the built-in reader for details on
adjusting lamp/LED current. In any case, the proper video level is 4 V. If the top of
the video waveform is not reasonably flat (±1 division), check for dirt, dust, or other
obstruction to the light path, and clean.

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Chapter 7
Final Adjustments

Note: If you are installing CP650DC models for digital cinema, skip to Section 7.2.

7.1 Setting Bypass Level

With a Cat. No. 791 Crossover Card installed, two jumpers located on the
Cat. No. 772B card must be set to their enabled position. This enables the
Cat. No. 791 card bypass output and sends a full-range signal to the hearing-impaired
output. CP650s shipped with a Cat. No. 791 card have the correct jumper settings.
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1. Ensure that DIP switch 6 is in the up position.

2. On CP650s running software version 2.2 and later, the test 12345678
Lt SIGNAL

point signal that feeds an external RTA has been enabled to

Rt PRESENT

Video Clamp RTA1 RTA2 Lt Rt

assist in setting the bypass output.

Mic Bypass

3. Press to move the Bypass Level Adjust menu (or press and
Ch 1

Ch 2

hold while rotating the front-panel knob).

GND

Oscilloscope

4. Press OK, switching the CP650 to bypass operation. The main Bypass Level Adjust
power button will illuminate, confirming that the unit is in Press OK to
bypass. enter bypass.

5. Thread and play a loop of Cat. No. 69P pink-noise test film.

6. Using the OK button, toggle back and forth between

normal and bypass operation, while setting the Main MAIN
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Lt
Rt
SIGNAL
PRESENT
SERIAL DATA MIC MUX

bypass level trimpot (located through the access

HF
Video Clamp RTA1 RTA2 Lt Rt L C R Ls Rs Sw

Mic Bypass

hole on the setup panel). Adjust the pot until the

audio level in the auditorium sounds similar when operating in Normal and Bypass
modes.

7. If your CP650 is equipped with a Cat. No. 791 Crossover Board, both the Main and
HF bypass trimpots must be adjusted. The real-time analyzer hookup should be used
for accurate setting.

Play the pink noise test loop, adjust the Main MAIN
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Lt
Rt
SIGNAL
PRESENT
SERIAL DATA MIC MUX

bypass level trimpot for correct low-frequency level HF

Video Clamp RTA1 RTA2 Lt Rt L C R Ls Rs Sw

matching, and adjust the HF trimpot for correct

Mic Bypass

low-to-high frequency balance.

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8. Verify that the audio level in the auditorium sounds the same in both Normal and
Bypass modes by using the OK button to toggle back and forth between Normal and
Bypass.

9. When finished, leave the CP650 in normal operating mode (power button not glowing
red).

7.2 Optical Surround Level Trim

This adjustment applies when using any Dolby® Pro Logic® format, from either film
or digital sources. Use this procedure to subjectively balance front and surround
loudspeaker levels using the Cat. No. 151B test film. The film contains band-limited
noise, restricted to the range 500 Hz to 2 kHz. The noise is cycled between the front
center speaker and rear surround speakers. The surround level should have already
been set using the final output level calibration procedure in Section 4.7.6.

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1. Slide DIP switch 6 to the up position. This switches the CP650 into
Setup mode.

2. Temporarily set the optical surround delay to minimum (20 ms). This step eliminates
any confusion while the test film noise cycles between front and rear speakers.

3. Press multiple times (or press and hold the left menu button Optical Surround
Delay
while rotating the front-panel fader knob) to move to the > xxx mSec
Optical Surround Delay menu item.
Note: If the optical surround delay has been set during a previous CP650 system
setup, write down the current delay setting displayed.

4. Rotate the front-panel knob counterclockwise to set the delay to Optical Surround
Delay
20 ms, then press OK to save the setting. > 20 mSec

5. Press and hold while rotating the front-panel fader knob to Optical Surround
Level Trim
move to the Optical Surround Level Trim menu item. >xxx dB

6. Thread and play a loop of the Cat. No. 151B test film.

7. Walk around the auditorium, and make an overall judgment of the surround level
compared to the screen level. Because of the “diffuse” nature of the surround sound,
it will commonly require a slight increase in surround level to get it to match the
screen level. The tonal balance and acoustic level should subjectively match.

8. Rotate the fader knob to set the surround level trim desired. The range is –3 to +6 dB.

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9. Press OK to save the setting.

10. If a previous CP650 setup has been performed, restore the original optical surround
delay setting noted in the step 3 above.

7.3 Setting Optical Surround Delay

Note: If you are installing a CP650DC model (for digital cinemas), formats that
require Dolby Pro Logic decoding (for example, 60, 61, 75, 76, or 80) require this
setting.

In analog optical formats, the CP650 incorporates a delay line in the Surround
channel to ensure that sound from the rear of the theatre arrives at the listeners’ ears
approximately 20 ms after the arrival of sound from the front speakers. The delay is
adjustable from 20 to 150 ms, in 1 ms steps. The setting is stored to CP650 memory
using the procedure outlined below. Use the following formula to calculate the
correct delay setting:

1. Estimate the distance between a rear seat and the nearest surround loudspeaker, in
feet. If the metric system is used, multiply the meters by three to convert to feet.

2. Estimate the distance from this seat to the front loudspeakers (again, in feet). If the
metric system is used, multiply the distance by three to convert distance from meters
to feet.

3. Subtract the distance measured in step 1 above from the distance measured in step 2,
then add 20. The result is the delay time, in milliseconds.

For example:
• The selected seat is 10 feet (3.3 meters) from the nearest surround speaker.
• The selected seat is 80 feet (26.7 meters) from the front speakers.
• The delay is set for (80–10) + 20 = 90 ms.
Optical Surround
4. Press to move to the Optical Surround Delay menu. Delay
> xxx mSec

5. Rotate the front-panel knob to show the desired delay, then press
OK.

Verify that the delay setting is acceptable by listening to familiar Dolby Pro Logic
content that ideally contains both Center-channel dialogue and some discernible
surround sound. For film verification, the Dolby Cat. No. 251 Dolby SR/Dolby
Digital film Jiffy serves this purpose well.

During playback, walk around the theatre and listen carefully to the surround
speakers during Center-channel dialogue. The dialogue should appear to be coming
primarily from the screen, and not from the surround speakers.

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If you hear discernible dialogue from the surround speakers, the delay time was
probably set too long.
If you hear an objectionable amount of dialogue from the surround speakers that
persists regardless of the delay time setting, there is probably a severe gain or azimuth
error in the system. Recheck both the Dolby level and the A-chain alignment of the
optical system.
In many films, the surround information is intended for subtle effects and may
provide only a low-level ambience. If the surround level and delay time have been
adjusted as previously described, the surround information will be at the level desired
by the film director. Do not be tempted to increase the surround level, because the
effect desired by the film production team may be thwarted.

7.4 Setting Digital Surround Delay

The CP650 automatically calculates a typical digital surround delay based on the
optical surround delay setting performed in the previous section. Actual theatre
geometry affects the amount of surround delay required; you may, therefore, wish to
set the delay manually.
Digital Surround
1. Press to move to the Digital Surround Delay menu. Delay
> xxx mSec

2. Rotate the front-panel knob to show the desired delay, then

press OK.
Table 7-1 and Table 7-2 show approximate delay values (in milliseconds) based on
theatre width and length. Setting of surround delay should be verified by listening at
various locations in the theatre.

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Table 7-1 Surround Delays Based on Theatre Dimensions (in Feet)

Width (feet)
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140
20 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
30 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
40 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
50 30 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
60 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
70 40 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
80 50 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Length (feet)

90 50 50 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
100 60 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
110 70 60 60 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
120 70 70 60 60 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
130 80 80 70 70 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
140 90 80 80 70 70 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
150 90 90 80 80 80 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70
160 100 100 90 90 80 80 70 70 70 70 70 70 70
170 110 100 100 90 90 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
180 110 110 100 100 100 90 90 80 80 80 80 80 80
190 120 120 110 110 100 100 90 90 90 90 90 90 90
200 130 120 120 110 110 100 100 100 90 90 90 90 90

Table 7-2 Surround Delays Based on Theatre Dimensions (in Meters)

Width (meters)
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
10 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
15 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
20 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
25 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Length (meters)

30 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
35 60 60 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
40 80 70 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
45 90 80 70 70 70 70 70 70 70
50 100 90 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
55 110 100 90 90 80 80 80 80 80
60 120 110 110 100 90 90 90 90 90
65 130 120 120 110 100 100 100 100 100
70 140 140 130 120 110 110 110 110 110
75 150 150 140 130 120 120 110 110 110

7.5 Setting Dolby Digital Reader Delay

(Not active on CP650DC models)
On a Dolby Digital print, the digital sound data is located 6 frames in advance of the
analog soundtrack, and 26 frames in advance of the picture. When the digital
soundhead is mounted above the analog soundhead, a delay is necessary to
synchronize the digital soundtrack with the analog track and the picture. In the
CP650, this delay is set by entering the number of film perforations within the range
from 12 perfs (approximately 160 ms delay) to 512 perfs (approximately five
seconds).
Soundhead delay can be determined in either of two ways, static or dynamic, as
described below.

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Static
1. Thread a length of Cat. No. 1010 digital soundhead alignment test film such that the
bullet frame (perf 106) is located in the picture gate, and perf number 26 is located at
the analog soundhead.
2. With the film threaded through the digital soundhead, read the
Dolby Digital
number of perforations present in the light path of the digital Reader Delay
> xxx Perforations
soundhead. Enter this number by pressing to move to the
Dolby Digital Reader Delay menu.
3. Rotate the front-panel knob to show the number of perforations obtained in step 1,
then press OK.
4. Verify the accuracy of the setting by running a loop of Cat. No. 1010 test film and
checking that the flash on the screen coincides with a pip in the sound.
Dynamic
1. Thread a loop of Cat. No. 1010 test film through the projector, analog soundhead, and
digital soundhead, and run the projector.
2. Press to move to the Dolby Digital Reader Delay Dolby Digital
Reader Delay
menu. Both optical and digital audio are present while the > xxx Perforations
CP650 is set to this menu item.
3. The audio contains equal digital and optical sound simultaneously. Rotate the front-
panel knob to set the number of perfs that produce a minimum delay between the
analog and digital track, then press OK.
Table 7-3 and Table 7-4 show representative delay settings for a variety of common
projectors in use.
Table 7-3 Typical Delay Settings for Penthouse Digital Film Readers
Model Delay (Perfs) Model Delay (Perfs)
Dolby Cat. Nos.
250 Cinemeccanica V8 260
699/700/701/702
Ballantyne 35 mm 247 Christie 250
BACP DSTR-20 250 Norelco/Kinoton AAII (DP70) 283
Century 35 mm (SA) 245 Simplex 35 mm (XL) 242
Century 35/70 (JJ) 309 Simplex 35/70 298
Cinemeccanica V5 252

Table 7-4 Typical Delay Settings for Other Digital Film Readers
Model Delay (Perfs) Model Delay (Perfs)
Century with
Component 20 Meopta Meo 5 XB1 20
Engineering or Kelmar
China Film (Zhuhai)
ZRS-05 on DongFeng 22 Meopta Meo 5 XB3 20
FG35VI projector
Christie 26 Proyecson PX-35 basement 23
Cinemeccanica V5 28 Shanghai Paradise 28
Simplex 5 Star with Component
Ernemann 15 30 26
Engineering or Kelmar
Kinoton FP 30 D 26

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7.6 Dolby Digital Video Level Check

(Not active on CP650DC models)
On CP650s running software v.2.2 and later, the digital film reader output levels can
be checked.

Note: Your CP650 must be capable of decoding Dolby Digital film soundtracks to
use this feature. If your cinema processor is a Model CP650SR, you must first
install a Cat. No. 773 Dolby Digital Film Decoder Circuit Board. The UD/650
Upgrade Kit is available for this purpose.

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1. Slide DIP switch 6 to the up position. This switches the CP650
into Setup mode.

2. Run film containing a Dolby Digital soundtrack

3. Press multiple times (or press and hold the button while
Dolby Digital
rotating the front-panel fader knob) to move to the Dolby Video Level
>Reader 1
Digital Video Level menu. The video output level of the x.x V
digital film reader is displayed. If necessary, follow the level
adjustment procedure described in Section 6.4.
Dolby Digital
4. (If your CP650 is not equipped with a Cat. No. 773 board, a Video Level
Cat. No. 773
Not Installed message is displayed.) Not Installed

5. Switch the measurement to the second film reader, if installed, by rotating the front-
panel knob.

Note: The video level displayed is a close approximation to the actual level measured
with an oscilloscope. Setup and calibration should be performed using the
traditional method outlined in Chapter 6.

7.7 Nonsync Level Adjustment

Nonsync 1 Level
> xx
1. Press to move to the Nonsync 1 Level (or Nonsync 2
Level) menu.

2. Play a CD or other audio source on your nonsync device and adjust the front-panel
knob for the desired level in the theatre. If possible, select a recording that has a
natural ambience, such as an orchestral work.
Note: During nonsync level setting, the main fader level is fixed at 7.0. This makes
special front-panel fader settings for nonsync unnecessary.

3. Press OK to save the desired level setting.

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7.8 Mono Level Trim

(Not used on CP650DC models)
Mono Level Trim
1. Press to move to the Mono Level Trim menu. > xx

2. Thread and play a mono film familiar to you.

3. While the film is running, adjust the front-panel knob to the desired loudness level.

Note: During mono level setting, the main fader level is fixed at 7.0. This makes
special front-panel fader settings for mono films unnecessary.

4. Press OK to save the desired level setting.

7.9 Mono EQ Adjustment

(Not active on CP650DC models)

1. Press to move to the Mono EQ Adjust menu. Mono EQ Adjust

LF + HF

2. While a mono film is playing, adjust the front-panel knob to

change the equalization for a more pleasing sound, if desired.
Note: With the plus symbol (+) moved to the far-right position (high-frequency
setting) of the display, the CP650 applies the Academy filter.

3. Press OK to save the desired EQ setting.

7.10 Assigning Default Level and Global Delay to

Front-Panel Buttons
Preset fader levels and system delay can be assigned to each CP650 format button.
Global audio delay allows you to set additional delay, adding to the built-in CP650
processing latency, for synchronization of the audio with the picture in digital cinema
systems. Cinema-grade DLP projectors introduce an additional video processing
delay. If you also use an external video scaler, it may introduce additional decoding
delay.

1. Press to move to the Button Presets menu, then Button Presets

rotate the front-panel knob to select the front-panel button >Button xx
Fader: xx.x
you wish to preset (01, 04, 05, 10, 11, U1, U2, or NS). Delay: 0—170 mSec

2. Press to move the selection to Fader, then rotate the Button Presets
Button 01
front-panel knob to the desired level setting for this >Fader: xx.x
Delay: xxx mSec
button (01–10).

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3. Press to move the selection to Delay, then rotate the Button Presets
Button 01
front-panel knob to the desired delay setting for this button Fader: 6.5
(0–170 mSec). >Delay: 0—170 mSec

4. Press OK to save the presets for this button.

5. Press to return to Button and rotate the front-panel knob to select the next front-
panel button you wish to preset. Repeat these steps to set the preset fader level and
delay for any of the buttons (01, 04, 05, 10, 11, U1, U2, or NS).

7.11 Assigning Front-Panel Buttons to Formats

If a Cat. No. 773 Dolby Digital film decoder board is installed, format buttons 05 and
10 are fixed to format 05 (Dolby SR film) and 10 (Dolby Digital film). Otherwise
any available format can be assigned to the front-panel buttons. When the button is
pressed, that format is selected.
Button 01 Format
1. Pressing steps through the button selections: 01, 04, > Format xx
format name
05, 10, 11, U1, U2, and NS.

2. Rotate the fader knob to select one of the many format Button 01 Format
>Format 80
choices available. This example shows Format 80, Master Digital In
Master Digital In assigned to button 01.

3. Press OK to save the assignment to this button.

Button U2 Format
4. Press to step to the other button choices, then rotate the >Format 65
Public Address LsRs
fader knob again to select the desired format.
5. Press OK to save the assignment to each button.

7.12 Format 80/81 PCM Options

Use this menu to change the settings for processing a PCM digital input to the
Cat. No. 794 card, or the first digital input of the Cat. No. 790 or Cat. No. 778 card
(Option Card I/O connector). Dolby Pro Logic decoding can be applied to the signal if
desired.
Auto mute causes the CP650 outputs to mute automatically if a Dolby Digital
bitstream input is not present. When a PCM input bitstream is detected, the CP650
outputs will mute. Use this option with caution.
Format 80/81
1. Press , or press and hold the button while rotating the PCM Options
>Auto Mute: Disabled
front-panel knob, to move to the Format 80/81 PCM Decode: L/R Stereo
Options menu.

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2. Press to choose between setting PCM Auto Mute (Disabled or Enabled) and
PCM Dolby Pro Logic Decode (L/R Stereo or Pro Logic).
Note: Be aware that enabling PCM auto mute will not allow the CP650 to play back
any PCM content.

3. Rotate the front-panel knob to make the selections.

4. Press OK to save the settings.

7.13 Reversion Mode

(Not active on CP650DC models)
This function is used mainly by film labs. Be aware that leaving Reversion Mode set
to None (Permanent) prevents automatic switching to analog optical sound if there
is a loss or failure of the Dolby Digital soundtrack.
Dolby Digital
1. Press to move to the Reversion Mode menu. Reversion Mode
>Enabled

2. Rotate the front-panel knob to select Enabled, None(Temporary), or None

(Permanent). None(Temporary) resets to Enabled after switching the power on.
3. Press OK to save the setting.

7.14 Auto Surround EX Disable

1. The Auto Surround EX feature can be disabled for testing purposes. Be aware that
TM

leaving this setting to Disabled prevents automatic switching to Dolby Digital

Surround EX when these films are played.

Auto Surround EX
2. Press to move to the Auto Surround EX screen, then > Enabled
rotate the front-panel knob to switch between Enabled and
Disabled.

3. Press OK to save the setting.

7.15 Noise Gating

This menu item is for special applications. It is used with specialized test equipment
to make RT-60 measurements. See Table B-12 in Appendix B for signal connection
details. Connecting certain automation port terminals to ground will cause pink noise
to be sent to individual or all channels.

Noise Gating Active

1. Press to move to the Noise Gating Active menu.

2. Press OK to save the setting.

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7.16 Running Auditorium Assist

The Auditorium AssistTM feature, included in CP650 operating system software v.2.0
and later, provides an indication of the stability and characteristics of your theatre’s
speakers, crossovers, amplifiers, and auditorium acoustics. The first time it is used,
the frequency response and sound level of each speaker are checked and stored in the
CP650 memory. Whenever Auditorium Assist is subsequently selected, all channels
are measured and compared to these reference settings. Auditorium Assist also checks
and compares the level of the ambient noise floor in the auditorium to the reference
level originally stored.

Activate the Auditorium Assist reference measurement function after the first B-chain
alignment is finished, and again after any subsequent changes in the EQ settings or
sound equipment have been made.

The initial measurements should be performed after the CP650 theatre installation is
complete, with seats, carpet, screen, and room treatment all installed. Auditorium
conditions should include the following:

• Curtains and masking fully open

• Auditorium unoccupied
• Doors closed
• Heating and air conditioning system switched to a known and repeatable
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7.16.1 Establish Reference Measurements

1. To move the display to the Auditorium Assist menu, press multiple times, or
press and hold the button while rotating the front-panel knob.

A No Reference display means there are no reference Auditorium Assist

No Reference
measurements stored in CP650 memory. >Set Reference

An Invalid Reference display means the CP650 room Auditorium Assist

Check Auditorium
equalization settings were changed after the previous >Set Reference
reference measurements were stored. (Invalid Reference)

2. Use to choose Set Reference, then press OK to begin the process. The CP650
will output pink noise to the Center channel speaker for initial microphone input level
calibration.

3. If reference measurements have not been previously stored,

Auditorium Assist
a meter appears allowing you to trim the microphone input Calibrate mic...
level. Adjust the input level by turning the mic input level L *
Press OK to continue
H
pot, located directly next to the bypass output level pot on
the setup control panel. The display shows an asterisk
midway between the L (low) and H (high) indicators when
the ideal mic level is reached.

4. Press OK to accept the mic level setting, and do not make any further changes to the
mic level pot.

5. Auditorium Assist automatically begins the reference

calibration sequence. First, an auditorium noise floor Auditorium Assist
measurement is performed, then Auditorium Assist cycles Setting Reference:
Left
through all channels. The channel being measured is Press OK to cancel
displayed. The CP650 outputs pink noise at 85 dBC for the
L, C, and R channels; 82 dBC for each of the surround
channels; and +10 dBr for the subwoofer.

6. When finished, the reference measurements are automatically saved in the CP650
memory for comparison against future checks, and the display returns to the initial
Auditorium Assist menu.

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7.16.2 Auditorium Sound Check

The Auditorium Assist sound-check function can be performed at any time.

1. To move the display to the Auditorium Assist menu, press multiple times, or
press and hold the button while rotating the front-panel knob.

2. Use to choose Check Auditorium, then press OK to Auditorium Assist

>Check Auditorium
begin the process. .Set Reference

Note: The display shows Invalid Reference if the CP650 room equalization
settings were changed after reference measurements were stored. A new set of
reference measurements must be stored.

3. Auditorium Assist automatically begins the measurement

sequence. First, an auditorium noise floor measurement is Auditorium Assist
performed, then Auditorium Assist cycles through all Checking Auditorium:
Left
channels. The channel being measured is displayed. The Press OK to cancel
CP650 outputs pink noise at 85 dBC for the L, C, and R
channels; 82 dBC for each of the surround channels; and
+10 dBr for the subwoofer.

4. Upon completion, channels are listed with OK for pass, or X Auditorium Assist
L:OK C:OK R:OK
for fail. Any X (failure) indication is logged into the event log. Ls: X SW:OK Rs:OK
Bsl:OK Amb:OK Bsr:OK
(See Section 9.3.3.)

7.16.3 Fail Parameters

Noise Floor
A failure is indicated if a new auditorium noise floor measurement differs from the
saved reference measurement by more than ±10 dB. The measurement is taken at a
bandwidth between 20 Hz and 16 kHz.

The noise level in the auditorium is an important part of any theatre environment.
This test is designed to measure the room noise, and to determine if it has changed
significantly. The CP650 mutes, and a comparison is made between the noise
received by the microphone and the stored reference reading. If this comparison fails,
the message Aud Noise xx dBr is inserted into the event log, where xx is the
number of decibels over or under the stored reference noise reading. If the auditorium
noise is more than ±10 dB from the reference level, then the frequency tests do not
occur.

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Level and Frequency Response

A failure is indicated if a new frequency response measurement of any channel (L, C,
R, Ls, Rs, Bsl, or Bsr) differs from the saved reference measurements by more than
±3 dB. The measurement is taken in the region between 200 Hz and 5 kHz.

A failure is indicated in the Subwoofer channel if the frequency response deviates by

more than ±5 dB from the reference reading, in the region between 60 and 100 Hz. A
change in the sound level from a speaker can be caused by many factors, including:

• Power amplifier gain has been changed, or the amplifier has failed
• Crossover has been changed or has failed
• Speaker has been changed, has failed, has an element with an open circuit, or
is otherwise nonoperational

If the comparison fails any of the frequency response or level tests, a message is
inserted into the event log. For example, in the message R FAIL MH, the R
indicates the Right channel. An L, M, or H represents low-, mid-, and high-frequency
regions. Here, low frequencies are considered to be below 315 Hz, mid frequencies
are between 315 Hz and 2 kHz, and high frequencies are above 2 kHz. If more than
one channel failed the test, multiple events are added to the event log.

7.16.4 Headroom Configuration

Headroom is the difference (in dB) between the highest peaks of the signal and the
highest peak that can be passed through the system without distorting. Use the
Headroom Config setup menu item to specify how this additional capacity is to be
used. The settings available are Typical, Noise Floor Optimization, and
Unity Gain.
Typical (default)
This is the recommended setting. All headroom is available for use by the output
level fader or equalization boost. This setting should not be changed without a
thorough understanding of the consequences.

Noise Floor Optimization

Noise Floor Optimization calculates and utilizes any available leftover capacity in
each channel to improve the overall noise floor of the CP650. It operates by
measuring the extent to which the unit uses the available headroom in the B-chain,
then boosts the overall gain in the digital domain to use all available headroom. The
analog output level trims are then reduced by the amount of that boost, resulting in an
optimally reduced noise floor. This adjustment also factors in the headroom available
to the fader. Changes to the output trim values are transparent to the user, and no
changes will be seen in the fader values in the setup software. Clipping may occur on
high level signals if the fader is set above 7.0.

Noise Floor Optimization mode is indicated by an N in the top right corner of the
front-panel display.

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Unity Gain (available with Cat. No. 778 digital I/O card installed)
Unity Gain allows a digital signal to pass through the CP650 while maintaining its
original level. In this condition, the CP650 will pass digital signal inputs up to full
scale on all channels without clipping, provided that the graphic EQ, subwoofer EQ,
treble bulk EQ, bass bulk EQ, optical surround level trim, subwoofer level trim, and
fader provide no boost in level. (When the Cat. No. 778 card is initially installed,
these settings are automatically set to flat, but may have been changed subsequently.)

The CP650 is designed to process a 0 dB signal as a full-scale digital signal (0 dBFS).

Normal operation produces a –12 dB insertion loss in the B-chain. This allows for
+6 dB boost in the EQ, and up to +6 dB additional boost by the fader (above nominal
7.0) without causing numerical overflows (digital clipping) within the internal digital
signal processing. The fader algorithm produces a soft clip when it encounters an
overflow condition, minimizing the objectionable effects of unmodified digital
clipping. While the Unity Gain feature is enabled, the CP650 can, at most, deliver a
0 dBFS signal output from a 0 dBFS input. Any desired additional boost must occur
outside the unit.

If a Cat. No. 778 Digital Input/Output card is installed, Unity Gain mode is indicated
by a U in the top right corner of the front-panel display.

Noise Floor Optimization and Unity Gain cannot be selected simultaneously.

Set headroom configuration by following these steps:

1. Press multiple times (or press and hold the button while rotating the front-panel
fader knob) to move to the Headroom Config menu.

2. Rotate the front-panel knob to select the desired setting.

3. Press OK to save this setting.

Noise Floor Optimization mode is indicated by an N in the top Format 86 N

right corner of the front-panel display. Unity Gain mode is 5-Ch Screen + EX

indicated by a U. L M1 0

The Unity Gain (with Cat. No. 778 card) choice shows a Headroom Config
>Unity Gain
warning screen before you press OK to select it. High levels
May clip!

With Unity Gain selected, pressing OK toggles the unit Headroom Config
>Unity Gain
between the Unity Gain select screen and test mode. With Press OK to
Test
test mode active, EQ and output level trims are forced to their
default unity gain settings to ensure true unity gain for a
temporary confidence check. Headroom Config
Test
Mode Active
Press OK to continue

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7.17 Dialogue Normalization

This feature is normally set to Disabled, and affects Dolby Digital bitstreams from
consumer devices such as DVD and terrestrial/satellite broadcast sources.
With dialogue normalization enabled, the overall playback level is set in relation to
the Center channel dialogue information. This level is determined and set during the
encoding process, and is carried by metadata embedded in the Dolby Digital
bitstream.

1. Press to move to the Dialogue Normalization Dialogue Normalization

screen, then rotate the front-panel knob to switch between > Enabled

Enabled and Disabled.

2. Press OK to save the setting.

7.18 Network Configuration

A CP650 can be controlled via an Ethernet-based network using a PC connected to
the CP650 through a hub or switch, or directly, using a network crossover cable.
See Appendix D.1, Control via Serial Port for further information.
Default network settings: Default network settings:
software version 2.3.5.2 and later software version 2.3.4.4 and earlier
IP address—192.168.x.132 IP address—192.168.99.200
(x=auditorium number)
Address mask—255.255.255.128 Address mask—255.255.255.0
Gateway address—192.168.x.129 Gateway address—192.168.99.1
System name—Dolby_cp650

Use the Network Parameters menu item to set up the CP650 for network control:
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1. Switch the CP650 into Setup mode by sliding DIP switch 6 to
the up position.

2. Press multiple times (or press and hold the button while Network Parameters
Local IP address:
rotating the front-panel fader knob) to move to the Network 192.168. 99.200
Parameters menu.
Network Parameters
3. The default local IP address is shown in this example. To change Local IP address:
the first octet (0 to 255), rotate the front-panel knob. 192.168. 99.200

4. Move the cursor to the next octet by pressing and holding Network Parameters
Local IP address:
while rotating the front-panel fader knob. Rotate the front-panel 192.168. 99.200
knob to set the number and continue to the next octet.
Network Parameters
5. Press to move to the next network parameter, and set the Address Mask:
values using the same procedure as above. 192.168. 99. 1

6. Press OK to save your settings.

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7.19 Clock Set

The clock is used only to time stamp event log messages to aid in troubleshooting.
The CP650 will operate normally without setting the clock.

Clock Set
1. Press , or press and hold the button while rotating the
>Hour:xx
front-panel knob, to move to the Clock Set menu. Min: xx

2. Press to choose between setting the hour and minutes, then rotate the front-panel
knob to set the times.

3. Press OK to save your settings.

7.20 Date Set

Date Set
1. Press , or press and hold the button while rotating the >Day: xx
front-panel knob, to move to the Date Set menu. Month: xx
Year : xx

2. Press to choose Day, Month, or Year, then rotate the front-panel knob to adjust
the settings.

3. Press OK to save your settings.

7.21 Mute Fade Time Adjustment

The mute speed is the length of time it takes for the sound to fade from the normal
setting to muted after the mute button is pressed, and the time it takes to fade back to
normal after the mute button is pressed again. Both times are independently
adjustable.
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1. Slide DIP switch 6 to the normal (down) position. The CP650
will switch to normal operation with the user’s menu choices
available.

2. Press , or press and hold the button while rotating the Mute Fade-in Time
>x.x Seconds
front-panel knob, to move to the Mute Fade-in Time menu.

3. Set the desired fade-in time using the front-panel knob.

4. Press OK to save your settings.

5. Press to set the Mute Fade-out Time using the same procedure.

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7.22 Auto Dolby Digital Function

(Not active on CP650DC models)
One of the items found in the user’s menus (DIP switch 6 set to down) is Auto Dolby
Digital Enable/Disable. Dolby Digital film soundtracks can be automatically sensed
to enable format 10 (Dolby Digital). The sensing can be thought of as source sensing.
More specifically, Auto Dolby Digital can only be sensed from an analog film source
format. The format 10 button location can be thought of as the target for Auto
Dolby Digital.

Note: There may be more than one format 10 button location. In addition to
button 10, format 10 may also be assigned to any of the front-panel buttons.

More than one button can be assigned as format 10 in order to use the fader preset
feature available for each button. Some users assign one button as format 10 for
trailers and another format 10 button for the feature film, with each button preset to
the desired fader level.

If an analog soundtrack film is playing on a button that is assigned to either format 01

(Mono), format 04 (Dolby A-type), or format 05 (Dolby SR), and a Dolby Digital
soundtrack is sensed, the CP650 will switch to the format 10 (Dolby Digital) target
button. The format 10 target button is assigned in the user’s setup menu area.

The Auto Dolby Digital feature is disabled whenever a front-panel button is pressed
or an automation cue is received after Auto Dolby Digital has operated. This action is
useful, for example, if you wish to quickly select an analog film format during the
show.

The NS button reenables the Auto Dolby Digital feature. It is recommended that the
NS button be assigned to your intermission format (typically format 60, 75, or 80)
because at the end of the film, when the NS format button is typically used, the Auto
Dolby Digital feature is then reenabled (provided that the feature was originally set to
“Enable”).

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Chapter 8
Accessories

This chapter covers installation of the Cat. No. 779 Remote Control Unit and the
Cat. No. 771 Remote Fader. Before installing remote units, read these general points:
• No more than three remote units (in any combination) may be used with a
CP650. A customer-supplied auditorium fader can be connected in addition to
the remotes, but it cannot be operated at the same time as any remote.
• The combined length of connecting cable to all the remote units should not
exceed 100 m (300 ft).
• When you connect one or more remote units to the CP650, all units are live
and communicate with each other. Any fader level adjustment changes the
display on all of the connected units.

Before installing any remote units, check the software version running in your
CP650:
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1. Slide DIP switch 6 to the normal (down) position. The CP650
will switch to normal operation with the user’s menu choices
available.

2. Press multiple times, or press and hold the button while About this CP650:
System v.a.b.c.d
rotating the front-panel knob, to move to the About this Cat.No.xyz installed
Cat.No.xyz installed
CP650 screen.

3. This menu is made up of four menu screens. The first information screen displays the
version number of the installed system control software, and lists any optional circuit
boards installed in your unit. The version number must be 1.1.5.0 or later. If it is not,
obtain a software upgrade before proceeding with installation.

4. Press the illuminated format button to return the CP650 to normal operation.

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8.1 Cat. No. 779 Remote Control Unit Installation

Fader Level Display
Displays fader setting.
Ranges from 0.0 to 10.

Projector Signal Indicators

P1 and P2 show which Format Buttons
projector’s output is being
processed by the CP650. Select the playback format desired. Formats are
(Not active on CP650DC models) assigned to these buttons during setup.

Mute Button Fader Knob

Fades the signal to all channels Controls sound level from CP650.
up or down without disturbing the
current main fader setting. Flashes
red when activated to fade down.

Figure 8-1 Cat. No. 779 Remote Control Unit Functions

8.1.1 Remove the Housing

1. Hold the plastic front panel firmly with both hands on either side of the unit, and pull
one side. The front panel snaps away from the circuit board and housing.

2. Remove the four screws that fasten the circuit board to the housing, and store them
nearby.

3. Remove the housing from the circuit board.

Caution: Do not touch circuit-board components. Static electricity can damage

components.

8.1.2 Make a Hole for the Interface Cable

Use a two-conductor shielded cable (Belden 8451 or equivalent) to connect the
remote to the CP650. To prevent wear on the cable from the metal edge of the hole
you create, use a rubber or neoprene grommet on the cable. The diameter of the hole
you make should be the same as the diameter of the cable grommet or conduit
bushing.

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The wire to the CP650 must run from the connection point on the circuit board
without touching any circuit-board components.

• If the remote control will be mounted in a console or on a wall, we recommend

placing the hole in the bottom of the housing.
• If the remote control will stand alone, we recommend placing the hole in the side
of the housing.
• If you must put the hole in the top of the housing, place the hole in either of the
locations shown in Figure 8-2 to ensure that the wire has sufficient clearance.
Top View
38 mm 38 mm
(1.5”) (1.5”)

Rear

19 mm
(.75”)

Caution: Do not drill holes in this area [top, sides and bottom].

Front
Center line

Figure 8-2 Location to Drill Wiring Hole

Note: Do not drill in the front one-third of the housing (the shaded area in the figure)
on any side, or the circuit board will obstruct the opening.

8.1.3 Connect to the Circuit Board

Thread the interface wire through the hole you made. The J1 interface connector is in
the upper left-hand corner of the circuit board. Connect the wire to the J1 interface
connector as shown below.

Cat. No. 779

J1 interface connection to CP650

V
DATA
GND

Figure 8-3 Remote Control Unit Circuit-Board Connector

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8.1.4 Set the Address Switch

For the CP650 to communicate with all the remote units, each unit must be set to a
unique address number using switch SW1.

Interface connector

J1

SW1

SWITCH SIDE VIEW

Set switch SW1 to any
setting except 0

Figure 8-4 SW1 Address Switch Location

Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to set switch SW1. Do not set the arrow to the 0
position, because that setting generates an error message and disables the unit. It is
not important what address number any single unit is set to, but no two remote units
can be set to the same number, so record what number you assign for each unit. If
your installation has only one remote unit right now, it is still a good idea to record
the setting in case you add another remote later. The CP650 will display the address
number assigned to each remote control via the Remote Addresses user menu.

8.1.5 Assemble the Unit

If the remote control is to be mounted on a wall or in a console, mount it before
reattaching the circuit board to the housing. The housing has precut holes in the back
panel for easy mounting.

1. Carefully pull the interface cable through the hole you drilled in the housing as you
bring the circuit board into position.
Note: Keep the cable clear of all circuit-board components as you pull.

2. Secure the four circuit-board screws you removed earlier.

3. Snap the front panel back into place. The remote control will be ready to use as soon
as you connect the interface cable to the CP650, as described in Section 8.1.6.

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8.1.6 Connect to the CP650

1. Connect the interface wires to the six-way connector shown in the figure below. If
you cannot locate the connector, you can order one (Part No. 70206) from Dolby
Laboratories.
Note: All remote units attach to the same terminals on the connector. Do not connect
wires from any Dolby® remote unit to terminals 4, 5, or 6.

2. Plug the connector into the Remotes and Aud. Fader input on the CP650 rear panel.
CP650 rear panel

REMOTES AND AUD. FADER

+
REMOTE DATA

FADER
IN
N/C

Six-way
Bare-wire 1 2 3 4 5 6
Connector
Customer-supplied
Cat. No. 771 Auditorium Fader
back (100K linear pot)
DATA
GND
V

Cat. No. 779

back

Remote Fader V
Cat. No. 771 DATA
GND
7.0 V
DATA
GND
Remote Control
Cat. No. 779

V
7.0
DATA
GND

Figure 8-5 Connection of Remotes to the CP650

You can confirm that remote units are connected and communicating with the CP650
by selecting the Remote Addresses menu on the CP650:

Press multiple times, or press and hold the button while rotating the front-
panel knob, to move to the Remote Addresses menu. The single-digit address of
each connected remote unit is displayed.

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8.2 Cat. No. 771 Remote Fader Installation

Figure 8-6 Cat. No. 771 Remote Fader

The Cat. No. 771 Remote Fader can be mounted on a wall or in a console, or it can
stand alone. To install the remote fader:
1. Remove the four screws from the corners of the front panel. Store the screws nearby
and remove the rear housing.

Caution: Do not touch circuit-board components. Static electricity can damage

components.

2. Make a hole in the housing for the interface wire. We recommend you place the hole
on the bottom if the remote fader will be mounted, or on a side if the fader will stand
alone.

3. Use a two-conductor shielded cable (Belden 8451 or equivalent) to connect the

remote to the CP650. To prevent wear on the cable from the metal edge of the hole
you create, use a rubber or neoprene grommet on the cable. The diameter of the hole
you make should be the same as the diameter of the cable grommet or conduit
bushing.

4. Thread the interface wire and attach the +voltage, data, and ground wires to the
interface connector as shown in Figure 8-3.

5. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to set address switch SW2. Do not set the arrow to
the 0 position, because that setting generates an error message and disables the unit. It
is not important what number any single unit is set to, but no two remote units can be
set to the same number, so record what address you set for each unit. If your
installation includes only one remote unit right now, it is still a good idea to record
the setting in case you add another remote later.

6. Replace the housing, pulling the interface cable tight enough to keep it from touching
any components on the circuit board.

7. Secure the front panel to the housing with the screws you removed in step 1.

8. Connect the interface cable to the CP650 as shown in Figure 8-5.

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Chapter 9
Maintenance and Troubleshooting

If you are installing a CP650DC model, skip to Section 9.3.

9.1 Print Cleanliness

As with any soundtrack, keeping the film print clean will give the best performance.
The Dolby® Digital print format has robust error correction information encoded
along with the audio data, and the CP650 uses a powerful digital error correction
technique, allowing the data to be read perfectly even if scratches and dirt are present.
However, the best performance will be obtained if the print is kept clean. Standard
film cleaners will provide good results.

The sound quality of the digital track has properties unlike those of an analog track
with regard to print wear. With any analog track, print wear will degrade quality in a
more or less linear fashion: the more wear, the lower the quality of the sound. With a
digital soundtrack, wear will have no audible effect until the picture quality is
degraded beyond use. At this point, wear may exceed the error correction capabilities
of the Dolby Digital decoder, and the CP650 will automatically switch to the analog
Dolby SR track.

Figure 9-1 Digital/Analog Track Wear

9.2 Digital Soundhead Maintenance

The digital soundhead should be kept clean and free of dust and dirt for best
performance, just like the analog soundhead. Wiping the external surfaces with a
clean cloth on a regular basis will keep the head looking new. The optical path should
be inspected regularly and kept clean with a photographer’s lens-cleaning kit
(available from most camera stores). Use care not to scratch the lens. The film path
(rollers and drum) should be cleaned regularly, as you would on the projector.
Acetone, carbon tetrachloride, and other dangerous cleaners should not be used.

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The tension arm rollers on earlier Dolby Digital film readers Cat. Nos. 701, 700, and
699 may begin to show wear and need replacement. A replacement rollers kit is
available for upgrading your unit.

9.3 CP650 Troubleshooting

The following sections cover power supply information, the event log, and
troubleshooting tips.

9.3.1 Power Supply Voltage Ranges

Six test points are located on the front subpanel for measuring power supply voltages.
They can be accessed by removing the front panel.
--15V

--14VB +15V
MIC MUX

+5V

Rs Sw

+5VB +14VB
Figure 9-2 Power Supply Voltage Test Points
(Ignore test points “VB” on CP650DC models)

Table 9-1 Main Power Supply Voltage Ranges

Test Point Voltage Range
+15 V 14.5 to 15.8
–15 V –14.5 to –15.8
+5 V 4.85 to 5.15

Table 9-2 Bypass Power Supply Voltage Ranges

(Ignore these test points on CP650DC models)
Voltage Range
Voltage Range (Main and
Test Point (Bypass Supply
Bypass Supplies On)
Only On)
+14 V 13.9 to 15.2 11.0 to 12.5
–14 V –13.9 to –15.2 –11.0 to –12.5
+5 V 4.6 to 5 4.6 to 5

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9.3.2 Exploded View and Board Locations

Cat. No. 790 Cat. No. 791 Cat. No. 773

Dolby Digital Surround EX Digital Crossover Card Dolby Digital Decoder
Decoder / Digital Aux. Input Card (for use with Cat. No. 790 only)
- or - Bypass
Mains Voltage
Cat. No. 778
Selector Switch
Dolby Digital Surround EX
115/230 VAC
Decoder / Digital I/O Card (Not present on
CP650DC
models)
Cat. No. 774
System Controller AC Mains
Fuse on Rear
Cat. No. 772 (Early Units)
Analog I/O and Bypass

Front Subpanel

Front Subpanel
Cat. No. 795
Mounting Screws (7)
Snubber Board

Bypass Fuse
(Not present on
CP650DC models)
AC Mains Fuse

R Cat. No. 776

D
.C Power Supply
06
C
4 25 Assembly
FB

Cat. No. 792

Bypass Power Regulator
(Not present on CP650DC models)

Bypass Power Fuse

(Early Units)

Power/Bypass Button
(No bypass function on
CP650DC models)
Front-Panel
Mounting Screw

Figure 9-3 Model CP650 Exploded View

Caution: Many components used on the circuit boards are sensitive to electrostatic
damage. It is essential to wear a grounding strap while handling or
changing CP650 circuit boards.

To gain access to the CP650 circuit boards:

1. Remove the AC mains power cable.
2. Open the setup control-panel access door.
3. Remove the front-panel mounting screw located in the upper right-hand corner of
the setup control panel, and carefully pull the front panel toward you to remove it.
4. Remove the seven front subpanel mounting screws, and carefully pull the
subpanel toward you to remove it.
5. Unplug the two ribbon cables connected to the internal circuit boards.
The power supply assembly can be removed by loosening the two finger screws on
the front edge of the assembly and the two rear-panel screws above and below the AC
mains connector. From the front of the unit, carefully remove the connector at the
backplane along with the two front connectors, then slide the assembly out.

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9.3.3 The Event Log

The event log stores entries on the operation of the CP650. It can be useful in
troubleshooting or tracking subtle system failures. Also, Auditorium AssistTM fail
parameters are stored in the event log. (See Section 7.16.3.) Normally, a single log
entry occurs every time the CP650 powers on. When viewing the event log display,
the newest entries appear at the top; turn the front-panel knob to scroll through
the list.

12345678
1. The event log is a user’s menu item. Ensure that DIP
switch 6 is in the normal (down) position.

2. Press multiple times, or press and hold the button while

rotating the front-panel knob, to move to the event log. 00:00:00
10:20:36
Startup
Startup
36:09:03 Startup
3. Scroll through the event log using the front-panel knob.

Note: If film is running during CP650 power-up, you may see erroneous information
entered into the event log. The power-up self-test software applies test signals
to the optical input circuits. If film is playing, the test signals are mixed with
film sound, producing unpredictable test results.

9.3.4 Troubleshooting Chart

The following chart may assist you in solving problems.

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Symptom Probable Cause Recommended Action

NO SOUND AT ALL
See if AC mains panel circuit breaker feeding the CP650 is tripped.
Verify that all power connectors are fully inserted into their sockets.
No sound, front panel dark, power
No power to either main or bypass systems.
button not glowing. Press main power button. If CP650 still does not come on, check fuse
behind plastic door in AC mains power inlet module located on the
rear of the unit.
Defective analog reader LED, exciter lamp, or Check that the LED or exciter lamp is on. If not, fade up background
LED/lamp power supply. music, transfer the reel to the alternative projector, and continue the
show until the LED/lamp or its power supply can be replaced. Call
service engineer.

No sound, and switching to Bypass Projector selection wire/switch is faulty. If the front-panel indication (P1, P2) for the currently active projector
doesn’t restore sound. is not correct, check the projector selector switch wiring. In addition,
check that the switch or relay is operating properly.
or

No sound, front panel dark, power No signals coming from stereo solar cells. Check that the signal-presence LEDs inside the setup panel access
button is illuminated, and system is door are flashing while film is running. If not, there is no signal from
already in bypass mode. the solar cells, or the Cat. No. 772B analog board has failed. Substitute
a known, working Cat. No. 772B board.

Power amplifiers switched off. Check power feed to power amplifiers for blown circuit breaker or
fuse or accidental disconnection.

Check same components as mentioned above. Then verify selected

Check the causes listed above, plus wrong format format, mute status, and fader setting. If no formats produce sound,
No sound, front panel normal.
selected, system muted, or fader turned down. there may be a CP650 internal problem. Call your local service
engineer.

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Symptom Probable Cause Recommended Action

NO SOUND IN SOME
FORMATS
The analog LED or exciter lamp or power supply may If the signal-presence LEDs inside the access door are not
have failed or the wrong projector may be selected. flashing, verify exciter operation and solar cell connections
No analog film sound (formats 01, 04, or as described above. Substitute known working
05). Front panel normal, Dolby Digital Solar cell connections may be loose or damaged. Cat. No. 772B board.
sound OK, and nonsync OK.
The remote solar cell preamp board used with LED
analog readers may have failed.
Verify that the LED (or exciter lamp) in the digital film
Digital reader LED not working, Dolby Digital decoder reader is on. Verify that the print you are playing is
No Dolby Digital sound (format 10). board Cat. No. 773 not installed or not working, Dolby correctly threaded through the digital reader and that it
Front panel normal, analog sound OK. Digital print not being played, film not threaded correctly includes Dolby Digital information. If the CP650 accepts a
in reader, reader failure. format 10 command, the digital subsystem is probably still
working.
No sound on external six-track input Check external device for audio output. Reseat the six-
Cat No. 772B board defective. Wrong format, external
(format 11, 70 mm, external Dolby Model channel connector.
device not receiving good data. Six-channel input
DA20, or other multichannel sound
connector not fully plugged in.
sources), front panel normal.
Verify output of nonsync source. Determine from front-
Nonsync source not working, nonsync level set too far
panel display which channels the output is directed to and
down, faulty Cat. No. 772B board. If nonsync is a user
verify that power amplifiers and speakers for those
No sound in nonsync. format, is the input from Nonsync 1 or Nonsync 2?
channels are working. After checking the above, adjust
Which channels are the signals being sent to? Are those
nonsync level in setup, changing both Left and Right
power amplifiers working?
channels by equal amounts.
Turn on the CP650 with the front-panel power button. Call
Power button illuminated. Front panel
System is in Bypass mode. service engineer if the system is still not operating
dark. There is sound.
correctly.

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Symptom Probable Cause Recommended Action

FADER PROBLEMS
Select front-panel (local) fader by pressing to show
the Fader Setting menu, then turn the front-panel
Front-panel fader knob has no effect. External analog remote fader pot selected. knob to display Local. Press OK. This will restore control
to the main front-panel fader and any digital remotes that
are connected.

Fader level display changes when no A remote digital fader is being operated.
Note: Digital remote faders are always active. Disconnect
change of CP650 front-panel fader has A format with a different fader setting was selected.
the remote to disable it.
been made. Analog remote fader is selected and being changed.
CONTROL PROBLEMS
CP650 doesn’t have the optional modules needed for that
format, or that part of the system is not working. For
example: Obtain and install the necessary circuit boards. If they are
already present, ensure that they are firmly seated in their
Format 10 requires the Dolby Digital Cat. No. 773 board. connectors.
Formats 13, 80, or 81 require the Cat. No. 790 or 794
CP650 won’t accept a format selection,
Dolby Digital Surround EXTM board, or Cat. No. 778
and displays a Format Unavailable
Digital I/O board.
message.
Digital reader LED not working, not a Dolby Digital print Verify that the LED (or exciter lamp) in the digital film
being played, film not threaded correctly in reader, reader reader is on. Verify that the print you are playing is
failure. correctly threaded through the digital reader and that it
includes Dolby Digital information. If the CP650 accepts a
format 10 command, the digital subsystem is probably still
working.
Front-panel display reads Reverted!
No Dolby Digital data available, not a Dolby Digital print,
when format 10 is selected and stays in Review each possible cause.
projector not running, or data blocks badly damaged.
optical Dolby SR.

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Symptom Probable Cause Recommended Action

RUMBLES, WHISTLES,
HUM IN SOUND
Rumble in sound, regardless of format. Audio grounding scheme may need changing. Call service engineer.

Whistles in sound. Audio grounding scheme may need changing. Call service engineer.

Malfunctioning exciter lamp or lamp power supply. Cover the solar cells with a business card or other opaque
object. Do not touch the cells and do not disturb the
Hum (power line frequency) in sound. position of the cell bracket!

• If the hum disappears, the problem is in the exciter

lamp.

Stray light striking the stereo solar cells. • If hum persists, turn out all lights in the booth to check
if stray light is striking the cells. If the hum disappears,
turn on booth lights that are usually on during
projection, one at a time, until you detect hum again.
Redirect the light from the offending source or keep it
off during a showing.

• If the hum still is present, the problem is either in the

grounding or wiring or in the CP650. Call your service
engineer.

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Symptom Probable Cause Recommended Action

TROUBLE IN ONE OR
MORE CHANNELS
Defective power amplifier, external crossover, or Place the CP650 in Bypass mode. All three screen speakers
One channel fails. wiring for that channel. should become active. If not, there is a fault in the power
amplifier, external crossover, or wiring for the missing channel.
Check whether the amplifier is on and check for blown fuses.
Power amplifier input level setting turned down. Check that the power amplifier volume control setting has not
been changed.
Check that the wiring from the CP650 to the amplifier or the
loudspeaker wiring has not been broken or disconnected.
If the power amplifier and the wiring are satisfactory, the
Malfunctioning board in CP650. problem may be a malfunctioning circuit in the CP650. Switch to
Bypass mode and call service engineer.
Defective power amplifier for that channel. Check that the amplifier is on and the fuses are OK.

Defective speaker for that channel. (The booth Check speaker.

sound is OK but sound in the auditorium is bad).
The sound from one channel is distorted
Malfunctioning Cat. No. 772B board in CP650. Call service engineer.
and you can hear the distortion through the
booth monitor at normal listening level.
Wiring from the stereo solar cell to the CP650. Check that the wiring from the stereo solar cell to the CP650 has
not become damaged and that the solder connections to the
fanning strip are secure. Check that the D-connector for the solar
cell is firmly plugged into the CP650. Call service engineer if
wiring problems are found.

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Symptom Probable Cause Recommended Action

The sound from two or more channels is If two distorted channels are served by the same two-
distorted and you can hear the distortion Malfunctioning two-channel power amplifier. channel amplifier, the problem may be in the amplifier. See
through the booth monitor at normal the manufacturer's instructions.
listening level.
Call service engineer.
When a stereo film is projected, the sound
Check Dolby level calibration.
appears to be coming from the wrong The A-chain has become misaligned.
Call service engineer.
speakers.
The A-chain has become misaligned. Call service engineer.
Sound from the front (screen) channels is
Surround sound delay set improperly. Call service engineer.
leaking into the Surround channel.
Surround sound level set too high. Call service engineer.

You hear an echo in a small theatre. Surround sound delay set improperly. Call service engineer.

The sound level in Bypass mode is higher Adjust with the front-panel knob, because other parts of
Call service engineer.
or lower than the normal sound level. the system may be malfunctioning.

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Symptom Probable Cause Recommended Action

Change the nonsync selection (in case the track being
The nonsync source is introducing distortion. played is distorted). If you have control of the output level
of the nonsync device (cassette deck, CD player, and so on),
Excessive output level from nonsync source. turn down its output level, especially if you have to operate
There is distortion when you play nonsync
the nonsync with the fader set far below 7. If this does not
sound, but sound from the film is not
help, try a different device. If changing both the device and
distorted.
the selection does not eliminate the distortion, the problem
is in the CP650, probably on the Cat. No. 772B board.

Defective Cat. No. 772B board. Call service engineer.

Turn down nonsync source level if possible and call service
The nonsync source output level is set far too high or
Nonsync sound is heard in other formats. engineer. If turning the nonsync source down doesn’t
there is a balanced/unbalanced wiring problem.
correct the problem, turn it off during the show.
Malfunctioning power amplifier. Interchange power amplifiers to determine if distortion is
still present.
Sound from a mono film is distorted, as is
sound from the Center channel of a stereo Interchange speakers to determine if distortion is still
Malfunctioning loudspeaker.
film. present.

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Symptom Probable Cause Recommended Action

CHANGEOVER AND
CONTROL TROUBLES
Defective changeover relay or switch. If possible, check that the relay or switch contacts actually
Projector changeover command does not open and close as the changeover command is issued
change the sound to the output of the several times.
selected projector and the front-panel
indicators P1 or P2 do not light according Defective wiring from relay or switch to terminals on rear Check that the wiring has not been damaged and that
to the projector selected. of the CP650. connections are firmly made at both ends.

Defective Cat. No. 772B board. Call service engineer.

Unplug the D-connector from the back of the CP650. If
you can exercise local control over the CP650, the problem
With an automation system connected to
is either the wiring to the automation equipment or the
the CP650: Incorrect wiring to D-connector plugged into CP650;
automation equipment itself. Call service engineer.
defective or incorrectly programmed automation
The CP650 freezes into one format and equipment.
If you cannot exercise local control over the CP650 even
does not accept any other selected format
with the automation equipment disconnected, switch to
when you press the front-panel buttons.
Bypass mode by pressing the front-panel power button,
and call service engineer.

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Symptom Probable Cause Recommended Action

If possible, check that the diode is installed across the
You can hear pops or thumps during If the projector changeover relay power is DC, a diode relay winding. If you are familiar with such electronic
projector changeover. should be soldered across the winding of the relay to components, check to see that it is not defective. If the
prevent switching noise from leaking into the audio diode is not present or if it appears to be open, install a
wiring. This diode may be missing or defective. good diode. Activate the changeover and use a multimeter
to find the polarity of DC that appears on the relay coil.
Install the diode with the band end soldered to the positive
terminal. The diode should be a 1N4004 (1A, 400 V), or
1N4008 (1A, 800 V), or equivalent.

If the projector changeover relay is AC powered, a Install a 0.01 µF 600 V capacitor across the relay coil
capacitor soldered to the relay coil terminals may be terminals.
defective.

Malfunctioning Cat. No. 772B board. Call service engineer to correct the malfunction.

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TO CAT.NO.775 J14
BACKPLANE
FRONT PANEL BUTTON POWER CONNECTOR

S1 P2 P1
BYPASS GRN
BRN 1 7 BYPASS_GND
CAT.NO.795 SNUBBER / TERMINAL BOARD
ON GRAY
2 9 -14VB

PINK
3 18 +5VB

AC MAINS FUSE ORN

4 8 +14VB
L A FROM CAT.NO.792 J2
MAINS POWER T 5A L
BYPASS REGULATOR 5 N/C
FILTER
100-240 VAC 250 VAC 6
LT BLU
16 BYP_DC_GOOD
N 110/250 VAC D
50/60 Hz 50-60 Hz WHT/VIO
120 W 6A 7 17 BYP_AC_OK

E E 8
GRN
THE POWER SOLUTION CON 2
POWER SUPPLY +5 V +/-15 V 120 W

VARISTOR
N/C 14

VARISTOR
N/C 13

KEY 12
P3
-15 V 11 VIO 3 -15VDC

GRN
DISCHARGE N/C 10 6 ANALOG_GND
TUBE
3500 V +15 V 9

E YEL
+15 V 8 12 +15VDC

RET GRN
7 5 ANALOG_GND

RET 6

GRN
RET 5 15 DIGITAL_GND

4 GRN 14 DIGITAL_GND
RET
CON 1
BYPASS +5V 3
RED
1 +5VDC
FUSE INTERNAL FUSE
BRN BRN
1 3 L +5 V 2
RED
10 +5VDC

110 VAC: T 200 mA L T 3.15 A

1 RED 11 +5VDC
220 VAC: T 100 mA L 250 VAC +5 V
BLU
3 1 N
CON 3 P4
WHT/BLK
GRN/YEL PG 4 4 AC_PWR_GOOD
5 5 E
RET 3 N/C 2
NOTE:
EARLY CP650 UNITS USED
S+ (FOR V1) 2
A SINGLE T 315 mA L FUSE.
GRN/YEL
S- (FOR V1) 1 13 CHASSIS_GND

FB425T05.CDR

TO CAT.NO.792 J1
BYPASS REGULATOR

BYPASS TRANSFORMER

P6
BLK
P5
1 BLU
1 20-24 VAC
220 V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH WHT
ACCESSIBLE THROUGH TOP COVER HOLE 3 YEL
(SHOWN IN 110 V POSITION) BRN 2 0 VAC
5

110 V
BLU
3 20-24 VAC
ORG
7

Note: Bypass components not present on

CP650DC models.
CP650 POWER SUPPLY WIRING
CAT.NO.776-5 (GOLD COVER)

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TO CAT.NO.775 J14
BACKPLANE
FRONT PANEL BUTTON POWER CONNECTOR

S1 P2 P1
BYPASS GRN
BRN 1 7 BYPASS_GND
CAT.NO.795 SNUBBER / TERMINAL BOARD
ON GRAY
2 9 -14VB

PINK
3 18 +5VB

AC MAINS FUSE ORN

4 8 +14VB
L A FROM CAT.NO.792 J2
MAINS POWER BYPASS REGULATOR 5 N/C
FILTER T 5A L
100-240 VAC 250 VAC 6
LT BLU
16 BYP_DC_GOOD
N 110/250 VAC D
50/60 Hz 50-60 Hz
6A WHT/VIO
120 W 7 17 BYP_AC_OK

E E GRN
8

VARISTOR

VARISTOR
IPD POWER SUPPLY +5 V +/-15 V 100 W P2 P3
1 VIO 3 -15VDC
OUTPUT (-)

OUTPUT (+) GRN

2 6 ANALOG_GND

DISCHARGE N/C 3
TUBE
3500 V N/C 4

E GRN
OUTPUT (-) 5 5 ANALOG_GND

OUTPUT (+) YEL

6 12 +15VDC

OUTPUT (-) 7

OUTPUT (-) GRN

8 15 DIGITAL_GND

OUTPUT (-) 9 GRN 14 DIGITAL_GND

BYPASS OUTPUT (+) 10

RED
1 +5VDC
FUSE INTERNAL FUSE P1
BRN BRN
1 1 L OUTPUT (+) 11
RED
10 +5VDC

110 VAC: T 200 mA L 3.5 A

12 RED 11 +5VDC
220 VAC: T 100 mA L 250 VAC OUTPUT (+)
BLU
3 3 N
P3

GRN/YEL E POWER FAIL RTN 1 P4

5
WHT/BLK
POWER FAIL 2 4 AC_PWR_GOOD
NOTE:
EARLY CP650 UNITS USED
REMOTE RTN 3 N/C 2
A SINGLE T 315 mA L FUSE.
GRN/YEL
REMOTE 4 13 CHASSIS_GND

FB425S07.CDR

TO CAT.NO.792 J1
BYPASS REGULATOR

BYPASS TRANSFORMER

P6
P5
BLK
1 BLU
1 20-24 VAC
220 V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH WHT
ACCESSIBLE THROUGH TOP COVER HOLE 3 YEL
(SHOWN IN 110 V POSITION) BRN 2 0 VAC
5

110 V
BLU
3 20-24 VAC
ORG
7

Note: Bypass components not present on

CP650DC models.

CP650 POWER SUPPLY WIRING

CAT.NO.776-4 (GOLD OR SILVER COVER)

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TO CAT.NO.775 J14
BACKPLANE
POWER CONNECTOR

P2 P1
GRN
1 7 BYPASS_GND
MAINS INLET / FILTER MODULE
GRAY
2 9 -14VB

PINK
3 18 +5VB

250 VAC FUSE ORN

4 8 +14VB
L A FROM CAT.NO.792 J2
MAINS POWER T 6.3A L FILTER BYPASS REGULATOR 5 N/C

100-240VAC 6
LT BLU
16 BYP_DC_GOOD
N D
50/60 Hz
WHT/VIO
120W 7 17 BYP_AC_OK

E E GRN/YEL
GRN
8

IPD POWER SUPPLY +5V +/-15V 100W P2 P3

1 VIO 3 -15VDC
OUTPUT (-)

OUTPUT (+) GRN

2 6 ANALOG_GND
BLU

N/C 3

BRN N/C 4

FRONT PANEL BUTTON OUTPUT (-) 5

GRN
5 ANALOG_GND

OUTPUT (+) YEL

6 12 +15VDC

S1
BYPASS OUTPUT (-) 7
CAT.NO.793 SNUBBER / TERMINAL BOARD BRN
OUTPUT (-) GRN
8 15 DIGITAL_GND
BRN
ON
OUTPUT (-) 9 GRN 14 DIGITAL_GND
BYPASS
L FUSE
OUTPUT (+) RED
INTERNAL FUSE P1 10 1 +5VDC
BRN
1 L OUTPUT (+) 11
RED
10 +5VDC
110 VAC: T 200MA L NOTE:
EARLY CP650 UNITS USED 3.5A
BLU 220 VAC: T 100MA L RED
A SINGLE T 315 MA L FUSE. 250VAC OUTPUT (+) 12 11 +5VDC
3 N
VARISTOR N P3
L
BLU
POWER FAIL RTN 1 P4
GRN/YEL E
VARISTOR WHT/BLK
N POWER FAIL 2 4 AC_PWR_GOOD
DISCHARGE
TUBE REMOTE RTN 3 N/C 2
3500V
GRN/YEL
REMOTE 4 13 CHASSIS_GND

E
FB425E03.CDR

TO CAT.NO.792 J1
BYPASS REGULATOR

BYPASS TRANSFORMER
GRN/YEL

P5
BLK
BLU
1 20-24VAC
220V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH WHT
ACCESSIBLE THROUGH TOP COVER HOLE YEL
(SHOWN IN 110V POSITION) BRN 2 0-VAC

110V
BLU
3 20-24VAC
ORG

Note: Bypass components not present on

CP650DC models.
CP650 POWER SUPPLY WIRING
CAT.NO.776-2 (GOLD COVER)

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DOWEL 1/8” DIA X 1/2” LG
DPN 6501570 SCREW M3 X 6 CAP SKT BLK
2-PL DPN 6002300
DOWEL 1/8” DIA X 3/4” LG 2-PL
HOUSING ASSY CAT702Z
DPN 6501580
DPN 8304550 SCREW M4 X 14 SET SKT CUP SST
(NOT SHOWN)
SCREW M4 X 6 PAN POZI BLK DPN 6002390
DPN 6002690 2-PL
SPRING OMEGA TOP
6-PL
DPN 6701090 PAD ARM TOP
SCREW M4 X 25 CAP SKT BLK DPN 6701070
SPRING OMEGA BOTTOM
DPN 6002280
DPN 6701110 PAD ARM BOTTOM
FLYWHEEL II (NOT SHOWN) DPN 6701100
DPN 6701570
(SECTION SHOWN) WASHER 5/8" WAVE
DPN 6102130
2-PL
SCREW M6 X 27 SHLDR SKT
HOUSING REAR COVER DPN 6002410
DPN 6309340 2-PL

SCREW M3 X 6 TORX SS W/PL

DPN 6006190
NUT M4 HALF
SPRING CPRSN 1/2 LG .600 OD 2-PL
DPN 6103830
DPN 6501730 2-PL PAD ROLLER II
3.C
DR ROLLERSHAFT III DPN 6702110
A_
21
92
DPN 6701970 2-PL
HOUSING REAR CONN PLATE F1

4-PL 2.
DPN 6701610
PAD ROLLER STUD
LINK ARM II DPN 6701330
SCREW M4 X 6 PAN POZI BLK DPN 6702180 2-PL
DPN 6002690
2-PL
WASHER M3
FLAT FENDER SST SPRING CPRSN 1" LG
DPN 6102140 DPN 6501930
2-PL 2-PL
BRACKET AZIMUTH CCD ASSY TRANSROLLER 35 2.
DPN 6701640 DPN 6701960
4-PL
DS1 BICOLOR LED RETAINING RING 3/8"
VIDEO LEVEL INDICATOR DPN 6501530
6-PL
SCREW M3 X 6 CAP SKT BLK
DPN 6002300
6-PL WASHER 3/8" CURVED SS
DPN 6102090
WASHER 3/8" BEARING SS
DPN 6102330
SPROCKET VKF 35
DPN 6701120
SCREW M4 X 10 PAN
DPN 6000360 WASHER M4 FLAT
4-PL DPN 6102150
SCREW M4 X 6 BTN SKT BLK
SCREW M4 X 12 BTN SKT DPN 6002340
DPN 6002960
2-PL
TENSION ARM
SCREW M4 X 7.2 SET SKT LED HEAT SINK ASSY DPN 6701730
COVER CCD ASSY DPN 6002380 DPN 8303080 2-PL WASHER T-ARM
DPN 6701950 2. DPN 6702170
2-PL
WASHER 1/4" CURVED SPR STL
DPN 6102080
WASHER 1/4" FLAT SS
DPN 6102060
RV1 LED CURRENT 2-PL
ADJUSTMENT POT SPRING CPRSN 3/8" LG
DPN 6501720 GUIDE TOP
SPRING CMPRSN 5/16" 2-PL DPN 6701000
GUIDE BOTTOM
DPN 6501710
CCD LENS/PLATE ASSY DPN 6701040 RETAINING RING 1/4"
2-PL
DPN 8304520 DPN 6501520
CCD DRIVER BOARD 5-PL
CAT. NO. 1034Z GASKET CCD ASSY
DPN 6701650
Cat. No. 702 Exploded View

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SPRING ARM SCREW M3 X 6 BTN SKT BLK

DPN 6701740 DPN 6001800, 2-PL

WASHER M3 FLAT FENDER SST

CABLE CLAMP DPN 6102140, 2-PL
DPN 7901200
WASHER 1/4" FLAT SS SCREW M4 X 12 CAP SKT BLK
DPN 6102060, 2-PL FS DPN 6002290
SPRING K=1.6 LB/IN 1-3/8" LONG 2-PL
DPN 6501550

BRACKET DASHPOT
CABLE ASSY 10WAY DPN 6701150
DPN 8304540

DASHPOT 1.5" CYLINDER

BRACKET CLAMP FACTORY ADJUSTED
LIGHT PIPE EXTRUSION DPN 6701980 USER REPLACEABLE
DPN 6701890 DPN 8301590 (INCLUDES
INSTRUCTIONS DPN 91938)

CAT. NO. 956Z

DC-DC CONVERTER

J1
SCREW M4 X 12 PAN
DPN 6001340

SPACER #8 X 1/4 LEN

DPN 6102970
2.

J2

2.

DR
3.C
B_
92
21
LED HEAT SINK / ARM F1

DPN 8303200 DASH ARM

DPN 6701760
2.

SCREW M4 X 6 PAN POZI SST WPL

DPN 6003470
2-PL

SCREW M4 X 6 PAN POZI SST WPL SCREW M4 X 12

SPRING K=0.2 LB/IN 1-1/2" LONG
DPN 6003470 PAN POZI SST
DPN 6501540
2-PL DPN 6001340
2-PL
SCREW M4 X 6 PAN POZI SST WPL TRANSROLLER ASSEMBLY TABLE
DPN 6003470
STANDARD 35 MM OPTIONAL 35/70 MM
SPRING BASE 2. BYPASS (DPN 8302390)
DPN 6701190
DESCRIPTION DOLBY PART NUMBER (DPN)
TRANSROLLER 6701960 6700970
SHAFT 6701970 6701770
Cat. No. 702 REAR VIEW RETAINING CLIP (2) 6501530 6501530
(POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY NOT SHOWN)

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DOWEL 1/8” DIA X 1/2” LG
DPN 65157
HOUSING ASSY 2-PL SCREW M3 X 6 CAP SKT BLK
CAT. NO. 534
HOLE PLUG 3/8" DPN 83319 DOWEL 1/8” DIA X 3/4” LG DPN 60230
RV1 LED CURRENT
ADJUSTMENT POT DPN 65199 DPN 65158 2-PL
2-PL (NOT SHOWN)
CAT. NO. 701 ONLY HOLE PLUG 5/16" SCREW M4 X 14 SET SKT CUP SST
SCREW M4 X 6 PAN POZI BLK DPN 65198
DPN 60269 DPN 60239
CAT. NO. 701 ONLY SPRING OMEGA TOP
6-PL 2-PL
DPN 67109
SCREW M4 X 25 CAP SKT BLK PAD ARM TOP
SPRING OMEGA BOTTOM DPN 67107
DPN 60228 DPN 67111
(NOT SHOWN) PAD ARM BOTTOM
FLYWHEEL II
DPN 67110
DPN 67157
(SECTION SHOWN) WASHER 5/8" WAVE LINK ARM
DPN 61213 DPN 67108
POWER SUPPLY ASSY 2-P
DPN 83303 (SHOWN) SCREW M6 X 27 SHLDR SKT
CAT. NO. 701 DPN 60241
DR
2.C
DPN 83225 (NOT SHOWN) 15
04
A_ 2-PL
F1

CAT. NO. 700 SCREW M3 X 6 CSK SKT BLK

DPN 60082
NUT M4 HALF
SPRING CPRSN 1/2 LG .600 OD 2-PL
DPN 61212
DPN 65173 2-PL PAD ROLLER .222" ID
ROLLERSHAFT III DPN 67134
HOUSING REAR CONN PLATE DPN 67197 2-PL
DPN 67161 3-PL WASHER 1/4" CURVED
2.
DPN 61208 PAD ROLLER STUD
DPN 67133
SCREW M4 X 6 PAN POZI BLK WASHER 1/4" FLAT
2-PL
DPN 60269 DPN 61206
2-PL
GUIDE INFEED 2 SPRING CPRSN 1" LG
DPN 67093 DPN 65193, CAT. NO. 701 ONLY
WASHER M3 FLAT
CCD DRIVER BOARD DPN 61214
CAT. NO. 634 / 634R / 934R
SCREW M3 X 6 BTN SKT BLK
CAT. NO. 701 JUMPERS: 2X
DPN 60180
CAT. NO. 700 JUMPERS: 1X TRANSROLLER 35 2.
DPN 67196
3-PL RETAINING RING 3/8"
SCREW M3 X 6 BTN SKT BLK DPN 65153
DPN 60180 5-PL
6-PL WASHER 3/8" CURVED
DPN 61209
WASHER 3/8" FLAT
DPN 61233
SPROCKET VKF 35
DPN 67112
SCREW M4 X 10 PAN
DPN 60036 (7
J2
WASHER M4 FLAT
00 2X
4-PL
)1
X DPN 61215
J3
(7
00 2X
SCREW M4 X 6 BTN SKT BLK
)1
X SCREW M4 X 12 BTN SKT DPN 60234
DPN 60296
2-PL, CAT. NO. 701 ONLY
TENSION ARM
LED HEAT SINK ASSY
SCREW M4 X 7.2 SET SKT DPN 67173
COVER CCD ASSY DPN 83308
DPN 60238 2-PL FLAT WASHER T-ARM
DPN 67195 2. CAT. NO. 701 ONLY DPN 6102170
2-PL
CURVED WASHER
DPN 6102080
WASHER FLAT 1.
SPRING CMPRSN 5/16" DPN 6102060
DPN 65171 GUIDE TOP
2-PL SPRING CPRSN 3/8" LG DPN 6701000
GASKET CCD ASSY DPN 65172 RETAINING RING
DPN 67165 2-PL
DPN 6501520
5-PL
CCD LENS/PLATE ASSY
DPN 83224
GUIDE BOTTOM
DPN 6701040

1. THE PARTS INDICATED (BOLD) ARE AVAILABLE

IN THE KIT-ROLLER UPGRADE KIT. Cat. No. 700 / 701 Exploded View

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SPRING ARM
DPN 67174 SCREW M3 X 6 BTN SKT BLK
SCREW M4 X 12 CAP SKT BLK
DPN 60180, 2-PL
SPRING K=1.6 LB/IN 1-3/8" LONG DPN 60229
DPN 65155 WASHER M3 FLAT 2-PL
DPN 61214, 2-PL
BRACKET CLAMP BRACKET DASHPOT
LIGHT PIPE EXTRUSION WASHER 1/4" FLAT DPN 67115
DPN 67189 DPN 67198
DPN 61206, 2-PL FS
DASHPOT 1.5" CYLINDER
FACTORY ADJUSTED
BRACKET HEAT GLASS CAT700 USER REPLACEABLE
DPN 67172 DPN 83159 (INCLUDES
CAT. NO. 700 ONLY INSTRUCTIONS DPN 91938)

LAMP BASE FOR 34010

DPN 34011
CAT. NO. 700 ONLY

LAMP 10.8V 42W HALOGEN 2PIN

DPN 34010
CAT. NO. 700 ONLY
2.

2.

SCREW M3 X 6 PAN STAR

DR
2.C
DPN 60268 DASH ARM 15
04
B_
F1
2-PL, CAT. NO. 700 ONLY DPN 67176
2.
HEAT REFLECTING HOT MIRROR SCREW M4 X 6 PAN STAR
DPN 67136 DPN 60245
CAT. NO. 700 ONLY 2-PL
SCREW M4 X 12 PAN SPRING K=0.2 LB/IN 1-1/2" LONG
LIGHT PIPE
DPN 60134 DPN 65154
DPN 67120
2-PL
CAT. NO. 700 ONLY SCREW M4 X 6 PAN STAR
DPN 60245 TRANSROLLER ASSEMBLY TABLE
SCREW M4 X 6 PAN STAR
SPRING BASE STANDARD 35 MM OPTIONAL 35/70 MM
DPN 60245
DPN 67119 2. BYPASS (DPN 83239)
2-PL, CAT. NO. 700 ONLY
DESCRIPTION DOLBY PART NUMBER (DPN)
TRANSROLLER 67196 67097
SHAFT 67197 67177
Cat. No. 700 / 701 REAR VIEW RETAINING CLIP (2) 65153 65153
(POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY NOT SHOWN)

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Appendix A
Software Operations

A.1 Display Information About This CP650 Unit

This user’s menu item provides information about the software and hardware
installed in your CP650.
12345678
1. Confirm that DIP switch 6 is set to the normal (down) position
to enable the user’s menu choices.

2. Press multiple times, or press and hold the button while rotating the front-panel
knob, to move to the About this CP650 screen. This menu is made up of four
menu screens.

3. The first information screen displays the version number of the About this CP650:
System v.a.b.c.d
installed system control software, and lists any optional circuit Cat.No.xyz installed
boards installed in your unit. Cat.No.xyz installed

4. Pressing cycles the menu display between the four screens. Headroom Config
Typical
The second information screen displays the headroom
configuration setting.

5. The third information screen displays the version numbers of About this CP650:
Module Version
the various software modules running in your unit. This screen 050304000100002020401
is useful when discussing CP650 operational issues with Dolby 020201010101

engineers.

6. The fourth screen displays the network MAC address, unique About this CP650:
to this CP650. The bottom line displays the version number of Hardware Information
Network:xxxxxxx
each circuit board installed in your unit. The version numbers Boards:a3842
are listed for each board in the following order:
Cat. No. 772B, Cat. No. 773, Cat. No. 774A, Cat. No. 777, Cat. No. 778, or
Cat. No. 790 (or earlier Cat. No. 794) mounted in the option card location.
If X is displayed, the corresponding board is not installed. In the example shown, the
following board versions are installed:
Board Version
Cat. No. 772B A
Cat. No. 773 3
Cat. No. 774A 8
Cat. No. 777 (front-panel board) 4
Cat. No. 778, or 790, or 794 2
7. Press the illuminated format button or press at the fourth screen to return the
CP650 to normal operation.

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A.2 Updating CP650 Software

1. Connect the PC to the CP650 using a serial cable to the CP650 serial data
connector on the front setup panel (or on the rear panel).

SERIAL DATA MIC MUX

12345678
Lt SIGNAL
Rt PRESENT

Video Clamp RTA1 RTA2 Lt Rt L C R Ls Rs Sw

Mic Bypass

2. Run the CP650 setup software on the PC.

3. From the Action menu, choose Connect, or click on the connect icon.
4. If prompted, choose to retrieve cinema processor settings.
5. From the Action menu, choose Update Software.
6. If desired, you may save the newly retrieved settings to disk.
7. Browse for and select the software update file (.bin) to be used for updating the
CP650.
8. Select Update Now. This process should not be interrupted. If the connection is
lost during the update process, the CP650 displays:
Update Failed!
Reconnect and update
software to proceed.

If this occurs, you must reconnect the CP650 setup software and restart the
software update process. If the software update is not completed successfully
before the CP650 main power is turned off, the CP650 will become inoperable
and the Cat. No. 797 flash memory module must be replaced.

9. When the update has finished, the CP650 will automatically restart.
10. Next, the CP650 setup software will automatically reconnect, send the cinema
processor settings back, and remain connected.
The update process is now complete. The CP650 will contain updated software, while
retaining your original alignment settings.

A.3 Transferring Settings Between Two CP650s

1. Connect the PC to the source CP650 using a serial cable.

2. Run the CP650 PC setup software on the PC.

3. From the Action menu, choose Connect or click on the connect icon.

4. If prompted, choose Retrieve to retrieve existing cinema processor settings.

5. After the settings have been retrieved, choose Disconnect from the Action menu,
or click on the disconnect icon.

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6. From the File menu, choose Save or click on the save icon.

7. Save the retrieved settings to disk. The file name should end with the .dby
extension.

8. Unplug the serial cable from the source CP650 and plug it into the destination
CP650.
Note: If you have closed the CP650 setup program or opened another settings
parameter file (.dby), then before continuing, you must select Open from the
File menu and open the file that was saved in step 6.

9. Repeat steps 1–3.

10. When prompted, select Send Settings.

11. The saved settings will be sent to the destination CP650.

12. You must select Disconnect from the Action menu (or click the disconnect icon)
to allow the settings to be saved in the destination CP650.

Note: Only the settings that appear in the CP650 setup program are transferred during
this process.

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Appendix B
Rear-Panel Connectors

B.1 Output Connectors

Main Audio Output Connector
The Main Audio Output of the CP650 is sourced from balanced output circuits. The
connector type and pin configuration conform to the THX® standard. With a
Cat. No. 790 Dolby® Digital Surround EXTM decoder board installed (standard model
CP650), the Left Surround and Right Surround outputs on this connector are disabled.
All surround channel audio outputs appear on the Option Card I/O connector.

Table B-1 Main Audio Output Connector Pinout

Pin Connection
1 Chassis
2 Left +
3 No connection
4 Chassis
5 Center +
6 No connection
7 Chassis
8 Right +
9 Chassis
10 *Left Surround – (models CP650D and CP650SR only)
11 *Right Surround – (models CP650D and CP650SR only)
12 Subwoofer –
13 Chassis
14 Left –
15 Chassis
16 No connection
17 Center –
18 Chassis
19 No connection
20 Right –
21 No connection
22 Chassis
23 *Left Surround + (models CP650D and CP650SR only)
24 *Right Surround + (models CP650D and CP650SR only)
25 Subwoofer +
* See Table B-3 for outputs on models containing a Cat. No. 778, and Table B-2 for surround outputs on all other models.

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Option Card I/O Connector

The pinout of this connector is determined by the type of option board installed in the
connectors of the Cat. No. 774A system controller board.
In CP650DC models, the Cat. No. 790 Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoder/Digital
Input Card is shipped in this location. Output signals for the surround channels appear
on this connector. The digital input pins can be connected to the bitstream audio
output of the digital cinema server. The input impedance is 75Ω. Use an impedance
matching transformer if necessary. See Section 2.5.6.
Table B-2 Option Card I/O Connector Pinout with Cat. Nos. 790, 791, or 794 Installed

Additional Outputs with

Signal with Cat. No. 790
Pin Cat. No. 791 Crossover
Installed
Installed
1 S/PDIF 1 (L/R) Input +
2 S/PDIF 2 (C/SW) Input +
3 Back Surround Left –
4 No connection Center mid +
5 No connection Center high +
6 Back Surround Right –
7 Ground –digital inputs
(See Note)
8 No connection Right high +
9 No connection Right mid + [Right Extra +*]
10 Left Surround –
11 Right Surround –
12 No connection Left high –
13 S/PDIF 3 (Ls/Rs) Input +
14 No connection Left mid + [Left Extra +*]
15 No connection Left mid – [Left Extra –*]
16 Back Surround Left +
17 No connection Center high –
18 No connection Center mid –
19 Back Surround Right +
20 No connection Right high –
21 S/PDIF 4 (Bsl/Bsr) Input +
(Le/Re Input + Format 85 or 86)
(Bs Input + Format 90)
22 No connection Right mid – [Right Extra –*]
23 Left Surround +
24 Right Surround +
25 No connection Left high +
* Available only when system is configured as a two-way crossover and Le/Re mode is enabled.
Note: The screen (shield) of all analog output connections must be connected to the shell of the D-connector.

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The optional Cat. No. 778 card has five pairs of AES inputs, the first of which
provides a single digital bitstream input (Dolby Digital or PCM), or up to ten
channels of digital PCM audio input. The card provides ten channels of digital audio
outputs, while supporting the Dolby Digital Surround EX audio format. With this
card installed, all output channel level trims default to a fixed level (127 on the
Output Levels Adjust menu) to allow for the proper gain structure.

Table B-3 Option Card I/O Connector Pinout with Cat. No. 778 Installed

Pin Digital Signal I/O with Cat. No. 778 Installed

1 AES1 (L/R) in + This digital input pair can receive
2 AES1 (L/R) in – either PCM or Dolby Digital
bitstreams. The remaining AES pairs
receive PCM only.
3 AES3 (Ls/Rs) in +
4 AES2 (C/SW) in +
5 AES4 (Bsl/Bsr) in + (Le/Re in + Format 85) (Bs in + Format 90 or 86)
6 AES5 (X1/2) ½ in +
7 AES1 (L/R) out +
8 AES3 (Ls/Rs) out +
9 Chassis ground
10 AES5 (Le/Re) out +
11 Chassis ground
12 AES2 (C/SW) in –
13 AES3 (Ls/Rs) in –
14 Chassis ground
15 AES1 (L/R) out –
16 AES3 (Ls/Rs) out –
17 AES5 (Le/Re) out –
18 Chassis ground
19 AES5 (X1/2) in –
20 AES4 (Bsl/Bsr) in – (Le/Re in – Format 85) (Bs in – Format 90 or 86)
21 AES4 (Bsl/Bsr) out –
22 AES4 (Bsl/Bsr) out +
23 AES2 (C/SW) out –
24 AES2 (C/SW) out +
25 Chassis ground

Hearing-Impaired Output Connector

The Hearing-Impaired output is an unbalanced signal output. The connector used is a
female RCA connector.

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B.2 Input Connectors

Dolby Digital Reader Connectors—Reader 1 and Reader 2
(Not Present on CP650DC Models)
These connectors are used for connecting up to two Dolby Digital film soundtrack
readers to the CP650 or CP650D. These connections are inactive on Model CP650SR.
The pinout and the signals on these connectors are identical to the Dolby DA20
Digital Film Sound Processor and CP500D Digital Cinema Processor.
Note: If only one projector input is required (platter operation), then the
interconnecting cable must be plugged into Reader 1.

Table B-4 Dolby Digital Reader Input Connector Pinout

Pin Number Signal Name Signal Description

1 (No connection)
2 (No connection)
3 (No connection)
4 TTCO Row clock return
5 TCOGND Row clock common
6 FTCO Row clock send
7 TSCO Pixel clock return
8 SCOGND Pixel clock common
9 FSCO Pixel clock send
10 (No connection)
11 (No connection)
12 (No connection)
13 (No connection)
14 VO Differential video V0
15 VOGND V0 common
16 +15VIDEO +15 VDC
17 V1 Differential video V1
18 V1GND V1 common
19 –15VIDEO –15 VDC
20 (No connection)
21 (No connection)
22 (No connection)
23 (No connection)
24 (No connection)
25 (No connection)

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Motor Start Connector (Not Present on CP650DC Models)

The Motor Start connector is used to interconnect the changeover control lines of the
CP650 with the theatre control system. If the CP650 is to be used in a platter
operation (single projector), a jumper must be installed on this connector between
pins 1 and 5. This configuration is identical to the one used on the Dolby CP500.
• Motor start—Less than 1 VDC with respect to signal ground
• Motor off—Greater than 3.5 VDC, less than 18 VDC
Table B-5 Motor Start Connector Pinout
Pin Connection
1 Motor start 1
2 P1 changeover select pulse to (ground)
3 P1/P2 changeover select (ground for P2)
4 P2 changeover select pulse to (ground)
5 Chassis ground
9 Motor start 2

Optical Input Connectors 1 and 2 (Not Present on CP650DC Models)

There are two connectors for analog solar cell inputs from analog soundheads. Up to
two projectors can be connected to the CP650. The pinout for each connector is
identical. In addition to providing for the input of the analog soundhead signals, the
CP650 has bipolar DC outputs to supply power to optical preamplifiers (±14 VDC).
This DC voltage is supplied from the CP650 bypass power supply to ensure that
optical preamplifiers still function if the CP650 switches to bypass operation during a
performance. The maximum supply current available is 20 mA per preamp.
Table B-6 Optical Input Connector Pinout
Pin Connection
1 L+
2 L–
3 Ground
4 R+
5 R–
6 Ground
7 +14 V supply (through a 150Ω resistor), 20 mA max
8 –14 V supply (through a 150Ω resistor), 20 mA max
9 Ground

Mic Input Connector

The Mic Input connector is a balanced input using a three-pin XLR female connector.
This connector is a duplicate of the Mic Mux input connector on the front setup panel.
Table B-7 Mic Input Connector Pinout
Pin Connection
1 Shield
2 + signal
3 – signal

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Mic Mux Connector on Front Setup Control Panel

An EQ microphone or mic multiplexer can be connected at this location without the
need for access to the CP650 rear panel. Pins 1, 2, and 5 are wired in parallel with the
rear-panel microphone input XLR connector. If you wish to use a connector already
wired for use with a Dolby CP500, add a jumper between pins 5 and 6.

Caution: It is essential that nothing be connected to the rear-panel microphone input

connector if this front-panel connector is used for performing equalization.

Table B-8 Front-Panel Mic Multiplexer or EQ Mic Connector Pinout

Pin Connection
1 + mic signal
2 – mic signal
3 No connection
4 No connection
5 Mic cable ground
6 No connection
7 +15 V (through a PTC resistor), 100 mA
max
8 Data ground
9 Digital control signals for multiplexer

Nonsync Input Connectors (1 and 2)

Both Nonsync In connectors are female RCA connectors, and the input circuit is
unbalanced, 21 kΩ. Sensitivity: 0.2–4 V for NS 1, and 0.06–1.5 V for NS 2.

Remote Control Unit and Remote Fader Connector

Table B-9 Remote Control Unit and Remote Fader Connector Pinout

Pin Connection
1 Power +
2 Remote data
3 Chassis ground
4 Chassis ground
5 Remote fader wiper
6 No connection

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Six-Channel Analog Audio Input Connector

This input is an unbalanced analog audio input. The nominal reference level is
approximately 300 mV. There are no input level trim controls within the CP650 for
this input.
Table B-10 Six-Channel Analog Audio In Connector Pinout

Pin Connection
1 Signal ground
2 Right Surround channel input
3 Signal ground
4 Signal ground
5 Signal ground
6 Signal ground
7 Signal ground
8 Signal ground
9 Signal ground
10 Signal ground
11 Signal ground
12 Signal ground
13 Signal ground
14 Left channel input
15 Left Surround channel input
16 Signal ground
17 Right channel input
18 Signal ground
19 Signal ground
20 Center channel input
21 Signal ground
22 Signal ground
23 Signal ground
24 Subwoofer channel input
25 Signal ground

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B.3 I/O Connectors

Automation I/O Connector
This connector is a 25-pin female D-connector, wired to closely match the
configuration of the Dolby Model CP65.

Table B-11 Automation I/O Connector Pinout

Pin Connection Specification

1 S0 (automation select) Button 01
2 S1 (automation select) Button 04
3 S2 (automation select) Button 05 Control signal low = Select
4 S3 (automation select) Button 10
5 S4 (automation select) Button 11 Low = < 2.4 VDC for at least
6 S5 (automation select) Button User1 20 ms
7 S6 (automation select) Button Nonsync
If a solid-state switch is used, it
8 S7 (automation select) Button User2 must have a saturation (on) voltage
9 (automation select) remote fader select of less than 2.4 V at a current of
10 (automation select) mute 2.5 mA, or a resistance of 950Ω or
less, and 0 V offset.

11 No connection (–15 V in Model CP65)

12 Digital ground
13 +15 V (through a PTC resistor) 100 mA maximum current
available
14 ID0 (automation indicator) Button 01
15 ID1 (automation indicator) Button 04
16 ID2 (automation indicator) Button 05 ID on = Internal 1.5 kΩ resistor to
17 ID3 (automation indicator) Button 10 +15 V
18 ID4 (automation indicator) Button 11
ID off = Open circuit
19 ID5 (automation indicator) Button User1
20 ID6 (automation indicator) Button Nonsync
21 ID7 (automation indicator) Button User2
Internal circuit:
22 Fader local/remote fader (automation indicator) High = Local High = 10 kΩ to
+15 V
Low = 500Ω
23 Mute (automation indicator) Low = Muted +1.2 V fixed
drop to ground
24 No connection
Internal circuit:
High = Projector 1: 1.5 kΩ to
+13 VDC
25 Projector status (automation indicator)
(1.5 kΩ to +10 VDC in bypass)
Low = Projector 2: 1.5 kΩ to
ground

Note: To maintain CP65 compatibility, the order of the select/indicator lines does not
correspond to the front-panel button order.

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Automation I/O Connector—Pins Used for Noise Gating

The table below lists the pin numbers used for the noise gating function. See
Section 7.15 for a description of this setup menu item. Grounding the listed pin will
send pink noise to the listed channel when the setup menu is set to Noise Gating.

Table B-12 Automation I/O Connector Pins Used for Noise Gating

Grounding This Pin: Sends Pink Noise To: Level

1 Left 85 dB
2 Center 85 dB
3 Right 85 dB
4 Left Surround 82 dB
5 Right Surround 82 dB
6 Subwoofer Digital SW level
7 All channels
8 Back Surround (both Bsl and Bsr) 82 dB

Serial Data Connector—RS-232

This connector “mirrors” the RS-232 connector located on the front setup panel. A
PC can be connected at either location for performing complete cinema processor
alignment using Dolby CP650 setup software.

Caution: Only one of the two RS-232 connectors can be used at any given time.

Table B-13 Serial Data Connector Pinout

Pin Connection
1 No connection
2 Data out
3 Data in
4 Connected to pin 6
5 Chassis
6 Connected to pin 4
7 Connected to pin 8
8 Connected to pin 7
9 No connection

Ethernet Connector
The CP650 can be controlled via an Ethernet-based network using a PC connected to
the CP650 through a hub or switch, or directly, using a network crossover cable.

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Appendix C
Format Descriptions
Each format supported by the CP650 is described in Section C2. More specifically,
each listing describes the audio processing applied by each format for any Dolby®
cinema processor. Table C-1 describes the channel designations.

C.1 Channel Definitions

Table C-1 Channel Definitions

L Left screen channel

Le Left Extra screen channel
C Center screen channel
Re Right Extra screen channel
R Right screen channel
SW Subwoofer
Left Total and Right Total signals, which contain the encoded signals
Lt, Rt
to be matrix-decoded into a four-channel signal
S Mono Surround
Ls Left Surround
Rs Right Surround
Bsl Back Surround Left
Bsr Back Surround Right
Back Surround; internal Dolby Digital Surround EXTM decoded signal
Bs
sent to Bsl and Bsr outputs

Note: In Dolby Digital 5.1 mode, Ls refers to the combination of Bsl and Ls
speakers; Rs refers to the combination of Bsr and Rs speakers. In Surround EX
mode, Ls and Rs refer only to the left- and right-side speakers, respectively.
(See the output switching in Figure 1-1.)

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C.2 Format Definitions

The formats supported by the CP650 are described below. If a format name is too
long for display on the CP650 front panel (limited to 19 characters), a shorter name is
given.

Format 01
Academy Mono Optical
Short name: Mono
Audio Description—Optical mono audio comes in on either projector’s optical input,
has no noise reduction applied, and is intended to produce audio on the Center
channel only. This format takes Lt + Rt and puts the result on the Center channel
only. There is no derived subwoofer. The mono EQ and mono level trim settings are
enabled.
In this format, processing is applied after the optical preamps and the slit-loss filter to
obtain the desired response curve.

Format 04
Dolby A-type Optical
Short name: Dolby A-type
Audio Description—Either projector’s optical input provides Lt/Rt inputs, and matrix
decoding produces four output channels (L, C, R, S). Dolby A-type noise reduction is
applied to Lt and Rt.
The subwoofer signal is derived by summing L + C + R (after matrix decoding). This
audio is then filtered by applying a user-selectable 50 or 100 Hz subwoofer filter,
applying the downward expander, the parametric equalizer, and finally a separate
optical subtrim. The level is nominally set to match the passband level of the Center
channel using an RTA.

Format 05
Dolby SR Optical
Short name: Dolby SR
Audio Description—Either projector’s optical inputs provides Lt/Rt inputs, and
matrix decoding produces four output channels (L, C, R, S). Dolby SR processing is
applied to Lt and Rt.
The subwoofer signal is derived in the same way as in format 04.

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Format 10
Dolby Digital Film (Cat. No. 773 required)
Short name: Dolby Digital
Audio Description—The input is from the Dolby Digital reader, which provides the
signal to the Dolby Digital decoder and creates six discrete channels (L, C, R, Ls, Rs,
SW). The optical soundtrack is processed as in format 05 at all times, to enable rapid
reversions to analog film sound when needed.
On a reversion event, the following actions take place:
1. The subwoofer level is set back to 0 dB, relative to the Center channel passband.
2. The subwoofer lowpass filter is set to 50 or 100 Hz.
3. The downward expander is turned on.
4. The sound crossfades from the digital audio to the optical to minimize the
audibility of the reversion.
On an unreversion event, the following actions take place:
1. The subwoofer level is set back to +10 dB, relative to the optical subwoofer level.
2. The subwoofer lowpass filter is set to 180 Hz.
3. The downward expander is turned off.
4. The sound crossfades from the optical audio to the digital, to minimize the
audibility of the unreversion.

Format 11
External 6-Channel
Audio Description—This external audio format has six discrete channels (L, C, R, Ls,
Rs, SW), is input via the six-channel analog input D-connector, and can be used when
an external digital processor is utilized. The Subwoofer channel level is +10 dB
referenced to the optical, with no downward expander.

Format 13
Dolby Digital Surround EX Film (Cat. Nos. 773 and 790 required)
Short name: Surround EX
Audio Description—This format is very similar to format 10. Digital audio is
processed normally. The Cat. No. 790 (or earlier Cat. No. 794) applies the Dolby
Digital Surround EXTM matrix decoder to the unequalized Ls and Rs channels, which
yields the channels Ls, Bs (which is copied into the Bsl and Bsr channels), and Rs.
The out-of-phase information is discarded. The audio for the screen channels and
subwoofer is output via the CP650’s main audio outputs, and the audio for the four
surround channels is output via the Option Card I/O D-connector. Note that reversions
occur exactly the same as in format 10.

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Format 20
35 mm Magnetic, L, C, R 3-Channel
Short name: 3-Channel Mag
Audio Description—This magnetic audio format has four discrete channels (L, C, R,
S, though S is unused) and is input through the six-channel analog input. The
magnetic preamplifier units (MPUs) are external, and the Academy mag filters (if
required) are also external to the CP650. There is no derived subwoofer.

Format 22
35 mm Magnetic, 4-Channel
Short name: 4-Channel Mag
Audio Description—This format differs from format 20 only because the mono
Surround channel (S) is not muted in format 22. This magnetic audio format has four
discrete channels (L, C, R, S) and is input through the six-channel analog input. The
MPUs are external, and the Academy mag filters (if required) are also external to the
CP650. There is no derived subwoofer.

Format 42
70 mm Dolby A-type Mag. Mono Surround
Short name: 70 mm Dolby Stereo
Audio Description—This magnetic audio format has six discrete input channels
(L, Le, C, Re, R, S) and is input through the six-channel analog input. The MPUs are
external. Four channels of A-type noise reduction are applied to the L, C, R, and S
tracks (tracks 1, 3, 5, and 6). The CP650 generates the outputs L, C, R, Ls, Rs, and
SW. The Ls and Rs outputs are copies of the S mono surround input track. The
subwoofer track is created by lowpass filtering the Le and Re tracks at 180 Hz and
summing them. The subwoofer level is set to +10 dB (relative to the optical
subwoofer level). The Le and Re tracks are used only to generate SW output, and do
not pass on any screen or Surround channel audio.

Format 60
Nonsync 1
Audio Description—This external audio format has two discrete input channels (L, R)
and is input through the Nonsync In 1 connectors. The L and R channels are passed to
the L and R outputs of the CP650. The L and R channels are also passed to the Dolby
Pro Logic® decoder, with only the surround signal being utilized and sent to the
surround outputs of the CP650.

Format 61
Nonsync 2
Audio Description—This external audio format has two discrete input channels (L, R)
and is input through the Nonsync In 2 connectors. The L and R channels are passed to
the L and R outputs of the CP650. The L and R channels are also passed to the Dolby
Pro Logic® decoder, with only the surround signal being utilized and sent to the
surround outputs of the CP650. A subwoofer signal is derived from the screen
channels.

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Format 64
Public Address Center Channel
Short name: Public Address, C
Audio Description—A single channel is input through the microphone input
connector. The audio output is sent to Center only.

Format 65
Public Address Surround Channels
Short name: Public Address LsRs
Audio Description—A single channel is input through the microphone input
connector. The audio output is sent to Ls and Rs only.

Format 66
Test Tone 320 Hz
Audio Description—This internally generated audio format outputs a 320 Hz Dolby
level tone on all channels.

Format 70
Nonsync 1 Mono Center-Surround
Short name: NS1 Mono CS
Audio Description—This external audio format has two discrete input channels (L, R)
and is input through the Nonsync In 1 connectors. The L and R channels are summed
to mono, with the resulting audio sent to the C, Ls, and Rs channels. There is no
derived Subwoofer channel.

Format 71
Nonsync 1 Mono Center
Short name: NS1 Mono C
Audio Description—This external audio format has two discrete input channels (L, R)
and is input through the Nonsync In 1 connectors. The L and R channels are summed
to mono, with the resulting audio sent to the C channel only. There is no derived
Subwoofer channel.

Format 73
Nonsync 1 Pro Logic Left-Center-Right
Short name: NS1 Pro Logic LCR
Audio Description—This external audio format has two discrete input channels
(L, R) and is input through the Nonsync In 1 connectors. The audio is processed with
Dolby Pro Logic decoding with the surround output muted, and is output on
channels L, C, and R (including the surround audio). There is no derived Subwoofer
channel.

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Format 74
Nonsync 1 Pro Logic No Subwoofer
Short name: NS1 Pro Logic No SW
Audio Description—This external audio format has two discrete input channels (L, R)
and is input through the Nonsync In 1 connectors. The audio is processed with Dolby
Pro Logic decoding and output on channels L, C, R, with a mono signal to Ls and Rs.
There is no derived subwoofer.

Format 75
Nonsync 1 Pro Logic With Subwoofer
Short name: NS1 Pro Logic w/SW
Audio Description—This external audio format has two discrete input channels (L, R)
and is input through the Nonsync In 1 connectors. The audio is processed with Dolby
Pro Logic decoding and output on all channels. The subwoofer signal is derived by
summing L + C + R (after matrix decoding). This audio is then sent to the
user-selectable 50 or 100 Hz subwoofer filter, and the output level is controlled by the
separate optical subtrim. As in optical formats, the level is nominally set to match the
passband level of the Center channel using an RTA.

Format 76
Nonsync 2 Pro Logic With Subwoofer
Short name: NS2 Pro Logic w/SW
Audio Description—This external audio format has two discrete input channels (L, R)
and is input through the Nonsync In 2 connectors. The audio is processed with Dolby
Pro Logic decoding and output on all channels. The subwoofer signal is derived by
summing L + C + R (after matrix decoding). This audio is then sent to the user-
selectable 50 or 100 Hz subwoofer filter, and the output level is controlled by the
separate optical subtrim. As in optical formats, the level is nominally set to match the
passband level of the Center channel using an RTA.

Format 80 (Cat. No. 790 or 778 required)

Bitstream Master Digital Input
Short name: Master Digital In
Audio Description—The input is a digital bitstream into the Option Card I/O
connector, AES 1 (L/R) pins. This format automatically detects whether the bitstream
is PCM or Dolby Digital (AC-3), and configures the decoder appropriately. For a
PCM (two-channel) input signal, matrix decoding may be applied using the Format
80/81 PCM Options screen. This screen also contains a PCM Auto Mute option that
causes the CP650 to mute automatically if it does not detect a Dolby Digital
bitstream. This prevents noise when working only with encoded bitstream audio. For
Dolby Digital bitstreams, the metadata contained in the bitstream specifies the
channel format and surround processing to be applied.

This format does not support more than two channels of PCM. For multichannel PCM
support, use formats 88, 89, or 90.

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Format 81 (Cat. No. 790 required)

Bitstream Dolby Digital Surround EX
Short name: Fmt 80 w/Surr. EX
Audio Description—The input signal is a digital bitstream into the Option Card I/O
input. The signal is Dolby Digital (consumer) decoded, and the resultant L, C, R, and
SW signals are sent to the output. The Ls and Rs channels are sent to the Dolby
Digital Surround EX matrix decoder to yield the channels Ls, Rs, and Bs (which is
copied into the Bsl and Bsr channels). The out-of-phase information is discarded. The
audio for all channels output via the Option Card I/O connector.
For PCM or bitstream material with fewer than two discrete surround channels, this
format is identical to format 80.

Format 85 (Cat. Nos. 790 and 791 or Cat. No. 778 Required)
Bitstream PCM 8-Channel Input, 10-Channel Output
Short name: 5-Ch. Screen
Audio Description—The input signals are S/PDIF formatted bitstreams into the
Option Card I/O input. S/PDIF input 1 carries L and R channel audio data and is
output on the L and R channel analog outputs. S/PDIF input 2 carries C and SW
channel audio data is output on the C and SW channel analog outputs. S/PDIF input 3
carries Ls and Rs channel audio data. Ls audio is output on the Ls and Bsl analog
outputs. The Rs audio is output on the Rs and Bsr analog outputs (these are full-range
signals). There are two additional output channels labeled Le and Re. These are input
on S/PDIF input 4 and output on the L and R mid-frequency analog outputs. In order
to use this format, the CP650 must be configured for 2-Way or full-range crossover
operation, and Le/Re mode must be enabled.

Format 86 (Cat. Nos. 790 and 791 or Cat. No. 778 Required)
Bitstream PCM 8-Channel Input, 10-Channel Output
Short name: 5-Ch. Screen + EX
Audio Description—The input signals are S/PDIF formatted bitstreams into the
Option Card I/O input. S/PDIF input 1 carries L and R channel audio data and is
output on the L and R channel analog outputs. S/PDIF input 2 carries C and SW
channel audio data and is output to the C and SW channel analog outputs. S/PDIF
input 3 carries Ls and Rs channel audio data. These channels are Dolby Digital
Surround EX decoded. The Ls audio is output on the Ls analog output. The Bsl audio
is output on the Bsl analog outputs. Rs audio is output on the Rs analog output. The
Bsr audio is output on the Bsr analog outputs. In this format, there are two extra
channels, labeled Le and Re. These two channels are input on S/PDIF input 4 and
output on L and R mid-frequency analog outputs. In order to use this format, the
CP650 must first be configured for 2-Way or Full Range crossover operation, and
Le/Re mode must be enabled.

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Format 87 (Cat. No. 790 or earlier Cat. No. 794 required)

Analog 6-Channel with Surround EX
Short name: Fmt 11 w/Surr. EX
Audio Description—This analog audio format is a combination of formats 11 and 13,
and can be used when the analog output of an external digital processor is connected.
Signals of six discrete channels (L, C, R, Ls, Rs, SW) are connected to the six-channel
analog input connector. The L, C, R, and SW channels are sent discrete to the outputs.
The unequalized Ls and Rs channels are sent to the Dolby Digital Surround EX matrix
decoder to yield the channels Ls, Bs (which is copied into the Bsl and Bsr channels),
and Rs. The out-of-phase information is discarded. The audio for the screen channels
and SW is output via the CP650’s main audio outputs, and the audio for the four
surround channels is output via the Option Card I/O connector. The SW channel level
is +10 dB referenced to the optical, with no downward expansion.

Format 88 (Cat. No. 790 or 778 required)

6-Channel PCM
Audio Description—This format uses six discrete input channels (L/R, C/LFE, Ls/Rs)
and processes them in the following manner:

1. The master audio clock source is the L/R input (first AES pair).
2. Dolby Digital bitstream decoding is disabled.
3. Digital subwoofer EQ and level processing is applied, but no lowpass filter is
used.
4. The Ls input is duplicated on the Bsl output, and the Rs input is duplicated on the
Bsr output.
5. The surround level adjustments are similar to those for 5.1 film formats, where
Ls/Bsl together produce 82 dBC SPL, and Rs/Bsr together produce 82 dBC SPL.

Format 89 (Cat. No. 778 or 790 required)

6-Channel PCM + Surround EX
Short name: 6-Channel PCM + EX
Audio Description—This format is identical to format 88, with the exception that
Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding is applied to Ls and Rs, producing additional
(and identical) Bsl/Bsr outputs.

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Format 90 (Cat. No. 778 or 790 required)

7-Channel PCM
Audio Description—This format is used to input seven discrete channels
(L/R, C/LFE, Ls/Rs, and Bs) as would exist in a preencoded Dolby Digital Surround
EX mix. Processing is identical to format 88, with the following exceptions:

1. The Back Surround (Bs) input (channel 1 of AES input 4) is copied to the Bsl
and Bsr outputs.
2. No Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding is performed.
The output levels are adjusted to produce reference 85 dB SPL in Ls and Rs, and
82 dB SPL in Bsl and Bsr. (This produces a net 85 dB SPL from the combined Bs
outputs.)

Format 92
Dolby SR 2-Track Printmaster
Short name: Dolby SR (6-Ch In)
Audio Description—This format is the equivalent of format 05, but takes the audio
from the six-channel analog input L/R pair instead of the optical Lt/Rt input.

Format 93
Dolby SR 2-Track Printmaster
Short name: Dolby SR (NS1)
Audio Description—This format is the equivalent of format 05, but takes the audio
from the NS1 input instead of the optical Lt/Rt input.

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Table C-2 Format Characteristics Chart

Sub Output Optical

Required
Format Noise Subwoofer Level Downward Surround
Format Name Option 2 Input Decode Subwoofer Surrounds
Number Reduction Lowpass Referenced to Expander Level
board
Center Offset
Lt + Rt summed to center with
01 Academy Mono Optical Optical in None None
Academy filter
User defined: Mono
04 Dolby A-type Optical Optical in Dolby Pro Logic derived L, C, R, S A-type Derived from L, C, R 0 dB Yes Yes
50/100 Hz Pro Logic derived
User defined: Mono
05 Dolby SR Optical Optical in Dolby Pro Logic derived L, C, R, S SR Derived from L, C, R 0 dB Yes Yes
50/100 Hz Pro Logic derived
120 Hz, defined
10 Dolby Digital Film Digital reader Dolby Digital (film) Discrete +10 dB Discrete Ls, Rs
by recording
11 External 6-Channel Six-channel Discrete Discrete 20 Hz to 20 kHz +10 dB Discrete Ls, Rs
Cat. No. 790 120 Hz, defined EX derived Ls, Bs, Rs to Option
13 Dolby Digital Surround EX Film Digital reader Dolby Digital (film) with Surround EX Discrete +10 dB
or 794 by recording I/O outputs
35 mm Magnetic. L, C , R
20 Six-channel Discrete
3-channel
35 mm magnetic
22 Six-channel Discrete Discrete mono
4-channel
42 70 mm Dolby Stereo Six-channel Discrete A-type x 4 Summed from Le, Re 180 Hz +10 dB Yes Discrete mono
Discrete L/R, Dolby Pro Logic Mono
60 Nonsync 1 Nonsync 1 Yes
surround Pro Logic derived
Discrete L/R, Dolby Pro Logic Mono
61 Nonsync 2 Nonsync 2 Derived from L, C, R Yes
surround Pro Logic derived
64 PA Center Channel Mic Input Input signal sent to Center
65 PA Surround Channels Mic input Input signal sent to surrounds Mono from input
66 Test Tone 320 Hz tone Tone Tone
70 Nonsync 1 Mono Center-Surround Nonsync 1 L + R summed to C, Ls, Rs L + R summed to Ls, Rs
71 Nonsync 1 Mono Center Nonsync 1 L + R summed to Center
Nonsync 1
73 Nonsync 1 Dolby Pro Logic, no surrounds N/A
Pro Logic Left-Center Right
Nonsync 1 Mono
74 Nonsync 1 Dolby Pro Logic derived L, C, R, S Yes
Pro Logic, No Subwoofer Pro Logic derived
Nonsync 1 User defined: Mono
75 Nonsync 1 Dolby Pro Logic derived L, C, R, S Derived from L, C, R 0 dB Yes
Pro Logic with Subwoofer 50/100 Hz Pro Logic derived
Nonsync 2 User defined: Mono
76 Nonsync 2 Dolby Pro Logic derived L, C, R, S Derived from L, C, R 0 dB Yes
Pro Logic with Subwoofer 50/100 Hz Pro Logic derived

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Sub Output Optical

Required
Format Noise Subwoofer Level Downward Surround
Format Name Option 2 Input Decode Subwoofer Surrounds
Number Reduction Lowpass Referenced to Expander Level
Board
Center Offset
Cat. No. 778 AES1
Auto-detect/decode PCM, Dolby Up to four discrete, dependent on
80 Bitstream Master Digital Input Cat. No. 790 S/PDIF In bitstream
Digital (consumer) format
Cat. No. 794 AES3, S/PDIF
Cat. No. 778 AES1
Bitstream Dolby Digital Dolby Digital (consumer) with Surround EX derived Ls, Bs, Rs
81 Cat. No. 790 S/PDIF In bitstream
Surround EX Surround EX to Option I/O outputs
Cat. No. 794 AES/EBU, S/PDIF
Cat. No. 778 AES/EBU
Discrete bitstream Bsl = Ls, Bsr = Rs; Ls and Rs are
85 5-Channel Screen Cat. Nos. Eight-channel discrete None
S/PDIF input discrete PCM streams
790 and 791
Cat. No. 778 AES/EBU
Eight-channel discrete, Surround EX Discrete bitstream Surround EX derived Ls, Bs, Rs
86 5-Channel Screen + EX Cat. Nos. None
S/PDIF decode of Ls and Rs inputs input to Option I/O outputs
790 and 791
Cat. No. 790 Discrete L, C, R, SW with Surround EX derived Ls, Bs, Rs
87 6-Channel with Surround EX Six-channel Discrete 20 Hz to 20 kHz +10 dB
Cat. No. 794 EX decode of Ls, Rs to Option I/O outputs
Cat. No. 778
88 6-Channel PCM AES x 3 Discrete
Cat. No. 790
Cat. No. 778
89 6-Channel PCM + Surround EX AES x 3 Discrete
Cat. No. 790
Cat. No. 778
90 7-Channel PCM AES x 4 Discrete
Cat. No. 790
Six-channel User defined: Mono
92 Dolby SR 2-Track Printmaster Dolby Pro Logic derived L, C, R, S SR Derived from L, C, R 0 dB Yes Yes
L, R input 50/100 Hz Dolby Pro Logic derived
User defined: Mono
93 Dolby SR 2-Track Printmaster Nonsync 1 Dolby Pro Logic derived L, C, R, S SR Derived from L, C, R 0 dB Yes Yes
50/100 Hz Dolby Pro Logic derived

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Appendix D
External Control
The CP650 can be controlled via the Ethernet port, by devices connected to the
RS-232 serial data connector, or to the rear-panel Remotes and Auditorium Fader
connector.

For control via the Ethernet port, see the configuration settings in Section 7.18.

D.1 Control via Serial Port

This appendix is for use by customers who are highly qualified to modify hardware
and write software. Dolby Laboratories cannot be held liable for incidental, special,
direct, indirect, or consequential damages; or loss of use, revenue, or profit by users
attempting to interface the CP650 with other systems.

The Serial Data port supports standard 9-pin serial connections to PC serial ports and
other RS-232 devices. Although this port is primarily used while running the CP650
setup software from a PC, the software interface described below allows the Serial
Data port to be used with a simple ASCII character interface to set and get
information regarding the current CP650 processor status.

The raw serial interface parser accepts ASCII commands as described below. Each
command consists of a simple keyword, <key>, followed by an “=” sign and the
<value> for that key. A command is terminated by an end-of-line character
combination (“\r\n”). This is the typical “end of line” combination sent by PC
terminal programs.

Current CP650 settings may be queried by substituting a question mark “?” for the
“<value>” field. The complete set of known settings may be queried by using the
special “all=?” command. See the examples in Table D-1. 3

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Table D-1 Remote Commands

Key Range of Values Notes

exit 0 .. 1 Closes the current Ethernet control
connection.
fader_level 0 .. 100 Querying fader_level while the
Corresponding to fader values 0.0 ... 10.0 fader_setting is “auditorium” returns
the level as determined by the
auditorium fader.
fader_setting “local” <see above>
“auditorium” If changed via this serial interface,
If “auditorium” is selected, the main shaft this setting is lost at the next CP650
fader is disabled as are any attached remotes restart.
(Cat. No. 779, Cat. No. 771).
format_button 0 .. 7
Indicates which button on the CP650 front
panel should be applied:
Data Button Applied
0 Format 01
1 Format 04
2 Format 05
3 Format 10
4 Format 11
5 User format 1
6 User format 2
7 Nonsync format
Any preset fader level associated with the
indicated button is also applied, and the LED
for the selected button is illuminated.
format_list Lists all formats assigned to the
eight front-panel buttons.
mute 0 .. 2
Indicating the desired mute setting:
Data Mute Operation
0 Unmute
1 Mute
2 Toggle
Any applicable fade in/out time is applied just
as if the front-panel mute button were used.
preset_fader_ This key can only be queried, not
level modified.
Querying this key returns on one
line a comma-separated list
indicating the current value for all
format buttons separated by
commas. The buttons are listed in
the following order:
01, 04, 05, 10, 11, U1, U2, NS
Each level can be 0–100, or –1. A
setting of –1 indicates no preset
fader level for that button.
projector 1 .. 2 This key can only be queried, not
modified.
user_formats This key can only be queried, not
modified.
Querying this key returns on one
line a comma-separated list
indicating the user formats:
<user 1>, <user 2>, <nonsync>.

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Query
Querying an Individual Parameter

“<key>=?” returns a “<key>=<value>” output line for that key.

Querying All Available Parameters

“all= ?” results in a series of output lines representing every known key in the serial
control system.

Query Errors

If a query cannot be parsed or does not match a known parameter, “error” will be
output. External controllers must wait for the response to a query before proceeding.

Notes
1. The ASCII interface system operates at a baud rate of 9,600 bps (8 data bits, 1
stop bit, no parity, no flow control) and cannot be invoked while the Serial Data
port is in use by the CP650 setup or reader alignment programs.
2. The interface operates in raw serial mode. Characters are not echoed back to the
controller, and control characters are ignored.
3. Command parsing is not case sensitive.
4. White space (<space>, <tab>, and so on) is ignored on input lines.
5. No error correction (CRC), sync bytes, or protocol is applied to this interface.
Customers must be aware of any stability or dropout issues with their own
hardware.
6. If a command is parsed successfully but the value is out of range (or the same as
the current setting), no error is issued and the command has no effect.
Table D-2 Remote Command Examples

Operation Character Output from the CP650

String to Send
To set the CP650 fader_level =
fader level to 6.5 65\r\n
To ensure the CP650 mute = 0\r\n
is not muted
To apply the format format_button =
10 button 3\r\n
This example shows All = ?\r\n fader_level=70
a query of the status fader_setting=local
of all keys. The format_button=4
results show a format_list=64, 76, 5, 10, 11, 88, 80, 75
typical CP650 setup. global_delays=0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 110, 0, 0
mute=0
preset_fader_level=-1, 45, 60, 70, -1, -1, -1, -1
projector=1
user_formats=88, 80, 75

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D.2 Control via Remotes Connector

CP650 control using single-wire communications via the Remotes and Aud. Fader
connector is available in CP650 system software version 1.1.5 and later. To do so, it
is recommended that a Cat. No. 779 Remote Control Unit or Cat. No. 771 Remote
Fader be used.

Dolby Laboratories occasionally receives requests to interface the CP650 to other

types of computers, for the purposes of remote control. While this was never intended
to be a feature of the remote port, it may be possible to command the CP650 to
change the fader level, select any one of the eight front-panel formats, and to toggle
the mute status.

The remote port interface consists of three wires. One provides 15 volts at low current
to power the remote units. The other two lines of the remote port are ground (0 volts)
and data. The ground line should be connected to the reference ground voltage of the
serial port on the computer. This is usually found on pin 7 of a serial 25-pin
D-connector, or pin 5 of a 9-pin D-connector.

The single data line presents the single biggest challenge of interfacing another
computer to the CP650. All industry-standard RS-232 ports have two data lines: one
to transmit, and one to receive. The CP650 data line works by placing the single data
line in a high-impedance state while listening for transmitted data, and driving
voltages onto this line when it needs to send information. In other words, the single
data line is a receiving line for all devices, except when they need to send data, at
which point it is a transmitting line.

Thus, when the CP650 needs to communicate, or a remote accessory needs to

communicate with the CP650, it takes control of the single data line just long enough
to send its message. It then must place the line back in a high-impedance state, and
listen for a response.

Interfacing an external computer’s serial port to the single data line can be tricky. The
actual requirement, as stated above, is for the serial port to “tri-state” its transmitter
when it is not sending.

If one cannot engineer this type of circuit for the computer’s serial port, an alternate
method can be tried, but it may damage the serial port. Pass the serial port’s transmit
line through a series-connected resistor, and tie that line to both the serial port receive
line and the CP650’s data line. It is possible that the serial port’s transmitter (which
does not tri-state) can be overridden by the CP650’s transmitter, and yet still function
as a transmitter when necessary (when the CP650 is in High Impedance mode). But
the outcome cannot be guaranteed.

To do this, start with a high resistance (say, 100 kΩ), and reduce it until the
computer’s serial port is able to both send and receive data. The exact value required
depends on the types of chips used in the serial port.

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Digital Data Communications Message Protocol

Digital Data Communications Message Protocol (DDCMP) was developed by Digital
Equipment Corporation as a serial link layer protocol.

All messages between the CP650 and the remote accessories take place within the
context of the DDCMP protocol. An important reference document, ddcmp.txt, is
published by Digital Equipment Corporation.

The network is a half-duplex multipoint network. The operating mode of the remote
accessories is that of a half-duplex tributary station, with the control station being
the CP650.

The CP650 supports remote accessory device addresses 1–9.

The CP650 has intentionally added one nonstandard modification to the DDCMP
protocol. If the CP650 sends out the hex value FF 20 times in a row, all remote
accessories should recycle themselves to their power-on state. This includes resetting
themselves to the ISTRT state, and attempting to reestablish the link.

Disclaimer
An attempt has been made to implement the DDCMP protocol as defined in the
ddcmp.txt reference document. If there is a difference between the reference
document and the CP650 implementation, the CP650 method is defined to be correct,
and will not be modified. Dolby Laboratories reserves the right to make changes to
the remote port communication scheme or interface at any time, without notice.

DDCMP Timers
A real timer must exist in both the ISTRT and ASTRT states, of approximately one
second, for sending STRT and STACK messages, respectively.

Establishing the DDCMP Link

On power-up, the remote accessories should be in the ISTRT state. As specified in the
DDCMP document, the link to the CP650 is established by each remote accessory
sending one (or more) STRT messages until the remote accessory receives the
STACK message (indicating that the link has been established).

The delay between repeated STRT messages should be determined by each

accessory’s address (slightly different for each address) to prevent repeated
transmission collisions.

Remote Accessories-to-CP650 Message

A periodic ACK from the CP650 will pass the select flag to each remote accessory (in
turn). If no change in the state of the CP650 is required by the selected remote
accessory, the remote simply returns the select flag via an ACK message.

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If the remote has been given the select flag, and it intends to change the state of the
CP650, it will send the 1 byte data message.

Note: All remotes must parse all messages. This requires looking at the length and
cannot be ignored.

To command the CP650 to toggle the mute setting, the data message must have a
value of zero. If the CP650 was unmuted before receiving this command, it will be in
the Muted mode afterward, and if muted before, it will be unmuted after.

The CP650 front-panel buttons can be thought of as being numbered 1 through 8

(format 01, 04, 05, 10, 11, U1, U2, and NS, respectively). To command the CP650 to
assert a format change, the data byte should be a number from 1 to 8.

To change the fader level, the data byte should be a value from 10 to 110. This
corresponds to a fader setting between 0.0 and 10. (Subtract 10 from the value of the
data byte, and then divide by 10 to obtain the resulting fader value.)

CP650-to-Remote Accessories Message

The message from the CP650 to any remote accessory will always contain 2 bytes of
data. The CP650 will periodically transmit this message to all registered remote
accessories to ensure that they have the proper data. This data message will also be
sent immediately whenever there is a relevant change in the state of the CP650.

The least significant 7 bits of the first byte in the data packet (received from the
CP650) contains the current fader level, between 0 and 100. Divide by 10 to obtain
the correct fader level.
The most significant bit of the first byte in the data packet tells the remote accessory
whether or not to blank its fader display (0 = display on, 1 = display off).
The least significant 3 bits of the second byte in the data packet contain the current
format of the CP650. The value will be between 1 and 8, corresponding to the front-
panel buttons as described above.
The next most significant bit tells whether the CP650 is muted (0 = not muted, 1 =
muted).
The next most significant bit tells which projector is in use (0 = projector 1, 1 =
projector 2).
The next most significant bit tells whether the current CP650 format is valid (0 =
normal, 1 = invalid format).
The next most significant bit tells whether the auditorium fader is active (0 = not
active, 1 = active).
The most significant bit of the second data byte is not used.

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Appendix E
Setup and User Menus
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E.1 CP650 Setup Menu

DIP switch 6 UP
The Bsl and Bsr channels (shown in italics) are available only with Cat. No. 790 installed. The Le and
Re channels (shown in italics) are available only with Cat. No. 791 installed.
B-Chain
menu menu

OK OK
Notes

Le/Re Channels Enable/Disable Le/Re Crossover mode. must be

1 (with Cat No. 791 crossover installed) channel support Full Range or 2-Way.
Calibrates CP650 internal
Enter room readings: SPL meter to agree with
2 Calibrate SPL
45–108.5 dB auditorium sound level
meter reading.
Channel: L, C, R, Ls, Bsl, Bsr,Rs Subwoofer level is set in
3 Output Levels Adjust (Initial)
Level: 1–127 (0.3 dB steps) separate menu items.
Select: Full Range, 2-Way, Must be Full Range or
Crossover mode Select: 3-Way 2-Way in order to enable
4 (with Cat No. 791 crossover installed)
Enable/Disable Le/Re.
Available only with
Crossover Levels Channel: Select crossover output
5 optional Cat. No. 791
(with Cat No. 791 crossover installed) Level Select level
Crossover Card installed.
Channel: Select L, C, or R Available only with
Crossover Configuration Parameter: Type, Freq, Slope, Delay
6 (with Cat No. 791 crossover installed) Set value of the parameter
optional Cat. No. 791
Value: Crossover Card installed.
selected above
Digital Subwoofer Level This adjustment also
7 Level: 1–127 (0.3 dB steps)
Adjust (initial) affects Optical SW level.
Channel: L, C, R, Ls, Bsl, Bsr, Rs Set these before adjusting
Bass Adjust: ± 6 dB B-Chain EQ.
8 Bulk EQ Adjust
Treble Adjust: ± 10 dB (Corner fixed at 2 kHz for
Corner Frequency: 1, 2, 3, 4 kHz Ls, Bsl, Bsr,Rs)

Select channel: OK
B-Chain EQ Adjust L, C, R, Ls, Bsl, Bsr, Rs
Press OK to start.
Select frequency band:
40 Hz to 16 kHz
9 menu
OK OK

+ = To exit, press OK to save,

then press the left button
Hold down middle button and turn the knob to adjust to move back to the
level: ±6 dB in the selected band. channel selection menu.
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CP650 Setup Menu, B-Chain (Continued)

menu menu

OK OK
Notes

EQ center frequency: 25–125 Hz

10 Subwoofer EQ Adjust EQ filter width (“Q”): 0.5, 1, 2, 4
Level Cut: 0 to –12 dB
Channel: L, C, R, Ls, Bsl, Bsr, Rs Final level adjustment
11 Output Levels Adjust (Final)
Level: 1–127 (0.3 dB steps) after EQ.
Digital Subwoofer Level This adjustment also
12 Level: 1–127 (0.3 dB steps)
Adjust (Final) affects Optical SW level.
Match SW to LF limit of
13 Optical Subwoofer Bandwidth 50/100 Hz 50/100 Hz
main screen speakers.
Perform final level
Level: 1–127 (0.3 dB steps) adjustment and polarity
14 Optical Subwoofer Polarity: Normal/Inverse check: Center noise LF
Center Noise: on/off output should decrease
when polarity is inverse.

A-Chain (The shaded menu items do not apply to CP650DC models)

Automatic Optical Level Run Cat. No. 69T test film
15 Adjust, Projector 1 and press OK.
Automatic Optical Level OK
16 Adjust, Projector 2 .
Manual Optical Level Adjust, Run Cat. No. 69T test film
Projector 1 and press OK.
OK
17
Adjust level of selected
Left channel/Right channel cell: 0–63 (0.3 dB
steps)
Run Cat. No. 69T test film
and press OK.
Manual Optical Level Adjust, OK
18
Projector 2 Adjust level of selected
Left channel/Right channel cell: 0–63 (0.3 dB
steps)
Projector: P1/P2
19 Optical Focus Adjust lens for max HF.
Channel: L/R
Run Cat. No. 69P test film
20 Automatic Slit-Loss Projector 1
and press OK.
21 Automatic Slit-Loss Projector 2 OK

22 Manual Slit-Loss Projector 1 Channel: L/R

23 Manual Slit-Loss Projector 2 Value: 1–127
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CP650 Setup Menu, A-Chain (Continued)

(The shaded menu items do not apply to CP650DC models)
menu menu
OK OK

Notes

OK = Bypass/Normal toggle
24 Bypass Level Adjust Set bypass trimpots
(RTA test points active).
Run Cat. No. 151B test
25 Optical Surround Level Trim –3 to +6 dB
film.
26 Optical Surround Delay Adjust 20–150 ms
27 Digital Surround Delay Adjust 20–150 ms
®
28 Dolby Digital Reader Delay 16–512 perfs
Dolby Digital Video Level
29 Reader 1/Reader 2 Confirm correct voltage.
Check
30 Nonsync 1 Level Adjust 1–127
31 Nonsync 2 Level Adjust 1–127
32 Mono Level Trim 0 to –12 dB
33 Mono EQ Adjust LF HF
Button: 01, 04, 05, 10, 11, U1,
Front-Panel Button Preset U2, NS
34 Defaults Fader level set: 0–10 or None
Delay set: 0–170 ms
Select format to assign
35 Button 01 Format Assignment
to the 01 button
Select format to assign
36 Button 04 Format Assignment
to the 04 button
Select format to assign
37 Button 05 Format Assignment If a Cat. No. 773 is
to the 05 button
installed, format buttons
Select format to assign 05 and 10 are fixed.
38 Button 10 Format Assignment
to the 10 button
Select format to assign
39 Button 11 Format Assignment
to the 11 button
Select format to assign
40 Button U1 Format Assignment
to the U1 button.
Select format to assign
41 Button U2 Format Assignment
to the U2 button.
Select format to assign
42 Button NS Format Assignment
to the NS button.
Auto Mute: Disabled/Enabled Mutes CP650 if not
Format 80/81 Options
detecting Dolby Digital
43 Decode: L/R Stereo/Dolby input bitstreams.
PCM Options ®
Pro Logic
Recommended for test use
Enabled/
only. “Temporary” resets
44 Dolby Digital Reversion Mode Normal/No Reversion None(Temporary)/
to Normal after powering
None (Permanent)
on.
45 Auto Surround EXTM Enabled/Disabled Enabled/Disabled Press OK to save change.
Special application. For
46 Noise Gating Active
use with RT-60.
No Reference or "No Reference" is
Check Auditorium displayed when no room
47 Auditorium AssistTM
measurements have been
Set Reference stored.
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CP650 Setup Menu, A-Chain (Continued)

menu menu
OK OK

Notes
Typical
48 Headroom Configuration Noise Floor Optimization
Unity Gain (Cat. No. 778 only) Press OK to test.
49 Dialogue Normalization Disabled/Enabled Disabled/Enabled
Local IP address: 192.168.99.200 Edit address octets Hold down middle button
Address Mask: 255.255.255.0 Edit address octets and turn the knob to move
50 Network Configuration
Gateway address: 192.168.99.1 Edit address octets to next field. Press OK to
System name: Edit letters save.
Hour: Set
51 Clock Set
Minute: Set
Day: Set
52 Date Set Month: Set
Year: Set

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E.2 CP650 User Menu DIP switch 6 Down

The options shown in bold are the default settings when the unit was shipped from the factory.
The shaded menu items do not apply to CP650DC models.
menu menu
OK OK

Notes
This is the top-level
Top Format and CP650 Status Display
menu display.
1 Fader Setting Local/Auditorium Local/Auditorium
Button: 01, 04, 05, 10, 11, U1, If a Cat. No. 773 is
U2, NS installed, format
2 Front-Panel Button Preset Defaults Fader level set: 0–10 or None buttons 05 and 10 are
Delay set: 0–170 ms fixed.
1, 4, 5, 10, 11, U1, U2,
Format:
2 Preset Fader Levels NS
Fader level set:
0–10 or None
3 Auto Dolby Digital Enabled/Disabled Enabled/Disabled
Select Target Format: Format 13 must be one
4 Auto Digital Target
Format 10 or Format 13 of the user formats.
Press OK to start/stop
5 Rotating Pink Noise
movement.
"No Reference" is
Check Auditorium or displayed when no
6 Auditorium Assist No Reference room measurements
have been stored.
Run Cat. No. 69T test film.
Automatic Optical Level Adjust Press OK to start.
7 Projector 1 Press OK to save.
Automatic Optical Level Adjust Press OK to start.
8 Projector 2 Press OK to save.
Manual Optical Level Adjust Press OK to start.
9 Set level
Projector 1 Press OK to save.
Manual Optical Level Adjust Press OK to start.
10 Set level
Projector 2 Press OK to save.
11 Button 01 Format Select Select format to assign
12 Button 04 Format Select Select format to assign
13 Button 05 Format Select Select format to assign
14 Button 10 Format Select Select format to assign
15 Button 11 Format Select Select format to assign
16 Button U1 Format Assignment Select format to assign Default is Format 75.

17 Button U2 Format Assignment Select format to assign Default is Format 65.

18 Button NS Format Assignment Select format to assign Default is Format 60.

Auto Mute: Disabled/Enabled Mutes CP650 if not

detecting Dolby Digital
19 Format 80/81 PCM Options input bitstreams.
Decode: L/R Stereo/Pro Logic
20 Mute Fade-In Time 0.2–5 Seconds

21 Mute Fade-Out Time 0.2–5 Seconds

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CP650 User Menu (Continued)

menu menu
OK OK

Notes
Select from Format list
Select from Format list or
22 Power-On Format Select or select Last Format
select Last Format used.
used.
22 Contrast Adjustment Set the display contrast.
Scroll up and down the
23 Event Log
event listing.
About this CP650—Screen 1
24 • Control software version number
Useful for telephone
• Optional boards installed
discussions.
About this CP650—Screen 2
25 • Headroom Configuration setting
About this CP650—Screen 3
26 • CP650 software modules version
numbers
The version numbers
are listed for each
board in the following
About this CP650—Screen 4 order:
• CP650 network MAC address Cat. No. 772B,
27 • Board version numbers Cat. No. 773,
Cat. No. 774A,
Cat. No. 777,
Cat. No. 778, or 790 or
794
“x”= Board not installed
Displays the single-digit
address of each attached
28 Remote Addresses remote unit (three
remotes maximum).
29 Return to the Top-Level Menu Display

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