Dolby Cinema

Processor CP950
Manual
Issue 4

Part number 9112486

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Regulatory Notices

United States (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 own expense.

European Union
The Dolby Cinema Processor CP950 complies with the EMC requirement of EN55024 and
EN55032 when operated in accordance with this manual.

WARNING: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canada CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3 (A). Cet
appareil de la calsse A est conforme à la norme CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3 (A) de Canada.

China
警告
此为 A 级产品。在生活环境中，该产品可能会造成无线电干扰。在这种情况下，
可能需要用户 对干扰采取切实可行的措施。

仅适用于海拔 2000 m 以下地区安全使用

Korea
이 기기는 업무용 (A 급 ) 전자파적합기기로서 판
매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하시기 바라
며 , 가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로
합니다 .

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Important Safety Instructions

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important

safety, operating, or maintenance instructions.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of

uninsulated “dangerous” voltage within the product enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.

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.
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. 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.

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21. 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.
22. To avoid exposure to dangerous voltages and to avoid damage to the unit, do not
connect the rear-panel RJ45 ports to telephone circuits.
23. As the colors of the cores in the mains lead may not correspond with the colored
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
• The green and yellow core must be connected to the terminal in the plug
identified by the letter E, or by the earth symbol , or colored green, or green
and yellow.
• The blue core must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or
colored black.
• The brown core must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or
colored red.
• The plug must always be installed onto stripped end cords by qualified service
personnel.
• The international power cord is not intended for use in North America.
24. CAUTION: The battery inside the unit is not replaceable, and it must be disposed
with the unit according to local laws. For additional information, see Product
End-Of-Life Information at the bottom of this page.
ATTENTION: Risque d’explosion si la batterie est remplacée par un type incorrect.
Mettre au rebus les batteries usagées selon les instructions.

25.
CAUTION: Double pole, neutral fusing. Disconnect mains before servicing.
ATTENTION: Double pôle/fusible sur le neutre. Débrancher lalimentation avant
lentretien.

Product End-Of-Life Information

This product is electronic equipment and should be disposed of in accordance with all
applicable laws. Do not dispose as household waste. Do not dispose of the product in a fire.
Please dispose of this product by taking it to your local electronic waste collection point or
recycling center. For information regarding where to recycle electronic equipment, contact
your local dealer. For additional information regarding Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) and product disposal go to
http://www.dolby.com/us/en/about/environmental-commitment.html

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

These units comply with safety standard EN60950-1. These units 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.
o Ensure fuses fitted are the correct rating and type as marked on the unit. GB
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

Ces unités se conformer à la norme de sécurité EN60950-1. Ne pas exposer ces appareils 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 ob les recommandations suivantes.
o Le selecteur de tension doit être placé sur la valeur correspondante à votre alimentation réseau. F
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
Diese Geräte erfüllen die Sicherheitsnorm EN60950-1. Die Geräte darf nicht mit Flüssigkeiten (Spritzwasser usw.) in Berührung kommen; stellen Sie keine Gefäße, z.B.
Kaffeetassen, auf die Geräte. Für das sichere Funktionieren der Geräte und zur Unfallverhütung (elektrischer Schlag, Feuer) sind die folgenden Regeln unbedingt
einzuhalten:
o Der Spannungswähler muß auf Ihre Netzspannung eingestellt sein.
o Die Sicherungen müssen in Typ und Stromwert mit den Angaben auf dem Gerät übereinstimmen.
D
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

Queste unità sono costruiti a norma di sicurezza EN60950-1. I prodotti 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

Estas unidades cumplen con la norma de seguridad EN60950-1. Estas unidades 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.
o Asegúrese que los fusibles colocados son del tipo y valor correctos, tal como se marca en la unidad. E
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!
Dessa enheter uppfyller säkerhetsstandarden EN60950-1. Dessa enheter får inte 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 obas:
o Kontrollera att spänningsväljaren är inställd på korrekt nätspänning.
o Konrollera att säkringarna är av rätt typ och för rätt strömstyrka så som anvisningarna på enheten föreskriver. S
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 eenheden voldoen aan de EN60950-1. Deze apparaten 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. NL
o Gebruik alleen zekeringen van de aangegeven typen en waarden.
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

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 Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 1

1.1 About This Manual..............................................................................................................2
1.2 CP950 Front Panel .............................................................................................................2
1.3 CP950 Rear Panel..............................................................................................................7

Chapter 2 Installing the CP950 in a Dolby Digital Cinema Network........................ 11

2.1 CP950 Packing Kit............................................................................................................11
2.2 Mounting the CP950 .........................................................................................................12
2.3 Mains Power Wiring..........................................................................................................13
2.4 Connecting the CP950 to a Dolby Digital Cinema Playback System ...............................14
2.5 Connecting the CP950 to the Auditorium (Command) Network .......................................16
2.6 Connecting Amplifiers.......................................................................................................17
2.7 Updating and Configuring the Playback System ..............................................................17
2.8 Wiring the CP950 .............................................................................................................18
2.9 Connecting Cables ...........................................................................................................19
2.10 Starting up the CP950 ......................................................................................................19
2.11 Configuring the Network Settings .....................................................................................19
2.12 Performing USB Functions ...............................................................................................21

Chapter 3 Using the Web Client User Interface ........................................................ 23

3.1 Connecting to the CP950 .................................................................................................24
3.2 Configuring Macros ..........................................................................................................28
3.3 Displaying the Equalization Screen ..................................................................................36
3.4 Displaying the Auditorium Parameters .............................................................................45
3.5 Configuring Preferences ...................................................................................................49
3.6 Viewing and Downloading the System Logs ....................................................................50
3.7 Setting up User Access ....................................................................................................52
3.8 Modifying the Network Settings ........................................................................................54
3.9 Performing Maintenance Tasks ........................................................................................57
3.10 Rebooting the System ......................................................................................................59
3.11 Downloading CP950 Essentials .......................................................................................59
3.12 Contacting Dolby Support.................................................................................................60

Chapter 4 Configuring the Equalization Parameters................................................ 61

4.1 Configuring Equalization with the CP950 Real-Time Analyzer.........................................62
4.2 Using Dolby Atmos Designer and One-Third Octave EQ .................................................70
4.3 Configuring a Room Using Dolby Atmos Designer and AutoEQ ......................................77

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Chapter 5 Servicing the CP950................................................................................... 81

5.1 Replacing the CAT1700 Main Board ................................................................................81
5.2 Replacing the CAT1740 Power Supply ............................................................................83
5.3 Troubleshooting and Replacing Fans ...............................................................................86
5.4 Replacing the CAT1720 Front-Panel Assembly Board.....................................................88

Appendix A Pinouts for CP950 Connectors .............................................................. 93

A.1 CP950 HDMI Input and Output Pinouts............................................................................93
A.2 CP950 16-Channel Analog Outputs .................................................................................94
A.3 CP950 Serial Port Pinouts ................................................................................................96

Appendix B Pinouts for Dolby Servers with DB25 Audio Output ........................... 97
B.1 DSS200 with CAT862 Media Block 8 × AES Output Pinouts ...........................................97
B.2 DCP-2000 and DCP-2K4 Dolphin Media Block 8 × AES Output Pinouts.........................98

Appendix C DB25-to-RJ45 Adapter Instructions ...................................................... 99

C.1 DB25/RJ45 Adapter Wiring Instructions ...........................................................................99

Appendix D Cabling Changes Required when Replacing a CP750...................... 103

Appendix E Remote Control, Monitoring, and Automation ................................... 105

E.1 Web Services API...........................................................................................................105
E.2 ASCII Serial Commands.................................................................................................105
E.3 Simple Network Management Protocol .........................................................................106

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Introduction

The Dolby® Cinema Processor CP950 is the next-generation cinema processor from Dolby
Laboratories, which continues its leadership in the development of innovative cinema
technologies. The CP950 architecture is a modular design that enables ease of maintenance
and future upgrades. The CP950 supports multichannel PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital
Plus™, Dolby E, and Dolby TrueHD.
With the CP950, you can present high-quality audio from the following audio sources:
• Dolby Digital Cinema playback systems
• Onscreen advertising servers
• Digital video tape recorders (VTRs)
• Digital satellite or cable TV receivers
• Blu-ray Disc™
• DVDs
The CP950 provides the following audio input connectors:
• 8 × AES (16 channels) digital audio input
• HDMI input and repeater output
• Stereo nonsync inputs (RCA)
• Microphone input (XLR)
• Two 1 × AES In BNC Connectors

The CP950 provides the following audio output connectors:

• Dolby Atmos Connect (16-channel digital) using AES67 or BLU Link
• 16-channel analog audio outputs for legacy amplifiers
• The analog audio outputs are balanced TASCAM® female DB25 connectors.
• Hearing impaired and visually impaired analog output channels (RCA)

The CP950 has an Ethernet port to accommodate control and setup through a web browser
interface. To control automation from a Dolby Digital Cinema server or third-party device,
you can use the Ethernet or serial interface.

You can configure the CP950 with macros that accept audio using the system inputs. An
independently adjustable global audio delay is assigned to each macro to ensure that
sound and picture are perfectly synchronized. You can assign unique delays to different
macros using the same input. This provides flexibility for alternative content sources,
which often require different delays.
The CP950 utilizes high-resolution multiple-rate equalization for all channels. You can
perform the setup manually using the CP950 web client user interface through the
standard one-third octave equalization. Advanced users can run the automatic
equalization process in Dolby Atmos Designer (DAD) v3.2 or later software. You can
download the current version of DAD software by clicking downloads in the CP950 web
client. You can also download the current version of DAD software, release notes, and
manual at www.dolbycustomer.com. In addition, you can access the DAD manual and release
notes from the DAD software Help menu.

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You can back up CP950 settings to a PC and restore the backup to another CP950 if you
experience a hardware or software failure. This minimizes the need for additional
calibration after repairs or unit replacement.

If you replace another cinema processor with a CP950 (for example, a Dolby CP850-Base,
CP750, CP650, or third-party cinema processor), re-equalizing the room for the CP950 is
required.

1.1 About This Manual

This manual shows you how to install and operate a Dolby Cinema Processor CP950 using
the front-panel touch screen and web client user interface.

This chapter covers:

• CP950 Front Panel
• CP950 Rear Panel

1.2 CP950 Front Panel

Figure 1-1 shows the CP950 front-panel components.
Figure 1-1

Booth monitor
Status indicator Booth monitor speaker speaker
Main fader volume Front-panel user LEDs volume
interface (FPUI)
touch screen

Figure 1-1 CP950 Front Panel

Following is a description of the CP950 front-panel components.

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1.2.1 Front-Panel User Interface Touch Screen

Pressing soft buttons on this front-panel user interface (FPUI) touch screen enables you to
set up the network, mute/unmute the fader (by clicking the speaker icon), activate macros,
configure and view system settings, and view the technical-support contacts and other
information. The following figure shows the FPUI home screen, which displays the
mute/unmute control, fader level, current IP address, active macro, input status, sample
rate, audio meter, and menu buttons.
Figure 1-2

Fader level IP address

Mute/unmute Home

Active macro
Macros
Input status
Menu bar buttons
Status, alerts,
and other information
Audio meter
System settings

Figure 1-2 Front-Panel User Interface Touch Screen

Input Status Display

If the currently active macro specifies AES inputs, the input status displays as follows:
• Connected indicates that all expected digital input signals are locked (illuminated in
green).
• Disconnected indicates that one or more expected digital inputs are not locked
(illuminated in red).
• Check Cables indicates that one or more expected digital inputs are dropping out
intermittently (illuminated in yellow).
If the currently active macro specifies HDMI inputs, the input status displays as follows:
• Connected indicates that the system detects an HDMI connection (illuminated in
green).
• Disconnected indicates that the system does not detect an HDMI connection
(illuminated in red).

If the currently active macro does not specify AES or HDMI (as applicable for non-sync and
microphone), the input status displays N/A.

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Macro Display and Activation

To display and activate a macro:
1. Press the macro button in the menu bar to display a scrollable list of available macros,
as shown in Figure 1-3, then locate and press the macro you want to activate. The
current macro is highlighted in green.
Figure 1-3

Figure 1-3 Press Macro Button

A dialog box appears with two options, ACTIVATE and DETAILS.

Figure 1-4

Figure 1-4 Activate Macro and Set Default Fader Level

2. Press ACTIVATE to enable the selected macro. Press DETAILS to view the parameters
for the selected macro. You can set the default fader level when the macro is
ENABLED.

Information Display

To display alerts, input status, bitstream information, and support contacts, press the
information button, and then press the desired item.
Figure 1-5

Figure 1-5 System Information

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Following is a description of the information display items.

Alerts

Displays any active system alerts. In some cases, you can suppress these alerts;
However, higher priority alerts cannot be suppressed.

Input Status for HDMI and 8 x AES

Displays current connected input status.

Bitstream Info

If the selected macro uses a digital input, the system displays the relevant bitstream
information.

Support

Displays contact information for Dolby Cinema Solutions and Support.

System Settings Display and Configuration

To configure and display the device tools, command network settings, or other device
information, press the system settings button, and then press the desired item.
Figure 1-6

Figure 1-6 System Settings

Following is a description of the system settings display and configuration items.

Device Tools

Allows you to change the output of the booth monitor. The default is L, C, R.

Center channel bypass routes all of the center channel audio to left and right speakers. This
is helpful if there is a bad speaker component in the center channel.

In addition, you can activate phantom power for the XLR microphone input, and reboot
the CP950.

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Command Network

Allows you to change the COMMAND Ethernet port configuration. The COMMAND port
default IP address is 192.168.1.151.

About this Device

This screen displays information regarding the CP950, including software version, and
serial numbers.

1.2.2 Main Volume (Fader) Knob

This large knob on the left side of the front panel allows you to control the auditorium
sound level. A fader setting of 7.0 is the nominal correct operating level. The main fader
knob rotates continuously with no end stops.
When you adjust the volume between 0 and 4.0, the output level changes in 20 dB steps
between –90 and –10 dB. When you adjust the volume between 4.0 and 10, the output level
changes in 3.33 dB steps between –10 and +10 dB. The following figure shows the
characteristic graph.
Figure 1-7

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 1-7 Fader Characteristic

1.2.3 Booth Monitor Speaker

With this front-panel speaker, you can monitor any PCM input on the 8 × AES input,
1 × AES B/AES C inputs, and any speaker channel prior to speaker crossovers (with the
limiter and –10 dB pad applied, or the LCR downmix). The LCR downmix is the default,
which is set each time you reboot the system.
1.2.4 Booth Monitor Speaker Volume
With this smaller right-side volume knob, you can adjust the booth monitor speaker
volume.
1.2.5 Status Indicator LEDs
There are four LEDs on the right side of the FPUI. All of these LEDs illuminate at the same
time in a specific color, depending upon the status state.

LED Color State

Yellow Unit is powering up but not operating (booting)
Red Unit is powered but not operating (fatal error)
Green Unit is powered and operational
Yellow Unit is powered and there is an error or alert

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1.3 CP950 Rear Panel

The following figure shows the CP950 rear-panel components.
Expansion slot for future upgrades CAT1740 components
Figure 1-8

CAT1700 input/output components

Figure 1-8 CP950 Rear Panel

1.3.1 CAT1700 Input/Output Components

The CP950 receives analog and digital audio through its input connectors. The system
processes audio and applies equalization.

Audio output is available using the analog or digital connections or a combination of

analog and digital. The CP950 supports a maximum of 16 channels.
• Analog audio output is transmitted via two DB25 connectors: channels 1–8 on one
connector and channels 9–16 on the other connector. Both connectors are female and
follow the TASCAM pinout. See Appendix A for the pinout details.
• Digital audio output is transmitted via the Dolby Atmos Connect ports. These RJ45
Ethernet connectors support audio using AES67 or BLU Link protocols. For more
information on configuring these protocols, see Section 3.5.

Warning: To avoid exposure to dangerous voltages and to avoid damage to the unit, do
not connect the rear-panel RJ45 ports to telephone circuits.

Installing a CP950 is similar to a CP750 installation. You choose between a 5.1 or 7.1 room
configuration, and analog or digital outputs. The system uses full-range audio to feed
external amplifiers or crossovers.

You can apply internal crossover filters using Dolby Atmos Designer software, version 3.2
or later. In addition, you can change the routing parameters to use both analog and digital
outputs (cannot exceed 16 channels).
Following is a description of the CP950 CAT1700 input/output components (from left to
right).

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Channels 1–8 Analog Out/Channels 9–16 Analog Out

These 25-pin female output D-connectors can provide up to 16 channels of balanced analog
audio output to legacy amplifiers.

Caution: You can use all digital channels, or all analog channels, or a mix of analog and
digital channels, but cannot exceed 16 channels of output. Additionally, if you
use CP950 crossovers, you cannot split the output of a speaker between analog
and digital.

Hearing Impaired (HI) Connector

You can use this RCA analog audio output for hearing impaired output. By default, the
system routes AES channel 7 to this output. Audio is heard only when activity is present
on AES channel 7. You can configure hearing-impaired routing using the web client macro
editor. Changing the AES assignment for channel 7 to not used changes the system so that
it generates a mix of Left, Center, and Right channels and outputs audio from the HI
connector. This is useful if you play content that does not have a hearing impaired track.
You can also enable timing changes for the 8 × AES input macro using the macro editor. This
can help you to accurately synchronize the hearing impaired audio with the auditorium
sound.

Visually Impaired (VI) Connector

You can use this RCA analog audio output for visually impaired narration that is typically
transmitted from AES channel 8. You can configure the visually impaired routing using the
web client macro editor. You can also enable timing changes for the 8 × AES input macro
on this input using the macro editor. This can help you to accurately synchronize the
visually impaired narration audio with the auditorium sound.

Microphone Gain

This multiple-turn trimpot adjusts the gain of the mic preamp. If you use the microphone
input for public address purposes, adjust this control for the desired volume in the
auditorium.

Microphone or RTA Input

This XLR connector allows you to connect and use a microphone with the CP950. You can
also use this connector for a Real-Time Analyzer (RTA) input.

Note that some microphones require phantom power (+48 V), which you can enable or
disable in the CP950 web client or FPUI.

Nonsync Input Connectors

The nonsync input allows you to connect a two-channel line-level source on two RCA jacks
labeled L and R that accept 3 VRMS maximum input.

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1x AES In Connectors

Two BNC connectors accommodate PCM audio at 96, 48, 44.1, and 32 kHz (at 16, 20, and
24 bits), and Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus at all data rates and sample rates. You
can use BNC B for BLU Link word clock.

8x AES In Ports

These RJ45 ports can receive eight AES/EBU streams (two channels per stream, providing
16 input channels). The eight AES input signals must be time aligned with each other.
Typically, this input connects to the main audio output on a digital playback system.

The web client macro editor 16ch, DCI Projector/MediaBlock input source setting, (see
Figure 3-15) accepts PCM audio at 48 kHz and 96 kHz.

The web client macro editor 16ch. AES Digital input source setting (see Figure 3-16) accepts
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby E, or PCM audio at 32, 48, 96, 192, or 44.1 kHz
sample rates. The decoding of coded audio (Dolby Digital or Dolby E) is restricted to the
first AES3 channel pair. This connector has a floating ground. Channels 1–8 connect
through the top port, while channels 9–16 connect through the bottom port.

Dolby Atmos Connect In and Out Ports

These two RJ45 ports can transmit up to 16 channels of AES67 audio to a Dolby
Multichannel Amplifier, DAC3202, or another compatible device. BLU Link is also
supported.

Caution: When you are using these digital audio outputs along with the analog audio
outputs, you cannot exceed 16 total channels and cannot split up crossover
outputs for a single speaker location.

HDMI In and Out Connectors

These HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compliant connectors allow you to use any HDMI device
as an audio source. The CP950 passes the selected HDMI input video data to the HDMI
output connector. See the pinouts in Section A.1.

Command Network Port

This Gigabit Ethernet port connects the CP950 to a Dolby Digital Cinema auditorium
network. You use this port to access the web client and for automation commands from
digital cinema playback systems or other automation devices. The default port for
automation commands via Ethernet is 61408.

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RS-232 Serial Port

You can use this 9-pin port for serial control using ASCII string commands. It uses a
D-subminiature DB9 data terminal equipment (DTE) male connector. Use a crossover cable
to communicate with another DTE device, such as a PC. See Appendix E for details on the
command strings.

The equipment connected to this port should have its serial port set to 9,600 baud, no
parity, one stop bit.

The same control functions are available through the Ethernet port.

1.3.2 CAT1740 AC Input

This is a simple, unswitched IEC power inlet module (100–240 VAC, 0.64–0.30 amps,
50–60 Hz).

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Installing the CP950 in a Dolby

Digital Cinema Network

This chapter provides authorized technicians with instructions for installing the CP950 in
a Dolby® Digital Cinema network. It covers:
• CP950 Packing Kit
• Mounting the CP950
• Connecting the CP950 to a Dolby Digital Cinema Playback System
• Connecting the CP950 to the Auditorium (Command) Network
• Connecting Amplifiers
• Updating and Configuring the Playback System
• Wiring the CP950
• Connecting Cables
• Starting up the CP950
• Configuring the Network Settings

2.1 CP950 Packing Kit

In addition to the CP950, your unit ships with these components:
• North America power cable
• International power cable (nonterminated)
• China (CCC) power cable
• Unpinned RJ45/DB25 adapter
• Potentiometer trimmer tool for microphone gain
• CP950 Quick Start Guide

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2.2 Mounting the CP950

To avoid heat and hum pickup problems, do not mount the CP950 immediately above or
below power amplifiers. Always leave a 1U space (43 mm, or 1.75 inch) above and below
the CP950 to provide adequate ventilation. Install an air guide or baffle to deflect any hot
air coming from equipment below the CP950.

To ensure good ground contact, install a star washer on at least one (and preferably all)
rack-mounting screws, as shown in Figure 2-1. This will also aid in the prevention of
electrical noise problems. Proper shielding and termination of cables and cable assemblies
are also very important. Follow the methods shown in the wiring diagrams.
Add star washer
Figure 2-1

Rack

Cinema processor

Figure 2-1 Star Washers and Rack-Mounting Screws

Caution: 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.

Caution: This apparatus must be earthed (grounded) by connecting to a correctly wired

and earthed power outlet.

Caution: To ensure proper ventilation, do not block the CP950 ventilation cutouts (on the
right side of the unit). See Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2

Vents

Figure 2-2 Ventilation Cutout Locations

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2.3 Mains Power Wiring

As the colors of the cores in the mains lead may not correspond with the colored markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
• Brown wire: Live or hot
• Blue wire: Neutral
• Green wire: Mains ground

In some countries, the primary mains cable may not have a connector fitted.
Nonterminated leads must be properly wired to an approved mains connector in
accordance with the following international code:
• The green and yellow core must be connected to the terminal in the plug identified by
the letter E, or by the earth symbol , or colored green, or green and yellow.
• The blue core must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or colored
black.
• The brown core must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or colored
red.
• The plug must always be installed onto stripped end cords by qualified service
personnel.
• The international power cord is not intended for use in North America.

Caution: This apparatus must be earthed (grounded) by connecting to a correctly wired

and earthed power outlet.

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

Caution: If you are uncertain about the wiring of your AC mains outlet, do not use it.
Consult a qualified electrician.

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2.4 Connecting the CP950 to a Dolby Digital Cinema Playback

System
This section provides instructions for connecting the CP950 to a Dolby Digital Cinema
playback system. Other compatible playback systems require similar connections.

Newer systems (IMS1000, IMS2000, IMB with ShowVault, CAT745 IMB with DSS220)
output audio to the CP950 using RJ45 connecters and Ethernet cables.

Warning: To avoid exposure to dangerous voltages and to avoid damage to the unit, do
not connect the rear-panel RJ45 ports to telephone circuits.

Other systems (DSS200, DCP-2000, DCP-2K4) output audio using a DB25 connector. For
these systems, you need to use the provided DB25-to-RJ45 adapter, which ships unpinned
so you can pin the adapter for your requirements. See the different pinout wiring
requirements for each of these systems in Appendix A. Note that for the DSS200, you need
to use a female-to-female gender changer.

The following sections show you how to connect the ports between a CP950 and each
Dolby Digital Cinema playback system.

2.4.1 Connecting an Integrated Media Server or Integrated Media Block to the

CP950

To connect an integrated media server (IMS) or integrated media block (IMB) to a CP950,
connect the IMS or IMB AES out ports to the CP950 8x AES INPUT ports using CAT5e (or
greater) Ethernet cables. The example in the following figure shows an IMS2000 connection
to a CP950. The IMS1000, IMB with ShowVault, and CAT745 IMB with DSS220 use similar
connections. For cases where the cable distance is more than 50 feet (15 meters), we
recommend shielded cables.
Figure 2-3

Figure 2-3 Connecting an IMS2000 to a CP950

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2.4.2 Connecting a DSS200 to the CP950

To connect a DSS200 to the CP950:

Connect the DSS200 8x AES OUTPUT port to the CP950 8x AES INPUT ports with shielded
CAT5e (or greater) Ethernet cables using the provided DB25-to-RJ45 adapter. In addition,
you need to use a female-to-female gender changer between the DB25-to-RJ45 adapter and
the DSS200 AES output port. For adapter wiring instructions and other releated
information, see Appendix C.
Figure 2-4

Figure 2-4 Connecting a DSS200 to the CP950

(Requires DB25-to-RJ45 Adapter and Gender Changer)

2.4.3 Connecting a DCP-2000 to the CP950

To connect the DCP-2000 to the CP950, connect the DCP-2000 AES output port to the CP950
8x AES INPUT ports with shielded CAT5e (or greater) Ethernet cables using the provided
DB25-to-RJ45 adapter. For adapter wiring instructions and other releated information, see
Appendix C.
Figure 2-5

Figure 2-5 Connecting a DCP-2000 to the CP950 (Requires DB25-to-RJ45 Adapter)

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2.4.4 Connecting a DCP-2K4 to the CP950

To connect the DCP-2K4 to the CP950, connect the DCP-2K4 AES port to the CP950 8x AES
INPUT ports with shielded CAT5e (or greater) Ethernet cables using the provided
DB25-to-RJ45 adapter. For adapter wiring instructions and other releated information, see
Appendix C.
Figure 2-6

Figure 2-6 Connecting a DCP-2K4 to the CP950 (Requires DB25-to-RJ45 Adapter)

2.5 Connecting the CP950 to the Auditorium (Command) Network

Use a shielded CAT5e (or greater) Ethernet cable to connect the CP950 rear-panel
COMMAND NETWORK port to the auditorium network switch.
Figure 2-7

To auditorium network

Figure 2-7 Connecting the CP950 to the Auditorium Network

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2.6 Connecting Amplifiers

To connect to the auditorium amplifiers:
1. For analog amplifier installs, connect the CP950 Channel 1–8 Out (and Channel 9–16
Out for 16-channel installs) to the legacy amplifiers.
2. For a Dolby Multichannel Amplifier (or another Dolby Atmos Connect qualified
device) installation, use a shielded CAT5e (or greater) Ethernet cable to connect the
CP950 Dolby Atmos Connect Out port to the Dolby Atmos Connect In port on the
downstream device.
Figure 3

To legacy amplifier To Dolby Multichannel Amplifier

Figure 2-8 Connecting Amplifiers

2.7 Updating and Configuring the Playback System

To update and configure your playback system:
• Update the DSS220 or DSS200:
• Use software version 4.9.4 or later, which adds the CP950 automation commands.
• Run the DSS Config script to select the CP950 as your cinema processor.
• If needed, use the Media Block setup software to set the media block delays.
• Update the DCP-2000, DCP-2K4, IMB ShowVault, IMS1000, or IMS2000 with the
CP950 cue bundle package.

You can download all the updated software and cue bundle package at
https://www.dolbycustomer.com.

Refer to your respective Dolby Digital Cinema playback system documentation for
instructions on how to perform these tasks.

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2.8 Wiring the CP950

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SHIELD Request to Send (RTS)
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2.9 Connecting Cables

For proper operation in locations where there is considerable interference, strictly adhere
to the recommended cable types, lengths, and pin assignments. Shields must connect only
to the chassis and should not be paralleled with the negative side of inputs or outputs.

Connector pinouts are listed in Appendix A.

2.10 Starting up the CP950

The CP950 automatically powers up when you connect the power cable. While the unit is
booting, the front-panel status LEDs flash in yellow. After approximately one minute, the
unit completes the startup process. When the boot process is complete, the LEDs illuminate
in solid green, and the front-panel touch-screen user interface (FPUI) displays the home
screen with the current fader setting, IP address, input status, sample rate, and audio
meter.
Figure 2-2

Figure 2-10 Front-Panel User Interface Touch Screen

2.11 Configuring the Network Settings

To configure the network settings:
1. Press the system settings button, and then press COMMAND NETWORK.
Figure 2-3

System settings button

Figure 2-11 Front-Panel User Interface Touch Screen

The COMMAND port default IP address is 192.168.1.151. You will need to change the
third octet to match your auditorium number, or change the entire IP address (if
required).

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2. To configure the COMMAND NETWORK port, press the small pencil icon next to the IP
address.
Figure 2-4

Figure 2-12 Press IP Address Icon

A soft keyboard appears where you can change the IP address.

Figure 2-5

Figure 2-13 Configure IP Address

3. Use the soft keyboard to change the third octet to your auditorium number.
The right arrow changes from blue to green. Press it to confirm.
4. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the Netmask.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the Gateway.

Note: After starting up the system and configuring the network settings, you can use
your web browser to connect to the CP950, as described in Section 3.1.

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2.12 Performing USB Functions

You can use the CP950 USB port to perform specific functions by inserting a USB storage
device (flash drive) and adding a file with one of the following file names (with no file
extension) to the root of the USB device. Supported file systems are FAT and FAT32.
• extract-logs generates a report named cp950_logs.tgz on the USB device.
• backup generates a report named cp950_logs.tgz and a backup file
named dolbyAtmosConfiguration.dac on the USB device.
• factory-reset generates a report named cp950_logs.tgz and a backup file
named dolbyAtmosConfiguration.dac on the USB device, and performs a factory reset of
the CP950 (deleting all configurations and restoring the unit to a factory-fresh state).

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Using the Web Client User Interface

This chapter shows you how to operate the CP950 using the web client user interface.
It covers:
• Connecting to the CP950
• Configuring Macros
• Displaying the Equalization Screen
• Displaying the Auditorium Parameters
• Configuring Preferences
• Viewing and Downloading the System Logs
• Setting up User Access
• Modifying the Network Settings
• Performing Maintenance Tasks
• Rebooting the System
• Downloading CP950 Essentials
• Contacting Dolby Support

Note: Before you begin, follow the instructions in Chapter 2 to install your CP950 in a
Dolby® Digital Cinema network.

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3.1 Connecting to the CP950

After you install the CP950 (as described in Chapter 2), connect your computer to the
CP950:
1. Connect your computer to the auditorium network switch.
2. Open the web browser on your computer. Currently, the CP950 is compatible with
Google™ Chrome™ v71.x or later. You can use other browsers, but you may experience
user-interface issues in the CP950 the web client.
3. Connect to the CP950 by typing its IP address in your web browser.
An authenticate log-in screen appears, requesting a user name and password, as shown
in Figure 3-1. The default administrator user name and password are both admin. If
you are a system administrator, you should change the administrator password, and
then set up user access levels and passwords for all other users, as described in
Section 3.7.
Figure 3-1

Figure 3-1 Authenticate Login Screen

After you log in, the CP950 web client status screen appears.
Figure 3-2

Monitor Active macro selection Audio meter

User level Fader Mute/unmute button

Click for
system
info
Click for
alerts
and site
info

Input summary
Navigation display
sidebar

Click for
downloads
Click for
support
contacts

Figure 3-2 CP950 Web Client Status Screen

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Following is a description of the recurring objects that appear in all of the web client
user-interface screens.

3.1.1 Navigation Sidebar

The CP950 navigation bar provides access to the CP950 status, setup, and system screens.
In addition, you can access downloads and support information. Click the desired menu
option to display the corresponding screen.
Figure 3-3

Figure 3-3 Navigation Bar

3.1.2 Active Macro Field

In this field, you can select the desired macro to use for your input source. The CP950
requires macros to process audio. You can use the default macros that are provided with
the system, or you can create your own macros. For more information, see Section 3.2.
Figure 3-4

Figure 3-4 Active Macro Menu

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3.1.3 Monitor Field

Click the configure button next to this field to select and monitor a mix of the Left, Center,
and Right speaker feeds, any individual speaker feed, or an AES input when the 16-channel
input is active.
Figure 3-5

Figure 3-5 Configure Monitor Menu

If you change to a macro that does not use an AES 16-channel input, the system defaults to
Left, Center, and Right, and you can select a speaker to monitor. If you select the Center
speaker and you change the current macro with the Center speaker selected, the system
defaults to the Center speaker.

3.1.4 Fader Field

Increase or decrease the volume by clicking the + or – buttons or by entering the desired
value in this field.
Figure 3-6

Figure 3-6 Fader Field

3.1.5 Mute Button

Click this button to mute and unmute the system.

Figure 3-7

Figure 3-7 Mute Button

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3.1.6 Audio Meter

This meter shows the signal intensity of the CP950 outputs.

Figure 3-8

Figure 3-8 Audio Output Meter

3.1.7 Alerts

When the system sends an alert, the alert icon changes to a blinking yellow icon, as shown
in the following figure.
Figure 3-9 Click icon to view alert

Alert icon

Figure 3-9 Alert Icon Indicating an Alert

To view an alert, click the alert icon. The alert message appears in the messages and alerts
screen, as shown in this example.
Figure 3-10

Figure 3-10 Alert Message (Center Channel Bypass Enabled)

You can stop this type of alert from blinking by selecting it and then clicking the
suppress button. You can still view the alert in the messages and alerts pop-up
window.

You can remove the displayed alert by selecting it and then clicking the clear button.
The alert disappears from the messages and alerts screen and cannot be recalled until
the system is rebooted (if the alert condition continues).

You cannot remove or suppress a temperature alert. A temperature alert disappears

when the temperature returns to normal.

The CP950 now supports detailed alerts, which provide additional information and
troubleshooting steps to help you resolve problems faster. Clicking on details opens a
new screen in your web browser and displays the alert information. If replacement
parts are needed, the details screen provides part numbers and Dolby ordering
information. For power supply fuse-related alerts, the details screen shows you what
to source locally.

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3.1.8 Site Information and Location

To display the CP950 chassis serial number, IP address, and other information for your
unit, click the site information button, which is located next to the alert icon at the
upper-left side of the screen. This pop-up information enables a remote user to quickly
view information regarding the unit and screen.
Figure 3-11

Figure 3-11 Site Information Pop-up

3.1.9 User

This field displays the current user level. If you have the necessary credentials, you can
click the change button, enter your user name and password, and change the current user
level. For more information on user levels, see Section 3.7.

3.1.10 Info

To view system information, click the info button at the upper-left corner of the screen to
display the CP950 information pop-up list.
Figure 3-12

Figure 3-12 CP950 Information

3.2 Configuring Macros

The CP950 requires macros to process audio. The system provides you with these default
macros that you can use, edit, or discard.
• 5.1: Processes a 5.1 signal from a digital cinema playback system through the
8 × AES input.
• 7.1 Dolby Surround: Processes a 7.1 signal from a digital cinema playback system
through the 8 × AES input.
• AES 2ch – BNC B: Processes a coded input signal through the 1 × AES IN B connector.
Supports Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby E, and PCM.
• AES 2ch – BNC C: Processes a coded input signal through the 1 × AES IN C connector.
Supports Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby E, and PCM.
• HDMI: Accepts audio from an HDMI source. Supports PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby
Digital Plus, or True HD. If the system detects a video signal on the HDMI IN
connector, it can repeat it on the HDMI OUT connector.
• Microphone: For public address/announcements. The system can process the
microphone output from the center or surround speakers. For best results, reduce
latency as much as possible.
• Non-Sync: Accepts left and right analog signals. You can add surround processing
(upmixing) for analog signals to 5.0 or 7.0, and turn on derive LFE, to change these
signals to 5.1 or 7.1.

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In addition, you can create macros from scratch by selecting macro editor in the setup
menu. You can configure macros and assign the order in which they are displayed in the
front-panel user interface (FPUI).
Figure 3-13

Figure 3-13 Select Macro Editor in Setup Menu

The macro editor screen appears, as shown in the following figure. In this screen, you can
create or edit a macro by clicking or , respectively, and entering the desired
parameters.
Figure 3-14

Figure 3-14 Macro Editor Screen

When using the 8x AES INPUT input, there are two input options.
1. When connecting to a digital cinema media block (IMS, IMB, or external) use the 16ch,
DCI Projector/MediaBlock input option. This option processes audio correctly for such
a device.
2. In cases where you are not using a digital cinema source or if you are transmitting
coded audio to AES pair 1/2, use the 16ch. AES Digital input option for best results.

Figure 3-16 shows the parameters in the macro editor screen for a 16ch, DCI
Projector/MediaBlock input source, while Figure 3-17 shows parameters for a 16ch. AES
Digital input source. These examples show how the parameters change for these two inputs
and how the screen changes when you click the ch. assignment or the surround processing
tab. Note that the surround processing tab is available only for consumer encoded audio (for
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Using surround processing, you can specify that the system upmixes an input signal with
a low channel count into a multichannel surround signal and indicate how the system
processes different signals. The available parameters can also change when selecting other input
sources.
Figure 3-15

Select macro Edit macro

Create new macro Delete macro (changes to save
button after clicking)
Assign
macro order Enter global
audio delay
Configure fader
Select analog output
Override HI/VI delay
(only for 16ch DCI
Select input projector/media block)
source
Select format
Supported
bitstreams for
selected input
Supported
sample rates for
selected input
Select EQ
preset

Configure channel assignment

Figure 3-15 Configure Macro Channel Assignment

Figure 3-16

Configure
surround
processing

Figure 3-16 Configure Macro Surround Processing and Upmixing

Create or Edit a Macro

1. Click the button to create a new macro or the edit button to edit an existing
macro.
If you click either of these buttons, the parameter fields become active and you can
enter the desired settings. In addition, the edit button changes to a save button, and a
cancel button appears . The cancel button allows you to cancel your
entries.

2. Configure the desired parameters in the macro editor screen.

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Following is a description of all the parameters in the macro editor screen. The available
parameters can change, based on your input source. After configuring all of the
parameters, click the save button.

Macro Selection

Click in this field to select the macro that you want to edit.

If you click the or button, you can create a new macro, or edit a macro.
Figure 3-17

Figure 3-17 Select Macro to Configure

Delete Macro

Click the button to delete the selected macro.

Macro Order

Click in this field to assign a macro number for your macro. Your selection appears in
numerical order for the macros displayed on the front-panel user interface.
Figure 3-18

Figure 3-18 Select Macro Order

Fader Preset

Click in this field to enter a default fader value for your macro. When enabled, the system
uses this value when you (or automation) select the macro. Click the on/off button to enable
or disable this function.
Figure 3-19

Figure 3-19 Enter Fader Preset

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Global Audio Delay (ms)

Click in this field to enter a global audio delay (in milliseconds) for your macro. In some
cases, you may need to change the audio delay in the media block when using a 16-channel
input. The minimum global audio delay for digital cinema content is 25 milliseconds, and
the maximum is 1,000 milliseconds. (For details, refer to the media-block setup instructions
in your Dolby Digital Cinema System Manual.) If you enter a delay that is not in the range for
your selected input, red text appears next to this field, indicating the required range for the
delay, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 3-20

Figure 3-20 Enter Global Audio Delay

Analog Output Selection

Click this tab to activate the configure buttons for the HI and VI analog outputs.
If these analog outputs are not used to provide audio to an accessibility system, you can
repurpose them for other functions.
Figure 3-21

Figure 3-21 Activate Analog Output Configuration

When you click a configure button, you can configure the source that the system routes to
the hearing impaired (HI) or visually impaired (VI) analog output connectors on the CP950
rear panel. You can configure the output for any speaker feed (or LCR mix) by clicking in
the desired box.
Figure 3-22

Figure 3-22 Configure Analog Output

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Override HI/VI Delay

This parameter appears when you select 16ch, DCI Projector/Media Block as the input for
your macro. Click this tab to independently control the timing of the hearing impaired and
visually impaired narration. This is useful for the hearing impaired timing so that it
matches the main audio in the auditorium, or more precisely controls the visually impaired
audio so that it does not interfere with dialogue from the main audio. The system applies
the resulting values to the HI and VI analog outputs.
Figure 3-23

Figure 3-23 Override HI/VI Delay

Input

Click in this field to select the desired input source.

Figure 3-24

Figure 3-24 Select Input Source

When using the 8x AES INPUT input, there are two input options:
1. When connecting to a digital cinema media block (IMS, IMB, or external) use the 16ch,
DCI Projector/MediaBlock input option. This option processes audio correctly, for such
a device.
2. In cases where you are not using a digital cinema source or if you are transmitting
coded audio to AES pair 1/2, use the 16ch. AES Digital input option for best results.

Format

This parameter appears for 16-channel inputs, where you can click in this field to select the
desired audio format. Typical presets (for example, 5.1 and 7.1) are defined by default. You
can customize your audio format by selecting custom. (See Channel Assignment in the next
section.)
Figure 3-25

Figure 3-25 Select Audio Format

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Channel Assignment

For 16-channel inputs, click the ch. assignment tab to view the Dolby channel assignment
presets.

Note: The CP950 actively monitors any AES3 channels that are required for macros and
sends alerts if the system detects that one or more channels is intermittent or
disconnected. If you are using Dolby Fidelio or another accessibility system that
removes channels 7 and 8, you must edit your 5.1 and 7.1 Dolby Surround macros
to prevent false alerting. To edit these macros, change from the Dolby preset to the
custom preset, and then change channels 7 and 8 to not used.

Figure 3-26

Figure 3-26 Dolby Preset Channel Assignments

To change the Dolby presets, click on the custom button, and then click in the respective
fields to select the desired channel assignments.
Figure 3-27

Figure 3-27 Customize Channel Assignments

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Surround Processing

The CP950 can upmix incoming signals with low channel counts into surround output
signals. Click the surround processing tab to configure this parameter (available for
non-sync and consumer encoded audio only) by moving the slider to the desired position.
You cannot upmix digital cinema content by moving the slider.

The figure below shows the parameters for the Non-sync input where the system processes
two-channel input into a 5.x signal. You can enable/disable subwoofer signal processing by
clicking the derive LFE button, which toggles the signal between 5.1 (enabled) and 5.0
(disabled).
Figure 3-28

Move slider to
configure
upmixing for
non-sync and
encoded audio
(green arrow
for discrete
processing
changes to
blue arrow for
upmix).

Figure 3-28 Surround Processing Parameters (Non-Sync Input)

For the Microphone macro, you can specify that audio is transmitted from the center or
surrounds. You can also enable/disable phantom power (+48 V).
EQ Preset

Click on this field to select the equalization preset parameters you want to use for your
macro. These parameters are either the automated equalization (AutoEQ) settings or
custom settings that you can create, as described in Section 3.3.
Figure 3-29

Figure 3-29 Select an EQ Preset

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3.3 Displaying the Equalization Screen

The equalization screen enables you to change the auditorium sound field. You can do this
as a stand-alone operation in the CP950 web client, or in conjunction with Dolby Atmos
Designer (DAD) version 3.2 or later. DAD is a separate application that allows advanced
users to configure speakers, crossovers, outputs, amplifiers, and so on. You can download
the current version of DAD software, release notes, and manual at www.dolbycustomer.com.
You can also access the manual and release notes from the DAD software Help menu.

This section provides an overview of the equalization screen. For detailed instructions on
configuring equalization and calibrating sound, see Chapter 4 in this manual.

To run equalization in the web client, select equalization in the setup menu.
Figure 3-30

Figure 3-30 Select Equalization in Setup Menu

The real-time analyzer EQ display appears in the equalization screen.
Figure 3-31

Real-time
analyzer EQ
display

Figure 3-31 Displaying and Configuring the Real-Time Analyzer EQ Display

In this screen, you can equalize the auditorium by starting a new EQ preset, and then use
the standard one-third octave EQ (similar to CP750 EQ) or the Grossman eq, which allows
you to zoom in and make finer adjustments.

For more detailed descriptions, see the sections that follow.

Note: You cannot edit the AutoEQ preset parameters. However, you can save a copy of
these parameters under a different name and make changes to the copy.

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3.3.1 Adding an Equalization Preset

To begin, the system defaults to the AutoEQ preset. This equalization preset is blank until
you run AutoEQ for the CP950 from DAD. You can change this preset only by running
AutoEQ. To configure the CP950 manually (or if you need to edit the AutoEQ parameters),
you must create a copy of the AutoEQ preset, which is editable. In addition, you can create
a new equalization preset.

To add a new equalization preset:

1. Click the button.

You are prompted to base your new preset on either the AutoEQ preset or a copy of a
previously created customized preset. In either case, you must also enter a name for
your new preset. Alternatively, you can create a new customized preset by following
the instructions in Section 3.3.2.
Figure 3-32

Figure 3-32 Add an EQ Preset

2. Enter a name for your new preset, then click the ok button to save your new preset.
3. Click the activated edit button. The edit button changes to a save button, and a
cancel button appears, which allows you to cancel your entries.
The equalization parameters are now activated for editing, as shown in Figure 3-35.

4. Configure the desired parameters in the equalization screen.

After configuring all of the desired parameters, click the save button to create your
new preset.

You can delete a customized preset by clicking the button. You cannot delete the
AutoEQ preset.

3.3.2 Loading or Editing an Equalization Preset

To load an existing preset:

1. Select the desired preset in the EQ presets menu.
Figure 3-33

Figure 3-33 Load an EQ Preset

You can use the loaded preset for equalization, or you can edit the parameters for one
of your customized presets, as described next.

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If you want to edit one of your customized presets, click the edit button. (The custom
preset option in the EQ presets menu is based on the AutoEQ preset parameters.) You
cannot edit the AutoEQ preset unless you save it under a different name.

After clicking the edit button, a warning message appears.

Figure 3-34

Figure 3-34 Editing Equalization Warning Message

2. Click proceed to edit your preset.

The edit button changes to a save button, and a cancel button appears, which allows
you to cancel your entries.

The equalization parameters are now activated for editing, as shown in Figure 3-35.
Figure 3-35 I

Figure 3-35 Equalization Parameters Activated for Editing

3. Configure the desired parameters in the equalization screen.

4. After configuring all of the desired parameters, click the save button to finalize your
changes to the existing preset.
You can delete a customized preset by clicking the button. You cannot delete the
AutoEQ preset.

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3.3.3 Equalization Parameters

Following is a detailed description of all the parameters that appear in the equalization
screen. You can configure these parameters for customized presets when you click the edit
button.

Test-Signal Generator and Microphone Phantom Power

The CP950 provides a test-signal generator to play out different audio test files that are
used for calibrating a cinema audio system. You can select a test signal from the drop-down
menu. Click the respective on/off button to turn the selected signal on and off.

You can select an option from the test-signal generator drop-down menu.
Figure 3-36

Signal generator

Mic phantom power

Figure 3-36 Real-Time Analyzer Test-Signal Generator and Microphone Phantom Power

The default output level for pink noise, thump, and sine signal tones, is –30 dBFS.
The default output level for the sweep signal tone is –40 dBFS.

All of the sine wave and thump settings play back at a level of –20 dBFS, and the sweep
signal plays back at –30 dBFS.

Pink noise is slightly different, as it is configured via SMPTE standard ST2095-1:2015

Section 6.2, which states that the level should be –33.74 dBFS.

Speakers and Arrays Feeds

Select speakers or arrays, then click in this field to select the respective output. You can
view the EQ for each output or make changes. To move between outputs, select from the
drop-down menu or use the arrow buttons to scroll through the list. Currently, the CP950
does not require entries into the arrays sections of the web client.
Figure 3-37

Figure 3-37 Speaker and Arrays Feeds

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Bypass AutoEQ

This parameter specifies that the system will bypass the AutoEQ parameters and use the
specified custom preset. You can click on the on/off button to enable or disable this
parameter.
Figure 3-38

Figure 3-38 Bypass AutoEQ

Note: When you select on, the system bypasses AutoEQ only for the speaker you are
currently editing (as specified in the speaker feeds drop-down menu, as shown in
Figure 3-37).

All Output Levels

Click this button to display and adjust the output levels for each speaker or array in your
preset. Select an individual speaker or array by clicking on it, or press and hold <Ctrl> (or
<Command> for a Mac®) on your keyboard to make multiple selections. To change output
levels, move the slider with the mouse or the up/down arrow keys. In addition, you can
test with content or generate test signals in this screen. Click ok to confirm your entries.
Figure 3-39

Figure 3-39 All Output Levels Screen (Speakers and Arrays)

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Copy Speaker EQ

Click this button to copy manual speaker EQ settings from one source to one or more
destinations. When you click on a source and then click on a destination, the copy button
is activated, and you can click on this button to confirm the location.
Figure 3-40 Cop

Figure 3-40 Manual Speaker EQ

Real-Time Analyzer EQ Display Slider

Drag the slider or click the up and down arrow buttons (shown in the following figure) to
zoom in on areas of the real-time analyzer EQ display.
Figure 3-41

Figure 3-41 Real-Time Analyzer EQ Display Slider

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Graphic Equalizer

Click on the graphic eq button, and drag each slider to adjust the gain throughout the range
of frequencies, as shown on the real-time analyzer EQ display. This is the standard
one-third octave EQ. Click the flatten button to flatten the curve.
Figure 3-42

Figure 3-42 Graphic Equalizer

Bass and Treble

Click on the bass & treble button, drag the corresponding sliders, and change settings to
adjust each parameter, as shown on the real-time analyzer EQ display. Click the flatten
button to flatten the curve.
Figure 3-43

Figure 3-43 Bass and Treble

Output Level

Click on the output level button, and drag the corresponding slider to adjust the output
level. Click the flatten button to flatten the output level.
Figure 3-44

Figure 3-44 Output Level

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3.3.4 Grossman eq

Grossman eq is an equalization (EQ) tool that enables finer room tunings. It is provided for
technician- or admin-level users. As you zoom in on the display, it allows you to control
narrowband EQ. This tool displays an interface that provides users with the ability to
utilize the one-twelfth octave capabilities of the CP950, CP850, and IMS3000 equalizers.
The existing bass, treble, and one-third octave controls provide broadband equalization at
fixed frequencies that limit equalization flexibility. Grossman eq provides controls that
allow users to narrowly or broadly adjust the frequency response at any point from 20 Hz
to 20 kHz.

When you click equalization in the navigation bar, and then click the edit button to edit
equalization for one of your custom presets, a Grossman eq button appears in the
equalization screen (to the left of the graphics eq button), as shown in the following figures.
Figure 3-45

Figure 3-45 Grossman eq Button

When you click the Grossman eq button, the Grossman eq screen appears. The example in
the following figure shows a graph that displays a Grossman eq frequency curve (in green)
that a user can create by utilizing the specialized Grossman eq tools that are shown in the
figure (and described in the following sections). In addition, the graph displays the
resulting sum of all input to the eq curve (in black), which includes auto eq, Grossman eq,
graphic eq, bass and treble, and output level. The x-curve is displayed in red (as it is in the
other equalization screens).
Figure 3-46

Replace and add

Horizontal slider

Flatten
Grossman
equalizer sliders

Figure 3-46 Grossman EQ Screen

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Following is a description of the controls in the Grossman eq screen, as shown in the

previous figure.

Grossman Equalizer Sliders

You can drag each of these sliders to adjust the gain throughout the range of frequencies
shown on the graph. The number above each of these sliders represents the position of the
slider from –10 dB gain to +10 dB gain. This corresponds with the center band of all bands
that the slider represents. The number below each of these sliders denotes the frequency
(Hz) of the center band of all bands represented by that slider.

Horizontal Slider

The horizontal zoom slider affects the number of one-twelfth octave EQ bands that you
control with the Grossman equalizer sliders. When you move a slider slowly to the right,
the number of bands decreases by 1. At its left-most position, the slider corresponds to 15
bands per slider, and at its right-most position, it corresponds to one band per slider. Note
that each slider may affect more than this precise number of bands, due to smoothing of
the EQ curve. You can zoom in and out to keep the center band of the graph constant as far
as possible. (It must also adjust for either end of the graph while zooming out.)

Panning affects which bands the sliders manipulate. You can also pan around (when not
fully zoomed out) by dragging the graph left and right, or by using the arrow buttons next
to the slider. The arrow buttons move the graph left or right one band at a time.

The refresh button resets the zoom slider back to 15 bands per slider.

Replace and Add Buttons

These buttons denote two modes of operation. When you click replace and move an
equalizer slider to a different position to change a setting, this replaces the Grossman band
gains (the green plot only) with the new setting. When you click add and move a slider to
a different position, this adds the new changes to the existing Grossman band gains. Note
that in add mode, it is possible to set band gains beyond the range of the sliders, that is,
beyond the [–10 dB, +10 dB] range. In such a case, the Grossman band gains (only the green
plot) are saturated at +10dB or –10 dB. Grossman eq remembers the shape of the curve
before it was saturated, so if you reduce the level (which desaturates), the original shape is
retained.

Flatten Button

When you click flatten, Grossman eq sets all of the visible bands to 0 dB gain by flattening
only the area of the EQ range that is currently visible on the graph, based on the zoom
slider setting.

Grossman eq Results

After using the above controls, be sure to click save at the top of the screen to retain your
changes (or cancel to discard your changes). After saving your settings, the main
equalization screen should now display the resulting 20 Hz to 20 kHz curve (without the
markup of the Grossman eq contribution).

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3.4 Displaying the Auditorium Parameters

To display the auditorium configuration summary and routing information:
1. Select auditorium in the setup menu.
Figure 3-47

Figure 3-47 Select Auditorium in Setup Menu

The auditorium screen appears. In room view (under the summary tab), the speakers are
displayed according to their x and y coordinates with the corresponding configuration
summary. Figure 3-48 shows a configuration with no crossovers, and Figure 3-49 shows a
different configuration that includes two crossovers (designated by icons).
Figure 3-48

Figure 3-48 Auditorium Configuration Display (Room View)

Figure 3-49

Figure 3-49 Auditorium Configuration Display (Room View with Crossovers)

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When you hover your mouse on any of the solid-colored icons, this information appears:
channel name, position, array (if assigned to an array), routing, speaker data (if populated),
and bass management assignment (indicating the speaker that is bass managed) if bass
management is applied.

If you have multiple speaker feeds with the same positional data, an icon with four small
squares appears. When you click on this icon, it indicates the speakers that share this
positional data.
Figure 3-50

Figure 3-50 Hover Mouse to Display Additional Information

3.4.1 Configuring a Room

When you the click the configure room tab, you can select the room size and surround
delay. To configure an auditorium without Dolby Atmos Designer (DAD), click in the room
configuration field to display a drop-down menu and select the appropriate room
configuration, then use the distance fields to enter the appropriate distances so the system
can calculate the surround delays.

When using DAD, you cannot make entries in the distance fields. Once you upload a room
configuration from DAD, you can select Dolby Atmos Designer for the room configuration
from the drop-down menu.
Figure 3-51

Figure 3-51 Configure Room Screen

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3.4.2 Displaying the Routing Configuration

To view the routing configuration, click the routing tab.

In this screen, the output routing channel is identified within each icon. If it is a digital
output, the routing icon is a square. If it is an analog output, the routing icon is a circle. The
number inside each icon indicates the output channel number assigned to that speaker
position.
Figure 3-52

Figure 3-52 Routing Configuration

When you hover your mouse on any of the icons, the following information appears:
• Channel name.
• Position in the room in x,y, z coordinates. The position shown is not critical for
surround speakers in 5.1 or 7.1 rooms.
• Array (if assigned to an array).
• Routing.
• Speaker data (if populated using Dolby Atmos Designer).
• Bass management assignment (indicates which subwoofer receives low frequency
audio for a speaker). This information appears only if bass management is applied in
Dolby Atmos Designer.
Figure 3-53

Figure 3-53 Hover Mouse to Display Channel Information

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3.4.3 Configuring the Array Delays

To configure the array delays, click the array delays tab.

The surround speaker array delays screen appears. The Dolby Atmos Designer software
automatically creates the surround delay values. If you click (to place a check mark) in
the use configuration file values box, the system uses the AutoEQ values. When this box
is not checked, you can enter the desired delay values and then click the apply button.
Figure 3-54

Figure 3-54 Surround Speaker Array Delays Screen

Figure 3-55

Figure 3-55 Hover Mouse to Display Additional Information

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3.5 Configuring Preferences

To configure preferences, select preferences in the system menu.
Figure 3-56

Figure 3-56 Select Preferences in System Menu

The preferences screen appears.

Figure 3-57

Figure 3-57 Preferences Screen

In this screen, you can:

1. Configure mute duration by entering the fade-in and fade-out values for the mute
button or when switching macros. Each fade in and fade out setting has a range of 0.2
to 5 seconds, in 0.1-second increments. You can set these values by moving the
respective sliders.
2. Select between AES67 or BLU Link protocols for Dolby Atmos Connect digital outputs.
3. Enable or disable the center channel bypass if there is a problem with the center
channel speaker. Enabling the bypass sends center channel audio to the left and right
speakers. You can run in this mode until the center channel speaker problems are
resolved.
4. Specify the interface update frequencyby moving the corresponding slider. This setting
allows you to indicate how many updates per second the web client user interface
sends. If your network connection is slow, you can increase this value using the slider
(range of 50 ms to 10,000 ms). Connecting to the CP950 (locally, or remotely through a
network operation center [NOC]) results in a web client update at the specified
frequency.

Note: The system takes several minutes to complete this operation and reboots when
switching between AES67 and BLU Link.

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Note: If you select BLU Link, you can use the 1× AES IN B BNC input for a word clock if
the word clock is present when you select the current macro and a valid
48 kHz word clock signal is present on that input. The word clock signal must be
a square wave at 48 kHz, not an AES3 signal. If the system drops or interrupts the
word clock for more than one period, internal clocking returns and the word clock
does not resume until you reselect the macro with the word clock present. The
system provides the word clock state in the logs, but not in the FPUI or web client.

3.6 Viewing and Downloading the System Logs

The logs display information regarding the CP950 system. You can view the logs by
selecting logs in the system menu, or download the logs to review them offline or to send
to your support team. The system may take several minutes to compile a complete set of
logs.
Figure 3-58

Figure 3-58 Select Logs in the System Menu

The logs screen appears. You can filter the logs by level, category, and start time/end time by
clicking the respective area and making the desired selection, or by clicking show all to
remove all filters. In addition, you can download the logs in a .tgz file by clicking download
in the lower-right corner of the logs screen. At the root of the file is a report.txt file that
contains basic system information. This single file provides helpful information on the
versions, configuration, and CP950 status.
Figure 3-59

Download
logs

Figure 3-59 Event Logs Screen (All Levels, All Categories Selected)

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When you click the level field, the corresponding drop-down menu appears, where you can
select the user log display level, as shown in Figure 3-60.
Figure 3-60

Figure 3-60 Level Menu

Info specifies the lowest level of severity.

Warning specifies medium severity.

Error specifies an alert of high importance.

Category

When you click the category field, the corresponding drop-down menu appears, where
you can select a user log display category, as shown in Figure 3-61. These items allow you
to display events from a specific system component.
Figure 3-61

Figure 3-61 Category Menu

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Start Time/End Time

When you click the start time or end time field, two options appear: All and Custom. All
specifies a log for all time frames. Custom activates the date and time fields, where you can
select a specific time frame. Click the to display the specified log. If you click the , the
system displays all time frames (same as All). However, when you download logs, the
system does not use these time frames. All logs are downloaded, regardless of time
frames.
Figure 3-62

Figure 3-62 Start Time/End Time Fields

3.7 Setting up User Access

If you have administrator privileges, you can set up user access as follows:
1. Select user access in the system menu.
Figure 3-63

Figure 3-63 Select User Access

The user access screen appears. In this screen, if you are a system administrator, you
can change (or reset) the default administrator password (admin) and set up (or reset)
user access and passwords for all other users.
Figure 3-64

Figure 3-64 User Access Screen

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2. Click the username field.

The username menu appears with a list of all user levels.
Figure 3-65

Figure 3-65 User Name Menu

3. Select a user name, enter the old password, enter the new password, and then confirm
the new password in the respective fields. The default passwords are the same as the
user names.
These are the capabilities at each user level:
• operator: Access status screen, change macros, fader, and monitor selection. View
auditorium configuration and event logs. Download event logs.
• manager: Access all operator-level tasks, and edit macros. Change the operator-level
password.
• technician: Access all manager-level tasks. Perform manual equalization, change
network settings, clear event logs, update system software, manage system settings,
reboot system, change the operator- and manager-level passwords, and update the
certificate.
• admin: Access all technician-level tasks, and change the operator-, manager-, and
technician-level passwords.

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3.8 Modifying the Network Settings

To modify the network settings, select network in the system menu.
Figure 3-66

Figure 3-66 Select Network in the System Menu

The network screen appears. In this screen, you can change the host name, specify a
Network Time Protocol (NTP) server, and modify the IP configuration for the command
network port and the Dolby Atmos Connect input port.

Figure 3-67 Modifying the Network Settings

If you click the Dolby Atmos Connect tab, these parameters default to legacy mode, as
shown in the following figure. This is the most efficient mode for connecting to other
devices, for example, a Dolby Multichannel Amplifier or Dolby DAC3202.
Figure 3-67

Figure 3-68 Setting up the Dolby Atmos Connect Parameters (Legacy Mode)

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If you are integrating with third-party devices, you can uncheck legacy mode and enter
source and destination RTP settings for channels 1–8 and 9–16, as shown in the following
figure.
Figure 3-68

Figure 3-69 Setting up the Dolby Atmos Connect Parameters (Nonlegacy Mode)

Following is a description of the Dolby Atmos Connect parameters.

Static Source IP Address

In this field, you can change the default Dolby Atmos Connect static IP address. You do not
need to change this default value. However, all other devices in the audio chain should
have similar IP addresses, except for the last octet, which you need to change so there are
no IP address conflicts.

PTP Domain Number and Priority

PTP (precision time protocol) maintains the audio synchronization between the playback
device and any connected devices within an auditorium, such as a Dolby Multichannel
Amplifier or Dolby DAC3202. The default setting is 109. If only one auditorium within a
facility has a Dolby Multichannel Amplifier installed, we recommend that you retain this
default value.

If more than one auditorium has a Dolby Atmos Connect Network, we recommend
keeping the networks separate so you can use the same PTP parameters for the screen in
each network.

In some cases, you may have more than one auditorium interconnected on the same
network. We do not recommend such a configuration. In such cases, you must enter unique
PTP values for each auditorium. The PTP domain number in this field must match the PTP
domain number in the other connected devices in the auditorium.

PTP priority 1 can remain at 127. This is the default setting and correctly sets the CP950 as
the highest-priority clock in the AES67 network. Other devices in the audio chain should
have a PTP priority of 128 or higher. PTP priority 2 can remain at 128.

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Destination Multicast IP

The destination multicast IP address identifies the main IP address used in audio
transmission. The CP950 and any downstream devices in the auditorium should use the
same exact IP address.

The default IP address is 239.81.83.67 for the Dolby CP950, Dolby Mutichannel Amplifier,
and Dolby DAC3202.

If more than one auditorium has a Dolby Atmos Connect Network, we recommend
keeping the networks separate so you can use the same destination multicast parameters
for the screen in each network.

In some cases, you may have more than one auditorium interconnected on the same
network. We do not recommend such a configuration. In such cases, you must enter a
different destination multicast IP address for each auditorium.

RTP Source and RTP Destination UDP Ports

The system transmits audio in streams of eight channels. The CP950 is a 16-channel audio
processor, which provides two streams of eight channels.

The system sends audio packets with two important values: RTP source and RTP
destination UDP ports. Downstream devices with matching values accept these audio
packets and ignore packets with no matching values.

The default channels 1–8 are:

Source = 6518
Destination = 6517

The default channels 9–16 are:

Source = 6519
Destination = 6517

If you hover over these fields, you can enter the desired UDP settings for each channel bank.

You can manually change the source and destination RTP ports by disabling legacy mode.
This enables you to easily set up a third-party device configuration.

RTCP Destination UDP Port

The RTCP destination UDP port allows an external device to monitor the system for some
quality-of-service and control data. This setting does not affect the transmission of the
audio and can be left at the default value of 8566.

Unique RTP Destination UDP Ports

Typically, the RTP Destination UDP ports are the same, with a default value of 6517. When
activated, this selection forces the system to use different values for the RTP destination
UDP ports. 6517 is used for channels 1–8, and 6518 is used for channels 9–16. This can be
useful when integrating with third-party audio receivers that require unique values. If you
are using all Dolby receiving devices, you can leave this setting unchecked.

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3.9 Performing Maintenance Tasks

If you are a technician or a system administrator, select maintenance in the system menu to
perform maintenance tasks.
Figure 3-69

Figure 3-70 Select Maintenance in the System Menu

The maintenance screen appears. In this screen, you can upgrade the system, and back
up, restore, and reset system settings.
Figure 3-70

Figure 3-71 Maintenance Screen

Following is a description of each of the maintenance screen operations.

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Upgrade

To upgrade your CP950 system software:

1. Obtain the .dlb upgrade file from Dolby Laboratories at
https://www.dolbycustomer.com.
2. Copy the upgrade file to your local disk.
3. Click Choose File, then click upload.
4. Confirm the displayed upgrade file version, then click install upgrade.
The system initiates the upgrade process, displays the progress, and reboots the CP950
when the upgrade is completed.

Settings Management

The maintenance screen provides the following tools in the settings management pane:

The backup tool enables you to back up all of the CP950 system settings, which include:
• Auditorium configuration: Size and shape of room, channel routing, and EQ presets
• Current macros and delays
• Preferences and network settings
• Current system state (active macro, fader level, alerts, and so on) at the time of the
backup (collectively called operational state snapshot)

1. Click the backup button

The system defines the name of the backup file, but you can add additional
information in the provided box.

2. Click the create backup button to save the .dac restore file in the designated directory
on your PC.

The restore tool enables you to restore all of the CP950 system settings (except user access)
or select specific settings (by clicking in the corresponding boxes).
1. Click the restore button at the upper-right side of the screen, then click Choose File to
select a .dac restore file.
2. Click the restore button at the lower-right side of the screen to run the restoration
process.

The reset tool enables you to clear the current CP950 settings and start over in different
parts of the system. Resetting the current system state (collectively called operational state
snapshot) may help to clear false alerts.
1. Click the reset button at the upper-right side of the screen.
You can reset your system to the factory defaults (except for user access) or reset
specific factory settings (by clicking in the corresponding boxes).

2. Click the reset button at the lower-right side of the screen to run the reset operation.

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3.10 Rebooting the System

If you have technician- or administrator-level access, you can reboot the CP950 by clicking
reboot in the system menu, and then clicking the displayed reboot button. A prompt
appears where you need to enter your password. Note that this is a soft system reboot and
may not fix some problems that you may experience. In some situations, a hard reboot
(removing the power cord for 10 seconds) can be more useful.
Figure 3-71

Figure 3-72 Rebooting the System

3.11 Downloading CP950 Essentials

When you click downloads in the system menu, you can access:
• This manual in available languages
• Web services WSDL for controlling the CP950 using an API
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB)
files for remote monitoring
• Dolby Atmos Designer software (Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh versions)
• Third-party software documentation
Figure 3-72

Figure 3-73 Select Downloads in System Menu

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3.12 Contacting Dolby Support

To find information on how to contact the Dolby Cinema Solutions and Support team, click
support in the system menu.
Figure 3-73

Figure 3-74 Click Support in System Menu

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Configuring the Equalization Parameters

This chapter describes three methods for configuring the Dolby® CP950 equalization (EQ)
parameters. You can use any of these methods, depending on your requirements:
• Equalize an auditorium with the CP950 real-time analyzer by starting a new macro
EQ preset, and then use the standard one-third octave EQ, which is similar to the
Dolby CP750 EQ (or the CP950 Grossman eq, which allows you to zoom in and make
finer adjustments), as described in Section 4.1.
• Configure an auditorium with crossovers or a mix of analog and digital outputs using
Dolby Atmos Designer (DAD), then upload that room configuration to the CP950,
and use the standard one-third octave EQ, which is similar to the Dolby CP750 EQ (or
the Grossman eq, which allows you to zoom in and make finer adjustments), as
described in Section 4.2.
• Create a room configuration using DAD and use Dolby AutoEQ, which is similar to
the Dolby CP850 EQ, to equalize the room, as described in Section 4.3.

Note: To use internal crossovers or both analog and digital outputs at the same time, you
must use the DAD software.

Before using any of these methods:

1. Use the front-panel user interface (FPUI) to change the default IP address to your
cinema networking standard and connect to the CP950 web client.
2. Connect to the CP950 web client using Google Chrome version 71.x or later (for best
results).
3. Check the CP950 software version by clicking maintenance in the web client. If the
version is not up to date with the current CP950 software on www.dolbycustomer.com,
download and install the current version.
If you want to use DAD for the installation, you must use DAD version 3.2.x or higher.

You can download the current version of DAD software by clicking downloads in the
CP950 navigation bar. You can also download the current version of DAD software,
release notes, and manual at www.dolbycustomer.com. In addition, you can access the
DAD manual and release notes from the DAD software Help menu.

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4.1 Configuring Equalization with the CP950 Real-Time Analyzer

This section explains how to use the CP950 web client user interface to configure a room
and equalize the auditorium.

4.1.1 Configuring the Room

To configure a room:
1. Click auditorium in the navigation bar at the left side of the screen, and then click the
configure room tab to display the configure room screen.
2. Click in the room configuration field to display the drop-down menu, and then select
the room configuration you want to use.
Figure 4-1

Figure 4-1 Configure Room Screen Drop-Down Menu

You can select a room configuration for:

• 5.1 All Analog: Three screen channels (L, C, R), one subwoofer (LFE), and two
surround zones (LSS, RSS). The system uses the top DB25 connector (CHANNEL
1-8 ANALOG OUT) to output all channels as analog audio.
• 5.1 All Digital: Three screen channels (L, C, R), one subwoofer (LFE), and two
surround zones (LSS, RSS). The system uses the DOLBY ATMOS CONNECT OUT
port to output all channels as digital audio.
• 7.1 All Analog: Three screen channels (L, C, R), one subwoofer (LFE), and four
surround zones (LSS, LRS, RRS, RSS). The system uses the top DB25 connector
(CHANNEL 1-8 ANALOG OUT) to output all channels as analog audio.
• 7.1 All Digital: Three screen channels (L, C, R), one subwoofer (LFE), and four
surround zones (LSS, LRS, RRS, RSS). The system uses the DOLBY ATMOS
CONNECT OUT port to output all channels as digital audio.

For analog and digital 5.1 configurations, the system outputs:

Speaker Analog Digital

Left Channel 1 Channel 1
Right Channel 2 Channel 2
Center Channel 3 Channel 3
LFE Channel 4 Channel 4
Left Side Surround (side and back walls) Channel 5 Channel 5
Right Side Surround (side and back walls) Channel 6 Channel 6

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For analog and digital 7.1 configurations, the system outputs:

Speaker Analog Digital

Left Channel 1 Channel 1
Right Channel 2 Channel 2
Center Channel 3 Channel 3
LFE Channel 4 Channel 4
Left Side Surround Channel 5 Channel 5
Right Side Surround Channel 6 Channel 6
Left Rear Surround Channel 7 Channel 7
Right Rear Surround Channel 8 Channel 8

Switching between room configurations can take up to one minute.

You may notice that the surround speaker positions are not located where you have
physical speakers, as in this figure.
Figure 4-2

Figure 4-2 Default Speaker Positions for 7.1 Room

3. After selecting the room configuration, enter the distance from the screen to the rear
wall of the theatre and the average distance between left and right surround speakers.
This is similar to the method used when entering a CP750 room configuration. This
enables the system to determine the surround speaker delay. You can toggle this entry
between feet and meters and can enter only whole numbers (no fractions or decimals).
Figure 4-3

Figure 4-3 Enter Distances

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Digital users proceed to the next section (Section 4.1.2). Analog users can skip this next
section and proceed to Section 4.1.3.

4.1.2 Configuring a Digital Output

If you selected a digital output room configuration, the system default is AES67, which
enables an easy connection to a Dolby Multichannel Amplifier. If you need
BLU Link, select Preferences in the navigation bar at the left side of the screen, and then
switch from AES67 to BLU Link.
Figure 4-4

Figure 4-4 Preferences Screen

Note: You may also need to make additional changes by clicking network in the
navigation bar, and then clicking the Dolby Atmos Connect tab. For related
information, see Section 3.8.

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4.1.3 Configuring the Equalization Parameters

To run equalization in the web client, select equalization in the navigation bar at the left side
of the screen.
The real-time analyzer EQ screen appears in the equalization screen.

Figure 4-5 Real-Time Analyzer EQ Screen

The system defaults to an EQ preset named AutoEQ. You cannot change this preset.
To configure EQ you need to create an editable copy of AutoEQ.

4.1.4 Adding an Equalization Preset

To add a new equalization preset:

1. Click the button.

You are prompted to base your new preset on either the AutoEQ preset or a copy of a
previously created customized preset. In either case, you must also enter a name for
your new preset. Alternatively, you can create a new customized preset by following
the instructions in Section 3.3.2.
Figure 4-5

Figure 4-6 Add an EQ Preset

2. Enter a name for your new preset, then click the ok button to save your new preset.
This documentation uses the name custom as an example.

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3. Click the activated edit button, which unlocks the equalization controls.
The edit button changes to a save button, and a cancel button appears, which allows
you to cancel your entries.
Figure 4-6

Figure 4-7 Equalization Parameters Activated for Editing

4.1.5 Beginning the Equalization Process

The CP950 provides a test-signal generator. This generator can output several different test
signals to assist equalizing the auditorium.
1. Click the on/off toggle button to play the test tone or turn it off.
2. Click in the on/off field to display a drop-down menu where you can select the
desired of test tone you want to generate.
Figure 4-7

Figure 4-8 Real-Time Analyzer Test-Signal Generator and Microphone Phantom Power

The default output level for pink noise, thump, and sine signal tones is –30 dBFS. The
default output level for the sweep signal tone is –40 dBFS.

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3. While configuring the EQ for a speaker, you can temporarily disable the EQ by
clicking the bypass AutoEQ on/off button to toggle back and forth and hear the
changes you make.
Figure 4-8

Figure 4-9 Bypass AutoEQ

4. Click on the graphic eq button (if not already selected), and drag each slider to adjust
the gain throughout the range of frequencies, as shown on the real-time analyzer EQ
display. This is the standard one-third octave EQ. Click the flatten button to flatten the
curve.
Figure 4-9

Figure 4-10 Graphic Equalizer

After configuring all of the desired parameters, click the save button to create and save
your new preset. You can now proceed to the next step in Section 4.1.7 or first use
Grossman eq for fine-tuning as described in the next section (Section 4.1.6).

4.1.6 Fine-Tuning With Grossman eq

Grossman eq is an equalization (EQ) tool that enables finer room tunings. It is provided for
technician- or admin-level users. As you zoom in on the display, it allows you to control
narrowband EQ. This tool displays an interface that provides users with the ability to
utilize the one-twelfth octave capabilities of the CP950, CP850, and IMS3000 equalizers.
The existing bass, treble, and one-third octave controls provide broadband equalization at
fixed frequencies that limit equalization flexibility. Grossman eq provides controls that
allow users to narrowly or broadly adjust the frequency response at any point from 20 Hz
to 20 kHz.

When you click equalization in the navigation bar, and then click the edit button to edit
equalization for one of your custom presets, a Grossman eq button appears in the
equalization screen (to the left of the graphics eq button), as shown in the following figures.
Figure 4-10

Figure 4-11 Grossman eq Button

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When you click the Grossman eq button, the Grossman eq screen appears. The example in
the next figure shows a graph that displays a Grossman eq frequency curve (in green) that
a user can create by utilizing the specialized Grossman eq tools that are shown in the figure
(and described in the following sections). In addition, the graph displays the resulting sum
of all input to the eq curve (in black), which includes auto eq, Grossman eq, graphic eq, bass
and treble, and output level. The x curve is displayed in red (as it is in the other
equalization screens).
Figure 4-11

Replace and add

Horizontal slider

Flatten
Grossman
equalizer sliders

Figure 4-12 Grossman EQ Screen

Following is a description of the controls in the Grossman eq screen, as shown in the

previous figure.

Grossman Equalizer Sliders

You can drag each of these sliders to adjust the gain throughout the range of frequencies
shown on the graph. The number above each of these sliders represents the position of the
slider from –10 dB gain to +10 dB gain. This corresponds with the center band of all bands
that the slider represents. The number below each of these sliders denotes the frequency
(Hz) of the center band of all bands represented by that slider.

Horizontal Slider

The horizontal zoom slider affects the number of one-twelfth octave EQ bands that you
control with the Grossman equalizer sliders. When you move a slider slowly to the right,
the number of bands decreases by 1. At its left-most position, the slider corresponds to 15
bands per slider, and at its right-most position, it corresponds to one band per slider. Note
that each slider may affect more than this precise number of bands, due to smoothing of
the EQ curve. You can zoom in and out to keep the center band of the graph constant as far
as possible. (It must also adjust for either end of the graph while zooming out.)

Panning affects which bands the sliders manipulate. You can also pan around (when not
fully zoomed out) by dragging the graph left and right, or by using the arrow buttons next
to the slider. The arrow buttons move the graph left or right one band at a time.

The refresh button resets the zoom slider back to 15 bands per slider.

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Replace and Add Buttons

These buttons denote two modes of operation. When you click replace and move an
equalizer slider to a different position to change a setting, this replaces the Grossman band
gains (the green plot only) with the new setting. When you click add and move a slider to
a different position, this adds the new changes to the existing Grossman band gains. Note
that in add mode, it is possible to set band gains beyond the range of the sliders, that is,
beyond the [–10 dB, +10 dB] range. In such a case, the Grossman band gains (only the green
plot) are saturated at +10 dB or –10 dB. Grossman eq remembers the shape of the curve
before it was saturated, so if you reduce the level (which desaturates), the original shape is
retained.

Flatten Button

When you click flatten, Grossman eq sets all of the visible bands to 0 dB gain by flattening
only the area of the EQ range that is currently visible on the graph, based on the zoom
slider setting.

Grossman eq Results

After using the above controls, be sure to click save at the top of the screen to retain your
changes (or cancel to discard your changes). After saving your settings, the main
equalization screen should now display the resulting 20 Hz to 20 kHz curve (without the
markup of the Grossman eq contribution).

After configuring all of the desired parameters, click the save button to create your new
preset. You can delete a customized preset by clicking the minus (-) button. You cannot
delete the AutoEQ preset.

4.1.7 Configuring the Macro Editor

After equalizing the auditorium, select macro editor in the navigation bar, and change the
eq preset for all of your current macros to the new preset you created.
Figure 4-12

Change eq preset
for macros

Figure 4-13 Enter New EQ Preset for All Macros

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4.1.8 Finalizing the Equalization

After completing the previous steps:

• Test the CP950 audio playback to ensure proper operation and sound.
• Click maintenance in the navigation bar and back up your system settings.
• Save the backup in a safe place for future use.

4.2 Using Dolby Atmos Designer and One-Third Octave EQ

This section explains how to use DAD to configure a room with a mix of analog and digital
outputs or internal crossovers, and then use the standard one-third octave EQ (not using
Dolby AutoEQ).

You can connect to the CP950 in DAD version 3.2 or higher by entering its IP address. To
ensure the correct device configuration, you must change the target device field under the
DAD define > routing tab to CP950.
Figure 4-13

Figure 4-14 Select CP950 as Target Device in Dolby Atmos Designer

Note: The CP950 is a 16-channel processor and using one output channel in digital or
analog disables that channel for the other output type. For example, if you output
from digital channel 1, analog channel 1 is disabled as an output channel. If you
output from analog channel 9, digital channel 9 is disabled.

You can download the current version of DAD software by clicking downloads in the
CP950 navigation bar. You can also download the current version of DAD software, release
notes, and manual at www.dolbycustomer.com. In addition, you can access the DAD manual
and release notes from the DAD software Help menu.

Note: We provide a Dolby Atmos Designer video tutorial at:

https://vimeo.com/showcase/4989198/video/280122204

Digital users proceed to the next section (Section 4.2.1). Analog users can skip this next
section and proceed to Section 4.1.3.

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4.2.1 Configuring a Digital Output

If you selected a digital output room configuration, the system default is AES67, which
enables an easy connection to a Dolby Multichannel Amplifier. If you need
BLU Link, select Preferences in the navigation bar at the left side of the screen, and then
switch from AES67 to BLU Link.
Figure 4-14

Figure 4-15 Preferences screen

Note: You may also need to make additional changes by clicking network in the
navigation bar, and then clicking the Dolby Atmos Connect tab. For related
information, see Section 3.8.

4.2.2 Creating the Room in Dolby Atmos Designer

To create a room and perform DAD operations, see the instructions in the Dolby Atmos
Designer User’s Manual. You can mix analog and digital outputs but cannot exceed 16
channels, which is the maximum number of channels supported by the CP950. After you
create a room, save a copy of the DAD.dac file, and then:
1. Push the room configuration to the CP950 using DAD.
2. Click auditorium in the CP950 navigation bar, and then click the configure room tab.
Dolby Atmos Designer should be the selected for the room configuration.
This confirms that the system is using the room you created.

To confirm that your settings are correct, click the summary or routing tab.
Figure 4-15

Figure 4-16 Dolby Atmos Designer Selected for Room Configuration

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4.2.3 Configuring the Equalization Parameters

To run equalization in the web client, select equalization in the navigation bar at the left side
of the screen.
The real-time analyzer EQ screen appears in the equalization screen.

Figure 4-17 Real-Time Analyzer EQ Screen

The system defaults to an EQ preset named AutoEQ. You cannot change this preset.
To configure EQ you need to create an editable copy of AutoEQ.

4.2.4 Adding an Equalization Preset

To add a new equalization preset:

1. Click the button.

You are prompted to base your new preset on either the AutoEQ preset or a copy of a
previously created customized preset. In either case, you must also enter a name for
your new preset. Alternatively, you can create a new customized preset by following
the instructions in Section 3.3.2.
Figure 4-16

Figure 4-18 Add an EQ Preset

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2. Enter a name for your new preset, then click the ok button to save your new preset.
This documentation uses the name custom as an example.
3. Click the activated edit button, which unlocks the equalization controls.
The edit button changes to a save button, and a cancel button appears, which allows
you to cancel your entries.
Figure 4-17

Figure 4-19 Equalization Parameters Activated for Editing

4.2.5 Beginning the Equalization Process

The CP950 provides a test-signal generator. This generator can output several different test
signals to assist equalizing the auditorium.
1. Click the on/off toggle button to play the test tone or turn it off.
2. Click in the on/off field to display a drop-down menu where you can select the type of
test tone you want to generate.
Figure 4-18

Figure 4-20 Real-Time Analyzer Test-Signal Generator and Microphone Phantom Power

The default output level for pink noise, thump, and sine-signal tones is –30 dBFS. The
default output level for the sweep signal tone is –40 dBFS.

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3. While configuring the EQ for a speaker, you can temporarily disable the EQ by
clicking the bypass AutoEQ on/off button to toggle back and forth and hear the
changes you make.
Figure 4-19

Figure 4-21 Bypass AutoEQ

4. Click on the graphic eq button (if not already selected), and drag each slider to adjust
the gain throughout the range of frequencies, as shown on the real-time analyzer EQ
display. This is the standard one-third octave EQ. Click the flatten button to flatten the
curve.
Figure 4-20

Figure 4-22 Graphic Equalizer

After configuring all of the desired parameters, click the save button to create and save
your new preset. You can now proceed to the next step in Section 4.1.7 or first use
Grossman eq for fine-tuning as described in the next section (Section 4.1.6).

4.2.6 Fine Tuning With Grossman eq

Grossman eq is an equalization (EQ) tool that enables finer room tunings. It is provided for
technician- or admin level users. As you zoom in on the display, it allows you to control
narrowband EQ. This tool displays an interface that provides users with the ability to
utilize the one-twelfth octave capabilities of the CP950, CP850, and IMS3000 equalizers.
The existing bass, treble, and one-third octave controls provide broadband equalization at
fixed frequencies that limit equalization flexibility. Grossman eq provides controls that
allow users to narrowly or broadly adjust the frequency response at any point from 20 Hz
to 20 kHz.

When you click equalization in the navigation bar, and then click the edit button to edit
equalization for one of your custom presets, a Grossman eq button appears in the
equalization screen (to the left of the graphics eq button), as shown in the following figures.
Figure 4-21

Figure 4-23 Grossman eq Button

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When you click the Grossman eq button, the Grossman eq screen appears. The example in
the following figure shows a graph that displays a Grossman eq frequency curve (in green)
that a user can create by utilizing the specialized Grossman eq tools that are shown in the
figure (and described in the following sections). In addition, the graph displays the
resulting sum of all input to the eq curve (in black), which includes auto eq, Grossman eq,
graphic eq, bass and treble, and output level. The x curve is displayed in red (as it is in the
other equalization screens).
Figure 4-22

Replace and add

Horizontal slider

Flatten
Grossman
equalizer sliders

Figure 4-24 Grossman EQ Screen

Following is a description of the controls in the Grossman eq screen, as shown in the

previous figure.

Grossman Equalizer Sliders

You can drag each of these sliders to adjust the gain throughout the range of frequencies
shown on the graph. The number above each of these sliders represents the position of the
slider from –10 dB gain to +10 dB gain. This corresponds with the center band of all bands
that the slider represents. The number below each of these sliders denotes the frequency
(Hz) of the center band of all bands represented by that slider.

Horizontal Slider

The horizontal zoom slider affects the number of one-twelfth octave EQ bands that you
control with the Grossman equalizer sliders. When you move a slider slowly to the right,
the number of bands decreases by 1. At its left-most position, the slider corresponds to 15
bands per slider, and at its right-most position, it corresponds to one band per slider. Note
that each slider may affect more than this precise number of bands, due to smoothing of
the EQ curve. You can zoom in and out to keep the center band of the graph constant as far
as possible. (It must also adjust for either end of the graph while zooming out.)

Panning affects which bands the sliders manipulate. You can also pan around (when not
fully zoomed out) by dragging the graph left and right, or by using the arrow buttons next
to the slider. The arrow buttons move the graph left or right one band at a time.

The refresh button resets the zoom slider back to 15 bands per slider.

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Replace and Add Buttons

These buttons denote two modes of operation. When you click replace and move an
equalizer slider to a different position to change a setting, this replaces the Grossman band
gains (the green plot only) with the new setting. When you click add and move a slider to
a different position, this adds the new changes to the existing Grossman band gains. Note
that in add mode, it is possible to set band gains beyond the range of the sliders, that is,
beyond the [–10dB, +10dB] range. In such a case, the Grossman band gains (only the green
plot) are saturated at +10dB or –10dB. Grossman eq remembers the shape of the curve
before it was saturated, so if you reduce the level (which desaturates), the original shape is
retained.

Flatten Button

When you click flatten, Grossman eq sets all of the visible bands to 0 dB gain by flattening
only the area of the EQ range that is currently visible on the graph, based on the zoom
slider setting.

Grossman eq Results

After using the above controls, be sure to click save at the top of the screen to retain your
changes (or cancel to discard your changes). After saving your settings, the main
equalization screen should now display the resulting 20 Hz to 20 kHz curve (without the
markup of the Grossman eq contribution).

After configuring all of the desired parameters, click the save button to create your new
preset. You can delete a customized preset by clicking the minus (-) button. You cannot
delete the AutoEQ preset.

4.2.7 Configuring the Macro Editor

After equalizing the auditorium, select macro editor in the navigation bar, and change the
eq preset for all of your current macros to the new preset you created.
Figure 4-23

Change eq preset
for macros

Figure 4-25 Enter New EQ Preset for All Macros

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4.2.8 Finalizing the Equalization

After completing the previous steps:

• Test the CP950 audio playback to ensure proper operation and sound.
• Click maintenance in the navigation bar and back up your system settings.
• Save the backup in a safe place for future use.

4.3 Configuring a Room Using Dolby Atmos Designer and AutoEQ

This section shows you how to use Dolby Atmos Designer to configure a room and then
use Dolby AutoEQ.

You can connect to the CP950 in DAD version 3.2 or higher by entering its IP address. To
ensure the correct device configuration, you must change the target device field under the
DAD define > routing tab to CP950.
Figure 4-24

Figure 4-26 Select CP950 as Target Device in Dolby Atmos Designer

You can download the current version of DAD software by clicking downloads in the
CP950 navigation bar. You can also download the current version of DAD software, release
notes, and manual at www.dolbycustomer.com. In addition, you can access the DAD manual
and release notes from the DAD software Help menu.

Digital users proceed to the next section (Section 4.3.1). Analog users can skip this next
section and proceed to Section 4.3.2.

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4.3.1 Configuring a Digital Output

If you will be using a digital output room configuration, the system default is AES67, which
enables an easy connection to a Dolby Multichannel Amplifier. If you need
BLU Link, select Preferences in the navigation bar at the left side of the screen, and then
switch from AES67 to BLU Link.
Figure 4-25

Figure 4-27 Preferences screen

Note: You may also need to make additional changes by clicking network in the
navigation bar, and then clicking the Dolby Atmos Connect tab. For related
information, see Section 3.8.

4.3.2 Creating the Room in Dolby Atmos Designer and Running AutoEQ

To create a room and run AutoEQ in DAD, see the instructions in Dolby Atmos Designer
User’s Manual. You can mix analog and digital outputs but cannot exceed 16 channels,
which is the maximum number of channels supported by the CP950. After you create a
room and run AutoEQ, save a copy of the DAD.dac file, and then:
1. Push the room configuration to the CP950 using DAD.
2. Click auditorium in the CP950 navigation bar, and then click the configure room tab.
Dolby Atmos Designer should be the selected for the room configuration.
This confirms that the system is using the room you created.

To confirm that your settings are correct, click the summary or routing tab.
Figure 4-26

Figure 4-28 Dolby Atmos Designer Selected for Room Configuration

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4.3.3 Configuring the Macro Editor

After equalizing the auditorium, select macro editor in the navigation bar, and change the
eq preset for all of your current macros to the new preset you created.
Figure 4-27

Change eq preset
for macros

Figure 4-29 Enter New EQ Preset for All Macros

4.3.4 Finalizing the Equalization

After completing the previous steps:

• Test the CP950 audio playback to ensure proper operation and sound.
• Click maintenance in the navigation bar and back up your system settings.
• Save the backup in a safe place for future use.

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Servicing the CP950

The CP950 architecture is a modular design that enables ease of maintenance and future
upgrades. This chapter shows you how to troubleshoot any problems you may encounter
and, if necessary, replace CP950 parts. You can order replacement parts from Dolby.
(Applicable part numbers are provided throughout this chapter.)

Warning: To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the CP950 mains power
connection before troubleshooting or replacing parts.
Place the CP950 on a stable and clutter-free service.
Do not place the CP950 in any area where it may become wet.
Avoid servicing the CP950 in the presence of extreme humidity, temperature, or
amount of dust. Follow static-electricity protocols.

5.1 Replacing the CAT1700 Main Board

If there is a problem with inputs, outputs, Ethernet communication, or other basic
operations, we recommend reseating the CAT1700 before replacing this board. This section
shows you how to reseat the CAT1700 and how to replace it, if necessary (part number
CAT1700).

Warning: To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the CP950 mains power
connection before proceeding.

To reseat or replace the CAT1700:

1. Power down the unit by disconnecting the power cord, and then disconnect all other
connections.
2. Locate the CAT1700 and the two thumbscrews that secure the board to the chassis on
the back of the CP950.
Figure 5-1

Figure 5-1 CAT1700 and Thumb Screws

3. Unscrew the thumbscrews in a counterclockwise direction. These screws are captured

in the chassis and do not come out completely.

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4. When the thumbscrews are no longer securing the CAT1700 to the chassis, carefully
pull on the thumbscrews to remove the board.
Figure 5-2

Figure 5-2 CAT1700 Removed

5. Inspect the CAT1700 for signs of damage to its components or the edge connector that
plugs into the CAT1720. If there is damage, you need to replace the CAT1700.
6. To reseat or replace the existing CAT1700, align the circuit board with the guide rails
on both sides. The CAT1700 sheet-metal tray will slide into the unit below the guide
rails.
Figure 5-3

Figure 5-3 Align CAT1700 with Guide Rails

7. Push the CAT1700 carefully into its final position using the guide rails, and then use
the thumbscrews to secure the board to the CP950 chassis.
8. The procedure is now complete.

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5.2 Replacing the CAT1740 Power Supply

If the system is not booting, a power supply problem may be the reason. We recommend
troubleshooting the power supply before you replace it. This section shows you how to
troubleshoot and reseat the CAT1740, and how to replace it, if required (part number
CAT1740).

Warning: Double pole, neutral fusing. Disconnect the CP950 mains power before
proceeding. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, you must disconnect the
power cord before removing the power supply assembly.

5.2.1 Tool Required

• Small Phillips screwdriver

To troubleshoot, reseat, and also replace the CAT1740 power supply, if necessary:
1. Power down the unit by disconnecting the power cord, and then disconnect all other
connections.
2. Locate the CAT1740 power supply module on the rear panel.
3. Find the two screws that secure the power supply to the chassis.
Figure 5-4

Fan 2 Fan 1

Figure 5-4 Rear-Panel Power Supply Module, Fan Locations, and Chassis Screws

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4. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the power
supply to the chassis.
5. Use the handle on the power supply to pull the power supply out of the chassis.
Figure 5-5

Figure 5-5 Power Supply Components

You can see several components in the CAT1740 power supply, as shown in the
following figure.
Figure 5-6

Figure 5-6 Power Supply Components

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The power moves through the AC input into two fuses on the power supply. In the
figures below, fuse 1 (F1), a 10-amp fuse, is closest to the front of the power supply.
Fuse 2 (F2), a 2-amp fuse, is located behind fuse 1. Each fuse receptacle supports two
fuse sizes, which makes it easier to purchase replacement fuses locally .
Figure 5-7

Figure 5-7 Power Supply Fuses

6. Determine whether either or both fuses failed. If you need to remove and replace
fuses, we recommend that you use a fuse puller. Dolby does not sell fuses. For failed
fuses, use these specifications to locate a suitable replacement locally:

Fuse Rating Type Small Size Large Size

Fuse 1 10 A 250 VAC Ceramic time lag 5 × 20 mm 6.3 × 32 mm
Fuse 2 2 A 250 VAC Ceramic time lag 5 × 20 mm 6.3 × 32 mm

7. If both fuses are good, look for disconnected cables or damaged components. After
this inspection, reseat the power supply in the CP950, secure it with the two screws
you removed, and reboot.
If the CP950 still does not boot up, the problem is most likely related to another power
supply component. If you have more than one CP950, you can double-check a problem
power supply by swapping CAT1740s between units.

If you need to replace a problem power supply, you can order a new CAT1740 from
Dolby.

The procedure is now complete.

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5.3 Troubleshooting and Replacing Fans

If the CP950 is overheating and you see system fan alerts, you should check the fans and
replace as necessary. We recommend that you troubleshoot a fan problem before replacing.
This section explains how to troubleshoot, remove, and replace CAT1740 fans (part
number 8322692).

5.3.1 Tools Required

These tools are required for this procedure:

• Small Phillips screwdriver
• Small zip tie

5.3.2 Troubleshooting and Replacement Procedure

To troubleshoot and replace fans in a CAT1740 power supply:

1. Look at the fans on the rear panel to identify any fans that are not turning.
It is possible, but not likely, that power cycling the CP950 can restore fan operation.

Caution: Do not touch a spinning fan with your finger or any tools. The fans operate at a
very high speed and can cause injury or damage.

2. Power down the unit by disconnecting the power cord, and then disconnect all other
connections.
3. Locate the CAT1740 power supply module containing two fans on the rear panel. If
the system sent a warning error message, you can identify each fan, as shown in the
following figure.
4. Find the two screws that secure the power supply to the chassis.
Figure 5-8

Fan 2 Fan 1

Figure 5-8 Rear-Panel Power Supply Module, Fan Locations, and Chassis Screws

5. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the power
supply to the chassis.
6. Use the handle on the power supply to pull the power supply out of the chassis.
7. Check the connections for the fan wires.
The wires for the fans are plugged into a small circuit board labeled CAT1740-DC. The
J3 connector is for fan 1. The J2 connector is for fan 2. Reseat the fan connections, then
use a flashlight to check if the fan seized up due to obstructions. With the fan off, you
can rotate it carefully to see if it is bound up. Do not touch the fan when it is spinning.

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8. Reinstall the power supply in the CP950, then power up the system. If there is still a
fan problem, you need to replace any faulty fans. Contact Dolby to order fan part
number 8322692. If you are not comfortable replacing fans, you can order a new
power supply, which is part number CAT1740.
Figure 5-9

Fan 1

Fan 2

Zip tie

Fan connectors

Figure 5-9 Fans and Connectors

The steps that follow show how to replace fan 2. The steps for replacing fan 1 are
identical.

9. Disconnect the CAT1740 power cable from the power source.

10. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws that secure the fan to the
CAT 1740 (shown partially unscrewed in the following figure).
Figure 5-10

Figure 5-10 Remove Screws From Fans

11. Locate and cut the zip tie around the fan cables (see zip tie in Figure 5-9).
12. Unplug the fan cable from the circuit board, then remove the fan.
13. Connect and install the replacement fan. Note that the fan label should be facing out
and match the routing of the fan cables. Add a new zip tie to secure the cabling. If
needed, you can order a new Dolby CAT1740 power supply.
14. The procedure is now complete.

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5.4 Replacing the CAT1720 Front-Panel Assembly Board

If there is a a problem with the front-panel user interface (FPUI) screen, fader knobs, or
booth monitor, you should start troubleshooting by reseating the CAT1700 main board
before replacing the CAT1720 board. This section shows you how to reseat the CAT1700 or
replace the entire CAT1720 assembly, if necessary (part numbers CAT1700 and CAT1720).

Warning: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, you must disconnect the power cord
before proceeding.

5.4.1 Required Tool

Small Phillips screwdriver

To troubleshoot or replace the CAT1720:

1. Power down the unit by disconnecting the power cord, and then disconnect all other
connections.
2. Locate the CAT1700 and the two thumbscrews that secure the board to the chassis on
the back of the CP950.
Figure 5-11

Figure 5-11 CAT1700 and Thumbscrews

3. Unscrew the thumbscrews in a counterclockwise direction. These screws are captured

in the chassis and do not come out completely.
4. When the thumbscrews are no longer securing the CAT1700 to the chassis, carefully
pull on the thumbscrews to remove the board.
Figure 5-12

Figure 5-12 CAT1700 Removed

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5. Inspect the CAT1700 for signs of damage to its components or the edge connector that
plugs into the CAT1720. If there is damage, you need to replace the CAT1700.
6. To reseat or replace the existing CAT1700, align the circuit board with the guide rails
on both sides. The CAT1700 sheet metal tray will slide into the unit below the guide
rails.
Figure 5-13

Figure 5-13 Align CAT1700 with Guide Rails

7. Push the CAT1700 carefully into its final position using the guide rails, and then use
the thumbscrews to secure the board to the CP950 chassis.
8. If reseating or replacing the CAT1700 did not restore function, power down and
remove the CAT1700 again.
9. Locate the CAT1740 power supply module on the back of the unit and identify the
two screws that secure the power supply to the chassis. In addition, find the blank
expansion-board cover plate and its two thumbscrews.

Warning: Double pole, neutral fusing. Disconnect mains before servicing.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, you must disconnect the power cord before
removing the power supply assembly.

Figure 5-14

Cover plate and screws

Power supply screws

Figure 5-14 CAT1740 Power Supply Module and Chassis Screws

10. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the power
supply to the chassis.
11. Use the handle on the power supply to pull the power supply out of the chassis.
12. Use the thumbscrews to remove the cover plate.

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13. Remove the top and bottom screws that are located behind each rack ear on both sides
of the unit. Do not remove the two middle screws.
Figure 5-15

Figure 5-15 Remove Top and Bottom Screws Behind Rack Ears

14. Pull on the rack ears to remove the front panel straight out of the chassis.
Figure 5-16

Figure 5-16 Remove Front Panel from the Chassis

15. Check the CAT1720 circuit board for damage. If you had problems with the booth
monitor speaker, check the connection on the left side of the board.
Figure 5-17

Figure 5-17 CAT1720 Circuit Board with Booth Monitor Speaker Connection Shown

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16. Move the chassis so that the empty front-panel slot is facing up toward you.
Figure 5-18

Figure 5-18 Empty Front-Panel Slot

17. Hold the new front panel by the rack ears and level it as much as possible.
There are guiding slots on the chassis that match up with the front panel. When
properly seated, the screw holes on the left and right sides behind the rack ears should
match up.

18. Reinstall the screws behind the rack ears.

19. Reinstall the CAT1740 power supply in the unit, securing it with the two screws you
previously removed.
20. Reinstall the CAT1700 main board in the chassis, securing it with the two
thumbscrews.
21. Reinstall the expansion-board cover plate in the chassis, securing it with the two
thumbscrews.
22. The procedure is now complete.

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Pinouts for CP950 Connectors

This appendix provides pinout information for CP950 connectors.

A.1 CP950 HDMI Input and Output Pinouts

The CP950 has one HDMI™ input and one HDMI output. The HDMI input and output use
type A connectors.

Pin Description
1 Transition-minimalized
differential signaling
(TMDS) data 2 +
2 TMDS data 2 shield
3 TMDS data 2 –
4 TMDS data 1 +
5 TMDS data 1 shield
6 TMDS data 1 –
7 TMDS data 0 +
8 TMDS data 0 shield
9 TMDS data 0 –
10 TMDS clock +
11 TMDS clock shield
12 TMDS clock –
13 Consumer Electronics
Control (CEC)
14 Reserved
15 Serial Clock for DDC
(SCL)
16 Serial DataLine for DDC
(SDA)
17 Display Data Channel
/CEC ground (DDC)
18 +5 V power
19 Hot plug detect

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A.2 CP950 16-Channel Analog Outputs

The CP950 has 16 electronically balanced, floating analog output channels with 100 Ω
output impedance. The outputs are split between two 25-pin subminiature D-connectors
(female). The maximum RMS output level for the analog output level is +26 dBu (15.45 V).
The pinout conforms to the TASCAM® standard.

Following are the CP950 pinouts for analog output channels 1–8.

Pin Description
1 Channel 8 +
2 Channel 8 ground
3 Channel 7 –
4 Channel 6 +
5 Channel 6 ground
6 Channel 5 –
7 Channel 4 +
8 Channel 4 ground
9 Channel 3 –
10 Channel 2 +
11 Channel 2 ground
12 Channel 1 –
13 Empty
14 Channel 8 –
15 Channel 7 +
16 Channel 7 ground
17 Channel 6 –
18 Channel 5 +
19 Channel 5 ground
20 Channel 4 –
21 Channel 3 +
22 Channel 3 ground
23 Channel 2 –
24 Channel 1 +
25 Channel 1 ground

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Following are the CP950 pinouts for analog output channels 9–16.

Pin Description
1 Channel 16 +
2 Channel 16 ground
3 Channel 15 –
4 Channel 14 +
5 Channel 14 ground
6 Channel 13 –
7 Channel 12 +
8 Channel 12 ground
9 Channel 11 –
10 Channel 10 +
11 Channel 10 ground
12 Channel 9 –
13 Empty
14 Channel 16 –
15 Channel 15 +
16 Channel 15 ground
17 Channel 14 –
18 Channel 13 +
19 Channel 13 ground
20 Channel 12 –
21 Channel 11 +
22 Channel 11 ground
23 Channel 10 –
24 Channel 9 +
25 Channel 9 ground

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A.3 CP950 Serial Port Pinouts

The CP950 has one RS-232 serial port. It uses a D-subminiature DE-9 data terminal
equipment (DTE) male connector. Use a crossover cable to communicate with another DTE
device, such as a PC. The equipment connected to this port should have its serial port set
to 9,600 baud, no parity, one stop bit.

Pin Description
1 Data Carrier
Detect (DCD)
2 Received
Exchange Data
(RXD)
3 Transmit
Exchange Data
(TXD)
4 Data Terminal
Ready (DTR)
5 Ground
6 Data Set
Ready(DSR)
7 Request to Send
(RTS)
8 Clear to Send
(CTS)
9 Ring Indicator
(RI)

Figure A-1

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Pinouts for Dolby Servers with DB25 Audio Output

This appendix provides pinout information for Dolby® servers that use DB25 audio output.

B.1 DSS200 with CAT862 Media Block 8 × AES Output Pinouts

Pin Description
1 AES Common
2 Channels 1/2 –
3 Channels 3/4 +
4 AES Common
5 Channels 5/6 –
6 Channels 7/8 +
7 AES Common
8 Channels 9/10 +
9 AES Common
10 Channels 11/12 –
11 Channels 13/14 +
12 AES Common
13 Channels 15/16 –
14 Channels 1/2 +
15 AES Common
16 Channels 3/4 –
17 Channels 5/6 +
18 AES Common
19 Channels 7/8 –
20 AES Common
21 Channels 9/10 –
22 Channels 11/12 +
23 AES Common
24 Channels 13/14 –
25 Channels 15/16 +

Figure B-1

Figure B-2

Figure B-3

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B.2 DCP-2000 and DCP-2K4 Dolphin Media Block 8 × AES Output

Pinouts
Pin Description
1 Channels 15/16 +
2 Channels 15/16 ground
3 Channels 13/14 –
4 Channels 11/12 +
5 Channels 11/12 ground
6 Channels 9/10 –
7 Channels 7/8 +
8 Channels 7/8 ground
9 Channels 5/6 –
10 Channels 3/4 +
11 Channels 3/4 ground
12 Channels 1/2 –
13 No connection
14 Channels 15/16 –
15 Channels 13/14 +
16 Channels 13/14 ground
17 Channels 11/12 –
18 Channels 9/10 +
19 Channels 9/10 ground
20 Channels 7/8 –
21 Channels 5/6 +
22 Channels 5/6 ground
23 Channels 3/4 –
24 Channels 1/2 +
25 Channels 1/2 ground

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DB25-to-RJ45 Adapter Instructions

Figure C-1

Figure C-2

Figure C-3

Figure C-4

C.1 DB25/RJ45 Adapter Wiring Instructions

This section provides instructions for wiring the provided DB25-to-dual-RJ45 adapter for
Dolby® Digital cinema playback systems that output 16-channel audio via a DB25
connecter. Instructions are provided for the Dolby DSS200 (equipped with a CAT862 media
block), and the Dolby DCP2000 and DCP2K4 (equipped with a Dolphin media block).

Note: Dolby DSS playback systems provide two media block options, the CAT862 and
CAT745. The CAT745 option outputs 16-channel audio via RJ45 Ethernet
connections and does not require an adapter.

Warning: To avoid exposure to dangerous voltages and to avoid damage to the unit, do
not connect the rear-panel RJ45 ports to telephone circuits.

C.1.1 Required Parts

These parts are required:

• An unpinned male DB25-to-dual-RJ45 adapter. One adapter ships with the CP950
(Dolby part number 7501670).
• For DSS200 CAT862 configurations only: A female-to-female DB25 gender changer.
This gender changer is not provided with the CP950. You must obtain it from a
third-party vendor.
Figure C-5

• In addition, you need two CAT5e or greater Ethernet cables. One of these cables is
required for channels 1–8, and a second cable is required when using channels 9–16.

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C.1.2 Wiring the DB25-to-Dual-RJ45 Adapter

You must use the correct pinouts on the provided DB25-to-RJ45 adapter to transmit the
incoming audio channels from the playback system to the CP950.

To wire the adapter for your playback system, you need to connect its colored wires to the
correct numbered pinholes, as specified in the following tables. The pinouts for the DSS200
CAT862 are different than those for the DCP2000 and DCP2K4, so the adapter wiring
pinouts are also different. Be sure to use the correct table. Insert the specified wire into its
corresponding pin hole until you feel the pin latch.

DSS200 CAT862 Port-A Adapter Pinouts for Channels 1–8

RJ45 Port-A Wire Color Pin Hole Number AES Pair

Blue 14 Channels 1 and 2 +
Orange 2 Channels 1 and 2 –
Black 3 Channels 3 and 4 +
Red 17 Channels 5 and 6 +
Green 5 Channels 5 and 6 –
Yellow 16 Channels 3 and 4 –
Brown 6 Channels 7 and 8 +
White 19 Channels 7 and 8 –

DSS200 CAT862 Port-B Adapter Pinouts for Channels 9–16

RJ45 Port-B Wire Color Pin Hole Number AES Pair

Blue 8 Channels 9 and 10 +
Orange 21 Channels 9 and 10 –
Black 22 Channels 11 and 12 +
Red 11 Channels 13 and 14 +
Green 24 Channels 13 and 14 –
Yellow 10 Channels 11 and 12 –
Brown 25 Channels 15 and 16 +
White 13 Channels 15 and 16 –

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DCP2000 and DCP2K4 Port-A Adapter Pinouts for Channels 1–8

RJ45 Port-A Wire Color Pin Hole Number AES Pair

Blue 24 Channels 1 and 2 +
Orange 12 Channels 1 and 2 –
Black 10 Channels 3 and 4 +
Red 21 Channels 5 and 6 +
Green 9 Channels 5 and 6 –
Yellow 23 Channels 3 and 4 –
Brown 7 Channels 7 and 8 +
White 20 Channels 7 and 8 –

DCP2000 and DCP2K4 Port-B Adapter Pinouts for Channels 9–16

RJ45 Port-B Wire Color Pin Hole Number AES Pair

Blue 18 Channels 9 and 10 +
Orange 6 Channels 9 and 10 –
Black 4 Channels 11 and 12 +
Red 15 Channels 13 and 14 +
Green 3 Channels 13 and 14 –
Yellow 17 Channels 11 and 12 –
Brown 1 Channels 15 and 16 +
White 14 Channels 15 and 16 –

For detailed instructions on how to connect the ports between a CP950 and each digital
cinema playback system, see Section 2.4.

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 Appendix D

Cabling Changes Required when Replacing a CP750

This appendix describes the cabling changes required when replacing a CP750 with a
CP950.

The pinout on the CP750 Main Audio Output is different from the pinout on the CP950
Channel 1-8 Analog Out. The CP750 uses its own unique pinout, but the CP950 pinout
conforms to the TASCAM® standard. The DB25 connector is male on the CP750 and female
on the CP950.

When replacing a CP750 with a CP950, there are three wiring-change options:
• Changing the CP750 wiring to use a male connector
• Removing the CP750 wiring and installing a new cable
• Plugging a short adapter cable or DB25-DB25 adapter into the end of the CP750
wiring

The required wiring pinouts are shown in the following table.

CP750 Cable Pin # (must be male) CP950 Cable Pin # (must be male) Channel
1 2 Ground
2 24 L+
3 3 BsL
4 5 Ground
5 21 C+
6 14 BsR
7 8 Ground
8 10 R+
9 11 Ground
10 6 Ls–
11 17 Rs–
12 20 SW–
13 13 Ground
14 12 L–
15 16 Ground
16 15 BsL+
17 9 C–
18 19 Ground

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CP750 Cable Pin # (must be male) CP950 Cable Pin # (must be male) Channel
19 1 BsR+
20 23 R–
21 22 Ground
22 25 Ground
23 18 Ls+
24 4 Rs+
25 7 SW+

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 Appendix E

Remote Control, Monitoring, and Automation

The Dolby® CP950 provides several ways to control and monitor the system:
• Web services API, as described in Section E.1
• ASCII commands, as described in Section E.2
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), as described in Section E.3

E.1 Web Services API

There is a web services API provided for the CP950. For details, go to
https://www.dolbycustomer.com. In addition, you can access web services by selecting
downloads in the CP950 web client.

E.2 ASCII Serial Commands

The CP950 can receive simple ASCII commands over the RS232 serial port or Ethernet (port
61408). The following table lists the CP950 ASCII commands.

Table E-1 CP950 Serial Commands

Parameter Name Description Argument/Value Usage

sys.macros Read list of macro names and ? "sys.macros ?"
numbers
sys.macro_preset Read current macro number ? "sys.macro_preset ?"
Change to a macro by number Integer (1–8) "sys.macro_preset 3"
(Activates the third macro as
mapped in macro editor)
sys.macro_name Read current macro name ? "sys.macro_name ?"
Change to a macro by name <macro name> "sys.macro_name non-sync"
(Activates the non-sync macro)
Change to a macro by name <macro name> "sys.macro_name hdmi"
(Activates the HDMI macro)
sys.fader Read current fader level ? "sys.fader ?"
(Represented as Dolby fader
level 0–100; default 70)
Set a new fader level Integer (1-100) "sys.fader 70"
(Sets fader to 7.0)
Set a new fader level Integer (1-100) "sys.fader 55"
(Sets fader to 5.5)

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Table E-1 CP950 Serial Commands (continued)

Parameter Name Description Argument/Value Usage

sys.fader_delta Increase current fader level (Integer 1-100) "control_fader_delta .1"
(Increases fader level by 0.1)
Decrease current fader level (Integer 1-100) "control_fader_delta –.1"
(Decreases fader level by 0.1)
Increase current fader level (Integer 1-100) "control_fader_delta. 5"
(Increases fader level by 0.5)
sys.mute Read current mute state ? "sys.mute ?"
("0" = unmuted; 1 = muted)
Mute system 1 "sys.mute 1"
Unmute system 0 "sys.mute 0"
sys.ip_settings Read CP950 IP address ? "sys.ip_settings ?"

E.3 Simple Network Management Protocol

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows you to monitor different CP950
operational functions. However, you cannot use SNMP to change settings or
configurations. You can download SNMP Management Information Base (MIB) files by
clicking downloads in the navigation bar.

These are the CP950 SNMP variables:

• cp950FaderLevel.
• cp950MuteStatus.0
• cp950DigitalOutputMode.0
• cp950BitstreamFormat.0
• cp950AESSyncState.0
• cp950DecodeMode.0
• cp950InputSelection.0
• cp950AudioDelay.0
• cp950MeterLevels.0

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