DPL 35xxA
PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET
10.3. Further Notes
With higher prescale values lower input sensitivities can
be accommodated. A higher input sensitivity is not pos-
sible, because at least 15 dB headroom is required for
every input according to the Dolby specifications.
1. The ADAPTIVE mode seems to get better results
compared to the PASSIVE in all cases, even for source
signals that are not encoded in Dolby Surround.
A full-scale left only input (2 Vrms) will produce a full-
scale left only output with 0 dB volume. The typical out-
put levels are 1.37 Vrms for channel 1 and 2 and
2. Using the EFFECT mode for mono signals creates a
very dry surround signal. This can be somewhat
compensatedwiththeSurroundReverberationRegister
(0046hex H).
2
1.9 Vrms for SCART outputs. The I S-channels yield
0 dBFS. Thesameholdstrueforrightonlysignals. Afull-
scale input level on both inputs (Lin=Rin=2 Vrms) will
give a center only output with maximum level. The typi-
cal output levels are 1.37 Vrms for channel 1 and 2 out-
3. For small speaker spacing the perceived basewidth
can be increased by using Surround Spatial Effect
(Register 0044hex H). This also works best for the
ADAPTIVE mode.
2
putsand1.9VrmsforSCARToutputs. TheI S-channels
yield 0 dBFS. A full-scale input level on both inputs (but
Lin and Rin with inverted phases) will give a surround-
only signal with maximum level.
4. Surround Spatial Effect can be used in combination
with PANORAMA. This also works best for the
ADAPTIVE mode.
For reproducing Dolby Pro Logic according to its specifi-
cations, the center and surround outputs must be ampli-
fied by 3 dB with respect to the L and R output signals.
This can be done in two ways:
5. The adaptive input balance is recommended for the
ADAPTIVE mode. In PASSIVE or EFFECT mode, the
input balance can be switched to manual in middle
position.
1. By implementing 3 dB more amplification for center
and surround loudspeaker outputs.
6. In PANORAMA mode, the strength of the surround
signal can be controlled by the Panorama Sound Effect
Register (0045hex H). In other modes, this register has
no effect and should be set to 0.
2. By always selecting volume for L and R 3 dB lower
than center and surround. Method 1 is preferable, as
method 2 lowers the achievable SNR for left and right
signals by 3 dB.
10.4. Input and Output Levels for Dolby Pro Logic
Operation
10.5. Dolby Qualification
The analog inputs are able to accept 2 Vrms input level
without overloading any stage before the volume con-
trol. The nominal input level (input sensitivity) is 350 mV.
This gives 15 dB headroom. The scart prescale value
Qualification testing for Dolby approval requires the de-
vice to be switched to plain Dolby Pro Logic without any
sound effects. Effects, such as PANORAMA, Surround
Spatial Effect or Surround Reverberations must be
switched off.
should be set to 0 dB (25 ).
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2
I S-inputs should have the same headroom when enter-
ing the DPL. The nominal input level is –15 dBFS. The
The surround decoder must be switched to ADAPTIVE.
highest possible input level of 0 dBFS is accepted with-
2
out internal overflow. The I S-prescale value should be
For Dolby Pro Logic designs only 20 ms fixed or
set to 0 dB (25 ).
15–30 ms variable delay must be used.
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