Dolby Surround and Pro Logic II Encoder DP563 [support only]

Dolby Surround and Pro Logic II Encoder DP563 [support only]

The Dolby® Surround and Pro Logic® II Encoder DP563 lets you create surround programming for distribution via all analog and digital stereo media. Dolby no longer manufactures this product but will continue to support it as per warranty. Check our list of partner products for more options.

The Dolby® Surround and Pro Logic® II Encoder DP563 lets you create surround programming for distribution via all analog and digital stereo media.

Dolby no longer manufactures this product but will continue to support it as per warranty. Check our list of partner products for more options.

All-digital encoding

The all-digital Dolby® Surround and Pro Logic® II Encoder DP563 encodes discrete four- or five-channel surround mixes into Left total/Right total (Lt/Rt) stereo for delivery via two-channel television and radio broadcasts, PC and console games, and CDs.

 

Thrilling surround sound

Lt/Rt encoded stereo content lets you provide surround sound on millions of home theater systems equipped with Dolby Pro Logic or Pro Logic II decoding, while remaining fully compatible with stereo and mono playback.

 

Two encoding algorithms

The Dolby DP563 provides two surround encoding algorithms. The original Dolby Surround algorithm encodes Lt/Rt stereo with full-range Left, Center, and Right channels, plus a limited-range Surround channel, as intended originally for four-channel Dolby Pro Logic playback.

The Dolby Pro Logic II algorithm encodes Lt/Rt stereo with five full-range channels — Left, Center, Right, Left Surround, and Right Surround — for the most natural and involving surround experience that can be delivered via stereo media.

 

One mix serves all needs

With its six digital input channels, the DP563 can create Dolby Surround or Dolby Pro Logic II encoded stereo directly from any discrete 5.1 mix. If you're a producer of 5.1 content for DTV, you can easily create a separate mix for distribution via stereo services. With Dolby E™ 5.1 content, metadata authored during production can enable the DP563 to create an Lt/Rt stereo mix exactly as specified by the producers.

Dolby DP563 specifications

Audio sampling rates

  • 32, 44.056, 44.1, 47.952, and 48 kHz

 

Frequency response

  • L, C, R channels: Lower limit <20 Hz, upper limit varies with sampling rate, ±0.1 dB
  • Ls, Rs channels (for Dolby Surround): 100 Hz to 7 kHz, ±2 dB
  • Ls, Rs channels (for Dolby Pro Logic II): Lower limit 100 Hz, upper limit varies with sampling rate ±2 dB
  • LFE channel (low-frequency effects): 20–120 Hz, ±1 dB  

 

Total harmonic distortion

  • <0.001% 20 Hz to upper response limit (measured with Audio Precision® System One)

 

Dynamic range

  • >110 dB

 

Delay

  • Input-to-output: User-adjustable, minimum to 100 ms in increments of 1 ms or 1 video field
  • Minimum delay value dependent on sample rate
  • Minimum delay <2 ms for all supported sample rates

 

Input word length

  • 24 bits (20 bits when internal sample-rate converter is enabled)

 

Output word length

  • Adjustable from 16 to 24 bits

 

System reference level

  • Default: 20 dB below digital full-scale, user-adjustable

 

Test tone generator

  • 1 kHz (nominal) at system reference level

 

Power requirements

  • 90–264 VAC, 50–60 Hz, autosensing, 25 W maximum, designed to operate from a centrally switched power source

 

Dimensions and weight

  • 1-U rackmount: 44 × 483 × 305 mm (1.75 × 19 × 12 in.)
  • Net: 3.9 kg (8.5 lb)

 

Environmental conditions

  • Operating: 0°C–50°C (32°F–122°F), natural convection cooling, 20%–90% relative humidity (noncondensing)
  • Nonoperating: −20°C to 70°C (−4°F to 158°F)

 

Regulatory notices

  • North America: This unit complies with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules, and Industry Canada ICES-003 requirements. It is UL Listed for the US and Canada.
  • Europe: This unit complies with the requirements of Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and carries the CE marking accordingly.

 

Dolby DP563 front panel specifications

Display and controls

  • Two-line, 16-character LCD with control keys

 

Status LEDs

  • Indicate status of digital inputs, channel activity, reference input status, fault, and error

 

RS-232 serial port

  • 8-pin female mini-DIN connector for software upgrades

 

Dolby DP563 rear panel specifications

Digital audio inputs

  • Main audio inputs: three BNC female connectors with loop-through, unbalanced, 75Ω, signal levels per AES-3id-1995 (SMPTE 276M), external 75Ω termination required
  • Reference input: BNC female connector with loop-through, unbalanced, 75Ω, signal levels per AES-3id-1995 (SMPTE 276M), external 75Ω termination required
  • System will lock either to the first digital audio input (Dig In 1/2) or the reference input (system will not operate without an external clock)

 

Digital audio output (Lt, Rt)

  • BNC female connector, unbalanced, 75Ω, signal levels per AES-3id-1995 (SMPTE 276M)

 

RS-485 serial remote control input port

  • 9-pin female D-connector for software upgrades

 

Metadata input port

  • 9-pin female D-connector, RS-485 (SMPTE 207M), compatible with metadata output of Dolby E Decoder DP572 and Dolby Multichannel Audio Tool DP570

 

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