DolbyÆ Laboratories Unveils New Flagship Digital Film Sound Processor

20-Jun-00

DolbyÆ Laboratories announced the debut of the Dolby CP650, the latest and most technologically advanced unit in the companyís Cinema Processor family. Scheduled for release in June 2000, the CP650 is designed to be the most user-friendly and feature-enhanced processor on the market.External setup software allows complete control of all processor calibration settings from a laptop computer. An EQ Assistô system enables quicker and more accurate theatre equalization, drastically reducing installation time and improving consistency of performance between theatres. The CP650 features built-in Dolby Digital Surround EXô decoding, and is the first Dolby cinema processor that performs all noise reduction processing completely in the digital domain. It is also specifically designed to accommodate future upgrades for use in digital cinema applications. ""Over the years, Dolby cinema products have reproduced Dolby-encoded soundtracks faithfully and reliably, and the CP650 builds on this tradition,"" said Tim Partridge, Vice President, Marketing. ""Weíve used the latest technologies and manufacturing processes to provide incredible sound quality in a cost-effective, integrated package that also allows for future upgrades and applications."" The CP650ís functional design and automation control allows for easy operation in todayís multiplex environments, while Ethernet networking makes it ideally suited for tomorrowís entertainment complex.Some of its many other features include:- A hinged front-panel door that can be opened to expose all connectors and test points necessary for installation- Built-in diagnostic software and test equipment- AES/EBU digital input for PCM or Dolby Digital decoding- Six analog inputs for external adapters- Audio output for HI (hearing impaired) channel- Comprehensive equalization techniques, including one-third octave (screen and surround channels), selectable corner frequencies (screen channels), and parametric filters (subwoofer channel)Dolby Laboratories is dedicated to the improvement and evolution of sound recording and reproduction, and has been the leading force in film sound for over two decades. To date, more than 26,000 screens are equipped to play back Dolby Digital. Currently, 10,865 film titles have been produced with a Dolby-encoded soundtrack by over 200 Dolby licensed studios in 43 countries around the world - 2,577 of these are encoded in the Dolby Digital format. In addition, many thousands of foreign language versions have Dolby soundtracks. Dolby Digital Surround EX has recently become the fastest growing format in cinema sound history, with more than 4,600 Dolby SA10 Surround EX adapters sold in its introductory year.About Dolby LaboratoriesDolby Laboratories is the developer of signal processing systems used worldwide in applications that include motion picture sound, consumer entertainment products and media, broadcasting, and music recording. Based in San Francisco with European headquarters in England, the privately held company also has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai, and Tokyo.