CP750 Release Notes

Embedded Firmware
(jump to Setup Software)

CP750 Embedded Firmware Version 1.2.8.3

Changes since 1.2.8.2

Fix for LCDCCP-400: the Aux output will be muted if any input other than Digital 1 is selected

Known Issues
Meters on Front Panel Portal can get out of sync and/or out of place. Sometimes they freeze and at times they show old data or data in
the wrong channels. This does not affect the audio output of the unit.
Generated tone levels in alignment mode are 3dB higher than generated pink noise levels
The aux output will not mute when PCM Mute is enabled for the current input and the current input format is PCM
Switching to the Non-sync input while configured for format 71 (Mono C), can sometimes result in distorted audio output. The CP750
must be restarted.

CP750 Embedded Firmware Version 1.2.8.2

Changes since 1.2.7.3

HiN/ViN routing is now configurable via the Setup Application (version 1.3.2.0 or later) between the following two options:
Route Digital 1 input pair 7/8 to Aux 7/8 output (the default option)
Route Digital 2 input to Aux 7/8 output. In this mode, the Digital 2 input is not selectable. This option provides the same behavior
as the 1.2.7.3 release.
When routing Digital 2 to Aux 7/8, the Digital 2 GPI will activate Dolby 7.1 decode mode (since the Digital 2 input is not available in this
mode)
The aux output now mutes when the system is muted (e.g. using the front-panel mute button)
Fix for LCDCCP-365: in rotating pink noise mode, Bsl and Bsr levels are 3dB too high when the system is configured for 7.1 operation.
General stability improvements

Known Issues
Meters on Front Panel Portal can get out of sync and/or out of place. Sometimes they freeze and at times they show old data or data in
the wrong channels. This does not affect the audio output of the unit.
Generated tone levels in alignment mode are 3dB higher than generated pink noise levels
The aux output will not mute when PCM Mute is enabled for the current input and the current input format is PCM
Switching to the Non-sync input while configured for format 71 (Mono C), can sometimes result in distorted audio output. The CP750
must be restarted.

CP750 Embedded Firmware Version 1.2.7.3

Changes since 1.2.6.7

CP750 HiN/ViN Modifications

Add support for 10 channels (7.1 surround plus HI/VI-N)

Digital 2 input is now connected directly to the Aux 7/8 output
The user can no longer select channels 7/8 of the Digital 1 input to go over RCA
Delay block max is now 170ms
It is still possible for the user to select DIG2 in the system setup software, but if they do, the system will mute the 8-channel analog
output.

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Previously channels 7/8 from the Digital 1 input went to the RCA outputs as the HiN/ViN. That is no longer possible with the update.

The user will connect the 8-channel audio from the server to the Digital 1 input and the HI/VI-N channels (11/12) to the Digital 2 input. The Digital
1 input drives the MAIN AUDIO Output, and the Digital 2 input drives the AUX OUT Output.

After this modification, it is no longer possible to select DIG2 for the main output channels 1&2. If the user selects DIG2 in the system setup
software, the hardware will mute the 8-channel analog output. The user can still select DIG3 or DIG4. DIG3 and DIG4 will come out of channel
1&2 of the 8-channel analog output

CP750 Embedded Firmware Version 1.2.6.7

Improvements since 1.2.6.5

Fix issue that prevented remote access via the network port on units with the updated SDRAM part. This issue also affected units with
the original part in rare instances.
Add support for the Holtek HT1650 Front Panel Portal LCD controller

Known Issues
Meters on Front Panel Portal can get out of sync and/or out of place. Sometimes they freeze and at times they show old data or data in
the wrong channels. This does not affect the audio output of the unit.

CP750 Embedded Firmware Version 1.2.6.5

Improvements since 1.2.5.361559

Add Dolby Surround 7.1 Support
Change rotating signal generator delay to 3s between channels
Fix dialnorm status update

Known Issues
Meters on Front Panel Portal can get out of sync and/or out of place. Sometimes they freeze and at times they show old data or data in
the wrong channels. This does not affect the audio output of the unit.

CP750 Embedded Firmware Version 1.2.5.361559

Improvements since 1.2.4.170268

Fix CP750 TECS connection loss issue from 1.2.4.170268.
Change default brightness and contrast on the front panel LCD to 17.
Change the default treble frequency bulk filter to 2KHz.
Fix a very rare audio bug found when switching channels on a Dish TV set top box being used as an input source.
Fix the noise on Aux 7/8 Output when global delay is set to another other than zero.
Fix issue where Prologic Subwoofer cut applied during NonSync format 61 or 75 would remain applied after switching to a new input.
This bug could result in a LFE signal at -9dB.
Fix issue where Prologic Subwoofer cut as set in Alignment Mode would always be fixed at -9dB when doing a Prologic decode even with
a correct cut applied in Alignment Mode.

Known Issues
Meters on Front Panel Portal can get out of sync and/or out of place. Sometimes they freeze and at times they show old data or data in
the wrong channels. This does not affect the audio output of the unit.

CP750 Embedded Firmware Version 1.2.4.170268

Improvements since 1.2.3.167693

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 Surround EX meta data bug fixed: In previous version AC-3 stream with no extended meta data will be Surround EX decoded if previous
AC-3 stream had extended meta data with Surround EX enabled.
SNMP functionality improved.
Support for out-of-phase clocks on 4xAES input.

Known Issues
CP750 will loose TECS connection (cues from the Show Manager) after a long period (several days) of TECS activity. This shows up
particularly when the D-Cinema equipment rack is rebooted nightly while the audio rack (containing the CP750) is left running. A reboot of
the CP750 will resolve the symptom.
Meters on Front Panel Portal can get out of sync and/or out of place. Sometimes they freeze and at times they show old data or data in
the wrong channels. This does not affect the audio output of the unit.

CP750 Embedded Firmware Version 1.2.3.167693

Improvements since 1.2.2.164601

Channel Swap bug fixed.
Meter drop out bug fixed.
Pro Logic II stream switch audio artifact fixed.
Can now restart a failed upgrade without rebooting the CP750.
The Mute Tally on the automation now reports correct mute state after boot.
AC-3 3/0L streams now report as 3/0L instead of 3/0.
Ethernet LEDs show correct status.

CP750 Embedded Firmware Version 1.2.2.164601

Known Issues
Switching to a stream that will be Pro Logic II decoded can result in an audible audio artifact. on the screen channels.

Improvements since 1.2.0.161918

7/8 Aux Ouput now works.
Noise Gating now available.
USB reliability greatly enhanced.

CP750 Embedded Firmware Version 1.2.0.161918

Known Issues
Switching to a PCM stream that will be Pro Logic II decoded results in an audible audio artifact on the screen channels.
The Aux 7/8 RCA Output is not reliable and could produce audio artifacts.
No power on indication until 20 seconds after power is applied.
Input switching takes about 2 seconds. The front panel will always indicate the input that will be applied.
Front Panel Portal does not indicate Firmware Update progress.

Improvements since 1.1.0.155183

SNMP v2 is now available.
USB connection to CP750 Setup Software and Dolby Software Update is now available.
Surround EX decode is now available.
Pro Logic II decode is now available.
System unmutes upon press of an input button.
Mic input can be steered to Center or Left/Right Surround.
Support Setup Software direct Ethernet connections from a laptop (or any computer) which is using an active WiFi connection at the
same time.
Rotating signal generation now available.
EQ Assist now available.
Support now available for traditional Nonsync formats: 60, 61, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75.
Stream and decode information displayed on the Front Panel Portal is now complete.
Output level trims default to +7.4dB which provides a 300mV pink noise signal on the Main Audio Outputs.

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 The SPL ballistics are slower and the decimal value is now available.
Expert mode and ASCII control selectable +3dB surround boost now available. This will not re-boost surrounds that have already been
boosted by +3dB due to consumer content mix prediction.

CP750 Embedded Firmware Version 1.1.0.155183

Known Issues
No power on indication until 9 seconds after power is applied.
Dolby Digital decode results in slow meter updates.
Meters on Front Panel Portal can get out of sync and/or out of place. Sometimes they freeze and at times they show old data or data in
the wrong channels. This does not affect the audio output of the unit.
Input switching takes about 1 second. This includes stream switching on the same input (Dolby Digital -> PCM or PCM -> Dolby Digital).
Setting the real time clock (RTC) via ASCII Control is unreliable. Note that the clock has been set at the factory.
Front Panel Portal does not indicate Firmware Update progress.

Improvements since 1.1.0.154336

Audio output is muted until all is stable to prevent noise on power-up.

Unimplemented Features
SNMP
USB connectivity
Pro Logic II
EQ Assist
7/8 Aux Output global delay and mute.

CP750 Embedded Firmware Version 1.1.0.154336

Known Issues
No power on indication until 9 seconds after power is applied.
Dolby Digital decode results in slow meter updates.
Meters on Front Panel Portal can get out of sync and/or out of place. Sometimes they freeze and at times they show old data or data in
the wrong channels. This does not affect the audio output of the unit.
Input switching takes about 1 second. This includes stream switching on the same input (Dolby Digital -> PCM or PCM -> Dolby Digital).
Setting the real time clock (RTC) via ASCII Control is unreliable. Note that the clock has been set at the factory.
Front Panel Portal does not indicate Firmware Update progress.

Unimplemented Features
SNMP
USB connectivity
Pro Logic II
EQ Assist
7/8 Aux Output global delay and mute.

Setup Software

+Setup Software

Setup Software Version 1.3.2.1

Improvements since 1.3.2.0

The installer will warn users if it was not run as Administrator - not running as Administrator will prevent successful USB driver installation.

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Setup Software Version 1.3.2.0

Improvements since 1.3.1.0

Add HiN/ViN routing controls to the General Settings tab (see the 1.2.8.2 firmware release notes for more detail)
Adding "--monitoronly" to the "CP750 Setup" shortcut will cause the application to display only the monitor panel. All other settings will be
unavailable.
Fix issue that caused the "Save" button on the Log tab to be disabled when connected via USB

Known Issues
Changing Windows Theme can cause GUI corruption. A restart of the Setup Software will correct the corruption.
EQ Assist can inadvertently lower all EQ bands to zero. Flatten and re-running EQ Assist should resolve the issue.

Setup Software Version 1.3.1.0

Improvements since 1.2.4.3

Add support for 64-bit Windows Vista and Windows 7
Add support for loading settings files saved with ISO/IEC 8859-1 (Western European) character encoding

Known Issues
Changing Windows Theme can cause GUI corruption. A restart of the Setup Software will correct the corruption.
EQ Assist can inadvertently lower all EQ bands to zero. Flatten and re-running EQ Assist should resolve the issue.

Setup Software Version 1.2.4.3

Improvements since 1.2.3.167304

Add support for Dolby Surround 7.1
The b-chain alignment X-Curve now falls at 6db/Octave above 10KHz
Add graphic EQ copy and paste
Enable line wrap in comment field of the profile tab
Prevent the first mouse click (focus grab) from moving the EQ sliders
Add vertical scroll bar on the main window when all components cannot be displayed due to window size
Fix a bug in the Continue button on the LFE alignment screen

Known Issues
Changing Windows Theme can cause GUI corruption. A restart of the Setup Software will correct the corruption.
EQ Assist can inadvertently lower all EQ bands to zero. Flatten and re-running EQ Assist should resolve the issue.

Setup Software Version 1.2.3.167304

Known Issues
Changing Windows Theme can cause GUI corruption. A restart of the Setup Software will correct the corruption.
EQ Assist can inadvertently lower all EQ bands to zero. Flatten and re-running EQ Assist should resolve the issue.

Improvements since 1.2.2.164864

Windows XP 64 bit and Windows Vista 64 bit support now included in a separate installer.
Improved saved file handling.

Setup Software Version 1.2.2.164864

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Known Issues
Changing Windows Theme can cause GUI corruption. A restart of the Setup Software will correct the corruption.
EQ Assist can inadvertently lower all EQ bands to zero. Flatten and re-running EQ Assist should resolve the issue.

Improvements since 1.2.0.161916

Firmware Update now available as a Tab on the Setup Software. Note that using Dolby Software Update as a standalone application with
the CP750 is still supported.
SPL target levels now displayed on Room Levels page.
Many look and feel improvements especially on Windows Vista.
Log file now stored under <user dir>\Application Data\Dolby Laboratories Inc\CP750 on Windows.
Correct many issues with loading parameters from a saved file.

Setup Software Version 1.2.0.161916

Known Issues
The Action->Update Software menu item closes the Setup Software and launches the included Dolby Software Update with no progress
indication. When that menu item is selected the Setup Software window will close and some time later (15 - 30 seconds) the Dolby
Software Update application will appear. The same thing happens when Dolby Software Update is then closed while returning to Setup
Software but with a shorter duration.
USB auto-connect can fail on Windows Vista. The user can use the Action->Connect to Local Device as a work around if needed.
Changing Windows Theme can cause GUI corruption. A restart of the Setup Software will correct the corruption.
EQ Assist can inadvertently lower all EQ bands to zero. Flatten and re-running EQ Assist should resolve the issue.

Improvements since 1.1.0.156092

Overall connection to the CP750 has been greatly enhanced.
Dolby Installer package now available as an executable.
USB connection to CP750 Setup Software and Dolby Software Update is now available.
Surround EX decode is now available.
Pro Logic II decode is now available.
Mic input can be steered to Center or Left/Right Surround.
Support Setup Software direct Ethernet connections from a laptop (or any computer) which is using an active WiFi connection at the
same time.
Rotating signal generation now available.
EQ Assist now available.
Support now available for traditional Nonsync formats: 60, 61, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75.
The SPL ballistics are slower and the decimal value is now available.
System time can now be set from the Network/Time Tab.
The actual IP settings in use are now displayed on the Network/Time Tab.
The layout has been improved to work well with Windows Vista.
Improvements to GUI ease of use.
Active EQ Slider now highlighted in green.
Warning message displayed before entering Alignment Mode which will disrupt audio.
Redesign the Bsl/Bsr and 7/8 Aux output controls to make the usage more clear.
Setup Software no longer closes down between connection events. This makes user commanded (via the Action Menu)
connection and disconnection events much smoother and faster.
Hide the LFE EQ controls which a bypassable dialog if the system has not yet collected Center channel average RTA data.
Redesign the LFE EQ frame to be more clear.
Add a dialog to the Action -> Update Software... workflow to warn the user about the delay between Setup Software and Dolby
Software Update.

Setup Software Version 1.1.0.156092

Known Issues
Un-commanded disconnect can occur and is not always displayed in the connection bar (Setup Software will continue to indicate
connected). Close and rerun the Setup Software when this occurs.
Always when the host PC sent into standby.
Always when the Setup Software is left running for 24 or more hours.
The meter display will show the same meter issues as is described for the Firmware.
Flatten EQ on the Room Tune tab only flattens the 27 Band Graphic EQ. It does not affect LFE or Bulk EQ.

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 The decimal value (tenths) on the SPL readout is always zero.
The Action->Update Software menu item closes the Setup Software and launches the included Dolby Software Update with no progress
indication. When that menu item is selected the Setup Software window will close and some time later (15 - 30 seconds) the Dolby
Software Update application will appear. The same thing happens when Dolby Software Update is then closed while returning to Setup
Software but with a shorter duration.
If the computer running the Setup Software has multiple IP addresses (Ethernet and wireless for example), all controls may appear
disabled / "greyed out". If this occurs, disconnect from any wireless networks and reconnect to the CP750.

Improvements since 1.1.0.154338

Saving settings to a file on the host computer disk has been fixed.
The control layout has been optimized for 1024x768 displays.
The left and right arrow keys can be used to navigate between EQ band slider controls on the Channel Tune alignment tab.

Unimplemented Features
Dolby Installer
Unzip the file into a new folder and double click on CP750Setup.exe.
USB connectivity
Pro Logic II configuration support.
EQ Assist

Setup Software Version 1.1.0.154338

Known Issues
Cannot save settings to a file on host computer disk.
Un-commanded disconnect can occur and is not always displayed in the connection bar (Setup Software will continue to indicate
connected). Close and rerun the Setup Software when this occurs.
Always when the host PC sent into standby.
Always when the Setup Software is left running for 24 or more hours.
Screen layout will turn sidewise (monitor panel shows to the right of the control panel) when reconnecting to a live CP750. Close and
rerun Setup Software when this occurs.
The meter display will show the same meter issues as is described for the Firmware.
Flatten EQ on the Room Tune tab only flattens the 27 Band Graphic EQ. It does not affect LFE or Bulk EQ.
The decimal value (tenths) on the SPL readout is always zero.
The Action->Update Software menu item closes the Setup Software and launches the included Dolby Software Update with no progress
indication. When that menu item is selected the Setup Software window will close and some time later (15 - 30 seconds) the Dolby
Software Update application will appear. The same thing happens when Dolby Software Update is then closed while returning to Setup
Software but with a shorter duration.

Unimplemented Features
Dolby Installer
Unzip the file into a new folder and double click on CP750Setup.exe.
USB connectivity
Pro Logic II configuration support.
EQ Assist

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