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Author Topic: Basic DTS problems Patrick McDonough Expert Film Handler Posts: 118 From: Greenfield Ma. Registered: Jul 2002 posted 04-03-2003 08:48 AM                     I ran basic two shows last night and the DTS system cut off twice during the movie, has this happened to any one else, I only ask because of the mis coding that has been happening.  |  IP: Logged Darryl Spicer Film God Posts: 3250 From: Lexington, KY, USA Registered: Dec 2000 posted 04-03-2003 10:00 AM                    funny when I read the header topic I thought you wanted to know the basic problems associated with DTS systems. What you need to determin is if the timecode is cutting in and out for longer than 4 seconds. If timecode is running fine and you are having problems with the DTS dropping out then It may be a disc problem. If timecode is dropping out on a certain reel have that reel replaced. It will not cost you anything and will allow then next guy to have no DTS problems.  |  IP: Logged John Pytlak Film God Posts: 9987 From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922 Registered: Jan 2000 posted 04-03-2003 10:11 AM                        Being a technical issue, shouldn't this be in "Film Handlers Forum"?  |  IP: Logged Don Bruechert Mmmmmmmmm, bird! Posts: 340 From: Manitowoc, WI, USA Registered: Jan 2003 posted 04-03-2003 10:43 AM                        I'm running Basic in DTS and I screened it Friday night and didn't hear any anomalies in the audio.  |  IP: Logged Don Sneed Master Film Handler Posts: 451 From: Texas City, TX, USA Registered: Aug 2001 posted 04-04-2003 07:47 PM                        One important thing I found lately with the DTS-6AD, is to connect the black ground wire (that is not connected under the black heat shrink) remove from under heat shrink & connect to the reader....this has been solving alot of problems of drop outs for me...  |  IP: Logged Karen Hultgren Master Film Handler Posts: 492 From: Agoura Hills, CA, USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 04-07-2003 07:19 PM                        What model DTS unit? You need to find out if it is a disc/drive problem or a timecode problem. If the TIMECODE light blinks a lot = that's a sign that there are timecode reading problems. Move the discs around to different drives in the unit. See if the problem follows the drive or the disc. Karen at DTS khultgren@dtsonline.com  |  IP: Logged Manuel Francisco Valencia Expert Film Handler Posts: 151 From: Oklahoma City, OK, USA Registered: Dec 2000 posted 04-10-2003 12:07 AM                     Patrick Is the system light still blinking or does it go solid? If it goes solid you might want to check the power supply.  |  IP: Logged Patrick McDonough Expert Film Handler Posts: 118 From: Greenfield Ma. Registered: Jul 2002 posted 04-10-2003 08:43 AM                     We figured the problem was dirty disks We put a clean on them and that cleared up the problem.  |  IP: Logged Karen Hultgren Master Film Handler Posts: 492 From: Agoura Hills, CA, USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 04-14-2003 04:27 PM                        Partick, You need to find out where the problem lies. Watch what the TIMECODE light does when the film is run. The TIMECODE light must be on bright and steady when it sees good timecode. If the light flashes or goes in & out, then there is a timecode problem either at the reader or on the film. Let me know if it's a timecode problem. When the film is running, look at the CD-ROM drives. When discs are running the light on the drives themselves should wink when reading a disc. If the light on the drives comes on solid, that means it cannot read the disc and the unit will drop out. At the same time, the CD-ROM light will go out as well as the DIGITAL light. If the drives/discs have a problem, move the discs to other drives in the player and watch to see if the problem follows the disc or the drive. If it's a bad disc, then call the film's distribuator and request a replacement disc. If it's a bad drive, then you will need to replace the drive. Please feel free to send me an email for more details or if you need more help. Karen at DTS khultgren@dtsonline.com  |  IP: Logged

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