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Author Topic: DA20 to non Dolby Processor Questions Mitchell Dvoskin Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1869 From: West Milford, NJ, USA Registered: Jan 2001 posted 09-05-2012 03:22 PM                     I am interested in using a Dolby DA-20 with a non Dolby analog processor. For the moment, I don't care about the automatic reversion back to analog. I assumed the DA-20 will, or can be set to, always output (the converted analog sound) from the Dolby Digital track when it senses a Dolby Digital signal from the reader. Is this a correct assumption? Any non obvious things I need to take into account?  |  IP: Logged Victor Liorentas Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 800 From: london ontario canada Registered: May 2009 posted 09-05-2012 03:36 PM                     Yes you simply select the always on number under the front cover and it never tries to revert to analogue ever. I forget which number but you can find it in the DA-20 manual.  |  IP: Logged Mitchell Dvoskin Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1869 From: West Milford, NJ, USA Registered: Jan 2001 posted 09-08-2012 05:47 PM                     Thanks Victor. Another question. I have both a Dolby 701 and a BACP DSTR-20 reader. Other than the Dolby requires it to be plugged into the wall and the BACP is powered by the DA-20, is there any pros/cons for one over the other.  |  IP: Logged Sam D. Chavez Film God Posts: 2153 From: Martinez, CA USA Registered: Aug 2003 posted 09-08-2012 05:58 PM                       The short answer is to pick the one with the least worn lateral guide rollers and sprockets. The DSTR has a slightly sharper and faster lens so lower LED current is needed and maybe a slightly lower error rate.  |  IP: Logged Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 09-08-2012 05:59 PM                        Nope: properly set up, they are the same. The Dolby would allow you to power from the motor AC voltage. This means the LED is off when stopped, saving the LED. IMHO:I have never seen a Dolby shipped from the factory in 100% proper alignment. Something mechanical is ALWAYS not quite right, especially around the dancer arms and dashpot. Louis  |  IP: Logged Mitchell Dvoskin Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1869 From: West Milford, NJ, USA Registered: Jan 2001 posted 09-09-2012 12:46 PM                     Thank you Sam & Louis.  |  IP: Logged

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