Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: DP500 Screen

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Posted by Steve McAndrew (Member # 8865) on 02-23-2016, 08:44 AM:

I have two Dolby CP500 Processors that I intend to use at some point. While they both seem to work fine it seems both have a similar problem of horizontal lines on the display screen.

Is this a common issue?

Thanks

Posted by Ken Lackner (Member # 1002) on 02-23-2016, 01:25 PM:

Yes, quite common. I wouldn't worry about it unless they start to develop so many lines that the screen becomes unreadable. In that case you can source the LCD itself from an electronics supplier, or you can exchange the front panel through BACP if they have any in stock.,

Posted by Steve McAndrew (Member # 8865) on 02-23-2016, 02:11 PM:

Many thanks for the reply.

Is it possible to obtain Firmware files from anywhere?

Thanks

Just found them in the Warehouse!

Posted by Sam D. Chavez (Member # 1841) on 02-23-2016, 07:44 PM:

The front panel displays are hard to find and cost around $125.00 but very tedious to change out.

I do sell refurbished front doors for $350 but like Buck says, run them until you can't see a thing.

Posted by Ken Lackner (Member # 1002) on 02-24-2016, 07:46 PM:

When did I acquire a new nickname?

Posted by Sam D. Chavez (Member # 1841) on 02-24-2016, 08:01 PM:

Sorry, I was thinking of someone else, senior moment.

Posted by Buck Wilson (Member # 5885) on 02-24-2016, 08:28 PM:

Well, we DO look similar! [Razz]

Posted by Mark Gulbrandsen (Member # 72) on 02-27-2016, 08:10 AM:

One has hair and one doesn't.... [Big Grin]

I never had one develop the lines syndrome but I have had them become so dim they can barely be seen.

Mark