Bulletin Number 260
Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk Released in High Frame
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Introduction
Ang Lee’s new movie, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, will be released in
November 2016. Some versions of this movie are presented in high frame rate
(HFR). Sony Pictures plans to utilize frame rates and bit rates for the HFR
versions that were not used in previous wide theatrical releases.
Following are the high frame rates used for this release:
• 2D, 2K, 120 frames per second (fps), 250 megabits per second (Mbps)
• 2D, 2K, 60 fps, 250 Mbps
• 3D, 2K, 60 fps per eye (120 fps total), 250 Mbps
Dolby performed tests on our servers using content provided by Sony Pictures
and verified the performance to ensure the highest quality presentations of the
HFR content.
High Frame Rates Available
Following are the currently available Dolby IMS2000 high frame rates:
• 2D, 2K, 120 fps, 250 Mbps
• 2D, 2K, 60 fps, 250 Mbps
• 3D, 2K, 60 fps per eye (120 fps total), 250 Mbps
Following are the currently available IMS1000 high frame rates:
• 2D, 2K, 120 fps, 250 Mbps
• 2D, 2K, 60 fps, 250 Mbps
• 3D, 2K, 60 fps per eye (120 fps total), 250 Mbps
Following are the currently available ShowVault/IMB high frame rates:
• 2D, 2K, 120 fps, 250 Mbps
• 2D, 2K, 60 fps, 250 Mbps
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• 3D, 2K, 60 fps per eye (120 fps total), 250 Mbps
Following are the currently available Dolby DSS200i/DSS220/CAT745 high
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frame rates:
• 2D, 2K, 60 fps, 250 Mbps
• 3D, 2K, 60 fps per eye (120 fps total), 250 Mbps
Following are the currently available DCP-2000/DCP-2K4 high frame rates:
• 2D, 2K, 60 fps, 250 Mbps
When playing the 2D, 2K, 60 fps, 250 Mbps content on a DCP-2000 or DCP-2K4
server, you need to use a 4:2:2 10-bit Projector Configuration File (PCF) that is
normally used when presenting 3D/24 fps content. Making use of this PCF
allows the content to play in the correct color space.
Frame rates faster than 48 fps (for example, 60 fps) are not supported on Series 1
projectors connected to Dolby/Doremi servers and media blocks. You cannot
play the formats described in this bulletin on Series 1 projectors.
Dolby DSS200/CAT862 and DSS100/DSP100 equipment are not qualified to
support playback of this content.
We recommend that you upgrade to the latest software, firmware, and security
manager versions to play HFR content.
ShowVault/IMB
The following table lists the recommended ShowVault software version and the
IMB firmware, alternate firmware, and security manager versions.
Server Type Software Firmware Alternate Security
Firmware Manager
ShowVault 2.6.4 × × ×
IMB × 30.07z 30.08h 5.1.108
ShowVault/IMB Dual-Projector Configuration
The following table lists the recommended ShowVault software version and the
dual IMB firmware, alternate firmware, and security manager versions.
Server Type Software Firmware Alternate Security
Firmware Manager
ShowVault 2.6.4 × × ×
IMB-SM × 32.07f 32.08c 5.1.108
IMB-LD × 33.07f 33.07f 5.1.108
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IMS1000
The following table lists the recommended IMS1000 software, firmware, and
security manager versions.
Server Type Software Firmware Security
Manager
IMS1000 2.6.6 4.4.3 6.1.122
IMS2000
The following table lists the recommended IMS2000 software, firmware, and
security manager versions available.
Server Type Software Firmware Security
Manager
IMS2000 2.8.2 4.6.1 6.1.122
DCP-2000/ DCP-2K4
The following table lists the recommended DCP-2000/Dolby DCP-2K4 software,
firmware, and security manager versions available.
Server Type Software Firmware Security
Manager
DCP-2000/ 2.6.4 × ×
DCP-2K4
Dolphin DCI × 21.3y 2.1.104
1.2
Dolby DSS Servers (CAT745)
The following table lists the recommended Dolby DSS server (CAT745) software
versions available.
Server Type Software
Dolby DSS servers 4.8.9.12
(CAT745)
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Minimum Server Versions Required
This section lists the minimum versions required for playing the previously
described content.
Doremi Servers
2D, 2K, 60 fps, 250 Mbps:
• Software v2.0.0 or later
• Firmware v30.05 or later on IMB
• Firmware v21.01z and all firmware 21.04 or later on DCP-2000/DCP-2K4
with Dolphin DCI 1.0
• All firmware for DCP-2000/DCP-2K4 with Dolphin DCI 1.2, IMS1000, and
IMS2000
3D, 2K, 60 fps per eye (120 fps total), 250 Mbps, and 2D, 2K, 120 fps, 250 Mbps:
• Software v2.4.x or later
• All firmware versions for IMS1000 and IMS2000
• IMB with alternative firmware v30.06x or later
Dolby Servers
Use Dolby Digital Cinema system version 4.8.8.4 or later.
Questions or Feedback
If you have questions or comments regarding this document or another related
document, please contact Technical Publications.
If you have technical questions regarding this product/technology, or to
upgrade your equipment, please contact Technical Support.
Customer portal: www.dolbycustomer.com.
Phone:
• USA: 1-415-645-4900
• UK: +44-1793-842130
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